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Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
Dog Farms.

In Manchuria and Mongolia a young
woman's wedding portion consists not always
Of SO many head Of cattle, but frequently Of
50 many dogs, which are 10 form the nucleus
Of q dog farm, these being reared for the
sake of the thick fur with which the dogs in
these bitterly cold regions are so excellentiy
endowed, as indeed they need to be, seeing
that in midwinter the thermometer (Fahren-
heit) sometimes falls to 25 deg. below zero, l.
e., 81 deg. Of frost. This business is as sys-
tematically carried on as is that of sheep
farming in Australasia, the rate Of reprodue-
ton being estimated at 10 per cent. per an
mum; so, reckoning the increase by geomet-
rical ratio, it Is evident that the BRIDE who
receives a dover Of a dozen Of these
very large, long haired dogs is well
started In life. But Of course the ma
jority Of these line animals are not destined
to survive their first year, as they are full
grown when about months old, and their
fur attains perfection In winter, so that only
those required for breeding are allowed to
see the spring. All over tho northern part
Of these vast Mongolan and Manchurian ter
ritories these dog farms are scattered, and
there are thousands In which few hundred
dogs are annually reared for the market,
while others merely raise enough to supply
robes aud mats for home use. There are q
good many cases in which one can scarcely
afford to think Of antecedents, and certainly
this slaughter Of perhaps the hardsomest
race Of dogs IN the world for the sake qf theIr
coats i peculiarly unpleasant
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
HIT OR MISS.


A Vermont man has started a newspaper
at Jamaica, in that state, and calls it ia
maica Ginger
There are six prosperous Shakespeare clubs
in Concord, Mass, and talk Of organizing
more.
The Woman's Medical college in Philadel-
phia is now in its thirty-ninth year, and Is
the largest institution of the kind in the
world.
In the corner stone Of the De Soto county,
Fla, court house, the Arcadians propose to
store away, with ceremonies, the names Of
the "chronic kickeIsn Of the county.
An Indiana paper has typographical er-
ror akin to genius It heads the town coun-
Gil with Burglar Meeting" instead Of reg
ular Meeting"
Some one has made French paper believe
that Americans living on the shores of Lake
Erie barrel up their money and sink it at a
depth Of fifty feet to keeT it secure from rob
bers.
The people in a western town are complain
ing because a local undertaken displays his
coflins ON the sidewalk outside his Office, with
prices attached, just like the furniture deal
ers
A New Jersey oculist took notice Of sixty
different adults who were reading books or
papers, and only three out Of the number
took any pains to get the proper light on the
lines. It's no wonder we all wear specs"
The distribution Of bread after it Is baked
now costs the average workman in city as
much as it does to grow the wheat. mill it,
barrel it, move it 800 miles and convert it
into bread, all put together Edward Atkin-
son.
II any one is unfortunate enough to swal-
low poison Of any kind through mistake or
otherwise, give Immediately two gills of sweet
oil It is an effectual antidote to almost any
poison. Any one with a strong constitution
should take twice the quantity. On liquid
measure one teacupful is a gill;
A rude stone cist has been exhumed in
Ophir, Kirkwall inside of which was found a
textile garment supposed to be wOolen, also
an amber bead and the nucleus of glass
one. This is believed to be the first cist found
in Scotland with textile garment, supposed
to be for covering the body, and the beads
for ornamenting the covering. This burial
place is thought to be anterior to the Morse
invasion, acout the Eighth or Ninth century.
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Gave Her tho Base.

"Do you know Reeves, who has the box
Office at Niblo's theatre in New York; asked
the agent. "Weu, he's a peculiar fellows
typical New York boy with a wholesome
contempt for Jays Of any description. Ons
day woman came up to tho box Office to
purchase a matinee seat. Now II there e
anything Reeves hates it Is to sell seat to 3
woman-that Is, he likes to sell the seat well
enough, but he doesn't like to help her pick Il
out. This woman finally picked out a seat
and then asked If she could go into the
theatre and try it before she closed the sale.
Reeves said she could not, as the theatre was
locked and he had lost the key, but he could
assure her the goods were just as be reprs-
sented them. I'm rather particular, said the
woman, lingering her money uncertainty,
because the last time had a seat here there
was q pole in front Of me and couldn't seo
the stage Reeves had heard Of pillar and
post and prop but that was the first time be
had heard it called pole Ho looked at her .
moment and then said in his own peculiar
way; Go onl go onl take your basep Chi.
capO Herald ------
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
Round Shoulders.

