mf^^rFBrtdhfOut. is a Comparatively lusxpaofiro building material If ohly its first eoft be counted. In the event of ft conflagration It ia f^g^^Uy oostly. A pack of Chin— fir*- crock art \* hardly mora combustible fthan a Wooden village. Indeed, aa many of our boy* know to their griev* oua disgust, there are aome fire cracker* that will not go off at all, while in the eaee of the wooden village or town all J that ia neoeeaary ia to act the inflammable neighborhood on Are, and if the wind be blowing a general blaae ia inevitable. In many instances it ia not until a town conflagration baa acquired considerable headway that the citU»ns begin to realm* what a good thing it would have been if they had made timely provision for tho extinguishing of fire and flame. For the lack of a few engines and some hose they are compelled to stand and see the destruction of their home* and of much other valuable property which might jnst as well have been saved. A large fire is a beautiful eight, but the neglectful villagers can hardly take this view of while tli^y reflect that they are largely indebted to their own negligence for the red-hot panorama to which visitors arc admitted without the payment of an antranco fee. Most of our smaller town* trust to luck and hope there will be no more fires. In some of them u partial and inadequate provision is made. , A •econd-hrlnd fire-engine is bought at low price from some city which is divcarding the old style and introducing the steamer system. A pleasant theory supposes this machine to be as good as with the sjosnti'w ^ | - ' , ^ -»

it is received with a fair degree of enthusiasm and wheeled in triumph to a safe place in the town barn or shed. There it is locked in, and the key is so safely put away that nobody can find it. The presence of this engine in town is something like that of a fetich among a pagan tribe. The villagers do not exactly fall down and worship their new - .purchase, but they retire to their beds t At night with a sense of security, because they have a fire department. The engine rests and rusU. Hens roost upon it. Its cylinders become encrusted with oxide. Its joints grow more stiff than those of the most rheumatic patriarch in town. Its wheels cleave to the axles and rigidly refuse to revolve. ' The hose is like a sieve, and will not carry water. No fire V>»o«l1u nut fo» fire Then one is suddenly discovered, and the fire department is called. Tho man who has the key is away froin home. The barn door is pried from its hingos and the old engine is trundled out. Men and boys man the ropo and drag the thing to the scene of conflagration, yelling like untamed and untaxed Indians as they move along. On endeavoring to put the-fire department into service its weak points become painfully apparent. The flames have their own way, and there is much unnecessary destruction. There are villages and towns which, despising the old style of fire department worked by hand pumps, have displayed a sufficient degree of enterprise to purchase the modern fire extinguishers, in which the generation and expulsion of carbonic acid gas with sulphate of soda are leading features. The performances of apparatus of this sort ure well known to be efficient if rightly managed. But tho "extinguishor" is as poor a fetich as the old-fashion-ed hand-engine if left to itself to become inefficient. A fire extinguisher needs to be discharged and refilled every three or four months in order to be ready for service. The careless Fire Commissioners forget this and deposit their fire extinguisher in the lumber room in the dark attic of the town hall. It stays there two or three years. It is loaded, ready to be discharged. *So is grandfather's musket, into which the good old man put powder and bell in the year seventeen hundred and seventysix. Both are equally serviceable if suddenly called into requisition. To flght fire requires ready and welldirected en erg}', backed by the best appliance* which tnonoy and ingenuity can provide. If homes and stores and factories and churches and schools arc not worth saving, perhaps it is best to let them burn down and be done with them. Possibly the building of these thing* in the first place was an net of folly, if they arc not worth trying to preserve But if they are of any value it i* nothing short or criminal recklessness to lenve (hem without means of protection against what is called the "fire fiend." No man has a riabt t * speak thus harshly of . put* ftendishnass to It when he leaves Ills property in such neglected condition as to invite its devastating vislts.-^PniLA. Turn. Hsppines* is like manna. It is to be gathered in the grains and epjoyod every day; it will not keep: it can not be accumulated • nor noeawe go out of ourselves, nor into remote places to gather it, since it has rained down from henvep, at our very doors, or rather within them

Lrfo m Board a School Skip. UUTIM JJiP HJUI1IW A WUiAJ UMUUMD ■I * Mpv MJLOIt— TH« out II. MA JIT . W. art dhridtd into port and ttar board watches and change every four hours. At fbur bells (6 o'clock] - all hand* turn out, lash and stow hammock*, haul over hammock clothes, wash end prepare for inspection, sweep down the ship's tables and spread mess gear. Breakfast at a quarter past 7, consisting of hardtack, coffee, hash, homJuy and molasses ; time allowed, 26 minutes. At 8 o'clock turn hands to and clean up decks. At nine o'clock school open*. We ftudy navigation, arithmetic, geography, spelling, reading and writing. At half-past 12 school is dismissed. Dinner at 1, consisting of stewed meat, soup, pork and beans, bread and hard tack. At 2 o'clock all hands clean up decks. School until half-past 4. Drill exercises until' 5. Spread xness gear and have supper at half-pest 6, consisting of broad and butter, cold meat and tea. At 6 o'clock hand* turn to and sweep down. Recreation until 9 o'clock, when all hand* "unship tables," "stand by hammocks," and at twenty miuute* past 9 "turn In," "pipe down," "silenoe fore and aft." We have all we can .eat and get well treated. None of us came on this ship because we could not get on at home and had to be put at sea. We have to procure a good recommendation befqre we can be aocepted, and the requirements are, a* to age, between fifteen and twenty, sound in wind and limb, weight one hundred pound* or over. The ship is manned by eight boat crews, sixteen in a crew — three cutters, three whaieboats, captain's gig and dinkey. We are allowed to smoke off duty, but the regulations are very T"

