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Milford chronicle., 1888-07-13
Fruit erowers, Convention

The call published for meeting of
fruit growers at Dover on Friday last,
brought together large company of
the more influential growers of Della
ware aud Maryland. The first busi-
ness Ofinterest was the report Of Erwin
F. Smith, vino has been investigating
the "yellows" on tile Peninsula. He
read q resume Of his work, which has
been suspended since last March,
owing to lack Of funds. Mr.. Smith,
however, has carried on the work
since then at his own expense. The
result Of his work shows that in Kent
county the disease was most prevalent
from Smyrna TO Wyoming in 1886 and
1887. In the latter year the disease
spread with alarming speed. He ex-
amined seventy-fve orchards and
found the diseases in all stages. Be
tween Clayton and Smyrna the dis
ease whs found in nearly all bearing
orchards, many Of which were only fit
for firewood. At Dover many richards
were destroyed. In upper Kent the
disease is in four-fifths of the orchards.
In middle Kent it is scarcely less prev
alent. AT Lebanon, Canterbury and
Wyoming there was great complaint
Of prematures. The disease was In
three-fourths of the orchards, and most
oft appeared in 1887. At the orchards
at Magnolia the disease had been there
for many years. In lower Kent the
disease is lest prevalent, aud some far
mers knew nothing Of it. Found few |
prematures there. East Of FELTON, and |
toward Frederick the disease is in half
Of the orchards, but only in few trees.
Near Milford the disease is in one-half
Of the orchards. AS whole in south
srn Kent there was comparatively lit
lie disease.
Mr.. Smith had not been in Sussex
but he had reasons to believe
hat the disease did not exist there. 4
Milford chronicle., 1888-07-13
MILTON.

On Wednesday morning, July 4,the NJ Z.
Sabbath School, accompanied by a pleasant
party, Of ladies and gentlemen left this town
on the schooner J. c. Atkins in tow Of the
tug Irene, for Point Pleasant. At the Draw
bridge, aud various place along the route,
passengers were taken on board, until their
number approximated 400 persons. A
happy time was anticipated and Joy beamed
on each countenance. Majestically gliding
after them down the Broadkiln under a
spread Of canvas comes yacht, loaded
with young men aud bright-ey eyed misses, and
when near the mouth Of the creek and in
full view Of, at least 500 people, she capsizes,
and the wall Of the drowning resounds from
shore to shore. The gay company are horror
stricken, paralyzed at the awful sight, and
look on in bewildered amazement; ofall that
vast tirong, one man-James A. Morris of
Milton - rises to the emergency. He is
in his boat He seizes the oars, and is soon
in the midst Of the drowning. He grabs at
one, misses her, and she is beyond his reach;
but others claim his attention near by and he
draws them into his boat. Five, he succeeds
in pulling in, and two others he draws to the
boat, aud holds them in the water, until
they are rescued. Thomas Conner, Of I,ewes
saved Miss Mamie Chormann, by pulling her
on board Of the tug, and also by his knowl-
edge Of fresuseitating the drowning. Had it
not been for his efforts, she would surely
have died. On board OF the capsized boat
were thirteen persons-seven ladies', and
six males-eight were saved as stated, one
SWAMI ashore, and boats picked up others. |
it was not until sometime after the accident,
that Mary Fisher was found missing Nor
ris said one was drowned, that he saw her go |
beyond his reach, but could not leave the
others to jump after her When it was dis
covered, to a certainty she was gone, seines
we're laid out aud the creek dragged, but it
vas not until the next day that the body was
iound. The funeral services were held on
Saturday at Whites Chapel, where inter
nent was made. The exercises we're con-
Milford chronicle., 1888-07-13

