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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
Delaware City.s Mystery Solved.

The mystery surrounding the death
of John ;. Cook, The IA ear.Old boy
who was killed by pistol bullet while
he was seated Oh feed box in the little
store Of Sergeant Lacey, ut Delaware
City on Monday evening, March SOth,
has been cleared by the arrest Of Ed.
ward Black, cOlored, aged II years, by
State Detective Harry 1. Gillis, at Della
ware City, on Thursday afternoon OF
last week, and his confession. Black
claims the shooting was accidental.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
.DELAWARE'S DELEGATES
ARE PLEDGED FOR CRAY

Despite the fact that Judge George
Gray sent letter to the Democratic
State Convention in session at Dover
on Tuesday. requesting emphatically
that the convention refrain from indOrs-
| ing him for the Democratic nomination
for President, the platform IS originally
framed was adopted. This instructs
the delegates to vote as a unit on all
matters at Denver, and means that the
delegates will Support, advocate and
vote" for the nomination OF Gray.
The delegates and alternate selected
to represent Delaware at the Denver
convention are all stanch Gray men,
with the exception Of William Ssuls-
bury, Of Dover, who is Bryan adheT-
ent, They are
New Castle County, Peter J Ford
alternate, Matthew D. Murphy Levin
Irving Handy alternate, Charles H.
Salmon.
Kent County, William Salisbury
alternate, Francis NJ. SOper, Caleb S.
Pennewill ALTERNATE, William F. HOey.
Sussex County, Lambeth l.. Layton;
alternate, Lewes W. Mustard Colonel
William T. Records, alternate. Genera
William H. Stevens.
Considerable time was taken up
by the caucuses Of the three county
delegations over the selection Of the
delegates. New Castle County, con-
trOlled absolutely by the Gray men,
carried its program through by &C.
clamatiOn, while the Kent and Sussex
delegations had to take three ballots
before a selection was made
1t was l o'clock before the cOnven-
tion was called to order by Thomas F.
chairman Of the State Com
mittee. After selecting Il. Bayard !
Heisel as chairman and Harry Graham,
Harvey Hall and Robert r NAPLES as
and naming the various
the body took a recess to
3 O'Clock.
When the convention reassembled !
the platform was reported and adopted.
1t among other things, declares for:
Local selEgOvernment.
Extension Of powers OF government
only by cOncent Of the States rather
than by judicial constitution.
A president who will support and de-
END the constitution.
Revision of the present tariff laws by
friends of the people"
The enforcement Of all laws enacted
Dy Congress.
The prosecution OF all violations Of
he anti trust law.
Reform in government to within
limitation and to the
practice of honesty.
That power be taken from the Re-
publican party because Of its false
promises.
Judge George Gray for the presi
iency, and pledges the Delaware dele
yates to support him.
After ratifying the selection Of natl
Dnal delegates, the convention sd-
burned at $50 O'Clock.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17

The Easter services at the Chapel will
consist mostly of music, with an address
by Rev. Howard T. Quigg. Soprano
sOlOist, Miss QuiggI; tenor sOlist, Prof.
ROux carols by the ScheOl and Pri'
mary Department. Mrs. Derrickson,
accompanist for the School Mrs. Mag,
scccOmpsnist for the Primary Depart
meht Miss Mabel Smith, accompanied
for solo. Floral decorations and pOtted
plants. Services commence at ? p m.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
SECOND WEEK REPORT
SUSSEX COUNTY COURT

