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Evening journal., 1909-08-17
]. PLUV. ROUTS
\ BOTH ARMIES
Reds And Blues Driven Into
the Shelter Of the Dog
Tents"

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
BOSTON. Aug. l7.-Their battle spirit
effectually quenched by a driving rain
and their feet heavy with clinging mud,
fifteen thousand pcevish soldiers are this
afternoon wandering over the roads
twenty-five miles south of Boston or ly-
Ing close under their shelter tents ana
not one Of them cares q rap whether
Boston falls before the enemy or rises
into the sky.
There was every indication that
pitched battle would be fought between
General pews Blue army OF defense
and General Bliss Red army OF inva-
sion-unul It rained. Then al thought
OF battle fed and what both troops and
officers wanted was not military glory
but the chance 10 keep dry. Lined up
only three miles apart along a line run-
ming through Middloboro both armies
this afternoon are hugglng any shelter
that presents itself and practically re-
fusing longer 90 pursue the path OF glory
until the puddle on It's surface rs dry.
with the armies both OF defense and
evasion lined UP near Middlesboro-and
| II the rain stops-reai doings are ox-
pected when the war game hours begin
tomorrow.
The Blue army scored a decisive vic
tory at Middlehoro this forenoon when
the outposts engaged with small par
~ Of the enemy Just north of Middle
horo and took them back. The en-
gaeement took place about six hundred
yards from the outskirts OF the village
the Red outposts having pushed for
ward about three miles WIN the out
posts Of the Blue army met them.
The engagement occupied more than
on half an hour. The Reds vancouver.
cd in mastery manner, but the 10.
cation OF the Blue troops was impreg.
nable.
AS soon as. hostilities opened Genera
Pew moved all his field artillery from
provisional brigade headquarters soutl
about six miles, where they occupied
a position west of the Great Cedar
swamps. From this vantage point Ger
eral Pew could rush the artillery eth
er to the extreme right or extreme lef
as the fighting demanded.
When the Red Army broke camp a
Rock this morning. Il was a sorry look
ing lot OF men and there was much grum
bling among the rahk and file at the orde
issued by General Bliss TO prepare 10
the march northward. despite the drencf
2 ing rain and the bad conditions OF th
I roads
/ The transports Sumner, Meade and M'
I Clellan, early to-day landed 500 men nea
swampscott. and at daybreak we're snugl
3 anchored in Salem Bay.
!. OF these men, four hundred at ono
marched on 10 Nahant
The signal corps Of the Blue Arm
completed the strinEing Of the militai
telegraph lines early to-day and Gener
Pew now has excellent communicate
with all Of his camps
Just what are the plans Of invaders
TO cooperation with their fleet are n
- yet plain. IT is believed to-day that I
main body Of their 'battlcships" 9
manouvering of Boston. The transpl
n Fitzpatrick. has been sighted of scituat'
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
JERSEY FEDERATION
OF LABOR SESSION

ATLANTIC CITY. n. j., Aug. H.
With a strong declaration In favor Of
granting the ballot TO women, the New
Jersey Federation of Labor closed u
busy session finishing its annual con-
vention today. The Federation en-
dorsed the crusade against tuberculos-
is
Taking issue with Governor Forts
plan for wiping out the state deficit
by using a part of the educational fund
for the purposes. the delegates instruc-
ted the new officers Of the federation TO
fight any attempt 10 divert school mon
eys from school uss. The delegates al
so declared for the extension Of the
eight hour labor law TO jailors and all
other employees in county institutions.
A resolution urging the passage Of a
law forbidding the employment of per-
sons under IS years Of age in baks
shops was also adopted
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
AMEND THE CITY
PLUMBING REGULATIONS

The street and Sewer Directors this
morning adopted a resolution, read twice
previously. amending the plumbing regula-
ticn adopted in 1901 The amended rules
are to he effective after October /. Five
hundred copies Of the amended laws we're
ordered printed for distribution. A reso-
luton fixing charges for plumbing permits
issued by the Street Department was also
adopted.
A resolution regulating the opening and
excavation Of streets by public service
corporations was given two readings. I'm
der this proposed regulation corporations
must obtain permits from the Street De-
partment to excavate and are TO pay for
inspection.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
FALL KILLS
]. FRANK CURRY

