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Milford chronicle., 1917-09-14
SLIGHT FIRE IN NORTH MILFORD

Fire, which started from an oil
stove, severely damaged the kitchen
and contents Of the home Of R. M.
Beadle, manager of the Milford
Creamery on Friday of last week. No
one was in the kitchen at the time the
blaze started. but it is thought that
possibly the stove exploded. Neigh
bors volunteered their services and
the quick response Of the Milford Fire
Company COunHeu the Dla1e 10 the
room in which it started. Other than
being damaged by smoke the other
sections of the home were not in
iured.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-14
URGED TO use MOTOR TRUCKS

Shippers have been appealed to by
the railroads to use motor trucks for
transportation as much as possible.
Congestion on the railroads and in
the storehouses of express companies
is responsible for the move
In the railroads's War Bulletin No.
IL, just issued, it is suggested that all
shippers follow this plan so that
troops and their equipment may be
moved speedily
The Chamber of Commerce of wiz
mington. is ready to cooperate with
shippers.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-14
MRS. SCOTT WRITES BOOK

Mrs. julius Scott. of North Milford,
who is well-known as short story
writer and who has contributed well
written articles for the Youths Com
panion and other like magazines, has.
entered the field of novel writer's. A
new book entitled Elizabeth Bess." ;"
written by Mrs. Scott. has just come
from the press Of the Macmillan Com
pany. One Of the books was left at
the Office Of the Chronicle last week,
and the writer has read it since then.
It deals with child living in the per-
iod directly after the Civil War, and
is we'll worth reading, not only by
children, but by grown-ups.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-14
STATE HIGHWAY SURVEY

The State Highway Commission
started a party of surveyors at Del
mar on Tuesday on the State Highway
route. They will survey north, thru
Laurel to Bridgeville, and then to
Greenwood and to the Kent County
line. 1t is the purpose Of the COM
mission and chief engineer to com
plete the survey of the proposed State
road within the next few weeks be-
fore real cold weather sets in, so that
maps, plans, and other necessary ar
rangements may be completed and
ready for the actual work in the
spring
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-14
MAKE COMBINED EFFORT
FOR A WORTHY CAUSE
Whole Country Becoming Engaged
In Collection OF Periodicals
For Soldiers.

The whole country is now to be-
come engaged in the immediate col
lection of books and magazines for
our thirty-two great cantonments and
numerous. training camps and for our
soldiers in France.
A fund of S1,O00.00O is to be raised
to provide 100000 books and library
rooms.
Some of the finest men Of the coun-
try are members of the Library War
Council and have for their first aid
the American Library Association and
its librarians.
The organization for a great cam
paign has been perfected in a master
" way. The whole country is linked
State to State and town to town for
the moral help Of our young men
moving grandly to the front.
This great movement has sprung
from the knowledge that it is as i'm
portant to our men that they be given
Intellectual and moral stimulus as to
be given physical care. DR.. Henry
VanDyke says:
'The morale of the army is the hid
den force which uses weapons of war
to the best advantage and nothing is
more important in keeping up the
morale than a supply of really good
reading. Victory does not depend
solely on big battalions.
Mr.. Harold Braddock, one of the
directors Of the movement, says:
"The libraries so far established
are proving of incalculable value as
an antidote for drinking, gambling,
- oil Irfvrdcs uwonffn-
aIlv rs per cent of the men prefer a
book to the cards or liquor or dice
One wounded soldier writes Il don't
know how we should live without
books.
Another writes, Il am just waiting
for my pal to finish to get hold Of his
book ="
The soldiers of Europe have shown
a great inclination for serious read |
ing. So the range Of the books is to
be great and the selection fine.
The Bible and devotional books.
Ethical books, on patriotism, courage |
and the like. Poetry Of a modern,
stirring kind. Fiction of the best,
both classic and present day. Short
stories, such as are written by Kip
ling. Doyle, McCutcheOn, O'Henry,
Oppenheim, Harrington, Conrad and
many others. Travel, history, heroes,
the best books on the war. Technical
books on aviation, wireless telegra-
phy. etc. Boys books. for many OF
the young men are very young and
have not reading habits, and the de-
sire is to bring help to the humblest
reader as well as to the trained mind.
Magazines, fresh and attractive. are
greatly desired.
Will you not give a book?
Will you not give a magazine?
Or will you not give coin toward
the fund?
Mrs. Mary A. Brown has been ap-
pointed for this work. Books and
should be sent to her at
1O6 West Front Street. The type :
should be clear and the books in fair {
condition.
Magazines should be sorted by title
and year and tied together. They {
should probably be not more than two
or three years old.
Mrs. Brown will also get out
among the people from house to
house. The collections Will be sent
in boxes to the center" for Delaware
which is Philadelphia, in care Of the !
Public Library. S
Let us do our bit once more! I
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-14
STETSON-ELLISON WIN SUIT

