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Milford chronicle., 1916-07-28
GREEN WOOD.
A Correction.

In last weeks issue of the Milford
Chronicle, there appeared an item
headed South African Gets Delaware
Bride" The item gave an account OF
the marriage of a Mr.. Blake and a
Miss Wiley, and. ended with the fol-
lowing sentence Mr.. Blake came to
Greenwood an entire stranger eight
weeks ago. and secured employment
at the Snyder Preserving Company
works in Greenwood as a machinist,
and soon won the affections of his
bride and the wedding resulted"
On Friday, soon after the Chronicle
had reached Greenwood, the editor
was called on the telephone by Mr..
Blake who objected to the item in
question-not that section telling OF
the marriage, but to the sentence
above quoted. He stated to the writer
that he was an entire stranger to the
people of the town. and that he is a
machinist, but objected to the words
secured employment" in the item. He
stated in his conversation that he has
been employed by the Snyder Com
pany for four years and that he did
not just Secure employment" but that
he was transferred from another plant
to the Greenwood plant. We trust that
this explanation will meet with the
approval of Mr.. Blake.-Editor.
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-28

During the hard storm Monday
4 evening a straw rick on the farm OF
VIII norris was struck by lightning
and burned. Another nearby rick
was not destroyed.
Mary Hollis has returned home
| from vlslI with lille snort at Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Tatman and
/ Mrs. A. NJ. Jones nave been recent
guests al the home of c. P. Tatman.
MRS. Tatman has Deen i'll Tor several
" eeks, put IS little improved at this
time.
The largest rain Of the season on
MONDAY oyernOWed the ditcnes ana
flooded the electric light plant. As a
result the pant was out Oh commits
sion, and work was stopped in several
places.
Rev. E. B. Taylor entertained his
father and brother from Virginia the
past week.
Nrs. LeOla Mae is the proud mother
of big baby boy.
Mrs. nate KuDec, of Philadelphia is
the guest of her mother here.
Mrs. w. G. Andrews is able to be
out again, but is still unable to use
her arm.
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Houseman, of
Woodbury., N. j., are visiting relatives
and friends here.
c. c. Short, of Dover, is visiting in
Greenwood.
Misses Esther and Agnes Gibson
have been visiting their parents for
the past week.
Esquire Gibson and son Claude are
visiting mis- mother at Tilghmans Is
land.
A number OF relatives and friends
are visiting w. L. Canal, Jr.
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-28
CABBAGE PLANTS.

Premium Late Flat Dutch. large American
Drumhead Surehead and Danish Ball Head price
Is cents per leo. s1O0 per 1000; Cauiower Plants
80 cents per 100. $3.50 per 1000; Sweet Pepper
Plants. 10 cents per DOZEN so cents per 100; Rhu-
harb Roots 50 cents per dozen, $500 per 100.
Z At BASIL PERRY. GEORGETOWN. Del
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-28
baseball Team Playlng WeII.

The Greenwood baseball team jour
neyed to AlillsDoro last Friday where
they crossed bats with the team Of
that town. The Greenwood boys won
the game by the score Of 8 to /, after
very interesting and exciting game.
Greenwood this year has good team
ana up to the present time the team
mas not lost a game this season.
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-28
Dled From InIurIes After Three Dars

John Larrimore. who formerly re-
sided near Greenwood, disappeared
from his home on Tuesday of last
week and fears that he was murdered
were entertained by his friends On
Friday he was found near Concord,
and was still alive although badly in
jured. He stated thai he had been
attacked by three negroes who had as
saulted him. He died shortly after
wards.
Milford chronicle., 1916-07-28
SUNDAY School Excursions.

Arrangements have been completed
whereby the Sunday schools Of both
the Methodist Episcopal and Method
ist Protestant churches OF Greenwood
VIII picnic at RehoDoth on Wednes-
day, august ?. Special rates can be Sc
cured by persons going with these Sun
day schools, and pleasant day at the
seasnore Is anticipated by those VINO
nave the aHalr IN charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01
The British Offensive Begins.

