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Milford chronicle., 1910-11-18
NEW EXPLOSIVE
WRECKS WARSHIP
hOHiiOr Nearly Sunk in El-
pertinent TO Test Claim.
kRMCR PLATE CRACKED

Cat and Chickens Were Placed In a
Turret Where cunners Stand and
Escape Unnjured.
In an experiment to test the effect
pf an unconfned explosion Of high
explosive niroglyce inc, the monitor
Puritan was badly damaged in Hamp-
ton Roads. of Fortress Monroe,
Va, after two charges of 200 pounds
each had been exploded against her
after turret and side. In a sinking
condition the vessel was rushed to the
Norfolk navy yard.
In the first test the armor of the
aft turret was badly cracked. In the
second explosion, which was against
the side OF the ship aft, the armor
plate was badly stove and bad leaks
developed below the water line, food
ing at least one big compartment Of
the ship.
The rear end OF the monitor, which
was anchored in water only a foot
deeper than her draft, Immediately
sank Water began pouring over the
after deck from the flooded compat-
ment below. Rush orders We're sent to
the Norfolk navy yard to have the
monitor taken there and placed in the
dry dock.
Captain Austin VI. Knight president
Of the special board of naval ord
nance. from the berth deck OF the Pu-
ritau forward, manipulated the cleo
trio current which caused the two eX-
plosions by means OF wires running TO
the big cylindrical nitrogiycerine gel
Rtine charges. On board the Puritan
with Captain knight We're several sail
Ors. In this test a cat and two chick
ems We're placed in the urret at poia.s
where the gunners would stand The
conclusion from the shock outside
acted largely outward The cat and
chickens were found alive after the
terrific explosion.
Each test was with 200 pounds OF
the high explosive Willard p. lsham,
inventor of the explosive, was on the
monitor Tallahassee, which was an
chored nearby. Rear Admiral n. K.
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-18
Eoss, EIeetIon an 5000.

The successful campaign of Eugene
n. FOss. Democratic candidate for gov
ernor Of Massachusetts at last IS eks
election, cost him $4,000, according TO
his sworn return at Boston. This is
$4,000 more than was expended by
Governor Eben S Draper. who was de-
feated. Mr. Foss paid $4,000 10 the
Democratic state committee. while the
balance went to the Democratic city
committee Of Boston.
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-18
A startlinn Rsnlv.

1T is very detrimental to the con-
versation II you play bridge while
talking A gentleman once entered a
room and walked up 10, a lady VITO
was deeply engrossed in correcting her
score How dye do. Mrs. So-and-sot
he exclaimed . have just met your
children with tile nurse. By the way.
how many Eaye You got:
THE lady looked up and replied.
sixteen above and twenty-four Dee
low ~ From The Confessions Of a
Bridge Player" by Qulon.
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-18
Given ss4se Eor o. Ene.

Charles Yocum. a young business
man, of Reading, Pa. who while
riding a motorcycle was thrown off
the wheel due to the bad condition Of
the street, knocking out one of his
eyes, secured a verdict against the
city for SS456. An unsuccessful agita.
tion for better streets has been &C.
on for years.
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-18
BUICK

IN BUICK Model y, the happy medium has been found
and you prefer hedne gear for changing the speed Of
your this should be yours
Every line Of the appeals you and the longer you
own the more you will like its GRIT and enjoy its STAY
ING QUALITIES.
Lubncahon Of this self contained splash system oil
leve automatically maintained and in addition oil feed
crank case IN suthcent amount to equaize consumption
The OlLlNG and COOLING of your motor must be GER
tain and not guess work.
This model q perfect as it possible at this
time to coshuct. Price 81 5000 F. O. B. Factory
Details of other BUICK models costing more will be given
later The mentioned in this believe to be the
very best VALUE obtainabe at this time
Make noise like an ORDER.
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-18
Everybodn 1s Cents Richer.

II each person in the United States
we're to have his proportion OF the
money in circulation he would be ~
cents richer this month than he was
last. The circulation per capita is now
f35 5.01, six cents better than at the
same time last year
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-18
Maine's Formulation Lsroer.

The population Of Maine is 742 371.
according 10 the thirteenth census
statistics This is an increase Of 1905
or So per cent over 694,4s6 in 1900.
The increase from 1890 to 1900 was
1880 or s per cent.
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-18

Died In Room Where He Was Born.
John Beatty died in Latrobe Pa. in
the room in which he was born eighty
four years ago. He was a grandson Of
Benjamin Beatty. who crossed the Del
aware with George Washington
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-18
U. OF P.'S NEW PROVOST
Edgar r. Smith Chosen to Succeed c.
c. Harrison.