oaru, ...... # *ouo £• ' goou players. . "Texas Jack" is our musician, "Diamond eye" is a great novel reader, 'Johnny Tar" is our jig dancer, "Martin Luther" is our reformer, and a fat little Dutchman, named Steiffle, we call "Buttercup." We have two Frenchmen in the mess named Bocgour and De Malignon. We call 'em "Bai\jo" and "De Mulligan "for short. I have made one cruise in the St. Mary and have two years more to serve. We have six old seaman on board to help us out, but it don't take the boys long to get the ropes. We had a lively time tho night of June 3, 1879, off the Azores. A little after midnight we struck a gale and all hands were piped on deck to lash up hammocks and lay aloft to close reef topsails. The wind blew into a hurricane and carried away the topsail sheets or tne main and misson -masts, the whiskers and (he port and starboard bumpkins. Tho lads did their work and the ship took the rollers like a duck. The is one of the best sea ships on the ocean and outsails everythiug on the water. We are all happy and not one of us would exchange places with the boys at public schools on shore. Lieutenant J. J. Hunker, when asked about (he boys' conduct on shipboard, said; "They are a fine set of hardy youtliB and will mako good merchant sailors. The idea prevails that this ship is a reformatory institution. It is not so, and we have boys here from the very best families in the country, whose character must be good before we will take him. Tho object it to give all who desire to follow the sea a thorough education in seamanship in all its branches, and to * prepare our boys to take command of merchant vessel*. We graduate about fifty young men a year, and many of them are now officers of ships from whom we receive the most favorable reports and flattering complimenu. The natural boy is an obstreperous animal, but the routine of the ship keeps him in good trim and lie Incomes a well behaved and orderdoving individual. We do all we can to win their confidence and they very seldom, require any punishment. Bran and Oatmeal . The following are reports of experiments Uuuia at tho College Farm, Hanover, N, H.: Third experiment on bran versus meal. It has been said that the tendency of meal is to fatten cows, if given in excess, and that bran needs to be given if cow* are well fed, in order to turn the food from milk production to beef production. This fully corroborates thus far all previous experiments. Meal will make more milk than bran, I no longer hesitate to say. The change in the butter product is remarkable ; in changing from meal to bran there was a loss of 17.7 per cent in the butter producing capacity of milk ; in changing from bran to meal (here was a gam in the butter producing capacity ortnilk of 21.8 per cent. There is a substantial agreement in the two changes. Thisconclude* " * ' •• SUS !«'«*» \|Mi». v . 41. w*. ^ good standard food for the dairy herd in any considerable quantity. The cobineal gives a greater increase in milk flow, bat a decreased butter product. This experiment, I consider, make* it quite probable that the cobs in oorn sre objectionable foodjbr butter oows, while It i* noj unlikely that they may have a very small value to milk-men If mere quantity is considered, but it must not be regarded as positively determined.

M9MMMMHMFMFSMnMMMRMMMMfl9MNHPMMHMIMMMmMMmm|NMMMHMMRMi — 1 — Sj ' ■RJEaR the landing of daily first class steam— from Philadelphia. R. R. station ** for passe ijg< r trains, via. W. J. B. R- adjoining the grotui'h. The local** Is delightful, commanding an excellent view of the Ocean and Delaware Bay. THJt U. 3. SIGNAL HER V ICE report* the air here COOLER AND DRIER Than at any other point along the coast The Best Located, most Conveniently Appointed, and most Complete furnished Hotel on the coast. The beach opposite is Even and Safe, and the Bathing Unsurpassed No pains will be spared to make this one of the most Comfortable and Attract ive of 8ummer Homes. IOWK WICTO, Former Proprietor of the Baker Hoose, Vjucleod. ma/22 GREAT INDUCEMENTS TO CASH BUYERS. C3 WILSON & CO., Under Wilson's Hall , is the Place to buy RELIABLE crnTHIN nli V ^ m