A motion to adopt the resolutions
opened the way for discussion, and j,
P. r. Polk stepped upon the stage.
He spoke for nearly an hour aud
clearly and niinutely described the
workings Of the FruitGrowersi Bureau
Of Information and Distribution, Ol
which he is the originator aud presi-
dent. He was several times greeted
with applause aud evidently con.
WINGED his hearers that the Bureau
plan as an adjunct to the Exchange
was good thing to work off the sur.
plus peaches.
Col. E. L. Martin followed Mr.. Polk
and made one Of his usual straight.
frOm-the shoulder speeches. He said
the farmers had enough to do 10 pro-
duce the fruit, aud they had to depend
on others TO market it. He spoke ell
Of both systems proposed and said that
Mr.. Polk was entitled to the thanks
and lasting gratitude Of every grower
" tAt fuiu1ulAs w hiAc tue lWy Hys-
TENS were opposed to each other in
principle, they should not be aAtago-
nistie. The best results come by COM
petition, he concluded, and 1--WE have
been paying too much to the middle
men in the past" After some other
brief remarks, the resolutions were
adopted. aud many Of those present
hurried away to catch trains for home.
The meeting was important in one
feature At least, that Of dissOlving the
controversy and spirit OF the two
methods to combat each other, and
more general benefit may be expected
from zach while the resulting har-
mony exists.
Milford chronicle., 1888-07-13
FOuIk's Bulletin.

July 13th.-Sun rises at 4.42
and sets at 7.28.-Days' length
14h. 46m.-High water at Milford
at 1.36 a. m at the mouth of the
creek midday.-The moon enters
her first quarter next Monday at
7.13 a. NV Gather for the next
Z days, changeable.
Several persons have taken our
advice and procured a supply OF
the medicine we have been recon-
mending for emergencies, but
many Of you have failed to do so
and you may regret it when it is
too late.
The Diarrl Ga is liable to attack
at any time during the hot
weather, and you should be pre-
pared for it. Now what you
want is a bottle of FOulk's Diar-
rhea Mixture and bottle of
Foulk's Essence of Ginger, with
these at hand you need not fear
much. They are indispensable in a
family. A box of Foulk's Anti
bilious Pills is another one of the
things you should always have,
they will act upon the liver and
will regulate the bowels and pre-
vent bilious trouble. Another
very important medicine at this
season Of the year is Foulk's Eu-
reka Chill Pills, s,they will stop the
chills. Every one of the 400 who
have taken them within the last
year that we know of has been
cured. we will refund the money
in every case where they fail to
stop the chills. They are pleas
ant as sugar to take.
You also want a bottle Of Laud-
lnum. A bottle of camphor. A
bottle of Peppermint. A bottle
of Castor Oil and little ground
Mustard we can furnish you with
Ill these things pure and good.
For pleasure and rest we can
you with first class
Hammock.
Wea want luxuries occasiOnly,
me of the very best is Il bottle of
Alfred Wright's fine perfume, we
lave his bestan last JACQUINE
'eside we have Marie Stewart.
lie is the only manufacturer of
his perfume, all others are imita-
ions and many of them very poor.
We have a dozen or more orders,
nd win sell by the bottle Or in
ulk.
Some of you are preparing for ,
little trip to the seashore OF l
fountains, and you will need a
ood tooth brush, couple of good I
1mbs, a hair brush,a cloth brush, a
all brush, some toilet soap, and
lany other little things that you t
i'll find here.
FOULK & co.
outh Walnut-st, Milford, Del. a
Milford chronicle., 1888-07-13
your House on Fira-

Not the house OF wood, or brick, or stone,
in which you live, but your bodily tenement
may be in terrible danger from smouldering
FIRE which you make no effort to quench.
The great danger from impure blood is that
it debilitates the system, and the digestive
organs grow weak and inactive. Hoods
Sarsaparilla combines the best kidney and
liver inYigorators, with the best alternatives
and tonics, all from the vegetable kingdom,
carefully and understandingly prepared in
a concentrated form. It purifes, vitalizes
and enriches the blood aud tones up the sys-
TEN, giving the whole body vitality, and ef-
fectually guarding it against the attacks Of
disease.
Milford chronicle., 1888-07-13
Summer Resorts

