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REPORT ON TITANIC DISASTER.
tContinued from Page Two.)

badly that, in the absence Of proR,pt
relief, they would have fallen easy
victims Of the advancing ice floe,
nearly thirty miles in width and ris-
ing sixteen feet above the surface Of
the water. Their danger would have
been as great as if they had remain
ed upon the deck Of the broken hull,
and if the sea had risen these toy
targets with over 700 exhausted peo-
pie would have been helplessly tossed
about upon the waves without food
or water.
"One witness swore that two Of
the three stewards in her boat ad-
mitted that they had never had an
oar in their hands before and did not
even know what the oariock was for.
The life-boats we're flied SO indif-
ferently and lowered so quickly that,
according to the uncontradicted evi-
'dence, nearly 500 people were need
Iessly sacrificed to want Of orderly
discipline in leading the few that
were provided. And yet it is said by
some well-meaning persons that the
best Of discipline prevailed. If this
is discipline, what would have been
disorder?
Among the passengers were
many strong men who had been ac-
customed to command, whose lives
had marked every avenue of endea-
vor, and whose business experience
and military trG'iriNC cerrc'ollv fitted
ih"m fur such IN emergency. IheSr
were rndely a,Asuc&d and GorbiddDn
10 speak, Na was lho president Of this
company by iur,ior officers, % few ot
--o4n, rGe.cU 10 say, &va.le0 tAGi,-
selves Of the first opportunity to
leave the ship. Some of the men to
whom had been intrustcd the care OF
passengers, never reported to their
official stations, and quickly deserted
the ship with recklessness and indif-
ference to the responsibilities Of their
positions, as culpable and amazing
some OF these men, as they lad by
in their partially filed life-boats and
listened to the cries of distress until
the noise quieted down. and survey
ed from a safe distance the unselfish
men and women and faithful fellow
officers and seamen, whose heroism
lightens up this tragedy and recalls
the noblest tradition of the sea"
Senator Smith peviewpd the teSti-
mony Of Capt. LORD, showing that the
Californian came within four miles
Of tho doomed vessel, and that he
went to his room TO lie down while
signal rockets were being fred
Failure Of Capt. Lord to arouse
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-06-05
Negro Preacher Sentenced.

Chicago, May pa. Fl. hudson, a
negro preacher, former head of the
Hudson Orphan Asylum, a negro in
s,iIutian, was sentenced to 25 years
in the penitentiary for serious charg-
es by two girl inmates. Tie girls
described the TEXTURES Hudson in
nicted
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Mrs Leila Love, wife Of SViley
Love, farmer living near Cewena
Ca, says: IL have taken Foley Kid
ney Pills and find them to be aN you
claim for them. They gave me. al
were sluggish and inactive. I can
most instant relief when my kidneys
checrfuly recommend them to all
sufferers from kidney troubles" T..
w. Bell, Walhalla, S. G.
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HUB EVANS FOUND NOT GUILTY.
Letters to Liquor Man introduced
Acknowledged Getting $3.50.

