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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-05
A Sane ), lLrltatIon.

Don't Dut all your eggs in one bas-
ket." said lie ready philosopher
Great scott" replied the man who
does the FAMILY marketing. How
many eggs do YOU expect man 70
have ?"-W washington Star.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-05

An iron monument in the form Of q
stepped pyramid surmounted by a
globe 90 feet high. has been erected
At Leipzig to symbolic the German
ron and steel industry
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-05
Famous Bonehead PLAYS Might Haze Been Brilliant
Coups and Their Makers Heroes, With Little Luck

lived. A. it was he received credl
Tor brginy play.
HAP" MEYERS. THE l.ATHY
ENBOSTON FIRST BASEMAN.
PULLED A bone" WHEN HE
RACED FROM FIRST TO THIRD
ON WAGNER'S SACRIFICE.
WITH TWO OUT. BOSTON
WAS PLAYING NEW YORK,
AND HAL CHASE. NEVER
DREAMING MEYERS WOULD
ATTEMPT SUCH A THING.
WAS CAUGHT MAPPING. HUR-
RED HIS THROW TO AUSTIN,
AND As a CONSEQUENCE
THE RAIL ESCAPED AND
MEYERS SCORED.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-05

There are now between 1000 and
s. GOO automobiles TN Denmark or
about one machine for every 400 In.
habitants
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-05

lowed with BOZ. Higgins OF Proyi-
dence, playing in only "a games. was
next With 302. Nnd then came Dem
mitt with 30i.
Dummitt hit ~ the next season
win Baltimore, and in 1905 he was
sent 10 Newark This year he hit ex-
acuy the same as the year previous.
He went with Manager Stallings
from the Newark club 10 the New
York Americans in 1909 His hit
ting dropped 20 246 then, and he was
traded with Joe Lake, former II
aer. now with Minneapolis, 10 ST
Louis for Lou Criger. the catcher, and
cash. S.. Louis released him 10 Mon
treal whore he played left field for
four years.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-05
{ CARPENTER WANTS TO
BATTLE IN AUSTRALIA

go PARIS. Jan 5-GeorFes Carpen-
tier. the French champion, viii 90 TO
sydney, y 5. w.. tor fight Easter
week. provided suitable opponent
can be- obtained. i( was announced
here today
8rutc
She IIrre- stors Of man OUT
west Who harterct IA wife for horse.
You wouldn't swap me for a horse
would YOU larIin-
Ue-"Of course lot. Bat ia hate 20
have anyone tempt me with a good
motor car NcH York American.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-05

EMMiTT looks like an excel
tent prospect. ne certainly
81 has had experience that Is
wide enough for any man. seml-pro,
university. bush league, near-maIor
and major league experience rs al
his.
tie Is wary OF premature Doosuhs
He says that he wishes 10 let ms
past record stand for itself, and nave
the pretty things said about him al
Ter he starts. playing With Detroit
rather than before.
II have always felt that 100 much
newspaper boosting caused my down
fall in New York" he writes me
fans expect too much.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-05

When ball player tails 60 do the
proper thing M is immediately =
bone head
The most prominent bone head Is
Fred Merllle and Merkle is the vie
tim OF circumstance in railing TO do
the proper thing upon TWO occasions.
when his failure spelled disaster
The first was Ais failure to run To
second on Bridwells hit which cost
the Giants pennant n 1895 but
Merkle has testified that In the
dramatic moment when Johnny Evers
Wasrl4sA across thu Polo grounds
diamond Umpire Emslie assured both
him and MatheWsou that the game
was tie Giants
The second occasions was when
Merkle failed 10 40 after a eigh foul
in the 1912 series with Boston.
But they call Merkle bone
head" now because Of his play IN
the fifth game Of the 1913 series,
when ne really played good base
ball The players who say Mer-
kle played correctly insist Eddie
Murphy Of the Athletics. pulled
the bone" when he ran home, but
escaped censure because he sue
ceeoed.
one OF the most famous bones IN
baseball was John AudersOns al
tempt to steal third with that base
occupied
The Baseball Magazine tells OF a
bone play made by Bud sharpe,
once first baseman OF the Boston
Braves Boston and Cincinnati
were playing and Gaspar held Boston
helpless Late in the game, Gaspar
doubled and Bob Bescher hit The bali
along the base line
Sharpe seeing be could not get the
fleet Bescher deided the ball across
To Herzog. then playing third for Bos-
ton. Herzog was not expecting the
play: no one expected IT, but Herzos
handled the ball cleanly and retired
Gaspar.
Suppose Herzog had failed 10 get
Aa4-4--+li2 S,li.4--aa-S A44-haA- mo-
made a perfect throw? He'd have
been a bone head as long AS he
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-05

