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Milford chronicle., 1907-10-04

vigor and cheerful
ness soon disappear
when the kidneys are
out of order or dis
eased.
Kidney tror bic has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncom-
mon for a child to be
born afflicted with
weak kidneys Tffhe
Milford chronicle., 1907-10-04

In regard the controversy over the interviews from Sails
bury Md.
The license committee wish say that has reason to
believe that the gentlemen interviewed were reported correctly
out II that there has been misrepresentation regard
ing the statements of these gentlemen the conditions Salisbury
and Wicomco county, will adequate ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Of
any error or wrong resulting from their publication
The cometee has been exceedingly careful and desires TO
print only facts of which has plenty without sorng to any
exageratOn misstatement '
Milford chronicle., 1907-10-04
WnI EstabIIsh cOIOnIes For Nearoes.

VIII Establish Colonies For Negroes,
Birmingham, Ala, Oct. 1.-Governor
B. B. Conner has sold his plantations
in Barber and Bulloch counties, con-
sisting Of $4,000 acres, to Internal
Revenue Collector Thompson, of the
Alabama district, for $162, 900, who, it
is understood, is acting for Booker 7.
Washington. It is said to be Wash
ington's intention to establish colonies
Of negroes on the land, nearly all of
which is under a high state of cultiva-
ton.
Milford chronicle., 1907-10-04
WILLIAM MKTNLEY'S
TOMB DEDICATED
Thousands Attend Ceremonies at the
Canton Memorial
PRESIDENT AND CABINET THERE

Canton, o., Oct. 1.-The Mckinley
mausoleum, the tribute and gift of a
nation to the memory Of the martyred
president, William Mckinley. was
dedicated, in the presence of hundreds
OF distinguished men from all parts of
the United States, in the presence of
representatives of foreign countries.
and In the presence of a crowd of an
proximately $4,000, gathered from all
parts Of the country.
A feature of the dedication was the
presence of the president of the
United States, Theodore Roosevelt
Vice President Fairbanks. members Of
the presidents cabinet United States
senators and governors of several
states.
Addresses were delivered by Presi-
dent Roosevelt. Justice William r.
Day. McKinley's secretary Of state.
and Governor Andrew L. Harris, Of
Ohio.
The president of the day was Gov
ernor Harris. who was introduced by
Justice Day. The Introduction Of the
president OF the day was followed by |
an invocation by Rev. Dr.. Frank NJ.
Bristol. pastor OF the Metropolitan
Methodist Episcopal Church. Of Wash
ington, D. C.
The opening address was then given
by Justice Day. This was followed BY
the singing Of the Star SpangIed Ban
ner" by the grand army band, Of Can
ton, the Canton Singers club, and the
entire assemblage.
Governor Harris then delivered an
address, which was followed by the
lnveiling Of the bronze statue of VIII
lam Mckinley, by Miss Helen Nc
Smiley Of Cleveland, the only sister Of
he late president
James Whitcomb Riley read a poem r.
for the occasion. ,
This was followed by the address
f President Roosevelt.
The program was closed by the +
inging Of America" and benediction 7
Y Right Rev. Ignatius F. Horstman, :
ishop of Cleveland. +
Immediately upon the close of the 2
rogram, President Roosevelt and N
arty visited the interior of the tomb.
his was followed by a visit by the c.
Vited guests. and then the general :
lblic was admitted. Thousands pass
through the tomb.
This tomb, built at cost of over.
10000. is the donation of over 1,000.-
o Americans. 1t is intended as a (
to William Mckinley. a war
esident and soldier and first citi
n who gave up his life In the exc
ton of his duty
The mausoleum contains the bodies
President Mckinley, Mrs. McKin-
and their only children, Ida and =
Try, whoe died in infancy.
The President and Mrs. McKinley's y
dies are in bronze caskets in the ="
'cophagi, while the bodies of the
ldren are in caskets placed in
hes in the wall of the tomb. The M
1b is a work of simple art designed Tn
H. Van Buren, Magonigle. of New T no
TX, and it is situated on Monument Mo-
], a spot high and picturesque and M M,
Sc to his old home in this city. Thu
Milford chronicle., 1907-10-04
Great Coal Mine.

