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Arizona republican., 1909-05-27
THE ADMIRAL AND THE BEY.
Diplomatic Story in Which Lion and
Pistols Figure.

A show of farce is often the best
kind of diplomacy. A writer in a
Paris newspaper tells a story of the
French Admiral Dupetit-Thouars, who
had been entrusted with the mission
of exacting reparation from an Afri-
can hey who had insulted French
consul. As Dupetit- Thours' demands
were supported by the forceful argu-
ment of loaded cannon the hey ac-
knowleged that he had been too hasty
and proffered profuse apologies. He
even invite the admiral to his table
and had a sumptuous repast prepared
for his guest The consul warned the
admiral to be on his guard.
THE hey is inclined to be malicious"
said he, and when he strokes his
beard and smiles you may be sure that
he is connecting some mischief"
I'VE shall see," was Dupetit-T hours'
reply.
He reached the beys palace in good
time. Profuse compliments and salu-
tations were exchange. All at once the
admirars foot met some soft, hairy
substance lying on the carpet under
the table. He bent down and saw a
huge lion showing his formidable
teeth. The hey smiled and stroked his
beard.
Dupetit- Thours did not vince but
called his dragoman.
MY pistols" was all he said.
The servant saluted, retired and
brought back a pair of pistols on
silver tray. The admiral took them
and placed them on the table before
him, but the hey. still smiling, con-
tinued to stroke his patriarchal beard.
Tell the commander" he said to the
dragoman, that if those pistols are
for the purpose of blowing out my
lions brains they are quite insuffi-
cient and perfectly useless.
Then, like a skilled fencer counter
ing his opponents thrust after the
bey's ironical advice had been trans
lated. Dupetit-Thouars replied:
TELL his highness that my pistols
are not there to kill his lion but to
blow his own brains on at the first
movement of this Objectionable car
pet"
Gravely but a little pale the man in
Arizona republican., 1909-05-27
JOHN A. BENSON AGAIN
IN THE PRISONS SHADOW
The United States Appellate Court
Denies Him a Rehearing.

San Francisco, Cal, May 26.-John
A. Benson, whose prosecution for al
legged land frauds occupied the federal
courts of California and Oregon for
several years past, was again placed
in the shadow of a government prison
today when the United States appellate
court refused him a new hearing of
the case, of which he was jointly con-
victed with DR.. E B. Perrin. of con-
spring to secure subornation of per-
jury in connection with California tim
Der lands.
Benson and Perrin were sentenced
to serve a year in the Alameda county
Jail a federal prison, and pay fine
of $1,000 each. Perrin was granted a
new trial on a writ of error and when
Benson's attorney heard of the action
of the appellate court today he an
nounced his determination to present
a motion for stay of mandate to allow
time for an appeal to the United States
supreme court.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-27
THE OUTLOOK BRIGHT
FOR THE cOLORED RACE
President Taft's Address to the Stu
dents of Howard University.

Washington, May 26.-Speaking to
the colored graduates of Howard uni
versity. near this city, today, Presi-
dent Taft declared that never at any
time has the future of the negro as
race appeared more hopeful and bright
than now. Mr.. Taft urged upon the
negro the Importance of gaining the
respect and confidence of the white
people among whom he is to live.
Il am far from saying" said Mr.
Taft in his address, that the colored
race today would be better off if they
all had a university education. No
race would be better off if all were
educated as university men,"
Mr. Taft said the colored race need
ed more physicians to teach them how
to obey the laws of hygiene. Secre-
tary Ballinger also spoke.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-27

terpreted The smile died away on
the bey's lips and he no longer stroked
his beard
My lion" said he, lis too we'll train
ed even to scratch one OF my guests.
but since he is not wanted he shall
be sent away"
At word from the hey the lion
slowly and heavily left the room, like
an obedient dOg.-Tit- Bits.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-27

Booths Laxative Pills: a joyous,
new and better laxative. One trial
proves it. 20 cents at Larson Drug
Co.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-27
MANY WERE IN PERIL
OF A LARD HOUSE FIRE
A Loss of $4,000 for Chicago Pack
ing Firm.

Chicago. MAY 26.-It was with diff
ficulty that scores of men and girls
escaped from fire that attacked the
lard house of Schwarzschild & Sulz-
berger. at the stockyards, today. l..
]. Drew, an elevator conductor, ran
his car several times through the
smoke choked elevator shaft and re-
moved twenty men whose escape had
been cut off.
A panic followed the sudden cessa-
ton of the electric current which sup
piled the lights of the building. A
dozen girls working on the third floor
were left in complete darkness and
were shown the way to the frees
capes by policemen using matches to
light the way. The loss is estimated
at $4,000.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-27
DISTINGUISHED WITNESS
OF JAPANESE DISGRACE
Former Vice President Fairbanks At
tends Trial of Grating Members of
the Diet.

