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Washington. July 29.-Inyestiga-
ton of charges of certain senators
interested financially in rates of
duties proposed IN the particular
schedules of the tariff bill were
proposed in a resolution today by
Senator Caraway. of Arkansas. He
read from an editorial of the New
York Herald charging that certain
senator's were interested in the
production of wool, resulting in a
warm cross fire Of debate.
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Paris, July 2S.-The French
government made it known today
that. it has received what it con-
siders absolutely trustworthy in
formation. that an attempt. against
the life of Premier Poincare is be-
ing plotted in German monarchist
circles.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-02

Athens, July-30- (By the Asso-
ciated Press "A note sent by the
Greek government to the allies re-
spectins intentions Of :. Greece in
Asia Minor emphasizes the view
that the occupation Of Constan-
tinople is the only means Of bring
ing about peace, and says Greece
has made arrangements with that
purpose in view.
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Respectfully,

President-elect Young Mems Busi-
ness League. =:
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Dublin, July 2s.-Ail the main
towns in the Connemara district
are now cleared of insurgent troops
and rapid progress is being made
by the national forces in the west
and Munster Province. says the
official report today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-02

Los Angeles, July 2s.-The jury
in the second trial Of Mrs. Mad
alynne Obenchain for the. alleged
murder of. her sweetheart, j. Bel
ton Kennedy, last August was still
undecided early today after having
had the case since four o'clock yes
terday afternoon.
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WORLD news IN BRIEF

Hayes, two Anderson prisoners,
who have been held in Anderson,
whereas the sentence Of the court
was that they should serve their
sentence in the state penitentiary.
The men will be brought to Co
Iumbia next Monday.
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Berlin. July. 2s.-Four persons,
one of them American passenger,
r. H. Murrill, were killed in the
wreck of a German postal airplane,
which crashed near Boizenberg
Yesterday. Murrill was from Char
lotte, y. c.
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Columbia. July 31-Wil1 Hays
and Ed Wilson, the two Anderson
county convicts, sentenced to 10
years each in the state prison,
were landed in the penitentiary
here at noon today, brought by an
Anderson county deputy, These
are the men about whom the gov
ernor went to the mat with Su-
pervisor King, Of Anderson, last
week, the supervisor having con-
tended that he had the right to
keep the. men on the county gang.
The governor won his point, but
there was no unpleasantness the
Anderson officials seeing that the
viewpoint taken by. the chief execu-
tive was correct.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-08-02

Los Angeles, July 2s.-Al twelve
of the submarines enronte from
Los Angeles to Hampton Roads
under the convoy Of Tender Beav-
er, were said at local submarine
base to be accounted for this
morning. Early reports that four
were missing were denied by Cap
tain Miller at the local base.
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Secretary
League.
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Mrs. Il. A. Dollard and little
daughter, TheEna, are spending
some time on sullivan's Island.
Miss Juanita Weeks left for
z Orangeburg Monday where she Will
visit friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Brunson
and children have returned to their
home in Marion.
Mr.. and Mrs w. L. Brunson left
MONDAY for Marion, where they
viii visit their son., Mr.. Emmett
Brunson.
sfr.W. p. Barrett, of Draughan's
Business College spent the week
end at home, returning Sunday
evening. !.
AIRS. P. F. Finn and children left
for Asheville Monday morning.
Jack. McKiever has gone to Sui
Tyan's Island. for a week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j.. E. Hunter, IT.,
and little, daughter, of Columbia,
visited their parents last weekend.
Mr. A. J. Ard has returned from
his trip to California and other
points west, and reports having
had successful and enjoyable
trip.
Mrs. J. L. Ward. Miss Leilah
Blanche Thames, Miss Glenn Brown
and Mr.. A. c. Carrigan have re-
turned to their home after spend
ing Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. A.
w. Thames, of Florence,
Mrs. Joseph serans and daugh-
ter, Perla, Of Clio are the guests
Of Mr.. ana Mrs. Isaac Strauss
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-10
Democrats Elect Bayard and BOyCe;
Republicans Elect State Ticket:
New Castle Republican, Sussex Dem
Both Branches Of the Legislature Will Be Controlled By
DemOcrats---Kent County, As Usual, Is Carried By
DemOcrats---lt is Possible That du POnt Has
Been Elected For Short Term.

