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Milford chronicle., 1889-05-10
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Fair stood the city by the sea,
Teeming with health and life
I'll, fever laden grew the air
And pestilence was rife
By scores and hundreds people fed
Some refuge safe to fn',
While helpless, hopeless. Door and SAD,
The many stayed behind
A few stood bravely in their place,
Daring the fever's breath,
Sending the printed record forth
OF each days woe and death
A little lad came to them there.
And told his sobs between,
How "brother Jim" had died that morn,
His brother. aged seventeen
''P1ease put It In the paper, SIR
For he was always good,
And, since our fathers death, to US
In fathers place has stood
Next day he came with wistful face
This time it's Dick and Joe;
They will be buried in one grave,
For they are twins. you know"
A week passed by; he came again
With faint, Excuse me, sir,
But baby's gonsi / couldn't help
But tell you about her"
Once more he came with weary step,
Climbed the steep stair, and said
With quivering lip and faltering voice
please tell them mothers deadr"
He turned about with puzzled look,
As if some question vexed,
Then murmured softly to himself,
81 wonder who'll gonextf"
''How many still remainf" said one.
Who spake with kind INTENT
While on the poor boys troubled face
A plying look he bent
The well worn cap was pulled to hide
A face twas sad to see
On one so young; checking his sobs,
He said, There's only mer'
G. II. n. Thomas In Good Housekeeping
Milford chronicle., 1889-05-10

A small boy had been having day Of I'M
mitigated outrageousness, such as all children
who do not die young are likely to have at
times, and when he was ready for bed his
mother said to him;
"When you say your prayers, George, ask
God to make you a better boy. You have
been very naughty today"
The youngster accordingly put up his petit
tons in the usual form, and then before
closing with Amen he added;
"And please, God, make me good boy"
He paused a second and then, to the utter
CONSERVATION Of his mother, concluded with
undated gravity: Nevertheless, not my
will, o Lord, but thine be doner'-Providence
Journal
Milford chronicle., 1889-05-10

One Of Socrates pupils one day stood up to
read his essay and began, "a poor man who
derived a precarious subsistence from the
sales Of patent medicine which he manufac-
turedn-when the philosopher smote him
across the jowl with bed Stat, exclaiming,
'Measureless liarl wilt thou make all Athens
think am conducting a school of Journal
ISM" The pupil wept as under the rules Of
tho academy he was entitled to do, for the
space of a brief while, and then arose to read
his amended composition: "a wealthy beg
gar, who was pastor Of a rich and fashionable
church with Yale locks ON the pews and pass
keys for the outer door, THAT, said the
philosopher, sounds something like a compo-
sition. Now fix yourself up and show the
class how you strike cotton seed oil man for
a chime of bells and a new baptistry. Bob
Eurdatta
Milford chronicle., 1889-05-10

When tho car examiners at the New York
Central and Hudson River railroad were ex-
aiming the journals on the cars composing
the second section Of train No the other
morning they discovered a deadhead In the
shape Of cat trying TO steal ride. The
feline was crouched on two beams over the
forward truck Of the sleeping car Pocasseti
which runs from Boston 70 Chicago. Before
she could be removed the train started, and
pussy continued her westward journey unin-
t.rrupted. Whether she succeeded In reach
ing her journeys end in safety is only a mat
ter Of conjecture, as her position was eertain
~ q narilous one--P rovidenca journal
Milford chronicle., 1889-05-10
nm, nIee,s old TrIek Horss.

Died, at the farm Of DR.. Campbell, near
this city, Sunday afternoon, Jimmie, in the
49d year of his age Jimmie was only
horse, but one around which many pleasant
memories of bygone days cling. He was the
first horse owned and trained by Dan Rice,
the veteran circus man, and was the one used
by Rice when he ran the famous Zone Horse
Circus" P. T. Barnum owned him for three
years, when he was retired from professional
duties, and ultimately became the property
of the late Dr. Campbell. Even at his ex-
IRENE old age he could still do several Of his
old tricks, and seemed delighted in perform
ing them. He was the means Of aGording
amusement to many Of our citizens in their
youthful days, and If there is q heaven for
dumb beasts, all unite In wishing for Jimmie
a safo haven therein.-Paris Kentuckian.
Milford chronicle., 1889-05-10

