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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-21

In another column taxpayer calls at
tention to the action of the City Council
giving MI. Metcalf the exclusive right
to take gravel from the bed of the Los An
geles river at the maximum figure of eight
cents load. The most charitable con-
struction that can be placed on the action
of the Council is to say that it was hasty
and i'll considered. Now, however, that
the attention of the city fathers is for
mally called to it, and the cinching
character OF the contract exposed. it is to
be hoped that the Council will recede
from it as hastily as it was adopted.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-03-21
Drink Shasta Water. Woollacott, agent.

Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Awarded Gold Medal NIidwinter Fair. San Francisco.
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18
500 Reward, 800.

The reader ofthis paper viii be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded dis
ease that science has been able 10 cure in all
its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Ca
,arrh cure is the only positive cure known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
constitutional disease, requires a constitu-
iioual treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally acting directly on the blood
and mucous serfaces ofthe system, thereby
destroying the foundation Of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature 10 do.
Ing its work. The proprietors have 50 much
faith in its curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case that Il
fails to cure. Send for list oftesiiminials.
+. }. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o. |
s- Sold BY druggists, 7sc.
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18
Gross Abuse Of PardOning Power

Governor Reynolds seems deter
mined to make his pardon record
even more infamous in the closing
hours of his administration. To-day
comes news of another pardon. this
time granted to Lewis DAVIS, the
slayer Of Policeman Andrew Peter
son. and also a criminal whose crime
was void of the slightest mitigating
circumstances. Twice he was tried,
the jury in the first trial disagreeing
because some OF its members were
firmly convinced that he was guilty
of murder in the first degree and
positively refused to compromise on
a verdict Of a lower grade. The sec
ond trial resulted in his conviction
of murder in the second degree and
was sentenced to Imprisonment for
life. The only question raised
against the verdict At the time was
that it fell short of what was de-
manded by even exact justice. Again
Governor Reynolds has reversed the
deliberate judgment Of a jury and
the sentence of the court, and set at
liberty a criminal who was in every
way deserving Of the penalty i'm
posed upon him. This State never
Witnessed anything approaching the
abuse of pardoning power of which
Governor Reynolds has been guilty.
-EUery EUening, Monday ~.
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18

FIRE insurance in Delaware has
reached a prohibitory rate to get
honest risks. Years ago the com
petition for business was so sharp,
that the companies authorized men
to write policies whose ideas Of NOR
ality and honesty were decidedly
warped. Their only object was bus
mess. Old rat-trap buildings were
valued at fifty per cent more than it
would cost to replace them, and in
surance given for full value-the
agent gaining the increased amount
in percentage of the premium, and
the companies were thus loaded up
with risks that no local insurance
company would take. The valued
policy law largely curtailed insur-
ance business, for by compelling the
companies to pay what they obliga-
ted themselves for, they were com
pelled to shut down on their sub
agents, and scrutinize the risks
closer.
Insurance rates we're then raised
and the better class of risks were
compelled to make good their vol
ume of business. This has now
reached the point when merchants
and business people are reducing
their insurance generally, and many
dropping it altogether.
Our mutual companies have been
favorites with the better class of in
surers, but for several years past they
have been following out a plan, which
is unfair, by cancelling policies, the
premiums of which have been earned
by long membership,and now almost
pay the annual insurance. Mutual
benefit is the inducements mutual
companies offer over stock cOmpan-
ies-as all earnings 90 TO policy
holders in the former,while the earn
ings in the latter go to holders of
their stock. If mutual companies
have the power to cancel a policy
after it has become selEsustaining |
Where is their boasted advantage n
The Lewes Pilot on this subject says:
The rate for Lewes this year is 4
per cent, $40 per thousand On a
house costing $4,000 the insurance
would be $50, which with the addi |
tion of the taxes would be as much !
as the property would rent for. Such |
a rate is practically prohibitory and |
the only redress we have is to organ
ize an insurance company in Sussex |
county which will deal fairly with its
patrons and insure at reasonable
rates.
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18
Wananluker's.
Fullaoeipulai a
DRESS SILKS
Philadelnhia- Iarnarr Ii l

