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Milford chronicle., 1907-01-25
Legislative Notes.

The sessions this week have been
short, but the members are getting
down to work with earnestness.
Notices have been give of suf7
fcient work to keep the Legislator
busy during the rest of the session.
Bills touching the public schools
taxation, punishment of crime and
re-incorporation of cities and towns
are being prepared. When these
arrive, and they will get before the
Legislature next week, the mem
bers will have lots of work to keep
them rustling
In view of the fact that the
States revenues are i'll anything
but a condition TO permit lavish
there are many large
claims for moderate amount of
work done, and the committees are
closely scrutinizing everything sent
before them.
The bill to retire Judge Grub on
full pay for two years is being
fought by the Kent County Bar
Association. Judge Grub is
unable to discharge the
iuties of his office, and refuses to
-esign. This keeps the Supreme
Court of Delaware short of a num-
Der sufficient to sit, and so the
wheels of justice are blocked. The
,nly way around the matter is to
PASS a special act retiring the
Judge, or to provide for judges ad
item. The latter could be done
possibly under the constitution and
ide the matter over.
Representative Holcomb wants
aw passed to stop people from
liquor from bottles on
cars or trolley cars in the
tate of Delaware; this does not
pply to Pullman cars.
Another bill would stop the cree
on of telephone polls or telegraph
oils on private property, or pave
tents without consent of owners
f the property
Milford chronicle., 1907-01-25
FROM FREDERICK

The funeral of James F. Biggs took
place from his late residence, on Satur-
day. Mr.. Biggs was well known here
and had many friends, who are grieved
at his death. He was fifty-seven years
of age. Interment was made at Camden
cemetery, H. F. Mitten directing the
funeral. The relatives have our sympa-
thy for their sad loss.
Thomas G. Williams after and illness
of over two months, passed quitely to
rest early on Friday morning. He was
patient sufferer until the end. He was
well respected citizen. Funeral services
took place on Sunday afternoon, Rev. j.
7. Richardson officiating. To mourn
their loss are the wife and children;
Harry Williams, of Wilmington, Mrs.
John Hallett, of Milford, and Miss Anna
Williams, of Phila. Deceased was Sc
years of age. Interment was made at
Barratt's Cemetery. H.F.Mitten funeral
director.
One of our oldest citizens Mrs Mary
E. Raughley, died Friday morning after
short illnesf of pneumonia, aged rs
years. Her declining years we're spent
in this community, where she was loved
and respected for her christian character.
Her death leaves vacancy in the home
which can never be filed. The deceased |
leaves several children, two of which re-
side here, Miss Laura Raughley and Mrs.
William Carey. Interment was made
at Barratts Cemetery. H. F. Mitten
directing the funeral.
The revival services in progress at the
NJ. E. Church closed last week.
The sale by Reynolds Postles consisting
Of live stock, farming implements etc
did not take place when advertised, owing
to the Indictment weather. 1t has been
postponed until January 26. Sale to take
place at the cannery of ]. 7. Postles &
Son.
Mrs. Mary Briggs, who has been quite
lick is improving.
Master Harry Werley is suffering with
IN attack of Chicken pox.
Alex Lord, of Seaford, was a visitor
lere on Thursday.
l. w. Belts returned from a cunning
rip last week, with nearly 40 wild ducks
which he distributed among his friends.
Milford chronicle., 1907-01-25
Delaware Municipalities.

The State Convention of Della
ware municipalities which met in
Wilmington last week will undoubt-
eddy result in considerable good in
the way of better city and town
government throughout the com
monwealth. The members of the
convention manifested much earn
estness in the effort to inform them
selves concerning modern methods
of municipal management, but the
chief benefits will result, we think,
from a better mutual understanding
between our various city and town
officials and a more sympathetic
comprehension of the difficulties
that confront them in the discharge
of the of the responsibilities devolv-
ing upon them. The convention
idea is an excellent one, and the
gathering of the past week should
be repeated from sti1ne to time, as
the occasion and need therefore
arise. Star.
Milford chronicle., 1907-01-25

SENATOR alice has scored a
point politically by having his
brother, Douglass Alice re nomina-
ted by President Roosevelt as post
master at Dover. The Senate con
frmed the nomination on Tuesday,
and Postmaster Alice is sure of four
years more to enjoy a twenty-four
hundred -dollar office. This removes
one of the largest plums of federal
patronage from the path of Senator
elect Harry Richardson.
Milford chronicle., 1907-01-25
HARRINGTON.