A stops to let of passengers from Philadelphia
and Wilmington.
B stops TO take on passengers for Wilmington
and Philadelphia.
NEW CASTLE ACCOMMODATION TRAINS
Leave Wilmington at 600 a. m. and 2.55 D. m.
Leave New Castle Gt 6.S5 a. m. and 3.35 p. m
Express tram leaving Harrington at so m
and arriving at "A u m, runs through solid, TO
and from Baltimore. via Porters and Newark.
BRANCH ROADS,
DELAWARE, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA r. r.
Leave Harrington for Lewes HOS m. and a
D. m. Returning, trains leave Lewes for barring
ton SO a. NJ and 2 As p. m. Leave Franklin %
a. m.
,or Berlin, leaves Harrington II % m. Re
tuning leaves Berlin OF Il. m.
QUEEN ANNE & KENT r. R-Leaye Townsend
for Centreyille and way stations $50 a. m. and
Zap. m. weekdays.
DEr. & CHESAPEAKE r. R.-Leaye Clayton for
oxford and way stations at 1905 a. m and 5,ll
m weekdays.
CANRRIDaE s. SEAFoRD Il. R.-Leave Seaford
for Cambridge and intermediate stations at ll.5O
a. m. week days.
CHAs E. PUGH, General Manager.
JR. WOOD. General Passenger Aren't.
Milford chronicle., 1889-05-10

Not long ago merchant in Cincinnati dis
charged his-what is the botanical term for
Typewriter girlf-because she said 81 have
saw" and 81 would of done SO" etc. Two
weeks later he failed, went all to smash, and
his creditors will be powerful glad to get thirty
cents where they should get dollar. There
are some things in business, beloved worse
than bad grammar and poor spelling. Some
things l know a man whose spelling would
make your back ache, while his check would
make your heart sing for u month.-Bob Bur
dette. >
Milford chronicle., 1889-05-10

The emperor Of China does not suffer from
a lack of servants. If he wishes to be famed,
he has twenty-five men ready to perform this
office II it rains, no less than ten people are
deputed to hold his umbrella. Whether well
or i'll he is continually attended to by thirty
physicians. He has eighty servants, twenty
three cooks, fifty palace attendants, fifty
lackeys, seventy-five astrologers, sixteen
teachers and sixty priests-New York Com
mercial Advertiser.
Milford chronicle., 1889-05-10

What Explorer Stanley does not know Of
African human nature would not make a
large Or very interesting volume. In the
depths Of a vast forest he came across a
withered old bag, the only human being ca
pable of giving the information desired.
Finding her childish, surly and non-commu-
NEGATIVE, he placed the comeliest young ma
tive in his command at her side and babe
him use all the arts Of aattery. The sweet
draught had its effect, the dusky witch I'M
bent, and Stanley WIS soon in possession Of
the coveted information Sweet are the
uses of Irritation. Pittsburg Bulletin.
Milford chronicle., 1889-05-10
To Teachersl

An examination for second and third grade
certificates will be held at Laurel. Saturday,
May 9Th frankfort, Tuesday, May 2Ist /;
Georgetown Wednesday, May 22nd; Milton,
Thursday, May 23rd; Milford, Friday, May
oath and Bridgeville, Saturday, May 18th,
1889. An early attendance is requested.
las. II. WARD.
Milford chronicle., 1889-05-10

"My DEAR said Mr. Thomsonby, after
listening for half an hour to Mrs. Thomson
by's Grafton on the virtues of getting home a
little earlier o nights, do you know how
you differ from one of these patent detective
camerasg'
''No, don't"
''Well, the cameras arranged to shut itself
up in three One-hundredths Of a second. ~
Springfield Union.
Milford chronicle., 1889-05-10
Consumption Surely Cured.

To THE EDITOR - Please inform your readers
that have positive remedy for the above named
disease, BY it's timely use thousands OF hopeless
cases have been permanently cured. l shall be
glad to send two bottles Of my remedy FREE to
apy Of your readers who have consumptioA,if they
viii send me their express and postofice address.
Respectfully,
t. A. sLOCUM, NJ. c., 1871 Pearl St., New York.
Milford chronicle., 1889-05-10

John Jacob Aston has all his life been a
firm believer in the efficacy of pedestrian ex-
ercise as a means of health. He rarely en-
ters a public vehicle, no matter what the
weather may be, and seldom makes use OF
his own private carriage, one of the plainest
and most inconspicuous of all the milionaires
in New York
Milford chronicle., 1889-05-10
Notice..

