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Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
WASHINGTON LETTER.

WASHINGTON, D. C, Feb. I6 1891
such a commotion is seldom created
IN tbe political world, as represented
here as that caused by Mr.. CleYelana.s
1etter AGAINST the Vest free coinage Dill,
,ov bending in the House. 1t has
areativ angered a very large majority !Ii Q,
fhe democrats in Congress and they Will
never forgive Mr.. CleSelara tGs-iiSs lll, si.-
ali the same the not likely to bolt
the .lould that gentleman be
nohllf al next year. It has also de-
sfroved the little ceance that the Tree
coinage bill had of getting through the
House at this session, and some very
ebrewd politicians are predicting that
fine Democrats will not help the Farmers
Alliance to pass it at the next session.
And what makes this prediction seem
Drobable is the fact that the very Demo
Gratis who we're a week ago secretly
echeninp to force an extra session oi
Conoress are now extremely anxious to
avoid one. all on account Of this letter
from boss Cleveland; they hope ioI
clearer political skies by next December.
THE President does not think there
will he an extra session, for he IS making
ARRANGEMENTS for a trip lasting about
four weeks to the Pacific coast Ill the
spring. -rO.1;e,-,,;,
has Introduced a new silver bill which
nrovides for the free coinage of Ameri
can silver only This bill was introduced
at the request Of Mr.. Francis Newlands
of Nevada. who is understood to repre-
sent the mining interests, which hopes
10 gel the bill adopted as a compromise
although the House is working on the
re0ular appropriation bills, the silvei
question and Mr.. Clevelands letter has
beeu several times referred 10 in remarks
on the floor. and Representative Grosve
nor Of Ohio inserted the letter IN the
Peno,d as a part of few remarks, as he
laughinglv said to put it where 1t ceulc
he ranked by members of Congress II
the next campaign, as it is certain to be
in large quantities
Short but sharp debates have occurred
in the House on the civil service and the
Indian appropriations, but no harm De
vond a little bad blood followed.
The Senate has passed a resolution au'
thorizinp the select committee on oui
relations with Canada to continue 1t:
investigations during the Congressional
recess. Senator Hoar, chairman OF this
committee, says he has almost completed
a report of the work of the committee.
The copyright bill has been so ameuded
nv the Senate that its friends hardly
know whether they want it to become
law or not. It's chances are mighty
slim anyway.
Commissioner Raum has issued cir
cular letter to Pension Attornies warning
them against making false statements IN
their circulars soliciting business, and
calling their attention to the law requir-
ing ali circulars to be approved by the
Interior department before being sent
out
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
Young md Prootor Hanged.


Jesse Proctor aged "a years, and Frederick
Young, aged II years, were hanged in the
rear Of the old jail last Friday afternoon, iei
the murder Of Stephen Lindsay, aged 3
years.
The drop fell at so o'clock
Proctor's heart stopped beating in I3H
minutes and he was cut down IN 60 minutes.
Youngs heart stopped beating in "A min
utes and he was cut down in % minutes.
Proctor died from strangulatiOn and with
out a perceptible struggle.
Youuc's neck was broken in the cervical
region base ofthe brain, FIRST vertebra) Two
minutes after he fell he drew both feet up
about eight inches. They dropped quickly
again in a second OF two.
The men weie placed IN rough stained
pine cofins and we're buried In the county
burial ground.
Both men were in the best Of health, and
Proctor appearedto be cheerful; while Young
was frightened.
Atr.I5 o'clock Sheriff Amos Cole, in the
presence Of a few persons, read the death
warrants to the two men They heard their
fate announced without a quiver, Young,
who had showed sigus Of breaking when a
reprieVe had been refused, was apparently
the stronger Of the two.
In the meantime the sheriff had sWoru in
the Jury 10 witness the execution.
AT q a the sheriff aud his jury and the re-
porters gathered Ia the corridor Of the county
building. They sled out the reaf ead o.
he building down q flight Of stone steps
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
WananlaIxer's.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday Feb. 10, 1891.

Don't wait for India Silks
The fine ones for this season
are in-all of them. And there
isn't a roof in America thai
covers a better, fuller assort
ment of them than you'll fnc
under the perfect light of our
West TransePt.
That's the silk centre.
Perhaps Indias are not your
choice. Very well. Here are
weaves Of any sort you choose.
For less money, for more. In
every tint and shade that ar
lists dream of. Each day some
new thought in Black or Col
ored Silks. Here are.
DaintyWash Silks with near
together Satin stripes Of pink,
blue, garnet black, reseda,
turquoise or light brown on
of ivory-white. 81
inches, $I35.
Exquisite Black Satin Ouch
esse with neatly embroidered
designs in natural tints-many
with over colors. p and %
$3.50 and S.
In the plain Blacks are all the
weaves in Gros Grain |
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
MILTON.

