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Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
SALE OF A TIMBER TRACT.

Twenty-Five years ago Henry B. Fid-
deman, then president of the First
National Bank of Milford, purchased at
the public sale of the lands of Thomas
Coulter, which were located near the
Cedar Creek Mills, four miles southeast
from Milford, several tracts at what
was then thought to be fair price for
land in its condition as we remember
the price paid for the ''cut down pine
timber lands, it was less than $40 per
acre. One of these tracts of about 10
acres was in the lot purchased, and it
has been profitable investment. Col
onel Fiddeman made no attempt to cul-
tivate or turn the property to account
as farming land, but rather turned it
out to grow up in pine timber. On the
tract there was no school taxes, and lit
tie of any other taxes, and the value
has been steadily growing without eX-
pense to the owner. Recently this tract
of timber passed into the ownership of
Mrs. WaterhOuse, a granddaughter of
Colonel Fiddeman. and last week she
negotiated the sale of the timber tract
for the tidy sum of SIS, 600. Under the
laws of Delaware this tract of timber
has never paid one dollar of school taxes,
as it was supposed to have no rental
value, and as the school taxes are levied
on the rental value of the property, it
has escaped that tax. But the main
point of interest is the fact that the
tract of land which vas purchased for
about fifteen hundred dollars twenty-five
years ago, has increased its value seven
fold in that time, without expense to
owner. Delaware land is profitable as
an Investment
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
BASE BALL.

Wyoming plays at Lincoln Saturday
afternoon.
The High School team will play at
Lewes on Saturday.
Cedar Neck and Milford Juniors will
play on the local grounds this afternoon.
Everybody should 90 out and help the
boys along.
The Lincoln club visited Milford last
Saturday afternoon and for five innings
had the local team beat to a fizzle, but
the pace set was too strong for them
and they lost out by a score of 9 to z.
The Dover team will be the attraction
in Milford on the Fourth of July, when
they will play two games morning and
afternoon with the strong local team.
Two large crowds of people are expected
and interesting games anticipated.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
The FELLOWSHIP Bible
CLASS LAUNCH PARTY

The Fellowship Bible Class of the
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Sunday
School, of which DR.. Charles w. Reid
is teacher and of which Mrs. Reid is the
president, in response to an invitation
extended the class by Mrs. William g.
Abbott, one of their members, to go on
launch party to Cedar Beach, accepted
the invitation of Mrs. Abbott for Tues
day of this week, the party leaving the
wharf at Milford about II o'clock Tues
dav morning in the launch Frances,
owned by Mr.. and Mrs. William G. Alb
bott. and also in the launch Edwin,
owned by Captain James Conard. DR..
George E. .Messick kindly ran the Frances
for the party while Captain COnard
manned his own boat. The party arrived
at the drawbridge near Cedar Beach at
l one and 2 O'Clock respectively, the
Frances leaving Milford an hour earlier
than the Edwin.
CAPTAIN James H. Millman, proprietor
of Cedar Beach, gave the class the privi-
lege of using the upper porches of his
hotel. where at about O'Clock the en-
tire partv. consisting of the class and
several visitors, sat down around the
long tables. which ran the length Of the
porch. The class flower is the daisy,
and as each person sat down to the table
a real daisy was found in each plate,
painted with a face in the centre and
the petals so arranged as to represent
aunt "Sallie Bennett. y The lunch con-
sisted of everything that is wholesome
to eat, and the class were as efficient at
the table as in their class duties.
Immediately after dinner DR.. w. K.
Mowbray. pastor of the church, gave
toast on .'How the Fellowship Glass Can
Assist the Pastor" which was followed
nv one from DR.. Reid on "How the Eel
iowship Glass Can Help the Sunday
School" To these Mrs. Reid, president
of the class. responded for the class,
assuring both the pastor and the super
intendent of the Sunday School the
strongest cooperation of the class The
devotional exercises consisting Of sing
ing. PRAYER and bible reading followed,
and many of the fishermen who were at
the beach requested that the class sing
again for them later in the day which
request was granted.
Games were played and prizes awarded
the winners; some of the prizes given
provoking a great deal of laughter and
finn. At 6. 80 o'clock ice cream and cake
were served, after which the party
boarded their respective launches at T.. 30
for Milford, arriving here at 10 o clock.
The class is very grateful to Mr.. and
Mrs. Abbott for their thoughtfulness
and hospitality in giving the services OF
their launch; also to DR.. Messick and
Captain COnard for their services.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
OBITUARY.
DRAPER.

