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Milford chronicle., 1888-08-17
National Prosperity.
lEdmatd ALkfnson. Esq.l

(Ed50ard AhkfNSOa, Esq
There never has been period in the
history or this or any other country
equal to the present in this country at
this period January 1897, in the fol-
lowing conditions: First. So large a
product made and distributed at 80 low
a cost in ratio to the capital invested
either in production or in the mechan-
ism of distribution. Second. So low
a rate of profit sufficing to satisfy cap
ithl and to induce further investments
in any or all arts. Third. So high a
general rate of wages earned by so
small a number of hours of work per
day. Fourth. So large a purchasing
power in each unit or dollar of the
wages or earnings, when expended for
the necessaries or comforts of life.
Fifth In no previous period has the
workman received so large a prOpor-
tion of the joint product OF labor and
capital, or its equivalent either in
money or goods.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-17
Distributing Peaches.


The Bureau of Information aud Distribu-
tion is working very smoothly and doing
much good in facilitating the needs of sup
ply and demand The distributor, H. c. Con-
rad, is in daily receipt of large number Of
kilograms and letters from distant towns,
earnestly requesting him to send them cars
Of fruit, as they have none whatever. In a
similar manner lie receives many applica-
tions from the growers, asking where he ad-
vises them to ship; and any one who sees
these diverse kilograms and letters from the
consumers and from the growers, lying side
by side upon the same table, the one answer
ing the other, cannot fail to realize that at
last the growers haye found way out Of the
woods by having a common centre where
supply and demand each make known their
necessities, the problem of profitable peach
culture is solved. It seems rational to be-
lieve that gradually all peach growers will
utilize the machinery that will thus enable
them to market their perishable product in
a systematic intelligent manner. The own
ers Of cars are not registering them as regu-
larly as their interests demand, and common
prudence would seem to suggest to every
shipper to ascertain before consigning a car
whether his proposed market is already occu-
pied or not. When such simple method is
already for the shippers use, it is difficult to
see why the entire peach section should not
avail themselves of this protection to their
pecuniary interests.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-17

lower trays almost worthless or for having
the upper half ofa basket Of fruit nice, fine
colored selected fruit, and the lower Lalf so
green and hard that they can only be used
in rife practice; or for putting four to six
quarts Of small potatoes, or green apples, in
the centre of a crate Of peaches. and similar
peccadilioes.
Is it the alleged extortions and wrong
doings of the railroad companies They
select as the leading speakers at the far
mers gatherings the paid attorneys Of the
company, or others who have their pockets
full of the stock or bonds of the corporation.
In public they denounce tile railroad direc-
tors for their exorbitant freight and passen-
ger rates, and privately write letters to them
scoring them for not giving liberal dividends.
Is it that they suffer from bad legislation
They elect to the legislature the most plia-
BILE and subsequent men Of the party that
imposed the laws which clafe them. Men
who blindly ebey the leaders oft the party; or,
like poor blind King Belisarius, hold up
their hand for denarius, if only for sweet
charity's sake-she covering a multitude Of
sins.
Time aud space-I mean my time and
your space-admonish me to stop right here
in the middle of my subject, it being only
half stated Next to the ludicrous side, and
it is very ludicrous, Of rich mans funeral,
commend me to the chronic grumbling of
Delaware Grumblers" for funny fun. They
are IAN amoosin set of critters" They suf-
fer intensely, no doubt feel very sorry
for them, but 1 cannot cry about it. People
always like those who amuss them, 50 con-
fess to liking good many Delawareans on
that account, as we'll as many Of them whom
learned to esteem for higher reasons.
MERRY ANDREW.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-17
A Reliable Remedy.

