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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28
TIE NEW WORLD.

Gold closed In New York on the oath at
114H@1145g.
DIR. Charles Peters, of Clinton, N. Y, on
the night of the 17th, discovered new
planet at ten hours no minutes right ascen-
sion, and north thirteen degrees forty min
utes declination; rapid motion north; eley-
enth magnitude.
A fire at Shreveport, La, on the morning
of the 18th, destroyed business property to
the amount of about half 8 million of dol
lars.
A serious accident occurred on the 10Th,
on the Fort Smith Railroad. While round
ing curve near Plumer's Station (ffty-
two miles from Little Rock), the rear
car of the mail train, containing
thirty-two passengers, was turned over
down an embankment and dragged
some 900 yards before the train was stopped.
Twenty-four of the passengers were more or
less injured, and one was instantly killed.
& At Brooklyn, NY, recently, mother
locked her two children up in room while
she went out, and while absent the house
took fire and the children were burned to
death. A Mrs. Sarah Taylor was fatally
injured in jumping from one OF the win
dows.
Horace Greeley's daughters, it is seia,
will each have 100000, after his liabilities
are paid. ~ 8&A
A system of ticket swindling has recently
been discovered on the Panhandle loute,
between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, and
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28
NUMBER 25.
An AdrOit Swindle.

The other day, at about twelve m. a
carriage, elegant enough in ali its appoint
ments to be private ''turn- out" drove
up to the door of one of the largest Jew
eiry establishments on Chestnut street.
not far from Twelfth, and from it de-
scended gentleman, at least to all ap.
pearances, attired in the most fashionable
manner. Sauntering inside with an easy
grace, he requested to see some jewels,
stating that he desired to make large
purchase. He carried in his hand hand
some case, or bag, which he deposited on
the glass before the clerk who stepped
forward to wait upon him. He was very
particular in his choice, but at last selected
about SO, 600 worth of jewelry of various
kinds and styles. As the clerk was about
to put the numerous little boxes into one
large receptacle, the stranger said: "Wait
a moment; we can do better and open
ing his case, which still remained upon
the counter, he took from 1t and handed
to the clerk neat box with key, suffi-
GENTLY large to hold all his purchases.
Into this the clerk pat the iewelry, and
handed 1t back to his customer, who
locked it, leaving the key in the lock,
and replaced it in the bag, closing the lat
ter. Then putting his gloved hand into
the breast-pooket of his coat, as if to take
out his pocketboo he exclaimed in
great surprise, "Well, how forgctful
l am. have left my book and money at
the hotel. / must go back and get it.
Very careless of me, very. You will, of
course, want to keep this. 1t wouldn't
do to trust an entire stranger with such
valuables," and, opening the bag, he again
took out the little box and handed it to
the clerk. ''It's very annoying, but I'll
drive right to the Continental, and be
back in few moments" With a few
commonplace remarks the elegant gen.
tleman returned to his carriage, and was
seen to drive away in the direction of the
Continental, taking with him the nice
and innocent little bag he had brought.
They waited at the Store for him long
time to come back. In fact, he hasn't
come back yet At last light dawned
upon the terrified clerk and he reached
for the beautiful little box with the beau
tiful little key. ooh, it's all right, of
course" he hoped in spite of his suspic-
ions. Something has detained the gen.
Ileman, but may as well make sure"
He is sure now. The beautiful little box
with the beautiful little key contained old
worthless non padlocks. No news OF
the thief. Every reader will sec at once
how the swindle was accomplished. The
man had two beautiful little boxes, with
two beautiful little keys in that innocent
little bag, and, of course, gave the right
one (that is for him) to the clerk when he
left. PhSlGdelpltSG Press.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28
SnOw.Flakes OF Wit.

