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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-26
FATE FAVORS MAN
WHO is CHARGED
WITH SERIOUS CRIME

eounseling took place in an alien
country aud outside the iuri1 1diction
OF the British Columbia law. A new
trial was ordered and new evidence
introduced. The defense, under Mr.
Joseph Martin, X. c., put In an al
legged confession by Miss Bond. that
her testimony had not been the truth
This confession" wa made In san
Francisco, and 4, was proved 90 have
been Mrged by women detectives
working for the defense. who had
won the girls confidence. Much TO
their surprise Ahe girl was produced
at the last tllal and identified In
court the woman who had written
out the bogus confession or her
The evidence OF the trial wa all
IN on Thursday and appeared to he
oyerw helmingly against Walkem.
Judge Cane announced he would give
a verdict az 10 o'clock this mornlng
Tie expired DON after midnight The
case has already cost the province
8 q 600
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-26
SOME IMPORTANT FACTS
REGARDING SHOES

Hugh G. Weir writes i'm the Tech
nlcal World Magazine that 10000
pairs OF shoes are produced daily
from q single eastern factory. Every
"a hours Il u es the hides and skins
OF 1900 kids, 200 horses and colts.
800 calves and 425 steers. In one
OF the largest American factorie =.
with force OF more than 1000 work
men, the average wage is over SIS
weekly, and from this sum the sched-
ule ranges all the way upward to az
h gh as $500. From the six largest
American shoe factories over 49,
600. 900 pair OF shoes we're produced
last year. Deducting the annual
boot and shoe exports OF this coun-
to something over
SIC, 200. .000--from the total nation
al product for 1906. the American
people spent more than 100000
600 for footwear during the year.
Allowing an average value OF 81.
over TO. 900. 600 pairs OF shoes were
purchased In this country during the
~ months. More than $10,000.0O0
was spent beforethe chronic process
for the tanning OF upper hoe leather
was mastered. II remained for the
French chemist. Schultz, TO hit upoL
the secret In visit 10 dye shop
the chronic formula for colorlng
feathers caught his attention, and
he dropped section OF ca'fskln In
10 the mixture. when II was with
irawn II was dyed perfectly. Foe
ierer OF PHILADELPHIA, experiment
ng In the same direction with kij F.
skin, produced perfectly tanned
trip OF leather from the vat with .
he vigorous exclamation: Wei '
Vlco!' The 'vlci Kid TO which the .
'ame was thus given has made moo +
than any other branch .
II the shoe Industry"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-26

they we're mixed with older prunes
which ha been freshened. In some
ca es they con sisted entirely OF old
prunes. The deficiencies were not
d covered at Hamburg, and later
the seller was able TO protect him
self, because the complaint had not
been made in the prescribed time.
In another case the MGgdebmrg firm
was unfble TO secure damage as
the Hamburg firm claimed 10 have
bought the prunes from ca 'fornia
as 1907 fruit. aud deceutlon on hi
part could NOT bo proved The Mar
debu' chamber OF commerce warns
against buying from any but well
known Cal fornia and Hamburg
nrfpg
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-26
nnIled I.ress I.eaaed WIre. !


San Francisco, Sept. 26.--An al
legged effort on the part OF Abe Ruef
and his associates To prejudice pub
lie opinion against Special Graft
Prosecutor Francis j. Heney. by at
tempting To secure his indictment Tor
the killing OF Or. Handy. In Arizona.
~ years ago, was exposed" by
Heney today. According to state
ments made by j. G. Handy, a son OF
Dr. Handy, Riefs agents tried TO re-
open the case. Handy, II is aid. re-
fused.
HANDY claims that Ruef and his
agents approached him In November.
1905, and asked him TO go 10 Arizo-
ma and assist In having Heney In
dicted for killing his father
Later Howard \rrin approached
him. according 90 Handy's statement.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-26
or GENERAL INTEREST
TO pRUNE GROWERS

Vice Consul James l.. A. Burrell
OF Magreburg reports that COM
plants are again heard about Cali
fornla prunes imported into that
German market during 1907. con-
cerning which he say;
The first shipments. which were
sold very cheaply by Hamburg firms
as early as May. gave cause for cont
paint In many instances Instead OF
entirely OF 1897 fruit
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-12
Here and There.