A STOPPING figure and halting gait, ac-
companied by the unavoidable weakness Of
lungs incidental to n narrow chest, may be
entirely cured by the very simple and easily
performed exercise Of raising ones self upon
the toes leisurely In perpendicular several
times daily. To take this exercise properly
ono must take perfect position, with the
heels together and the toes at an angel of 45
degrees, Then drop the arms ifelessly by the
sides, Rnimating and raising the chest to its
full capacity muscularly, the chin well drawn
in and the crown Of the head feeling, as our
professor used to put it, as II attached to a
string suspended from the ceiling above.
Slowly raise upon the balls Of both feet to
the greatest possible height, thereby exercis-
ing all the muscles Of the legs and body;
come again into the standing position with
out swaying the body backward out Of the
perfect line. Repeat this same exercise, first
on one foot then on the other 1t Is wonder
full what strengthening out power this ex-
ercise has upon round shoulders and crooked
backs, and one viii be surprised to note how
soon the lungs begin to show the effect Of
such expansive development. Halls journal
Of Health
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
Erien.ishin I'm cnnlrorr-

What could possibly be less closely associ-
ated than cranberries in a swamp and turkeys
in a farm yardl Yet is a roast turkey ever
quite perfect without cranberry saucel Pigs
and apples may be supposed to be related, for
a pig In an orchard is the very creature to
destroy more fruit than a cyclone, yet Is
roast pig ever suPremely delicious without
apple saucel Do reasoning beings ever eat
roast beef without longing for mashed po-
tatoesl It is possible, but it is impI obable.
There is a natural friendship between tho
two articles. Precisely why quails should go
with toast, or truffles and mushrooms with
cream, cannot say, only it is nature, and
that is enough. There are three pre-eminent
berries, yea four, and you tnust know their
afinities to truly enjoy them. All the world
knows that Strawberries should go with
cream that red raspberries should be found
in shortcake; that black raspberries should
be eaten in bread and milk. and that black
berries are never quite themselves outside Of
pies and puddings Goldfish is disreputable
alone but ball of Goldfish and potato would
tempt a saint to break fast and lose his
soul.-Mary E. Spencer in Globe-Democrat.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
Effective Preaching.

Yankee sea captains are accustomed to
have mind Of their own, even when dealing
with the clergy; and, having a mind of their
own, they know how to express it. Capt. John
Blunt, of Newcastle, was stern believer in
CalvinisIn and the American revolution, and
made good his faith with loud voice.
When his last son was born, be took him in
duo time to be christened to the Newcastle
church. then under the charge Of the Rev
Stephen Chase, Tory in his sympathies.
The captain had decided to call the boy
William, but tho preacher pointed his opin-
ion of tho revolutionary tendencies Of the
times by a sermon against Cromwell Preach
ing being over, the child was handed up.
"What is the nameg' whispered the min
ister.
"Oliver Cromwell ~
"What did you sayF'
SOLVER CROMWELL" thundered the old cap
tain, bringing down his cane till the church
rang
Tho square pews were shocked; tho side
pews and galleries Uttered, and the whole
town was agog for weeks after.-Youth's
Companion.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
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 @ate firm OF Barber
& Minors, wheee orou will 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., 1889-03-01

with the clerk for a groat to make a grave in
the churehyard, to save eightpence by one
In the church. This done, be speaketh about
eight Of his neighbors to meet at his house
for bearers, for whom he provided three
twepenny cakes and bottle Of claret. crhis
treat would cost two shillings at the utmost.)
And some being come, he read a chapter in
Job TO them till all were ready, when, hav-
ing distributed the cake and wine among
them, they took up the corpse, he following
them to the grave, Then putting himself in
the parsons place none being there), the
corpse being laid in the grave and the spade
Of mold being cast thereon, he said; "Ashes
to ashes, dust to DUST adding, lord, now
lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, for
mine eyes have seen thy salvation. "-Phila-
delphia Times.
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A sound Legal Opinion.

E. Brainbridge Munday Esq J., County Atty,
Clay Co. Tex. SAYS. "Have used Electric Bit
ters with most happy results. MY brother also
was very low with Malarial Fever and Jaun-
dice, but was cured by timely use OF this menI-
cine. Am satisfied Electric Bitters saved bis
lie."
Mr.. D. /. Wilcoxson, Of Horse Cave, KY, adds
a like testimony, saying: He positively be-
licyes he would have died, had it not been for
Electric Bitters.
This great remedy will word of, as well IS
cure all Malaria Diseases. and for all Kidney,
LIVER and Stomach Disorders stands unequalled.
Price soc. and 81 at G. W. Marshall's
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
Ammonia as a Cleanser.