Il is announced in the news this
morning that the British have begun
their grand offensive on front of
twenty miles north of the Somme in
France, and have already carried the
German first line and taken many pris-
oners. For some days the British have
maintained terrific mbardment of
German positions, firing, it is estimated,
at the rate of 100000 shells day, prob
ably one of the most incessant plays
of artillery the world has ever known
new type of British mortar is re-
ported TO have been developed capable
of such rapid fire as to keep six shots
in the air at the same time. The OBJ
ject of these deluges of shells has been
to destroy trenches and entanglements
in order to permit waves of infantry
to approach in charges. During the ar
tillery fire from time to time the Brit
ish have been conducting series of
trench raids for the purpose of taking
prisoners, which have been reported as
successful These raids were rot de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01

if Mr.. Wilson is defeated. two demo-
Gratis will stand out above ali their
brethren. William J. Bryan and Champ
Clark will be the two striking PERSONAL
ties on that side of the fence. If they
should contest for the party leadership
and what more likely lit would be
battle royal, and all the more "royaP
because of their strained personal re-
latiOns. Baltimore was a bitter expert
enee for Mr. Clark. and Mr.. Bryan sup
piled the experience.
But if Mr. Hughes is elected, how at
tractive will the democratic nomination
for President be in 192o' Mr.. Bryan
did not banker after the nomination IN
1904 because OF his appreciation OF MIR.
Roosevelt's power. As a shrewd judge
of political situation he could see that
the democratic candidate that year
would have an uphill task So, while
he opposed Judge Parker for the nomi-
nation. he did not ask it for h,mselt.
deciding to await what he considered
would be more propitious time.
II Mr.. Hughes is elected and scores IN
office, Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Clark may
decide not to fight for the empty honor
of leading the opposition. But 1920 IS
long time off.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01
Mr.. Hughes as Host.

Mr. Hughes is well occupied. The
dinner to MIR. Roosevelt has been fol
lowed by luncheon to Mr.. Taft. In
both eases details are withheld, but in
neither is it difficult to guess at the sub
jectS discussed or at the results. The
campaign, the whole campaign and
nothing but the campaign occupied at
tention; and pledges of support were
gladly given and as gladly accepted.
very interesting and influential trio.
The relations long existing between
made their meeting one of exceptional
pleasure 1t was Mr. Hughes. then Gov
crnor of New York. who opened Mr..
Taft's campaign for President in 1908,
and did it so well he won Immediately
a national reputation as a political
speaker 1t was Mr. Taft who as Presi-
dent having a vacancy on the Supreme
bench to fill filled it with the New York
lawyer and leader, and won by the APP
pointment high and general approval
At table yesterday Mr.. Taft, now in
private life. faced Mr.. Hughes, now the
hope of the republican party. 1t is
reasonably certain that if elected Presi-
dent Mr. Hughes will have one or more
vacancies to fill on the Supreme bench.
Could he make a better appointment to
: b,t = an hot Of Tot
not both parties the whole country
applaud!
Mr.. Taft will not open Mr.. Hughes
campaign. He has planned a three
months stay in Canada. This will bring
him home in October and enable him
to devote that month to Mr.. Hughes
the stump he will have a most cordial
reception. and should secure many votes
for the republican ticket.
Mr. Hughes will open his own cam
paign. The expectation is that his speech
accepting the nomination will state the
case so fully and clearly and vigorously,
dii TtpuDllfdH ~ lbiloN VIII
be guided by his views and his forms
of expression. He is preparing himself
with the greatest care, and IN cIrcum-
stances to develop his best powers.
With Mr.. Hughes, Mr.. Taft, Mr.. Roose-
welt. Mr. Root. Mr.. Lodge, Mr.. Borah.
Mr. Burton, Mr. Fairbanks and others
Al I,i, \ In
closing weeks of their campaign should
reach all classes and conditions of the
electorate They should strive for a
rafting finish. leaving no issue I'M
touched and none touched but in a frank
and direct way 50 that if they win. there
may he no excuse possible for an eva
sion or a reputation Of any of the prom
ises underlying the success achieved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01
The School Board.

