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Milford chronicle., 1917-06-01
DISCARDED CLOTHING SOLICITED

Have you any discarded clothing OF
shoes for the destitute of Northern
France? -
You have read of the terrible condi-
tions confronting these people. after
the evacuation of the German army
/ With homes destroyed. men and
women and children are practically
without clothing. and must be helped
or perish. w.
You know what will be of use
Shoes that may be worn. garments
that viii be serviceaDle. woolens and
warm underwear. In ract everything
that you, facing similar conditions
might use.
This is not a call for money. unless
YOU prefer to help that way. but an
earnest appeal to help cIothe men
women and children. of A sister Rel
public, who through no fault of theirs
are destitute. During the coming
week box will be packed at tbe
nome OF Mrs. George B. Hynson and
shipped June Sth to the Duryea War
ReIleI Committee, accredited by the ,
French government.
Please find something to put in this
box Clothing may be left at tbe
nome of Miss Ida Rosa, Miss Sara ,
Anderson, Miss Mary Smith or Mrs +
George Hynson. a
Warm gloves, stockings and cans i
vii also be acceptable. ?
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-01
NEWSPAPERS WITH LIQUOR ADVS.
BANNED FROM KENT and SUSSEX

After July 1 it will be unlawful +,
mail any newspaper, circular letter
postal card or other printed matte,
containing liquor advertising into
Kent or Sussex Counties. This will
apply to the Wilmington newspapers
as well as those printed in Other
states: The new Federal law how
ever does not prohibit the sending of
newspapers containing liquor adyer-
usements BY express into Kent or S6s
sex counties.
section six of the anti-shfppinp law
passed by the last Delaware legisIa-
Fure prohibits the advertising of Il
quor IN Kent and Sussex counties bv
circulars and bill boards and in sew
eraI other ways, but did not exclude
newspapers containing such advertise
ments printed outside those counties
me Federal law may operate in CON
Junction with the Delaware antf-shiD- |
ping law to prohibit the mailing Of 1
newspapers, circulars. etc. contain
ng liquor advertisement into Kent
.nd Sussex Counties. The same pro-
.loltion applies to many states of the
Inion that have anti-liquor advertis-
ng laws. 80
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-01
GOLDEN webbing

Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Andrews. of
Brighton, England the parents OF
the Rev. E. H. J. Andrews. rector
OF Christ Church, Milford, celebrated
tne hItieth anniversary of their mar
rage last Sunday. Rev. Andrews
ana the other absent members of the
Iamlly-one Of whom is in Canada
ana another in Australia-had plan
ned a reunion of the family in the
nome land on this occasion, but were
prevented from carrying out the plan
by the war. The day was quietly
spent by the couple in Twickenham.
at the home Of the only child remain.
ing in England, the youngest daugb-
ter, and her family.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-01
MEMORIAL SERVICES

The Memorial exercises will he
conducted by Crystal Fount Lodge No.
10, on Sunday, June 3rd, in the odd
Fellows' Cemetery, if the weather will
permit otherwise they will be held in
Armory Hall. The exercises viii he
gin promptly at 3:15 o'clock.
Every lodge member is to be at tho
lodge room on Sunday afternoon al
8 O'Clock, and the lodge will march
In a body to the cemetery.
wilson k. Mohr, past grand repre-
sentative of Pennsylvania, will he the
speaker on the occasion. The local
will also make addresses
Music will be furnished bv local
Talent under the direction of c. Fl.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-01
CAPT. CANNON ON RECRUITING DUTY

Captain James Cannon has been or
dered to take charge Of the recruiting
for the National Guard in Sussex
County. and will make his home sta
ton in Milford, although he will be
in all parts Of the county during the
week. Many persons will prefer to
enlist in the National Guard. rather
than be drafter into the regular ar
my and it is part of Captain Cannon's
duty to get into touch with such peo-
pie.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-01
EVERY MAN A SLEUTH
ON REGISTRATION DAY
The Provost Marshal General An.
nounces Drastic Step Against
Possible Slackers.