Allcock's Porous Plasters never fail to give
speedy proof of their efficacy as the best ex-
ternal remedy for Weak Back, Rheumatism,
Lumbago, Sciatica, Colds, Coughs, Sore
Throat, Pulmonary and Kidney Difficulties,
Malaria, Dyspepsia, Heart, Spleen, Liver and
Stomach Affections, Strains, and all Local
Pains
They have been in use for over thirty years,
and their value has been attested by the
highest medical authorities as we'll as by vol
untary and unimpeachable testimonials from
thousands who have used them
Ask for Allcock's. and let no explanation
or solicitation induce YOU to accept substi-
tute
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-17

IN view of the fact that yellow fever
has been within thelimits of Delaware
this summer-althOugh safely in quar-
antine-it is no more than wisdom
that the local boards of health in our
various townsshould perform the duties
of their Office vigorously. By neglect
of sanitary precautions. this terrible
scourge has within the last ten days
paralyzed the business and almost de-
populated the city of Jacksonville,
Fla. Has Milford, or her sister towns
nothing to fear from this dreadful dis
ease Our coast is out few days
sail from the fever infected ports, and
hundreds OF vessels are arriving every
week from the countries from which
yellow fever generally comes. Under
this condition of affaifs. Milford, Lewes
and other coast towns are liable to in
fectiOn. Cleanse all unclean public
places. abate foulsmeling privies, pig
pens, or other pestilence breeding
places at once; and every good citizen
should aid local Boards of Health in
maintaining perfect sanitary eondi-
tions, for the next thirty days especi-
ally.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-17

THE River and HarbOr Bill has be-
come law without President Cleve-
lands signature, and the long fight
against this useful expenditure of
money made by the friends Of railroad
corporations, is without effect. The
bill contains an Item for the improve
ment of the MispilliOn, which those
interested should see TO it that it is
expended wisely The work done
should be with the view to finally
change the mouth of our river so that
vessels can come in or go out at low
tide; thus saving money and enabling
schedule time to be made so that fruit
and vegetables can be marketed by
water routes. Maryland counties
along the Chesapeake bay, and grow
ers along the Delaware, where water
communication with Baltimore and
Philadelphia is possible, place their
peaches in market for five cents per
basket - saving of twelve cents on
each basket. This to grower with
five thousand baskets means a neat
profit of six hundred dollars, and the
question to every farmer in Milford
and Cedar Creek hundreds, is: Is this
alone worth your efforts to get better
water communication from Milford
by way of the Mispillion The
CHRONICLE claims that every man
owes it to himself to ask his represen-
tative in Congress to aid this public
improvement; and unless this is done,
the present railroad monopoly that is
forcing the lions share of your fruits
and produce from you in freights, will
continue to grow more and more DOM
ineering and farming be less prOiita-
bile.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-17
esvRan
SQUARf
HIRTzE1TH

You know that there is no
worthy hot weather (or any
weather) thing for wear or
home use but we have it. If
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., 1888-08-17

In another column the mirror is
held up to nature for Delawareans
under the caption of delaware Grum-
blers" This article is much more
than half true, and in giving it space
we feel that the writer has pithily put
much of the cause for discomfort, that
not only Delaware farmers have, but
many more states and climes. Bor-
rowing trouble is poor way TO win
happiness,and crying down a eommu-
nifty is a poor way to build it up.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-17
Wananlaker's.
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PHILADELPHIA. Monday, July %, 1888.
Closed Saturdays at I P. NJ.


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., 1888-08-17

THE State Auditor has issued his
annual report in book form from the
Delawayean press, and it is the most
complete work of this kind that has
emanated from the Auditors office in
wears.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-17
THEO. TOWNSEND,
TFRMs. INCLupINQ PosTAGR.

FOR ONE YEAR, CASH IN ADVANCE, 81. LOO
FOR SIX MONTHS, IN ADVANCE, .....s0. so
FOR ONE EYEAR,NOT PAID IN ADVANCE, s1.5O
Subscribers noticing any error in their dates will
please notify Us at once.
Ne paper will be discontinued until 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 will observe the date accompanying
the names with which their papers are addressed
The date iH the time TO which the subscription is
paid. When new payment Is made, this date
constant receipt In full for the time which the sub
scriber has paid.
Transient Advertisements, so cents per inch OF
arst insertion. Snbsequentinsertions, % cents.
Reading Notices 10 cents per line.
Yearly rates given on application.
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-17

Young, old, and middle aged, all experience
the wonderfully beneficial effects Of Ayers
Sarsaparilla. Young children, suffering
from sore eyes, sore ears, scald head, or with
any scrofulous faint, become healthy and
strong by the use of the medicine Six boz
ties, S..
Milford chronicle., 1888-08-17

81 cannot praise Hoods Sarsaparilla half
enough" says a mother whose son, almost
blind with scrOfula, was cured by this medi-
ciue
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-17
The Lutheran Re- union at Pen-Mar.