Toxic, May 26.-Former Vice Presi-
dent Charles Warren Fairbanks of the
United States who is touring the
orient, attended court today at the
trial Of several members of the diet
on charges arising out of the so called
sugar scandal
In opening court the presiding judge
expressed regret that the distinguished
American lawyer and statesman should
witness the disgrace Of Japan's parlia-
ment but he declared that the process
of publication, in which the govern
ment is engaged. eventually would re-
suit in a betterment of Japan's COM
mercial standing.
Mr.. Fairbanks will be received in
audience by the emperor on May 81.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-27
DAILY Fashion ALKs
BY MAY MAkTOk
A SMART SUMMER FROCK.

INEN lovely shade of old with embroidery executed wSe
makes this little ok and would be difficult
The
the labor o. making slight and the
Arizona republican., 1909-05-27
"Pr:ncess~ as House Gown.

A good effect is obtained in a prin-
cess gown for housewear by strapping
the sleeves of filet net with narrow
bands Of the material at. say. three
inch intervals all the way from the
hand to the shoulder.
A strap the same width as those on
the sleeves is placed at top and bot
tom of the collar of the neck yoke
Philadelphia Times.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-27
To 1rv Out Suet,

1t is a simple matter to try out suet
or other fats. Place the fat in a shall
low pan in a moderately warm oven
or on top of the back of the stove
When is quite melted strain through
a piece of cheesecloth. This makes
an excellent medium for frying any
foodstuffs.- Times.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-27
END TO DYSPEPSIA
Eat Your Favorite Food Without Any
Fear of Distress.

Cdi " oiohtSoo.
Don't think you have catarrh of
the stomach just because you are
distressed after eating or have sour
eructations.
The simplest kind of food will
cause belching of gas, heaviness,
dizziness and biliousness if the stom-
ach isn't in good condition.
It's a very easy matter to set the
stomach right and if you'll just
swallow one or two little Mi-o-na
tablets before with or after meals.
You'll discover that all stomach agony
is unnecessary.
Mi-o-na is a great big help to a
tired, worn out or overworked stom-
ach. 1t quickly puts it into such
perfect condition that the most hearty
meal can be eaten and digested with
pleasure.
And please bear in mind that while
. Mi-o-na is guaranteed to quickly ban
ish all the ordinary stomach ills that
it is also guaranteed by Larson Drug
Co. to cure indigestion, gastritis,
catarrh of the stomach or money
back
1t matters not how long standing
is the disease Mi-o-na will cure if
you will give it a chance. If it
doesn't you can have your money
back
A large box of Mi-o-na tablets only
costs 50 cents at Larson Drug Co.
and it will only take "a hours for
the most skeptical to demonstrate
that they are the greatest stomach
tonic and blood maker in the world.
cot rid Of cto diStraSS nOW and
prevent graver diseases later on. Mi
o-na is sold by leading druggists
everywhere.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-27

the wifi be required ~ yards Of material a. 81 yards
yards pattern $685.
ss to the embroidery design, No. 408 will be mailed
Of harte additional for letter which
prompt le-vs-y9
Arizona republican., 1909-05-27
NEW DIRECTOR OF THE CENSUS

Washington. May &c. n. D.
North. director of the census, has
rendered his resignation and it was
accepted. E. Dand Durand, deputy
commissioner of corporations, was
nominated to succeed him. The res
ignation was the result of North's
controversy with Secretary Nagel.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-27
A Good Way,

What are you agitating about
now?"
to honor Mothers Day?"
How would it do to pass one day
without doing anything to worry
herr"
Arizona republican., 1909-05-27

publishers into 100000 and $4,000
libel suits BY the publication of ma
licious and grossly incorrect reports
sent out from New York and Boston"
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
OUR CARD BASKET
Personal and Social News Chronieled
During the Week.

