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Butte semi-weekly miner., 1889-09-18
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The Inter Mountains silver Article IN
Its issue of yesterday is ingeniously writ
ten, but as document to establish
relations between the Republic
can party and silver, it is a pitiful fall
ure. The Inter Mountain is an able jour
nal, but the Republican party is expect
ing too much Of it when it asks even
Colonel J. B. Read to convince anybody,
except a blind partisan or an ignoramus,
that the Republican party is the friend
Of silver, or that 1t ever has been. 1t TOOK
nearly whole column of the Inter
Mountain for the Colonel to explain the
situation; which of itself is an evidence
of the weakness Of his cause. His clos
ing summary is not warranted at all Dy
his own recital and explanation. AS q
matter Of fact the article is series OF
ingeniously worded explanations to ex-
cuse the Republican party for it's failure
to befriend the cause Of silver, and which
series is ably supplemented with another
Of promises to take effect at some time
in the future. If the Republican party
has always been the friend OF silver, In
all candor, will the Inter Mountain point
out q single substantial and fruit-bear-
ing evidence Of that friendship? Promises
it has made without number, but 1t has
never fulfilled a single one. Judge the tree
by the fruit it has borne and not by what
the Inter Mountain or any other organ
may say it will bear If it should live long
enough. The probabilities are the chest
mutt is Of that species will be hewn
down and cast into the fire within the
very near future. The Inter Mountain
represents that for fifteen years the 6.
O. P. had no opportunity to give silver a
lift because 1t did mot have the entire
control of the government during that
period. Does the Inter Mountain mean
to say that for fifteen long anu eventful
years, ending with the Harrison acces-
sion. the Republican party had no hand
in national legislation-that it could not
have enacted national law If it had de-
sired to2 That is just what it does say,
and if it be true, then the great national
prosperity to which the Republicans are
pointing in this campaign, and boasting
of as the fruits of Republicanism, is
not of that tree, but belongs to the "Old
Hickory" planted by Jackson, and nour-
ished through all the intervening years
by kind Providence and the gratitude
of q liberty-loving people; that tree
which has withstood the storm of battle.
the hatred of it's enemies, the dissensiOns
of its own party, and which to-day
.. dnox,r rno&n5 ond Gee hpon ohoc
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07
Democratic Sarcasm. ~
(Snly,na Rec0rd.)

The esteemed Republican press of
the State Is usually accurate in its
description Of current events and plain
in its language when treating politics
most especially when the Democratic
party is concerned. We have noticed,
however, perhaps for sake of enphony,
that the Republican press of the State
has fallen into the habit Of referring
to the occurrence of last November as
an election" Everybody knows
there was no election in the matter.
1t was simply an auction" RepuD-
lican party managers were both auc-
tioneers and buyers. Still this little
Yagary on the part of the esteemed
Republican press is amusing and not
so serious as that other thing they
called an election" when men had
to cast their ballots at the muzzle of a
gun or at the point ola bayOnet.
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07
COMMUNICATION.
LINCOLN.

The Rev. I. L. Wood organized a Chris
tan Endeavor Society on last Thursday
a week. There were fifteen names en-
rolled as active members on the start
This society deserves a large member
ship, and we hope that our pastors effort:
will be crowned with success.
The old schoolhouse was sold at public
sale on Saturday. It was bought by Stew
ard Bros. for two hundred and six dol
lars.
A number Of young people surprised
Miss Eva Smith on the evening of hei
birthday. All we're having a good time,
when the chair in which Thomas lie.
Compt was sitting, fell down and mashed
the end of his finger off.
Mr.. Harry Walton, machinist, who has
been in the Western States for quite a
long time, is here visiting relatives and
old friends.
Miss Jennie Lacey, of Laceyville, Pa,
is the guest of George L. Stevens.
Messrs John Wilkins, J. E. Southland,
F. NJ. Cook, John LeCompt, James Cliff
ton and Mr.. Burris, were the old soldiers
who went to Dover on Decoration Day
from Lincoln.
Mr.. John LecOmpt is the happy father
of new baby boy.
Titus & Co. have been shipping guam
tity of green peas from this station to
New York.
Some of the largest strawberries
shipped from this place this season we're
grown by William Chapman.
Peaches about here have suffered terri
bly, from the hard wind and rain storms
of late.
The Rev. Mr.. Webster occupied the NJ.
E. pulpit on Sunday Evening last, the
Rev. L. Wood being unwell
Quarterly Conference will meet in the
NJ. +. Church on next Saturday morning,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
The program for Children's Day next
is entitled "The Ship of State, "
by Pemberton Pierce, with anthems, etc,
which promises to be inter
esting.
The Ladies' Aid Society met at Miss
Eva Smiths last Saturday evening. The
is growing very small, which
IS much to be regretted. Our society has
ost the life and interest which it once
lad.
The Lincoln Base Ball Club was some
what disappointed on Decoration Day, |
Is nine from Milford had promised to
,ome down, but failed to put in an appear
lnce.
There will be a game of base ball in
lincoln on next Saturday afternoon, be-
ween the Church Hill Club and the Lin
.oln Club. There will, no doubt, be
lumber of balls ruined in this game.(?)
Steward Bros. are saving their own
lumber and enclosing their mills.
H. v. Truitt is buying and shipping
ggs. NJ. A. liner.
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07