I. The convicts on the prison farm
al Jackson, Mich, raised 1900 bushels
OF onions. $500 bushels OF parsnips
and 1000 bushels OF carrots on q
total OF six acres this year.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-05

Napoleon Lajoie. the great second
baseman OF The Cleveland club OF the
American league. made his debut In
1895. Larry has been in there pick
ing them mp around the pivot station
for 8 years, and last year did IL just,
as we'll as he ever did. Then also
he batted almost as well as he ever
did
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-04-10
BOY FROM The COUNTRY
STABBED BY A TOWN BOY

At the Harrington Public Schools an
affair took place last week, which has
resulted in Homer Tatman, who is an at
tendant of the Harrington High School,
and comes from the rural district near
Williamsville, being disabled and laid up
as the result Of "a stab wound in the
groin, which was inflicted by a boy
named Hand. The boys of the town had
attempted to have fun with the boys who
come from the rural districts, and it APP
pears that the Tatman boy, who is six
teen years old and pretty stout. was too
much for the boys 20 handle. and the re-
suit was, that the Hand boy sought to
revenge himself for the rough treatment
inflicted upon them. When off the school
premises Hand attacted the Tatman boy
with pocket knife. and succeeded in
stabing MIN in the groin. and broke the
blade off in the wound. They were seper-
ated and Tatman was taken TO his home
and a physician removed the knife blade
and then dressed the wound. The school
authorities made an investigation of the
affair, and it was shown that the Hand
boy was Boosting of his act, and threat
ening what he could do again so to pro-
tect other scholars and maintain peace
and good order, the Board of Education
of Harrington had a warrant sworn out
by the father of Homer Tatman, and on
this an arrest was made, and a hearing
given before Esquire Shaw last week.
The evidence developed that the facts
justified holding the Hand boy under
$500 bail for his appearance at the next
session of court. Charges are made
that young Hand had been carrying an
automatic pistol to the school during the
sessions, and the Board Of Education
has refused him the use of the public
schools, as being detrimental to the
peace and comfort of the people and
pupils generally He is about sixteen
years old, and his father died several
years ago His mother has since mar
ried and resides in Harrington. The
case will be sent to the Grand Jury at
next session of court.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-04-10
FARMERS AFTER COOLING STATION.

One hundred farmers at and about
Harrington met last Thursday evening
in the town hall to hear a proposition
and discuss the desirability of disposing
of the milk from their cows to a Cool
ing Station 10 be started at Harring-
ton. Alfred Raughley and others took
an active interest in the matter, and the
facts so far as set before the meeting,
were very flattering as to the returns
TO be had from delivery of milk TO the
station. If the statements can be dem
onstrated as facts. it seems to be very
desirable way to dispose Of the milk. II
Is purposed to receive the milk, make
tests of its butter fat, keep it in a tenn
perature low enough to guarantee its
high grade, and ship it via refrigerator
cars to the city milk markets each day
briefly this is the proposition. A com
mittee was appointed to take the matter
up with the railroad company as to the
refrigerator car, and to see about what
can be relied upon for the supply Of milk.
This committee will report at a meeting
to be called as soon as they are ready to
make a statement.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-04-10
DAY CURRENT FOR MILFORD.

In another part of this paper appears
notice which requests all who are in
terested in having a day current of cleo
tricity in Milford, to notify the Superin-
tendent of the Electric Light Plant, Mr..
W. T. Banning, at some time during the
month of April. If you desire to use an
electric iron, or an electric fan, or drive
your sewing machine by electricity, or
operate your ice cream freezer, or do
any kind of work, you will have to send
word to the superintendent, as it is upon
this basis that the Light and Water Com
mission purpose to ascertain the possi-
bilities of the quantity Of current which
would be sold. For one the Chronicle
puts in a bid for using electricity to drive
the seven printing presses, the large
paper cutter. as well as the stitching
and fans in the office, and we
will gladly publish each and every appli-
cants name and possible use of electric
ity for each and every week until the
end of the month Of April Send your
application in at once. and see if your
neighbor will do the same, this will set
tie the matter promptly.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-04-10
PLAY WELL RENDERED.