While it is to be regretted that the
District judges did not see fit to re-
appoint the members of the board of
education whose terms expired yester-
day. and whose services have been
wholly satisfactory and contributory to
the maintenance of the high educational
standard of the District. it is gratifying
that in filing their places the court has
chosen so we'll DR.. Van Setback, Mrs.
Gerry and Dr. johnson will assuredly
discharge the duties of school trustees
ably and wisely. They are known for
their interest in the work of the schools
and in the civic questions which are as
ISOLATED with the schools. The Dis
trict's educational system is in excellent
condition at present, so far as the in
adequate financing permitted by Con
gress allows, and the reconstructed board
of education will doubtless continue to
carry out the policies of the old or
ganization which have met with the in
dorsement of the community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01
The Truculent Mexican Memorandum

II the memorandum of reply to the
leo City. stood alone il would he tanta-
mount To an invitation to war. for il is
a most obnoxious reioinder to this gov
ernment. But il is to he read in con
Hectinn with the Presidents address IN
New York last evening. in the course of
which he expressed his determination to
go to the limit in order to avoid a con
tiict with Mexico. He expresses himself
in such terms that make it evident that
he will wait for an unavoidable provo
cation before acting in manner to pre-
cipitatc hoStilitieS.
The Mexican reply. accepting the
memorandum issued Yesterday as such,
is an affronting denial of practically
every statement contained in Secretary
LansingS note of June %. Ii just falls
short of demand for the withdrawal
of The American troops. repeatedly re-
ferring TO their presence in Mexico as
uniustifed and without right and de
claring that they are provocation
rather than prevention of raids upon
American territory
\ Characteristic passage in the note or
memorandum is that which refers to
the arrest of Huerta by this government
as dictated. not by consideration for
the de facto government of Mexico. but
by fear that he was plotting with Ger
many. This is gratuitous injection of
extraneous matters into the discussion
which cannot fail to complicate the sit
uation.
The whole tone of the memorandum
is calculated to arouse the Indignation
of the American people. 1t may be in
terpreted as almost an invitation to
strike. II alleges bad faith on the part
of the government of the United States
and the officers of the army. 1t charges
this country with incapacity to protect
its own people. with misrepresentation
in diplomatic intercourse. with the most
grievous offenses in short than can be
conlnlrtPU ny one toWdTu
another. 1t plainly seeks to put the
burden of responsibility for the present
situation upon the United States. so that
if break should come it will be pos
sible for Mexico to claim that the
United States has been the aggressor
without warrant or any show of justice.
In view of the precedent representa-
lions of the State Department to the
government at Mexico City is it to be
assumed that this note will be promptly
met i'll even stronger, sharper terms
than those employed in the note of June
90 When two nations confront each
other with such official language it is
most difficult to keep the peace. As
long. however. as Mexico does not per
emptorily demand the withdrawal of
the American troops and as no further
collisions occur between the American
and Carranzista forces. an issue for ac-
tual war does not exist necessarily in
the exchange of accusations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01
White Lawn and Dimity
Dresses in Styles for
Little Children.

Newest Summer Dresses, unusually
fine in quality and attractive in
style for the moderate prices.
Square-neck and Short-sleeve Lawn
Dresses, with embroidery insertion
and lace-edge trimming. Sl.O0. Lawn
Dresses, with fine tucked yoke. neck
and sleeves finished with ribbon
threaded beading and skirt tucked
and lace trimmed, Sl50. Long
waist Style White Lawn Dresses;
waist and skirt joined with beading
and ribbon, and skirt trimmed with
double : embroidery ruffles, $3.50.
White Dimity Dresses, with yoke
shocked in blue; collar and cuffs
featherstitched and finished with
French knots, $500. High-waist
White Lawn Dresses, trimmed with
embroidery insertion, lace ruffies and
hne tucks. with wide ribbon sash
and bow. S375.
Third floor. street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01

