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Milford chronicle., 1895-07-12
WORKING FOR PAY.
Are We Making Progress Toward Equali-
ty of Opportunity?

Are We Making Progress Toward Equali-
~ of Opportunity?
Taking the whole number of persons
engaged in all remunerative or gainful
occupations, I find that in 1860 such
persons constituted 26. 9 per cent Of the
whole population. In 1870 this percent
age had increased to 80. 43, i'll 1880 to
"a. S. while i'll 1890 it was SO, 81, an
increase of more than 10 per cent, rela-
lively, in one generation, the period
from 1850 to 1890. This, it should be
borne in mind, is the percentage of the
total number of persons engaged in
gainful occupations of the total popula-
tion. If we examine now the percent
age which this total number Of persons
engaged in all gainful occupations is of
the persons 10 years Of age and over,
which is the truer comparison, we find
that the increase has been as regular,
but little greater, for in 1860 it was
&c. 70 and in 1890 AZ. 80, an increase of
over IL per cent, relatively, i'll the 80
years named. This fact alone, it seems
to me, answers conclusively and def
nitely the question we are considering. If
the total number of persons engaged in
gainful occupations stood still relative
to the population, the argument would
not be so clearly carried, but with a
constant and persistent increase in the
relative proportions Of this class of peo-
pie to the whole number of population,
and to the whole number 10 years of
age and over, there can be no other an
swer than an affirmative one.
These figures prove conclusively that
we are not only making real progress
toward a greater opportunity, but to-
ward a greater equality Of opportunity
in social and industrial life, and they
completely kill all arguments made to
prove that machinery, the influence Of |
invention, displaces labor, so far as so
ciety as a whole is concerned. 1t would |
be absurd to argue for single moment |
that the introduction of machinery has !
not in many instances displaced indi-
viduals and reduced them not only to
poverty but to pauperism. The
answer cannot well Nbe made to the in
1iyidual, but the facts cited prove that
80 far as the whole body of the people
IS concerned there is not such displace-
ment, and study of thetexpansive in
iuence Of machinery and Invention by
jhe statistical method further proves the
value Of the argument The vast num-
Der Of new openings, never before
mown, resulting from Inventions offers
he best proof in this direction, and it
,ffers, too. proof that one line Of opp9r-
unity viii DO abandoned when another
f q more profitable nature opens. Oh
oil d. Wrigts IN EoEuns-
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peculiar TWO hannled onopplng knife,
held in both hands when used, answering
to the needs Of that delectable dish, hash,
or the savory ragouts and croquettes a Ia
Francois.
Such implements Of kitchen warfare as
the poker, tongs, shovel and dustpan of
France are all strangely unfamiliar and
decidedly primitive In appearance. So also
are the baking dishes and saucepans of un-
baked clay, which, however are most de-
sirable on account Of their cleanliness.
Most of the apartment kitchens and
many Of those in private houses are pro-
vided with an icebox attachment built out
under q window and fitted about with
wooden Stats lined with very fine wire
gauze, this answering every need IN win
ter and proving convenient even In sum-
mer, as 1t usually juts into a shaded court
The most cheering note in French kitch-
en- furnishings is the copper saucepan. It
is omnipresent, and in well appointed hab-
itations you see rows Of them, Of all sizes,
from the half pint up, hanging along the
high wainscoting above or beside the range.
The higher the state Of polish to which
these may be brought by the usually inn
maculate femme de menage, the more she
seems to consider they stand in the light
of a satisfactory reference, and from the
fact perhaps that the French kitchen CON
tains no closets, and at the best nothing
but dressers, may be deduoed q reason for
the immaculate maid and the delightful
suggestion Of absolute cleanliness which
pervade this apartment. - New York
friu,or
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ONE HEAD USHER.
The Ways Wherein He Differed From
Others Of His Calling.

