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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

What seems to be a perfect remedy
for scours in young calves. a trouble
with which nearly every dairyman is
familiar, is found in the use of dried
blood as prepared for market at the
large packing house concerns. A table
spoonful Of this blood powder fed with
the milk ration to the calf works a cure
in every case in short time. This is
worth remembering
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

Nebraska has made the following
standard Of quality for milk and cream
which are sold to the public: Milk
must test not less than 3 per cent but
ter fat and cream not less than 10 Fer
cent By the way. 3 per cent milk is
pretty thin stuff, and fat babies will
not be found on the route Of the milk
man who sells it.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

What may be done with a small
piece Of land is well Illustrated by
nian whom We know who the past sea
son has sold the produce raised on two
town lots containing just sixty-four
square rods of ground for 1928, or at
the rate of over $500 per acre. The
produce raised was mostly common
garden vegetables.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13
Of Appropriate Gifts for the Men Folks.

good heavy cotton sox in blacks
or tans, I23c; very fine ones at CSC
Mems good heavy knit jackets,
81, 81 rs, $3.50 and s..
Boys underwear
Full line mems cuff buttons, col
lar buttons and scarf pins.
Come and see us, we can please
you and save you money.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

Constantinople. Dec. 1S.-W. W.
Peet, treasurer of the Turkish mission
in ConstantinOple. accompanied by NJ.
Gargiulo, dragoman of the United
States legation here. started last night
to meet the hrigands who hold Miss
Stone captive, In accordance with
instructions received from Washing
ton, they will attempt to secure the
release of Miss Stone in exchange for
the ransom money now available.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13
700 soLoMEN SURRENDER

American Troops Starved Them Into
Submission In the island CT Samar.
Manila, Dec. 1S.-Seven hundred
bolomen have surrendered in the ISL
and Of Samar owing to the lack OF
food, The son of the governor Of the
island of Negro has been killed in an
engagement with LGdrcnes. -Four
cases OF the plague have occurred
here. the first since October.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

The American people have cheaper
coffee and sugar in plain sight. The
production of coffee bas been enormous
ly increased, and that IN many coun-
tries. while the production of beet sugar
bids fair to become one of the leading
agricultural Industries Of this country.
lnasmuch as the American people use
more coffee and sugar than any other
people, this is not a bad prospect.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13
| | ,QlBNIET RESIGNATION
Postmas ter General Charles Emory
Smith viii Quit.
HENRY c. PAYNE HIS SUCCESSOR

Mr.. Smiths Resignation win Take
Effect Next Month, When He Will
Return to Philadelphia to Take Up
Editorial Duties.
Washington, Dec. 19.-Charles En-
Dry Smith, Of Philadelphia. has ten
dered to the president his formal re-
signatiOn as postmaster general, to
take effect early next mcn-h, and
Henry C. Payne, of Wisconsin. vice
chairman of the Republican national
committee, has accepted the tender OF
the Office, TO which he will be nOmi-
mated Immediately after the holiday
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13
suralo,s rrsasurer Resiunsd

Buffalo, n. Y, Dec. 1O.-City Treas,
urer Philip Guerst, who was suspend.
ed by Mayor Diehl, pending an inves,
igation of the books of the city treas,
urer's office, resigned yesterday. The
resignation will have no effect on the
proceedings against Guerst on charges
of misuse of the city's money. He was
given hearing before the mayor to.
day.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13
Polish Priests accommodated.

Scranton, Pa. Dec. 18.-At yester-
days convention of the priests OF the
Scranton diocese, Bishop Hoban for
mally pronounced the bann of ex-
communication against all the indie
pendent Polish priests in his diocese.
This is aimed particularly at Rev.
Frank Hudor, of South Scranton, and
Rev. John Meyrick. of Wilkesbarre.
who have been conducting independ-
ent churches for several years.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