@ claims ana counter claims the opposing
Auu'S eeIons nave been discarded
available figures are made it Democrats in e ~
"ue remarkable comeback from the
ago They have elected Thomas the United States SEN
% or ne long term beginning March
Coleman du Pon has been elected
m neXr William H. BOyce
by an overwhelming
e negro voters throughout the
ION lor reelection Kent given her normal Deooo
MAJORITY while Sussex years has elected FIJI
Denocrauc ticket to the
atOrs Representatives fromS Sussex - N"'0 NeH
Th Republicans have elected Ticket as folows State
THOMAS Fouracre Commissioner Charles M M
ana Auditor OF Accounts Joseph Harrington With very few m
uons rural New Castle Republicans to the county os
and retained control of Levy Court "
e. Petohn Democratic candidate Representative
scC Oh sussex county,
MINUS Republican This is
popaTIY swung the largest Democratic
e c In the Fifth Senatorial
oru IS located Isaac w. Belts
olV over James Hill Stanton
n stronghold and Mr. Belts the
sent - 0'0i ~ repre-
Mrs Mabel Derby Democratic of Accounts ~
"a the defeat ticket her
o eng over 3OO In Sussex
LOT recorder OF Deeds behind
nue that Delaware voters candidates.
win Sussex County official
ounues and Wilmington analysis the State Ticket with
he figures available ~ 0" Will
SENATOR i. TERM
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-10
MRS. LENA JONES CLOSES
HOME FOR WINTER MONTHS

Mrs. Lena Marshall Jones has clos
ed her residence on North Walnut
street, for the winter, and left for Bal
timore, Md, where she will spend the
winter with her daughter, Mrs. Dud-
ley Frazier. She will be a guest of her
cousin, George P. Fisher, in Chicago,
during February, but the balance of
her time will be divided I'D between
Baltimore, Pittsburgh and st. Louis.
This leaves one of the oldest and
largest properties on North Walnut
street in the business part of the town
closed. Because of her children resid-
ing in other parts of the United States,
she will probably sell the property for
purposes and take a smaller
home in the residence section of Mil !
ford. It is a fine location for a large
department store-as it fronts on two
streets and an alley, with large 'front.'
lge on all three.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-10
MILFORD NEW CENTURY CLUB

The regular meeting of the Milford
New Century Club was held Monday
November 9th, with the president
Mrs. J. L. Pratt, in the chair. In the
absence of the secretary, Mrs. James
Davis was made secretary pro TEN.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
A letter on Red Cross work was
read by Mrs. J. L. Pratt urging every
one who possibly could to attend the
meeting to be held in the Club House
in Dover on Thursday, November 9th.
Mrs. Herman Smith was unanimous
ly elected to club membership.
The meeting was then put in charge
of the chairman of the day, Mrs. Geo.
W. Marshall on literature and librar-
les. 1t is the sincere wish of the club
that a public library may be estab-
lished in Milford in the very near fu-
ture.
An unusually good, original paper,
written by Mrs. Julius Scott was read
by Mrs. James Davis, concerning our
plans and the possibilities of a library |
this received a hearty applause.
A solo "Just Dreaming of YOU" by
Eastman, was beautifully rendered by
Mrs. William H. Warren, accompan-
led by Mrs. Edward Hurley.
An exceptionally interesting talk on
Libraries was given by Mrs. Mollie
Brown. She spoke of her delight in
working with the boys and girls of
)ur town, since the opening of a Ii
orary in her own home in. 1913. All
children over the age of 10 years are
permitted to take books until they
ire finished school. It is Mrs. Browns
leepest regret that she does not have
looks enough to accommodate all of a
he grown ups" A rising vote of a
hanks was given Mrs. Brown for her b
most excellent talk. v
Pianologes entitled Loyalty of f
len and Food for Gossip" were a
cry nicely rendered by Miss Helen E
Altman, with Mrs. e. T. Hurley at the a
iano. 7
Next Monday is business and social. Il
S full attendance as possible is de- W
red as much business of importance b
to be discussed. N
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-10
VAUDEVILLE AT PLAZA

