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A Case Of Bovine intelligence.

Frank Wilkeson says; 7 owned sixty
five acres Of bottom land where the
coarse, blue-joint grass grew in cane
break like rankness. Ny Texas COWS
chose this dense cover in which to bring
forth their young. One spring, l knew
that there were over twenty calves con-
tinuahS hidden in the grass on this bot
tom. Every morning COW after COW
would slip out Of the herd and disappear
in the tall grass. After an absence Of
an hour or two, thes would return to the
herd. II the late afternoon they would
again disappear, to rejoin the herd just
about corralling time. When the calves
were three or four days old, their
mothers would bring them out into the
herd, and their places In the grass would
be occupied by younger calves. Once ]
desired to see the young calves, and
| rode into the grass TO hunt for them.
After an sssiduOus search I found one
calf lying prone on the earth, with its
head and neck extended and pressed
into the thick mat of old grass that lay
on the ground. The little creature lay
perfectly quiet watching my horse. Il
did not so much as wink It's dark eyes
when I dismounted and extended my
hand toward it. I leaned over it. It
watched me intently, but did not stir. I
dropped my hand on its head. Instantly
It was on its feet and calling loudly for
protection, calling that the wolf, its
mother had told OF, had come. I heard
twenty mother cows below in answer to
the calfs call that they were coming.
The dry grass snapped and cracked in
oil directions as the maddened cows
rushed wildly to their young. mounted
my horse and quickly rode away from
the spot. Each COW ran in q direct line
to the place where It's calf was hidden.
The entire herd rushed into the cover to
do battle for the calf. What an uprOar
there wasi Cows, steers, bulls, all call
ing loudly to one another in angry, ex-
cited tones. had a foolish setter dog
with me, and he had to mix himself into
the trouble. The first COW that saw him
beloved to the Others that she saw the
wolf They all pursued him, and he,
dOglike, fed to me for protection, and
my own cows gave me brisk chase as I
galloped over the prairie. The herd were
excited ard angry for hours. 1 do not
believe that a young COW has q particle
Of scent, and also believe that the COWS
know this to be so. At any rate, they
arc willing to leave their offspring out Of
the cOTals over night in a wolf-infested
country, once they have hidden them
and babe them be still.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-07-10

inches tall, beside q similar bunch o.
ifalfa, orchard grass, italian rye
grass, etc, and allowing the cow
sheep and pig to decide the question
Of relative palatability. IN every case
the pig and sheep took the clover first
and in most cases the cow did the
same"
Red-clover "when young has d nu-
tritiye ratio Of one to two. which shows
that It Is nearly equal to oil-meal for
growing young animals. AS the plant
approaches maturity the water the
ash, the fats, and the albuminoids de-
crease and the carbohydrates and crude
fibre Increase till in full the nutritive
ratio is one to excellent food as
hay, but not so strong In flesh forming
material as earlier"
An objection among farmers 10 clo-
yer as hay is the difficulty Of curing IL
alone For this reason It is generally
sOwn with one or more Of the grasses.
SOwn with Timothy, the clover Is IN
perfection for curing sooner than that
grass. but orchard grass and clover
mature for curing about the same
time
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-07-10
LIstep 10 YOur vic.

The Manchester Guardian, June sth, isSs
Al one Of the
"WindoHsn
Looking on the woodland waysl VIA
clumps Of rhododendroma and great masses 81
May blossomsill There was an interesting
group.
Il Included one who had been a HCottou
SPINNER" but was now 50
That he could only bear 70 nein a reclining
position.
This refers 70 my casa
was Attacked twelve years ago with 10
comOter Ataxyn
"a paralytic disease Of nerve fibre rarely
and was FOR several years barely able TO u,
about
And for the last Five years not able 70 A.
tend to my business, although
Many things have been done for me-
The last experiment being Nerve stretchinp.
Two years ago l was voted into tho
Home for Incurables! Near Manchester. IN
lam no "Advocaten; 'For anything In II,
shape Of patent" Medicinesi
And made many objections 10 my dear
wifes constant urging to try Hop Bitters, but
finally 70 pacify her
Consentedll
j had not quite uulslle4 the Llfst bottle Whan
I felt a change come over me This was Sat
ursiay, November Sd. On Sunday morningI
felt 80 strong 1 said to my room companion
II was sure fcOuld
"Walkl
So started across the floor and back.
hardly knew bow to contain myself Iwas
ali over the housa / am gaining strength
each day, and can walk quite safe without snY
stStickf'
Or Support
lam now at my own house, and hope soon
10 be able to earn my own living again I
have been a member Of the Manchester
Royal Exchange
For nearly thirty years. and was most
heartily congratulated on going into the room
on Thursday last Very gratefully yours,
JOHN BLACKBURN
MANCHESTER (Eng) Dec. p, 1888
Two years later am perfectly well
FFFNone genuine without bunch Of green
Hons on the white label Shun all the via
poisonous stuff with "HOpn or Hops u
khair mama.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-07-10
Glover as Forage.

