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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17

WE'VE been stung again by dir
ectory scheme but we are not alone
as a sample Of the so-called directory
shows. 1t was claimed by the pro-
moter that a complete business dir
ectory of the towns Of this Peninsula
was to be issued, and on that claim
our subscription was given; but it
turns out, that just about one-tenth
of the business people of any of the
towns are represented in the publ
cation. Its fake, and those who
are in it, are ashamed to admit
that they were caught in such a
fimsy scheme.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
Advertise in the Chronicle for Results.

LINCOLN CRY, DEL, APRIL -, 1907.
Col. THEo. TOWNSEND, DEAR SIR:
l advertised in your paper last week
three COWS that strayed from my place on
April End. sent one of my men and
horses over 100 miles of country roads
without hearing anything from them.
The CHRONICLE went out Friday morning
and in the Friday evening mail l received
a postal from a gentleman stating that
there were three cattle at his place answer
ing my description. / sent for them the
next morning and got them. My cam
paign of advertising covers a period of 20
years. l have advertised in nearly every
paper in middle and lower Delaware, also
local papers in othar States, and many of
the agricultural papers such as American
Agriculturist, New York Tribune Farmer
and others. l consider the CHRONICLE
stands at the head of the list of all local
papers as an advertising medium, and
only second to the agricultural press.
have advertised my plant business quite
extensively in your paper this season, as
well as eight or nine other papers, and
from the CHRONICLE l have received a
great many orders from all parts of Della.
ware, also Virginia andL as far as North
Carolina. No one knows the value of an
advertising medium better than the adj.
vertiser. Yours truly,
S. G. CUBBAGE.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
Nsv RepublIeau Counts CemuIltses.


The new Kent an6 Sussex county Re
publican committees elected on Saturday,
April 3rd, are as follows:
Kent county-First district, Thomas G.
Moore. John F Phillips Second, Andrew
N. Harper, Thomas V. Keith Third,
James Hutchins; Fifth, Cornelius B.
Hope, George W. TebO; Sixth, A. NJ.
Caulk, James Townsend Seventh, Chas.
W. Hoch Eighth, John Barnard, Sam
uel Darby, Jr; Ninth, Charles W. Sim
mons Tenth, John B. Beswick, George
W. Marshall.
Sussex County-First, Mark L. Davis,
David Reed Second George Buell., John
W. Green Third, Irwin Chapman, Harry
Short, Robert T. Allen Fourth, James
II. Wright Fifth, Edward Adams Sixth,
tie vote between R. D. Lingo, Jr., and
Bartimeus Truitt Seventh, Elijah Lynch
Edward Dingle Eighth, Clifford F. Bur-
ton Ninth, Caleb R. Layton Tenth, j.
Clarence Lank, Harry V. Lyons, William
J. Westcott.
The Kent County Committee organized
on Tuesday by choosing for chairman Ed
ward W. Jenkins of Dover, and for Sec
rotary, Cornelius B. Hope, also of Dover.
The Sussex Committee will re-elect
Mark L. Davis, of Milford as its chair
man
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17

A BOOK on "The Government of
Delaware" written by Prof. Messer-
smith, of Newark, Delaware, and
published by the American Book
Company of New York, has been
sent US by the publisher, and we de-
sire to state that it is one of the most
valuable books of instruction on civil
government we ever had the pleasure
10 read. A copy Of this book should
be in the hands of every teacher and
in every home in Delaware. 1t is
clear, concise and acurate in all state
ments, and presents common facts
that every one should know, but so
few actually do, in an impressive
way to all who can understand what
they read. 1t is valuable book to
Delawareans.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17

AGES pass, but each returning
Easter brings again its lessons of
sacrifice, of unselfshness and Of
great love for humanity. Great
snowy banks of lilies, emblems Of
purity, are offered in remembrance
of the greatest self-abnegation in the
history Of the world. In vast cath
edral and modest chapel vibrates the
majestic music of praise for that
most wonderful resurrection, upon
which is based the faith of the
mightiest people Of the earth.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17

WHEN the jury boxes used for
drawing juries for the federal courts
produce names of men who have
been dead for ten years or more,
that is proof positive that the jury
commissioners have failed in duty.
They have not secured lists Of
names of good and true men from
the various districts over the State
to do duty as jurymen. The list of
jurors each session prove this to be
true, and for that reason we declare
that the system is not the best for
the purposes Of justice.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17

IF the scenes enacted at the Dem
ocratic primaries in Milford last Sat
urday indicate the temper of Dem
ocrats in Sussex county, the most
astonishing campaign in history is
to be witnessed. There were several
fights and many wordy contests.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17

So far as we have been able to as
certain, the prospect for crop of
peaches and pluns in this section is
from fair to good just according to
the location.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
A CLOTHING STORE
THAT IS NOT EXCLUSIVE r.