From present indications the Luth-
eran reunion, at Pen-Mar, on Wednes-
day next, the 22d, will be more largely
attended from all directions than at
any time yet Arrangements have
been made for excursions from Harris
burg, Shippensburg, Merchandising,
Chambersburg, MELVILLE and Waynes-
boro, Martinsburg, points along the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad as far
south as Luray, Littlestown, Freder-
lex, Baltimore and points along the
Western Maryland Railroad, and it is
expected from Washington, Point of
Rocks and points along the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad and Washington
County Branch. In all fifteen excur-
sions have been definitely arranged
for and with fair weather it is expect
ed the attendance will run up into
I thousands. Special excursion trains
from Hagerstown will be run at inter-
walls during the day, in addition to the
regular trains. The excursion train
on the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
will leave Shepherdstown at S.51 a. m,
and returning leaves Pen-Mar at 5
o'clock. Fare for the round-trip 20
cents. A very interesting programme
of exercises has been arranged for.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-17
COMMUNICATED.

Dear Register.-In reply 10 COM
munication signed Y in your last issue,
| would say that Mr.. y surely did not
read the postscript closely. | did not
say that This Institute was the most
largely attended by teachers, of any
ever held in this county, | said,
The attendance of the people was
larger than any Institute previously
held" And its being held in Charles
town, | thought all would infer that
| meant attended by Charlestown
people.
The average attendance of teachers
was, as stated, 81, but the enrolment
was above 60, and not between 40 and
so as stated by Mr.. Y Please do not
disparage the teachers work by fault
finding. We had very interesting
and instructive Institute and | am
sure good will result from our work.
| did not intend what | said as n sur
upon the Institute or the teachers
thereof ! said what | know and
what can prove and did not tell an
untruth as Mr. Y insinuated
Neither did | intend to cast any re
Election upon any previous Institute
or Institute Instructor. All previous
Institutes have been we'll attended
by our teachers and have had able
Instructors. But if our Institute
work does not improve each year, it
is time we were abolishing them.
There is no stand-still in this world.
We must move forpard or we wiH move
backward Mr.. COMMITTEE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-17
What the Newspapers Say.

Boston Post: Mr.. Blaine was behind
time in arriving. That will be the
case with the Blaine party in Novem-
Der.
Boston Globe: The best protectionfor
American interests will be the re-elec-
ton of Grover Cleveland, who has
taken such good care of them since
the fourth day of March, 1885.
Neic York Star: The advance in the
price of iron since the passage of the
Mills bill is one of those little facts
that do not run with the Republican
rule that tax reduction means destruc-
ton TO industries.
Providence Journal: The American
workingman will not be deluded with
the idea that his wages will be reduced
by an increase in the quantity of raw
material for him TO work upon or an
enlarged market for his products
Providence Journal: The American
workingman is likely to get the idea
that the campaign assessments upon
manufacturers, who receive the sole
benefit from the protective tariff,
will evidently come ont of the wages
PiHsbwg Post: 1t is noted a fact
bv scientists that the American voice
is pitched higher than the English,
and that il is gradually going up. Ii
has been good bit the same way
with the poor mans taxes and the
rich mans wealth the last quarter of
a century.
San Francisco Examiner: II farmers
can see their profit in maintaining this
veXatious and destructive war tariff,
they will vote in November for Harri-
son and Morton. But ifthey want the
world for market for their products,
their ballots will be east for Cleveland
and Thurman.
Mr.. \. b. Farquhar, IA Pennsylvania
manufacturer. and a former ardent
Republican, has declared for CleNe-
land and Thurman Mr.. Farquhar Is
one of the largest employers of labor
in Pennsylvania. He says he is for
tariff reform and that none but mo
nopoists want protection.
New Haren Register: Day by day the
true purpose of the Republican lead
ers becomes more apparent. General
Harrison is simply n figurehead for
Mr.. Blaine, who will, in event Of the
formers election. be the power on
and behind the throne. Nothing un-
der the heavens could keep his power
in the background should the Repub-
licans carry the day.
Philadelphia Record: Mr.. Carnegie
has not given his friend Blaine ali the
instruction on the labor question that
he should have done during his late
coaching trip. 1t would be impos-
sible for Mr.. Blaine to stand up before
Mr.. Carnegie's workingmen and tell
them that the wages of the Aneri-
can laborer cannot be reduced except
with the consent and the votes of the
American laborer himself rs he told
the shouting mob Of his admirers in
New York. Mr.. Carnegie has an eff
fective plan of reducing the wages OF
the American laborer without asking
A 4 la.l.
knows it to his sorrow.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-17
?. A. BRUGH'S,
HAGERsrowN. MAINLAND.

