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Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19

CHILDREN's DAY. - The Avenue
and Chapel Sunday Schools held a
Joint meeting in the Avenue Church
on Sunday morning, to celebrate
"Chlldren's Day." The platform was
beautifully decorated with flowers, and
Gagged birds added life to the scene.
The church was full, the children I'LL
ing the front seats. A special service
of responsive reading and singing was
us ed, and the occasion was one ofun-
usual interest. Mr.. Joseph Holland
made an eloquent address TO the chill
dren on Sunday Schools" He spoke
of them as the training schools of the
church, her West Points that sent out
her soldiers ready for the battle, It
was the Sunday School boys that furn-
ished our best men; men to whom you
could safely trust the affairs Of your
town, your county aud your State
Our best lawyers, our best doctors, and
our best agrieulturists were Sunday
School men. The Sunday School was
the foFeruRner of the church. The
first church in Chicago bad been
started by Sunday SCHOOL, A new
and neat chapel had lately been built
by a Sunday School in Sussex county.
There is something about Sunday
School work that whispers better
things to the boys and girls, they real
lie that life is real, that they have a
soul to be saved, and that they have
friends and companions on the jour
ney. If you love your church, your
town OF your country, you will do al
In your power TO encourage the Sun
day school.
Mr.. Robinson made a short address
asking for liberal contribution to thu
Children's Educational Fund and th'
service closed With the doxology,
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19

Lucas Walnut Stain; in bulk.
For sale at Marshalls Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19

THE best crackers of every descrip-
ton always fresh, at E. GEILINGER's.
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19

IF you want five. pounds of the best
starch. Adkins will sell it lower than
you ever bought.
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19

Coon butter is scarce in our market
and goes rapidly at thirty cents; Will
the Observation-Disclosures
grease that some farmers bring Int
markets. drug in the market at tel
and fifteen cents. 1t pays to work but
ter over and take pains to keep it nice
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19

FoULK y pELAMATER have de-
cided, in order to keep trade moving
these hard times, to make a liberal
discount on all cash purchases.
We are now receiving a new
stock of tire latest styles of Wall
Paper, Window Curtains, etc.
i've make and hang Window
Shades at the shortest notice, and
guarantee satisfaction,
A large lot Of Lamps at greatly
reduced prices.
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19

HOUsToN.-I will give you a few
items from our little village.-Mr.
COunselman intends to run two fac
tories this season.-The Mite Society
will hold their last monthly meeting
on Friday evening.-There will be a
picnic at Counselman's Grove on Sat
ufday next.-We are looking for a
good crop of fruit.-There was quite
an exciting time here last Saturday.
There had been some dispute as to
which had the fastest horse, Mr.. T,
N. Marvel or Mr.. J. r. Willis, and
they met here to decide it. Mr. T. N.
Marvel's "Billy" won the race in less
than three minutes, coming over the
score about fifty yards ahead. Quite
a crowd was present ZIP.
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19

Paris Green, guaranteed pure,
at Marshall's Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19

THE steamer !. F. Holt has been
making very good time, and the in
;rease in her Heights has been very
satisfactory to the captain. The cost
or transporting packages of merchan-
lise is reduced fifty per cent. to the
merchants, and the dispatch is about
he same as by rail. The steamer on
Ter last trip left Philadelphia at z p.
n, and was made fast at the Milford
wharf at noon after having stopped to
Unload five tons of freight on her way
10 the creek. That is not bad time
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19

Hook AND LADDERS AT LASTLY
.o-day's steamer from New York. a
ruck. ladders, hooks, buckets and all
,ppurtenRnces of Hook aud Ladder
Company's outfit, will arrive from
seneca Falls, New York. 1t was pur-
,hased by the town Of Milford Of Rum
,ey & Co., for $500, and the town has
leased e place for it of @. w. David
.on for $40 a year. A meeting should
be held next week and a company or
ganized to work in a systematic man
ner. Unnecessary, the town might re
NIT the poll tax of all working mem
bers of the company.
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19

Two oil paintings We're on exhibit
ton at c. e. Treidler's last week, that
are the work of Rev. E. Stubs. They
are about 1922 inches, and the sub
iscts chosen are q view across the two
lakes from point Just above ogr depot,
and a scene on the Hudson Riyer.
The artists work shows much careful
study in proportion. and in lights and
shadows. The pictures would do
credit TO an artist of more pretentiOns.
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19

ON Tuesday last MFR. Joseph Peters
who has been at work at McColley's
Mill, met with a singular accident. He
went to the pond to battle, and diving
into the water struck against log o.
stump. The shock affected the spinal
cord and he tainted twice BEFORE they
got him to the house. He Is now par
alyzed from the shoulders downM-
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19
Arrival and Departure Of Mails.