Mrs. B. F. Ross and Miss Bertha Col
lison spent Sunday with Miss Lola
Willoughby, of Hobbs, Md.
Miss Amy Brown was a Milford visitor
last week.
Any person in need of a good wagon
and outfit in good order, would do we'll
10 call on Isaac Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Jones have re-
moved here from Wilmington. We are
glad to have them with us again.
Rev. G. A. Ferring, of Cannon; John
Carter, of Denton; Rev. J. D Smith, of
Lewes; Charles Collins, of Philadelphia;
and Charles Andrews have been town
visitors.
Albert Raughley, of Camden, has been
the guest of his brother, Samuel.
Mrs. Mollie Moore has gone to a Phila-
delphia hospital tor treatment. We
hope to see her back soon much improved
in health.
Harrington need State Hospital next.
Miss Cad Sharpe has been the guest of
Mrs. DUPONT Walker, of Dover.
Lewis Gordon, a revivalist, has returned
10 his home in N. J.
The Revival meetings at the Presby
terrain Church have closed.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Smith gave din
ner party on Wednesday.
Milford chronicle., 1907-01-25

WHILE the Legislature has not
as yet completed any one law OF
public importance. The House has
passed by a vote of twenty-six to
eight votes, a bill to provide castra-
ton as a punishment for the rape
fends, and we hope that the Senate
will concur in this, as it is time
that some method of punishment
should be provided which will have
some terror for those who commit
crimes of this character. The SEN
timentalist will cry out against the
punishment as degrading to the
man, and without a tendency to
reform; but, just think of the un-
fortunate child, girl or woman,
who is the victim, and as if they
are not sufferers a thousand times
more than the devil who commits
a crime of this character With
proper safeguards against mistakes
as to identity, the proposed punish
ment will have more terror for the
rape fiend than death by any
method yet devised by man.
Milford chronicle., 1907-01-25

offered to the pupils who made the best
showing in vine planting and in growing
flowers and vegetables All unsightly
sheds, fences and stumps have been
yelled with vines, front yards have bios
somed and back yards have yielded fruits.
The State superintendent Of schools was
was so pleased that he recommended the
adoption of the plan in every city and
town in Missouri. A small pamphlet
descriptive of the work can be obtained
by writing to the school superintendent
at Carthage.
FRO BE CONTINUED NEYT WEEK.
Milford chronicle., 1907-01-25

The little folks enjoyed themselves very
much.
There was a quiet wedding at the
parsonage last Thursday evening, OF last
week when VIM. Morgan and Miss
Sallie Wilson we're united in matrimony
by Rev. J. w. Prettyman.
They have not had much success with
the revival meetings up to the present
writing If the church members were
a little more active we think there would
10 hotter meetings. "Ottiiie''
Milford chronicle., 1907-01-25
LINCOLN CITY NOTES.

The Ushers Union and Y. W. G. 7. u
meets with Miss Mary and Norton Hay
ward Saturday evening, January 10Th.
All the young folks are requested 10 De
present. ~,
Mrs VIM. Curtin and daughter Mrs.
Harry Southland attended debate at
West Chester last week.
Margarite and Ruth Prettyman had a
birthday party on Wednesday afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1907-01-25

THE Legislature is confronted
with situation as to future revenue
that is causing both bodies much
concern. A special committee look
ed into the matter and made report
last Monday, and from their show
ing the treasury faces a deficit for
the year 1907; unless some means
of raising revenue can be desired
This is an unpleasant situation to
find at the beginning of the session
for the legislator to face, and will
necessitate close scrutiny of ap-
preparations, and curtailment rather
than increase. There are but two
channels open for revenue increase,
viz: railroads and the license to
sell liquor. Both could bear de-
cided increase, and it is probable
that will be given close attention.
Milford chronicle., 1907-01-25

SEVERAL bills relating to the col
lection Of school taxes and the pub
lie schools will be introduced in a
few days and considered by the
Legislature, but the idea appears
to be univeral, that some way must
be devised to get better results from
the money spent for education in
our rural schools. In all three Of
the counties slightly different con-
ditions exist, and an attempt is
being made by the State Board of
Education to frame some bill which
will fit the situation in all the coun-
ties. It is conceded that rural
consolidation" of schools will give
the best results, and that is sure to
come; but the evils of poor school
houses will never be solved until
the county collects and levies the
school taxes on a uniform basis.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
MOONSHlNlNG.
More Illicit Stillssln New York City
Than In Kentucky.

