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Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
LITERARY NOTES.
HARPERls MAGAZINE.

Without doubt the most valuable contribu-
ton in Haype,'s Magazine for March, from
the point of view of the greatest number of
people. is Charles Dudley Warmers opening
study Of ''The Great West-a Far and Fair
Country" In his graceful, easy style Mr..
Warner sweeps across the great Northwest
from Minneapolis to Great Falls, and carries
his reader along so pleasantly that one is
never weary despite the distance. The facts
and statistics presented are none the less in
structive for being given in an entertaining
way, Every intelligent man and woman
will be interested in Mr. Warmers study
those in the East because it will teach them
something, and those in the West because
they will see themselves faithfully photo
graphed therein. It follows, of course, that
Mr.. Warmers article is not free from crid-
cism; but fair, generous, intelligent criticism
is agreeable to Western people. The value
Of the contribution is further enhanced by a
particularly good map, based upon a map in
The Raiis0ay dge.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

Now that card playing has been
discussed in public meetings at one
of our churches, and this amusement
frOwned upon when INDUCED in by
gentlemen in business places, we would
add a word on the subject. This pas
time has both good and evil connected
with it. Young men-Or old men for
that matter-will sooner or later find
that even social card playing in busi-
ness places, if habitually INDUCED in,
will aleniate friends and customers,
and tend towards unrestrained gath
erings that in one sense are more at
tractive than female society. This is
unnatural, and should be discouraged.
On the other hand, card parties even
under such conditions, tend to keep
young men away from hotels or open
gambling. But collectively che" card
parties are rather to be discouraged
than encouraged in any place other
than home, No honest man, young
or old, can offer an objection to taking
his friends or associates TO his home
for amusement Of this kind. aud when
he does object, it is proof positive that
his social surroundings are not what
they should be, Boys or girls should
never associate with those whom they
would be ashamed to introduce at
home; and for this reason, card parties
in other places than home or public
club rooms should be discouraged.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

ment which comes to them from increased
comfort
Under the head Of disadvantages in this
system, it only occurs to me to name the
extra cost Of producing and serving the ami
mails with the food which takes the place Of
pasturage. The winter care and feeding
would be the same under both systems.
The Hon. Josiah Quincy, Of Massachusetts,
was probably the pioneer in soiling in the
United States. He commenced the practice
in 1874, and as nearly as can gather from
his statement, pursued it so long as he con
tinued farming probably not less than sew
enteen years. He expressed himself as en-
tirely satisfied with the result, and believed
that the manure paid for the extra labor Of
producing the food and attending the ami
mails, leaving the othS savings as clear gain.
He stated that he had never used more than
seventeen acres to carry twenty cows through
the year. Mr,. Quincy employed clover (red,
l conclude), oats, barley and corn in soiling,
and probably had not the advantage we pos
sess in the Alfalfa scarlet clover, sorghum
etc.
The Junior Mr.. Quincy, son or grandson Of
the former, stated that he had kept on fifteen
acres a stock which had required ninety
acres to pasture.
Newhall fed seventeen cows thirty days
on the first cutting of one acre of rye, and
Eve days on the second cutting. He also
kept twenty-three cows eight weeks on two
and one-half acres of corn.
Another writer corroborates the statement
Of Mr.. Quincy, that one acre in soiling equals
six in pasture.
Stuart fed sixty cows six months on twenty
acres as follows Five acres in clover, cut
three times five acres in oats, cut twice
five acres in corn, cut twice five acres in
corn and pumpkins cut once.
My stock during the last season was six
horses the youngest yearling, two cows
and two calves. One acre Of fAlfalfa cut foui
times, furnished the coarse food to these fol
about one half of the growing season.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
COMMUNICATION.
LINCOLN.


