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rnIizing sharks, Ieclh.

The natives ON some Of the Pacific is
lands being provided with neither
metals nor any stone harder than the
coral rocks OF which the atolls they in
habit are composed. would seem badly
of, indeed, for material of which to
make tools or weapons, were il not that
their very necessity mas breI an inveu-
ton no less ingenious th,n curious and
effective. This is the use of sharks
teeth to give cutting edge to their
wooden knives and swords. The mouth
of the shark contains three hundred
teeth, arrangnd in five rows, all closely
lying upon each other, except the outer
row, and so constructed that if one
tooth is broken or lost another takes
ITS place. The teeth are not y'point-
CT and keen-edgcd, but arc finely and
regularly separated, So that the cutting
power is greatly increased. Indeed, 50
great faculty have these teeth for
wounding that the Implements and
weapons upon which they are used
have to be handled with great care.
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Queer Ways OF Cooking.

ingenuity can extemporize the most
unusual methods for attaining certain
purposes. The Lounger happened in
to rolling mill one evening recently,
and witnessed novel feat in the beef
steak boiling line which commenced it.
self from sheer force of ingenuity. On
the cooling bed back OF the rolls lay
pile of red hot iron which had just been
rolled. The cheat" was over, and
brawny "rougher-up" began to pre-
pare his supper. In a jiffy he had
slapped beefsteak on the hot iron, and
by quickly turning it over as often as
once in five seconds, he broiled that
steak to a nicely. This was equal to
the makeshift of hod carrier at work
on Dearborn street building. When
the moor hour struck, he rammed
handful of lime in a hole scooped in
the sand, and, sprinkling it with water,
placed his dinner pail over the Hameless
fire, securing warm dinner and the
open eyed admiration of his amused
spectators.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-11
Scaling Fish.

Even on the seashore not one person
in thousand knows the easiest way of
taking scales from a fish without break
ing the skin. This is perhaps less re-
markable because the idea was sug-
gested by young farmer He loved
to fish, and living on the shore of lake
Champlain, had plenty of fish. When
they were caught they had to be cleaned.
1t is no fun to take the pin-feathers"
from a two-pound yellow perch. They
are little worse than any salt water
ish | have ever attempted to take out
Of their clothes. One day my friend
had made big haul, and as there was
a large party to eat, there had to be a
good number of fish "picked." The
knife did not work well, the spines
stuck in his fingers and there were only
few of the big pile finished. An idea
came into his head. How would a
,urrocomb work? There was a new
comb in the barn and in about two
minutes he had it in operation. It
worked. The scales came off as easily
as the skin from a boiled potato. No
basket full of fish was ever before
cleaned so quickly. The currycomb
never went back to the stable. There
was better use for it among the fishing.
tackle. Now everybody in that part of
the country knows how to scale fish
in hurry, and every fisherman has his
currycomb as handy as his fishing pole
The firm teeth seem to take hold of
each individual scale, leaving the skin
uninjured. Not scale escapes, and
the rapidity with which it can be done
IS something astonishing to one who
has always used a knife for that pur-
pose. Don't forget the currycomb the
next time fish have to be cleaned in the
house.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-11
The OvercOat Gripsack.

Going from Louisville to Norfolk.
Va, several days ago, | lay over for
some time in Huntington. There was
hard-looking crowd at the depot, so
set my grip in one seat and locked it
with small steel chain and proceeded
to kill time as best could. The chain
fulfilled the mission for which it was
intended, for | saw man start to carry
off the grip. He did not succeed, and
gentleman who witnessed the act said
he knew fakir who followed a show
three seasons and came to grief by one
of those very grip chains
The man had large valise with a
false bottom hung on hinges with four
fianges to it. His mode of operation
was to spot his prey, and when a man
set his grip down at ticket office,
hotel, or some good place to work his
scheme, he would walk up and place
his valiSe over the one he wanted.
When he pressed his valise on top of
the one on the floor the bottom of his
own opened, revolved over, and the
four f1anges caught under the lower
grip, formed solid bottom, SO he
could walk off with the booty at leisure.
When the grip was missed, and inquiry
made, the thief would say he thought
he saw man go out of the door with
one just then. Few men would think
Of sarh .scct:I-1 sssa;.izzA2s4, i
successfully, but finally came to grief
bV DuttinC his t'overpOatD that's what
they are called-over a grip that had
chain to it. He was caught and
arrested.
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A Curious Apache Belief.

