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Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27
RIOT IY DOVER.

At the close of the night performance Of
oBien's Circus at Dover on Saturday last, first
class riot took place. The trouble grew ont Of a
fight between some circus men and Ioverite.
There is a certain class of youEg men in Dover
who take delight in raising row and this time they
have over-shot the mark. While the circus men
mere hauling their property to the train, between
eleven and twelve o'clock at night, they were fred
upon when opposite the Bayard House An eye
witness said he saw driver fall from his wagon
shot in the right eye He pulled him, more dead
than ave,to the side Of the street and 10 save him
self had 10 get behind a box lie also another
man, who was proprietor of the side show, shot in
both eyes. The doctors thought they might save
one Of them. lie represented himself to be
peaceable man, and was on his way to the train,
saying nothing TO any one His face and body
were literally full of shot Another was shot be-
tween the eyes. One man, he said saw pistol
pointed at him, held up his hand and begged not
to be shot and while he was thus pleading ball
pass d through it, Several others we're more or
Ices wounded The horses were also shot, and
when they reached the depot blood was flowing
from their wounds in great prOfusiOn.
The wounded were conveyed to the sleeping car
and all the doctors OF the town tfor who did ali
in their power TO relieve their suferings. The
appeals it is said were heart-rending. The firing
only lasted few minutes The peuple in theme n
time were running in every direction. Those who
had gone to bed were awakened, and mothers and
wives were wringing their hands and crying for
their sons and husbands The houses and stores
along Lockerman street show the marks of the |
firing.
Another version OF the affair says; When they /
arrived at the corner Of Governors avenue and
Bradford street, they were met by a large crowd Of
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he town men. Henderson gave the order to La
y low all along the line" and Immediately followe
It mp with the word ERE, firing his revolver as
I did So The circus men leveled theirrevolvers an
! fired into the ranks Of the town men They wer
Immediately answered by a terrific volley Of mus
kerry by the Dover boys and Henderson fell bacl
shot through the eye and groin. Volleys after vol
leys were fred by the townmen and we're prompt!
answered by the circus men, who were finally com
PEELED to take refuge behind wagons, which by this
time had appeared upon the scene. The towns
men seemed to emerge in squads from every cor
ner armed and eager join in the afray. The cir
Gus men seeing that they could do onothing with the
dense crowd. fed for the railroad station leaving
several OF their wagons behind,
Henderson another circus man who was badly
injured were at once taken to the office Of Dr..
Wilson who pronounced the formers injuries IA
tai. Abont eight circus men in all were wounded
aud Dr. Wilson accompanied them to Cambridge
to attend their injuries No townsmen were shot
though ,hree were badly beaten with ClHbs
Owing to a threat made by the fleeing circus men
to come back and take the town, the citizens
formed vigilance committee and asked the sheriff,
if necessary to order out the militia to protect the
town,
The threat was not carried into execution, how
ever, the circus men being so cowed that they
could not be persuaded to 60 back after the wagons
left behind. though Mr.. O'Buen offered a reward
Of $50 to any one who would do so.
John r Nicholson, Town Solicitor Of Dover,and |
H. Reedy, member of the Common Council, went
10 Seaford of Monday to consult with O'Brien as
to the prosecution of the rioters of Saturday night
Fifteen of them, mostly young men and citizens Of
Dover. were arrested.
Chief Justice COmegys made strong charge to
he jury at the opening Of the court on Monday as
% their duty in prosecuting the malefactors. So
icitor Nicholson was sent by the Attorney Gener-
Il for information from O'Brien and his employees
hat will aid him in the prosecution Of the rioters,
Both Nicholson and Reedy say that no citizens Of
Dover were injured by the circus men and that no
injury was done, except that committed by the
oung rouchs of the town, who instieated the riot
nd who succeeded in shooting seven men-one.
ir. Henderson probably fatally and two others
cry seriously, while one or both eyes Of three Of
he employees were totally destroyed Two hun
red shots were fired by the mob, mostly from
shotguus. The shooting appears
, have been an set Of pure reckle-sness, for not
My the men but the horses and wagons and char J
'ts were irdiscrminaiely fired npon The Com
ION Council OF Dover is anxious 10 bring the riot
rs to juctice and also to settle tine affair amicably
ith O'Brien without litigation.
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FLOTsAM AND JnrsAM.


