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Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
FOREIGN NOTES OF INTEREST.

bishop of Mitylene in the chapel of the Propaganda college, of which he was the rector. The ceremony was con ducted by Cardinal Merry del Val, the papal secretary of Italy, assisted by Bishop Kennedy, rector of the Amer ican college, and Bishop Vigovano.
 Gabriel Ray, an English stage beau ty, left Eric Loder, to whom she was to have been married in the Catholic church in Windsor, waiting at the church" in stern reality. Loder sat in an anteroom, while the choir remained in readiness and the priest, robed in vestments, waited impatiently in the altar room for the bride. She failed either to appear or to send word, and after an hour Loder left in his motor,
 The Azores of Portugal have been swept by one of tue worst hurricanes in their history. Nearly all of the big plantations have been damaged and there have been fatalities, the exact number not yet being known. The latest cable dispatches received say that numerous vessels and fishing craft have been wrecked and that bod les are being washed ashore.
 Queen Mother Alexandra of Eng land, who has been suffering from an attack of influenza, is making good recovery. Several members of the household in Marlborough House have also been attacked. Princess Victoria. who was the first victim, is now better.
 Mrs. Sturges, who is we'll known in connection with her theatrical and oth- CT enterprises in the United States has taken over the editorialship in | Paris of what Is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable magazines in the world, the Equinox.
 A fortune of $2,500000 Is needed to pay the republican soldiers in China, The appeals of soldiers in the repub- lican army have become demands. The salt monopoly and the land tax will be pledged as collateral for a loan.
 Eight hundred men employed on the Andalusian railways in Spain have gone on strike. The movement is spreading.
 The Austrian Archduchess Isabells intends to patent a new kind of wax candle made according to her OWL recipe.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
Nobody Spared Kidney Trouble Attacks Canaan Men and Women, Old and
 VOuoO


 Young.
 Kidney Ills siege young and old. Come quickly with little warning, Children suffer in their early years Can't control the kidney secretions. Girls are languid, nervous, suffer pain. Women worry. cant do daily work. Men have lame and aching backs. The cure for man, woman or child Is to cure the cause.-the kidneys. Doan's Kidney Pills are for sick kidneys
 Have brought relief to Canaan people. Canaan testimony proves it.
 Mrs. John Devine, Bragg St., Canaan, Conn.,, says: I've have used Doan s Kidney Pills in our family with good results and do not hesitate to recommend them. A member of the household was troubled by backache and Cthel symp- toms of disordered kidneys. Nothing proved of benefit until Doan's Kidney Pills, procured at Thurlough's Drug Store. were used. They restored the kidneys to a normal condition and re- lieved the backache."
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster -Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the ename-Doan's s and take no other.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
N EWS
 OF OUR NEIGHBOR

West. a junction of the Canadian Pa cihc railroad, five miles west of the city, was killed in a running fight with citizens. .s .
 Since the publication in the Montreal newspapers of a report that Sheriff Martin of Fraserville, Que, was wor- ried over his inability to find an exc cutioner to oficiate at the hanging of Jules Plourde not less than forty men have called on Sheriff Lemieux of Montreal to ask him to use his infiu- ence to get the job for them. 1
 Eighteen children died of meningitis aboard the steamship Avon between Lisbon and Rio Janeiro and three be- tween Rio Janeiro and Santos.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
CRIMES
 AND ASUALTlES

on the tracks of the Franklin and Clearfeld railroad, in Pennsylvania. leads the authorities of Franklin to be- leve that possibly two persons were murdered and their bodies thrown into the river.
 Engine Driver A. J. Smedley of At lanta was killed and two train employ ecs and four passengers were injured when the New York limited of the Southern railway, en route from New York to New Orleans, was derailed near MilIstead, Ala.
 A case was marked off the calendar in the supreme court, Brooklyn, when
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
SPORTING AFFAIRS.


