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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29

THE Secretary of the Navy is find
ing plenty of opportunities for re-
form in his department, and he is
applying the official broom with great
Vigor. He has let it be distinctly
understood that the navy yards Of the
United States are not to be used for
political purposes, that the foremen
and wOrkmen must show that they
are needed there to build or repair
vessels, and not to vote or control
party meetings.
Mr. John Roach finds,much to his
surprise, that the new dispatch boat
Dolphin, is expected to comply in
strength and speed with her con-
tract, and that she will not be ac-
cepted if she does not. The i'm
mense cost of "repairs" in the navy
yard also engaged the attention of
Secretary Whitney. He finds that
the steamship Mohican, a wooden
vessel "Of obsolete type and substan-
TALLY worthless" has been out of
commission and undergoing repairs
at the Mare Island yard for thirteen
years. These repairs have cost S845-
O0O,or three times as much as a new
ship of the same character would |
have cost. The expenditure of this
great sum of money indicates to the
Secretary, as 1t would to any intelli-
gent, honest person, extraordinary
Encouragement and wastefulness.
The Secretary has also called atten-
ton to the Omaha" that has been
undergoing repairs since 1881, that
have cost S545, 2OS, and he might
have mentioned many more. The
investigation which the Secretary
has ordered to be made concerning ,
this subject of "repairs, will reveal
a part of the wasteful and corrupt ,
practices that have brought our navy =
into contempt, and made our naval n
administration a synonym for cor a
rupt and INSCRIPTIONS jobbery. n
These investigations are necessary u
n order that the new administration .
nay make the needed reforms. The Z
disclosures, must make o
honest men of&all parties acknowl- "
'dge that change VAS needed, and =
he excellent rules laid doWn by Sec i
etary Whitney ,Jr the government
# the yards = IN reference teepoliz4I II
les, must - >ke them acknowledge m
he late c,ss1ge was for the better. 1t
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29

A CARD Mr.. Joseph A. Hudson has
accepted the position of Manager and
Buyer for the ladies' ready-made cloak
department, with Messrs. Marks Bros,
sth & Arch Streets, Philadelphia.
His old friends will always receive a
welcome, either by letter or a personal
visit, and may safely entrust any or
der to his Judgement; for he guaran-
tees satisfaction and prompt attention.
Respectfully yours.
assn Jos. A HUDSON.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29

THE cost of transportation on rail
roads is a matter of which few per-
sons;SuCside Of railroad experts have
any knowledge. In the first place.
after the right of way has been Sc
cured, which is only comparatively
small item in the cost of road. The
grading Of the road-bed the ties, the
rails, the switches, the viaducts, the
bridges, the locomotives and other
rolling stock, take up the main
amount of the capital invested. This
is at all times, hour by hour contin-
uously, in every item exposed to the
destructive action of the weather and
cannot, as in manufactures, be pro-
tected. The rOad-bed is subject to
washings, the ties to rapid decay. the |
rails and switches to destructive OK
idizatiOn, and the'rolIing stock to all
that affects wood or metal iniur-
iOusly. The waste is never ending.
To keep a road in repair, repairing
must be increasingly done. The
capital thus lost, is lost without re-
and the loss must be made
good by more capital. 1t is almost
equivalent to pouring water into
sieve.
The old ties may bring trihe as
cord wood the rails their value as old il
ron, and that is all of the original ,
capital left. The road must be re- Z
aid every five years, not all at once y
tut day by day, or week by week. J,
Vow all this invested and re-invested RI
apital ought to be continuously at d.
FORK earning something wherewith a
0 make a profit; but it is idle the 70
reater part Of the time,as when the - y.
olling stock has passed over it, or
IS no longer producing anything. h
q factory it is different, for the br
achinery moving al the time dur ~ "
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29

In the Commercial Convention
held at Atlanta, Ca, last week,a del
egate from Colorado proposed a
resolution that the interests of the
country required the continued coin
age of silver. After q warm discus
sion, the resolution was voted down
by a large majority large number
of the Southern delegates voting
against it,including all the delegates
from Kentucky, a State represented
in the Senate by Mr.. Beck, one of
the strongest advocates of silver
coinage. This action is important
and encouraging to the advocates of
honest money, for it was not taken
at a political meeting or convention.
This was voluntary meeting Of bus
mess men from all parts of the eOun-
try, and as a direct and forcible ex-
preston of public opinion, is not to
be disregarded.
Heretofore the South has offered
the most serious obstacles to the re-
peal or suspension of the silver act,
principally because her views were
expressed by politicians who were
anxious to keep on good terms with
the silver or greenback faction. This
situation will be changed by a dec
laratiOn of opposition to silver coin
age by the business men of the |
South who, it is plain, are beginning |
to see that the best interests of the |
South demand a sound, stable. uni
form currency. The National Ad-
ministration is strongly in favor of
a suspension of silver coinage, and
positive opposition to the introduc-
ton of silver or any other debasing
medium into our currency should be
made an article in the creed of every
orthodox Democrat.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29