The Stetson-Ellison Company. we'll
known Gamers of Camden and HOus-
ton, was awarded judgment on Fri
day against John F. Hollinger in the
sum Of STA damages for alleged
breach of promise contract. William
NJ Hope, ESQ, of Dover, represented
the plaintiff, and John D. Hawkins,
ESQ, the defendant. Mr.. Hollinger
is now delivering the balance OF the
tomato crop to StetsOn-Ellison as per
contract.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-14
MARRIED
sMITH-GRIFFITH.

A pretty wedding was solemnized
at high noon on Wednesday. Septem-
Der 18th, in St. Lukes Church. Bryn
Mawr, Pa, when Miss Elizabeth Hall
man Griffith, of Lincoln. became the
bride of Irwin Schaffer Smith The
bride wore a gown of white Spanish
lace. draped with tulle Her veil was
held in place with orange blossoms.
After the ceremony an INFORMAL re-
ception was held. Upon their re-
turn from a short trip Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith will be at home to their many
friends at 1409 Providence Avenue,
Chester. Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-14
APPOINTMENTS BY GOVERNOR

Governor Townsend has appointed
Harry Mayer. Of Dover, to be a mem
Der Of the State Board of Account
ancy for a term Of three years. Mr..
Mayer is very well qualified to as
sumo the duties of the Office, and his
appointment will be pleasing to all
Delawareans
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-14
BIRTH

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lafta Of South
Second Street, Milford, had fine ten
pound son arrive on Wednesday morn
ing. September 18th, 1917. Il is their
fourth child. Mr. Lafita IS the Span
ish translator at the L. D. Caulk
Company.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-14
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Announcement is made Of the en-
gagement of Miss E. Louise Cole, of
Dover, and Cecil c. Fulton, Jr., for
merly Of this town and now Of Green
vile, n. c. The wedding will take
place on Wednesday, October 18th.
and the young couple will reside at
Greenville. Miss Cole is well known
in Milford, and is a frequent guest at
the social functions in this town.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-14
COLD WEATHER and FROST

The storm Of last Saturday was un-
usually severe, and about TX inches
Of water fell in a short time. The
weather turned cool and for four
days at night the temperature bord-
cred upon frost. On Tuesday and
Wednesday a few reports Of slight
frost came in, but none to injure veg
citation. The mercury got down as
low as forty above zero.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-14
SQUIRREL SEASON OPEN

Open season now for shooting rail
birds, reed birds and squirrels in the
State, since September 1, and city
sportsmen are taking advantage Of it.
Reed birds are reported scarce and
not in good condition. 1t is unlawful
for any gunner to kill more than six
squirrels in any one day.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-14
MISS POWERS NAMED SCHOOL. BEAD

Miss MARY l.. Powers, formerly vice
principal Of Lewes Union School for
many years and principal Of Reho-
both School for several years, has
been elected principal OF the latter
school after taking two year course
at the Women's College in Newark.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-14
VIC. 7. .. STATE CONVENTION

Delaware State Convention. W. c..
T. u. will be held in Seaford, Octo-
her 10. IL and II. Clarence True
Wilson and Daniel Polling are the
speakers for the evenings with many
other interesting points on the pro-
gram. It will be held in the same
church where the NJ. E. Conference
was held in March, 1917.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-14
OVER 10000 AUTOS IN DELAWARE

That the people OF Delaware are
more prosperous this year than ever
before is evidenced Dy the fact that
the number Of automobile licenses is
sued exceeds by approximately 5000
the number in past years, aud there
are still nearly four months remain
ing in which they can be issued The
1917 license tags exceed 10000, and
the total for 1916 was 710O.
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-14
REPORT OF SOLDIERS DAY