The Ways Wherein He Differed From
Others Of His Calling.
It is as old as the Proverbs that the
cobbler's children are always poorly
shod.
The restaurant man goes home for
dinner, and the bartender is a total alb
stainer
The druggist may patronize the faith
cure and the railway man knows Of no
greater luxury than a ride in buggy,
The street car conductor is glad to get
day off, so he can take a long walk.
A more remarkable case than any of
these is that of the head usher at the
theater, and one theater in particular
Probably every playgoer in Chicago
knows him. The title of 'head usher
does him an injustice. He is more like
host or the chief of a reception commit
tee.
There are head ushers who pounce
upon you, grab the coupons, thrust them
back into your fumbled hands and shout,
First aisle to the right I"
There are other head ushers who tell
You to hurry up or step lively They
give loud warning that all coupons must
be ready
They shout, "Hey, thereP' and are
constantly distracted because of the i'm
mense responsibility which they imagine
is resting upon them.
As soon as a snippy young man gets
into a box Office or is engaged as an
usher, he begins to imagine that he
owns the house, the company and good
part of the frontage in the block.
But the exceptional head usher is
calm, polite, attentive and SOLICITORS
Nomatter how rapidly the crowd may
pour in, it seems that every one who
comes receives some courtesy at his
hands.
He doesn't shout or grab and the
small children are not afraid Of him.
The most remarkable thing about this
model master of ceremonies, however,
is that he knows very little about actors
or plays.
The other evening, when the house
was crowded and the performance was
being received with noisy approval, a
man who came into the foyer between
acts remarked to him, "Well, it's a
funny show. -
81 dare say, " he replied; "the house
seems to like it.
''Didn t you see it?''
''No; was out here all the time.
els that so? Don't you step inside to
see the performances"
"Oh, no. My duties keep me here. In
the Is years that l have been in this po-
iition I have never seen a performance. F."
At first the man wouldn't believe it,
out it was fact just the ame.-Chi-
ago Record
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Deer Park, on the Crest OF the Al
leqhen1es.

To those contemplating a trip to the mouu-
taius in search Of health and pleasure, Deer
Park, on the crest of the Allegheny noun
tains 1000 feet above the sea level, offers
such varied attractions as delightful atfnos
phere during both day and uightpnre water,
smooth, winding roads through the noun
tains aud valleys, aud the most picturesque
scenery 10 the Allegheny range The hotel
is equipped with all adjuncts conducive to
the entertainment, pleasure aud comfort OF
its guests.
The surrounding grounds rs well as the
hotel are lighted with electricity. Six miles
distant on the same mountain summit, is
Oakland, the twin resort OF Deer Park, and
equally as well equipped for the entertain
ment and accommodations of its patrons
Both hotels are upon the main line OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, have the ad-
vantages Of its splendid Vesttbuled Limited
Express trains between the East and West
Season excursion tickets, good for return
passage until October 81, will be placed on
sale at greatly reduced rates at all principal
ticket Offices throue bout the country. One
way tickets, reading from St. Louis Louis
Vile, Cincinnati, Columbus, Chicago, and any
poiut on the B. g. o system TO Washington,
Baltimore. Philadelphia or New York, or vice
versa, are good to stop off at either Deer
Park, Mountain Lake Park or Oakland, aud
the time limit will be extended by agents al
either resort spou application, to cover the
period Of the holders visit
The season at these popular resorts com
mences June 22nd.
For full information as to hotel rates, rooms,
etc, address George D. DeShields, Manager
Deer Park, Or Oakland, Garrett County, Md
May 10 at
Milford chronicle., 1895-07-12

The most famous southern maidstone
belongs in the family of Ex-Governor
Walker of Tallahassee, Fla. The stone
was presented to the governor several
years ago by the person who took it from
the stomach Of a deer. The valuable lit
tie concretion is oblong in shape, about
y inches in length and of bluish gray
color. One end tapers to blunt point
the other is hattened and has an aper-
ture through which the spongy, porous
interior may be plainly seen. When in
use, the opening is applied directly over
the wound, and the pithy substance
which forms the interior Of the stone is
supposed to suck ont" and absorb the
poisonous venom, whether injected by
deadly serpent or a rabid dog Persons
who have seen the stone applied declare
that it adhered firmly to the wcand as
long as there was a particle Of venom in
the system.--St. Louis Republic
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oovERNoRs As SENATOR'S.



