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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24
NATURAL SOFT SOAP.
yound In Series of Pits In tho Big Horn
Mountain.


A party Of gentlemen from tho east.
who have been hunting and fishing for
the past month in the Big Horn noun
tains and basin, in Wyoming. met while
there with a pertinent illustration of
the natural marvels Of the great central
west. This was nothing less than the
discovery Of a series Of pits, OF watts, Of
natural soft soap, the excellent quality
Of the product showing that old Dame
Nature is well competent when in the
mood 20 hold up fully the end of her
string Is a housewife.
Theee natural soft soap pits, seven in
number and having an average capacity
Of about 1000 gallons. are scattered
yver an area of two or three acres of al
kali land, situated just below the
mouths Of half n dozen hot springs and
two large springs of practically pure lu-
trica,ing oil. The water from the hot
springs and the oil drainage combining
with each other and acting ON the al
kali deposit constitute natural soap
nanufactory. the product of which is
gathered in the adjacent series of earth
cavities. or pits
just below tho pits themselves Is a
wide tract OF spongieat marsh soil, in
whose depths the soft soap surplus is abb
sosbed. The product is perfectly mar
tetable. and in the coming commercial
development OF the Big Horn basin
there will doubtless be natural soft
soap syndicate. Rocky Mountain News.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24

Statistics collected by Swiss writer
show that Alpine climbing is not SO dan
gerous as is generally supposed. The
number OF persons. killed annually, he
declares. Is Al. but there is tendency
toward decrease During 1894 the num-
ber Of fatal accidents was only 81, al
though climbing was never so much is
fashion. or these 81 accidents there
we're IA in which the victims were
guilty Of gross cars-.ssncss or impru-
xpee,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24

The materials are common salt and
sawdust, which are ever obtainable--as
fresh lime is not, and not dangerous, as
sulphuric acid is--and do the work
completely and rapidly.
First lay a rather thick layer (about
one inch) Of sawdust on the floor; upon
this similar layer Of salt. The salt
takes the moisture, and the sawdust abb
serbs H.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24
His In.stiahIs Appetite.

The British lion has decided that the
time has come TO gobble up lower Siam.
Perhaps this rich inorsel may somewhat
satiate his appetite, and lead to more
tolerant feeling toward Venezuela. -
Boston Journal.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24
A PoPuLisT MOSES.
Cousin Of President lincoln Stamping
South eastern Kansas.

Southeastern Kansas
Colonel G. A. Lincoln, cousin Of
Abraham Lincoln. is the Populiss Moses
just now who is electrifying audiences
in southeastern Kansas. Until recently
be was poor farmer IN Cowley county.
Last week he espoused the Populist
faith and announced 100 meetings in
schoolhonses in Bourbon county.
he assumes the commonplace charac-
terlstics OF "Old Abe" and drives a
little bay marc which he says he has
driven three times across the continent.
making a total OF $4,000 miles. Chi
cage Times Herald.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-07-24
To Insure Cyclists.

A bicyclists' accident insurance com.
pany has just been organized in West.
field, Mass. Ii proposes 10 insure bicycle
riders against all manner of accidents
met with while riding their machines.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-17