Extra meetings in the Methodist Church
are still progressing, and nightly many are
brought to see the error of their ways and
accept the offers of salvation and 20 on their
way rejoicing. may they be steadfast and hold
on to the truth.
Mrs. Kate Shockley an old and respected
lady, living near New Market, died last Satur-
day and was buried Monday of this week at
the New Market burying ground.
Mrs. Alice johnson, wife Of Joseph Johnson
living near New Market, died last Saturday
morning and was buried at New Market
Tuesday of this week
Willard Clendaniel, of Garrison, New York
arrived home Sunday last to attend his
sisters, Mrs johnson, funeral he returned
North on Tuesdays afternoon train.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Chipman, visited in
Kent Co. Tuesday Of this week.
VIM. Smith returned to Northern New
York on Monday where he is engaged in the
steam saw mill business having made his
relatives here a visit
A few ofour school boys played truant one
day this week but think they will not do so
again, as it is easier for some of them to go to
school than take the consequence ofabsence
without leave Of parents.
Prof Atkins of Milton, Phrenologist, had
what is called a Head Feeling Ut the school
house Saturday evening last much to the
amusement of his audience as well as instuc-
tive.
Miss Laura wilkins of Phila. attended the
funeral Other grandmother, Mrs. Shockley,
on Monday returning to her home on Tues
days afternoon train.
Col and Mrs. Small have gone to Phila.
on a visit for few days.
T. R. Smith is expected home in a few
days from his visit to Florida.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
SOILING.
READ BEFORE MILFORD GRANGE, FEBRUARY
18th, 1888, BY J. H. CHAPMAN.

! Much of this Peninsula seems peculiarly
fitted for the soiling system, or the feeding
of animals through the growing season in
yards and stables, upon green crops. The
soil and climate are apparently unadapted to
the production Of heavy grazing sod, and as
consequence a good yield ofpasture grasses;
but it may be made to grow soiling crops
equal to the best.
Its light lands and level surfaces, and free
dom from rocks and stones. admit Of easy
tillage; and heavy burdens Of green food are
cheaply moved thereon. The summer heats
are scarcely Objectionable If the animals are
sheltered. Large areas must here be used if
stock are to be pastured, while no more land
need be employed in soiling. them than
would be required for the same purpose in
the favored grazing regions fully believe
that twenty-five acres of Our light tillable
lands can be made to carry as much stock
through the year under this green feeding
system, as will one hundred acres Of the
same land under the methods at present pur-
sued. If these things are so, it becomes US
to inquire into the feasibility Of soiling.
We will begin with consideration Of its
advantages
Ist. We dispense with three-fourths Of the
land, otherwise needed for the support ofour
stock, and save interest and taxes thereon
end. We save by expending our labor upon
the smaller area, instead of extending it with
its greatly increased amount Of travel. over
the larger one.
3rd. We do away with all fences, except
for small yards, and save first cost and main
tainance Of the same.
land here we may remark ,parenthetcally,
on the greatness Of this saving. For under
the pasturing law, a man must keep his
whole farm fenced for the purpose of.at diff
ferent times, grazing his different fields; al.
though he may devote three-fourths Of the
whole to grain aud fruit
4th We save the land where the fences |
stand, and the labor Of keeping down the foul
growth incidental to the presence Of fences.
5th. We gain from the fact that the same
food will produce more milk, more flesh and
more muscle, where the animal is protected
from storms and heat, and from the worry |
and distress and loss Of blood caused by in
serts.
9th. We save the time spent in going to
and from the pasture with teams and COWS,
and the time spent in bringing our animals
home, from the inevitable trespass on our
own and our neighbor's fields and crops,
(which will from time to time occur when
stock is pastured) and we also save the loss
and damage, and the mental wear and tear
incidental thereto.
9TH. We make larger amount of manure,
and that Of better quality.
sth. We save in time and in comfort to
ourselves, and the flesh and strength Of our
inimais, through their being made quiet and
,entle by constant handling and the coutent- /
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

seasonable topics have timely attention.
The Farmer is not only for the Farm, but
for the Home as we'll; and a considerable
share Of its broad pages is devoted to freside
matters, a number Of ladies contributing
their best thoughts to furnish, under very
accomplished editress, entertaining and in
structive reading for members Of all ages Of
the country household. No intelligent far
mer or his family should be without the
visits Of this old and favorite paper.
The Fa,ule, is issued twice a month, al
s. year. Samuel Sands & Son, Baltimore,
Nd, are the publishers.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