Davis r. Grier. chairman of the
Finance Committee for the Soldiers
Day activities. has submitted the fol-
lowing report:
Milford chronicle., 1917-09-14
WILMINGTON STOCK MARKETS

Furnished to the Milford Chronicle
by Laird & Company, Wilmington,
Delaware.
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keeeIpts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS 1-WflsOn assures Senate Trimmer. mann notes is authentic. Lower body of Congress gives President power to act. England amazed at news of Ger man plot against America. America first velds all factions to- Eether.
 Alabamians stand together behind the President. Four ships are sunk. Austrian reply to America will he given soon. 2-While protesting friendship for America, Bernstorff was pIar-{ ming to disable her ms much as possible.
 Germans admit withdrawal on Ancre river line. All diplomats deny knowledge of German plot. 3-Alabama brigade will leave No- gales on April 15.
 LOCAL NEWS 3+News of Bessemer. 5-Tw Ensley boys on shin sent down by submarine in Mediter- ranean
 IngersolI speaks on realty cond1- tions.
 February shows postoffice gains. Board of revenue to meet cOmmis- sion.
 Dr. Whitten urges support of two colleges. 1s5 persons may have to serve full' sentences. To open bids on post0ffice today
 FEATURES 4-EditOriaI comment. 6-SOciety and Dolly Dalrymule. S-SpOrts.
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hasten to empower the President as he would be empowered.
 SPECULATION IS RIFE
 Speculation is rife as to the means by which the government came into posses sion of the letter through which Germany made it's overtures to Mexico.
 One theory is to the effect that it was caught by a wireless operator who was familiar with the German code. An other sensational story is to the effect that the American copy was secured by British authorities from Count Von Bern storff and transferred to this govern ment. The official declination of the Pres ident to relate the details of the story means it is taken, that the facts will not be formally printed before existing dangers are passed and forgotten.
 ALABAMIANS TRUE
 Alabamians in the House, including Mir. Huddleston. who in committee opposed the Presidents request that he be given certain authority, united in making the resolution a living document In the Senate MT. Underwood spoke in favor of the Hoke Smith substitute for the Lodge resolution inquirine Into the source of the German information. The substitute was enacted by siye voce vote.
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There is no question. however, but that the President permitted the publication of the gruesome German scheme for the purpose of arousipg members of Congress to sense of the danger besetting the national life As result of the publica- ton, the pacihst friends of William Jen- nings Bryan, pale gentlemen who. in Ignorance A gyharassed the administration in the vefy moment of it's greatest diff fculty, hung their heads and hastened to escape the questioning stare of the public.
 PARTY LINES DISAPPEAR
 The revelation caused the disappear ance of party lines and a reunion in Americanism of all discordant factions. The House in great enthusiasm. and by a vote of 40a to B, enacted the reso- iution giving the President authority to arm ships and otherwise to conserve American honor. and the La Toilette fili- huafer in the senate displayed the most aspnislne sisns et distfess Y is taken fof granted tllat saE hpuse wlil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02

Democrats and republicans, even most of the members who heretofore have aligned themselves with the ex treme pacifist group, joined in fight ing for the bill. Representative Bailey of Pennsylvania, generally recognized as reflecting the views of William Jen- nings Bryan, voted in affirmative and announced his intention in advance. Both Democratic Leader Kitchin, who heretofore always has stood against the administration preparedness plans, and Republican Leader Mann, whose utterauces often have been strongly opposed to the Presidents in ternational policies in many particu- lars voted for the measiire. the lat ter having supported it in vigorous speech
 RESULT NEVER IN DOUBT
 From the time the rule for con sideration of the bill was brought up in the House shortly after noon un- til the final roll call was taken 10 hours later. the result was never in doubt. Predictions that tSe negative vote would not exceed a dozen were frequently heard.
 Led by Representatives Cooper of Wisconsiff& Campbell of Kansas. both republicans, opponents of the measure made a determined fight, however. They were not united on any one specific objection. Representative Cooper based his position on the con- tention that the bill would authorize discrimination against Germany in that it would permit the .rming of ships carrying munitions to the all lies and that by arming such ships the United States would commit an act of war. Representative Campbell con tended that passage of the bill would be equivalent to surrender by Congress of its right to make war. A little group of avowed paeifists, opposed un- alterably to the use of arms for any reason, played only a small part in the fight
 HOUSE LEADERS SANGUINE
 The House leaders, expecting the Senate to pass it's bill as substitute, say they can put through the Senate bill if it comes to them.
 The House bill, besides eliminating the phrase. other instrumentalities,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02