In the abstract an ear of corn, a
talk of clover and a milk COW are the
.ommonest of things, but just the same
hey have offered problems which tax
he best knowledge and wisdom of the
most wise and learned of men, and
hey have not yet found out all there
S to know about this remarkable trim
ty of good things. The COW and her
milk, corn and its utilities and clover
IS a soil redeemer will still furnish
exits for valuable agricultural sermons
many years hence.
Educate Xour Bowels with Casearets.
Candy Cathartie, cure constipation forever.
DC. 2bo. II O. O o. fan. druggists refund money.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13
Farewell Dinner to JERSEYS eoverno

New York, Dec. 18.-A dinner was
given by the staff of Governor Foster
NJ. voorhees,, of New Jersey, in the
Metropolitan Club, in this city, last
night It was in the nature Of fare
well to him and a welcome to Gov
ernor-elect Murphy, The members of
the staff present were Generals Spen-
Ger. Donnelly, 0liphant, Waneer, Cong
don and Meaney and Colonel Robert
NJ, Thompson,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13
THE CHARLESTON EXPOSE
TON.
REDUCED RATES VIA PENNsYIVA-

During the continuance of the
South Carolina Interstate and
West Indian Exposition, to be held
at Charleston, S. c., from Decem-
Der to June I, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell excur-
sion tickets to Charleston and re-
turn from all points on its line at
reduced rates. These tickets will
be sold daily from November 30 to
May 81, and will be of two descrip-
tons: Season tickets, bearing final
limit of June 8, 1902, and eleven
day tickets, good to return within
eleven days, including date of sale,
but not good after June 3, 1902.
These tickets will not be good to
stop off en- route. For rates and
further particulars, apply to ticket
agents.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

Downes. the family seat of Sir Red
vers Butler. Lear Creditor. is one Of the
most beautiful old places in Dcvonshire
and at this moment has a special interest
attached to it. The house is filed WIN
trophies Of Sir Bedvers' many and varied
campaigns. and one Of the most interest
ing is a collection Of wonderful cloisonne
enalnelS taken from the summer palace
at 5'cliing.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13
Don't Accept a Substitute !

When you ask for Cascarets be
sure you get the genuine Cascarets
Candy Cathartic! Don't accent
fraudulent substitutes, limitations or
counterfeits! Genuine tablets stamn.
ed Z. c. c. Never sold in bulk.
All druggists, 1oc.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

Lebanon, Pa, Dec, 1S.-City councils
passed a resolution authorizing the
board of health to open the Municipal
Hospital at once and compel all small
pox and suspected patients to be taken
there, if they cannot pay quarantining
expenses. There are "a smallpox
cases in Lebanon at present.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13
coroner,s vardlot In nal. Polsonlnn.

coroner's Verdict In Dale Poisoning.
Now York Dec 10.-The coroner S
inquiry into the death of Emmeline
Dale, the child of Elizabeth Howe
Dale, who is under arrest. charged
with poisoning was held in Hoboken
last night and resulted in a verdict OF
accidental death from poisoning.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

The butchering of a pig in Mis-
souri, community on a Sunday. because
of the blundering manner in which the
job was done and the great noise made
by the pig, set in operation the pro-
visions of Sunday law and resulted
in the pig killers arrest.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

Nicaragua Donates Land FOR rospitaI
Managua, Nicaragua. Dec. 11-Pres-
lent Zelaya has ISSUED a decree by
yhich the government of Nicaragua
onates about 100000 square yards OF
and, in one or more lots. situated on
,4nctcDe Island, in Lake Nicaragua
the United States for use as a sani
ariHm for the benefit Of laborers on
he canal.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

In operating a stock ranch in Texas
from fifteen to twenty-five acres Of
pasture are required for each head of
stock. An acre of Wisconsin or Min
nesOta clover or the same amount of
Iowa or Missouri blue grass will keep
the same animal in better condition.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

Tile draining removes any excess of
moisture in a wet time from the land
and conserves the moisture in the soil
in dry time. This seems like a para
doxical statement, yet it is nevertheless
true, as any one may note on field so
drained.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

Wanted.-SOme new bug to kill of
the box elder bug, which has come to
be an unmitigated nuisance wherever
box elder trees are grown.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

In general way we have just two
tests to apply to farm lands north and
south-fOr the north, Will clover grow?
for the south, VIII alfalfa grow? If
not, such lands We aid have to be offer
ed very cheap 20 get us to invest in
them.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