Prof. S. A. Knapp, of the Iowa Ag-
ricultural College, a gentleman who
has devoted much attention to the
grasses, says of clover in the IOsoa
Homestead:
at has composition quite similar
to cows milk-more dry matter, and
more ash, less fat, albuminoids nearly
the same" and that "an acre Of good
clover win produce in one season
twelve tons or more Of green food,
containing two and two-ffths tons of
dry matter. equal TO ninety bushels of
corn and more than its equivalent for
food. Glover is a wonderful feeder.
It greedily devours barnyard manure
and ashes, and has a special liking for
gypsum. As grain food it is not
necessary to find a better"
In relation to flavor Prot. Knapp
says it is of the highest order. Tested
with fifty of the best grass and for
age plants, placing a bunch Of red
clover, when about seven or eight
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-07-10

James D. Fish, late President Of the Marine
Bank, was on Saturday sentenced for misuse
Of the Banks funds.
Judge Benedict in sentencing Fish said
''You we're charged by the Grand Jury with
many offences against the laws Of the United
States. After fair and impartial trial you
were found guilty Of the misappropriatiOn Of
the funds Of the bank OF which you were
President. You were also found guilty Of
making false entries in the books Of the bank
while in that position. The verdict Of the
jury was that you we're guilty. The evidence
clearly showed that there could be no doubt
IS TO your guilt. A more shameful or a more
laWless abuse Of the powers Of a President Of a
national bank can scare .ly be Unsigned. It is
proper, therefore, that fit punishment should
be meted ont 70 you, and in order that others
necessary that the full penalty Of the law
should be pronounced upon you A merciful
consideration for your age forbids a cumula-
latiYe sentence. The sentence OF the court is
that you shall be confined in the prison at Au-
bnrn for ten years"
Under the communication system which pre-
walls in oil the prisons Of New York State, Mr.
Fish can, by good conduct reduce his period
OF confinement to six years and six months.
Fish was taken to Auburn on Saturday
night, and was delivered at the prison Sunday
The court had the power to make his SEN
tence 10 years, but, in its mercy, combined
the indictments so that they formed but one.
Fish betrayed no emotion as he entered the
gloomy prison or IS he was afterWard locked
in his cell
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-07-10
LATEST NEWS NOTES.
Happenings Of Interest 70 All.
at Home and Abroad
A Review Of General Grants Case BY DR..
Douzlns-His Increasing Weakness.

MI. McGaEooH, June SOL is two weeks
o-day since General Grant was moved from
New York On the day he came the tempera-
ture was So degrees. This morning it e SIS
degrees at the cottage. DR.. Douglas was asked
this morning 10 review the fortnight that
General Grant has passed upon the mountains
"His life has been prolonged by the invigorAt-
ing air here instead Of the great heat Of New
York. The disease has progressed in the
natural way, which is one Of increasing de-
biity. The General was likely 70 die at any
time in New York, and had he remained there
instead Of coming here be would in all human
probability have expired before tois. Bis
present weakness is the natural result Of the
disease. he is each day less strong, and
though the step from day to day IL scarcely
percephble, the aggregate Of fourteen days
becomes noticeable. Two weeks ago General
Grant left the city. II be were IN
New York to-day, he could not be moved here.
His strength 70 day is not equal 10 such
Journey. Now, If you ask me when the end
viii probably be, cannot tell; none can tell.
He Is growing weaker and weaker, and ct last
the point Of exhaustion viii be reached That
is al, and nobody can say when that viii Be. "
Referring 10 the local conditions, DR..
Douglas said the mouth and throat were IN
usually clear because OF quiet and close atten-
tion during two days past. But when this Is
said, it must be remembered that the tongue
is 70 swollen as to render articulation difficult
and thorough examination impossible. The
loss Of voice is due partly to Inflammation OF the
vocal cords aud partly to lassitude and taxation
Of the parts. The glandular swelling is decreas-
cd, but the canoer0us knOtting Of the glands
Il not abated, but is becoming harder con-
SANITY. The weakness Of the patient now is
evident in his lack Of ability and desire to
walk the cottage piazza as he did ten days
igo. There is a disposition on the Generals I
art to economic his strength, and there is l
essened interest in his literary work.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-07-10