Ammonia is a favorite substance for clean
ing clothing. The ammonia should be well
diluted with water-fifteen drops are enough
In small basin Of water. A piece Of flannel
Is saturated with this dilution and rubbed on
the grease spot until 1t Is removed; after
which that place on the cloth is sponged OF
with clear water. Dry somewhat and iran
when damp. Ammonia water Is also rccoEa-
mended to remove the shiny look from .
black coat, but it Is snot good for much for
this purpose. Strong black coffee, to which
have been added q few drops Of ammonia, q
said to DO good for cleansing black eoae
that needs a thorough renOvating. Good
HousekeepinR.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
A cnrinsitv I'm Eic,,res.

A very curious number is 1857, which
multiplied by l, 2, 3, 4, 5 or q, gives the same
figures in the samo order, beginning at a diff
ferent point; but if multiplied by gives all
mines; Multiplied by it equals l42, ST., null
tipled by 2 equals 2s5,7 1, multiplied by 8
equals 42s, ,571, multiplied by equals 57l ,42S
multiplied by equals ia, ,2s5, multiplied by
8 equals S57, 142, multiplied by equals $685.
900 Multiply l42, ,S57 by s ard you have
1 ,l42, $50. Then add the first figure to the
last and you have the original number, the
figures exactly the same as at the start.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
Tho Human Heart.

A curious calculation has been made by Dr.
Richardson, giving the working of the heart
in mileage Prcsuming that the blood was
thrown out Of the heart at each pulsation in
the proportion Of 60 strokes per minute, and
at the assumed force of 0 feet, the mileage Of
the blood through the body might be taken
at 20T yards per minute, miles per hour, lGs
miles per day, 6l ,S90 miles per year, or $780,
$50 miles in a lifetime of 81 years The num-
Der Of beats of the heart in the same long
life would reach the grand total Of 2,SG9, no.
O0O-Medical World.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
HoW's mis- 2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured dy
taking Halls Catarrh Cure.-F. ]. Cheney
& Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J
Cheney for the last fifteen years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business trans
actions and financially able to carry out any
obligation made by their firm.
West and Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toll
edo, o.
walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
E. H. Van HGsen, Cashier, Toledo National
Bank; Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mueus
surfaces Of the system. Price 7sc. per bot
tie Sold by all druggists.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
Rannie.

The Chinese grass, known as ramie, so val
liable as a textile plant. and yielding a fiber
as fine as silk, has not hitherto been cultivated
to the extent desirable, owing to the lack of
machinery suitable for extracting the fiber
IN 1869 the Indian government offered a
prize Of S25, 900 for such machine, and now
the French ministry Of agriculture offer
5000 francs in prizes for machines or pro-
sesses to that end Ramie Is grown near
Paris and some of the stems wiz be used to
try the competing machines.-Boston Herald
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
DOn,t Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time in experiment.
ing when Ou lungs are in danger. Consumption
always seems, at first, only cold. Do not per-
nit any dealer TO impose upon you with seIne
cheap imitafion OF DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, but be sure
you get the genuine. Because he can make
more profit he may tell you he has something
just as good, or inst the same. Don't be deceived,
bat insist upon getting Dr.. King New Discovery
which is guaranteed to give reliei in al Throat,
Lung and Chest affections. Trial hotties free at
g. W. Marshall's.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
The Ponnlation of Milford

is about 4, ooo and we would say at least one
half are troubled with some affection on the
Throat and Lungs as those complaints are,
according to statistics, more numerous than
others We would advise all our readers
not to neglect the opportunity to call on
their druggist and get bottle of Kemp's
Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. Trial
size free, Large Bottle soc and 81. Sold by
all druggists.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
miami neserre q 1Hife.

That laborious and industrious antiquary.
Sir Charles Dugdale, who died on Feb 10,
1856, at the age Of 50 years, has preserved an
amusing account Of the funeral of tho wife
OF gentleman Of means but cynical temper
during tho time Of Oliver Cromwell His
name was Fisher Dixie, registrar Of Shustohe,
whose wife was sister Of Sir Peter Went
WORTH one Of the judges who condemned
Charles to death. Dixie FIRST stripped bis
ntomake her colin; then bargained
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
The Greyhound.

