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Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

The CHRONICLE has "thrOwn mp the
sponge" over the road overseer who
has charge Of the road be ween Mil
| ford aud the "Tub Mill " He is either
of the opinion that the road is good
/ e Ough, or doa't know how to fix it..
/ or il too stubborn L. haul the dirt On
the rauseway at ;he Tub Mill" An
other apl ointment of this kind will
cover our levy c0urtman with glory.
The town of Milford has been fOrtu-
nate in selecting its Off ers. The pres
mt board of commissioners are pro-
gres-ive. and are uOing work that
should have been done years ago but
the work is only a commencement of
what will have to come. In North
Milford, Mr. Reedy has graded down
a very steep hill on Fourth street and
filed up valley that was a regular
pest hole for mosquitoes, fiogs, etc.
He has also graded North street, re-
paired railroad avenue aud lie keeps or |
der on our streets. The road leading |
to the Oaks should come under his |
view, as it needs attention badly |
Mr.. Gilman has made great improve
ment OH Cau~ey avenue. The street
has been graded ten feet wider;
the south end of Walnut Street
will undergo u thorough repair b.
plOwing rounding and grading. The
board has erected a number of new
iron lamp posts and will replace the
old wooden ones by iron as soon as
time makes it necessary. The board
will probably find it necessary to put
IN sewer from DR.. Pratt's drug store,
lnder the Adkins property to the
,reek, to relieve the cutters on Front
street of the heavy OverhOws from sud
len rainfalls. Improvement attracts
he attention of outside capital and
'rings money to our town. The l
ways advocates progress,
nd hopes that our cOmmI mIssiOners will &
'e wise, and make all needed improve d
lents as they become necessary. c
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

CHEEKY.-A journeyman barber of
this TOW is gaining reputation for rap
i'll and smooth shaving. For weeks lie
hasbeenpracticing!On the largest cheeks
in Milford until he has reduced his av-
erage to the following score: Profess
siOnal men with effeminate cheeks and
thin lips, two minutes and a-half;
Farmers, with hard, sun-brOwned
cheeks, three minutes; Editors, Law
yers and Doctors with big jaws, four
minutes; Merchants. with faces that
are all cheek, four and a-half minutes.
Only the Milford Dude occupies more
time than this in the tOnsorial chair
of this knight of the razor
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20
FLOTsAM AND JErsAM.

WHEN the traveller leaves Phlladsphia, and rid e
over the Delaware railroad or leaves New York
and arrives at Milford, he will rise up and call tn,
man blessed who pilots or directs him to Smoot'
Hotel Located at the banks CT the Mispnhou, Nc
buildings to break on the winds, and a nice batl
room attached, it is the best and only comfortabl,
hotel in Sussex county.
PAsTURE.-Persons wishing good pasture for
horses or cows with plenty Of water and sha G, can
be accommodated at $3.50 per month for one OF
$40 per month for two, by applying to
jylS sw ]. LOWFRY.
Have you smoked any Of Latchum's for 5 cent
cgari they are the best in town
Window Shades made and hung by Foulk & Del
amater at the shortest dOtice and at lowest prices
Are you going to paint , Call at Foulk s. Della
matters and sec samples of the Atlas Ready-SIixed
Paint, which We guarantee to give satisfaction.
Thisi not talk, we mean every word we say and
we will sell It at the very lowest prices Pure white
lead. Putty, Glass, Varnish. sc.
We are sole agents for Buttrick patterns which
have the best reputation and stand higher than any
other pattern in the world.
Ladies don't forget this GEO H. HALL.
Foulk's Extract of Jamaica Ginger, strictly pure
Price only 25 cents.
Call and see our handsome wall papers at FouIl,
8 DeLamater's.
Foulk & Delamater are constantly receiving new
styles Of Wall Paper. Call and sec it,
Latehum sells the most fragrant cigar in Nil
ord. at his store opposite Lowery's Hotel.
Garden Seeds Of all kinds fresh and genuine
'oulk & Delamater's Condition Powders for horses
attle, hogs, and chibkens.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

