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Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29
Chinese Weddings.

The chief incident in a Chinese mar
rage is the arrival of the bride in her
bridal clothes before the house of her
chosen one. This is a de facto fulfill
ment of the contract. The wedding
day is determined by the parents of the
groom. The imperial calendar names
the lucky days, and ON such days the
so called cred celebrations" take place,
both in the city and country. The same
bridal clothes may be used several
times. That the chief part Of a Chinese
marriage is the arrival Of the bride at
the house of the groom is illustrated
by the fact that the sons are often mar
ried without being present at their own
weddings. 1t is not believed to be for
tunate to change the wedding day when
once decided. If the future husband,
therefore, happens to be called away on
the wedding day the marriage takes
place by sending the bride to his house.
Exchange.
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29

In moving to a new place Of residence
we found on the premises a large cat
which had been left there by the former
occupant. She was not of the real do
nestle kind, but lived principally i'll the
barn, occasionally venturing into the
house to obtain her food. On one oc-
casion, much to the surprise of my wife,
she came up to her and mewed several
times, turning each time toward the
door leading to the barn. This she re-
peated until Mrs. N was induced by
curiosity to follow her, when she led the
way to a barrel half full of straw, up
the side of which she climbed, all the
time mewing and looking at my wife,
and there We're five kittens, cold and
dead. Mrs. N remarked, "They are
cold and dead pussy" and the cat went
away satisfied.
She would sometimes scratch the chill
dren, and we We're fearful she would
seriously injure them, and one day /
said in her presence that Il would shoot
her" She was missing for about six
weeks, and of course had then ''got off
the notion. Forest and Stream.
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29
when Glove Arc Not worm,

No matter how often we are told or how
well we know ourselves that it is bad form
to go without gloves, the temptation Is
sometimes so great, especially now, that
we forget all about it and go barehanded
into the street, and when we once get out
into the country gloves are never to be
seen on us unless we are positively com
PEELED by occasions Of ceremony to appear
in them. Therefore it behooves us to take
great care of our nails and our fingers, SO
as to present white, well cared for hands to
the general public.
No matter how lovely your rings may be,
they certainly will not ornament but de-
tract from your appearance if your hands
are not in keeping with the flashing jewels.
A clean, soft hand with nails well cared
for is far more attractive than one upon
each coarse, red finger of which their bitten
nails there shines a bauble worth a small
fortune Wash your hands thoroughly
with pure soap and warm water, using the
nailbrush freely. Press the skin gently
back from the nails, and if there is any
discoloration little lemon juice or pumice
stone will remove it. File rather than cut
the nails, and use an ivory or wooden pick
with which to clean them, as scissors or
any other sharp pointed metal instrument
are very apt to roughen the under edge.
At all times this care should be used
but especially now, when the hands are so
much more an vidence.-Phtladelp alpha
Times
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29

So many persons are E65isoned every
year by ivy that Is we'll to learn,hOw
to distinguish the plant at a glance and
sid Orchard and Garden tells how
TO distinguish it from the woodbine or
Virginia creeper, which is harmless, but
often COMPOUNDED with the poison ivy.
The woodbine has five leaves, the poison
ivy only three. The latter also has
leaves Of a lighter, more vivid green
and more glossy. It climbs on fences
and stone walls, which it covers thickly,
but often branches out more like tree
than q vine. Many sufferers from ivy
poisoning have been cured by bathing
the poisoned parts in a strong I've made
nrom wood ashes, while a few doses Of
olive oil, taken Immediately, will often
give relief.
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29

Tho az 1se of funeral in a large
c;tv has drown to such proportions that
tbe average man commits more extrav-
srance ia the act of dying than he ever
did dnring life. It has been suggested
tbot a rluch less costly form of grave
s+ona man usually erected would meet
an m requirements Of affectionate re.
mass nee and respect, and the sugges-
ton has Qeen carried into effect in the
patenting NQf q grave marker" This is
simply memorial leaf. It consists Of
two outer plates bent so as to form a
holder for leaves or tablets, adapted to
be suspended from a frame to receive
and retain objects desired to be kept as
mementos of the deceased
The tablets beneath the outer plates
can be designed in any desired form
and as they have slides of mica or trans
parent material to protect the tokens
any object such as photographs, sketches
etc, can be inserted. For instance, q
sketch of the life of the departed or d
portrait or lock of hair can be placed
in the receptacle, where it is securely
protected from the weather, and as it il
covered by mica it will last for many
years without bleaching or decaying.-
New York Commercial Advertiser.
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29