Philadelphia, January IA, 1895.
DRESS SILKS
The Winter visit OF the chief
of the Silk stock to the centres
of Silk manufacture in Europe
has already produced the ideal
collection of Dress Silks tor
Winter and Spring uses.
Many times every day fresh
arrivals. Evening Silks for
brides, bridesmaids, maids of
honor, for every use required
by social occasions are here in
unlimited variety. Ali the new
weaves in Black Silks, the new
printings in India Silks and a
variety OF sharp bargains in
Fancy Silks, witness to the en-
terprise OF our Silk store.
The cOnveniences for buy
ing are perfect. The stock is
without peer, rival or COMPETE
tor because it IS unmatched
and unapproached in quantity,
novelty, ,comPleteness,eleganc
and cheapness.
Any buyer Of Dress Silks at
retail who neglects this stock
buys ignorantly.
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18

WHO will the Senator be? That
is the question. One thing is GER
tain,it will not be Higgins-for the
entire field is against him-then who
will it be 2 Mr.. Addicks is confident
that he will be the next Senator
from Delaware-but if the rumor be
true chat four of the New Castle del
egation have signed a pledge never
to vote for him, then, in all prObabil-
ity that disposes of his chances; but,
won't they Like women, "swear-
ing they ne'er will consent, con-
sented )" there is a probability Of a
change. Mr.. Higgins friends are
very bitter against Mr.. Massey, and
charge that he is responsible for
their unpleasant predicament, and,
it is Just possible that Mr.. Massey
remembers S9,and is not now vast
ing any sympathy on Mr.. Higgins.
Under these circumstances it is
small difference to Mr. Higgins be-
tween Mr.. Addicks and Mr.. Massey.
Had Charles Richards, Esq, Of Sus-
sex, manipulated his chances a little
different, he would be a formidable
dark horse, and even now is far less
Objectionable to Mr.. Higgins friends
than Hiram Burton, of Lewes. But
there are lots Of dark horses in the
stable yet in good condition and
champing at the DIT. Harry Rich
ardson, of Dover, has taken no part
in the contest and is not handi-
capped, but Mr.. Richardson is not
so well equipped as Senator Higgins.
Mr.. Addicks or Mr. Massey for the
position. Who will be the Senauory Z
Mr.. Higgins certainly will not.
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18
MILTON.

The revival meetings in the NJ. P.
Church are nightly growing ia interest.
SIX conversions have been made At the
general experience meeting last Sunday,
a deep fervor manifested itself and the
greatest enthusiasm prevailed in the little
church BY the riverside.
The members Of the Milton charge are
beginning to make readv their petition to
have the Rev R. S Williamson return
for the fourth year. The coming Confer
euce will convene IN Alexandra, Va, in
April. Mr. Williamson has given genu-
iue satisfaction to his congregation, and a
large attendance is anticipated at the
next quarterly conference
Al $50 p. N Monday evening at the
NJ. Church, Mr. Cord Clendaniel
and Mrs. Arabella Veasey were married
by Rev r. S Williamson. Afler the
ceremony a reception was held at the
house Of the groom The Milton Cornet
Band furnished some ENJOYABLE music
On January 18th, at the NJ E. parson-
age, Mr.. Nehemiah Abbott aud Miss
Lydia ID. Carey, residents Of near Lewes,
were married by the Rev. E P Roberts
Mr.. Charles Conner, OF Reddens. who
purchased the good wilt, stock and fix
lures Of Chas G NAPLES, opened for bus
iness on the 9Th inst
Mr.. c. P. Wyeth, of FELTON,, spent the
early part ofthe week in Milton. aud dame
rumor says that be will at an early date
cause the wedding bells to ring
Captain John N rris, master of the
schooner Mary B Judge, arrived in Nil
ton on Monday from Pascajonta. Miss
Mr.. James n Carey is still quite III and
il is feared there are but little hopes Of
his recovery.
Mrs Edward Atkins is very in with
pneumonia, aud at this writing is consid-
cred in precarious condition.
Capt James N Darby ,of the American
Dredging Company with his friend Wm
Chandler, Esq made a business trip to
Philadelphia this week
Quite number OF our most prominent
Republicans attended the Inauguration at
Dover last Tuesday. G. w A.
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18
FRUITS in Delaware.