William E. Cahall, living near Sand
town, has the tallest wheat the writer
has seen this year.
The Phoenix Light Company are
extending their wires from their power
house at Coursey's Mill to Frederick.
J. E. Jones, a farmer living near
Adamsville, has a horse, eight years
old, that has not done three months
work since be saw the light OF day.
He is a beautiful animal and has a
good home.
Alta great expense to Caroline county
Nd, the most of the road leading from
Smithville to fredericksburg has been
graded and shelled, making a first class
road out OF very bad one. It is a
credit to the county and road super
visOrs.
Sandtown, enc OF the oldest towns
in the State, holds its own well. 1t
has had four dwelling houses and one
store for the last fifty years The only
improvement being q csnnery built
there lately. The surrounding country
has improved wonderfully.
NJ. A. TOrbert, Of Long Island, n.
Y, and neighbor to President Roose-
welt at his summer home, has pur.
chased the Charles Jones farm, near
It is a beautiful home
and the purchaser is very much pleased
with it. He says he is going to stay.
J. A. Jones, photographer and far
mer, living near Andrewville, in Kent
county, has invented a marine table.
It works automatically and will retain
a level position, regardless to the motion
Of the ship. This table will fill long
felt want. Likely Mr. Jones' fortune
Is made.
William R. Trader, a farmer living
near Sycamore Mills, two miles west
Of Milford, plowed up recently seventy
nine arrow heads, or better known as
indian darts. When the pillow point
struck them they ratified and sounded
like gold, the gentleman thinking he
had struck pot Of coin.
ROVER.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-12
Like the Old Woman's Soap.

The proposed celebration Of Fourth
of-July in Milford has resulted in the
tabled experience of the old lady who
was making soap-it has all gone back.
The Red Men offered to go ahead with
the celebration, but there was no inter-
est Of a patriotic nature shown by the
people mot one offering to meet a
OF the Red Men at their in
vitstion. Now the Red Men have de-
elared their efforts as all of.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-12
Sussex School Notes.

School election on the last Saturday
in June.
The following Sussex county students
graduate from Normal Schools this
year. They all wish schools in Sussex.
From MilleIsviile, Horace G. Hastings,
Delmari Everett r. Richards, Frank
ford John Wentz, Dagsboro. From
West Chester Normal, Lids Lindale
RehobOth Olive Harrington. Laurel;
Laura Whitehead, Lincoln Mollie
Hazard, Milton George R. Gordy,
MillsbOro John l. Wentz graduates
with second honors in a class Of III.
Vernon L. CarmiRe, another former
Sussex teacher was valedictorian Of his
class at the GOldey College commence
ment on Monday last
The Sussex County School Commits.
sion appointed Saturday, September
18th, as parents Day" in the schools.
On that day they wish the parents, the
pupils and the teacher to assemble at
the schOolhOuses and devote the entire
afternoon to removing the weeds from
the grounds, cleaning the floors, win.
dows, etc. of the school building. re-
pairing the pump and getting things
in good shape for opening school the
next Monday. Every person is to
bring lunch along and all the parents
are to get we'll acquainted with the
teacher. The Commission believes that
every parent that turns out that day
will visit the school when it is in ses-
sion
The Sussex County School Commits
sion awarded the following prizes to its
recent meeting, to the schools keeping
their grounds, out buildings and school
in the best condition. First
prize, book. case and library, value $40,
to the Mitchell School, No. 1879, Tarren
Windsor, teacher, H. B. Mitchell,
clerk. Second prize, Webster's Inter.
national DicTiOnOry value $40, to the
Bayville School, No AS, Columbus
Murray, teacher, Albert Pepper, clerk.
Third prize, an eight-day wall clock.
value IS, to Warwick School, No. 225.
Jennie E. Baer, teacher, l. w. Harmon,
clerk. Fourth prize, individual die.
tionaries, value S., to buttons School,
No. s., A. T. Dutton, teacher, B. T.
PettyjOhn, clerk. The following schools
were considered for prizes and deserve
honorable mention DonOvan's, No. 9,
No. 40, Columbia, No. 4Og,
Paramount, No. 81, Webb's No. 80,
Cedar Grove, No. III, Muddy Neck,
No. 1913, Excelsior, No. 1856 and others.
The Commission and the Superinten-
lent decided to renew the prizes for
next year. We venture the prediction
that it will take greater effort to win
)ne next year.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-12
DARING SWIMMING FEAT
TO RESCUE COMPANIONS

While out sailing in the bay at Frank
lin City, Va, on Monday afternoon,
June LIST, a party OF young people, the
Misses Florence, Ruth ana Shelby Har-
rington, children Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Harrington, former residents or
Milford, and Clarence Harrington, OF
Frederick, their cousin, narrowly es-
capped being drowned.
When nearly mile from the shore,
a flaw OF " ind struck the boat capslzing
it, and throwing all overheard. With
the assistance of the boys, the girls
climbed on top the capsized boat and
held on, while Shelby Harrington swan
ashore and ran to DR.. Shorts, who
promptly rendered assistance in his
gasoline launch. When he reached
them they were almost exhausted, and
unable to keep their hold on the boat.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-12
Sussex Chancery and Orphans Court.

