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NEWS AND GOSSIP FROM ALL OVER THE STATE.
TI-RxrR TOWN MEETING.
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Inc lnost 2rapnic description Oh Il M"lhe
1oMm Hef'ln NJ inau mas Hti aPpeareai ile
lee 9I oI thc u[IeI erection ny hcle oooH
n ~ l,ifl4 steers re says me area IN from OF
ne MGoeIatoI qesk was seeming mass o.
l.ePuGiacahs ana democrats. !fiiihE, shou.lnS
.tIu throwing up ihef arms Iihe via men
ne nILSc ,ney mace sounded ilhe lft 80"
boys hcrdihS ca't on the frontiers OF Kansas.
me voting according to ncle s9lon' was very |
Iaplu-iaster IMAM a nock OF mems can pick
up corn nn; lis SOU llnd> comfort IN thr loaoN-
~ ne HrcenDackef> di9 hot elGci ah o ,lf
ana IL was sald iheN We're licked lhtf uluh
seem TO KNOW whether they were licked or moi, |
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q. ". HANEY,
4. L. CLARK,
ANSEL WADSWORTH, NoiiliiiittVt'
GEORGE o. WHITE,
Belfast March 26 1885,
Death of Postmaster General Howe.

Postmaster General Timothy O. Howe died
of pneumonia Sunday afternoon at kcnosha,
Wisconsin. aged g.. His death was wholly I'M
expected and was severe shock 70 his friends
and political associates. Mr.. Howe was born
at Lvermore, Maine, Feb. oath, 1876, and after
receiving an academic education studied law
and was admitted to the bar. He was Il mem
Der of the Legislature of the State of Maine in
lS41. in the latter part of which year he remoy-
ed to W iscOnsin. where he was elected Judge
of the Circuit and Supreme Courts. He was
elected to the Y. ;. Senate as Union RepubIi-
can to succeed Charles Durkee, and took his
seat in 1861. He was reelected to the Senate
in 1867 and 1873, during these Is years holding
important committee positions and being one
of the most prominent and Influential members
of that body. His term of office expired March
), 1873. lie was appointed by President Gar
field member of the Board of Commissioners
sent by the United States to represent this Gov
eminent IN the International Monetary Con-
gress at Paris, his associates being ex-senator
Thurman, Ohio, and VIM. NJ. Evarts, New
York. He remained abroad about six months
soon after his return he began to be promi-
nently mentioned as possible member of Pres
ldent Arthur's cabinet. In December. 1881,
he was rendered the Postmaster Generalship,
he has devoted his attention. He strongly ia
vored the reduction in the postage made by the
last Congress and has been largely instrumental
in securing improved mail facilities throughout
the country. Judge Howe's wife died in 1881
and his only surviving relatives are his son
Frank, his daughter, Mrs. Totten, wife of Col.
f.. Totten, of Washington. his nephew. Col.
James III. Howe, and niece, Miss Grace Howe,
of KenOsha.
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To Those Holding in Grateful Memory the
Soldier Dead and the Soldier Living