Persistent advertising viii create a
demand for any fairly good article,
but superlatively good article will
find a market anyway. There is a GER
tain cereal breakfast food being made
today which. so far as we have no
ticed, has never been advertised at all,
yet because of It's excellence the de-
mand is so great that the manufacture
ers cannot fill the orders sent them.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

The corn crop Of the state Of Iowa
foots up. according to the crop report
ing officials, about 22j,57O,OOO bushels
an immense lot of corn after all.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

Do not forget that if you want the
cats to catch the rats around the barns
and granaries they must have a daily
ration of new milk. The rats and the
milk make a balanced ration.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

The year 1901 shows up with a very
short crop of apples the country over,
only 23,0OOO00 barrels against 4S,OO0,-
900 barrels year ago.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

Persons who wish to stock lakes,
ponds or streams with food fish should
let the carp tribe alone, for we have
never heard of or known a case where
these fish have been introduced that
they did not end in disappointment.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

California wines, like Chicago dress
ed beef, are winning their way in the
markets of Europe, where alone It was
not long since thought good wines
could be produced.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

The new president, from his thorough
knowledge of the conditions of the
semiarid west, may reasonably be ex-
pected to cordially favor any move to
reclaim these unprOductive lands by
system of irrigation.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

There is a recognized difference in
the quality of the meat Of a well bred
and well fatted steer of the standard
beef breeds and that of an equally well
fatted scrub steer which the eaters of
beef are willing to pay for.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

When the house cat takes up the
business of catching chickens, the SOON
er she is killed the better, for you can
never break her Of the habit when once
it is acquired.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13
lturdays only, steamer leaves Queens
for Baltimore at 600 P. NJ.
cENTREVILLE BRANCH.

lturdays only, steamer leaves Queens
for Baltimore at 600 P. NJ.
cENTREVILLE BRANCH.
Tins leave Queenstown for Centreville
except Saturday and Sunday, SIS A. NJ,
!. NJ. and 900 P. NJ. Saturdays SIS, 9.l5 A.
I'd sos. P. NJ.
inns leave Centreville for Queenstown
except Saturday and Sunday, s.45 A. M
nd $40 P. NJ. Saturdays s.45 A. NJ, 400
25 P. NJ, making direct connections at
nstOwn with all trains and boats.
CONNECTIONS.
i" connects at D. & c. Junction for points
elaware & Chesapeake Railway-E aston
)xford.
- connects at Greenwood with Della
Division of the Philadelphia, Whining
Baltimore Railroad.
- connects at Glendale with the Della
Maryland & Virginia Railroad.
LAMENTATIONS.
Stop on signal to take on and let on pas
rs.
TRoXEL, VIM D. uHLER
enerd Manager. Gen. B. s P. Agt.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

A crop of corn seems to be always
the best crop with which to follow
crop of flax.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

Onions are selling at 80 cents a peck
all through a country where it is en-
tirely possible to raise 300 bushels Of
them on one acre of land. There is a
cog loose here somewhere.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

The government can far better af-
ford to appropriate money for irriga-
ton of the fertile arid lands than to
spend it pulling snags out Of unnavi-
gable streams.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

The value Of any sort Of new bug
may be determined by finding out what
other sort of bug ne wants for food.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

Frost as a pulverizer of tough and
refractory soils can do better work
than any machine which man ever
made. For this reason all such soils
should be plowed in the fall Of the
year, and the earlier the better.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

There is an authenticated record of
a chestnut tree cut down in the state
Of Ohio in the year 1S47 from which
were made 11,0OO fence rails, 1900
shingles and 27 cords of wood. There
ought to be pretty good collaterals
back of a story of this size, especially
as It was a chestnut tree.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

We have a friend who owns a good
farm. and he rents this farm right
along for 70 cents an acre less than he
could get just for the reason that he
has tenant who takes good care Of
the place This tenant keeps the fences
up, the barn doors in place, the manure
hauled out, the trees trimmed, the
weeds on the highway moved, and our
friend thinks all these things are worth
about IS cents an acre to him when he
goes out to see the place.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13
DON'T 9 To 8 + 8 SR RE