I
My appreciation Of YoHr generous action
the presentation of this beautiful sword. /.
beyond expression 10 words. Language i:
feeble; it cannot tell the feeling. known il
my heart at this moment. This occasion
will ever be one remembered with thrill Of
pride, ard joy and thaukfulness have
only been your Heighbor few years, and &c
know by this kindly expression that you
feel I uerit such appreciation is source Of
profound qualification to me.
When wear this sword it will form con.
slant reminder of my friends IN dear old
Madison, my adopted home, aud Tonight
pray that twill be my home as long as ! am
permitted to live on earth. for here hearts
beat and throb 10 happy unison, IN perfect
accord one with the other.
thank you. thank you, gentlemen, for
such evidence Of your good feeling to me
The above reads smooth and has the
true ring, but its beauty is only half real
lied unless YOU heard it from the lips OF
the speaker. His full, deep. sympathetic
voice, low pitched and filled with the fire
of earnestness, and vibrating with slight
tremor, perhaps Of slight embarrassment,
gave TO the beautiful sentiments and Ian
guage a meaning and warmth that cold
type cannot even feebly portray. He was
repeatedly interrupted with applause, aud
at the close of his remarks all crowded
forward to shake him by the hand, and to
see his new treasure.
The sword is a most beautiful product
OF artistic art The blade is of FURNISHED
steel, etched in brown throughout with
flowers and geometrical designs. About
len inches from the lillt is q panel of blue
enamel, upon which IS etched, Henry
II Preuyman, London, o.. and oppo
site. on the other side of Ike blade, is an
other panel of blue enamel, upon which is
etched, From HIS Friends ~ The han
die of the sword is corded oxidized silver.
and the shield is gold. The design aud
work manship of both sword and scabbard
are superb, well behtting Col PrettYmau's
position on the Governors staff
The guests now distributed themselves
about the library, billiard room aud din
ing room, as their tastesluclined,w while the
Washburn Mandolin Club discoursed
sweet music from a central position where
all could hear. Colonel and Mrs Pretty
man, his brother and sister were every
where seeing that every guest received
the best of refreshments and the most cor
dial attention. A dainty repast was served
IN the dining hal, while cigars and wines
enlivened the evening in The halls and
billiard parlOr. The occasion throughout
was most enjoyable and passed off wiJh-
out a single jar to mar its perfect pleas
ure. At the early hour of ten the last of
the guests took their departure, each in
turn giving the Colonel warm hand
clasp aud the warmest of heartfelt good
wishes, and he assuring each that this was
the proudest night of his life, aud than K
ing them for the part they had taken in
if
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-17

bodving that the judgment of Con-
oress was necessary to determine
whether organized government ex-
listed in the seeding states; and that
while the people of these states
MIGHT abrogate their own govern
ment. they could not change their
relations to the United States, whose
sovereignty over them remained I'M
IMPAIRED. This bill passed both
houses, but was pocketed by Presi-
dent Lincoln.
THANKED BY STANTON.
On another occasion the War De-
partment was hindered in the re-
cruiting service by the privilege of
relief from draft on the payment OF
money. This feature of the law the
Government wished to be abolished
and the Military Committee of the
House had presented several bills
which we're voted down. Mr.. Smith
ers hurriedly drew an amendment
and the next day the bill was passed.
Mr.. Smithers was warmly thanked
bv Secretary Stanton.
At the Baltimore National Renub-
lioan Convention in 1864 Mr.. Smith
ers WAS chairman of the Delaware
delegation. He voted for Lincoln
and Daniel S. Dickinson. He was
afterward a member of the National
Executive Committee.
In 1888 Mr.. Smithers was promi-
nently mentioned for United States
senator, when Mr.. Higgins was
chosen. Last year he was appointed
secretary Of state under Governor
Marvil.
Mr.. Smithers was twice married:
his first wife being Mary E. Smith
ers, daughter of Joseph Smithers, a
half-brother of his father. BY this
marriage their we're four children,
two of whom died In infancy. A
daughter, Sallie joyce, died in 1875,
and the fourth, son, Nathaniel B
Smithers, Jr., died in Dover several
years ago. His second wife was
Mary, daughter of William Town
send, who survives him.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-17

