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The TASTE FOR POETRY.
How One Author Discovered His Love
for Verse at the Age of Fifteen.

How One Author Discovered His Love
for Verse at the Age of Fifteen.
1t would be interesting. were it pos
sible, to know what proportion Of PEG
pie really care for poetry, and how the
love of poetry came to them and grew in
them-and where and when it stopped.
Modern poets whom one meets are apt
to say that poetry is not read at all.
Byron's Murray ceased to publish poetry
in 1880, just when Tennyson and Brown
ing were striking their preludes. Prob
ably Mr.. Murray was wise in his gen.
Grafton.
But it is also likely that many person.
even now are attached to poetry, though
they Certainly do not buy contemporary
verse. How did the passion come to
them2 How long did it stay? When did
the Muse say Goodbye Tomyself poetry
came with Sir Walter Scott, for one
read Shakespeare as a child, rather in a
kind of dream Of fairyland and enchanted
isles, than with any distinct conscious
ness that one was occupied with poetry.
Next to Scott, with me, came Longfel.
low, who pleased one as more reflective
and tenderly sentimental, while the re-
Elections were not so deep as to be puz-
cling. l remember how "Hiawatha"
came out, when one was a boy, and how
delightful was the free forest life, and
Minnehaha and Paupukkeewis and No
komis. One did not then know that the
same charm, with a yet fresher dew
upon it, was to meet one later in the
Kalewala. But at that time one had
no conscious pleasure in poetic style,
except in such ringing verse as Scott's,
and Campbelfs in his patriotic pieces.
The pleasure and enchantment of style
first appealed to me at about the age of
fifteen, when one read for the first time:
So all day long the noise OF battle rolled
Among the mountains by the northern sea;
Until King Arthur's Table. man by man.
Had fallen in Lyonesse about their Lord.
Next l tried Tennyson, and instantly a
new light of poetry dawned, a new music
was audible, a new god came into my
medley Of a Pantheon, a god never to be
dethroned. "Men scarcely know how
beautiful fire is" Shelley says. 1 am
convinced that we scarcely know how
great a poet Lord Tennyson is; use has
made him too familiar.-Andrew Lang
in S~cribner's.
, 1891-11-21
1t Doesn't Pay to BE an Inventor in Russia.

1t Doesn't Pay to BE an Inventor In Russia.
An employe of the postal telegraph Of
fee of st. Petersburg has invented a
watch which requires winding up only
once in forty-iive days. He submitted
his watch to the Mechanic Technical as
ISOLATION, who wound it and placed it in
a vault for trial. 1t was found precisely
as the inventor represented it to be. Now
the man wants to get a patent on his in
v%ention, but the difficulty presents itself
that he does not belong to any mechani-
cal guild. Whether as a layman he is
entitled to a patent On a mechanical in
v~ention the minister of the interior will
have to decide.-Cincinnati Commercial
Gazette.
, 1891-11-21
PERlo.UE TOBACCO.
The Reason for Its Peculiar Flavor an,
IN. hI.thna ~ rrrgn-

The Reason for Its Peculiar Flavor and
the Method of Curing.
In the case of perique tobacco the
stripping of the midrib from the leaf
causes the leaf to fall into two lateral
halves, which are placed on top of each
other in such a manner that the blade Of
n half OF the leaf alternates with the
apex Of the other. These are then
twisted into what are called 'torquets. "
These torquets are folded upon them.
selves, side by side, and are placed in
strong boxes, which are about twelve
inches square, and subjected to pressure
After twenty-four hours these torquetl
are taken out and repacked in the sam
manner as before every twenty-fou
hours for II period of a week, the ide,
being evidently to subject the torquet
to a uniform pressure throughout. After
this period has elapsed these torquets are
repacked every three days for about two
weeks. During all this time the tobacco
is subjected to. a constant, steady pres
sure with a press Of the most primitive
kind.
1 should not forget to state that after
the tobacco has been placed in the press
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, 1891-11-21
THERE is NONE BETTER

DR.. r. Il. st. John of Rowland, Put
nam county. Missouri, takes especial
pleasure in recommending Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, because he knows it to
be reliable. He has used 1t in his prac-
tice for several years and says there is
none better. 1t is especially valuable for
colds and as a preventative and cure for
cronp. This most excellent medicine is
for sale by druggists.
, 1891-11-21