In baking puddings set dish in one
of water. in the oven.
A basin Of water placed in an oven
will keep bread or cake from scoroh-
ing.
1t is said that camphor gum placed
on shelves or in drawers win effectu-
ally drive away mice
In making any sauce put the butter
and -four in together, and your sauce
will never be iumpy.
To make an excellent furniture
polish, take turpentine, Inseed oil and
vinegar, in equal proportions; apply
and rub with flannel.
Never wash raisins that are to be
used in sweet dishes. It will make
the pudding heavy. To clean them,
wipe with a dry towel.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-07-10
Arizona Cliff DWellerA

A Star reporter encountered az the
depot Deputy sheriff Johnny Crowley Of
Wilcox, COchise county, who referred
to a recent pilgrimage he made to the
Rio BonitO country in pursuit Of a band
OF cattle thieves. He describes the
country visited at being almost destitute
Of inhabitants, portions Of which have
never been invaded by white intruders.
except, perhaps by desperate men whose
crimes have driven them TO seek the
safety which this terra incognita grants
In one Offthe deep canons Of the Rio
Bonito, perched upon one of its sides,
some seventy or more feet from the river
surface, Mr.. Crowley discovered a num-
Der Of deserted habitations of the pre-
historic cliff jewellers. From the bottom
Of the canon, looking up toward the cliff
houses, asertes Of steps had been heWn.
or cut in the precipitous side of the
granite wall, by means Of which the
extinct race were enabled to make Their
entry and exit to and from their places
of abode. The houses consist Of caves
excavated in the wall, the external open.
ings being large enough TO admit the
passage Of man In a STOPPING posture.
Each house has only one room. ranging
in size from ten TO twenty feet square.
The front of the dwelling which looks
down upon the canon, is about one
foot in thickness, and is in all cases
pierced with the small oriices, which
may have been designed for purposes of
ventilation, or possibly used as portfolios
through which the inmates defend them.
selves from attack. As in all probability
the builders Of these eerie habitations were
entirely unfamiliar with the use Of the
high explosives now in vogue, the means
by which the herculean labor of making |
these excavations in q solid'gTanite wall |
was accomplished becomes q question Of |
much interest.-THcs0R StGy.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-07-10

al should think" said the Doctor,
"that the farmers on the new, cheap
land of the northwest would go into
the raising Of beans on a large scale"
-"When was in Minnesota and
Dakota last fall" said ], "the same
idea struck me. The soil and the
climate are favorable. But possibly
there would be a difficulty In procuring
the necessary labor to pull the beans"
-"If they should grow the crop on a
large SCALE" said the Doctor, "they
would very soon have machine to
pull the beans, or, possibly, to thrash
them where they stand We ought to
raise beans enough to supply the world.
As matters now are, beans are grown
on comparatively circumscribed area,
and any trivial cause may greatly en-
nance prices and thus effectually stop
the foreign demand. Some years, beans
are down to dollar a bushel, and then
up to three dollars per bushel. OF
course, such extreme fluctuations seri-
ously interfere with foreign trade.
But let the northwest take hold Of the
matter, and We should have large
area to draw from, and steadier prices
and larger trade would be the result.
Beans are the most nutritious of all
vegetables. They will keep from year
to year. They do not need grinding
into flour, like wheat, and moreover
can be easily transported any distance.
Let us have more beans-especially
for export. Joseph Harris in Agyi- |
cttltuTtSt.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-07-10
JnIy Temperance Bitters Known.

