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Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22
Life Insurance

has been the sgbject of discussion in the
columns of the daily press Of Philadelphia
and the large cities during the past few
months, more than ever before The falla-
cies attending the cheap substitutes for reg
ular insurance have had pretty thorough
ventilation. It is refreshing to turn to such
a record as that which the New York Life
Insurance Company presents in its forty
fourth annual statement. The company
paid TO its policies over SLY, 1000, 600, aud
that amount with what it now holds for their
benefit exceeds the amount it has received
from them by nearly sI2, 900 900. An exam
inatiou OF the compauy's report shows that
its interest earnings during the forty four
years exceed its death losses by over S., ,ooo,-
600. The COMPANY is purely mutual with
over Sg3. 900 Of assets and SI35oo, 600
surplus, dividing all its profits with its policy
holders The orieiuaiors Of the non forfeit
ing plan ofinsurance and its policies are is
sued on the most equitable and desirable
plans, 1t is not strange that such a company
should offer attractions which the public
cannot resist
This company issues all forms Of insur-
ance written by all other companies OF good
repute, and in addition to which it has sew
eral written by no other.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22

As time passes, the Constitutional
Convention question gets twisted into
peculiar shapes. If the wishes of the
people were the only forces to contend
with, the matter would settle itself;
but party and personal considerations
are potent factors in any act towards
calling the convention. From party
standpoints, the problem is matter
that requires delicate handling aud
political sagaciiy; but unfortunately
for the Republican party, they have
not even one member of either House
or Senate, who may be termed fair
politician. In this respect the Demo-
cratic members are far above their
opponents, and are in a position TO
make every misstep a bludgeon f,r
use ia the next campaign. 1t has been
urged by Republicans, that the Demo-
cratic party be forced TO a record, by
either passing or rejecting a conven-
Tlon bill. Now is this the true line to
follow under existing circumstances ?
It is a well known fact that the
judges are u unit against calling con-
vention, and would rule that the vote
of 1887 was insufficient, according 10
the constitution, to call it. In this
opinion they are upheld by nearly
every prominent lawyer Of Dover of
both political parties. Now with this
backing. is it not good politics for the
Democratic Senate to adopt any Con.
stitutional Convention bill that the
Republican House may send to it,
knowing that it can not possibly get
past the judicial oljeclors? Then in
the next campaign there would be no
radical eouYentionist more loud for
convention during the campaigu)
than the Democratic party, and with
plausible Arguments for ITS position.
It would claim all honest intention of
purpose, and attribute revolutionary
measures to the Republicans, and with
many voters It would haYe the desired
effect. This, from the party stand
points sufficient TO cause the Repub-
llean House 10 60 slow, that conven-
tion may not be put backward several |
years,
10 the State Of Delaware there is
not one who is more desirous Of seeing
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22

For years past the people Of Milford
Neck near the Murderkill creek, and
those in South Murderkill hundred
on the opposite side Of that stream,
have desired to have drawbritge
built over it; hut have always been
thwarted by the people Of Frederica
from purely selfish motives. This
bridge will open to the people of Mil
ford Neck highway to the county
seat, which would saye eight miles in
a drive of twenty-four, and give to the
people near Bowers Beach the advan-
tage of Milford markets. Taken in
all its points Of consideration there are
four reasons for. to one against the
construction of the road and bridge
The main point in its favor is the pos
sibility of steamboat connection at
Bowers Beach with Philadelphia;
which opens up large fruit country
now practically cut Off by virtue of IFS
distant location from railroad transpOr-
tatiOn.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22

Easy enough 10 choose a
proper Baby Carriage you go
at it right. Begin by going
where you can see all the
kinds-where the salespeopIe
have no special sort to push on
you.
In all the higher grades OF
Carriages prices are very much
less than last season. Quail
ties improved wherever pos
sible. Better for less; /;
that's the say every time.
Aremarkable good Carriage
for SO; satin lined and some
gewgaws, So; beribboned.
cushioned and parasoled,
special, shell body,
and all the needed agonies,
$50. AS much better as you
care to pay for.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22
NVanamlaIker's.