Columbia, May 29.-"Not guilty"
was the verdict Of the jury in the
Hub Evans case. The verdict was
returned at $50. 1t took the Jury
only about five minutes to come to
an agreement. The court had rece-
ded, but the Judge and defendant
were called back TO the court room
and the verdict read.
The defense put up no witnesses.
The states testimony was documen-
tary and letters from Evans to Good
man, liquor drummer. we're the
chief evidence. In these Evans call
ed Goodman "Friend" and signed the
name Hub"
Letters Introduced.
Three letters were introduced from
Evans to Goodman and told of receiv-
Ing certain checks and also spoke OF
certain orders for whiskey. Copies
of the letters follow:
Newberry, S. G.
Dear Goodman: Your two checks
and letters received, one for $3.50
and one for $50 and $50 in Columbia
makes $3.50. Here Is the list you
get: Fifty barrels x rye, 400 barrels
x corn, 35 barrels X gin and 10 bar
rels apple brandy. VIII put in some
case goods next month. and keen
building up. Many thanks for kind
ness. Your friend, Hub"
"Newberry, S. c., May II, 1902.
"rhe Hon. NJ. A. Goodman, Savan-
nah, Ga.-Dear Goodman: How are
things getting along in Georgia. Have
you got home yet, Hope you are all
0. X, could have gotten 25 cases
66 in this buying, but / was afraid II
might cut one down for June buying
when think can get two or three
hundred and more Xxx. Crum asked
Tor Silver Brook this time and left of
the KS. You, Of course, saw what we
! bought-nothing comparatively. Re-
| CARDS TO all. Come over in June.
may go to Powley's Island and fish in
about ten days. Can you join us
there? Let me know. Most kind
regards to your family. Your friend
Hub" "P. S.-Am out Of coffee and
Goshen butter"
| "Newberry, S. c., March 10. 1902.
Dear Goodman: Iknow you fee
disappointed 1T the months pur
chase, but 1t could not be helped. 4
you will look at Fridays State pape1
you will see and also that Crum anf
the legislative committee was there
| months sunn1v IF Tho eoods uo ro
,,,,,s,. ..,
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Destructive Fire at Salisbury.

Salisbury, n. c., May 29.-Fire
early this morning destroyed the old
Mcroney Theatre, the Evening Post s
plant and several other buildings. A
cable burned, and nine hundred tele-
phones are out Of commission. cut
ting out all the lines to Spencer. The
monetary loss Is considerable.
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When Buying, Buy Only the Rest.

1t costs no more, but gives the
best results.
H. l.. Blonquist, Esdaile, WIS.
says his wife considers Foley's Hon
ey and Tar Compound the best cough
cure on the market. "She has tried
various kinds, but Folcy's gives the
best results Of all" J. w. Bell, Wal
halla, S. G.
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M0ah's Horse Remedies

~ have been using
Noah's Linimcnt and
Noah's Collie Remedy
on our stock with tho
pest results, and find
them to be the best
remedies OF tho kind I
nave ever used and
recommend them to
stock owners. ID. J.
Grinlth, Sup't s. G.
fenitcntiary, Coium-
bia, s.. c."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-06-05

My stable boss 80 VS.
tho Noah Remedies arc
tho best no ever used,
especially the linimcnt
for the euro Of soro
shoulders, with which
We havo had 10 much
trouble. He also en-
dorses your collie rem
edy as being fnc and a
sure cure.-T. J, Davis.
Sup't State Farm,
Lassiter, Va"
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-05
MILFORD VOTERS ELECT
REGULAR town TICKET

The town election which was held
on January lst, resulted in the election
the ticket as nominated last Friday
evening. No other tickets were in the
field. In all, 1877 votes were cast at
the election. The following officers
were elected President Of Council.
Sylvester John Abbott; Member Of
Council for two years, North Milford,
Iheo Townsend South Milford.
William Draper; Member Of Council
for one year, North Milford, DR.. James
Pemberton Lofiand South Milford.
William Webb, Alderman, Charles q.
Fisher, Esq, Collector and Treasurer.
John h. Roach James F. Anderson
was elected member Of the Light and
Water Commission for five years,
1894 votes being cast for him.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-05
IMPORTANT RULING.

The State Board of Education has
made an important ruling in relation
to permanent certificates, as follows;
Resolved. That sll teachers holding
unexpired professional or first grade
certificates in 1910 who shall have
taught for ten years in the State prior
to April, 1912, and who shall furnish
certificates Of the satisfactory character
OF their teaching for the three years
from the school boards OF committees
under (which they have taught. and
from the proper county superintendent.
may receive permanent certificates
upon passing satisfactory examination
in such subjects as should be selected
bS the three mem bers Of the State board
who are on the Board Of Examiners
such permanent certificates to be per-
maDent secondary, or permanent
elementary, as the Board Of Examiners I
shall decide, and shall not in any case
exempt the holder from any reading
required by the board.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-05
CHRISTMAS At CHRIST CHURCH.