Grateful Thousands proclaim VINEGAR
llTTTEEs the most wonderful Invigorant that ever
sustained the sinking SYSTEM
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Dyspepsia OF IRdfg eaIiOn, Headacha
Pain IN the Shoulders Coughg Tlghtnes5 OF ne
Chest, Dizziness, Sour Stomach, kurred Tongue
Bilious Attacks, PalpitatiOn Of the Heart, Fheui
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system IN d short time by the use Of the Bitters
II IuVfgOrafes the Stomach, and slim
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blood OF all impurities, and impnrting new Life
snd vigor 10 the whOte system.
No Person can take the Bitters and remain
long unwell
PIN, Tape aud other Worms, are
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Cleanse the Fitiated Blood whenefer
the blood pure, and The health Of the system
viii follow.
In conclusion: Give the pitters a trial. L
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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-07-10
HIS PATENT HEN-TEASER.
How Mr.. wagstaff Protected
His Flower Garden.
he InYsnts a Continuance which Proves an
Extraordinary Success

Mr.. Jethro Wagstaff recently made
up his mind that this year he would
have a successful garden. That IS, he
meant that his seeds should come up
naturally, and not through the medium
of his neighbours hens, as they did last
year.
To SIT on the stoop all day, and
watch the garden. pole IN hand, to
discourage any itinerant Shanghai
from commencing operations, would
be altogether too monotonous and tir-
ing for a man so fond Of variety as
Mr.. Jethro Wagstaff. He was afraid
his neighbors might be provoked If he
shot their fowls. and deslsted from
setting his dog on them because he
he knew the dog would damage
the beds quite as much, If not more
than the chickens themselves
lie knew that It would do no good
to have the hens wings cut for moth
ing short Of cutting the hen through
the neck causes the flowers to thrive
and grow properly.
So Mr.. Wagstaf allowed himself TO
become engrossed with the idea Of in
venting some simple contrivance for
the hen. who is always ready to scrape
an acquaintance with your flower
beds.
After a time he hit on the plan of
filing a piece Of plank with holes, like
a cribbage board. and setting in each
hole a parlor match with the head up,
This he intended to place in the gar
den. concealed by the soft soil that
would invite the most Indifferent hen |
to come IN and scratch.
Then he left the gate open and went .
into the house, where he could see
what took place through the blinds
without being observed by the besieg-
Ing bipeds.
In few minutes a large Dominick
hen wandered in, and was attracted
BY the fresh earth. After prelude of
ubilent cackle at getting in unob-
ierved, and at the prospect Of having
. flower-bed all to herself. the old
jumped onto that soft spot,
anding on both feet It was a bliss.
ul moment for Mr.. Wagstaff. It was
likewise a blissful moment for the
len for, as she drove both feet deep
INTO the earth, she struck a match that
ignited the others, and
efore the hen had a chance TO realize /
be situation, or even guess at It, there !
vas not a solitary feather left on the !
ntire basement Of that hen. And it I
Tas a noticeable fact that for some I
me that hen was never OBJ c
srved sitting on the ground or on a a
est and at night she always sought a I
NIB on some tree, in order that she q
light go to sleep on her feet Her c
ygs we're all right, however, except /
rat they were cooked a little too hard. L
COB, this is lovelyF' observed Mr.. ?
7agstaff, as the family all pounded u
i'm on the back to relieve him of v
ysterics which had so suddenly pros D
ated him: "Oh, wasn't It funny, O
lyhow," said Mr.. Wagstaff, ITO see L
lie expression Of surprise that came g
yer the hen, and sort of shook her b
In herself and everything b
SEP Il
Wagstaff's Hen-Teaser has tust been o
ltentej, and it is safe to say that 4
'agstaff Will not be troubled by his s.
sighbor's poultry any more for some Y
me to eome-R K. Munkfttrtck in I,
ucB. a
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-07-10

HAD q severe attack Of catarrh over year
ago, and became so deaf 1 could not hear COM
mon conversation. I suffered terribly from
roaring in my head I procured bottle OF
Ely's Cream Balm, and in three weeks could
hear as well Is I ever could, and now can
cheerfully say to all who are afflicted with the
worst Of diseases, catarrh and deafness, take
one bottle Of Ely's Cream Balm and be cured.
It Is worth 81 900 per bottle to any man,
woman or child suffering fran Catarrh.-A
z. Newman, Crawling, Campbell Co., Mich.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-07-10


