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The San Francisco call., 1910-09-07
HEARING ON The
OCEAN Shore
CLAIMS MSBEGINS
Court Expected TO Grant Order
for Sale of Railroad After
Present Inquiry
Witnesses of Receivers Attor-
ney Declare His Fee Should
Be About $4,000

The hearing to determine which are
preferred claims against the Ocean
Shore railway company. previous to-
the granting of an order for the sale
of properties in the hands of Receiver
Frederick S. Stratton, occupied almost
States circuit court yesterday. The
matter will be taken up again Satur-
day morning at 10 o'clock. when it
may be completed.
W. W. Kaufman. attorney for the
receiver. yesterday filed a report Of re-
ceipts and disbursements in the court.
showing that there had been paid
out s2O4,S72.1S and only s116.ss9.Ts re-
eeived during the period between De-
cember Z. 1909. and July 81. 1910.
Kaufman placed two witnesses on
the stand to establish a rightfuf fee
for his services as attorney for the
receiver. Joseph c. Campbell. who is
the attorney for one of the petitioners
in the case. said $4,000 would be
about right. and Attorney W. W. Slack
arrived at about the same conclusion
by naming as the correct sum S1,50O
or $4,000 per month.
The petition of f. P. Charlton. who
acted as traffic manager from the ap-
pointment of the receiver until the
middle of last July. for salary at
the rate of S216 a month up to April
and at the rate of $3.50 after that time.
was denied, as it was shown in court
that he had agreed to work for nothing
until placed on the salary roll.
]. Downey Harvey. president OF the
Ocean Shore road. was twice on the
witness stand; the first time to sub
stantiate a comparison Of salaries be-
fore and after the appointment Of a
receiver. and again to verify certain
statements made by the auditor 90 the
company. ]. W. Crosby. in his schedule
of receipts and disbursements.
The petition of the Charles A. War
rem company for certain bonds was
withdrawn. as il was found that the
bonds had been delivered. The request
of the receiver for permission to sell
an engine and boiler was dropped, and
the petition of. the Burroughs adding
machine company for an order direct
ing the return OF a machine was put
over until September H.
The National CarIine company will
receive back the cars asked as the
consent of the attorneys was given
yesterday
Attorney William F. Humphreys did
most of the questioning in opposition
to the receiver yesterday, he repre-
senting the firm of Lilly & Helms,
whose promisory notes and mortgages
are in some danger of not being de-
clared preferred claims.
The purchaser of the railroad will
be compelled to pay cash enough TO
cover the preferred claims.
The petition of j. Howard Smith for
limitation of liability of stockholders
has been reopened and set for argu-
ment on September 19-
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-07

uniform of white and gold with a bell
shaped cap and white canvas shoes.
The committee has several novelties in
store for the morning of the parade.
Pacific parlor's headquarters will be at
the Palace hotel, where they will serve
refreshments to their members and
guests. There will be a grand ball on
the evening Of Friday, September 8.
George A. Sheehau is chairman of the
ball committee and floor director, and
Walter V. Walsh will act as assistant
floor director. The committee is COM
posed of DR. Frank l. Gonzales, chair
man; z. +. Noonan, secretary; Alex T.
Williams. treasurer; +. B. Miller, r. A.
Satterthwaite c. d. McArron, R. r.
Maggi Henry, Dahl. A. P. Harris, Fred
A Cries. Leslie H. Knox, William F.
Dahl, Walter V. Walsh, George A.
Sheehan and George B. Stangenberger.
OFFICIAL PROGRAM OUT
The official souvenir program of. the
Admission day festival is off the presses
and viii be on sale today at the ferry
news stands, at Lotta's fountain
kearny and Market streets, at the
Third and Townsend street depot at
Mission and Twenty second streets, at
Fillmore and OFarrell streets, and at
Powell and Market streets, as well as
by all newsboys.
The pubic is warned that there is
only one official program issued by the
committee. 1t bears q Autographed re-
production of the official poster on the
cover and is sold for 25 cents. It con-
tains all the official information as to
parades, headquarters, and lines OF
march of the parades, as well as arti-
cles by prominent members of the festi-
val committee. 1t contains 12S pages
and is we'll bound and handsomely IL
lustrated. and will prove a valuable e
souvenir of the great celebration.
The edition is limited to 10000 copies
and there viii be no second edition, so
that it is advisable to secure a copy
at once.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-07
BANK CLERK PERFECTS
AN IMPROVED AIRSHIP
New Style of Propeller Tested
With Temporary Frame