THE increased rate of railroad travel
is but another and powerful argument t
for some competing line of travel and
transportation, and with this fresh in
Justice so clear in our minds, should
we not raise a united voice for the inn
provement Of our navigation, lest we
not only be compelled to pay increased
railroad fares, but shortly be forced to
give the most exhOrbitant rates on all
manner of freight, which could be just
as well shipped by water, and would
give employ to idle industry in the
building and maintenance of packet
lines. Our State is so fortunately sit
uated that water transportation is
easily available to almost all parts of
1t, and when such glaring insults to
public justice as the recent increase of
rate by our only public carrier occur,
we should at once turn our attention
TO the development of our natural
courses Of travel aud protect ourselves
against further robbery.
Attention has been repeatedly called
to the condition of the mouth of our
creek, but none of the many public
spirited men Of our community seem
TO feel the importance Of this essential
improvement. Let not apathy longer
hold you chained and blind to your
own interests, gentlemen; but act at
once and uniUedly to secure ala appro-
prlaliOn sufficient to the work, and
make it permanent that you may not
in the near future find yourself help
lessly dependent on a corporation
which will only use your emergency
for their own enhancement.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
TIE AMERICAN FARMER.

"oid Reliable" is the afectionate name
with which many salute the dnseyloan Far
ney, that study old veteran Of agricultural
journalism, which appears to lose none of
its vigor or activity as it grows hoary with
age. The momentous questions Of the hour
are treated by its editors and correspondents
with ability and practical knowledge In its
February issues (for the Ist and 18TH the
improvement of poor lands, the use Of lime
and mari, commercial fertilizers. fencing,
fruit and vegetable growing, poultry and
bee keeping for farmers, the meetings Of ad-
yanced farmers associations, and many other
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
NOTICE.

The undersigned, the owner of 55
shares of stock issued by the juno
ton & Breakwater Railroad Compa.
ny: certificate for 40 shares, number
5l2 and certificate for 10 shares,
number 754; gives notice that the
same have been lost or destroyed
and that he intends to apply for a
new certificate. WM. T. CAUsEY.
Milford, Feb. 'ss. St
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
NOTICE.

All persons are hereby forwarn-
ed against horboring, trusting, Or
in anyway whatsoever permitting
my wife, Isabelle Pettyjohn, to
contract bills on my account, as I
will not be responsible for such
debts; she having LETT my bed and
board without just provocation.
Joseph Pettyjohn.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

THE Morning Meas appears this
week in a new dress of type and from
a new Hoe Double Cylinder Press. the
transformation In the papers appear
ance is very great and creditable, and
we wish the ''new office" many years
of prosperity. AS an earnest of their
success, the company have increased
the wages oftheir employees, believing
that they too should have benefit from
the business their labor has aided.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

THAT vexed question Of the rights
and privileges of Canadian and U. S.
fishermen, seems to be in fair prospect
of au amicable and satisfactory adjust
ment. This question has at times as
sumed serious proportions, and so
happy a finale will be received with
appreciation by all concerned.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
TERMS. 1NoLuprNa POSTAGE.

TERMS, INCLUDING POSTAGE.
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FOR SIX MONTHS, IN ADVANCE, .......sO. 80
FOR ONEYEAR,NOT PAID IN ADVANCE. 81 so
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Subscribers noticing any error in their dates will
please notify Us at once.
Ne paper will be discontinued until all arresr-
ages are paid. Money may be sent by mail at oui
risk BY araft, postal note postal order register
ed letter only.
Transient Advertisements, so cents per inch Of
hrst Insertion. Subsequent insertions, % cents.
Reading Notices 10 cents per line.
Yearly rates gwen on application.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

"WEDNESDAY was the l56th anniver-
sary Of George Washington's birth.
That his memory is still with his
children, was evidenced by the display
of the National Emblem from public
buildings and the spars of our ship
ping.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
WANTED.

A man and wife, without chill
dren preferred, on a dairy and
truck farm. For further particu-
lars address or call on
VIM. F. Shallcross,
CEDAR HILL HOTEL, FRANKFoRD.
PHILADELPHIA, PENN.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
Wanamaker's.
PunADrrpHrA. Monday, Feb. 20, Isss.


The news herein is of Spring
styles, qualities and prices.
Real Information about late
arrivals. 1t is our notion that
advertising should not be puff
ing and Dragging exaggera-
ton, nor dreary essay writing,
creating either suspicion or
WEAKNESS, but a clear state
ment of desirable information;
strong when justified by facts,
but whether mild or strong,
always true, expressed with as
much attraction in style as our
wit win produce.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
.Ile prIcl
WOOL STRIPES.