Sleuths will be on the look out fol
'slackers". AO'
Under a plan completed bv the nro.
Fost marshal generals Office every
citizen OF the nation Is made virtnally
a civic policeman TO ferret ont non,
| registering males.
Announcements are being sap+ 60
sheriffs of more than 32O0 conntieS
that it is the duty of every citizan -
slFe Information of persons failing
to register. After the Information Is
IN the hands of the sheriff the local
authorities will do the rest. Severe
penaity is imposed for evasion of
registration.
AS an added argument to the civic
pOIice Iorce the provost marshal gen
eIai pointed out that every non-reg-
lsterhg person throws the burden
OF the army upon another man. on
cials Deneve this will result in sufi- /
clenL incentive to turn up evaders
Oincials believe the severe penaItv |
without alternative of a fine will elm
hate any trouble in the future.
10 NIP the aspirations of would-be
'lacAers' dlnerent government war
,,sehcles are announcing their inten-
Ion to employ no men of conscriD-
ion age. '''''' 'p-
since the selective law went into +
Iect Washington has been Oyerrnn /
'lth men subject to service who have /
lddenly developed a great desire 10 I
ork for the government.
me government will have none of h
lem IN Red Cross, food administra- d
on department and other newly Gre D
ed agencies under the war regime =
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-01
RETURNED FROM FOREIGN TOCR

Miss Elizabeth Ross. daughter OF
Colonel and Mrs. E. C. Ross. who
Tor the past year has been touring
the United States, Canada ana Francs
returned to her home at Seaford Iae+
thursday. Miss Ross had many
thIllllng experiences while in and
near france. the boat on which she
was travelling being chased by a sub
marine on the coast. She was quite
near the firing line, being associated
Wlth the Red Cross workers on the
outskirts of Paris.
Although being on the move nearly
the whole time she was away. Miss
Ross maintained her health and looks
none the worse for her activities
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-01
MAJOR LANE ORDERED TO FORT SILL.

y On Tuesday morning last Major
William E. Lank, Of the Delaware
National Guard, left Milford for Fort
Sill, Oklahoma, where he has been
ordered to attend the United states
Army School for Musketry, as one of
the instructors ;s;sIcttoTs. Ills experience &c
an expert rife shot in the past has
htted him for this position especialIv
He will perhaps te there for several
months, or until the new army mas
been formed A'S
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-01
REVIVAL MEETINGS

The special meetings at the Ran.
tlst ehurch continue 10 grow in in
terest. Pastor Davis has had the as
sistance OF Dr.. Stevenson of DRYDEN.
aIso the NJ. P. Quartette. Mrs. M
l. GiDDs, a deaconess, is deeply i'm
presslVe IN her appeals. The patri-
otlc service in front of the First Ma
tlonal Bank led by Mr.. Davis. at
which he speaks for the Red Cross
movement at 1880 each evening. is ex-
citing great interest. The meetings
will continue. %
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-01
SUSSEX MILITARY CENSUS REGISTRARS

