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St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-24
A Poor Prescription.

Philadelphia Record.
Mr.. Whiffies-Doctor, I hear you have
a sure cure for insomnia. / wish you
would treat me for it, as it is almost
impossible for me to get TO sleep.
Doetor-Certainly Ny plan is very
simple. AS soon as you lie down at
night begin to count, and keep on count
ing until you get to sleep.
rs counting all it is? Why. doctor,
counting is just what [ do every night
of my life, and it doesn't put me to
sleep at all"
'.Eh? What do you count?"
"Oh, household expenses, unpaid
bills. time left on notes and all sorts of
things"
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-24
TREACHEROUS ICE.
Lake Phalan Claims Another
Victim.

Alfred Johnson, a young man resid-
ing at 1899 Fauquier street, t,and.employed
as woOd-turner by the Bohn Manu-
featuring company, was drowned at
Lake Phalen yesterday afternoon. He
was skating in the middle of the lake,
off Sandy Point. hand-in-hand with Mr..
Anderson, and both ran into a strip of
open water which had the appearance
of flooded ice. A companion came to
their assistance, and in attempting to
rescue them was also pulled into the
water. He managed to save Anderson,
however. and got out himself, but John
son went down the second time and
drifted under the ice. The body was
not recovered.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-24
Olympic Theater.

Lilly Billington's English Folly Com
paDy will be the attraction at the cosy
variety temple during Christmas week,
and among the speciality performers are
Jerome, contortionist: Emma Leon.
vocalist; Clark and Rankin, musical
mokes: John Conners and Billy Gar
wood, sketch artists; Lille Ellington,
male impersonator; Ward and VokeS.
song and dance comedians; Blanche
Walworth, change artist, and Bran
O'Lynn, Irish character singer. The
Fox Chase" will inaugurate the per-
formance. and the burlesque of
..Gaiatea,'' Introducing bevy of beau
ties in marches and groupings, Will
conclude an enjoyable performance.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-24
AGREEABLY SURPRISED.
Major Loader Gained by AppreCi-
atiye Friends.

Maj ". j. Loader. of the Northwest
ern department of the Pinkertol de-
tective agency, Was very pleasantly
surprised yesterday afternoon by a
number of his st. Paul friends. He
went to police headquarters to say good
bye before departing for the East and
was invited to an Office in the second
story Of the city hall. In neat speech
by Il. L. O'Connor, he was then pre-
sented with a gold-headed cane and a
silver-mounted silk umbrella. The
cane bears the inscription: presented
to W. J. Loader by city hall gang. St.
nor, j. J. O'Connor, $. Z. Dawson and p.
7. Kayanaugh.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-24
United States Circuit Court.

In the suits of George Z. Storms and
Fred Schroeder against the Minneapolis
lumber dealer ii, l.. Gordon to recover
$4,000 damages for malicious prosecu-
ton and false arrest, the jury rendered
a verdict of 81 for Storms and $3.50 for
Schroeder.
The circuit court has adjourned until
Wednesday morning, Dec. 26. at IL
o'clock.
Robert J. Carter, VS.. LauritZ Strom.
Judge Baxter rendered a decision Civ
ing plaintiff judgment for $500. The
suit was brought to recover on land
contract.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-24

way of teaching them to read and
write. The latter process is done by
means of pencil and slate. and nothing
could be more interesting than to see
Celestial in the act of forming letters.
By thus enlarging their intellectual
powers, and intoxicating in them the
principles of truth and morality, the st.
Paul Chinese Mission school is perform
ing noble and humanizing work. 1t is
also bringing race Of men, hitherto
neglected and almost ostracised, up to
the standard of American citizenship.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-24

1885, when Father Lolor was assigned
to the charge of the parish of st. Luke's.
The grand Cathedral which it is pro-
posed shall adorn this. the old Wann
estate. will probably be erected within
three Or four years, and it is intende d
to be one of the grandest and most elab-
crate edlfceS in the country.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-24
TALK ABOUT WEATHER.
A Remarkable december Day.
Falling Temperature Predicted.

Falling Temperature Predicted.
According to statistics at the signal
Office in this city, yesterday was record
ed as the warmest day ever experienced
in this climate during December. Just
before sunrise the temperature was 30
deg, and it rose subsequently to IS deg.
Forthe pasteighteensummers there were
several mornings when the thermome-
ter registered lower than 80 deg, and i'll
one instance, June s, 1885. it showed
SO deg. June Is, 1876, the highest point
reached by the mercury was 80 deg.
and the highest December temperature
prior to yesterday was 81 degrees.
Numerous instances are recorded in
which summer days were SS>eral de-
grees colder than yesterday. There is
a good prospect, however, of colder
weather for tomorrow, as a bulletin
from Washington last evening in
structed Observer Lyons to hoist the
cold wave signal. The temperature
will fall 50 degrees by O'Clock this
evening. and bracing atmosphere will
mark Christmas day.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-24
Cheap Wood!.!