You can be cured Of any form Of tobacco usiS q
esslly be made we'll, strong, magnetic, fun Of
~. me ana Vigor by taking M0sT01RAG.
that makes weak men strong, MANY gai9
zen pounds IN ten days. Over 660.R0N
SuIea, All druggists. Cure guaranteed Book
- an9 aoylce EksE. Address STERLING
AE4SoN CO. Chicago OF New Y0rk- a.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

The grosbeak is the only bird which
we have ever noted as eating potato
bugs, and he will eat one for sauce
while feasting on the early green peas.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

If you want a handsome cherry tree,
plant it on rich ground, but if you want
cherries put it on the poorest ground
you have. We have found this out by
experience.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

London, Dec. 1l.-Additional drafts
for the militia, yeomanry and tho regu.
lars are already being prepared fo-
transportation to South Africa. The
British government has decided to
call out all reservists who have not
completed their 70 years Of service
for service in South Africa.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13
Mems Dress Shirts.

Mems laundried white shirts,
good material, well. made, perfect
fit, soc, 75c, 81.
Mems very popular laundried
colored shirts in beautiful patterns
at SOC, 75c and 81.
Mems unlaundried white shirts,
good muslin, solid linen bosoms,
properly made everywhere 75c,
our price soc.
HENS .V'eCkgUeGr.
We have the credit of carrying
the finest line in the State. Men S
finest silk and satin neckwear in
all the newest shapes and color
ings, soc. A special lot of choice
silk and satin neckwear, % cents
each, extra choice value.
Mems Pocket HGllelEserChiefs.
Always useful, thousands to Sc
lect from. Mems pongee hand
kerchiefs, silk initial, Ioc.; plain
white handkerchiefs with initial.
I24c and 25c.; mems initial silk
handkerchiefs, 2Sc, soc, and 75c.;
big line of plain white handker-
chiefs at SC, Ioc. 124c, 15c and CSC
Mems SeESPeWderS.
Mems fine silk suspenders put
up in single boxes, 25c, soc, 75c,
81 and 81, so; mems good strong
wearable suspenders, 15c, use and
soc.
Mems GEOUes.
We are leaders in this line
Mems fine dress kid gloves, 75c
81, SIPS, $3.50; lined kid glove.
soc, 75c and 81; mems wool back
gloves, dog skin palms, at SOC, 75C
and SI;men' S undressed kid glove.
in steel and tan colors, both linec
and unlined, at 75c, 81 and S1.25
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

In the city of Vienna last year there
were 25,640 horses and dOnkeys
slaughtered for food, the meat being
sold in 1S5 meat shops specially H.
censed by the municipal authorities for
that purpose. All this meat was care
fully inspected by government officials
before being sold. The fore quarters
of these animals sell for from 5 to s
cents per pound and the hind quarters
at 6 to 8 cents. choice cuts retailing at
10 cents, or less than one-half the price
of similar cuts of beef.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13
Resumption of Sunset Limited
Between New York PhiladeI-
phia and San Francisco, Season
I9OI-l9O2.

Commencing November 3oth and
each Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday thereafter, the Washington
and Southwestern limited, operated
daily between New York, Philadel-
phia and New Orleans, via the
Pennsylvania Railroad and South
ern Railway, leaving Philadelphia,
Broad Street Station, 6.55 p. m,
composed Of Dining Pullman Draw
ing-room, Sleeping Observation and
Library cars, in addition will carry
a special Sunset Limited Annex
Pullman Drawing-room Compart-
ment Sleeping car to connect with
the Sunset Limited operated be-
tween New Orleans and San Fran
cisco.
The celebrated trans-continental
service afforded by these luxurious
trains makes a trip to the Pacific
Coast not only very quick, but most
delightful.
Chas. L. Hopkins, District Pas
senger Agent Southern Railway,
.828 Chestnut street, Philadelphia,
will be pleased to furnish all infor-
nation.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

The man with a productive apple or
chard located in the northwest. while
he has plenty Of encouragement, al
ways has this advantage over his
brother Orchardist in the more favored
regions Of the far east or the far west
he IS always close to a good market
in territory where the production Of
apples will be far below the normal
demand. And this question Of a good
market for fruit is one of the main ele-
,nents of attaining success in the bust
ness.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13
VI g11's UnderlUear.
Hens Hosiery.

