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Milford chronicle., 1883-06-22
A SPANISH GRANDEE.

While he talked Of crabs and eels and
summer boarders and such things, lit
tie girl carrying a basket, came down
from the low bluff above, and asked per-
mission to carry the crabs to the house.
She was a bright sunny child, with great
black eyes and rebellious black hair-a
child imbued with the spirit of absolute
freedom and good-nature. She bore
about her such an air of infinite grace,
such a suggestion of unconscious pride,
that even the most careless observer
must have remarked her as different
from the children of the village. Tt did
not seem possible that this lit of sun
shine could be Il descendant of thorough
old crabber whom she addressed as
''Papa."
'lIy daughter" " said the old man, by
way of explanation, at the same time
Watching me from the corners Of his
eyes. looked at him hard for nearly
ten seconds.
eyes, I said; "but had been -"
"You have been told, then p
eyes, 1 ventured, hoping for some
thing further.
A slight spasm crossed the old crab
ber's face, and his eyes shrank back and
turned away with an expression of
actual pain. He suffered as if from fear
or dread.
"It's all right, my friend, said, lay
ing my hand on his arm. It was but
venture, but it reassured him.
''Mister, he pleaded timidly, "you
don't want her, do ye? Tell me, ye
didn't come after her, did ye?"
mo" I replied, ''I did not come for
the little girl, but to hear the story. I
felt certain that story lay behind the
old crabbers strange behavior.
"Well, said he, evidently much re-
lieved in mind, 81 can tell ye the story,
but it amt much, though it does sound
like a story-book. She amt my daugh-
ter, the little girl amt. She's a grandee
of Spain, or something O. that sort.
Dle 5 Il Wdu. OuS CdLlb uSuOIe uOWll Oh
the coast six years ago in a ship. The
ship was from some port in Spain or
France, and in a gale O wind she was
blowed onto the beach, an she was that
old an rotten that she went to pieces in
less nor no time. There was lot of us
down on the beach and we went out to
the wreck in surf boat. The captain
and first mate and about half of the crew
was washed into the surf an drowned;
an there was a woman and little two
year-old child as we took in the boat an
started for land. The boat swamped,
an the baby was never seen afterward.
She must have been carried out to sea
by the undertow. I had the little one
in my arms, ans as I was strung around
with hfe-preservers, I got to shore safe.
| kept the child, as there was no one to
claim her; and from what the woman
told me when / took the baby from her
arms, should judge that the little girl is |
3 grandee OF Spain. Yes, sir, grandee Of
Milford chronicle., 1883-06-22
Joke on a COmmissioner.

A train on the New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad stopped below
Spuyten Duyvil few days ago on ac-
count of a hot journal, which was blaz-
ing up and threatened to set fire to the
car. The moment the car stopped the
rear brakeman ran back with red flag
to stop any coming train. The conduc.
tor went to the last car to see that the
brakeman was doing his duty, and then
set to work to cool the journal. While
he was occupied with this task man of
dignifed appearance approached.
''What did that man go back with that
red thing for P' he asked The conduc-
tor paid no attention to him and he re-
peated the question. Finally he re-
marked to the unmindful conductor:
''Do you know who I am ?" The con-
ductor replied that he did not, and what
was more, did not care continental.
81 am a Railroad Commissioner, Sir.
The conductor, nothing daunted, re-
torted that the Commissioner ought to
know without asking what a red flag
meant. -NeW York Times.
Milford chronicle., 1883-06-22