Rev. V. M. Riordan, a native OF Ire
land but for twelve years PresDyte
riau minister on the Australian cont
nent has left that church, and IS nov
located in Milton, as rector OF the 4
Z. Church Of St. John Baptist.
Miss Emily Geilenger is guest at
the Ponder House.
Rev Valentine Creamer fell from the
front porch of the M. +. parsonage on
Friday evening while watching the
games of some boys. For several days
&c has been in a state of coma, but at
present is concious. Mr.. Creamer IS
the father of the pastor Of the NJ. +.
church. and is badly afflicted with palsy.
DIR. 7. A. Hopkins is convalescing from
an attack of pneumonia.
NJ. P. services for Sunday, February
2ad. Reynolds 1890 a, m, Weigand's
Chapel 2 80 p. M, Milton revival ser
Saturday afternoon, February 2Sth
has been appointed to sell lots III the
Beaver Dam M. P. Church Cemetery,
near Harbeson. This ground has lately
been surveyed, and lots Of various sizes
have been systematically laid of, and
will be sold reasonable-we presume to
the highest bidder-the cemetery IS high
and free from water. Those wishing a
desirable place for family burial, are re-
quested to be present The object is to
inclose it with a substantial iron fence,
and govern it as an incorporate insti-
tuition.
The famous brick kiln recently burned
here by Mr.. A. Taylor, is now opened
and they are Of superior quality.
The dog with two tails" published
in last weeks communication appears to
cast some reflection on the veracity Of
the Milton correspondent. Explanation:
The dog had a tail in its natural place,
and a calfs tail ia his mouth Nothing
remarkable in that
Samuel Moore, q former resident OF
Kent county, died suddenly at his resi-
deuce near the Drawbridge on Tuesday,
AGED 6s years Funeral services at the.
Richards burial ground on Thursday
The wife Of Edward Dodd, died ON
Sunday after a lingering illness OF con-
Sumption. Burial took place on Tues
lanes i. Reed, who has been confined
ia fhe insane asyium for some time died
recently, and Was inferred Monday at
Zion NJ r. Chmcn
Luke Ciendaniei. aud the writer OF
this communication, went to Frederica
Sunday to see I.uke's best girl Tie
saders Of the CHRoNIcLE viii be mott /
when the happy event takes place
sroN, February rs, 1891 ]
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
The Medical Profession

The attitude of the medical profession to-
ward what is known as patent medicines"
is not at all unreasonable. Thousands of
these nostrums are offered to the public
every year. Some Of them are dangerous,
and most of them are futile. Swift's Spe-
ci6c Is. S. S., we are all glad to say, is not
classed among these nostrums. 1t has over
come the wholesome prejudices of physi-
clans in all parts Of the country, and some
of the strongest testimonials in its behalf
come from medical men who have used it in
their practice, and who do not hesitate to
endorse its wonderful results. This is ex-
trenely gratifying but by no means aston
ishing, for every claim that is put forward
in behalf Of S. S. S. is based on a series of
actual experiments extended over a long
period of time
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
FOuIk's Bulletin.
MILFORD. February 20, 1891.

MiLrhNbf AN"iN N"' - -~S-'
Sun rises at CAT, and sets at
5;41.
Days length. 1Oh SIM.
Full moon next Monday the
29rd 2.18 p. m.
Weather for the next seven
days rainy.
High water at Milford, at
1920 a. m. at the mouth Of the
river at 7:25 a. m.
Two more weeks and spring
will be here; that means for house
keepers a general house-cleaningi
which always brings more or less
painting and paper hanging. We
have the paints that you want
ready-mixed and warranted strict
ly pure; being the pure colors
ground in pure linseed oil. We
sell no other. We are also pre-
pared to put these on in best
workmanlike manner on the
shortest notice. We have been
receiving wall paper every week
since last September, and we have
now the largest and most varied
stock ever in Milford; ifyou have
any doubt about it you have only
to call and see for yourself.
You will also need some nice
window shades. We have an
immense stock always on hand
and will hang them anywhere in
town, without charge. Some
beautiful Dados and fringed cur
tains for so cts. each; a small lot
of odds and ends at 40 cts-all on
spring rollers.
Don't forget we keep all colOrs
of Alabastine and when you think
of whitewashing, before you com
mence, examine the Alabastine;
it costs but little more than white
wash will last for years and is as
pretty as paint.
Another immense lot of box
paper came in last week; all sorts
and sizes at all prices, and each
box worth twice what we ask you
for it.
The book store that was here
having closed up, we will furnish
you with any book you may want
at publishers prices. We shall
not keep a general stock but you
will find the standard books here:
We have all of E. P. Roe's works
on hand at a much lower price
than they have been sold.
If you want a good dictionary
you can get it. Webster un
abrigded for 1925; small ones fol
25 cts.
A very large line of beautiful
children's books, and this mean;
books for beautiful children, Oh
beautiful books for children.
FOULK & co.
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20