Maple, Oak, Birch and all other kinds
Of best quality at lowest prices. Call
and get our prices before purchasing
elsewhere. Pioneer Fuel Company. 209
East Seventh street.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-24
The Great Domestic Problem.

Good Housekeeping.
The hired girls increaseof privilege
is what is rapidly demoralizing her.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-24
ESTABLISHED IN ST. PAUL 1870.
CALLERS

Bundles are frequent call
ers these Holidays. They
come for everybody and from
everybody. We are sending
out at least our share of
bundles, as most people know
that when they want the best
they are sure to find it here.
So they very sensibly waste
no time in looking round, but
come at once to HeadQuar-
ters. We will give you no
trash, no shoddy, no misrep-
reservations, but we guar
antee to give you the best in
the market for the least
money.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-24

Women, especially, are in
vited to look through our
complete assortment Of Mems
and Boys Finest Furnishings,
Caps, Etc. They'll be sure to
find here just what their
male relatives and friends
most prefer for Xmas. while
our prices are guaranteed to
be as Low or Lower than the
same quality of goods can be
bought for in America.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-12-24

Col. C. Virgil Harris, the impressario
of the Ryan, has had Il large sheet of
brown paper hung over the dial of the
Office clock. The colonel says that the
honored timepiece has ceased to per-
form its allotted functions, and being an
arch enemy to deception, he did not
wish travelling man to start for the
depot laOoring under the deluSi0n that
it was exactly S:07 sidereal time, when
as a matter Of fact the sun indicated
that it was S:46 mean solar time. This
is the dull season of the year in the
hotel business, and the colonel being
seriously affected with ennui, veiled
the umepiece in order that the ensuing
questioning might enable him to forget
the transgressionS of bis debtors.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10
The Century.

The March Century will contain the story
Of Colonel Roses Tunnel at Libby Prison, y
told by one of the one hundred and nine
Union officers who escaped ON the night of
February 9, 1864 The successful construc-
ton Of this tunnel, dug from dark corner
Of the cellar of the prison. through fifty feet
of solid earth ,-the only tools being two
broken chiseis and a wooden spittoon in
which to carry out the dirt,-was one Of the
most remarkable incidents of the war
Colonel Rose, to whose indomitable will
and perseverance the success ofthe scheme
was due, is now a captain in the 10Th United
States Infantry, and of the fourteen men
who assisted him in digging the tunnel,
eleven are still living. The narrative in the
March Century, which is illustrated, forms
one Of the untechnical papers supplement-
ing the War Series, and it is said to be one
of the most romantic records that The
CeNfHyy has ever printed.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

four tons or two.
REPUBLICAN MEETING. -Them meet
ing Of the Union Republican Club in
Dorsey Hall. on Tuesday evening, was
largely attended and much enthusiasm
was manifested Chairman Dawson
presented j. s Willis as the orator Of
the evening, and he was heartily re-
ceived. The sutject of bis speech was
"Tariff,' and in his usual manner he
made clear and explicit statement Of
all the various bearings Of this trou-
blous question. The eloquence Of his
appeals when presenting some Of the
leading points were most sublime,
and have been likened by some Of his
auditors to the dictiOn of some of Col.
Ingersoll's most famous efforts. He
held the rapt attention Of his hearers
for upward of an hour, and was fire.
quently interrupted by storms Of ap-
plause. After an intermission enliv-
ened by music by the band, Captain
DNHTNANettA W AJlAi Sdui Wtt AnNAo0uSSNf
in the Introductory, the president re-
marked that 1--WE would be favored by
the Captain with a republican speech,
but the democrats present need not
retire." Most of them did not; but
many squirmed uneasily at the Cap
tain's just criticisms of the odious ar
rangement of our State elections and
the infamous practices of the favored
few. His presentation of the facts Of
pension yetoes, and his
warm supporter Gov. Foraker elected
much favor from G A. R. men. The
adjourned at 1915 to meet on
Tuesday, March 9Th. Those having
the matter in charge are to be congrat-
ulated on the success they have
achieved.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10
Farmers Combination.