This is not an exclusive store All ages
and classes of men are provided for
Our young mems specials delight the young
er generation, and our conservative garments
''fll the bill for those OF soberer tastes
We have clothes for the smartest of smart
young men, and clothes to please the most
dgnifed elder.
The young fellow doesn't want to be dressed
like the old man. No more than the young
fellows father cares to be dressed like a
boy"
Garments for young fellows need to be
fashioned from different point of view from
those made for their elders, and vice versa.
We understand that thoroughly and have
selected our stock accordingly. It's eur
business.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
c. D. Abbott & Co. |
Forget Things Complete Your Easear

o e Spnng SUNNI 10 Bd theg aguwho sbusnex
prices
foo 0 tor e o the n prd efahGee yesrneh fred
by the sand
pnoad npae nr
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17

We placed this store on a cash
basis, because we believed there was
enough people in Milford, who
wanted such store to support it.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17

HARDWARE Builders hard
ware of all kinds and the
best kind of carpenters tools.
PAINTS Atlas paint, well
you know what that is;been
told hundreds of times.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
DRY GOODS SPECIALS.
SUMMER CURTAINS.

SUMMER CURTAINS.
Cross stripes, Madras weave, red, blue and
green Border nl'h %a si 56e@ t1ssS5 37Hc
WHITE MERCERIzED WASTING.
In plaid effects good quality for shirt-waists
-D ''''-''" ' Regular price 25-now l9c
FANCY SILKS.
Large range of styles, in pretty light and
dark effects; smart for shirt-waists, suits and
D''' Regular value 75c special 50c
TABLE DAMASK. Beached and Unbleacbed.
silver 0leached. German and Irish, 00o
all pure linen. Reg. price SOC, special JUG
EAIESOok CORSET COVERS. Fine Nainsook
corset stoIs covers S IN the pretty French 0Ec
style. Regular price 81; special EJC
LONG WHITE PETTlCOATS. Full width, deep
haunce tucked, finished with many rows of
cluny lace. Inserting and rutfie. IT,
Regular price $l06, special fjC
WHITE BED SPREADS. Extra large crochet
''u Regulars %ias pPse q ss56; special S150
MATING DISPLAY
IN OUR CARPET DEPARTMENT.
We now have on exhibition $50 rolls Mat
ting OF the most desirable patterns and colors.
Doth IN China and japanese make
Have you seen our new Carpet Room? It
Is now fitted out for the easy displaying of
Mating and Carpets, well lighted and roomy.
China Mating from 1Oc to 4Oc a ward.
Japanese Mating from 15c to 4Oc ward.
both China and Japanese Mating Rugs at
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
EASTER HATS AND CAPS
FOR MEN AND BOYS.

Our special young Mems Derby is leading
them all for smart dressers $500 to 81 90.
The new gray high crown Telescope is also
meeting with much favor. $780, $500 and
81 so.
Those new gray Elton College Cap, at SOC,
is the thing just now.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17
SHOES. SHOES.

Our stock of Shoes is composed of only new
fresh goods made for this season. They all
have been selected with great care, and we
believe we have what YOU will want Keen
an eye on our windows and see the new shoes
from time to time. Each pair will have the
price on them so you can Judge for yourself
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-04-17

FIELD FENCING for hogs,
COWS, horses and chickens,
it makes a good, cheap, dur
able fence, prices range
from 25c to $1.40 per rod
Let us mail you a booklet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-24
Based .. s zsaa Msr 1s Successful Play
| TINE HAN !
"a OF IN
: Z27E HOE2z42a = =

