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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-08-26

4n0 PuDiIc sCnUUl ts our mVs5 GistlIII-
tive American institution. It is this
same public school which, more than
race, has made the difference between
this republic and the republics of South
America. When the world gathers here
at our 400th anniversary to scrutinize
our life this. our proudest institution,
will be pointed ont as the clearest source
of American greatness and enlighten-
ment.
1t is a very fitting thing that the eel
ebration Of Columbus Day, Oct -, be
placed in the hands of the American
public school Through the school house
flag movement, and the education in
patriotism aroused by it. the schools of
the republic have been grasping the sig
niiicance of their relation to the life Of
the nation. As our 1S,000,OO0 of public
school pupils see committed to them the
celebration of Americas greatest ami
versary they will receive a new and in
spring lesson in the responsibilities Of
public leadership which devolves upon
the educated American.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-08-26

The pest known at the north as the
green cornwOrm, or corn earwOrm,
and in the south as the boil worm Of
cotton, is Matched from eggs deposited
by the parent moth on the silk Of young
corn. As soon as Matched the young
worms commence feeding on the silk
and the green kernels, and when grown
they descend into the earth a few inches,
and in short time come out again as
moths. Their preferred food is corn,
but the worm is often found on the
green tomato and sometimes on other
vegetables. In the south it is espe-
cially harmful on the young bolls Of
cotton. After the worm has entered
the ear there is no remedy, and here it
remains until the corn begins to harden.
The moth is double broOded; the first
brood attacks the early varieties of corn
and the second the late kinds, leaving
intermediate ones comparatively free.
Hand picking the first brood of worms
seems to lessen the injury from later
attacks, and is the only remedy that is
considered of much avail The damage
is usually limited to the upper end of
the ear, and the sweet varieties of corn
are the ones most commonly attacked.
In the absence of any practical method
for destroying the parent moths there is
some satisfaction in being told that
they probably have enough insect enc
mics to prevent their increase. An
Ohio correspondent of Insect Life has
given his experience while watching
blackbirds, which were apparently
pecling the grains of his corn when in
the roasting ear stage.r After an hours
investigation he became satisfied that
the birds were hunting and destroying
these WORMS.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-08-26
10 rwll,rh. d .hs uentury.

Weare in the Saturday evening Of the
fourth century Of Americas discovery.
We are nearing one Of the great mile
stohes Of history. An epoch in Ameri-
can life is closing. In few weeks we
pass the day which rounds up the full
measure of the 400 years that are gone
But it is not proposed that we stand even
for day on that great dividing line to
speculate upon American achievement
and progress. We shall pause for but n
moment and contemplate with wonder
and admiration the grandest production
and the most enduringmonument of the
first 400 years Of American hfe-our
public school system.
The earnest enthusiasm with which
the public schools Of America are grasp
ing the idea Of Columbian public
school celebration for Oct 70 augurs
well for q successful national demonstTa-
tion.
On Oct. 70 the eyes Of the nation will
be turned upon the pubic schools, which
form the keystone In the arch Of our
civilization Throughout the length and
breadth Of our land the Il, 900 ,0O0pupils
enrolled in our free public schools will.
as with one voice, sound q note which
win thrill The nation.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-08-26

Weak colonies of bees should not be
wihtered anywhere under any circum-
stances, for the reason that they are not
worth wintering. If a colony be weak
at the beginning of the winter, it will
be weaker, if not dead, in the spring.
Before the first flow of honey comes the
colony must be strong, not only in bees,
but in future bees-bees in the brood
combs-the hives crowded and running
over with workers, if any profit is to be
obtained In short, the early spring is
not the time to begin to lay the founda-
ton of summer strength. This must
be done in the fall, and then, really,
the growth Of the colony begins anew.
In the fall, if there are twenty weak
colonies let them be united, if it takes
the twenty to make one colony. One
strong booming colony may do more
the next year than the twenty, so far as
profit is concerned, afirms a CORE
spondent of The Country Gentleman.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-08-26
nInnarement 81 Len AIanure.