In the Superior Court on THURSDAY
the case of Willard S. Pepper VS.. Franl
T. Pepper, two brothers, was heard
The case, which had been pending To-
five years, was one in which Frank T
Pepper was charged with obtaining the
signature OF his brother, WILLARD S
Pepper, to a judgment for 81 $50. The
plaintiff stated that on April 9Th, 1901
judgment was entered for the above
amount, but at the time unknown to
him. The plaintiff filed the bill in the
Court Of Chancery, claiming that the
amount was null and void, but being
unable to settle it, an issue was then
sent to the Superior Court for decision.
The case was given to the jury Friday
afternoon and after celebrating half
hour a verdict was rendered in favor of
the plaintiff, Willard S. Pepper. This
case was heard at the last October term
Of court, but the jury disagreed.
Charging Henry J. Lawson with
the alienation Of his wife's affections,
Charles Jones Of MillsbOrO, lost his suit
for divOre. Although Jones' brother
testified to acts on which the plaintiff
depended for divorce, subsequent testi-
mOny of Lawson and the wife denied
them. Now that the statements regard
ing her conduct have been refuted, the
wife, Mrs. Elnora Jones, will begin suit
for divorce, alleging desertion on the
part Of the husband
At the session of court Monday,
James Ross, alias James Dude, held
under an indictment for murder in the
second degree Of Arthur E. Jester, OF
Milford entered a plea Of manslaughter,
which was accepted by Deputy After
ney- General Richards in behalf Of the
State. He was sentenced to serve five
years in the New Castle County Work
house and pay a fine Of four hundred
dollars and cost of prosecution.
A jury in the Superior Court on Tues
day rendered a verdict for $500 against
the Armour Car Line Corporation and
in favor OF William J. Gum, OF Selby-
Vile, for a failure to supply refrigerator
cars to the plaintiff at the time specified
in contact. Gum is an extensive berry
shipper, and he charged that he con-
tracted with the car company for re.
irigerator cars to be placed at his dis
p0sal on certain date The com pany, |
Gum declares, did not give him the
ears until several day later. In con-
sequence his berries got to market after
the prices had dropped and he was
obliged to sell at low figure 1t was
for this alleged loss that he sued the
Berry shippers and commits
sion men are interested in the case, and |
claim the verdict gives them the power
10 compel the company to give them
prompt service.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
An Alarm Of Fire.

At O5 o'clock yesterday morning a
colOred man ran through the streets OF
North Milford crying "fire," and
shortly the syren alarm called the fire
company out. The cause for the
alarm was the burning out Of chin.
ney in the negro quarter known az
"JimtOwn." No damage was done to
property, but several sound sleepers
entered complaint against blowing an
alarm for small fires it was a very
windy night, and precautiOn was all
right.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
SHORT LOCAL BREYlTIES.
Items Of Interest in Paragraphs About
Milford and Vicinity.
Easter Sunday, April 18th.


Easter Sunday, April 18th.
Marriage is only a way station, it il
not the end Of journey.
State Revenue Collector Chairs is in.
vestigsting liquor law violations in the
lower end Of the State.
John NJ. Richardson, Of Georgetown,
will be a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Attorney General.
The annual convention Of the Episco.
pal Diocese Of Delaware will be held in
Trinity Church, Wilmington, June Bird.
The Easter leap.year dance to take
place next Monday evening in Milford
will be a handsome affair, and many
Out.oftOwh folks will attend.
Milton ColoTed Grammar School will
give an entertainment ia Bethel A. M.
E. Church, Friday evening, April oath.
all are invited. Admission only 10
cents.
Grand Master Workman E. F. Mel.
win of the Ancient Order United Work.
men will install the officers OF Milford
Lodge, No. II, on Friday evening,
April Oath.
The Committee on Judiciary Of the
United States Senate has agreed on a
bill to prevent the shipment of e. o. D.
packages to fictitious names, which
has been done largely by liquor dealers.
The Secretary of the National Grange
reports that during the quarter just
closed, 116 new oranges have organized
in the United States two Of which are
in Delaware, and 80 have been reOrgan-
lied, one Of which is in Delaware.
Representatives OF So Presbyterian
churches Of the Peninsula, representing
Home and Foreign mission work, held
q two days session in Middletown last
week. One of the principal addresses
was by Mrs. D. E. Wilbur Of Washing.
ton on the work ofthe societies in Korea.
Among her numerous other possess
sions, our town has her full share Of
Did bachelors, although they are by no
means the past-redemption kind, just
why these men travel alone is not quite
,lear-especially to a goodly number OF
he tender sex who are simply chasing
heir heads off in an effort to catch
nan.
A conference on the Bible principles
# civil government under the auspices
Il the National Reform Association
will be held in Dover June 2nd and 3rd,
md similar meetings will be held in
This is the beginning Of
movement to eliminate graft, and
ure the divorce and other evils that
reset American civil life.
We are pleased to note a determina-
ion on the part Of our citizens in gen.
raj, and the ladies. in particular, to
liant flowers and beautify our City Of
he Dead. This is certainly most COM
nendable but there is a sequel to the
tory. Occasionally people visit our
and pluck these flowers. Let
10 one pluck flower in our cemeteries.
o steal from the living is bad enough
ut to steal from the dead multiplies (
be enOrmity Of the crime.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
looking After DslinQ cents.