The eighth annual meeting Of the PENN
sula Horticultural Society convened IN Dover
January 9th. Owing to the inclemeut wea-
ther the attendance was not very large.
The opening session was held in the court
room at ? O'Clock, with the following we'll
known fruit growers ofthe Peninsula present
W. Kerr. Denton; Robert L. Guile, Prot
S. B. Heigis, United States Pomologist; Prof
F. D. Chester, Prot NJ. H Beekwith, Della
ware College; George T. Powell, Client, n.
Y S H. Derby, Viola h. E, Van Deman,
Washington; E. H. Bancroft, Camden; Pen.
nell Emerson, Wyomiugi A. W. Slaymaker,
J. w. Kineu, Charles Wright c. G. Brown
aud others
James S. Harris president of the associa-
tion, delivered his annual address, which was
well received.
The following reports were very interest
ing aud caused considerable discussionl
Fruits in General" byJ J. Black, NJ D
Propagation Of Fruit Trees" by J. W Kerr;
Apples, =" by c. c. Brown,
H E Van Deman gave very interesting
talk on "a Family Apple Orchard. He
spoke Of it as necessity and said every fam
lily Of this section should have apples the
entire year.
The evening session began at O'Clock.
The report of W. S Maxwell, NJ D., on
Pears" was read by the secretary, Prof
Wesley Webb
Prof H Heigis United States pomolo
eist, gave a very interesting talk on Spray
ing Trees"
The report of W. Irving Walker on
Peaches, " was as follows
with the exception of a few orchards
along the water courses, the peach crop Of
1894 was the usual off year failure, but be-
lieve this failure, following the heavy crop
and low prices of 1898, has produced good
results, by causing growers who were hold
ing on to trees Of inferior fruit, to pull all
such trees out, which, in case of good crop
in this year, should relieve the market ofthe
grade of peaches 50 demoraliziug to the
trade.
The peach belt is not moving south as rap
idly along the Chesapeake side ofthe PENN
sula as it is along the line of the Delaware
division of the P, W. & B railroad, there
having been comparatively no unhealthy
trees removed south ofthe Chester river dur
ing the pas; year.
The Maryland and Delaware Peninsula is
The peach section of the states, and ever will
be so far as quality of the fruit is concerned,
but it rests with the grower to put his fruit
carefully assorted in convenient aud attrac
i've package, to sell on the market by the
side of that marketed by the progre ssive fruit
of California.
Two principal reasons for low prices TO
he Peninsula grower are;
First-The lack of systematic distribution
Of the crop.
Second The careless attention given by
he majority of growers to the assortment
and packing Of the fruit
This year promises big crop, which will
bring paying prices, providing distribution
,au be properly made and care IS given as to |
package. would suggest that committee !
If hve be appointed by the president to for
nulate plan for marketing 1895 peach crop
providing there is a crop the plan 10 be
to the growers in such manner
IS the committee may think advisable.
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18
On the Right side at Last.

It seems to be generally conceded
that the county offices should be
elective. There has been a difference
of opinion on this point for a long
time but a change is manifest. The
party now in partial power in the
State have been anxious on this line,
and the party now partially out are
willing to join in the elective princi
pal so the time is opportune for the
measure. 1t is to be regretted that
the great delay in calling a conven.
tion, or the amending the constitu-
tion by legislative enactment is so
tedious, for it is feared that many
who have been such jealous advo-
Gates of electing all county officers
may grow cold in their zeal and turn
back to their first principle 80 the
victor belongs the spoils. ."-Le,oes
Pilot (Dens.).
For years the Republican party
has advocated this reform in Della
ware, but the Democrats have never
made any attempt at reform unless
icared or driven to make measures
hat they have fondly believed would |
their control and secure
he county offices to themselves. As
n instance-to secure their county
reasurership Of Sussex, law was
assed making it an elective office
Tow that their power is irretrievably
one FOR four years, by the election
Governor Marvil, they advocate
ling the county offices by the direct I
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18

It may be many days before the
deadlock is broken, but the Repub-
Ican party is amply able to stand
the STRAIN, and the political atmos-
phere will be clearer for the storm;
bat while this little difference is be-
ing settled we wish to remind our
friends who are contesting so Bit
terly for Senator Higgins reelection,
that the tax collectors have given
notice that they are ready to receive
taxes, and unless the poll tax of Re-
publicans are paid within very few
days the Democratic dog will steal
the bone. Step up to the captains
office gentlemen and settle-fOr it
takes something more than wind to
get 3 tax receipt from Democratic
tax collector in Kent and Sussex
counties.
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18

vote Of the people--thus shearing
the Governor Of the bulk Of the pat
ronage. BY all means such laws
should be enacted; as it would rid
New Castle county of her odious
Democratic mis-governing system by
commissions. A fair way would be
to have the first election take place
at the general elections in 1898.
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18

