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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-04-26

Mr.. MoSwat-I made a most annoy
ing discovery this morning about Z
clock I've had in my house for the last
six years.
Mr.. Chugwater-Turned out to be an
eight day O'Clock, suppose, and you d
been winding it regularly every morn
ing for
"Oh, no. That's the old, old story.
This is altogether different. / thought
it was an eight day, and under that i'm
preston had wound it regularly every
Sunday morning for six years. Ny wife
had been winding it the other mornings
of the week and saying nothing to me
aboutit. This morning she forgotit and
the blamed clock ran down Chicago
Tribune
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-04-26

"Isn't it curious, Cynthia the cOlonc
said TO Mrs. Callirer, chow sometimes the
current Of our lives is detected 10y The most
trivial incidents? Now here was Phileiu.
Goblinton. You remember what a vain,
consequential man he WASP But an that
was changed by just the slightest thing in
the world. Ho went one Sunday to 8
church where he had never been before and
where he was quito unknown. As usual,
he made toward tho middle aisle, where, at
home, he was accustomed to Sit but the
man that met bin led him not down The
middle aisle, but along the back of the
pews and down a side aisle, and he gave
him seat pretty well back
"Thfs was a crusher for Philetus. Here
was a man, evidently a man Of some ac-
count, who, with the unprejudiced eyes Of
a total stranger, had sized him up as a
man Of side aisle Importance Could it be
that his friends and acquaintance really
so regarded him? 1t set him thinking,
and the result you see in the modest,
thoughtful Philetus Goblinton Of today.
Jason, dear, said Mrs Calliper, don't
you suppose it would be a good thing for
you to go to a strange church once in
awhilef New York Sun.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-04-26
REsEARcAgs N LIE AIR.
There Arc Millions Of Dust Particles In 9
Cubic Foot.

There Arc MILLIONS OF dust PARTICLES An .
Cubic Foot
The air Of a meeting room, tested in
different places and at different times
during the progress Of the meeting,
showed numbers Of micro organisms
varying from 1876, 600 to 3, 500, 600 The
air near the ground contained fewer
than the air near the ceiling. For exam
ole, the air some four feet from the
ground contained 27O, 600 before the
meeting and at the end Of the meeting
800, 600, while near the ceiling the
amount at the beginning of the meeting
was 5000, 600, and at the end Of the
meeting this had been increased to
B, 500, 900
Air near a burning Jet Of gas showed
the largest figures of all Thus. in the
immediate vicinity Of a bunsen flame the
gigantic number Of $4,000, 600 was
found in a cubic oentimeter, or 4S9,
900, 900 per cubic inch. In Mr. Aitkin's
own words. 1T does seem strange that
there may be as many dust particles in
one cubic inch of air Of a room at night
when the gas is burning as there are
inhabitants in Great Britain, and that
in three cubic inches Of gases from a
bunsen fame there are as many parti-
cles as there are inhabitants Of the
world Z"
Possibly tests ON the air Of smoking
rooms would reveal still greater num-
bers. Mr.. Aitken has not yet tested such
air, but he found that a cigarette
smoker sends 1000, 900, 600 PARTICLES.
more or less, into the air with every
puff he makes -Gentleman' S Magazine
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-04-26

