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Milford chronicle., 1889-04-05

TENNIS shoes will relieve the
cramped toes, cOrns and buniOns, that
your heavy winter shoes have made.
PiersOn has them in variety.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-05

WE are buying all the white oak
and red oak railroad ties we can before
May 1st. q. H. HALL.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-05

FRESH CAUGHT shad sell for 40 and
SC cents per pair in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-05
i. "A VIII WHITE

CABINET MAKERS. FUNERAL DIRFC-
TORS AND DEALERS IN BURIAL
GOODS OF ALL KINDS.
Having recently occupied and furnished the
store on North Walnut street with an the most
popular makes OF funeral paraphernalia, we are
prepared to serve the people Of Milford in the hest
licit share Of your patronage and hope to please
all our customers.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-05

]. w. TRUITT has just received a
beautiful line of new shades in dress
goods for Easter. In quality, style
and price they exceed anything here
tofOre offered.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-05

On April Oath Grand Master James
Dobh, Of Wilmington, aud some of
the Officers of the Grand Lodge, A. f.
and A NJ, Of Delaware, will visit
Temple Lodge Of Masons, located in
Milford. On that occasion reception
will be rendered the visiting grand Of
ficers in the Shape of "A banquet; which
will probably be served at the Central
HoLel.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-05

PROTECT your family by having
your life insured in reliable COM
pany See r. d. Pierce agent, office
at Pierce & Carmean's hardware store.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-05

To berry aud fruit growers it will be
welcome news that the Adams Ex-
press Company has reduced its tariff
on fruits from this town to both Phil
adeIphla and New York. The new
rate to Philadelphia is seventy-tive
cents per estimated weight of one hum
dred pOunds-a reduction from ninety
cents. To New York the rate is 81 25
on the hundred pounds-a reduction
from 81 40 This will be found TO
amount TO a snug little sum to the
large shippers of berries by express.
and if the new railroad scheme goes
through the Legislature the business
will receive a boom, because it will
be placed on more certain footing.
THE first sociable Of the Young
Mems Social Club of Milford, which
was organized last week, was held
Tuesday evening in the reading room,
and was interesting. The "Y's" aud
"W's," with their friends, were the
invited guests, and they numbered
about one hundred IN attendance.
The program consisted of readings,
recitations, vocal music, and an adj
dress by Rev. H. l.. Bunstein. He
spoke principally on temperance as it
cOnfronls the people. The topic csrd7
was probably the most interesting
part of the program. After this part
was through with, cream and cake
were served in abundance.
Two prominent and esteemed citi-
zens of Milford are now suffering from
severe and dangerous illness. In
North Milford G J. Hall has the So
licitOus care of his family and friends
He was the last parliamentary for Ken.
county previous to the present incum-
bent, aud is jealous democrat of the
Wolcott faction of that party In
South Milford Thomas Carlisle is in
precari0us condition, which threatens
sOftening of the brain. Mr.. Carlisle's
name is familiar TO the vessel owners
of Philadelphia, especially, as one of
the best builders of ships in the wood
Ell era, that Delaware has produced.
For many seasons he has been retired
full of honor aud years.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-05

SINCE the new hall has been In use,
Crystal Fount Lodge Of Odd Fellows
have had long sessions made neces-
sary by the new candidates for Odd
fellowship. The last meeting on
Monday night. had TO be adjourned
without completing the business be-
cause Of the lateness Of the hour.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-05

Nor the largest stock-but the best
brands aud fiavors Of cigars in Mil
ford are at Geilinger's.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-05
BRICK YARD.

The famous old brick yards at Marshall's Mills.
east side OF Milford, have been released bv the
undersigned who is now prepared TO furnish the
trade with all grades Of brick for paving or build
ing purposes. Write or call for prices.
mch-S-u <. ANDERSON, Milford, Del
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-05

For want of room, three Dayton
wagons and a carriage must be sold
and sold at once. A bargain will go
to the one who comes early.-Pierce &
Carmeau, Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-05
WORTH KNOWING.