THEY have had some snow in Utica, N.
Y, as appears by the following "Brevi-
ties" from the Herald of that city:
They wear snow-plows for overshoes
over in the Eighth Ward.
Nearly all the signs on Genessee street
were dug out before night yesterday.
Nearly all of the corner loafers have
climbed to the top of the snow and resum-
ed business.
Utica has more snow than Watertown
and Ogdensburg together, and it is better
snow too. There is more of it to the
pound.
The man who drove off the snow into
the street railway track, yesterday, was
not much hurt but his sleigh was badly
broken by the fall.
A man on Corn hill, obliged by the
deep snow to go home by way of the
chimney got into hot water by getting
into the wrong house.
If you see dogs tail on the snow,
don't pick it up. The probability is that
there will be dog under the drift, and
he may object to your familiarity.
A merchant on Blandina street, who
worked all yesterday forenoon cleaning
his sidewalk, was disgusted when he
found that he had only got down to the
wooden awning.
A lone widow, residing on Court street,
complains that they have run sleigh
road right over her house, and that the
horses are Kicking her lightningrod all to
pieces.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28

to the majority report on the Louisiana case,
in which he assails the evidence of the wit.
nesses for the Kellogg party as false and un-
trustworthy, denies the statement of the
Committee that the black voters are in a
majority in the State, and that they went
unanimously for the Republican ticket. He
claims that, making every allowance against
the Fusionists, they elected McEnery by s.
500 majority, and demands that he be re-
cognized as Governor.
Robert Champion, colored, was hanged at
Fayette, Mo-, on the 21st, for the murder eff
his wife in July last. He stoutly and per-
sistently protested his innocence to the
last.
A Salt Lake City dispatch of the 22d says
the Mormon leaders were greatly elated by
the reception of the news that it had been
suggested to provide for the appointment, by
the President, of Commission to visit Utah,
and make thorough investigation, during
the recess of Congress, of the ewhole Mormon
question.
The Illinois Supreme Court has decided
the law for the regulation of railroad freight
charges, as it row stands, unconstitutional.
The Court is unanimous in deciding that
while the Legislature has an unquestioned
power to discriminate in railway freights,
prosecution can be maintained under the
existing act until amended, because it does
not prohibit unjust discrimination merely,
but discrimination of any character, and
because it did not allow the company to ex-
plain the reason of the discrimination, but
forfeits their franchise upon an arbitrary
and conclusive presumption of guilt, to be
drawn from the proof of an act that might
be shown to beperfectly innocent"
A train on the jackson, Lansing g. Sagi
nav Railroad ran off a bridge near Jackson,
Mich, on the oath, injuring several passen-
gers severely, among them Representative
Blackman, of Van Buren,.
President Grants residence near st. Louis
the old Dent mansion-has been destroyed
by fire. Loss $1,000.
A Washington dispatch says that $4,000
worth of bonds and coupons were recently
stolen from the residence of Vice-President
Colfax.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28
miscellaneous Reading.
PERAD VENT URE.
BY JULIA G. r. DORR,

BY JULIA c. r. DoRR.
AM thinking tonight of the little child
That lay on my breast three summer DAYS,
hen swiftly, silently, dropped from sight, a.
While my soul cries out in great amaze.
1t is fifteen years ago tonight;
Somewhere, know, he has lived them through
Perhaps with never thought or dream
OF the mother-heart he never kneWl
Is he yet but babe2 or has he grown l1tfLlt 40,
TO be like his brothers, fair and tall,
With clear bright eye, and springing step,
And voice that rang like the bugle call?
I loved him. The rose in his waxen hand
Was wet with the dew of my falling tears;
have kept the thought of my baby's grave
Through all the length Of these changeful years
Yet the love gave him was not like that
l gave to day to my other boys,
Who have grown beside me, and turned to me
In all their griefs and in all their joys
Do you think he knows it? wonder much
If the dead are passionless, cold and dumb;
into the calm OF the deathless years
No thrill of O human love may comel
Perhaps sometimes from the upper air
He has seen me walk with his brothers three
Or felt in the tender twilight hour
The breath of the kisses they give to mel
Over his birthright lost so soon,
Perhaps he has sighed as the swift years flew:
child of my heart! you shall find somewhere
The love that on earth you never knew.
The ALdine.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28

in Office. After considerable debate the further
consideration of the subject was postponed to
the Goth. The River and Harbor bill
was further considered. amended and
passed The Senate amendments to the Legisla-
tive, Executive and Judicial Appropriation bill
were called up, End motion was adopted as an
additional amendment 70 the 6ih.a to 65.in-
as follows: President of the United States, $780,
COO; Vice President, Justices of the Supreme
Courts, heads of Departments, and Speaker of the
Court $1050O Assistant Secretary of State, of the
Treasury, and of the Interior, $500 each;
Senators, Representatives, and Delegates, includ-
ing the Forty-second Congress, $500 each; and
in lieu of mileage, they are to be allowed their
actual expenses to and from Washington each
session, including the Forty second Congress.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28