half. The Rev. E. E. Hale, Of the
South Congregational Church, Bos-
ton, SAYS; If anybody will take
care Of the poverty and crime which
results from drunkenness, his church
alone will take charge of all the rest
of the poverty which needs outdoor
relief in the city of Boston" The
politicians talk of increasing the in
ternal revenue by high tariff or free
trade; but of the vast amount OF
money which is paid out each year
for that which does no good bat only
harm, they say nothing. This ter
rible curse must be destroyed. A
great deal is being accomplished BY
the different societies. tits said the
credit of having the first society Of
this kind belongs to the Indians A
paper was found among some old
records in Pennsylvania which reads
as follows:
ALLEGHANY, Mar. Is, 1877.
This day we held a council and it
was bv the Shevnar's in general that
whatever rum is in our towns shall
be broken and spilled and not drank,
and whoever shall bring any rum or
any sort of strong liquor into our
towns, Indian or white man, let it be
more or less, it shall be all broken
and spilled in the presence Of the
whole town, wheresoever it isl
brought, and four men are appointed
for every town to see that there is
no rum or strong liquor brought into
our towns, and to have it for the
term of four years from date.
Signed,
LAYPAREAwAH, OPEHAsAs Son,
NENCHUNoNER Deputy King,
CoYEAEOLTNNE, Chief Council,
and ninety-seven others.
Such was the first, and from that |
time to this there have been innum
cradle societies organized each doing |
its own work in helping to put down
this demon drink Perhaps none Of
these have done more than the WO
mems Christian Temperance Union.
1t was Mrs. Hunt,One of the leading |
members of the W. G. T. o., who
scientific temperance teach
ing in our public schools Ia this
lies the new hope for temperance.
Instruct the young: This will not
insure the future, but it will more
nearly insure it than anything else.
Instruct the young. Not merely |
tell them OF the wrong done by this
evil, but burn the solid facts into
their earliest thoughts By teach
ng the children we ray not only
save them, but reach the parents,
llso. There are now sixteen million
-hildren in the United States study.
ng the effects of alcohol on the hu-
nan system. Every state of this
yrand Union with the exception of
our have a temperance education
aw. Scientific temperance teach
ng has been introduced into Canada I
nd most of the European countries,
lso into Australia, New Zealand,
south Africa, China and Japan. all i
raise and all honor to the Women's l
christian Temperance Union.
ARCADIA DEPUTY.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-04-26
Doctors Try NulyOl.
Official Records OpOn to the Public.
A Well-Known Physician Tests
the Now Discovery with Most
Successful Results

Dr. George F. Frooks, No. % Temple
Place, Boston, says
II have used good many rheumatism
medicines in the course OF my practice. but
Z I can eaudidly say that never saw a rem
edy as effective as Munyon's Rheumatism
Cure. 1 gave the sample bottle got Mon
day to one Of nv patients lady. who has
had chronic rheumatism in her limbs for
years 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 fr-t
dose, and inside Of twenty four. hours the
lady was feeling better than she had for
years. shall prescribe Munyon's Cure for
altcases of rheumatism that come under MY
care in the future
Munyon's Rheumatism Cure is guaranteed
20 cure Rheumatism ia any part Of the body
Acute or muscular rheumatism cured in
rom one to FIVE DAYS Il never fails to
,are sharp, ehooting pains in the arms. legs,
sides, back or breast, or soreness Of any part
d the body IN from one to three hours Il IS
euarenleea 20 Dromnu. cure l7msuess. stiff
I'd swollen joints s,ifbsck, and an pains in
Tie hips ard j3ists. Chrouic rheumatism,
seiatica, lumbaeo or pain in the back are
speedily cured.
Munyon's Homeopathic Home Remedy
Company, Of Philadelphia, put up specifies
for nearly every disease. which are sold by
all druggists, mostly for IS cents a bottle.
Those who are in doubt as TO the nature Of
their disease should address Professor Mum
yon, 1905 Arch street. Philadelphia, giving
full symptoms Of their disease. Professor
Munyou will carefully diagnose the case and
give You TIE benefit of his advice absolutely
free Of charge. The Remedies will be seat
to any address on receipt ofretail price.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-04-26

The villain CRASHED his cleaning
teeth with the grating sound Of the
breaking up Of an ice gorge
Ha, ha, my proud beautyl" he
Kissed. Il will yet bring you to the
dussl''
The proud beauty smiled a wan little
smile
Never, she twittered. you are
on the wrong tack The man to win me
must bring the dust to me- "--Cinoin-
natl Tribune.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-04-26

Luck is ever waiting for something tC
turn up; labor, with keen eyes and
strong will, viii turn up something
Luck lies in bed and wishes the post
man would bring him the news Of a
legacy; labor turns out at 8 O'Clock,
and with busy pen and ringing hammer
lays the foundation Of competence.
Luck whines; labor whistles. Luck re-
lies ON chance; labor on character. -
Richard Golden.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-04-26