From the North 9:45 and AS a. m.
From the South 0;45a. m and l.iO D. m.
Mail leaves the Post Office 20 minutes before each
train,
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19

ON TAP-Phillip Best's Milwaukee
beer constantly on tap at Stine's Cen
trail Hotel, in Milford. 1t is the best
beer in the market, aud being drawn
direct from the keg, it is always fresh.
WHEN you want to insure any of
your property be certain and insure it
In a good, sound, reliable company.
Insure it with a reliable agent and in
case of loss you will have no trouble.
JOHN II. APPEL.
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19

For Ginger Ale and Sarsaparilla on
ice, go to ADKINS Grocery.
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19

The sailing days from Milford until further no
tiee, will be every Monday at p. m, from Serb
ner's wharf.
She Will leave Philadelphia every Thursday at 8
p. m, from Pier Is, South Wharyes.
All letters aud orders for freight can be left with
John II. APPEL. in CnOper's Building, Milford, Del
All letters and orders for freight IN Philadelphia
should be addressed to Steamer j. f. Holt. No.
500 South Delaware Avenue" jonathan May a
SOne.)
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19

A FELTON, ROMANCE. - Miss Kid
der. of FELTON,, has been afflicted with
spine disease for long time, and dur
ing the past three years has been nm
able to walk. About a year ago she
became acquainted with Webster M.
Raines,a Washington physician. He
thought he could cure her, and at once
began paying her professional visits.
His skill proved successful, anc it is
said she is not only able to walk but is
thoroughly cured. During the doc
tors professional visits the couple be-
came enamored, and at an early date
are to be married. After the wedding
the doctor will live at FELTON,, and he
and his bride will establish alarge hos
pital there,
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19
Milford Markets.

Corrected weekly by DR. WIN. MARSHALL, Prnp'r
RARsHALL,s FULL ROLLER PROCESS
MILLS, MILFORD. DEL.
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19

THE Town Council, Of Dover, has
passed an ordinance and had it pub.
lished, forbidding any street parade in
the town limits, by bands of music,
firemen, societies, associations, or per-
son or persons, with or without music,
lights, banners or other paraphernalia,
without permit in writing from the
president of the council. Individual
members or participants are made In
dividually liable, and we hope that the
Town Council of Milford will pass and
enforce a similar law. The parade, if
necessary, can be made by simply
for permit.
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19

0nFERV more money than at Anything else Oy
taking an agency fer the best selling
hNN book ont. Beginners succeed grandly
WWhHH None fail. Terms free. HALLET1
Book Co.. Portland Maine.
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19

OUR popular Insurance agent, John
H. APPEL.
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19

The boat Is new, and has heen inspected by the
United States Inspectors, and granted q certificate
as hrst-elass, for her size.
Capt. Hi. H. HOLT.
Milford chronicle., 1885-06-19
RpfsENKSs k0CakS.

Ior CREAM tonight at Gelllnger's.
Morris tribune., 1885-05-27
ALL FOR FAIR WOMAN.
A LOUISIANA LASS MARRlES HER
FATHERS SLAYER.
Died Because He Was Too Poor to Marry
believed to Have Murdered His
Mother-in-Law-A Naiad
in q Court Train.

BALTIMORE, May 25.-Miss Ely Coghlan,
the well known actress, and sister to Miss
Rose Coghlau, who has been playing here
for the past week as tho "Naiad Queen" has
created quite a sensation among the
theatre -goers, and has lost her position
through her opposition to short skirts and
her refusal to wear the orthodox fairy cos
tune Miss Coghlan is quite pretty young
woman, and, as the Naiad Queen scored
quite q success. The play opened here last
week and had been we'll patronizod. Miss
Coghlan's appearance in long dress occa-
siuned some criticism, and MesSrS. Mann
and Benoit, the managers, notified her that
the dress must be shorter. Her costume was
of handsome white satin, and she ordered 1t
shortened by some two inches; but when she
appeared Monday night the change was
scarcely perceptible. The following even-
ing she was ordered to have the dress re-
duced to a certain limit, which she de-
clined submitting to, and quite scene
ensued, in which Miss Coghlan had resort to
tears. The crying made her sick, and after
the second act she asked leave to go home.
This was ref used, and she went anyhow and
was consequently discharged. Her part was
taken by Miss Caldwell. and the play pro-
ceeded. The following evening she ap-
peared, but was informed her place had been
filed by Miss Helen Widsor, bright and
accomplished lady from New York,
who had no objection to wearing
fairy's costume Miss Coghlan then de-
manded her full salary for the week, but
this was refused her. receiving only her pay
for one performance. She has entered suit
for the whole amount. and has gone to New
York pending the hearing. Messrs. Mann
& Benoit claim that they were perfectly JUS
titled in discharging Miss Coghlan, and her
abrupt departure from the theatre, in the
middle of the performance, thereby placing
them in most trying predicament, relieved
them Of any obligations to pay Miss Cogh-
Ian her entire weeks salary.
Morris tribune., 1885-05-27
CASTING OUT HOOSIER DEVILS.
A Woman Who Does a Land Office l'usi
ness in That Line.