ALL talk of a Democrat being
elected Senator by the present legis-
lature is but foam from the rabbid
mouth of spoils hunters, and possi-
bly the chimerical dream of i'll in
formed Democrats. The Republi-
can party will settle their differ
erences among themselves and Del
aware will send Republican Sena-
,or to Washington who will repre-
sent her there and be able to take
care of the party in Delaware. 1t
may require a little time to arrive
at this point. but it will be reached.
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18

SENATOR HIGeINs and those who
have attached themselves to his
leadership have been stunned by the
blow dealt them at Dover. The
mistakes of his first years in making
disposition of federal patronage,
which we're recently enumerated so
clearly by the Ne,os and Adcert5ser
two or three weeks ago, cultivated
an opposition which only needed a
leader to overthrow his reign IN
Kent and Sussex counties. Mr.. Ad-
dicks came two years ago to their
support, and now they are demand
ing that the old systsm be over
turned. This is so astounding to
Mr.. Higgins followers that they
can scarcely realize the magnitude
of their disaster,
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18

IT is a rare occurrence for the
Philadelphia Record to publish a
falsehood for the truth, or permit the
rumors to creep into its columns
which have no foundation on facts,
but last Wednesday morning in its
news letter from Dover it printed an
old campaign lie that has been dis
proved and denied repeatedly in
Delaware. The writer said, that the
reason Governor Marvil did not read
his inaugural address was, because
he could not read at all, and could
only write sufficiently to make trac-
inc marks of his name The facts
are that Governor Marvil did not
read his address, because hls physi-
clans advised him not to, as he was
not in good health and any unneces-
sarv exertion would be detrimental
to him. Governor MaTvil was a ship
,arpenter in early manhood, and for
Aim to lay down the plans for a yes
ii and work out the model, he was
compelled to make calculations and
educe his work to writing-so the
rv that he could not read or write
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18
FouIk'S Bulletin.
MILFORD, DEL, JANUARY IS, 1895.

MILFORD, DEL, JANUARY IS, 1895.
Sun rises at 7I9 and sets at SOB;
days length Oh 44m
High water at Milford at 4.4l %.
m, at the mouth Of the river at 2.40
p. m.
The moon entered last quarter at
5.55 p. m. Yesterday.
Weather for the next 7 days GEN
orally fair.
You have a hard cold but YOU
need not have; if you call here you
can get medicine that will relieve it.
We have more photograph frames
than we need and you can have them
at greatly reduced prices.
DAILY CONCERTS BY THE
CELEBRATED HARTY NOUN
TAIN SINGERS, every dav and
evening until 10 O'clock. Solos.
duetts' quartetts, quintetts, and sex.
tetts.
Families can secure the services
OF the above siugers on application
here.
We have our holiday goods
in now and will be glad to see
our old friends and we wish to
make many new ones.
Our stock comprises a fine line
of Family, Pocket, and Teachers
Bibles, Hymn Books, Miscellan-
eoUs books, and lot of beautiful |
Children's books. This means |
beautiful children or beautiful |
books. Ladies and Gentlemen's
dressing cases.
Ladies fancy work boxes.
Writing Desks, Ink Stands. Pho
t 1graph Albums, Autograph AL
buns, Whisk holders.
Violins, Accordeons, etc.
Fancy paper and envelopes in
fine boxes.
A fine line of pocket books.
Vases, lamps, ETC., etc.
Dolls and toys Of various kinds.
Fancy soaps nice and good. A
cake OF nice soap for one cent.
Fine perfumes and various
Toilet articles.
School tablets from one cent up.
States and pencils, sponges, cray
ms white and colored.
Pens, Ink, Inkstands, Paper
ntters, etc, etc.
A few sets Of carving knives so
ents per set.
We want to keep before you
ur list Of sptcialties by the use
which you can save money in
octor's blk. They are:
Foulk's Emulsion Cod Liver
il.
Foulk's Cough Mixture
Foulk's Ambitious Pills.
Foulk's Eureka Pills.
Foulk's Worm Syrup.
Foulk's Worm CONNECTIONS.
Foulk's Corn salve.
Fodlk's Corn Solution.
Foulk'r Toothache Drops.
Foulk's Universal Liniment.
~ FOUIK & co
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18
NA[EINTlSHES