The Slaughter Beach Hotel under
management of Mr.. E. W. Reynolds
is daily adding to its old popularity,
the beach is too well known to need
recommendation.
The house and appointments are
in excellent trim, and the table can
not fail to please the fancy of any
lover Of appetizing fare.
The bar is removed from the hotel
and is thoroughly stocked with
choice cigars, wines, liquors, and
lighter beverages ice cold. For
rates and fuller information apply to
E. w. REYNOLDS,
Express and P. o. Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1888-07-13

THE lesson Of last weeks peach
meetings, held at Dover and at Mid
dIetown, is so plainly stated that she
who rms may read" Whatever fig
ures the crop may reach, it is yet but a
moderate supply of 1.-THE best fruit
that grows" for that 10000 600 of peo-
pie who live within market range OF
our orchards.
Without system, this crop, at its
minimum estimate. will meet no bet
ter fate than the ''crop Of '75n which
brought loss TO growers The key
note Of success for this year. and for
those years which are to come with
their increased acreage Of trees, is that
the railroad make adequate reduction
Of rates, or else it will witness a cutting
down of peach trees to follow this year
greater than followed rs. Certainly
IL would be railroad wisdom TO so en-
courage the marketing Of this crop as
to retain every bearing tree, in which
with most liberal reduction Of freights
they yet possess a half interest in the
result Of its crop Ten bearing years
for the average orchard means five
crops added to the receipts Of the rail
roads. More than amy other interest
Is the transportation company 10 be
effected by the wisdom or un-wisdom
of their policy this year.
The second lesson as taught by these
meetings, and by all past experience,
is: That prompt information should
be telegraphed throughout the peaeh-
shipping section, ,as on the day ofship
ment those quotas of cars are regis
tered Tor the several markets which
experience has taught will supply
such markets without "glut" To do
this, ithas been strenuously maintained
by the opposition to Mr.J. 2. r Polk,
that he has not sufficient cooperation
Of the railroads, of telegraphs and
of shippers. If the position Of the op-
position is eorrect,yet heneed remains
of secondary importance only to the
reduction Of freights. 1t is work !
that can be done; and one that undone |
will battle all hope of success.
The third lesson is scarcely less i'm
portantthan either preceding it. The
method or marketing our fruit should 4
be Of sufficient financial strength to
afford facilities for every grower,
whether at large or small stations, for
intercourse with every available mar
ket upon practically the same footing
That for such facilities both buyer and
seller should pay small, yet adequate
compensation, that it may cease TO be
a burning shame for this Industry,
which involves millions of dollars
worth of. property, to be struggling
from year to year through impecu-
NOUS organizations to effect its re-
Capital has a grand OPEN
ing here for the establishing Of great
good to the people and entire safety to !
Itself Nor would the capital be want
ing if encouraged by growers who &.
seem more disposed to endure heavy s
expense of which they are kept in ig- {
norance, than reasonable fee fully
TO them.
With any two Of the above PROPOSE
lions fully carried out, the crop will
yield as grand success per unit as the ,
best year of our experience. With but
'ne proposition carried Out,commend-
able progress will be made. With all )
.hree undertaken in the spirit Of Amer c
can enterprise, we will be given the g
lawn of a glorious future for this PEN i
nsula.
Milford chronicle., 1888-07-13
eTaln
LL-LE-
THlR1EENIH s.

You know that there is nc
worthy hot weather Tor any
weather. thing for wear OF
home use but we have it. II
you can't come to the store,
write for whatever you want,
samples or goods. Shopping
by mail has come to be simple
and certain. A few scratches
of a pen, and all the facilities OF
the store are yours.
Ohm WANAMAKER.
Chestnut Thirteenth and Market streets
and City-hall square
Milford chronicle., 1888-07-13

THE death of Ellwood r. Norney
member ofthe Legislature and state
Fish Commissioner, removes a useful
man. Hewas deeply interested in the
propagation Of food fishes. and filed
the latter Office with marked ability.
His funeral took place on Tuesday last,
and his remains were taken to Penn
sylyania.
Milford chronicle., 1888-07-13
Wananaker's.
PHILADELPHIA. Monday. June IS. Isss.
Closed Saturdays at I P. M.