HALLS: - Headquarters for seed
potatoes.
Nor the largest stock-but the best
brands aud flavors CT cigars in Mil
ford are at Geilinger's.
WE are buying all the white oak
and red oak railroad ties we can before
May lst. 6. H. HALL.
TENNIS shoes will relieve the
cramped toes, cOrns and buniOns, that
your heavy winter shoes have made.
PiersOn has them in variety.
PROTECT your family by having
your life insured in a reliable COM
pany See r. d. Pierce agent, office
at Pierce & Carmean's hardware store.
]. w. TRUITT has just received a
beautiful line of new shades in dress
goods for Easter. In quality, style
and price they exceed anything here
tofOre offered.
For want of room, three Dayton
wagons and a carriage must be sold
and sold at once. A bargain will go
to the one who comes early.-Pierce &
Carmeau, Milford, Del.
JUST 2 weeks to Easter! High time
to be looking after your spring ward
robe. Mrs. s. r. Reedy is the author
ity on fashions, and has most elegant
display of goods to select from.
WOOD WORKERs.--IfyO you want good
tools, ask your dealer for Cages Self
Setting Plane,Or send to the company
at Vineland, N. j., for circulars. A
twO-ceut stamp will bring circulars
and a carpenters lead pencil worth
five cents, if this paper is mentioned.
AFTER March 18th I will sell peach
trees at the following low prices for
cash, or IS more for approved security ;
year, No. l., 5000 per 900.
3to4 feet high, 5000 F." ""
2 to 3 feet 1000
Also, good stock Ofapple,pear.q ounce
and cherry trees.-R. s. JOHNSTON,
Stockley, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-05

HALLS: - Headquarters for seed
nOialOes.
Milford chronicle., 1889-04-05

JUST 2 weeks to Easter! High time
to be looking after your spring ward
robe. Mrs. s. E. Reedy is the author
ity on fashions, and has most elegant
display of goods to select from.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-12-20
FASHION NOTES.

The color of the newest notepaper is
olive green.
Sailor hats of felt are among the win
ter novelties.
Black dresses were never in higher IA
vor than at present.
Sleeves that are pulled very full on the
shoulders are 40 longer in favor.
The kid gloves worn by children have
usually but two buttons, although they
are to be had to the number of six but
tons.
Short shoulder capes of cloth, with an
upper cape almost as full as a ruffie, will
be worn in the intermediate season, just
before the heavy wraps and long cloaks
are donned.
One of the striking features of the mo-
ment is the almost unmitigated tiatness
of the backs of some of the elegant i'm
ported costumes just received from both
London and Paris.
Some of the new cloth shoulder capes
have long mantilla ends in front, but
most of them are only slightly pointed or
round. The "square-cut" all around IS
the ole most favored by young ladies,
married or single.
There are now in fashion a number of
very graceful short capes for driving,
late afternoon fetes and evening concerts.
Some of them are made of large-meshed
Brussels net silk, embroidered to initiate
Garrick capes, placed one above the
other.
Some of the new wraps are made to
represent costume in themselves.
They are usually in Directoire style, with
fichu-like shoulders capes, stylish yoke
pieces and turn back cuffs, and others
have friar's hoods, with odd pointed
kerchlef fronts.
Stitched edges and metal buttons give
neat finish to double-breasted and
Norfolk jackets of the new soft wool
Scotch plaids, which are frequently made
up with full pleated or killed skirt, or
silken blouse or skirt waist and sling
sash, the jacket being worn only in the
street or for out-of-door service.
Black woollens, bordered with woven
designs also in black, are seen among
other novelties in woollen goods. These
black borders are sometimes in clustered
satin stripes, again in velvet and plush
stripes. in geometric figures, arabesquss,
and medieval, ostrich fearher, Greek
cross, palm, and other leaf designs.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-12-20
A Ship Struck by Lightning.

Captain Ernst Anderson, of the
schooner Benjamin Courtenay, had in his
career an experience with lightning not
often chronicled. He was in command
of the schooner Electric Light, a fine
three-sticker, which sailed from an East
ern port in January last for Rosario with
a cargo OF lumber. At A. NJ, FEBRUARY
8, during a gale, and while all hands
were on deck, flash of lightning was
followed by an immense ball of fire,
which seemed to completely envelop the
foremost, passing down into the hold.
Not one man saw what followed. Cap
tain Anderson and his crew of eight men
were stunned and thrown upon the deck.
The first to revive was the steward, which
occurred about half an hour after the ball
of fire had been seen. The scene revealed
10 him nearly distracted him. All three
masts of the vessel had been carried away,
the main and mizzen from the destruction
of the foremost by lightning. About
him, apparently dead, were all his ship
mates. At Intervals the men recovered,
among them Captain Anderson. An ex-
animation showed that the lumber in the
hold was on fire, and sounding the pumps
i9dicated that there was five feet of water
he hold. 1t was evident that the
ne THROUGH the bottom
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-12-20
WORDS OF WISDOM.

