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Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04
COMMUNICATION.
CHINCOTEAGUE.

This singular formation of sand and shells
is about seven miles long and three wide.
It lies six miles from the main land, and rises
in places from ten to twenty feet above the
sea at low tide. Several ridges extend
nearly its entire length between which are
glades that drain the surface water into the
sea. The soil was not originally very good,
but cultivation has made it quite productive.
Groves, mostly of pine and oak, furnish con-
siderable fuel and lumber, though not sufh-
cient for the wants of the inhabitants.
Nearly every man is engaged in the oys-
ter trade, and the steamer carries to Frank
lin City from 200 to 400 barrels each trip,
twice every day. There arc sloops and
schooners from the North which also carry
away thousands Of bushels Much Of this
island and of Assateague, two miles farther
east, is covered with marsh on which the
famous ponies are raised; though pony rais-
ing is not as extensive as formerly. Small
herds Of cattle also find pasture here, an in
dustry that would be very profitable ifrightly
managed.
The life saving station and lighthouse are
on Assateague, and one can spend few
days at either point with pleasure and profit
Capt. James Tracey, Delawarean commands
at the life saving station, and has been in
the government service for thirteen years.
Eight men are required at each station, and
these brave sailors go out on the stormy sea
risking their lives to rescue men ship
wrecked on the coast. Their life boat is a
thing of beauty" and can carry eight per
sons beside the crew. Two men patrol the
shore every night, constantly on the lookout
for signals Of distress. So expert have they
become by constant practice, that j requires
only five minutes to haul their boat from the
station, three hundred yards, to the beach.
If there are any men in the government ser
vice who deserve the everlasting gratitude
of the nation, they are the brave sailors in
the life saving stations.
The light house is built of brick, double
walled, 100 feet high, has fixed white light,
and can be seen twenty miles from the deck
of a vessel in ordinary weather-but in very
clear weather, thirty miles. Capt John L.
Andeiton has been the faithful keeper for
thirteen years, and his first assistant, Samuel
+, Quillen, has stood bravely at his post of
duty for eight years. Government has just
completed a we'll near the light house about
500 feet in depth. Ihave several specimens
of plain and scalloped marine shells which
the auger brought up, as we'll as chips from
pine timber which seemed as sound and
nearly as fragrant as did chips from live
tree on the surface; and these from a depth
of about 500 feet. These are interesting
facts to the geologist and lovers of nature.
And yet there is no discord in nature. Even
in the rough storm the elements mingle in
harmony. The bobolink that gaily sings
among the meadow lilies, the swallow that
dips her nimble wings in the babbling brook,
all act in accordance with natures laws.
REDEEM
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04

Not another store in the
world, perhaps, treats Gloves as
we treat them. las feet OF
counter, and never in Glove
away that ought to be there,
and never one that comes
short of good worth for the
money.
But we are every now and
again doing something oGlove
values that makes unusual talk.
A late steamer brings us a
fuller stock and newer shades
of our famous 4-button real
Kid Gloves. The new comers
are 3 modes and 3 new greens.
Their color-scale now runs:
tans modes
states new greens
grays blacks
Straight hrsts, handsomely EN-.
broidered, and the sorts that
are commonly sold for $I.5o.
orr Prize ST. We take it
they are at the top notch of
Gloves Values.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04
The best S. Shoe for men.


ZaNna1-I calf seamless 0amb,
genuine Dmgola kid tob, sofia
leather lnSOle and half d0u6Ie
sole, solid leather counter.
That's the stock they're
made of. Put together to
stay. Perfectly smooth insole;
no tacks or nails or thread to
harrow up your sole. AS easy
on the inside as a hand-sewed
shoe, Not a slight or scrimp
in make or finish. Every pair
Warranted; IOu shall haze pair
to' pair tfhley turn cut amtss.
Laced, capped toe
Laced, plain toe
Congress, plain toe
Button, plain toe
Four styles. Say whether
your foot is medium or full
width. Sent anywhere with
out extra cost.
We call it the "Wanamaker
Wearwell." The name and
the 1888 are stamped on
each shoe.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04
Notice.