me Grant Army Post 81 the Clty of belfast Pro-
pose To- hoId falr On the rant loth days OF May.
Inc purposes OF the f"f are To supply the Post
WIN money hee'iui Ter Decoration pay and tine
Hllne'n"tc demands n 'hAnE im' small tApendl-
lures any also 70 MAKE q oeglHnlnE Of lUn Lhat
9haA ultimately eFcet " Sultaola monument ~ ta~
Guy 10 the memory OIL INo7e VINO heped 70 I-hj ah'
WIN inc o"tt'e7 me" n'Int'litt our national UNITY.
"oPo ""'' 'e''eN '''"' "''''NV' we no. 9'aA p'
circuit an" Joy 70 oUr community ~ every ~
Wv i''"i !" n y '"IioIole "'N' ''H9 "Htt"l {"
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Don't idle away your time. Plant potatoes,
beans, turnps, squash pumpkin, corn. These
VIII all bring YOU cash before next New Years.
MachaS Union
Al right; but what can you do when the
ground i frozen solid all the way to China, as
it now appears TO be. Excavations in our
streets recently to the depth Of four feet did
not get below the frost. 1t is poor outlook
for planting SQUASH corn, etc. just now, Bro.
DriSko.
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Messrs. William Basset, r.. S. Whitney and John
III. Whitney, whose advertisement appears in am.
other column and who are well known in Boston
business and financial circles have just entered into
a cOpartnership under the firm name of Basset
Whitney Il Co., for the purpose of doing general
banking and brokerage business. They have leased
rooms on the Devonshire Street side of the new Adj
vertiser building Mr.. Basset is well known in con
nection with the old house of Brewster, Basset &
Co. Mr.. r. S. Whitney has until recently been a
ney, and his brother, Mr. John H. Whitney, has for
many years been identified with the banking inter
ests of the city.
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SUBSCRIBERS RENTING money or desiring to
have the address of papers changed must state the
Post Office to which the paper has been sent, as well
as the office to which it is to go.
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ADMINISTRATORS. EXECUTORS AND GUARDIANS
desiring their Probate advertising published in the
Journal. will please so state to the Court.
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Notes BY the Way.
rrespondence Of the journal.