Before Going to the Senate.
The present United States senate con
sists Of IS members. II state Legislators,
in their choice Of representatives in the
higher branch Of congress, pursued the
plan proposed by one Of the most inteln-
gent and patriotic of the trainers Of the
first constitution and chose one senator
from the ranks Of former governors in each
state and the other from among the repre-
sentatives In congress from the state, an
almost ideal senate would he secured, be
cause each state would be represented by
men qualified by experience. The former
governors would be familiar with the in.
ternal needs Of the several states, and the
former representatives in congress with
the agencies Of legislation.
Former governors and former represent
atiyes will not be wanting in the senate
of the Fifty-fourth congress. Senator Pugh
of Alabama was a representative before
being a senator Senator Berry Of Arkan-
sas was elected governor Of his state in
1889. Senator Hawley of Connections
was representative before he was a SEN
ator. Senator Gordon Of Georgia was
elected governor Of his state in 1868. Sen
ator Shoup Of Idaho was elected governor
Of the Forest State in 1880. Senator -Cul- /
lom Of Illinois was elected governor Of his
state in 1876, and his Democratic colleague
John NJ. Palmer was elected governor in (
1868. Senator voorhees, of Indiana was
long representative in congress before /
being chosen rs senator. So was Senator 4
Allison Of Iowa. The colleague Of the lat /
ter, Senator Gear, was elected governor in |
1873. Senators Halo and Frye Of Maine |
were congressman before being senators. |
Senator Burrows of Michigan was for sew
eral years Republican leader in the house
of representatives before being chosen SEN
ator recently. Senator Hill Of New York
was twice elected governor before being
chosen member of the United States sem
ate Senator sherman of Ohio was a rep
resentatiye before being elected to the
senate in 1851. Senator Tillman, the new
representative Of South Carolina in the
United States senate, was elected govern
or of South Carolina in 1890 and was the
first Democrat chosen there in opposition
TO the regular party organization. Sena-
tor Bate was elected governor of Tennes
sec in 1882. Senator Mills of Texas was
chairman Of the ways and means commit
tee in the house Of representatives and the
leader of the Democrats before being elect
ed to the senate Senator Proctor Of Yer
mont was governor Of his state from 1878
to 1880, and his colleague, Senator Nor
rill was six times elected a representative
before he became senator. Senator
Squire Of Washington was governor Of liis
state when it was territory, from 1884
to 1887 New York Sun.
Milford chronicle., 1895-07-12
WHO SETS The FAsHIoNsl
Evidence That the Royal Ladies of Eng
land Do Sometimes.

Evidence That the Royal Ladies of Eng
land Do Sometimes.
The late Mr.. Worth, the Partisan king
Of dressmakers, once said that it fire.
quently took him as long as three years
to educate the public up to one Of his
fashions, and to have it adopted He of
course has set a great many fashions in
his time, but the dressmakers are not re-
sponsible for most of the changes that
take place.
It is a simpler thing for a man like
the Prince Of Wales, who is generally
admitted to be the best dressed gentle
man in Europe, to change a fashion in
men s clothing than it is for lady in
society to change the fashion of the time,
or to bring in a new one. But any of the
recognized fashion leaders, such as the
Duchess Of Sutherland, the Countess of
Dudley, Lady Brooke, the Countess eros
venor or Mrs. CORVALLIS West, can, if
they persist long enough, bring in
fashion which will soon become general
" popular.
For instance, the Duchess of Portland,
after her marriage, had a strong inclina-
tion for Malmaison carnations as button
holes, and wore them ON every possible
occasion. Before that time they were
not much sought after, but very soon all
the florists in Bond street and Regent
street had a great display of them in
their windows.
The Princess of Wales is not fashion
setter, but is one Of those most sensible
ladies who favor comfortable costumes
and tailor made gowns, and who does
not run to the extreme modes She
dresses, however, with excellent taste.
Another matter in which the royal
family are very conservative is theway in
which they wear their hair. At the time
when the "bun chignon" came in not
one of the young princesses adopted it,
although it was extremely fashionable.
Curled fringes, as is well known, are
very popular with the royal family.
Sometimes the fashions are introduced !
quite by chance. A few years ago, when |
a we'll known beauty was married to a
young nobleman, the bride decreed that |
her brideSmaids should wear dark velvet 1
hats with ostrich feathers At first ev-
cry one was very much surprised, but
the idea caught on, and during 1892 at
two-thirds of the fashionable weddings
dark velvet hats were worn with light
dresses. -Pittsburg Dispatch.
Milford chronicle., 1895-07-12
THE FRENcH cooKINe ROOM.
Some OF Its Points Of Difference From the
American Kitchen.