Mrs Phoebe Thomas, Of Junction oity,I was
told BY her doctors she had consnmp tion andgtbai
there was no hope for her, two bottles OF
DR.. Kings New Discovery completely cured her
and she says 1t saved her life. Mr. Thos. Eqqars
1s9 Florida street, San Fraceisco. suffered from
dreadful cold, Approaching consumption, tried
without result everythin6 else then bought one
bottle Of DR.. Kinks New Discovery and in two
weeks was cured. He Is naturally thankful. It
is such results, Of which these are samples, that
prove thewonderful efficacy Of this medicine in
Coughs and Co d. Free trial bottles At Pierce q
Rieaeanton's drug store. Regular size 50cand 81,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-04-26
SURE Her TOOTH WAS PULLED.
The Power Of Imagination as ExempliHee
In Dentists Chair.

The Power Of Imagination as Exemplified
In Dentists Chair.
Dentists have a splendid opportunity
Of studying the power of imagination
An up town practitioner by way of il
lustration told a reporter about one Of
his women patients She entered, ac-
oompanied by her husband, and point
ing to her swollen face asked the den
fist to extract the offending tooth. He
placed her in the chair, and taking the
small hand glass which dentists use put
it into her mouth for the purpose Of ex.
amining the moiar which was to be ex-
tracted
The glass had no sooner touched che
tooth than she uttered a frightful scream,
and, bouncing out Of the chair, rushed
out into the waiting room, crying that
her jaw was broken. The united efforts
Of her husband and the dentist were for
some time unable to persuade her that
the tooth was not extracted and that
she could not possibly have been hurt
After examining her mouth with the
aid Of a glass she finally became con-
WINGED that the tooth was still in its
place Taking her seat in the chair
again, she submitted to the operation Of
extracting the tooth without a murmur
and expressed her surprise that the pain
was so slight. New York World.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-04-26

rave one crow, loud and long, to herald
his victory, and dlved his beas O half inch
down into its mellow cheek, when lo the
rosy red apple, with an its luoiousness,
was down in the midst of the squealing
pigs.
The old SOW looked up softly as heI
teeth sunk deep into the apple "and wink
cd her other eye st Louis Republic.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-04-26

Jedediah Buxton, the English peasant
had a miraculous memory for figures and
nrithmetical calculations. He made mem
tai calculations involving the use Of 80
places Of figures without pen, pencil or
paper which indeed he could not have
used, for he could neither read nor write.
To the end Of his life he remained day
laborer and apparently oontented with
his lot His mind constantly occupied
itself with calculations. When at the
church, he would count the words uttered
by the preacher, and once on his only visit
to London whittier hewas taken to be in
troduced to the royal society, friend in
sisted that he should go to Drury lane.
He went, and when aftcFvafi asked about
the play it was discovered he knew moth
ing Of 1t, his mind having been occupied
with an attempt to count the words spo-
ken by the actors He did not like the or
ohestra. He said the sounds were too nu-
merous for him to count.
"The Campbells Are Comm" is a very
old Scottish air Copies of it, dating
back to 1920 are known to exist
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-04-26

BE bought q large umbrella
With satisfaction grim
Likewise a life prcserver big
In case he'd have to swim.
BE bought a diamond star that held
A hundred stones or so,
A pair 81 snowshoes for his feet
In case that it should snow
A book OF modern slang he got
And learned q page by page,
And then he was equipped 10 90
open the modern stage.
Tom Mason In New York Sun.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-04-26

"Mr x. has threatened to kick me
next time he meets me in company.
Now, if l see him walk into the room,
what am to dof'
"Sit downp'-Gil Bias
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-04-26