The undersigned begs to inform
his old patrons and the public gen.
orally that he is still in the lumber
business, at the old stand, formerly
occupied by the late firm of Barber
& Minors, where you will find a
complete stock of all kinds of build
ing materials, such as Framing, Ma
ryland and White Pine siding, Hem
lock barn, and White Pine Of vari-
GUS grades. Flooring, shingles, lath,
doors, blinds and sash of all kinds;
all of which l am offering at lowest
prices. Please give me a call before
buying elsewhere; Yours &c,
GEO. P. MINORS.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04

Scotch Zephyr Ginghams.
The boldest, richest plaids and
stripes of all that canny cotton
family. Selected long fibre
cotton; precise spinning. thor
ough weaving, wonders of the
dyers' art. The braes O
Bonnie Doom never bloomed
more fresh and fair.
Crown wearers, these
Zephyrs; so centers, every
one Of TIL m. But the
knife has been at work. Just
as rich and royal as ever, this
seasons patterns and e0e,.1
Iard neaO, but the Price is
571le.
Plaids, overplaids, mixed
plaids and stripes, and many
Jacquard patterns. So styles
in all.
For 3759c! Thrifty mammas
will be slowing away yards and
yards of these for another
season.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04
a Womanls Sweet WIN.

She is prematurely deprived of her charms
of face and form, and made unattractive by
the wasting effects Of ailments and irregular
tiles peculiar TO her sex. To check this
drain upon, not only her strength and health,
but upon her amiable qualities as well, is her
first duty. This is safely and speedily ac-
complished by a course of fselftreatment with
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. nervine
and tonic of wonderful efficacy, and prepared
especially for the alleviation of those suffer
ing from "dragging-down" pains, sensations
of nausea, and weakness incident to women
"a boon to her sex. Druggists.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04

THAT the present method Of en-
ploying teachers in the public schools
is not perfect, is amply exemplified by
a communication in the SHSSer Jour
nal purporting to have been written by
n principal in one Of the Sussex
schools. The general character aud
rhetoric rs well as grammar, punctua-
tion, capitalization and spelling, were
most execrable, and would shame an
average school boy. With such a rep
resenative of intelligence at the head
of a school, can any good and effective
work be expected? The system is sadly
at fault which allows such incOmpe-
tency toimpose on the public, while the
public is also TO blame for the apathy
which exists in the matter Of better and
more general education. Good schools
cannot be maintained without the ex-
penditure of more money, and while
many good teachers are employed in
Delaware schools it is an indisputable
fact that many of the best have quit
the profession TO engage in more lucra-
tive work in fields wheresuperiorintel-
ligence is appreciated and living remu-
neration returned for its labor. Oneof
the causes Of dissatisfaction has been
the employment, by school clerks, of
personal favorites; in some cases these
persons were without certificate, thus
making the transaction illegal. The
action of the auditor in refusing the
accounts of such clerks is commend
able, and will be most potent agency
in breaking up that system ofinjustice.
But the cure lays in having new
school law.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04

Sicilienne. Opened yester-
day four colorings in a new
grade, 81 a yard But they
are SO inches wide, and six
yards is an average pattern.
They simmer like sunshine on
the water, dust falls away
from them like water from
mercury. Wonderfully durable.
The highest court of Fash
ion says they are to be worn
for many uses. Other grades,
narrower, down to IS cents.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04

The new additions to the U. s.
naval force, yorktown" and "Vesu-
vius," were launched from Cramp &
Sons shipyards on Saturday. These
vessels are models ofingenuity aud Of
the nineteenth eentury's wonderful
knowledge in warlike skill, and ifihey
fulfill the expectations Of their plan
ners and builders, will be a most pow
erful adjunct to the country's defen
sive machinery. That their speed and
destructiveness are not Oyer-estiInated
is reasonably sure from the fact that
American mechanics are not wont TO
make failure ofany undertaking. and
are possessed Ofsufiicient skill to cope
with craftsmen of any country.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04
To Teachers.

