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Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14
GLASS IS PECULIAR.
Il Has a Number Of Curious and Cen
tradietery Qualities.

u Has a Number Of Curious and Gen.
tradietory Qualities.
Glass is one OF the most interesting
as wen as one OF the most peculiar
things In the world Il has curious and
contradictory qualities. and many as
/ tOnlshing phenomena are connected
with it Brittle and breakable as it IS.
yet it exceeds almost all other bodies
in elasticity.
II two glass balls are made to strike
each other at a given force the recOll.
By virtue OF their elasticity. viii be
nearly equal to their original impetus.
Connected with its brittleness are some
very singular facts.
Take hollow sphere with a hole and
stop the hole with the finger. so as to
prevent the external and internal air
from communicating. and the sphere
will dy 10 pieces by the mere heat Of
the hand Vessels made OF glass that
have been suddenly cooled possess the
curious property OF being able to re-
sist hard blows given to them from
without. but viii be instantly shivered
By a small particle Of 6int dropped into
their cavities. This property seems TO
depend upon the comparative thickness
OF the bottom; the thicker the bottom
IS the more certainty OF breakage by
this experiment Some OF these vessels.
It IS stated, have resisted the stroke Of
q mallet given with sufficient force to
drive a nail into wood. and heavy bod
les. such as iron. bits OF wood. jasper. |
stone. etc. have been cast into them
from a height Of two or three feet with
out any effect. yet a fragment OF dint |
not larger than pea dropped from a
height OF three inches mas made them
av
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14
ENG sense Of Fe.linn

One of 1850 darEies VINO run a boot
black paror IN partnership was brag
ging OF his well developed sense o.
touch. particularly id the matter OF
money. He boasted that he could tell
the denomination of any United states
coin merely by feeling it. His partner
wearied Of these BOASTS and came back
with this.
Your sense o. feeiin amt u0thin' 70
my friend Marcus Him and me user
to work on the Pullman down through
Kansas Marcus had been on this route
for about ten years one night when
we was both a-sleerin long around
midnight I wakes un and shakes Mar
Gus and says. Marcus. where are weT
And Marcus Jest rolls over and sticks
bis hand out the window and be says.
'Were eoin' through Osweg5' 7-Ev-
ery b0dy's.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14
1881 STICK TO 1913
DRAPER, DAVIS Z cos FERTILIZERS
1881
and Success Viii Stick to You.

Use the BEST not the CHEAPEST It in the long
select the best seed that be hadwhy
Inc name Draper Davis & Co. signifies protection
Draper Davis Cos fertilizer, made
thereby increasing yields2
Farmers look to interest when buying
crops Draper, Davis Co. have been
s. commencing with few
TO several thousand Jumbo
the leading farmers of this
goods the market and intend
ton OF potash composition. phosphate
and cheaper at home than foreign goods
hts and other added the goods
all comes out OF the phosphate sell
you better and cheaper goods than buy of travelling
De VIDE awake and buy phosphate home
supply OF phosphate material on hand all times
any formula that wish at the very figure
We would be pleased to have wide of the
peninsula
select and be convinced that will
tnat they several dollars for;
your goods at home where than
foreign made goods that
before reaches they slice out of and
yo e users OF phosphates have It all pay
cost OF the goods, and It all of
We have the latest improved machinery for mixing
pna and Try to utmost to and every
possible It's mechanical condition you drill any amount
you may desire We could long list of this
community who have used Jumbo phosphate and continue
space WI" not permit thanking all past solicit
a share OF trade Use Jumbo Phosphate reliable and has
stood the test for 81 with all leading that have been
used on this Peninsula. ~
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14
Regulating Prie. Of sook..