When you come to the city
bear in mind that Wanama-
ker's is a meeting and resting
and waiting place as well as the
biggest store in the world.
There are reading and sitting
and retiring rooms for you
telephone, telegraph, and mail
facilities. Your parcels will be
cared for without charge. We
try to make you welcome
whether you care to buy or
not.
Milford chronicle., 1888-07-13
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DESIRABLE
REAL ESTATE.

The undersigned, heirs of Isaac
Steward, deceased, offer at private
sale their several and joint interests
and claims in the estate of the late
Isaac Steward, the same being a
three fourths claim or ownership in
the North Walnut-st property now
in tenure of Mrs. A. Jump, and the
South Second-st property in tenure
of Harrison Hunter. Best of title
and freedom Of all incumberanees,
save one-fourth claim Of the other
heir, will be guaranteed in the sale.
Fuller particulars may be had by
calling at C. W. Davis's, South Sec
ond-st, Milford, Del.
Mrs. Georgiana Hudson,
Mrs. G. Walker Davis, Heirs.
Reuben A. Steward,
Milford chronicle., 1888-07-13
DeIaware military Eneampment.

The Delaware National Guard will go into
camp at Brandywine Springs OIL the Phila-
delphia Division of the B. & O. R. R., Tues
day, July 18TH, remaining one week
The Baltimore and Ohio R. R. will sell ex-
eursion tickets to Brandywine Springs
(Faulkland Station at reduced rates from all
points on its Philadelphia Division. Tickets
will be sold for all trains July 18th to a4th,
good returning until July 25th inclusive.
Milford chronicle., 1888-07-13
GlTS. aDliG JumD.
EMBROIDERED SHAwLs
Mas. ANNIE JUMP.
SOFT CRABS.

The new hotel at Cedar Beach i:
furnished and is most complete in
every particular. But what is Of
special interest to the people gener.
ally is the cuisine. The season OF
soft crabs is rapidly approaching
and there is no place along the shore
where you will get them served so
nicely as at Cedar Beach.
As a summer resort this place is
mexcelled and the schedule of
amusements is most excellent.
The bar is fully supplied with
the best imported and domestic
wines liquors and cigars.
The sleeping apartment are large
and airy and the spacious veranda
give an excellent sea view and are
always exposed to delicious breeze.
NJ. Loewenhein, Prop.
P. o. Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1888-07-13

Fortify the system, by the use OF Ayers
Sarsaparilla, against the diseases peculiar to
hot weather This medicine induces a
healthy action of the stomach, liver and kid
IL eys, causing them to prevent the accumu-
lation Of the poisons which produce disease.
Milford chronicle., 1888-07-13
Dyspepsia

makes the lives Of many people miserable,
and often leads to selfdestruction We
know Of no remedy for dyspepsia more sue
cessful than Hoods Sarsaparilla. It acts
gently, yet surely and efficiently, tones the
stomach and other organs, removes the faint
feeling, creates a good appetite, cures head
ache, and refreshes the burdened mind Give
Hoods Sarsaparilla fair trial. It will do
YOU good.
Milford chronicle., 1888-07-13
A Flat Contradiction.

Some one has told you that your catarrI
is incurable. 1t is not So DR.. Sage's Ca
tarrh remedy will cure it. It is pleasant to
use, and it always does its work thoroughly.
We have yet to hear Of a case in which it
did not accomplish cure when faithfully
used. Catarrh is a disease which it is dan
gerous to neglect A certain remedy is at
your command Avail yourself of it before
the complaint assumes a more serious form.
All druggists.
Milford chronicle., 1888-07-13
FELTON, HOUSE.

