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Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14
The wild Rose.

WRITTEN TO A YOUNG FRIEND.
Fair are tho flowers the tardY Spring,
At last fulfilling all our hope
With largess late, is wont to fling
Along our Northern slope.
For us the cowslip sheds its goldi
For US the May-hower breathes perfume,
And in our meadows, low and cold,
White violets bloom.
But come resplendent morn Of June,
When sunbeams thrill with fervid power,
And sea waves chant a murmurous tune,
Come, see our perfect flower.
From sunset skies of molten red
Her deeply glowing hues were wrought;
From pearly she'll in oceans bed
Her paler tints were caught.
Her tender greenery gently fills
With graceful, soltened shape
The outline Of tho rugged hills
All round our Cape.
She flashes in the deepest wood;
We trace her by the brooklets edge;
But most where pillows harsh and rude
Beat on the cruel ledge.
Her dauntless smile we love TO greet:
Life's central radiance through her flows;
Her fragrance makes the east wind sweet
Our beautiful Wild Rose.
So, to our duty's sober days,
By salt waves Tapped, by sharp crags torn
So, to our sombre shaded ways,
Set round by brake and thorn
In modest pride of gracious youth,
With heart Of love, with soul serene,
With dewy purity and truth,
She comes, our Byzantine.
-Elfsa Scudder in Harper's Magazine
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14

The people of this country are IA
miliar with Blind Tom, the musical
prodigy, but all of them have not
marked the wonderful incidents in his
career. Born a slave, and deprived Of
almost every sense but that Of sound,
he has astonished and delighted the
people of this country by his wonder
full power as a pianist. He is Geor-
glan, and must now be over 40 years
of age. His musical gifts began to at
tract attention before the war. At its
close it is not wonderful that it was
supposed that he could be played as a
great card. The custody Of Blind
Tom was given to Gen. Bethune, his
former owner. He Travelled with him
for some time, and then turned him
over to the care of one Of his sons,
who contracted an unfortunate marri-
age and was killed by a railroad train
something more than year since.
The widow is now trying to get pos
session Of Tom, and is using his moth
er to effect this purpose, who must
now be quite aged. Toms parents
entered into an agreement as to his
custody with Gen. Bethune, and this
viii play an important part in the liti-
CATION that must ensue. Without the
care and attention of his old master
and mistress and their children, Tom
would never have bad an opportunity
of developing bis wonderful power Of
musical imitation. He has just sufi-
Gent intellect to know them, and to
entertain for them the affection exhib-
tied by a domestic animal He is
utterly unable to care for himself, and
it is more than questionable if his
mother is any better prepared to look
after him. The writer can recall him
crawling about the house like puppy,
attracted by the sound of piano, and
although long since past the age Of
surprises, we never expected to see
Blind Tom a party litigant before the
Supreme Court of the United States
Macon (9a } Telegraph.
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14

A shepherd once, to prove the quick
ness Of his dog, who was lying before
the FIRE in the house where we were
talking, said to me in the middle of
sentence concerning something else: Il
am thinking, sir, the COW is in the po-
tatoes. Though he purposely laid no
stress on these words, and said them
in a quiet, unconcerned tone Of voice,
the dog who appeared to be asleep,
Immediately jumped up, and, leaping
through an open window scrambled
up the turf roof of the house, from
which he could see the potato field.
He then (not seeing the COW there)
ran and looked into the farmyard,
where she was, and, finding that all
was right, came back to the house.
After a short time the shepherd said
the same words again, and the dog
repeated the outlook, but, on the false
alarm being third time given, the
dog got up, and, wagging his tail,
looked his master in the face with so
comical an expression Of interrogation
that he could not help laughing at him.
On which, with slight grOwl he laid
himself down In his warm corner with
an offended air, as if determined not
to be made a fool Of again.-Bapttst
WeekZu.
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14

General Sherman likes red-headed
ducks and rock-fsh. Samuel J. Ran
DAN is a daily eater Of game, and his
table is supplied with pheasants and
quail. Ex-secretary Lincoln is a
reather dainty eater, and humOrs his
palate with quail, terrapin, and rock
fish. General Sheridan is particularly
fond Of canvass-back ducks and dia-
mond-back terrapin, and these must
be very choice. Justice Harlan, OF
the Supreme Court, buys generally
canvass-back ducks and rock-fsh.
Judge Macarthur likes canvass-back
ducks and shad. Wade Hampton
likes blue-wing teal and black bass.
He often goes hunting and fishing for
these. He is one of the greatest fish
ermen in Washington. Mr. Arthur,
when in the White House, bought
large amounts Of game-diamond-back
terrapin, woodcock, and canYass-back
ducks were a standing order. secreta-
~ Bayard is peculiar; nothing but
saltwater trout and terrapin will sat
isfy him, and it is said that he wont
let any one cook these but himself.
He prides himself on his manner Of
getting up terrapin. Ex-SeeretaEy
Frelinghuysen was a great game-eater,
especially of canyass-back ducks and
pheasants. His bill for this kind Of
food is said to have amounted to six
hundred dollars last winter, and this
was only for his private table.-Ar-
..oa,o,alt
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14