~
More Illicit stillssln New York City
Than Ii Kentucky.
Don't talk to me about moonshining
In Kentucky said the internal reve
nue. agent. There's more moonshin:
Ing going on all the time In little old
New York than could be done in ten
kentuckys. In the crowded sections OF
the east and west sides stills spring up
right along and for awhile conduct a
furnishing business In the low grade
whisky they manufacture You see, IT
doesn't take much trouble to equip a
still with corn and yeast and start in
to make the mash, which is finally
turned out as a pretty poor sort Of
whisky. The great difficulty is in get
ting rid Of the peculiar smoke and
sodor from the stills without exciting
suspicion. This Is usually attempted
by running the still in connection with
d dye shop or some other chemical en-.
terprise as d blind. We keep watch on
all such establishments and have the
town well covered by sharp eyed and
sharp nosed agents besides. We are
constantly arresting these small moon
sinners and sending them to Jail But
enough spring up In their places for
you to sag with safety that as | say.
there's more moonshining going on in
New York city right along than there
could be in ten Kentuck ys. New York
SIM
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
Countina the Hundred.

Counting the Hundred.
An old Jew peddler was passing
through q West OF England hamlet, Of
fering his wares for sale, when little
girl beckoned to him. III.
s Vel, my leetle tear?" said the old
man. 3s5s:
Please, sir, mother wants to know
how you sell your needles" 2
Hundred q penny, my leetle tear"
Then TIL have a penn orth. Only
mother says you must count 'em out
one by one. 3
Count 'em? Certainly. Hold out
: your hand. Now den. Won, two, tree
AN vot might be your age, my leetle
tear,
Please, sir, I'm ten, sir"
ZEN, eh? Tank You. Ten, eleven,
twelve, dirteen-an' what's your mud
der's age?' s5.
Thirty.two, sir" % 5@
'Dirty-two. dirty-tree, dirty-four!
Fader's age?'' I'M
.Fifty-five, sir. & . Hal
Fifty -five, fifty-six. fifty-seyen!
Grand ader?'' 5a.5 5.g5l ,
No, sir; grandmoth er.'' X
All she'll do. Watts her age?"
tNinety-seven, sir
ank You. Ninety-seven, ninety
eight. ninety-nine won hundred
needles for Won penny. Money? Tank
you. Mind you don't lose any needles.
Good afternoon, my 1eetle teari
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
ANNOUNCEMENT

g: 60 the Voters Of the City Of Bismarck:
hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Office Of mayor Of the
city Of Bismarck, subject to the choice
of the voters at the election to be held
on April 1, 1907.
Should 1 be elected, 4 pledge myself,
with the assistance Of the board of city
aldermen, to give the city an economi-
cal and business-like administration,
having in view at all times the upbuild-
ing Of the city and the best interests
of her citizens
1 specifically promise the taxpayers
thai, in the event Of my election, the
amount levied for the current and con-
tingent expenses Of the city will Be be-
tween 5000 and $4,000 less than ii IS ii
present, unless circumstances arise
which aresbeyond the control Of the civil
authorities. 4 wish further to state that
my plan for effecting this retrenchment
does not include any system Of licensing
places which may be operating ii yio-
lation of the prohibition law Of this
state.
\ believe that the matter Of stock
running at large can be satisfactorily
and equitably adjusted SO that the poor
man can maintain his COW within the
city limits and his richer neighbor be
relieved from the annoyance Of strayine
stock, and if am elected / viii give
this matter my careful attention.
u conclusion, pledge myself; So
tag as lies in my power, to give the city
good, clean and economical admins
tration, should I be chosen TO flf the
Office Of mayor, keeping al all times IN
touch with all who believe in Bismarck,
and her future abiding always BY the
will Of the majority Of her citizens.
am ascandidate from now until the
close Of the polls On April /.
Very respectfully,
EpwD. G. PArrRRsoN.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
Flame and wire GAUGE.