In GLovEs.-We offer 80 dozen pure SILK
gloves. six button lengths. In finest quality at
only 30 cts per pair. The price on these goods
has been ~ cents. They come In black and
colors At IN cents per pair we offer ~ doz.
q button Lisle gloves, regular price - cents,
100 dOZ. button extra quality embroidered
black Kid. at 50 cts worth - cts.
IL HosIERY.-We offer p dozen ladies fine
Balbriggan hose, In beautiful soft goods at ia
cts per pair at rs cts per pair we offer ~ doz.
regular made Balbriggan hose. worth ~ cts.
Al ~ and 2Jc we offer special values In both
Balbriggan and black hosiery; at 80 and ~
cents per pair, we ofier 5Jdozen OF IndelliDle
black hosiery, for ladies', gentlemen ana
children. These goods are absolutely fast
black and are warranted not 10 fade or rub
of and Ia the event they do. we Will refund
the money In every case.
Is DRESS GOODs.-Me offer our entire line
OF spring wooden stu1s In mixtures, plaids,
etc. at Just half former prices, In order TO
close balance on hand. Here you viii mud
some extra bargains. We are now showing
all the new things In wash-gOOds, such as
crepelines, challis, batistes, lawns, piaids.
lawns, plaids, laces, embrolderies. bouncing,
etc. every description. We snow the best
line Of goods TO be found In Hagefstown. In
SatiDes, we show over 10 styles la both
French and American. We open this week n
few special styles la high art French Satines
that are simply exquisite. In dress GiDghams
our line is the largest We have ever shown :;
II you wanta gingham look through our
stock
IN QUIZ MIBLISERY DEPARTMEST.-We
have lust opened all the new shapes for sum
mer in Hats and BOnnets, and trimmings Of
all sorts. Visit this department before you
buy your summer Hat. Our prices cannot be-
undersold when qualities are considered.
Beginning with Friday, JUNE lst, we Will re-
viVe Our Remnant Days" and will have a
special sale Of Remnants on every Friday
thereafter until Remnants and odd lots Of
every description shall have been closed
out. IL will pay you 10 be present Oh these
days. Respectfully,
q. a. BkuGH.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-17
f.a;n.er .Lnmes ReHs Sad Death.

Mr.. James H. Bell, of Baltimore,
son:in-law of Mrs. Catherine BALDWIN
of Shepherdstown, met with tau
death on Wednesday night OF last
week. Mr.. Bell had been in the SER
vice of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Company for sixteen years, and re-
Gently has been running passenger
engine between Baltimore and Phlla-
delphia. Wednesday night Mr.. Bell
had taken his train into the Philadel-
phia depot, and was running the en-
CINE back to the round-house on the
opposite side Of the Schuylkill river.
Seeing no warning lights as he crossed
the bridge he thought the track was
all right. The draw of the bridge was
open. however. and a binding storm
prevented any of the train men from
seeing the gapuntil the engine plunged
suddenly into the water beneath Be
sides the engineer and firemen, there
were two apprentice boys on the To-
comotiye. One of these was caught
under the engine as it fell and was In
stantly killed, while the other was res
cued badly injured. The fireman
Jumped as he fell, and was not hurt.
Mr.. Bell fell with the engine, and one
of his legs was broken and fatal inter
nal injuries received. He and the
other two persons were rescued from
the water by men in boats who hap
pened to be near, and all were taken
to the hospital as soon as possible.
Mr.. Bell only lived about an hour and
a-half. He sufr cred great agony, and
could not talk connectedly, though he
constantly murmured: Il didn't see
the lights. 1t was not my fault
Shortly after midnight he died. The
unfortunate mans wife was almost
heart broken when she was told ofthe
accident, and just as she was going TO
meet him word came that he was
dead. Besides his wife he leaves four
children. A sad feature of the affair
was the grief of his daughter, Miss
Hattie Bell She was visiting i'll Shep-
herdstown. and on Thursday attend
ed the Sunday School picnic at the
Big Spring in happy ignorance of the
fact that her father had just met
fearful death. She was notified of the
sad occurrence by telegram on Thurs
day evening, and at once went home.
Mr.. Bell was 40 years old.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-17
Items from MoIer's.