Information comes from London that the
proper dog now Is the greyhound Grey-
hound pups have recently fetched as high al
$50 guineas, that price having been paid at q
lOnAon auction for the puppy Fullerton.
Sixty to seventy guineas is said to be cora-
mon price for young dogs with any claim 30
Times
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01

The Handsomest Lady in Milford,
remarked o friend the other day that she
knew Kemp's Balsom for the Throat and
Lungs was a superior remedy, as it stopped
her cough instantly when other cough rene
dies had no effect whatever. So to prove
this and convince you of its merit any drug
gist will give you a Sample Bottle Free.
Sarge size soc and S.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
11otioa to smvrna shippers.

All Heavy Freight intended to be hauled
to boat by our teams should be reported at
our Office the night previous to departure OF
boat.
ANY small packages should be reported at
he Office at least two hours before boat starts
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
EAGLE HOTEL.
.EoRGETowN,DE

GEORGETOWN, DEL.
The leading hotel at the county seat OF Sussex
County. It has the largest stables and is the near
est to the County Buildings. Rates are reasena-
bic and the service coed, iee'6
P.J. HART. Proprietor.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01

PHfLA. & SMYRNA TRANSPORTATION co.
A. E. JARD1NE. sEo'Y & TREASURER
ofices.-42 S. Del. Ave, Phila., and SMYRNA, Del
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01

Telephone connection with Dover, Wyoming
Camden, Townsend aud Middletown.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01

Hack leaves Smyrna about y hour before the
Boat starts Fare to Philadelphia, IS Cts.
Fare for Round Trip, 81 .25. No charge for con
veyance to and from Rothwel's Landing.
Freight received at Philadelphia on Tuesdays.
ThnrsdnYs and Satnrdays.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
Children Cry for Pitchers CastOria.

When Baby was sick, We gave her casssria.
When she was chIld, abs cried for CastOriA.
When she became Miss. sis cluaS 70 castoria,
henshehad chndrsa, ans EAvsshsm ca1,oria.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
DR.. shrady,s Thanksgiving Box.

DR.. George f. Shrady, Of New York city,
during one Of his frequent ''runsn to Ulster
county, related pathetic Little incident that
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01

The makers Of the Ivory Soap have been engaged the
ucture Of Soaps for fifty years and the Ivory the happy
result of their long experience unquosonab the soap be
used by all who value the advice QUOTED below Ellen H. Richards
Instructor in Chemistry Womans Laboratory Massachusetts
sttute of Technology who says In the purchase Of soap is
safest choose the make q we'll known and long established
firm who have reputation lose if their product is good
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01

Rothweps Philadelphia
Monday, 4, at II AM Friday, 1, at Pm
Wed'day, g. II NJ Tuesday, 5,
Friday. g. PM.Thursdy, y
Monday, II, fLeipsic@ Saturdy, 9,rLeipsics
Wedday, IS, /" PM M.Tuesdaay, ~ 70 81
Friday, IS, 10 AN rhursdy, a, l PM
Monday, IS,fLeipsic@ Saturday, Io,trLeipsie,
We'd day, 20, IIH Tuesday, I9, AZ
Friday. %, - NJ. Thursdy, 2I. So 81
Monday, 25,f Leipsie@ Saturdy, 2s,frLeipsie'
WeddaY, ~, P.MIIuesday' 20, ~ N.
Friday, 29, 10 AN Ihursdy, 2o' z P,M ~
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
THREE TRIPS A WEEK.

The Steamer JOHN E. TYGERT viii
Leave
Smyrna (RothwelIs Landing) and Pier g
Race Street Wharves, Philadelphia,
as follows:
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
Bags Furnished And Grain Carried At
Lowest Rates.

Passenger Accommodation first-class
Ladies' Saloon, Gentlemen's Saloon
and Private State Rooms
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01

pHbFfibF cure guaranteed by DR. J B Mayer s3l
hbt tbha Arch street Phila Pa Ease at once No
opera ion or business delay Thousands cured send
for circulars. 81 1y
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01

Fiyst-class Accommodation for StOck of
all kinds
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
A WORD OF WARNING.

