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HIS PASSPORT NO GOOD.
Italy Holds That "onee an Italian Al
ways an Italian"

When on my first visit to Italy after
an absence Of twenty-five years, fur
nished though l was with a passport
from Washington with the great red
seal Of state and with my naturaliza-
| ton papers. ! was amazed when | was
| arrested and put in a den of a prison
reekinG with filth and vermin because
l had paid no attention to the Italian
laws regarding the matter Of military
obligation. l was under the impress.
sion, as / am sure many Americans
are, that when once / had sworn off
my allegiance to the king Of Italy and
had become an American citizen ]
would be recognized as such and not
be required to fulfill the obligations Of
an Italian citizen.
The experience was not amusing. and
vet as look back upon It there was
ridiculous side to It. When with great
dignity and pride l pulled from my
pocket my passport ! expected to see
the little italian official gasp for breath /
and humbly beg my pardon. Imagine .
my feelings when, glancing at the 4
American eagle on my papers and the .
signature Of the secretary Of state,
at the same time exclaiming, "Sono
citadino Americana" cI am an Amer.
lean citizen'l. he turned his back upon
me and said most indifferently. ga
niente; IA niente" C"That's nothing
that's nOthing'D. l was led away by
Two carablnieri and turned into a large
room. where l found seven prisoners
who were to be my companions for
hat day and night. The next day
vas taken before the project Of the
and then It was learned that
was not obliged to serve the regular
hree years in the Italian army. not :
BECAUSE / was an American citizen j
hat was not recognized-but because
was the only male in my family
he Italian theory Is "once an Italian
lways an Italian" The government >
oes not recognize the change Of al. !,
'giance on the part of any of its sub I
ects-Antonio Mangano in Charities ,
nd the Commons"
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-09-18
[To BE Continued
PAIN AND PLEASURE.
The Sensations That Come When
Person Is Hanged.


Person Is Hanged.
This is the way Rev. J. T. Mann II
Spare Moments describes the way
feels to be hanged;
At Fort Barrancas, Fla, on April 4
! 1868, l was hanged as a Confederate
spy. spent four minutes physically
and spiritually between earth and
heaven Then a Yankee sergeant, be
lieving me to be the wrong man, cut
me down.
NY first sensation when the barrel
was kicked from under my feet was
that steam boiler inside me was
about to explode. Every vein and
blood vessel to and from my heart
seemed charged with an oppressive
fullness that must find an avenue of
escape The nervous system through
out its length was tingllng with a
painful pricking sensation the like Of
which l never felt before or since.
Then followed the sense of an explo-
sion. as If volcano had erupted. This
seemed to give me relief, and the pain
gave way to a pleasurable feeling. one
very desirable could it be secured with
out death. With this sensation a light
broke in upon my sight, a light of
milky whiteness, yet, strange to say,
so transparent that It was easier to
pierce with the eye than the light Of
day. Then came into my mouth a
taste Of sweetness the like Of which
have never since known. And / felt 1
myself moving on. with a conscious /
ness Of leaving everything behind.
Then l heard the sweetest music, and
1t seemed that more than a thousand
harps led in each part. accompanied by
myriads Of voices.
And the sensation Of coming back TO
life after I had been cut down was
Just as painful as the first feeling Of
1t was acute torture. Every
nerve seemed to have a pain Of its
,wn. My nose and fingers were seats
# the most excruciating agony In
lalf an hour the pain was all gone. but
would not go through the experience
gain for the wealth Of the Indies.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-09-18
A BROKEN PANE OF GLASS.
One That Once Cost Citizen George
Francis Train $4,000.