against me, must down him. There's
no turning back. That's why I'm boss.
Every man in the crowd knows he's
got to obey me or fight me and that If
it's fight it's battle to the death. And
he's the man who does the dying. not
l. Now. you understand? SO we can
get to business What
But business seemed this morning
fated to many Interruptions. The lat
est came in the form of Judge New
man, who busting into the room with
all his customary pompous dignity.
suddenly stopped in his tracks and
wilted at sight of the boss.
Good morning, s!r. Horrigan," said
the judge ingratiatingly, wriggling I'M
der the boss glover. II hope I'm not
here too early and that Mr.. Vain
wright has intcrceded for
For your denominations" Queried
Horrigan. speaking as though to a dis
graced servant .If that's what you're
here for you might have spared your
self the trouble. What l told you be-
fore still goes
But. Mr. Horrigan. consider how
long I've been on the bench. and
And it's time you got your nose out
of the feed bag and gave some one else
a chance. You are
I'm growing old. Mr.. Horrigan"
pleaded the thoroughly cowed judge.
'How can l go back to law practice
and compete with younger men? Be
sides, Mrs. Newman declares
II can't help that" returned Horri
gan, quite unmoved you've had your
share We've got to look out for our
own active workers-for the men we
can count on to do the right thing"
"But, MI. Horrigan," protested the
Judge, II always try to do what is
right"
81 said the right thing" corrected
the boss. See the difference"
Excuse me, Judge" interviewed
Wainwright IF you'll leave this mat
ter in my hands, will try to convince
Mr. Horrigan of your fitness. Just
leave it all to me-"
cried the relieved judge. I'm sure
can count on you. Mrs. Newman will
be so grateful Well. won't detain
you any longer. Goodby."
"Goodby. judge" answered Vain
wright tolerantly
"Goodby, Mr.. Horrigan." went on
Judge Newman, with effusion.
A grunt from uorrigan. who had
turned his broad back on the visitor
was the only reply. and the judge de-
parted to bear the message of hope to
Mrs. Newman.
"Have you any special objections to
Newman?" asked Wainwright.
mo" said Horrigan. except think
perhaps there's men who can do better
by US You know how, much it means
sometimes to have the right judge han
die your case"
81 think at pinch we can manage
Newman. and"
".Oh. if it is favor to you. all right
But it doesn't do thO:p judiciary fell
lows any harm to keep them Guessing
awhile 1t tames 'en and teaches en-!
to nlind--sort Of keeps them in their
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-24

places, you know. And now won't you
tell that butler Of yours not to let us
be disturbed"
Wainwright complied, and the two
settled down to their deferred talk.
"How about the election this fall?"
began the tinancier
"We're already growing; but. just be-
tween you and me. it's going to be
hot fight. The people at large seem to
be a little sore on the organization. A
few deals lately have been little raw.
and some Of the papers are kicking.
Good Lord! If it wasn't for the news
papers what cinch boss would have
in running city! 1t d be like taking
pennies from baby's bank. But
"Then you think there is some doubt
about the election!"
II wouldn't go so far as that. It'll be
q tussle but with plenty of cash and
the right man for mayor-mark me,
say and the right man'-we ought to
win"
1.-The woods are full of right men. :"
replied Wainwright. 'The money is
the chief thing to consider That is
why asked you here today This is
the point I'm getting at: AS soon as
election is safely over the Borough
Street railway will apply for fran
chise for a car line from Blank avenue
to Dash street along the river front"
II see!" nodded Horrigan. And. as
limo o0,1 q
that is the Borough Street railways
worst rival. you want the Borough :
franchise bill killed when it comes be
fore the board of Aldermen
You're wrong. To paraphrase Your
own words, you know Il LOT about poll
tics. want the Borough Street raj
ways franchise gan ed, and l wan
the franchise to he perpetual"
But ! don't see what your drivin.;
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-24

"Let them. They'll soon get hoarse
and have to rest their throats. AS long
as we get the votes what do we care
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-24
Making Good.
(To Be continued.)

There is no way Of making lasting
friends like making Good" and Doctor
Pierce's medicines we'll eyemplify this.
and their friends. after more than two
decades of popularity. are numbered by
the hundreds of thousands. They have
"made good and they have not made
drunkards.
A good. honest. square deal medicine OF
known composition is DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. 1t still enjoys an i'm
mense sale. while most of the prepara-
tons that have come into prominence in
the earlier period OF its popularity have
gone by the board and are never more
this long time popularity and that is to
be found in its superior merits. When
once given fair trial for weak stomach,
or for liver and blood affections. its supe-
rior curative qualities are soon manifest:
hence it has survived and grown in pop
nlar favor. while scores OF less meritorious
articles have suddenly flashed into favor
for a brief period and then been as soon
forgotten.
For a torpid liver with its attendant
indigestion. dyspepsia. headache, per-
haps dizziness. foul breath. nasty coated
tongue. with bitter taste. loss of appetite.
with distress after eating, nervousness
and debility. nothing is so good as Or.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It's
an honest. Square-deal medicine with all
its ingredients printed on bottle-wrapper
: no secret, no hocus-pocns humbng.
therefore don't accept Substitute that
the dealer may possibly make a little big
ger profit. Insist on your right to have
what YOU call for.
Don't buy DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton expecting it to prove a "cure-all." 1t
is only advised for woman's special all
ments. 1t makes weak women strong and
sick women we'll Less advertised than
some preparations sold for like purposes.
its sterling curative virtues still maintain
its position in the front ranks. where it
stood over two decades ago AS an in
MIGRATING tonic and strengthening nerv-
inc it is unequaled. 1t won't satisfy those
who want booze for there is not drop
If alcohol in it.
DIR. pierce's Pleasant Pellets, the oriqi-
nal Little Liver Pills. although the first
pill of their kind in the market. still lead.
and when once tried are ever afterwards
in favor. itasv to take as caady-one to
ilrec dose. Much initiated but ,lercr
.Q,talcd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-24
Alrun Bennett.