Charles r. Bradley, a clerk in the
Crocker national bank, after expert
menting for more than a year, has per-
fected an airship His first trial was
held Monday morning near Butcher
town, and according to Bradley and
several witnesses was entirely sue
cessful.
The experiment was conducted with
a regular sized machine. but the frame
work was only temporary and Bradley
destroyed the machine, with the excep
tion of the engine, after the trial
fight. He now intends to build first
class machine.
The biplane is similar to the Farman
type, but Bradley has spent consider
able time in perfecting new style pro-
peIer. and he intends to construct a
machine that will withstand more than
ordinary trials.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-07
COVINA MERCHANT MUST
HELP ELECTRIC RAILWAY
Supreme Court Affirms Judg-
ment for Subscription

In spite of his personal dislike for
H. E. Huntington, c. H. Ruddock, a
merchant of Covina. must contribute
S5.475.25 toward the expense of getting
the Huntington electric line into his
city. In 1903 the citizens right of way
committee secured subscriptions for the
purpose of getting right of way for
an electric line into the city from Los
Angeles. Then the Huntington road
came in and took over the right of
way, so Ruddock backed out The com :
mittee. through the First national bank
of Covina, brought suit to collect the
amount, and was given Judgment in
the superior court. Ruddock appealed.
and the supreme court yesterday af
firmed the decision.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-07
PANAMA-PACIFIC
FAIR is INDORSED
Especial Dispatch TO The CALI

EUREKA Sept Sat a special
meeting OF the Humboldt chamber OF
commerce this evening a resolution in
dorsing the proposition TO bring about
2 $4,000, 900 bond issue through act
OF legislature for the Panama. -Paci fc
exposition was unanimously adopted
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-07
LARKSPUR FETE ADDS
$1,000 To CITY HALL FUND
Profit Made on Many Features
of Carnival
TSeeoial Dispatch 10 The Call

ISrcciaI DIspofoh to I he Call
LARKSPUR, Sept s.-Aside from the
entertainment afforded local citizens
and visitors from other Marin towns
and san Francisco, the Larkspur
booster day festival yesterday re-
suited in 81 900 being secured for the
fund TO build a city hall And fire house.
Although all committees have not made
Official reports. ". T. Gardiner, presi-
dent Of the promotion association, esti-
mates the profit al that figure. The
features that brought in the most
money. IN addition 10 private sub
scripfions were the queen contest
tag day. boths, sideshows. dances and
confetti
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-07

BITTEN BY sPIDER-Porterville Sept. g.
Thomas Cochrane. a well known rancher. living
between this city and Lindsay. was bitten by
black spider late last evening, and ii Is
stated by HIS physicians that there is little
hope for his recovery.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-07

Two years ago the. Peking Gazette
celebrated its miIlenary. Originally 10
appeared at intervals and in a very
rudimentary form Today N is modern.
it's diurnal publication being three edi
ti0nS.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-07

England and America are now con-
nected by about 20 cables and the
Commercial cable company announces
its intention OF laying down one more
between Valentia, County Kerry, and
Canso, Nova Scotia
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-07

Arizona has mining output averag-
ing about $55.000,00o a year, imports
and exports (port of Nogales) of about
SIS 100000 year. besides millions
yearly for cattle and farm, garden and
orchard products
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-07

