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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-28
HUERTA'S STAR
ABOUT To SET
Waning Power of Dictator
Becomes More and More
Apparent.
rs CALLED A TYRANT.
Only CorpGral's Guard Faithful TO
Usurper-May Have Police Of Cap
ital City to Cope With.

Vera Cruz, Mexico, April 2S.-The
Federal army at Mexico City, with the
exception of a very small picked
force, is but waiting an opportunity
to unite with the Mexican police OF
the capital to drive Dictator Hucrta
from the presidency, from the city,
ard to the hills.
Refugees arriving from the center
Of the trouble zone today confirm the
stories that told Of the spirit Of unrest
among the military, ard of the great
anxiety which has taken possession of
Huerta during the last forty-eight
hours.
The police Of the Mexican capital
are to be reckoned with. 1t is possible
for the civil guards, even unsupport'
ed by the small remnant of Huerta's
army now in Mexico City, to take
complete possession of the place.
Assisted by the army, and nothing
that Huerta can do would save him.
Huerta is rapidly losing power in
the capital. The Carranza junta is
openly working 2gainst the dictator in
the very heart of Mexico City. Since
the details of the occupation of Vera
Cruz by the Americans reached Mex
ic CITY there has been almost COM
plete reversal of attitude toward for
eigners in general and Americans in
particular, refugees reaching here t1e-
clare.
When Madero was president there
were 1000 policemen in the capital
When he was overthrown those police
men disappeared. AS soon as Hucrta
assume power, he put rifles into th'
hands of the policemen and turned
the station house into miniature bar
: racks. The policeren have been sub
iected to military discipline for more
than a year. They would prove
great factor in any such movemen
: as is said to be planned.
The refugees were told of the al
, legged plots of the army and pollc
! against Huerta said that five refugee
; trains left Mexico City last night fo
Vera Cruz. anti should arrive ther,
some time this afternoon or evening
Many Americans are said to be o
these trains.
Vera Cruz, April 2S.-The NOR
friendly attitude displayecl in MeXi
co City toward foreigners in the las
day or two has in a measure been ex
planned by refugees that rebel sup
porters in Mexico City have take1
steps to change public opinion.
They circulated handbills calling up
r on the people to protect American
;. an: denouncing Huerta as the caus
V of the landing Of American nava
: forces at Vera Cruz, and also as tn
! a.-:thor of false and inflammator
d statements published in Mexico Cit!
v II tire handbills the people wer
called upon to join in big parade
h order to show disapproval Of Huerta
e attitude and to indicate their ow
! Ifriendliness toward Americans. tt
V parade took place Saturday, and tt
It fact that it wss pernittell by Huert
t. was construed as an Indication Of II
It weakening of his power.
II Some of the refugees are respo
D sibie for a report that after the d
lie monstration Huerta becaDe so frlgh
al ened that he hid himself in forele
legation, fearing assassination,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-28
KILLED BY FALLING WALL.
Unidentified Workman Bureid Under
Mass of Debris. .

Philadelphia, Pa, April 2S.--Buried
unde a mas sof brick an unidentified
man was crushed to death
Yesterday when the wall Of a buIl1lTlg
which was being razed at Swanson Z
ami Norris streets collapsed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-28

The Citizens National
bank through its officers will
be glad to receive subscrjp-
tons from its patrons and
friends to the Hospital fund,
delivering the same to- The
committee daily.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-25

Johnston standing in the swamp, staring
at large rattler, just rattling to show
that he was about to strike.
Oh what a terrible sight There was
Nelly about to be bitten BY deadly snake!
oh how thoughts ran through his mind
Can I save herr Shall l trya Suppose
in shooting I should hit Nelly instead OF
the suake9 Nevertheless, if the snake
should bite her, she would die, anyway.
So why not risk it 2" He raised his gun
to his shoulder. took quick aim and fired.
Oh would the smoke never clear away,
so that he could see whether his shot
had been effective, or not. At last, after
an incredibly long time to poor Don, he
could see Nelly running toward him cry.
ing.
As soon as she could talk, she began
telling him that she had seen some pretty
flowers and had wanted them very badly
so she went into the swamp to get them
but when she started to pick them, she
saw the snake, and it facinated her with
its eyes so that she could not run and
could hardly scream. Then as the snake
was about to bite her, she heard the report
of gun and the snake rolled over dead.
They soon arrived at the Johnston plan
tation, where Mr.. Johnston was very
angry with his daughter for venturine
into the swamp, but very thankful fol
her escape.
AS a reward, Don asked Mr.. Johnston
to ride back home with him, and tell hi.
father about it. He consented. and they
started out for the Rae plantation. A.
they approached the other side of the
gully, they saw dark shadow cross the
path, and when they neared it, it proved
to be George, looking for his master
Mr.. Johnston took George on his horse,
and they soon arrived home, where Mr..
Johnston proceeded to tell Mr. Rae the
story.
When he had finished. Mr.. Rae was
indeed proud Of his son, and said Don
you are not a child, after all, and if your
mother will consent to let you 90 with
Captain Bartlett, I will give you my per
mission, and George can go with you. T"
Thank you. father" said Don (;
'goll gee" F" said George.
CHARLES ABBOTT.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-25
MAGNOLIA