The undersigned begs to inform
his old patrons and the public gen
orally that he is still in the lumber
business, at the old stand, formerly
occupied by the late firm OF Barber
& Minors, where you viii find a
complete stock of all kinds of build
ing materials, such as Framing, Ma
ryland and White Pine siding, Hem
lock barn, and White Pine of vari-
Gus grades. Flooring, shingles, lath
doors, blinds and sash of all kinds;
all of which / am offering at lowest
prices. Please give me call before
buying elsewhere; Yours &c,
GEO. P. MINORS.
Milford chronicle., 1889-05-10
nuekIen,s Arnlea saIve.

The hest Save in the world for cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chnblaius, Corns, and all Skin
eruUtions. and positively cures Piles. or no pay
required. II is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price % cts. per
box. For sale nv G. W. MARSHALL. Druggist.
Milford chronicle., 1889-05-10
Children Cry for Pitchers eastoria.

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
When shs was Child. she cried for CastosiA.
When she heeamo Miss. she chung 70 CastoriA,
whsnsAsAad childrsn. shsgasstham caasoria,
Milford chronicle., 1889-05-10
Notioe to- smvrna shippers.

NOblCO W I'LL AA-S~
All Heavy Freight intended to be hauled
IN boat bv our teams should be reported at
our Office the night previous to departure OF
boat.
Auv small packages should be reported at
he office at least two hours before boat starts.
Telephoue connection with Dover, Wyoming
Camden, Townsend and Middletown.
PHlLA. b SMYRNA TRANSPORTATION co.
AZ. JARD1NE. sEo'Y s. TREAsURER
Oaices.-42 S. Del. Ave, Phia. and SMYRNA, Del
Milford chronicle., 1889-05-10

aBsHVa9 cure guaranteed by Dr. B Mayer ssl
huf iUhh Arch street Phila Pa Ease at once No
opera, ion or business delay Thousands cured send
for circulars. VI ~
Milford chronicle., 1889-05-10
HART'S HOTEL,

MILTON, DEL.
Tbis house having been recently rehtted and re-
furnished is prepared to offer guests hrstclass &C.
cOmmOdatiOue.
THE TABLE lie supplied With the best the mar
THE BAR is stocked with choicest wines and
Hduors and cIgars. H., -. -,
THE LIVERY is fully equipped ane we carry
travellers to all points on the peninsula
IA. HICKMAN, PropE.
Milford chronicle., 1889-05-10
P. w. & 3: Railroad.

'
On and after December 10th, 1885. Sundays ex
cepted) trains will be run as follows.
GOING SOUTH. AM. AN. Pm. Pm
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-03-20

csc teapot of any value, was so ugly 1t was
unique-the ugliness that has more OF
cachet than mere beauty, for merely beau
tiful women can be found every day,
while absolutely ugly ones, blessed with
wonderful wit and a peculiar charm OF
manner are noted when found. Sarah
Bernhardt was never a beautiful woman.
at the same time, even about her appear
ance, there was something fascinating
and when she is acting, the fire Of genius
makes her dull skin look warm and pink,
her almost colorless eyes burn brightly
and her rumpled hair seem an artistic
arrangement. The princess OF Wales,
with her sweet, lady-like. refined face, is
charming, but that is all. The London
papers can rave as they will about her
beauty, an hours walk in any large city
in the United States will discover a hun
dred girls better looking and with equal
refinement of face. The first one of these
three women made black very chic; be
fore her time it had been dedicated to the
bourgeoisie; the second made frills OF
lace, loose-fitting gloves, picturesque hats
and all styles specially suited to slender
women the vogue, while the last gave to
the high military collar, the dainty little
bonnet and simple arrangement of the
hair the seal of her approval. Each one
of these women was clever enough TO
make fashionable exactly the belongings
that hid her defects, and to know how to
hide defect or bring out perfection Is
the art of the modiste to-day.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-03-20
Hinta Of Fashion.