Putting women on jurfes that hear
divorce cases was suggestion made
recently by Cecil Chapman, Tower
Bridge police court magistrate of Lon
don, to the English divorce commission
that is trying TO work out a problem
for the divorce evil
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-07

on the dollar to pay storage and ad-
vances. As low as $40, and high grade
$3.50. new pianos not over $275, which
is less than half their value Time
payments II desired.
The following are some of the as
founding prices offered to pay storage
and advances:
Nuns q CO., n. v, good Plano. S21.50
Very fine 3-leg Grand Piano 315O
Fine Estey high-tOp Organ. ~ 27.5O
Fine Wilcox & White, glass top 81
Luthur, n. ", Piano -..--...... $500
ColIard, large Upright ..... $3.50
Small Weber Upright -....... IS 25
ChickerinE. medium Upright - $3.50
Fine Fischer Upright - a7.5O
And dozens of others. All shove
pianos in stock at this date (no fake).
Two hundred and ninety seven stor-
age pianos to select from. Can be seen
at Whitehead's Storage warerooms.
1426-2S Market ST.. near Van Ness ave-
S. F.. Every piano fully guaranteed
This is what might be termed PIANOS
ALMOST GIVEN AWAY, OR DUMPED
IN THE BAY.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-07
Thousands Flock 10 City for
SfOfC'S Greatest Carnival
Streets Are In
Gay Fiesta
Attire

Willing subjects of
Queen California -
Miss Grace Smith
from every corner of
the state and many
points throughout the
west are hurrying to
San Francisco on
every incoming train
to swell the mighty
yhrong that with the
Native Sons and Ma
tive Daughters of the
/ Golden West will. for
three days, beginning
tomorrow, commemo-
rate the siXtieth ami
versary of California
statehood with the
greatest carnival and
pageant in the history
of the state.
AS the work of ar
rangement and prepa-
ration is being COM
p.eted the spirit of
carnival and celebra-
tion is finding express
sion in the hundreds
os strangers and Wis
itors IN the city. AL
ready the streets are
! flied with color, life
and brilliance, dis
playing what the art
and ingenuity of the
d e c or d t ors have
planned for many
months.
ACCOMMODATIONS
VANISHING
Accommodat tions in
al the leading hotels
have been reserved
and the committee on
reception is fast using
no it's list of available
quarters. Railroad of
fie;als and members of
the information bu-
| reau of the carnival
declare that a con-
servative estimate of
the number of visitors
during the three days
Milford chronicle., 1910-05-06
BRIDGEYILLE.

Robert Swain, one OF our prominent young
men, died last Friday at the home OF his mother
on Broad Street, after q lingering illHess Bob
as he was familarly known with the boys. will
be greatly missed. he was OF cheerful dis
position and always had word for every one.
HI was 2 years OF age. Funeral services were
held at the NJ. r. Church Sunday afternoon,
and interment IN the town cemetery. Rev. J .
W. Colona ohiciated. h. E. Hardesty, funeral
director.
Rev. J. W. COlona and wife are spending a
week in Wilmington, as The guests OF her
parents, Rev. Adam Stengle and Wiie
The Musical which was held last Friday and
Saturday evenings proved very successful as
they cleared S23. Proceeds for the benefit Of
the class ofl9lO
Dr. X. J. Sudler and bride have arrived home.
Work is rapidly progressing or the home Of
Leon Cannon.
o. L. Layton, wife and children. spent sun
day in Hurlock, Nd
c. E. Brown is oeautifying his home by the
use OF paint
Horace Jones, who has been very IN al his
home for the last four weeks was taken 10 the
Salisbury Hospital, where he now lies IN very
critical condition.
Charles Marvel, OF near town, met with a
very painful accident Monday. While he was
repairing harness. his knife slipped and struck
him directly in the eye. He was Immediately
hurried to the hospital where il is feared be /
Will Loose the sight
Elkton Adams has accepted a position in .
Wilmington
Mrs Addie sudler. OF sudlersvine. Nd. is the
guest Of her sister Mrs. 7. j. Gray.
f. L. Culver is having his cement pavement
laid this week.
Mr.. Fuller, Of New York, was IN town Tues
day.
Miss Mae Knowles is spending sometime
with friends IN Greensboro, Nd.
Mrs. E. L. Kinder Of near town, has been
lufering greatly for the last two weeks with
and is very little improved. s
The W. c. T. o. was entertained BY Mrs.
has Owens on Tuesday afternoon. /
The Mite Society will meet at the parsonage &
friday evening.
Harry short. wife and children, also John c. a
hort were entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. John 4
Iarris 8
c. P. Swain was a Milford visitor last week.
Milford chronicle., 1910-05-06
HOUSTON ITEMS