MILFORD hasfurnished not only the
first successful pvaI O'ating machine
that car be operated for profit, bat has.
and is now furnishing nearly all of the
suPei iniendentS and frremen for the
evapOratOrs in Mar land AID other To-
cnl'ties in Delaware. The latest
dfaught on our skill and IL telligence
is Mr.. John Archer; who will take
ch rge of Treat & Co.'S. frnit evapnra-
tors during tn season at GEORGETOWN
The will RON by steam and will i'm
crease the capacity 10 600 or 700 baskets
daily about three times as mach a.
was ever done there.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

OUR spOrtsmen will be interested in
the recent circular issued by the Della
ware Game Protective Association. 1t
says that wOOdcOcks, ,quails, pheasan,s
or rabbits are not to be shot in Kent
and Sussex counties between January
18th and November 10Th, and in New
Castle county between January 1st,
and November Is. under a penalty Of
$5. Reed birds and rail birds cannot
be shot between July 1st and Sertem-
Der lst. Sportsmen will govern them
selves accordingly.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

BEN COLLINS, a local celebrity of
Milford, is dead. He was about 20
years old and for the last thirty Of
them his name has been famous as a
wizard. Ben was not the most moral
man in the world, and found that liv-
ing on the credulity OfOthers was much
easier than laboring. Many people
patronized him who would be ashamed
to have the fact known Thew came
from distance, often bringing -four,
meal, corn, vegetables and poultry to
offer him as pay for his conjuring.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

On many farms the poultry crop will
amount to as much as the rent received
by the landlord. and should the price
OF fowls rule next fall, as high as thev
were last season, the land owner will
make mistake If he does not trade off
his rents in grain Tor the poultry
raised.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20
d E A T H S .

VAUGHN.-Nsar Milton, on Sunday July l4th,
lsSs Captain Charles Vaughn, aged about 60
years
FlsHER.-In Milton, on July 18th, 1888, Mrs. Ell
"a Fisher, after ave years Illness, aged 90 years
She was daughter OF VIM B. Coulter
AoRRIs.-At Harrington, July ard, Ollie, only
son Of Mrs. H. Norris, aged about % years.
Fora hrstclass, latest style hair cut, go to Kern,
the inimitable hair cutter.
Foulk's Medioated Horse and Cattle Food IS cts
or spounds for 70 cts. an excellent spIing Condi-
tion Powder.
II you want an easy and clean shave go to Kern.
Feulk 8 Delamater's Family Pills, the best regu.
lator IT the Market
Kern has connected with his shaving parlor. a
private parlor for ladies' and childrens' hair cut
ting, shampOOing. etc.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

FREE RIDE:-C H. Treat & Co, of
Georgetown. Delaware. offer to all per-
sons uying $40 worth of goods at their
store. from Harrington to Georgetown,
Lewes to Georgetown. Berlin to
Georgetown and all intermediate sta
tiOns, free ticket to return and one to
come back to Georgetown, They carry
a full line of goods and sell them at
tempting prices. This is an unusual
opportunity to get free ride and your
moneys worth of purchases at the
same time, Take your neighbOr along
and see for yourselves.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

The annual meeting of the State
Teachers Association will be held at
RehObOth from August Goth TO 25th ,in-
elusive. Wallace Bruce will deIiver
two lectures OH this occasion, subjects:
Sir Walter Scott" and "WOnlanhOOd
in Shakespeare"
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

Posi- COMMANDER. J. L. Campbell,
has received from the publishers in
New York Il fine steel engraving copy
OF The painting hy p F. RotaeTnel ~
the Battle of Gettysburg. The Object
is to ave the same bought for G rfield
lost T, ON at the sun Of SIS.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