a Woman Who Does a Land Office l'usi
ness in That Line.
WABASH, Ind, May 25.-Pleasant town
ship, this county, is all agog over the dis
covery that number of its residents are
believers in witchery. A Mrs. Ohm, who
processes to cast out devils and perform
other feats commonly regarded as super
human, resides near Laketon, and,
it is said, is regularly consulted by persons
who believe themselves uuder the influence
of malign spirit, and, by the sense of her
power of "divination," has been enabled to
amass quite snug fortune One case which
has just been brought to light illustrates the
tenancity with which the people cling
to superstition. A farmer named
William Clinker, whose home Is
in Pleasant township, holds mort
gage for purchase money on this small farm
of man named Click. Recently the mort
gage fell due, and Click was notified by
Clinker to liquidate promptly or move out,
and when Click demanded his reasons for
this summary disposition OF the matter
Clinker declined any explanation. Subse-
quently Clinker instructed the county treas
urar to enforce the collection of taxes due,
as Click was about to leave. Investigation
proved that Clinkers imperative demand
was the result of an interview with
the witch doctress, Mrs. Ohm who, after
consulting her oracle, informed Clinker that
his child, who was dangerously i'll, was be-
witched, and that it could never recover un-
less Click was induced to go away. Clinker,
in the manner described, endeavored to COM
pei Click to move, but he perempterily re-
fused, and, despite the fact that he still re-
mains, Clinker'S child is eonvalescing. Tbs
affair, however, has created sensation.
Morris tribune., 1885-05-27
THE CASE OF REBEL RlEL.
Shat tho Canadian Attorney General
Says-Poundmaker's People.

what tho Canadian Attorney General
Says-Poundmaker's People.
WINNIPEG, May 25.-Reil has bean sent to
Regina, where he will be tried. Attorney
General Hamilton says Riel can be tried by
military court-martial just the same as
if he were British subject. No
right of citizenship gives protection
in case of such offense. Riel could
also be tried In the civil courts and con-
demned, and in either case the sentence
could be executed with perfect safety, even
if he were an American citizen He for
feits all protection by violating the law OF
the country in which the act providing for
punishment in such cases was passed. A
military court-martial is likely to be
adopted in Riers case, and doubtless in any
event the sentence will be executed
Battleford Indians, numbering between
700 and 1000 braves, were coming east to
aid Riel, ani learning of his defeat they
encamped forty miles west OF Clarke's cross
ing, ana have sent messengers to Gen. Mid
dleton asking for a conference. The set
tiers have taken alarm and left theirihouses.
The teamsters sent by Poundmaker to ne
gotiate for surrender, say that twenty one
women and children from Bresaylor's settle.
ment are held as hostages. They say they
were we'll GfeaCea py the naA-preeusA, WIN
protected them from the Indians, who
were threatening to kill them. They
were obliged to work, and at night
were guarded by party Of
Indians. Poundmaker frequently had
great difficulty in saving their lives
Tho Indian camp possesses over l,5OO souls
$50 wounded men and 700 in all capable
nf bearing arms. Bremner, one of the half
breeds, says their loss at Cut Knife. was
fifty killed and seventeen wounded. Big
Bear was not at the fight, but his son par
tiripatei in it. 1t is also claim that only
one-half that number of Indians We're en-
gagged with Col. Otter force
Morris tribune., 1885-05-27
Fre1inehuysen and the Aconi q.