SPEAKING Of the recent revelations
Of jail mismana0ement in our State,
an exchange sums up the affair as fol-
lows
Does any one ask why the prisoner didnot
escape? The answer is because he knows a
good thing when he sees it. A Jail that is at
once the centre of idleness, the centre Of
fashion and the centre of bacchanalian rev.
elry, is not the place that the average pris-
Oner wants to run away from. Supported in
idleuess at the public expense they in many
cases strive to remain in prison just for the
pleasure oft. Delaware needs workhouse.
Our prison system Is a sin that the State will
have to answer for. We have no right to
keep our prisoners in idieEess.
This is the only sensible view of the
matter, and is a remedy which has
long been advocated by several of the
PeninsulRr papers. Why the people
Of Delaware can't get what they want
In the regulation of their criminals, is
3 question as yet unanswered. That
the need Of a wOrkhOuse has been sug-
gested and advised again and sgain,
that too without opposition, is fact;
but request from her people is not
enough apparently to put the imper-
feet legal machinery of Delaware in
motion. What will be done next?
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07

the praetice-as witness, the filling up OF
the creek at the foot of Federal street,
ETC., etc.
"a thing Of beauty is joy forever, T."
which will more fully appear to anyone
who will notice the mastery finishing
touches that are being put upon the pala-
tial residence of DR.. Jas A. Hopkins, by
the painter Wesley Coverdale.
James G. Belts, aged 65 years, was
stricken with paralysis on Saturday
morning, and died the same evening.
He was farmer aud millwright by trade,
but for many years had followed the pro-
fession of veterinary surgeon. Funeral
services were held at Zion NJ. f. Church
on Tuesday afternoon, where interment
was made.
Mrs. Hester Fox, of Baltimore, who
has been visiting in town for some time,
left on Tuesday for her home.
Mr.. William Starkey, of the firm of
Welch & Starkey, while practicing some
of his peculiar didos in Fox's store, fell
against a broom rack snd cut himself
severely about the right eye.
Following is the official list of un-
claimed letters remaining in the Milton
postofiice for the last month, as furnished
by the Postmaster Manship: Mr.. Allcorn,
Miss Anna Brown, Miss Mollie Carey,
Messrs. Crosby 6, Hill, Mr.. David Dick
erson, Miss Ella Donovan, Mrs. Mary
Emory, H. c. Fox, Mrs. Mary A. Har-
rington, Mr.. Stockly Ingram, Miss Mollie
Johnson, Miss Lizzie NJ. Jones, Mr.. John
F. johnson, Mr.. Indie, Miss Mary A.
Morris, Mr.. VIM. Mause, Mr.. c. G. Pain
ter, Mr. Chas Richards, Mr.. G. W. Rob
iuson, Miss Maria c. Shockley, John Sim
pier and John Walker
Mrs. Jane Musterd still lies very i'll at
her residence.
At an election for officers at the NJ. f.
Church Lyceum on Saturday evening,
the following gentlemen were selected
President, Isaac Nailor; vice-president,
f. w. Warren; secretary, Miss Susie B.
Conner; executive committee, Rev. T.
R. Dreamer, D. A. Conner, and c. B.
Children's Day will be observed at the
NJ. E. Church on Sunday next Select
reading, Rotations, and responsive read
ings, with instrumental and vocal music
by the choir will compose part of the
Ia more deenite one was
promised, but failed to reach me in time
for publication. Quarterly meeting will
be held on the same day, and the Presid-
ing Elder will oficiate at the evening
service.
Captain Charles Atkins, wife and daugh-
-er, will leave town on Thursday for Phil |
adelphia to join Captain Fisher, of the !
schooner George Taulane, Jr., from
whence they will make the trip with the
,aptain to Boston.
Tue following vessels have arrived
iince our last communication Schoon-
RS, Sussex, El1ingsworth; James NJ.
carey, Palmer; Sallie Russell, Blocksem;
susie Derrickson, and White Cloud
Sleared: Schooners, Emma Burton, Bur
ows; Hettie J. Dorman, Tomlinson; Jas.
BUTLER, Lane; L. B. Chandler, Hopkins;
=. Howard Mcgee, Williams; Thomas
Ware, Holland. D. A. c.
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07