Ihe Sussex County Military Board
OF hegistration, appointed bv Cover
1 nor townsend. met last Friday and
organized for duty, Daniel ]. Lavton
Deshg made executive officer and AL
bert Worth Secretary. The other
member of the Board is DR.. Rowland
G. Paynter. -'o anu
Inc following were appointed to
serve as registrars in the several dis
tricts in the county:
Ist OF lst-F'rank L. Grier Milford
ma OF lst-JOshua A. Ellegood. Ell
lendale. '9'' IL
1st OF 2nd-Mathias w. Hahn
-,i; "a OF 2d-Harry L. Cannon, Bridge
Sd of 2d-wnHam s. Lord. Green
1st Of sd-Isaac E. Tyndan. George
"a of 3D. -Harland W. Huston. Sea
Sd Of $d-Edward J. winder. Sea-
4th-Poter j. Messick. Laurel. R.
1st of 5th-Arthur S. Hearn. Laur-
2d of 5th-E. Frank Locates. Del
lar.
Sd Of 5th-victor c. Kitchens, Laur-
LIST Of 6th-Henry A. Houston.
I'd of 6th-Oscar NJ. Thomas. Days
)rO.
Sd Of 6th-Dr. Oliver V. James,
lst Of 7th-J. Horace Derrickson.
cean View.
I'd "a of 7th -VolIey NJ. Murray, selby-
Sth-Charles I. Joseph. Hollyville.
Frank Sharp. Georgetown.
ist OF l0th-JOhn c. Lank. Milton.
"a OF IOth-Dr. James T. Thomp-
80 OF lOth-Harry L. Paynter, Mas
Il.
The date for registration is Tues
y, June 5th.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-01
EXPLAINS ITSELF

The following telegram is publish.
ed for the information of all concern.
ed:
Wilmington, Del, May 29, II.
capt. James w. Cannon, Co. B.,
nIsIE.-l III -
4u4llVius GUi.
You are informed that members of
National Guard Reserve are NOT re-
quired to register on June s.
WICKERSHAM.
Adiutant- General.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-01
EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS

The Dime Fund for the new hos
pital building, for the Milford Emer-
gency Hospital, is still growing. slow
~ but surely, and although al this
time so many calls are being made
on the pocket books of the naonis
sun sun dollar has found its way into
J4e Iuna through the efforts of Miss
Heien case, OF Laws district. This
dollar added to the amount already
IN the bank, makes the total S2sO.53.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-01
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Mrs. Eunice Morris of Frederiea
frank Hudson of Milford and Leonard
Meredith of Milford Neck were adj
mltted this week. Christen Christen-
son has been discharged and has zone
to his home. ''' s'-'1
donations have be,n rheubarb from
samuel Armour; a hot water bottle
from friend; box filled with oran-
ses' lemons, CASTLE soap, laundry
soap starch and rice from Peter
iouseman; sweet and white potatoes
rice and Jelly from Mrs. John Shell
urake' harrington two turkish tow
els from Mrs. John Harrington. of
harrington; a gallon of ice cream
from friend; lettuce, radishes and
cream from Mrs. VIM. Zimmerman.
= = dozen eggs, and one quart of cream /
from Mr.. Christensen. The manage
heht thanks each one for their gener-
Gus gifts.
Inc moving picture benefit on Tues
lay evening was a success in every
way and will add materially to the
Charity fund.
The date OF the Strawberry festival
o De held by the Lady Managers i'm ?
ne New Century CluD rooms and ward +
las been changed to Wednesday. .Iune
tn, instead of June 5th. as annonnc- u
d last week. The festival will he "
cid in the yard and a dance i'm the n
en'ury club rooms. Good music
III be furnished and only a small
charged. Mrs. j. LYNN II
ratt will have charge Of the dance; W
rs. 5. j. Abbott. the ice cream n
lss NJ. McKim, cakes; Mrs. p. r m
4rlisle, dishes; Mrs. George Grier
oles and decoration; Miss Lena VI
lort. mattresses; Mrs. Tumlinson. ea
ra"Derries; Mrs. Frank L. Grier. W,
Mrs. G.. W. Marshall adj NJ,
rtising and amusements. Anyone ar
shing to donate anything can send W,
me to the chairman. The proceeds ho
the festival will be used for tbe sb
nnlng expenses of the hospital and Re
is hoped everyone will attend and Fr
lp this worthy cause.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-01
NEE.VANE ON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

s A new weather vane has been plac-
ed on the steeple of the Presbyterian
church this week by a professional
steeple jack. The new vane reniaces
the one which was DESTROYED bv a
heavy wind storm a few weeks ago
PERSONS in the business section Of
INC Town we're Afforded much amuse-
ment by the man while at work on
the job. The steeple will also he
painted by him before he leaves the
town. p w
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-01
REGISTRARS FOR FIRST OF FIRST