Tho Detroit Journa! is puzzled hv the
contradictory rcports concerning Mr..
BFyGns reception al 81. Louis. In one
report he J. represented as having been
sighted, and IS resenting the treatment
- rs carriagc both in the convention
hall and al his hotel The prediction
follows that his soul will not be in his
appeal for votes for the ticket that he
will gricve no more if Wilson is de-
fcated than he did in 1904 when Parker
lost
In another report the very opposite
is stated He was quite the hero of the
OCCASION. When he addressed the con
vcntion-which he did upon invitation
the great audience heard him gladly
and applauded him enthusiastically
And the prediction follows that he will
be the democrat of the hour in 1920.
Asks the journal:
Now, who Is prevaricating is Bryan
& cipher or has he considerable fol
lowing! Kidding ones self is about
the poorest possible occupation. If
Organism is 70 be slain it can only be
dispatched after one has correctly meas
ured its social stature
Organism is hardy. 1t was slain in
1896, and yet appeared again in 1900 !;
in 1900, and yet appeared again in
1908; in 1908, and yet was strong enough
in 1912 to make the democratic nomina-
ton and carry of the honors of the
campaign. Who may say what 1920 may
show7.
As The Star stated . snort time ago,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01
Yearning for the Normal.

A June all shivering, we see
As numbly we complain;
We hope July the Fourth will be
Entirely safe and sane.
We cherish no old fashioned fears
OF pyrotechnic pain.
July the Fourth for several years
Has been quite safe and sane.
Now with climate insecure
We plead, but all in vain.
The temperature that we endure
Is neither safe nor sane.
Warmth that once found us i'll at ease
With joy we'll greet again.
We simply hope we will not freeze.
Oh. let's be safe and sane!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01
signed for the gaining Of territory, but

signed for the gaining Of territory, but
for weakening the enemy's forces.
1t is too soon to determine whether
the British offensive will succeed in eff
fecting material change in the German
line. The capture of the front line for
a distance of twenty miles, indicated by
the first reports, does not make a ma
terial difference in the situation. At
Verdun Germany rushed the French
front by highly concentrated attack,
and carried it back several miles before
the resistance stiffened and held. But
there is this difference between the sit
uation at Verdun and that north of the
Somme: that the German line has been
unquestionably thinned, first by the ne
cessity of throwing reinforcements into
the Nerdun sector to replace the ire
mendous losses suffered there, and sec
ond by the withdrawal Of troops to meet
the Russian offensive in Volhynia and
Poland It has been stated that rela-
lively the Germans are weaker as against
a British aggressive movement than
were the French against the German at
tack at Nerdun, so that an actual break
of the German line is conceivable even
in the light of the demonstration afford
ed by the French defense at Ferdun of
the extreme difficulty of rupturing de-
fensive position. Russian success in
Volhynia and Galicia has recently
shown that wire protected trenches can
be carried if the force of the attack
is heavy enough in both infantry mass
es and artillery fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01
Fiber Suit Cases of Cnusual
Durability.

A Lightweight All-Fibcr Suit
Case. made in 24-inch size and nicely
lined, fitted with lock and strap.
This case is made with greater dura-
biity than any case OF its kind NC
have ever seen. and can be checked
as ordinary baggage which the usual
fiber case will not stand, priced at
5000
Real Walrus Leather Travelling Bag
leather pocket and lining: ls. II and
is inch sizes; 1913.
Black Enameled Auto or Weekend
Cases. with cretonne lining and remov-
able cretonne tray: "a, Is and IS inch
sizes. Special at 1895 each.
Lightweight Mating Bags. soc each.
Lightweight Mating Suit Cases.
94-inch size, s125 each.
Fourth floor, Tenth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01

Haven't you ever found yourself
quoted in print as saying something
that had never entered your mind?'
"Frequently," replied Senator Scr
ghum. Il couldn't possibly think up all
the timely and amusing anecdotes which
the writers have so lavishly attributed
to me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01
Delivery Schedule for Monday, July 3
Summer Delivery Schedule
Beginning Wednesday, july S.

City deliveries Will leave store at
SIS am. and , pm. sharp. except Sat
urdays, when the hours will be Sis
and II "A m.
Furniture deliveries. on and east of
10th street northwest. at Sis am
west of 10th street at 1870 pm
Suburban deliveries will leave at
usual hours. excepting Cleveland Park
and Chevy Chase, which will have one
delivery only on Saturday, promptly
at SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01
New Silk Sweaters
Just Received.