An examination for second and
third grade certificates will be held
at Laurel on Saturday, May 18th;
Frankford on Tuesday, May 18th;
Georgetown on Thursday, May 18th
Milton on Friday May 18th; Mil
ford on Saturday, May 18th; and at
Bridgeyille on Monday, May 21st,
1888. Early attendance is desired.
JAS. H. WARD, County Supt.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04

IF some Of the energy spent in use
less railings at the exorDitant rates OF
transportation was spent in trying to
produce better home markets. it would
have a beneficial effect. What is need
ed to make a community prosperous, is
healthy active manufacturing enter
prise which ensures steady work and
constant pay. The factory work of Mil
ford is too transient to be of real value to
the average workingman; because
the aIlurement of good prices for his
labor during the fruit season often
causes him to neglect any per-
mauent opportunity which seemingly
offers but small remuneration; this
state of affairs has fostered class of
persons who are worse than useless
during most of the year, depending on
the fruit season for their harvest, and
when that season arrives, though work
ing with admirable industry, they
squauder their earnings in such a
manner as to be dependent on charity
for support before the winter is past.
Such persons will be found OCCASION
ally in more judiciOusly operated bus
iness communities; but their number
can be largely decreased flour Gamers
will put in machinery and parapher-
nalit - pack poultry and plum pud-
ding during the winter months, and
asparagus and spring fruits and vege-
tables during the spring and early
summer. All that is necessary to pro-
duce this change in the canning busi
ness is, for the farmers and fruit grow
ers to combine in a request,Or demand
that contracts for such goods shall
accompany their contracts to deliver
crops of peaches and tomatoes, and the
Gamers will not be slow to accede to
their wishes.
Tie great poultry interests of the
State will be much enhanced by such
enterprise, giving to the renting far
mer and to those who own but small
acreagcs, an opportunity to oquadruple
their annual receipts, while much of
the land now cultivated at very mar
row margins in corn or wheat, could
be made to produce good paying crops
of asparagus, peas and sugar corr.
This is no empty theory bntis practi-
cally demonstrated in the growth of
this business at Dover and points in
New Jersey, where manufacturers
have operated successfully and paid |
good prices for their raw materials. |
The natural advantages Of Milford for
a business of this characters are unshr-
passed, facilities for transportation
are good, and labor cheap and fairly
reliable; these points are sufficient to
induce new capital, as well as to ex-
tend the usefulness of that now in
vested in preserving fruits and vege-
tables. With these conditions the
home market, not only for goods that
are used by the factories, but all kinds
of garden and farm produce, will be
very greatly improved, and a class Of
entirely new patrons arise, whose
daily earnings throughout the year
win circulate in, and strengthen the
legitimate channels Of trade. II
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04
TO our Friends and Patrons !
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We take this method of informing our
past patrons, friends and farmers gener-
ally that we have formed a copartnership
for the manufactune Of the brand of Raw
Bone Phosphate generally known
as JUMBO" Raw Bone Super
Phosphate. which has for some time
been manufactured by Thos. +. Draper,
of Milford and Philadelphia; also the
favorite, old and reliable Xxx" Raw
Bone Super-Phosphate, which was so
long manufactured at Milford and other
points by Lohand & Davis, and which
has earned for itself widespread reputa-
ton as a successful and economical ferti-
lizer.
Our effort and aim viii be to make
all our goods STANDARD" and to keep
them so; and we guarantee to sell as
cheaply as any other firm. We want all
of our old trade, and as many new custO-
mers as desire to give us their orders
for their future needs in our line, and
when we fail to give satisfaction we shall
reasonably expect withdrawal of their
patronage
Fertillzing Materials of the Highest
Grade Only. Sold.
Please favor us with your orders in ad-
vance and not wait until our crowded
moments, when often we are obliged to
disappoint through sheer inability on our
part to keep up with the press of orders.
Our stock is now complete and we can
give you better satisfaction for the same
money than those of our competitors
who are doing business under such a
heavy expense. Our expenses are light,
therefore we can afford to sell our goods
cheaper, for you know that the greater
expense a manufacturer is under, the lar
ger his profit must necessarily be, which
assuredly must all come from his custom
ers' pockets.
Ever since we first started in business
we have tried to the best of our ability to
give the people of Delaware and Mary.
land full value for the money they have
spent Will us anu VIC nave never udtl liiG
least complaint. We will try in the fu-
ture TO keep up our reputation, not only
in this respect but in all other respects
pertaining to our business. Our trade
has been gradually increasing for the past
seven years, which we attribute solely to
the small profits at which we have sold
our goods, for we know that in these cri-
teal times people cannot afford to pay
extravagant prices for phosphates.
We use none but No. bone, for which
we pay the highest prices. A visit to
our factory will satisfy our patrons of the
above fact. Call and see us, try our goods
and we feel sure of your future patronage.
Write us for prices and we will gladly
furnish them
Thanking the people of Delaware and
and vicinity for past patron
age and soliciting a continuance of the
same, we remain:
Yours Respectfully,
DRAPER G. DAVIS,
PHOSPHATE MANUFACTURERS. |
MILFORD, DEL.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04
INcLuDMa PosTAGE.