Failing from a pora at his boarding
house at No. COS South Claymont street
on Saturday August z, j. Frank Curry
died last Saturday from the injuries re-
ceived. Mr.. Curry was injured internally
and peritonitis developed. His body was
inferred in Riverview Cemetery this af-
ternoon.
Mr. Curry was weil-known lie was a
bricklayer by trade but had not worked
at the business for years. He had patent
mortar process and was engaged for sew
eral years in manufacturing the product.
Recently Mr. Curry was engaged in the
restaurant business in Shipley street
above Sixth street. His funeral this af-
ternoon was largely attended
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
STRIKERS FIRE ON
STRIKE BREAKERS

PITTsBURG. Pa. Aug 17.-More
than thirty shots were fired on the
steamer steel Queen, early today as
she was making her way across the
river to the shops Of the Pressed Steel
Car Works. Tn state Constabulary
Immediately charged the strikers, who
were crouched on the river bank TAX
ing shots at the boat as she approach
ed the landing. All the shots of the
strikers went wild however, and no
one was injured.
Two thousand strike breakers are
now at work in the car shops.
Aside from the firing on the steam
er. there has been no show of violence
today.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
FIVE DOLLAR GOLD
PIECES WEDDING FEES

Five dollar gold pieces we're the we'd
ding fees handed out by a Philadel-
phian who was married by President Of
Council J. L. Banning at the Mayor s
Office yesterday. The Philadelphia
was a merchant and his bride also liv-
ed in Philadelphia. They did not wish
any publicity about the wedding and
their names are being withheld. The
groom gave President Banning a s.
gold piece as a fee, and then turning to
Charles X. Lloyd, the Mayors secre-
tary. he pressed a coin into Mr.. Lloyd's S
hand and remarked:
Here's aLincoln penny. go buy some
thing" Mr.. Lloyd did not look at
the penny until sometime afterward
when he found it was S. gold piece.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
WnI Proiaet sal RookerIsa.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
SAN FRANCISCO. Cay, Aug H.
The japanese consulate in this city
has officially announced that the Jap
anese government has taken steps to
check the depredations by Japanese
poachers on the American seal rook-
cries I'm Alaskan waters. The Ameri-
can revenue cutters which this year
have been guarding the seals IN Alaska
have captured three Japanese illegal
sealing vessels and have killed five
Of the poachers.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
RoLLEY ls RECOVERING.

Benson Rolley colored. who was in
jured severely about the head by a
fellow laborer az the plant Of the j..
f. Rhoades and Sons Company on
Saturday. has recovered in part from
his stupor at the Delaware Hospital,
but still talks confusedly and very
little information can be obtained from
him. It has been learned that his
permanent home is in smyrna. The
police are searching for his alleged
assailant.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
CONTROVERSY AGAIN
OVER PUBLIC LAND

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
DENVER, Colo, Aug. r.-Addresses Of
welcome and responses occupied the en-
tire morning session Of the Transmits
sssippi Commercial Congress.
The first clash OF the forces involved in
the Pinchot controversy occurred last
night at the meeting Of the Colorado
delegation. The lines were clearly
drawn. resulting in the naming OF for
mer Senator Teller, avowedly opposed
to Pinchot to the resolutions committee.
An effort is being made TO suppress an
attac either on Pinchot or Secretary Bal
linger on the floor OF the convention.
Pinchot has not made his appearance
IN public here yet. II is considered sig
meant that today the government began
suit here I'm the Federal Court demand
ing the return OF valuable coal lands al
leging 10 have been obtained by fraud.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
Bull Dog Had Rabies.

The dog captured by Assistant Dog
catcher William Walls~at the home Of
George Hutchins. at No. $40 East
Eleventh street last night was found
TO be suffering with rabies. The animal
was killed at the dog pound today.
The dog was of the bull dog species
and ran into Mr.. Hutchins home
II did not bite any one.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
PLEASURE BOAT
TURNS TURTLE

BOSTON, Aug. 1.-THE United
States revnue cutter Winnisimmet has
just left Boston TO investigate reports
that a large pleasure yacht has turned
turtle off Hull across Boston bay.
IL is said that the forms of man
and woman can be discerned clinging
to the overturned vessel. 1t is be-
lieved that the remainder Of those on
board have perished.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
Customs Receipts Grow.
r-nlted press Leased Special wire.

BY United Press Leased speeiai wire
WASHINGTON. Aug. illusions
receipts for toda yamounted 20 SS99,5l5
compared with SS54,52S for the same
day last year Since the beginning Of
the fiscal year the receipts from GUS
toms have been S45.52g,346 compared
with SS2.752.939 for the same period
Of last year This increase Of over
$40 600 600 IN less than two months is
taken as an indication Of the revival
OF business throughout the country
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
MAY GET LIGHT
FOR NEW FOUNTAIN

The street and Sewer Directors this
morning, on request OF the Wilmington
Fountain Society. decided 20 consider
fhe installation of an ornamental light
% nthe fountain at Sixteenth and Mar
ket streets. provided II is within their
Jurisdiction.
eral telephone and telegraph poles mar
the approach are 10 be removed.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
Death Of John ". R. KiIIeore.