While we depreciate trusts" and COM
binds to limit production, we do heartily en-
courage the farmers in their endesvors to
increase their returns and the volume of
their business
The farmers of the country never realized
so fully as now that they are coming to the
front in national affairs. That their prom
inence has been brought about by unity of
action none can deny. It certainly never
could have been accomplished by those far
mers who have no time for consultation;
who have looked with aversion upon any
species Of combination looking to the better
ment of their condition and who have openly
frowned upon seer ct farmers organizations
A handful meet together and decide to unite
upon an educational and social plan for
mutual good; upon discussion and investiga-
ton they conclude that bylaws are necessary,
and that the secret features of the Grange
possess strong points for defence, and they
adopt them, thereby becoming branch of
that mighty organization which has been
able to WELD an influence of no insignif-
cant importance in the affairs of our nation
There are those, however, who still persist
in turning cold shoulder to the order and
although willing to accept the benefit to be
derived from its existence will not assist in
Strengthening its hands to carry forward its
grand aims and objects. While the objects of
the Grange are largely educational and social
it will have in the future prominent place
in the political history Of the nation, for it
must recognize, as does every good citizen,
that good men and true are needed to guide |
our great republic i'll safety through the tur-
bulent waters created by that spirit of gain,
of power, and of anarchy, which is wide
spread. The Grange is the home; it teaches /
devotion to principle, loyalty to country; no (
man or woman will be made worse by join !
ing its ranks, and to such as seek not only (
benefits to themselves, but to ALL it opens /
wide its arms.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10
THAoHnRs LooAL INsTITUTB.

The first meeting of the Teachers Local
Institute was held at Laurel last Saturday,
FEB. 4th There were nineteen teachers
present
Mr.. Jas. S. Eaton, Principal Of Laurel Pub
lie School, was elected president ofthe In
stitute; Miss Jennie T Jones, vice-president;
Miss Sallie H. Sutlif, secretary; and Miss
Lizzie l. Hearn, misunderstanding. The
exercises were opened with brief address
by the President, after which Mr.. Andrew J.
Fleetwood treated the subject Of ''Arithme-
tic" He first gave some good illustrations
on the black board, showing his method Of
teaching common fractions. The Institute
adjourned at H. 80 10 meet again at $50 p.
M; and the subject Of Arithmetic" was re-
sumed by Mr. Fleetwood giving his method
of teaching compound proportion, and after
wards illustrating some principles in men
suratiou.
The next subject was Grammar dis
cussed by Nj. J. Turpiu Neal, who first
spoke Of the parts ofspeech, giving novel
illustration TO show their relation one to an
other. He then spoke rather lengthy on the
teaching Of Grammar in general Both dis
eussious on Grammar and Arithmetic were
instructive
Then followed an address by the President
on Teachers Troubles" which brought
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

THE following resolutions were pre-
sented to the Fourth Quarterly Con-
ference of the Avenue NJ. E. Church
by Jos. E. Holland and unanimously
adopted by a rising vote:
Resolved that in view of the eminent SER
vices aud universal popularity of the Rev. J.
H. Wiley as the pastor of the church for the
year about to close we most earnestly ask
that he be returned to us for the coming
year.
ReSol0ed' also that a copy of this resolution
properly certified and attested, be ofcially
communicated to the persiding bishop Of
the Wilmington Conference at the next An
nual Session.
MILFORD, Feb, ), 1888.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10
FOuIk's Bulletin.

FEB. 1O.-Sun rises at Z and
sets at 5-29, days length 1Oh.
29m.
High water at Milford 9-51 a.
M, at the mouth of the creek at
7-45.
Weather for the next seven
days mostly fair.
New moon tomorrow at $50 p.
m.
Have you seen the immense
stock of Wall Paper we have re-
ceived ? Well, there is still more
coming. We have all styles and
at all prices. We can suit you !;
come right here, and then we can
put it on for you at the shortest
notice and in the best manner.
Paper we put on never cracks or
comes off.
Well, Notwithstanding our large
sales of Window Shades during
the last two weeks,we can furnish
you anything you want in that
line; our stock is always fresh and
new. Splendid Dado Shades on
spring rollers only 20 cents; plain
shades on spring rollers 55 cents,
and no charge for putting them
up. We have a few Dado Shades
at 55 cents each but only one or
two of a kind-they are the same
as the 7O-cent Shades.
Another job lot of Box Paper
and Envelopes at halfprice. Splen-
did paper,splendid envelopes, poor
boxes; a rare chance to get good
paper and envelopes for the price
you would pay for a common ar
ticle.
If you want the best Sewing
Machine Oil, or Sewing Machine
Needles, this is the place to get
them; or if you want any part, or
a whole Sewing Machine, come
right here.
After considerable looking, we
have found a lot of cigars we think
will just suit this market, and we
invite smokers to try them.
Ifyou want good razor,you can |
get it low. We sell them on a
guarantee, and will always take
back any that prove worthless.
just now we have more pocket
books on hand than we usually |
keep, ana have marked prices
down so that you can get a good
lrtlcle Tor low price.
Our stock of school books is
low complete. We exchange for
secondhand books, and we sell
secondhand books very low.
We would like to take your
order for the best Ready-Mixed
Paint in themarket; or if you pre-
fer White Lead and Oil, we can
give you the best article at the
-ery lowest figures.
Glass all sizes. Putty and Gla-
Tiers Points, etc, etc.
FOULK & co.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10
To Planters only.