A Deering Nimrod tells a good story
of a recent adventure with young par
fridge. These chickens Of the woods are
noted for the celebrity with which they
disappear from the intruder who blum.
ders into their coverts; but i'll this par.
ticular case one of the flock upon being
scared up by the dog flew directly to-
ward the hunter. The latter, seeing the
young partridge coming, held up his
hands and caught it as he would ball.
The little creature was much terrified
at first, but Immediately regained conf
dence, so that when the hunter put ii
upon the ground it stood contentedly a
moment cycling the hunter and then
leisurely hoped away.-Portland Press.
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29

Snake bites are always dangerous and
should be attended toa soon as possible
as the venom spreads very rapidly, par
ticularly in warm weather. The follow
ing recipe is perfectly reliable and, be
ing simple, is easily obtained. Take AZ
onion and cut it crosswise and hold one
half of it on the wound until it turn;
green. Apply persistently and the
onion will finally draw out all the
poison. Many old woodsmen will moi
be without several onions at certain
times of year when in the woods.
The old white haired darby that first
gave me this recipe has spent the best
portion Of his life in the swamps, where
the rattlesnake, copperhead and Other
deadly reptiles abound, and he assured
me he has never known it to fail. A
strong ligature should be tied tightly
above and below the bite to prevent the
poison spreading through the system
Copious drafts of brandy should bt
given freely. A little ammonia taken
internally is very good also. The above
simple remedy is equally as good fol
beast as for Richmond Times
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l7A
LAygRED SQUASH VINE.

.sne Or carbolic acid near the roots OF
Ne plants. Greiner, in "How to Make
the Garden Pay" says;
II we have not been successful III keep,
ing the moth off we should hunt up ana
destroy the larve QbOrers) when they
arst begin to tunnel through the man
cool near the surface Of the soil. They
give the preference to pumpkins
souashes and similar members Of the
0ourd family, but also attack melon and
cucumber vines, Kidding the stem near
tbe ground and often cutting off all com
munieation between top and root Dis
cover their location and dig them out
with the point of sharp knife. With
SQUASH and other plants which readily
strike root from the joints it is the
easiest thing in the world to practically
M, all injury. All you have to do
il to cove elsefrst joints firmly with
fresh soil as soon as-the vines begin to
run. The plants, as 81 @ picture
from the work quoted, ca then B51aade
entirely independent Of their original
roots.
In July patches of dark brown eggs
may be found on the under size OF the
leaves Of pumpkins, squashes, ETC., while
the squash bugs are hidden under rub
bish, clods Of soil, stones, ETC., near the
plants. Few things seem to be repulsive
enough for them to keep or drive them
off the plants, but plaster favored with
kerosene or carbolic acid may be tried.
It may at least tend to lesson their num-
bers. Trapping is yet the only sure
remedy. Place pieces Of shingles, small
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29

An increase of so per cent is expected
in the rice crop of the United States this
season.
Wisconsin apPFePriates $4,000 per
wear for Institute work. Seventy-six
farmers institutes were held in that
state last year.
Ohio held 1914 institutes last year at a
cost of less than $4,000.
Readers interested in the third exhi.
bition of the New York and New Eng.
land Agricultural and Industrial so
ciety, to be held on the Albany fair
grounds during the week beginning
Sept. 10, can obtain the premium list by
application to the secretary, ]. G. Guy
Ter, 446 Broadway, Albany.
The returns for the census for cereal
crops indicate very decided increase in
the acreage of oats in several of the
western states, notable changes in the
wheat area and large increase Of corn
acreage in the west
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29

If cut between the 9Th and 10th of May;
roots to depth Of four feet even in I'M
favorable soils, and for silage hay or to
pillow down for green manure compares
well under favorable conditions with
any leguminous crop.
In comparison with ordinary red clover
its most marked peculiarities are ~ its
ability to flourish on relatively poor
soils; (2) its development during the fall,
winter and spring. Growing at time
Of the year when most of our foul weeds
are in seed, it escapes one danger and,
provided with an unusually well devel-
oped root system, it finds sufficient food
when the red clover would be ON half
rations. AS it grows when wheat and
even rye seem dormant, it cannot be
seeded with winter grain. One or the
other crop would be destroyed. As it is
in blossom on OF about May it can be
used for many other purposes than those
usually served by red clover, particular
ly for soiling and for blowing down in
place of rye.
European writers mention five varle-
ties of this clover differing essentially
from each other in their relative powers
to Withstand winter weather. 1t is said
the Delaware type of scarlet clover has
stood low temperatures when seeded
upon any proper oil in that state.
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29