DR.. James Richardson Of Leipsic, member
Of the late Legislature, and Dr. William L.
Davis of Dover have both received papers
from the Pension Department at Washington
that indicate their appointment as members
of the Board of Pension Examiners for this
county. The board as now organized consists
of Drs. Wilson, Downes and Bishop-one
Republican and two Democrats-and if
Richardson and Davis are appointed the
whole board will be Republican.
Farmers along the Nanticoke river and
the business men of the many little towns
that thrive on its banks, are freely using the
steamboat facilities afforded them now by
the Choptank and Nanticoke companies, by
which they have daily steamboat from Sea
ford to Baltimore. The boats Of the two COM
panies leave their wharves in Baltimore on
alternate days. Thus the Choptank Com
pany's boat, the Conoho, is coming down
the bay while the Nantcoke steamer Chowan
is going up.
The CaptaiH Cavanagh who so CALAMITY
routed the I. zoo rioters at Guthrie, I. r,
on Friday last, is Delawarean aud was
born at New Castle. In 1861 he Joined the
First Delaware Regiment. He re-enlisted
in 1864. Cavanagh served with such dis
tinction during the war that at its close he
was offerd a second lieutenancy in the 3zth
infantry, U. S. A Under the army reorgan-
ization in 1879 he was transferred to the
18th infantry of which he subsequently
become captain.
Messrs. Stetson & Ellison have made
great improvements in their large canning
factory at CamdeR and have introduced
telegraph and telephone into their Office.
They have also arranged a complete system
of burglar alarms, connecting the factory
with the dwellings of the members oft
firm, so that in case a window should be
raised or a door opened, an alarm would
immediately be made at their residence
that would rouse the village. This firm
last season canned $4,000 average three
pound cans of fruit and tomatoes
The annual meeting of the stockholders Of
the Delaware, Maryland and Virginia Rail. |
road Company, was held at Georgetown at
noon on Wednesday of last week. The
treasurer's report showed that the receipts |
last year fell $4,000 below expenses. The
were chosen directors G. B Rob
erts, Frank Thomson. John P. Green, R. S !
Barclay, T. Ashton, S. s Newhall, and F.
D. Howell, of Philadelphia; George v. Mas
sey, John W, Causey, James NJ. Hall, Ebe
Tunnel, and E. W. Houston, of Delaware
G. W. Covington, G. W. Bishop, and L. X.
Wilson, of Snow Hill
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07

THE last day Of May 1889, will long
be remembered by many q saddened
household. Such Il chapter of calam-
tiles has seldom fallen within so short
q space of time. The elements have
ruled with terrorizing sway, and thous-
Rnds of human lives and millions Of
dollars worth of property have been
sacrificed to their angry greed. Atten-
tlOn is distracted from the minor con-
sequences Of thestorm's ravages, which
are apparent throughout a large part
Of the omitted States, by the GROWING
disaster ut JOhnstown in the Cone
maugh valley of Pennsylvania. The
buTsting of an immense reservoir
which was Overburdened by the ex-
cessive rainfall was the immediate
cause; and as the effect, a city of u. 900
Inhabitants was annihilated in an
hour. The warning Of the weakening
dam and the impending danger was
flashed into the doomed city little
in advance of the flood, but the num-
Der who found a safe refuge before the
holocaust was begun was compare
lively small. During all the week
stout and willing hands have been
clearing the debris of the desOlate city, |
and thousands Of the unfortunate ones
have been found and buried in the
adjacent cemeteries, and even now a
correct estimate of the number of lives
lost is impossible, as large numbers
are still missing aud many of the re-
covered bodies were unacceptable.
The whole Of the Susquehanna Valley
reports the highest water known for
many years. The valley of the Poto-
mac is also swelled by freshet, and
large damage to property is reported
in both valleys. Contributions OF
money and provisions are pouring in
to the destitute sufferers in the Cone
Valley, and the famine from
which they suffered during the first
two days following their terrible ex-
perienee, is no longer added to the
other mlseries Of their condition. The
extensive iron works of Cambria and
JohnstOwn are a total loss, but will s
be rebuilt at once; and since the res {
9rvoir is destroyed and will not prob
lbly be replaced. the danger from flood
n the Conemaugh is not a future S
peril. A summary Of the foods raw a
Iges, so far as determined at this date, S
2 Published on our fourth page. e
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07
MILTON.