The Apache Indians religious belief
prevents them from committing murder
in the dark, says the st. Louis Repub-
lie. II dozen Apaches should dis
cover man sleeping by his camp fire
at night no amount of money would
hire them to attack him until the sun
came up. They believe that if they
kill a man at night their own soul will
walk in eternal darkness forever.
Knowing this curious superstition,
hunters, scouts, trappers, and other
travelling through the Apache nation
move about during the night and lay
by in some safe retreat during the day.
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a acOman " rlln.doicn.n

A sCOmdn run-do,cn,"
overworked, weak, nervous and de-
bilitated - that's a woman that DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription is
made for. 1t gives her health and
strength. All woman's weaknesses
and all woman's ailments are cured
by it. It's a legitimate Medicine
not beverage ; an invigorating, re.
storative tonic and soothing and
strengthening nervine, free from al
cohol and injurious drugs. 1t i'm
parts tone and vigor to the whole
system.
For all functional Irregularities,
periodical pains, organic displacc-
ments and uterine diseases, it's
positive remedy.
And q guaranteed one. If it
doesn't give satisfaction, in every
case, the money paid for it is re-
funded. No other medicine for
women is sold on these terms.
That's because nothing else is
just as good" Perhaps the
dealer will offer something that's
"better." He means that it's bet
ter for linn.
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President in His Do'nxs

Sanso-The young fool wouldn't
listen to reason. He trampled all fam
lily and social ties under foot and went
on the stage.
Rodd-And what is he doing now ?
Sanso-Still trampling ties under
foot-rsilroad ties. --NetC York Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-11

DEAR READERS am able To nay nv board
and tuition, wear good clothes and have
money In my pocket by spending my odd
hours and vacations plating icwclry and
tableware and selling patcrs. have made SO
per day; never less than 81. / paid s. for my
platter 10 II. X. Dclno Il Co.. Columbus, 0
Any one can profit by my experience by writ
ing there for circulars. A STUDENT.
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Money in Chickens.

a man who devoted % years
OF his life CONDUCTING
a POULTRY YARD AS A
BUSINESS, not a. a pas.
time. As the living of him.
self and family depended
on IL. he gave the subject
such attention as only a
need OF bread win com.
mand, and the result was
grand success. after he had
spent much money and lost
hundreds of valuable chick
ems in experimenting. What
he learned in all these vcar
is embodied in this book.
which we send postpaid fos
70 cents in stamps. /.
teaches YOU how 10 Detect
and Cure Diseases. ho.. "a
Feed for Eggs and also for
Faiiening, which Fowls fc
Save for breeding Purposes
aud everything. indeed. vnr
'snSlii0 Know on this subject
BOOK PUB. HOUSE.
ls4 Leonard 81, n. Y. Cir,
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ON nv E&.BO n -
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken, it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gentlyyet promptly Oh the Kidneys
Liver and Bowels, cieanses the sys
tenn etIectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habituai
constipation. Syrup of Figs is ahe
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and 40
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances
its many excellent qualities com
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in BOO
and 81 bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
- SAN FRANCISCO. oAL.
6SefoNittE. Ky. EsW YoRE ~
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German
Syrup"

J. c. Davis, Rector of st. James
Episcopal Church, Eufaula, Ala:
My son has been badly afflicted
with fearful and threatening cough
for several months, and after trying
several prescriptions from physicians
which failed to relieve him, he has
been perfectly restored by the use Of
. two bottles of Bo-
An Episcopal schee's German Syr-
up. l can recon-
Rector. mend it without
hesitation" Chronic
severe, deep-seated coughs like this
are as severe tests as a remedy can
be subjected to. 1t is for these long
standing cases that Boschee's Ger
man Syrup is made a specially,
Many others afflicted as this lad
was, will do well 70 make note Of
this.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-11

The Egyptians had very remarkable
ordinance TO prevent persons from borrowing
imprudently.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-11