PHILADELPHIA. Monday, March IS, 1880.
A Bordered-Dress-Stuffse sea
son. OF course so pleasing a
style runs into Black goods.
Surprising what grace an
along-the-edge band Of otto
man, or tape, or cord, or
camel-hair effect gives to the
somberest stuff. You've find
the Bordered Blacks mostly
among the Serges and Ar
mures--SI.25 to $3.50 a yard.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22
Sussex Levy Court.

The session last week was lively to an
unusual degree. Ofcourse roads and their
management took up considerable time; but
the party contests took the bulk oft.
The Sheriff was allowed IS cents per day
for board of each prisoner
The coroner's committee reported that
they found the county indebted to Coroner
Bradford in the sum of s27a.38, including
witness and jury fees.
On motion the Legislature was reques ted
to increase the appropriation for Georgetown
from three hundred to six hundred dollars.
Committee appointed to settle with Sheriff
Ward reported that they found the cou nty
indebted TO him in the sum of S363 81.
Committee appointed to settle with Late
Sheriff Purnell reported they found county
indebted TO him in sum of siSoS 80
Committee appointed to settle with Clerk
Of the Peace reported that they found the
county indebted to him in sum Of S7o1. so as
clerk Of the peace and sIa6l 20 as clerk of
Lew Court.
Committee appointed to settle with Late
OoI"ueI liults reported that they found the
county indebted to him and his deputies in
the sum Of S5I5 81.
DR.. c. R. Layton was elected Jail physi-
clan for one year and David c. Magee, c W
Bennum and David Short were appointed
Jail commissioners for one year,
Rates for labor and teams were adopted as
follows: Overseers, i.25 per day and Laborers
9oc per day; Que pair of horses and driver,
81. so; one horse and driver 81. 50; cart, oxen
and driver, and plow $3.50; horse and cart,
$50.
The assessors were allowed IScts for each
assessment.
The rate on assessments for county pur-
poses was fixed at scots on the SIoo.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22
Bill Nye's Garden.

Bill Nye ought to haYe a garden and grow
fruits so as to tone up his system and give us
some real funny wit, for everybody who
knows how to loves to laugh. We suggest
that he subscribe for The American Garden
of New York Then we should have a rest
from his literature for a while, for William
would get so interested in this new world Of
nature in the fruits, flowers and vegetables,
trees aud shrubs under his hand, as to forget
his whilom occupation, become new man
and eventually write some stories and para
graphs really worth the reading. Those who
want to follow this advice to Bill Nye may
write and ask E. H LIBBY, New York, about
his AMERICAN GARDEN magazine.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22
The Century

Mr.. Joseph Jefferson has been engaged
for a number of years upon his autobiography
which will soon begin toappearin The Cen
tury. No more interesting record Of a life
upon the stage could be laid before the
American public. and Mr.. Jeferson's per
sonaiity is perhaps more sympathetic 10 the
people Of this country than that Of any actor
we have had, He is the fourth in a genera
tion Of actors, and, with his children aud
grandchildren upon the stage, there are six
generations Of actors among the Jefersons.
The record which he has made of the early
days OF the American stage is said to be Pc
culiarly interesting especially the story Of his
travels as a boy in his fathers company, when
they would settle down fora season in a West
ern town and extemporize their own theater
The autobiography will begin in The Cen
tury during the coming autumn, and the iu-
stallmeuts will be illustrated with portrait
gallery Of distinguished actors
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22

THE attendance at the tweniy-first
session of Wilmington Conference.
now in session at Easton, Nd, is not
large, because Of limited accommoda-
tions for visitors. The session thus
far has been fully as interesting as
those Of previous years.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22
TERMs. INcLupINa PosrAeR.