Christmas is one OF the seasons OF the
year I'D which every cOmmunicant OF
the Episcopal Churchsis ex pected to re
ceige the Sacrament Of the Lords Sun.
per- the other times being Easter and
Whitsuntide. Five opportunities were
given The members OF Christ Church
pari'h two on Christmas Day and one
on each Of the three Holy Days follow.
ing Ihe church was beautifully dress
ed with holly and cedar and special
mutic YVES sung on Christmas Day. On
Thursduy (HOiy InnOcents' Day. there
wss the customary festival for the chill.
iren. This took place at the New Cen
fury Club, being preceded by q carol
service at the church. There was
arge tree bearing a marvellous assert. |
nent Of fruits. Games were merrily /
played delicious ice cream and cake |
we're served and each child received q /
'ox Of candy and q toy or some other
.ift.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-05
SALISBURY TO HAVE A
Y. M. C. A. BUILDING

Mrs. Elihu E jackson, Widow OF
Governor Jackson Of Maryland, has
decided to erect a fihe Young Men
Christian Association building at Sails
bury in memory Of her husband. The
practical value OF the new building
may be estimated from the statement
made by the Salisbury News that
night after night the youth Of the
city are scattered about in secretive
places, trying to find entertainment
much Of which has tendency to lower
their morals and debauch their lives.n
but that this splendid gift Of Mrs.
JacksOn's VIII throw open the door OF
a good, wholesome home for these
young men, place where they can
have the use Of good library to i'm
prove their minds and an athletic TO
build up their bodies" The people of
Salisbury are to be congratulated that
hey will have such a place for their
young men to visit. Milford should
nave just such a place.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-05
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

Announcement has been made of
the engagement of Miss Ora Anderson
Hitch, daughter OF DR.. aud Mrs.
Thomas A. Hitch Of Lincoln Delaware
to George Wentmore Traylor Jr., Of
New York city. Miss Hitch is q native
Delswarean, her ancestors dating baci
to the very early settlers, her fsthe
DR. Hitch, has for more than fort
wears been a general practitioner j.
Sussex County, and in Wilmington
where Miss Hich attended school. >
Miss Hitch is well known throughout
the State Mr. Traylor, native south
Carolina, is First Assistant Manager
at tie Hotel Astor, New YORK Citv
son Of George w. Traylor well known
and highly respected confederate
soldier Of Westminster, Sjuth Carolina
aud cousin Of Colonel George NJ.
TraylOr, Of Atlanta Georgia. The
will hkeN take place in early
spring, though the exact date has not
yet been made Known.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-05
COLONIAL CLUB ORGANIZED.

On Tuesday evening OF this week
several Of the young men met at the
hall, formerly occupied by the Milford
Library, and organized a social cIub.
The club is 10 be known as the
Colonial" Club OF Milford, Delaware.
and the object Of the organization is
to promote sOciability among its mem.
bers. AT the meeting the following
officers were elected President. Roy
PettyiOhn Vice President. Grover
Denney Secretary, Howard Clifton
Treasurer, POstles ammond. The char
ter mem bers are Roy Petty john, Grove
Denuey, Howard Clifton, Postles
Hammond, James Salmons Jr., Will
liam Murphy Jr, Carl Allen, Lawrence
Allen, Charles Denney, Roland Peet.
Burton short, Watson Pierce, Howard
Derrickers0n, John SalmOns aud
Thomas Quinn. The room is beiV
newly paper and put in shape for
boys and rs the club is OrganizeT
reach the younger boys OF the -
who are not members of the Milfo4,
Club, it is quite certain that in a short
lime the membership will be very
materially increased and the club
} OspeTeous.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-05
new CENTURY CLUB.