The many friends of Harry Ross
Draper were grieved when the news of
his untimely death was received here
last Monday evening. Mr. Draper died
at Denver, Colorado, where he had gone
in quest of his health. The body was
brought to Milford and funeral services
will be held at the home Of his father,
George H. Draper, this noon. Inter-
ment will be made at Slaughter Neck
Cemetery. His wife and three children
survive him. Mr.. Draper, who was 80
years old, was one of the best known
young business men in lower Delaware.
He, in company with his father, were
interested in a large canning business in
Slaughter Neck, and also at Milton,
where the deceased has resided for the
past few years.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
The WORK OF A VANDAL.

Along the front of the farm of James
H. Griffith, two miles north of Milford,
there is a fence and by it stood a young
cedar tree which Mr.. Griffith had trained
and trimmed into a fanciful shape. 1t
had grown to be a well known land mark
at this farm. Last week some party
unknown set fire to the tree and it was
destroyed. so far as its beauty was con-
cerned. The law provides a fine for de-
stroying trees wantonly on anOthers
property, and Mr.. Griffith would enforce
the law if the guilty party could be
made known to him. 1t was a dirty act,
if it was done Intentionally.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
STEAMER NEARLY COMPLETED.

The Henlopen, a twin sister to the
steamer City of Lewes, is rapidly near
ing completian at the shipyards Of Will
liam G. Abbott in Milford, and it is ex-
pected, so states Mr. Abbott, that he
will be able to launch this steamer either
on Thursday or Saturday of next week.
The City of Lewes, which was launched
from the yards of Mr.. Abbott on April
2nd, is now in the service of the Lewes
Fisheries Company, and they are well
pleased with every detail Of the boat
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week
Miss Jessie Pleasanton spent Saturday
and Sunday in Dover and Cheswold.

Miss Jessie Pleasanton spent Saturday
and Sunday in Dover and Cheswold.
Miss Lavina Warren is visiting rela-
tives and friends in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. William NJ. Burris, of
Lincoln, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. F. Housman.
Mrs. Jennie Pleasanton and daughter
Helen have been spending a week with
relatives in Cheswold.
Miss Bessie S. Ratcliff, of German
town, Pa, is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John w. Ratcliff.
Mrs. Robert Hickey, of Philadelphia,
has returned home after a five weeks
visit with Mrs. Ida Bennett johnson.
w. John Gray is visiting his relatives
in Chicago, Illinois, and will be the guest
of William E. Chittenden and Frederick
Thompson.
Miss Mamie Beswick, of Milford Neck,
is visiting relatives in Wilmington and
Philadelphia and will be absent about
two weeks.
Mrs. D. B. Stayton, accompanied by
her granddaughter, Mrs. I. I. Windsor,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. S. E.
Felt, at Emporium, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Honan, of New
town, Conn, have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Ratcliff and Mr.. and frs.
George H. Baynum this week.
Miss Pauline Townsend is entertaining
Miss Obert, of Slatington, Pa, and this
week they are part of a weekend party
at Rehoboth as guests of Alfred Wait,
with Miss Emma Gillispie and Mrs. Bes-
sic Gilllispie as ehaperon.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
LAYING CONCRETE CUTTERS.

AS soon as the laying of the concrete
cutters from McColley Street, on East
Front Street South, to Fisher Avenue,
on South Front Street is finished, the
entire length of South Front Street
will be concreted with the exception of
about two squares more which will be
necessary to carry the concrete street
out to the limits of the town. The
concreting of the cutters is now being
done. and it is understood that the two
remaining squares of that street will
be laid next spring and thus finish the
work on that street.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
TO HAVE A CREAMERY.

The farmers and other persons about
Frederica who are interested in a cream
cry have subscribed for all of the stock
for a new creamery to be erected in that
town. The creamery will be erected by
the Williams Construction Company of
Chicago and work on it will commence
at once. A site has been purchased
from Nathaniel Lank on David Street,
near the Murderkill River. The promot-
ers of the affair expect to have the new
plant in operation not later than the
first of September.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
DUST NUISANCE STOPPED.

The town of Milford is for the first
time enjoying freedom from the dust
nuisance. This was brought about by
applying 5, 400 gallons of an emulsifying
oil, in a mixture 70 one part oil to one
part water, thoroughly mixed and ap-
piled by means of the street sprinkling
apparatus owned by the town to the sur
face of all the streets other than the
pavements. This has been done as an
experiment, and so far. the results are
justifying the hopes of those who have
advocated using the oil as a relief from
the dust nuisance.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
CROSSED WIRE ALARMED RESIDENTS

i Early Monday evening the residents
of North Second Street were somewhat
alarmed by the flashing of their electric
lights, the flashes being even more
brilliant than the brightest lighting.
Upon observation it was learned that
a cross tree on one of the poles just op-
posite the residence of Jacob c. Wilson
had broken crossing the wires in such
shape as to produce the electrical dis
play. Superintendent Banning was i'm
mediately summoned, and placed new
cross tree on the pole and ABUSED the
wires.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
RACES AT FREDERICK.