Snoin There was 10 marks on the lit
tle ones clothes and only little bit OF
I a gold ring, which I keeps in the bottom
Of the old clock, but which I never
shows to any one. Mamie, the little
girl. is just tie same as my own daugh-
ter, an she always will be.
"Then you think that no one ever will
come to claim her?"
"It would be a hard job for anybody
to prove anything. You see, no one on
board the ship knew anything about her
mother except the captain and first mate,
and they are both dead. Maybe some
one will come some day, but they'll have
70 rrove H. cir claim right clear, can
tell We.
"Did You ever try to find any of her
relatives ?"
"NIe? Why should I? She was sal
vaoe from the wreck and had a right
to keep her. My own little daughter is
living over there in the graveyard among
tbe frees. and it don't seem SO lonesome
now since Mamie came ashore. If the
LITTLE oirl's folks have thought her dead
for six wears, it amt likely that they
will make a search now, is it? And amt
Mamie Just as happy with me as she
would he with them?"
"She may not be. p"
"And why not? Don't she have
enough TO eat and to wear, and don't she
90 to school and learn as well as the rest
of the children about her? And when
she grows up and I'm old won there be
enough Of likely young fellows wantin'
to take her, with me throwed into the
the bargain? ? I guess so. Aud If she
contented here, amt that happiness ?
And does anybody want anything more
n happiness? ? If she can be happy here,
wouldn't it be crazy-like to want her to
go anywhere else p
Gently I suggested that when the
village school days were over, aud the
books lay away as things Of past life,
the blood of the little girls ancestors
would assert itself and cause her to feel
that beyond the frowning bluffs the end
less world offered greater possibilities
and higher pleasures than anything
within the range of the crabber's i'm
agination or ambition; that some day
the crabber's little world would run on
to its uttermost limits and leave the
nature perplexed and dissatis-
fed, yearning for something greater, bet
ter, higher and yet not knowing where |
to turn.
The old crabber could not understand |
this. He could not believe that life held |
out more possibilities to any one than it
did to him. Beyond good drun of crabs,
and peace and plenty in the little house
among the trees, he had no thought,
and held it impossible that any one
should rise higher than the level of his
content. Our Continent.
Milford chronicle., 1883-06-22
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
Nearly Two Hundred School Children
Killed nt sunderland, England.

A terrible calamity, involving the
death of 1870 children, occurred in the
town of Sunderland, in the county of
Durham, England, on Saturday eve
ming. From the details received it ap-
pears that the entertainment had been
given in Victoria Hall by a coniuror,
which was attende almost altogether by
children, several thousand being in at
tendance The accident, which was so
direful in its effects, occurred ut the close
of the performance.
The body of the hall had been entirely
cleared of its occupants, when some
twelve hundred OF the little ones came
rushing down stairs from the gallery.
At the top of the first flight Of stairs
there was door which opened only
twenty inches, and thus but one child
was permitted to pass through at q time.
At this point, while the mass of children
were pushing forward, some of them fell
and were unable to rise, owing to the
others crowding on. The result was
that a great number were pushed down,
trampled on and suG Gated. I'll scene
was terrible, and no effort could stop the
mad rush Of the affdghted children.
They came ON pell nell, though
strangely without much shouting, and
soon 1870 of them were knocked down and
suffocated to death by others trampling
upon them
The greater number Of the bodies,
which were badly mangled from the
tramphug, lay seven or eight deep.
Many of the victims, and others who
were not killed, had their clothing torn
from their bodies, aud this, together
with the bleeding bodies of the nm
fortunates, shows the terrible nainre OF
the struggle. The ages of the 1870 chill
dren known to have been killed ranged
from four to fourteen years.
The excitement in the town Of Sunder-
land when the news of the disaster spread
was terrific. Great crowds of people
rushed to the scene until at least twenty
thousand persons surrounded the hall.
TIE feeling was so intense that the au-
thoritics ordered out the Sixty eighth in
fantry to preserve order. The work of
getting out the bodies Of the victims was
begun Immediately.
They were laid out in the hall and the
parents of those killed were admittedfor
the purpose of identifying the bodies Of
their children Most heartrendmg
scenes transpired while the work Of iden-
tification was in progress. The mothers
Of the dead children constantly uttered !
shrieks aud many of them tainted |
on discovering the bodies of their little |
ones
Milford chronicle., 1883-06-22
RIght smart.

One Of the results Of a lawsuit recently
tried in California is to give definiteness
to the phrase ga right smart chance. "
A witness testifies that he saw a right
smart chance Of hogs invading the plain
tifrs field. The Court asked him to put
this into figures, and he testified that in
Arkansas aud Missouri "a right smart
chance" meant fourteen. The Judge I'M
structed the jury to consider the phrase
equivalent to fourteen, and damages to
the full amount claimed we're awarded
he plaintiff
Milford chronicle., 1883-06-22
DUKES SHOT AND KILLED.
SENT TO HIS DEATH By THE SON or
THE MAN HE had MURDERED,

james Mutt Fires Four Shots Into Dnkes's
BOdy-The Victim Instantly kiilcd-The
Terrible Ending of IA Series of Tragedies.
Milford chronicle., 1883-06-22
A Charge withdrawn.