,iess at the Nj E.
- BY Rev H c Turner
Rev. Mr. Cecil, Of Maryland
in A. Conner. a well known and
espected citizen OF our town, died
earn Wednesday morning of last week
aged about seventy five years. The de-
ceased had been a member of the Methodist
Church for tweaty-one years. After sew
eral months of patient suffering he passed
peacefully to rest BLESSED are the pure
in heart for they shall see God" The
Revs. c. Clayton and H c. Turner off
ciated at the funeral services. Interment at
Barratt's Chapel.
Mrs. Zadoc Powell, after a short illness of
less than week, died last Monday night.
Her last hours were spent in praising her
Heavenly Father whom she had loved and
served for years. She was about sixty
years of age and leaves an afflicted husband
to mourn her loss.
Mr. Thomas Williams while driving
home from Milford last Saturday met with
a serious accident Some part ST the har-
ness becoming loose or broken, he aIighted
and while adjusting it another team com
ing behind him at a very rapid rate, fright
ened his horse which started in run, and
before he could regain the carriage dragged
him a'eonsiderable distance. He sustained
several bruises besides spanning his ankle
badly. He also received a cut on the head.
DR.. w. 7. Hoey was called who closed the
wound with several stitches. Mr.. Williams
Is feeling better at this writing.
Mr. William c. Brown. an aged and
well known farmer residing within few
miles of town, is very i'll
The A. o. u. w will give their annual
supper next Tuesday evening
At this writing the steamer Frederick is
being loaded with corn.
We are glad to know that Mr. Elijah
Mevin,the butcher, has had a wagon built
by Mlnner & Patterson for the tansporta-
ton of live stock 1t is well made and
dHlAildDl1 SOhSQuNlSA wagon Vi uidt par
tieular kind. The dangerous practice of
driving animals through the streets to the
slaughtering places can now effectually be
done away with. In several instances we
have known animals driven through the
streets to become vicious and unnanagea-
bic, frightening women and children badly.
Any innovation protective to the welfare Of
our townsmen is always welcomed.
The M P Church has received a coat Of
paint. When completed it will present a
pleasing appearance.
Miss Mary Spurry, has been attend
ing school in Washington, is home for a
week.-Mr Edgar Harrington and friend,
of Georgetown, spent Sunday with rela-
tiYes here.-Mr and Mrs Thomas Sale
van spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Robt.
Marshall. Bigelow is the guest of
Mrs. William Carter. A.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-17

Many merchants are we'll aware that
their customers are their best friends aud
take pleasure in supplying them with the
best goods Obtainable As an instance
we mention Perry & Cameron, prominent
druggists of Flushing, Michigan. They
say: 1--WE have no hesitation in recon-
mendiug Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
to our customers. as it is the best cough
medicine we have ever sold, and always
gives satisfaction" For sale at rs and
90 cents per bottle by G. w. MARSHALL
Milford, Del. and ]. W. Starkey, Moltin,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-17

Unprecedented FIR Setting
has been going on here since
early November, when to al
ready well-rounded stocks we
added more than Z500 HIM
ared Thousand Dollars 70o1kk
Of TyuSfa0orthy Fi7- Garments.
1t was a bold stroke, and it
has been feebly copied far and
near. 1t is amusing to read
of these efforts. Unknown
furriers have sold unknown
quantities. Little-heard-of fac
tors in the trade have been
heralded as purveyors of rich
fur garments. And there the
efforts cease. Values ruling
here during November and
December were easily beyond
successful competition-prices
averaging about half those Of
former seasons. But, astound-
ing as have been these values,
we have made Prices a F0Hyth
to a Third L07Uer Than E9ey :
And the richest furs are in
Guided in these offerings. A
descriptive word follows:
Astrakhan Capes, lined with satin
rhadame, $3.50.
Astrakhan Capes, made from whole
and wel-matched skins; lined with
satin, $40.
Canada Sealslin Capes, satin lined, $40.
Canada Sealskin Capes, with storm
collar and edges finished with genu
inc black thibet; lined with satin
rhadame So.
Wool Sealskin Capes, satin lined;
storm collar and fronts edged with
genuine marten, SIS. Such garments
are usually $40.
Electric Sealskin Canes, with full
storm collar, So Regular s45 gar
ments
Wool Sealslzin Capes, with storm col
lar and edges Of marten, $50. Reg
ular $50 values.
Electric Sealskin Capes, both fronts
edged with genuine marten; lined
with heavy satin rhadame, $50.
Capes of Monkey Fur, handsome in
material and workmanship; with
double storm collar of electric seal
skin, s35.
A few genuine Persian Lambskin
Capes, with full storm collar; lined
wiJh fancy silks, $40.
Fifty Persian Lambsl1in Muffs, correct
style, at $3.50
Neck Scarfs. 81 and more
OF course, these are merest
hints from the vast collection.
Interesting reading, surely.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-17
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR


If home-sewers could make
Muslin Underwear equally
dainty and elaborate to cost
no more than our selling prices
they would still be short
sighted to do so, for the wear
ing out of wife and mother
cannot be counted in dollars.
And more thousands of wo-
men are agreeing with us each
season-more and more thou
sands since we have raised the
standard of excellence. This
Seventeenth HalfYear Sale
is a revelation ! Never were
the garments offered so per-
fectly made so more than
liberal in pattern. Never have
we translated so many Paris
ideas. And the supply is not
limited to American made, for
no store in this country carries
an equal stock of Paris-made
Lingerie.
lOHN WANAMAKEa.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-17
Make Yourself stroBu