Some OF Its Points Of Difference From the
American Kitchen.
The French cooking room is found to be
"sui generis" a delightfully."- convenient
little affair, although the first impression
its brick floor and conservative Dimensions
give is of primitiveness. It is always
small-that is, the average kitchen-arid
in the French apartment any nook answers
for it, for French economy reckons time
and space in its ratio, and it stands to
reason that much useless time is spent in
walking about a large room in search of
materials or utensils. It was a sense of
this very thing which led bright western
woman, who had become reduced to doing
her own work, TO make her butler pantry
and gas stove answer the needs Of a kitoh-
en-, since in that way she had everything
ready to hand.
No matter how small the French kitch-
en-, it always boasts of q generous range
with an artistic wall setting of blue and
white thing corresponding with the like
setting of the water pipes and sink. This
tiling is not the least attractive peculiarly
Of the kitchen, forming, as it does with
the red bricks of the floor, fascinating
color scheme. So in the beginning, even
In the kitchen, You find the touch Of color
that these Latin nations are never with
out, their love for which speaks from the
blossoming plant in the window to the
painted ash barrel.
Despite the generous range, which has
all sorts Of devices and different places for
burning wood or coke or coal or nothing
for when you will you can employ the gas
stove, which is fixture Of the French
kitohen--there is seldom n large boiler at
tachment but in its stead queer little
copper boiler let down at one side of the
oven Is supposed to hold enough water to
meet the needs Of the average householder
in France. Hot water, as q consequences, /
is at premium, which perhaps accounts |
for the Indifference Of the French to the |
luxuries of the bath. Even the friendly, |
Kissing teakettle that most appealingly I
coy bit Of kitchen furnishing is a guam
tity unknown. Its place In the French /
cuisine is taken by queer little tin pitch
ar, with cover. These come in assorted
sizes, and no matter how stable or impos-
Ing the Dimensions they always seem to be
makeshifts
There Is seldom a dipper. Its use and
abuse arc not French, and there are no
5rooms Brushes of all kinds and a sort
If broom made of tiny twigs, the kind
lsed by the street sweepers, are to be found
N France, but nothing along the practical
ines Of tho article SO familiar to the new
xoFld household The merits of the chop
ping bowl have not found a place in the
zgsnah saslk,a heaEs. = SQUARE board .snd
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women have as little idea of business
as cats " observed baggage smasher in
an expansive mood the other day "They
come down here, and they expect us to
tend to them and their trunks right of
no matter how many people are ahead of
'em. And they can't soc why we won't do
it neither. One of 'em came down here
the other day and says TO me, i want my
trunk right of Have you check for
it, ma'am9' says l. OF course not, she
says 4 want you to check it for me.
How can you identify it, amp says 1.
You have to have q check Of some sort to
mako sure that tho transfer company's
brought the right trunk We'll, / guess 1
ought to know my own trunk, she says.
It's sure to be the biggesb one in the
place, and it has A. B. @. OF one end and
n. Y. city on the other. and its lock isn't
bit like most trunk locks, and Do
you see your trunk anywhere round here,
a'amY / asked. No, don't, she says
Tho fact is it isn't down here yet, but I
want you to send it after me, you know
And, if you'll believe it, that woman
couldn't understand why wouldn't do It,
She stood there and argued the thing with
me for nearly half an hour, keeping lot
Of other folks waiting" From which it
would. appear that, like most everything
else, even baggage smashing has its ''other
side. New York Sun.
Milford chronicle., 1895-07-12
DOCTORS TRY NUNYOE.
OFFICIAL RECORDS OPEN TO The PUBLIC.
A Well-Known Physician Tests
the New Discovery With Most
Successful Results.