During the trial Of the dynamite
Americans in London on the charge OF
treason-felony, Mr.. Mathinson, on be-
half of Bernard Gallagher, argued that
there was no case against his client, as
he had acted under the influence of
liquor. He said there was nothing sus-
picious in an elder brother, VIII was
better off than a younger one, sending
money to the latter. He confidently
asked for the discharge of the prisoner.
Mr.. Mathinson admitted that Bernard
had a general knowledge of the hostile
designs of the dynamiters, but said it
must be remembered that he was resi-
dent of Brooklyn and could not be
judged by the same standard as an
Englishman was 1t was matter Of
common knowledge that plots existed
in America for the manufacture of
dynamite for use against England, al
most with the connivance of the Amer
lean G vernment.
Messrs. Clarke and Rowlands pro-
tested against this language, and de-
clared that there was no proof that such
was the case.
Mr.. Justice Brett declared that coun-
sci had no right to make such a remark.
He said there was no proof of the
existence in America of plots, or in the
connivance thereat on the part of the
Government of that country. Lord
Chief-Justice Coleridge said: 81 think
it is only due to our friendly relations
with great government that you un-
reservedly Withdraw your statement. :"
Mr.. Mathinson said he would gladly
accede To the rnlino Of the Court.
Milford chronicle., 1883-06-22
THAT TEXAN cAT7zE NAN
We rode the tawny Texan hills,

We rode the tawny Texan hills,
A bearded cattle man and 1;
Below us laughed the blossomed rills,
Above the dappled clouds blew by.
We talked The topic? Guess Why, sir,
Three-fourths of mans whole time he keep
To talk, to Think to be of HER.
The other fourth he sleeps.
To learn what he might know Of love,
laughed all constancy to scorn,
"Behold yon happy, changeful dove?
Behold this day, all storm at morn,
Yet now tbs changed to cloud and sun.
Yea, all things change-the heart, the head
Behold on earth there is not one
That changeth not, said.
He drew glass, as if to scan
The plain for steers; raised it and sighed.
He craned his neck, this cattle man,
Then drove the cork home and replied:
''For twenty years forgive these tears)-
For twenty years no word of strife
have not known for twenty years
One folly from my wife
looked that Texan in the face
That dark-browed, bearded cattleman,
He pulled his beard, then dropped in place
broad right hand, all SCARED and tan.
And toyed with something shining there
From out his holster, keen and small,
was convinced. did not dare
To argue it at all.
But rest I could not. Know l must
The story Of my Texan guide;
His dauntless love, enduring trusts
His blessed, immortal bride
l wondered, marveled, marveled much,
Was she of Texan growth? Was she
Of Saxon blood, that boasted such
Eternal constancy?
l could not rest until knew
''Now twenty years, my man, " said I,
SIS a long time" He turned and drew
pistol forth, also a sigh.
q" 'Tis twenty years or more, " said he
NAY, nay, my honest man I, VOW
do not doubt that this may be;
But tell, oh tell me how"
"Twould make poem true and grand;
All time should note it near and far;
And thy fair, virgin, Texan land
Should stand ont like winter star.
America should heed. And then
The doubtful French beyond the sea
'Twould make them truer, nobler men
To know how this may be"
Its twenty years or more, urged he,
''Nay, that 1 know, good guide of mine;
But lead me where this wife may be,
And I a pilgrim at a shrine,
And meeling, as pilgrim true
He scowling shouted in my ear:
81 cannot show my wife to you;
She's dead this twenty year"
JOAQUIN MILLER.
Milford chronicle., 1883-06-22

AN EQUAL DIVISION uncommon
step in the division of the property was
taken by the legatees Of the late Amasa
Stone, of Cleveland, Ohio, They found
that one or two of Mr. Stones relatives,
and ones to whom he was especially par
tial. had been forgotten in his will. A
meeting was called, the matter talked
over, and il was finally agreed that
every one should set aside some portion
of his or her bequest aud thus make up
an equal amount for those not provided
for. Such was done, and as an unusual
occurrence in such matters deserves
special mention.
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any and superior to most imported
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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-22

SHE Cor A DWoRcE.-Alrs. Frances
Kalhker secured a divorce from her hus-
band. Henry kliliker, yesterday. The
charge against Henry was extreme cruelty.
He was on the witness stand and asked if
he had ever struck his wife. - Well, yes.
/ did kinder tap her once with a table leg. "
-. Is that the only time p aeked the attor-
nev. Well, no. did strike her on the
arm once. which made it swell up little. ="
.. Anv ether time 2" Il hit her with a
poker once, but it wasn't my fault. took
tae poker for to git coal from the stove
for to light me pipe, when the old woman
come for me. and l held out the poker for
to defend meself, and she run agin 1t pretty
hard. ." Did you ever throw anything at
herr al heaved stove lid at her once
when she come for me. 1t is charged
that you threw bricks at the house once.
Is that trueg' u threw few bricks at
the house once, bat didn't mash any WIN
dows, yer Honor. The divorce was
granted. II cleveland Herald.
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Cronn. a Mother,s Tribute.