If you would resist pneumonia, bronchitis
typhoid fever and persistent coughs and
colds. These ills attack the weak and run
down system They can find no foothold
where the blood is kept pure, rich aud full
ofvitality, the appetite good and digestion
vigorous, with Hoods Sarsaparilla, the one
true blood purifier.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-17

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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-17
~ .MiIforef CHIl O.VICLE

TTse Milford CHR O.SICLE
Osse dollar a year strictly f1s
adu0mce. To Sses1 subscribers
are sUiET stUe q gears sssbscTtl'-
fiOss to the gCeekSy Near FORK
Tribune, Farm Journal or
american Gardening. Send a
dollar and get faro papers for
prsce Of Osse.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-17

PERsoNALLY-CoNDUcTED TOURS VIA PENN
SAVANNA RAILROAD.
Undoubtedly California offers more gen-
uine attractions to the pleasure-traveling
public than any other part of the American
continent. The fame of its climate is world
wide, and it Is sought even by European,
who fluid it more charming than their own
southern slopes. To Americans its worth is
too we'll known to necessitate description
of the many advantages to be enjoyed.
Observation-Disclosures tours via Penusyl-
vana Railroad will leave New York and
Philadelphia February II and March II, 500
In addition 10 the many other points of i'll
terest visited on the first tour stop viii be
made al New Orleans for the Mardi Cras fes-
tiyities, and four weeks will be allowed in
California. On the second tour four aud one
half weeks will be allowed in California
An addition to the magnig' cent train here
tofore used for these tours is a through Pull
man compartment car.
The c2r, which will be the very best tina.
the Pullman Company can supply, will con-
tain nine iuclosed compartments two draw
ing rooms aud seven state roons and will be
attached to the special train to Jersey City
and run through to San Diego, Cal, on the
first tour, and San Francisco on the second.
This will be the first car offs kind to be
run on a transcontinbntal train, aud that it
will be thoroughly appreciated by particit
pants in the tours is evidenced by the fact
that already several of the compartments
have been reserved.
Applications for space or itineraries giving
all information should be made TO Tourist
Agent, 1895 Broadway, New York, or Room
All, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-17

shall be reported, and a suB=commi
appointed to draw up The resolution
will be along the lines of the one y
Senator Lodge early in the sessi
one dissenting voice in the commit
from a Democrat, Senator Gray.
ware. The committee also appointed suO-
committees to consider the Cuban and Ar
menian questions. The friends of Cuba
ought to be well satisfied with the commit
tee put in charge of the question-Senators
Sherman, Lodge and Morgan. The House
committee on Foreign Affairs has entrusted
the Cuban question to subcommittee
composed of Representatives Hit. of ILL.,,
Adams, of Pa and Draper, of Mass.
Not a few who read what Mr.. Robert
Rowls,of Hollands, Va, has to say below
will remember their own experience
under like circumstances: Last winter
had lagrippe which left me IN low
state Of health. tried numerous rene
dies, none of which did me any good, until
l was induced to try a bottle OF Cham
berlaius Cough Remedav. The first bot
tie Of it so far relieved me that l was en-
abled to attend to my work, and the sec
ond bottle effected a cuie." For sale at
rs and so cents per bottle by DR.. G. w.
Marshall druggist, Milford, Del, and j. w.
StarkeV Milton Del.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-17

Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, Send for testimon-
ials. free.
RI CHENEY K CO, Toledo, o
lae- Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-17
use Tin lime.

CaIarrh starts in the nasal passages, affect
ing eyes, ears, and throat, and is in fact, the
great enemy Of the mucous membrane
Neglected colds in the head almost invar-
iably precede catarrh, causing an excessive
flow of mucus, and if the mucous discharge
becomes interrupted the disaereeable results
of catarrh will follow, such as bad breath,
severe pain across forehead and about the
eyes, a roaring and buzziug sound in the ears
and oftentimes a very offensive discharge
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged cure
for these troubles.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-17

Look out for colds atthis season. Keep
yourself wen and stiong by taking Hoods
Sarsaparills, the great tonic and blood
purifier,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-17
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY.