] AS last Saturday was stormy, no meet
ing was held in Farmers Grange. There
i is urgent business, and every member is
requested to be present tomorrow even
I ing at 7. 80 o. clock.
I Mrs. Henry Huesman and Mrs. Sam
uel and daughter were guests Of Mrs. ]
/ Lonard Soper this week
Walter Gray moved last week into the
Willis Pardee property, vacated by T. T
Williams, and Samuel Saxton has moved
into his property vacated by Mr.. Grey.
Samuel Saxton purchased two building
lots on North Main ST.. of B. B. White,
this week, where he will build a home
in the near future.
James W Kerbin and wife are guests
Of James w. Kerbin, Jr., and wife, OF
New York City.
Mrs. :. w. Taylor entertained her Sun
day School class at her home on last
Saturday evening.
Miss Ida Martin, of West Chester
State Normal School, is spending the
holiday vacation with her parents, DR..
and Mrs. James Martin.
Mrs. Narcissa Barnett, of Chestertown,
Nd, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Amor
Barratt.
Miss Emma NJ. Faulkner, Of Salisbury,
Md, comes home to-day for ten days
Rev. Frank N. Faulkner, of Delmar,
spent Wednesday at the Faulkner home.
The Women's Christian Temperance
Union had the honor of being entertained
by the oldest member, Mrs. Rachel Min
ner, at her home, on last Thursday even
ing A very helpful meeting was held
including devotional and business. A
parliamentary drill was given and an in
vitation to meet with Mrs. Vesta Martin
in January was accepted with thanks.
Meeting adjourned. The Social commit
tee took charge when three selections
were rendered, as follows, The Ques
tioning of Jamie, Mrs. Rate Knight;
Annie and Willie's Prayer, Mrs. Ethel
Collins; Pledged with Wine" Miss
Ethel Rothwell. The hostess, assisted by
Mrs. Laura Minner, served refreshments.
Rev. r. X. Stephenson was entertain
ed at the Collins home Saturday and
Sunday.
The Christmas entertainment will be
held at the church tonight
Clyde Butler met with a very painful
accident few days ago, while engaged
in butchering hogs With company. His
thumb and fore finger were each cut,
the thumb nearly severed from the hand.
DR.. James Martin has the case in charge,
and it is healing nicely.
Lofland Conner and Caleb S. VanBur-
kalow, Jr., are each at home for the
holidays from Mt. Hennon School, Mass
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-25
ANDREwvILLE.

The Christmas spirit has invaded this
section during the past two weeks, and
everywhere people are seen hurryinq
and scurrying, either doing their Christ.
mas shopping or baking their Christmas
cakes or other things in harmony with
the season of the year.
Several residents are preparing to
change their abodes during the next
week, while some others took advantage
Of the few clear days last week.
Thomas Bradley moved into his new
house last week, and Harry Salisbury.
Of near Fredericksburg, is the new occup-
ant of the place vacated by Mr.. Bradley.
The home Of ]. w. Rust was the scene
OF a happy occasion on Saturday evening,
when surprise party was given in honor
OF Mrs. Rust's birthday. In spite of the
untavoraole weather large number were
present and the affair declared a success.
Mrs, kust was the recipient of many
pretty and useful gifts.
William Morris of Centreville, is spend
ing some time with his uephews, Clar-
ence and Clifford Morris.
Shade Collision and wife, of CLAYTON.
spent the week end with Mr.. aud Mrs
Frank Collision.
Richard Collision and family, Of Pros
pect, spent Sunday with Charles Collision
and family.
Mrs. Clara Griffith, who spent the past
week with her daughter, Mrs. John But
Ter, will be the guest Of Mrs. Louis
Slaughter, over the Christmas holidays.
Preaching at Bethel next Sunday at
1870 a. m. All welcome.
Mrs. d. H. Isaacs has returned from
an extended visit to her daughter ia
Fayetteville and Charlotte, N. c.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-25
CHRISTMAS.