"Iet them They'll soon get hoarse
and have to rest their throats. AS long
as we get the votes what do we care
IT,
'.Ycs. yes!" agreed the boss impa-
tiently. That's all right. but what ]
want to know is, How does all this
concern me-"
Horrigan threw himself back in his
chair. uptiltcd cigar in one corner OF
his mouth, thumbs in waistcoat arm
holes and eyed his host quizzically
Wainwright did not even pretend not
to understand. Still, instead of giving
a direct answer he went on with seem
ing irrelevance:
81 am Il public spirited citizen. l be
lieve civic welfare would suffer by any
change in municipal administration, Sc
to keep the present party in power
am willing to donate to it $2oo'ooo TO-
ward election expenses"
THAT sounds pretty good as far as it
goes, but maybe you didn't hear some
thing asked you minute ago. What
want to know is, How does all this
concern me-"
Pm coming to that. AS said,
am public spirited citizen. I'm also
a good friend-such good friend that
I'm always glad to put my friends OF
to anything in the market that looks
particularly promising. Suppose car
ry for your account at the market
price chats G3 just now $4,000 shares
of Borough Street railway stock!'
"Well?"
eff that franchise is granted, Dor
ough stock will go up ut least % points
within two days. That would clear w
for you a profit of-let's see-about
$375,cOO"
Horrigan had pulled pencil from
his pocket and was figuring on the
back of an envelope.
YES" he said at last; that's right
S375.OOO That would he my profit
while yours would run into the mil
lions. That's not warm enough friend
ship for me-"
"Surely. that is n generous
Generous. maybe but I'd like some
thing munificent-say 25.G0o shares Al
CD. Then at the % point jump ft
make--Id Misunderstanding his fig
ures on the envelopes something ovel
$1,000 coo That sounds better to me
Hey?"
But Mr. HorriEan"-
you've got my terms. Take 'em OF
i.ave EN-
ooh. very we'll" conceded Vain
wright, With lame g -aeioasness. ANY
thing 10 ol!i.s,,c IN Cd fri, nd
Cool: So We get 42oo,ooo for cleo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-24

ton expenses, and my personal &C,
count receives $4,000 shares at g."
"Quite SO. And now
"And now comes the question OF the
right man for mayor. We
Again Horrigan paused, rising to his
feet stealthily. like some pondefous
cat, his head bent Slightly, as though
catching faint orsdistant sound
"What's the matter?" asked VAIN
wright, looking up.
"Nothng," returned Horrigan. But
he did not resume his seat. Instead as
he talked he began to pace the room IN
apparent aimlessness. yet every turn
CHANGED to bring him nearer and near
er to the door OF the adjoining office.
"You see" he said, I'VE must have
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-24

at If you intend to merge the Borough
Street railway with your own City Sur
face line it's charter will become void
II don't mean to merge them. OWL
both roads, and run them separately
"'rhe - you do!'
That's little surprise. eh?
haven't made any parade of it. just
went quietly to work. through Gibbs
and bought up a majority of the Bor
ough stock Now don't You see how
the granting of the franchise and the
news that control the road will wor,
when they are made known"
''Sure. It'll send that stock Sky
high. You'll scoop in a million or two
"A million or two" echoed Vain
wright scornfully. Nearer
Hold ont" interrupted Horrigan
whats that noise?"
He had jumped to his feet with an
alacrity that was surprising in so large
a man and was listening ntently.
THAT clicki%.y' asked Wainwright
ooh. that's only the private wire in IN!
office"
Private wire? Any OPERATOR"
"Of course. Why"
Suppose he should happen to be
listening to u.s."
who? Thompson? Absurd"
IL don't know I'd rather
Nonsense. It's Thompson. my pri
vate secretary. Il man who's been Will
me nine wears trust him as
But don't ! don't trust anybody
Send him into some other ROOM"
II can't. In his absence some I'm
portant message might come, and If he
wasn't there on the very moment IL
transmit it to me | might lose thou
sands. He's all right t. ever man
was | trust him implicitly"
ooh. all right. thon. Go on with what
you Wore SAYING.
Il want the Borough Street railway
fra"chise made perpetual. Catch m!
drift
Sure But the papers and the prop
erY holders will make q big kick
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-24