George E. Roach was a Wilmington
visitor this week.
Miss Marie Bedwell, OF Smyrna, has
been visiting Miss Ola Evans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Porter, Of Bal
timore, spent Sunday in Milford.
Mrs. J. E Cramfeld, Of Georgetown,
spent Sunday with her children here.
Mrs. Frank H. de Almond is reported
i'll with scarlet fever at her home in
Wilmington.
Mrs. A P. Hugg and sister, Mrs G..
@. Magee, are visiting relatives in Fell
ton this week.
Misses Lowber and Elizabeth Lofiand
have returned home from weeks visit
n Philadelphia.
Mrs. George Reynolds and daughter,
Mrs. Elmer 7. Williams visited Phila-
delphia this week.
Mrs. Bessie Gillispie and Miss Emma
Gillispie are visiting in Philadelphia
for this and next week.
Mrs. E. N. Wilcox has returned home
after spending sometime in Philadel.
phia and Woodbury.. N. J.
MIS-. T "A. GOldsbOrough, Of DentOn,
Md is the guest Of her parents, Mr
and Mrs George H. Hall Mr.. Colds
borough spent Sunday here.
Arlington R. Trlce, who has been in
Philadelphia for the past eight mouths,
has accepted positioH as schiefoperatOr
1t the Goth and Haverford Avenue
Theatre in West Philadelphia.
Mrs. w. F. Deputy and daughter,
who have been spending the summer
1t Colonial Beach. Virginia, where Mr..
Deputy has lumber interests, have Sc.
urned to Milford for the winter.
A very enjoyable evening was spent
It the home Of Frederick q. Housman,
y a number OF his friends and rela
i've. In honor Of his 5Oth birthday. on
Iunday evening last, December 18th. I
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
SHORT LOCAL BREYITIES.
Paragraphs Of Condensed News Items
Of a Local Nature.

Shopping?
Buy at home
Next stop Christmas.
Turkeys soon to tremble again.
The holly wreath business for the
Holidays lie on in earnest.
The December term OF the Court Of
Chaneery ana Orphans Court of Sussex
County was held this week.
The remains Of Joseph Van Kirk
Wells were inferred in Odd Fellows
Cemetery Sunday afternoon. aud the
funeral was largely attended.
The stores will soon be resplendeut
with all the beauty Of Christmas attire.
Goods are daily striving in large guam
titles. The wise shopper is the one who
buys early and gets the pick Of the
market.
The Sunshine Society will hold a
special meeting this friday afternoon
ats 80 O'Clock at the home Of Mrs. Isaac
s Tsuitt. Reports upon the Christmas
work projected will be heard and full
attendance is requested.
The W. G. 7. U. will meet in the
south class room Of the Avenue NJ. e.
Church on Tuesday evening, December
I4th, 2 O'Clock sharp. Members will
please be prompt in order to finish busi-
ness in time for the lecture.
IflyOu want to zee q strange sight
stranger than fiction, yet absolutely
iTue-see the AerOplane Races ct Ly-
man b. Howe's Travel Festival at Ar
mory Hall, Friday and Saturday even.
Ings, December 18th and 18th.
The Fellowship Bible Glass held it's
regular social meeting at the home Of
Mrs. w. g. Draper on Monday evening
with twenty members present, After
The regular business was transacted the
,eciaI committee furnished amusement
lor the evening.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
BOY LOSES A HAND BY
BURSTING OF HIS GUN

Three boys, an old musket, powder,
shot and paper waddlng were the ele
ments that made an accident last Sat
uTday afternooB, which has cost one
hand and part Of an arm, and q mutt
lated face for another boy. 1t seems
that Feddsrson Harrington, aged l2
Robert Herring, aged IL, and James
Evans aged IA years, went to the south
side Of Rockland Lake with an old
muzzel loading musket, to practice
shooting, and in firing the old gun, il
bust-blOwing OF the left hand Of
Robert Herring aud infiicting lacera.
tiOns on the forehead, face and neck Of
young Harrington. Evans was stunned
and fell to the ground, but escape
other injury. The physicians amputat.
ed the shattered arm Of Herring be-
tween the wrist and elbow. 1t is sup.
posed that the boys had nitrate powder
in the gun and had failed to get the
wadding down onto thence the ex-
ploeion.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
THE SMUGGLING OF CAME \
Detected AT SALISBURY

There is an earnest iutention on the
part OF the authorities to enforce the
game laws Of Maryland, and they have
kept a close scrutiny Of those who 60
into that State for cunning purposes.
or Of packages supposed to contain
game. which are occasionally attempt
ed to send out Of tie State. Recently at
Berlin, and at ssulisbury, packages
have been discovered which contain.
ed game, and they were promptly con-
aiscated and the game sold at public
auction to citizens Of Maryland to be
used there, and the money turned over
to the State. Even baggage is scruti
nized and exsmined when suspected.
The railroad will neither check or per-
init baggage 20 be carried II il contains
yame. Las, Sunday night a dress suit
ase was Ound st Salisbury, but The
vners vsfy wisely failed to wait to be
endBsd, which contained los quail
oev were sold at auction. IfDelaware
1aals will prosecute offendois
lmptly, the trouble will soon he over.
slaw is broken daily in all parts Of
laware, and in Milford, those who
md, should know better than to have
aged In the business; they could |
afford to be found out, because Of
positions.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Two Big American Triumphs.