Christmas, as everyone should know,
means a celebration of the birthday OF
Jesus. This most wonderful event is eel
ebrated very differently in each country.
In our country when we have a birthday
we receive tokens oflove from our friends
and relatives; likewise when it is His
birthday He receives many, for has He
not said Himself, "Inasmuch as We have
done it unto one Of the least of these my
brethren ye have done it unto me
At Christmas, above all ether times,
the spirit of love seems to prevail in every
heart, Each one seems to be planning
for the happiness Of others, never think
ing of self Then. too. at this time
families are united which have perhaps
been separated for a Ions time.
How sacred is the holly used for decor
alton at this festive season, the thorns
symbolizing tile crown of thorns which
vas placed upon His head, and the red
berries His blood shed for us.
MYRTLE NJ. HARRIS.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-25
HARRISON.

While engaged IN hauling timber, Ed
ward Martin averted a fatal accident last
Thursday by a narrow margin, when en-
tering the woods for load Of wood, a
falling tree which he did not know was
being cut nor did not hear falling, fell
in his direction. Charles A. Davidson
shouted a warning to him, which caused
him to jump back far enough to miss
the trunk of the tree, while large limb
struck him on the head and face, break
ing the limb and knocking Mr.. Martin
unconscious,
The guessing contest on the weight of
s. P. Hudson s hog came to a close last
Saturday, when the hog was dressed and
found to weigh 382 pounds, the prize
being awarded to George Walls and
Asbury Harmon, whose guesses were
the same
An empty automobile, with hood COW
cred, standing along the main road, left
there presumably by a crowd Of gunuers,
frightened the horse of Charles Veasey
last Friday, causing It to bolt and throw
ing him from the vehicle to the ground
where he was found a short time later in
an unconscious condition by a passing
team and conveyed to his home.
Misses Blanche Dodd, Elsie Mcgee,
Sallie Veasey and Miss Banning, were
weekend guests Of Misses Mettie and
Julia Veasey, of Coolspring.
Mrs. Andrew Bryan and son, Herbert
of near Milton, were visitors at A. H.
AIegee's on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Martin and
daughter. Dorothy. were visitors Of Mrs.
Melissa Dorman on Tuesday.
Miss Delma Dockety is spending X mas
with her mother near Newark, Del
Mrs. Fred T. Veasey, Of Wilmington,
vas the guest Of Harbeson relatives on
Tuesday.
Mrs Walter Thompson wls a George
own visitor on Friday.
Miss Ella Scarborough has returned /
lone after spending week with friends
d this vicinity.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-25
SCHOOL NorEs.

I wonder whether Mrs. Brown and the
public fully understand how much her
kindness in having a public library for
school children is appreciated by them.
Altho the town is apparently unable to
afford a public library we can still enjoy
one that is under good care.
All books-of which there is a great
variety are chosen with great foresight
and care, and if one is undecided as to
what book to take, his indecision rapidly
vanishes under Mrs. Browns vivid de-
scriptions.
The library is especially helpful to
country children at the noon hour, when
they can 90 there and enjoy quiet and
beneficial recreation.
CARRIE LISTER MAsrRN.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-25
EnIroRIAI scHooI NorEs.

The second Of the series of entertain.
ments, a lecture entitled How to Catch
a Wife, was given in Armory Hall on
Thursday evening, December 18th. by
DR.. Gray, well-known lecturer There
was not as large an audience as might
have been expected. but those who were
there were enthusiastic in the apprecia-
ton of talk which was interesting and
beneficial to both old and young.
The school tennis net has at last been
taken down for the winter, although there
are some enthusiasts who declare that
they would like TO play until there is
snow on the ground.
The basket ball season has been a very
successful one for the High School girls
team, who have won every game so far.
thereby standing a chance for the State
championship. MILDRED WALLS.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-25
ARTICLES WRITTEN
FOR CHRONICLE
ABIRrHDAY SURPRISE.
by SCHOOL PUPILS.