A broken window pane once cost
George Francis Train more than 500,
BOO. 1t was this way: Citizen Train,
with the brains of twenty men in his
head, all pulling different ways" went
to Omaha in the spring OF 1864. At
that time he was the most talked OF
/ man in America. He had not a thing
but money. He bought 5000 city lots
and altogether spent several hundred
| thousand dollars. He boarded at the
/ Herndon House, the best hotel In sight
The quixotlc Train was regular 10 only
one thing-his habits He always oc-
eupied the same seat at the table. One
morning pane of glass was broken
out Of a window directly behind his
chair. He protested and was advised
to change his seat. He would not In
stead he paid a servant 10 cents min
ute to stand between him and the
draft. After breakfast he expostulated
with the landlord, but received no sat
lsfaction.
"Never mind" said Train. "In sixty
days I viii build a hotel that viii ruin
your business.
And he did. The contract was let
that day. Scores Of men were put to
work. The site selected was Ninth and
Harvey streets, near the Missouri riv-
er. Citizen Train went to New York
and engaged Colonel COzzens, noted
Of that city, as manager for his
hotel.
The building alone cost $4,000. The
cost $4,000 more. In the
basement was gas plant, the only 1
one west OF st. Louis. The work was |
lone on time, and, true to his word |
sixty days after he threatened the man
lger Of the HerndOn House George
Francis Train, citizen Of the earth.
opened his hotel, which he called the
Jozzens House. The grand opening
'al was attended by the governor Of
Nebraska aud his staff. the mayor Of
omaha and many notables from other
tates. The house was a blaze of glory
nd a scene of almost oriental magnifi.
ence. just when the big reception
-as well on there was a sudden flash.
strange noise, and then-total dark
ess. The gas plant had collapsed.
The Cozzens House did a fourishing
usiness for a year or two, and the
-erndon House was badly crippled
inally Train fell out with his man
ger and the place was closed. ,
After the business part of Omaha
owed back from the river the Hern.
IN House declined and finally re-
psed into a state Of innocuous desue
de. A few years later it became the
operty of the Union Pacific railroad. .
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So acute an intellect! You are too
wise to throw away your life futilely."
"YOu have been most generous in
sparing It thus fart" laughed Armitage,
and Chauvenet took instant advantage
of his change Of humOr.
"Perhaps-perhaps-I have pledged
my faith in the wrong quarter, mon
sieur. If l may say it, we are both
fairly clever men; together we could
achieve much"
80 you would sell out, would your"
laughed Armitage. "You miserable lit
tie blackguard, should like to join
forces with you! Your knack of get
ting the poison into the right cup every
time would be a valuable asset! But
we are made for each other in this
world. In the next-whO knOwsY
AS you will! l dare say you would
be an exacting partner"
"All Of that, Chauvenet! You do
best to stick to your present employer.
He needs you and the like Of you'll |
don't! But remember-if there's a sud |
den death in Vienna in a certain high |
quarter you will not live to reap the
benefits. Charles Louis rules Austria
Hungary. His cousin, your friend
Francis, is not of kingly proportions.
advise you to cable the amiable Du-
rand Of a dissolution of partnership.
Il is now too late for you to call at
Judge Claiborne's, and l shall trouble
you to walk on down the road for ten
minutes. If you look round or follow
ne, | shall certainly turn you into
less attractive than a pillar
I salt You do well to consult your
7atcha Forward
Armitage pointed down the road
18th his riding crop. AS Chauvenet
'alked slowly away, swinging his
lex, Armitage turned toward the no
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-09-18

The first scheme for the distribution
Of prizes by chance in modern times
is generally attributed to one Bene.
detto Gentle of Genoa, who establish
ed his lottery in 1920. The proper lot
terry, in which each person takes pari
by means Of tickets costing each 8
fixed sum Of money, had its origin II
more ancient times. being known ever
In the middle ages. Such a lottery
was established at Florence as earl,
as 15S0.-New York American.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-09-18
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.

] An Act Proposing an Amendment 10 Section
! Is of Article OF the Constitution OF the State
of Delaware, relating to the Compensation or
the Members and Presiding Omcers Of the
| General Assembly.
he il enacted BY the Senate and House OF
| Representatives OF the State OF Delaware III
/ General Assembly met; UWO-tnlrds OF HI the
! mem bers elected to each House agreeingG
1 Section l. That the following amendment
! be and the same Is hereby proposed 70 sectlOh
/ Is OF Article 2 Of the Constitution OF Delaware
That the word "hve" be stricken out OF the
! third line OF said Section Is, Article of the
Constitution, and the word "ten" be Inserted
out OF the fourth line Of Section IS. Article
OF the Constitution, and the word twelve De
RICHARD HODGSON,
Speaker of the House
ISAAC T. PARKER,
President Of the Senate.
l, Joseph L. Cahall, Secretary Of state OF the
State OF Delaware, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing is a true and correct copy
OF House Bill NO.3l2, entitled: IAN Act Pro-
posing an Amendment to Section 10 OF Art1-
Gle 2 Of the Constitution OF the state OF Della
ware, relating to the compensation OF the
Members and Presiding officers of the General
Assembly" as the same appears on the en-
rolled bill filed in the office o. the Secretary
Of state which said bill proposing such
amendment to the Constitution OF this State
is published In accordance with the require
ments of the Constitution OF the Slate.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, 1
have hereunto set my hand
and official seal, at Dover, this
ISL tWenty-fifth day Of July in the
wear four Lord one thousand
pine hundred and eight.
JOSEPH i. CAHILL,
July 81 to Oct. 81 Secretary Of Slate.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-09-18