By III oroueh knowledge of the natural laws
which govern the operations OF digestion and nu-
TRITON, and by a careful supervision Of all Of the
culinary arrangements Of his house, Mr. Smooth as
built up a reputation for his hotel second to none
on the peninsula. His table is the best, his beds
the ceancst and his liquors the purest that money
can procure
ECXARIS
What is EuXaris
EUNARISl
What Is Luxaris
Call and see our handsome wall papers at Foulk
& DeLamater's
Milford man went TO a doctor and told him
Doctor, there is something the matter with my
brain. After any severe mental exeriion have a
headache. What is the remedy for it ~ The
best remedy is to 90 to Fred, Voelker's barber
shop nearly opprste the Post Office, and get fret
class shave, shampoo, and hair cut Fred's is
the most high toned shop in the town.
EUXARIs
Use Euxaris.
We are sold agents for Buttrick Pattems which
have the bestrcputation and stand higher thar any
other pattern in the world
Ladies don forget this GEO. II. HALL.
Latchum sells the most fragrant cigar in Mil /
lord, at his store opposite Lowery's Hotel.
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| We have also a most ex-
tensive and varied collection
of pongee embroideries; up
to SO a yard.
Next-outer circle. south entrance to
main building.
Handkerchief, unless
bought with great care and
skill, are liable to be half
cotton. Linen ought to mean
pure-linen, because cotton
mixes with it so invisibly.
We never had a part-cotton
handkerchief in the store.
Linen lawns ready; all
new; and all the designs
new, except dots, which can't
be new, Of course. We stick
to small figures, though most
merchants will have large
figures.
We stick to pure-linen
lawns too at IS to 371I /
cents, though almost every
body else will sell cotton /
down to IS cents.
We aoEU not sell mixed cot
ton and linen, except at ex
-raordinary prices. There's
l good deal of satisfaction
n having things true.
outer circle, south entrance to main
building.
Spring dresses ready
made, of flannel, cloth, mis-
,ellaneous dress-stuffs and
ilks, low priced dresses, are
eady; down to So for the
cry lowest; and that is very
imilar to one that was much
.ked at the same price last
ear.
0l Chestnut, second aoyr. Take
car in 1906. n
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WE have calves on our books for
Maxwell" and "POstlts' no initials
and no post office; also =. b. Watson
II. Pars0n, Davis, with no post Office
Ifthey will write us we will send bill
and check fpr them. Yours Truly,
JELLIFFE. WRIGHT, HOAG & Co.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

Satins of eighteen colors
have come at SI.25. Al
ready we had satins at zs
cents and 81 of about the
same number of colors.
There is something very
singular in the colors of this
season; and the singularity
shows in satins quite as
markedly as in anything.
Gros de Suez (Gros de
Londres is the very same) is
a fne-ribbed silk with a
heavy rib here and there.
The effect is rather of heavy
ribs made apart upon a flat
surface. One of the new
silk fabrics, which seems
likely to be a favorite. In
the new colors, Of course;
$I.35.
More of the same S1.25
black rhadame for 81.
Next.outer circle, south entrance to
main building.
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HoUsToN.-TEere will be divine
services held at Houston on Sunday
afternoon next, at the usual place Of
meeting.
A tax sufficient to build the new
school house will be levied next week.
II will require 1878 /" put up the build
ing and SIS to run the school.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

SUNDAY was tue SOth anniversary
of Mr.. David Blacks birthday. On
Monday night part of his imme iide
family, among hOm were his nirCe
and gre at-niece, Mrs. Sail Wuken-On
and her daughter Mrs. Warner ROb-
e;ts of BrOuklyn, who came Oh for the
occasion, gathered around him and
enjoyed u very pleasant evening.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27
MARRIAGES..

BROWN-ADKINS.-O Wednesday, April 25th,
1888, at the brides residence by the Rev. E. p
Aldred MIR. Edward II. Brown Of Schoolcraft
Michigan, to Miss Mary Adkins, Of Milford Del
They left for the home Of tho groom in
Michigan, on Wednesday.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

For SALE CHEAP! Great Ameri-
can and Beyden strawberry plants.
The two best market varieties also a
large stock of Cabbage and Tomato
plants. Apply to J.W.C. GARDNER
Milford, Del
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

PHOF. WYATT is organizing for
the performance of the Oralorio of
Esther, for the bcnefte of the Mil
ford Library. About fifty persons
have been assigned parts.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

PERSONS living in South Milford
contemplating making tne annual
spring house cleaning will be glad to
learn that they have Gillis' store
handy; for they can get Quick Lime
for VIII te-wdshing from him.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