DR.. George r. Brooks, No. 20 Temple
Place, Boston, says
"I have used good many Rheumatism
medicines in the course of my practice, but
can caudidly say that never saw
remedy as effective as Munyon's Rheum :
tism Cure gave the sample bottle got
Monday to one of my patients lady, who
has had cronic rheumatism in her limbs for
wears. Her knee and elbow joints were
stiff, and she suffered great pain. It's effect
was simply marvellous. Relief from pain
was obtained in a few hours after the hrst
dose. and inside of twenty-four hours the
lady was feeling better than she had for
years. I shall prescribe Munyon's Cure for
all cases Of Rheum ltism that come under
my care in the future"
Munyon's Rheumatism Cure is guarsn-
teed to cure rheumatism in any part of the
body. Acute or muscular rheumatism cured
in from one to five days. It never fails to
cure sharp. shooting pains in the arms, legs,
sides, bacK, back or breast, or soreness in
any part Of the body in from one to three
hours It is guaranteed to promptly cure
stiff aud swollen joints, stiff back,
and all pains in the hips aud loins. Chronic
rheum; tbs II, siatica, lumbsgo or pain in the
back are speedily cured.
Munyon's Homeopathic Home Remedy
Company, OF Philadelphia put up specifics
for nearly every disease, which are sold by
al druggists, mostly for IS cents a bottle.
Those who are it doubt as to the nature of
their disease should address Professor Nun
yon, 1906 Arch street. Philadelphia, giving
full symptoms of their disease. Professor
Munyon will carefully diagnose the case and
give you the benefit of his advice absolutely
free Of charge The Remedies will be sent
o any address on receipt Of retail piice.
Milford chronicle., 1895-07-12
ohean LodrInr For a Prlnee.

Accidentally bill of an inn at Pas
seller, Tyrol, was discovered among the
papers of a recently deceased member Of
the official household of Emperor Will
liam /, which gives an idea of the cost
of living at that time. In 1851 William,
then prince Of Prussia, with suit Of
six companions, stopped at the inn. The
lodging for the company amounted to IL
heutzer-5 cents. The breakfast coffee
was more expensive, however, lTeut
ger for each cup. e., ~ cents. A
dish Of milk was cent, three eggs for 1
cent The dinner at the inn, consisting
of SOUP meat, roast, fruit, preserves and
wine, cost p kreutzer each, or less than
IL cents apiece. The total expense Of
lodging, breakfast and dinner for the
party amounted TO forms and rs
lreutzer, or about 80 cents.
Milford chronicle., 1895-07-12

The atmospheric delusion known as
St. Elmo's fire, or St. Elno's light, gets
its name from a curious old legend of
St. Adelelm, who, having started one
dark and stormy night to visit the bishop
Of Auvergne, lighted a candle to guide
him ON the way 1t was wholly unpro-
tected by anything like a covering; but,
Notwithstanding the fact that the wind
blew furiously and the rain fell in tor
rents, sit continued to burn with
bright and steady flame The news Of
this miraculous occurrence soon spread
in all Catholic countries and soon found
place in the monkish manuscripts, where
it was declared that the good Adelem
must have really been attended by ST.
Elmo and his fire. st. Louis Republic
Milford chronicle., 1895-07-12

The act Of the assembly abolishing days
of grace in this state in its final form as it
went to the governor does not take effect
until the LIST Of January, and then only on
notes drawn on or after that date All
outstanding notes and all drawn during
the remainder Of this year follow the old
rule and are not payable until three days
after the date on which payment is prom
ised. This is one Of the reforms recon-
mended by the society organized to procure
uniformity in state legislation Several
other states, including New York, have
abolished days Of grace, and we have no
doubt that all the states in time will fol-
low suit and relegate days of grace to the
lumber Of the past Philadelphia Press.
Milford chronicle., 1895-07-12
The Great Mountain obatauqua.

The Paradise of the Mountains, on the sum
NIT of the Alleghenies Thirteen years Of
splendid history; $4,000 invested ia beau
tifyine the great park of 500 acres. Splen q
did hotels aud cottage accommodations at
from So to SIS a week. The summer school
with twenty departments of important study
under the care Of the best instructors out OF
leading universities August 9TH TO 27th. The
Great Mountain Chatauqua meets August
9TH to the 27th Que hundred professionals,
well known in the entertainment field, will
fill the passing days with pleasure and profit.
1t is the coolest, the cheapest the most in
spring place in America to spend summer
vacation. It is on the main line the pic.
turesque B & o. Railroad, express trains
with sleeping and parlor cars to the doors
If you are interested, the 10 page, handsome
detailed program will be mailed
to you, if you will send your name and ad
dress to the Agent Of the B, & o. R. R. Co,
Mountain Lake Park, Nd