The demand for emblematic jewelry IS on the
increase.
Diamonds eardrops, in antique style, are be-
ing revived.
Miniature gold bicycles dangls occasionally
from queen chains.
Porcelain match-boxes are an innovation In
smokers materials.
A headless barrel with circular fittings is a
fanciful queen charm.
Tiny gold cases are now seen used with al
most every glove-buttoner.
A late fashion in hairpins consists of green
gold leaf, glittering with small stones.
Nice cuff buttons are those fashioned as oval
bookstores, set in chased silver settings.
Exquisitely new are dOuble-pronged mother
of pearl hairpins with incrusted gold headings.
The striped neglige shirts now made for the
golden youth in his summer wanderings are
said to discount the rainbow in color.
Paris DEGREES that the white carnation is the
button-hOle flower for men under thirty. Those
beyond that age must wear gardenia.
Loose dropping clusters of heliotrope or a
bright ionquil or two, are now more decidedly
chic with walking gowns than the too common
violets.
The monogram, not the single initial, must
now be embroidered twice upon the new table
cloth at point half way from the center to
each end.
New jackets in all stuffs from velvet to wa
ter-proOf will have long revers and inserted
vests, usually of a color contrasting with the
body Of the garment
Hats Just out from Paris have crowns so low
as to be almost invisible from the front. To
restore proper balance the return of the CHG
non is loudly whispered.
The delicate tones OF the cart" brocades are
especially suited to the swell tea gowns, in
which they are Oftenest seen. The cOppery
shades of these have full fronts of soft she'll
pink Grape.
Large rosettes of the very narrowest ribbon
are at once the newest and most stylish trim
ming for shopping bonnetS. Rosettes of SOU
tache braid are the correct thing for the hats of
small children.
The swell piazza costume for the summer out
ing of the society man will consist of a striped
suit of either fine flannel serge or worsted, cut
with sack coat and loose trousers, and worn
with a gayly colored silk shirt with sash TO
match.
For the washing and sponging of colored
goods in every shade nothing is quite so sure of
success as ox-gall soap, bought OF any druggist.
A small package will suffice for numerous
washings. The warm water should be covered
with suds before the cloth is put in; after that
no amount of scrubbing and wringing will fade
the most delicate tints.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-03-20

about the town" Sally will kill and eat
a pigeon or a rat, while her younger
sister" is satisfied with q sparrow
or other small bird, and, like
Du Challiu's pet, they both appreciate
cooked meat. Neither OF them has, how
ever. so far as we are aware, acquired the
pernicious taste for strong drink possessed
by that animal.
Sally's cage is separated from that in
which the three young apes are confined
by wooden partition, through the cracks
in which she is fond of peeping at them.
This action is wonderfully human; as, in
deed, is the jealousy with which she re-
CARDS her keeper when he pays any atten-
ton to his young charges, and we have
little doubt that il would fare badly with
them were the partition removed. Though
not so interesting as the adult and well
educated ape, the young ones arc well
worth visit. They are in good health
and full OF spirits, and play with one an
other IN a most amusing manner. The
chlmpanZees have a certain quaint stolid-
ity even in their most lively moments, and
though evidently fond OF fun and laugh
ter-and that they do laugh cannot, we
imagine, be disputed-apparently recog-
nize the gravity of life, while the gibbon is
the very spirit and essence of impish ac-
tivity, bounding about her cage with per
fectly marvellous agility and grace. now
and then dropping on her two slow-mov-
ing companions, to their evident discOm-
posure, and retreating with bound be-
fore they have time to resent the ;ntru-
sion, which, being much the larger and
stronger, they would probably do in an
extremely unpleasant manner were they
able to catch her.
1t will be extremely interesting as time
goes on TO watch the education of the
young chimpanzees-the gibbon. we i'm
agine, will not be seriously taken in hand
and to discover which is the most intel
hgent (Du Chaillu expressed the opinion
that the NshiegO was far more docile and
intelligent than the chimpanzee; , at pres
ent there appears to be little tn choose be-
tween them. But the bald-headed chin
panzee is, by far, the most amiable so
much so that while she and the gibbon
live amicably together the common chin
panzee has, except for some hours in the
day while the keepers are present, 10 be
confined by herself in part of the cage par
titioned off for the purpose.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-03-20
Lines To a Sea She'll.


Mysterious shell, thou murmurist of the main,
And tho an exile from thy native shore,
Some tints of splendor thou dost yet retain,
And Of thy home thou singest evermore.
Interpreting thy sweet and gentle song,
view the FURNISHED bosom of the deep;
The sunny sails like white clouds fecked along
The far horizon in dreamless sleep.
see the mountain and majestic cliff,
The ranging ses-gull In her happy fight;
The careful fowler and the dancing skid,
And lifted oar rejecting in the light.
The smiling waters like the fairest glass,
And giving back the beauty Of the day;
The drifting sea-weed and the shoals that pass
Like dreams of idleness upon their way.
The fishermen among the tangled sedge
And hauling in the loaded net with care;
The samphire gath'rer, Ger the frowning ledge.
BY idle ropes suspended in the air.
The band of children through the livelong day,
The golden bars of mist along the vest
The changing water-fowls upon their way,
Unto the reedy shelter of the nest.
All this / see, and fairer dreams arise,
From thy sweet strain, thou singer, sad and lone
1 view again the light of happy skies,
And wales and hills with flowers overblown.
And thus, like thee, afar from childhood's shore,
And all its grace, together let us learn
A lay Of love, that echoes ever more,
And sing OF days that never can return.
Rays Crossing, Ind. [ALoSzo L. RICE
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-03-20
THE TEAR HANDKERCHIEF.
a Peculiar and Beautiful Custom OF the
Tyrol.