A spelling book of the date Of 1881 was
selected from which to demoralize a spell
ing match in Monmouth But it was
nearly two hours before "porphyry' gave
the knockout blow.-Augusta journal.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-04-26
FOSTERS
German
Army and Navy
Catarrh Cure
FOSTER'S

is recommended for both slight and aggra-
waited cases. It will cure the worst case Of
CATARRH, and is good for a mere Cold
an inflamed condition of the nasal passages
is the cause of both. It is also good for
HAY FEVER. It is a sure cure. There is
nothing marvellous about it. It is not an
accidental, magical discovery, but a per-
fectly sensible, scientific preparation, in
tended to do just exactly the thing it does,
and nothing else.
It costs so cents-druggists.
FOSTER MEDICINE COMPANY.
BALTIMORE, ND.
FOSTERS GERMAN ARMY AND NAVY
- SKIN CURE is the best thing for ECZEMA,
letter, RING WORM, SALT RHEUM,
ITCH, DANDRUFF, PlMPLES, BLOTCH-
ES and ITCHING PILES Designed to cure
permanently, and does it, It's 50 cents, too
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-04-26

Among the curios unearthed at Troy
by DR. Sohliemann were several golden
lamps dating from 800 B T.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-04-26
Catarrh
Is Common.

Few realize just how common
it is. Very many people have CataHh, or
at least Catarrhal symptoms, who would
laugh at the idea 1t is an unpleasant dis
ease-one of those which make others I'M
comfortable as well as the one who has it.
The first symptoms are; A heavy feeling
between the eyes, profuse and offensive
mucous discharge from the nostrils, head
ache and foul breath.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-15
had Change

Adreamy looking man with glasses
boarded o Broadway cable car and
handed the conductor dollar bill.
AS the change was offered to him
no said, without looking at it, Pick
out tho bad coins, please, and give
mo good ones instead. y The con-
ductor turned red, and picking II
dull looking quarter and two Cana
dian dimes from the heap substitut-
cd regular coin of the realm and
handed back the change.
How did you know he was going
to give you bad money!" asked an
inquisitiye youth who sat next to
tho man with the glasses. you
didn't even look at it. :"
II didn't need to look at 1t, re-
piled the other. Long and expon-
sive experience has taught me that
conductors pass off bad change on
any one who wears glasses. They
imagine, l suppose, that We arc near
sighted and won't notice the differ
ence At first l used to count the
change myself and then ask the con-
ductor to give me good money in
place of the bad, but now always
lot him pick it out for me. l find it
saves time. New York World.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-15
A Treasured Nickel.

An ordinary cont piece is care
fully treasured by Artist Frank
Duckett of Philadelphia as a me-
mento of General Grant. Mr.. Duck
CIT came into possession Of this me-
mento in this way: One day several
years ago Mr.. Duckett boarded q
street car directly after a stout man
whose full brown beard and black
SLOUGH hat struck Mr.. Duckett as fa-
miliar. A moment later he recog-
nized his fellow passenger as Gen.
eral Grant, whom he had frequently
seen during a sojourn at Washington
several mouths previous. Mr.. Duck
EFT took a seat directly opposite the
distinguished gentleman. The con-
dnctor came in to collect the fares
Mr.. Duckctt handed the conductor a
dime, and at the same moment Cen
eral Grant gave the same official
nickel. The conductor turned the
generals nickel over to Mr.. Duckett
and rang up the fares. Mr.. Duckett
carefully slowed his change" away
in @ separate pocket and has cherish
ed the coin ever since because of it's
having been last used by the great
soldier president. - Philadelphia
Record.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-15
Electricity and Vegetation.

The physiological effects of cleo
tricity and tho electric light upon
tho growth of plants have been
studied for o number of years, and
tho results reached arc highly inter
csting for their economic and theo-
retic Importance. The studies have
had to do with the application of
electricity. directly to the plants
themselves, sometimes with cur
rents through tho earth in which
their roots were imbedded and some
times with tho effect of the electric
arc light maintained q part or tho
whole of the time when sunlight
was absent.
Plants kept in the light from all
electric orc not only grow as in tho
sunlight, but some grow much faster
and larger. They produce chloro-
phyl in abundance. They reach out
toward the source of light and twist
this way OF that. They assimilato
more potash. produce moro albumi-
noids and yield a larger amount of
ash. These phenomena show that
the physiological quality of the arc
light Is tho same as that of the sun.
Cosmopolitan.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-15
Color of the Glass ut Kew.