 failed to dispose of in six rounds, has been matched for fifteen round bout with Johnny Coulon of Chicago. The match is tentatively arranged to be held in Fort Smith, Ark, April 2. He also announced that a return match between Togo and Nelson probably will be arranged to go ten rounds.
 Manager Kent of Cornell states that the university lost $6,000 on its four major sports-crew, track, football and baseball-for the year ending last Au- gust. The major sports cost SIP, ,10S.39, while the income was $66056.49. A falling off in the sale of season tickets and an unprohtable football season were the principal causes for deficit The maintenance of the crews entailed the heaviest expense, nearly $11 900 going for that purpose. The track team cost nearly $10,O0O. Football and baseball were the only sports that were self supporting.
 Ralph Rose wants to attain other honors at the Olympic games at Swe- den than as the weight man of the American aggregation. Lawyer Rose in fact, doesn't see any reason why be should not add to his other laurels the title of amateur heavyweight wrestling champion of the world.
 Packey Mcfarland and Kid Burns have been rematched for another ten round bout. This time the scrap will take place at a show to be held at Kenosha, Wis, on the night of March 15. Mcfarland suggested that the club secure Burns as an opponent for him.
 Outplaying the Crescents at every turn in their hockey game at St Nicho las rink, in New York, the Wanderers practically clinched the championship of the Amateur Hockey league. win ming by a score of to l.
 Eddie O'Keefe of Philadelphia and Johnny Dundee of New York fought a fast ten, round draw at the Empire Athletic club.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

Mrs. Annie Yeamans, the famous actress, died in her apartments at the Hotel Gerard in
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

One of five robbers who broke into q branch of the Royal hank nt MnnfrnnI
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

Mgr. Bonzano, the new papal delegate to the United States, was Al nn nv.y,l
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

The finding of a pool
 of blood, fragments of a skull and three empty shotgun shells
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

Young Togo, the Jap anese bantamweight. whom Battling Nelson
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-28
OUR HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING.

That Milford is widely reputed for its
High School, was abundantly evidenced
by the visit of inspection made here last
Saturday by the Building Committee
of the proposed High School Building of
East New Market, Md. These gentle
men called at the office of Architect
Charles G. Fisher, who accompanied
them to and showed them through the
building. They were pleased with every
part of it, with the architectural treat
ment, with the convenience of arrange
ment, with the modern sanitary equip
ment, with the excellence of workman
ship with the builder-Mr. ]. w. Rat
cliff-and more than all else with the
conditions of its walls and
ceilings, which even after seven years
do not show a crack or break of any
kind Even the spacious ceiling of the
large Assembly Room 36 feet by 65
feet has not a pin crack, nor does it
show the least DETECTION. The gentle
men considered that Milford might well
feel proud of the building. After look
ing over the streets and town in gen
sral, and admiring many of the hand
some residences, they took their auto
for home highly gratified with their
visit, and what they had seen of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-28
CONFIRMATION AT ST.
JOHNS R. c. CHURCH

At St. Johns r. C. Church on Sunday
last, the Rt. Rev. Bishop Monaghan ad-
ministered the Sacrament of Confrma-
tion to a class of twenty-one. The bishop
was assisted by his chancellor, Rev.
Joseph Dougherty, of Wilmington, and
Rev. M. J. Dougherty, pastor.
The chancellor sang High Mass at
1870 a. m, accompanied by a selected
choir, the latter rendering choice selec-
tons from Mozart's, Gounond's and
Furber's Masses.
The altar services were solemn and
impressing, and the music Of a character
to stir all finer feelings in response to
its soul awakening appeal.
Those fortunate enough to receive
confirmation approached the altar by
twos, and the girls in white dresses, and
wells surmounted by wreaths, presented
a particularly pleasing appearance.
In the evening. at 7.30, the beautiful
Nespers service was given for the first
time in Milford. A sermon by the Rt.
Rev. Bishop Monaghan followed, his
theme being Faith and the text Mark
l6-16-"He that believeth and is bap-
tized shall be saved, but he that believeth
not shall be condemned.
Inc bishop IS an interesting and con-
else speaker, and the clearness of his
doctrine on faith appealed strongly to
those present. After the sermon came
The Benediction of The Blessed Sacra-
ment, thus fittingly closing a day de-
voted to the worship and glory of God.
A most delightful feature of all the
was the music rendered by the
special choir, which Voluntarily came
from Wilmington to assist the local choir.
These kind singers have musical talent
far beyond the average, and were heard
10 advantage in both chorus and solos.
Their singing at Vespers was of un-
usual quality, and music lovers who
were fortunate enough to hear them
will long remember the sweetness and
of the music
The local choir is under direction of
Mrs. Annie Lord Hynson, and is doing
excellent work. The visiting choir was
of Mrs. Butler, soprano, Miss
Aulvena, soprano, Mrs. FeatherstOne,
,ontralto, Mr.. Featherstone, tenor, and
Ar. Butler, bass.
At both services the crowd was 80
yreat that many were unable to gain
dmittance, and in the evening many
persons remained on the lawn during
ne whole service.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-28
BASE BALL.