AS varied a gathering of
Striped Dress Goods in wool
as you are likely ever to see.
Saxony Stripes are new
comers. Every virtue of the
favorite Saxony Plaids. The
lustre and hrmness of weave
give a poplin effect. Navy
blue, turquoise blue, bottle
green, garnet, wine, black. soc.
Another handsome stranger
gets its stripes from a chevron
weave and beige mixture, SOC.
Feather Stripes get their
name from a wavy, cloudy ef-
feet. Striking and one of the
newest. Al inches, $3.50.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

The Jackson & Sharp Company, of Viii.
mington has contracted to build four-masted
schooner of I7o feet length, 80 feet 10 inches
breadth, and Y feet depth of hold, for A. P.
Longstreet, of Seaport, N. J. This will be
the largest wooden vessel ever built in the
State. Her carrying capacity will equal
I 900 tons of coal, or /, 900, 600 feet of lum-
bar
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

Neither borrower nor lender be- but
take your own twenty-five cents, and go
round to your own druggist, and buy your
selfa bottle of Salvation Oil for your sprains,
aches, and pains.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

Two weeks ago fishing company Of Rox-
ana, in Baltimore hundred, caught 5000
pounds of perch FISH in Assawoman Bay in a
single haul. The perch were sent to the
New York city markets, and they will clear
probably $500. Another crew caught half as
MANY on the same dav in the baY.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
HABIT CLOTHS.
Habit Cloths of

Habit Cloths of various
grades. Fine wool and careful
work in all. The wonder is
how so much of both can be
had for the prices. One kind,
50 inches wide, soc. Another
AZ inches wide, also 5oc, but
it is heavier, firmer, finer than
the other. Either is a wonder
ful half dollars worth. Wider
than either, and finer, 75c.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

$500 has been paid on the Leipsic NJ. E.
Church during the year, freeing it from debt,
and the 81 800 debt on the Little Creek NJ.
z. Church reduced to $3.50, under the pastor
ate of Rev. James Conner.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
SHIRTINCS.

For Women's Dresses and
Boys Shirt Waists. as well as
for Mems Shirts, There is no
sturdier, stronger cotton stuff
of the weight. For thick and
thin wear anywhere. As pretty
as good. In all the chintz
colors, and they are deep and
fast. Plump yard wide, And
the price is but I2Hc. Never
before equal quality for SO little.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
HGaTI, Adkins & Powell ,
LUMBER

Dealers and Manufacturers Of all
kinds of Building Materials, such
as Framing, Flooring, Shingles,
Siding, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Man
tells, Mouldings, Brackets, Laths,
Lime, Hair, Etc.
We also offer special induce
ments in Florida Yellow Pine
Boards-having bought low, we
will give our customers the bene-
fit of the same. Get our prices
before you purchase.
Yours Respectfully,
Hearn, Adkins & Powell,
feb 10 Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

Laxador always cures fever and ague,
dumb ague, etc, and costs only IS cents a
package.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24


FEBRUARY 7, 1888.
FRIEND THEO. You see by this, that I am
again in the land of the noble red man. I
arrived here Ola last Saturday after a tire
some journey, and was somewhat "broken
up on Sunday and yesterday; but am COM
ing around all right again to-day Istopped
in Chicago for few hours with friend that
came out with me, to buy some fur clothing,
and who went up in Montana on an Indian
Agency. The young man is son Of ]. W.
Kirby, in Milford Neck; he said he thought
Chicago was big town, and believe he was
nearly right.
The weather here is very moderate now;
but they tell me here at the Agency the bliz-
zard they had on January 18th was terrible,
and no one can form an idea how bad it was
that didn't see it. think I made my visit
East in good time.
The boys were very glad to see me return,
and the bloody Indians seemed especially
glad. They said it made their hearts very
glad to see me back with them again, and to
prove that they were sincere, a crowd Of
1ieH Saihe III my Iooil, sat uoWn IN circle
on the floor, aud had me join them in a
smoke. When we were done smoking,
told them was tired after my long nip and
would like to be alone; so they all left me
with a warm shake Of the hand and a hoW
koda good bye my friend.
haven't much to do now in my line but
my spring work will begin about the middle
of next month, after which time I will be on
the move until late next fall. My horses are
feeling good after their long rest, and I ex-
pect I'll have some fun with them when
start out again. Two Of them are Indian
ponies and it does them more good to buck
five minutes" than it does to stand in the
stable three weeks.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

Moorton Station, on the Delaware railroad,
had its name changed last week by the rail-
road to Cheswold, and will be known here
after on the bills by that name. This change
has been made at the solicitation of mum
Der Of the citizens at that place, because it
was often confounded with Worton, on the
Chestertown road. The name signifies a
plain where once stood a chestnut grove, and
is applicable to the locality.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
ON THE PENINSULA.