A limited number of extra large Delaware
Winter Apple trees are offered for a few
weeks only at [2o centsl twenty cents each.
These trees are three years old and must be re-
moved from nursery row this srring they have
been "headed in" for scions, that is, all last
years growth is cut in. Orders may be LEFT
at CHRONICLE Office or with the subscriber.
WM. P. CoRsA, Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10
Darbys Phrophylactic Fluid.

Use it in every sick-roon. viii keep the
atmosphere pure and wholesome: removing
all bad odors from any source.
Will destroy all Disease Germs, Infection
from all FeveTs and all contagious diseases.
The eminent physician, J. MARION SIMS,
of New York says: II am convinced that
Prof Darbys Prophylactic Fluid is a most
valuable disinfectant feb.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10
Condensed Items.

WANTED. BY the new cannery, so
acres more of tomatoes to finish con-
tracts. The name of the firm is J.
Alex. Harris; instead of the milford
Canning Co." Contracts can be made
at the new cannery or at the Office of
Belts Bros, "old postOffice."
J. ALEX. HARRIS.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

From all sections of the country come It'd
ings Of the good efforts ofLaxadorin diseases
of the liver stomach, bowels and blood. It
cures constipation, malarial fever, headache,
nervousness, etc. Price only IS cents a
package. Sold everywhere.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

''Aly little son, three years of age, was ter
ribly afflicted with scrofula. His head was
entirely covered with scrofulous sores, and
his body showed many marks of the disease.
A few bottles of Ayers Sarsaparilla cured
him. w. ]. Beckett, Hymera, Ind
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10
Insurance Agency.

You are rich to-day but may be
poor tomorrow; so to be contented,
insure your buildings, stock, maehin-
cry and personal property in the
Queen Insurance Company. Belts
Bros, Agents at Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

THE Fifth Session G. the Institute
Of the colOred teachers of this State
was held in Doyer from the first to
the third inst. better corps of
teachers have never been in charge of
the schools and the work done at this
gathering reflected much credit on
them
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10
Clean Sweep.

For the purpose of making room for
our early spring stock, shall, for the
next sixty days, sell everything per-
tanning to winter fabrics absolutely at
cost. Now is your time to get bargains.
JAS. H. DEPUTY.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

NoTIcE.-The Off cere and members
of ]. A. Garfield Post, No. Z, G. A. r.
are requsted to meet at Post Room on
February. 18th, at o'clock p. M,
there being important business to
come before the Post. BY order of
Post, CHARLES MAcKLIN, Adjt
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

THE weather has held the various
calithumpians in cL ck so far-bui
the boys are practicing on their"horse
fiddles,n and mig will soon be made
hideous. It's no nae to get angry; take
the serenade in good part and it ends
sooner.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

THE meeting of the w. C. T. q. on
Wednesday afternoon was but slimly
attended, owing to the imclemency Of
the weather. The president desires "a
full attendance of the membership
this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

Do not forget to keep in reserve
under cover from the rains a sufficient
supply of horse stable manure for the
hot-beds for the early cabbage, lettuce,
tomatoes aud beets. About the third
week in February will be the time for
making these beds.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

A change in time "a running rail-
road trains on the Delaware and the
d. M. and V. railroads took place last
Monday. The north-bound afternoon
train leaves Milford at 2.55 p. m, and
arrives in Philadelphia before six
O'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10
mILFoRp omUROH DIREoTonY