Lewes and Milford will play a game
on the local grounds Saturday afternoon.
The Bridgeville team visited Milford
on Thursday of last week and lost an
exciting game to the local club by the
score of 6 to Z.
The colored married and single men
played close and exciting game We'd
nesday afternoon, the latter winning by
a score of 8 to z.
The colored teams of Milford and Fed
Md, played a game on the
local grounds last Saturday afternoon,
Milford winning by a score of 10 to A.
The Wyoming club went to Lincoln last
and administered a crushing
defeated to the team of that town which
will long be remembered by both players
and fans. The score was 90 to 3.
The Milford Juniors won an exciting
twelve inning game from Cedar Neck
last Friday afternoon on the local dia-
mond by a score of IA to 13. A triple
play was made by End baseman Marine
and 1st baseman MalOney Of Milford.
Two games will be played here July
Fourth between the Dover and Milford
teams. The morning game will be called
at 9. 30 o'clock and the afternoon game
at o'clock. These two games promise
to be interesting, and the people should
not fail to patrOnize the boys. Admis-
sion to grand stand 25 cents.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-28
FORMER U. S. SENATOR
ANTHONY Higgins DEAD

Anthony Higgins, former United
States Senator from Delaware, one of
the oldest and most prominent lawyers
of the State, and lifelong Republican,
died at the home of his brother, Thomas
Higgins, No. q Washington Square,
New York City, on Wednesday morning,
June 26th, 1912. His death came sud
denly, although he had been feeling un-
well for some time. He had suffered
with an affection of the heart and some
other complications, but this condition
had not been regarded as alarming He
had been away from Wilmington for
several weeks. He was II years old
and had been practicing law since 1864,
being the fifth oldest member of the bar
of the State in years of practice.
Anthony Higgins was born in Red
Lion Hundred, near st. Georges, New
Castle County, Delaware, on October
1st, 1910. He was the son of Anthony
M. Higgins and Sarah Corbit Higgins
He graduated from Yale College in 1861,
and soon afterwards began the study of
law with William c. Spruance at New
Castle. After a course at Harvard Law
School, he was admitted to the bar in
1864. Yale conferred upon him the de-
gree of L. L. D. in 1891. He opened an
Office in Wilmington in conjunction with
the late Edward G.. Bradford. Soon
after his admission, he was appointed
Deputy-Attorney General under AttOr-
ney General Jacob Moore, and served in
that capacity for two years. In 1870
the firm of Bradford and Higgins was
dissolved.
In 1869 he was appointed by President
Grant as United States Attorney for the
District of Delaware, which Office he
held until June, 1876. Mr.. Higgins from
his admission to the bar took a lively
interest in politics. He allied himself
with the Republican Party, has served
as chairman of its State Central Com
mittee and was always recognized as
one of its most influential leaders.
In 1884 he was the Republican candi- |
date for Congress, and five years later. |
when the Republican Party for the first |
time obtained majority in the General
Assembly of the State, he was elected |
a member of the United States Senate. |
He served in the Senate until 1895.
As member of the bar, Mr.. Higgins |
ranked high. For years he was recog-
nized as an unusually strong advocate,
and as a public speaker was in great
demand in other States as well as in
Delaware. Aggressive and courageous,
he impressed himself upon the life of
the State gifted with a rare CONVERSE
tional ability, he attracted to himself
host of friends, and during an experience
of over forty years at the bar, enjoyed
the good will and respect of the entire
community. He was unmarried.
Senator Higgins was active in the
Atlantic Deeper Waterways AssOcia-
tion, and was one of the convention
chairmen at the Richmond Convention
in 1911. He was an honOred member of
the Delaware Historical Society, mem
Der of it's advisory board and was one
of the Delaware Sons of the Cincinnati,
of the Society of Colonial Wars and a
member of the Union League of Phila-
delphia.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-28
The LIBRARY ELECTION.