FOR ONE YEAR, CASH IN ADVANCE, 81. 90
FOR SIX MONTHS, IN ADVANCE, ......sO. so
FOR ONEYEARNOT PAID IN ADVANCE, so
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 new payment is made, this date
will be Immediately altered, that the label is a
scriber has paid
Subscribers noticing any error in their dates will
please notify us st once.
No paper will be discontinued until all arrear-
ages are paid. Money may be sent by mail at our
risk by eraft. postal note postal order, register
ed letter only.
Transient Advertisements, so cents per inch Of
first insertion. Subsequent insertions, 25 cents.
Reading Notices 10 cents per line.
Yearly rates gwen on application.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04

That feeling of WEAKNESS, so often exper-
fenced in the spring, results from sluggish
condition of the blood which, being impure,
does not quicken with the changing season.
Ayers Sarsaparilla, by vitalizing and cleans
ing the blood, strengthens and invigorates
the system.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04

THE fond dreams OF Delawareans
that their State should be honOred by
the Chief Justiceship in the person of
Mr.. Gray, have been setat naught by
President Cleveland in presenting the
name of Judge Fuller, of Illinois.
The confirmation ny the Senate is not
yet made. but in all probability Full
Ter will be the successor of the late
Chief Justice Waite.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04

Intelligence from Salisbury says that the
people around New Hope, Wicomico county,
are much exercised over the finding of box
of gold coins by Peter Beauchamp, who runs
a saw mill at that place. He was saving a
large cypress log, when about eight inches
from its end the saw struck something which
broke it. Investigation brought forth an old
tin box four inches wide and eight inches
broad. It was it a neatly morticed cavity,
over which a sap fibre four inches thick had
grown, leaving the tree perfectly solid. Beau
champ refuses to disclose the amount of the
treasure, but the box is said to have been
full Of gold pieces of from one to twenty-dol-
lars in value. The log belonged to James
Carey and he says he will institute legal pro-
ceedings to recover his ''sawdust." =" The gold
is supposed to have been hid by Levi Spen-
Ger, miser, who resided in the neighbor-
hood before the war
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04

A revivifyine of natures latent forces
occurs every spring. AT this time, better
than at any other, the blood may be cieansed
from the humors which infest it The best
and most popular remedy to use for this pur-
pose is Ayers Compound Extract Of sarsa-
parilla
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04
FIRE INSURANCE.

Farm Property, Farming Implements, Fodder,
Com. Wheat Straw, Horses and Cattle are insured
against Firean Lightning; also Town Property,
Household Furniture. Wearing Appearl. SC,
Rates extra cheap. n. ID. PIERCE, Agent.
Headquarters at Pierce & Carmeap's Agricultural
Store, Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04
Wamarnaker's.

PHILADELPHIA. Monday, April 80. 1888.
A postal-card request will
bring our new Spring and
Summer Catalogue: a great
aid in ordering goods.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04
splendid CHANGE

for YOU, if you are willing to
I work. Steady engagement the
year round at good wages. No
experience required. Outfit free.
Send at once for terms to
J. AUSTIN SHAW. Nurseryman,
may ROCHESTER, n. Y.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04

The so inch wick striped
and plaided Scotch Gingham
at 25c is slipping out right
merrily. No wonder; import
ed to sell at 4oc, and worth it.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04
be present.
Executive Com.

Two great enemies-Hood's Sarsaparilla
and impure blood. The latter is utterly de-
feated by the peculiar medicine.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04
MILTON.
REDEEM.