|
In months of sun so live that month,
OF rain shall still be happy.
Life is not so short but that there i.
always time enough for courtesy.
That action is best which proeures tn,
greatest happiness for the greatest mum.
bers.
Those who live on vanity must, not
mreasonably, expect to die of mortifca-
ton.
The secret of life is not to do what
one likes, but to try to do what one has
to do.
Silence as to man and his deeds will
do more to extinguish him than columns
of abuse.
It is the slavish principle of one person
demanding obedience from another that
makes labor burden.
Persons who are willing to earn their
own living are never alarmed at the free
expression of opinions.
Followers have no difficulty in finding
plenty of friends who are willing to ad-
wise them to stay behind
1t is always after dinner the average
reformer thinks it is vulgar to devote so
much attention to eating.
Live by the day, even though you
work by the month. There are no to-
mc-rows that you know of.
~, ,nes up to his own idea of
greatness must always have had very
low standard of it in his own mind.
1 think it must somewhere be written
that the virtues of mothers shall oeca-
sionally be visited on their children, as
well as the sins of fathers.
OF all the actions of a mans life his
marriage does least concern other people,
yet of all actions of our life It's most
meddled with by other people
Do to-day's duty, fight to-day's temp
tations; and do not weaken and distract
yourself by looking forward to things
which YOU cannot see, and could not IN
derstand if you saw them.
Thoughts should be suffered to come
into our minds only as men are permitted
to go into a garrison, who are first strictly
examined, who they are, whence they
came, and what is their business.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-12-20
EXERCISE FOR GIRLS.

What is the best form of exercise for &
girll is a question frequently asked. AnC
there can be but one reply, ''such exer-
else as will develop alike all portions OF
the body" If one has hollow chest
and round shoulders, the chest must be
expanded and the lungs increased in
size. If the arms ami back are weak,
these muscles must be strengthened.
Thus it is seen that there is no one chest
form of exercise.
To attempt to train a girls mind by
forcing her to follow a single line OF
study, as Latin or mathematics, for ex-
ample, would be no greater folly than to
try to develop her physically by the
practice of a single form of exercise, as
walking or swinging Iudian clubs.
Where one cannot visit a gymnasium
regularly, it would be advisable that a
dozen or more ladies in a community
form a woman's athletic club, fit up
small gymnasium and employ a teacher
for few hours each day. The small
outlay will prove far better investment
in a very few months than if put into
mining stock or sealskin cloak for the
coming wint
III
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-12-20
YaIunbles in Secret Drnmers.

eve often find secrets in the old desks
and secretaries that come here, said an
antiquary dealer to Washington Star
reporter, ''and once or twice we have
discovered valuables in the concealed
drawers. On one occasion a workman
Of mine came across a number Of gold
pieces so hidden, and person in my own
line of business whom l knew told me
that he had turned up a will that saved
the fortunes of an orphaned family. You
see these things nearly all come from
Virginia aud Naryland, Wbssa. Ipen make
a business of driving about the sqalntry
and collecting all sorts Of old junk. I've
quently they pick up from the houses Of
families in reduced circumstances articles
CT furniture and the like, such as dealers
of my sort are glad TO buy. They pay
the meIest trife IN cash for them and get
a fair price from me. fashioned
house furnishings are more in style now
than ever and the rich people OF Wash
ington are my chief customers. The
field ofsupply in Verginia and Maryland
is showing signs of exhaustion and goods
of the sort sell to more advantage for that
reason. Look through the fashionable
parlors and drawing-rooms OF Washing
ton and YOU will find them filed with the
movable possessions Of first families
long disappeared, or, which amounts to
the same thing, reduced to poverty.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-12-20
coeonnut FIhre onWar vessels:

A possible use to which cocoanut fibre
may be applied in the future is to form a
backing substance for the iron plates of
men-of-war vessels. The fibre is first
powdered. and then, before it Is quite
dry, subjected to pressure, when the
natural viscidity of the cellular substance
of the nut causes 1t to cohere and form
Mate much like rnillboard appearance.
but a great deal more brittle. If hole
be made IN this material, and then water
be applied to the portion adjacent to the
puncture, it Immediately swells so such
an extent as to fill the hole.
Experiments with bullets varying from
one-half to three-quarters Of an inch in
diameter have been made upon plate of
this material eighteen inches square by
three-quarters Of an inch thick, and with
very satisfactory results. Whether, how
ever, the substance would really prove
efficacious as regards cannon shot has
not vet been tried. Should it prove OF
use in such cases, it could be supplied
in large quantities, for millions of tons
of cocoanut fibre are annually allowed TO
got0 waste in India for want Of use.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-12-20
&c anu

tables, but their diet is prllcl,
cocoanuts and fish. Other than this In,
eat no meat Of any kind.
''They are very bright and quick 10
learn, and with very few exceptions can
understand English with the aid of few
gestures. They can also make themselves
understood in thesame way. The houses,
or rather huts of the natives are one story
in height and built OF canes interviewer
loosely so as to admit of a free circulation
of air. A matched roof completes the
structure. They do not use any furni-
ture, the ground serving for table, bed,
chairs, &c.
Like most wild tribes, they have their
war dances, but these differ from all
others ] have seen IN that instead of
standing up they sit down and make pecu-
liar poises, chanting and humning and
keeping time by peculiar movement of
the upper part OF their bodies.
up to within ten years ago the natives
of Samoa we're cannibals, but through the
efforts and good influence of the mis-
sionaries they are now practically a civil
lied race. They attend the Christian
churches and are rapidly learning the
English language and becoming proficient
in the arts Of husbandry and thrift. Many
of them, indeed have accepted the man
ners. and customs of Christendom and
have settled down to farming and the
trades in manner that betokens much
for their future"
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-12-20
HE READ THE EDITORS MIND.

81 ike to come to business at once, -
said the editors visitor; 81 am De
Smythe, the mind-reader.
"Indeedm
''Yes. And I can read your every
thought
''Wha mixing about now2n
"You are wondering in your mhu
what my business with you can be. Is
it not sol"
Wonderful That was precisely my
thought"
"And now you are thinking that I
will tell you what I came for. Is this
also truel"
1T is. How strange these things
are"
1.-THE thought has occurred to you, "
says the mind-reader, with increased con-
fidence, ''that will try and get money
from you in some way if I can
Fright again"
"Now, +" said De Smythe, II am about
to make statement to you, following
which viii put a question. The answer
to this I win Immediately read in your
mind. As You more than suspect am
hard up-in fact, broke. l haven't had
a square meal since I began reading
minds. 1t is a noble, astounding pro-
fession, fit for the gods themselves, but
it is not lucrative. I have heard you
spoken of frequently as a big-hearted
man. Will you lend me a dollarl"
For moment he scanned the editors
countenance narrowly, and then left
without a word.
He was right every time.-Siytings.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-12-20
Healthy MIlliOnaires.

There is no doubt about it that all
successful Wall street men have looked
out for their health from a very early
period in the careers, says a writer in the
New York World. They have regarded
their health and strength as the only
possible basis for operations in the street
and as underlying any other qualification
for success in speculation which they
might possess. -And the fact that they
have looked out for their health is ap-
parent in their appearance, in their man
ner and in their every movement. Look
at Russell Sage. He is man now seventy
four year Of age. He didn't enter Wall
street until he was forty-four or forty-fve;
indeed, when many men are beginning to
think of Withdrawing altogether Fol-
more than quarter Of a century he has
lived the busiest and most active life in
speculative circles that it is possible to
imagine, and yet because he has looked
out for his physical well being, has lived
regularly, has drunk little and smoke
not at all, he is to-day as strong ana
hearty n specimen Of physical manhood
as It would be possible TO find at his age.
His brain IS just as active and his pro-
cess Of thought Just IS unclouded as 1t
ever was, and he appears an ! moves with
all the yigor characteristic of man in
the prime OF life. His eyes are bright,
there is a healthy glow 10 his cheek, and
he writes his name to check with the
same frnness and probably with the
same reluctance as he has ever done.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-12-20
Experience Of a school Tencller.