Mr.. E. GILLIs, formerly of Sails
bury, has opened complete stock of
groceries in Carlisle Laue, South Mil
ford. He has shipstuff, bran, flour
and feed as his spec alties.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

I Large-plaid cotton-and-
wool dress-stuf, such as
always costs so cents a yard,
is here for IS cents; 40
inches wide; fifteen patterns.
The colors and patterns are
satisfactory; and there's
nothing whatever in the stuff
to call for such a price. IF
we sought to get full value
for everything regardless of
cost, we should sell this at so
cents. We don't.
Fourth circle. Thirtcenth-street entrance.
Silks.-An advertisement
ought to say what a sales
man ought to say; but a
salesman has the advantages
OF having his hearer before
him, and of having his topic
chosen for him. We may
choose the topics that you,
the reader, care nothing
about and we may say what
you know already.
Trade here is more Of a
than anybody outside
knows. We have need of
varied goods than any
body outside knows. Silks
are as various as anything
can well be. We try to have
every sort that anybody
wants.
If you ever want to see
Hamburg embroideries at
heir best now is the time,
md here is the place. We
ire more than satisfied with
he collection that has been
rathered.
e,t-outer circla Cftv. .haii. .s,,,o "a ,,,+-.,,,,
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THE hay crop of Delaware was a fail
ure last year and the supply of timothy
had to be imported. We noticed some
of the finest bailed timothy tor sale at
Mr.. E. Gilis' store. in Carlisle Lane,
South Milford. He has sold large
quantities of it this season.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

WE call the attention of our readers
to the new advertisements, of B. Wales
Baker & Elmendorf, Weitner & Brady
I'D. Alexander and VIM. A. Hunes.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

On Friday, May 4th, the EvaFora-
tors Association will hold a special
meeting in Dover, all interested are
invited to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27
mTLFoRD CHURCH DIRECTORY

NJ &. Church. on Railroad Avenue. Services
At 10 SO a. m and 7.3O p. N. Rev. j. s. Willis
Fastor.
PRESBYTERIAN Church, corner OF Walnut and
Front Streets, South Milford. Services at 10 81
A. M and T. 10 D. m. Rev. II 9. L. Bunsteln, Pastor.
p f. Church, corner Third and Church Streets
Services at 1890 q. m. AID $50 p. m. heV' l..
II. jackson Rector.
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D q A T II S .

sMOOT On April 22nd 1883, at her home in Ma
ryland, Mrs. Fannie X. smoot, aged about &c
years. The cause Of death was pneumonia
She was a daughter Of Rev. L. Il. Jackson and
was married by her father, on Jan, 10Th 1888, in
Christ Church in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

THE first sta trout Of this season
caught along the bay shore was taken
by Geo. Male Cn Tuesday. Now for
"salt spring chickens"
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Spring, 1888,
John Wananaker's.

Mr. Wanamaker extends invitation every reader of
the CHRONICLE to visit his whether see or
to buy One of the pleasant things about the the
fact that go all it, either alone with
guide with perfect freedom and without being asked
to buy thing.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

PERSONALS Mr.. John Townsend
of New York, is visiting his aunt
Mrs. J. s. Willis.
Miss Hannah Black, of Milton. has
been the guest of Miss Annie Lank
this week,
Rev. G. F. Boynton, preached in
DOrsey's Hal on Sunday afternoon
last. He Is the guest of DR.. j. ;.
Prettyman. He will pleach at the
same place on Sunday NJ xt at 3 O'clock.
All are invited to be present.
Willie Pratt, son Of DR.. N. Pratt Of
Milford, is candidate for appoint
ment to the U. S. Naval Academy.
Mr.. John Fuunell, of the Detot0are
Democrat, sprained his ankle on Salur-
day and has been unable to be on duty
ehiH week.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

MILTON-On Sunday the house of
Somerset Reed was struck by light
ming shattering the building and seri-
cusly stunning Nus Russell, a niece
of Mr.. Reed. Mrs. Fisher, an aclive
member of the NJ. E. Church of this
place, handed the trustees Ofthe church
a few days ago deed for valuable
property to be used as a parsonage.
The gift is much appreciated.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27
Milford Mentions.

