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Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Store Purchased.

Thomas H. Abbott, one of our pop
ular young men, has purchased the
grocery store formerly owned and run
by F. J. Kesler on thecorner Of Fourth
and Walnut streets, North.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Catches 20 Pike.

John w. Adkins went fishing for
pike in Grier's pond on Monday morn
ing and caught 20 weighing from ? to
Abs. each Mr.. Adkins reports this as
his largest catch.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
WHERE YOUR
FRIENDS ARE.
Personal NOTES OF INTEREST.
A Great Many Visitors in Milford this
Week, and a Great Many Milford
People Have Gone Visiting.

Frank Hardesty, of FELTON,, was n
town on Wednesday.
Fred Jones, of Bridgeville, was in
town on Wednesday.
Clinton Prettyman was in Philadel-
phia Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. John P. Carmean entertained
Madam Barakat on Thursday.
Ex-Representative Hardesty, of Fred
erica, was in town on Tuesday.
Mrs. Hester Davis is quite i'll at her
residence on South Front street.
VIM. f. Deputy has been in the city
this week purchasing new goods.
Purnell Pettyjohn has accepted a
position as clerk with Daniel G Collins.
RID. Grier, wife and child, of Sails
bury, Md, were Milford visitors Sun
day.
VIM. Benson, of Hurlock, Md, visi-
ted his mother on Saturday and Sun
day.
Mrs. James Goslin and daughter,
Miss Willie, were in Philadelphia this
week.
Mark H. Davis, of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Hester
Davis.
Mr. Howard Layton, of Philadelphia,
has been visiting his aunt Mrs George
S. Grier.
Mrs.Julia Ma thews,of PHILADELPHIA.
has been the guest of Mrs. J P.Steward
this week.
DR.. Cahall and representative New
ton, Of Bhdgeville, were IN town on
Wednesday.
Misses Edith Boone and Fannie Win
gate. of Frederica, were Milford visitors
on Wednesday.
Mrs. William Eddington, of Federals-
burg. Md, was the guest of Milford
friends this week.
Wilbur Bennett, of Bridgeville, spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Joshua Bennett, Jr.
Miss Bessie Rateliff, of Philadelphia,
is the guest of her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. John w. Ratclih.
Miss MaymeHarringtOn has returned
home after a short stay with FELTON,
friends and relatives.
Miss Annie Williams, of Frederica,
was the guest of her sister, Mrs. John
S. Hallett on Friday last.
George Wroten, of Philadelphia, is
the guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. S. Wroten, this week.
Jerry Cannon and daughter Of Do
yer, were the guests of relatives here
on Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. VIM. H. Stayton, with her
sister, Mrs. John w. Short, of Phila-
delphia, visited friends at Georgetown
this week.
Mrs. Lemuel Johnson, of Bowers,
and adaughters, Miss May, and Mrs.
Wilcutts, of Magnolia, were in town
on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stoops and
daughter Helen, of EastOn, Nd, spent
Sunday with their cousin Mrs. Charles
Humphreys.
Mrs. Sanders Truitt, Miss Mildred
and son, Richard, accompanied by Miss
Mary Billings, were the guests of
friends in Lewes on Sunday.
BIB. Deputy, H. H. Abbott, Roy
Campbell, ]. H. Truitt and Squire
Truitt are in Wilmington to-day at
tending the Department Encampment
of Delaware.
The engagement of young lady re-
siding on Lake Avenue, aud a young
gentleman of Philadelphia, who is
visiting at Haven Lake, is reported to
be announced.
Rev. H L. Bunstein left on Wednes-
day morning for Philadelphia to attend
the funeral of his nephew, Frank c.
Miller, who was drowned some weeks
ago off Barnegat.
DR.. and Mrs. G. w. Marshall are ex-
pected to arrive home from New Or
lsans next Tuesday; but possibly they
may continue their trip into Texas in
which case they would not get back
until the last Of the week.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Band COneert.