The most valuable property Of hen
manure is ammonia. If allowed to
liberate it loses its value as a fertilizer.
For the better preservation of the drop
pings a loose earthen floor Of dry road
dust is best, for it catches all Of the
droppings Of the fowls when not on the
perches, and the frequent busting covers
them and prevents the liberation Of the
ammonia. Common ground plaster IS
excellent to mix with the manure. It
can be sprinkled freely on the droppings
during night and put away in barrels in
a dry, cool place till needed. The drop
ping board should be movable, taken out
every morning and scraped into the
barrel, and then shake a heavy layer Of
plaster over the manure each timei
about ten parts of plaster (gypsum) to
one Of manure. A fine tooth rake, made
purposely for this use, will gather the
loose droppings, which can be treated
in the same way. -Stockman.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-08-26

rams - eks Of the history of the
flag - SO doing arc impressed
witis Of its story and Of IFS
relat Sir own condition and priv
ID the school house flag, seen
SO oiteu so constantly present in the
puplis ~ ITS. hasa marked influence
as se'Sia sehers report, upon foreign
born GU ran and the children of foreign
born p5feats One teacher from the
west vest. Y ftea;
5hty-six per cent Of my scholars
were either born in other countries or
are the chldten of foreign born parents
The effect Of The flag upon my school has
been TO make every one of my pupils ell
thusiastic/ Americans. If for any rea-
son saeilag is not raised for a day, they
clamof for its raising No more enthu-
siastic or'patriotic set of children can be
found in the United States than those Of
my school,.
4 These children begin to feel for AIneri-
ca the same patriotic devotion which
their fathers were taught from the
cradle to manhood, in song and in story.
to feel toward the lands from which
they came.
The flag increases the childrens inter
est in the school and this must react
upon conduct. Many teachers testify to
this One in Connecticut saws. Il notice
| it is easier to govern the children since
the flag was raised" Another in Massa-
chusetts says, 1T has been grand step
in our school toward making brave,
manly boys and womanly girls"
1t has been proposed that the raising
Of the flag be one Of the exercises in all
the public school celebrations on Column
| bus Day. This arrangement will slim
ulate all the schools which have not yet
raised the colors to obtain a flag before
| that date.
The executive committee Of the ma
tional Columbian public school celebra-
ton have taken a good step in annOunc-
| ing that any school writing to their
chairman in Boston will be given prac
/ teal suggestions and material aid on
| how to procure flag. Not one public
school in America ought to allow itself
/ to be without the stars and stripes on
| this memorable occasion.
JAMES b. UPHAM.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-08-26

The door at the end is for summer and
is intended simply to prevent dogs or
cats from entering. In winter it is re-
moved and a close boarded door substi-
tuted. The entrance hole (A) is closed
with Stats at night, and is arranged so
that the Stats may be covered with a
drop door If so desired. There is also a
closed entrance at B, ventilator being
at c. The roof may be made fiat and
tarred paper used if desired.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-08-26
Strength and Health.

II You are aot feeling strong and healthy, try
Electric Bitters. II LA Grippe has left you
weak and weary, use Electric iitlers This rem
edy acts directly on L'ye., Sto mach and Kidneys
gently aiding those organs to perform their fuo G.
tions II you are afflicted with sick headache,
you viii aud speedy and permanent relief by
taking Electric Bifters. One trial will convince
you that this is the remedy you need. Large
hgottles only soc at DR.. Marshalrs dfu store.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-08-26
a LiitIo GIrl's bxperienoe b &

= llIs I4UIl7HtIaU'
Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Trescott are keepers Of the
Gsy Lighthouse st Sand Beach, Mich, and are
blessed with daughter, fsur years Old, Last
April she was taken dswn with measles, followed
with dreadful csugh and miniBg into fever
Doctors at hsms and at Drtrst treated her. but IN
Yain.she grew verse happily. until she was a mere
handful 81 bones" Then she tried DR.. King's
New Discovery ana after the use o. two and a
half bottles. was completely cured. They say DR..
Kings new discoyeryis worth its weight in gold.
and yen may get a trial bottle free at DR.. Mar
halls drug store.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-08-26

How shall serve my fathers land?
There are no battles to be won,
Nodecds that heroes might have done,
No lives TO give at her command.
Nay, none of these-but lives to live,
Within. of gentle soul and pure,
Without. of zeal and courage sure,
For all the best that life can give.
And then TO crown the finished span,
To honor country and her dead,
'Twere need enough that it be said
He lived IA true American.
N. A. DE WOLFE HOWE, in.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-08-26