In this new arrival are some OF
the most charming styles in
Fiber Silk Sweaters that the
summer season has introduced.
featuring the beautifully belted
and sash effects. The colors are
beautiful-royal purple, black,
white, rose. Copenhagen, orange
and emerald.
5000 to SS.75.
Third floor. q street -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01

Mexicans who are fastening across
lection have no hesitation in proclaim
ing safety first as their patriotic
motto
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01

II Mexicans would return all prisoners
and refrain from molesting troops in
pursuit Of Villa. the question as to
whether or not they consider themselves
at war would not seem quite 50 serious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01
Valuable Service.

Have you saved anybody's life this
YEAR," asked the seaside stroller.
1--WE done all that could be expected
replied the life guard, considering the
climate | lent a man an overcoat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01

The preliminary preparedness parade,
were fortunate in not being compelled
to consider any needs Of special equip
r1ent for the march
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01

Carranza is waking up to the fact
that there is something of a peace sen
timent developing in his own country
as it becomes more familiar with the
spirit and resources of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01
%-RoS--

Al kinds OF letters are now being sent
to Theodore Roosevelt II seems i'm
possible for any unusual summer situa-
tion TO arise that does not mean extra
work for the postmaster at Oyster Bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01

II is expected that Mr.. Bryan will
speak. although some of the topics now
uppcrmost in the public mind are not
exactly adapted to his line of oratory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01

France and Germany will probably
spend several more unforgiving centur
les. each blaming the other for pro
longing the battle of Nerdun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Ingenious Suggestion.

Bobby" said the small boys mother,
"if you continue to be so disobedient !
shall have to punish you. What shall l
do with you''
After some thought Bob replied:
"You might take me to the Zoo next
Sunday and let the animals scare me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01

Any hope in the minds of Vilhstas
that the United States was getting ready
TO hand Texas back with an apology has
been dissipated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01
A Fans Comparison.

No solace fingers in the cup
That Fate hath filled with woe.
While prices still keep going up,
The home team doth not So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01
Machine Guns.
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
r. American manufacturers can turn
out 400 complete machine guns week
for foreign governments, how many.
inspired by patriotism. can they supply
their own country?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01
Lessons.

From the Chicago Herald.
In the long run it will be found that
this Mexican affair has taught us many
valuable things we would probably
have refused to learn in any other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01
Texas in Summer.

From the Boston Transcript
To the correspondents writing in TO
inquire what the Texas temperature Is
in the shade we will state that nobody
knows. there being no shade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01

doing their best for the troops to think
Of striking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01

Before ascertaining definitely what is
to become of her. China will have to
wait till matters of more pressing ma
ture are disposed of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01

The Fouth of July will recall that
George Washington himself had his
troubles with insufficient preparedness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01
The Job.

From the Baltimore American.
II II 10 Intervention in Mexico, let US
do the let thoroughly and with dis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01

"All dishere bettin' on an election"
said Uncle Eben. "fust thing Won all
know, is gineter find you huntin' fob
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01

out single word of down with the
trusts'"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01

Bong political boss in Europe is no
eaSv matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01
Bathing Suits, SIPS to $16.5O.
Bathing Hats and Caps, Csc to $1.5O.
Summer Hours and
Delivery Schedule.

From now until further notice
store will open at $3.50 and close at S
o'clock, and beginning July we will
close at l o'clock on Saturdays DUR
ing the summer, as has been our GUS
tom for many years.
Closed all day Tuesday, July 4.
Delivery Schedule for Monday, July 3
City deliveries Will leave store at
$50 am. ! pm. and pm. sharp.
Suburban deliveries will leave store
promptly at $50 am.
City furniture deliveries will leave
store at $50 am. and 100 pm
Suburban deliveries scheduled for
Tuesday will leave store Monday, July
8, at - o'clock sharp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-07-01
The Evening Sta. Newspaper Company

Business ice: nth ST and Fennsyi'
vania Avenue.
New, York Office: Tribune Building.
Chicago Office: First National BANK
Building.
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The Evening Star, with the Sunday
:-orciae edition. is delivered D! car
riers within the city at As cents Pc
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