The feet must have proper atten-
ton ard protection. A beautiful
line of up-to-date fancy hose, 124c
I5c, 25c and soc; good warm ma
tural wool hose, I3c, 15c, 1Sc and
and 25c; good black hose, 25c;
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

The past season has been a bad one
for the farmers in England and Scot
land. The competition of the low pric-
ed grains and meats Of this country
has about ruined the agricultural in
terests Of those countries. Each year
shows a fewer number of acres titled
and a lesser amount Of stock kept,
while my lord who lives in the castle
on the hill mournfully regards his ever
decreasing rent roll and has to resolve
himself into a committee of ways and
means to make both ends meet.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

If you want a good pumpkin pie, the
pumpkin needs to be well boiled down.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

man plants out a honey To-
''e starts quite a little trou-
a general thing. No
know will so persist
by suckers, and the
are cut off the more
'ost exactly follow
Canada thistle in
low of one case
~ I planted thirty
ears az has G. I'd over several
res Of land with the aIcke0 Tees.
The government has interesting re-
0pts from its expert sent to examine
he agricultural capabilities of the Yu-
1on valley in Alaska. He reports that
nearly all the common vegetables-pO-
atoes, turnips. cabbage, onions, let
uce, radish-and in cereals barley can
De raised there without difficulty, the
llmost perpetual sunshine of the sum-
ner largely compensating for the
hortness of the growing season. The
ldtive grasses are reported as very
uxurlant.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

New York, Dec. 1.-THE submarine
boat Fulton accidentally filed with
water and sank at her mornings at
the works OF the Holland company.
New Suffolk. L. I. Repairs were be-
ing made to the craft, and by over
sight valve was left open. It is
expected that the vessel will be float.
ed undamaged.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

How Are YSur Kidneysg
DR.. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills Sam
Sle free Add. sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or N.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13
10 TIC u III
= TWO varieties of flies

20 the sugar
two varieties of flies
.,l exactly alike, they are built
Try differently, the house fly feeding
by surface suction, while the horse fly
bores for blood like a mosquito.
1t has never been entirely clear to us
why the pests of agriculture-grasshop-
pers, chinch bugs, potato bugs, borers,
hessian fly, aphides, purslane pigweed,
soxtail. ragweed and the like-should
have been endowed with such marvel
Gus powers of reproduction. They are
al propagated on ratio not of twenty,
ixty or one hundred fold, but a million
Old, and need but just a foothold tc
'ain all the earth. The good things
fe lack this power of fecundity.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1901-12-13

Jersey gloves and warm scotch
wool gloves, 25c and soc; good
heavy warm driving gloves, long
wrists, 75c, 81 and $3.50.
MEMS Night shirts.
Mems plain white and fancy
trimmed night shirts, soc, 75c and
81.
Umbrellas.
Any old things will do for a
rainy day, but for holiday gifts
something up-to-date, made right
is what is wanted. We have them
mems and women's an immense
assortment at extraordinary low
prices. Coralla cloth, taffeta silk
or gloria cloth-plain handles and
fancy handles-75c, SI,SI.25 81. so
s., 50. so and s.. Children's school
umbrellas, SOC, 75c and 81.
.He1I'S OnderIUeGr.
It is probably new to you that
underwear fits, unless you buy it
here. People who pay little money
have just as much right to a fit as
those who pay double.
Mems good heavy feeced shirts
and drawers, SOC each, well worth
soc each; extra heavy fieeced lined
shirts and drawers, soc, regular
624c quality; also undershirts and
drawers in all wool scarlets, natur-
al woods and cameps hair, at 75c,
81, $3.50. Wright's health under
shirts and drawers at 81 and $3.50
each.
Mems Hosiery.
The feet must have proper atten-
ton ard protection. A beautiful