Ihe Registration Board for Sussex
County has appoin ed DR.. Frank 7,
ILler' registrar to register the men
geLween g' q and so years Of age on
June oun' and the ollowing assistant
registers Tor this district have been
named named; George H. Hall, Daniel
tilfsch, Darwin s. Collins, Walter L.
5rler' Charles G. Prettyman, Charles
y. Abbott, Mark L. Davis, William
" sipple, Sr., and Robert P. Davis,
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-01
COMPLAIN ABOUT LIEEHEN

complaint has been made by a
toILr lglI9er Of autOmobilists about the
Sselephone linemen working in Mil
sU;, sUIu; VINO have been throwing the
Srliall Slil trimmings of wire in the streets
numerous punctures IN tires have
Dsen made by these small pieces Of
bo b%1re' and the men will be asked TO
ture. "''H 'iieni III Ine lu-
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-01
FLAG FOR CHURCH

A beautiful silk flag, measuring 4xs
feet, fringed, with a brass eagle at
head of staff and cord and tassels.
has been presented to Christ Church
by Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas H. Davies.
It will be formally presented and
blessed, with appropriate ceremonies.
at the church next Sunday morning.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-01
ADDITIONAL PRIZES

The State Board Of Agriculture has
decided to offer an additional prize
70 encourage farmers to grow bigger
crops OF corn this year and will make
the first prize $50 instead OF $50. for
the highest yield on one acre, proyid-
ed that this yield exceeds the Weld
Of last year, which was 116 bushels
and SO pounds.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-01
AN ERROR

The Jane sH. Deputy estate. con-
slslng OF the lands located at the
Braek Granary, was bought by Short
& Hal, at private sale, and not bv
George H. Hall, at Sheriff's Sale, as
was published in this paper last week.
Milford chronicle., 1917-06-01
GOVERNOR PROCLAIMS DAY OF
PRAYER FOR SAFETY OF FREEDOM

Governor Townsend has issued the
loLoWlng proclamation, setting forth
SUNDAY June 3, as day of PRAYER and
Nations drenched in blood. Broth
| SIhood OF Man a shattered theory
iuesils OF Calvary struggling for eT-
lstence' the ends aimed at for God
and Humanity lost in the smoke ~
conflict. this Nation, BY right of its
history and what it represents en-
ters solemn protest. We would i'm
represent America and the princinIas
upon which it was so nOblv founded
and so gloriously defended If Nc
SUood longer aside. With this in tbs
Nations mind, recognizing our dn4v
10 Right and Justice, we have declar.
ed our all against this onslaught ON
Civilization Oii
AS We enter into this struggle. n
IS only fitting that we pause a NOM
eent IN prayer and mediation. stead
.ast IN the belief that an All-Wise
providence rules finally in the Courts
u Men and the Destiny of the Nations
l. John G. Townsend, Jr.. Cover
TOT OF the State of Delaware. do here
" designate that
SUNDAY,
the Third Day Of June,
nall be known and designated as
A DAY OF PRAYER am
MEDIATION
nj do request that this dav he oh
erVed by all churches and religions
-gahizatlons in this State by some
Dpropriate service. And further. tbat
e again take increased devotion 10
y T. li piilnciples nc so conceived and main
age OF Liberty and Freedom. and
at we again, in our day. with re-
wed courage. highly resolve. tbst
IS Nation have new birth Of Free
m and that our ideals shall not
rish from the earth.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-23
BOYS EVIDENCE HEARD
In Case of Richard HalsalI Barre Man,
Who Died Year Ago.