LADIES needing q tonic. or children who
want building up, should take Browns Iron
Bitters. Ii is pleasant to taNe, cures Malaria,
Indigestion, I{iliousness aud Liver Complaints,
makes the Blood rich and pure.
A miner dressed in armor went intoa burn
ing mine at Republic, Mich, to fight the fire
FITS stopped free by DIR. KLTNE's GREAT
NERVE RKsToEEE. No fits after first days
use Marvellous cures Treatise and 81 trial
bottle free. Or. Kline, 93l Arch St. Phila., p.
Only six horses have ever trottcd twenty
miles within one hour.
MANY persons are broken down from over
work or household cares. Browns Iron Bit
tiers rebuilds tue system, aids digestion.
moves excess Of bile, an cures malaria. A
splendid tonic for women and chidren-
It is an interesting fact that there are no
bald-headed tramps.
J. c. Simpson, Marques. W. Va. says:
Halls Catarrh Cure cured me OF a very bad
case of catarrh.' Druggists sell il, 1jc.
A Connecticut merchant advertises iron
bedsteads and bedding"
Ifafilcte with sore eyes use DrI,,ao Thomp.
sons Water Druggists s,ll at &c pr bottle
There was recently received in New Lon.
don, Conn. banana weighing two and halt
pounds.
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Flour, Feed, Grain & Liquor callers,
Cor. IL and NJ SITS. s. E.,
tGaddis Old Stand,)
WASHINGTON. D. C.

HAVING greatly enlarged our business by
i sec ring two large warehouses for store
ing the in mense stock of goods that we are
con PEELED to c,rry to supply the extraord-
nary incr ase n our trade. We will say, that
We aienow prepared 10 meet all demands TO-
goods in our line at prices that will satisfy
all buyers We are large receivers of Flour
and Grain from the West. Groceries aud
Lguo = from first b ands and with the expe-
ence of twenty. five years in the business
we can safely promise our friends that we
will meet their expectatio =. Remember on
Farmers Brands OF Flour. "Whi'e and Gold,'
Fancy MINI. patert, 'Tryphe ia" Fame
Winter patent; "Drusilla," Choice Winter
Ia ent; 'Our Secret" Fancy Fam ly; Sun
l eau," Choice Family.
Goods packed and delivered to transpor-
ia ion companies free of charge.
Buists' celebrated Garden Seeds in large
Assortment.
3. B. EARNSHAW & BRO
cor, II and M Streets ST..
WASHINGTON. D.
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Only six horses have ever trottcd twenty
miles within one hour.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-11

There was recently received in New Lon.
don, Conn. banana weighing two and halt
pounds.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-11

j. c. Simpson, Marques. w. Va, says:
Halls Catarrh Cure cured me OF a very bad
case of catarrh.' Druggists sell it, 7jc.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-11

II is an interesting fact that there are no
d.headed tramps.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-09-11

A Connecticut merchant advertises iron
bedsteads and bedding"
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Ifafllicted with sore eyesuse DrIslae Thomp.
sons Eye Water. Druggists at sc PER bottle
The record-union., 1891-01-30
THE NoRTHER.
Sergeant Barwicx Says 1t is Very
Very Dry.

Sergeant Barwick Says 1t is Very,
Very Dry.
The Signal Service temperature at 5
A. NJ. and p. NJ. yesterday was 4Oo and
Coz, while the highest and lowest temper
ature was $40 and $50, with fresh to brisk
northerly winds and partly clouded
sky. The barometrical readings Mt A. NJ.
and P. NJ. were 1905 and 29.9S inches.
The highest and lowest temperature
one year ago yesterday was Sc and 420,
with .06 of an inch of rainfall, and one
year ago to-day $50 and 40, with 10 of an
inch of rain, which was the last preeipi-
tation in January, 1890, there having been
6.62 inches measured for that month as
against less than one inch for the present
January.
This north wind is very, very dry. The
usual average amount of moisture in
January is about 70 per cent, while the
percentage yesterday at A. NJ. was 81
and at 5 P. NJ. but 81 of complete satura-
ton 600 per cent.). The temperature
yesterday would have had to recede to
250 before any moisture could have been
squeezed out of it.
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TIMBER LANDS.
Syndicate Organized to Control the
Lumber Business

Syndicate Organized to Control the
Lumber Business.
During the past few months an unusual
demand for timber lands in California
has been noticed, and it is now ascer-
tanned that agents Of a great English syn
dictate are at work in this State trying to
buy up every acre of timber land, so as to
gain complete control of the timber bust
ness. Within the past few years our ex-
port trade in lumber has been developed
very rapidly, and some of the largest
mills on the coast last year exported their
entire cut. The Red Cross Company.
which turns out an immense quantity of
lumber, exported about 80 per cent. of it's
entire cut.
A gentleman passed through this city
yesterday, en- route to San Francisco,
who is the agent of the great syndicate re-
ferred to, and who intends in quiet way
to pick, up all the timber lands that can
be purchased. The syndicate has taken
in such men as General Alger, and other
lumber kings of Michigan and Wiscon-
sin. 1t has unlimited capital, and will
probably secure the control of the entire
lumber business of the State.
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POLICE COURT.