Pittsburg. - The Jones g.
Laughlin Steel company reported that
Its new mine. the Vesta No. 4. at Cali
fornia, Pa. produced the enormous
total of 174,33s tons of coal in its first
moa,-- It is the greatest coal mine in
the world.
Milford chronicle., 1907-10-04
E. H. JONES, Md.
SPECIALIST.

Chronie' Nervous and Special Dis
eases Of both men and women.
Eighteen years experience in the
treatment of diseases, no matter what
the disease, or how long standing, write
me full statement of your case.
Personal letters to the Office. tao6 So
Bro ad St. Philadelphia, Pa, will re-.
ceive full professional attention and due
nieulcal ADVICE free. Sept.6-O8
Milford chronicle., 1907-10-04
Dinner to launch Rrvan Soon

Omaha, Sept. S0.-The Bryan presi.
Dental boom is to be formally launched
here December z at a dollar dinner for
1000 guests. at which Mr. Bryan will
speak. The Democratic club named
after Mayor Dahlman has the project
IN charge.
Milford chronicle., 1907-10-04

by druggists, IN iifty-
cent and one-dollar
size bottles. You may
have a sample bottle
Milford chronicle., 1907-10-04
Horses Foot Picks Up Lost Diamond

Horses Foot Picks Up Lost Diamond.
Hanover, N. J., Oct. "A horse be-
longing to James Haskins. a tin ped
der, gathered in a diamond. The gem
belonged to Mrs. Leonard White, of
New York. 1t has dropped from
brooch. The diamond had got wedged
between the iron shoe and the hoof
of the horse, and the animal went
lame. Haskins took it to a black
smith, and when the shoe was remov-
ed the stone was found. Mrs. White
had posted an offer of reward of $50
for the gem. Haskins returned it and
got the money.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
BISHOP TO BLESS
PEAL OF BELLS
Interesting Services to Be
Held in ST. Peters Church,
SmyTna, on Sunday
speeIaI % rhe EvenIng Iournal.

Special to The Evening Journal
SMYRNA, Del. May s-Morris
Lewis Clothier. of Philadelphia. has
given to St. Peters Church set OF
four bells. known as Westminster
Peal, as a memorial to the late Rev.
Alexander Griswold Cummins, and
they viii be dedicated on Sunday.
over a century ago, this arrangement
of four bells was installed at ST.
Mary's, Cambridge England, and
later at the House of Parliament.
whence the name. Westminster
Peal"
They have grown rapidly into favor
for churches and notable public build
ings in England and the United States.
st. Agnes Chanel, Trinity Parish, New
York. is said to have the largest peal
in exisynce.
The pattern, weights and tones of
the Smyrna peal are MS follows: 1860
pounds. pattern key of G; $50 pounds.
pattern key of c.; 400 pounds. pattern
key of ID; 300 pounds pattern key of
E. The tenor or largest bell of the
peal is inscribed as follows:
THE CUMMINs CHIME"
Ring out, sweet bells, the hymns of
hope and love,
"Dispel the earth's grim grief and
drear despair;
"May men. o Christ. Thy blessed
spirit share
"E'en in their mortal guise. immortals
prove"
On the opposite side is:
These bells are given 20 st. Peter
Church. Smyrna. Delaware, by Morris
l.. Clothier. i'm memory Of his friend,
Alexander Griswold Cummins. Born,
1S30-died, 1904"
Smyrna is to be unique among the
towns Of the state and peninsula, in
having a Westminster Peal" and the
community shares with the congrega
cation in highly appreciating this
splendid memorial. The bells now
placed in the belfry, will be blessed
by the Right Reverend Leighton
Coleman, ID. D.. bishop of the diocese
! Sunday morning next.
rhe rector. wardens and vestrymer
have sent ont invitations to recep.
ton to be given next Saturday even
/ ing. from eight to ten o'clock, to NEE
the Bishop of the diocese and Mr.
! ClOthier
The rector. Rev. George Valerie Gil
/ reath. has arranged the following
order of service, the people assembling
in the church yard; 1O.15. blessin.
( the bells and their first ringing; 1890
/ procession and unveiing the tablet
usual services follow, the Bishol
/ preaching.
The Rev Alexander Griswold Cum
Minis. rector of Christ Church, Pough
keipsic, viii preach at the evening scr
vice.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
Parlor Lamps Reduced