The new cornet band gave a concert
at the Central Hotel on Thursday even
ing. The boys gave evidence of marked
improYement.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08

Following is the pedigree" of the
lion which was placed on the lawn in
front of FL. Grier's hom last Wednes-
day.
He is noble animal and adds great
deal to the appearance Of the place
ORANGE MI. April 26, laO3
Little is known OF the early "liie' Of this
lion. In fact, the time OF his birth" and the
place where he came into "existence" is
shrouded in mysterla. Rumor and tradition
however give his "birthplacs" at Berlin,
Germany. One thing is certain, he came from
across the water to this country.
Nothing of his kind has ever been made
here in the United States. The first time !
ever saw MIN, he was lying on bis side in the
center of a lawn IN front Of a gentleman's
house, in the suburbs in the north part Of the
city of Canton. Madison county, Miss, in the
year 1865.
I subsequently learned that Sherman's
naughty Yankee soldiers when they passed
through the city OF Canton during the war
soldier-like--to crafty mischievous curiosity,
tipped him over, and there he remained for
time, till purchased the place; and with it,
the lion about the year 1873.
lie was, soon after removed to Pomfret,
Conn, and there placed in the center of
beautiful lawn in front of my home.
When 1 sold the place in Pomfret, l reserved
the lion, and shipped him to Kansas, and
placed him on the lawn iu front of my house,
where he remained till the close Os Is o. when
l took him to salisbury, Md. where again he
was placed on the lawn in front ( my house
on the farm known as Fairfield
on the DIST day of this month sold this lie n
to Mr. +. L. Grier, of Milford, Delaware.
(Signed) Alex 8nder Warner.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08

w. E. GRIFFITH, who resides near
town has proven to be a marksman.
Last week he shot two henhawks, one
of the birds measured from tip to tip
As inches.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08

THE Willing Workers will meet with
Mrs. James Deputy on Monday even-
ing next.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08

THE commissioners of the Kent
county School Commission will meet
at Dover on Thursday, May 9TH.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08

Fishermen at Slaughter Beach caught
thirteen large drum fish on Wednes-
day.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08

The bankruptcy sale Of John w. Ad-
kins will begin on Saturday afternoon
at 3 O'Clock.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08

F H. KRAMLIcH has built a wharf
running from the east corner Of his
premises to the lear of James H. Lat
chum's store.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08

IT is understood that the canning
factory of David Refs will be run this
season by D. Hirsch.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08

THE programme for the celebration
of the Fourth Of July will be made
public next week, as the preIiminaries
will be by then arranged.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08

Trout fish have been very plentiful
this week, selling at the beaches for
SOC. bushel, and on Wednesday they
were retaiIed at S oents a dozen.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08

THE Milford Sr. Corset Band mem-
bers are requested to meet at Firemen's
Hall, on Tuesday evening. Business
of importance urges a full attendance.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08

The uniforms OF the newly organized
base ball team will be the Gift Of the
ladies Of Milford. They will be fawn
and blue or fawn color and maroon.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08

A treat is in store for all the citizens
Of Milford, if they will go to st. Paul's
NJ. E. Church and hear the Rev. R. G.
Waters preach on the Devils Work
shop" Sunday evening. All are Inc
Vited.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
SHORT ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST.

Big base ball games Decoration Day.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08

AUGUSTUS MOORE, of Dover, one Of
the assessors, has resigned his position.
By rendering his resignation to the
Levy Court, John A. Moore was sp-
pointed his successor. Mr.. Moore is
said to have resigned because Of III
health.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08

THE G. A. r. encampment Of Delaa
ware are holding their annual meeting
iu Wilmington this week. The pre-
dictions are that John C. Warmers
successor as deprtment commander
will be VIM. G. Baugh. The posts were
entertained in the Smyth post rooms.
G. w. JOSEPH was in Georgetown
this week settling with the register for
the estate Of Mrs. Margaret A. .Voss,
deceased. In accordance with her will
the Sunshine Circle Of Kings Daughters
are to receive the balance ofthe money
after paying her Indebtedness and the
expenses Of settling the estate. The
young ladies will not receive over 10
dollars.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
A Lion on a Milford Lawn.