The Oppenheim Case Dismissed-An-
other Jury Wanted.
The case of NJ. Oppenheim, charged
with threats against the life of his wife,
was dismissed in the Police Court yester-
day. Judge Cravens stated that he did
not believe the defendant used threats
which were violent enough to cause his
wife to believe her life was in danger.
AS was expected, the charge of disturb
ing the peace against John Murray was
dismissed at the request of his wife, who
swore to the complaint.
John A. Williams, a colored man,
charged with battery, asked for jury
trial, and his case was set for February
4th. A venire for forty jurors was issued.
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SUPERIOR COURT.
one-Catlin, Judge.

THURSDAY, January 30, 1891.
Matter of the estate of4}. German, deceased
The claims of Kate and B. Feran ordered
paid.
Matter of the petition of Antoine Louisa on
habeas corpus-Ordered that petitioners
prayer be granted.
Matter Of Mary Louisa-N. s. Fish appointed
guardian.
Department Two-van Fleet. Judge.
THURSDAY January %, 1891.
People VS.. William Wright--Verdict of
guilty.
People VS.. Dennis Quinlan- Continued one
day.
People VS.. Dan Continued.
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Eastern Star Party.

Naomi Chapter, No. Sc, Order Eastern
Star, win give social party at Masonic
Hall tonight for the benefit of the Ma
sonic Orphans Home fund. The East
ern Star parties are always well attended,
and are very enjoyable affairs. That of
tonight will be no exception to the rule.
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A Pleasing Ses,,e

OF health and strength renewed, and of
ease and comfort follows the use of Syrup
of Figs, as it acts in harmony with nature
to effectually cleanse the system when
costive or bilious. For sale in SOC and 81
bottles by all leading druggists.
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Cheeseman's Specific Mixture.

CIVooHIuH . OPCCliIC NIAluIO.
WITH THIS REMEDY PERSONS CAN
wv cure themselves without the least ex-
posture, change of diet, or change in applica-
ton to business. The medicine contains moth
Ing that is of the least injury to the constitu-
ton. Ask your druggist for it. Price, 81
bottle. jy9-1yTuF
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~ TO-DAY AND TOMORROW /!
CLOSING PRICES IN
Rubber and 0ilskin Goods
Winter Clearing Sale.
YOU WILL WANT THEM BEFORE THE SEASON IS OVER.

Mems Rubber Leggngs .........................$ 3S
Mems Rubber Leggngs, extra quality, dull finish 80. e
Boys Long Rubber Coats cut from 81 05 to ...... o5
Mems Rubber Coats, medium length cut from 81 to X
Mems Rubber Coats drill, heavy from So to- AZ
Mems Al-rubber Extra-heayy Coats, clasp fastening
cut from S. Observation-Disclosures. 6s
Mems Medum-weight Extra-long Rubber Coats fancy
Innings cut from s. I Os
Mems Extralong Medum-heavy Fancy-lined Rubber
Coats, cut from s. to- OK
Mems MaroOncOor Lightweight Rubber Coats extra
long fancy Innings velvet collar cut from s. 50 to Is
Mems Long Rubber Coats, dull finish on drill cut
from p 50 10 IS
Mems ExtralOng Medum-w weight Rubber Coats with
cape cut from IS 45
Mems Rubber Caps, with storm capes.. .......... 35
Mems Black Oilskin Coats extra long and double cut
Mems Tan-coored Oil Jackets cut from 81 Is to- 90
Mems TancOlOred Oil Coats, single extra long, cut
from M so TO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Mems Tancoored Oil Coats double cut from 81 90 to AZ
Mems Extralong TancoOred Oil Coats double cut
from ~ 40 10 so
Mems 0lskn Pants ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, *
RUBBER SHOES.
Misses Buckle Artic 0vershoes sizes II to 2 cut from
IS 4s
Boys Buckle Attic OyerSh0eS sizes : to <, cut from
oo lo.............. As
Misses GOsSamer RubberS sizes to 2............ K
Childs Rubbers, sizes to Io1 ................ Is
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPREHENSIVE.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA;,
County of Sacramento
On this ED day of January, 1891, before
me, 5. SOLON HOLL, "a Notary Public in and
for said county, residing therein, duly COM
missioned and sworn, personally appeared
JOHN BREUNER, JR., and LOUIS +. BREU-
NER, known to me to be the persons de-
scribed in, and whose names are subscribed
to- and who executed the within instrument,
and they acknowledged to me that they exc
cuted the same. 5. SOLON HOLL,
fSEAL.l fja23-5tFl Notary Public.
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workings of the State Printing Office, and
upon whose judgment we can rely, have esti-
thousand dollars can be made annually.
l therefore recommend that all acquisitions
upon the State Printer from any institution or
official, be first approved by some authority
designated by you. H, ii. MARKHAM,
Governor.
Mr.. Goucher moved that a committee
be appointed to inquire into the matters
referred to in the message and to report
the result thereof to the Senate.
Mr.. Heacock moved to amend the mo-
ton by directing the Committee on Pub
lie Printing to make the proposed inves-
tigation and report to the Senate at the
earliest possible moment.
Mr.. Goucher accepted the amendment,
and the motion prevailed.
Recess until 1:30 p. NJ.
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CHARLES FLOHR, PRACTICAL GUNSMlTH,

