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Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24

from eight to nine months high
school education that the towns
are paying large taxes to maintain.
On the other hand, the State pays
to each town school the sum OF
fifteen dollars per year for every
child coming to it from a rural dis
trict-regardless of the length of
the school year. This fifteen dol
lars is paid from the general fund
by the the State for one hundred
and fifty children in each county,
and is in no way chargeable to the
individual districts. The quota is
now more than filled, and the dis
position to diminish the rural school
by the selfish individual is increas-
ing. The law must be changed to
meet the situation. 1t is working a
hardship against the public schools,
and the next legislature should |
give proper relief. The school taxes
should be uniform all over the
The term of school should
'e the same, and the county Treas
lrer should disburse all school
money by check on approved bills
" the local districts. But some
hange should be made for the
axe Of education.
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24
CHAPLAIN'S CHAPEL.

Next Sunday morning a Mrs. Seabury vii
speak in the Methodist Church here and as sh,
is not only grand speaker but fine lookinl
wonan, we shall expect to see a large audience
present. Special singing and other exercises by
the school will be arranged and carried out. and
a cordial invitation is extended to ALI
valuable horse owned by Robert Carpenter
died last week.
Last Saturday Don f. Smith sold off his per
sonal property at public sale, after a residence
here OF about three years. and will return to New
York State. This act was mainly caused by his
parents becoming dissatisfied here, but he likes
Delaware and hopes to return some time. His
pure bred LeghOm chickens brought from IS cents
and upwards each, and sold at these figures bv
the dozen fowl. Mr.. Smith has taught school
part OF the time while in Delaware and liked il.
The Literary Society will meet al the home of
Mrs. George Macklin on Friday evening, Msv1st
The people who have bought the wrought iron
ranges from the pedlaTs, about this section. an
pear TO be well pleased with them, notwithstand |
ing the large price paid
Opinion differs 10 the damage done to the
fruit crop by the frost but all hope for a lair /
yield is not abandoned yet.
Easter was observed by few church peopla
here, but by far the greater number paid no At
IGNITION TO the day.
There are several sick and ailing in this yjcin.
", among them are Mrs NutteT Russell, who
; !, improving, Frank PRpp, Frank Spicer and
Miss Florence Cahall.
Phillip Millman is home from New Jersey and
VII work ia Delaware this season.
william Irwin has returned to this section from
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24

he also entered the political arena, and as
a result, was rewarded by being elected a
member of the Legislature. He is a man
of considerable information and a good
conversationalist, and by his residence of
p years has apparently become a native
Delawarean. His wife is lady Of culture,
and possesses those traits ofscharacter, of
rendering her home cheerful and happy /;
for which her sex in the Northern States
are proverbial. Their home at the present
time has but three members-Mr. Austin,
his wife and one youthful son their older
son being employed as bookkeeper in
Bank u New York City. Frank F. Aus.
tin, brother of Mr.. Austin, and well and
favorably known in this vicinity, is a citi.
zen of Woodbridge, New Jersey.
ISAAC r. JESTER.
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24
NOTICE.

OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF CURRENCY.
WASHINGTON, D. C,
Whereas, By satisfactory evidences presented to
the undersigned it has been made to appear that
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF HARRING-
TON, in the town Of Harrington, County of Kent
and State Of Delaware. has complied with all the
provisions of the Act Of Congress to enable National
Banking Associations TO extend their corporate
existance and for other purposes, approved July
18th 1882;
Now therefore I, Thomas p Kane, Deputy and
Acting Comptroller OF the Currency, do hereby
certify tina. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
HARRINGTON, in the county Of Kent and State
OF Delaware, is authorized to have succession for
the period specified in its articles Of association
namely, until close Of business on March 18TH 1928
In testimony whereof witness my hand and seal
of Office the 18th day of March. 1908.
THOMAS p. KANE,
Deputy and Acting Comptroller Of the Currency.
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24

WHEN the school year closes
next June, many of those now re-
ceiving State aid in attending the
various Normal Schools Of other
States, will graduate; and, for that
reason there will be numerous va
cancies. Any bright young man
or girl can be assisted through
training schools by the State, but
they must make application to the
Superintendent Of Public Schools
Of the county in which they reside. |
Applications should be made early |
as possible, as the County School
Commissions have final action in
zach case.
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24
HARRINGTON.

Rev and Mrs. Mullineaux have removed 10
their new home at stewartstown.
Mrs. Della Jenkins Of Vineland. N. J., and MIS-
Rhoda Harrington, OF westfeld, N. j., are the
guests OF Mrs Benz. Knox.
Thomas school closed last Friday with picnic
and Miss sutton has returned to her home in
Wilmington.
Prospect school closed on Friday and Miss
Guthrie has gone 10 her home in Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waiter Boyd entertained their
mother, Mrs. Boyd, Of Chester on Sunday.
Mrs Annie Trough, OF BrIdgetOn, n. j.. spent
part OF the week with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley
Blades
Mr. and Mrs. Roach have been entertaining
Mr. Gilispie of Philadelphia.
Mr. Riley, Of Wilkesbarre, has been the guest
OF Miss Appleton during the holidays.
Mrs Magnolia Jones, of Wilmington, Is the
guest of Mr and Mrs. Gilbert Jones'
Mr.. and Mrs. King, OF Wilmington, were the
guests OF Mr. and Mrs c. f. Gordon on Sunday,
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24
GREENWOOD.

! C. f. Warrington is doing fine work In th'
crate business and is hauling crates for nile
around by the thousands.
George Bradley is slowly improving.
Frank Porter bought the H. Y Coneway prop
erty at public sale last Saturday.
The crop of Strawberries for the year 1905 o.
the late C. W. Jones was sold last Saturday
About 9 acres Of fine looking plants sold fol
s49S5O which was not more than ene-hslf the
value Of It.
Emory Wiley is spending the Easter holidays
al home.
Last Monday evening the ladies OF NJ. P. Church
gave grand reception to their new pastor and
family.
Henry Wiley is erecting new building in
Easter services were held in the N. +. Church
and the beautiful program well rendered.
Philip Owens on arising few mornings ago
found their infant child dead in the bed beside
him. lnterment was made last Tuesday.
John Jewel OF near owens station, was bit by
a dog that was supposed to have been rabid.
The head Of the dog was sent away 10 be ex-
amined.
Miss Maggie Collision is visiting her cousin.
Miss Belma b. Tatman.
Mrs. seabury, a temperance lecturer, Of Viz
ginia, will speak in the NJ. Z. Church here on
Friday evening, April 24th She is a fine elocu-
zionist and the public should not miss the oppor-
tunity Of hearing her.
Robert Donovan, a sect on boss on the NJ D. 4
V. Railroad, fell while crossing the track and
fractured his wrist
Robert Day and family, Of Clayton, visited ].
I. Long last Tuesday.
The EpwOrth League will hold a social in
harles B. Porter's Hall on May 2nd. Ice cream, |
axe, candy ana other refreshments will be sold |
III are invited TO come MAYFLoWER.
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24

SENATOR RICHARDSON has Sc
cured three thousand dollars Of the
emergency fund provided by the
River and Harbor Act Of last year
to be applied in removing shoals in
in the Murkerkill river. There
IS a bad shoal at the mouth of the
Mispillion that another three thou
sand could be applied to its re-
mOval.
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24
To Improve Kent and Sussex Streams.

Through the efforts OF United State
Senator Harry A. Richardson an ap
Precipitation of 5000 has been made out
Of the emergency fund Of the War De
partment for the improvements Of st.
Jones river, near Dover.
The Board Of United States Engineers
met at Little Creek, Kent County, on
April 18th, for the purpose OF granting
a rehearing to the parties desiring i'm
prOYement Of Little River. The ina.
prOvement WAS asked for some time
ago and referred to United States En-
gineer Flagler who, after investigation,
made an adverse report.
General Mackenzie, chief of engin-
GERS, has sent to Congress, with his APP
prOval, Major Flagler's report in favor
Of expanding $4,000 on Smyrna River,
by making three new cut-Offs to elimi-
nate troublesome bends and construct |
ng jetties for maintaining the cham ell
at the mouth Of the river in the Della
ware Bay. Approval is given the pro.
posed improvement on condition that
the land for the cut-Offs shall be OBJ
-ained without expense to the Govern
nent and that all claims adverse to the
diversions shall he quieted. The pro- ,
posed Improvements would involve an ,
annual expenditure Of s., 600 for main-
enance. }
The commission having in charge the
deepening Of Lewes River are getting i.
gures on the cOst Of digging from the
ound to Veasey's Inlet. The com lany "
ow at work dredging the BrOadkiln p
liver has been asked to give figures on
he cost Of the digging and have stated "
nat they will do the work for $4,000.
y taking this course the river will be 81
ltiTely closed and new channel made. e
hieh will do away with the large bend &c
lere. The river from the sound to the h
let was to be deepened by the govern n
ent out Of the funds LEFT after the new CD
outh is cut. 1t is thought by the time ~
e BrOadkilR is completed there will yG0
nothing lett and that no other ap- Go
OpriatiOR will be made L will, there
re, be necessary for the people Of -
yves to raise the 81 900 in order to
I'VE the work done. &c
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24
Mountains of
Spring Clothing.

spring clothing. 90 N's'
It's easy
Milford " any 9'oie III
But yoy buying clothes in any one
And all these clothes and good many more
viii be sold in the next few months.
We are selling clothing.
And we must have the clothing before we can sell them
Our spring clothes great
The very kind you want to wear
Full Of style grace and shape
Clothes that add o man s manliness
Beautiful fabrics the best Of the springs new eolr and
and the standards blue and black 'O-0's anu
Spring Suits $40. sl2 SIS. SO SIS.
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24
Dry Goods Dept.
SPECIALLY INTERESTING
THIS WEEK,

ChildIens Muslin Drawers cluster ,,,,L. .la
pnee Zoe Special price l5c. 'o 'uHies Regular
White India Linen worth lse, Special price l21Sc.
Special price Sl.OO "a's' 'u' worth Sl'oU
White and black Habuai silk p inches wild. 81 -.
nnisn iaunaes we'll worth Zoe. Special price 50c D''s'
Ladies PaasOs in the shades Of tan from $1,000 So
a special lot Of umbrellas Just come in 100 i; ~ =,
So SioO and 81 % which will be sold at 81 Co. worm
Cream Mohair Ss inch wide clear even 6n;.b 81 -.
Hous worth 65c. Special price SOC '' anu 'eiy lus
5S ShoE csnbTe skirts 5 full with deep hes,ced % worth
SsInsook GoIset Covers neck and holes pre,,iv trimmed
WIN lace ana Hooon worth 4Ve. Special price Sc
Remnants composed of Cambrie Long Cloth. and Mil
YARDS worm Z to loo per yard Special price &C.
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24

A town is greatly judged by its
schools and churches. Our churches
are a credit to a city of this size.
Our church buildings are not large,
but neat and inviting, and our
pastors are pulpit orators, the equal
of which one seldom finds outside
the metropolitan cities. Our schools
are equally good in most respects.
Our buildings are all that could be
desired; our teachers are the best
that money and a careful and wise
school board can employ, and if
our schools do not come up to the
perfection line the fault can be
traced to the pupils themselves,
who fails to appreciate the advan-
tages a generous public has given
them.
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense nj
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering II through the mucous sur
faces Such articles should never be used ex.
cans, as the damage they will do is ten fold to
tne good you can possibly derive from them
aaIs Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +. i.
Cneney q Co., Toledo, o.. contains no uner-
cuIy, and Is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
sytem. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure
you get the genuine. II is taken internallv
ana made In Toledo, Ohio, by +. j. Cheney 4
Co. Testimonials free.
sold by Druggists Price, 75c. per bottle.
lake HANS Family Pills for cOnsti patton
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24

THE laws regulating public edu
cation, but especially those relating
TO the method of taxation, are un
fair, and in our opinion work,
against the best interest of rura
education. The object of public
schools is public education by Civ
ing to all equal opportunity for ac-
curing knowledge. This is the
object aimed at by our present
school law, but the conditions as
worked out by the local districts
have made the burthen unfair as
to the schools in rural districts as
against those of the towns. In
many Of the rural districts the OBJ
Ject Of those who own the land, is
TO maintain just as little school
and at as little cost, as is possible.
It must be kept in mind, that the
State gives exactly the same to all
districts on the basis of number of
teachers employed, regardless of
the length of the school year above
the legal requirement, and regard
less of the number Of children in
attendance. In rural districts the
tax rate seldom exceeds seventy
hive cents on the hundred dollars
OF rental values, which are low.
and the school tax on farm worth
iour thousand dollars is not more
than three dollars per year-while
house in town of half the rental
value pays five to six dollars. But
this IS not the worst part of the
situation, it is the financial side :
which, to the selfish individual is +
of more importance than good I
schools and better public education 4
OF all children. In many rural dis
tricts, and so common is it, that it =
is almost universal-there is an >
unspoken understanding that the o
valuations are to be kept down y
and the tax rate kept low, so that d
as little more than the actual
amount necessary to get the States A
appropriation shall be raised for h
chopl purposes. In some districts Fl
t is proclaimed that they do not C
want anything more than just sufi- a,
lent to get their children over the al
ixth grade-so that the child may h,
e sent to the graded schools'of the OF
lrger towns. This costs the\ dis- ~
let from whence they come n th- r.,
g, and they get the ADVANTAGE of an
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24
MATING DISPLAY
IN OUR CARPET DEPARTMENT

We now have on exhibition $50 rolls Mat
ling Of the most desirable patterns and coloTs
both in China and Japanese make. .
Have you seen our new Garnet Room . T..
+ !, now lifted out for the easy DISPLAYING Of
Mating and Carpets, well lighted and roo ROOF "
China Mating from lOc to 4Oc ward
Japanese Mating from l5c to 40c a vor5
DC, l5c and SOC. mugs at
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24
A NEW SHOE STORE.

Sur shoe dept is now complete: Complete in arrangement
and complete IN its stock Of shoes Complete lines 10 s
eaSh member OF the family from Grandfather and CrandotbeT
70 niue oapy Especially strong in Young Mems anJ
1onE Lsdes hns low shoes the summer wear
what the things in footwear and the prices marked %
will interest you also. ~ i 'iienl
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24
Seasons Stock y: =; y: g.: g.: g.: /:

before his
mod store kepb
mars O. pnm ehodsw
Careful buyers and wlIse
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24

Compare our prices with other
stores and see what a cash store
can save you.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15
Prefer Hotels TO Homes

Hotei life seems to have its attrac.
tVeness for the wealthy families ne
New york. Because of the shortness
Oh the season many society folk have
not opened their city homes during
tne winter months. These families
are to be found scattered through the
large, semi-private hotels which have
multiplied within the couple of wears
ana which have been designed with a
view to attracting the millionaire
Grass Oh tenants. Hotel life, society
women nave begun to find out. affords
an easy evasion of much entertaining
Inc average hostess nowadays seeks
10 AVOID extra bother, and it is less of
a TAX on her time and patience to hold
large receptions in one of the half
oozen hotels favored by society or in
the Colonial Club. BY keeping her
town house closed this winter a we'll
known society woman remarked the
otner day that at rough estimate
that she had saved $4,000 in four
months. Besides this, she has not
nad 10 worry over the servant ques-
ton and other matters so vexa-
tious to women who entertain.-Cor-
respondent of the Pittsburg Dispatch.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15
What is Pe-ru-na;?
Is it a Catarrh Remedy, or Tonic,
or is ii Both?

Some people call Peuna great Others gress
catarrh remedy
Which of these people righ Is it
tarrh remedy than to call tonc2
Our that Pcruna both tonic and caah remedy
there be eecuc catah remedy that not also tonic
In order thoroughly relieve rrh remedy
must have general tonic action on the system
Caah who otherwise strong weakened
ton of membrane There something strengthen
circulation to the arteries and TO raise the vital forces
Perhaps vegetable remedy the world has attracted much attention
from medical writers HYDRASTS CANADEESIS The wonderful efficacy
of this herb has recognized years. growing its hold
the medical When joined with CUBEBS COPARA
trio Of medical formed Peuna which constitutes specific
edy for caarrh that the state of medical progress
proved This action reinforced by tn COLLIN
SONIA CANADENS CORYDALS F0RE0SA ard CDRON SEED
make compound ideal remedy fer cah a locations
in the body.
From theoretical standpoint therefore Pouna beyond criticism
of Peruna confirms this opinion Nunbere testimonials from
quarter of the earth furnish ample evidence that this Judgment
enthusiastic When practical experience confirms theory
result is truth that cannot be shaken.
Manufactured by Peuna Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15
Modern Mining Regulations
BY ELLIS o. JONES.

The following set Of iron-clad rules
mas Just been received from one of the
most prominent firms in the mining
business. These rules show conclu-
sively that the recent horrible disas-
tiers were due to circumstances over
which no one could possibly have anv
control:
employees killed or injured in
mine explosions are positively for
hidden from dying on the premises.
This is purely sanitary regulation
insisted upon by the health board.
Ihese mines are regularly inspect
ed after every explosion. This is
necessitated, not so much for the well
fare of the miners, for they are most
ly foreigners anyway, as by public
clamor.
Widows and orphans of exploded
miners are requested to keep away
from the offices of the company. as
the officers are too tender-hearted to
bear the sight of such misery.
The officers of the company take
pleasure in announcing the perfection
OF device whereby, in future explo-
sions, only undesirable citizens will
be automatically selected for slauch-
ter. In view of the extra expense of
this to the company, it has been
deemed prudent to offer all employees
a twenty-five per cent. reduction in
wages.
Inc officers of the company have
decided, in the future, to spare no ex-
pense, consistent with profits. in pro.
tectIng the lives of it's employees. As
a first step in this direction, each EN-.
ploye will henceforth be assessed ten
per cent. of his weekly wage for the
maintenance OF an inspection depart.
ment.
Notice is hereby given that the
United States Court has granted an
Injunction against the interference OF
exploded miners with those who re.
main at work.
Miners who contemplate being
blown up will, in future, please use
abandoned mines. The reason for
is is obvious.
(Signed) BAER & GOD,
Mine Owners and Trustees.
From Life.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15
Stale Of Maryland
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.

College Park observation-disclosures
Crothers made his first visit TO the
Maryland Agricultural College here
and presided at a meeting of the
trustees of the institution. The Gov
ernor made thorough examination
OF the buildings and grounds and lat
er witnessed drill by the battalion
OF cadets on the campus. He spoke
highly of the efficiency of tho cadets
ana their fine appearance.
On June 10 Governor Crothers will
adaress the graduating class of the
college and deliver diplomas 10 90
members OF the senior class.
Inc Governor visited Tie expcri-
ment station in company with presi-
dent Sylvester, OF the college. and
Director Patterson.
Besides the Governor. TIE follow
ing trustees attended the meeting:
David Seibert, F. C. Goldsborough,
Harold Walsh, +. G. Merryman.
Charles H. Evans, Charles A. Coun-
Gilman and W. Lee Carey. The plans
for the new engineering building. for
which an appropriation of $4,000
""S huuS W INC tdSl leHlS laturo,
were presented to the trustees, and
were referred to the committee on
buildings and grounds, composed OF
Messrs. Councilman, Stanley, Crane
and DR.. Hill, for the purpose of Sc
curing bids.
Resolutions expressing the boards
sympathy for DR.. Richard S. Hill.
one OF its members, in his present
illness were passed. DR.. Hill is I'M
derstood to be suffering with pleu-
risy at his home, near Upper MARI
boro.
Permission was given Prof. Thorn
as B. Symons, State entomologist. to
attend the convention of the Nation
al Nurserymen's Association, in Mil
waukee, June 10, IL and IL next.
The United States Department Of
Agriculture made a request to be al
lowed to conduct certain experiments
on the college farm relative to in
sects injurious to the bee culture.
and the trustees granted the request.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15
Customs at Elton.

The bottom button of the waistcoat
of an Elton boy must on no account
be buttoned and the trousers, on the
other hand, must always be turned
up.
Then again made up tie, however
artful, is "anathema" Another
point too often neglected by parents
is in the cut of the Elton jacket. It
is the fashion among some tailors to
cut this garment with appoint at the
back. This is fearful solecism. 1t
should always be cut straight round
with no more points than the custom
that commands it.
Should an overcoat be worn the
collar msst always be turned up; but
overcoats, / may add, are not en-
couraged even in the coolest wealth
er except by order of the head mas
ter.
If an umbrella is carried it must
never be rolled up but gathered in,
after the manner of Noncomformist
minister's, by an india rubber band.
From the Gentlewoman.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-05-15
CHANGE IN FOOD
Works Wonders in Health.

1t is worth knowing that change
in food can cure dyspepsia. Il deem
1t my duty to let you know how
Grape-Nuts food has cured me of indi-
gestion.
II had been troubled with it for
years, until last year my doctor rec
commended Grape-Nuts food to be used
every morning. l followed instruc-
tions and now am entirely we'll,
THE whole family like Grape-Nuts,
we use four packages a week. You
are welcome to use this testimonial as
you see fit
The reason this lady was helped by
the use Of Grape-NEts food is that 1t
is predigested by natural processes.
and therefore does not tax the stom-
ach as the food she had been using;
1t also contains the elements required
for building up the nervous system.
II that part of the human body is in
perfect working order there can be
no dyspepsia. for nervous energy rep
resents the steam that drives the en-
CINE.
When the nervous system is run
down, the machinery of the body
works badly. Grape-Nuts food can
be used by small children as well as
adults. 1t is perfectly cooked and
ready for instant use.
Read "The Road to MELVILLE" in
pkgs. There's Reason"
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true and full Of. human
interest.