The price OF books was once a mat
ter for legislation IN England An act
OF 1884, which seems never to have
been repealed. provides thar any com
plant regarding the price OF books
should be considered by the lord cham
berlain. the lord treasurer aud the
Justices or any two OF these. aud that
those dignitaries should have power
and authority 10 reform and redress
the enhancing Of the prices Of printed
BOOKS and 10 limit the prices OF the
books and the offenders should lose
and forfeit Tor every book By them
sold whereof the price be enhanced
The sum Of 3s. I'D London Mail
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14
BOILING AN EGG.
n Il Gives You Trouble You Might
Try John Randolph's Way.

10 u Gives you lro1ote rou mi9u'
Try John Randoiph's Way.
The boiling OF an egg seems a simple
mafter. but many a brea kfast has beer
spoiled and many temper rasped By
the cooks failing 10 observe the pre-
else number OF minutes the process
should occupy.
That very original man. John Ran
dolph. is said to have invented a meth
cd Of getting his eggs cooked exactly
70 his taste that worked perfectly. As
is the case in many country homes in
the south. the kitchen was IN a sep
arate building at some distance from
the house. and servants we're plenty.
When the sage OF Roanoke" took
his seat at the breakfast table there
was a line OF servants from the dining
room to the kitchen. Mrs. Randolph.
the mother Of the statesman. held an
open watch in her hand
"InF' exclaimed Mr.. Randolph. and
the word in" was passed from mouth
70 mouth until il reached the waiting
cook. who dropped the eggs into the
water After lle requisite number OF
seconds the holder OF the timepiece
siguifed that the cooking was done
"Out" went forth the command in
like manner. and the eggs were quick
" removed
The system required six or seven
servants TO cook one egg. but Randolph
was accustomed to declare that this
was the only way that he could get it
cooked to suit hlm.-Youth's COmpan-
ion
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14
The UBIQUITOUS SEA LION.
He Strayed a Lons Way From Homo
Esfers Es Vas Killed.

He Strayed a Lona Way From Homo
Before RE Was Killed.
The following story is taken from
the American Magazine.
sunday is a dun day. and the city
editors had habit Of detailing men t.
go 70 the geological gardens aud get
animal stories for Monday morning
The reporters got together one sunday
morning and persuaded tho head ami
nal keeper to let them publish a fake
story. 1t was rather commonplace.
concerning tile alleged escape of non
existent sea lion from the pool TO open
water
Fake, said the managing editor "a
be read the story. Let's make it
good one
~Thereupon be sent telegrams to ev-
cry country correspondent on that wa
ter or its tributaries. merely fnquiring
II anything had been seen Of the es-
caped sea lion The response was ap-
paliing Tie correspondents needed
only the hint That day the sea lion
was seen by at ieast twenty CORE
spOudents aud Berghaud printed all
the rrpDrs one after another. Thus
s7nrred ie correspondents went to it
in earnest rhe following day the sea
lion was rg~rted ~ every point with
ia I'm wrs THE story spread ike
an afr- ia 6Ve days the lion
nas 1-e over haif the world. and
~ -t SO southampton ca5led
t@aon@ toward the north
N"l rarrpsp0ndent up on
"r si3ei him and wired
Iaf .f iia- the sEin as proof
aiWf riei that the managing
adlt0F aa nim~eif.r
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14
The GlLA MONSTER.
Rspuisive ln Looks. ls Is Really a
Harmless Creature.

FlafffiEsa creature
Probably there Is no other living
creature more feared by the ignorant
llaB the ella monster, about which all
mauaer OF weird tales have been told.
Dc has even been held thar the mere
breath Of this animal is sufficient to
cause death % the one upon whom it
fel Scientific inquiry. however, fails
20 disclose "a single instance wherein
The breath o. even the bite Of this
creature has resulted fatally. The
lact that dissection and microscopic
examination do not reveal any trace Of
glands for tie secretion Of venom is
sufficient evidence to Indicate that this
eurious member Of the lizard family
has been slandered
Some years ago a civil engineer in
The southwest undertook to settle once
for aIl the question whether -the mon
ster" was deadly or not. A fine speci-
men was captured and confined in a
wire Enclosure. A chicken was obtain
ed, and its feathers were removed in
order that the lizard might have every
opportunity 10 strike at the breast.
The chicken was then held quite close
10 the ella monster. which soon snap
ped viciously and secured a firm hold
on the fowls breast retaining this grip
for more than ten minutes when the
victim was released it WAS found that
The chickens brassth0ae had been bro
ken Nevertheless the fowl quickly
recovered. the bone knitting and the
wound healing with no symptoms Of
poisoning
Il Is very probable that the reputa-
ton Tor evil borne by the ella mon.
ster Is due simply and solely to its
most repulsive apuearaace.-Harper's
Weekly.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14
AN INGENIOUS CLOCK.
Curious Automaton That Was Made n
London a Century Ago.