Additional evidence in the case of Rich,
ard Halsall was heard by the state in.
dustrial accident board in the office OF
s. Hollister Jackson last evening. The
full board, consisting of Chairman Rob
ert w. Simonds of st. Johnsbury. Fred
S. Pease of Burlington and S A Daniels
of Brattleboro, was present with the of
fetal clerk, Miss Laura Burbank. The
only witness was the young son of the
deceased Halsall, and his brief testimony
was restatement of information alleged
to have been divulged to him by his ia
ther The boy declared that his father
had told him during his last illness that
he received injuries in an accident at the
granite manufacturing plant of Marr &
Gordon.
The death OF Mr.. Halsall occurred in
January, 1918, and the appellant to the
board sets up the declaration that in
juries received while employed by Marr
& Gordon contributed to the mans de-
mise. Early last spring a hearing in the
case was held in the Office of Atty Jack
son, who appears in the proceedings for
the Royal Indemnity Co. At that time
a number of witnesses were examined
and a decision was reserved by the board
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-23
USED MAILS To DEFRAUD
is Charge Brought Against Two Men in
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Jan. 23.--Ellis M. Pearce
and H. S. Trego, stock brokers of this
city, were arrested by postal inspectors
here yesterday on charges of using the
mails to defraud in an alleged stock
scheme reaching all parts of the country.
Pearce was taken into custody at the
general delivery window at the postofliee
building, and Trego was arrested when
he appeared with bondsman for Pearce.
Each was held under $500 bail for trial
by United States Commissioner Long.
Both admitted they could not meet their
financial obligations, amounting to sew
eral thousand dollars, according to j. T..
Cortelyou, chief postal inspector.
Pearce and Trego operated bucket shops,
according to the federal authorities, and
in mining and financial journals adver
tised unlisted mining stocks for sale,
either in whole or in part on the install
ment plan. Customers who made finan-
cial payments and asked that the stocks
be transferred to them were unable to
obtain satisfaction, it is charged. Postal
inspectors on receiving complaint discov
cred that Pearce had closed his two of
fees here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-23
BIG SUBSCRIPTION A FAKE.
Names of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank R. Wells
Were Forged.

Burlington, Jan. 23.-Someone sent a
pledge of $4,000, signed "Mr. and Mrs
Frank r. Wells" to the DeGoesbriand
hospital fund late yesterday; and il
turns out that the subscription was a
fake.
The envelope with its blank reached
the house of Bishop Rice yesterday aft
ernoon. The bishop was in Rutland Off
ciating at funeral and one of the maids
telephoned to Father Gillis, who is inn
mediately subordinate to the bishop. The
latter opened the envelope, read the
blank and reported TO headquarters.
Meanwhile the talk about town had
reached the ears of Frank R. Wells, and
he called up DR.. p. Z. McSweeney and
denied having given any such gift or au-
thorized anyone else to do so in his name.
There were two or three persons that
did the writing, not one. The envelope
cheap flimsy rectangle of pink paper,
with pointed flap, bore the name Of
"Rt. Rev. Joseph j. Rice. ESQ.," with
"2l5 S. Prospect ST." just below and
City" below that. In the upper left
hand corner were the words in different
Handwriting, 'Hospital Fund" with the
word Headquarters" below it, 1t is
hardly possible that the same person
could have written both groups of words;
and the latter were in black ink, the for
mer in blue. The ink had been rather
we'll blotted from the page. The envel-
ope was stamped at the postoffice Jan
22 1880 A. NJ" the M" being omitted.
The writing of the name Of the bishop
was done in flourishing style, with big
loops wherever the shape of the letters
permitted. Hospital Fund Headquar-
ters,' however, was in plain, almost |
severe, style. The name had two or |
lhree periods omitted: After Esq" and |
s" standing for south of South Pros
Dect. 1t was linen envelope, but the |
ines were almost too faint to discern.
The blank was filled in as required, |
With $4,000" in the upper left hand cor
Ter. the date in the other corner. "Ten
Thousand" written ont below, "Mr. and
'lrs. Frank r. Wells" on the next line
md summit st" on the last line of all.
The $4,000 would have brought the
otal contributions of the first six days
p to practically half of the required
mount and on this account the dis
ppointment when the truth spreads
broad will he all the keener.
The committee believe that the con
ribution blank is equivalent to a blank
heck or similar form and that the sign
ng of the names of Mr.. and Mrs. Wells
a forgery, punishable by law.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-23
BRITISH PRESS COMMENT.
"Full of Noble Aspirations and Amiable
Sentiments" Says One.