9. HarrIson.
Edgar Fahs Smith is to be the next
provost OF the University OF Pennsyl-
yania. He was chosen at a meeting
of the trustees in Philadelphia, at
which Provost Charles c. Harrison and
fourteen members Of the board were
present
DR.. Smith is the present vice pro
vost and head OF the department of
chemistry. As Provost Harrison's re-
signation takes effect on Dec. 81, Dr..
Smith will take up the work as head
OF the university on the first OF the
new year.
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-18
wife Murderer Convicted.

Guylia 10th who killed his wife n
Bernardsville on Sept e, was convict
ed of murder in the first degree in the
Somerset court at Somerville ~ j.
10th is twenty-three years old AMI his
wife was twenty-one
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-18
BERRY MUST PAY $4,000
Court Gives Judgment Against Him on
Cuffey Note.

Judge Joseph NJ. Swearingen, sitting
In the common pleas court at Pitts
burg, Pa. gave the Farmers Deposit
National bank judgment against Wil-
liam II. Berry i'm the matter OF note
for $4,000 given TO James NJ. Gulfey,
who discounted it at the bank The
tourt in making its decision said there
Kas insufficient affidavit OF defense.
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-18
Mav suceeed WIlson At PrIneeton.

It was rumored at Utica, n. Y. tha-
President NJ w. Stryker, Of Hamilton
college. may be called to the pres
dents chair of Princeton university
recently vacated by Governor-elecj
Wilson, Of New Jersey.
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-18
BUICK

The model 33 BUICK the ideal family car so easy to
operate long wheel base smooth easy riding similar to this
years model TO-
This will have automatic high speed clutch re-
lease slow speed and brake pedals making driving
gested traffic and eliminating the necessity of gear chang
ing (which with expert driver annoyng) Price $4,000
F. O. Factory
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-18
After Grippe
or any Sickness
VinOl Creates Strength
HERE IS PROOF

"After a long attack Of Grippe,
Mrs. Vaught seemed unable to re-
cover her strength. She was very
weak and had no appetite. VI
MOL rapidly improved her coudi-
tion and restored her TO health. 1
sincerely recommend its use during
Convalescence or any run down
condition
JUDGE c. n. VAUGHT,
Huntsville, Ala
Miss Adelaide Gamm, Of Water
town. Wis, writes, after a severe
attack Of the Grippe, my system
was in a very weakened, nervous,
rundown condition. l took VI
MOL with the best of results,
and it made me feel better and
stronger than L have been ryears.'
We have never sold in our store
A more valuable health restorer for
weak and run down persons than
VINOL, and we ask such people in
this vicinity to try VINOL with
the understanding that their money
will be returned if it does not do
all we claim for it
n. ". o. MOORE nrunulst. Milford
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-18
BUICK

To meet the incessant demand Of BUICK patrons for
low priced uptodate unaboutMode has been constructed
The most careful consideration every detail of
ton has been given the end that beauty of outline and
mechanical make upit is worthy member Of the BUICK
family and stands peer Of its class. Price S55O0O F. O. B.
Factory.
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-18

In writing Of the Savannah road of Nov l2th the
correspondent said Behind Durham Ldver Of the BUICK
the derect of Of the worlds famous drivers
who had failed make their speed machines last through the
terrific strain of "a laps of cuvng roadways These foreign
defeat fighting gamey and in instances reck
lessy
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-18

Match Saies, 75e up
Cifarelts Cases.
Sl.OO to e2.50
GiGuf Cases. $50 70 $50
Desk Sets,
$50 TO $50
Smoking Sets,
100 to $500
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-18

Cua Links, Soc to $500
Scarf Pins, 50c 10 t2.75
Tie Clasps, soc 70 800
Shirt Studs, SOC TO $500
Cigar Holders,
500 to $3.50
Cigar Bo,tles.
500 to $500
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-18

Silver Knives and Forks,
8 IS to s. 50 eef
Silver Spoons,
7hc to Sc 90 set
Carvin Knives and Forks
s. % to S6 10
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-18

Chocolate Sets,
$3.50 to $500
Fern Dishes.
500 to $500
Gingerale and Catsup Holders,
$3.50 to $500
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22
The kneeIIns Proposal.

