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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11

TORONTO. May "a cable dispatch 10 the Globe
says the accounts published IN the London daily
papers concerning the battle between Colonel
Otter and the indians, under Pound Maker. are so
very conflicting that in many quarters fears have
arisen lest The grsvost consequences may follow
the nCld OF the engagement. IL has been suggested
nom al influential quarter that the Imperial Gov
eminent act as y mediator between the Dominion
Government and tue half breed. An official tee-
gram. issued TO dav alayS the anxiety to some
extent. There is great need OF official news beng
sent here early ncerning any important event.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11
Another Statement for the Deceased's



SANDusKy, o., May 9.-There have been some
additional developments here In the Lalng Ri sh
sensation that may tend to throw more light upon
the unfortunate affair and dispense whatev yer
clouds OF doubt may yet hover over the good name
OF the dead artistic Mr.. Frank Layman, editor OF
the Evening Journal and brother-inlaw of Mrs.
LANG, or Mrs. Fish, as she must now be known.
whose statement was teleeraphed last night, makes
the following additional statement:
was appfiseo by telegraph from New York that
Mr.. Fish bad denied I'm the mornu papers my
statement of Yesterday that he ana Mrs. Laing had
been previously married during May-to bs exact,
on May 20. lSSi-but did not credit the assertion,
frequently related the particulars and circum
stances oil their marriage to mo- and being ware
moreover. that am IN possession of incontestable
proof OF the same. However. immediately wired
him the story, asking him II he old deny he m ar
riage. and in reply received the following:
Il do not deny it, aud shall not dos
J. D. FISH"
subsequently,. this evening, was ia receipt OF
a letter from MIN. written yesterday noon. re-
queSting M 10 state, II had not already done so
that Mr. Fish and So lie were privately married
on the 10Th of May. 1854 and that had the evil
deDce OF IL IN my DO session. 1 would state fur
tber that the relations between Mr. Fish and the
family OF his deceased wife have been, aud
arc 70 day. OF the pleasantest and most cordial ma
sincere regard. Whatever blame may sttsch
10 any one for the secrecy that has been maia-
tanned in this affair does not attrch TO him. in
regard TO The alleged denial by Mr. Fish, TO a re.
porter for the New York Sun, OF his marriage I
am firmly eff the belief that 1t was manufactured
out OF whole cloth. aware SO am OF the many in
teryiews with him that have never taken place.
but that Lave teen fabricated aud printed in diff
ferent New York papers since the beginning OF his
misfortunes. year since, and especially since his
uni ust and outrageous conviction. At any rate
Danish any further doubt In regard to the mar
risge OF himself and Sallie Reber LaiDg.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11
0iiardo Not Identified By the Baggage.

PITysBURc. May 9.-Gilsrdo charged with the
murder OF Fillipo Caruso. lett for Chicago this
morning in charge OF Detective Bouheld. He was
confronted by employees OF the Union Station u
zee IL they could identity him as the man who had
been Watching the trunk They failed TO do 60.
IL was aierward learned that Gtlardo went TO New
York from Chicago By way Of the Lake Shore
Road. and did not pass throu sh this city
CHICAGO. May 9.-Jurado. the nsu arrested In
New York Tor alleged completely In the murder OF
Filljpo Casuro. arrived here tonight In custody.
re declines TO talk of the murder. but gives a
very accurate description of tue trunk In which
the body was found as one which he bought seg
ernl mouths ago.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11

ST. LOUIS. May 9.-A.Philadelphia syndicate has
almost completed arrangements for the purchase
Of controlling interest IN the st. Louis Gaslight
Company. which supplies gas 10 more than half
the city. The sale is TO be made on the basis OF
$500 pershare of stock, which cost originally $50
Der SHARE and the purchasers agree TO take as
many shares above controlling interest as may
be offered at that rate up to July 1. Earnest
money of $4,000 arrived here yesterday. and un-
will be consummated to night or Monday. The
shares pay about so per cent per annum on the
purchaking price. Enough Sc. Louis stockholders
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11

Why the Fact of Marriage Was Kept
Secref--Knowa co Her Family.