10OA SIXTH STREET, BETWEEN j AND
lUEf X, importer and Dealer in Shotguns,
Rifles and Pistols. Ammunition of all kinds
constantly on hand. Safes and Scales re-
paired. and Trusses made to order.
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Have you a Pittsburgh
Rochester, Duplex, or a Stu
dent Lamp?
Do they work satisfactorily
Do your Lamp Chimney:
break? You getthe wrong sort
The RIGHT ones are the
/" PEARL GLASS" made by
Geo. A. Macbeth & Co., Pitts
burgh, makers of the cele.
brated "Pearl-top lamp chin.
ney, which have given univer'
sal satisfaction.
TFyHE NEWS OF THE WORLD Is CON-
/ tanned In the WEEKLY UNION.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1891-07-03
SOCIETY NOTES.

John G. Gray, of Bridgeville, is in
town.
Mrs. Sarah Watson is very ill with dys-
entery.
Miss Edith Cullen is visiting relatives
in Dover.
Miss Annie Watson spent few days
at Lewes this week.
Alfred Nye, youngest son of Edward
Matthews, is very i'll.
George Male is at Slaughter Beach for
a few days recreation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asbury Smith are visit
ing her sister in Baltimore.
Miss Katie Kern, of New York, is the
guest of her father this week.
Miss Lille Lohand, of Dover, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. S. K. Belts.
Frank L. Grier will leave to-day for a
visit to his brother Harry at Baltimore.
Mrs. D. T Marvel, of Georgetown, is
the guest of her mother, Mrs Roudebush.
Marshall H Prettyman has been
assigned to duty with his headquarters
at Dover
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. John
White has been dangerously i'll all of
this week
Mr. and Mrs William Richardson have
been entertaining Miss India Short OF
Bridgeville
Mrs P. T. Carlisle, Jr, of Frederick,
is the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. 7. Vaules.
Mrs. L. J. Davidson and daughters,
Misses Emma aud Bessie, spent a few
davs in Georgetown this week.
Mr.. Frank Moch. of the international
Publishing Company, was i'll town this
week delivering crayon pictures
Rev. W. H. Savage and wife left Thurs
dav. for Crozet. Albemarle Co, Va. where
he will take charge of pastorate.
Carrie Matthews, wife and child, of
Philadelphia, are guests Of their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Solomon Matthews.
Alexan der Rosa, who has been attend
ing school at East Hampton, Mass, has
returned home for the heated term.
Mrs. Henry L. Bunstein, Miss Essie
and Master Carl left last Friday for Ocean
Grove, n. J., where they will spend the
summer
WMrs. George w. Marshall aud her
four bows have returned from a month
visit to friends in Maryland. They will
occupy their "Gelert" cottage at Slaugh-
ter Beach sin few days.
H. H. Prettyman and wife reached
New York from Europe on Saturday last.
Mr.. Prettvman came to Milford on Sun
dav and left on Tuesday for Seattle, Wash
ington. Upon returning East he will at
once return to Europe.
Miss Virdie Causey gave delightful
evening party in honor Of her guest,
Miss Strothers, of Richmond, Va, on
Monday night last that was attended by
nearly a score of our young society ladies
and gentlemen. The time was spent
pleasantly in dancing and conversation.
Refreshments were served and the party
took their departure about midnight.
Marshall H. Prettyman left Milford on
Tuesday last for Washington, D. c.,
where he has been appointed to a position
in the Bureau Of Labor. The salary at
tached is a good one, and he leaves Mil
ford with many we'll wishes for his future.
He has been an earnest politician and a
disciple of Senator Higgins, who secured
the place for him.