state president; singing; offering for
teacher of the Industrial school; noon
tide prayer, Mrs A. ]. Guest, of Mar
shanton; adjournment.
Afternoon Executive COM
mittee meeting; Bible reading, Mrs
Amy Weech, of Virginia; reading of
the minutes of the morning session.;
report of credential committee; cleo
tion of officers; conference of young
women's branch. in charge Of Miss
Katharine Croes, assisted by Miss
Amy Weech; music Dy Miss Hemp
hill. of the Delaware City branch.
questions for discussion: What is an
Ideal Y Member" "Ilow we Create
Greater Interest in the Temperance
Question in Our own Locality. I.
"Shan the Evangelistic Department be
Emphasized Only? "The Duties Of
President and Vice-President'; "The
Duties of the Secretaries; THE Duty
Of the Treasurer; Offering; children s.
hour; adjournment.
Evening session-A silver Offering at
ehc door; 7SO O'Clock; music; Scripture
lesson, Mrs. Harley Losey. Madeiey VI
prayer. Mrs James IAtten president of
Snverbrook Y: "Our Nations y" mem.
bers Of So. Paurs Y; address. Miss
Maria c. Weed. Of New York. Subjects
"The Menace OF Mormonlsm;' orations
by threc students of Delaware Cot
legc; '"The Physical and Social Effects OF
Alcohol" Gustav A. Papperman; "Loca
Option . Test Of PatrietAn," EveretI
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
IN THE CAUSE
OF TEMPERANCE
Annual ". c. 7. U. COnyen-
ton to Be Held Here
Tomorrow

In North Baptist Church tomorrow the
annual convention Of the New Castle w.
C. 4. L. will be held. The session will
open at O'Clock and VIII continue
throughout the day.
The first session viii open with de-
votional exercises, conducted by Mrs
L. w. Emerson, state superintendent
of evangelistic work. and the re-
mainder of the program follows: Com
vention called to order; reading of the
minutes of the afternoon session Of the
institute held at Hockessin; addresses
Of welcome. Mrs. Carrie =. Rankin,
president of the Hilles w c. n. IT,
and Pastor William L Pettingill, re-
sponse. Mrs. Elizabeth Moore. of York
lyn; roll call OF officers. appointment
Of committees and reports of officers;
recommendations by State superinten-
dents. five minutes each; greetings TO
new unions. Mrs Emma Z. Caulk.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
commlttees Announoed.

Grand Master Melville M. Walls, Of
the Grand Lodge of the Shield Of
Honor has announced the following
standing committees for the ensuing
year: Committee on state of the order.
John White, Jr.. o. S. Leather, Robert
Foster; committee on law, William G.
Winner, M. D., A. L. Rawnsley, H. r.
Brinton; committee on printing,
Charles I. Martin, J.. W. Hathaway.
William A. Moore; committee on ap--
peals, II. L. Grubb, Clarence White.
oliver Pryor. The grand master and
stan Of officers OF the Grand Lodge
will visit officially the subordinate
lodges of this city on the following
dates: America Lodge. No. s. Wednes-
day May Is; Delaware Lodge, No. 2,
Monday. May 20: Brandywine Lodge.
No. 4, Friday, May 81; Corinthian
Lodge, No. /, Tuesday. June II; We
nonah Lodge, No. 3, Saturday June IS.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
AUTOMOBILE RAN
OVER THE MAN

