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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-09-03

Now IS THE TIME.-It is always the right
time to do a good act, and every man with
family should regard himself short of his
duty ps.t.:i bis bes.;o Is endowed with VIII
son shuttle sewing chine. Let it It be un-
derstoOd that this admirable machine cap
tured the prize medal and diploma of honor
at the Vienna Exposition jr 1873. and has
everywhere demonstrated its superiority
over all other machines Machines will be
delivered az an ya2Tcas sttilns " tlts
county, free Of transportation charges, II
ordered thr0rTh fhe rrwnaHF'T Nelrff
house at r0T State sircct. Chicago. They
lsf free en agp7lrstEoE. 1his S@zaPaeg eAat
few moFe good eEvnls.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-09-03
An Anecdote of the Poet Swinburne.

The London correspondent OF one OF
our provincial papers gives what he calls
" striking instance" of {" the eccentrici-
ties of genius with which literary history
abounds" Why disguise matters? 1t re-
fers to Mr.. Swinburne; he is the young
poet alluded to. But let me quote the
anecdote. Here it is:
Zone of our younger poets, having &C
cepted an invitation to dinner at certain
house, arrived in due course. 1t was OBJ
served that he was rather excited and
strange il manner, but as he is known to
have a singularly high-strung, nervous
temperament no particular attention was
paid to this circumstance. Dinner went
off in the usual way The guest of the
evening was particularly brilliant; his
rapid, discursive conversation never
ceased After dinner, in the drawing
room, he consented to read some sOnnets
from his most recently-published volume,
and he was good enough 10 expound in
most eloquent and luminous language tho
subter meanings Of these poems and their
connection with each other. His audi
ence were delighted. Here and there,
of course, there was touch of extrava'
gance in his speech, but to poet some
poetic license must be granted. Before
going he requested the lady of the house
to accept the volume and inscribed her
name in 10, All tliis was very well. bdt
some two or three days aftSrward he called
upon mis- host and Immediately began TO
pour forth a whole string of apologies.
lie had nislaid TIC ce-d--he had mistaken
the night-he had had TO 60 down into the
country. This astonished person now dis
ssc=s9 dat LIS guest Of the evening was
absolutely in Ignorance NJ his ever having
E5sTsse1Tsz rEFT EEHTfFET giEEEUTFg0 80s I1Fffss-
fiun. anti that he was snxloaS That the lady
af the hnuse sheHl9 sarepi q cory - ila
rs hrD frs unaalefffT ~ hf mns
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-09-03

CHILL CUREi-SkFE AND SURE.-Dr. WI
hofi's Tonic Is curative and protective. II
win eure Chflls aud protect from further a.
tacl.s. It's reputation Is established. IL
composition Is simple and scientific. Hcon
tains no poison. 1t acts promptly and its
effects are permanent. II Is cheap, because
e saves doctors bills. 10 is harmless, speedy
In action and delightful in its effects. TTy
Il ana prove all that's said. WHEELocK, FIN
LAT q CO., Proprietors, New Orleans.
FoR SALE By ALL DRUGGIsTs.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-09-03

A..- -.
rl an a Ga
r- $50 F af sE.t.
-ee1. -..4 s ar4 PEG e9 hat- -eiuasd
t-e ae rseruio hcseta ~ &C. 1s-' sect %
....iifiina .hse.. .a r.r.,sss-.-1 ts,-t, F4sa
Ees3re-1 e..s1.s.4nie- al-n aeree "a trssszf.e.rt
packages of fruit ~ twenty i've pounds or
Jess az half the regular rates. and - pes
cent off regular rates for packages 3vea
that weight
THE committee appointed by the wis
crnsin Horticultural Society 90 takc charge
az Wisconsin fruits no the American Pc
biological S0cictv's exhibition AZ Chicago.
sept 8 90 10, Ia -e lately issued a circular
urging upon fruit-growers 10 make as
Creditable a display as possible. They
give the following directions for the ship
mcnt Of articles intended for exhibition:
All fruits should be skipped by express
on or before Sept 8, in light and satecases
and packages, 20 Wisconsin Department
American Pathological Society, care of o.
B. Galusha, Chicago, H. :" or, if sent so
as 20 reach Milton junction by Friday,
the Cd, 10 J. c. Plumb. Small packages
and single specimens may be sent by mail
as named in either case Each package
should contain an invoice of contents, and
be labeled with the forwarder's full adj
dress. Let all fruits be distinctly labeled
The name Of the donor and locality will be
Eetained with their specimens. The COM
-. -. = 1-zr-n 47'e G"5v 81 T'TaRihs tine
collection was assigned are as follows: H.
M. Thompson, ST. Francis, Milwaukee
County;J. c. Plumb, Milton, Rock County
Z. Ii. Benton, Leroy, Dodge County S. b.
LOOMS, Lone Rock, Richland County e. w.
Daniels, Auroraville, Waushara County
NJ. /. Clark, New Lisbon, Juneau Coun.
ty; d. Huntley, Appleton; B. F. Felch,
Amherst, Portage County, E. Wilcox.
Trempealeau; J. NJ. Smith, Green Bay
s Townsville, sheboygan Falls.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-09-03