For Thursday, November 10th, the
management of the Plaza Theatre, an
nounces seven acts Of vaudeville, with
a comedy and Fox news preceding the
presentation Of this large vaudeville
performance. This program will in
clude dancing, singing and musical
numbers and also some clever come
dians. For further information in re-
CARDS to the program see the ad in
this issue Of the Plaza Theatre. Per-
sons out Of town may reserve their
tickets by phone, but no tickets will
be held later than eight o'clock on
night Of show. Reserve seats are now
on sale at the theatre at attractive
prices. Be there next Thursday or you
will miss a treat. The show starts at
O'Clock p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-10
DEATH ON ELECTION
DAY RAISES QUESTION
GOVERNOR DENNEY WILL FILL VACANCY
DISAPPOINTMENT, BUT LENGTH OF
TERM SEEMS In DOUBT.

The death of State officer-Treas-
urer George M. Fisher, which occurr-
ed on election day, has raised a ques-
ton as to the filling of the vacancy.
Mr.. Fishers term would have expired
next January. He was not a candidate
for reelection. His successor was
voted for last Tuesday. Roland F..
Quillin, of Laurel, was the Democrat
ic nominee, Thomas S. Fouracre of
Middletown, Republican.
There is no doubt that it is incum-
bent on Governor Denney to make an
appointment of treasurer to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Mr..
Fisher. The constitution says:
"He (the governor) shall have pow
er to fill all vacancies that may hap
pen in elective offices, except in the
offices of heutenant-goYernor and
members of the General Assembly, by
granting commissions, which shall
expire when their successors shall be
duly qualified.
"In case of vacancy in an elective
office, a person shall be chosen to said |
Office for the full term at the next
general election, unless the vacancy
shall happen within two months next
before such election, in which case
the election for said office shall be
held at the second succeeding general
election"
The interesting point involved, upon
which lawyers are undecided, is as to
what effect the death of Mr.. Fisher on
election day will have; whether the
two months next before such cleo
tion" includes election day.
Some are of the opinion that the !
to Mr.. Fisher will be ap- ,
pointed for the full two years.
The case of Theodore F. Clark.
State Auditor, some years ago, who 9
lied just short time prior to the ),
General election, is taken as a prece-
lent, his successor being appointed
or the full two years.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-10
PERSONAL MENTION

C. H. Tuthill of Washington, D. c.,
was a Milford visitors this week.
Mrs. Paul McVey is spending two
weeks with her husbands parents in
Johnstown, Pa.
Miss Elmyra N. Stidham, of Holmes
bury, Pa, is visiting her aunt, Miss
Elizabeth G. Stidham.
Miss E. G. Stidham spent the first
part of the week in Philadelphia
purchasing a new line of winter mil
lnery.
Raymond Springer, of Philadelphia,
spent last Sunday with his sister,
Mrs. Earle F. Worthington, of North
Walnut street.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Steinmetz, spent
a part of last week with Mrs. Stein
metz's sister, Mrs. c. L. Stuart, on
Washington street
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Johnson and son
of Milton and William Dawson of
Camden spent the weekend with Mr. !
and Mrs. w. B. Bethards.
DR.. T. C. Beswick, Past Great Sach-
em, of Pennsylvania, will pay Saki- |
mas Tribe, No. 10, visit on next
Tuesdays sleep. Every Red Man in
Milford and vicinity should hear Bro.
Beswick.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-10
NUPTLALS
SMITH-HOLSTON