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a ia
vorite during the winter months on ac-
count of its great success in the cure of
colds. There is nothing that will loosen
a severe cold 80 quickly, or as promptly
relieve the lungs. Then it counteracts
any tendency toward pneumonia It is
pleasant and safe to take, and fully worthy
OF its popularity. For sale by druggists.
, 1891-11-21

1t will cost you nothing and will surely
do you good, it you have n cough, cold,
or any trouble with throat, chest or lungs.
DIR. Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, coughs and colds is guaranteed to
give relief or money will be paid back.
Sufferers from la grippe found it Just the
thing and under its use had a speedy and
perfect Try a sample bottle at
our expense and learn for yourself Just
how good a thing 1t is. Trial bottles free
at A. Il. Roedel's drug store. Large size
so cents and 81.
, 1891-11-21

II isn't the usual ,cay
its just the reverse-to pay a
patient when you can't cure him.
Nevertheless, that's what's done by
the proprietors of DR.. Sage's Ca
tarrh Remedy. They promise to
pay you $500 if they can't cure
your catarrh, no matter how bad
the case. 1t isn't mere talk-it's
business. You can satisfy yourself
of it, if you're interested. And you
ought to be, if you have catarrh.
It's faith in their medicine that's
behind the offer. 1t has cured
thousands of the worst cases, where
everything else failed. You can be
cured, too. If you can't, you get
the money. They're willing to take
the risk-you ought to be glad to
take the medicine.
It's the cheapest medicine you
can buy, because it's guaranteed to
give satisfaction, or your money is
returned.
You only pay for tho good you
get. Can you ask more?
That's the peculiar plan all DR..
Pierce's medicines are sold on.
, 1891-11-21
Are Your children subject to Group,

As a preventative and cure for Group
C~hamberlaiu's Cough Remedy has no
rival. 1t is, in fact, the only remedy that
can always be depended upon and that is
pleasant aad safe to take. There is not
the least danger in giving it to children,
as it contains no injurious substance. For
sale at fifty cents per bottle by druggists.
, 1891-11-21
FAIR WOMEN.

All bright. beautiful and fascinating
women are made more charming by the
artistic use of Wisdom's famous Rober-
tine. 1t enlivens the most regular beauty
by adding freshness, purity and brilliancy
to the complexion.
, 1891-11-21

The best salve in the world tor cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
eorns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no paw required. 1t ID
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction OF
money refunded. Price Is cents per box,
For sale by A. +. Roedel. druggist
, 1891-11-21
Government Chemists Certify:

1.-The Royal Baking Powder is composed of pure and whole
some ingredients. 1t does o contain either alum or phosphaes, Or
other injurious substances. EDWARD G. LOVE, Pr. D."
1.-The Royal Baking Powder is undoubtedly the purest and most
reliable baking powder offered to the public.
HENRY A. Morn, Nj. d, PHD"
The Royal Baking Powder is Purest in quality and highest in
strength of any baking powder of which l have knowledge
"WM. McMURTRIE, Pr. D."
, 1891-11-21

Call at The Leader office and examine
the specimens of wedding invitations, Wis
itiug cards, dance programs and fine sta
tionery.
, 1891-11-21
ROYAL
Best Baking Powder
IS THE
The Official Government Reports:

The United States Government, after elaborate tests,
reports the ROYAL BAKING POWDER to be of greater leav-
ening strength than any other, Bulletin 49, Ag.
DEP, +. 5eeJ
The Canadian Official Tests, recently made, show
the ROYAL BAKING POWDER highest OF all in leavening
strength. Bulletin 10, +. 1o, Inland ReU. Dp.)
In practical use, therefore, the ROYAL BAKING POWDER
goes further, makes purer and more perfect food than
any other.
, 1891-11-21

All common school branches will be
thoroughly taught at the evening school
Of the Business College.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-06
FREDERIOA.