Prof. Tice says that we shall have
snow in October, but if he can fix Cor
spring weather in January the public
won't growl.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-09-03

This year the waters in the White
Mountain hotels are students Of Bates
College 1t has been more OF less the case
for several years.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-09-03

- & u5e@en asg gsgs.aa.tls "a TIE sessst-au
ss-z g ,-ss.sqtes i-zsF-s-Is.,ss ussef 7-sirftE4
uauuftuutuJn "a IHr rUCInU. VIA say JuaE far
~uF1s s'4.gg1e,ss fAsls WegzeH- u.a.e giSsI lhAss
any other pin now offered for sale.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-09-03

To waterproof fishing-lines apply a
mixture Of two parts boiled linseed oil
and one part good size; expose 10 the air
and dry.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-09-03

Sysv s!fe question r. &s.ss INC fciioii~
airy publishers get up that spelling mania
ia-f u.i~tars
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-09-03

The largest Vinegar Works in the world are
in Chicago. f. L. Prussing q Co, Props.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-09-03

From one seed of clover grew, in Potter
County, Pa, sixty-fve stalks, bearing So
blossoms
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-09-03
M Massachusetts

And other New England people now residing in other
States, West or South. will find The BOSTON WEEKLY
GLOBE the best paper to take as it gives the N. E.
in full and is also good family and story paper
Sent mos. postage free for only 80 cents. by the
GLOBE PUB. Co., Boston, Mass.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-09-03

THE MOUNTAIN MEADOW MASSACRE.-A
truthful account of this terrible tragedy Is con,
taincd liz Mr. StonhOuses ROCKY MOUNTAIN
SAINTS" = full and complete history of the Nor
mons Fully illustrated with engrayings. maps etc.
For full particulars apply to the publishers D. AP-
PLETON g. CO., "a 8 and 551 Broadway, New York.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1875-09-03

Pleasant and Profitable Employment
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are they worth ?? Such EXPLANATIONS by those
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when seeing the Chromos Itrequr no talking to sell
the pictures; theyspea for themse. res Canvassers
Ags and ladies and gents out OF employment viii find
this the best opening offered to money Full
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dress .GLEAsoN&Co TSS Westinghouse Boston, Mass
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-28
From Delnar.

IMPBovKMENTs--FBUIT PRosPECTs- BusISKss--
SICKNESS DC.
Special to the Commercial.
DELMAR, DEL, April 27.
The Red Men OF our place are erecting hand
some thIeestory building, "a by 40, the thirdstory
to be theirs, the second for the Good Templars
the first for mercantile business. 1t is to be fin
shed in modern style. Lumber is also being
piled up to build Methodist parsonage Of capa-
ciouaness and modern finish. This Is the only
church in the place, and though young il vig-
orous and influential
There is yet a fine prospect Of plenty Of
fruit hereabouts. Mountain plums and apri-
cots are yet alive, though soonest to be killed
by cold. 1t is true, much fruit is dead, but
thus far to our decided advantage, for half
crop we'll matured our peach growers prefer
to whole crop that cannot mature. My lnfor-
nation comes from entirely reliable peach
growers.
Business in this place is encouraging Dull
Ter now than usual it may be, owing to the busy
times now among the farmers. Our market
admits OF complaint, having very little In it,
This is grand place, just now, to save money
il you are fortunate to make it.
This has been one of the healthiest places on
the Peninsula until late-indeed SO much 30 that
no physician could live here. Several tried, but
failed. And we cannot afford living to an un-
dertaker yet And now the diseases do not arise
from unhealthiness OF the place, being mostly
mumps and colds.
Delmar has orders OF Good Templars Red
Men, Changers, and each is now preparing for
demonstrations by parades in regalfa, music and
speechifying. The 'Park " affords ample and
very inviting accommodations at these times.
Several speakers and our band are whetting up
for the Grangers, who demonstrate next Satur-
day. OCCASIONAL.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-28
The Great Dog-Tax question.

