Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1892-04-15
MILTON.

It is a rule of mechanics that in the con-
struction of machinery a certain percentage
of force is allowed for friction. It is an
automatic principle that continued friction
will wear away the most pondefous machin-
cry; constant fabrication is necessary to pre-
serve harmony, aud to produce simulta-
ueous working Of its many parts, that it may
accomplish the results for which it is iu-
tended. If this be fact in mechanism it
is equally applicable to the business Of a
town in which the whole community is in
terested. Now in Milton we have no force
to spare, and to the astute observer it would
seem wise that we should husband our re-
sources and apply them compact, for the
public good But instead Of acting on the
principle ofthe Conservation of forcen we
have, in our midst a class of dogmatical per
sons who are ever acting on their one idea
the division of energy. Ifan enterprise be
started or an innovation attempted unlike
anything done in the days Of their grand
fathers, a cry goes up from these wiseacre
that almost reuds the heavens; and their
especial ire is directed toward the innova'
tors, whom they would pull down to level
with their own obsolete ideas, and below, if
were possible to do so. I heard a man
remark, a few days ago, 81 haYe lived in
Milton sixty yhars aud never knew Of an
enterprise started but what has been bursted
up, except the Building and Loan Associa-
ton. They can't burst that, though many
Of them would be glad to do so". It will
be readily understood that under such re-
strictions, and without unanimity on the
part Of our citizens it is impossible that the
town can advance. There must be a more
thorough belief in the universal brother
hood Of man, perfect harmony existing
between business men, a general fabrication
of all enterprise, and a complete metamor
phosis of the now existing state of business
society. When these reforms shall haye
come to pass, and all citizens act eonjoiHtly
for the public good, then may we look for
better era to dawn upon our lovely little
town.
The few spring days of last week started
the grass and clover amazingly the peach |
buds have bursted and the blossoms hang
beautifully on the boughs of the trees, but
the cold wave which struck US on Saturday
has again called into requisition overcoats,
and good warm FIRE feels as comfortable
as it did in the days Of winter
Rev. Z. P. Roberts, our new pastor, come
over from Preston, Nd, again on Saturday
md preached on Sunday to his new flock
He has, thus far, produced a very favorable
and its possible he may con
niue to do so. He uses no manuscript; bur
artnes his sermon in his brain, and draws
from that repository to give to his congre.
alton. This adds an interest to the dis
orrse, and its effectiveness is apparent BY
he wrapt attention Of his hearers.
Two persous were admitted as probationers
{ the n i. Church, on Sunday morning,
nd one into membership by certificate.
Easter services will be held at the H. E.
hiirch on Sunday morning next; and on
unday evening the Epworth League will
ave charge ofthe meeting.
D. Lingo, Of Indian River. is daily hauling
* lumber to Ibis place, and shipping Il BY
.ssei to Miilviiie, n.
Several mechanics left town this week TO
ork 10 Wilmington, and more viii soon
low
Atkins & Coverdale, our expert painters,
e identifying the drug store Of Thomas
1ugIas.
Mrs william Jefferson and Hrs. William