Rev. James J. Evans, the pastor of the A.
NJ. Z. Church near Milton, is making prep
arations to meet his Conference, which con-
venes at Harrisburg on June 9th prox. Mr..
Evans has been at this appointment two full
conference years, and also has filed the un-
expired term of former minister; it is there
fore beyond the bounds of probability that
he will be returned With this possible fact
before his mind, lie desires the Milton cor
respondent through the columns of the Mil
ford CHRONICLE on his behalf, to thank his
friends for their kindness to himself, and
their rberality toward his church during his
pastorate. He claims-and we think his as
sertion is well grounded-tlat the church,
as body, is in an improved condition to
what it was when he came amongst this peo-
pie, twenty-nine months ago-spiritually,
morally and financially. We acknowledge
our indebtedness to the pastor for the follow
ing report of money raised on the Milton
circuit from November 25th, 1855, to April
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04
TO THE
FARMING COMMUNITY!
SIMPSONS PHosPHATEs

SIMPSONS PHOSPHATES again a safe reIia
BILE Fertilizer Having been used for Is they experiment;
worth and merit have constantly to-day
pilates popular than sales
Fifteen of attentive application and study has brought exper
ienc and knowledge of of the fertilizer
edge of the requirements of the the
Food Therefore manufacture from knowledge experience
enables combine the best proper proportions
insure the best results to the growing crops.
We also grind Bone and Tankag buy them the
which enables to get the purest and best articles
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04


Total SI,3sS. y
On Saturday evening the horse and car
riage of David Argo was stolen from this
town. The horse was hitched near the store
of the Messrs Fox, and in the early evening
some person united him and drove off Sew
eral parties saw the movements of the team
but supposed the owner was with it When
Mr.. Argo found his team gone, he and other
parties started in pursuit. The horses foot
being of peculiar shape was easily tracked
The route taken by the thief was toward
'Broadkiln Station; when about half way he
made detour and went to Hunters Mill,
and from thence he Struck the road leading
from Drawbridge to Coolspring, aud con-
tinued in this direction until it intersected
with the road leading from Lewes to George
town-or to the lower end Of Beaver Dam
Lane-thence through this lane to Beaver
Dam Church, and where it crosses the road
leading from Milton to Broadkiln Station.
Here the thief headed for Milton, and short
distance from Beaver Dam Bridge, and near
was found hitched and nearly driven to
death. The thief was not caught. Mr. Argo
lives about three miles from town, near
waple's Mills.
The family of Samuel Fowler removed on
Thursday from this town to Chester, Pa.
and the family of Richard Blocksom to Will
Del, and it is stated that others
will soon follow This is bad showing for
our town; but the heads of these families
haye found remunerative employment at
these places, and it is but natural that they
should pursue this course.
Mrs. Angelina Roach has purchased
building lot of Mr.. ]. H. Davidson-forinerly
a part of the estate Of Houston Hall, de
ceased-and will erect a dwelling thereon
Ex-postmaster Polk removed his store
goods on the goth ult, from beneath the
Masonic lodge room to the building at the
corner of Federal and Mulberry streets. Mr..
VIM Fowler will take charge Of the building
vacated by Mr. Polk and convert it into an
ice cream saloon; and as he is a splendid
caterer in this line, and will have a room
nipple and commodiousi we have no doubt
ie will be literally patronized by the ladies
md gentlemen Of the town.
Mr. W. E. Manship and his son. Sheridan
?. Manship, left on Monday for Philadelphia
o visit the University Of Pennsylvania, and
'e present at the graduating exercises of
lay Ist.
Trout made their first appearance in our
market on Tuesday, and were offered at
twenty-five cents per dozen.
Shad are still plentiful and retail at twenty
We to thirty cents per pair. It is worthy Of
ote that there have been more shad taken
-om the Broadkiln this spring than ever
efore in the memory Of the Oldest inhabi-
,nts. This is one benefit the government
as conferred on the people by its establish
tent Of the Fish Commission.
D. A. c.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04

Chestnut, Thirteenth and Market streets
and cIty-hall square.
Milford chronicle., 1888-05-04
FIRST HANDS

Also our Phosphates are mad
are not made by manufacturers Of
or elsewhere who have nothing at
price they are to have for such n
sometimes fair article is turned
palmed off.