-rrrEx COUNTY Doa OWNERS AGIrATED-MoRE
bodA THAN CHILDREN "roR SCHOOL PuRPosEs'
= REnEILIoS IN PROSPECT.
ono Of tho most exciting questions of the day
Sussex county il the dog-tax law recently
lsssod by the Legislature. Everybody there
has dogs, but everybody don't want his dog
taxed either for school purposes or any other
plrposes. In one of the districts i'll Georgetown
over sixty dogs have been assessed and some OF
them being females over 300 will be collected
tor the support of tue school lin that district il
collected at all. In nearly all the districts
of the county the dogs outnumber the
children to be sent to school. Our infor-
uisnt stated that in the district in which he re.
e.ded there were II children, 21 dogs, and q
taxable persons. and he thought this was about
Tue proportion Of many other DISTRICTS He Says
the opposition to taxing dogs il 80 great that
tho question will be carried into the next politi-
cal CANVASS, and woe be to that person who vo-
led for the present law, and wishes to be re-
turned.
The opposition is very pointed against John
". Phillips, of Seaford, who il is understood
engineered the bill through the Legislature,
and even should be placed upon the ticket
again, hia defeat would be certain. II IL proba.
that the result Of it all will he that the tax
viii not be collected whore thore is much oppo
r,tion, on account OF the law-makng Solonf
neglocling to aft1 penalty for the non collec
non OF the tax, or To provide for the destruction
vi The dogs, in case OF non payment.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-28

IMPOSING Observation-Disclosures ADDREss-MU-
aIc, &c.
Correspondence of the Commercial.
STAFFORD, DEL, April "a.
The 56th.. ..Anniversarylof American odd-Fellow-
ship was celebrated IN this place on Monday eye-
ming.
At o'clock the members Of the order, with
flying banners and tinselled regalias, headed by
the Seaford Cornet Band marched through the
principal streets and. proceeded to the NJ. E..
church, where large and intelligent audience
awaited their arrival.
After some preliminary remarks by Past
Grand John Y. Phillips, Prof. Thomas N. Will
liams, OF Laurel, was introduced, who delivered
a most eloquent and interesting address, on the
rise progress and principles of the order. The
Grafton, which occupied near an hours time,
enlisted the profound attention and admiration
Of all who heard it.
Prof. Williams WAS followed by Rev. ]. +.
Nicholson, who most zealously advocated the
merits of the order and was listened to with
marked attention.
The rich musical treat Afforded by the NJ. f.
Choir won the commendation OF the entire as
sembly.
1t is gratifying to know that the Order at pres
ent is in highly hourishing condition that the
late celebration was perfect success, and can
not fail to be productive OF great good to the
fraternity, and community. l..
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-28
crime In Chester.


THE BODY OF MISSING MAN FOUND IN THE DELLA
wARE-sUsPIcIoUs CIRCUMSTANCE
On Monday afternoon, the body of mai,
which was afterwards identified as that OF Amos
Holt, was found floating in the Delaware oppo-
site Tincum Island. Holt has been missing for
two weeks. When found the body WAS coatless
and slloeless and a search OF the cabin Of color
ed people with whom Holt was last seen resulted
IN the finding OF pair of shoes which were
identified by his wife as those of her husband.
Thereupon the occupants of the cabin, Jno.
Bush and his wife were locked up. The coron-
ers Jury rendered verdict of death from
drowning from causes unknown.
SUPPOSED MURDER IN SOUTH CHESTER,
Mrs. Rosanna Rhodes, widow woman, the
only occupant for some time past OF house on
Jeffreys. St, below Second, South Chester, was,
on Monday evening, found lying dead at the foot
Of the stairway of her residence A next door
neighbor who had missed seeing Mrs. Rhodes
for several days, supposed that she had gone 10
visit son at Upland and sent thither to inquire,
but word was returned that she had not been
there. The premises were then searched and
Mrs Rhodes body was found as stated. Her skull
was fractured, but there were no indications OF
blood on the stairway. Her pocket book was
found in her dress, but it contained nothing OF
olu
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-28
Carl Schurx BIDS Adieu.

A dinner was given Carl Schurz, in New York,
last evening, prior to his leaving for Europe.
VIM. n. Evarts presided, and about two hund-
dred persons We're present. Mr.. Evarts, in a
speech wished their guest safe voyage and
happy return, and Mr.. Schurz, in reply, said that
the c people Il e" WAS Iii like % man coming to two
roads and asking which he shall take,
and person saying to him ''Stran-
ger, you may take either, but if you do 80, you
will wish you had taken the other" He was
convinced that the mass of the independent
either party deserving it. He favored the
maintenance OF the Liberal organization, with
a view to the next Presidential election, 30 that
when the time came they could tell the parties
what the independent men wanted, and they
could have ''a full grown statesman in the Pre-
sidenta chair"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-28
SECOND EDITION.
The New Water Pipes.
TWO DEFECTIVE 30-INoH MAINs FOUND. M NE AIS
CONTRACT AND HOW THE PIPES ARE TESTED.