Curious Automaton That Was Made n
London a Century Ago
One Of the most wonderful time
keepers known 10 horologists was
made in I.nndon. England. a hundred
years ago and was sent by the presi-
dent Of the East India company as a
gift 10 the emperor Of China. The
case was made IN the form OF a
chariot. iR which was seated the figure
of woman
This figure was OF pure ivory and
gold. and the right hand rested upon a
tiny clock. fastened 20 the side OF the
chariot Portions Of the wheels which
kept track Of the night Of time were
hidden Iu the body Of a tiny bird.
which had SeeiuHgly just alighted
upon the woman'S finger
There wis a canupy above. so ar
ranged as rn conceal a silver bell The
bell was lifted with a little hammer.
also of silver. which. although il did
not appear IN have any connection
with the clock. struck the hours regu-
larly and could he made TO repeat by
touching q diamond ON the womans
bodice
To the chariot. at the woman's feet.
there WAS % golden figure OF a dog.
and above We're two birds. apparently
flying before the chariot. This beauti-
ful ornament was made almost entire
Iy Of gold and was elaborately adorned
with precious stones st. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14
Writing on = Pillow.

Every one who has had occasion tC
write while riding in q railway train
will be interested in the fact That tht
lisagreeabie effects Of the iarring nf
the carriage are greatly mitigated by
writing on a pillow The pillow may
Oe either held on the Tap or placed on a
table The pad Of paper and the arm
which guides the pen or penrii should
both rest on the pillow
In this manner il will be- fnund pnS-
sible 70 write ipgibly and with rom
5rt in a train dying at full Spsrd
London Answers.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14
The Herons Of Ans.l,,s,.

OF all the birds be mad studied. said
W. Farren to q lecture. none showed
e0njugal Affection ia quite the same
way as the Drown backed herons Of
Andalusia. in Spain Whenever the nus
band relieved his wife al the nest be
invariably mid his ueck over hers in a
momentary embrace and then took up
his position while the other bird dew
away The herons never omitted this
aneeuonate salutaton.-London stand
ard.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14
she pidn4 no n

The family jar waxed ierrer
You talk about my being to blame
for our marrying shrilly exclaimed
Mrs Vick-Senn. John Henry. did Z
hunt you Out and then make love to
Youf"
-No!~ be snOrtpd But You could
Aave given NE the CLASSY eye and sent
me about my business. and you didn't
DO it. madam-you didn't do its'-ChI
eago Tribune
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14
caus. and EH...

What a conceited little bump Bin
Tleron isr' said Hawkes. Il wonder II
he ever gets a glimpse or himself in the
glass"
Il guess that's the trouble said
Iinks- He probably Uses a magnify
ing glass Harpers
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14
canrtai punishn.n.

Mamma. did you love to dirt when
you were young:~
I am afraid did. dear
"And were you ever punished for Il,
mammal"
Cruelty. dear married your IA
ther."-Paris Rire
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14
Not At Home

Caller-ls your father az honses I.ir
lie Daughter What Is your uame.
pieases Caller just tell him IL Is mis-
old friend Rili Little Daughter Then
! guess be amt at nOuie. ! hoard nlm
tel mamma If any biz came be wasn't
at home.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14
Nsver q tiappen AaaIn.