A Strange Visitor at The Milford
New Century Club. The Milford New
Century Club had very pleasant and
unprecedented visit from a stranger on
Its last regular weekly meeting Gay.
1t WIS "A new face at the door and
"a new foot on the FLOR" 1t was
. The New Year blithe aDdbOld" For
the first time in the history Of Ibis or.
ganiz tion has the pleasure of Observ-
ing the customs belonging to the
New Year been accorded the club
ladies IN this connection. Visitors we've
Cordially welcomed by the president,
Mrs Robert p Davis, the officers Of the
club, aud chairman Of standing com.
mittees, when the New Years greet
ing was exchanged, and every body |
made TO feel at home.
The drawing room was decorated |
with holly and evergreen which was
httIng back ground fnr the good cheer
every where in evidence. A short time /
was devoted by the president, to
'ormal meeting and written com
appropriate to the season,
md occasion from Mrs. Robinson the
tate president Of wOmen's clubs, was
'lso read by Mrs Davis. A piano solo
~ Miss Mia Wroten, vocal solo by
Miss Gertrude Atkins, and a piano
Iuett by Mrs. Harry Humes and her
lister Mrs. Corchran, completed a de-
iRhtful program.
Toe regular meeting then stood ad-
ourred Social conversation was re-
umed, and refreshments were served
bic closing one Of the most enjoyable {
ocisi events entertained by the ladies d
( the Milford New Century Club, in t
'bich cut of town guests and gentle v
leu or Milford participated. 4
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-05
IREuGIOUS ACTIVITY At REHOBOTH.

The Rev. Mr.. Andrews Of Christ
Church, Is priesl.in. charge, also, Of All
Saints Mission, RehObOth Beach. and
on fifth Sundays he goes there for ser
vices. He was down last Sunday, re-
turning in time for the evening service
at Christ Church. A Sunday School
has been lately organized and this has
steady membership Of about thirty,
w. A. Horn being superintendent. A
guild OF young people, under the name
Of st. Francis Guild, is also fiourishine
and boys' club is in process Of Horma.
tion. On Christmas Day taDleaux
the Nativity and accom-.
panied by appropriate carols and read
ngs was successfully presented.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-05
SUCCESSOR TO COOK.

The Agricultural Committee Of the
Board Of Trustees Of Delaware College
recently recommended Thomas F.
Manns, Of Ohio, for plant pathologist.
This position was made vacant by the
resignation Of Prof Mel T Cook, who
resigned recently to accept similar
position at Rutger College. New Brun.
swick N. ]. The Recommendation OF
Mr.. Mann means prscticaIlythat he
will be elected if he will accept the offer
He is at present head Of the depart
ment Of soil bacteriology at the Ohio
Experimental Station, at Worcter,
Ohio, and has published several
papers on plant life. Mr.
Mann is graduate Of North Dakota
College.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-05
LIEUT.. FOULK COMMANDS CO. B.

With the first OF this week, Maior
w. E. Lank relInquished command
the Of Company B o ganized Militia If
Delaware, and the command Of com.
pany fell TO First Lieutenant Foulk
Major Lank has been busy this week
In turning over the cOmpaDy's property
TO the new commander. Lieutenant
FOulk Will command the COMPANY
until a successor to Major Lauk Is
elected. 1t is expected that orders for
an election for Captain will be issued
within few days. 1t is TO be hoped
that under the new commander and
his officers, the ArmOry Hall will be
put In better condition and kept SO.
The roof on that building il in a miser
able condition aud should be taken of
and placed on right. The doors lead.
ing to the ball all open inward, and
should fire ever occur at the place when
large audience was present it is certain
that Milford would have q horror thai
she would long remember The new
Captain, when elected, would do well
10 keep these things in mind.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-05
The BOOK-BIEDING CLASS.