4 A Memphis paper gives an astounding
account. of 81 man in Tennessee, whose
wife died leaving him with eight chill
dren. Touched by the tender kindness
of their grandmother toward them, he
concluded the best interests of the or
phans would be promoted by marrying
her. After he had lived with her two
months, they were enlightened with the
fact that such marriage was unlawful.
Following the advice of his brothers in
the church and learned men in the law,
the parties ceased to live together and
applied for divorce, a gincayo, or that
the marriage be pronounced nullity,
which was granted, and the mother set
back into. ner grandmotherhood, with
her original name.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28

THE United States Supreme Court has
decided that a deserter from the army,
who has been caught and made to serve
out the entire term of his service, and OBJ.
tanned regular discharge from the army,
is, In effect, just as good as if he had been
faithful from the first, and is legally en-
titled to his bounty. This will be good
news to those who have suffered by the
decision of the Paymaster General, which
was exactly opposite.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28

EXETER. N. H., vouches for the woman
whose dead husband warned her Twice, IN
a dream, to remove her little al OF @o2o.
from the savings bank, just before the
Shute defalcation.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28

The Maine people don't stop for
trifies in estimating the Geld weather,
but say that the mercury fell one or two
''clapboarda,n as the case may be.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28

One signor Ferraro, Milanese, has
discovered a new fuel, which is said to
he abundant in Italy, cheaper and more
oalorific than coal.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28

MIR. Greeley'a daughters win spend
the summer at Greeley, Colorado.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28

There is boy in Austin, Texas, who
is desirous of knowing who he is He
does not even know his name, and yet
wishes some family to claim him. Two
boys, white captives, were taken from the
Indians by General Mckenzie, at his re-
cent victory. One of the boys has been
recognized as Temple Friend, the son of
John Friend, now of Eldorado. Kansas.
He was taken at massacre, four or five
years ago, in which several women were
killed, and the mother of the boy was
scalped, but recovered. The grandfather
of the boy spent about five thousand dol
lars to effect his rescue, and had given
up all hopes of ever seeing him again.
The other boy has not been claimed. The
announcement is made in the Austin
journal that any one who has lost boy
within four or five years may procure
photograph of this one free of charge, by
communicating with Mr.. w. M. Gille-
land, of Austin, Texas.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28
An Incident of Travel.

A YOUNG gentleman of this city, whose
courtesy is only equaled by his disgust
for shams and his correct appreciation of
his personal rights, stepped aboard Car
on the Short Line the other day on his
way to Cincinnati. Nearly every seat
was occupied, as could be seen before
one-third of the car was traversed. Just
at that moment the gentleman observed
passenger who had turned the back of
the seat next him so as to monopoliZe
four sittings. He sat on one seat and al
lowed his feet to occupy the other In
position of luxuriant ease, The party of
the first part has special dislike for mo-
nopolies, so he gently turned the back of
the seat upon which the feet were resting
toward its original position. The feet
were removed before the descending back
reached the point of contact, but the
owner of them was angry, and said
gruffiy:
''Is there no other seat il the car, that
you should insist on taking this one?"
POSSIBLY there may be, was the quiet
reply, "but do not recognize your right
to appropriate two seats in car so full as
this is."
'sBut / am SICK" reioined the other.
pardon me, sir" replied the hater OF
Il
You should have told me of your condi-
tion before. But it is not too late to re-
pair the wrong have done you," and he
proceeded at once to reverse the back of
the seat 40 as to give the irritated sick
man full possession of the two whole
seats as in the beginning. Then, again
asking to be pardoned for the haste with
which he had acted, the good Samaritan
went in search of seat for himself.
Arriving at Cincinnati, the gentleman
in health, in going to the door of the car,
passed the sick man, who was still seated,
and was thus accosted:
in front of me9''
eyes, sir, and / regret that disturbed
you," was the reply.
II wish to say" rejoined the sick man,
"that you are gentleman, and am not,
as my conduct has proved. You may
comfort yourself with the reflection that
you have proved the truth of the saying
of the Scriptures, that "a soft answer
turneth away wrath Your answer turn
ed away my anger and made me ashamed
of myself. That is enough to say at this
time"
We did not learn whether the two gen.
tlemen embrced each other and swore
eternal friendship, after the French style;
but they certainly formed mutual ad-
miration society on the spot, without re-
sorting to the formality of calling the
meeting to order, electing chairman and
secretary, and appointing committee TO
draw up resolution. Dayton Journal.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-02-28