"Oh, DOCTOR" exclaimed lady,
rushing into physicians Office, come
to my house quick My little Freddie
has swallowed a mouse
"oh, well. that's nothing You go
back, and let him swallow a cat"
They tell an amusing story Of the
great DR.. Alternately, the famous
London physician, whom a lady sent
for in great distress, saying her little
son had swallowed some glue.
The doctor had retired. and, not
wishing to be disturbed for 50 trivial
a matter, he asked how much the glue
was worth. Give pennies" was the
reply. "Ohi Well, she doesn't want
to pay five pounds to get Eve pennies,
does she pc Cincinnati Enquirer.
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14
She Sat Down on Him.

There is a pushing young painter
who loves to wear long hair. and who
is not apparently an enthusiastic sup
porter Of Pears soap; and this young
painter has a very profound belief in
himself, and his own charms, and his
own genius, and above all, in his
power of captivating the hearts of the
fair. The other evening our young
painter found himself dining at
friends house, next to very attrac-
tive young lady, whom he promptly
endeavored to impress as much as
possible. After telling her all about
himself, and his picture, and his talent,
ne finally informed her that he should
never marry. "Why notP" inquire
his fair companion. 'If [ did marry"
the young painter replied, 81 should
make so many women unhappy" 81
should have thought you would only
make one women unhappy" was the
young lady'a prompt comment, which
reduced that long-haired egotist to
silence. He does not like that girl
now, and avoids her when they meet.
Whitehall Reoieg, London.
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14

The olive tree begins to bear in four
years from cuttings, and both oil and
pickles Of the first quailty can be pro-
duced in California. The Olive-crop
Of Southern Europe is estimated to be
worth 475,OO0,OOO francs; and, since
it has been demonstrated that Cali
fornia soil and climate are well
adapted to its culture, olive-planting
is receiving much attention.
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14

The Yaquis, that tribe Of Indians
that is giving the Mexican govern
ment so much trouble, are not lighting
for their original right of domain, but
place their claim upon a title from
the King of Spain. They donot recog-
nize the Republic of Mexico. Ma
taxes are levied on them. or if levied
they have not been collected. They
are a hardy agricultural race, living
on small patches of fertile soil on the
Yaoui River. They steal stock when
an opportunity offers, but have rarely
in the last few years committed any
murders. Caiemo, their chief, is Of
fair education for Mexico, and is g
stern ruler. He has absolute control
over them. The nations combined
number over fifteen thousand, Of
which at least five thousand are adult
males. Their principal arms are bows,
arrows, spears, and a three-cornered
bludgeon made of ironwood. Some OF
the arrows are poisonous. They also
carry a powdered stone in small sacks,
used by them to throw in the eyes OF
their adyersaries.
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14
EAH. G. W. sIPPLE,
CENTRAL HOTEL,
WILLOUHBY slime FFSPFie'oF'

This hotel sheen recently purchased, ana
has been newly furnished throughout. ~ ~ y
tbe honse AS soon as the weather will permit,
and will endeavor to give the people Of MI MI
ford hotel managed on firstclass prlnScipiiess
The present hotel Formerly Union hotell
will be torn down next fall, when new anu anu
frst-class building will be erected. Eyerytniin
that can add to the comfort OF guests o. ,il
in ne sleeping apartments, table or reading
room. will be carefully attended to-; as a long
experience in the hotel business has enabled
me to cater to the wants Of hotel guests. q
free hack will run to and from the depot ior
the accommodation Of guests.
For permanent or monthly boarders rater'
apply at the Office.
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14

nnTHV Send six cents for postage. and
a pkIjH rgceiye fge5e 4 costly box box. Of goods
IL L HILL right away than anything else N
this world. All, Of either sex. succeed nom hrst
hour The broad road 10 fortune opens betore the
workers, absolutely sure. At once address, IhUE
/ Co., Augusta. Maine
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14