WASHINGTON CITY, May 25.-Dr. Lincoln,
who attended Mr.. Frelinghuysen during his
illness here, says in regard to the aconite
taken by the patient some time ago, and
which is reported to have caused his death,
that it was contained in bottle of congress
water. The servant, in the dusk, did not
notice that the water was impure. Ex-
animation afterward s. owed ti-at the bottle
had contained some thick substance, prob
ably aconite horse liniment 1t had evil
IDENTIFY been filled by mistake with the water
without being washed out. Dr. Lincoln
says that though the aconite produced
stupor for several hours, its effects were
temporary, and it had nothing to do with
causing Mr.. Frelinghuysen's death, which
was due to liver complaint.
Morris tribune., 1885-05-27
Was Too Poor to Marry.

NEW YORK, May 25.-The body Of a
young man found in Prospect park with a
bullet through the head has been identified
as that of Abram Poneranz, Polish He
brew locksmith, of 1922 Third avenue this
city. He had subjected himself for a
long time to great privation in or
der to save money enough to
marry young Jewess to whom
he was engaged. While sleeping in the
damp basement where he worked, in order
to save room rent, he contracted malaria,
which made life burden to him. He had
been heard to say that unless his health inn
proved he could not marry. On Tuesday he
called on his fiancee, and after pleasant
conversation bade her good evening Q
next morning he went to the park and shot
himself
Morris tribune., 1885-05-27
Only q Lock of Hair.

ATLANTA, Ga, May 25.-A lock of hair,
which was held up before a jury here Fri.
day, marked the eliminating point in q
strange story. Alexander Ratteree, Is years
old, owns large plantation, on which he
has many women tenanted. The late
belle of the place, Sarah Chapman,
was recently abandoned for another.
Sarah called upon her successful rival, where
upon Ratteree entered the room and drove
her away, beating her brutally. Sarah
caused his arrest, and in court Friday
she exhibited handful of hair that he had
pulled from her head. After the jury had
retired they sent for the hair. Ten minutes
later they returned, the foreman carrying
the hair in one hand and the verdict Of
guilty in the other,
Morris tribune., 1885-05-27
POLITICS IN GREAT BRITAIN.
Talk of Trouble in the Cabinet-The
Irish Agitation.

LONDON, May 25.-The rumors that were
in circul alton as to the likelihood Of the
resignation of Sir Charles Dixie and the Rt.
Hon. Joseph Chamberlain are as rife as
ever, and furnish material for much anxiety
in political circles. In commercial circles
the rumors are ineffective.
The special correspondent Of The New
York Sun telegraphs his paper:
Mr.. Gladstone has patched up temporary
agreement in the cabinet on the subject Of
the Irish crimes act and has fled to How
arden for his Whitsuntide holiday. The
truce is for two weeks only, and
amounts to no more than bargain to re-
main quiet during that time, SO that the
situation at the reassembling Of parliament
will be the same as now. Most of the other
members Of the government have followed
the example of the premier and have gone
to their country homes, but Earl Granville,
foreign secretary, the earl Of Kimberly,
secretary for India, and the marquis Of
Harrington, secretary for war, have
promised to remain in or near London on ac-
count of the complications with Russia. The
most notable political activity during the
next two weeks promises to be on the part
of the Parnellites, who have arranged a
series of meetings in Ireland to strengthen
their ranks for the coming general election.
The house Of commons adjourned until the
4th Of .Juna
Morris tribune., 1885-05-27
Married Her Fathers Slayer.

NEW ORLEANS. May 25.-A curious end
ing was reported Friday to the trial of DR..
Henckell for the murder of Conrad Burg
muller, at Averys salt mine in Iberia
parish, in March. The neighbors,
hearing shot fired at night
at the house of Burgmuller, who was eng in
eer at the salt works, fastened thither and
found Burgmuler dead and his daughter,
Anna Burgmuller, seriou,ly wounded. DR..
Henckel and a man named Van Horne
were found near the house and arrested.
The story first told was that Burgmuller
lost his life in attempting to defend his
daughter from being assaulted by these
men. E
In the trial of DR.. Henckell for the MUIR
der of her father, Thursday, the youngl lady
for the first time told the true story of the
killing. She declared, amid tears and hy-
sterics, that her father was in the act of as
saulting her himself when Henckell came in,
and in the struggle that ensued, killed her
father ani wounded her. The jury inn
mediately acquitted the prisoner.
Friday the last act III the tragedy closed
with the marriage of Henckell and Miss Anna
Burgmuller in the very courtroom where
he had been on trial for the murder of her
father. A large crowd was on hand, and
cheered the bride and bridegroom Justify.
Morris tribune., 1885-05-27
Presbvterian General Assembly,