Miss Rose Phillips, Of Philadelphia is visit
ing friends here
Messrs McGinnis and DeiveyIer, OF Ridgely
No, were the guests Off. johnson. Jr.. las
Sunday.
}. B. COunselman visited Farmington friend
last week.
M. Needles substituted for Mr.. Graham two
days this week, while Mr.. and Mrs. Graham
attended the funeral OF her father near Mills
bOrO Delaware.
". J. Johnson is in Philadelphia this week.
he expects to see the Ath ectics play ball.
Iaok Johnson, Sr., made business trip to
the city Tuesday OF this week.
Mrs $, T. Dickerson Is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
o. A. Newton, Of BridgevilIe.
ER. Harry Hollis formerly Of this place but
now Of Philadelphia, Was the guest OF ]. c.
Wharton this week
}. Z. wharton and David Vinyard attended
the reunion and banquet Of the Sons OF Della.
ware al Dover last Saturday.
The Houston and Harrington Base Ball Clubs
played their second game here last Saturday
At the close OF the seventh inning with the
score Il TO 0 against them Harrington len the
neld In disgust The visiting players acted as
gentleman and as such we're treated by us.
Milford chronicle., 1910-05-06
ELLENUALE.

The sadesi event that has occurred here is the de
plorabe fate Of that noble young wife OF the grieve
and heart broken Clarence Russell. a very pros
porous young farmer near Oakley. After hspp.
union Of Z years, Mrs Russell gave brth last ,veel
to beautiful pair Of girl twins. their first born. A
the birth Mrs Russell became uns conscious and ir
spite OF the creates, skill and effort Of Dr. Marshal
and son Of Milford, she passed peacefully to the
great beyond on Saturday evening last. On Monday
one Of the little ones followed its mother and were
buried in the same coffin in the family plo, q, Union
Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon and was one Of
the largest funerals ever held there. Mrs. Russell
was 30 years old and was school teacher and the
only surviving daughter of Solomon J. Belts, who
died years ago. Besides the little infant and
bereaved husband she leaves an aged mother and
rvo brothers to meuIn their loss. They are Mrs
Solomon Beta Harry and Charles Bets near Union
Chapel
Last week Col Reed lost his mileage book some
where in this vicinity. is hoped tha, the book
will be found and returned.
Esquire Eligood is repairing his summer cottage
a, Slaughter Beach and when it is finished Il will be
one Of the best cottages on the bay shore. He in
tends to move his family there for the summer.
Our school closed Tuesday last after one Of It's
mos, successful years. Prof Weleh deserves mu~h
credit for the manner in which he has built UP the
school, i our sincere wish tha, be will return in
he fall
Senator Reed is no, well he has been earlier
n the sprne. h s with much souow that we an.
iounee this fact.
William Drsyeo, has had strawberries for many |
lays past. In fact we had them in Glendale long
,eioTe the ones reported to the Philadelpha Record
rom Georgetown.
Miss R. A. Wood has returned home nom the
iy where she has been buying goods for her
Millinery store.
The big sale Of timber to be held the eleventh in
iilton is causing much excitement. Many lumber
callers want the timber badly
Milford chronicle., 1910-05-06

THE cut Ofthe new postofice and
the postal employees of Milford
which appears on another page OF
this paper, is loaned to the Chroni-
Gle by the Philadelphia Press. 1t
gives a very good idea of the hand
some building and those connected
with the mail service here. In
view Of request from Postmaster
Davis that the issue of the Chroni-
Gle for this week be sent in several
hours earlier than usual, so that
the removal to the new building
can be accomplished before opening
Of the mails Of Friday morning,
the make up Of the Chronicle and
lack of editorial matter may be ac
counted-for.
Milford chronicle., 1910-05-06
FREDERICA.