r. ID. Lamar is having his new store
room fitted up j. d. Derr is putting
in counters, shelving, &c, this week.
The horseshoe pitching is still rag
ing. w. J. Knott, Sr., wears the belt
now.
A new association is being formed
at the Cross Roads. known as, "The
Chicken Association. the object OF
which is the breeding and raising OF
fine poultry d. GrifT. Moler was elect
ee temporary chairman and w. l..
Koontz temporary secretary at meet
ing held last Wednesday night.
Phil. Reinhart is the boss fisherman.
Get him to teach you how to hex
them. Is.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-17
sHARPsBURG ITEMS.

The Democrats perfected perma-
nent organization of the Cleveland,
Thurman and Douglas Club of Sharps-
burg by selecting the following Off
GERS: President, Jacob McGraw; First
Vice-President, Aaron Snowman; Sec
ond Vice-President, Jacob Snyder;
Secretary, Dr. Chas. f. Russell; As
sistant Secretary, John p. Smith;
Treasurer, James Marrow. Enrolled
members so.
The ladies of the Reformed Church
held quite a successful lawn festival
for the benefit of their Mite Society
Saturday evening.
Mrs. r. w. Grove has returned home
from Winchester, Va, where she has
been on an extended visit TO her moth
er, Mrs. Bragonier, at Col Moore's.
Miss Sallie Adams, daughter of Mr..
John L. Adams, of the Hagerstown
News, is the guest of Miss Mollie Ed
monds.
Miss Brent Smith has returned home
to Martinsburg.
Mr.. Luther Piper and Miss Wagner.
of Altoona, Pa, are the guests of Mr..
Samuel l. Piper.
DIR. 5. J. Patterson. wife and daugh-
ter, of Dunlap, Iowa, and the Misses
Paterson, of Mercersburg, Pa, are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Findley Smith.
The Misses Godfrey and Miss James,
of Georgetown. ID. c., are summering
at Miss Jeanette Blackford's on Gem
etery Hill.
One of our oldest citizens, Gutlip
Hertzel, was buried on Saturday last.
He at one time lived in Shepherds
town, and was native of Germany.
II II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-08-17
A Railroad Fireman Shot.


Last Saturday s. F. Hacker, of Ha-
gerstown, a fireman on the Shenan-
boah Valley Railroad, was shot while
in the performance of duty on pas
senger locomotive. The train had
just left Ashby station, about 40 miles
south of Shepherdstown, and was
passing a cornfeld, when the report
of gun was heard, simultaneous
with which Mr. Hacker, who was sit
ting on one side of the cab of his
engine, was seen by the engineer to
step forward, stagger and fall. The
train was stopped and upon investi-
CATION it was found that Mr.. Hacker
had been shot in the side, the ball
having passed through two inches of
wood forming the arm rest TO the cab.
The injured man was taken to his
home in Hagerstown. The wound is
a serious one, but not necessarily
fatal, and at present the injured man
is resting as easy as could be expected.
1t just so happened that officer Geo.
Wassen was on the train which was
shot into. He made search Of the
cornfield and arrested one Geo. W..
Wilmington, young man residing at
Ashby, who acknowledged to have
done the shooting with the rifle found
in his possession. No explanation of
the shooting was given. Young Whit
tington borrowed the rifle and had
been using it all day Friday and Sat
urday but for what purpose is not
stated. He was taken to Berryville
and lodged in Jail for a hearing.