This hotel has been leased and newly furnished
by the present proprietor. who is now prepared TO
give the best accommodations for man and beast.
Travelling men are sent N all parts Of the Pen
lnsula at very moderate charges
Located in the central part OF
FELTON,, --- DEL.
2S-tf r. J. BOULDEN. PRepR.
Milford chronicle., 1888-07-13
EIRE INSURANCE.

Farm Property, Farming Implements, Fodder
Corn. Wheat, Straw, Horses aud Cattle are insured
against Fire and Lightning; also Town Property,
Household Furniture, Wearing Appearl, &c,
Rates extra cheap. n. ID. PIERCE, Agent.
Headquarters at Pierce & Carmeans Agricultural
Store, Milford, Del.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-03-01
The spread and intensity OF th,

The spread and intensity Of the
anti-Gqnor feeling in this country is
wonderful. Nothing like it has
ever been known before. When
the American Temperance Society
organized in 1926 the prohibition ex-
tended only to distilled liquors A
few years afterward the Washing
tonians and the Teetotalars came
with prohibition of wine and all
that would intoxicate. Then came
the Sons of Temperance, and nfter.
wards the Good Templers. Each
and all of these changes were pre-
ceded by strenuous efforts and nc
little agitation of the public mind and
fesling. Now come the "out and out
prohibitionests, and as already stated
never before has the public mind been
SO widely and profoundly agitated on
the subject. In almost every state
and territory in the Union there is
more or less excitement, and
the question has never before had SO
many or more earnest or more deter
mined friends. The Advancement
made during the last few years is be-
yond all former precedent, and now
it requires no prophetic vision to
foretell what must be the result. No.
thing but apathy, or some great mis-
take on the part Of its friends will
prevent the full aud final success OF
the cause. Let them be ''wise as ser.
pents and harmless as doves" and sue
cess is sure.-St. Louis Christian
Adrocdte.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-03-01

Immigration to this country con-
tinues on a large scale. The total
number for the eleven months end
ing Nov. 80, 1887, was 486, ,660,-snd
of this number Great Britain con-
tributed the largest portion, III. 126;
Germany contributed 106,56S; Swe-
den and Norway, 67.6O4; Italy, AZ
387; Austria Hungary and Bohemia)
36,475; Russia, 24,109; Denmark, g.
06S; Switzerland, 6,268; Netherlands,
Sill. France, 5,O75; Holland, ALP;
Canadian immigration is not given,
though it comes next TO Italy The
immigration from Great Britain and
Ireland increased $500 over 1886;
Germany increased 22,000. The
British is the largest since the year
Of 1882, when il reached 179.423. In
that year the German was 250.630.
The sccessions from Italy, Hungary.
and Russia are steadily increasing.
Those from Italy have grown frora
1900 in 1880 10 42.3s7. those from
Hungary from 400 to l7.7s6 aud
those from Rassia from 4,S54 10 D.
I69.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-03-01

A report from Mckinney Gays Hon.
John johnson received copy OF each
OF Cokes and Reagan's speeches on
the Blair bill. After looking over
them he proceeded to give his views
of the bill and seems to think that
Congress is practising "To him that
hath shall be given more abundantly,
and to him that hath not shall be
taken what he has" lie says if poor
mems children are taxed to run the
government, it cant be any harm that
they should be educated out Of it. He
criticises Congress for increasing the
salaries Of president and congressman
for voting money to railroads, to col
leges, to bankers by exempting bonds
from taxation &C., and that after the
poor men have been robbed and an
attempt is made to return the money
to educate their children, the cry Of
unconstitutional goes up. He says
pass the bill, educate the poor chill
dren, double the circulation Of mon
ey, lessen taxes and release mortgag-
cd property, and winds up with "God
help us.
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