A Western man who has lived
among tornadoes all his life, who was
raised with them. as it were, says
that it is easy to distinguish a tor
nado from an ordinary blow. A cy-
clone or tornado north Of the equator
always comes from the southwest. Its
first appearance is that Of a local
cloud. It always comes when the
barometer is low. 1t is nothing more
than an electric storm. The earth re-
fuses to receive the electricity that is
constantly being generated, and it &C
cumulates in a mass. When the cloud
extends from one side Of the horizon
to the other, there is no danger Of a
cyclone.
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14

All students in Russian universities
are now compelled to wear, on cere-
monious occasions, a uniform consist
ing of blue cap, grey coat, and green
trousers, all plentifully embellished
with gold lace. The suit will be so
costly that poor boys can hardly buy
it, and the belief is that the require
ment is intended to hinder the i'm
poverished masses in educating their
sons
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14

A writer in the Ns1O England
Medical Monthly says that unreason-
able apprehension Of possible calamity
depresses the vitality, and thus indi-
rectly increases the power Of disease
He cites the case of a man so panic
stricken about cholera that he rushed
Immediately out Of his town, leaving
his family to follow. He died in a few
days, not of cholera, but Of fright.
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14

Cold water bathing may prove bene-
fetal or injurious. Much depends
upon the method, and still more upon
the person who practices it. Arecent
writer in the British Medical Journal
lays down the principle that there are
those whom a cold bath win injure in
jure instead Of inyigorate. The readi-
est test Of benefit is the glow Of free
surface circulation, or, at least the
absence of any decided chill after i'm
mersion. Those who take to it should
begin in summer, not winter, and SO
become gradually accustomed to its
lowest temperature. No one should
Iinger over it; three OF four minutes
are ample. After immersion the body
should be quickly and wen dried and
rubbed before dressing. Light gym
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14

The acknowledgement has ap-
proved a design for the ten cent special
delivery stamp authorized by Congress
at its last session. The stamp will be
about twice the size of the ordinary
postage stamp, and the shape Of a dol
lar note. On the left of the stamp
there is a pretty vignette Of a messen-
ger boy in uniform. Across the top
are the words: Omitted States Special
Postal Delivery" and along the bot
tom the price Of the stamp, ten (10)
cents, is expressed in figures and let
ters. Conspicuous on the body Of the
stamp are the words: Secures imme-
diate delivery at special delivery
Office" The whole design is very
pretty and effective.
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14

nastic or dumb-bell or club exercise
may occupy the next few minutes, the
clothes being partly on if the weather
be cold, and breakfast, or cup Of
warm tea or coffee, should shortly fol-
low, to prevent chilling.
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14
TOPICS OF Tne DAY.

The sale Of horse flesh in Paris Is a
recognized industry, 5000 animals be-
ing the number credited as annually
slaughtered for sale in that city.
From 4 to 20 cents per pound is
stated to be the range in price, accord
ing to the quality of the cuts Very
old horses are said to be ground up
into sausage of the Lorraine variety
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14

In the absence Of any instruction, we will
make as above. In ordering give full descrip-
ton Of what you want leave nothing to be
guessed at.
Parties unknown to us, ordering goods, will
be required to remit us one-third the value
before we ship them, the balance to be paid on
delivery.
Send for price list.
BALTIMoRE TwINE AND NET Co.
VIM. j. Hooper 81 Son,
6 S. CALVERT ST., BALTIMORE, Md.
CIention this paper.)
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14

DR.. Kleiber, of St. Petersburg, has
Just published the results Of investi-
cations by himself and DR.. Kellar on
the amount by which the earth's mass
is increased each hour by the meteors
falling upon the globe from space. On
an average, it is said that single OBJ
server will see about ten meteors an
hour. A single observer, however,
does not command the whole Of the
sky above his horizon, actually only
about twenty-three per cent. of it.
But, combining a series Of separate
deductions, it would appear that about
100000 meteors fall upon the surface
Of the whole earth each hour. The
average weight of a meteor, it is
shown, may be taken at i've grammes;
whence it follows that the earth re-
ceives hourly not less than 1850 pounds
Of foreign material.
Milford chronicle., 1885-08-14