II was her sixteenth birthday, and no
one in the whole town Of Hastings knew
it. Marjorie sighed and looked about
the class room wearily. It was her first
day in a new school, and she did not
know a soul Had she been in more
cheerful mood, the faces Of the girls
around her might have interested her.
As it was, she paid no attention to them
whatever, for she was thinking Of the
unusual chain of circumstances that had
led to her being where she was on this
bright November morning; Of her moth
er' long illness which had left her ply
sical wreck; of the doctor decision that
nothing but a change of climate could
benefit her; and of how, finally, she had
decided to 90 South, leaving Marjorie
with a maiden aunt in the town of Hast
ings, for Marjore's father was dead, and
until now she and her mother had lived
alone together
Marjorie sighed again. and began to
wish that she had something to do. She
had as yet had no lessons assigned her.
so at length she began a letter to her
mother. Dear mother, she wrote, in
her clear bold hand. This is the first
birthday ever spent away from you ~
then she stopped, for the noon bell rang
and it was time for her TO 60 back to her
aunt's house for lunch.
When Marjorie returned to school at
one O'Clock, and was about to take her
seat, she started back in amazement. For
on her desk lay three boxes of candy,
half dozen large chrysanthemums and
agood novel. Marjorie gasped and looked
about her in astonishment That couldn't
be her desk But it was; for there in
front of her sat the same red haired boy
who had been there in the morning.
Marjorie sat down weakly, and looked
hard at the chrysanthemums. There was
a little note attached to the stem of one
and it said, To Marjorie Warner, from
the red-haired boy in the grey suit j."
Zach box Of candy bore a similar in
scription, one being from the brown
haired girl in the blue dress, another
from the light haired girl in the blue
MILDLY suit, (" and the last from the
dark haired boy in the brown suit, and
the novel from the black eyed girl in
the red dress.
Just as she flushed reading the last
note, Marjorie felt some one tap her on
the shoulder and turning around saw the
black eyed girl'' looking at her with
dancing ewes. Il hope Won don I mind "
she whispered Il happened to see that
letter you were writing, and you know It
is the custom to celebrate birthdays in
Hastings. Aud Marjorie turning around
to thank her new acquaintance, felt that
her new school was not such bad place,
after all. ANNA ScorT.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-25
MILTON NEWS

The temperature of a few days
week led us to believe it was almo
cold as Christmas. The cond
was wintery, and the situation fitted
/ phrase to a ct" The river ant
lake were frozen over on Wedne
morning, and continued so until r
evening, when the temperature beg
change. On Thursday afternoon
evening boys were skating on Lake
ganzyki, near the shore, but did no
ture far out. It has been a cold
It came on so sudden, after a we
murky and damp weather, that we
not prepared for the change.
J At this date there does not appt
be much enthusiasm manifested ove
approaching holidays, to the casus
( server; but we cannot tell the Wild
bings that are going on in the heal
the children, as they anticipate the
ing of Christmas 30, will it
come !" We well remember how it
to be with ourselves.
"a day to childhood seems a ye
And years like passing ages. F."
And it appeared to our youthful
as though Christmas would never
Now, in matured years, the kaledic
is reversed, and we are looking tlaft
the other end. The years fly faster,
the Christmases appear to come more
quent, or, are not so long in com
There appears to be but little prep
tious being made in the literary and
matte world, as is usually the cas-
Milton. The Sunday Schools will
their annual entertainments during
week, and this appears to be at pre-
all of the literary art that will ex
from Milton's pent-up dramatists.
course, we anticipate the arrival o5u
guests during this season of div.
and enjoyment Our children n
home, and our cousins from abros
expected to be with us for a few y
and we are expecting to renew 4
ties which are a part of the many
make our stay on old mother ear
sirable and enjoyable. We hope I'll
anticipations of the readers of the (
icle's Milton letter may be realize rs
ing the Christmas week. A merry q 4
mas to all II
Two carriages with single hors@ (
lided on South Federal street on
nesday, breaking a shaft of one
carriages.
]. NJ. Lank has purchased a h
piano. liz
Sarah ]. Warren has been granite Il
ters testamentary on the estate II
husband, Henry Warren. n
John Brittingham's ARTILLERY ].
was in town several days last week.
Muskrats are again in market; od 4
haps we should say marsh rab
Some people cannot eat these arI
under the name of musk rats nj
under the more euphonious oneof
rabbit, they think they are a deli
There is much in a name. m
A service will be held at St. JohrI=
tist Church in the morning of Chri
day.
Robert Morgan has removed wi
family to Milford.
Master Layton Reed has been Co
to his home for the last four weeks
a
The marriage Of Miss Bertha Mae
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. B. f. a
of near Milton, and Walter H. Ian
of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert H. Lank, Of u
Drawbridge, is announced to take
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-25