Miss Fannie Hotchkiss, of New
York State, and Mrs. Il. G. Holmes,
of Dover, are guests of Mrs. d. r.
Holmes, of this town.
Mr.. David H. Black has severed his
busln, IS connections with Abbott &
Go and accepted a position with N.
Lank at Frederica, as boss ship car
Dantnr
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20
.ILroxD omUKom DImnCTOuY

M Z. Church, on Railroad Avenue Services
At -O.sGa. m. aud SOP. M. Rev. j. S. Willis
Pastor.
Presbyterian Church, corner Of Walnut and
Front Streets. South Milford. Services at 1913
a M and Z. 10 D. m. Rev II . L. Bunsteln, Pastor
P. E. Church. corner Third and Church Streets
Services at 1880 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Rev. H.
H. jackson Rector.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

THE Me- hOdist PrOte-tan' camp at
Lavinia's woods, near Milton, will
commence on the l7th of August ant
cOnlin e two weeks Great prerara-
tiOns are being made to accommodate
the many visitors who will be present.
Rev A. d. Dick, who has the matter
in cha'ge, Invites all christian denOm-
inations tO join in the camp.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

MEssRs. Pullen, Burr & Co. COM
menced operations ye- terday at their
cOnse wing factory. Peaches and ap-
pies were the first fruits for their pro-
e. ssing; as these fruits increase in
quantity and improve in quality the
firm expect t" so perfect their machine
Ty and surroundings as to manipulate
large quantities. some pineapples
have been ordered from the city for
processing also.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

A complimentary hop was given to
the Legislature at its reunion on We'd
nesday last, by Walter Burton of the
Douglass House. 1t was the largest,
most enjoyable and high toned affair
OF its kind that has ever been given at
RehOboth. Much credit is due to
MI j. S.Odiorne, for his indefatigabIe
efforts as Master of Ceremonies.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

THE following letters remain in the
MillUr Post Office uncaled for: Benz.
B .kerton. Wi iliam S. Benson, Ben
c llin-. Richart Ca all. An air Cold
Davis, Rrht w Hazel. Mrs. Amanda
Mechle,, Cath ri1e Strwar'. Georce
N. Truiit, Miss Lizzie Trihbet and
Mrs Laura Warrington.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

ONE of the prettiest girls in Milford
told her best beau, last Sunday night,
that he was awful hard to please. He
admitted the charge, aud said that
was the reason he always purchased
his clothes of Treidler.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

THE Harrington Base Ball Club and
the john H. APPEL nine of Milford
played their second game in South
Milford yesterday. The game was well
played Throughout and resulted in fa-
vor OF the Milford Club by a score Of
ID to ..
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

LOTS of weddings are set down for
Milford this fall seeing that the tax has
been taken off matches, and the Gov
ernment is about to reduce the tariff on
mail matter.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

The Milford dude is having a new
suit made at Treidler's. A popularity
of dudes is their dress. They always
dress well, so he patrOnizes the best
tAilOr, G. E. Treidler.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

THE Hotel Richardson, at Dover,
has attracted the attention of Philadel
phia capitalists. They have offered
Mr.. Richardson $50, 900 but he asked
S9OOO0
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

THE express office at Glendale has
recently been clused, and the Milton
people now have to come to Milford
10 send or receive express packages.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20
Milford Mentions.

FREDERIcA is to have a high-toned
wedding soon.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

DURING the thunder storm on Sun
day night last the tightening struck a
house in Milton aud stunned three
women.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

CRAB Suppers are popular at Males
Slaughter Beach Hotel.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

Trains on Del, Nd & Va. r. R. connect with
trains on Delaware Railroad at Harrington at 81
81 and a. p n, m l,di goaS Ia a9T NH, % o. &
ior New York from Lewes Pier at 800 p m on
TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS Train leaving Lewes
at 7.3l a. m. Tuesdays and Fridays connect al
Lewes Pier with Steamer that leaves New York al
800 p. m. the day before
THOMAS GROOM.
A. BROWN, Lewcs, Del.
Lewes, Del Superintendent.
Traffic Manager, and Genl. Fgt. and Pas. Agt.
Beginning on Monday July 2nd the steamers. be-
tween Lewes and New York will make three trips
per week. Leave New York on Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays. Leave Lewes Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