Foreign Minister Czerin called at the American embassy yesterday to confer with Mr. Penfield. Among the matters discussed was the advisability of presen- tation by Count Tarnowski at this time of his credentials as Austrian ambassador to the United States
 In the last three days the situation as between the United States and Austria has snown decided tendency for im- provement.
 The statement is made here that a break between the two countries is now less probable. The correspondent is in- formed that the reply of the Austro- Hungarian government will be extremely conciliatory and while it may not dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
ENGLAND AMAZED AT NEWS OF PLOT
 AGAINST AMERICA
Not for a Moment, However, Is Japan Suspected of Disloyalty to the En-
 tente Alliance

London, March 1.-The time is long since past when any fresh orfcntation of the German policy is calculated to astonish the Britt fsh public, but the revelation of the plot to induce Mexico and Ja- pan to attack the United States provided this country with first class sensation today.
 The Associated Press Washing ton dispatch gave the late after noon papers the first news. which was displayed under startling headlines such as "Great Hun Plot Unmasked., "Most Sensational Plot of the War;, "Amaning Revelation of German Dup1icity..
 The edition of the papers was early exhausted. The immediate idea of the man in the street was that here at last was an undoubt- ed casus belIi for the United States, the only matter for curiosity be- ing as to how soon a declaration of war might be expected. The news was too late for editorial comment sn the afternoon papers and the government officials de- clined at the present juncture to make any statement for publica- ton.
 Perhaps next to the effect of the news in America, the attitude of Japan excited the public mind most. Nowhere. however, did the idea prevail for a moment that Ja- pan could be detached from the entente alliance. Altogether, while the greatest confidence Is felt that such an intrigue could only recofl on it's authors, the British public Is watching with greatest interest further details and developments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
Universal Prohibition Bill Is Introduced in
 House by AbercrOmbie

Washington. March 1.-fracti- calIy universal prohibition against interstate shipment of liquors is provided for in bill introduced today by Representative Aber- crombie of Alabama. It would make 1t unlawful to transport into or from any state or territory or the District of Columbia any in- toxicating liquors except for scien- tific. sacramental. medicinal. phar- maceutical or mechanical purposes, or for use in the arts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
Cabinet Members Will Investigate Warrior
 As Nitrate Plant Site

Tuscaloosa, March 1.-Because of the new crisis facing the administration, Secretaries Lane, Wilson and Houston of the cabinet. will visit this place March Il to decide if Lock II, War rior river. is suitable for the proposed $20,Q0o, 900 nitrate plent, according to a atelegram received by Sam Clabaugh from Congressman Oliver tonight. Army engineers previously have made exhaustive surveys of that section of the river. A TX x
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pose definitely of all pending oue.t,on. it will leave open the way for further discussion between Washington akd Vienna.
 The Vienna government continues to examine in the most careful manner everJ phase of International law and navn1 warfare brought up in the American xoy- ernment's inquiry regarding Austria's ad- nerence to the naval measures of ths central powers. The consideration thun siven makes the framing of the AustrisS reply lengthy and laborious procesa.
 Count czerin tonight will join Empsrcr' Charles at great headquarters. It is ,in- derstood the Austrian reply to the Units2S' States will be thoroughly discussed Sf
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Senator Fall, republican, said he did not wonder. that the President decided to reach public opinion through the press Tn view of the attitude of members of the Senate who ought to be his advisers
 The subject came up soon after the Sen ate assembled and engrossed attention nearly all day in spite of the mass of legislation awaiting action. Senators on both sides of the chamber expressed amazement at the story and declared if it were true the Senate should be in formed.
 Senator Swanson, the fourth democratic member of the foreign relations commit tee. announced that he had been author zed by the President to say that the note from German Foreign Minister Zimmer- mann to the German minister at Mexico City, ordering and outlining tho plot, was ..substantially correct as published.
 SENATOR LODGE ACTS
 senator Lodge at once moved that the , President be asked to inform the Senate whether the zimmermann note was au- thentic and to furnish any other in- formation about it not incompatible with inc cubic interest. This was referred to the foreign relations committee, which
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and Japan, on the supposition that it came from one of Germanys enemies, was defeated after a sharp and sen sational debate Instead the Senate merely asked for official notice of the authenticity of the dispatch of in structions from German Foreign Min ister Zimmerman to German Minister Won Eckhardt in Mexico City. The President transmitted it immediately, with the statement that it would not be compatible with the public inter- ess to reveal further details concern ing it.
 Members of both houses of Congress,
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also carries a committee amendment which would prohibit the insuring of munitions ships under the war rislz fund to Which the President is au- thorized to transfer part of the $100.- 000,t,0 derived from the bond issue provided for in the bill. Such vessels are not being insured by the govern ment now. but the amendment is con- sidered undesirable by the adminis- tration.
 The final vote was preceded by a roll call on a motion by Representa-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
FLOOD MEASURE PASSES HOUSE
 BYGREAT VOTE
Lower House of Congress is Spurred on in Act ing on Bill Giving President Power to Protect Lives of Citizens Great Enthusiasm is
 Aroused as Members Proclaim Their
 Intention to Stand By Executive