WIGGIN'f STORM. SPEINt; AND SUNSHINE.
PLOCGIING AND SOWING. \ LEVEL COCN-
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GLEANINGS FROM THE NOTE BOOKS AN,
SCRAP BOOKS OF ESPECIAL CORRESPOND
ENT."
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1NlRODtt GLORY.
The subtitle indicates the character of these
sketches. No attempt will be made to write q
political history or to give connected and con-
tinuous story of events at the National Capital
From the abundant material at hand, in the
form of daily letters and dispatches, memoran-
da, and contemporary publications, such bits of
personal gossip and other matter will be CLEAN
ed as seems most likely to interest the general
reader. CAP,
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PERSONAL. The Rocklaud Opinion says: 1--WE
had the pleasure last week of meeting. Nh Ouimhy
Of Belfast, known to fame as our George of the
Joalnal, and find him to be Us pleasant gentleman
IN private life no is amusing and Nitty as It
writer, We hope to see the light Of his countc-
nance in our sanctum frequently in future" The
Lewiston Journal says of our contributors ball
costume: 1--WE are glad to observe for the credit
of the newspaper fraternity, that 'Our George
Wore high corsage." Prof. l.. c. Bateman. Of
Searsmont, now in Pennsylvania on a lecture tour,
has sent to Scion Chase 80, and asks TO have
"rhem Steers" sent to any twenty-five worthy poor
Grccubackers his Judgment may select. The Ban
gor Wing and Courier says OF "Our George that
possessing a cheerful spirit ami merry heart, he
carries sunshine and JOY whereverhe goes" . The
Belfast, has Just joined the class of So. Rev.
William l.. knowltdn, Of Union, 4 native Of Bel
mont in this county, will settle at lslesboro as pas
tor Of the Free WIN Baptist church NJ j. Dow,
of Brooks, has returned home from Delaware....
DR.. sherman, OF Chelsea, has moved into the Axel
Hayfort House in this city,. Mr. W. l.. Hay:ord
Is IN town for the purpose OF removing his and his
fathers family to st. John. John Mace, son of
John A. Mace, of this city, acted as conductor last
week GU the train from Bangor to Portland the
regular man being il....M Mr.. IL. L. Woodcock is
expected nome this week from Boston, where fer
the past two months he has been persuing his art
studies
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sumner gave as It's motto. Studio ac anorr.'
The class of - have given expression to their
statesman b. The purchase Of Il Powers statue,
which has been presented TO the College and
was unveiled Friday evening with apprSpriqt,
public exercises.
The town of DRESDEN Lincoln cnIintI has
purchased the two Ioil-bridsc. across the East
ern river and will maintain them as free bridges
Dresden is practically out Of debt. its NET
liabilities being less than one thousand dollars.
President Chamberlain of Row,oip CoI,coo
is in New York, undergoing treatment for
troubles arising from wounds received during
The rebellion. He expects to be able TO return
to his college duties at the commencement of
the spring term.
Judge Lory Odcll who has resided at the Pre-
bic House, Portland, for several months. died
Sunday, at the advanced age of eightv-onc
wears. Judge Odell graduated at Bowdoin Col
lcge in the class of 1923. being a clas,mate of
Governor Crosby and Senator Fessenden.
Capt. Randall Of Auburndalc. Mass. is having
built at one Of the Maine shipvard. 4 pIaa,ur9
yacht IS feet in length The contractors are
building from the owners drawings and il is
said that the yacht, launched, will not have cost
great deal over $1,000.
The proDOspd fast train betIypen Rosfon anI
Milford chronicle., 1883-02-09
FEKTILIKERs.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE.
Your Committee on Fertilizers beg leave to
make the following reportl
The subject is cne of vast importance, so much
so that the time the committee have, aud
might say the ability also,) is inadequate to the
task assigned t. To iertii8e the soil is the first
thing to be done, in order to be successful at
farming. If our land is unprOduetive tits useless
to cultivate it, in the language OF ore. it is vast
ed energy, no difference how we'll the land is
cultivated with the aid Of the most improved
machinery, It IS all of no avail II thsn it Is il-
dispensibly necessary In order to be remuuera.
tive) TO ferti!iss the soil, the question very
urally arises how can t be done most success
fully and with least expense. Your committee
would suggest, the first thing to he done, If the
soil is wet drain it thoroughly; alter this is done
the next thing is to apply the proper lojd for
whatever kind Of crop we propose to raise and
here arises difficulty which your committee is
not able % surlnouut; inleei It would require
good chemist to solve this question, one crop
requiring one kind of manure, while another
crop requires some other fertilizer, and even
then t is doubtful if the chemist succeeds at oil
times. Your committee is OF the opinion shat
the cheai est and most successful way 10 im-
prove and is to put it in grass, and, as it were,
let nature do the work. Believing nature's laws
will supply the different eemsnts required tor
crop, in accurate proportions, while the chemist
may, and often does, supply al excess Of one
element and not enough of anOsheri It's said BY
some that clover extracts from the atmosphere
ammonia sufficient for ordinary crops, and its
long roots bring up from the earth fertiiizing
properties OF much value. That ammonia, 80
valuable as q constituent ia wheat and many
other crops is thus obtained quite cheapy through
natures channels, while we cannot afford to buy
1t for plant food, (as experience has proved to
your commttee.) Experience is a slow process Of
gaining information, yet tits a sale way. We
cannot lay down rule to govern all odinsist upon
its observance by all classes Of farmers on every
kind OF soil, but EACH person must use bis own
judgment to 4 certain extent, A process OF |
and tliing that would prove success. |
ful in one case, would prove Unsuccessful in |
another case, consequently we have to depend to |
a certain extent upon our own individual
partly, acquired as we best can, BY |
all the means in our reach, by experience, ,obser
vation, etc, etc.
Respectfully submitted,
THOs. BACON.
Milford chronicle., 1883-02-09
Aaionrned.