Il is only as one rises to the national
conception of what Columbus Day, Oct.
70, may be made that it takes on its
true character The day itself, simply
as way of calling up the past and Civ
ing it historical significance, will be full
of meaning, but it viii be much more
than this. The historical part of the
celebration is not confined to the mere
act Of the discovery of America by
Columbus ON the morning of Oct. 70
It is a day that reaches back through
four centuries of progress, and it in
cludes all that America has passed
through in these 400 years-the crowd
ing out of one race by another; the
succession of one civilization after an
other; the growth of new ideas, and
the putting Of old ideas to new service;
the introduction of nobler manners, bet
ter laws, a larger and freer life than the
world has known before, and as the
fundamental element in this new order,
the creation and the development Of our
public school system, than which moth
ing is more truly representative Of Amer
lean ideas and institutions
The eagerness and appreciation, with
which the suggestion for this peculiar
celebration has been caught up shows
that it touches the right chord in the
patriotic hearts of the young people
throughout the whole nation.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-08-26

A peculiar boycott is in progress at Far
go, N. d. The business men OF the town
have boycotted the Northern Pacific rain
road because the company won't build n
new station and hotel there. They have
issued circular to all their business con
nections asking them to ship their goods
over otheraines.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-08-26

some discipline!
The writer has seen a large number Of
letters from teachers throughout the
country, over whose schools the flag has
been raised. which answered these very
questions.
1.-THE flag has come to mean some
thing. writes one teacher in Minnesota.
whereas before it was meaningless
piece of cloth" 81 can see," writes
another teacher from Missouri, quite a
change in the children's feelings toward
the flag. Now they seem to think that
it is their hag-an effect that never
could have been produced by talking"
Many other teachers report a distinct
growth of real patriotism. In a school
in Maine, almost every day after flag
raising one could hear the children
cheering the old flag"
Even the little children count the
stars in the blue field of their flag, and
learn what they mean. The older pupils
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-08-26

sIERY AFTER EARTHINo UP.
thorough loosening, either by
a shallow furrow toward the
each side or by drawing soil
with the hoe. The gardener
down on his knees, straddling
nd gathering up all the stalks
Mt after another in his left
Ks the soil firmly around with
It, to retain them in this compact
ect position. More soil is then
up. or hoed up, to them.
irther treatment is necessary for
tnes hlapching Sorts to blanch them
market; VI, according to Mr.. Greiner,
we can greatly improve their flavor by
earthing them up hReShe comRaon va
rieties Various methods are Employed
to blanch the crop. The one, though
old, but yet commonly used, is by EARTH
ing up OF banking" This had best be
done gradually in two or three opera
tons. Soil is dug up from between the
rows and banked up against the plants
from each side, at the last operation al
most to the tips of the leaves, as shown
in the accompanying illustration.
In regard to other methods of blanch-
ing, Mr.. Greiner says; "Blanching by
means Of boards is coming more and
more into favor with market gardeners,
and we'll deserves recommendation. The
plants are first handled in the usual
way. and boards ten inches wide are then
set on edge against the rows from each
side, as here illustrated, and held in that
position by tying a string around each
set of two at each end, by pegs driven
into the ground, by clamps or in any
other convenient way.
Common draintile, four or five inches
in the clear, is sometimes used and
recommended for bleaching celery, but
this method does not always give salts
faction. have thought to improve on
it, and had some bleachers made five or
six inches inside diameter, in shape like
bottomless fiowerpots. These are placed
over the plants, one only for each plant
if the self bleaching kind, and two or
even three-one above the otheT-for
each plant of the common kind. l have
had good success with it and grown
some fine blanched celery; but it seems
to me that the expense connected with
the purchase and breakage Of the pots,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-08-26

and the labor required for storing and
taking to and off the field, must prevent
the more extensive or general use Of this
method.
early in the season, and while the
plants are yet growing rapidly, celery
bleaches beautifully in from two to three
weeks after banking or boarding up, and
is then in first class condition for use or
market Later it will take four or five
weeks, perhaps even more, to bring the
plants out in marketable shape"
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-08-26
A wen Lighted Poultry House.