STATE OF UHTO, CITY OF IOLEDOl =
LUCAS COUNTY. -
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he~is
the senior partner o, the firm of r. J. CHEN
BY & Co., doing busine IS in the city of To
ledo. County aud State aforesaid, and that
said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN.
DRIED DOLLARS for each aud every case
of catarrh that cannot be cured by the use Of
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed IN my
presence, this 9th day of December. A. D.,
1886.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-17
To The Golden Gate

Hoods Pills cure liver ills. constipation
biliousness, jaundice, sick headache.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-17
Florida
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED Tours Vi
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.


PERSONALLY CONDUCTED Tours VIA
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
It would be hard TO fud any condition o
human ailment that the Winter visit to Flor
ida would fail to improve, while those who
enjoy good health cannot realize, without
experience, what true enjoyment there is in
life passed under the golden skies OF TIE
'Iaud of Flowers"
In order to give the public on opportunity
to visit Florida at very reasonable cost, the
Pennsylvania RAILROAD Company has ar
ranged for a series of tours to Jacksonville.
Since the system of personally conducted
tours inangeTated by that company has been
in effect. none but words of COMMUNICATION
have been received. Its unexcelled train
service, experienced Tourist Agents and
Chaperous, and above all its moderate
charges, leave nothing to be desired.
The tours to Jacksonville, allowing two
seeks' stay in Florida, will leave New York
and Philadelphia on January as, February a,
II, %, and Is, and March 3, 1896. The rate,
including transport alton, meals en- route, aud
Pullman berth on special train, is 5000
from New York, aud $500 from PhiladeI-
phia; proportionate rates from other points.
For further information apply to Ticket
Agents, or address Tourist Agent, IIe6 Broad
way, New York, or Room All, Broad Street (
Station, Philadelphia, to whom application 4
for space should alse be made.
We all know that any tired muscle eau be
restored by rest, Your stomach is a muscle.
is its Manner OF saying 7 am
ired, GIVE me rest. To rest the stomach
you must do its work outside Of the body.
This is thh Shakers method of curing in
digestion, and its success is best aitested by
he fact that these people are practically free
rom what is without doubt the most preva
ent of all diseases. The Shaker Digestive
Cordial not only contains digested food which
S promptly absorbed without taxing the
ired digestive organs, but it is likewise an
id to the digestion Of other food ia the
tomach, A 10 cent trial bottle will convince
on of its merit, and these you con obtain
through all druggists
IaxoI is the best medicine for children.
doctors recommend it in place Of Castor Oil.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-01-17

IaxoI is the best medicine for children.
Doctors recommend it in place Of Castor OH.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-10-13
IruanS TanuIes.

E'u90S TanUles.
it.33us Tabules cure nausea.
It5rwnS TaDuIes: at druggists.
i-paGs TahGies cure dizziness.
i:IU5ns I--Luies cure TiaUulence.
lr.rdus TahU;@s cure dyspepsia.
Elyans TahuI"s assist digestion.
Ripans Tabules: one gives relief.
PiDanS Tabules cure indigestion.
ltipans Tabules: gentle catharttc.
Eipans Tabules cure constipation.
Ripans TabuIes: pleasant laxative.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-10-13

Wa Norton hrs moved MS bar
her shop from the Ocala house to
the NJ 'ntaZuma wDerc be will be
pleased I'd serve has macy Gus
fom-rs. Keeps only me very
best BARRIERS and guarantees per
feet satisfaction to all call 81 his
place. He also ask th> patronage
Of the travelling pubic.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-10-13

Is your nervous system shat
tered? Do not despair. Brace up
With Sabalena, which goes 10 the
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-10-13
THEY'RE HERE
IN CROWDS

This is the age Of stout hearts
and stout muscles. People are
crowdIng the meat stores after the
article that makes muscle and bone.
The biggest crowds are here, be-
cause the biggest values. the low
est prices, and the choicest, most
temyting meat are here If you
d mt believe Us, come and see. 1t
won't cost anything.
l. u w DIS BRO