WE cordially endorse the statement OF
the New York Ress that the great need
of the Republican party is organization
and, we take the liberty of reminding the
gentlemen at the head Of our local and
State committees that little activity
and agitation is in order. 1892 isn't
verv far off, and now is the time to begin
to hustle for votes by bracing up the week
kueed brother, and convincing the man
whose mind is in doubt as to which party
he ought to support.
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
It Depends on the Liver.

"Is life worth living7" somebody asked,
and The facetious reply was, That depends
on the liyer." Health and happiness are
twiued together If a mans liver is ont OF
order, his whole system is deranged, He
suffers from top to toe This is the time to
take DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. These
eficacious little globules are as much in ad-
vance Of the old-fashioned, gripping, drastic
pills as electric lights are ahead Of wick
stucl, in whale oil.
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20

twenty feet through six inches Of mud to a
gate opening into the lot 10 the west Of the
iail. thence to the walk alongside the Jail,
and then north to the old board fence at the
rear ofthe Jail, surrounding plot Of about
1Sx4o feet on which the scaifold stood.
Through an opening ia this fence the jury
filed.
The sheriff then entered the Jail. In few
minutes he and his wardens left the west
door ofthe dwelling. in the rear of which is
the Jail. with the prisoners. The men had
their hands handcuhsd back Of them. Proc
tor, who was a light muiatto, came first, Ten
feet back him came Young. Both men
stepped quickly and erect, especially Young.
They quickly passed inside the enclosure
and the gate was closed.
The men mounted the scaflold, the floor Of
which was eight feet from the ground and
stood Just bacz Of the hinges Of the trap,
which was about 3x6 feet Proctor stood to
the right and Young to the left. Proctor
wore an old suit Of clothes and a light cap.
Young had a neat dark suit. Proctor
twitched nervously and several times raised
his eyes to survey the crowds outside the
enclosure. On the platform were: ShsTin
Cole Calvin c. Cole, Boggs, Willard Cahail,
Captain Iseral Ridings Of New Castle Sheriff
Simmons Of New Castle. county and the two
ministers.
In the enclosure there were about fifty
persons, including the jurors.
At the gate aud inside of the enclosure
were stationed deputy sherihs, fifteen of
whom had been sworn in for the day. At
/. as the two victims we're standing awaiting
the awful summons The Rev. ]. C. Cole
made brief prayer and the other minister
pronounced the benediction. The mems
arms were tied with cords at the elbows and
straps were buckled around their ankles.
The men then stepped on TO the trap and
Captain Israel Ridings who superiutended
the erection Of the scafold and the making
ofall the mechanical arrangements, adjusted
the nooses over the mems heads. Neither
Of the men moved a muscle and neither
uttered a word or a sound. The black caps
were adjusted.
This had all been done in six and one
half minutes. Half a minute later Sheriff
Cole, who stood back of Proctor six feet and
to his right, raised his arm, in the hand OF
which he held shining new hatehet.
There was a fash Of bright steel and the
sound Of a sharp cut.
The two men fell like logs.
Thep fell FIVE feet six inches. There was
not culver visible in either body. The men
were really killed at once. Two minutes
after they fell Young slowly raised his feet
about eight inches, but his legs at once
Strengthened out
Dr.TH H. Wilson and Dr. T. o. Clemson,
who were present for that purpose, felt the
bodies, and decided when they should be
cut down.
There was assembled around the jail
probably 1000 people who Witnessed the
execution; in fact the day was given over to
hilarity and the drunken element made so
much disorder that the Baysrd House had
to be closed up.
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
Notice.