The June term Of the Court of Chan
Gerry and Orphans'COurt convened with
Chancellor Nicholson and Judge Boyce
on the bench.
In the case Of William +. Tucker vs..
The Milford Building and Loan Assoc
citation, et al, the complainant was
ruled to conclude his testimony within
80 days
Willard S. Pepper VS. Frank T. Pep.
per, the certificate Of the finding Of the
jury was filed.
The other suits in Chancery were
continued.
Lizzie S. Gray VS.. Levin E. Miller and
Martha E. Miller, the return of the
commission was continued.
John H. Hudson ct. al, vs.. Arthur
S. Hudson ct. al, John NJ. Richardson,
Esq, trustee, made his return of sale
and the Chancellor made a decree in
distribution.
Samuel H. Bacon et al, VS.. Amelia
A. Bacon ct. al, proof Of publication
was filed and a decree for partition
made.
Jehn H. Long et al, VS.. Minnie
Woodland ct. al, the report Of the COM
missions was confirmed and Woodburn
Martin, Esq, was appointed trustee to
effect said sale.
George H. Huston VS.. James A.
Morgan, the report Of the commission
ers was confirmed and Charles w. Gull
len, Esq, was appointed trustee to eff
feet the sale.
In the Orphans Court Andrew J.
Lynch, Esq, who was appointed
trustee to effect the sale Of the real
estate of William Williams, deceased,
made his return Of sale, which was
confirmed.
The Court made an order for the as.
signments of one-hslf Of the real estatet
Of Mary e. Jones, her surviving hus-
band.
James H. McGIothen, administrator
Of Sarah E. Bailey, deceased, was
granted an order to sell the real estate
of said deceased, for the payment Of
debts.
The returns Of the sales Of the lands
of Thomas Dasey, Isabella Bishop and
William DeIrickson, deceased, were
continued until the next term.
A certificate of the adoption Of
Stephen B. E. Waller and Mary Lii
liam Waller.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-12
LAWYER ". |. GOODING
SURRENDERS TO OFFICER

William L. Gooding, the Kent county
lawyer who fled about three months
ago, has surrendered to the authorities.
He gave himself up to Chief OF Police
Morris at Springfield, Illinois, last Fri
day. He was indicted by the court of
Kent county at the April term for EN-.
bezzIement Of several thousand dollars
as bailee. State Detective Harry l. Gillis
left yesterday for Springfield to bring
him back to Delaware. 1t is understood
that he is willing to return without
requisition papers. Mr.. GOoding lived
in Clayton and was one OF the best
known members Of the Kent county
bar. Disbarment proceedings had been
begun by the Bar Association.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-12
viii Remember the President.

While little Miss Louise Morris of
Dover was visiting in Washington she
was taken to call upon the President at
the White House. When she was pre-.
scented the President greeted the beau
tiful little girl and said "Now you can
say you sat in the Presidents chair, !"
the great American said, seating the
Delaware girl in the chair Of the presid.
ing officer Of the republic. "Whst do
you think Of it?" at is fine" replied
the little girl, "but I'm surprised to see
you, sir, dressed like that. 1 thought
you wore a fine military uniform with
sword and pistol by your side and big
stick in your hand"
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-12
A Pretty June Wedding.