DR.. Derrickson is sparing no time or
expense to make the Fourth of July
races at his track great affair at Fred
erica. He has already long list of en-
tries including such great horses as Lady,
Bess 2.154 Tyson, Wilmington, Sam
Be Sure 2. 14l, and Silver j., trial 2. 13i.
A full list will appear in this paper next
week
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
FESTIVAL NETS $500.

The Supper and Festival held under
the auspices of the Sunday School
Glasses of Mrs. Ella Mag and Capt
William Murphy, in the dinning room
of the Methodist Protestant Church last
Friday evening, June 14th, was well
patronized and $500 was realized to go
toward the Church Fund.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
PURCHASES PROPERTY.

u Harry Mccullough has purchased the
double property situated on East Front
Street, South Milford, from the heirs of
George w. Handy, deceased. The prop
erty is now in tenure of WilliamlA. Dep
uty. Consideration is said to be $780,
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
OPERATION SUCCESSFUL.

John Salmons, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. James Salmons of this town, who
was operated on last week at the Metho-
dist Hospital in Philadelphia for appen-
dicitis, is reported as getting along nicely
since the operation, and it is thought
that he will be able to return home the
latter part of next week.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
WILL HOLD FESTIVAL.

The Ladies Aid of Laws M. E. Church
will hold a festival on Friday and Sat
urday evenings, June 21st and 22nd, in
the grove at Laws School House. Ice
cream, cake and all kinds of confection-
cries will be for sale. All are cordially
invited to come and spend a pleasant
time and help a good cause along.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
MANY FARMERS SHIPPING CABBAGE

KThat there is an extra large crop of
cabbage in this vicinity is evidenced by
the large number of crates of cabbage
that are being shipped from the vicinity
of Milford to the city markets. The
cabbage are extra fine and are bringing
the farmers gratifying prices. The most
of the shipments are made via ofthe
steamer, Greensboro.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
SPECIAL MEETING

A special meeting of the Milford
Grange will be held on Saturday, June
22nd, in the Grange Hail. at 2.30 p. m.
Business of Importance concerning our
new hall is to be considered, and any
other matters that may come before US.
A full attendance is desired.
A. c. HOWE, MASTER.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
GROWS fine LETTUCE.

William Humphreys, who resides on
Washington Street, South Milford, pre-
sented this Office with two fine heads of
lettuce this week which were far above
the usuarun of the vegetable. thas been
the growers custom for many years past
to raise the same variety Of lettuce and
he saves the seed each year. He states
that he has it in large quantities and
that the most of it equally as good as
that which was brought to this office.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
A CLAM BAKE.

The Adult Bible Glass of the M. E.
Church is expected to attend a clam
bake given by one of the members of
the class. The members are requested
to wear their badges.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
TRAYLoR HITCH.

Miss Ora A. Hitch, daughter of DR..
and Mrs. Thomas A. Hitch, of Lincoln,
and George w. Traylor, Jr., assistant
manager of the Hotel Astor, of New
York City, were quietly married at the
home of the brides parents, at Lincoln
on Tuesday morning, June 18th. 1912,
at $50 o'clock, by the Rev. H. L.
Bunstein, of Milford, in the presence of
the immediate family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Traylor left on the early train for
tour to Poland Springs, Maine, where
they will remain for about two weeks,
after which they will return to New
York City, where they will make their
home.
Milford chronicle., 1912-06-21
MARRIED.
HAMhioND- JONES.

Alonzo 6. Hammond, a nephew of
Edmund Hammond of this town, and
Miss Mary V. Jones, both of Har-
ringtOn, Delaware, came to Milford on
the eleven O'Clock train on Thursday
morning, June goth, 1912, and at once
went to the office of Gardner W. Joseph
where they procured a marriage license,
thence to the Methodist Episcopal Par
sonage where they were united in mar
riage by Rev. w. r. MOwbray.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-24
SMITH HAS CLEW
TO UNKNOWN SHIP
Chairman of Senate Committee
Mentions Vessel Believed to
Have Deserted Titanic.