London. Jan. 23.-The Morning Post
describes President Wilson's speech as
full of noble aspirations and amiablc
sentiments and leads up TO the follow
ing conclusion:
Upon first impression, the president s
scheme does not fu up with any very
sanguine hope. We remain still of the
opinion that a permanent peace can be
obtained only by the defeat of Germany.
We would even say to President Wilson
what lincoln said 10 Europe at the end
Of 1861: I am quite sure that a sound
argument could he made to show them
that they can reach their aim more read
ily and easily by aiding to crush this
rebellion than by giving encouragement
to t.
In other words. II President Wilson
desires TO end the war, let him come in
and help ms end Il.
The Daily Mall says; President VIII
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-23
TESTIMONY ABOUT
STOCK EXCHANGE
Was Submitted at Opening Of the Leak
Hearing in New Yorkr-H. G. S.
Noble, President of Exchange,
Was on the Stand.

New York, Jan. 23.-The leak investi
cation was resumed by the House rules
committee at the customs house here to
day, with ii. G. S. Noble, president of the
New York stock exchange, as the first
witness. Noble was called by Sherman
l.. Whipple, attorney for the committee
to explain the workings of the stock eN.
change and to aid in determining the pos-
sibility under its rules for engineering
deals for large profits. The familiar face
of Thomas w. Lawson was missing as
the hearing opened.
Noble was first asked TO describe the
organization of the stock exchange per.
sonnel, its management and its rules and
regulations. He then described the ac-
tivities on the floor Of the exchange on a
sample day. He said that the stock ex-
change has absolute knowledge of what
occurs On the floor, and the records are
accessible to the committee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-23
CRITICIZES GRAHAM PLAN.
State Forester Hawes Thinks Forestry
Should Be Handled Alone.

/ Burlington, Jan. 23- State Forester
I A. 4. Halves, in statement issued last
night, expresses strong disapproval of the
subordination of the department of for.
estry to that of agriculture. Mr. Halves
said, II do not question the sincerity oil
| Governor Graham in advancing his con.
solidation plan, but do question wheth-
er the messages which he advocates are
for the prominent interests Of the state
House bill 80, which is the administra
tion's measure, would make the commits
sioner of agriculture ex x-ofiicio state for
ester; and would allow him to divide the
appropriation between the agriculture
and forestry departments"
Mr.. Hawes added that so far as he
knows the governor did not consider any
authority on forest matters in drawing
the bill and the plan is "diametrically OPP
posed to all the best forestry thought in
the country"
He claims the acreage OF forestry and
waste lands in Vermont is 3,7l9,0o0 or Ga
per cent of the area of the state "Sub-
ordination of the work of protecting. i'm
proving and increasing the productivity
of this vast area to a commissioner Of
agriculture is illogical and not in the line
of efficiency. Forest fire prevention has
nothing to do with agriculture"
Mr.. Hawes continued that consistent
forest policy over series of years is
necessary to accomplish results. A dep
uty employed by commission of agri-
culture viii have little opportunity to
initiate work and there will be difficulty
in securing forester of experience in
such subordinate position. Mr.. Hawes
asks if combina tions are To be made, why
should forestry be subordinated to the
of agriculture while fish
and game and geology remain as sep
arate departments. They can hardly be
considered of more Importance to the
state than forestry, he believes.
He also asks how a field man whom
the governor says should do the forestry
work, can answer the many technical /
letters and prepare reports and bulletins !
which take much time. Mr.. Hawes will /
cave early next month TO take up his |
new position in the United States rela- |
ions service at Washington.