John W. r. Killgore aged SO years,
a well-known resident Of Newport,
died in that town yesterday He was
a member of Armstrong Lodge, 4. +.
and A. NJ. The funeral will be held
from the home on Thursday afternoon
at 2.3O o'clock. Interment will be In
st. James cemetery. Newport.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
Mrs. cuIlom's Serious Condition.

BY InITtU TTtso IlVl7NII 'F77"1'71 ''-1"T
WASHINGTON. Aug. 17.-Mrs. Shell
by Cullom. wife OF the senator of llli-
nois is feeling somewhat better She
is. however. dangerous i'll and grave
fears are fel for her recovery. She Is
suffering from heart trouble.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
nr.Momhrav In london.

The Rev. DIR. A. S. Mowbray, Metho-
dist district superintendent. is IN Lon
don. He is expected home the middle
of next month. His son and daughter
who have been travelling with him ON
the continent. will start for home to-
morrow.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
Earthauake in Lisbon.

LISBON, Aug. ia distinct earth
quake was felt here this morning
greatly terrifying the people. No
damage as yet has been reported.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
nr. Adalr Imnroves.

DR.. Julian Adair who is suffering
with pneumonia, was reported to be
slightly improved today.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
WANTED

sSTFf5~S 50 OR 81 oUARr DAIRY.
w Address J.. T., TINS onlco'
augi6-6t
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
NOTICES

~ 0TfCE rs HEREf5Y 7dlf7V7EN" fffifX11fl
- ALL STATE LICENSES AND TAX
DUE AND NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE
THE s0TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1909.
THERE WILL BE 25 PER CENT.
WITH SECTION 8, CHAPTER 6s. RE-
NlSED CODE, LAWS OF DELAWARE.
HARRY A. BROWN.
Clerk OF the Peace, New Castle county,
Wllmlngton. Del. July 3l. 1909. aim
Evening journal., 1909-08-17

Walter A. Haugh is on weeks trip
10 Atlantic cityand Ocean City.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
BOARDING AND LODGING

XITANTED-BOARD IN COUNTRY.
w family Of three, including f-year-
old child, wishes board IN country close
20 trolley line. State price and location
A. 9. D., Evening Journal cnice.
a3-t.f
WILL BOARD TWO REsPECTABLE
W girls, So per week. MILO. Journal
Omce. jy2i-1mo-eod
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
LOST AND FOuND
SALESMAN WANTED.

EXPERfENSED sALEsLADY WANT
Il, ed IN dry goods store. steady posi-
tion to the right party. Apply at 400 King
ST. a17,2o
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
For SALE

EoR sALE-BABY COACH. PIANO,
Iron SAFE. Roll-top Desk. and rood
second. hand stoves. 2. : HURLOrf<.
Seventh and Poplar SITS. a. bmo
or whole. delivered JOHN w. OS-
KIN. Edge Moor, Del. al4-imo-eod
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
REMOVAL NOTICE

GEO W QUINN, N D., D O., hes
moved his Institute Of 0steopathy
to the DuPOat Bldg Hours: 9 to "
and 2 S Saturday 9 to u
Monday, Wednesday and Fridav
evenings, 20 9 o'oicek.
January IS. Il.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17

Rsaa rHE EvENING JoURNAts
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
ROOMS FOR RENT

philadelphia Roome. zbc. ssc. 55c
Gentlemen only ari-oa-Iv
FOR ENT-FERNiSHED ROOMS
for light housekeeping No e0l East
Elith stIeot. augli-lmo
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
SAFE DEPOSIT
OFFICERS,

Benjamin Nields. President.
James b. Clarkson, Nice-Presidert.
John S. Rossell. Sec. g. Trust Ofhcer.
l. Scott Townsend, Treasurer.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

EoR PENTHOUSE NO. H2 MADr
SON street; eight rooms and bath
tlt per month. immediate possession. Ap.
Ply 1ll West Second street. aug12-3f
FOR RENT-AT ELsMERE EIGHT
roomed house Apply G. MILLER
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-10-01
put Youreelf In HIa Place.