TaaoIug . Ala1H
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1873-02-12
BOARD OF TRADE.

MEETING OF THE MANAGERS LAST BvEEING-NEw
HoTEL-oUR HAHDoR-GENERAL INCORPORATION
ACT.
A meeting or the Managers of the Board OF
Trade was held at Z O'Clock, last evening. Mr..
Head, read letter from State Senator Riddle,
calling attention to the proposed amendment to
the Constitution authorizing the General Assem-
bly, to enact general Incorporation act.
The Committee on the proposed banquet at
the opening of the Clayton House, reported that
in their opinion it was inexpedient for the Board
to undertake the management Of the affair, and
recommending that it be left to the merchants
and man facturers interested in the subject.
The report was adopted.
A letter from Col. j. ID. Kurtz, of the U. s.
Engineer Bureau, making certain inquiries in
reference to the Harbor, was read, and the
Secretary instructed to forward replies.
MEETING OF BUSINESS MES-oPESISa OF THE
NEW HOTEL.
After the adjournment of the Board of Trade
meeting Of the business men was organized
with Joshua T. Head as President, and William
L. Croasdale, Secretary.
A resolution to raise II 900 by the business
men to pay the expenses Of the opening banquet
at the Clayton House was adopted, after disCus
sion. -
Subscriptions OF 800 each we're asked from 81
business men, and Is such subscriptions were
made at the meeting.
Ii il proposed to invite 100 guests to the ban
duet. including members of the press, ETC., from
a distance and then divide 200 tickets among
the 50 subscribers to the banquet fund.
The opening will take place on Tuesday, til,
9th inst.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1873-02-12

The seaford Record is again offered for sale.
A movement il on foot in Smyrna to coniine
the sale Of liquor to hotels.
f. H. Deakyne of Port Penn has opened a
dancing school in Delaware City.
DR. 1. S. Vaandigham. OF st Georges, il in
poor health, and will have to relinquish his prac'
tice for short while.
The Ltgtt says that some OF the people Of
Lewes lounge around like indolent birds from
November till April, and then complain Of hard
times and lack Of money.
Some ancient coin was found hid away in q
house, near Lewes, tho other day, known to be
$50 years old, and now the belief prevails thai
Capt. Kidd, was once there.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1873-02-12

REsoLUTIoNs by THE NATIONAL PROHIBITION sooT-
ETY. OF DELAWARE.
AT a meeting of the " National Prohibition So
ciety Of Delaware" held Third-day, (ruesday),
P. NJ, Feb. 18th, aud addressed by A. NJ. Pow
ell. the following resolutions were adopted and
ordered to be signed by the President and Sec
rotary OF the Association and sent to U. s. Sen
ate and House OF Representatives
Resolued, That we heartily approve the pro-
posed Commission OF Inquiry, concerning the
liquor traffic, as provided for by the bill intro
duced in the U. s Senate by tho Hon. Henry
Wilson and We urge Senators and Representa-
tivea to give it their united support.
Resoiopd, That we also approve the proposed
prohibition of the liquor traffic in the Territore
OF the U s.. and in the District Of Columbia
and we call upon Senators and Repr esentativei
to pass the bills now pending for this object
before the adjournment Of the present session
of Congress.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1873-02-12
NEW CENTRIPETAL
MOTIVE POWER !
DEVELOPING A NEW BRA IN THE NEoHANl
CAL APPLICATION OF POWER.