The cold snap has made many Of our
people anxious about the peach crop,
and reports generally agree, that the
buds are injured but vary in the per
centage killed. The weather ofthis week
has served to hold in check the buds yet
alive, and unless unusual weather shall
follow, the trees will not bloom until
April.
Personal mention is the bulk Of news
this week. Miss Ida Huggins has re-
turned from visit in Magnolia Harry
Williams is home on a vacation.-Mr.
Calvin Buck, who is mate on the schooner
Caroline Hall. is visiting his mother In
this town.-Mrs Mary Boone is in Phila-
delpbia to meet her husband, Captain
Boone, when his ship arrives. That's
the kind Of wife for a sailor to have
one who welcomes the ship into port
Mr.. and Mrs. Torbert are dangerously
ill.-Dr. and Mrs. Cahall are visiting in
iladelphia.--SIisses Ida Cannon and
Lulu Ross are guests Of Mrs. Benz. Clark.
--Mollie Caldwell is making months
visit to friends in Wilmington.-Miss
Lulu Stevenson, of FELTON,, is visiting in
Baltimore.
Easter is approaching-at least we are
reminded of this festival by looking in
at Mrs Sallie Sipple's, where beautiful
things are kept for the ladies.
William Farmer has been appointed
captain Of the Guard Boat for the next
four years, at salary Of SIS per month.
His two sons will also be employed on
the boat at $40 per month each. A nice
little billet to occupy for four years.
Governor Reynolds on Thursday ap-
pointed Alexander Minner, Of Bowers,
South Murderkill hundred, oyster revenue
collector to succeed Joseph Hopkins.
Mr.. Minner is a school teacher and
well-known Democrat. This is the first
Office he has held. The Office pays about
500 per year.
A wedding among colored people in
high life took place Sunday in Magnolia.
The parties were Harriet Craper and
Samuel Sullivan. The reception was
held in Winlock City lin Frederica) and
was attended by all the aristocratic dark
les for miles around. Mrs. Sullivan was
in the employ of Mrs. Nan Carlisle, and
her husband an employee of James Sui
1ivan who resides near Frederick.
The Annual Town Election took place
last Tuesday, and Nathan Spurry and
John Emory were elected commissioners.
The large cannery owned 10y Robert
Reynolds will not be operated by him
this year. He will sell out the plant if
possible.
The extra meetings in FELTON, are hav-
ing wonderful success.
Jesse PROCTOR.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-06

press no opinion that might be unpOpu-
lar. We will answer for him his question
after making this statement, viz; the real
estate and owners Of real estate in Mil
ford pay 90 per cent. Of all town taxes.
The bill authorizing the town to build
water works, also provides for the equip
ment of FIRE department ont Of the s4o,-
600 authorized to be borrowed.
Then he asks that work shall be done,
which is not necessary until We decide
whether we want water works or not, and
says that a private company would do
that Why private company prayf A
private company would compel us to pay
an annual tax forever of not less than 40
cents on the hundred Of valuation, and
make a handsome profit out of it. The
town can better afford to pay this tax to
own both water and light plants, and
save the profit themselves. We have
turned on the light.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-06
GLENDALE.
JESSE PROCTOR.


On February 27nd, John c. Watson Of
this town, and Miss Amelia Archer of
Milfond, were joined in matrimOny by
Rev. Robert Watt, at the Milford parson-
age. Last Saturday the happy pair
started life for themselves in a new home
recently furnished. and gave a reception
and feast to their friends and relatives
A party Of calithumpians that night
started to give the bride and groom a
hideous serenade, but their OK team took
fright, and, running away, spilled them
into a big ditch full of water. Their
punishment was severe but just; yet all
who reached the house were handsomely
treated with cake and cigars.
David COverdale was thrown out of his
carriage by a runaway horse last week,
and had three of his ribs broken.
John Tatman died last Friday night
from paralysis. He was an ex-represen-
tative, and was in his 6sth year. The
remains we're placed at rest in the St.
JOHusLoWu SSAStlAys "A WAuOW anu q
large family survive him.
David Coverdale contemplates moving
from this vicinity about the 24th of
March. to a large farm he has rented
near Wilmington. His large farm here
will be in the care of his son Harry
rumor says, will bring
a fair maiden to the old homestead to
share his love and fortunes.
Mr.. S. f. H. Warren will leave here
,oon for Wilmington, where he expects
10 follow the trade Of a carpenter. Viii
,on Sockrider will take his farm.
We do need a resident physician badly
md if some young doctor will settle in
he certainly will get plenty of
practice
Mrs. John Short of Philadelphia, is
yisiting Mr. Alfred Short and caring for
Mrs. Short-who is yet very i'll.
PAUL. PRy.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-06
WASHINGTON LETTER.
WASHINGTON. D. c. Mar. 2. 1sc