20 Sir Humphry Davy belongs the
credit Of discovering that the fame Of
burning gas win not pass through wiro
gauze having 784 meshes to the square
Inch. This contention may be tested by
bringing a fame In contact with SINH
lar gauze, when 1t win be found that
the fame will not go through the
meshes. This is owing to the cooling
action OF the wire, which tends to re-
.duce the temperature OF the flame be-
low the ignition point, the unburned gas
passing harmlessly through. OF course
1f the gauze becomes overheated the
lame Is able to get through.
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esssd Right.

Len Gov. Frazer Of Tennessee %,
'eF'1ed the launching Of the battleship
! med in honor Of that state at the
Il ipyards in Philadelphia, he entered
ITO discussion Of that city's pro-
acted filtration system.
But what do you do for drinking
: ter, meantime? g. asked the visitor.
We boil the water" was the reply.
.;s.II'iisat always seemed to me to take
fe out of the water" said the
Stt eslsas1l
rs what we boil it for. replied
~ ralant.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
Or do you
take any old
hat the man
gives you when
YOU ask fo1
THREE DOLLARS
News 10 Beecher.
THREE DOLLARS

One summers day number Of
years ago, when Henry Ward Beecher
was passing part Of his vacation at
Litchfeld Springs, Conn, he passed q
young lad who looked at the great
preacher SO determinedly that & Mr..
Beecher made UP his mind to speak to
him. He was always fond OF children
and usually made friends with them.
What is your manner" asked Mr..
Beecher Johnny Brown modestly
answered the boy. Well, Johnny, do
you know me ~ Know you? Sure i
know you Well, who am z,
9Shucks," said the boy, as he hurried
of to school, everybody knows you're
the husband OF the lady that wrote
Uncle Toms Cabin. z
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
Buyinq or Selling.

William B. Ridgely, the controller Of
the currency, said Of a certain specu-
Iator the other day: :.gE.
The man is as ingenius as q horse
dealers son they used to tell about in
my native Springfield. .s.ss5
This boy was once unexpectedly
called upon by his father to mount q
horse and exhibit its PAGES. "
AS he settled himself In the saddle,
the boy. in order to regulate the
horses gait accordingly. leaned down
and whispered to his father:
8 Are you buying or selling 2 J"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
Whisky Made 81 ga Barrel, q

ssIISsSJ - ~ Ssska s5ATyNI1s
The man is grogger,' Z, said the
food Inspector. HE makes whisky out
Of old barrels Grogging Il q recognize
ed trade In some slums. You get hold
Eof old whisky barrels wherein spirits
have been maturing for years. and you
pour into these barrels boiling hot wa
ter, and you wait q few days. The re-.
suit Of your waiting Is that the hot
water turns to whisky. The wood OF
the old barrels, you see, 10 SO saturated
with spirits that the hot water draws
ont enough to make q strong grade Of
red eye. New Orleans Times-D Demo
Crat.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
q THE ROMAN ANGARIA.
Ancient Postal System That Cam.
Down From the Persia ans. III s,s

Ancient Postal system That Came
Down From the Persiahs. 355i b
The carefully organized postal sys-
tenn OF today Is OF course more COM
plete than the angaria Of the ancient
Romans, yet their mail travelled with
consid erable speed.
The system Of angari, or couriers on
horseback, was borrowed from the Per-
slams, who, according to Zenophon, had
ablished It under Cyrus the Elder.
The Roman adaptation OF It was the
best system Of transmitting letters
among the ancient states.
All along the great Roman roads
houses were erected at distance Of
ave or six miles from each other. AT
each OF these stations forty horses
were constantly kept, and BY the help
Of relays It was easy to travel a hum
dred miles in day.
These services were intended for the
state only, It being imperative to se-
cure the rapid interchange Of Official
communications. In the time Of julius
Caesar the system was 30 well or
ganized that Of two letters the great
soldier wrote from Britain to Cicero ct
Rome the one reached Its destination
IN twenty-six and the other In TWEEN
H-eight days.
Private citizens had to trust TO the
services Of slaves, and 1t Ii not until
the end Of the third century that we
hear Of the Establishment Of postal
system for private persons BY the En-
peror Diocletian. but how long this
system remained history does not say.
The supply Of horses and their main
tenanee were comp lsory, ana only the
emperor could grant exemption from
either. The word angaria therefore came
% mean compulsory service IA dis
patching the royal mail. Scrap Book.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
coNsiD ERATE..