Tuesday. FEB. 6M.-fn the House Mr.
Messick presented petition for and a remon
STRANGE against a stock law iot District 61
Sussex county, also petition from Thomas c.
Sharp, asking a divorce from his wife, Msrthl
P. SHARP.
Bills were passed as follows: Dividing North
Christiana hundred into two election districts
amending Sections and s, Chapter 4, Revised
Code, increasing the number Of legislative jour.
mails and copies OF the laws TO be printed allow.
ing the Red Lion hundred constable to hold
Office any number Of years; Incorporating the
J. N. Pusey Co.. Senate bills Incorporating the
National Dredging Co. In the afternoon, bills
were passed Incorporating the Young Mems
Democratic Club Of Wilmington limiting the
amount of road tax cOlleetable in Chrisiiana
hundred. The House went INTO Committee Of
the Whole on the immigration bill Amend
ments 70 appoint three commissioners and in
creasing the appropriation were suggested.
After an extended debate the committee rose
without taking action. Mr. Watson gave notice
Of bill benedtug Kent county free schools.
In the Senate the following bills were passed I:
TO incorporate the Harrington Library AssOcia-
ton; to vaeate a part Of Lake avenue in Reho.
both; The bill Of W. D. Walls for plumbing
ETC., amounting 10 $lss.67, was presented and re-
ierred to the Committee on CLAIMS. Mr.. Belts
introduced the bill to amend the act Incorporating
the Riddleberger Marsh Company. In the after.
noon notice was given Of bills as follows By
Mr. Cavender, providing Tor the appointment OF
a State Chemist.
Milford chronicle., 1883-02-09
ALDEN EVAPORATING
Fruit COMPANY.

The Alden EvapOrating Fruit Com
pany Of New York City, has purchased
an Of the patents of Charles Alden, and
is now the sole aud exclusive owner OF
all the rights and privileges thereun,,,
der. It Is prepared to settle with all
infringers under either Of the Alden
patents, and to grant licenses for future
use of Evaporators. 1t gives notice
that suits for damages and for an IN
junction to prevent the further use Of
Evaporators will be brought against all
persons using any of the inventions
Shown and described in either of the
Alden patents unless speedy settle
ment for past infringements and an
arrangement for, future use of Evapo-
rators be made with the Company.
All communications may be ad-
dressed to Robert w. Todd counsel for
the Company. 229 Broadway New
York City.
Milford chronicle., 1883-02-09
HOME ADORNMENTs.
REPoRT OF COMMITTEE.

We the undersigned committee, appointed By
the Laurel Grange on Home AIomments, b {
leave to report; The first, the cheapest and by
far the most beautiful decoration in our homes
IS pleasant cOuntenauce. Let cheertulness beam
in our eyes, let love write It's mark on our fore
heads. Smiles make a whole household happy.
One cannot estimate the mouat OF uuhappiness
you may cause by wearing clouied face. and
by speaking harsh words. Even tue cat and dog
know about whose feet to res: their furry sides.
Let :he day be very cold or dreary, pleasant
smile will dance like sunbeam, upOh a cheerful
countensnce. Another aeautilul Home Adorn.
mept is the culsa---s. oF aowar--st1 -S---vl L,
- II the Navy should offer a y
lef engineer, siiS 95iieetQgE II teaches tore
u iaksht and economy in imei We see it in the
little children, who wander hand in hand through
the wood in search Of wild flowers we see this
also in the worn-out man of business, tired OF
acquiring wealth, who begins To look around for
some Quiet rural spot where he can plant flowers
and make home. No matter how humble the
dwelling, climbing roses and hOneysuckles wi ]
not refuse to extend their branches for support
II the adjacent grounds around the house arc
well stocked with fruits Of all kinds, this shows
that the husband is contributing his share to the
decoration Of tue most sacred Of spots, Home
The cold winter days can be made to look cheer
ful by blooming flowers and hanging baskets in
the sunny window, replete with the Oders Of
spring or, a sweet potato placed in bottle oil
water will soon pay for the little trouble, by
sending forth a climbing vine to adorn your
A. in rnhi .
green things Of earth can be fashioned; money
Is not necessary for its accomplishment. Tue most
inexpensive things can be made receptacles ioI
these beauties. The walls OF our rooms can be
hung with pictures, framed in suium leaves,
straws and many other rustic designs crosses
and baskets made of alum, or sealing wax
make prstty table decorations small wooden
boxes covered with gay calico, with lids
attached, arc convenient foot stools, as well as
scrap bask Is. Allthese add To the cheeriulness
of home, and show an industrious mind. We
think the adornments Of our homes contribute
much to the improvement Of our children and
make their home pleasant and attractive
and lessen the temptation to stray from home
to the paths Of evil. Children Of homes OF no
decorations fall an easy prey to the Tempter's
snares. We sincerely hope that no member OF
our Grange, or any other will neglect to beautiiy
and adOrn his home according TO his
ability and thus keep home attractive to the
children. Thus may we create aud perPetuase
in the young love for the farm, instead Of
desire to go to the city to make living where
they are exposed to so many temptations.
KATIE J. WHEATLET,l
PHGBE J. RIGGKN, Com.
gArLTE HORsEY.
Milford chronicle., 1883-02-09