There many white represented be good the Ivory -
they ARE NOT but like all coueh lack the peculiar and remarkable qualities Of
the genuine, Ask for Ivory Soap and insist upon getting
c,-~-rht 1886 rv Proctor Gamble
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-01
DR.. TALMAGE'S SERMON.
SOME OF THE QUESTIONS THAT MEN
ARE ALWAYS ASKING.

why Do Useful Human Beings Die
Young9-why Do So Many Good People
Have So Much Trouble?-why Is There
Sin in the worid2 Other Problems.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-29


went mp from many young th1oats though
parched with thirst: Hail to the Captainl
You are our leader; we will follow none
otherl"
Then he went on, gravely and decIsively.
to explain to them that he was prepared to
show to the utmost such obedience as he re-
quired Of them. BE was ready to march as
the last man in the lowest place, IL 1t should
be Moses will.
The stars were still bright in cloudIes1
sky when coW-horn called the Hebrews to
set forth again. A runner had already been
sent on to report to Moses Of their evil
plight, and Ephraim had flown after him as
soon as he was free to do SO. But through
out the mornings march Joshua kept his
troops lin strict order, as though an on
slaught was to be expected. Meanwhile he
took advantage Of every minute to teach the
fighting men and their leaders something
for the coming struggle, to note their be-
havior, and close up their ranks. He thus
kept them on the alert till the stars began
to pale.
Few indeed we're the murmurs or COM
plants among the fighting men, but rebel
lion, curses and threats were all the more
rife among those who bore no weapons.
Long before dawn the cry was heard. more
and more often, of sfDoWn with Mosesl We
will stone him when we find himl''
And indeed their knees were failing them
for WEAKNESS, and the misery Of their
wives and children was visible to every eye.
They struggled on for less than an hour,
when suddenly loud shout Of joy rang out,
spreading from the foremost in the van to
the last man in the long train. No one had
been told in SO many words to what it owed
its origin, but everyone knew it must mean
that they had come upon fresh water. Then
Ephraim came flying back with the glad
tidings, and what a miracle it worked on
the exhausted Wanderersl
They pulled themselves up as though
they had already emptied the brim-
ming jar at deep draught and strug-
eled forward at double speed. The
ranks of fighting men now no longer him
dered them, but hailed those of their tribe
who hastened past them with glad greet
ings.
Soon, however, the hurrying tide stopped
Of its own accord; for at the spot where re-
freshment was to be found the foremost
came to a standstill- and behind them the
whole multitude were checked more
effectually than by moats and walls. The
toiling pilgrims had become q vast, dis
orderly crowd, filing the whole valley. At
last men and women turned back carrying
well-flled water jars in their hands or ON
their heads, beckoning joyfully to their
friends with words Of encouragement and
making their way through the throng to
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-29

The evening meal at the door Of the Eph-
raimites tent was 3 long one. Alittle before
midnight she sent her serving-women to bed,
and lay down herself to wait till her hus-
band should return, TO confess to him all that
had troubled and angered her, and what she
most desired.
She thought that it would be easy to keep
awake when she was in such anguish Of
mind; but the great fatigues and strain Of
the last few days and nights had told upon
sher, and, in the midst Of prayer for hui
mility and the love of her husband, she
was overcome BY sleep. At last, at the hour
of the first morning watch, when day was
just beginning TO break, she was startled
from her slumbers by the sound of the
trumpets giving warning Of immediate
danger.
She rose quickly, and, glancing at her
husbands couch, saw that it was empty; still
it had been used, and on the sandy soil-for
mats were spread only in the living room
she saw the traces Of Hur's footsteps by
her own bedside. He must have stood close
by her, and perhaps, while she slept, have
gazed tonderly down on her face.
This was indeed the truth; her old
slave woman told her 80 unasked. For after
she had reused Hur she had seen him care
fully shading the lamp while be looked on
Miriam's face, and bent over her for some
minutes, as though he would have kissed
her.
This was good hearing. and rejoiced the
lonely wife SO greatly that she forgot her
usual calm dignity and pressed her lips to
the wrinkIed brow Of the little bent old
woman, who had dene service Of yore to her
parents. Then she hastily bade her maids
to braid her hair and dIess her in holiday
robe Of light blue which Hur had given her
and hastened forth to take leave OF him.
Meanwhile the troops had formed in order.
The tents were being struck, and Miriam
sought her husband for long time in vain;
At last she found him, but he was deeply
engaged in talk with Joshua, and, as she
caught sight Of the Captain, the prophecies
shuddered with sudden chill, nor could
she persuade herself TO address the men.