• i/A I V Al 1 ^ vf BOOTS AND SHOES, GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS &c., &c. 0 NO GOODS MISREPRESENTED TO MAKE SATES. Points in Favor of dealing with WILSON k CO. We buy direct from Reliable Manufacturers. ! We buy no Shoddy Goods. We are under no expense for Rent or Clerh Sirs. WE GIVE ALl, THESE Jtxrr at* i a<JE» TO OTTR cvsTOMERS. WILSON & CO., MILLYILLE, N. J. meh27tf. - mpQE REWARD, Will be paid to any one in South Jersey who can find CLOTHING as cheap as can be bought at A. J. STEEL MAN'S, . No. 12, 14, and 16 High Street, MILLYILLE, N. J. * » * FORTY GOOD UNION CASSIMRKR SUITS FOR MEN, • - . f 5 00 EIGHTY GOOD ALL WOOL SUITS, - - « 10 00 NINETY SUITS FOR BOYS, $1 50 to 5 00 THIRTY-NINE CHILDRENS' SUITS, 76 CTS. to 4 50 We also keep the largest line of Boots } Shoes, Trunks, Valises, Hats , Caps, Umbrellas , Oil and Rubber Clothing, Cloths, and . Cassimeres, OF AWT PLACE OF PHILADKI J»HI A. No rent, no interest, but clerks well paid. We have engaged Mr. Win. O. < Johnson, formerly of Johnson A Son to manage our Custom Boot and Shoa da- ! partment, which is a guaranteo that all will be as represented. We hare also engaged W, Scott Calklm*, well kno*n in South Jersey as one of I tho beat and most stylish cutter in the State, to manage our Clothing Custom ' department. Our stock of CLOTHS A CASSIMERES far exceeds our previous efforts. Orders received by mail or stage will receive prompt attention. We also sand instructions for self measurement and samples of cloth when requested. moh Mm. A. J. Steelman. IT* JOB PRINTING, in the most approved manner and at very reasonable rates. I

Of* v\J JU j j 'It Ai j i X Jbh I Enoch Edw&rtfs* **», * T8*" E. Edwards. CAPE MAY C. H. NHhql * *** * ' ' i ^ ■ ■ ■ Somers L Irwin, OF MlULVILUt. would call the attention of the people of CAPE MAY COVSTY—— to the fact that he is prepared to do all kinds of Blackwrii thing at the lowest ] prices, and on abort notice. 1 constantly have in stock a large and ! varied assortment of AXES, which I can recommend a* of the beet duality. I am also prepared to manu- ^ ire all kinds F-- ~ - 7T1 ^ . *. * - i

I dirt* MMDUOD. " I S. L. Irwin, Hichft lyr. MILLVILLB. i S. P. MURPHY, W atch Maker g Jeweler. Particular Attention gives to Cleaning and Repairing. All orders by Mail will reoeive prompt . and careful attention. 8- P. MURPHY, I «p31jr. MUlriUs, K. i. F. L. Miori 1 Co., Watv\i^&c\uren ©$, <\«\A i "WYvo\.e%o\e cxwA "DtaVm \.<v Harness, Saddles, Bridies, Collars, Whips, Robes, Blankets, &oM &c. »• < A FULL LINE OF SHOE MAKERS' STOCK . AND ! FINDINGS ahrays on hand . ■ ■■■■« o Sail St. »f«r tfcr ItrMgr. Millville, N. i. All orders by mall will racwirf prompt and careful at—it— •ohfilyr.

CAPE MAT deep, situate' on Lafayette Street, ©afte - May city, FOR SALE On Easy Terms. For particulars enquire al the office of the "GAZETTE." mebfilf

^iioc Trttucv I have added to my stock a fell feat ef Fvtvt SVvoa uttA FOB LADIES' AND MISSBff WEAR. They are the name class of goods feat are sold by deal— in fine shoes on Eighth Street, Phfla., being made by the some firm that supply them. (Messn Weyiman A Woodman. For quality, style, and beauty of finish, they can not be excelled ; EVERY PAIR BEING ^ FULLY WARRANTED. | I HAVE ALSO IlC StOCK A FT1X ASSOBTMENT OF OTH* GOOD MAKE OF SHOES FOR Ladies' Misses' AK9 Children's Wear, from the cheapest to the medium price. In short I pmpose ho keep a regular Family Boot and Shoe Store where all, children and grown people will receive prompt and polite attention. Please call and look through my stock whether you wish to purchase or not, a* I am j mre an exaiiunatkiti of the same will insure your patronage. Respectfully Yours, Wm. F. Moore \ . 1 Millville, x^iew Jersey. THE rNDERSIGXED WISHES TO INFORM HIS FRIEKDa AND TH* FITRLIC IN GENERAL THAT HE IS PREPARED TO MAKE IT LADIES COMBINGS INTO Pl'FFS. SWITCHES, FRIZZETS, ETC. ETC. AT GREATLY RIPCCID RATES, AND AT SHORT NOTICE, 6eorje W. U.tfttw., Barter. , GAP® MAY COURT HOTS®. N. J. mohlSlv. DEALER IN FURNITURE, (Aims, •IL4 WT1S. *Wm Stadrs, High Street, Millville, N. J.