It is known that the use of glass
of q green tint has for half century
been a characteristic popularity of
the plant houses at Kew gardens. In
1889 the experiment was made of
substituting white glass for green
in the east wing of the tropical fern
house. This was the result of the
observation of the successful cult.
walton by Sir Trevor Lawrence OF
forms with full exposure to the light
at Burford, near Dorking. Tho I'M
provemcnt in the growth of the
plants was remarkable. In 1892 a
portion of tho west wing was also
reglazed in the same manner, and
tho now temperate farmhouse was
wholly glazed with white glass. The
result with the Sleichenias and other
half tardy forms was everything that
could be desired. AS the result il
has now been determined to abandon
the future use of green glass alto.
gether. -London News.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-15
Rude Baron Steuben,

Baron Steuben was known as tho
rudest, toughest, most unoivil and
discourteous officer in tho Revolu-
tionary army. He spoke English to
some extent-that is. he knew most
Of the oaths and explosives and had
other words enough to string them
together, but when a little excited
he would burst forth into o most ex.
traordinary mixture of German,
French and English and in this poly
glot composition would abuse every
body in hearing.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-15
SEA MAGIC.

The children talk in the fireiighs =
The mother sits and hcars. III
Her lips have hint OF smiling, "
Her eyes thought OF tears. AZ
With tears and smiles together J.
She hears the children say
How this by way Of the heather,
And that by way Of the bay,
WILL leave the small safe haven
Wherein the children throve,
Shut in by sen and mountain
Into nest Of love.
She sTailes to hear their dreaming
OF what each one will do.
Over the mountains gleauiing,
Out on the waters blue.
But ever tho mist grows thicker
When Hugh, the sailor, tells
OF the s,,a kings cave of coral
And pearls and diamond shells.
or the golden, deep sea weather
And gaiieons sunk Of yore.
She thinks on his long drowned father.
Her eyes can see no more.
Katharine lyman in Illustrated News
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-15
Milton'A Works.

Milton regarded the Paradise Re-
gained" as infinitely superior to the
Paradise Lost" and once expressed
great surprise that any one should
entertain contrary opinion. He
said that of all his works the poem
"On tho Morning of Christ's Nativi.
ty" was his best. 1t was his earliest,
being written in 1929, when he was
u years of age.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-15
Bncklen's Arnica SalVe.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheuni, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions. and posi-
lively cures Psles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by Mrs c Geiser, Eagle
drug store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-15
DIR. S. III. RUSHING,
ALEXANDRIA,, LA.

Eg Residence on Fourth and Wash
ington streets. Office and Hospital on
Fourth and DeSotO streets.
Surgeon for the Texas & Pacific and
Houston, Central Arkansas and Northern
Railroad Companies.
All will be promptly cared for upon
application
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-15

ITO take French leave" is to de-
part quietly from an evening party
without formal farewells in order
nos to set an example and so spoil
tho pleasure of the entertainment.
In England it soon acquired an en-
tirely different meaning.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-15
Doubling Science.

She (from book)-A woman's
brain declines in weight after she is
80.
Hollow do they know? l thought
a woman never got to be 3o.-De-
trnit Free Press
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-15

% Parties wishing Printing
done will consult their own inter
ests, by calling upon us OF wri-
ting for samples, prices, ETC., be-
fore giving their orders else
where.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-05-15
City Officers.
ALEXANDRIA POST OFFICE DIREC.
TORY.

Jonas Rosenthal. ........... Post Master
WIN Maddox, Asst 80 +"
Office hours from O'Clock N to u m.
Money order business closes at 4 D nj,
Registered Letters close at o'clock nm,
DISTRICT MAILS.
Hineston, six times week. Leaves
Alexandria at 11:}0 a M; arrives at 6 y m,
Pineville, fourteen times a week.
Leaves Alexandria at 1:30 a m and 6 y m.
Arrives at Alexandria 10 III and 4 D LII.
Poland, three times a week. Leaves
Alexandria Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat-
urdays at 6 N: returns same days M.
Iatt, once week. Leaves Alexandra
on Fridays at 6 a III and returns same
day at $50 pm.
Kansas City, Watkins & Gulf Railway
to Lake Charles and intermediate post
offices, daily and return same day.