The Montenegrin law which ordains
that any found valuable shall be placed
where the loser can ind it reminds one
of an anecdote told OF Grimaldfs grand
father in Dickens life OF the famous
clown. On one Of his visits to Leaden-
hail market with nearly E4OO in gold
and silver upon him ~he found that his
shoe had become unbuckIed and. tax
ing from his pocket the bag. be placed
it upon neighb0ring post and then
proceeded 10 adjust his buckle" Hav-
ing af-erward 20 pay for a purchase,
he missed his bag Of gold and hurried
back TO the post where he had buckled
his shoe Although more than three
quarters OF an hour bad elapsed.
there it remained. safe and untouched.
on the ton nf % post in the open srreetr'
That was iu eighteenth century Lon
don Could it happen unw:-London
Chronicle
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14
Use Draper, Davis & Co.'S. Tomato
Phosphate for a Sure Crop.

Fuers reliable phosphate
used Tor years and has good results
special Tomato Phosphate for good crop given general salts
faction Tor s. 1t thing reliable phosphate
Every and bag made under supervision of one of s
n We don trust to the employees
know just what and Don't fail to give il trial
and be convinced of its merits. - - - @~
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14
Cement Pavements


I am equipped to do all kinds Of cement
work, such as cement sidewalks, curb
and gutter, water proof cellars, floors,
foundations, streets, concrete buildings,
etc, at such reasonable prices as not to
fear competition. I guarantee all my
work. No experimenting. You get the
benefit of my experience and thorough
knowledge of the business. Inquire a.
bout what l claim for myself before YOU
get in touch with me.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14

The hours We PASS with happy pros
poets IN view are more pleasing than
those crowned with fruiuon.- Cod
smith.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14
Anyone Wishing Draper Davis & Co.'S Fertilizers Can Get
Them by Calling on the Following Gentlemen:

Danner & Co, Dover, Del.
H. ]. Baker, Wyoming, Del.
James \. Sapp, Magnolia, Del.
i. y. Gulden, Viola, Del.
". Harrington, FELTON,, Del.
]. II. Bullock, Harrington, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14

ORES Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Lum-
bago, Grippe, BHght's Disease, or Kid
ney Trouble, Relieves Headache or anv
Painful Condition.
If you have baclaehe. kidney. bladder trouble or
rneilia dizziness. puffy sWellings under the
eyes or IN the feet and ankles, nervousness tired
and worn-out feeling, II the urine is light and
pale. dark eoiored or cloudy. IL you make water
oftens getting up during the night IL Il snnarts
and burns n passing. If there is sediment or
oGlSA ausl Wnen u stands. you need our treatment
without minutes delay.
Our treatment has helDed hundresia IN rae-,ir
their health Those with tired limbs, aching
backs. with uubearable bladder and urinary tro7i-
bles, others stiff and bent with rheumatism-ft
has made them well, the most chronic severe
long Standing. obstinate cases. after an else had
failed 70 cure them Hundreds using our treat
ment IN despair. have gone their way rejoicing
Aney were hopeless and il made them well. They
were suffering. and il eased their pains soothei
their aches. frightened their lives and made them
happy
Throw Away Your Clutches
Let Us Save Your Kidneys
Do Not Suffer Order TODAY.
MONEY REFUNDED IF NOT BENRFITrED.
R-u-uatc Tablets for sale at all drug
gists and the
MILFORD CHEMICAL CO.. MilfOri, Del.
pr;., ~ WRITE FOR FREE BOOKLET AND
iles ~ AND TESTIMONIAL SHEET.
Feb. 21-ss
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14

P. H. Wiley, Bridgevi1le, Del
Geo. f. Ellis, Delmar, Del.
w. II. Prettyman, I.ewes, Del.
P. W. Bennett, Frankford, Del.
Calhoun & Jones Co. Georgetown, Del.
]. II. Jester, Ellendale, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14

The well-kn
ond to none.
from the very
a guarantee 4
results than al
ket We can f
Ground Quick
Lime and SlaC
cash or time
save delay plal
2-2ltf
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14
Farmers VIII Save Money by Using
Draper, Davis & Co.'S. Sweet
Potato Fertilizer.