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FOR ONE YEAR.NOT PAID IN ADVANCE, Si.5O
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Ne paper will be discontinued until all arrcar-
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risk by craft. postal note postal order, or register
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Subscribers will observe the date accompanying
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scriber has paid
Transient Advertisements, 80 cents per inch Of
hrst tinsertion. Subsequent insertions, % cents.
Reading Notices 10 cents per line.
Yearly rates given on application.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22
Genteel Quacks

''Yes it paws" said big fat physician,
with name which is known throughout the
medical world II have a practice worth
$4,000 a year" Women? "Yes, you've
guessed it first time They pay $40 every
time they come into my Office. When one
gets on my list I tell you she stays" and DR..
H-laughed long and loud. This is
quackery- -gilt-edged, genteel quaekery-to
keep suffering woman paying tribute year in
aud year out, and doing them no good. DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures the pc
culiar weaknesses and diseases of women.
It does not lie to them nor rob them.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22
DORSEY HOUSE.
j. M. Gunby, Prop.

The hest location, the hest rooms, the best furn-
iture, the best table, and the hest bar in Milford,
free hack to and from the depot for guests meets
each train. Permanent boarders taken at special
rates. Transient rates only 81 80 per day, and the
same service tsat costs from 81 to So per day in
other towns. All the prominent people OF Milford
who board live at the Dorsey House, oct s iY
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22
Wananlaker's.
You may select all the parts
of a Carriage-running gear
springs, body, parasol, fittings,
and have them put together to
your mind, if you choose.

Linens are marching to the
quickest sort of price-step.
Take the first we come to-a
generous Damask Towel,
knotted fringe. and the price
20 cents
Stop again-Hemstitched
Linen Sheets. s.. so to SI2.5O
a pair. The one for least
is bang-up good linen, and
quality keeps pace with price
all the way up. Pillow Case
Linen, fine and snowy as you
care to pay for, CSC to 81 a
yard.
Another stop-Turkey Red
Tablecloths. They run from
o. to 8xI2 at $3.50. A
very few of the special 8xI6
Cloths at $I.5o. Match
ing Doilies at 75c and 81 doz.
Damasks. Handkerchiefs,
what You will-all leaning one
way.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22

THE Legislature should pass a law
compelling every dealer in revolvers
to take out a special license at a cost
of fifty dollars each, and forbid the
selling Of firearms to boys under
twenty years of fage The case in a
public school Of South Milford last
week, where a lad fired a pistol in q
crowded school, proclaims the need of
such law.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22

Time to think of Floor
Linens. Look around. If you
don't know what they should
be, take plenty OF time. Ask
questions. compare. If you
are Linen-wise, the looking
and comparing won t take long.
No doubt about where you'll
bring up at last.
New patterns, gray and
white, 54 to $50 inches, 4Oc
to $T.75.
Red cross-bar, SO to 10
inches, 81 to S2,25.
The seasons novelty is Tur-
key-red and brown, in neat
figures, absolutely fast colors,
SO and I76 inches, $I.IO and
$2.25.
JoHN WANAMAKER
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22

DR. Theel, Philadelphias renowned Spec
ialist for nervous debility. blood poisons,
kidney and special diseases has cured more
cases than all others combined. He has
cured cases pronounced incurable by leading
physicians. We would advise those suffer
ing to consult him personally or by letter at
his office, 53s North Fourth Street, Phila-
delDhia pa
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22
ST. NICHOLAS,

Joel Chandler Harris begins story in tie
March 81 Nicholas. which is said to erlbra,
"Uncle Remus" at his best, and Mrs. Burton
Harrison will strive to raise Washington 10
even higher emiuence with the rising gen
Grafton by writing Of him as an athlete
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22
From Ios to 1875

81 was seriously troubled with salt rheum
for three years, and receiving no benefit from
medical treatment decided to try Hoods
Sarsaparilla. am now entirely cured Of salt
rheum; my weight has increased from los lbs.
to 1876" Mrs. ALICE SMITH, Stamford, Conn.
II you suffer from salt rheum, or any blood
disease, try Hoods sarsaparilla. Ithascur
many others, and win cure you.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22