What you have read concerning the
dash for the North Pole may have i'm
pressed you, but II you want to be
thrilled. zee Lyman II. HOwe's stirring
scenes Of the dramatic discovery. The
whole historic story will be told in
graphic pictures at Armory Hall on
December 18th and 18th. They show
the frozen regions OF the Arctic which
have spelled disaster, despair and death
for 800 years, and how the grim fight
was finally won, what hArdships we're
undergone, what risks we're run, and
why the polar prize fell to America.
Another great American triumph is
shown Of Glenn Curtiss winning the
GOrdOn-Bsnnett cup at the Aoroplane
races in France. The wonderful flight
would have been regarded as impossi-
BILE even one short year ago. For man
to soar thru the air like q bird and at
express train speed WAS yesterdsy's
dream It has become today's reality. |
That much 10 clearly shown In Mr..
HOwe's reproduction. It also shows
the flights and machines Of all the COM
pstitOrr- six in the air at
once. now high up until man and ma
chine are q mere speck 10 the sky, and
again skimming along the earth like 3
swallow, yet always under control and
risiLg and descending at will. Big guns
Ia action, Algeria, Canada and twenty
other big features compose the most
notable program Mr.. Howe has ever
presented. Seats reserved at The Rratt
Drug Store Admission %, 35 and so
,ents. Seats reserved at The Pratt Drug
store.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
MAJOR A. HARRINGTON
SUFFERS FRACTURED LEG

On Tuesday last Major Harrington
broke the thigh bone Of his leg and the
fracture was reduced by Drs. Pratt and
Prettyman. The break is just below
the socket Of the thigh bone Of the right
leg, and is one OF the worst places pos.
sible for fracture to happen. Mr.. Har-
rington is 81 years old. and he was driv-
ing on theTOad near the home OF Samuel
Armour at Houston when his horse be-
came frightened and ran away. He
was thrown out and the leg broken
from the fall. He was taken to the
nearest home and the physicians called,
and after being made comfortable. he
was placed on q feather bed and care
fully removed to bis home, where he is
now resting fairly comfortable. Mr..
recently sold his large farm
near the MordiDgtOn Mills, halfway
between Milford and FELTON,, and was
to have moved to a smaller place he
bad purchased, at the first OF January.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
State Grange Convention.

The dates for the annual convention
Of the 9Delaware State Grange, Patrons
Of Hus]Bandry, will be December 18th,
l4lh ARID 18th. Many important state
and national and various political mat
ters will be discussed by the patrons,
whof have now grown in this State to
40 Subordinate oranges. State Master
8. Warrington Messick has just return
81 from the National Grange meeting
IN Dees Moines. and an active educa
tioHaia campaign for Delaware is being
plnnneAd by him.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Porch Lights a Comfort.

A porch light is an inexpensive lux
ury that all can afford, and it gives a
warm welcome look to the house. No
occasion to stumble onto a dark porch
and tumble for the elusive keyhole
Always on q pilot light, so that with q
pull Of the chain the front Of your home
is made to look hOspitabIe As an Illus
iratiOn we call attention to the bright
street appearance Of CauseY Avenue,
South Walnut Street and Lake View
Avenue, where porch lights are almost
universal. They are q police protection,
as we'll as g comfort.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Sons d DeIaware Banquet.

Tuesday marking the anniversary OF
the date upon which Delaware ratified
the Federal Constitution, being the first
State to do 60, the Sons OF Delaware,
which is composed Of DelawareaDs,
chiefly resident IN Philadelphia, held
their annual dinner Tuesday evening
at the BellevHe-Stratford Hotel in that
city. A number Of residents Of Della
ware attended. in addition to the mem
bers living in Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Just to Remind YOu.

All subscribers to this paper are N.
quested to lock at the address slip on
their papers. All subscriptions COM
nence on the first day Of the mo tn.
II your paper is dated January, 90, it
means that your subscription lie paid up
to January, 1909, the first two figures
Of the year being omitted so that we
can get the entire address and date in
one line. If your paper is dated Aug.
ust, 1909, it means that youTpaper is
paid for to the first day Of August, 1909
With the high price Of living and
the increased cost OF everything that
enters iDtO the making Of q newspaper
it is now almost inn possible to profitably
publish a newspaper at s1.OO per year.
To do SO 1t is absolutely necessary that
every person who takes q paper should
pay promptly, thus saving the publish
ers the cost Of sending out bills and us
ing other means to collect the 81 90
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Argument in viii Contest.