Any Farmer coutempes using nhosnsta for +
potatoes should give the S formula prepared by Draper Davis &
Company OF Milford trial this leading farmers from
Dover to DenaT Delaware and other States results
Nhen ns the
farmers and truckers who have
many who have used this and other of pophae made m
Draper, Davis Company Milford Delaware for many n
It IS no thing but reliable The following potato
es rom Browns Neck, between
T pear testimony as to its great value viz Qulen Geo
Taylor Fred Butler John W. Booth P Lohand T e Klleu and
otaeIs could be added from this greatest sweet potato
ing districts Delaware. The of shoulf
the ground at least ten days
as the high amount of potash the plants unless well as
te IN te soil before the actual setting Keep mind for real
success Write and prices try the goods at once and we
are sure that You will be a regular customer
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14

On account
store Inow cd
for every one
at a great rec
Now is your
once, and yo
want and at I
HEUsTEl
Milford chronicle., 1913-03-14
CARR

I have jus
new up-tO-d
and Surries.
out with al
price. Conf
w. H.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-14
Causes Three Cortgreg cations
to Unite into New One
with New Name.

Jupiter .Pluyius qualified as lev
elers OF inter-denOminationai barriers
at Dublin,Pa TUESDAY. when three
church congregations, two Of which
had been made homeless through q
cyclone which swept the Franklin
county village last summer, united
with the Christian church, which
owned the only remaining church
edidce and formed anew congre-
cation.
Prior to last summers cyclone the
villages church-going population had
been divided among the Christian
church, the Presbyterlans and the
Methodists. The usual small town
rivalry was prevalent. The bowling
winds lifted the roof from the Pres
byteroan edffce and completely de-
'moIished the Methodists' house Of
worship. The christian church was
alone untouched.
Since the Presbyterians and Meth
odfsts have been attending Sunday
services at the Christian church. Old
barriers we're swept away, and the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-14
CHARTERS
Are Issued by the Secretary
of State to- . Number
OF Concerns.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Aug. Ia
Charters have been issued from the
office Of the Secretary of State to
the following corporations.
The General Smelling Company, of
Ciarksburg. W. Va, mineral lands
and water rights; capital stock $25,-
900 Incorporators: Howard Eister,
Howard B. McJunkn, r. S. Lemon
and /. L. Aultz, OF Charleston, w. Va;
Harold A. Dunno, Of c!arksburg, w.
Va.
Panama-Pacific Advertising Com
pany, of Morgantown, w. Va; adyer-
Using agency; capital stock 100000;
d. G. Sturgiss, j. Lambert Smith, a..
G. sturgiss, H. X. sturgiss and z L.
Smith, all of Morgantown, w. Va
National Sales Agency, OF Wheel
ing, w. Va; stocks, bonds and secur-
tiles; capital stock. $4,000; incor-
porators Il. c. Helm, of Wheeling, w.
Va; Fred NJ. King, Of Huntington
w. Va; A. King, G, H. Blake and
]. d. Woodroe, of Charleston, W.
Va.
Camden, Summerville and Gaulcy
Bridge Railroad Company. of Char
lesion, W. Va; capital stock. $4,000;
to build railroad from Camden-on-
Gauley via Summerville to Galley
Bridge; incorporators: !. J. Mead,
Pittsburg. Pa; II. T. Kirtley, George
w McClintic, ". G. Mathews and J.
NJ Carnes, of Charleston. W Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-14
JLlPI r. ~ q Us
POUNDS "A CHURCH