WASHINGTON, D. c, Mar. 2, 1891.
The President is up to his eyes in work
contequent to the closing Of the session
Of Congress, and the danger Of an extra
session has not entirely passed. owing to
an ugly disposition on the part Of the
Democrats in the House to retard mat
ters, but fortunately the Republicans have
a quorum of their own members and the
minority cannot carry their obstruction
very far.
The direct tax bill, which was passed
by the House with an amendment pro-
viding that each State receiving money
Hereunder must give the United States
receipt in full for all claims which have
been concurred i'll by the Senate, is now
in the hands of the President, and will
unquestionably be signed by him
A bill allowing the widow of Admiral
Porter pension of sa,s 800 a year has been
passed by House and Senate.
The Senate paid Senator Blair, who
was nominated by the President to be
United States Minister to China, hsud-
some compliment in unanimously con-
hrming the nomination within less than
an hour after it was received.
Here's a pointer for Republican mem
bers of the Farmers Alliance Gov. Till
man, of South Carolina, who is visiting
here, says that the Farmers Alliance in
his State was formed for the purpose Of
controlling the Democratic party in that
State, and that upon national questions it
will always support the Democratic ticket.
This isn't very new, but it is worth think
ing over by those gentlemen who are san
guine enough to figure upon electoral
votes from the South for an Alliance Ma
tional ticket next year.
After one of the most determined legis-
lative fights Of the session, the Senate
bill allowing tonnage subsidies 10 Ameri-
can vessels engaged in foreign trade, was
and the Senate bill authorizing
he Postmaster General to contract with
steamship lines for carrying the mails to
oreign countries was passed BY the
House. The President and Mr.. Blaine
we're anxious that both Of these bills
hould be passed, considering them valu-
lble adjuncts to the success Of reciprocity.
The Senate has adopted a resolution
the committee on Printing to
investigate the printing of public docu-
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-06
Wanamaker's.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, March 2, 1891

A great gathering of women
comes every fair day to con =
suit the Dress Goods oracles
our counters and shelves.
Quietly waiting on the shelves,
thrown out upon the counters,
displayed in the cases, the whole assembly
of successful endeavor in Spring stufts awaits
your summons
But the descriptions do not describe, the
story cannot be half told. With emphasis
and repetition this must be said.
Your pleasure and your interest alike de-
mand that you know this ample stock.
Some of the new things are full of courage.
Bold and fresh in the designers thought,
strong in our buyers pluck. The wearer
has the easy task of choice, very easy COM
pared with originating and buying. All
this, true enough Of hundreds already here,
iuds new proof in the Ganglier Cloths opened
yesterday. WoOlen, coarselY woven, with
broad dashes Of KnickerbOcker effect, and
great round spots of white wool, fne and
silky that would excuse the name of Esau
Cloths lust the stuifs YOU would expect
were Fortuny alive and designing Dress
Goods. 48 inches, s.; for decoration and
for plain 4s inches, So. Tan, blue and choc-
Olate.
Similar, but minus the spots of white wool,
the same eolorings, 4S inches, s.. Worthy
company for these is a lot Of fine twills with
great plaids ofrough hair, gray ground with
fame plaid delicate old rose ground with
pronounced old rose plaid, black ground
with gold plaid
Grand Grenadines, more of them and diff
ferent from all predecessors. The sovereign
six make their debut Two weaves, three
colors each. Broad stripes Of wool, divided
by broad stripes Of velvet, cut in figures, one
long stemmed tTefoils, the other Japanese
palm fans, for decoration, "a inches, s. so,
with matching plain, A inches, at So.
Other Grenadines, 6z inches wide, for Prin-
cesse costumes, S yards a dress; black wool
grounds, corded sill border silk polka dots
ofblack, bright, olive, buf and blue, S5.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-06
FouIk'S Bulletin,
MILFORD. March Q, 1891