NIT L FoR SALE. I offer for sale. the hest
~ country Flour Mil property IN me
State. Splendid trade. BOuntiful supply Of water
Farm and Saw Mill attached; with everything to
make desirable home Unless sold would rent on
long lease to party that would wish to put IN NEW
PROCESS at their own expense. Terms easy. Ad.
dress, WI. F. SMALLEY,
Christana N. c. Co. Del
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20
NOTICE

On the first day Of July next ouraccount books will
be closed and the business conducted upon a cash
system. We hope to have continuance OF the pat
ronage Of all our present customers, expecting to
make the change much to their advantage as well
as our own. T. F. HA1iERSLEY.
MILFORD, JUNE nth 1888.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

An English Veterinary Surg son and Chemist.
now travelling IN this country. says that most
Condition Powders are absolutely pure and
Immensely valuable. Nothing on earth will n
al q Punt iood. aold everywhere, o. cent b
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20

FOR SALE An alderney COW. full blood.
ply at this Office.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20
CHANGE OF TIME.
Delaware, Maryland & Virginia

In connection with the
OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP COMPANY
AND
PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON AND BAL
TIMORE RAILROAD
On and after WEDNESDAY June 18th 1888 trains will
run as follows, Sundays excepted;
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20
MAKE hENS LAY

'i s Ais; z z; ssis'' ';'Ss Sss ss.s q sss & a.
Milford chronicle., 1883-07-20
LOHMSOM1S AMODYME. LlMlhnEM.

eua Influenza Bleeding chrOne iise
pine and LAME Back sod svewhe Send r paph JosoN Q
The Evening critic., 1883-06-14
EAST WASHINGTON.

The workmen engaged In tho Capitol parks
state that they have noticed n great scarcity
Of robins during the pact few weeks In those
Enclosures. The pretty red-breasted robins
were one OF the attractions of tho Capitol
parks, and 1t is thought that they have been
forced TO emigrate by the vicious English
sparrows, large numbers OF which frequent
the above parks.
The Washington Light Guards assembled at
their armory last evening in uniform, and
were inspected and drilled by Captain Weaver
and Lleutenants Yermillion and Searles.
One OF the new policemen recently assigned
TO the Eighth Precinct made fifteen arrests
during the past two months, and secured con-
Yictlops In each case. This is good record.
Onicer Barnes, who figured In the Brletbarth
case, has been transferred to another beat by
Lieutenant Boteler.
A small colored boy, named Alexander
Green, fell from tree top q distance OF NJ
teen rect, on Eleventh street southeast last
evening, and was painfully injured about tho
head.
The project OF organizing q savings bank In
East Washington, as mentioned In THE CRITIC
of last evening, has already been consuin-
mated by A. Campbell, who, having recovered
his health, has reappeared behind the bar Of
for his customers and debtors any sums from
five cents up and give a quid pro quo therefor.
However, there can bo no objection TO business
men and others meeting and enjoying fre-
works and stovepipe5 on the Fourth OF July;
or before or after, providing they meet at
Washington Hall restaurant, where they Will
be entertained by his smiles, guiles, wiles and
refreshments, hot and cold, for cash only.
KooL klOthing at A. Saks Co.'s.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-14
Suit for Recovery of Bonds.

