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Milford chronicle., 1917-05-25
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

.. ne following have been admit.
70 the hospital this week; Jobn I,--i US ijSS
VI harrington; Miss Ida Harrinata -
Houston. '' i''eHsoh'
,,, Those discharged were Miss rnl,.,
NwIlg1t, OF Smyrna; Arabella srvi. Davi9
MISS MISS Ida Harrington, Emery Norwooi
Donatlons received were five doj
Iars from friend; a basket of clan
from Harry Abrams, of Bowers Roao
ana bunch of trout from Eda.l
Campers. On Huga
Miss r. NJ. Bowser has assrD.
her duties as suDerintendent -0s ~ uus "
Io Inospital' succeeding Miss Edna NTl
ler, who recently severed her con- "a,
necllons with the hospital in viev
0L her approaching marriage. Iams,I
DdFluson has recovered suficieDtIv IA
perform the duties of orderly
me Board of Lady Managers Will
noiu the strawberry festival aps
uance on the afternoon and evening
Oh tuesday, June 5th, in the New CeT.
Jury club rooms and yard The chair,
men held a meeting on SATURDAY at
:, moon ana completed their plans for
the FESTIVAL. Refreshments of ics
cream, cake, Strawberries ana lemon.
ade will be on sale from six until nins
o clock The money realized will N
used Tor the running expenses of the
hospital and everyone should patron.
lze this worthy cause. The dance
wlll be directed by Mrs. J. L. Pratt.
ana Tor the small admission of Ten
cents one may dance. Do not forget
he date e
Ihe Junior Board of Lady Manag
'rs VIII nave a moving picture benefit
II lAe Falace Theatre on Tuesday ey-
'ning next. when the public will see
lillian Walker in the Blue EnveIons
Mystery" The proceeds are for the
]harity Fund of the hospital. The
Ieasury is empty and money is need
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-25
.lU POINTS U-BOAT CHASER LAUNCHED

ne most powerful patrol boat. pri-
sately owned, that has vet been
launched in this country. took to wat
er last Monday, at Herreshoff's ward
at Bristol, R. 1.
1t will be nearly ten davs or two
weeks before she can have bar trials
a. everything must be in perfect con-
uItlon TO meet the guaranteed speed Of
twenty-five knots. This craft. owned
Dy Alfred /. DUPONT, of Wilmington.
Del, Is the creation of A. Loring
sway OF Boston, and Nathaniel G.
Herreshotf, both men working the
llnes and machinery details together.
Inc result is a 110 foot steel patrol
Doat' whose design has been salts
Iactorily passed upon by the Naval
constructor Taylor of the NAVY De-
partment. She will have steam for
power, with crude oil for fuel. and
her cruising radius will be large. as
sne mas exceptionally large tank sup
ply Although designed primarily
LOT patrol work, she will be one of the
Hnest pleasure craft afoat.
On the forward deck is the dining
room and wireless room. and she will
nave a powerful sending and receiv-
ing set She will mount a three
FOUNDER gun forward and a six-pound
er gun amidships, and an anti-aircraft
gun.
Navy Department officials who in
spected the craft during her construc
-lon are of the opinion that she will
be one Of the most efficient of any Of
he patrol boats.
II is believed that she can almost
I'll any requirement fha+ mighT ne
given a destroyer.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-25
MONDAY.


Cereal SIR Douglas Haig and Gen
2ral Petai1 are again pushing theii
offensive In northern France. Bet
report new erf~o. After driving int
the Hinderh-~- me along a mile front
in the sector V~rthwest Of But court
the P-i i-h ros"n'ed their attack. They
captured a sunrOrt trench bahind the
position iue. tai-e7. The british h~ll
Cn this seot'on Of the Hi"denb1-g I'm
is threatening he Queant-Drocour'
switch protecting DoGal.
The Fre~cb have resumed Their odi
v7nce in tta Chom~ag7e. Having foil
% the crown princes oeorts r Q in
control n the Cbomin-des Dam s
nI7teau. or the h'sre front. General
PstaiH tnrre5 to the ampagna sec.
f7r- He et~U"k norfH ward on tn
Moronviro~s heig'fe.
The offensive launch 4 hy G nerlI.
Ca4orna against the Auetr'an7 contin.
nes He repor4 TIE T-al'qn cortured
a hill between no'liova AM Rritovo.
also the extension Of the TIA Ian d.
7itions in the Vodice area.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-25

Harry Harrington has purchased a
new automobile this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hudson of
Rehoboth are guests of Mrs. Anna E.
Lord
Miss Madeline Camper of Bowers
was a Frederica visitor last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Clark of VIII
mington spent several days in town
this week.
For your graduation presents. see
Stokes, the JeWeler.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-25
War Kills Seven Million.