Fashions latest mandate is that
the custom which was in vogue al.
most a century ago, when q young
man knelt 10 propose. must be OBJ
served again, and he will also have
10 kiss lightly the hands OF woman
he meets when he enters O drawing
room. This style OF courtesy, which
was practiced in the early Victorian
period. is said to be meeting with
the approval of leaders OF society.
In London the practice is in full
swing, and the critics of good man
ners are becoming enthusiastic about
the revival. A woman prominent
in society. speaking Of the custom,
remarked she was surprised re-
Gently when a young man on meet
ing ber kissed her hand gracefully.
He did il in an transformations
way: said she, ''and as nicely as if
he had been gallant OF q century
ago. The proposal on the knees
is also reviying. and it is said to be
the proper thing. rui
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22

Have you lot OF bows, sashes
and hat trimmings that are too faded
and shabby for further use? Rip
out all the stitches, clean of all the
spots. press all wrinkles and then
put them into dye pot with silk
dye.
II you select ribbon OF nearly the
same color and quality to go into
the pot at one time you should have
enough good looking ribbon to make
nice plated frills for the winter pet
ticoat.
These dyed ribbons can. also be
used as color Innings. facings or in
making a patchwork quilt. For
such permanent work, however, it
is better not to dye. as IL sometimes
rots the ribbon. Wash ribbon care
fully and use the best bits.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22

In the year 1919 King walden

10 the year 1919 King Waldemar
OF Denmark. when leading his troops
to battle against the Livonians. saw,
or thought be saw. q bright light in
the form Of cross in the sky. He
held this appearance to be q promise
OF divine aid and pressed forward
to victory. From this time he had
the cross placed on The flag of bis
country and called 10 the Dannebrog
that Is. tbe strength of Denmark.
Aside from legend there In no doubt
that this Hag with the cross was
adopted by Denmark In the thir-
ssenth century and tbataa about. the
same date an order. known as the
order of Dannebrog. was instituted,
70 which only soldiers aud sailors
who were distinguished for courage
were allowed to belong. The flag
OF Denmark, a plain red banner
bearing on it a white cross. is the
oldest flag COW in existence. For
300 years both Norway and Sweden
we're united with Denmark under
this ffag-Housekeeper.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22

When II. H. Rogers was In the
prime OF his power. says q New York
writer. he formed q friendship part
nership'' with Mark Twain and Thom-
as Bracket Reed and took personal
charge Of their AFFAIRS. looking after
them as he would a couple Of children.
IL was great fun for all three, and
especially Rogers. Neither Clemens
nor Reed had any sense for business.
The big ex-speaker came to New York
q poor man Five years later he died
suddenly. and his estate assayed oves
$o00.O00. He probably had 20 idea
what he was worth st any stage. Eog.
ers made as much or more money fox
Clemens.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22

Euclid. who is sometimes called
the father OF mathematics, taught
this subject in the famous school at
Alexandria. Being asked one day
by the king OF Egypt (Ptolemy Soter)
whether he could not teach him the
science in shorter way. Euclid
answered in words that have been
memorable ever since. Sire. there
Is no royal road to learning" Not
many scraps OF conversation have
lived, as this reply has. fer 2,2OO
years.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22

Here's to the woman who has q
smile for every Joy, a tear for every
sorrow. a consolation for every
grief, sn excuse for every fault, a
prayer for every misfortune, an en-
couragement for every hope. -
Sainte Folk.
Isn't that the kind OF toast you
want the man who loves you to be
able to make to you, my girls2
And isn't that the kind of toast
you ought TO be able to make to the
girl you are going 20 marry. young
man7 Can he? Can you2
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22

@@~~ Ssf gN8NFt8Fw8Ws
Leslie Stephens single meeting with
Freeman, the historian, was I'm the na-
ture OF collision. Il came IN contact
with him only once" no said. He
wrote a life Of Alfred for the Diction-
airy OF National Biography under my
editorship. but declined 70 do mors
because we had difference Of opinion
as to whether Athelstane should be
spelled with an A That was, con-
fess. a question to which I was cuipa.
bly, Indifferent, but I had taken CON-
petent advice. and my system q forget
what IL was) had been elsewhere sane.
toned by the great historian stubbs.
Now. as Freeman was never tired Of
asserting the infaliibility Of stubba, I
innocentiy thought that I might take
refuge behind 30 eminent an authority.
The result was that for once Freeman
blaspbemed Stubbs and refused TO CO.
operate any longer in an unscholariiks
enterprise"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22
He Had Reformed.