Mr.. Elkins says chat wealth has
been increased both in Europe and
America three times faster than popu-
lation. While Great Britain has got
three times the wealth Of fifty years
ago, the United States has six-fOld
that periods wealth. Europe and
America increase 1000 human beings
every day and create S11,OOO,OOO pro-
perty. The United States now has
100000 more property than Eng
land, her mother country. Mr.. Elkins
quoted Bismarck as saying, three years
ago, that "the United States had the
most illustrious success Of all modern
nations" and Gladstone said that we
were the wealthiest of all nations.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-08

the ordinance and inferentially Rave
the right TO tand on King above Sixth.
Mr.. Farrell moved An amendment
that the clerk be not allowed to sell
spaces on King street above Sixth, which
was adopted.
Mr.. Farrell then made some very
caustic remarks on the favoritisIn and
preferences shown by the Clerk Of the
Market in renting the spaces. There
were instances IN which he had promis-
ed farmers that they should have their
accustomed places In market, but when
they made application for them they
were rented to others. There must be
no preferences nor bonuses in this mat.
ter, said Mr.. Farrell, except that far
|mer who had occupied certain place
ft + number Of years should bs given
the first offer.
Mr.. Moore's resolution was then
adopted by vote Of IA to 8, there being
no ch ange from the last vote reported,
exec pt that President Conrad voted with
the majority.
Mayor Wales returned the ordip An ces
ressr letting the markets, and for the re-
liefof the j. Morton Poole Company
with his approval.
Mr.. Newell called up the ordinance
requiring the Auditors clerk to bond in
the sum OF $4,000, which was read third
time and passed.
Colonel Moore offered resolution in
structing the Clerk of the Market to
employ force sufficient to eject any per
son from occupying space other than tha,
rented by them. He instanced one case
where farmer who had been attend.
ing the market for forty years had been
crowded out of his space by those who
had no right TO 1t. The resolution was
adopted.
On motion of Merris Taylor Council
proceeded to elect an inspector and
assistant inspector of the fifth election
district . in pace OF Miles Jen
niDgs and Charles A. Bickta, removed
from the district. Mr.. Taylor nominated
John Brady for inspector aud Patrick
Costello for assistant, and they wer'
elected, receiving IA votes to ! blank
and for John II. Moore.
On motion of Mr.. Farrell the Clerl
Iof the City Council was instructed Il
notify Milton Lackey, William II
Foulk and Joseph X. Adams that tn,
Board of Revision, of which they wer,
members, had been abolished.
On motion of Mr.. Mention Counci
the City Auditor. MIR. Mention nomi
mated Samuel S. Adams, Jr., and Mr.
Latimer nominated Samuel Chambers
lpresent incumben Adams received l.
votes to 8 for Chambers. and was de
Iclared elected.
A communication from Mayor Vale
ANNOUNCED that he had appointed the
following rs Board If Health for tn
ensuing year Physicians, DIR. L. p
Bush and A, II. CIR mshaw busines
man, Seth Feaster plumber, James c
Van Trump to take the place of ALFRED
Gawthrop !; also that he had appointed
j. G. Hanna patrolman In place Of Off
Ger Wright, deceased; James Vincen
Ispedial officer at City Park; Thoma
Cork and Thomas j. Bennett special Off
GERS on the Brandywine.
4 The following bills were ordered paid
| Matthew Mallory, $40; Fire Compan
ies-Jnhn w. Aydon, a. Sewers-Wi
liam Dougherty, IS; Robert Serson, Sc
%, Payroll OF president and member
, of City Council, S7O9.5l; Martin Keogf
!, Sl63.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-08
We Have Just Received

another large consignment OF fine goods
in novelties and latest materials in
trimmings, new shapes in fancy colors
in Canton and Milan straws, rich styles
in rough chips, French chips ard loop
braids; very stylish fancy bonnets In
all new materials; also q lot Of genuine
imported fine French flowers. that are
very handsome; will he sold at bottom
prices. MRS. r. s. KIRBY, 200 King
street. one door below old stand.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-08
Reapers and Mowers.

l.. II. Lee & Bro. have taken the
agency in this city for the sale of cham.
pion reapers, binders and mowers. ar d
are prepared TO sell the same on favor.
able terms. All farmers wishing TO
purchase should call at No. 200 East
Second street, and examine the same.
They have employed T. Il. Benthorn as
manager and w. Carnagy as salesman.
For particulars see adv.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-08
The Skating RINK Craze.