arrangenent was found to work 50
bafId the two churches that had
been destroyed.
beside ON Union.
Trustees OF the Christian church
acting ON instructions from their
congregation. extended the! use n
thotr ediaee to the two homeless
congregations. to be used indepena-
emily, IL they so desired. but after
meeting or two tho question Of
Dermanent united Organization be-
came prominent. The result was
that the members OF the three con-
gregations voted to ratify such a
proposition.
The union took the name OF the
Congregations church, and DIT.
washington GLADDEN. OF that demonI-
nation, was invited to appear before
them and explain the Congregational
policy. They ratified that, also the
Rev. Byron NJ. Long, who had been
preaching to the united congregation
for some months. was continued as
the pastor OF the new church.
Formally Recognized.
ON January &c Or. Gladden sub
mitted the ,Congregational Declara-
ton OF Belief and church constl-
tuition. which was adopted, and
Tuesday the council of churches
recognized the new congregation as
a CONGREGATIONAL church. It was
Iaunched with charter membership
80 ,,oy,1,esrs a series of special
meetings is now being conducted.
All Of the Congregational
churches Of Columbus and those oil
gainesville, Marysville, Mt. Vernon,
Newark, Lockbourne and rCroton
we're represented at the service Tues
day. DR.. GLADDEN. was elected moder-
ator and the Rev. II. L. iBrownlec'
scribe. record OF the proceedings
TO date was read by w. g. Walton
clerk OF the church, and the consti-
tuition OF the new body was oftered
by the Rev. Mr.. Long. Addresses
we're made during the afternoon by
visiting pastors and members OF the
new congregation.
In the evening the new organiza-
ton was perfected and formally
launched when the Rev. Dr. GLADDEN.
preached the sermon, the Rev, w. n.
Woodring, of COLUMBUS, delivered
the charge to the people, and the
Rev. Mr.. Long extended the right
hand of fellowship. The Rev Mr..
Long offered the recognition prayer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-14
COnsumptfves Helped by
Tuberculosis Medicine

It Is folly to believe that Consumption
differs from every other dIseage in not
requiring the use of any medicine for
it's treatment For a number OF years
an enormous mass Of voluntary and thank
ful testimonials from persons who consider
that they owe their lives to Eckman's
Alternative, medicine for Tuberculosis,
has been accommodating. Surely plenty Of
time to demonstrate its lasting value. You
cnn write to any OF them, Here is one:
1923 Girard Ave, Philn., Pa.
Gentlemen: In the winter OF 1908
had mn attack Of Grippe, followed by
Pneumonia md later by Consumption. I
grew steadily worse. III the winter of
1904 I had couch. night sweAts, fever and
raised quantities. of awiul-looking stun
and later ! had many hcmOrrhages at
one time three In three successive days.
MIX and eggs became so dfstnsteful
could keep nothing down. Three physi.
clans treated me. WAS ordered to the
mountains, but did not go. Eckman's All.
After taking n small quantity, I had the
0rSt quiet nights sleep for weeks. My
improvement was marked from the first.
gained strength and weight and appe
tite. never had another hemorrhaEe and
my cough gradually lessened until en-
tirely gone I am perfectly well. Every.
thing say here can be verified by my
(Sworn aftdRvit) ANNE +. LOUGHRAN
Fsckman's Alternative is effective in Bron.
gslitis, Asthma, Hay Fever: Throat and
Lung Troubles, and in upbuildinE the
system Does not contain pOisons. opfates
or hablt-forminE drugs Ask for booklet
telling of recoveries, and write to Eckman
Ia laboratory, Philadelphia. Pa, for more evl.
dence. For sale by all Lending druggists
BLAND'S DRUG STORE.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-14
TEMPERANCE WORKERS
tcontIn ued from page one.l

CONTINUED from page One.)
1;50-"Dress Reform" Mrs. ]. D.
McReynolds, CIarksburg.
Open conference.
Song.
2:2O-Report of credentials com
mittee.
Election of Officers and parlia-
mentary drill conducted by Mrs. e.
B. CLARK, Salem.
4:2o-Invitation for next -conven-
ton.
Unfinished and new business.
Report OF committee on resolu-
lions.
5:OO-Adjournment.
5:1o-Post executive committee
meeting.