Claiming TO be an iron man. Joseph
Nicholson. Jr. of No. Ala Taylor street,
gave an amazing exhibition last night
IN the presence Of several friends and
newspaper men at local garage. He
allowed a 1000 pound automobile to run
across his body over his chest He
weighs but $50 pounds and his per-
formance is considered remarkable.
Nicholson further claims that he can
split a half-inch plank on his head and
allow a man with twelve-pound
siedee hammer 60 break q granite block
on his chest with his body and feet on
the back Of chairs
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
KNIGHTS WILL GO
TO PHILADELPHIA

About $50 members Of the six lodges
Of the knights Of Pythias in this city
including the uniformed rank Of the
order. viii journey to Philadelphia to-
morrow evening and will participate in
the ceremonies attending the initiation
of 1000 new members Of the order in twO
lodges of that city.
The exercises win be held in the Acad.
emy of Music and preceding the installa-
tion Of the new members, there viii be a
street parade Of the uniformed knights Ia
which the local men will have a place
Of honor.
The Wilmington membq will leave
this city at 61s o'clock a. the evening
and will be met by band Of music at
the Broad Street Station Of the Penn
sylvania railroad.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
INSTALLED NEW BATHS

Dr. Barnes has installed set Of baths
al his offices. No. Sl3 Shipley street which
are said TO be among the finest in the
east They will be opened this evening
for the first time to give Wilmingicnlans
an opportunity to test their soothing and
curative powers. A manicurist and a
chiropodist also win be in attendance.
The new baths include the hydrother-
apy Turkish Russian. vapor. vlbratory
ana electrical baths. They are in charge
of competent attendants who thoroughly
understand every phase of the business
in connection with the giving Of these
baths. and DR.. Barnes now believes that
he has one of the most complete estab-
hshments, not only in this city, but in
the country
These baths viii be kept open day and
night for the accommodation Of the pub
lie outside the use DR.. Barnes viii have
for them in treating his own patients. on
Mondays from 9 o'clock in the morning
until o'clock in the evening they will
be reserved for women. During this time
an experienced female attendant will be
in charge.
There are rest rooms in DR. Barnes
establishment, located on the second floor
and those using the baths will be anorded
a place in which TO rest and lounge after
taking the treatment.
DR.. Barnes will conduct the baths i'm a
strictly FIRST class manner, and the most
refined will be able to visit and inspect
them at any time TO secure the comforts
afforded and the good results he claims
they can give. Highly qualified attend
ants will be employed, and as this Is one
cause TO which he contributes his success
in other lines. Dr. Barnes will continue
TO employ only men and women thorough
" understanding their business.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
Want TAFT TO
COME HERE
Board Of Trade Committee
Plans Big Meeting at
the Springs

Secretary of War Taft will be invhed
TO address an open air meeting of the
Board Of Trade at Brandywine Springs
10. This was decided on at "a meeting OF
the house and social feature committee
of the board at the residence Of Josiah
Marvel. chairman, last evening. The sub
committee having the arrangements ir
charge consists of Colonel E. L. Haynes
d. II. Kerr. o. c. Purdy and r. ]. aac-
lean.
The social committee also decided to
have smoker and luncheon at the June
meeting to be held on June G. The sub
committee appointed to arrange for this
affair includes o. C. Purdy, II. A Heinel
c.. u. Garrettson.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
chemieaI EnaIne for pover.