We clip the following from the
Smyrna Times:
Rev. j. II. Quigg, in his sermon Sun
day morning before large audience on
the subject Of :" Worldly Conformity"
made some forcible remarks on the
general letting down of the members of
the church to the fashions and frivoli
ties OF the world, and quoted from
Bishop Huntington, of the Episcopal
Church. from the columns of the Pres
byterian ON the Skating Rink Craze, "
as follows: "This mad excess which
has turned the heads of thousands
whose heads have been turned before
is but product of self indulgence. In
the places where this amusement Ia
practiced modesty is allured to immo-
desty and virtue falls to vice. Societies
of virtuous women ara raising money
and doing what they can to protect
female honor in India and China and
Ethiopia, unmindful OF the femals
honor imperilled at their DOORS"
Daily Republican., 1885-05-08
YOUNG MEN i-REAn Tuus

THE voLTAIo BELT Co., OF MarshalI
Mich, offer to send their celebrated ELRo
o.VoLTAIo BELT and other ELECTRIC Ar
(young or old) afflicted with nervous debil.
ity loss OF vitality and manhood, and ali
kindred troubles. Also for rheum atism
neuralgia, paralysis, and many other dis
and manhood guaranteed. No risk Is In
Cured, as thirty days trial is allowed. Writs
them at onse for illustrated pamphlet, fro,
Daily Republican., 1885-05-08
A Local Romance.

David Agnew of Philadelphia, and
Eleanor Nickel. of this city, were mar
r'ed on the 23i ult. 1t is reported that
they were ca gagged to be married some
twenty years ago, when a quarrel en-
sued, and the patti separated, not
to meet again until about q year ago.
After mutual ex plantations the old .ove
was revived with the result as above
stated
Daily Republican., 1885-05-08

The judges at the Citizeus' rink for
awarding the pair of skates to the sue.
cessful ones in fancy skating consisted
of Harry Triggs, Albert A. Cobb and
e. H. Rhoads, who decided that John
NJ. Huey was entitled to first prize, and
Robert Yarnall, the set of fibie rollers,
rs second best. Mr.. +. Pierce made the
presentation speech on behalf of the
managers.
A saxophone solo will be the attrac
ton offered this evening TO the patrons
of the rink.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-08
A Sireat DiseoYerY.

The greatest discovery of the nine,
tesnth century is DR.. Leslie's Special
Prescription for sick headache, which
is the discovery of an eminent physi-
clan and used by him for over thirty
years before giving it to the public, ard
1t stands to-day without rival. Read
,sd yer tisement in another column.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-08
800 Reward

Will be paid for the apprehensi on @
the bug or insect that Buhach," the
California insect powder, fails to kill.
" Buhach" is harmless to human and
animal life. All druggists. N. B.
Danforth and Smith s. Painter, whole
sale agents for Wilmington, of whom
samples and circulars can be had.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-08
A MOnstrOslty,

There is three-legged heifer about q
years old running in one of the yards
over Market street bridge. Those who
have seen this wonderful animal pro-
nounce it quito freak of nature. II
runs on its three legs nearly as we'll as
most cows on all four, and 1t is said
to be the property Of Mr.. William Gar
roll.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-08
Services at Cbristiana.

Services will he conducted as follows
on Sunday, at Christiana Glass at .
q. m. sunday school exercises from 10
to 10 80 q. 10. Preaching at 10 30, Solo
mons Sung, 4th chapter and 10th verse;
revival services at p. III. Ebebt zer
Sunday school at 1.30 p. m. /; preaching
at 3 n. m. Joseph Dare, pastor.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-08

A call has been extended TO Rev.
Charles II. Thomas, of Philadelphia, TO
the pas,orate of the Delaware Avenue
Baptist church. He has preached three
tim es in the Delaware avenue church,
and rs his sermons have been most ac-
ceptable. it is hoped and believed
that he will accept.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-08
DR.. simms' white PuImou1c
Balsam

Is positively the leading lung remedy
of Whining ton, and leads everywhere
after it becomes known. For coughs.
hoa rseness, Group sore-throat, etc., 1t
Is grand and prompt in curing. 1t is
the world's great cough med icine. 30
cents and 81. Depot, Fourth and X ing.
Wilmington, Del; Philadelphia, John.
ston. Holloway & Co., 6O2 Arch street.
Sold by dealers.
Daily Republican., 1885-05-08
Base BalI.

The following games were played
yesterday
At st. Louis-St. Louis, ID Athletic,
l.
At Pittsburg-Pittsburg, 1 {; Metro.
politan, 3.
At Cincinnati-Cincinn Brook.
lyn, 4.
At ouisville-Louisville, 3; Balti-
more, 2.
At Washington, d. C.,-National, s;
Norfolk, IL.
At Cambridge-Harvard, IS Am.
herst, 9.
NOTES.
The game between the Virginias and
Wilmington that was to % played to.
day is off.
Gushman, of the Athletic, was bat
ted freely yesterday by the St. Louis
team,
The Norfolk club, weather permitting,
will CROSS bats with the Wilmington
team tomorrow afternoon.