With very great success the Caulk
Dramatic Club gave its initial perfor-
nance in Armory on Tuesday evening
of last week in a laughable music comedy
entitled "Ma Sweet & Co. " The entire
Company and orchestra Of so people
had worked diligently to make this en-
tertainment a success, and that their
efforts were rewarded was best evidence
by the hearty laughter and applause of
the audience during the entire evening.
Thad Windsor and Harry Jackson were
especially good in a negro minstrel act,
and Lester Lovett and Norman Shaw
scored a hit in a black face monologue
skit, with local hits and ragtime dancing.
Mrs. Lester Lovett as ma Sweet, "
Miss Kathryn Truitt in a recitation
Welcoming the New Minister'S Wife,
Miss Ida Harrington as a dramatic re-
Miss Eva Truitt as an auth
Dress, Miss Clara Denney as MADAME
Melba," Miss Helen Kirke as WON
ems Rights" lecturer. Miss Anna Far
row as a poetess who had been cross
ed in love. and Misses Esther and
Mildred Walls and Sarah Harrington
and Elizabeth Watson in vocal solos
were all very good and received repeat
ed applause. The grotesque costumes
of the company and orchestra added
much to the hilarity Of the evening,
and the play was just as it was intend
ed, a scream from start to finish.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-04-10
RESIGNED BIS COMMISSION.

The demand upon his time as manager
of the phosphate works and the business
of the steamer Greensborough, has made
it impossible for William Pierce to con-
tinue to hold his commission as a lieuten-
ant in Company B of the Militia Of Del
aware, and for that reason he has
rendered his resignation through military
channels. This leaves two vacancies in
the officers of this company, and there
is an opportunity for the ambitious
young men toget honOrs and preferment
at the hands of their comrades. II will
be necessary for whoever is elected to
pass an examination before they can be
commissiond as an officer.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-04-10
The PREACHERS HAVE
GONE To Their Homes

The eighty sixth session of the Mary
land Annual Conference of the Metho-
dist Protestant Church, which has been
in session in Milford, closed with a rush
of business on Tuesday evening last
when DR.. Bowers, President of the
Conference, announced his ministerial
appointments. which will be found on
smother page of the Chronicle.
= Shortly after the assignments were
made, the ministers commenced 70 leave
Milford. many of them going TO Har-
ringt0n by automobile in order TO catch
the midnight trains north and south.
Wednesday saw the balance of them
leave. Almost to a man. the preachers
spoke with gratitude Of the manner IN
which they have been entertained by
the citizens Of Milford. and the town
pleased them very much. The ministers
were well entertained in our town, and
they will carry pleasant recollectons Of
the eighty sixth session of their con-
ference for years.
On Sunday last the remainder of the
church debt was raised, and in the even
ing the church was dedicated.
The meetings of the conference were
taken up with routine business, much
Of which pertained to the state Of Mary
land.
The returning of Rev. L. A. Bennett
to the Milford charge has been crafty
ing to the members Of his congregation.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-04-10
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Mrs. Rattle Shaw has returned from a
visit in Philadelphia.
Mrs. J. Green Workman. of Harring
ton, is visiting Miss Mary Mears.
Mrs. Frank DeArmond, of Whining
ton, was a Milford visitor this week.
Miss Helen D. Kirk will spend Easter
as the guest of her parents in Whining
ton.
Miss Lena NJ. Steen will be home on
Saturday to spend her Easter vacation
with her parents.
Mrs. Alven Kehl and son Wyane, Of
Philadelphia, is the guests Of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lank.
Edward Hynson has gone to Portland,
Oregan. where he will engage in bust
ness. He left last Saturday.
A cablegram has been received from
Dr. and Mrs. Frank l.. Grier stating
that they had delightful crossing, and
are both well.
Miss NJ. f. McClery, Mr.. and Mrs. j..
Frank Wright and two children, from
Denton. Md. spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Winfield r. Wright
The stork visited the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wooters No. 426 Erie Street, Cam
den. n. j., and left a bouncing baby
girl to Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Brulatour.
The stork left ten pound baby girl
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert j.
Mears. of Washington, d. c., and former
residents of Milford, last Sunday night.
Mrs. Charles Jackson, of near Reyn-
olds Church. and Mrs. Samuel Harring-
ton, of Philadelphia, have been the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs Harry Lindale
this week.
The stork visited the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Witt, Jr, on Thursday
morning. April 2nd. and left them a
bouncing baby girl. Mr.. Witt iswear-
ing a smile
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-04-10
DADDY" THREE ACT COMEDY.