10 provide their children With those amussmenis
which viii provide happiness and pleasure.
When small little is required to amusa them, for
with a few playthings, the child is as happy as If
it had great many, but when the children get
older they put away all OF their childish notions
and require other smusements ior their pleasure
and enjoyment. Some epjoy themselves in dane
ing, where others would think that very dull.
We always amused ourselves better in playing
blnd.man's buff than anything else. Il Is also
an int resting question 10 teachers and one which
they should consider with great care. How they
can excite an interest among their pupils in
their studies. The intelligent teacher feels tina.
if he fails here his difficulty in governing his
school will be very much increased. It lies
wholly within the parents to make home pleas
ant and cheerful TO their children. Let them
have IN their minds the memories that there is
no place on earth as sweet as home and we will
have no need to query about the children leav.
ing home to seek enjoyment.
KATIE J. WHEATLEY,)
PHGBE J. RIGGEN, Com.
SALLIE HORsEY.
Milford chronicle., 1883-02-09
sPECTAC Giles

Few wa},2atters deserve more care than
the selection nsJie soJi IstslQ help to sight, because
If the glasses are not sc.iepti6Gally cor
rect, the injury done to the sight VIII
probably he irreparable; and on the
other hand unless the lenses are prop
erly adjusted to the vision, the wearer
will risk becoming unable to see with
out them altogether.
LIE Mares Spectacles are the best
that science has yet been able to pro-
dnce, being perfectly colorless have no
prismatic rays common to the glasses
in use. The core or centre of the len
ses come directly in front of the eye,
and consequently do not tire the eye,
but produce a clear and distinct vision
as in the natural healthy sight, their
lasting qualities being such, that fire.
quent change is unnecessary. With a
view of adjusting the lenses to the re-
quirements OF the eye, the sight is
measured by new system, which en-
ables anyone to fit accurately, and
which has by experience proved the
most unerring guide.
1t is now clearly proved that by the
use of scientifically manufactured
spectacles, impaired sight may to some
extent be restored and in all cases de-
parting vision may be checked, while,
as is we'll known the ordinary spects-
cles bring about a contrary effect. The
undersigned intend making it speci-
atty, and with that view have obtained
the very latest and most improved
spectacles.
A trial solicited.
Milford chronicle., 1883-02-09

VIZ understand that Midland Grange, which
was organized last spring about four miles from
here. IS hereafter to hold its meetings in town.
This is, we think, wise movement. George
town is central, and the iavmers coming 70 town
to trade can more conveniently attend the meet
lnRs Of the Grange. The old hostility OF trades
men against these farmers clubs has about dis
appeared. All are beginning to see that whatever
benefits the farmers as a class benefits the en-
tire community. When the husbandman IS
successful we have prosperous times. The
oranrers have our best wishes for abundant
success in their united efforts TO build them
selves up in ali phases Of their work.-s'isse1
Journal.
Milford chronicle., 1883-02-09
REPAIPy--~. -.,'e ouIl