The adult class in book binding which
was to have been formed last Tuesday
night at the Arts and Crafts Guild
House will be organized next Tuesday.
the Rev. MI Quigg having been out
OftOwn this week. Membership is open
to both ladies and gentlemen. Those
wishing to join should apply at once
as the class will be limited to ten mem.
bers. The lesson for Tuesday promises
to be especially interesting. 1t will
include practical demonstrations in
guarding, sewing, laciBg book to covers
and head. banding.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-05
STATE TUBERCULOSIS
Commission MEETING

The regular quarterly meeting Of tn
Delaware State Tuberculosis Com
mission was held in Dover on Thurs
day Of last week. The commission
reported that $50, coo was now at III
disposal, one half having been raised
by the commission and the other hali
appropriated by the Legislature. $40 OOC
OF the money will be used to establish
a cOlOred tuberculosis sanitarium while
more Of the money will be applied to
Hope Farm.
The commission decided that il
would be a beneficial thing if tuber.
culOsis could be made a reportable dis
ease, such as scarlet fever, diphtheria
and small box The State Board OF
Health is in favor Of this innovation.
and the commission hopes TO have it
in effect soon in this State.
The commission wrote to the secre.
tary Of the State Board OF Education.
requesting it to direct the various
boards in the public schools to require
a physiclan's certificate of freedom of
tuberculosis in all suspected cases.
They reqested the State Board to make
this a qualification for school atlen.
dance, and have all such cases reported
to the Delaware State Commission
The State Board OF Education answered
the request Of the commission very
favorably in a communication to the
secretary, DR.. Springer.
The annual report OF the secretary
for the past year showed that 500 pa
tients were treated for tuberculosis in
the dispensaries at Wilmington, Mil.
ford, Dover, Smyrna, Lewes, Hsrring.
ton and Georgetown. Medicine. milk
and eggs were given to all these "a.
tents, and the diseased persons were
visited 4,54s times during the year by
.he nurses. O1t Of the $50 patients
y had TO be sent to sanitOriums. Dr.
springer stated that 1000 pieces of
literature had been distributed amope
he cOnsumptIves during the year OF
Gil.
In his acknowledgment Of the re q
'Ort Of the Delaware tuberculosis Com ~
mission, Governor Pennewill expressed
himself as highly pleased with the =
york done by the organization during z
ne wear. II
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-05
SHORT LOCAL ITEMS
Condensed News Paragraphs
of a Local Nature
Write it 1912.

l W AAAG IL 1914
The Ladies OF MillwoOd NJ E.Churci
will meet at the home Of Mrs. Ben.
jamin Davis on Saturday evenin 2
January 9th. All are invited.
In Philadelphia on Wednesday last
a marriage license was issued to Win.
field s. Hsmmund OF Milford, Della
ware, and Nola I. Mears OF Ouancock,
Virginia.
The books "Once Upon Time ia
Delaware, published by the Colonial
DANES OF Delaware are on sale at Mr..
Winter Moore Drug Store, Waln ut
Street, Milford.
The next State convention Of the
Delaware State Women's Christian
Temperance Union will be held in As
bury M. E. Church at Smyrna on Oc-
tober 18th, l7th aud 18th.
Slaughter Neck w. c. t. U. will
meet with Mrs. Winter Bennett Janu
~ ALAhi O. = = ~ LIS Will DC /
mothers meeting, and ali mothers are
urged to be present and bring their
children. Text word "Walk."
Commencing with the first Of the
year, the Morning News went under
different management. None Of the
old employees will be dismissed. and
it winin all probability be run in the
same fair minded policy that has
characterized its existance. Under the
new regime the News has a char ce to
work hard az a booster Of both Della
ware and Wilmington.
A social meeting Of the w. G. r. U
vas held at the hOme Of Mrs. James
Pierce, president Of the Union on Tues. !
lay afternoon Of this week A report =
I cards sold showed that some five .
hundred or more cards OF beautiful =
esigns and Inscriptions prepared by .
V. Z. 4. U. workers have been sold by .,
few Of the mem bers here during the !,
olidays. Devotional exercises, plans :,
,r q public meeting. Refreshments r
srved with social hour made a very =
leAsant afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-05
HORSETHIEF IN KENT COUNTY.