The Milford High School Alumni As
sociation will present Daddy" brisk
three-act comedy at Armory Hall on
Tuesday evening, April l4th, for the
Scholarship Fund. Tickets 25 and IS
cents. Reserved tickets marked at c.
d. Abbott's. Cast of characters
Daddy" or Mr.. wrixson Brown. .....J J Foulk
Ted Brown. pursuing football at college. ohm
Holston.
Pard Chester young doctor. IT. Carlisle Collins
Thompson. the Browns butler. james Pettylohn
Mrs. WriNaon Brown. ............. 1enaie Nlbpert
Nellie Brown, her daughter .. Pauline Abbott
Mrs. Chester Mr. Browns sister, in III health.
Sara Banning
Jane the Browns cook Ida Harrington
Little Grandmothers Drill
Ruth Draper, Nancy Fisher. Florence Derrickaon.
Jean Finlaw, Ruth Arnold Frances flnlnw,
Elizabeth Hallett. Grace Vale.
Peter Hins and Polly. Dutch Song boys and girls
Jean Finlaw. Roma Smith. Ruth Morris Ethel
Hozmueller Hazel Benson. Elena Mccullough.
One Of the new Dances
Myrtle Evans. Cathrel Smith.
Dancing will follow the entertainment.
remain free gentlemen % cents.
Music throughout the evening by the
Orchestra.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-04-10
EASTER SUNDAY EXERCISES.

The musical program at the Presby-
terrain Church on Easter Sunday will in
clude the anthems Sing to God Hymn
of Praise. by Fearis; Now is Christ
Risen, by Heyser, and soprano solo,
They Came to the Sepulchre, by Solly.
The organ numbers will be "Oifertoire
No. 1 by Batiste, and Easter March"
by Flagler The Sunday School will cele-
brate the Easter festival at o'clock
with the special program The Triumph
of Christ. " consisting of recitations, eX-
ercises in costume and bright, new carols.
''Hosanna, an Easter song for bass
voice, will be sung by Herbert Wither-
spoon. and the old favorite, The Holy
City," will be sung by Evan Williams,
on the victrola. Parents of the scholars
and all friends Of the school are cordially
invited to be present.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-04-10
hing TO GET GIRLS
bur OF REFORMATORY

Monday the court sat IN Whining
hear The testimony as to the rea-
IL. Rertha Donovan and her sister,
80 taken from the custody of her
last November in Milford, and
ri the Girls Reformat0ry School
"A near Wilmington, Delaware,
4 he retained in that institution.
ttornev General, Frank Jones, Of
n County, under whose prosecution
were sent to the school, had notl-
~ President of Town Council Of the
of Milford to be present at the
h. with the witnesses toipresent the
N the case. At TO- 30 a. m. on Mon
iast when the girls were presented
1rt bv the authorities of the retor-
orv school. the attorney for that in
,tion found that the President of the
a Council of Milford, had failed to
ent himself, or have witnesses pre-
as the Attorney General directed.
hal Theo. Townsend was present and
inferred to present the facts OF the
to the court on behalf OF the town
Milford and its morals: Mr.. Garrett
attorney who brought the habeas
bus proceedings for Mrs. Donovan,
ask the privilege of the court to
hdraw his prayer so far as 1t affected
Youngest sister, and to have her re-
he'd to the reformatory school to re-
IN until of legal age to release; also
withdrew any prayer on behalf Of
tina Donovan, except that they pur-
- to show that Bertha at the time
her commitment was over Is years
zoe bv a few months, which is the
n limit for receiving girls at the Re-
3natory School. Her mother and other
atives made oath that she was over
legal age when committed, and the
hi held the case open for the balance
the dav so as to permit the Attorney
present a witness who was unable to
there that morning.
rhere should be a firm attitude on the
a of our town officials towards all
III commit offence against either the
N.oral or common laws of the town and
te and while these cases constantly
sfne up in the police court, it should be
policv of all in authority go the limit
maintaining the good name of the town
10 protecting the citizens. In the dis
harge of public duty there is always an
opleasnt side to be met, and timld
biicy will not bring any cause for con-
fatulations. Here appears to be plain
Sc where the authorities of Milford
ailed to properly support the efforts of
tate officials to breakup offences against
Is moral laws and the ordinances of the
En as well. The Attorney General at
Il behest of Town Council last fall broke
IA fostering spot in our town, but when
ia present town authorities are called
bon to assist in maintaining the laws,
ID reform the offenders as far as pos
Nble. they are too timid to act or take
sponsibility. The only notice taken
~ the Town of Milford in this impor-
hit case, was by a citizen in private life,
bile the Town Council paid no attention
their duty. Is this proper attitude
b Milford or any other town to take
wards matters touching the morals of
Be community? We believe that it is
b, and neither is it the desire Of the
najority of the people of Milford
THEO. TOWNSEND.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-04-10
MEMBERS OF The GRANGE
DISCUSS LIVE INTERESTS