TWO DEFECTIVE 30-INCH MAINS FOUND mi NE AL 6
CONTRACT AND HOW THE PIPES ARE TESTED.
As has been already stated in these columns,
the 30-inch pipes which are to be placed in the
bank of the new basin for connection with the
main which it il proposed to lay in 18th street,
have arrived and part of them have been put
in position. Two OF the number sent have been
found defective. One has large crack in it, hav-
ing probably been broken In handling on ship
board. The other is defective in construction,
being what is technically called cold-short, al
though it bore the test required. Both pipes
will be rejected and new ones ordered.
These pipes are not Of the supply which
McNeal d Son is furnishing to the city. 1t was
impossible for them TO cast this size pipe within
the time desired, (fixed after the contract was
given out), and as this pipe was necessary for a
commencement Of work they furnished the
requisite amount through Starr d Son, of Gam.
den, n. ]. The pipes were fully tested at their
works.
or the pipes which McNeal & Son are furnish
ing the city, "a large quantity Of them have al
ready been delivered along the lines of the
streets designated) each one is thoroughly test
ed in the presence of and by the gentlemen se-
lected by Council for this purpose. Twenty
seven OF these pipes are turned out daily. The
inspector first tests their thickness in every part
with the calipers, after they have been ceansed
of the sand from the moalds and before the coat
of tar is put upon them. He then examines the
Tar 10 ace tnat IL is properly prepared ana mixed,
and sees each pipe dipped into it. Next he w.t.
nesses the application of the test of the capacity
OF each pipe, and while it is under pressure he
goes over it with hammer, sounding it in every
part for defects. II any are found, the pipe is
rejected il not, it is then marked and laid
away for shipment.
1t will thus be seen that each pipe which il &C.
cepted passes most critical examination, and
it s almost impossible for any defects to escape
observation. We venture the assertion that no
water mains have ever been laid in Wilmington
which have been subjected to more rigid in
spection, are of better quality, than those now
arriy wing
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-28
PERSONAL AND PARTICULAR.

Joe Jefferson will spend two years in Eu-
rope.
Chicago has several wells 1900 to l, GOO
feet deep.
Horses i'll South Boston have tile spinal
meningitis.
-Glaziers say old glass is harder to cut
than the new.
Illinois has twice as many acres Of orchard
as Great Britain.
Gen. Sherman will help to celebrate bunker
Hill Centennial.
A Now Orleans wag flung 5edene. d bouquet
with string attached.
The Lexington (Mo.) Caucasia" has died,
in the hands OF the Sheriff.
A firm in Ottnmwa. Iowa, If sinpping hun
dred barrels Of eggs daily.
Olive Logan says Queen Olga OF Greece is
the prettiest woman in the world
-Winwood Reade, the well known EDglsl,
author OF books OF travel, il dead.
The Supreme Lodge of the World. X OF
r., sits in in Washington next month.
Captain Boyton il coming to America next
month. He won't swim all the way, quite.
- Hartford realized abont "a, 900 for the Gen
tennial by the Washington tea party last week.
1t is said that woman who can make good
johnny-eake is greater than one who can trim a
bonnet.
Peter Heriic, OF Williamsport. has donated
the ground for home for the Friendless in
that city.
Somebody expected to rec the horse that
Paul Revere rode in the Lexington procession,
but was disappointed.
AT spelling match at school in New Cas-
tie, a colored boy spelled them all down, and
WAS awarded jack knife
--Sartoris, the Presidents son-in-law will re-.
turn from England in June, and spend the sum-
mer with his wife at Long Branch.
AT the Tokay vineyard, in Fayetteville,
North Carolina all the fine table grapes that
are sold at fancy prices in Northern markets
have been killed.
Tho work of the striking miners in the coal
regions Just now, IL confined to sending threat
ening missives TO those who are willing to work
The Historical Society at Buffalo doesn't own
that little hatchet," but it has in its possession
the tomahawk presented to Red Jacket by
George Washington.
"A celebrated local lawsuit has just been de-
cided til the Kentucky courts. 1t WAS about
five dollars worth of geese had been tried three
times, and the attorneys fees amounted to S75
The geese sued about were not the only ones
concerned in that suit.
Al Maine was part Of Massachusetts at the
time OF the battle of Bunker Hill the State il
to be represented at the Centennial, June 18th.
by the Grand Army and the First Regiment Of
the militia, at least. with the Governor and stah
and all the State officials.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-28
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AhlladelphiA Topics.