.zzA student at one of the medical
colleges, in talking of his past life, said
81 used to teach school, and some of
those taught were terrors. l remember
at one school there were a number of
half-grown boys who seemed to be in
spired by the evil one They carried
railroad spikes, stones, billies and other
instruments with which to intimidate the
teacher, and incidentally l learned that
one of them carried revolver for me.
One day noticed him committing some
small infraction OF the rules and called
him forward. As he came toward me
perceived that he wore a tight wooden
Jacket. When he had got as far as I
thought necessary, halted him and step
ping up to him, told him to unbutton his
frock. He declined to do it, wherupon
l grabbed him by the throat, telling him
if he made single move I would drop
him to the floor. I then unbuttoned his
jacket, took his revolver from him, and
gave him the worst whipping that ever
a boy got in that district before or since.
After that the school was paragon in
the whole country. The lesson was a
most salutary one and never forgotten. y
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-12-20

Housekeepers should bear in mind al
ways to select firm, fresh cucumbers, or
their pickles will be apt to be soft By
ordering in advance of the time they are
wanted, the best of cucumbers can be
secured. It is well to put up a few at
tine instead of quantity, and better to
make Just what viii be used.
Mixed pickles do not keep as well as
cuclmbers, onions, or tomato pickles, and
@e so easy to prepare that amateurs
can prepare them.
The receipt for cucumber pickles is as
follows; ''Wash 100 small cucumbers in
cold water, dry them in a cloth, and put
them in a butter frlin or an unglazed
crock. Boil two gallons of water and
add a pound and quarter Of coarse
kitchen salt; skim until clear and pour it
on the eucumbers; let them remain in the
brine thee days; drain them in a cullen
der. Wash out the vessel and put into
it sliced raw onion. three green peppers
sliced, tablespoonful of mustard seeds,
tablespoonful each of whole cloves,
peppercorns, and allspice. Now add
the cucumbers, and pour over them two
gallons of boiling cider vinegar. The
spices may be put in a cloth bag if de-
sired, and if the pickles are preferred to
be brittle add a bit of alum the size of
two peas. The cucumbers may remain
in the brine for days, but should be
soaked in water before picking.
Nasturtiums, Pickled-Wash the heshy
frrrffa ~, I i
each quart of them a teaspoonful of salt;
let them stand over night; wipe them
dry and free from salt, and put them in
bottles; boil a quart of vinegar with an
ounce of whole mixed spice; when It is
cold add a little of it to each bottle. If
the seeds are packed closely half pint
of the vinegar viii be sufficient in each
bottle; add few whole green tarragon
leaves to each bottle; cork and seal.
Picking Grab Apples-Select bright
red crab apples with stems on and boil
them whole until tender. Care must be
exercised not to cook them long enough
to break their skins Boil the sweet
pickle and pour it over the fruit; repeat
the process three days in succession, boil
ing the pickle each time; fill the jars
after the last boiling, and seal.
Pears may be picked in the same way,
by boiling them in hot water for twenty
minutes. Then boil them in the pickle
twice upon successive days only for a mo
ment each time.
In the sweet pickle hEe nothing is
better than tomatoes, which should first
be scalded, and, when cool, SKINNED.
Then put them into a large steamer and !
steam them quarter of an hour, then put.
them in a sweet pickle and boil ten min.
utes over very moderate fire. Hand
them carefully, so as not to break the'i
and store them away in wide crooks
Pumpkin, squash and citron, boile9ten
minutes and then boiled in sweet pixie,
with the addition of a root or tYsfmore
Of green ginger will be found Excellent
winter reishes. York .Syfl.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-12-20
Inventor Edison,s Megaphone.

The Americans who come home from
Paris now on every steamer appear to
have much greater idea of Edison and
a much better knowledge of what Edison
has achieved in the electrical and scien-
tifc world than the stay-at-homes mag
inc. 1.-THE megaphone," said one of
them yesterday, Sin the magnificent ex-
hibit which Edison made and which, by
the way, was the very finest thing in the
American exhibit, seemed to attract more
attention from the Frenchmen than did
any other of the Edison exhibits, not ex-
cepting the graphophone, which is SO
well known on this side. Going into the
American exhibit with friend, you sent
him to a point half mile away and asked
him to whisper certain words into the
megaphone. As soon, it seemed, as the
syllables had left his lips, they came
bounding over the wires to your ear SO
greatly magnitied that what he spoke as
a whisper reached you as mighty roar,
powerful, resonant, yet as distinct as if
shouted at your side. The popular
American topical songs, as rendered
through the graphophone, attracted con-
tinuous and enthusiastic crowds. n-Neio
York World.