Once or twice in the course Of yester-
days Titanic investigation Senator VIII
lam Alden Smith. the chairman. referred
to the steams-.ip Helig Olaf. Of the Scan
dinavian Line. In each instance he was
questioning the witnesses In regard TO
the unidentified vessel which was within
hve miles Of the Titanic when she hit the
iceberg, and either ignored or failed 10
see her signals Of distress.
Witnesses have testified that rockets
were sent up, electric lights flashed. and
the wireless was used in an effort to at
tract the attention OF thisA unidentified
vessel Fourth onicer Boxhau of the
Titc &c testified yesterday that some of
the officers on the Titanic's bridge
thought that this vessel within sight of
the Titanic had answered her signal
do you know whether that vessel
was the Helig olafY' Senator. Smith
asked Third ofieer Pittman. Of the IT.
tanic.
i do not know replied the witness.
After to-day's hearing. a representa-
tive OF The Washington Herald asked
Chairman Smith II he had any informa-
tion indicating that the unidentified
steamship might be the Helig Olaf.
I have" replied the Senator, but /
decline to be placed on the witness
stand. The information / have will be
developed in due time"
The Washington herald., 1912-04-24
SAYS CARPATHIA MADE
no ATTEMPT 10 ANSWER

Secretary Of the Navy Meyer. in re-
sponse to an order issued last Saturday.
received yesterday from Commander
Lloyd F. Chandler, commanding the
scout cruiser Salem, a detailed report Of
the attempts made by the Salem to COM
municate with the steamer Carpathia.
Commander Chandler reported that al
though he had every reason to believe
that the Carpathia heard the calls Of the
Salem and Chester, stating that the Pres
ident sought information concerning Maj.
Butt and other Washington men aboard.
apparently there was no attempt to an
swer.
The special report asked Of Commander
Decker, Of the Chester, now at the Phil
adeiphia yard, has not yet been received.
The Salem is now at Boston.
Commander Chandler is understood to
have made some interesting comment In
his report. which Secretary Meyer de-
clined TO make public. At the request OF
Senator Smith. OF the Senate iuvestigat-
ing committee, all the telegrams and corr
respondence received % far, concerni:.g
the movements Of the Chester and Salem
and their efforts to communicate with
the Carpathia, were sent TO that commit
tee this afternoon
The Washington herald., 1912-04-24

property of the defunct Virginia Safe
Deposit and Trust Corporation, which
were recently sold by the commissioners
of sale.
In the same court John II. Johnson
was appointed special commissioner TO
sell certain property in the suit Of Mao
ME N. Davis against Emily Davis ana
others.
A charter has been granted by the
State Corporation Commission to the
Alexandria Laundry Company. 1ncor-
porated, this city, with maximum capi-
tai stock Of $500 and minimum OF
$4,000. The objects are laundry husi-
ness. Oficers are: George II. Schwarz-
mann. president; Joseph E. schwarz-
mann, secretary. and George b. Ken
nedy, treasurer, all of this city.
A special meeting Of the Young Mems
sodaiity Lyceum will be held at its hall
at 7:So O'Clock tomorrow night. All
members Of the order are requested to
be present
Charles Lee. q ChInaman. arrested on
a charge OF assaulting Bernard De-
vaughn, q youth. was acquitted IN the
Police Court to-day.
The city Democratic committee VIII
meet at o'clock tomorrow night at the
Hotel RammeL when plans viii be COM
pleted for the primary, Tuesday next
Anna Mason, sixty-one years old, died
to-day at the city amshouse.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-24
COMMERCE COURT
OFFICIAL PROBED
House Resolution Gives Right to
Investigate Archibald's Deal
ings with Erie Railroad.

The case Of Judge Robert Archibald.
OF the United States Supreme Court.
against whom charges have been made
that were formally brought sto the at
tention of the House yesterday. through
the medium Of q resolution introduced by
Representative Norris, Of Nebraska The
Norris resolution calls upon the Presi-
dent to transit to the House any in
formation in the possession Of the De-
partment. Of. Justice bearing on charges
alleged to have been made against Judge
Archibald. The resolution specifically calls
for any reports on the case that may
have been made by officers of the de-
partent The resolution was referred to
the Committee on Judiciary.
The charges made against Judge
bald, which, so far as is known, have
been preferred up to date only in news
papers, involve an alleged transaction
with the Erie Railroad.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-24
DAUGHTERS AT BANQUET.

SPECIAL 70 ms washhstn Heald
baltimore, Nd, April z.-The main
feature Of the opening OF the convention
Of the United States daughters OF the
war Of 1872 was banquet tonight at
the BeIvedere. The president Mrs.
william siade. OF New York. presided
Gov. Goidsborough was q guest
Those present from Washington were
Mrs. George Marsh. Mrs. Belle TRULY,
and Mrs. J. E. richardson. the latter
a real daughter. The days session was
strictly devoted to the reading OF re-
ports from committees
The Washington herald., 1912-04-24
sUFFRAelsr OPPONENT DUCKED.