gan. He
"Mr. Bennett is playing tennis" re
ported the butler. coming to the door
"He will be here at once"
"Now." resumed Horrigan. 1.-THE only
thing that remains is to find ont If
he'll consent, and thea =
you wanted me. Mr.. Wainwright:
asked Bennett. stepping through the
long window from the veranda. on.
good morning. Mr. Herrig:.n." he added
on seeing the second occupant of tn
room.
The young man was coatcsS and col
larless, his silk shirt being turned in
the neck. In one hand he swung ten
mis- racket. With the other he moprc@
his flushed face. for the day was hoi
and the game had been swift.
Yes" answered wainwright. I'm
sorry to interrupt your tennis set, but
we want to see yon on rather impor-
tant matter. We've been talking about
YOU
Thanks" said Rcnnett, with 4 puz-
zled smile from one To the other of the
two older men. What about
want to he mayor?" queried Horri-
gan abruptly.
whats the answer?' countered the
perplexed youth.
1T isn't a joke" interviewed Vain
wright. MIR. Horri%an is in earnest
I'm earnest? hope the heat hasn't
gone TO his head"
"You don't understand" put in Hor
rigan. Il control the par'y's nomina
lions. The nomination for mayor IS
yours if you'll like it."
"Not-not really?" gasped AlwyD
aghast.
Yes really. We
"Rut with a whole organization full
of good material, why do you come to
me-
because you're the man we want
"As an answer that's excellent, but
as an explanation it's m.stifying.'
"I'll tell you. We're looking forward
to risky fight and
"And since you see no chance of
winning YOU pick me out as the victim
instead OF some orGa alton man
Good idea as far as you're concerned.
but beg to decline without thanks"
NO, no. corrected Wainwright
"Mr. Horrigan thinks that you have n
strong chance Of winning
That's right" corroborated the boss.
It'll be hard fight. but with the right
man We'll win and we believe you're
the right man. Even If you lose. you'll
show the world what you're made of.
Folks admire Il fighter. They haven't
much use for an id!er."
The coarsely spoken words brought
back with rush Dallas Wainwrights
plea and his own yearning to do some
thing to make her proud of him-to
win her 10y great deeds-to prove his
love worth her acceptance. Was this
the chance-the chance he had so eager
ly longed for? 1t seemed providential.
His face alight with the JOY of battle
and the hope of his hearts reward.
Bennett turned upon the waiting boss.
II accept"
"Goodr yelled Horrigan, slappins
him resoundingly on the back. Good
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-24

the right man.
If we don't. we
haven't a shad-
ow of a show
to win. We must
be careful to
choose the best
nanpossible. In
fact. Mr.. Vain
w ri & h t In
fact
IL is Wander-
IN 6 s h a d
brought him to
the office door.
With the last
w ord he sud
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-24

b o "! n ow
We'll"
But renem-
Der one thing.
Mr.. Horrigan,"
interrupted Ben
nett. and his
careless boy
hood seemed to
have fal lie II
away from him
like q discarded
garment, leav-
ing the man
hood and rug
ged strength
.4,.;nnnd of oil
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-04-24

the folies and idleness that had hither
to masked it, remember one thing, If
l win this tight--if am elected mayor
II shall never once swerve from my
solemn oath of office. p
Wainwright. uneasy at the candi-
dates unwonted words and manner,
started to speak, but Horrigan deftly
intcrfered.
"Of course you'll keep your oath OF
Office he beloved jovially. "Of
course you will. That's understood
Then in an undertone to Wainwright
as Alwyn moved away the boss wills
pered:
Don't butt in! Leave him to me.
That silly reform talk don't mean any
thing. It's the way all youngsters l..
politics blow off steam. Leave him t
met
mo Ra Continual