have waited with some whose taxes are
not paid until 1890 has expired and become
a year of the past, and yet they are disposed
to be tardy in the payment Of their taxes.
Surely they cannot, with any degree Of grace
ask or expect me now to wait any longer for
their taxes, as I must give strict account of
the tax list from Dover by the first Tuesday
in March next, 1891. THos. A. WATSON,
Feb. 4. '9I. Collector.
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20

BLA1NE's reciprocity treaty with Bra
iii goes into effect April I, of the present
wear. Il is estimated that under 1t our
exports to that country will be from
twenty to thirty millions Of dollars per
annum. Last year they were less than
S6,ooo.ooo. That is practicable states
manship
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
nae Ladlas DeIighted.

The pleasant effect and the perfect safety
with which ladies' may use the liquid fruit
laxative, Syrup Of Figs under all conditions
make it their favorite remedy. It is pleas
ing to the eye and to the taste, gentle, yet
effectual in acting on the kidneys, liver and
bowels.
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20

THE Farmers Alliance Of Mary land IS
said to be after Senator Gorman's scalp
It is an opponent not to be desPised'
whatever may be your opinion of some
of the ideas it advances.
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
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scriher has paid.
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
Coal at LowesU Prices.

John c. Hall is prepared to deliver coal at
lowest prices. Good coal. Orders may be
left at Geo. H. Halls store, IT,
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
Thoroughbred Live stock.

Having rented my farm, I will offer
at private sale my live stock, consist
ing of the following: One pair we'll
matched mules. 8 years old; one pair
excellent Brood Mares.-Kentucky
stock; one large gray horse ten years
old kind aud sound an excellent horse
for farm or draught; one Hambleto-
nian Carriage Horse, 10 years old, one
of the finest drivers ia this country;
four Morrell Colts, finelv bred, two s
years old in spring; one years old in
spring; one l year old in spring; three
good mich COWS; one 7-8 Jersey
Helfer; one rs Alderney Heifor; one
Brood Sow, good stock. Wagons,
Reaper, Drill, Harness, Riding Har-
row, Drags, Cultivators, Plows, etc.
GEO. II. HALL.
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
For Sale.

For sale or exchange, a young aud prom
ising stallion, years old this spring, weighs
1850 pounds, color, perfect black, stock
TankerviIle and English Bertram. VIII be
pleased to show this horse to any who may
wish to inspect fine colt. P. o. address
NAPLES, Delaware or call at our farm in
Prime Hook neck.
Feb-2o-2t. 7. R. WILSON x BRO.
If your Sewing Machine refuses to work
right take it to c. W. Davidson.
Have your old Sewing Machine repaired
and made as good as new by c. ". David
son.
Don't fret and worry with your Sewing
Machine but take it to c. W. Davidson, ard
have It repaired.
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20

The native born Elephant bids fair to riva
the great imported Jumbo in size and weights
but it is pretty generally known that moth
ing rivals the great remedy. Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup,
"What shall do, the maiden cried. "He
will be here tonight and my hands are
chapped, and he s0iH hold them" Calm
yourself dear, d" her mamma replied, "we've
a bottle of Salvation OIL"
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20

81 have used Ayers Pills for the past so
years. aud am satisfied should not be alive
to-day if it had not been for them. They
cured me of dyspepsia when all other rene
dies failed 1T. P. Bonner, Chester Pa.
AYERS pills are sold BY all druggists.
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20

As you like it. Gray and faded whiskers
may be changed to their natural and even
color-brown or black-by using Bucking-
hams Dye. Try it.
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
a Bargain.

The schooner Robt R. Morris is offered
for sale or trade, for the want of use. Ap-
ply to Geo. Reynolds at Slaughter Beach:
or address, at Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
Suggestions About water Works