Two weeks ago young business
man, married and boasted to his
friends that no one should learn
where his wedding journey would lead
70. THE couple disappeared absolute
" after the last shower Of rice hit
their oarriage. The very next day
the bridegroom's mother. between
whom and himself an unusual deVo-
tion existed. fell dead In her home
without warning. Frantic efforts were
made, by relatives and friends TO 10
cate the honeymooners. and chiefs Of
police Of several cities were tele-
graphed TO. but without avail. The
mothers body had been buried sew
eral days before the bridegroom re
turned. The bridegroom has not re
covered yet from the shock. II you
we're In his place how would you have
had eyents orderedY Or In the brides
plsesi
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-10-01
rhe eentIe western Method.


II have been told" said the young
lady from Boston. on a tour of the far
West-'T have been told that you do
very cruel and lawless deeds here"
"Oh. no. miss" protested Deadwood
Dick; Eve are quite tame and peace,
full, here now, assure you"
Come, now" said the young lady,
with smile. when a man steals a
horse. what do you do to him?"
WAL, MISS" said Deadwood Dick.
only yesterday a man round about
here stole a boss and we just took
the hoss away from him."
Indeed Was that all?"
That was all. miss. Perhaps, how.
ever. should add that he was sitting
in the saddle with a rope round his
neck tied to tree when we took the
boss away.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-10-01
ALL che WANTED.
This Decidedly Modern Maid Told
Why She HesItated.


This Decidedly Modern Maid Told
Why She HesItated.
why do you hesitate7" he i'm
plortd. looking longingly into the
beautiful girls big, dark liquid eyes
and tenderly fondling the little hand
which she wGs permitting him to
hold. Tell me that you will be mine."
Il cannos." she murmured in the
soft, musical tones which had so often
thrilled him, until you have made
me a promise"
Darling" he cried. Il will promise
anything everything. II you want an
electric runabout you shall have it. II
you wish to have a town house and
country seat they shall be yours. II
It is your desire to be presented at
court know a man who will give me
letters to our ambassadors at London
and Berlin, and We can go there on
our wedding journey. You see, my
sweet girl. there is nothing that am
not ready to do for you"
you are very kind to agree to pro
vide all those splendid things, but
there is something else something
that is more important than any OF
the promises you have made"
Wont you tell me what it is, dear.
est? Don't hesitate. II 1t is anything
that can possibly give or get for
you It shall be yours. Please-pleaso
don't be cruel Don't keep me in
suspense"
well, then will you promise to
give me at least $4,000 a year ali.
mony when The time comes?"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-10-01
Heard at Breakfast.

81 used to be a weather prophet in
ny home town." confided the new
boardeI as he speared a potato with
his fori
"soF commented the comedian
board tr. laconically.
"y IS. and every time | look at that
stesk it reminds me of a winter's
day."
How so?"
"Cold and raw"
quite clever How does the cof
Tee strike your"
THAT reminds me of a November
aay-cloudy and unsettled"
Good And do you notice that the
landlady is watching us?"
yes, and she reminds me of
March day."
Tell us why"
because she is cold and stormy
And the look that the landlady
passed down to that end of the table
would have concealed a red-hot stove.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-10-01
WiIIie objects.

Among the Western Representatives
In Congress is one whose lack of per.
sonal comeliness is the basis of per
sonal banter from his facetiously in
clined colleagues,
why, Willie" said one of them to
the ten-year-old son of the Congress.
man, '"how much you resemble your
father!"
"Yes, sir" responded Willie, with
an air of resignation. Everybody
says that, but don't think l deserve
IL"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-10-01
A Terror Of Fishermen and sathers
That Hides In the Sand.

That Hides In the Sand.
The stingaree is the terror of the
south Florida fishermen who work
with their nets in the shadows OF
baYous and inlets. while the cry OF
"Stingareei" win cause more fear
among bathers than a rattler could
on dry land.
The stingaree is a square shaped
member of the ray family, with q
head not much to look at on one cor
ner. and on the diagonal corner It's
weapon, the wickedest kind OF tail.
The other two corners flap It along
with a wavy motion only to be com
pared TO the opening waves OF Loie
Flller's old butterfly dance while she
was warming up
The beast scoops out hole Just
deep enough so that when It is in II
its back is nearly level with the sandy
bottom. AS the young are almost
sand colored on top they are not cas-
lly distinguished. Step on a stingaree
and up over It's back comes that tail
striking Ike stiletto A stab thus
inflicted in the foot viii continue to
burn up along the leg to the hip.
Owing to the depth and peculiar shape
Of the wound It is difieult to cleanse
aad heal. Fishermen have been laid
w Tor months with such a wound.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-10-01