Physicians. Lawyers, and Business Men are
enthusiastic in their Endorsement of Saliva
ton Oil. Itcures the worst cases of rheu-
matism. rs cents
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22
Agonizing Itch and Pain

disappeared, and now I am entirely free from
the disease. Ny blood seems to be thor
oughly purified, and my general health is
greatly benefited" LYMAN ALLEN, Sexton
n. f. Church, North Chicago, III.
"AIy son had salt rheum on his hands and
the calves Of his legs, so bad that they would
crack open and bleed. He took Hoods Sar-
saparilla and is entirely cured" J. B. STAN
TON. Mt. Vernon. Ohio.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22

The popular blood purifier Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, is having atremeudous sale this season.
Nearly everybody takes it. Try it yourselE
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Sold by all druggists. 81 SIX fors5. Prepared only
by c. I. HOOD q Co, Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses one Dollar
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22

Three weights in the new
Black Mohairs-three names.
Mohair Sicilian, soc to SI.5o;
Mohair Tamise, CSC to $3.50;
Pure Mohair. 65c to SI.25.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22
Salt Rheum

The cgonies Of those who suffer from severe
salt rheum are indeseribable. The cleansing,
healing, purifying influences Of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla are unequalled by any other medicine.
81 take pleasure in recommending Hoods
Sarsaparilla, for it has done wonders for me.
l had salt rheum very severely, affecting me
over nearly my entire body. Only those who
have suffered from this disease in its worst
form can imagine the extent Of my ahiictlon.
tried many medicines, but failed to receive
benefit until l took Hoods SarsaParilla.
Then the disease 'began to subside, the
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22
From $500 to sl75.OO,

and bear in mind that while prices have down. the
same The wagons in my stock that sell to-day
equal to those that only few years ago readily brought
right this peninsula.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22
THESE WAGONS ARE GUARANTEED BY Me

experience wagon carriage building covers perc
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22
SIDE BAR BREWSTERS.

In quality and prices these range within the limit of the
the ance Of those who desire all the latest improvements
hese most popular of all carriages are,
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22

SPECIAL NOTICEThe largest stock of dayton
Delaware south Of Wilmington torehOuses
Del Does this claim Pennington
admit that it doebu it any who will permit
In stock Dayton have both factory
my home manuurebot of which lower price
Wilmington and sell them either
gotab paper For family farm carriage there nothing
modOus 0 a
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22
aspiring and 3-Spring Dearborn8.

This useful and truckers fruit growers almost indispensable
vehicle another speciality of mine suppose that have many
of these the lower Deawar
and the Eastern Shore Maryland than any south of Dove
Prices for class finished
Milford chronicle., 1889-03-22
RESULTS OF a. YEARS,

Received from PoIcyhoders in Premiums in fourty-fo
years 1S45-l88S
Paid to Policy-holders and their representatives,
Assets held security for Policy-holders Jan l. 1889
Total amount paid Policyholder and held as securt,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-07
MONEY and BUSINESS.