Mr.. Alvan B. Conner, of Felton, was elected
a director in the First National Bank, OF
Dover, last week.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
GINCHAMS.

4AAN - - n ANA -
Five hunayed and eighteen
styles N000 on sale.
The Scotch Plaid Ginghams
are claimedby knowing women
for seashore and short travel.
With the revival of panniers,
bretelIes, jacket-corsage, and,
best of all, the Garibaidi waist,
what more charming costume
is there than these colorful,
cheerful goods that never carry
on their face a suggestion OF
cotton fibre? ? Look at spin
ming, color and pattern if you
want to feel both efbensi0eLy
and elegantly dressed. But if
you really a0ant to know the
facts about them, here they are:
Andersons Scotch Cling
hams, I8I styles. Their quail
ity is sovereign and as reliable
as gold from the Mint. A
touch of neatness and beauty
in the patterns peculiarly An
dersonian. 4Oc.
Scotch Zephyr Ginghams,
II9 styles. The boldest, most
brilliant plaids. and small
quantities, only of the richest.
High art and high color, soc.
They are all either at or below
the lowest market price.
Best American Ginghams,
2IS styles. They crowd the
imported goods very hard at
all points. Only half Ander-
sons prices, 2oc.
SATEENS.
one thousand and Efb-nine
styles on sale to-day.
Sateens are half sisters to
silks and quite as comfortable
between seasons.
Novelties in rare designs
that delight and with a range
of colors that would bankrupt
a painters palette.
Forked lightning, palm fig
ures. commas, dots combine
in all sorts Of shapes, CLEAN
and stream over the plain pol
ished surface in glaucous
greens, cedar, moss, olive,
yellowish linden green, and the
new caprice, mignonette.
Fivehundred andsixty-seven
styles best French, including
KOechlin, Scheurer, and Dolfus
Meigs, at size.
Three hundred and eighty
five styles fine French at SIC.
Perhaps you may find them
equal to the higher cost,
One hundred and seven
styles Peerless at I2Hc. Well
named. They are peerless at
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

Space forbids us tellingmore
of the things in the store that
are reminders of the warm,
blue skies and the bursting
buds, as we must speak Of
some Of our remarkably cheap
MUSLIN UNDER WEAR.
The best yet in Muslin and
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

Georgetown is to have a fourth canning
factory next season. George H. Macklin,A A.
NJ. Day, and r. NJ. Kreer have formed
partnership under the name of Macklin &
Co., and will contract with our farmers for
tomatoes. Faucet & Son is the oldest firm,
and they were followed by c. H. Treat & Co.,
and Calhoun and Thoroughbred All these
firms have done a good business, giving em-
ployment to labor, and are thus helping to
build up the town.-SusSer Journal
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
A DELAwAREAN IN DAKOTA.

The following private letter was re-
ceived last week from d. S. Collins, a
Milford man, who is acting as farm
instructor to the Crow Indians, at
Grow Greek Agency, in Dakota:
r.r...-- c.. a-.........
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

An authority on pigs says that he never
thinks Of cutting off the tails of his pigs.
The tails are the indicators of the porkers'
condition. Ifpiggy doesn't feel well, if his
food doesn't agree with him, his tail begins
to straighten. The sicker the pig, the
straighter the tail; and the healthier the pig,
the tighter the curl. The old, old theory
that it takes bushel of corn to fatten an
inch Of his tail, this pig raiser seorns The
pigs tail is his pulse; therefore never cut it
off
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-02-16
A .Prt and Can -

but all the brokers understand it They
use it when q person gives a certain per
cent. for the option of buying or selling
stock on n fixed day, at price stated on
the day the option is given. 1t is often a
serious operation to the dealer, but there is
a more serious "put and calr' than this
when you are "putr to bed with a severe
cold and your friends ''call'' physician.
Avoid all this by keeping in the house DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The
great cure for pulmonary and blood dis
eases. Its action is marvellous. 1t cures
the worst cough, whether acute, lingering,
or chronic. For Weak Lungs, Splitting Of
Blood, Short Breath, Consumption, Night
sweats, and kindred affections, it surpasses
all other medicines.