On Monday, next, an election will be
held in the school building between the
hours of four and six p. M, to decide
whether the voters of the consolidated
districts will establish free library.
If the vote is in the affirmative, under
the law, a tax will be levied just as the
school taxes are levied, to support the
library. If the library is established
the taxables of the consolidated dis
tricts will contribute S500.00, and the
States gives S250.00, making $750.0O
available for the year.
The School Board then will name a
commission of nine citizens, who will,
serve as a Library Commission for one
year. The terms of three commissioners
will expire yearly and their successors
will be elected.
If the Library is established, it will
be open, under suitable regulations to
all the white citizens of the consolidated
districts, the use of its books being free
to them.
Those entitled to vote on this question
are the citizens who are qualified to
vote at school elections. In making
this announcement, the School Board
wishes it understood that this is a
matter for the citizens to decide, and
that the Board as body has no author
ity to either indOrse or to oppose the
project. Under the law the Board re-
quired to advertise an election after a
petition has been presented to it asking
for the same. This has been regularly
d)ne,
If Library is voted, it starts with
the books of the old Milford Library,
which have been donated.
1t is now the question for the people
to decide: Do they want this Library?
The Board makes this announcement
that there may be no misunderstanding
in the matter.
GEORGE B. HYNsON, President.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-28
MORRIS TAYLOR.
FINE MUSICAL PROGRAM.

Arrangements have been made by
those in charge whereby Miss Pauline
Abbott and Mortimer Brewing will give
a fine musical program at the Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church next Sun
day morning. Mr.. Browning is a past
master of the organ and Miss Abbott
is an accomplished soprano. During
the past week they have been entertain
ing the music loving people in this
town, and it is more than likely that
large audience will greet them when
they appear on Sunday. They are very
proficient in their chosen field and it
will be well worth anybodies time to go
to the Avenue Methodist Episcopal
Church next Sunday to hear the pro-
gram.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-28
INSPECTED GREENSBORO.

Capt. Miller, and chief Dougherty, of
the Government Inspection Service, of
Philadelphia, came to Milford on the
eleven O. clock train on Monday for the
purpose of making the annual inspection
of the steamer, Greensboro. They were
met at the station by William Pierce
and taken Immediately to the boat,
which was laying at the Milford wharf.
where they proceeded to make the in
spectiOn. In about 35 minutes every
detail of the inspection had been com
pleted, Capt. Miller inspecting the hull
and Chief Dougherty inspecting the
boiler and machinery. Both inspectors
were highly pleased with the condition
in which they found the Greensboro and
the officers and owner were complement
ed on the excellent showing made under
the rigid test. After dinner, William
Pierce took Capt. Miller and Chief
Dougherty to Slaughter Beach in his
returning in time to make
the early afternoon train.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-28
MILFORD MAN DOES WELL.

William P. Richards, former Milford
boy, who has resided in Washington, d.
c., for many years past, has made his
mark in his chosen profession. The fol-
lowing article was clipped from a Wash
ington paper and speaks for itself:
''By appointing w. P. Richards Dis
trict assessor, the commissioners gave
to the service of the government a man
of unquestioned ability and integrity,
and one who has unQuesUiOned equipment
in every way for filling the position.
Mr. Richards is native of Delaware,
and in 1884 entered Lehigh University,
where he graduated from the civil engi-
neering department four years later.
After graduating he was given position
under Capt. William T. Russell, engineer
corps, U. S. A., in Mississippi River
improvements. In 1891 he resigned to
become assistant engineer in charge of
street extensions in Washington. In
1905, as District surveyor, he came into
prominence in Washington in road plan
ming, and established his reputation as
an able engineer. During part of the
time he acted as secretary to the high
way commission, consisting of the Sec
retary of War, Secretary of Interior,
and chief of engineers, U. S. A. In
July, 1908, Mr.. Richards was appointed
District assessor, succeeding the late E.
w. w. Griffin. To this work he brought
an extensive knowledge of land condi-
tions, both in the city and county, and
his valuable experience as engineer of
and subsequently as surveyor.
He had gained reputation as an auth
ority on valuation Of real property, and
was pronounced one of the best realty
experts in the District.
"Since his appointment Mr.. Richards
has more than justified the wisdom of
the commissioners, who in his appoint
ment rewarded merit and filled an i'm
pOrtant public position with an eye sin
gleto the welfare of the community"
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-28
CONDENSED news ITEMS
Paragraphs of a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