There has been asking and
asking for d0u6Le texture Mack
intoshes for girls of 8 to 10
years. We made the makers
hear it and they have sent us
a full range Of these girl sizes
made in every respect as well
and ofas good material as the
choicest qualities for women.
$3.50 each
Women's Mackintoshes, dou-
Bile texture, SIS, So 50 and up
ward.
Single texture Mackintoshes
for girls, 81. Is and upward; for
women, $2.25 and upward.
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18

The Democrats of Philadelphia
nominated Ex-Governor Pattison last
Wednesday for mayor of that city.
He had just vacated the Governor
ship of Pennsylvania, and now be-
cause of a serious split in the Re-
publican city organization, he is
likely to become mayor for four
wears. If Governor Pattison should
in his letter of acceptance outline a
policy that will enforce civil service
where the city government is to gain
by it, and pledge non-partisan po-
lice force, Philadelphia will place
him in the mayors chair. Lucky
Pattison.
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18

There is good reason for TIE popularity of
Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Davis &
Buzard. of West Monterey, Clarion Co, Pa,
say at has cured people that our phvsi.
clans could do nothing for We persuaded
them to try bottle ofChamberlaiu' Cough
Remedy aud they now recommend it with
the rest of US" IS and so cent bottles for
sale by G, w. Marshall, Milford, Del, and NJ.
J. Starkey, Milton, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18
ahash OF the old cam.

ehash OF the old cam
lies. For the past fifteen
ears Governor Maryil has kept a
private secretary, and his writing
has consisted principally in signing
checks and private correspondence.
His penmanship is not of a spencer
ian character, but his private letters
are much better written than those
of many lawyers.
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18
8 CRATENETTE 1T St25.

Shower proof. Finest Eng
lish. An importers all. Beau
tiful lustre, fine twill and a
lovely weight for womens s
dresses Grade that we have
been steadily selling at S..
But we make the price
$L.25 the yard.
Registered trade mark of the Cravenette
Company is stamped on each two yards
z0roRg side
Navy blue and black, Width
90 inches-5 yards 60 25)
ample for a dress.
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18
Women,s SIX Um6relZas.
BOOK NEWS FOR JANUARY

Has a plate paper portrait
OF Professor Won HelmhoItz,
the world-famous physiologist
and physicist made from the
last photograph he ever sat
for.
All the usual features beside.
Book News readers are never.
left to guess what the literary
world IS doing. SC, soc a year.
JOHN WANAMAKRR.
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18
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Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18
INAuauRArInN RArr.

In the evening the inaugural ball was
held in the Dover rink, which had been
Prettily decorated for the occasion. It was
the most elaborate affair ever held in Dover,
Music was furnished by Oglesby's orchestra.
The hall was filed with people
The committee in charge was Mrs N. B
smithers, Of Dover; Miss Ida Bacon and
Mrs. George E. Smith, of Laurel; Miss May
Sharp, Of Lewes, Mrs. Louis Morris. Of Do
yer; Miss Lizzie Willis, of Milford; Mrs,
Martin Burris, Of Middletown; Mrs. John
P. Wales aud Mrs Frank Pyle, Jr., of Will
mington; Mrs Delaware CLARK, Of Newark.
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18
Showing a total decrease Of So
Poor piqestion.

Leads to nervousness. fretfulness, peevish-
ness, chronic Dyspepsia and great misery.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the remedy II tones
the stomach, creates an appetite, and gives
a relish tc food It makes pure blood aud
gives healthy action to all the organs Of the
body Take Hood 5, for Hoods SaTsaparllla
cures
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18

No choice has been made by the
Legislature of who shall succeed
Senator Higgins in the United States
Senate, and at the present meeting
it looks as if the contest would be
prolonged for weeks. The proceed
ings in this contest have been unus-
ual throughout, and the friends OF
Mr.. Addicks believe they are justi-
fed in checking the cut-throat polit-
ical tactics applied by Mr. Higgins
followers to overturn the desire of a
great majority of the people of Kent
and Sussex counties,
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18

Hoods Pills become the favorite cathartic
with every one who tries them. asc.