A very pretty marriage took place
at the Methodist Protestant parsonage
at 7:15 Wednesday morning, Noyem-
Der 8, 1922. The contracting parties
were Clarence c. Smith and Miss Clara
3. Holston, both of Milford. The bride
and groom were attended by BENJAMIN
B. Holston, Jr., brother of the bride
and Miss Lottie Warren, of Lincoln.
The bride was attired in a dark blue
travelling suit with corsage bouquet of
white chrysanthemums. The maid of
honor wore black satin dress trim
med in lace and carried lavender
chrysanthemums. The happy couple
took the early train for a trip north.
TEAGUE-GOODWIN
/ Miss Mary S. Goodwin of Hotel du-
pont, and Burton q. league, Of 1907
West street, Wilmington, were mar
ried Saturday evening, November 4.
1922, at z o'clock at the parsonage of |
Union M. E. Church, by Rev. H. w.
Ewing. The bride was attended bv
Miss Lillian E. league, sister of the
room. Dale Scarborough was best
nan. The bride wore canton creme
md lace dress and hat to match and T.
'arried bride roses. Following the
ceremony reception was held at the
lome of the brides parents, about SO ii
elatives and friends were present,
mOng them were Misses Lillian,
aura and Gladys league, Dale Scar
CROUCH and Samuel Blizzard of :
Georgetown. !
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-10
MILFORD GRANGE

Many of those present at the hall
last Saturday wished to attend the
meetlng at the Plaza, so only a short
business session was held, and the
paper readings and discussion were
neld over for future meeting. Next
saturday November 18th, there will
be no program as first and second de-
grees will be given to class of can
Be present at this meeting
and by your presence help the officers
IN charge to give the work in the best
possible manner.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-10
GOVERNOR PROCLAIIS
ARlIISTICE DAY

Governor Denney last Tues
day issued the following state
ment or request as to the prop
er observance of Armistice Day
as petitioned by the American
Legion:
Armistice Day, 1922, COM
memorates the successful end
ing of the worlds greatest war.
I, therefore, earnestly request
the people of our State, on Sat
urday, November II, 1922, to re-
call the sacrifices made by
those who died and those who
suffered in the late World War.
Let this day be generally OBJ
served throughout the State by
appropriate exercises, and let us
join with the American Legion
in making this day worthy to
be remembered.
William D. Denney,
Governor of Delaware.
Dover, Del, Nov. 6, 1922.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-10
BASKETBALL SEASON OPENS

The basketball season will be OPEN
ed IN Milford Tuesday evening, No
yember 14th, when Frederick meets
Company F on the Armory floor
Company Fs team has been reor-
ganized and has been Strengthened
by the addition of two new players.
Kirby, formerly of P. I. D., and Roth
rock, formerly of University of Del
aware. Following are the other mem
bers of the team: Jacobs, Lynch. Muir
ply, johnson, Ackerman, Legar and
''-iO
Immediately after the game a pub
lie dance will be given BY "The pic
saulIiy Serenaders'' of Salisbury, Nd,
-oF Whlch an additional admission will
De charged to all wishing to dance.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-10
TWO AUTOMOBILES
WRECKED In COLLISION
OCCUPANTS OF MILFORD CARS RECEIVE
INJURIES in ACCIDENT LAST FRIDAY
ON DU POINT ROAD.
MAJOR WIN. E. LANK HURT
AT FIRST THOUGHT THAT He HAD FRAC-
TURED SKULL, BUT THIS WAS NOT
SO-ALL OUT AGAIN.