CINCINNATI, May 25.-At the session Of
the Presby terian General assembly Satur-
day, five additional rules of order were
adopted for the purpose Of facilitating the
work of the body. Congratulatory tele-
grams were sent to the general assembly Of
the southern Presbyterian church. in session
at Houston, Tex, and to the general assem-
bly, of the Cumberland Presbyterian church,
sitting at Bentonville, Ark.
A report on ministerial relief was pre-
sented, which showed that 204 ministers,
e79 widows, and % orphans are dependent
on this board for help. The receipts from
all sources during the past year were $103,-
745. Rev. DR.. w. G. Cattell, secretary of
the board, spoke at length on the subject.
Morris tribune., 1885-05-27
A Sensational Story Contradicted.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, May 25.-Railroad con
tractors and laborers now in Memphis, but
recently employed on railroad work in Qua
temala, where it is alleged by recent dis
patches that laborers were kidnapped from
the United States, robbed, beaten, and otner-
wise mistreated by American contractors
in Guatemala, emphatically deny all such
allegations. They say their pay was
prompt, treatment good, and the only diff
Guilty encountered was sickness caused by
climatic influences Messrs. Dunavent &
Kelly large railroad contractors, publish a
card in the Memphis papers vindicating J.
P. Bouzarin, whose name was mentioned in
the press di.petches.
Morris tribune., 1885-05-27
Row in Kansas City Council.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 23.-There was a
most disgraceful row in the council cham
ber late Friday night For some time a
hot fight had been made upon City En-
gineer Knight, who was charged with in
competency. He and his friends strained
every nerve to have him reappointed. Friday
night, however, the mayor appointed Benja-
man P. Whitney as his successor. During
the session of the council, President Forl
canei Reporter Whitney for reporting his
speech few nights ago, and Whitney re-
taliated by knocking Ford out of his chair.
Tho police were summoned, and peace re-
.torad
Morris tribune., 1885-05-27
Gen. Grant Again Poorly.

NEW York, May 23 Col. Fred Grant,
when asked about his fathers condition
Saturday said: at would be difficult to tel!
just how many hour sleep father secured
Friday night, because his rest was so broken.
Yss, his wakefulness was due to pain occa-
stoned, 1 think, by the change in
the weather. He has pain this moril-
ing, and is not nearly so we'll as he was
Friday. Yes, I feel certain that the
weather causes the change, for Friday was
an exceptionally good day with father"
The generals book is practically finished
and be has nothing to do now but revise it.
Morris tribune., 1885-05-27
Beecher Declare, H!cnself a Free Lance.

Beechsr Declares Himself Free Lance.
NEW YORK, May 25.-Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher, in his Friday evening talk, said
that he was not now connected with an &C.
clesiastical body except his own church. He
broke off his connection with the New
York and Brooklyn congregation associa-
tions because he did not want to put the
burden of his particular belief upon his
brother ministers, and because he wanted to
be free to utter whatever he desired to say.
He dreaded to preach the series of sermons
upon evolution, but he was determined,
nevertheless, to do it, and he asked his con-
gregation to pray that he might not stumble
into error, but might raise the conception
of God in the minds of men, Mr.. Beecher
was apparently much affected. -
Morris tribune., 1885-05-27
The Chicago Marshalsbip.

WASHINGTON CITY, May 25. --Col Lamont
nys it is not true that Marsh's appointment
to the Chicago marshalship has boon decided
upon. The contest is as open now as 1t was
iwo months ago, and there is no immediate
prospect Of decision in the mater by the
president, who is busy with other affairs.
Gen. DTcC1ellan's silver Wedding.
NEW York, May 25.--Ike twenty fifth
anniversary of the wedding of Gen. and
Mrs George B. Mcclellan was celebrated at
their home, 132 west Washington square
Friday, though in very quiet way owing
to the indisposition Of Mrs Mcclellan. Per-
sonal friends called and offered their con-
0ratl1ations
Morris tribune., 1885-05-27
suicided Among Strangers.

New YORK, May pa very handsome
and respectable-looking young lady regis
tered at the Grand Union hotel Thursday
night as Miss j. Jones, and was assigned q
room. Friday morning she was found dead,
lying across the bed with bullet-hole in
her breast She had been reading Dickens
"a Tale OF Two Cities" The young woman
had cut all the marks from her clothing,
save one on an under garment, which read
AZ. B. Bedient" There was not scrap Of
paper or anything else in her effects by
which she could be identified.
Whether Dedient Is the real name Of the
unfortunate woman is still doubtful Medi-
cal examination shows that she had lately
become a mother