The Bazaar Of Nations, which closed Oh Sat
Aiiay, realized about s2O, ,00D.
$4,000, was the cost OF the pilgrimage OF
,ho Councilmen to Lexington.
, journey to Mecklenburg, n. O.. IN the mex
Elective point of the City Fathers.
F. s. Chanfrau is at the Walnut, and Ger
lidn 0pera-Bouife Company at the Arch.
Fechter is acting at the Chestnut st. Thea
..e viii, II company organizedby Jas. f. Sherry
The spelling bee fever appears to DO subsid-
"a, but the base ball fever has commenced tc
age.
The Red Star steamship Aeierlaud sails to-
dSy. wiki % cabin, and ~ steerage passengers
and full cargo.
The T,n,es says the 50, SOC, 000 necessary fol
the Centennial cannot be raised by holding tes
parties. peddllng Medals or giving loan exhibi
tions.
The hopublicaii primary elections will bt
ned un Tuesday. MAY ith, and the Convention
- elect Senatorial Representative delegates tc
fhe State Convention will be held on Wednesday
day ..
Charles Hellstab ominous name-asaet
Lena Smith to take glass of beer and becaust
che refused he drew pistol and shot her in the
cheek. He was arrested. jealousy was wlia
aided him
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-28
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The Trade In Frogs

And now the croak of the frog is heard i'll the
land, and the merciless hunt Of the emissaries OF
caterers, intent upon tickling the palate OF the
epicure, has commenced again. or late years,
the trade in frogs has become very extensive,
and in some parts of the State of New York the
war against them ia almost continuous From
some of the most prolific regions of the Do
minon as many as fifty thousand frogs have been
sent to the New York market in a single season.
The " Watertown frog" has the most celebrity,
perhaps OH account of the richer flavor OF this
variety but possibly more by reason OF its near-
ness to the market. However this may be,
Canada ia largely depended On by our epicures
as source of supply. The frogs reared there
attain formidable size, some of them weighing
fully pound. The meat OF the frog is peculiar
in texture, somewhat resembling that of a
chicken, only far more delicate, and is claimed
to be superior to the choicest wild game OF the
featbered variety The demand for frogs has
steadily increased with the growth OF a more cul-
tured taste, 80 that the daily transactionsn in frogs
in the New York market (for local consumption
and to till orderH) have equally 500 pounds a
day. Orders reach New York from all dlrec-
tions one having been filled that WAS sent from
France. The New York Commercial says upon
this subject ''The frogs are usually caught
with bare hook, which s dexterousy swung
under the jaw but i'll some instances bait is
used. As fast AZ collected the animals are con-
fined in a floating car, ready for transportation
IN bags care being taken not to suffocate by
crowding, as the frogs do not take kindly to
railroad travel. In fact they submit to mpris-
onment with bad grace, not few of them speed
ily growing disconsolate, losing flesh and finally
dropping Off altogether, as though broken-heart-
ed. When confined they resolutely reject food,
though when in state OF freedom they evince
an appetite almost ravenous, not only swallow.
ing multtudes OF insects, but attacking young
water fowls, such as snipe or goslings, as they
have been known to stray off from mill ponds
to somo neighboring barn yard, creating havoc
among chickens. to whose necks they fix their
Jaws until the vital fluids are extracted
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-28
A AiIlllscnlents.

l.W aiODDARr, THIS EvESINd--rHE LuSd erRIRE
ihis evening, at the Opera House, Mr.. ]. H
',od,,art, with good company playa 1.-THE
Long Strike" II will be, no doubt, good per
r,r,nance. The Cincinnati 1dzette-a good au
thOrity-says
The tribute of laughter and tears is paid
n,l;hty to the excellent portrayal by Mr.. Stod
,ltll OF his speciality, LAWYER Moneypenny, in
the " Long Strike" There are few more touch
Hg bits OF patlios than he introduces in the
acme in his house where he is retained by Jane
.caroyd to defend her lover, JON Starhie. And
Wien he makes the discovery that the pool
gir Inns pawned her clothing to get money to
pny hs fee, the feeling which he puts into lis
own heart is so real and no natural that it never
talls to awaken response. Yet the tears that
he begues is quickly followed by laughter. e.
lacially is this true in the inimitabe and highly
,,citing =, scene in the telegraph Office The play
Il very interesting one throughout.