Mr.. William b. Moses, through his attor-
ney, Mr.. G. C. Cole, has entered suit
against Mr.. George Taylor to recover Sl7,-
2l7.50 with interest. The declaration
shows that on August 8, 1877, Mr.. Taylor
borrowed of Mr. Moses two 7per cent. i'm
provement bonds of this District of the
value of $1,000 each, and ON October 2,
1877, borrowed ten more of the same kind,
on October 25 1877, two more and on Sep
tember 90, 1877, two more. The first two
were returned before the next ten were
borrowed, which leaves fourteen $1,000
bonds in Mr.. Taylors possession.
Mr.. Moses loaned the bonds to be used
as collateral and to enable Mr.. Taylor to
obtain credit with bankers, and he promised
to return them when called for. They were
demanded, but not returned, and Mr.. Tay-
lOr paid Mr.. Moses the value of the inter
est coupons until January l, 1881,
and then gave his note for $27750 for the
balance of interest due up to that date, ON
January 90. Mr.. Taylor not returning the
bonds on demand, gave Mr.. Moses dupli-
cate receipt for the fourteen bonds, and
recited that they were deposited
with Riggs & Co. in his name and bound
himself to the plaintiff for their safe return.
and gave Mr.. Moses an order on Riggs &
Co. for them to deliver the bonds ON his
paying $4,000, which Mr.. Taylor repre-
eCultu tuut uC huu Oh uhCllii anu
the bonds were then deposited there as col
lateral and he provided that the order was
to be presented to the bank through him.
This order was given to Mr.. Moses to- in
duce him to indorse Mr.. Taylor's accommo-
dation note for $4,000, to enable him to
raise money, and Mr.. Moses did indorse the
paper. Some time after Mr.. Moses again
demanded the bonds and they were not
delivered, He then notified Mr.. Taylor to
meet him at Riggs & Co.'s for the purpose
of presenting the order but he failed to
do so.
Mr.. Moses presented the order at the
bank and learned from them there that the
bonds were not in the bank on deposit in
the name of Mr.. Taylor, were not at the
time Mr.. Taylor gave Mr.. Moses the receipt
and order and had not been for some time
previous thereto, but that Mr.. Taylor had
sold the bonds and converted the money to
his own use.
Since then MIR. Moses has demanded that
Mr.. Taylor return the bonds or pay him
their full value, and he has refused to do
either Mr. Moses states that the bonds are
now worth 20 per centum premium, and the
fourteen bonds are now worth Sld,9i0,
which he claims he is entitled to recover
with interest.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-14
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Yesterday afternoon car loaded with three
large pieces Of iron ore arrived at the Balti-
more Potomac sidlngs from Philadelphia,
where the ore was ON exhibition at the Centen
nial. The ore was brought to the city TO be
placed in tho new National Museum. The
largest piece weighed fifteen tons and II was
with much difficulty that 1t could be removed
TO the museum.
Last night about $50 O'Clock n sori-
Gus quarrel and conflict occurred In
front OF Mike Noland's saloon, on tho
corner OF Third and q streets, between
number Of white and colored residents of the
neighborhood. The reserve force at the sta
tion.house was sent to the scene of the dis
turbance. At their approach the gang Of dis
orderlies fed In different directions, but John
Hughes, alias Mullfgan, one of the leading
culprits was captured, and hauled resisting
and swearing to the station-house, and a short
time afterward many OF the participants were
placed In limbo.
Aparty OF gentlemen from Capitol Hill have
made arrangements to leave this afternoon on
an extended pleasure trip to Point Lookout
and other landings along the lower Potomac.
The party expect to be away from the city
many weeks and will indulge In fishing,
hunting and all of the other sports Afforded by
the shores OF the Chesapeake and tributaries.
The handsome yawl:boat Hygeia Will be used
for the occasion, and she has already been
loaded with utensils and all OF the necessary
excursion supplies.
Archbishop Gibbons, OF Baltimore, Will be at
st. Dominic's on Sunday morning to admin
lister the confirmation to a large number of
members OF the church. The services will be
very Interesting and impressive. Mass Will
be sung by q large choir, and an appropriate
sermon Will be preached by the Archbishop.
Those to be confirmed are residents OF all
parts OF the city.
CoSYERs, GA.-Dr. W. II. Lee says: "Brovn's
Iron Bltters is n good medicine and many
are using 1t In this place."
The Evening critic., 1883-06-14
Clements Lodge of Good Templars.