A young man who was an enthusi-
astic lover Of nature went to the sea-
side for a holiday and, approaching a
typical fisherman. said:
"Ah, my friend, how well you must
know the face of nature and know it
In its many moods! Have you ever
seen the sun sinking I'm such a glare Of
glory that It swallows up the horizon
With fire? Have you not seen the mist
gliding down the shrinking hillside
like a specterT'
And. very excited and throwing out
his arms, he continued:
Have yoI never seen. my man, the
moon struggling to shake of the rag
ged, rugged storm cloud?"
The fisherman replied. "No, sir; I
have not since signed the pledge."-
Pearson's Weekly.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22
THE THIRD DEGREE"
Ethics Of ths Praeess 40 Defined hy
insPsoss pss.

Ethics Of the Praesss 90 Defined hy
Inspsct1F xpss.
'-The third degree aid Inspector
Byrnes, the former CHIEF OF detectives,
should be a psychic rather than a
physical process. II In not remorse
brought about by continual thouGhe
upon the heinousness OF his crime that
driges a guilty man to coRf sicn. Ik
Is the nervous strain inxezfed ma iong
effort to maintain hts: prefcase of in-
nocenee. while he II In constant fear
that the police are In possession Of svi-
dence that may prove his guilt Some
thing like parallel case would Do
that Of q prazeaghter who should sur
mise that his antagonist was playing
VIII hfsn Ia fhs ring while -e.peble %
sending In q knockout blow at any
time he felt so inclined Apprehension
that he was dealing with conditions of
the nature OF which he was unaware
would eventually weaken the man I'm
that case. Tell suspected man who
Is guilty that you have evidence OF his
guilt and that he viii get nothing to
eat or win not be permitted to sleep
until he confesses, and unless he A
a particularly stupid fellow he win
know that you have no proof against
him and are only trying to get t. For
instance. show him ostentatiously the
weapon with which he may have Killed
a man and tell him that you know all
about the crime and he would better
confess H. He viii say to himself.
They haven't got sufficient evidence
to convict me and are trying to make
me furnish Il. for IL they had the evi-
dence they wouldn't care whether I
confessed or not and thus he win be
encouraged TO hold out. Also. If he
does confess under duress. he makes
false confession. which he knows it
VIII be impossible to corroborate.
Now. guilty man In ninety-nine
cases out Of n hundred Is not sure that
he has covered every trace OF his crime.
and he may readily be put into the
state OF mind of the man I'm Poe's
story OF The Telltale Heart wherein
he can't help believing that proof Of
his guilt has been discovered and that
his cross examiners are mocking him
by pretending not to be aware Of Il.
Let the guilty man catch sight Of an
implement with which his crime a. as
sociated In the possession OF the Do
lice. which he believes has been un-
Intentionally left where he sees II, and
It throws him into panic, because he
does not know how they came by the
weapon nor what else they may have
discovered demonstrating his guilt In
getting hold OF It. Perhaps hr has con-
~ost~a "a rto-y -frs ssss -ssssss<l vvssseas che
discovery OF this weapon renders fm-
plausible. aud he mentally puts to-
gether and rejects one sequence Of lies
after another. wondering whether IL
Is safe to take chances on this bit of
Information or that being not I'm the
possession OF the police Then be In
overwhelmed every few moments by
the thought that everything IL known
and all his efforts are useless. The
guilty man In this condition Is no long
er normal, and his collapse Is only a
matter OF time" - Frank Marshall
White in Harper's Weekly.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22

The latest Bulletin of the Geolo-
gical Survey states that the acees-
sible coal Of the best Alaskan fields,
even at half a cent a ton in grou I'D,
is worth more than most of the coal
lands in the Eastern States, not.
witbstanding their nearuess to lines
Of Transportation and to market. At
the rate named the best Alaskan
coal lands are worth from $50 10
$500 an acre. values for above the
the sverags price of bituminous coal
lands in the United States. Speak
ing OF the influences which have
held back the development of the
Alaskan coal lands, the Bulletin
says tina. the coal lard laws have
been the most serious handicap.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22
A Little Amhiuuoua.

The Ingrahams were entertaining
two friends at dinner. After Mr.. In
graham had helped them 70 roast beef
he happened 10 glance at the other end
OF the table. where his wife sat, and
observed. 10 his horror. that the sugar
bowl was the old one, with both han
dies broken or, that usually graced the
dining table on wash days.
In vain be endeavored by mysterious
mods and winks to direct Mrs. Ingra-
hams attention to II. She either did
not see or would not see the mutiIated
piece Of queensware, and his patience
gave way at last
'Cornelia." he said. with some sharp
ness. do you think we ought to use q
sugar bowl when we have company
without ears onT'-Youth's Compan-
ION.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22