Rev. 6. W. Bounds will preach at the MiiorC
Neck Church al O'Clock on sunday afternoon
Everybody invited 10 be present.
Mrs. Katie Boone was given a delightful sur
prise on Monday evening in honor OF her sister
Mrs sadie Moore OF Peekskin N. y An abun.
dance OF refreshments were brought BY the
guests and q very merry evening was spent
Mrs Moore returned home on Thursday having
bad q very pleasant time among her relatives
and friends
"The Conutry Minister" is being rehesrsed by
home talent TO be given in the town hall Wednes.
day May llth for the benefit Of Excelsior Grange
six new cottages are being built AT south Bow
ers. one by Chas. Barker. Of Milf Td one by Os
cal Bic Of Philadelphia and three by Mrs. Geo
Blanchard Of Frederics.
Thomas Faulkner who was carried 10 Phus
dephia hospital on Thursday evening Of last
week for an operation died there last SUNDAY
morning. The body was brought home on
Tuesday and funeral services were held in the
NJ. P. Church Of which he was a member on
Wednesday afternoon Rev. G. w. Bour ds off,
ciated at the services A profusion Of beautiful
flowers covered the caskei as q last tribute OF re-
spect from friends Mr.. Faulkner had the re-
spect OF his tOwDspeOple. He was a good nus.
band and father and his family have our sym
patty in their hour Of SORROW He was about six
ty-hve years Of age and is survived by a widow
and seven children. Harry F Nitten conducted
the funeral and interment made in Barratts
Cemetery.
Thos. Emory has endured much suffering ior
several weeks as q result of bad accident to one
of his eyes. While sharpening plowshare |
piece broke of and few in his eye cutting and /
burning 1t Dr. Hoey attended to the wound |
shortly after the accident and his skillfu treat
ment saved the eye. Dr. Clarence Grier a bro
-her-in law Of Mr. Emory then came for him
and accompanied him to his home IN Camden
Y. J. where he could have special treatment by
IN eye specialist. Nj. Emory has returned home
much improved aud hope 10 hear soon that bis
light viii be perfectly restored T. him
Rev. and Mrs. James Lord and son Of Adelphi
:. J., are visiting their parents M and Mrs J.
:. Lord.
Dr. William Tomlinson and son OF PittsburR
"a, are spending few days with Mrs. Maggie
'ominson.
Mrs. Anuie E. Lord is having the frat straw
erries that are home grown from her lots near
1wn.
Milford chronicle., 1910-05-06
BURRSYILLE.

The board oi trustees Of Wesley NJ. E. Church
was elected on Sunday morning consisting OF T
d. Harvey. I. R. Jacobs, g. l.. Blades, r Il
Wyatt Alfred Ross, Leonard Voss Thomas Ca
RAIL- Alfred Billings, A. L. Russell. The new
beard held business meeting at the parsonage
On Tuesday evening.
Miss Nellie Melvin was the guest Of Miss Mar.
ion Stafford on sunday last
John Stevens and family of near Concord
spent one day last week with Mr. and Mrs G. n
Fountain.
The members Of Thawley's church, Tuchsboe
and Ames Church, Hobbs, gave their pastor
Rev. }. r. Baiy pastor OF Union NJ P. Church,
reception on Friday Of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Wooters and little dsugb-
ter Bernice spent sunday with Mr. and Mrs
VIM. H. W0oters, Of Hobbs
Miss Florrie Z. Dill returned home Saturday
after spending a week with Mrs II. Leland
Wyatt. Of Denton.
Owing 70 the advanced season, housecleaning
has been in order, and the busy housekeepers
answer no doorbells, hence there is A deartb NJ
social news.
patrons meeting viii be held In the assembly
Hall OF the Caroline High School, Denton on
Thursday evening at O'Clock and a delegation
nom our town will urge the appointment Of an
additional teacher.
c. L. Cahail, Of Philadelphia, paid a flying
visit with relatives here last week
MIS- COurEey Hammond of Harrington and
sister Mrs Fred Hopkins Of Frederiea. spent
Sunday with Miss Eva A. Thawlev
ass Mary V. Darrah was called TO the he'd
last. ui'u94
Garlic is rank in the butter and the markets
Owing TO the recent death Of Elmer Dean opr
states attorney and a prominent citizen who
resided IN Denton, Messrs Oscar Clark and WIN
J. hckards are spoken OF as candidates for the
vacancy caused by his death. MessrF Jaeob NM
ganger and Reuben GsTey are also talked Of In
his connection.
Thomas Ii. Hobbs who died at his home IN
Greensboro was buried At Mesley NJ f. Gene
cry Monday afternoon last.
Milford chronicle., 1910-05-06
LINCOLN CITY NOTES,