London, May 21.-The number Of
men killed in the war thus far was
estimated at 100000 by Arthur Hem
derson, member Of the war council, IN
an address at Richmond.
He estimated the total casualties OF
the war to be IN excess of the popula-
tion Of the United Kingdom which, ac-
cording to the census Of 1911. was
45,S70,530.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-25
Friday.


BullecoUrt is in British hands
Flames Of burning towns behind the
German lines Give color 20 reports
that Field Marshall Won Hindenburg Is
contemplating another strategic re-
treat.
Additional reports from the Italian
front emphasize the importance of
the victory won by General Cadorna,
but they also bring word that the Aus
trians have reacted and apparently the
usual period OF counter attacks will
follow
Important news is the announcement
that Japan is going to take an active
part in the great struggle. A japanese
naval force has arrived at Marseflles
to join the campaign against the Ger
man submarines, especially. according
to the dispatches, with the purpose of
protecting French shipping.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-25
FREDERICA.

Death again visited our town last
friday and claimed one of our oldest
ana most respected citizens, James f.
Slpple' aged 50 years. He received
fall' striking his head with such
lofce that death resulted in a few
hours. His sad and tragic ending is
great shock to the bereaYed rela-
Liyes' who have the sympathy Of many
IIIehus. Mr. Sipple was a devoted
member OF the NJ. Z. Church for
many years, and was keenly interest
ed IN every department, especially to
missions, to which he contributed
reely OF his means. He was a great
advocate of the temperance cause
lie loved his church and served her
faithfully and his familiar figure is
missed from the pew he always occu-
pied. He never missed an emporium
lty TO testify by word or deed to his
lalth in his Master. Services were /
held at his late residence Monday af-
ternoon, conducted by Rev. W. W.
Sharp. Beautiful flowers were sent
by hosts of friends as the last tokens ,
OF respect. lnterment was made at
Barratt's cemetery, Harry F. Mitten
directing the funeral. The deceased l.
Is survived by two daughters, Mrs. C.
j Smithers and Miss Mary Sipple.
The address given by Mrs. Ropp,
of Virginia. in the interest of the W. J.
c. r. U. last Thursday evening. was
received by a crowded house. She is
a wonderful speaker and held the un-
divided attention of her audience from
beginning to end. The children as
sisted in the singing and the entire
service was very much enjoyed
There will be a big patriotic cele-
bration at Barratt's Chapel on Mem
Orial Day. The speakers for the oc-
casiOn will be Rev. W. W Sharp,
Rev. G. r. Ellis, Josiah Marvel, Esq.
and Secretary of State Everett c.
johnson The public is invited. On
the following Thursday and Friday
there will be a demonstration of food
conservation in the town hall at morn
ing and afternoon sessions. Miss
Jefferson and other extension work
ers from Delaware College will show
us how to save all kinds of food. The ;
most housewives know how to can
fruits. but these ladies will teach the
art of canning vegetables also. Ev-
ersfhadl in the town and country is
invited 10 the den nstration
on June 3rd the 4v. W. W. Sharp
win nreach the "a ealaureate sermon
TO the graduates he Alumni BAN
puet will be givei Pune 4th. Com n
mencement exercie Z will be held on
June th DIT Frances Harvey
Green Of West Che r will deliver the
address This We an admission of
twenty-five cents \ be charged.
Prof Hydorn q. his co-workers
are putting forth gerry efort Tor a
successful evening
Whitsuntide wills pc observed next
SUNDAY morning q the NJ. E. Church
al which time Rev N. W. Sharp will
deliver the sermon md special music
will be rendered
Mrs. W. W. 8 arp is visiting in
Wilmington.
Miss Lillian Ste Ems is visiting in
Wilmington
Charles Seacord pf Jersey City, Is
visiting his parenf Caleb Seacord
and wife
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-25
SATURDAY.

Along the western front there has
been little infantry activity, but the
artilleries continue to lombard i'm.
portant points. Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg apparently is convinced
that his armies cannot regain the
ground captured in the past six weeks
by the French and British. and the
Germans for the present arc resting
on their arms and waiting for the next
stroke by the entente troops.
North Of Gorilla the Italians have
captured the heights Of Hill $50, the
key to the VOdfce position, IN long
and severe action IN which the attack.
ing troops were compelled to advance
from rock to rock. Despite desperate
resistance the Austrians were driven
from the stronghold, with the loss Of
nearly 400 prisoners.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-25
BARBER SHOPS TO CLOSE

Notice is hereby given that the bar
per shops in Milford will be closed all
DAY on Memorial Day, Wednesday,
May SOth. They will be open Tues
day evening until 10 o'clock-By au-
thority Of the Proprietors
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-25
Mobilize Guard For Active Service.