IN the music room Of her motheT's
home, Saint Amour, on the Kennett
Pike at Wilmington, Delaware, Miss
Isabella Matthew du Pont, daughter Of
Mrs. LamOtt du Pont, was married at
six O'Clock on Saturday evening, June
9th, 1908, to Mr.. Hugh Rodney Sharp,
by Rev. KeDsey J. Hammond Of I'm
manuel P. f. Church. Mr. Pierre S. du
Pont, brother Of the bride, gave her in
marriage and also acted as the groom's
best man. Her sister, Mrs. Rulith R.
NJ. Carpenter, was matron of honor.
The bridal party entered the music
room while Memberships wedding
march was played by Cooks Orchestra
Of Philadelphia, and after the ceremony
remained standing to receive the large
number Of relatives and friends The
brides attendants were Miss Alice Pyle,
Miss Grace Weldin and Miss Lucy
Powell Of Wilmington, and Miss Arm.
istead TaliaferrO Of Orange, Va. The
ushers were Mr.. Cummins Speskman
of Smyrna, Mr.. Henry L. Cannon Of
Bridgeville, Mr.. Alexander Irwin Of
Snow HILL Md, and Mr.. Rulith NJ.
Carpenter Of Wilmington.
Pink roses aud pink peonies were
used effectively on mantels and VIM
dows in the spacious rooms Of Saint
Armour smilaX were festOOned on the
stairways, and the bride and groom
stood in front Of a bank of palms.
The brides gown was Of white satin
and duchess lace, made princess, with
a court train. Her lace veil, held in
place with orange blossoms, was the
one worn by her sisters with their we'd
ding dresses, and her flowers we're lilies
OF the valley. Mrs. Carpenter wore
gown Of white silk wolfe and carried
pink roses. The four maids wore frocks
Of white lace over pink silk slips and
their flowers were pink roses.
The groom is a son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Eli R. Sharp Of Lewes and a brother to
Mrs. Sanders NJ. Truitt Of Milford, and
since his residence in Wilmington has
been connected with the E. I. du POnt
de NemOurs Co. Mr.. and Mrs. Sharp,
after returning from their wedding trip,
will reside at 2O1O Woodlswn avenue.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-12
FATAL SHOOTING AFFRAY
At STAFFORD SATURDAY

One colored man was murdered and
two others were wounded near Seaford
last Saturday evening by Harrison
Stanley, also color, d, in a row over a
high kicking contest. Stanley escaped
and has not been captured.
Stanley, it is said, tried to excel the
record at high kicking made by his
companions when he fell. The men
are said to nave chided him for his
clumsiness, when he drew his revolver
and began shooting. The parties con-
cerned are all from Virginia.
Coroner Conway, after holding an
inquest, buried the murdered man in
grave dug in the country road, because
the farmers owning the land near the
scene Of the killing, it is said, refused
to allow the official permission to inter
the body on their property.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-12
Milford Public school.

The Glass banquet was given at Cen
trail Hotel last Wednesday evening.
The Baccalaurate Sermon to the
Graduating Glass will be preached in
the Presbyterian Church on Sunday
at II o'clock.
The Board of Education desires to
pay off part OF the floating indebted
ness, and are demanding that all the
school taxes be paid in promptly for
the year just past.
It's all examinations this week, and
the serious work OF the closing year
will be over this week all done but the
shouting, and the commencement xer-
cises next Monday and Tuesday.
The Milford School election will be
held on the last satu rday in June, the
27th. Although Milford is in both
Kent and Sussex counties, and the
buildings in Kent, yet there is a special
paragraph in the act Incorporating the
schools, fixing the date for the school
election at the last Saturday in June.
As the quota OF $50 allowed to each
county OF pupils from single districts,
or uugraded schools attending the
graded schools, has been over run in
both Kent and Sussex counties, it will
be well for each child intending to go
from the single districts to the graded
schools to start promptly at the first
day Of opening the schools. First come,
first served.
The play rendered by the Junior
Glass last Tuesday evening was a sue
cess, aud the young ladies aud gen tie.
man who took the parts acquitted
themselves with credit. 1t was pleas
ing little comedy woven on the school
days Of students at college, and the
audience was liberal in its applause.
The music by the Milford orchestra
was a treat to the people who we're not
aware that they were to be treated to
music Of such excellence. The finan-
cial proceeds Of the entertainment were
also satisfactory to the young folks.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-12
2O0TH ANNIVERSARY Of
OLD DRAWERS CHURCH

With appropriate exercises the 200th
anniversary Of Old DrawyeIs Presby-
terrain Church, near Odessa, Delaware,
was celebrated last Sunday. Several
hundred persons were present and PEG.
pie from all parts of the State were in
attendance. The pastor, Rev. Robert
l.. Hallett, was the presiding officer
A feature of the exercises was an historic
by former United States Senator
Anthony Higgins, in the afternoon.
In the morning a sermon was preached
by the Rev. George Henry Wales Of
Philadelphia. Because Of the anniver-
sary observance all the Presbyterian
churches in the vicinity Of Odessa were
closed, their congregations helping to
swell the throng doing honor to their
mother church.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-12
OUR CARD BASKET.
Personal and Social News ChrOniclet
During the Week.