Old Farmer Heagle, in Chemung, needed
water for his stock and began to sink a
we'll It was a laborious operation. Grad
ually the work neared its completion and
its success seemed assured. Alas, one day,
Just as he was putting on the finishing
touches the well caved in, and the labor
of weeks came to naught. For a few
moments Farmer Heagle beat his breast
and tore his hair in mute despair. Then
he had an inspiration. He took Of his coat
and hat and carefully laid them on the
brink of the ruined well. Then he secreted
himself under neighbOring haystack and
awaited developments. Soon a neighbor
passed and went to the well to inspect it.
He discovered its precarious condition, and
seeing Heagle's coat and hat near by nat
urally concluded that the unfortunate
man had been engulfed in the ruin and
was now lying at the bottom Of his well.
Impelled by a feeling of humanity, he
ran to the neighbOring sn lses and
gave the alarm. The newjeep4 NJ like a
flash, and before long vast'gs ges1rse of
farmers had congregated arouf he spot.
With picks and spades they dug away at
the well until they had it completely exca-
waited. 1t was long and laboriOus piece
of work, but sympathy for the unfortu-
nate man and an earnest desire to rescue
him lent strength to the laborers. At
length the task was completed and the
well dug out There was no vestige OF
Heagle. After searching for him In vain
the tired workers went home. Then Heagle
emerged from his hiding place, thankful
that human sympathy had not entirely
died out from the face Of the earth.-New
York Sun.
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29

DR.. Optycuss-You are standing al
eighteen feet. Can You read these
letters?
Patient-No, sir.
DR.. Optycuss-Approach two feet
nearer. Now?
Patient-No, sir.
DR.. Optycuss-This is strangel Come
four feet nearer. Now?
Patient-NO, sir.
DR., Optycuss-Most remarkable case
l ever met. Stand four feet away from
the chart. Can You read now?
Patient-No, sir.
DR.. Optycuss-Great Pisistratusl am l
mad? Young man, you are the most re-
markable case that has come within my
experience. You conquer me. You can
know more about yourself than l do.
Have you any idea why you can't read
these letters?
PATIENT never learned to read
London Tit-Bits.
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29

The harvesting Of the potato crop
should not be undertaken until growth
hh entirely ceased. The general date
at which early or late varieties are ready
for digging is pretty well known, but it
Is of course regulated more or less by
the meteorological conditions Of the sea
son. The raising Of the tubers should
always be delayed to the latest limit, II
the maximum weight is desired, but fire.
0uently growers dig their crops too soon
and consequently lose benefit which is
sometimes important. When all the
lateral foliage of the plant is faded, and
there remains at the top Of the stalk a
bunch-Of leaves, it may be concluded for
a certainty that the plant is still working
and making a quantity Of organic mat
ter especially destined for the tubers,
which even in fortnight sensibly in
ereases the weight and richness, but as
soon as this bunch is faded there is no
gain, and the digging of the crop should
begin.
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29
pnrlnr women the same y aIen.


The school board Of St. Paul has abol-
ished the distinction of sex in the mat
ter of salaries. Hereafter the women
teachers will receive equal pay with the
men. In establishing the schedules Of
future compensation for the teachers of
the high school and the manual labor
school no sex distinction is made Here
after it will be purely question Of ca
pacity, individuality and efficiency. The
schedule adopted reads:
Grade 3-First year, $3.50; second
year, $1,000 third year, 81 900; fourth
year, 81, 1OO fifth year, 81 100; sixth
year, 81 200.
Grade 2-First year, $1,000; second
year, 81 100; third year, $1,2O6; fourth
year, 81 300; fifth year, 81 400 sixth
year, 81 500.
Grade First year, $1,000; second
year, 81 200; third year, 81 400; fourth
year, 81 800; fifth year, $1,000; sixth
year, 81, 700; seventh year, 81 800; eighth
year, 81 800; ninth year, $1,000.
Thus, no matter whether the teacher
be man or woman, the salary for the
same service will be identical. Boston
Woman's Journal
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29
a coNvEN1ENr Woo RAcK