In a collision last Friday afternoon
between the cars owned and driven by
William H. Robinson, and Nutter Mar
vel, both of Milford, several persons
narrowly escaped serious injuries.
Shortly after noon on Friday Mr.. Rob-
insOn started to Dover in his new
Dodge touring car. In the vehicle
with him were Major William E. Lank,
Mrs Robinson and ex-Sheriff Thomas
Kirby. When on the Frederick lane,
about one mile south of Frederick.
Nutter Marvel, driving a Ford car.
came out of the lane from the home
OF Leonard Davis. The cars met and
both were turned over by the force
of the collision. Mr. Marvel was ac-
companied by Luther Cubbage, a for
mer member of the Delaware House
of Representatives
Mr.. Cubbage was thrown to the |
pavement, but was only
slightly bruised. He was able to be |
about on Saturday. Mr.. Marvel, who
was the Republican candidate for
at Tuesdays elections.
vas uninjured Major Lank was rid
ng on the front seat of the Robinson
,ar and was thrown to the roadway
lie was badly cut about the head, and
or a time it was feared that he had
eceived a fractured skull. He was
AIKEN to the Marshall Hospital in Mil
ord, where he remained until Mon
ay, at which time he was taken to
is home in South Milford Mrs. Rob
lson was only bruised, as was ex-
heriff Kirby. Mr.. Robinson receiv-
cuts and bruises on the face, and
is said that a rib was fractured.
Both cars were badly damaged by
lie force of the collision. Both were
aptsized and when persons driving
long the road first saw them it looked
5 if the occupants must certainly
ave been severely injured.
The scene of the accident was in
e open. There was absolutely moth
g to Obstruct the view of either
liver, and both cars were plainly Wis
lie to the occupants of both vehicles
ID they have looked for them.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-10
SERIOUSLY HURT IN
AUTOMOBILE WRECK
THREE PERSONS BROUGHT TO EMERG-
ENCY HOSPITAL SUFFERING WITH
INJURIES RECEIVED.

Three person, the occupants of a
touring car and a laundry truck, were
brought to the Milford Emergency
Hospital late Tuesday afternoon, suf-
fering from injuries sustained when
the vehicles collided on the du Pont
road. The accident occurred north of
Georgetown, when the laundry truck
of the Windsor Hotel Laundry Com
pany, of Milford, and the touring car,
driven by Charles Townsend, of Mill
Vile, collided. The laundry truck was
driven by Norris COrdray, and with
him was James Ryan, aged IA years,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ryan, of
near Milford. According to the driv-
ers of the cars, one vehicle had at
tempted to pass the other when in
some manner the rear parts of the two
cars collided, with the result that
both were overturned. Townsend was
only slightly bruised, but Cordray
sustained a broken collar bone and !
cuts, and Ryan sustained a concus-
sion of the brain.
The ambulance from the Emergency
Hospital was sent to the scene of the
ccident and the injured were brought
o that institution. Here the fracture
f Cordray's was reduced he was al
owed to go to his homeS Townsend,
Tho is about q years of age, was
from shock, and it is feared
nat he may have sustained internal
ljuries. The Ryan boy was operated
pom on Tuesday evening and two
lood clots were removed from the
rain. Since the operation he has
,eadily improved and his recovery is
Ipected.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-10
OBITUARY
BOOz

Mary Elizabeth Booz, wife of Will
liam H. Booz, died at her home, 2G
East Sixth street, Lansdale, Pa, Mon
day, November 6, 1922, at about 1870
p. m. She was in her 68th year, hav-
ing been born July, 1855. The deacesd
was in ill health for some time and
while her death was not considered
imminent, it caused no great surprise.
She is survived by her husband and
the following children: Harry H., of
Houston, Texas; Elsie and Sue, at
home; Mrs. w. A. Latta, of Lans-
dale; Mrs. H. S. Roop, Richardson
Park; Mrs. e. B. Wooten, New Hope,
Pa, and Mrs. E. J. Wilson, of Ellen
dale. Mrs. Booz was formerly a resi-
dent of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-10
SUDDEN DEATH OF
GEORGE M. FISHER
EXPIRED, WHILE ASLEEP ON A COUCH,
LAST TUESDAY MORNING AT HIS
HOME In WYOMING.
Was THE STATE TREASURER
APPARENTLY VICTIM OF HEART ATTACK
He DIED AS HE SLEPT-WAS BORN
BALTIMORE n YEARS AGO.