Why persist in running your digestion by eating
unwholesome food, and keeping it ruined by do
ing nothing to restore it TO usefulness aud right
action Some think that dyspepsia is incurable.
They arc the ones who have never taken Browns
Iron Bitters. This valuable family medicine makes
short work of the tOrmentor, and soon enables the
digestive apparatus to do its work Mr. H. E.
Collins, of Keokuk, Iowa, says, II used Browns
Iron Bitters for dyspepsia, and am greatly bene-
fitted "
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LITERARY NOTES.
AMERICAN AeRIcuLruR1sr FOR JUNE

7-1'''N III VlsI7I TVN gUNN
Is another Of the surprisingly excellent num-
bers Of this valuable periodical, OF which each
number lie delightful surprise to the reader. The
Illustrations are most attractive, highly artistic,
and at the same time practically useful Three
prominent breeds Of non-sithng fowls, Leghons,
Crsvec@urs.and Houdansare discussed and beau
tifnlly represented. The Polish Swans OF the
Central Park, form the subject Of an instructive
article,and OF a picturesque engraving. Two ane
horse portraits will gatify horsemen. As usual.
this number is repete with handy devices for saw
ing labOr,and brief but useful hints upon hundreds
Of topics. It contains besides, an admirable Barn
Plan by D. ". King. Yearly subscription, S1.5O
single number Is cents. 751 broadway. New
York
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MARRIAGES.

RosS-HOBBs.- On May 2ith, 1885, by the Rev
l.. H. Jackson, Thomas g. Ross and Margaret L.
Hobbs; both Of Milford.
PRETTYMAN-TRUITT the 18th Of Nav.
at the NJ. E. Parsonage, Lincoln, Del, by Rev. J
NJ. Collins, Miss Mary A. Truittof Sussex
county, to Mr.. Alfred P. Prettyman, Of Kent
county
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29

FOULK & DELAMATER have de-
cided, in order to keep trade moving
these hard times, to make a liberal
discount on all cash purchases.
We are now receiving a new
stock of tire latest styles of Wall
Paper, Window Curtains, etc.
We make and hang Window
Shades at the shortest notice, and
guarantee satisfaction.
A large lot Of Lamps at greatly
reduced prices.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29
At Georgetown trains connect with trains to ant
from Franklin CITY
sonth.



No. at franklin City with Steamer from Chin
eoteag ue; at Berlin with the W. & p. r. X. for
Salisbury; at Georgetown with No. for Harring-
ton; at Georgetown Tuesdays and Fridays with
No. for Steamer for New York.
No. at Georgetown with No and No. for
Lewes.
No. at Georgetown with No. G for Franklin
City and ChincOteague; at Lewes with Steamer for
New York Tuesdays and Fridays.
No. 3 and No. D at Georgetown with No 9 for
franklin City and Chncoteague
Nos. 3 and Tuesdays and Fridays at Lewes
with Steamer that left New York at p. m, the
day before.
All trains to and from Harrington with trains OF
p. w. Il b. r. r. going North and South.
Train Leaves Lewes Station for New York Steam
er Tuesdays and Fridays at 100 p. m.
Steamer Leaves Lewes for New York Tuesdays
and Fridays p. M. arriving in New York early the
next morning.
Steamer Leaves New York for Lewes Mondays
and Thursdays at 300 p. m arriving in Lewes
early the next morning.
Steamer WidgeOn Leaves Franklin CITY for
Chinc0teague at a.32 D. IN. on arrival OF Train No
o; Leaves Chincsteague at AS a. m to connect
with Train No. from Franklin City.
THOMAS GROOM, Superintendent.
A. Brown, Traffic Manager
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29
NOTICE.
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.