NJ z. Church on Railroad Avenue. Services
at l0.30a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Rev J. Il. Wiley
Pastor.
Presbyterian Church, corner Of Walnut and
Front Streets, South Milford. Services at 1i.Aa
q. m and 2. Is D. m. Rev. II L.Bunstein Pastor
P. e. Church. corner Third ard Church Streets
Services at 1890 a. m. and 7.50 p. m.
Baptist Church, Third-st, moth, Sunday school
ine-Thursday Evening.
Sunday School at the Chapel on Second Street,
South at p. m. Sunday School Prayer meeting,
first Sunday in every month
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

WE will not sell any goods that are
not-first class if we know It. Have
returned bad lot Of rolled oysters.
Win have in to-day fresh lot Of 0at
Meal and rolled Oat Waters good as
can be bought. ADKINS the Grocer
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

THE schoOlhouse in District III Sus-
sex county, is entirely inadequate to
the work. 1t is very small builcing
with low ceiling. The citizens of that
district ought to arise and build suita-
ble accommodations for the sixty
children on the roll of the school.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

A social meeting of the congregation
will be held in the Lecture Room of
the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday
evening next. During the evening
DR.. Geo. W. Marshall will give some
recollections of his recent trip to
Europe. A pleasant occasion for all
may be expected.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

JAS. b. GILcHRIsT shows the fig
ures and facts where for a dozen years
past his strawberry patches have paid
40 per cent. In the early days of
strawberry growing he frequently got
$22O per acre from fruit and plants
per annum.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

SHOOTING MATCH. Shooting at a
mark for turkeys will be the sport OF
the day at Slaughter Beach on Valen-
tines. These occasions are always
enjoyable, and~the genial host saith
this shall be no exception.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

1T is poor eeonbmy to wear leaky
boots or shoes, which may be the cause
of sickness aud severe colds. Better
keep your old shoes for blowing time.
and purchase a pair Of Persons 81 so
solid and serviceable shoes to piece out
the winter.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

The longer the apology the 'lively young
man" makes for his morning headache, the
worse matters will appear Silence and
Laxador are the sovereign remedies for this
peculiar kind Of headache.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

A movement is on foot to max e the
observance of Decoration Day-next
May, a memorable eve 1t for Milford.
If the merchants hc.eIs, and those in
terested generally, assist the Grand
Army Pest financially, as they should
do,prObably the largest military parade
ever in Milford will take place.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10
Unclaimed Letters.

Miss E. J. Adkins, Mr.. Edward
Beachum, Oscar Grant, Mr.. H. D.
M'Klin, Mr.. David Vannerman, Mr..
Alfred Williams.
r. Y. WATSON, P. NJ.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10
cosT o. RAIsINe S AcREs sWEEr 6
Net profit per acre, $77.o5.

7
Each one must decide for himself
what are the probabilities Of his rails
ing A tons of sweet corn to Ihe acre
Any diminution Of the gross product
tells very rapidly on the net profit, as
the expenses remain tie same with
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

Farmers and Horsemen read this7--I find
Salvation Oil most excellent iiniment
among horses, aud take pleasure in indors-
ing it as a certain remedy for scratches.
JAMES THOMAS.
franklin Road. near Baltimore.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

We are making a speciality of
Wall Paper, now since we sold all of
our Christmas Goods, White Blanks
cents per piece; Brown Blanks 7
cents per piece; Gold 20 and rs cents
per piece.
White Front Pharmacy.
H. L. PAIGE.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

A gentleman from Salem, N. J.. Wis
tied Milford on Monday last and ad-
dressed the farmers and capitalists on
the advantages Of machine he con-
trolls for packing vegetables and fruit
by an improved process. The object
Of his visit was to form a stock com
pany for the purpose of packing IN
Milford. He proposes to bring q ma
chine here next summer. operate and
practically demonstrate the possibili-
lies Of his process. He claims that the
glass jars can be produced for four
cents each.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

forth some questions from the other teach
rs,and resulted in a general discussion.
It was decided by the Institute to meet at
Laurel every two weeks at 10. 80 a. IN. Next
meeting win be held February 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

MAKE NO MIsTAKE--If you have made
upyour mind TO buy Hoods Sarsaparilla do
not be induced to take any other. Hoods
Sarsaparilla is a peculiar medicine, possess
ing, by virtue Of its peculiar combination,
proportion and preparation, curative power
superior to any other article Of the kind be-
fore the people. For all affections arising
from impure blood or low state ofthe system
it is uuequalied. Be sure to get Hoods
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-10

ScOTT BIGGs has purchased the
blacksmith shop and business of Jas.
Hitch on Westinghouse.