Argument was begun at Dover last
Monday before Register Of Wills Edgar
l.. 5pruance in the contest OF the Will
Of the late Alfred G. Warrington by two
sons, Theodore G and Orlando d. War.
rington, who were left considerably LEES
than the other children. The estate is
valued at about $50, 900, consisting or
farm land, some real estate in Dover
and some securities.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Girl Badly Burned.

While Miss Ethel Argo, aged about II
years, was cleaning away leaves IN the
yard Of her home in Slaughter Neck,
last Monday, she attempted to burn
them but the wind blew the fire against
her dress which was instantly IL 6
blaze. Sha ran into the house where
her grandparents threw blanket about
her, and thus probably saved her life.
She was badly burned about the lower
HRsbs and hands. She is q daughter of
William Argo,
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Street Names and Numbers Put Up

This week Town Council has started
complete system OF numbering the
houses and placing name plates at the
intersection Of every street in Milford.
The signs are Of steel with blue enamel
ed background and the names and
numbers Of white enamel. This work
will be completed in about a week from
now, and every person is requested by
the post Office authorities to see that
their home number and street name is
on each letter they send out; every
place Of business will have it on Of
course. This will expedite and locate
the property when the new assessment
is made next January, and will be a
great convenience to the Council when
the review is made Of the assessors
work.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Milford Election Near.

In three weeks the annual town
election, January 3rd, 1910, will be
held, at which a Mayor, an Alderman,
Collector aud Treasurer and four men,
berB Of Council will be chosen. Next
year is the one In which the general
assessment is made, and men Of practi-
cal Business experience should be Sc
lected to attend to this important piece
OF work, which stands for the next four
years. Il would be we'll to bold the
annual town meeting on Friday night
December 31st, in Armory Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Preached at FrankrOrd.

Rev. William H. Dauerty, OF Hugh
sonville, N. Y, whose daughter, Miss
Anna Marguerite, aged 10 years, disap-
peared Sunday and was found drowned
in q cistern at her home on Monday
afternoon, was at one time pastor. Of
the Presbyterian Church at Frankford,
Delaware Mr.. Dauerty left Frankford
about a year ago, but his family had
resided in Philadelphia for about four
years prior to going to Hughsonville.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Send Packages Early.

1t is being urged by the Poatofi lc
Department in an official circular ID 4
those who contemplate the mailing o
Christmas packages for delivery IA
rural communities post them as earl
as possible in order to avoid congestion.
and consequent delay at pOstofices
supplying carriers on rural routes
Fourth Assistant Postmaster-G General
DeGraw, who has supervision Of rural
routes, suggests the advisabilIty of mark
ing packages containing presents, mot
to ba opened uRtil Christmas Day,
and sending them several days 10 ad-
vance. One delivery will be made Oh
all rural routes on Christmas.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
HandsOme Trlmmsd Window


In Milford the merchants generally
are trimming uPOthe windows, and
later will trim the{ronts Of their stores,
in very tasteful and effective ways
The dry goods merchants, the shoe
stores and even the butcher and meat
stores, present pictures Of beauty which
tell Of intelligent brains back of the
which are not only trying to
make the shopping district beautiful
and attract people to it, but have an eye
to the advantages Of a fine display from
the point Of profit The store OF Wal
ter H. Davis is particularly noticeable
for the splendid display OF meats and
things attractive for the holiday table.
Milford chronicle., 1909-12-10
Public Sales.

William H Bailey will sell his per
sonaI property on Wednesday, Decem-
ber 22nd, at his home at Cedar Creek.
See advertisement irt this paper.
Robinson & Windsor will close out
their horse business, and will sell their
sock At public sale ON Saturday, De
eember 18th. See advertisement OF
p plsters for particulars.
B. F. Abbott will sell at his home in
Milford Neck on Wednesday, Decem.
Der 18th, 1909, his personal property
Fer further particulars see advertise
ment in this paper or posted bills.
w. E. Wyatt, of Nassau, will sell a
very large lot of horses. cows and farm
ing Implements at public saloon We'd
nesday, December 18th. For particu
lars see his advertisement in thik paper.
James F. Martin, administrator Of
James A. Martin, will sell lot Of per
aonal property at public sale on Satur-
day, December 18th, in Frederick For
Particulars, see advertisement in this
paper or posted bills.
George E. COverdale, living four
miles from Frederick, on the road lead
ing to Bowers Beach, will sell his per.
sonal property at public sale on Tues
lay, December 2lst, commencing at ten
,'clOck. This will be a very large sale,
ind for particulars, see advertisement
p this paper, or posted bills.