Following is the pedigree" of the
lion which was placed on the lawn in
front of FL. Grier's hom last Wednes-
dav
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08

0ll1IA~
PER YEAR IN ADVANCE.
Postmaster Steward Entertains.
our new postmaster J. P. Steward
in response to the courtesy shown him
by the retiring postmaster, w. V, Sip
pie and his assistants, entertained them
ON Thursday evening at the parlors Of
VIM. Viereck.
Vocal chorus Club Meets.
The Vocal Chorus Club met for their
first rehearsal at Armory Hall on We'd
nesday evening. 1t is a supposition
that the Club will give an evenings
entertainment sometime in the near
future.
Town Council Meets.
The monthly meeting of the Town
Council will be held at the Council
Chamber on Monday evening when
business ofimportance will be attended
to concerning the Improvements Of the
town.
Funeral Of DR.. H. L. Paige.
The remains of DIR. Fl. L Paige, who
died suddenly at Dover last week, we're
brought to Milford last Saturday and
laid to rest in the family lot in Odd
Fellows Cemetery.
Store Purchased.
Thomas H. Abbott, one of our pop
ular young men, has purchased the
grocery store formerly owned and run
by F. J. Kesler on thelcorner Of Fourth
and Walnut streets, North.
Catches 20 Pike.
John w. Adkins went fishing for
pike in Grier's pond on Monday morn
ing and caught 20 weighing from ? to
Abs. each Mr.. Adkins reports this as
his largest catch.
SHORT ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST.
BIG bsse ball games Decoration Day.
Fishermen at Slaughter Beach caught
thirteen large drum fish on Wednes-
day.
THE Willing Workers will meet with
Mrs. James Deputy on Monday even-
ing next.
The bankruptcy sale Of John w. Ad-
kins will begin on Saturday afternoon
at O'Clock.
IT is understood that the canning
factory of David Refs will be run this
season by D. Hirsch.
THE commissioners of the Kent
county School Commission will meet
at Dover on Thursday, May 9TH.
FIJI. KRAMIIcH has built a wharf
running from the east corner Of his
premises to the lear of James H. Lat
chum's store.
THE programme for the celebration
of the Fourth Of July will be made
public next week, as the preliminaries
will be by then arranged.
Trout fish have been very plentiful
this week, selling at the beaches for
SOC. a bushel, and on Wednesday they
were retailed at 5 oents a dozen.
THE Milford Sr. Cornet Band menu
bers are requested to meet at Firemen's
Hall, on Tuesday evening. Business
of Importance urges a full attendance.
THE uniforms OF the newly organized
base ball team will be the Gift Of the
ladies of Milford. They will be fawn
and blue or fawn color and maroon.
w. E. GRIFFITH, who resides near
town has proven to be a marksman.
Last week he shot two henhawks, one
of the birds measured from tip to tip
As inches.
A treat is in store for all the citizens
Of Milford, if they will go to st. Paul's
M. E. Church and hear the Rev. R. G.
Waters preach on the "Devil's Work
shop" Sunday evening. All are in+
vited.
AUGUSTUS MOORE, Of Dover, one Of
the assessors, has resigned his position.
By rendering his resignation to the
Levy Court, John A. Moore was sp-
pointed his successor. Mr.. Moore is
said to have resigned because Of Ill
health.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1903-01-29
Ihr bniun i. t.yrrythinr.

''rrc GuiOn." said Il grocer. lis uu-
doubtrdly the rarth':; best product. |, is
II medicine, il is food and i, is "A
narvCtir.
II used - be troubled with insom-
MIA. My Gcrtor said: Lat Il raw rniuu
with slice Ct bread every night be-
irrC r"tiriuG." did 50. peeled the Oh,
ion. | pat salt on ii. aud tryUurrd it
with delight. for il was good | new
81 had in@"mnia thereafter. Decidedly
ana induiiIahiy. Il yaw onion taken
each nigga, will cure the most obstinate
and lnnE-WaHuiN% cases Of this dis
order.
The onion Will also draw the poison
oA' OF Il snake bite. II YOU arc ever bit
zen by I snake. cut an onion in half
ANA apply Il ~ the wNuud. The poison
viii I've drawn lG-iA into the onion.
which Will hrSi turu .;lcNn. then yell
low aul thcu ilHrk. IN thu same way.
tCo. 'rr the hirr ut y ca; or = ,!rg the
aNnUcat ion " Nu ouUu is y good thing.
Onions l& f3UI are LlG:;' nutritious
III" trutl rOar.; i-*; u I'll in This re-
.'pCvt. thea pea and ileN ;hr onion.
AS i seasoning tne CN:Un IS as uni
rersal and as nc, c&sary almost as salt.
Soups. sauces. filings, ragoutS--hard-
" a dish of the unswcctened sort would
be palatablr but for the humble onion.
'lt Che onion cost about y dollar the
world would appreciate il: poems
would be written in its praise. Because
il costs less than Il cent its virtues re-
| main unsuMG. Philadelphia Record.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1903-01-29
CaIp,t Gle inin:.