All yesterday James had played tru-
ant from school. and when the irata
master raised his cane threateningiy
James burst into q tiood Of teara
-Piease don't iick ms. SIR" 10 sob-
bed
"And why should I not fick yoa.
prayr' thundered the schcolmastss.
IVY. SIR. COS I think rye 'aa
enough" gasped James yesterday
the bog IN played truant with and 2
fell out and be licked me, and a man
we threw stones at caught ne and
licked me. tho driver OF q cart we
hung on 10 licked me, the owner Of q
cat we chased licked me. Then when
j got home mother licked me. ana
after that father licked me, ana then
mother licked me again for calling he
n sneak for telling father"
Well" responded the master grim.
". "by this time one licking more or
less won't make much difference. and
1t seems hard I shouldn't have my
whack. Come here. sirr'-London An
swera
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22
Remnants Of o co,,sas cour~s.


Prosecuting Attorney (examininR a
prospective turor,-Do you know any.
thing about chemistry
81 studied Il at school"
'Do you think you remember enough
OF it to make you q competent Juror I'm
q poison caseY'
"Pm not sure"
"Do you remember any Of ths fos>
mulasT
let me see-two."
"Only twoT
-"Yes. SIR"
"Are they In q poemr'
Blushing, "Yes, sir"
''Is this the poemf
"Our Wiiiie boy IN dead ana gonA
We ne'er shall see him more
What Willie thought waa H4O
Was H2sOA"
Blushing furiously, "Yes. SIR"
81 thought 30. You are excused.s-
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22


: povereigns and princes are strsngseR
given to making astouishing missakes
while dealing with dates. TIE fnscfsp-
ton on King Edward VILE conn shaa
be died In the ninth rear Of ~ rsigu
instead Of the tenth b cnly m CT.
ample OF many similar errorA In To-
vember. ls5a oaeen Victoria wrote %
the late king 90 inform him thak ha
might consider himself emancipate6
from parental authority and eenfrol
as no wss now eighteen years oId an6
therefore OF age. Her majesfy's lsttsR.
which was very LONG. was a quasi ser@
mon. and u ended By Informing ths
then Prince Of wales that be wcuid DO
forthwith made q knight Of the Gaftex
and colonel I'm shs army. How Ousen
vietorsa~ cd nxince AileFt fssi Ia. -
extraordinary mistake it n tupoaai-
ble 30 understand. for me prince haa
only then completed hls seventsensh
year. Dean Wellesley. % whom ths
young prince showed the leeter. nc once
detected the serious error into whicA
the queen had fallen. but no theugha
ft best b cay nothins.-London Tsufh.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22

LET me show you Love Letters Of
Wise Men," said the clerk In the book
emporium.
Are they signedY' asked the eau
tious bookworm
"Yes. indeed. every one Of them"
'sTheD they must be forReries. Wise
men never sign their names TO love let
ters."-Chicago 90 News.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22

Adam" asked Eve. what are you
doingr'
I'm discovering Mars," he said,
looking down at her to rest his neck.
IL wonder II IL has any inhabitantz."
From which we learn that Adam n
ready knew about az much concernina
Mars AZ the modern astronomers do
Chicago Tribune.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22
The hiinh Watar Marx.

Mrs. Robinson-And were you up the
Rhine? Mrs. DE Jones Dust returned
from a continental tripI-i should
think 50. right to the very top. what
a splendid view there T. from the sum
mitL-New York World
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22

Have any serious trouble with yous
new automobiieY'
mot bit So far . haven't hit o
single man without being able to got
away before he got my number."-
Cleveland Leader.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22
An unwe,eor,. p;.aox.rx.

Post-T discovered today that Parker
and / have a common ancestor Mis-
Post Ia Colonial DameD-For goodness
sske don't tell any onei-Brooklyn
Late
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22

Edna-It's q good thing for me tina.
silence gives consent. Amelia Why1
Edna-Last night when George askse
me 70 be his wife Lost my voice
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22

No artist work b 20 high. % nohiA
90 grand. 10 enduring. % important fos
ali times as the making OF charaetsg %
q child Charlotte Cushman.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22
EsssbGEssssssg.

Haying secsivin9 instruction ut one oi
ths best schools i'm the Union and been
granted diploma, I am prepared to
embalm and conduct funerals at the
shortest notice. ! give personal atten.
don 70 al the details Of the business
Everything I'm my line warranted to be
hrst class and up-to-date,
Respectfully,
EUGENE HALL,
DynaRdM
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-09-22

In the hands Of many wealth is like
q hA-p In the hoofs Of an ass.-Martin
Kuthke.