DEVELOPING A NEW BRA IN THE NEOuANI-
CAL APPLICATION OF POWER.
Important 10 Farm RS! Wonder TO the
Mechanic! A surprise 10 Everybody!
The method Is at present applied to TllRESIl ER
new OF itself In principle Bndconstrloti)n, remoY-
ing the grain without breaking The straw.
A SAVING NJ ACHINE, crOss-Cut and slitting
capable Of sitting over one hundred feet OF iirch
stulf after the power, (Ine hnrsel IS stopped.
A HAY. STRAW aud CORN STOCK CUTTER,
cutting with d strength and rapidty unequalled.
A CIDER MILL, cutting Two bushels Of apples
per minute by an entirely new process, which OBJ
Iains all the Juice from he fruit.
A ROOT AND VEGETABLE GUTTER cutting In
slices three bushels per minute; no choking OF cat
tie.
WOOD SAW, saving cord-wood as fast as two
mun can feed,
A CORN suELLER, shelling;endw'se or length
wise eau be fed with shovel
A PLANRR planning eadily without diInunitlon
of speed, with one horse.
All these machines are attached 70 one frame,
which only occupies space OF two and a.han by
four feet, and rtlble from each machine 10
another In from one to i've minutes.
These machine y are on exhibition at ia Market
street, between Front and Second, Wilmington, Del.
| ONES Hours, from 0, 70 I, A NJ aud from q 10 6,
Pm. WESLEY SMITH CO.,
febIl-1md&w Pro rietors
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1873-02-12
Great pIscoverIes.
,iKUNKFI's BITTER WINE OF IRON


X r. Kunkel,s Ce'ebrated Bitter Wine Of Iron Will
efectuaity cure liver complaint jaundiced dyspepsia
chronic or nervous debility, chronic dlaTrhea us
cease Of the kidneys, and all diseases arlsny from
a disordered liver, stomach or in.estinesi such us
constipation, natulence, inward piles, iuuness OF
blood to the head, acldiGy of the stomach sore cru
etations, sinking Or nuttering at tile pit OF the
stomach, swimming OF the head, hurried or dlHeplt
brt athlng 1ulterinR atthe heart choking or suuo-
eating sensations when in lying posture dlmnehs
= Of vision dots webs before the sight, dun pain III
theIhead, deficiency OF perspration, yelowness OF
the skjn and eyes, pain in the side back, ehest
limbs, &c, sudden bushes Of heat, burning In the
mesh, constant imaginings Of evil, ana great de-
preston Of spirits. -,
Price Of per bottle. Beware Of couunterfeits. Do
not let your druggist palm OIL some other prepara-
tions Of Iron he may say 10 as good, but ask Tor
Kunkels Bitter Wine OF Iron. Take no other.
KUNKELS BITTER WINE OF IRON,
row only ask trial OF this valuable Tonic.
Price 81 per bottle. T.. +. kUNKEL, Sole Pro
pretor, No. 259 North Ninth street, below VINE
Ask for KunkeI's Bitter Wine Of Iron, and take nc
other
For sale In Wilmington by E. McIna, Jr., Second
and MarKet. E. BringhuTst a Co., sixth and Market
H. r. Bringhurst, 3l7 Marb ct street Alfred Walton
235 Market street; j. j, Gallagher b. q. shoelna-
,keT, smith q Painter, and W. *. Williams, MINI
and Market Streets Uct3O-iy-ib
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1873-02-12

A SURPRISE. Last evening, party of about
furtv-tiVe of his friends assembled at the resi-
dence of Job II. jackson, at 18th and Washington
Sts to offer their congratulations on the occasion
of his fortieth birthday anniversary. The party
arrived in his ABSENCE and on his return about
o'clock, he was successfully and completely
- surprised" The affair was very pleasant, and
all participating highly enjoyed the evening.
1t was an interesting circumstance that by
aggregating tire ages of some forty-three Of the
gentlemen present. 1.-TWO or three had taken their
departure before the list was made,) and taking
the average, it was found to be exactly forty
years Just the same as that OF MIR. Jackson
The Oldest of the company was 81, and the
youngest 2s. All were married, except two OIL
three