Horse thieves have again made their
appearancein Kent County. The stable
Of Daniel B. Murray, near Viola, was
entered one evening last week and a
fine driving horse stolen. Owing to a
break 10 the rubber on one OF the tires OF
the Eunabout, the thieves were tracked
over the Maryland line where the
horse was found. The men had gone
Officers are searching for the thieves
and it is understood that they have
1ne man in particular in mind as
having committed the offense.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-05
CHURCH NEWS.

| 4 Avenue M E Church. 8 q. m
livine worship 1890. Sermon by Rev
= fred Smith, D D. Sunday School Al
2 b. NJ. EpwOrth League at D. m
T,lpic, Solitude and Spiritual Vision. >
M, Bs Gertrude Atkins, leader.
Presbyterian Church. Divine wor
sh and preaching at II O'Clock. A
ser bon for the New Year. =" iay
Sci 3Ol at 2 O'Clock John the Bap-
tist Birth Foretold." Evening meet.
ing O'Clock Subject, "COurage +"
q list Church list Sunday after the
Epil tsny- Mathis, 8 As Litsny, Holy
Com union add Sermon. 10 30; Sun.
day { lhool 2 30; EvensonR, g.; Friday,
Litsn Ennd Choir practice, 4 D. m
Seats free and all are welcome. The
Guild hs.l meet with Mrs. Wharton
on We nCpsday at ? 30 p. m.
st. JNt.s R. G. Church.-sundav
JanuaTthlh Early Mass at a. m.
High M at lO45 a. m. Rev. Father
Fourniet selebrsnt. Benediction Of
The Biz Sacrament at p M
sunday ,,oOl after early Mass. An
EXCELLENT ODir will render the music
or High lass and BenedicliOn. All
Ordially yited to attend.
COvenai meeting Of the Baptist
'hurch n e Saturday at 2 D. N.
Regular Sc ~ Sces on Sunday, subject Of
ermOn So y 10. As, "The Church
slatiOn Of AelaNbers, it's Authority and
uppUrt." atkening services teacher
aiming at m, evaugilisIic service
p. M, Nbject "SOme New re.
buttons" III are made welcome.
NJ. P. Tsfaernacle Sunday class !
Getting at 8 tea. Preaching at 1890
NJ, subject, ,,e Phe uncertain Sound" I
lnday SchOoi 2 p. m. Christian
ndeavor at m. Preaching at 2 p
m., 6ject, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS !,
the track Of le Sinner" Revival
rvices are be held at the Taber.
Gle every nj with increase in.
est. Rev J. r Holmes and ether
II assist the pag. next week. Every al
dy is cordially Sited to be present OF
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-05
TEACHERS ENTERTAIN SCHOLARS.

Miss Helen Quigg entertained the
members Of her Sunday School class
last Monday afternoon. The class COM
posed OfyOung ladies, and they enjoyed
themselves by playing games appro-
pirate to the occasion. Monday even
ing Mrs. Thomas Davis entertained
the members of her class at her home
on West Second Street North Milford.
This class. also. lie composed entirely
Of young ladies. Allreport a very good
time.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-05
INTERESTING MISSION CLASSES.

The third Of a series Of mission studies
under the general title Of ''The Con.
quest Of the Continent was held at
the residence Of Rev. Mr.. Andrews on
Wednesday afternoon, the sU beet being
the church's religious work among the
white, colored aud Indian population
Of Eastern Oklahoma. The subject
was presented By the rector and Mr..
Sharpe. Mrs. Andrews afterwards
served tea and cake.
Milford chronicle., 1912-01-05
SURPRISE PARTY FOR PASTOR.

The members Of the Presbyterian
Church last Wednesday gave their
pastor, Rev. H. L. Bunsiein, a very
enjoyable surprise party. A large
number Of the members Of the church
and their friends gathered and pro-
ceeded to the home Of their pastor, who
was very much surprised. The house
was soon crowded with guests. Mr.
and Mrs. Bunstein were the receipten
Of many useful gifts. Il is the yeas.,
custom Of the members Of the church
to give Rev. Bunstein a surprise party.