REP APP
- - s..uscreet papers and writers
to thank if it shall transpire, that no
change is wrought in our present un-
popular system of choosing members
Of the legislature. Upon a popular
vote in the State, on this question there
would undoubtedly be a large majority
IN favor of district elections for mem
bers of the Legislature, and for mem
bers of the Levy Court; and too we
believe there would be an equally
large majority in favor Of giving New
Castle county increased representation
on account of her increased population.
But if the Wilmington papers are go
inc to daily assert that Kent and Sus-
sex are opposed to this, there is no
doubt they may effect change in the
position Of certain people who desire
more TO be on the winning side than
to be right.
Instead of hunting out some obscure
EXPRESSION of some down-state person
or paper that could be twisted into
only half-hearted endorsement of the
measure. and then berating the ex-
preston until the author is compelled
to reply in selfdefence, these writers
would have done better for the success
~ the measure to have passed over any
tIme-serving expression, and above all
things, thought twice before magnify
ing any slight opposition and dong
what they have to aggrivate It. VI
one thing they are bIameless, yiz',any
encouragement to the men or papers oi
Kent aud Sussex who have at all times
advocated the right because II was
t,vbt and who have feared not for
their popularity or tEeir purse. Ihese
changes are possible through just sucn
long and patient labors Of Kent ana
Sussex influences, and they are proba-.
bic if the dailles Of Wilmington VIII
but act dlscreetly in the matter
Milford chronicle., 1883-02-09
COUNTY
MAKING HOME BEAUTIFUL

We have received the following interesting
reports from four Of the committees appointed
by LAUREL Grange for the current year. We
would lave been pleased to receive also the dis
cussions of the Grange upon these reports, had
the Secretary found time to report them.
In absence of more pressing business, some Of
the oranges will make to themselves an interes-
ting hour by reading these reports at their next
meeting, and comparing the facts and opinions
A. set forth, with the opinions entertained at
home
Milford chronicle., 1883-02-09
Strawberry Plants.

YUNWENTY new varieties Of the best Bidwell
Manchester, Mt Vernon, Big Bob, Kentucky,
Crescent LOngfelOW, Satin Gloss, Sharpless,
Miners Prolifc Duchess, Wilson, Downing, Mon
arch, &C Also CONCORD GRAPES and RASP-
BERRY PLANTS, Gregg, Cuthbert, Rrandywine,
&C. Prices low. Send fer descriptive catalogue.
Also, EGGS Of Plymoth Rock Fowls, from first
class stock, Si.50 per thirteen,
r.. S. COLE,
Cedar Hill Fruit Farm,
HAHMANs. A. A. CO., MD.
Milford chronicle., 1883-02-09

LEVY coURT.--At the Session ofthe
Levy Court Of Sussex county hsid al
Georpetown this week the assessments
were received and the Assessors dis
charged. Mr.. John H. Mustard Of
Milton was the successful candidate
anaone about fourteen applicants for
the position or County Treasurer. Mr..
r,has RUSSELL Of near Staytpnsville,
80 annointed Collector for Cedar
Creel, hundred. or the dozen road
everseers appointed for Cedar Creek
b,,ndyed We have received only the
toIIowino names. b. F. B. Woodall,
Chas Donavan. Putnam Shew, James
sSnrnhv. Mark. L. Davis and l.. NJ
l,oaand
Milford chronicle., 1883-02-09

Many Citizens" Of Georgetown made a call
for a public meeting to Re held last night at
the Court House Of that place for the purpose Of
laying before the people Of that town the
necessity ola new public school building and to
discuss the proposed plans Of raising funds for
ttat purpose.
Milford chronicle., 1883-02-09

The repairs on the Presbyterian Church At
RchOhoth are nearly completed. The improve.
which would hardly he recognized as the same
old building. They have been made uader the
direction OF the Rev. f. A. Shook, pastor of the
Coolsprlng and R hoboth Churches.