Mr.. EDITOR I'm view of the i'm
minent necessity for water works in
Milford, beg to make few sugges-
tions relative thereto. Just at this
time the opportunity is presented for
the town to acquire a site for water
works by purchasing of Peter F. Cau-
sey, Esq, his tan yard hill If this
property can be secured on reasona-
ble terms, Il possesses many advantages
for the plant. It is elevated aud iso-
lated, though in locality public
enough. Now in regard to where to
get the water Why not go to the
Haven mill pond for the inlet? Lay
an underground aqueduct or IRON pipe
one and a-haif or more feet from there
to tan yard hill, and on the bill build
the reservoir. The fall between Haven
mill pond and the tan yard is cousid-
erable; sufficient indeed to run tur-
bine wheel with high power, and ca
pable of raising enough water to keep
the reservoir constantly supplied to the
full wants Of the town. Mr.. Causey
could not object to the use of the pond
water for the use of the town, nor to
run the turbine wheel as the last would
run into the "basinn just above his
grist mill again to be utilized, thus
doing double service.
1t seems to me that the above plan
is more simple aud less expensive than
raising water to the reservoir by means
Of steam engine. 1t is on the same
principle Of force that supplies water
to FairmOunt reservoir, and is Of such |
a nature as not likely 10 get our of re-
pair often. A CITIZEN.
Men should be measured not by what they /
say but by what they do Graded by this
standard, Old Saul's Catarrh Cure, the spe-
cife for that troublesome disease, catarrh, is |
unquestionabiy without a peer. Price IS
cents.
Foodgreatly benefits when properly given
ct the right periods but to overfeed the baby
is to sieken it, and induce a degree of suffer
ing; DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup is the best
remedy for the discomfort arising from over
feeding the baby. IS c.
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
Cachemire, Twills, Crepe or
Crepe d Chine. 81 to 81.

Such Gingham as this at
25c is enough to set the max
ers north of Tweed wondering.
Where will it all end' Those
Yankees! Those Yankees!
Put the blue-blooded Bran
dendurg alongside the Cling
hams. More worry for the
oversee people.
Dress Goods History is be-
ing made these days. You
may see the proof any day in
the cottons, and woolens, and
exquisite silk-and-wools (Glor-
iosa and Lansdowne) we have
piled up.
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
John WANAMAKER.
Vessels For Sale.

z Interest in two small schooners. For
particulars apply to
I'm ]. S. SHORT.
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
Admiral pavid Porter Dead.

Another Of the prominent figures IN the
great civil war has obeyed his last order aud
passed into the great army ofthe dead, BY the
death of Admiral David Porter last FRIDAY al
his home ia Washington, d. c. His death
was not unexpected, as ne had been III for
several mouths, aud his advanced age-7h
years-made it impossible for him TO re-
cover.
Admiral Porter commanded the mortar
feet that assisted in the capture OF New Or
leans, and commanded the naval forces at
Vicksburg on the Mississippi His reaue'
ton Of Fort Fisher in South Carolina prse-
tically closed in the Confederacy on the At
iantic coast
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20

Black Grenadines! Mono
a word OF them. Some day,
shortly, you'll find in this col
umn something worth reading
concerning them and all other
blacks for Spring.
Emphasizing the thoughts of
we want to impress some no
tons of the Grenadine art of
the season. They are at the
zenith. The high Paris Novel
ties are in Grenadines. What's
your notion of Grenadine ?
Probably you think of a thin
stuff Of plain, almost mourning
tone, without possibilities of
style, suggestive of a ven
cradle Wayback,
Revise your notion; the
Grenadine is now the top
loftiest thing in dress goods.
Look at this one. You think
instantly of a thistle-dOwn i'm
prisoned in a spiders web,
only the down is large, the
color blue, and the web black;
but there is a family of cOlors.
Next is a Grenadine of black
ground with graduated pink
silk stripes making an Ombre
effect of color. 1t has associ-
ated colorings. and there are
others here, and still others
coming, only a little of each,
so that the risk of duplicating
a dress is very slight and the
chance of selection is small;
they are e-rcl1bs5f here.
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
A Positive Guarantee OF Cure

A Positive Guarantee of Cure
IS issued with DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery, when taken for chronic eatarrh
in the head, or for chronic bronchial throat
or lung disease. if taken in time, and given
fair trial. Money returned II II don't cHre.
To the question, Which is your favorite
poem2 there may be great variety OF
answers; but when asked, Which is your
favorite blood-purifer there can be only
one reply-AYer's Sarsaparilla, because it
is the purest, safest, and most economical
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20

Hamburg Embroideries on
the bias. They made a deep
bow last year. Here they
are again; more patterns. more
widths-better in every way.
For some uses far ahead of the
ordinary Hamburgs, stronger.
The women know. Widths
N to 7 inches, prices 9 to
4oc. We were alone with
them last season; no other
store in town has them now.
Maybe they'd be pooh-poohed
if asked for, That's the way
some dealers cover a weak
ness. In a year or so thereU
be Bais Hamburgs all around.
New Hamburgs of the ia
miliar kinds-01t1- finest and
fairest-are opening every day.