four cross pieces 8 by 4 inches by 81
feet, two boards by 8 inches by 10 5-6
feet, two boards by AZ inches by 10 SO
feet, four side pieces l by 4 inches by 8 2-3
feet, six bows by by 1-6 feet. The
two ladders take four pieces IL by 8
inches by 615 feet. two pieces IL by 2
inches by 24 feet. two pieces ~ by 2
inches by 224 feet, two rounds 3 7-l2
feet long, two stakes at the hind corners
II by.11k by 20 inches, twelve oak pins
q by 8 inches. There are two blocks
needed under the front crOsspiece 4 by
4 by 90 inches, four under the second
crosspiece "a by 22@ by inches. The
bolts needed are two carriage bolts g
by IA inches, six g by 10 inches, four e
by z inches, sixteen g by inches, four
4 by 80 inches, twenty 4 by 21S inches.
eight screws Of s. inch wire, 2 inches
long, and fourteen washers.
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29


,.,-,.. 49, .., rc,rrnie teens, got
Fhiiaee'il'' nird street.
day. - 81, the other
Monday evening aitsr Jew 70 I'M, ,,,n,iosIin,
philadelphia and New York, av lrera If tbe
Joseph E Johnson who 'aially and social
10 his home for many nosa turallv attract
No any work since chsisshat thoroughfare,
Vain. persons stopped 10
NJ. and Mrs JOSEF, Nobody showed any
de are visiting " until along came a
bri9S Of Mrs. 81 tailor made girl, walk
I ing as en- "a a soldier and with
quick, springy step. She took In the
fight 1T a glance, and stopping within
m arms length of the combatants she
commanded them to desist Each boy,
with scant breath, conveyed to her in
rude, slangy way his desire that she
should mind her own business.
whats that you say?" said the young
woman, as she stretched out two gloved
hands toward the boys. "Mind my own
business, eh?' and the next instant the
two hands were drawn back with q
vigorous jerk. with boy dangling from
each hand. With firm grip on their
coat collars the athletic girl knocked
/ the heads of the belhcose boys together
as easily as if she were handling pair
4 of three pound dumbbells. Then she
shook out what little breath had re
manned in the lads and threw them
away from her, one toward Fifth avenue
and the other toward Sixth avenue.
The lads gasped and made as much haste
as they possibly could to get away from
the pretty amazon.-New York Times.
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29
SCARLET GLOVER.


WOW II Ts Regarded at the Dep1 so
Experiment Station. @Ste
The cultivation Of scarlet clover,p-
crimson clover as it is more psualR
named IS receiving much attention i
Delaware, and the experiment station o.
mat state has issued bulletin on the
snbiect from which it appears that
many persons entertain erroneous ideas
h regard to the plant.
AS described in a station bulletin scar
lot clover is an annual About the first
weel, in June it can be expected to ma
ture a crop Of seed from sowings made
during the preceding July, August and
September. If pastured in the early
spriug it renews its growth, in part at
least. and natures at the usual time. A
May sowing attempted once at the sta
ton gave very heavy growth during
the following fall, but no blossoms APP
reared, and the plants were destroyed
during the winter by fungus harbored
under the excessive forage. 1t is a rank
grower at one stage Of its development;
stools to an unusual degree when oppOr-
tunity offers; attains oftentimes to a
height of two feet; is characterized by a
brilliant scarlet blossom; will easily
yield per acre eight tons of green fodder
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29

An Egyptian scythe, dug up on the
banks Of the Nile in 1890, is exhibited
among the antiquities in the private
museum of Flinders Petrie, London.
The shaft of the instrument is of wood
set with a row of fine flint saws. which
are securely cemented in a groove. This
discovery answers the oft asked ques-
ton, How did the stone age man hay
vest his crops?-St. Louis Republie-
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29

IN house stove introduced in Eng
land the crate is swung ON trunnions and
Gan be reversed. After fresh coal has
been added at the top the reversal is
made, and the green coal is thus brought
to the bottom in an easy manner. By
this means the gases from the coal, pass
ING upward through the red portion of
the Ere. previously at the bottom, are
almost entirely consumed before reach
ing the chimney.--New York Journal.
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29

In the chronological collection in the
University museum are two carved i'm
ages from Easter island. They are
made of hard native toromiro wood,
with eyes of bone and obsidian and
breastbone and ribs sharply defined.
These figures have been called house
hold gods, but it is said they were never
worshiped, although they are regarded
as representations of spirits. 1t is said
they were meant to represent deceased
chiefs and persons of note, and were
given a place of honor at feasts and GER
Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29
Exercise and blood Circulation.