Every horse can't be race-horse,
but there is no reason why every horse
shouldn' { be a healthy horse. The regu-
lar feeding Of Fairield's Blood Tonic
and Regulator for Horses Only will in
crease his weight, improve bis coat, ex-
pei worms and increase his value. Sold
under written guarantee BY Pierce Hard
ware Company, Milford
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-25
BURRsVILLE

Miss Nettie Z. Salter6eld viii leave
Mathews, Virginia, this week to spend
some time here with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Satterfeld.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-25
BRIDGEvILLE

F. L. Wiley has secured the appoint
ment for the postmastership here, and
G. F. Welch, Jr., the rural route No. A,
formerly covered by Harry Coverdale.
Mr.. Coverdale will leave here shortly to
engage in the lumber business.
Chas. Wiley. Arthur Novel and Har-
~ Butler are visiting in Philadelphia.
A festival for the benefit of the grad
uating class Of Bridgeville High School
will be held on New Years Eve at the
public school. A very interesting en-
tertainment has been arranged. Music
will be furnished by our orchestra here.
The Christmas entertainment Of the
Methodist Church will take place next
Monday evening.
Owing to the Christmas entertainment
being on Monday evening the band will
rehearse on Tuesday evening.
Albert Hurd, of Little Greek is visit
ing relatives here
A number of our young people attend
ed the minstrel show at Greenwood on
Wednesday evening at the new theatre
/ Just completed.
John Dickerson has secured a position
in the department store of Sol Kline
during the Xmas rush.
R. c. Robinson is visiting his parents
in Wilmington.
Dawson Todd has returned from 6
visit with Denton relatives.
Miss Mildred Curry arrived home on
Thursday.
A Christmas dance will be given by
the young people Of Bridgeville on Tues
day evening, Dec. 29th. Music will be
furnished by Elliott's Orchestra, of
Wilmington.
T. C. Curry spent Sunday in Philadel-
phia.
George W. Neal, Of Baltimore, is vis-
iting relatives here.
The child Of S. S. Warrington, which
died last Sunday after a short illness,
was buried here on Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1914-12-25

Deeds. mortgages, bonds, notes double
or single, probate blanks, sale bills and
other legal blanks, can be had at the
barber shop of Luther Calhoun. in
Bridgeville. Mr.. Calhoun is the agent in
Bridgeville for the Milford Chronicle
Publishing Co. and will receive advertise
ments, or orders for job printing.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-02

SO there had been no lack Of care to
insure the usual result OF this enterprise I;
and 1t was as successfully achieved as
ever. II would be inaccurate to say that
all the scenes were equally comic. But
they attained an uncommonly high aver
age. Then they will all be better. The
Follies are matter OF growth. But the
entertainment now Is funny enough to
amuse the most captlous. And last nights
audience received II all with enthusiasm.
There are among the actors some OF
the familiar faces OF former years. Bert
Williams. blacker than ever and more
richly comic In his humor. was restored
to the company and the agile Leon Enrol
was there to dance. Gertrude Wander
bilt. favor!te OF form r years, was also
seen again and such veterans OF the
beauty squad as NAV Leslie and Anne
Pennington were In the foreground OF the
come'y army which appeared In new and
scantier apparel with dazzling rapidly.
Among the newcomers was Louise Mey-
ers. demure Coincidence with a childish
treble who won the hearts OF the audience
by her simplicity OF manner. and modesty
OF demeanor. even. when she was singing
In her lace nightgown duet with a
young man In pajamas George Mckay
said to be 4 recruit from vaudeville. was
also welcomed. ana In certain scenes
showed himself an addition to the Zegfeld
forces. Kay laurel was September
Morn-they are stlll working that old
whereof most surpassing prettiness, and
Vera Mlchelena did all the necessary sing
ing when a little voice seemed really in
dispensable Then there was Ed Wynn,
also from vaudeville, and a male soprano.
by name Herbert Clifton. that the audience
seemed to like.