Harry w. Chairs, the State license
agent Of Delaware, has been in this
part Of the State this week, looking
after those who have failed to pay their
license to the ClerKs.Of- the. Peace. The
delinquents will be presented to the
next term Of Court. Those who buy
calves, fur, poultry and eggs, come
under this list, and will be presented
to the court.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
Building Operations.

Pierce & Carmean have been given
building permit to remodel the front Of
their hardware store.
On the Sapp farm near MOrdingtOn
Mills, a large dwelling is in process Of
construction by the owner, William 1.
Simpson.
A building permit has been issued
this week by Milford Town Council to
DR.. Csrlisle,and his contractor, Vincent
NJ. d. Harrington, to build his large
residence and stables on Csusey avenue.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
Christian EndeavOr Officers.

The Young Peoples Society Of Chris
tian Endeavor has elected the following
officers, which were installed Sunday
evening: President, Miss Elizabeth g
Stidham; Vice-President, Wilson M.
Vineyard Secretary, Miss Helen Shock
ley; Corresponding Secretary, Miss
Mary Barker Treasurer, Donnan HOlz-
mueller.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
Was Not Racing.

l wish to correct a statement made
by the Frederick correspondent Of the
Milford Chronicle last week in regard
to the reported steamboat race. We did
leave Philadelphia one hour earlier, but
ran down on slow speed so as to make
the tide at the mouth Of the Mispillion.
WILLIAM MURPHY, Captain,
Steamer City If Milford.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
Obituary.
HUDSON.

Mrs. Sarah Ann Hudson, widow Of
the late James Edward Hudson, died
at her home in Milford, Delaware, on
Friday night, April 10th, 1905, from
general debility, aged about so years.
She leaves three sons and one daughter.
Funeral services were held at her late
home on Sunday afternoon, Rev. W..
H. Savage officiating. Iaterment was
made in Union Cemetery.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
Milford Club Officers.

The Milford Club held it's annual
election Of officers last Thursday even
ing. The following officers were elected
President Trusten P. Causey; Vice
President, Darwin S. Collins; Board OF
Directors, F. Causey Williams, Louder
N. Hearn, Dr. J. Lynn Pratt, John w.
Herring, William N. Webb and Leonard
s. MattheWs.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
Want to Play Base Ball.

The Wilmington Athletics would like
to hear from all first-class teams giving
fair guarantee. Address John Hoo.
dock, 1889 Apple st., Wilmington, Del.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
Preparing for the Unwilling.

1t has been decided to hold the exer-
cises Of the unwilling of the DsgwOrthy
monument at Prince George Church,
near Dagsboro, Sussex cOuny, on Me
mortal Day. Governor Lea and staft
and a detachment Of Regular Army
and the Organized Militia or Delaware
are expected to be present.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
Church wedding.

Miss Lucinda R Layton OF Milford
and John w. York Of Smyrna, both
colored. were married at $50 o'clock on
Thursday evening, April 9th, 1908, by
Rev. ]. 81. B. Hubbard, in st. Paul N.
r. Church, Milford, Delaware, in the
presence OF large assembly Of guests
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
Very Low Tides in April.

The exceeding low tides during April
have made navigation on all the tide
water streams very uncertain. The
westyH;ly gale Of last Saturday caused
the l5Fest fall Of the tide water this
seascg and the Milford steamboats,
coulo not make schedule time.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
Barn and Contents Burned.

Thomas E. Virden's barn, with al
the wheat, corn and implements, was
entirely consumed by fire week before
last. A subscription has been circulate
ing among his friends to aid him.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
WOmen's Club Convention.

The eleventh annual meeting Of the
Delaware State Federation of Women's
Clubs will be held at Lewes on Wed.
nesday arSi Thursday, May Goth and
21st. The women through their clubs
have done much to improve general
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
will Resume Business.

Having got out financial difficulties,
the American Fisheries Company will
resume business at Lewes in about two
weeks. Several hundred men are en-
ployed in the factories.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
Railroad Employees Relief Fund.

In bringing the records of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Employees Relief
Fund up to the anniversary Of the fund
February 5th-it is found that in the
period Of twenty-five years elapsing
since the foundation Of the fund on
February 18th, 1886, nearly SIS, 100000
has been paid out in benefits.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
Reception.

p Invitations have been issued for the
reception to be given by the Organized
Militia to Governor Lea, at the ArmOry
in Wilmington, on Wednesday even
ing, April 22nd.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
Encampmsnt.