The national guard Of Pennsylvania
and throughout the country has been
ordered 10 recruit to full war strength
and mobilize for active service.
The training to be given the troops
at the mobilization camps IS prsuara.
tory, it is believed to treir being sent
to Europe To prevent confusion. the
order calls cr"t the guord n t'-ea sec
tions. the first section. iac'u i0g .re
Pennsylvania euar5smon. to motfize
by July *. z q second soc'i9r BY Fry
p. and the thfrF sect " Aug s. 5.
It is hoped thus to Sod tie Fl 81
contingent forward by September 1.
Governors have been authorized to
recruit all organizations to war
strength.
The dates Of zssemhly are:
July 15-Perusvivenia. New York,
Ohio West Virrinia. MicNigar. Wis
consin. Mime resota. Iowa. Moth Dako,
ia, South Dalo'a and Neb asia.
July 25-Maine, New Hamnehire.
Vermont. Massachusetts. Rhode Island,
Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware.
Maryland, District o. Co,umhi', vir-l
ginia, North and South Carolina. Ten
nessee. Illinois, Montana. Wyoming,
Idaho. Washington and Oregon.
August 5-IndiaHa. Keuucky. Geor-
gia, F!cri'a. Mississippi Arkansas. /
Louisiana. Oklahoma Texcs. Missouri.
Color 10 Nevada, New Next
70. Arizona. Utah Alabama and Cali.
fornia.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-25
ROBBINS

Announcement is made Of box So
cial to be held at Faith Methodist Pro-
testant Church, at Robbins, on Satur-
day evening, May 26th, when it is
hoped that a large number win be in
attendance 70 enjoy the occasion.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-25
SUNDAY.

As result of our early morning at
tack, says the official report from the
British headquarters in France, "our
troops established themselves in fur.
ther section Of the Hindenburg line on
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-25
GIRL KILLED BY GUARD

Walking With Soldier, She Did No,
Hear the sentry's Call to Halt.
Marion Riley, eighteen years old
was shot by sentry on duty near the
tracks Of the P. R. R., at Baltimore
Nd She died in a hospital an hour
later.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-25
offers His Yacht to Government.

D. Herbert Hostetter, the mil
lionaire vice president Of the
Pittsburgh section Of the Navy
league, offered to the government for
coast defense his handsome yacht now
in an Atlantic port. The yacht is 2Ol
feet long and carries crew Of fif-
teen.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-25
eets se Yearn fnr Mura..

William Sutton colored. was son.
fenced in Trenton. N. j., to thir.
ty-nine years in prison for the murder
OF bis wife He entered a plea Of nos
vrk.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-25
U. s.. Warshipg Ioin Allied Elect

U. s.. Wsrshipe Join Allied Fleet
The British admiralty announced
the arrival of American destroyers in
British waters
The following announcement was
given out:
"The British admiralty states that
a fotilla of United States dostroyers.
recently arrived IN this country to
cooperate with our naval forces IN
the prosecution Of the war"
Rear Admiral Sims, U. S. N, who Is
In general command Of all United
States naval forces sent to European
waters is in daily touch with the chief
of the British naval stan.
The admiralty announcement SAYS
the services which the American
vessels are rendering to the allied
cause are Of the greatest value. Thsv
are deeply appreciated.
Milford chronicle., 1917-05-25

Some one wants what you have to
selll Then advertise It in the Chrou-
icle next week.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-12-15
Causes of Nervousness.

There is an article on the care of
children In the Woman's Home Com
panlon in which the writer says.
Nervousness sometimes is the re-
suit of some physical defect. Manu-
triton, anemla, defective eyesight. bad
teeth or adenoids may be the preds-
posing cause. Nature offers the best
cure. Plenty Of nourishing food and
wholesome outdoor life are essential,
and these children should be encour-
aged to play and to take regular ex-
ercise, such as walking, rowing and
swimming. Real country life Is always
the best, and camping is IA cure in it.
self, first for the outdoor life and
healthful exercise and, second, be-
cause the nervous child needs the conn
partnership Of other children"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-12-15
INCREASED FREIGHT
RATES ARE DENIED
RAILROADS LOSE FIGHT FOR
HIGHER TARIFFS THROUGH
OUT THE UNITED STATES.
Commerce Commission Denies the
Proposed Horizontal Increase Asked
for by Railroads, But Some Ad-
vances Are Conceded.