PerIIs Of Combating Political Joan
of Arc At a school Election.
West Hammond. Ind. April 2s.-MIss
Virginia Brooks. the suffraeist who az
quired the title Of Joan OF Arc" While
fghting for a reform city ticket. was
elected president OF the board Of edu-
cation yesterday after strenuous day at
At the polls.
Julius Lessner. one Of Miss Brooks op-
ponents. was cast into stream OF muddy
water by friends Of the reformer when
he suggested that the voters give their
support to Constance Kobescka- Two
other men we're worsted In fights at the
polls when they opposed Miss Brooks
The snti-Brpoks ticket was defeated by
a vote Of 800 to 900.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-24
PREACHING VS.. FDGETY BOYS.
They Also Ruin OrEanIsts' Nerves
Writes Rector Kidner.

Boston, April 2a-"Preaching would
improve If boy choirs were banished
from our chancels." says the Rev. Reu-
ben Kidner. rector of the Trinity Epis-
copsI Church here. in a statement pub
Iished in the oficial journal OF the
church.
Many Of u.s." he adds, ''hnd 1t diff
acuIt to preach at all; but when sur
rounded by fdgety boys, and Sometimes
whispering boys, 1t Is a formidable
task It seems ruthless that the re-
ligious sex should be dismissed from
service in the worship Of the church
in favor of wiggiing youngsters. It is
a pity that the church should lose the
beauty of mature women's voices and
have to put up with the immature
voices of boys. The effort TO control
the behavior OF boys spells ruin to or
ganists' nerves"
The Washington herald., 1912-04-24
INITIATED IN B'NAI BIRTH.
Glass of TWENTY-FIVE Join Argo
Lodge at Session.

Argo Lodge. B'nai Birth. initiated a
class Of twenty-five members last night
at q short business session at the
Eighth Street Temple. following which
Joseph shasburger, President Of the
lodge, gave a lecture on his recent tour
OF Panama, South America, and the
West Indies.
The lecture was open to the NpubIlc,
and q large audience, composed OF mem
,bers OF the order, their families and
friends, greeted Mr.. Strasburger The
story Of the countries visited was told
In an interesting manner, Snd illustrat-
ed with more than 100 stereopticon views.
taken by Mr.. Strasburger on his trip.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-24
Jame.on TO watch Republican..

Cedar Rapids. Iowa. April 2-Repre-
sentative Jameson. State manager for
Speaker Champ Clark. stopped in Cedar
Rapids this afternoon. and win stay
over to see how the Republicans settle
their difficulties in their convention to-.
morrow Mr.. Jameson stated that
Clark has enough delegates to control
in the FIRST Fifth. Sixth Eighth, and
The Washington herald., 1912-04-24
CELTIC RESCUED TWO.
missionary says ship Picked Up
woman and Petty omeer.

Muncie, Ind. April z-That the
steamer Celtic rescued two persons from
the Titanic Is the statement Of DR.. W.
J. Sheridan. missionary to China. who
has Just returned here. He was aboard
the Celtic, which passed over the grave
Of the giant liner eight hours after 1t
sank. According to DR.. Sheridan. the
two persons rescued were q petty oficer
of the Titanic and a woman from the
steerage.
Their names, he said. were not known
and the two were kept in seclusion until
after the vessel had come into port. He
believes that other vessels have picked
up survivors Of the wreck. The Celtic,
he says. was warned Of the ice feld.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-24

quest would Be complied with. Mr.. Val
ter. stated that his recommendation of
Dismissal had been made on Saturday.
April %, but offered no explanation as
to why no action had been taken until
after the committee had EXPOSED the
facts
The Washington herald., 1912-04-24

in an explosion Of gas at the Central
colliery OF the Erie Coal Company at
Avoca to-day. Water Used in washing
culm ran into burning section Of the
culm bank. and q terrific explosion fol-
lowed
The Washington herald., 1912-04-24
TaiIor neIazea yveaainE.

sayrevilIe. n. j., April zs.-Because
the tailor had not completed his wedding
clothes, Emil Flag was an hour late IN
reaching the German Presbyterian
Church. where the wedding party and
his bride were waiting for him.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-24

Ninth districts. but one more district Is
necessary to control the organization Of
the State committee. and It IS possible
one county convention next Saturday
win settle the question
The Washington herald., 1912-04-24
Erplo.lon Iniare. Three.

i wiIkesbarre. Pa, April 2s-Three men
were fatally burned and seventy-two
others narrowly ESCAPED the same fate