The poultry house here depicted can,
says Farm and Fireside, be of any de-
sired size, or may be arranged inside, as
preferred, the object being to give the
design of a house that is well lighted
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-08-26

Out of q, 1856 farms of Oregon, $3.50
IRE reported to be provided with facili-
lies for irrigation.
The California Beekeepers' association
Is making preparations for a notable ex-
hibit at the Worlds fair.
The Farmers Review says that the
United States produce 300, OOO, 900 pounds
of wool per annum, and we use twice
that amount.
Several Astrakhan sheep from Persia
have been sent to California for propa-
CATION by the agricultural department
at Washington.
The Farmers Monthly says: "Of the
show games the black red game is easily
first in numbers and in quality. The
third week is a critical period in the life
of the chick. The game is valuable as
q cross on the Cochin or Brahma."
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-08-26
Matchmaker and Jeweler,
MILFORD. DEL.

lMr Erbsmehl comes u Miiferd. with the best
IF Credentials. and his reputation as a workman
is second to Rone in Delaware His stock speaks
foE its self
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-08-26
JEWEI.RY.

lie has the most complete assortment Of Jews ry
ever hown in this town, consisting in part Of fn-
ger rings for ladies and gentlemen Of III, latest
styles, watch chains OF unique patti rms In all
grades cheleian chains and fobs for ladies, brest
pins. bangles, charms, pencils and gold pens in
ot.dlass ,,vrietv
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-08-26
CLOCKS

In the way OF chicks he can suit the siim,aesl
pocket and the nost fastideous taste. from the
smallest travelling or desk clOes TO the finest man
'le, each guaranteed to be the sest Its kind
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-03-30
Do You Want GoIa.

Cripple Creek is not a health resort. II
Is a wealth resort. Quite a difference
Location, near Pixies Peak. In Colorado
Gold, bright. yellow gold. u found 81
grass roots and 10 tie rock formation
Reliable experts claim this l. today the
richest camp IN Colorado. Assays average
500 per ton. aud have run a. high as s..
OOO One hundred people day are now
rushing 10 Fremont, chief towu Of the dis
tTict.
The chance OF lifetime, Is worth look
ing after.
You can get there quickly ard comfort
ably by taking the Santa Fe route Only
line with 10 change 81 cars from Chicago.
Kansas City aud other principal cities 70
F1orisssnt, nearest railroad station. with
daily stage 70 Fremont.
Inquire Of local ticket agent. Santa "a
routs, about rates aud service. - x
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-03-30
A DANGEROUS GAME OF BLUFF.
Nerve Displayed by Theatrical Manager
in sooIbarGy Feat.

Nerve Displayed by Theatrical Manager
in sooihardy Feat.
"Sam T. Jack is splendid buffer"
said gentleman from Kansas yester-
day. Il remember him best when he
was travelling through Kansas with a
burleSque road company. He once struck
Dodge City with big opera boutfe
troop. 1t was years ago, when Dodge
City was at the very verge Of civiliza-
tion-just hanging On to the edge, as 1t
were. There was 40 regular show
house. and no decent hotel. There was
plenty of money, though, and that
brought Jack and his company. The
town was full Of cowboys and roughS,
and they all determined to see the show
andincidentally have some sport with the
management.
Mr. Jack learned this and realized the
necessity of impressing the natives with
a due sense Of his awfulness as a fighter
before the show began. At that time
one Peter Mccarthy was the deputy
sheriff of Dodge City, and was reason
ably efficient officer. For this reason it
was that he felt in duty bound to warn
Mr.. Jack OF the awful possibilities of
exhibiting himself on the streets of
Dodge City in a white plug hat and
fancy vest. The well meaning deputy
sheriff affected to despise tenderfeet,
but because of this feeling Of official
responsibility which sentiment was
doubtless more thoroughly aroused at
the thought of possible free seat at
the show--he started in to give Jack
timely warning, and began his remarks
as follows:
"'Be you the show boss? asked Pete,
al am, sir was the reply.
"'You all allow TO act out IN the town
hall tonight, l reckon?
"'Yes, sir
"'You goin y'se'l?
Yes, sir
"'Be you goin to rustic around town
much in thet thar white stovepipe hat?
Well said Mr.. Jack, who had be-
come tired of being catechised, if you
will submit your questions in writing
provided you can write-l will lay off
day and frame my answers for you, but
leu HE dSh question:. w ny w SOu NdHt
to know whether | will rustic or no, and
why this pointed reference to my
Greeley hat
Wall responded the sheriff, little
hot himself, ''cause KEN in hyer to
give yer pointer: f you do war thet
hat down town tae boys are a-waitin
fer yer and they'll shoot it chock full g
holes. They don't low no sech tiles in
Dodge Pete then looked at Sam as
much as to say that he thought the hat
would not be worn. But the sapient
Sammy smiled serenely and said, That's
the trick. is it? Well, that's funny.
Now, if the boys in highfaluUn hilaIity
should miss the hat and hit the wearer
what would be the result?
"'You jest stan your chances, but l
reckin v won't do that-it's kinder
ticklish; not but tibet the boys are good
shots, but the likker is kinder lively
an-an-wall, they mought raise little
ha'r, you know-see?
"'Just So said Sam as he continued
writing When he had finished he
turned to Pete, and holding in his hand
a sheet OF paper asked that genius if he
could read It. Pete could and did. 1t
read as follows:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-03-30
| VIII SHOOT TIE MAN WHO
UARES 10 SEO0C THIS HAT.