Mrs. George E. Roach is having hel
residence on Pear Street, North Milford,
painted and new front porch erected.
The local W. C. T. U. will meet with
Mrs. Edward Atkins on Tuesday even
ing July End. at 7.SO O'Clock. Text
word Follow.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church
will hold their annual lawn fete on
July 4th. In case of rain it will be held
in the lecture room.
The Ladies Aid of New Market Church
will meet Saturday evening, June 29th, at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Dicker-
son. Everybody is invited.
The Ladies Aid Society of Reynolds
NJ P. Church will meet Saturday even
ing June 29th, Gnstead of July 6th) at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William Col
Inns, near Milton. Everybody welcome.
James R. Pettyjohn, colored, who is
by Robert Clendaniel of Ellen
dale, and Mary Pettyjohn were married
on Tuesday evening, June 25th, at Ellen
dale, by the colored minister of that
place.
0Is MCicu SpGCldl SBSdhSL AOI Tile
Anti Saloon League of New York, de-
livered one of the most forceful and
address that has been given in
Milford for some time in the Baptist
Church last Sunday evening.
There will be festival held at the
Oakley M. P. Church on Saturday even
ing June 10Th. Ice cream, cake and all
kind of confectioners will be for sale.
All are cordially invited to come and
spend pleasantevening and help good
cause along.
Themembers of Mrs. Harry Benedict
Sunday School Glass of Central M. P.
Church will hold an ice cream social at
Mrs. Benedict's home in Shawnee on
tuesday evening, July End. to raise
money for the new church sheds.
Everyone is invited.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-28
OBITUARY.
DYER.

Bennett Dyer, a Civil War veteran,
who for many years was a sailor, and
who later was employed in the shipyards
of William G. Abbott, died suddenly at
his home on Carlisle Lane on Friday
morning, June 21st, 1912, of heart trou-
BILE, aged 7S years. He had gotten up
about $50 O'Clock and went down stairs
to build the fire and was stricken and
died in a chair before anyone knew Of
his being i'll, his wife finding him dead
in the chair. The deceased is survived
by a wife and FIVE children-Mrs. Daniel
Walls, who lives in Connecticut, Mrs.
Erasmus Dickerson of Wilmington, Mrs.
Frank Burnette of Milford, John and
Frank Dyer of Camden, N. J. Funeral
services were held from his late home
on Sunday afternoon. Rev. L. A. Ben
nett officiating. Interment was made
at Odd Fellows Cemetery. S. w. Viii
son and Son, funeral directors.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-28
MUSIC LOVING PEOPLE
ENJOY A RARE TREAT

The music loving persons in this town
were given a rare treat in fine music
last Monday evening at the home of
Senator and Mrs. S. John Abbott, when
their daughter, Miss Pauline Abbott,
assisted by Messrs. Harry S. Weyrich
and Mortimer Browning, gave recital.
The hOspitable home of the Abbotts was
thrown wide for the entertainment of
the guests, about one hundred in num-
Der. Miss Abbott has studied at Pea
body Institute, Baltimore, for the past
five years and is an accomplished musi-
clan. Messrs. Browning and Weyrich
are also graduates of the same institu-
ton and are masters of the piano. Many
of Milford's musical critics state that
the recital was the best of its kind ever
given in Milford. The program follows
Beethoven Fifth Symphony (arranged for four
hands, Messrs. Mortimer Browning. Harry S.
Weyrich.
Chaminade e....................Si jetais Jardinier
Bpsbms Vereeblicbes standcben .fop so8rsn
Grief. Minuet from Sonata in Z minor-f0r Piano.
Harry S. Weyrich.
Gunster. Ny Loves Like Red Rose Red Rose
- rose IN sne buo
Browning g.......................M Melody in = fiat
Dovorak- ...............-.. Humoresque
Schutte. ............ .Intermezzo-for Piano.
Mortimer Browning.
ScnuDert. Ono Is Sylvan
Hawley Because Love You. Dear-for soprano
Chopin. .................T Two Preludes-for Piano.
Harry S. Weyrch.
Tours. Mother o Mine
%ood Sing Happy H:arts-for soprsno s5S
seSutte. Valse in b msior4for Piano
Mortimer Browning.