There is a kind Of rabbit which
abounds in Lincolnshire. England, and
is called the silver rabbit" Its fur
is Of a delicate silvery gray. Although
It is little priced in England, its skins
are shipped in enormous numbers to
different parts Of Asia. especially Tar.
tary and China, where the fur is con
sidered the fittest thing for monarchs
to wear. Only the richest can afford
It there, so heavy is the price de-
handed.
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Revenge!

a." declared the popular author
have signed an exclusive contract with
one magazine"
But now that you are famous" pro
tested a friend, "other magazines will
be writing for your work.
"And I shall decline their offers with
thanks. have even ordered some
printed slips. st Louis Republic.
And Some Hard Woros.
when a woman packs a trunk she
puts her soul into the task"
"And when a man packs a trunk he
puts his feet into it"-Cleveland Plair
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VOoDoo DOCTORS.
Belief Of Negroes In Their Ability to
Work Spells


Work spells"
a well educated and clever negro in
Philadelphia related, with obvious sin.
cerity, an experience Of his own with
a famous voodOo doctor" Of that city
who had grown rich from his wiz
ardry
Once person had a writ out
| against me-" this negro said. THE
constable had it. The magistrate was
set against me. went and got a
charm from the doctor. met my
enemy, but | was not seen. / met
the constable and he walked by and
never noticed me. The magistrate did
what he had never done before-for-
got all about it. The voodoo stopped
it all"
This same negro related another in
cident of his experience:
Once was nearly killed by VOC
doc black cat, which used to come into
the house. / threw a stick and hit it.
1t was q witch. 1t tormented me.
was ridden In dreams like a horse. /
suffered terribly. l was dying. | went
to the voodOO doctor l paid him IS
for a SPELL That night I awoke. The
window was open; the moon was shin
ing. l saw the little black witch how
ering up and down there. She was
smaller than in her own body. She
wore a very big old fashioned bonnet.
Her face was like that of the cat. But |
she did not come any closer to me. |
Then she faded away. That ended it,"
The belief is prevalent among the
negroes that witches have power to as
iume the forms of various animals.
n South Carolina a means employed
o guard against such fvisitations is TO
catter rice or similar small grains
hickly over the floor in the form of
ross. Before the witch can approach
er victim she must devour every
rain. This task is too tedious for
er patience, and she takes herself off
Marvin Dana in Metropolitan Maya
inc.
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to Storm Springs to be near Shlrle!
Claiborne. and he deeply resented hav
ing business thrust upon him.
HE is wise man who Yields the
knife himself, NJ Chauvenet. In the
taking Of poor Count Won Stroebels life
so deftly and secretly you prove my
philosophy. It was a clever job, mon
sieur%
Chauvenets gloved fingers caught at
his mustache
THAT is almost insulting. NJ. Armi-
tage. distinguished statesman IS
killed. therefore must have murdered
him You forget that there's n differ
ence between us You are an unknown
adventurer carried on the books Of the
police as a fugitive from justice. and
l can walk to the hotel and get twenty
reputable men TO vOuch for me. ! adj
wise you to be careful not to mention
my name in connection with Count Won
Stroebers DEATH"
He had begun jauntily. but closed in
heat and when he finished Armitage
nodded to signify that he understood
/ perfectly.
"A few more deaths, and you would
be in a position to command tribute
from a high quarter, monsieur"
your mind seems to turn upon as
sassination. II you know so much |
about Stroebels death it's unfortunate |
that you left Europe at a time when |
you might have rendered important aid |
in finding the murderer. It's a bit sus-
picious. NJ. Armitage! 1t is known at
the Hotel Monte Rosa in Geneva that
you were the last person to enjoy an
interview with the venerable states
man. You see am not dull, NJ. Armi-
tagew
You are not dull, Chauvenet You
are only shOrtsighted. The same wit
nesses know that John Armitage was at
the Hotel Monte Rosa for twenty-four
hours following the counts departure
Meanwhile where were you, Jules
Chauvenet?"
Chauvenet's hand again went to his
face. which whitened, though he
sought refuge again in fippant irony.
ITO be surei Where was !, mon
sleur? Undoubtedly you know all my
so that it is unnecessary
for me to have any opinions in the
matter"
quite so! Your opinions are not Of
great value to me, for l employed
agents to trace every move you made !,
Turing the month in which Count Won :
Sroebel was stabbed to death in his
railway carriage 1t is so interesting
hat / have committed the record to
memory. If the story would interest
You''- I,
The hand that again sought the
light mustache trembed slightly, but
jhauvenet smiled. 81
You should write the memoirs of M
our very interesting career. my dear n
elbow. l cannot listen to your babble So
1nger." -
q do not intend that you shall, but n,
our whereabouts on Monday night, 70
larch IS, of this year may need expla-
alton, NJ. Chauvenet" In
IF it should, l shall call upon you, 81
~ dear felloww 81,
Save yourself the trouble! The bu- mr.
EAU | employed to investigate the M
latter could assist you much better. ba
Il could offer would be copies of its W,
cry thorough reports. The number Of no
Fps Of coffee your friend Durand an
'ank for breakfast this morning at Z
5 lodgings in Vienna will reach me in ve
lie cOurser rid
you are really a devil Of a fellow, ais
I'm Armitage So much knowledgel no,
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peath 81 Colonel w. z. vlla,-