Special to The Evening Journal.
DOVER, May S-The committee on frs
and police Of Dover has recommended
that chemical engines be purchased and
used in lighting fires hereafter. For years
the fires IN Dover have an been extin-
guished by Doyer's efficient department
before any serious destruction Of prop
orty had resulted and Il 1s contended
that the use OF chemical engines exclu-
siyely on the first alarms would serve
to present the usual loss from water.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
Social Notes
PersonaI and Social Notes

Mrs. Harry Boyer ana son have been
visiting friends at Georgetown.
Miss May Jones spont Sunday anil
Monday with friends in Philadelphia.
John II. Jake. of wyoming, who has
been living at No. So4 West Eleventh
street. is improving after a serious ILL
ness
Mrs Edgar Clark and son, william
of Middletown. have leen visiting
friends here
Septmus Hatfield, Of Genoa, n. Y,
has been visiting friends here
Mr. and Mrs. George Orr, of Phila-
delphia spent Sunday with friends IN
this city.
Mrs Harry schlice of Philadelphia
has been visiting friends here
Mr.. and Mrs. David r. Hall spent
Saturday and Sunday in Philadelphia.
Alfred Booker, of Atlanta, Ga, spent
the first of the week with Whining
ton friends.
Miss Mary I. Strahorn has been
visiting her sister at Kemblesville. Pa.
Harry Hobson was in Philadelphit
on Sunday.
Mrs. Albert Witsil and son, Curtis
Of Amsterdam, n. Y, are spending
some time with her sister, Mrs. John
f. Hanley.
Rody Rumford and Mrs Ellen Wea-
yer. both of Chester. pa, were mar
ried on Tuesday morning by Rev.
John NJ. Arters, pastor of Epworth NJ.
f. Church.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
TRY TO STOP THAW PLAY

BUFFALO, May S.--Mayor Adams,
after hearing a delegation Of Methodist
ministers, ordered the police TO stop
"A Millipnaire's Revenge" a melo-
drama based on the Thaw-W White trag-
edy. Manager Stevens, Of the theatre
after consulting his attorney decided to
present the play with some Of the OBJ
jectionable lines expurgated. Superin-
tendent Regan detailed a captain and
his stenographer and they attended the
play and took notes Of lines considered
immoral.
superintendent Regan says that he
will submit the notes TO the district at
torney for an opinion whether the play
can be stopped.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
Duet and cantata at olivet Church

on Friday evening the young people
Of Olivet Presbyterian Church, Fourth
and Broome streets, will render the
cantata, Hunt the Thimble." In con-
necton with the cantata the comic
duet. Mrs. Browns Mistake. or the
Unsubmissivc Mrs; he Missive and
the Miss" win be given. A very inn
prcssive recitation entitled How Dot
Heard the Messiah" vii! also be rem
dered. The entertainment promises to
be very good, and a large turn out Of
friends OF the church IL sxpsStsd.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
Japan American Treaty.

BY or 3vn Wire. Publishers Press.
BERLIN. May S-The Japanese gov
ernment has instisatad negotiations
with the United States for the purpose
of arranging a settlement OF any dit.
ferences which may exist between the
two nations in Asia or the Pacific
regions. II is stated Japan desires by
a formal agreement 20 effect a settle
ment Of all disputed points.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
Won,t Affeet Local Pant.

John Cannon. superintendent Of the
local Pullman plant. states that the
probable adoption of steel sleeping cars
by the company win not affect shops
Ia this city "There is a certain
amount Of repair work that would have
to DE done on the steel cars which
could be handled I'm the shops IN this
city, and therefore It is not likely they
viii be removed or closed up" says Mr..
Cannon
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
Ennanement Announeed.

The engagement is announced of Eli
wood \. Layneld Of Chicago to MISS
Mabel Baker. Of Portland. Oregon. Mr.
Layheld is a son of Colonel and Mrs.
Iohn r. Layheld. of this city. lie rs
a graduate Of the Wilmington Higl
school and chief engineer of the Chi-
caeo Terminal Railroad Company
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
Kitchen Shower.

Mrs. Edgar Wilkinson, of No. Si3 Nor
row street. was given a kitchen shower
on Monday evening. The time was very
pleasantly spent with games. Music was
also feature Those present were Miss
Marion BALDWIN. Mrs. Bessie Perry, Miss
Edna Donley Miss May Jones, Miss Ser
tina Prish. Miss Anna Green, Miss Edna
Green. Miss Mabel Downham, Elwood
Stout. Harry Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Edgar
wilkinson and others.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
viii Examine Officers.