The Annual Examinations of eandi-
dates for Teachers certificates of se,,-
ond and third grades will be held ae-
eording to the following schedules:
FTankford and Laurel, Tuesday, June
9Th; Georgetown and SeafOrd, Wedpes-
day, June 10th; Bridgeville and Mil
ford, Thursday June 18th; Harrington
and FELTON,, Friday, June 18th; Dover
and Smyrna Saturday, June 18th; Mid
dletown and KirkwoOd, Monday, June
iothi Newark and Wilmington, Tues
day, June 10th. The examinations
will begin promptly at 8 O'Clock. All
those whose certificates expire before
October LIST, are requested to present
themselves for examination at one Of
the above named places
7. N. WILLIAMS,
H. Q. CARPENTER, oupts'
Dover, May 9th, 1885.
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Milford Chronicle.
MiLFoRD. DEL, FRIDAY, MAY 20ta, 1855.
GILMAN 3 ToWNsRNn.

NAAmAN ~ hO " NNENOs
matters azad Prspraete-s.
MILFORD. DEL.
TERMS, INCLUDING POSTAGE.
FOR ONE YEAR, CASH IN ADVANCE, 81 90
FOR SIX MONTHS, IN ADVANCE, ..sO. 50
FOR ONEYRAR, NOT PAID IN ADVANCE. 81 80
Pigments within thirty days Of subscription date
on label will be regarded the same as cash in ad-
vance.
Subscribers will observe the date accompanying
the names with which their papers are addressed
The date is the time to which the subscription is
paid. When a new payment is made, this date
will be Immediately altered, so that the label is
constant receipt in full for the time which the sub
scriber has paid.
Ne paper will be discontinued uati all arrear-
ages are paid. Money may be sent by mail at our
risk by draft, postal note postal order or register
ed letter only.
Subscribers noticing any error in their dates will
please notify us at once.
Transient Advertisements so cents per inch for
arst insertion. Subsequent insertions, % cents.
Reading Notices, 10 cents per line.
Yearly rates given on application.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29
OUR STATE ITEMS.

WOodlawn camp meeting will begin
on August 18th.
The peach orchards of D. J. Cum
mins,of Smyrna, contain a total of So
600 trees.
The Kent County Levy Court is to
build SO, 200 bridge over a mill stream
at Dover.
The death rate of Middletown dur
ing the past year has been 2 8-S per
hundred inhabitants.
1t is estimated that nearly four hun
dred new peach orchards were planted
this year in Delaware.
Professor Frederick D. Chester, of
Delaware College, has received a call
from a Southern College.
The ninety-sixth annual meeting of
the Delaware State Medical Society
will be held at Rehoboth on June 9th
The Delmar canning factory was
sold recently to Polk Morris, for 81 200.
It brought a little more than half its
original cost,
Jesse, Robinson, of Seaford, has been
reappointed Justice of the Peace and
notary Public, at that place, by Gov
ernor StOekley.
Edward SIpp and George Dehority,
Of FELTON,, have purchased the railroad
Hotel at Harrington, of Mr.. James
Sapp, at $1,000. This is said to be one
of the best stands for a hotel in the
State.
Bribery at elections has become so
common on the Eastern Shore, that the
honest voters of several counties are
thinking of running an anti-bribery
ticket next fall, without regard to
parties.
Representative w. A. Comegys has
appointed Norman Elwood Layfield,
Of Wilmington hundred, to a scholar
ship in Delaware College. The APP
pOintee is a son of Conductor John
Layfield,Of the Delaware Railroad. (
The Dramatic and Literary Associ-
alton, of Frederick, has rented build
ng and fitted it up with cases for the a
of the circulating library. b
A committee has been appointed 10
make selections of books and purchase Z
hem. y
The new lighthouse to be erected on
Bank, and about which A
here has been so much said during Ia
be past year or two by mariners, is :,
Ow to be built at once. The struc-
IRE will be reared on iron piles, and
will take about four months Tor its 8
-
James Smith, of Mordington Mills,
as leased of Ex-Governor Hall and
Tiers, 100 acres of shore land at Book
n-Brig Inlet, between Shearly's Bar 6 5s
I'D Benefits Pier,and fitted it up for fei
aking fish phosphate and fish oil.
e is also experimenting with por-
Use catching.
Mr.. Charles H. Treat is untiring in m
s efforts to induce manufacturers Tl
d capitalists to locate at George Il
wn. He is now In communication :
til manufacturer of refrigerators. da
10 will shortly visit Georgetown and on,
spect the factory at the "Y," with a ~ ~
Nv to engaging in business. 9th
:. Irving Handy, principal of the 9 Ga!
lyrna public schools, will probably an.
an applicant for the place in the ant
= high school soon to be vacated by die
. Birdsall. Mr.. Handy has been lot
ching in the Smyrna schools for w WE
eral years. He is reading law with tho
lator Eli Salisbury, of Dover. Oct
.fter May 8Ist the bell rope will be t tte'
ereeded by a system of air signals
he passenger cars of the Pennsyl-
ia Railroad. The conductor will "
municate with the engineer by
ing cord attached to air pipes
ning under thecars and terminal If
in the engine cab with small
stla. An
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NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW

The North American Review" concludes its
SEVENTEEN year with its June number. It never
had so large circulation, nor greater influence.
nor more brilliant staff OF contributors. This
number discusses seven topics of vital public in
terest by no less than fourteen eminent writer's
"shall Silver be Demonetized ;" "Ihe Tardiness
Of Justice;" prohibition in Politics :" 1.-THE
Swearing Habit" French Spoliation CIaims;''
"The Policy Of the Roman Catholic Hierarchy to-
ward Our Public Schools" and How Shall Women
Dress -
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29

remarkable Magazine crowded with brief
articles on Sanitary Subjects, by that most sensi
Bile, terse, and humorous writer-Dr. Dio Lewis.
Worth is weight in gold. You can get a eample
copy by sending ten cents to the new Dio Lewis
Publishing Company SO and Il Bible House, New
York City.
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FOR SALE.

lot Of good red cedar fence poles and fiat rails
II feet long, for fencing Also a lot Of 9ood re5
cedar fence posts for mOrtslng or board or u'ira
FENCING. Those wanting. should call soon
THOMAS WATSON
Near Milford Ia Cedar Neck Del
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29

In pictorial and literary features the June "Cen
tury" is not behind recent issues in tmelness and
general interest. finer portrait tina that Of Sir
John iIeischel 0he frOntispiece, engraved by 7.
Johnson has rarely been printed IN 1.-THE Cen
tury." Two other full page portraits Of William,
the fatherand Caroline the sister Of Sir John, ac
Professor Edwin S. Holden's authorita-
tive paper on 1.-The Three Uerschels" Amuse-
meat and information are mingled in Eugene v
Smalley's second paper, I'm and Ont Of the New
Orleans Exposition" Mr. Howell's third paper
under the title, "a Florentine Mosaic" has the
grace and humor Of his travel stories combined
with fine historical sense. In a graphic paper
entitled 'stn Hunting the Grizzly, is described the
present state OF that dangerous sport and some
experiences Two full-page pictures accompany
he narrative.
In the May Century" McClellan's Peainsular
Campaign was treated broadly by the leading com
handlers on both sides. In the June number spee.
al events like the disaster to the Confederaes at
Beaver Dam Creek and the terrible battle the next
lay at Gaines Mil, are particularly described by
General D. II. Hill,an by General Fitz John Por-
er. The maps in these papers arc probably the
most complete and satisfactory battle-maps ever
ublished in this country
ST. NICHOLAS FOR JUNE
ontains the opening chapters Of SHEEN or Sill !
ery'' new serial by the late W. NJ. Baker. author
His Majesty, Myself" The story deals with |
nd compares the experiences and final achieve
tents Of two brothers who seek their fortunes in
lie West-one on Texas sheep ranch, the other
nong the silver mines Of Colorado. The other
rails are carried on in interesting installments:
. P. Roe,in Driven back to Eden, keeps abreast
the season with pleasant accounts OF outdoor
ork and play; j. T Trowbridge tells how "His
ne Fault involves the hero in still mere trou-
e. In addition to all this, there is full ouota Of
ort stories and articles.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.
Is readable family journal published semi
onthiy by Clark W. BryapA& Co., Holyoke, Mass.
contains much thatwill interest our lady reaileFs
e recommend them to send for a specimen eopv
is sent postpaid at 50 20 Der veor
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D. M. g. V. r. R.

On and after MONDAY April "a. 1885, trains
run rs follows Sundays excepted:
Going South read down. Going North read mp
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29

JAe opinion Of the general public in regard to
ayers Cherry Pectoral Is confirmed by clergymen,
lawyers'public speakers and actors. All say it is
the best remedy that can be procured for all aec-
lions Of the vocal organs, throat and lungs.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29
P. w. & B. Railroad,
DELAWARE DIVISION.

On and after Monday May 25, 1885 Sundays ex
cepted) trains will leave as follows.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29

Boils, botches. pimpes and all skin diseases, are
quickest cured by cleansing the blood with Ayers
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29
ST. NICHOLAS FOR JUNE
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.