Colonel William F. Villas, who was
postmaster general and secretary Of
the interior under President Cleve-
land, died at Madison, Wis, after five
weeks illness.
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The dodgers were alarmed one night
by what sounded like man running at
a tremendous pace in the room above.
AS the noira came from the room Of
new lodgeI. nothing was said. The
next night the same running noises
were heard. Still it was thought best
to say nothing. But the third night the
noise differed The boarders huddled
together in the parlor as the chande-
liers shook as the man above appar-
emily came down at intervals with
thump. thump that fairly shook the
house.
Two men were delegated to see what
was the matter.
What in the world is the matter up
here?" asked one Of the men as the
door was opened by the new lodger, APP
parently breathless.
why" came the answer between
gasps OF breath. I'm taking my medi-
cine"
''Medicine" echoed the men.
YES" said the man as he dropped
into a chair from sheer exhaustion.
IT'S harder on me than it is on you
But the doctor said / should take II
two nights running and then skip the |
third night. London Globe
His Periodicals.
do you take any periodicals." asked |
ne clergyman on his first round Of
PARISH visits.
well. l don't" replied the woman.
but my husband takes 'em frequent
do wish you'd try to get him to sign
he pledge. Judge.
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ThlrtY Minera snffooated.

More than thirty miners were suffo-
Gated in Hailey-ola coal mine, No. l,
near Haileyville, fourteen miles east
Of McAllister, Okla, when fre destroy
ed the hosting shaft and air shaft,
and cut on air from the men below.
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Habit.

Action repeated becomes habit
Habit long continued becomes second
nature. We are today what we We're
accustomed to do yesterday and the
day before.-Lyman Abbott
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LadyIike.

You say you acted like a perfect
lady throughout" "Sure, yer honor.
When he tips his hat to me an me not
KNOWN him. ups with a rock an
caves in his face" -HoustUn Post.
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tel. The shadow Of night was infold-
ing the hills. and it was quite dark
when he found Oscar and the horses.
He mounted, and they rode through
the deepening April dusk. up the wind
ing trail that led out of Storm valley.
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III founded enmities are ever the
most Obstinate.-Retz.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1908-09-18
FLOODED CATTLE.
IN Head of Cattle
" for Sale.

l will offer at my farm % miles west OF
Lincoln, on
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 80, 1905.
at 10 o'clock, am. at public auction, the
following live stock. l thorough-bred
Angus Bull, 20Cows 90 being half blood
Angus, 25 Steers from weaving age to 8
years old. 25 Heifers from weaving age
to 2 years old. The young stock are
from J to blood Angus These cattle
are in fine condition, a number being fat
enough for beef.
If stormy, next clear day.
HOUSTON HUDSON.
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Hack will Leave Milford for New Wharf, Hail. Hour
before Sailing Time.
Fare to philadelphia, Sl.oo.
Round Trip, Si.se
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Will leave Milford ana New Wharf as follows
| lnr philadnlrhiadnri
SEPTEMBER.