Washington March LA bill to empower the President to merchant ships but not extending the authority he re- ouested other instrumenates in defending Amer can rights against the submarine passed by the House tonight by nonpartisan vote of 4O3 to 13
 Speaker Clark announced the vote amid enthusiastic pause and cheering Opposition to the bill had faded during the day before patriotic appeals from leaders both sides the House. when the roll called only nine repub
 cans three democrats and the socialist voted in the negative They
 Repubcans-Benedict of California Cary of Wisconsin, Cooper of Wisconsin, Davis of Minnesota Hegesen of North Dakota ndbergh Minnesota Nelson of Wisconsin Stafford Iof Wisconsin and Wilson of Illinois
 of Missouri Shackeord of Missouri Sherwood of Ohio.
 Socialist-London of New York.
 The the Senate where expected the Senate committees b approved by the President and thorzng only the aming of ships but the employment of other instrumentalities' will be substituted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
Naval Clothing Factory
 Feature of Bill Killed

Washington March 1.-By margin of one vote. B to 32, the committee amend ment appropriating s30o,00O for naval clothing factory at Charleston. $. C., was stricken from the naval bill in the Senate today. All republican senators except three voted against the amend ment.
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soon reported it favorably with minor amendments.
 Chairman Stone, having been voted down by his committee, carried to the floor the fight to learn how the note came into this governments possession. He in- sisted that if any of the nations at war had furnished it the Senate and the coun- try should know it, and proposed an amendment embodying the question. 4 DEBATE WAS LONG
 During the long debate Senator Hoke Smith made a suggestion the importance of which was promptly recognized and which served to overcome the doubts of many senators as to the propriety of ques- tioning the President in regard to so grave a matter on which he had not seen fit to communicate voluntarily. The Georgia senator pointed out that for the executive on his own initiative to send such a document as the Zimmerman note might be construed as request for action, whereas he probably would be gratified to have it in the Senate's hands at it's own request.
 The senator offered the following as a substitute for the resolution and amend ment:
 Resolved, That the President be re-
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On he Request of Resolution Adopted After Long Debate the President Transmits Ldnslng's Report, That
 EDidence of Intrigue
 Was In Hand

Washington -Presdnt Wilson tonight response Seas ca laid before that body official information that the United of evidence which establishes the
 entcy which disclosed how Germany and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-02
HOUR SHIPS ARE 1REPOR TED SUNK
 NV ZONE OF WAR

Paris March 1.-The sinking of the following vessels was announced officially here today
 Clan Farquhar British steamship 5853 tons gross, February o6 Galgorn Castle British sailing ship, 1896 tons February 27 Marie Joseph French schooner of ecamp 192 tons Feb ruary and Sostad Norwegian steamship, 155 tons, Feb wary 2Sx&& s4 SSS
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House Bill Not Accepted

 providing The bill contain specifically munitions ships approve