Rev. W. p. Taylor was called 10 the bedside
Of his father, who is seriously III at Dover, las
| Tuesday.
( Mrs. Webster Kinder. OF Bridgeville, visited
relatives and friends in town last week.
1 The stork has again visited the home OF VIM.
Fisher and left a fne baby boy.
The Rev Savage viii hold his meetings sun
day, May l5th, al Frank DawsOn's, near Cedar
Greek Mills.
The Sussex Co. W. c. 7. Z. Convention was
held al Lineoln NJ. E. Church, Lincoln City,
Del, Thursday, April 2s 1910, and constituted
a large and enthusiastic gathering Of speakers
delegates and visitors OF neighboTing unions.
The morning session w,s opened by Miss Cade
County, president at 9 30. Amer devotional
services led by Miss Messick, consisting Of
scripture reading, prayer, etc, Miss Alice
Jounad Of Lincoln city, IN behalf OF tneir
Union, delivered q well chosen and hearty
greeting to the visitors present. Response was
given by Mrs Radcliffe, Of Lewes Del. Then
followed a report Of Mrs. Graves Of Milford
County Treasurer Secretaries OF the County
Unions gave very encouraging reports and
were much enjoyed. Then greetings were ex-
tended to the State President, Mrs. smitners.
Mrs. Parcels and Mrs. Chandler, Kent County
Secretary, who gave imprOmptu speeches in I
reply. A recitation by Miss Clendaniel OF LIN /
sOln City, was well rendered Then the election .
oi officers for the County Unions took place.
the old list OF Officers OF 1903 A few
moments was spent in handshaking and greet.
Dgs including an Invitation 10 luncheon,
which was accepted and greatly enjoyed.
What had been food to the soul, failed to satisfy
he craving Of the body. Thus closing our
morning session. GRC
Milford chronicle., 1910-05-06
MOTHERS DAY
PROCLAMATION

Perhaps no movement has in 80 short a tint
taken nrmer mold upon the nations conscious
ness and thrilled ils way 10 public appreciation
than the national observance Of Mothers Day
And IN recognition Of It, and with the hopI
that u may ever be perpetuated ], Simeon 5
PenneWill, Governor OF the state Of Delaware
DO hereby set apart as Mothers Day,
SUNDAY, MAY 8, 1910,
and respectfully request and recommend that
the day be observed throughout the Slate.
Especially would urge that In the churches
appropriate sermons and addresses be given,
AID everywhere that white carnatiOn, the
sym Dol OF purity. be worn.
The word, Mother, Rwakens the tenderest
sentiment and the deepest emotion OF the heart
And whether she is absent and her picture
hangs slowly fading In memory's gallery, or
whether she is present sitting serenely in the
tWihehts soft glow she Is mother, the best, the
most unEelhsh, Of ali friends.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, /,
Simeon PenneWill, Governor
Of the state OF Delaware, have
hereunto set my hand, and
caused the Great Seal to be ar
nXed at Dover, this second day
SEAL OF May, IN the year Of our Lord,
one thousand nine hundred
and ten. and IN the year Of be
independence OF the United
States OF America, the one
hundred and thirty-fOurth.
By the Governor;
SIMEON s. PENNEWILL.
William I. smithers,
Secretary OF State.