"'Now,' said ,Er Jack, 1 will be going
TO Wells. Fargo's 6 Cos Office, near the
depot, in Just ten minutes-and l 60
loaded always. viii wear this paper
thus-and he pasted the sheet to The
front Of his hat All the boys can see
it. Tell those who VIII dare TO shoot-if
any-that they had better shoot for
blood Pete's Jaw dropped at the ulti-
matum OF the tenlersoot and the latter :
display of nerve. The upshot was tina:
the manager were his tall white Greeley
hat-and wore his cartridge belt and
guns, The boys were copyrighted our
side the House OF Blzzes. 70 care for their
hides-aLd feeling Of respect for the
nerve u tie WEAKER prompted them 20
applaud at his action instead q saooIing
al ms hRc. and that night ne hung on.
the sign, Standing Room Only at
: oclock.-Chicago Fos-.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-03-30
LIVE STOCK MARKET
BY Teierrapn.

KANSAS CITY. No, March 29.-CATTLE-Rscelpts
$500, shipments Go steers barely steady TO lower.
Dressed beef and shipping steers g. poa4il. cows
hnd heifers OIL SOS 40. stockers and feeders 81 75E
IS. H0GS-Receipts e9a shipments go Market
steady TO Sc higher Ranged s. O0S{ 6. bulk
- 1864 60. SIihkp-Recalpts $40, shipments zoo
Siar1et quiet sed unchanged.
ST LOUIS. 30. March. - -CATTLE-Recelpts
i9lI shipments 400. Market strong Steers IS 2,S
40, Texans aud Indians e SbS+ 70 HOGS-Be-
Se:pts 6eC0 shipments 1903. SIarhet higher Heavy
" iO&i So, mixed - 2lsi ., Light & Goa 81
SHEEP Receipts 400, shipments 10 Market
steady. Muttous a. t0R6 IS
CHICAGO his. March 29-CATTLH.-R eceirts
600; shipments 500. Market weak 70 steady steers
- a044 s. Texans s. S5RA ~ stoCEerS - 0JF5 90
COWS 81 t1SS ~ HOGS-heCelpts l5OUu shipmer IS
iUOQ Market strong to lower. Rough and com
mon ~ 1894 -. Dat kers and shippers 81 65A. -:
butchers - SJSG s,lo. light s. 75St ", S1EEP-Ee-
1clr.s SEQ shipments ....- Market steady. Ewes
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The Santa Fe route have placed On sale
Winter Tourist tickets 20 the following
points. austin, Corpus Christi. h pAso.
Galveston. Houston LzmyAssAs. Rock
port, san Antonio. Texas. D~mInE LAKE
Valley. Las Cruces. SILVER City aud 30
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GAYS To each q rect5on, With tnsl limit .;
June ]. lss%. Stop-ovsr privilsdRss viii -
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