For a good fish supper got up in
bay shore style, go to Males.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

THE Board of Town Commissioners
will 81 t for appeals on Monday April
3Oth.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

FORBEARANCE has almost ceased to
be a virtue with the public towards
the road Overseers. Every thorough
fare into Milford has had "chug holes"
worn into them during the winter and
spring. and but few have been repair
ed. The causeway at the Tub Mills is
a nuisance that must be abated. The
road-bed has not had any dirt hauled
on it for several years, consequently
the earth has washed off until the
springs come through which makes
the road muddy at all seasons. The
Cullentown road needs attention, and
the Cedar Greek road just below Capt
Humphreys, was in very bad shape
last week.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

CORN planting is now at hand and
we have had frequent inquiry as to
where ''gas tar" can be had. We give
the following publicity through our
local columns: "Gas Tar can be pur-
chased, in large or small quantities, at
Gillis' store in Carlisle Lane, South
MilfOrd,n
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

THE Novelty Saw Mill, manufac-
tured by the E. NJ. Birdsall Co., of
which w. A. Humes is agent. is truly
a novelty in the Saw Mill business
It's manner of operation is reversed
from the old plan. The power re-
quired TO carry the log on the o her
Kind of Mills is saved ON the Novel
ty" plan as the saw travels over the
top of the log cutting With the grain
of the wOOd, in other words cutting
down instead of cutting mp, CLEANING
the saw all the time, at the same time
distributing the sawdu>t the full
length of the log, while the mills can
be put down ready for work in thirty
minutes, saving a great amount Of
time and patience Any parties in
want of Tia ton or Portable Engine,
Thresher, or Saw Mil, or all of them
will do well to call on Mr.. Humes.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

THERE will be chorus of forty
eight voices, by boys, in the OralOrio
of Esther.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

Coat fitting saeques are a speciality
of Teidler's. The ladies all patronize
him.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

HARRINGTON. - The temperance
people of this place are making strong
effort to prevent the licensing of Mr.
Coles Hotel. Messrs. Sharp & Quill
lin. Gamers, have contracted for 800
acres of tomatoes, corn and peas. They
make their own cans, employing nine
men who turn out about $1,000 cans
per week. During the canning season
about l25 men will be employed. They
expect to can about 20 900 cases, con
tanning 100000 cans.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

Penn's advent i'm this country
two hundred years ago may be re-
gaTded as that Of Il ClOthier. We
continue in the same line upon
similar principles Of equity and
prudence, but with enlarged faci-
Iities and superior advantages to
the customer, who has not only a
large stock from which to select,
but the privilege Of returning
goods and getting back the money
on all purchases that cannot other
wise be made satisfactory.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

We are fortunate in pom
gee silks. The new tariff is
going to let them down a
trifle; and we have probably
discounted the change.
$3.50 to $II a piece of about
20 yards.
We sponge" pongees
without charge, if the buyer
prefers. Sponging takes out
little Of the stiffness Of the
silk, but improves rather
than hurts the lustre; but,
of course, the object of.
sponging is to make it un-
sPottable by water.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27
4, C. YATES & co.
DIR. WARREN.

DIR. WARREN. Can be seen at his office, in
the residence OF Il. Clark at Harrington, Del.
every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY afternoon,
from to o'clock
Chronic diseases a specially. mar-2nd-3mo.
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

Furs.
Stationery.
Toys,
Zephyr Embroidery Materials.
Gloves,
Handkerchief
Fans.
Toilet Articles. Perfumes. etc.
Jcweiry.
Siiverware,
Crockery, China. aud Glassware.
Paintings. Engravings. etc.
Books.
Etc., etc,
Milford chronicle., 1883-04-27

We sell:
Silks.
Dress Goods,
Dress Trimmings,
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods,
Ladies' and Children's Underwear.
Corsets,
Baby Clothing.
Shawls.
Hosiery,
Haberdashery.
Laces,
Embroideries.
White Goods.
Linens,
and almost everything we tai
Mohave County miner., 1883-11-18
A TRAIN WRECKED AND ROBBED.

Kansas City, Mo, Nov. 44.-The Journals, Laredo, Tex. special says: A bold train robbery was perpetrated at o'clock last night, on the Mex1- can National railroad eighteen miles south of here, across the Mexican frontier. As the through train from Saltillo, Mexico, bound for this place rounded Q curve in 8 lonely spot near small station, the engineer discovered that rail had been re moved from the track. He applied the brakes and reversed the engine as soon as possible, but too late to save the train, which was thrown from the track. The engine and flrst two cars wrecked and the others somewhat damaged, The fireman was killed
 falling beneath the engine and the engineer was considerably bruised. At the same time that the train left the track about forty masked men iss4e1 from the woods and made an attack. They compelled the conductor to give up the money in the express car, about $8,OOO Tn silver and were about to relieve the passengers of their vaiuables, when it became known that one of the passengers bad escaped and gone to Laiarita for aid. The robbers there
 npon took fright and returning to their horses retreated into the woods. It is thought they have crossed the Rio Grande and are now upon Amer i0ap soil. Scouting parties are out in all directions looking fog them, and the entire community in the vicinity around are helping. Several of the robbers spoke good English. The leader forced the conductor to deliver the treasure under a threat to kill uiI the Amerlcaps on the train. The robbery was skillfully planned, but with a reckless disregard for human life. Strangely none of the passengers were seriously hurt by
Mohave County miner., 1883-11-18