The Department Of Delaware, g. A.
R., will hold its 28th annual encamp.
ment at G. A. R. Hall, in Wilmington,
on Thursday, May 7th.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
Easter at the Avenue N. E. Church.

AaaAgA ~ thu ny Va IL NMaAGMa
Holy communion, 6 90 a. M; class,
led by Rev. James Carroll, 8 90 m;
divine service, 10 80 a. M, Eeaster ser.
mon by pastor reception Of members /;
Music, organ, "Gloria in Excelcis, 4"
MOssrt Anthem by full choir, Bright
Easter Morn; OffertOrial "Serenade, )"
WidOr; Anthem, "LOve Divine"; Re-
cessional "Festivsl March," Elliott.
Divine service $50 p. m. Sermon sub
ject, prayer of Entire Conservation;
Music, Overture" F. Herold; An
them, "SOng OF Praise; OfiertOrie,
'Berceuse," Ralf Keider; Duet, "SOft
Southern Breeze";"C Coronation March, Z"
Meyerbeer. Easter ofTeriHg for Missions
at p. m. in the Avenue Sunday School;
Easter choral service in the Chapel
School EpwOrth League at so p. m.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-12-30

According 10 reports both men bet heavily on themselves at the prevail ing odds. which slightly favored Burns.
 The fghicrs fought before what was probably the largest crowd that ever witnessed n pugilistic contest.
 Burns trained at Darling Point, and Johnson at Manlcy, seaside suburb.
 Each man picked up lot of loose change, giving exhibitions twice a wock.
 Johnson during his career has fought sixty.four battles, and twentytwo op' ponents nc has knocked out. Promi- nent among those thus disposed of are Jack Jefrres, brother of the champion, who lasted but five rounds, and Bob Fitzsimmons, in Philadelphia in 1907 was unable to withstand the black more than two rounds.
 lIo has lost but two fights, one n twenty round decision to Marvin Hart, and the other foul to Joe Jeanette.
 Not since Corbett has the ring seen such perfect boxer as Johnson. Long, 1.-the and graceful as a dancing master, true as an arrow in placing blows, and especially delft with his left, few boxers are able to keep the big black from beating their faces to tatters.
 In courage Burns was bulldog al. ways. and Johnson is said by some to have a "yellow streak" In none of his battles, however, has it been proved that Johnson would not take good beating.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-12-30
FLAGSTAFF ESCAPES FLOOD.
Cold Snap Comes to Rescue in Time to
 Prevent Heavy Run-off.

FLAGSTAFF, Dec. 25-Flagstan did not suffer from the recent floods thougs it received its share of the storms. The cold snap following the storm prevented a heavy run.od.
 A, winslow there was great danger of the big Santa Fe bridge going out, the city water was shut of by the pumping plan: being flooded, and at one time it looked as though the town of winslow would be flooded. The winslow Mail says:
 At the Little Colorado River the water was washing the stringers of the big Santa Fe bridge and 1t was feared that the structure would be car ried away Wednesday night. Heroic measures were adopted by the officials, an engine and freight train being pull. ed onto the bridge and left standing , there all night. West of the bridge the dyke was carried away and al this writing (Thursday morning) ow' ing 10 the water being over the track it is not possible to say definitely whether the embankment still holds but it is thought the velocity of the water would wash it competely away Two small wooden bridges west of the | Little Colorado River are thought to have been carried away. East of the big bridge two freight trains were tied up and one train was held at HolbrodS all Wednesday night. Considerabl, damage was done to ranches along tn, Little Colorado. Clear Creek was re ported fifty feet higner than normal
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-12-30
FLEE VACCINATION. Heap Big Chief YaQui Hotfoots from
 Virus Point.