At the meeting last Saturday of Mil
ford Grange an interesting program was
carried out. which kept the members
present until late in the afternoon A
reading by Willis Hammond opened the
program, which was followed by an
article on What to plant in the garden,
and where to purchase the seed. This
was by Miss Houston. and its discussion
brought out many valuable sugges tons.
How 20 grow a crop of corn was the
topic Of solomon Neale, and his expert
ence in deep blowing was the source for
a lively debate but Mr.. Neale gets the
results, and those who advocate shallow
piowing sometime have failures, so its
safe to state his experience will be Of
value to the others in the end.
The ideal ear of corn was the topic
Of John j Rosa. and his experience and
opinions carried weight with the listen
ers. How to get the ideal ear of corn
was the main point looked after.
The prospects for the peach crop
was discussed by Charles Barker, and
while many thought the buds are badly
injured in the upland section, yet the
people from along the bayshore district
report that they find the buds of all va
rieties very little hurt
At the meeting to be held this coming
Saturday Mrs Medford Jones will state
her opinion as to how the interior of our
homes can be made more attractive, and
Lester Lovett will state how the home
grounds can be beautihed without great
cost of either cash or labor.
These subjects are at an opportune
time for the peopln to put them into ef-
feet at and in their homes, and for that
reason a very large attendance of the
members of Milford Grange is antici-
pated for Saturday afternoon.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-04-10
START WORK ON new LABORATORIES

Workmen Tuesday morning last start
ed work on the Burr plant which will
be erected by the L. D. Caulk Company
on the tract of land recently acquired
by them just without the town limits on
Lake View Avenue. The work Of stalk
ing out the building has been completed
and cellar excavations will begin in a
short time. The structure to be erected
will not resemble factory IN the
least, begin planned with the idea OF
making beauty first 1t will be about
100 feet by 40 feet and will set back
from the street about 60 feet. II IS
the intention of the Caulk Company to
beautify the grounds surrounding the
building. and that any new buildings
erected later will be built after the same
general planes Of architecture.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1914-04-10

Presbyterian Church -Sermon at 10. 30
m, The Message about Heaven. "
Evening meeting at o'clock topic,
"a Long Look Ahead.
ST. Johns Church. Easter Sunday, High
lass and sermon at II a. m. The local
shoir will be assisted by several well
Known singers from Wilmington and
Philadelphia All are welcome. Rev.
II. J. Dougherty.
Baptist Church-Surday $50 a. m.
Bible School 1915 a. m. Easter ser
non The Risen Ones" followed by
Believers baptism. p. m, Christian
tndeavor led by Miss Mary Wiley pm,
sermon. Everybody welcome to these
Services.
First NJ. P. Church Experience meet
fng a. m. Preaching 1920 a. m. Easter
sermon and Eastar music. Sunday
school 2 p. m. Christian Endeavor 6. 30
a m, 7.30 Easter services rendered by
the Sunday School on Home Mission.
y idweek services Tuesday. Thursday
And Friday evning Every body invit-
- to be present as this is the first Sun
Pay Of the conference year and the pas
tor would be pleased to greet all.
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
ounday morning service, preaching by
re pastor at 1870 subject. 'Value Of
the Resurrection. Sunday School at
4 p. m. We begin the new year ICON
terence year, let US start right, with
Eull attendance. Epworth League at
1; % sermon at 7.30. Music by the or
thestra at both afternoon and evening
SeTylces. Prayer meeting Thursday at
81. Glass meeting on Monday at the
same hour. Junior League Friday after
noon at 4 o'clock.
Christ Church--April 18th, Easter
Pay r Holy, Communion z a. m. Morn
", prayer 10 a. m. Holy Communion
ahd Sermon 1915 a. m. Children's
estlyal 3 p. m. Special service given
~ st; Cecilia Guild 6 p. m. All are
lfS9rdally invited. Monday and Tuesday
10Y Communion Ia. m. Monday Annual
congregational meeting ESQ p. m
speclal music will be heard on Easter
/ SSuned ;,y at all the services. Miss Elizabeth
nleCioskey, Of Philadelphia, will be the
SSVpTano. Mrs. E. P. Gerhard, cOntralto,
Z. j. Holzmueller, tenor, and R. G. Hall
Dase, supported by a chorus. All are
'Oruialiy invited to these services.