All officers recently elected in the
various companies Of the state militia
Ayill be examined by the state Military
Board at the Arsenal on Monday nigh-.
Those successful in this examination
will be awarded commissions, and those
failing viii have 70 prepare for another
Examination.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
conner. Enos Nuntlals.

Invitations are out for the marriage
of Miss Florida L. Enos, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Enos, of Cor
bit. Del, and William II. Cooper Jr-
OF New Castle, which will take place at
the home of the bride, on May 20. Near
relatives and a few friends will attend
the ceremony.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
Birthday Surprise.

A birthday party was given by MT.
and Mrs. Edward Hogan. at llO6 Lom-
bard street, to their daughter Matte,
Monday evening The evening was
spent with a phonograph concert
after which the guests retired TO the
dining room where collation. was
served. Her presents were numerous
Those present We're: Mr. and Mrs.
Brooks. Miss Jennie Lindsay, Miss
Kate Curtis, John Young, Edward
C. Gunby, Miss Matte Hogan aud
others.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
Iaokson-poyIe.

Herbert S. Jackson and Miss Eunice
F. Doyle were married at Utica.
Y, on April %. Mr.. Jackson Is a
member of the staff OF the agricultural
station at Newark. Mr. and Mrs
jackson will reside at Newark aiter
June l.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
publio saIe Of Household Goods.

At the residence of the late George *.
Hollis. 900 Madison street on Thursday
and Friday. May and 10, at 10 o'clock
a. m. Everything to be sold, including
carpets, pictures, sideboard, bed and
dining room furniture chairs ice
chest, gas range etc.F
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
Summer
Floor Coverings

Words don't begin to impart an
intelligent idea of our stock of floor
coverings for summer use. A visit
to our store will delight and surprise
you. New and beautiful designs are
shown in Carpets and Rugs. Crex
Carpets and Rugs. China and Japa-
nese Mattings.
Japanese Mating, S12 to S1S per
roll.
China Mating, $3.50 to $ls per
roll.
Crex Rugs, SOC to $8.5 so each.
Crex Carpets, 40c to $1.05 per
yard.
Fourth floor. use elevator
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
chnrch Club to Dine.

The Church Club of Delaware will have
its seml-annual dinner on the evening Of
Thursday. May Is. at o'clock ut the
Wilmington Country Club.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
- - 20 ths Sand.

Special 20 The Evening Journal
DOVER. May S.-The tax rate for the
ensuing year has been fixed by Council
rs the same that prevailed last year. The
pate is 90 cents for the general fund and
y eents for the Isht and water fund.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
Lace Curtains Cleaned


Before putting your Lace Cur
tains away for the summer months,
send them to us to have them
cleaned. Cleaning is done by e,c-
perts, and they come back to you
looking as bright and fresh as when
they were new.
Nottinghams cleaned for 60c per
pair.
Irish Points and Nets cleaned for
75c per pair.
All and-made Curtains cleaned
for 81 per pair.
If you prefer to clean them at
home. we have the best Curtain
Stretcher made. It's in one piece.
easy to adjust and has movable pins,
50 each.
Second floor. use elevator.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08

Warrington; 1.-THE Conqueror." Howard
II. Prouse. benediction; adjournment.
Evening journal., 1907-05-08
Drapery Dept

Summer Portieres-A full show
ing of Summer Cross Stripe Cur
tains. in all desirable shades of mer-
cerized and silk stripes. Snow Flake
Curtains are much desired; they
wash we'll and wear well.
The Grenadine. with cotton
stripes. from 81 to s1.75 per pair.
Snow Flake Curtains, from S1.o0
to SIS per pair.
Beautiful Madras Curtains. two
toned effects, from S3.75 to 50 per
pair.