POtter's % hour later than New Wharf
Maloney's y hour later than Potters, Cain
y hour later than MalOney's
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-05-14
WILLIAMSON.

l.. d. Dawson just closed a very
successful term ofs school here. The
closing exercises were given at the
ODD Fellows hall, the house was pack
ed to utmost capacity. The rendi-
ton of the program was complete in
every detail. Mr. DAVIS has proved
himself to be very able and eff
ficient teacher.
On Wednesday evening Mr.. Lewis
Kenny and Miss Eunice Gayhart were
united in the holy bonds of matri-
mony at the home of the bride on
Logan street.
Miss Josie Sloan, who has been
visiting friends and relatives here
lor the past two weeks, returned to
her home at Pikeyille, KY, Tuesday.
Inc soda fountain and ice cream
parlor on the corner Of Third and
Vlnton streets, which is OPERATED
and managed by L. D. Dawson is
quite an improvement to our city.
VIM. Thompson has moved from
Ihlrd avenue to Harvey street.
VIM. T. Gilmer and wife left a
few days ago for Logan where they
will open restaurant.
| John Cecil has returned from Hol-
den, where he has been doing &C.
mcnt work.
G. W. Toy is on the sick list this
week
Mrs. Francis Honaker, formerly Of
| this place, but now resident of
Louisa, Ky, is visiting here this
week.
Mrs. Polly Wright, who has been
sick for several weeks, is able to
| be out again.
! Horace HairstOn was called to his
home in North Carolina as witness
IN murder case. We look for his
return soon.
VIM. Mosley, the little son Of f.
| }. MOScly, was struck on the mead
by an unknown white boy. While
the cash is very bad one it is hop
ed it will not prove serious.
The pool room, which is being Oh,
Grated by the colored men Of this
! place is doing a very successful bust
ness under the management Of Eu-
gene Mays.
Lem Mead, a fireman on the y.
& w. railroad, is here this week TAX
ing vacation. He has o number
Of friends here who is always glad
when he visits them.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-05-14
MT. CARBON.

Sparkling Light Lodge, No. 10,
and Rebecca Court, No. 8, held me-
mortal exercise, Sunday, at eleven
o'clock a. m. Eulogy by Sir M. H.
Hill, Henry Cundiff, j. l.. Williams,
r. d. Reid, Ed Moss and your corr
respondent. Address by Sister Mary
s. Reid, D. D. of. o, o. G.
. Mrs Mary Bicy has just returned
from Richmond, Va. !.
The G. U. 0. of Fishermen held
public installation with Rev. D. STRAIT.
ton as installation master. Program
as follows: 1922 ...- -'--- :
Paper, Mrs Mary S. Reid.
Address, r. s. Daley.
Response, John G, Cash. - g. =.
Expressions, Mrs, A. G. Harvey, ,,
After which the officers were IN!
stalled and then a table of dainties
was spread. =.
Among the many out of town Wis
itors was Mrs. Fannie De HONEY, OF
Charleston. :
j. w. Johnson remains very i'll. =.
Mrs. S. E. Williams and, Mrs. b
Anderson are arrang ing O childrensH
day program. 49,, r. r
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-05-14

personal friends immediately start
ed a movement looking to the publi-
cation of the letter to Senator Stew
art, which would cover all of the
communications. Every possible eff
tort is being made to induce Mr..
Stewart to lose the letter, so it NAV
fall into the hands of Mr.. Foraker
and his allies. In such an event 1t
would be at once made public.
AS the proposition now stands it IS
not proposed to offer any resolution
In the open senate censuring the
president, but simply make it a fam
lily affair .sanong the republican ma
pority. If anything is attempted it
VIII be in a regularly called confer
ence Of republican senators. At such
a meeting the entire matter Of alleg-
ed executive usurpation and interfer-
encc would be threshed out and a
definite policy adpoted Unless the
republicans hang closely together in
seeking to reprimand President
Roosevelt, nothing at all can be &C
complished. The democrats to a.
man approve Of his course in dismis,
sing the Negro soldiers, and would
UNANIMOUSLY vate against anything in
the nature Of a censure for insisting
that these men shall not be restored
TO the army. 1t would only be nee
essary for six friends Of the admin
lstration to join with the democrats
to make any plan of criticism fail =
1t is being suggested tonight that
the republicans may hold their con-
fereAce and designate a committee to
wait upon the president and privately
enter a remonstrance against his
writing such letters as those address,
ed to Senators Smith, Rayner, and
Stewart