TO clean carpet have it taken up
and well shaken or beaten. Have the
floor scrubbed and when dry relay the
carpet. Now take two buckets OF
wal III water, one clear and the other
Soapy. Two ounces OF good yellow
soap dissolved in two aliens Of water
will be the right miXiurr. Wash the
carpet Bit by bit, first with the aOapy
water and clean rag au, then. after
taking up rs mitch oi the SudS as pos
%obl". rin*lng il with clear water and
drying il with Il clean cloth. Change
thc SIas in The rinSinG wn,Cr as
th"y become dirty and take care to
rub only the pile so that the water
MAY not penetrate the carpet mOr1
than Is necessary. The great point to
he remembered is not to attempt to
wash too large Il portion AT once. for :.
should be dried quickly to prevent the
color$ running.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1903-01-29

N'''' al tpNr pieces, and you must
50 III the t"o Of the tnur ruri,cr< cul
Il ~|tUon oUt into WHICH these sawed
cues viii SnUgiy HI. ras,ru these in
'h3 rockers Gy boring fouv ouc-uuurtcr.
!nfh hNIr& ana driving prg$.
Nheo yea nave coMplrved tie four
EHcNrrS YOU are ready 10 jcu each
pa'E This is easily done by fastening
wv" pieces three inches wide and four
Teen lnrheS long on each side rf the
upright close 10 tie rocker. About two
inches trrm The top ot each rocker fa$
ten wv" more thrce.iuch pieces. All Of
'n'S work can he Fastened with Il i..iuch
screws
Nonr rockers arc now complete, and
YOU AZ" ready 10 place the board. Be
,ore doing this. however, you muSt
taStrn with screws two stout cleats
about foot from each end. When
the board Is IN position it should TT
down over the pieces you have fast.
encd 'cros& your uprights. aud the
cleat prevents 1t from slipping. as it is
bent up and down There are several
ways Of fastening this but the one
given is the simplest. Atlanta (GaJ
journal.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1903-01-29
Chem ically Shade Gems

n new industry has grown ur in this
country In the last few years. It is the
treatment and setting Of crystals and
minerals partly as limitations Of real
precious stones and partly as art OBJ
}ects and ornaments which do no, nr;-
tend TO be any other than they Ar
simply pretty things. The extent cf this
industry and the success Of it's pro-
ducts can hardly be realized by any-
one outside the jewelcy trade.
Chemistry plays an important mart
IN the industry. 1t is remarkable what
beautiful cfects can be secured with a
DIT or quart by chemist who has
studied this phase by simple chemical
processes. Rock crystal. which is sim
ply pure quartz. is employed to much
greater extent than ever before for
initiating diamonds and other precious
stones. These can be cut and polished
10 almost as rich a briliancy as tho
real stones. although. OF course they
soon lose thci:' lustrc, and must be re-
cut to regain il.
In fact. chemistry applied 10 com
paratlcely cheap minerals and s,;ilful
treatment OF them has made l. pCsSi
bic for people far from wealthy 10
possess excellent mutations Of Jewels,
which themselves arc almost nr;c,-
less
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1903-01-29

Sonrn oak, free from Knots. with rs
straight n Grnin nS possible. ut ira.,i
ten feet In lrnEth ami NOT less than ten
inrhr$ wide. The rockers or horses
Shonll Ne OF hardwood, hut Spruc,, or
hrmlork VIII hu. 'rhrsr shuuld w.,
very strongly mnIr. with light inin,#
Wrll rinncu or SrTrWrN together.
THE FOUR rVrkrrS MN<t I've cur from
SrNru'r!GhlhS or onr-iurh stun accord.
ln% /" the lrnEth or yuug hCar,,. Cut
IN II srins circle, rs shown in the draw
ln%. rhrrr Shou,d hc NJ least eighteen
inches frnm r"int to point. The up
| right should br OF Seyru.righths rr
one'lnch MnN also. about twcnty.Six
inches III height and tour iurhcs in
width. Cut along this line. half way
through. and with a sharp chiscl re-.
move the section. This Is u, ne done
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1903-01-29
Cabinet VIII.