Decoration Day passed in Milton as it
usually does, without any public demon
stration. There are but few soldiers bur
led in the Milton cemetery, and these, we
will not say, lie in unhonored graves; but
their graves are uncared for by any
national organization. Yet while they
are so far away as to be unnoticed by
those who were their comrades in arms,
they rest as peacefully beneath the flow
ers that blossom spontaneously, or have
been planted there by consanguineous
hands, as would they, though one day in
year, they slept beneath canopy of
roses. However, Decoration Day was
not without its incident, which came un-
expectedly in the arrival of an English
baby, the property of the Rev. ]. Howell
Geare and wife, who arrived in town on
Tuesday preceding. The episode occurred
at the Ponder House, where the family are
staying, while the old mansion house of
Ponder is being reftted for
their occupancy. The English baby,
making his appearance in
strange land, has the good wishes of the
and mother and child are
both doing we'll.
There are now residing on Federal
street three ministers, who muster in the
eighteen children, and Federal
,t~aat ;s not ,,,,,cl, rf a etraat TO- ,1,;f5..
either.
The nights for the past two weeks have
been as dark as "Eurebus;" but one
light has cast its friendly glare along the
treet, and that one is in front of ex-Gov-
rnor Ponder's residence, and kept lighted
} his own expense. Economy" is the
maxim Of our town fathers; but saving
t the spite aud spending at the bung,p Il
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07

The State Medical Society of Del
aware meets next Tuesday. and its
members should take action which
would compel every physician in Del
aware to comply with the law requir-
ing them to report to the proper State
officials each birth and death occur
ring in their practice. This is the
only correct way to accumulate statis-
tics valuable to our State,and one that
the physicians should be compelled
TO make as near perfect as is possible.
Laziness appears the only Obsta-
Gle in the way ofthis work heretofore.
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07
The Prisoners Happy Lot.
(MTddletoson Transcript

(lHiddlefoson Transcript
1t must be fine thing to he u pris-
oner in New Castle Jail under Sheriff
Allen. From all accounts one has
only to commit some offence against
the laws of the State,to get free pass
and first-class accommodations at a
popular seaside resort. 1t is peculiar
to note the sang frOid with which Our
worthy sheriff brushes aside the rep
resentatives of the press, when they
desire some information on the sub
ject; in fact, the whole thing is highly
interesting, and would be amusing,
were it not for the danger that some
time it might result in an emptying
of the county Jail and the letting loose
on the community a class of citizens
not desirable for many reasons. We
hope Sheriff Aliens next warden will
be better instructed as 10 his duties
to the public, and less as to the Gus
toms of the county Jail.
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07

THE Democrats of Delaware are
already canvassing the field aud re-
viewing the suitable material for
GubernatOrial honOrs in the next CAM
pRign. A correspondent of the Will
mington Sunday Star suggests DR..
Chas. H. Richards, Of Georgetown, as
one who would make very aceepta-
BILE candidate. The SNSSet Journal sec
Onds the nomination, and adds, "he
would make "first.class governor"
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07
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Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07

THE annual meeting of the Repub-
llcan League, of DelawsIe e, means much
TO that party; inasmuch as whoever
secures its presidency, has a powerful
organization to work in the primaries
all over Delaware. The League is Of
great value as an integral point to rally
upon and work up Republican senti-
ment; so that its president is in touch
Of every earnest Republican in the
State.
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07

CAPE CHARLES CITY is happy in
the possession of new weekly paper.
It made its initial appearance last
week under the caption of The Head
Highland has an appearance of progress
siveness and thrift that indicate it has
come TO stay.
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07