Although the weather on last evening
was far from inviting the attendance upon
the meeting of this well-known tenn perance
organization was even larger than for some
time past. AS an efficient medium for the
advancement of the temperance cause this
lodge has an established reputation, and
the members are determined that the past
usefulness of the lodge shall even be ex-
ceeded by future efforts. The lodge meets
at Washington Hall, on the corner of Third
street and Pennsylvania avenue, Capitol
Hill, surrounded by every elegance
and comfort that the most fastidious
to meet even the requirements
of well regulated lodge of Good Templars.
After the ceremonies of initiating appli
cants for membership had been concluded
last evening, the new-made members and
the several visitors present were taken in
hand by the members and made to thor
oughly enjoy short intermission. The
business session which followed was de-
voted to routine matters as well as prompt
adoption of measures eminently calculated
to promote the well-being and efficiency of
the ledge and the advancement of the cause
of temperance generally.
1t has been decided by the lodge to hold
o series of public temperance meetings of
unusual interest, the first of which will be
held in the lodgeroom on Wednesday, the
9th inst. The committee having the ar
rangements in charge are determined that
these meetings shall be such as to do credit
to this energetic lodge. The programme OF
entertainment presented at the close of the
business session on last evening consisted ol
piano solo by Mr.. j. A. Frear, remarks by
Mr.. c. A. Boyd, vocal solo by Miss Minnie
Bates, remarks by Mr.. A. II. Frear, p. G
w. c. T., and remarks by Mr.. A. Kalstrom
G, w. CT.
The Evening critic., 1883-06-14
/" He'd Show Emp,

When old Father Kirkwood was ap-
pointed Secretary of the Interior he struck
the old vets of the Department with a chill
Of horror by announcing that he didn't
intend to sign any paper till he had read it
and had mastered its contents" Some of
the most prominent of the old clerks ven-
tured with many quakings to intimate to
the old man that he could not do it; that it
was physical impossibility.
'No, tain't," said he, "I'll show 'em how
it's DONE" The next morning the old gen.
tleman came in and took his seat at the
desk. Soon, in came clerk with four or
five papers for signature. Certainly"
said the Secretary, blandly, "as soon as
read them.' The clerk had queer look
In his eyes as he went out, butsaid nothing.
Next came clerk with about a dozen
needed haste. Certainly, certainly, sir,
as soon as l read them" The clerk
turned up the whites of his eyes till he
could see the top of his head, but went
silently out. But while they had been
talking, three or four more clerks had
entered and deposited bundles of papers on
the desk. And now the stream came pour
ing steadily in, clerk after clerk dumping
loads of papers around the Secretary until
he looked like man in a riae.pit. His
hair was standing on end and his eyes were
ldIIly pOpplnB out VI hCdu.
his chief clerks button that gentleman
soon made his smiling appearance.
Good morning, sir what in heaven
is making this enormous and unusual rush
in business this morning?"
Nothing, sir. There's nothing extra
ordinary going on, sir, only the usual
amount of business at this season."
DO you mean to say, sir, that will have
such monstrous pile of papers as this to
sign every day?"
"That's about the size of IL, Mr.. Secre-
tary"
mo slang or low language, sir, if you
please"
beg pardon, sir, but the boys"
"Never mind the boys, sir; but do you
mean to assert that this thing goes on day
after dav here and no let up?"
That's about the s-that is, yes, sir, yes,
SIR"
you do, eh Well I'll be d-asted. Jo-
seph, Ito his messenger) get mo Il box OF
| pens and two dozen holders, quick, too.
Nobody but blasted idiot would think OF
reading over all that pile of rot"
So the Secretary pitched in aud by 4
o'clock had somewhat relieved the glut on
| his table. That was the last the boys heard
about reading papers before signing.