Washington.-On June 20 the inter-
state commerce commission denied the
plea of the railroads of the United
States for horizontal increase of 10
per cent increase in freight rates.
In it's decision the commission indi-
Gated its willingness to increase class
rates in the eastern district approx
mately IA per cent. Since about one
fourth of the freight handled Is
moved under class rates, the decision
virtually allows the eastern lines about
4 per cent increase in gross freight
revenue. Increases sought in rates on
coal, coke and iron ore will be granted.
The commission found, as a'result of
extended hearings, that the carriers
generally show a substantial and In
creasing financial prosperity and that
they have ample resources with which
to conduct transportation.
Little sympathy was given the argu-
ments of the roads that they We're VIC
Tins of war prices, the commission
holding that the carriers have profited
by the mobilization of troops.
The commission suspended the pro-
posed tariffs until October %, but it in
dicated that no rehearing of the case
will be of value at this time and sug-
gseted cancellation of the tariffs.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-12-15
What Did He Mean?

Until three o'clock this afternoon
Warden Hanley of the Tombs prison
was perfectly contented warden, says
a New York correspondent. He had
been told twice during the morning
that man with frock coat and q
silk hat had called to see him, and as
the man was to return at three o'clock
Mr.. Hanley cut short his tour of the
prison and returned to his office. He
found that the caller had called, fumed
and finally left this note: "Thirty
years ago my father, who was of me-
dium height and undoubtedly punctual,
was employed as heat denunciator In
q metal mill in Pittsburgh. For years,
or at least for considerable time, he
told no one. However, 1t was common
rumor. Now, after all these years,
does it seem that man would DELHI
erately take any such action? What
would be his motive? / ask you as
a humanitarian to discuss this with no
one. Merely use it for your own infor-
nation and proceed likewise. I leave
for Pittsburgh at four o'clock, but trust
you implicitly.-A Friend" At late
hour Warden Hanley, having read the
note through 90 times, was reading it
through for the ninety-third time,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-12-15
WAS OtERRULED BY HIS SON
Young Man Got Into the Brit
lsh Navy.

Sir Edward Carson introduced a
personal note into a speech which he
made the other day when he was the
guest of the British Empire Producers
organization, at the Savoy hotel, says
the London Chronicle.
81 remember" said Sir Edward,
"when little son of mine came to me
and said Father, / want to join the
navy class at school, l said, What
rubbish You are going to be law
YER He told me plainly that was
wrong, and l explained to him how
much better 1t would be to make mon
ey In the Temple than lose 1t at sea.
He said, 'You don't seem to recognize
the Importance of the navy; it Is the
great connecting link between the
mother country and the colonies
II replied, We'll, IL you put 1t on
that high plane must alter my views
He Is now commanding a submarine,
and only yesterday, in my capacity of
first lord of the admiralty, l had to
read an account of an attempt of one
of our destroyers to sink his subma-
rlne."
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-12-15
BRAZILIAN NAVY
HUNTING RAIDERS
SOUTH AMERICAN REPUBLICS
WAR SHIPS ARE COOPERATING
WITH UNITED STATES FLEET
Plan for Safeguarding Ships Carrying
Foodstuffs Has Been Completed
Without Formal Declaration,
of War Against Germany.

Washington.-Bra navy has be-
gun cooperating with the American
fleet in South American waters in
hunting own German sea raiders and
watching for German submarines.
Sending of special diplomatic mis-
sion to Brazil to arrange for greater
coordination of forces and the closest
possible cooperation of the two gov
ernments is under consideration.
ton by formal declaration of war
Brazil thus practically has Joined the
United States against Germany.
Whether Brazil will supplement her ac-
ton by af ormal declaration of war
is regarded as doubtful because the
government at Rio de Janeiro is in
clined to regard its action rather as
defensive than aggressive.
Brazils seizure of the war-bound
German ships has added to her mer-
chant marine more than 100000 tons,
which, with that already at her dis
posal will, it is believed, contribute
materially to the solution of the prob
lem of getting supplies to the allies.
Brazils navy is the largest of the
South American group and in connec-
ton with the fleet commanded by Ad-
miral Caperton it is believed the work
of keeping the South Atlantic clear of
enemy craft will he greatly facilitat-
ed.
A plan for safeguarding ships car
rying foodstuffs to Europe already has
been put into effect.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-12-15
Between Friends.