This fine specimen OF cabiucj renar-
tee is being exhibited TO favored per
sons:
When Secretary Root DISCHARGED the
clerk. Rebccca Taylor. and she brought
an action against him, they were talk
ing about the case at cabinet meet
ing.
Well said Attorney. General Knox
to Secretary Root. Il won't help to
get you out OF jail
No retorted Secretary Root; "Tll
get O. lawyer. New York World.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1903-01-29
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II IF q H@EI0GS|
>uSSaSH

rSsS Il Ia tararaS-Chop two ounces
or smoked dried beef; add ne cup OF
s'>S ''.' '.''' cup o. grated
- 49,, .,,s. g '':S' u ,'S '""e' lew grains
- ,,,,,.' '''0''' ".''' '"o 'uo''>poontuls
,,,.,,,,, '>', '''I ,''' in'NI"FS' When
m.,iI. 'o',7! aux '"o [ S>S oeaien
..,.,,,,,. "''''' '''"''!' S''!r'NS con-
,,,,,. ,.,
'"''' ""S pm OF ap-
,..n. a., '',i,'-u sieve, NW""ten To
- r,l. >, ,,.,,',, T,, ,,,o '',' ''nu s:I'E0 rlna
..s...,l ,,..,... ~, NV 'o!N' % '"o Soo1
a>,,,n .,.y ,. .'', %'';'IN o. ,"e eggs
rrrt....r ,i:,,, "', " '"'> '''," " oNttered
=, -, >',.,..,, ,l' '." D"N' NI'' II cracks
.,.,., ,..,.I,,.,. ~p,',''>'e "',' sugar and
S''"''
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1903-01-29
Tho SniaInnutlrr Iron.

An ancient Kitchen tool recently re-
fiVcd is the &alamanGer iron, which
may be made one or the most useful
OF fancy appliances. The salamander
is a round disc of iron. quite thin and
fiat. and fastened to Il wooden handle,
When thoroughly heated over Goals,
the iron is held close to pastry. me-
rIngucs, etc, colorihg them Il beauti-
ful brown. A delicious dish of spa
ghetti is made by boiling the paste in
saltcd water, seasoning and sprlnkling
thickly with parmesan cheese. At the
last moment hold the Sala mander close
to the cheese. long enough to scorch
it slightly. There Is piuuancy about
spaghetti cooked in this way that is
never forgotten by tho:" who once
taste IT,
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1903-01-29
The Motor crny.

everywhere and anywhere arc mot
ors TO be seen nowadays. and the fash
ION III society was perhaps cIiDuheh
during the preparations for the cor
onation. when the Duke OF Cynnougbf
VINO was experimenting many OF tho
arrangements. was to be seen fvlnz
about the streets in his neat little oar
NOW there IS scarcely smart woman
IN town who does not possess q motor
or some description. Lady De Gro;
VINO last year would come I'm can,,
nlsht 10 the opera from her country
mouse near Coomhc Woods is one Cs
the leading spirits in the motor worl,
ana Lord and Lady Wimborpe Lore
Carnarvon Lady Savile and Lady Har-
rinSton, who this year is ATTENDING
all the meets OF Lord Harrington,
hounds in her beautif little elec;,
motor. are only a few out Of the manv
who are constantly to be met driviog
these convenient vehicles.-London t,y
press.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1903-01-29

sN:MpaI hirs were With the Frrmch in
thrr STRUGGLES FOR liberty. and he
fought III 'n"r service rs well, making
ihr "H""hu Forth quake Il, his hrllyiu::
>H!.S. nj capturing two l;vili>h WAR
N''>irl> OIL Fiamhoruu@h ll,ah. lie
uiru II l'Avi$. where ne iuuguiSl,'H n
poverty, hut the National Assembly
granted him 'trvrmouial funrral."
httruued Ivy y depUta,ion; "nS -oou," :"
rrArr,S Carlyle in his aroStrophr to
him. ms good had been the natural
Presbyterian Kirk hrll. and six feet OF
Sr"tti earth. among the dust OF thy
| lONVN ones
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1903-01-29
washing llanI,r's.