In some parts of the Tvrol peculiar
and beautiful custom prevails among the
peasantry. When a peasant girl is going
to be married, before she leaves her home
to 60 to the church her mother gives her
a handkerchief, which is called the tear
handkerchief" 1t is made of newly-spun
linen and has never been used. She is
supposed 10 dry her tears with this when
she leaves her home and when she stands
at the altar. After the marriage is
over, and the bride has gone with
her husband to her new house, she
carefully folds up the handker-
chief and places it unwashed among her
little treasures. So far it has done only
half its duty Her children grow up,
marry and 90 away to new homes, each
daughter receiving in her turn a new
tear handkerchief" and yet the last
present, the present received from her
mother, has not fulfilled its object. Years
roll by, and the once Young and blooming
bride becomes a wrinkled old woman, and
outlived, perhaps her husband and all her
children, At last, when the weary eve
lids are closed forever, the tear hand
kerchief' is taken from its resting place
and spread over the placid dead face.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-03-20
THEY WENT BACK HOME.
The Old Man said Niagara Was Not as
Represented


Represented.
II got nOlsed around the hotel, writes a New
York Sun correspondent, that an old man liv-
ing out in the country twelve miles had come
to see Niagara Falls for the first time, although
living that near it for over forty years He
had come on the train with his son, and num-
Der Of us followed them into Prospect park TO
hear the old mans impressions. AS they
walked he queried:
"Jim, have We bin lynn TO me%
mo, father" replied the boy, "the falls are
right ahead of u.s."
''All right Jim. Don't try to pass no grove
off on me for falls, you know, for | won't
stand IL. What's that roaring, Jim"
THE cataract, father"
"DOn'tye lie If it's the cataract all right
If it's machinery, I'll wollop We fur lying"
He was led down TO the point and for min
ute or so he was speeches.. Then he turned
and queried:
''Is it real water, jim"
eyes, father"
Don't lie TO me, JIM If | find it's piano.
RAINY or any made-up thing, it'll be the wuss
for ye"
isn't it grand, father"
"Sorter; but faint no 900 feet high"
ooh, no; of course not"
"'Taint FIVE miles across, either"
mo, 1t isn't"
1.-THE water simply comes down here and falls
over"
Yes, father. But II is the greatest cataract
in the world"
Look out, jim! Pm an old man, but don't
take lies from nobody Is the water
salt?'
ooh, no."
at hain't! Jim, you've allus led me to be-
ieve it was, and I'll be hanged if l stand it!
Where's the Whirlpool"
That's below here"
"She is, Ell? Then you've deceived me agin !
You made me believe it was right here. JIM
we're going hum"
"But we just got here"
makes no difference. I've been lied to and
deceived, and l won't stand it, There hain't
half the water nor half the roaring you said
there was, and the water hain't salt. Jim,
we're going hum. When we git thar I'll ask
We to come out behind the house and peel of
for a licking. l thought I'd brought We up
right, but l haven't. Pve got to give We
whaling?"
And the pair turned away and left the park,
and took carriage for the depot to wait for
the train.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-03-20
CHROMATIc ALTERATION.
A Valuable Discovery Reducing 1t About
20 Per Cent
New Haven Comm Special

New Haven Comm Special
Prof. Hastings of Sheffield scientific school
has at last made discovery which will be of
great value to astronomers and in all observa-
tons requiring the use of telescope. Prof.
Hastings has been experimenting for some
time and has at last succeeded in effecting a
combination of glasses in such way that the
chromatic alteration of the common telescope
is lessened about 20 per cent.
In all observations of the past great incon-
venience has been experienced because of this
chrOmatic alteration, due to the different re-
frangbilities of the colored rays of the spec
trum, those of each color having distinct
focus, thus making the image less definite.
By this new discovery there is a great gain
In definition as well as in brightness This
great gain which will result from Prof. Has
tings' discovery will no doubt reveal new won
ders in the heavens, as well as disclose more
clearly some of the mysteries of the heavenly
bodies of which we already know something.
By means of this telescope also photographs
can be taken without the aid of a SPECIAL eye
piece, this being the first telescope by means of
which this feat can be accomplished. Prof.
Hastings has constructed an instrument which
will undoubtedly be taken as model in the
future-