President Cleveland on saturday made the
following appointments;
Edward L. Hedden to be Collector Of Gus
toms Tor the District OF New Yolk
Hans S. Beattie to be Surveyor Of Customs
in the District Of New York.
Siias W. Burt TO be Naval Officer Of Customs
in the district OF New York
Edward L. Hedden for the past TWENTY-FIVE
years has been with the shipping firm Of Wet
more Cryder q Co., Of New York city. BE re-
tired from business last year upon the disso-
luton Of this firm. Outside Of the shipping
business he has business associates in the
Niagara Insurance Company and the North
River Bank, in both Of which institutions he
is q director. During his connection with
Cryden & Co., be had charge OF the Custom
house business Of the firm. He is County
Democrat
Mr.. Beattie is Deputy County Clerk in New
York under Patrick keenan,. he is q member
II the County Democracy.
Mr.. Burt is a graduate Of Union College. He
vas appointed Deputy Naval Officer at New
fork In 1869, by President Grant and Naval
officer in 1878 by President Hayes, and was
removed by President Arthur.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-07-10
KIDNAPPED AND MURDERED.
Horrible Discovery At n Gypsy CAM
Probable Fate Of Two Children.

Probable Fate Of Two Children.
MARSHALL, IL, June 30.-Seyeral weeks ago
dispatch from Bingham gave an account Of
a supposed kidnapping Of two little girls by
gypsles. A few days afterWard a band Of
gypsies camped two and a half miles east Of
here for three nights. The first evening Off
Ger Millard Hedrick passed the camp, and, as
he went by, a child ran toward him, crying
and reckoning, but was pursued and oyertaken
by an old bag. Hedrick thought nothing Of
the matter, but since then some children,
crossing high hill near the location Of the
gypsy camp, saw a hole in the ground near
which hogs were roofing, and from which
came 4 siekening stencil. Sheriff Farr and a
deputy went to investigate, and dug down
three feet into grave four feet long by two
and One-haf feet wide. They found little ex-
cept bits Of cloth, but various facts tend to
confirm the theory that the children were
killed and buried, the bodies being covered 90
lightly that they we're found and eaten by the
hogs.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-07-10

Gen. S. S. Burdette. the now Commando
in-Chief Of the Grand Army Of tie Rennbiic
was born in Leicestershire. England. M
went ont as lst Lieut Of b. Co. lst Iowa
Cavalry He served as Assistant Provost Mar
shal-Ceneral for the Department Of Missouri
and later as District Attorney Tor Southern
Missouri ne served two terms in Congress
and Was Commissioner OF the land Office
under Grant He IS alagyer and q inc orator.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-07-10

Pm4rso Tnrls DowS-In nearly all
ths southern cities the authorities are
nnIlino down the bill boards, and soon
tsnaneI al the wall" will be thing OF
ne mast The Charleston Nsps ana
cio,,,.5sr gives expression on the question
sThs abolition Of this mode Of aov e
Using. in other places as well as IN pa
vapnsh. would not only prevent the e1-
bibition of the offensive pictures so ire
ouently to be seen in cities end towns,
BUT would prevent the public from beng
deceived BY INSCRIPTIONS exhibitors"
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-07-10
AFGmANIsTAN RAIDED.
Iueursiou Of Rebel ChieffrOm Turlsestau.

A dispatch from Teheran states that the
rebel leader, Isa Khan, one Of the sympa-
thizers Of the dfpO ed Amir, Ayub Khan, at
the head Of large number Of foil 3Wers, crossed
the border from Turkcslan into Afghanistan,
and marched on the city OF Khana a,Bad
which he captured after desperate struggle,
putting its defenders 10 flight. The rebels
then looted the place, and among The plumber
was 81 0O0, 900 belonging to the Amir This
rail has caused intense excitement through
out Aighanistan. The Aghsns openly accuse
Russians Of having eOnsTir at and planned
the rad. Reprisals are threatened, aud it is
feared that complications Of a much more
serious nature than have yet arisen viii grow
out Of this raid.
This news has caused great excitement
throughout London.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-07-10

The arrest Of q suspicious character upon
his general appearance, movements OF COM
panfonship. without waiting until be has
robbed traveller, fired house, or murdered
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the arrest Of a disease which, II not checked
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