Halle was great friends with a
neighbor boy named Bruce. They lived
In the country and had mile to walk
to school, and always went and re-
turned together. One day, after school,
Halle came home alone, Bruce having
stopped at his own home just below
our house. He was In disheveled
condition, and, on being questioned,
confessed that he had been fighting.
and that he had come out second best.
But" said his mother. in a puzzled
tone. 81 thought Bruce was your
friend
Eyes, he is" replied Halle, plaintive-
ly. 81 don't know what he would have
done to me if he hadn't been my
friend"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-12-15
SEA SOLDIERS GOOD SHOTS
Tells of the Workmanship of
Uncle Sans Marines.

The marines know how to handle a
rifle; 80 per cent of the force are quail
flied, listed shots. There is a story
from Vera Cruz that tells of good
shooting and sure eye, Henry Reu-
terdahl writes in the Youths Com
panion.
Our bluejackets were marching up
the street from the plaza between rows
of low two-story houses. A well
dressed Mexican, with a newspaper
over his knee, was sitting on the bal
cony of his house, apparently intent on
watching our sailors advance; but hid
den under the paper he held a big re-
volyer, and as our men went by he
fired. The bullets We're striking, but
our officers could hardly suspect a
well-dressed Mexican, reading paper
and looking peacefully on from his
own house, of being the sniper.
Dropping his paper, the Mexican
went inside to reload. When he came
out again on the balcony the CLINT of
the gun caught the attention of Lieu
tenant Colonel Neville on horseback in
the plaza, 1000 or more yards away
Through his eight-power field glass the
colonel saw plainly the flash of the
shots under the newspaper.
Get him." he said, turning to his
orderly.
The man raised his rifle, pressed the
trigger-and the Mexican fell out Of
his chair.
"Got him, SIR" said the marine.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-12-15
Sublime Orders.

Colonel Cork was, as colonies go,
not bad old stick to have about a
regiment, says London Ideas. Recent
ly he had three men of his company in
to help him remove the grand piano,
and, as this gift of Aunt Eliza's was
Of hefty build, he signed blank order
that the men might obtain beer from
the canteen; leaving the amount there
Of for the warriors TO fill in them
selves.
Here was a dispute.
"Put down six pints," suggested
Private Dumps.
More like a barrett" growled one
of the others.
But at last the sergeant came along
with the right idea. He filled the pa
per up thusly:
please fill these men with beer"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-12-15
SOLDIERS MOB SOCIALISTS.
Riotous Scenes Attend Parade An.
nounced as Peace Demonstration.

observation-disclosures scenes attended a
socialist parade on Sunday which was
announced as a peace demonstration.
The ranks of the marchers We're brok-
en- up by self-organized squads Of uni
formed soldiers and sailors, red flags
and banners bearing socialistic mot
toes were tramped on, and literature
and furnishings in the socialist head
quarters in Park Square were thrown
into the street and burned. Police
reserves stopped the rioting after it
had been in progress an hour and a
half. Many arrests were made.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-12-15
Food Exports Increase.

Washington. = American foodstuffs
exports in May reached value OF
S104,000,000 considerable increase
over previous months, as shown in de-
partment of commerce statistics. Ship
ments were greater by $5,000,000 than
in April and S20,c00,000 in March. Dur
ing the eleven months ending with May
the country shipped abroad $S33, 000,-
600 worth of food, as against $744, O00,-
600 In the same period the year before
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1917-12-15
COAL BARONS TO
FIX LOWER PRICES
OPERATORS PROMISE SECRETARY
WILSON TO TREAT GOVERN
MENT AND PUBLIC BETTER.
Immediate Cut Ranging From One to
Five Dollars on Bituminous Prod
uct Agreed Upon at Confer
ence Held at Capital.

Washington. -Reductions in the
price of btuminous coal at all mines
east of the Mississippi river, ranging
from 81 to So ton to the public, with
a further cut of 80 cents for the gov.
eminent, were agreed upon Thursday
at conferences between the operators
and government officials. The new
prices become effective at once.
Four hundred operators who gath
cred here at call from Secretary Lane
and pledged themselves to furnish theiI
product at a reasonable price were rep
resented in the final conference by
committees from each field. Earlier In
the day they had agreed to place the
price fixing in the hands of the gov
eminent, through the defense coun
ellis coal production committee, Secre
tary Lane and Commissioner Fort oil
the federal trade commission, thus
avoiding the possibility of violating the
antitrust laws.
Director Smith of the geological sur
vey estimated that the reduced prices
would mean that the operators would
get $1S0,O00,000 less annually for their
output and that the saving to the gov
eminent and the ccal-consuming public
would be even greater.
Only the districts west of Illinois
Iowa, Wyoming, Colorado, Oklahoma,
and the southwest-which were not
represented remain yet to be account
ed for, and there is no doubt in the
minds of officials that these districts
will agree to the price reduction.