( Miss Annie Rstcli1 is at Asbury Parl
James H. Stanton is home for thu
summer.
Miss Annie Davidson is home from
Colorado.
Miss Sarah Davis has returned from
college for the summer.
Frederick Layton, of Chicago, visited
relatives in Milford last week.
Edward Archer, OF Troy, n. Y, is
visiting his brother, A. E. Archer.
Miss Jennie Stanton arrived home
from her school at Boston last Wednes
day.
Miss Mary Little is spending a
month with relatives in New Haven,
Coma.
Mrs. Thomas c. Fourscre and child,
of Middletown, visited her sister, Mrs.
H. w. D. Moore, last week.
Mrs. John Townsend and Miss Flor
ence Rodrock, OF Plumsteadville, Pa,
are guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Darwin
Collins
Frank FOulk returned to his home at
Jersey City Heights last Sunday, after
spending a few days with his mother,
Mrs. Walter Psrdoe.
Mrs. Thomas II. Davies, who has
been spending week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. P. P. Richards, will leave
for her home in Linton, Ind, tomorrow
Mr.. aud Mrs. w. r. Huttenlock and
Miss Grace Huttenlock, OF Philadel-
phia, are occupying their handsome
farm, Glenworth, at north side OF Mil
ford, for the summer.
Cards are out announcing the wedding
Of Miss Eva Ridgway Atkins OF Laurel
to Mr.. Paul NJ. Barnette Of Dover on
evening, June 18th, at s
o'clock at the home Of Miss Atkins sis
ter, Mrs. &. T. Wyatt, in Wilmington.
The bride is a cousin to Edward Atkins
Of Milford.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-12
SHORT LOCAL BREYlTIES.
Items Of Interest in Paragraphs About
Milford and Vicinity.
Next sunday viii be Flag Day.

Next Sunday will be Flag Day.
The Philadelphia Conference OF the
A. NJ. E. Church met at Carlisle, Pa,
on Wednesday. 3
Superior Court and Court Of General
Sessions will convene at Georgetown on
Monday, June 22nd.
The w. &. T. L. will meet with Mrs.
Joseph H. Draper on South Front
street next Tuesday evening.
n. G. Cochran, OF Lincoln, is presi.
dent of the class OF 1908 of Dickinson
College, Carlisle, Pa, which had class
day exercise last Monday.
Colonel Slower last Saturday shipped
to the several companies Of the Organ
lied Militia the new magazine rifles
received from the Federal government.
The Smyrna Times states that a men,
Der Of the syndicate that is to finance
the proposed Delaware trolley line will
leave London on the 10Th instant and
on arrival here will begin active opera.
tons.
AT the closing session Of the General
Conference Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, the time honored title 'presid-
ing elder was abolished and the name
"district superintendent was substi.
tuted.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-12
Nav Get More Territory.

1t was learned Tuesday that the direc-
tors Of the supreme Lodge, 40 wv,
which organization Is a ding its an
nusl session at Dies MONIES, Iowa, has
recommended that the supreme Ledge
take favorable action on the request Of
the Grand Lodge Of Delaware that the
local jurisdiction be increased by the
addition OF the States OF Maryland and
Virginia and the District Of Columbia,
butjust " hat action the Supreme Lodge
will take is not yet known.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-12
The State Hospital.

The trustees Of the State Hospital met
in monthly session at the hospital on
Thursday, June 4th, and the institution
lie reported to be in excellent condition.
The report Of Superintendent Hancker
for May, which was read aud accepted,
showed a total population Of 4l0, an
increase Of three during the month, Of
which 226 are males and 1874 females.
During the month he received SOS. 90
from board Of paid patients.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-12
Observed Flower Mission.

Flower Mission Day was observed at
tile Sussex County Almshouse on Tues
day. The occasion is always pleasing
Une to the inmates Of that institution,
as members Of the w. G. T. U. always
give them a treat Of cake, lemonade
and fruits, and present a large bunch
Of flowers to each. The school children
accompanied the union and sang several
songs. On their return a visit was made
to the Sussex jail, where the children
sang several selections.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-12
Death Of Aged Minister.

The Rev. LoUOn Packard died sud-
denly at the residence Of his SOB, E. g.
Packard, near Dover, on Friday, June
5th, in his 9Oth year, having been born
in 1918. He Joined the Genesee Confer
ence Of the NJ. E. Church in 1850, ana
at the time Of his death was It Oldest
living member. He removed to Della
ware in 1889.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-06-12
Public Sales.
ROVER.

AS agent for Stnlne Rycyk, Morris
A. Webb will sell the personal property
at his home one mile from Oakley, Del
aware, on Monday, June 18th, 1908.
For further particulars see advertise
ment in this paper and posters.
The executor Of the estate Of Mrs. Ann
Ellen Prettyman will sell the large resi-
dence on South Front street, Milford,
and the -four mill property at Cedar
Creek, Sussex county, on Tuesday, June
18th, at 3 o'clock p. M, in front Of the
Windsor Hotel.