N0NG~f0NONO-<ON' pONO7rONS
Physicians have long been looking
for a harmless headache cure. 1t
has been produced by an eminent
chemist of the National Capital. 1t
is kno~n as BRoMo-PEPsIN. Besides
curing every form of headache
instantly, Bromo Pepsin is equally
and as promptly efBcacious in
chronic and acute indigestion and
the nervous disorders incident there
o. It is efferesoent and pleasant
to take and may be had Of all up tc
date druggists at ten cents bottle.
1t comes as a boon to mankind and
womankind. For sale st G. o.
Armstrong, Druggist.
OfsOAOAOHOnOnonOsenenOHonaA
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-10-01

BIood-heat. the normal temperature
u the human body. Is about se IL
degrees. Fahrenheit This is anown
IS ,blood-heat. and is maintained. with,
ID one or two degrees. whether IN the
arctic or the tropical regions. ANY
deviation from the average is injuri-
Gus. and II II be great or long con
iinned is likely to prove fatal.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-10-01

An onion cut up In & saucer and
placed in room will absorb all the
odor Of fresh paint
Ammonia kills" grease by a chemi.
cal process and lends iuster to silver
In the same manner.
A piece OF flannel dampened with
spirits Of eamphor win remove stains
from windows or mirrors.
A little orris root added to the wa
ter In which handkerchiefs are boiled
will impart faint scent Of Wolets.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-10-01

Mrs. Aster Wears Genuine ruFban.
Mrs. Waldorf Astor s trying to In
troduce new fashion In England and
also is making efforts 10 have her old
ume American friends take Il up. u
q n re shape Of q Esauine tuEbsl
hak
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-10-01

Dissolve the contents OF one small
box Of chloride Of lime and one small
package Of baking soda in a tubful
of water. Let your enamelwaTe stand
10 same over night. thoroughly rinse
and dry. II will look like new.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-10-01
To Regulate stookyard Building.

II is likely that there viii be laws
N New York and other states requin
Inc that stockyards In the future Be
lnRshucted OF concrete
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-10-01

Say" called his wife from the Win.
dow. you forgot something"
He came back
What did l forgetf"
You forgot to slam the door,"
He slammed Il all rIGAt al FiEhL
eli dSht,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-10-01
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The Commissioners of Pike County
will hereafter hold Regular Meetings
the first Monday of each mo. between
the hours of9 a. m. and p. m. except
ing In the months when Court may
be in session, and then during Court
THEO. II. BAKER
Comm,ssi 'ners Clerk
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-10-01
Time Table
ERIEARAILROAD.(
nr -
PORT JERVIS

Solid Pullman trains to Buffalo, Mag
ara Falls. Chautauqua Lake, Cleveland
Chicago and Cincinnati.
Tickets on sale at Port Jervis to al
points in the westand Southwest at lower
rates than via any other first-clsss line.
In effect June 91th. 1908.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-10-01
Helpful
Beauty Hints
go

Proper Uss Of cesusiies. All Fiel-
urssqus Rssulss--Effsctivs Touch
es Of Rouge for Cheeks. and Ear
Lobes--Whiianina Loiion for Neck
and Shouidera-Hair Trsatment-
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-10-01
WANTS SUPPLlEDIl

Ifyou want note heads, bill heads, lette
heads statements. show cards, programs
large posters, sale bills, dodgers envelopes
tags business cards or job printing
every description, done up in the best styl
foI you In an np-to-date and artistic mus
ner calland see us. Priccsf
THE PRESS PRINT.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-10-01
William B. Kenworthsy N. o
Physician and SureOn.
Once and residence Broad Street
text Court House MILFORD.
For Sale or Rent

$50 acre farm knowna as Warm farm
two miles below Milford. Apply 10
John @ Warner Milford Pa
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-11-12
D. R. JONES, Cashier

juice on his stairs and on the walls
and he hoped the ordinanc would ap-
ply to them. The city attorney stated
that if his stairway is a public place
the wording Of the ordinance public
places" would cover such cases.
Curtis moved that the fine for vio-
lations of this ordinance be fixed at
5000. Somebody suggested sliding
scale permitting heavier fines for SUBJ
sequent offenses, but Attorney Hans
brough said that two dollars spit
would be sufficient to break a person
of the habit. a hat nobody would
be taken beforS Che coli. Taore than
about once; that the penalts7S ao1
attached to such regulation for the
purpose of obtaining revenue, but for
the purpose of breaking up the habit.
Must Shovel Snow
An ordinance requiring snow to
be removed from pavements in the
business district was read and discus
sed The violation placed the respon-
sibility upon the owner of the prop
erty or the person whose place of