The circulation is controlled mainly
by the action of the heart. When the
lctivity of this organ is increased, there
fore the general circulation will be inn
proved. Now, the heart is stimulated
to action by the presence of blood in its
cavities, and muscular exercise, by has
tening the flow of venous blood, will be
instrumental in sending more fluid
through them in a given period of time,
and consequently in stimulating the or
gan to increased activity.-Dr. j. M.
Rice in Popular Science Monthly.
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29
Strength and Health.

II you are aot feeling strong and healthy. try
Electric Bittere. n LA Grippe" has left you
weak and weary, use Electric Bihers This rem
edy acts directly on Liver, Stomach and Kidneys,
gently aiding those organs to perform their furc
ions. II you are afflicted with sick headache,
you will fnd speedy and permanent relief by
iaklng Electric BitteEs. One trial win convince
you thst this lie the remedy you need. Large
bg1ries only soc - Dr., Marshall's dru store.
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29

The wagon rack illustrated in the &C
companying cut was built by the stu.
dents of the North Carolina Agricul-
tural college last season. The report
upon it is that it can be placed on any
farm wagon by lengthening out the
reach to suit the length of the rack. 1t
has been found suitable for the con-
venient and easy loading Of hay, grain
or corn fodder.
The list of materials, which cost STAG
in Raleigh, is as follows: Two sills 2 by
6 inches by IA feet dressed on two sides,
four pieces ~ by inches by 81 feet,
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29

TwEEzERs ron KILLING BUGS.

stones or rubbish of some sort about the
hills and examine them for bugs every
morning, dispatching them by shaking
into a dish containing some kerosene or
MASKING them with home made tweezers
consisting of a simple piece of band iron
and bent as here shown. The bug is
repulsive and has a most disagreeable
odor, but should be fought with per-
nietaurv
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29

sWhat has become Of your nieceS
asked Miss D.oHsssssss q. AAliss. O'RaRsrty.
.sOch sure, an she's done well wild
hersilf She married 8 lord.
'sVghy. you don't zen dsl An English
lordf7
mo; don't think he's an English
lord. He's q landlord. He kapes q
naner hotel. Texas siftimRs.
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29

Foote'S ready reply to the caution,
"Eonr handkerchief, sir, is hanging out
81 your pocket, was Of high merit, both
from ire surprise and FOR the cordial
way Ia which the caution was accepted,
'eThank you, sir; you know the company
better than I do.n-9 entleman's Maya
ri1a
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29

tit can be given in a cup of tea or coffee
without the knowledge Of tine person taking
it, efecting a speedy and permanent cure
whether the patient is moderate drinker Of
an alcoholic wreckTnousauds Of drunk
ards have been cured who have taken the
Golden Specific in their coffee without their
KNOWLEDGE and to-day believe they quit
drinking Of their own free will. No harmful
effect results from its administration. Cures
guaranteed Send for circular and full par
icalars. Address in confidence, GOLDEN
tcEFIc Co., I65 Race Street, Cincinnati, D.
gp4-z1-TV
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29
Matchmaker and Jeweler
MILFORD, DEL.

LMr yrbsmehl comes 70 Milford. with the hest
Of CREDENTIALS. and his reputation as a workman
is second to none in Delaware. His stock speaks
Cot its self.1
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29
REsI.MADE cLOTRING IN PHILADE-PAlA.

Our Serges will enable you
keep cool. They are in blue, blac
and grey, and range from $40. to
$25. The $l4. suit is a happy me-
dunn and very popular, combining
style, durability and everything
requisite for comfort.
A breezy line of Negligee Shirts
White and Fancy Flannel Coats
Black and Fancy Alapacas, at
moderate cost.
Everybody is getting onto our
Bathing Suits-berore long every
body will be getting into shem.
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29
REPAIRING

Being practical matchmaker Of experience
Mr. Erbsmehl is prepared 10 do all kinds Of re-
pairing making speciality Of fine watches. He
will put ana keep your watches in good order, and
warrants all his work.
Try him and satisfy yourself.
I'm Jumps Block,
MILFORD, DEL.
Milford chronicle., 1892-07-29

ssssaa8GsRRgA
Two GARDEN FOES.

The squash Wine norsr and squ"s" '"s
THAT Attack vines.
In fighting the squash vine borer Ille y
first aim should be to repel the moth and
nrevent her from depositing her eggs on
fba nlants. Perhaps this may be success
fullv accomplished by placing corncobs
s,neared with coal tar, turpentine, kero-