Apparently stricken with heart at
tack, State Treasurer George M. Fish
er, was found dead on a couch in his
home in Wyoming, by members of his
family, Tuesday, November 9Th, at
$3.50 O'Clock a. m. He apparently died
as he slept for there was no indica-
tion of struggle when relatives went
to arouse him from what they thought
was deep slumber. He was n years
old.
Mr.. Fisher arose that morning at
the usual time and showed no evil
dence of feeling i'll, although he had
not been in very good health for sew
eral months. After going to the cellar
to attend to the heater, he walked to
the postoftice for his mail When he
returned he lay on the couch for a
rest. A short time later members of
his family found him dead.
Although not a native Delawarean
Mr.. Fisher had long been a resident
of this State. He was born in Balti- |
more, Md, on February %, 1845, a son
of the late William and Rebecca Fish
er. He was educated in the public !
schools and in Eastman's Business
College, POughkeepsie, N. Y. He was
a Republican and was reelected to
the office of State Treasurer two years
ago.
In addition to his duties as State
Mr.. Fisher was a dealer in
grain, fruit and fruit packages, and
owned and managed several farms. He ;
was also prominent in lodge circles,
being past grand master and past ;
grand representative of the Grand /
Lodge of Delaware, I. o. o. F. He
vas a member Of Amity Lodge, No. S
20, I. o. o. F., of Camden. c
Surviving Mr.. Fisher are his widow t
md two sons, George. NJ, Jr., and Z
William Fisher. {
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-10
ASK $7,5OO,OOO FOR
DELAWARE SCHOOLS
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION WANTS
THIS AMOUNT FOR new BUILD
INGS in The STATE.
DISCUSS PROJECT AT DOVER
LAST FRIDAY AT MEETING OF STATE
BOARD-OTHER SCHOOL MATTERS
WERE ALSO TAKEN UP.

The State Board of Education mel
in session on Friday and discussed the
proposed building program to be
launched next year and 1924 provid-
ing the legislature makes the appro-
priations to be asked for and aid from
the Delaware School Auxiliary is Sc
cured.
The proposed building program as
discussed for white schools only will
total six million dollars, three mil
lions to be asked from the State and
the other three millions to be raised
by bond issue by the several local
school districts. Added to this is a con-
templated $1,500,O0O from the Della
ware School Auxiliary, if they decide
to cooperate with the State Board of
Education, making a total of $780,
900 for the building program for 1929
"a
Of the above amount Wilmington
would receive a State appropriation
of $1,5OO,O00 and the local board of
would be required to raise
an equal amount by bond issue of
81, 100000.
Other matters considered by the /
Board included the revocation of the
certificate of Mrs. Madalene J. Beach, !
for cause.
COlOred school sites at Peterson's,
Smyrna Special DISTRICT and White
Oak were approved.
The school site for the white school
1t st. Georges was approved
The Palmer method of writing was
ldOpted by the Board and ordered
Dlaced on the State lists.
Deeds for the following colored
chool buildings have been turned ov-
r to the State Board of Education by !
he Delaware School Auxiliary:
'lackiston's, Brownsville, Cheswold, {
layton, Reeves Crossing, Williams
lille.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-10
HALLOWEEN PARTY

A delightful party was given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. H. Mar
vel, Jr., on Thursday, November End,
in honor Of Miss Mary Travers of
Camden. The house was beautifully
decorated in yellow and black crepe
paper; also cats and witches. The
early part of the evening was spent
IN playing games and dancing. At a
late hour refreshments were served.
suitable for the occasion.