Is readable family Journal published semi
monthly by Clark W. Bryapl& Co., HOljoke, Mass.
It contains much thatwiii interest our lady readers
We recommend them to send for specimen copy.
1t Is sent postpaid at $3.50 per year.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-05-29

matters aaa Prer-aeters.
MILFORD, DEL.
Milford chronicle., 1885-03-20

the interests of agriculture within
the State" The members are to re-
ceive no pay, but are to be allowed
an appropriation of $4,000 annually
to carry out their plans.
The size Of the Board and the ap-
pointment of eleven new members
each year, would prevent all unity
or permanency Of action, and as al
most al farm experiments must ex-
tend over at least one year. they
would have no opportunity 10 Judge
Of the results Of their work. The
sum appropriated would not enable
them to purchase land, nor is there
any provision as to where or how
the experiments shall be conducted.
Enterprising men throughout the
State are trying experiments with
fruits, grains, vegetables, manures,
etc, nor would they wait for the
slow operations Of such a Board of
Agriculture. We need Commits
sioner Of Agriculture. and if the
State would appropriate a sum that
would enable him to hold meeting |
in each county every year, where |
farmers could come and relate their 1
experience and listen to practical lee
lures, something like our Teachers
Institutes, it might be productive of
much good, but why should the State
experiment for the farmer any more
than for the blacksmith or the car
Denter; don't they know good thing
when they see it without the State
having to prove it to them.
Milford chronicle., 1885-03-20

Conference relief society, and the committees OH
women's home missions. education and temper
anee. The Revs. J. b. Quieg. N. NJ. Browne and
I w. II Huichlu were nominated rs members Of
The board Of the Conference Relief Society. W.
z Sears, d. H. Cochran. J. W. Mitchell, C. W.
Bowmen, G. II. Hopkins, J. W. Easley. T. J.
Muchmore, R. Watt, J. W. Gray.J. D. Reese, and
f. S. Mace were admitted into the Conference
on trial.
The time for the trials Of different ministers
was fixed for O'Clock this evening. The ses
sion will be conducted with closed doors.
The Rev. W. s. Robinson made motion to
exclude reporters from the trial. This course is
owing to an article that appeared in a Whining.
ton paper headed "a turbulent session. and
which created much indi gnatiOn among the min.
listers, and there was talk Of arraigning the re.
porter Of that paper on the floor this morning;
but the cold wave last night had evidently cooled
the heated brows Of the excited ones and it was
not done.
The Bishop and his council met at two p. m.
to make the appointments. but at 5 p. m. there
was a deadlock among them. There was as much
wire'pulhng gong on as at a political caucus. to
get the best places for favorites. and Of course
there were more peesthan there were holes to fR. /
WEDNESDAY.
The trial of the Rev. A. W. Lghtbourne.
charged with immoral conduct and the violation
and contempt Of sentence Of a committee of in.
Vesiigaton. was terminated this morning and the
Ease finally disposed OF before Conference. But
'ne if the charges against him was sustained.
hat OF contempt of sentence in that he resumed
he work Of the ministry after having been sus.
'ended by the committee of Investigation. The
'enalty for this was a rigid reproof from the
Conference, which was administered. Mr.Licbt.
'ourne, at the conclusion OF his trial, presented
written Withdrawal from the Conference which
vii be acted upon at its session this afternoon.
ie made az eloquent speech and was very often
Interrupted will loud applause. I
The case of ". E. TomkInson will also be ]
card this afternoon, and i: is thought will take
p but very liitle lime. s
Milford chronicle., 1885-03-20

The bin increasing the commission on toe sale
Of school books In Sussex county from to 10 per
cent? and requiring each district to raise s,s school
tax annually INSTEAD OF sG0 as heretofore. was resd
third time aHd passed
Adjourned until 10 O'Clock Wednesday morning
On Wednesday the Senate and House met IN
joint session at noou The journals Of boil
Houses were read aud compared. Speaker Cooper
Of the senaie.who presided declared Georoe cav
elected United States Senator, and the oertlacsic.
OF the election were made out and duly signed
Mr. Gray will send in his resignation as Attor.
ney'eeneral on Wednesday, but Will probably not
go to Washington to take his seat until Mrs Gras
who is suffering from typhoid fever, has improved
Deputy Attorney General A. D. Cooper.is believed
to be the coming man to succeed Mr.. GRAY. and
John II Rodney, Esq. for deputy ATTORNEY Gen.
eral w"