The year has not opened with the expected
enthusiasm in Stock or other Exchanges. Stocks
averaged 81 cents per share lower at the Close than
o week ago, wheat unchanged for cash and q
fraction lower for options corn So cents lower,
hogs La, lard nearly half cent and pork so
cents lower sugar 3-i6, and refined IA, lower,
oil half q cent. and copper, tin and lead each n
shade lower. On the other side. there is an adj
vance Of 1-l6 In cotton and 80 cents per 100
pounds In coffee The downward course OF markets
Is source Of puzzlement to those who believed
prices low enough January I to insure sharp
rise when January inve stors and spectators be-
gan operations.
Much of the trouble springs from the fact that
many people viii not what they do not like to
see. With dispatches to commercial agencies, from
all parts OF the West accounting for dull trade by
saying that farmers arc prevented by the open
winter and by hopes Of higher prices from bring
ing Forward their products. that they still hold
large part OF the wheat crop, operators prefer
to credit other accounts which promise that there
Is going to lie wheat famine. The outside world
took 40a. ois bushels from Atlantic ports in the
month of December, against l,697,219 the year
before. and ASS. 500 barrels of -four, against
p35. 7s5 the year before. and 3.s644e bushels OF
corn against 1851. Acc In 1881 These figures
indicate probable decrease Of abolt 2e.500 900
bushels In Atlantic wheat exports for the past
half-ytor and surplus yet to be exported of
about $4,000, 900 bushels for the next ha,fyear,
against actual exports OF 46.oo0,ooo bushels dur
ing the same part of last year. In spite of
this, there are persons who are very much as
tonished, net to say disguised, because they do
not get more than 10 cents here and 20 cents at
Chicago in excess OF the price which the same
wheat brought year ago.
There is more iron to sell than in January last
the weekly production being fully $4,000 tons
greater. and yet the demand for iron to be made
into rails Is at the rate OF 10000 TO $4,000 tons
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A ROID ICONOCL1ST

Tennyson remarked several years ago that the
old order changeth, giving place TO new The
accuracy OF his perception never more strik-
ingly exemplifed. Evidence of this Is accumula'-
ing with a rapidly that is almost startling.
Everybody is familiar with the fact that we have
had 10 give up the story Of William Tell and his
skin with the bow which led some INSCRIPTIONS
persons to indulge in pastime with the long-o bow
Nero adding while Rome Was In flames has had
70 90 the same way; and so with various other
traditions, not 10 mention deeply rooted beliefs
In regard 20 the effect Of the moon on the weather
and the crops But the icenoclastic spirit OF the
age has now made an assault on household
tradition with such rudcness as TO suggest a
Shaking Of The very foundations Of society. This
is nothing else than the assertion by physician OF
some standing that oatmeal at breakfast Is not
only not a good thing, but positive and ag-
gressive evil.
Who said that there was nothing
new under the sun? Here is n doctrine both
new and amazing, and calculated TO create an
earthquake Of considerable Dimensions at every
breakfast table in this broad land II is surprising
that any physician should have the hardihood TO
stand up and expose himself 10 tho destructive
criticism that Is certain to be lcyellcd at him.
The assault upon pie we are Wcll accustomed to,
and there are people who hive forsworn that
delectablc Wand. But oatmeal has been considered
the very Gibraltar Of the hcalth-reformer, In
spite Of the fact that a photographer once wrote
oats down as grain used as food for human
beings IN Scotland and for horses In England To
make an attack here is 70 undermine one OF the
wcllestablishcd principles That bind society TO-
gcther. Surely It Is timc TO call halt Siren
uous measures are In order. For the author OF
this new doctrine we are in doubt as TO whether
the proper treatment Is social ostsacsm or an
injunction If the Supreme Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-07

state He says that tho reasonable customs ana M.
habits. Of very large majority Of the people of this
.soud hs r.snected and not restricted by set
Of narrow.mnded bigots. There Is general impress
sion that the present Excise Revision Commission
was appointed by the Governor: as VIII DO seen IL
was formed BY Republican Legislature and Governor
HIN is not only not responsible for IT, but clearly IS
not in sympathy with 1t, and does NJ. 'ooA :,
10 its accomplishing anything except 'ne trouDo ~
will give him to veto its effort
This indicates that the liquor-dealers are
more than pleased with the investment they
made few weeks ago in buying the state ior
Governor Hill. They have got Governor who
doesn't believe in temperance legislation"
They are already sure of getting their money
back. The complete accord between them and
the Governor Of this great State on the Excise
question is an instructive if not an agreeable
spectacle. We commend it to the consldera-
ton of the many thousands Oh aecen' Demo
Gratis who shut the door on their consciences
on Election Day and vote for any man who
has the party label.