"While in the country last winter my little
how. three wears old, was taken i'll with Group;
il seemed as if lrc would die from strangu-
lation. one of the family suggested the use
OF AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL. bottle of
which was always kept in the house. This
was tried in small and frequent doses and
to our delight i'm less than half an hour the
tor said that the CHERRY PICTORIAL had
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our gratitude? Sincerely yours,
Mrs. EMMA GFDNEY.'
I59 West 12sth St., New York, May Is. 1852.
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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-22

II THE testimony OF eminent chemists and
sagacous medical men is Of any value, DIR.
Prices Cream Baking Powder is the most
perfect made. These men of standing in their
professions not emily recommend its use, but
indorse its perfect purity, excellence and
wholesomeness by using il in their own fam
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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-22

An old gentleman who had provoked the
hostility Of fashionable lady whom he
had known in boybood. was asked by
his wife what he had done to incur the
lady's displessure. Nothing at all, re-
sponded the innocent old man; ION the
contrary, was very cordial to her, and
spoke OF the time when used TO carry her
to school nearly half century ago." His
wife threw up her hands in amazsmeRt.
and murmured "How stupid men are. ."
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RAILROADS, STEAMERS, ETC,
CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILROAD.
Commencing Saturday, October 20, 1883,
AID UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.,
TRAINS AND BOATS WILL LEAVE SACRAMENTO

AS FOLLOWS.
a A. M.-(Daily) San Francisco Passen-
" gers Train. via Benicia- Connects ut Sui.
sun for Vallejo and Calistoga. Second
class passenger cars for San Francisco at
tached.
n A. M.-(Sundays excepted)
U dation Tr&in to Marysyille, Red Bluff and
bedding.
a A, VI -(Daily)-C p. Emigrant Train
!" to Ogden, Council Bluffs and East.
n A. NJ -(or as soon thereafter as prae-
v ticable-Supdays eXcepteG) Steamer for
San Francisco, touching at way ports
on the Sacramento river.
= A. M.-(Daily)-S Francisco Passenger
u Train. Connects at Gait with Passenger
Train for lone, and at Lsthrop with the S.
P. Atlantic Express for MADEIRA, Mojave,
Daggett, The Needles a. x p X. K. J,
Newhall (Santa Baroara), Los Angeles,
Cotton (Ssn Diego, Yuma, MSIicopa
(Prescottl, Tucson, Benson (Guavmas,
MeXico), Deming "a. T. & S. F. f. K Fl
Paso Ct. K P. K. r., San Antonio and
New orleans. Connects also at Niles for
San Jose
a A. M-Daily)-passenger Train for
" Woodland, Williams, Willows, Tehama
and Red Bluff
a = M.-(Daily)-Local Passenger Train
" for Auburn and CelfaX.
n +. .-(Oaily)-San Francisco Passenger
U Train, via Benicia. Connects at Suisun
for Vallejo. Connects also at Suisun
Sundays excepted, for Calistoga.
"A r. M.-(Uaily )-Oregon Express for
U Marysville, Chico, Red Bluff and Reddiug
(Port,snd. Oregon)
Z =. -(DaiyAC. P. Pacific Express, via
y Benlcia for San Francisco
n =. -(Dailyl-Loeal Train TO I.athrOp,
connecting with S. p. Emigrant Train for
The Needles, Deming and FL Psso.
n y. M.-(Dailyl Passenger Train for
" Woodland and Knights Landing.
= + W. Daily)-C p. Atlantic Express
y for Colf,N, R'nc Carson and virginia.,
Battle Mountail AUSTIN Palisade ,Eu-
reka), Ogden, Council Bluffs and East.
DM \ ...-.,......-....... GeneFal manager
GOODMAN. .Gun'l Pass'r and Ticket Agent
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IT'S FREQUENTLY RECOMMENDED Mr.. Fl.
c. Mooney, of Astoris, IL, writes Us that
Aliens Lurg Bslsam. which he has sold for
fifteen year, sells better than any other cough
remedy, and gives general satisfaction. lis
frequently recommended by the medical pro-
f.ssion here
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-22

"To err is human, to forgive divine, is
a good old adage but we netice that it is
never quoted to us when we make mis-
take. We have to do the quoting for our
selves J udge.
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ain 1851 took a severe cold, which affected
my lungs. / had a terrible cough and passed
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