Sun rises at 6:26, and sets at
5:57.
Days length, 11h Aim.
High water at Milford 7:O6 a.
m. at the mouth of the river at
5 a. m.
New moon next Tuesday at
6:51 a. m.
We have the promise Of consid-
erable rain for the next 10 days.
A second hand creamery for
sale. can be seen at this store.
We have a preventive for the
disease thar is killing so many
valuable horses. DR.. Mcmillan
V. S. of Viola, TO whom we are
indebted for the prescription says
it never fails.
Two more weeks and spring
will be here; that means for house
keepers a general house-eleaning;
which always brings more or less
painting and paper hanging. We
have the paints that you want,
ready-mixed and warranted strict
lily 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
workmanike 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 go 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 an d 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 for
25 cts.
A very large line of beautiful
children's books, and this means
books for beautiful children, or
beautiful books for children.
FOULK & co.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-06

STATE TREASURER WILLIAM HER
BERT has got himselfinto very unpleas-
ant predicament by his management OF
the State moneys, and has not been able
TO settle promptly with his successor.
Investigation has developed a curious
state of affairs that tuns away back as far
as 1S7I--and probably further. The
State papers and securities, which include
mortgages, bank stock, etc, have been
handed from treasurer 10 treasurer in a
tin box which, when examined this
month, was found to be empty Every
daily paper in Wilmington has been full
of what purports to be particulars in the
case, but none give any clue as to how
the securities went, where they are, or who
took them. State Treasurer Bufnite re-
ceived checks for the balance due from
ex-Treasurer Herbert, but the checks are
not yet paid, and the State has ordered
his official bond entered up. Mr. Her
bert is amply able to pay the $50. 600 bal
ance due the State; but appears to be
unable to realize the cash One serious
mistake the ex-Treasurer has evidently
made, was ininvesting the States money.
He should have kept it on deposit, ready
for any emergency, or instant demand.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-06
The Cream Dress goods.

The Cream Dress goods.
Would you think that a whole
counter is needed for this sin
gle color and a few kindred
evening shades? Such is the
case, however.
A new cream fabric halls you.
Engadine. Why Engadine ?
EuphOny only-sounds like
Grenadine, and alike they are.
1t is a delightful wool fabric
with three widths satin stripes,
40 inches, $3.50. Then the
real Grenadines THAT haven't
changed their names for eu-
phony or other reason) with
exquisite silk borders, $I.75
and 81,
Delicate elegance appears in
the cream Bedford Cords, So
inch $3.50, and in the sorts
and sorts of Serges, from soc
to $3.50. The woven plaits
are also in the cream wool
stufs-they are the curio of
Dress Goods. You should
see them; S yard sample for a
dress, with Lansdowne or Hen
rietta for the waist, the sleeves
being Of the plated skirting.
The great pIaids of the Paris
and London novelties are the
mountain tops of style. These
quiet cream colored stufs are
on a level plain, but beautiful
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-06

REPUBLICANS throughout the country
had reason TO be proud Of the record
made by their party in the first session
ofthe Fifty-frst Congress, but candor COM
pels us to say that as much cannot be
said of tile last session which will be long
remembered because of the series of lost
opportunities that we're presented only to
be declined by enough republicans to de-
feat them. OF course it is folly to waste
time in criticising what has been done
or left undone, now that it is too late to
change it, but an honest expression Of
opinion is always benefcial-to the party
expressing it.
Milford chronicle., 1891-03-06
Il Maavek in Matkresses-
This is how it came about

lnlS is now lC came about
We got control of enough
bure South Amey1can EoHe
hOrSe hair to make one thous-
and forty-pound Mattresses
and got it cheap.
We bought a large lot OF
extra good ticking at a very
low price.
Journeymen UPholsters are
very content to work cheaper
in the duller time and we are
willing to work for next to
nothing in the of part Of the
year.
Putting all these together we
can beat the present and the
past in Mattress making and
selling, and will sell, or make
to order to fit any bedstead, a
4o-pound Mattress for SIS.
The sale begins to-day and
will stop when 1000 are or
dered. They were worth until
yesterday $2a each. The fill
ing will be absolutely pure and
free from all cattle or Siberian
hair.
Orders will be promptly
filled in sequence as received.
JOHN WANAMAKER.