all right, but the tender displaced the loose rails. The baggage and two passenger cars turned over and were precipitated down an embark ment into swamp. Burt. the agent for the road, and Conductor Crutch- ley, who were in the baggage car, escaped, the latter with a severe shaking. The first car contained la loorers borrowed from the canal com pany. The second contained a guard of soldiers. The strikers fired on the ttlr.ai1. Many were seriously injured, out no one was killed:
Mohave County miner., 1883-11-18
A SUDDEN DEATH.

St. Lotus, Nov. 13.-Gussie Oertel, a notorious cypuan, swore ont war rant to-day for the arrest of William F. Dunn, charging him with beating her last night and striking her face with teacup. When at the District Attorneys office thls morning she was bleeding freely at the p0se and immediately af5sr leaving the build ing she se1 beadlong on the side walk and explred.
Mohave County miner., 1883-11-18

Last Saturday night at Nevada City, Cal, John Jenkins, William Rowe and Richard Goldsworthy, miners employed al the Nurchie mine, drew their wages in town, They deposited most of the money and started for the mine. They had not gone far when they were stopped on 6 lonely trail by two masked men, who told them to throw up their hands one of the robbers firing a pis- tol to intimidate them. The high wayman with the pistol stood guard over them aud his companion, who carried knife, relieved them of $50 in loose change. Two of the miners carried valuable watches, but these were not taken. Two men st0ad Qn the sidewalk watching the miners drawing their money at the bank, k,and they are supposed to be the rob bers.
Mohave County miner., 1883-11-18

There is DO excuse for idle men in this district any longer. With low freight rates andremunerative prices tor low grade lead ores from the va rious smelling companies, almost any of our numerous galena lodges will pay to work, If worked economically. It is about time to let little stringers and punches of rich surface ore alone and develop some of our large lodges of low grade ore into good paying mines. All that is needed now is plenty of good hard work, and 0 few carloads of ore shipped from claim will give the miner cap ital enongh to open it np in good ehspe. Go to work!
Mohave County miner., 1883-11-18

The UnitAd States Hotel, Odd Eel lows Hall. Academy of Music, Opera House. three newspaper offices and numerous stores and dwellings were destroyed by fire at Shenandoah Penn, last Monday. Over 25O fami- lies are homeless, having lost every thlng. Tbe loss is estimated at nearly $1.0OQ,000,
Mohave County miner., 1883-11-18
A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.

Belleville, New. Nov. 13.-A work man in the Northern Belle mill by the name of William Bostwlck, aged 28 years, fell through the battery this morning at 3 o'clock. He was horri- ply mangled and can live but few hours. He has relatives in Wiscon- sin.
Mohave County miner., 1883-11-18

4 gang of tramps attempted 70 rob a passenger car on an emigFapt train at Modesto, Cal, last Monday, but were fired on by the passengers. Six Of them were arrested and lodged iD jail while apother,' who escaped, Is supposed to be badly wounded.
Mohave County miner., 1883-11-18
Tue Legislature which has recently

Tue Legislature which has recently been elected in Ohio will have to choose a United States Senator to succeed Pendleton. According to the present outlook Pendleton's chances of being his own successor are excel lent unless Thurman should become a candidate. We should like to see Thurman back in his old place in the Senate.
Mohave County miner., 1883-11-18

It is said that six months ago there were over one thousand pension agents doing business ln Washington. During the last eighteen months three hundred have been suspended from practice, aDout half as many more debarred and another three hundred are being investigated. It might be 8 good idea to investigate matters in some of the other depart ments at the capital.
Mohave County miner., 1883-11-18
Laiarstte Cook. an eccentric char

Lafayette Cook, an eccentric char acter of South Albany, Me-, some weeks ago fixed upon Nov. 11th as the date of his death. When the time came he took to lounge, placed one hand under his head, passed into a condition of stupOr and Withln a few hours calmly surrendered himself to his Maker,