A Fountain Pen, with filler
and rubber case, for 40 cents.
Just as good as the high
priced ones. but hasn't gold
pen. A composition affair.
They say it won't corrode.. 1t
will, in time. We give two
extra pens, to get around this;
and all tor 40 cents. Send 0ne
cent extra for postage.
john WANAMAKER.
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07
SHERIFF'S SALE
By virtue OF a writ Of Levari Facias, 10 me
directed will be exposed to public sale. on
SATURDAY, JUNE az 50
AT 1 O'CLOCK p NJ

at the hotter OF J. NJ. GuRby, in Milford, Cedar
Creek hundred, the following real estate. to wit:
All that certain tract. piece or parcel Of land
situate in Cedar Creek hundred, Sussex county,
ana State OF Delaware. ajOintd lands formerly
OF Elizabeth Faucet, land OF Orpha Millmar
and others, containing so acres, more or less
ana being the same lands and premises which
Nere assigned TO the said Curtis r. Turner, as
one OF the heirs at law OF his father. Lazarus
turner, deceased. in aud by proper proceedings
mad therefor In the Orphans Court OF Sussex
County and State aforesaid, which said proceed
ings. division plot, and assignment are recorded
In said Orphsns' Court in Record A. D.. No. 81 .
page bic, ect.. reference being thereuntO had will
more fully and at large appear.
Seized and taken IN execution as the property
OF Curtis f. Turner and Mary, Ms wife
and will be sold by
JAMES W. WARD, Sheriff.
Sheriff 8 ONCE, Georgetown, June 3, 1889.
Twenty per cent OF ihe purchase money will be
ON tbs dsS Of sale.
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07
Whv WIN You

Allow your health to gradually fail1 Ifyou
are closely confined indoors with little or no
exercise, and desire good health, you must
taks care Of yourself Use sulphur Bitters,
aud you will have asound mind aud a strong
BODY.
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07
CEDAR POSTS.

The undersigned has a quantity Of frst-class red
cedar posts TaFging in length from five to ten feet
which are for sale at reasonable rates Apply to
STEWART Bros. Lincoln, Del
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07
Wanamaker's.

PHILADELPHIA, Monday, June ), 1889.
You can have Wanamaker' S
in your own home.
A salesman, never importu-
nate, but candid and careful in
his statements, telling of his
wares and their prices when
ever you care to ask.
That is the illustrated Gen
eral Catalogue.
1t only takes a postal card
request to bring it. Write
your name and address plainly.
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07

You require reading matter
for the Summer, of course.
But what shall you read?
There's the rub. II you wish
to know, Book News (5c a
number. soc a year, will lift
the covers of the new Books,
and give you a taste OF their
quality, and also tell what the
best critics think of them.
Much pleasant literary gossip
besides. The June number is
ready. A portrait of WiIkie
Collins, suitable for framing,
goes with it.
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07
1. A., & W. H. WHITE.

CABINET MAKERS. FUNERAL DIREC
TORS AND DEALERS IN BURIAL
GOODS OF ALL KINDS.
Having recently occupied and furnished the
store on North Walsut street with all the most
popular makes OF funeral paraphenalia we are
prepared to serve the people Of Milford in the best
possible manner at very shortest notice. We So
licit a share OF your patronage and hope to please
all Onr customers.
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07

Surah and MORE silks in all the
best shades.-Just few more yds.
Of that 24-in plush, when that's gone
it ends the 81 plush-six shades of
it, now is the opportunity.
so pairs lace curtains, soc to $40.
Fer pair-groatest value ever offered
in curtain laces.
Beautiful line of primrose cloth,
"A wide, 1879. challis, light and
dark, SC
Ladies' and children's sun bonnets
Aprons, ginghams and white.
White bed spreads, 81. to $I.S1.
Rain and sun umbrellas at prices
that everyone can buy.
Everybody knows that j. W.
Trqitt's is the best place to buy all
your carpets and carpet Innings,
]. w. TRUITT.
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07
BRICK YARD

The famous old brick yards at Marshal's Mills.
east side Of Milford have been released nv 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-tf E. ANDERSON. Milford. Del.
Milford chronicle., 1889-06-07
DR.. G. w. PLEAS ANTON,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN,
Office at his residence on East From: Street,
North Milford, Del.
Contractor = Builder.

The undersigned lie prepared to give es-
Inmates on all kinds,Of carpenter and builders
work; contract tc urnish aud build entire or re-
model, any dwelling, store, barn. or other build
ing required. An experience Of twenty years and
the public are my reference. Home address on
East Front South Milford. or Box, No. 3d. Mil
ford. Del. JAMES 4. SMITH.