~hr washing Of iannclS. like the
making OF mayonnaisc or puff paste.
seems matter OF extraordinary skill
ana good deal Of uncertainty under
any conditions. But. as Il matter OF
tact. il is extremely simple. Elan
nelS may be washed in vely hot wa
ter or in water barely warm with equal
success. The main thing to be ob-
served is that they be rot subjected
10 more than one temperature during
'he process. Shave plenty OF fine
white soap into warm water. which il
lS we'll 10 soften with a little ammo
MIA. The ammonia serves the purpose
or hclplnS the cleansing and. therefore.
doing away with some OF the rubbing.
Soak the garments 10 minutes and be-
Gin to squeeze and press them in the
water. \ great deal Of the dirt will
come ont at once. Put them through
at least two soapy waters and rinse in
clear water. all OF the same degree of
heat. Never let soap touch them. and
do not rub on Il washboard Pull into
shape and dry in a warm room. Iron
on the wrong side while quite damp.
1t Is good idea to have forms for
stockings. and 10 ironing is necessary
when these are used Woolens washed
IN this way will remain soft and
Loose as long as a thread OF them is
letl.-New York Post.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1903-01-29
FORTUNES N TREE SAM r-ES,


rnc Early >pr.,i. and All 81" i">' TI,,>s
,nr til" M.hn".>.
Only too trit" : il shat tfC average
N".nan SHOPPER thinks nothing g: re-
turning ircG h"" rA,nG OF tn stores
"lth her *huDpin" D"s cramm"G With
S;G"p,"S OF silks. Dress goods linens.
rjc. Docs On, Of chem stop Iu think
hos much IlUMCy is actually thrown
ihio her hands useless literally
torn to- 5hruG5! I~, ;hC figure; shown
by IN" mailing Cr,iCr department
alone in any big retail establishment
regarding the actual value lost to The
proprietor through samples are sim
ply amazing.
lie counts, OF course. upon some re-
iuin from d wOuld.bc purchaser. but
the given average is thai one ont OF
every five only makes an actual pur.
chase from samples given: so a total
los5-unlrSH hc cEari,ably credits it
to advertising to the NOR
chant amounting TO 80 cents out Of
every 81 worth Of samples.
In an account taken Of 10 leading
stores in Chicago, it was found that
100000 yards Of wGolcn dress goods
alone, AT an average Nalu" of - cents
yard, were cut UP yearly to be
mailed as SAMPLES. Over $4,000 yard,
OF sill; at more than IL 81 a yard, and
3allnS to the tune OF several Thousand
none, brought ;hc loss up nearly $LUH..
u"o 10" ilrH" 10 stores. amounting, to
Il dead loss to each OF over $lI."""
annually un these goods alone
On larger figured goods. such as
carpets and the like, the loss came
to higher iiGnlcS. prOpOrtiOnatrly. as
the S"mpl" must be cut SO large in or
""r to SHOW the ire figure. And in
other departments that could pivC
samples the losses were in proporl ion.
In the early spring and fall is the
'imc best suited to the sample mad
ness. 1t attacks nearly every shopper
at those times, for the new spring suit
must be gotten for Easter. or the
spring and fall house cleaning have
gaps liz !hH house furnishings which
must be ilird up. Then il is that
the Aamplc ncnd goes forth seeking
whom she may dcvOur. And The mcc-
chant girdi himself for her onslaught
ny taking Ct least one yard from every
belt OF goods in his house 70 be cut
up into samples to be thrown as "Sops
to Cnrberua."
In one house the manager of The
mail order department said that the
usual number or letters received daily
with the request fur samples averaged
600 during the season when tho sam
plCrs are on the rampage. He Thought
1t not total loss. however. since the
mailed Samples might br shown to
some one else. in the town to which
they were sent. even it the original
roe rirrr d'l not i""rin%r. And. anr.
way. lit all goes for ;tivrniainH. 80.
NJ" NIi!. i!yIald.