PHOENIX, Dee. 25.-Dr. Hughes county health officer, and Constable Sigalia devoted most of yesterday to vsccinating the younger members of the population of the Yaqui village Guadalupe, southwest of town. Re gently few cases of chicken pox de. veloped, and as matter of preeaution 10 prevent further spread of the dis. ease or its development into something more serious, drastic measures were promptly taken. The constable and the doctor had their hands full yester. day. The children at the village, be ing somewhat unaceustomed to inc ways of civilization, evinced great fear of the two gentlemen; this fear was still further accenuated when theiI mission was made known. A few of those most badly frightened took t' the brush, but eventually all were put through the ordeal.
 The village has grown rapidly re gently, due largely to the Catholi, school that is conducted there. Those families having children and formerl, living at some one of the other vii lages of the valley have nearly al moved 10 Guadalupe.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-12-30
CocoNINo NOTES.
(Coeonino Sun)

i'oNNhihV 'uhb
 wm. Doneison brought in a carload of fat cattle Saturday.
 Cragge { wsatherford made a ship men, of beef cattle west the fo-e part of the weeh.
 After the first of the new year Bsb- bit, Bros. will % their shipping from Williams.
 Hugh Anderson brought ID four ear. loads of feeders Friday which were sold 10 Fenton Jones and shipped to Phoenix.
 George Peterson injured his arm in s gate at the stoekyards Saturday while corraling cattle. He has quit punching cows for the winter owing to slight chill in the air at ?, 2 and { \. m., wnile standing night guard, and will complete the improvements on his homestead.
 Babbitt Bros. brought in a beef drive of four carloads which were shipped west the first of the week. IL is reported that the Green Cattle Co. will haev to dip 1000 head of eat. ile to comply with the sanitary regu- lations. Their cattle are said to be in. feeted with the Texas fever tick. They will be dipped in crude oil.
 Wool buyers are abroad in the land in large quantities and the festive wool grower just smiles and waits. IL is understood that 10 cents has already been offered for several clips of the coming wool crop, and wise ones say that it will reach 20 cents or better by shearing time. Wool buyers are not usually as anxious to buy as they seem to be at this early season of the year unles there is a big raise behind 1t with known shortage confronting them.
 Tne recent storms have filled nearly all stock tanks in this section of the country and will make 1t possible to use nearly twice as much more of the range than during the past year. No order has been received from the forest service by the cattlemen so far allowing them additional time in which to reduce their herds. Under present conditions it will be practically impos sible to gather and dispose of theil ! surplus stock.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-12-30
LET GOOD CHEER BE FOR ALL

Few people, young or old. will not find some remembrance from some nand in this time of giving. He whose birth we celebrate next Friday teach es that it is more blessed to give than 10 receive.
 In this city there is q smaller ratio of persons in need than in any other. The number who will not be thought of by some one able to make a present will be less than elsewhere. If this is true, it will be less of an effort To see that all get their Christmas greetings of good cheer.
 As Christmas is the season of good. fellowship when gifts go around, so it is that of good cheer when plenty is emphatically abundant. No other gift is so acceptable to those in need as is a good dinner.
 Then let there be no hungry mouth in all Los Angeles next Friday, the day of good-fellowship, of generous giving, and of good cheer. There will be tens of thousands of homes where | steaming viands will send out their savory 0dors. The best in all the land | will eumber the boards of these tens of thousands.
 Angelenos, shall there be one humar being in all this city who will not at least feel the blessings of Christmas time to the extent of good dinner You are buying your furs, your cloaks, gloves, automobiles, handsome furni- ture and toys without end. Many a child will get plaything whose cost will be $l0, or SEQ, or perhaps more. It will last not month, perhaps not a day. Can you not afford 30 cents to buy a Christmas dinner for some per. son who has nothingi If half, or one. quarter of the welltodo will think of this matter and make proper answer to tnis question, there will be enough to feed to the full every needy man. woman and child in Los Angeles. It is to you the admonition is sent, not to our neighbor; and you may appre. ciate, as never before, if you will, that 1t is more blessed to give than to re- ceive. Los Angeles Times.
Weekly journal-miner., 1908-12-30
WANING NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that tn dersigned owners of the mines as the Lute, Compromise, Black Aztec, Gold Note, Iowa, Maine, pia, vcsuvius, Surprise, Center Oregon, and the Improvements, ehinery, and tools located thered at and near Richinbar. Ysyapai O1 Arizona, will not be respon.ioI debts of any kind contracted TOT supplies or Improvements on said| srty or any of it, while 1t n worked under Q contract and ieas that said property h now being under such contract and lease to c. W. Mitchell. Dated this of March, 1907. ..
 KENTUCKY STANDARD M
 COMPANY,
 By Hunter M. Meriwether, pi
 RICHINBAR MINES COMP
 By Hunter N. Meriwether, r
 First publication. March 2o: