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Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07
To Whom 1t May Concern.

You are hereby notified to remove all
cattle now pasturing on my lands
namely: The CompaRy's Marsh, one
half interest; the Cooper Farm, the
Polk Farm, the Island Farm, the Hud-
son Farm and the Beswick MaFshs on
or before the 18th Of August. Any cat
tie remaining thereon after the above
date will be taken into custody and the
owners will be dealt with in accordance
with the law. FRANK GRECO.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07
New Type Of National Bank Notes.

The new type OF national bank notes
issued under the PROVISIONS Of the Aid
ich.Vreelsnd currency law has made
it's appearance. The note is Ofa different
design from the old form and the serial
numbers and seal are printed in blue
instead Of carmine, as formerly. In the
upper left hand corner OF the face OF
the note is the inscription, "Secured by
United States Bonds or Other Securi-
ties The last three words are what
gives the currency its distinction from
the old kind.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07
Rebate Your School Tax Now.

Saturday, August sth, will positively
be the last day to rebstel school taxes
per cent. The Treasurer will sit
tonight and tomorrow night at the
office OF G. w. Joseph from Z to 9 p. m.
During the day at his office at the
ship yard.
VIM G. ABBOTT, Treasurer.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07
TUESDAY, AUGUST fffh, 1908.


Beginning promptly at 10 O'Clock; If that
day should be stormy, sale viii be held next
fair day.
LIVE STOCK.
3 horses and ? colts, colt years old and
colt year old by invoice. head OF mules,
pair and six years old, pair II years old,
pair Is years old, odd mule.
ls cows. naying calves by their sides, / short
horned bull years old. sOws with pigs y
shOats that will weigh about lOO IDS
VEHICLES AND FARMING IMPLEMENTS
York Carriage, 5 two-hoTse wagons, ? horse
carts truck carts, set Of timber Wseels ]
No. 40 Oliver plow, plows NO. 49, PloWs NO.
lS, 8 A.Oliver plOws. ] new ground ploWi 1
hinge drag, A-drags, 6 l-horse eultivators,
wheel harrow, / Ohio fodder cutter with 20
n. elevator ] corn crusher, / cider mill
Mccormick corn binder, l-nOrse corr cutter.
grain binder n early new, n.cut. Blcktsrd
and Hofim grain drill, 10 hose, grain fans,
] grindstOne, l roller, sod cutters, iOhOrse
power. (Mix) sets of wagon harness, u sets
of plow gears, lot of single and double trees,
lot OF shovels spades and hoes, barrel spray
er. corn shelter, wheat rake, corn planter,
! mower, wood sled. Peerless 2O-horse power
traction engine. S3inch cylinder thresher,
set OF wagon springs ~ -,
over that amount y months time Will be CIV
en- by giving note with approved security;
c. A. HARRINGTON.
Auctfoneer, f. P. COvey.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

Ny August catalogue will go to press
in about ten days. Ifyou want to call
the attention Of nearly 1000 buyers to
your farm four times year, list it with
me. GEO. l. HOMEL.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07
Public Sales.

There will be large public sale Of
personal property Of G. A. Harrington
on August llth, rear Harrington. For
particulars see posters and advertise
ment in another column Of this paper.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07
Notice to Cedar Creek TAX Payers

Those owing taxes TO the county for
year 1905 will find me on Wednesday
and Saturday sitting At the Windsor
Hotel By coming forward now ana
paying your tax rebate OF 5 per cent
will be given
: 8l-2t JOHN H. Reach, Collector.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07
Do you prefer
straight or
blended WhiskeY?

We list blended whiskies, but
we bottle only absolutely straight
goods & recommend that sind.
When you buy straight whiskey
you know what you are getting
AN important feature, essec-
tally if is designed for medicinal
purposes. The same guarantee
OF purity and "straightness" ap-
plies to our own bOttling Of wines
q braBdies. Let us send you our
Wine & Whiskey List.
We prepay carriage to any sta
ton IN DeldCare on orders
amounting 10 SO.
Our four popular brands Of ab-
solutely straight, guaranteed pure
rye in full quart bottles are:
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07
Temple
Broad and Berks Street,
Philadelphia.
DR.. Russell H. COnWell. Pres.

Beginning in a modest way, Temple
College gradually grew in strength and
usefulness until 1t is now a university
which contains In all is departments $500
student from the boys andsgirls in the kin
dergarten department to the Young men
who are studying law or medicine.
Through the magnificent system upon
viii it is founded it is enabled to main
tain a high.grade curriculum at remark
ably moderate prices. Yet The graduates
rank high in thoroughness. knowledge and
general mental development. For example
there has never been a Temple graduates in
medicine who has failed to psss the State
Examining Board. Recent structures from
a prominent member Of the Board regard
ing the poor mental equipment Of the q ad-
yates Of certain universities and colleges
gives this important fact added weight at
this time,
Send for Catalogue, which gives full par
ticulars. Faculty will procure good board
ing places for out-oftown students.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

The place to buy the best goods fer
the least money is Stewards Grocery.
Best Grsnulated Sugar, loose or in
bags now cents.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

II you are needing anything in
ChinawaTe, don't forget to 60 to E. &.
Pierce's every Wednesday evening bar
gains in that line.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07
Teacher wanted.

Wanted a teacher Of experience fer
Shingle School. Apply to Z. j. Buck
lev or John Hellens. 73l.2t
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07
In MemOriam.

In sad and loving remembrance Of
George Grier Rstcliff, who departed
this life August 3rd, 1901.
FATHER, MOTHER AND SISTERS.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

Large stock Of Buggy Harness selling
cheap at William H. Murphy's Farm
ingtOn, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

Some pretty plaids, stripes and fancy
wOrsteds in Boys Suits at cost. NJ. l..
Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

Sugar cents a ID. We sell more
than any other store in town. Will.
liams' Cut Price Store. 7-31.2t
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

Try Welcomes Fresh Roasted COT
fees best in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07
Cigars and Tobacco.

A full line Of Cigars, and all brands
Of Chewing TObaccO's at cut prices.
w. S. WROTEN.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

Some special bargains in Chinaware
at E. c. Pierce's every Wednesday
evening.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

2 II you like good fish try Stewards
Msckerel.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

For Carriages or RunabOuts see the
big stock at William H. MuTphy's,
Pennington, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07
Special August Sales
Up-tO-Date Goods.

We have the goods that will
please you in quality and price.
Don't pay two prices for your
your presents, come and let us give
you our prices, then you will see
how much you save.
Do you expect to buy watch
any time soon. If so let US give you
our price on one, then you will buy
here any kind you want. Our
watch assortment was never more
complete.
Our Jewelry and Optical Goods
are up-to-date and fill your wants
in anything in our line.
Eyes Examined Free
and fitted with the best grade of
glasses at the least possible price.
EneravineIDons Free.
The Up-te-Date Kind.
B. B. TOPPING,
Jeweler and Optician.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

just arrived invoice new Crop Teas
Best values in Milford at Welcomes.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

Premier Male and Female Equestrians Riding Beautiful Horses
Sensational Aerial Acroba and Novelty Acts with Elegant Costumes
Splendid Equipment and Superb Music
Great Performing Elephants Lions Tigers Beautiful Pone Dogs and
other Educated Animals
Whole Troop Of Clowns Panhandle and his Comedy Mules
Splendid Street and Big Free Exhibitions the Show
Grounds Immediately after the parade.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

Have few pair Boys Knee Pants, il
linen, at cost. NJ. L. Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07
Teacher Of Music.

Miss Mia E. WrOten,
Teacher Of Music,
N. Second st., Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

All kinds Of country produce bought
and sold at Welcomes.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

A fresh line Of Imported Sardines at
Welcomes.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

y dozen Cotton and Wool Pants for
boys at cost. NJ. L. Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

See our Boys Clothing, now at cost.
M. L. Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

livery Soap at Williams Grocery to-
morrow two cakes for cents.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

They say the msckerel at Stewards e
Grocery are the finest in town.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

>All kinds of Foreign and Domestic
Fruits fresh at Welcomes.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07
Public Sale !

Asian going to stop farming / will sell the
following valuable personal property, at my
home near b harrington. Delaware, on the road
leading from Harrington to Nernon, on
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07
MAILS.

MAILS.
8OIEs NORTH-7.53 8.S7 a. m. $50 p. m.
dolRG SOUTH-ll.J7 q. m. 7.02 p. m.
Mail leaves the Post Once twenty minutes
nuiors each train.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

FOR SALE.-A Stable now stand ng in rear
Of the residence OF DR.. q. L. Grier South Mil
ford. Party purchasing must move the build
ing within sixty days from date Of purchase.
For particulars address G. Layton Grier, Nil.
ford, Del. o1-u
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

If you prefer Scotch, We recon-
mend Mortlach, ,one of the best
Scotch whiskies imported. SIPS
bot; $3.50 dOz. We have a full
line of all popular & advertised
wines, WHISTLES, brandies, liquors,
cordials, cocktails, etc
Write for wine & whiskey list.
THOS. MARTINDALE..& CO.,
Teas, Coffees & Groceries,
10th d Market, Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

FOR sALE.-Cow. Apply TO Harry W. Belts,
Shawnee, Del. e-l-lt
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07
Uniform Rate One Cent a Word
Each Insertion.

Ifyou have want tnaI you think some
man in Milford can I'LL take in the whole
held at once by inserting a want ad in the
CHRoNICLE
Milford chronicle., 1908-08-07

FOR sALE-The entire stock Of millinery
goods Of Lillian Melvin deceased, stock new
and up tO.date, located In town Of FELTON, Del.
Purchaser can have possession al once. Ad-
dress Lock Box g, FELTON, Del.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-15
FARRAGUT COUNCIL HOST.
Entertains Royal APcanum Grand
Officers mt Visitation.


With the official visit to Farragut Coun-
ell, of the Royal Arcanum, last Friday
afternoon. Grand Regent William W
Chase completed his series of faH and
winter visitations to the various councils
of that order in this eityi
The regent of Farragut Council. John
&c. Littlepage. welcomed the grand officers
and the grand regent responded. The in
crease committee of Farragut Council
submitted gratifying report OF its work
during the grand council year, and read
several applications for membership.
Farragut Council is composed chiefly Of
officers Of the United States navy. and
has the unique distinction of being the
only daylight council Of the order Its
meetings are held at l30 D. m. at the
close of the official day. for the con-
venience of the officers while on duty
at the Navy Department
Rear Admirals SchIey. Harmony. and
Goldsborough constitutes its board or
trustees. The names OF Rear Adrnirals
Hemphiil. Thomas. Goodrich. Wise, Green,
Murray. Impey, and other weII-known Of
iicers appear on its roster Of membership
At the conclusion OF the business OF
the council. Grand Regent Chase made
an address, in the course OF which he
eomplimented Farragut Council on its
successful year and its distinguished per-
sonnel. Grand Secretary White. who is
treasurer Of Farragut Council, replied 10
the address Of the grand regent. Brief
addresses were also made by Claude r
Zappone and c. r. Bell.
Accompanying the grand regent were
Past Grand Regents John L. Beatie and
Edward B. Eynon. Grand Secretary Ben
Jamin White, Grand Trustees John r.
Gisburne and c. r. Bell, Deputy Grand
Regents. Thomas Calver and John r.
Cox The supreme council was repre-
sented by Claude r. Zappone and John
d.. Bidds
The Washington herald., 1908-03-15
DANCER IS DUPED BY LOVER.
Disappears from Hotel with Money
and Jewels AggreGating $4,000.

Milan. March IA love idyl between a
beautiful young Russian dancer. Zavina
WalPola, and Belgian named Joseph
Pal came TO dramatic end to-day at the
Palace Hotel. Milan Pal who is thirty
four years Of age, and is said 10 be con
nected with the management Of the Al
cazar Variety Theater. in Paris. met the
talented Moscow artist while she was per
forming in Brussels, some months ago,
and succeeded in persuading her TO ac-
company him on a pleasure tour TO the
chief cities Of Europe. in the guise Of
newly married couple
Vixen they arrived in Milan yesterday.
in company with a maid Ghey had al
ready visited France and the greater part
of ItaIy). they appeared 10 be on affec-
tionare terms Toward O'Clock this
morning the woman requested Pal 10 con-
sign to the care OF the hotel bureau
silver bag containing 5000 IL French and
Austrian paper money. and also a large
case full OF pearl necklaces, rings. and
bracelets. valued at S5O,O0O. Within ten
minutes the Belgian had disappeared with
the treasure
He is believed 10 have taken train 20
Monte Carlo. As soon as the theft was
announced orders were given for all the
frontier stations 10 be watched The dis
cOnsOlate 2aVind has been LETT with bare
ly sufficient funds TO settle the hotel bill.
The police have great hopes Of effect
ing the he2rtleSs scoundreTs arrest, as he
left rich collection OF photographs and
other personal indications behind IN his
hasty flight
The Washington herald., 1908-03-15
PENSIONS FOR TEACHERS
Draft of Bill Forwarded to House
District Committee.
Retirement Fund 10 BE Raised from
School Donation Moneys and
Salary Deductions.

The draft of bill to provide for the
formation and disbursement of a public
school teachers retirement fund in the
District Of Columbia was yesterday for
warded to Hon. 5. w. Smith, chairman
Of the House Committee on the District.
by Commissioner Macfarland
The fund is TO be created out Of any
unused balance remaining at the end OF
the fiscal year to the credit of the appro-
prlation for salaries Of officers and teach
ers for that year. to be placed in the
retirement fund by the Treasurer of the
United States July 1 Of each year; also
from all donation moneys and deductions
from salaries of members Of the teaching
and supervising STATS Of all public schools
of the District,
According 10 the bill. which was pre-
pared by the Commissioners and affixed
to the report Of the special committee of
the board Of education, the board Of edu-
cation may retire from active service any
member Of the teaching or supervising
staff who shall have attained the age
of siXty-hve years. and shall have been
engaged in the work of teaching for a
period agsregatins thirty years. ten of
which shall have been i'm the District Of
Columbia The president and one mem
Der OF the board of education the super
intendent Of public schools the cOlored
assistant superintendent of schools, the
director of intermediate instruction. and
six members of The public day schools
shall constitute the retirement board.
1t is further stated in the draft that
upon retirement. whether voluntary or
otherwise, the person retired shall be en-
titled 10 receive an annuity out OK the
teachers retirement fund of not less
than one-half of the annual salary paid
90 such person at the period of ret e.
ment. In no case shall the annuity Of
any person retired after thirty-five years
Of service. be less than $500.
Il Is further provided that the retire
ment fund shall accumulate during The
tscal year. beginning July I. 1908. and
shall be available July /. 1903. Any person
duly qualified who shall have retired
from service during the year mentioned
shall not be deemed 10 have forfeited the
right 20 become an annuitant under the
provisions of the proposed act.
The total estimated assessment upon
school employees amounts 10 Sl5. .132. C.
from which sum the special committee
bases part Of its retirement fund
The Washington herald., 1908-03-15
SPRING OPENING AT HECHTS'
Event that Has Been Watched For
BY Capital Shoppers.
Gives Promise of EclipsinE Any
thing OF Its Kind in the city
of Washington.

one Of the events for which 2 host OF
Washington shoppers watch and wait is
the spring opening at the popular Hecht
stores And the opening announced to
take place the coming week beginning
tomorrow. promises TO eclipse all past
events Of this character in the history OF
the store Months ago preparations were
i0augUrated and plans laid with a view
to making this the most authoritative
ard comprehensive display of the negr
seasons wearables ever attempted by any
/ Washington store. and the firm states
that 1t is confident the verdict Of the
pu5lic viii sustain It's claims OF leadership
in the lines shown.
OF course. the millinery and women s
tailored wear stand FIRST in the beautiful
showing that is to have its premiere to-
morrow and the days following. and the
displays in these lines are said 10 en-
brace the most exclusive and handsome
productions OF the worlds most IoOked-tO
stJle centers- In the millinery salon.
bright and brilliant I'm it's new and ele-
CANT appointments. the rich parquetry
adds no little 10 the charm Of tine dis
play that is resplendent on every side
with the hues of the Springtime and the
grace OF the creations the firm has gath
cred from the worlds style sources.
Many special importations Of models from
Paris. Berlin. and London add 10 the dig
nifty Of the exhibit and impart an air Of
exclusIveness that is so noticeably lack
ing in the stores that depend upon their
own workroonns entirely There is a treat
awaiting the women OF Washington In a
visit 70 this beautiful millinery depart
ment
In the women's tailored wear section
the attractions are none the less worth
full for here are shown in almost be
wildering profusion the spring garments
that are truly eXponents or the best and
smartest productions OF the season. These
stores have long enjoyed the leadership
in providing the most stylish and ex-
elusive wearables. and claim 10 have
fairly surpassed all previous triumphs in
the present display OF women's tailored
wear No fabric nor fancy, no style nor
effect that Dame Fashion says VIII he
popular is missing from this superb dis
play. the prevailing tone throughout be-
ing exclusiveness and elegance
Every department in this big store is
10 have its part in the opening. special
souvenir pricing having been arranged
throughout the house. One Of the depart
ments that is proving a decided success
is that Of pianos. the attractive and un-
usual method of selling which has
achieved deserved popularity.
The Hecht stores invite the Washington
people TO be with them tomorrow and
the days following
The Washington herald., 1908-03-15

because it is more concentrated. And
the only flag on which the front Is not
the same as the back is the Paraguay.
which has lion on the front and a red
hve-pointed star on the back. There is
more cutting. though. on a No. 10 3O-inch
ensign than on a No. ! ensign thirty-six
feet long"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-15
JEWS FIGHTING SHIPPY.
VIII Defend Name of Man Slain by
Chicago Police Chief.


Chicago Police Chief.
Chicago. March 1A-Existence of an or
ganized campaign to clear the name OF
Lazarus Averbuch from the taint of as
ASSN was revealed to-day.
II became known that secret fund of
100000 had been raised among wealthy
Chicago Jews to conduct a legal investi-
cation, and to prosecute Chief Of Police
Shippy should the evidence be found suffi-
Cient
For several days those raising the fund
have been working quietly among the
Jewish residents of the city Every effort
has been made to keep secret the plans
for Shippy's prosecution. Even at pres
ent the existence of the fund is denied
by EdHor Ginsburg of the Daily Jewish
Courier, and others
Among those interested in the move
ment to investigate the killing of Aver
buch are Henry L. Frank. DR.. Emil G.
Hirsch, Judge Julian w. Mack. and
Rabbi Sc6oenfarber. Jane Adams is
also actively interested. None would
admit, however. contributing to any
fund.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-15
Progress of Civil Service Reform.

The United States Civil Service Retire
ment Association viii hold a public meet
ing in the National Rifles Hail. We'd
nesday night. 10 discuss the progress OF
bills recently introduced in Congress by
Senator Perkins and Representatives Gil
lett and Goulden. This meeting viii be
addressed by Representative Goulden and
others. and viii be OF interest 20 govern
ment employees. The members of the sub
committee of the Keep Commission have
recently appeared before the House Com
mittee on Civil Service Reform.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-15
FASTS FOR THIRTY.ONE DAYS,
School Teacher Expects to Go a
Week Longer without Food.

Long Beach, Cal, March l4.-Miss Eta
Priscilla Grove, school teacher. who
has tasted for thirty-one days. thinks
that she will be able to continue her fast
ing for at least a week and possibly two
weeks longer.
Miss Grove retains her strength sur
prisingly well. but does not now walk
along the beach in the sun when she
takes her daily five-mile walk. but seeks
the shady streets. Miss Grove admits
that she now becomes tired quicker than
she did at the early part Of her fast
The Washington herald., 1908-03-15
SHAMROCK CLUB BANQUET.
Annual Function to Be Held at Car
roll Institute Hall

Arrangements have been completed by
the Shamrock Club TO hold its annual
banquet at Carroll Institute Hall. Tenth
near street northwest. Tuesday even
ing. Many prominent speakers will ad-
dress the gathering.
Among those who VIII take part in the
entertainment are Thomas F. McNulty.
NJ F. O'DOnoghue. and Prof. Michael
Dowd. Prof. MeCarthy's orchestra will
DlaI
The Washington herald., 1908-03-15
GIVES LECTURE ON ART.
Mrs. Chafee EntertainS Audience at
the ShOreham

Mrs. Albert H. Chaffee delivered the
first Of a series of Saturday afternoon
art-talks yesterday afternoon. in the ball
room Of the shoreham Her subject was
The chateauX OF Touraine"
The lecture was illustrated with stere-
opticon views. which proved to be the
most beautiful shown in Washington in
some time
Mrs Chaffee viii continue the lectures
through three succeeding Saturday after
moons, the subjects. respectively. being:
Women OF the French court and salon. -
Some French cathedrals." and Paris
and the Louvre"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-15

Princess BelOsselsky-B -Beiozersky was the
guest complimentary to whom the Post
master General and Mrs Meyer gave a
dinner last night. Among those invited to
meet the princess. who is their house
guest We're Rear Admiral and Mrs.
Cowles. Gen. Whittier, Miss Meyer. Ar.
Kennard. OF the British Embassy: Herr
Won Stumm, OF the German Embassy, and
AIr. William Phillips.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-15
OREGON SOCIETY MEETS.
Mr.. HawIey Tells OF Natural Re-
sources of His Native state.

sources OF HIS Native state.
Representative W c Hawley was the
principal speaker att the monthly meet
ing of the Society Of the Oregon Coun-
try. held at 1900 c street northeast, last
night
Mr. Hawley spoke Of the natural re-
sources Of his native State. Oregon. and
described the abundant timber growth Of
his district. He also described the arid
regions of the southeastern part of the
State in comparison with the more fer
tile section about Coos Bay.
A NJ. Condra presided. and invited the
association to hold its May meeting at
his residence in BrightWoOd Park. II
was decided 10 hold the next regular
meeting at the Public Library. when J.
Blanchard will give an illustrated lecture
on Government works in the Western
Ste tes.'
social entertainment was given after
the meeting adjourned.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-15
ROYAL DOCUMENT FOUND.
Chinese Emperor's Marriage Con
tract Taken TO Germany.

Berlin, March 1.-THE marriage con-
tract Of the present Emperor of China is
said to have been discovered here recent
ly and returned to Pekin.
1t Was in possession of a German fam
.ly, TO whom it was given by a soldier
who took part in the allied campaign
against the Boxers in 1900.
Fruitless searches had been made by
Chinese diplomatic representatives. in
many countries for this document