Young Husband Don't you think.
darling, that my smoke is likely to
spoil the curtains2
Young VILE You are the best and
most considerate husband that ever
lived, dear. OF course it would.
Young Husband Well, then, you
had better take them down.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
"a Mattsr 81 Eeo,,orn,x,..

IS Mrs. HousekeepIf you do little
work for me now I'll give you good
dinner after awhile. Weary WILLIE
You'll get off cheaper, lady, IL We gim-;
ME the dinner now an, forget the work.
Work always gives me d fierce appe-
lite. Illustrated Bits.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
WHAT They SAY

= ~ /,
Uncle Ben's Philosophy: have:
red a letter writn BY Farmer In the
Bismarck Daley Tribune omplain-
ing of his GRIEVANCE With the mer-
chants of this State. am not going.
to dispute with him over his GRIEVANCE
but let's take a look at the other side.
/ have ben a Farmer by occupation all
johnson, ofSargent schantsm etaoinnn
my life Except 2 years carried a nap
sack Noing this letter will be read
by some of the old vets e of course
they no all about that will not Say
any more about carieng the napsack
for fear some mite think that / was.
hedging for an Increase Of Pension, as
I all redy draw the Enormous Sum of
$1,000 per month & am crippled up
SO badly with Rheumatism that hafto
be waited upon the crater part of the
time. But Brother Farmer--I want to
ask you in all candor, is the Farmers
what they had ought to be with one
an other. al
have ben a resident Of N. Kota for
three years. June 1904 / filed on a
100 acres & have gon to a big Expence
In the way Of improvements House
& well & Braking & Fencing not be-
ing able to perform manuel labor T
was compeld to hire Every thing dun
baught all of my posts paid the money
fer every stick of timber on my farm
Made three round trips to Iowa to
look after a sick Wife last winter,
1905-19 900, while I was so bad with
Rheumatism couldent help my self
/ had to leave my elaine there ives
Some that called themselves men tryed
to get others that called them selves
men was going to File contest on
my claim. Neighbors In deed. III
allowed Stock to Range on my
land with out Protest. / allowed one
man to make hay on my claim with the
under Standing that was to have a
Small Share Of the hay, he gave me
4 or 500 lbs An other man made my
hay last Fall, he was to stack me some
hay at my House he hailed It all away
Except IA Shocks & he left that in the
Prairie. I went to Iowa to Doctor for
Rheumatism & bad Eye & while I
was gon some one or two of my geed
neighbors hailed Every Straw Of the
Big rent IA Shocks away. Now, my
good Farmer Friends. let the Farmers
be honest with one another the main
trouble with the Farmers they are not
In hamony with one an other. One
Farmer may go to an other farmer to
by any thing nine times out OF ten
your neighbor Will tax you as much
or more than It is worth on the mar
ket. during the wheat harvest & hay
making OF 1905 wheat was Ripe & one
I Of my neighbors was with out help
crippled up as I wasI drove his Bind
err 8 dayes drove his mower dayes
drove to Braddock for him two dayes
to Hazleton For Binding Twine worked
I r. day Building Hay Rack, Boarded
my Self. he paid me 7 Bushels OF Bar
ley one sack Of corn one Id. OF Tobacco
Now how about the Merchant
am not defending the merchants il he
doesent treat his Patrons right he
Should be Boycotted & the Same rule
should apply to all unfare delings.
This world is what we make 1t. ii
this doesent find its Way In to the
vast Basket viii write again.
II. s. c.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10

1 have opened a private German
school at 419 Eighth street. Anybody
wishing to learn German can get terms
by calling on me.
Mrs: D. r. Mcdonald.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
Good References,

Good Reference.
Mrs. often (of Chicagol ~ hear
you are going to marry Mr.. Bijones?
Miss Lakefront Yes.
Mrs. Wedofte ri congratulate you,
my dear. He's the incest husband |
ever had.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
Anticipation.

Anticipation
There's always more Joy IN antici.
patton than IN realixatio Z
III don't know. z,
Haye you never realized it3s
u don't know. / am anticipating q
visit from my mother n-law. Hous-
ton Post
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
Strange but Z True.

why Is a poodle on a frozen pond
like kiss? asked one bachelor girl.
of another. h,
B Because It is dog-on-ice," said her
slangy friend.