CLEVELAND. May ga dispatch TO the Plain
dealer. from Sandusky, says that Frank A. Lay
man. the editor OF the Evening Journal, OF this
city, gave a statement concerning tho account of
the death OF MrF. ,5allie Reber Laing, which
originated in Cleveland and was thence tele-
graphed to papers throughout the country. Mr.
Layman says
Regarding the manner and cause or Mrs.
Lain9's death am prepared 10 denonnce tho pub.
lished statement false I'm great part, IL not in
whole The article In question contains much
truth bat more that Is in inaccurate. The account
is strictly true until II touches upoa her lifs SUBJ
sequept to the death OF her first husband. Mr.
Laipg. At that point the inaccuracies begin. Some
mon hs after that event Mr. James d. FISH at On AZ
time known n millionaire banker. began paying
her his addresses which ended In May, 1884, abnut
The time he became involved IN his financial dill
culties. tn private marriage. which, IN order TO
escape the notoriety that would ensue, che stipu.
lated should be kept secret until such time ~ he
was free again. These troubles. which at Il rst APP
pesred Temporary, became mote harrassng ~ time
went by. and she still insisted upon her original
stipulation and did To the end OF her death. which
was sudden and unexpected To her friends as it
was 10 berself The issue OF this marriage with
Mr. Fish was daughter born on February a. at
atltsdt, N. j., and which is now with friends of
Mr. Fish under his care and direction
The mother had almost entirely recovered from
the effect OF child birth. when she was attacked
with an old stomach trouble that was chronic In
her case and yielding 10 morbid appetite for
certain articles of diet that bad been expressly
forbidden her. she ate inordinately aud died In n
few hours on the night OF March 10 Her mar
cisge TO Nh Fish mas been known to her family
aimee last summer, but for the reasons stated al
ready which were satisfactory alike TO her aud to
them. IL never made public, aud mas not
been published since her death because OF the ~.
ttndaDt circumstances, and OF her express request
to that effect. In justice 10 Mr. Fish I would AID
that he has been an xious from tho first 10 reveal
the marriage and to be absolved by the family
from secrecy. This permission will be given TO-.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11

Acute rheumatism is an Inflammation of
the joints, marked by pain, heat, redness
and n tendency to Suddenly shift from one
joint to another. With these symptoms np.
ply Salvation Oil, the great pain cure. TO the
affected parts without delay. Prizes twenty.
five cents bottle.
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Illinois Crop Prospects.

CHAco. May s.The Illinois Department of
Agriculture latest returns from its GOT correspond
ents. published to-day, show that as to wheat the
prospects are encouraging for about three-fourths
OF On average yield per acre in the northern divi
sion of the State. This division. however, con-
tains but 81 ,0SS acres of winter wheat The late
seeding OF winter wheat In the central division of
the State exceeded 0O0. 900 acres. Nearly three
iourtbs of the wheat is reported winter killed and
TIE average condition OF the growing crop gives
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11

CINcISHATI, May "a Times-star special says
thai at Tufcum bic, Ala, last night. a negro
named Jordan. who had attempted an outrage
upon Mrs Davis, daughter of "a farmer. but VINO
jumped from the window ~ Mr.. Davis shot at
him, was afterwards CAUGHT and lynched by n
mon. IL was found that Davis shot had wounded
him I'm tho
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11

encouragement for only about half an average
The late seeding OF winter wheat ia southern
counties OF the state amounted 70 l.20s.55l acres
Nearly ftwothirds of the area OF wnea, In the
southern division is reported winter killed.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11

have siready agreed to cell at the prices men.
toned TO give The syndicate controlling interest
In the company.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-11
Land Commissioner Sparks Arrested On a
Charge of Assault.

wAsHISGToN. May o. Colonel Deahna, formerly
Collector for Alaska. and for the last two years
Special Timber Agent OF the Land Office at Carson
City, New, to-day swore out warrant In the Po-
lice Court for the arrest of Commissioner Sparks,
OF the Land Office on charge OF personal assault.
Colonel Deahna's version OF the affair is that he
called upon the Commissioner to day to secure a
settlement OF his accounts as special agent which
had been suspended with all accounts nj other
agents pending investigation py the Commits
siOner. He was leave OF absence, and
be told the. Commissioner that ne was in
financial distress and asked to have
his accounts passed. so that he might get his ray
which had been withheld for several months. The
Commissioner impatienty exclaimed that he had
no time to look into individual cases aud ordered
the Colonel out OF the room. The Colonel pro-
tested against this treatment. when. he says, the
Commissioner sprang up. seized him by the throat,
tore the buttons of his coat, and called loudly
upon the messengers to eject him. The Colonel
was elected, and went Immediately to the Police
Court and Obtained his warrant. he says tnat he
carried loaded cane In his hand with which he
could have easily disabled tue Commissioner, but
refraiDfd from striking him out of consideration
for his family.
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ION what a slender thread
Have e.,ak

He is still about Wizards having laid aside his
electrical locomotive headlight. raimens and
dressed in a civilized suit like the worn oy
ministraiive favor. Being al the number OF those
that for twenty years have fed on husks and elm
bark, while the other fellows were fattening on
cleaned oats. he enjoys each deca citation infinite.
~. But is every character of splendor power ess
TO effect our President? If this array of harness,
title and imposing prsserce from the Golden Gate
applies in vain, what is plain. blunt man from
the corndelds of Indiana 10 expect,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-02
PERSONALS.

Mrs. John A. BoulIer. of jersey
City, N. J., is visiting her sister, Mrs
VIM. Shockley.
Misses Minnie and Cora sipple and
Miss Bessie Ratcliff, are visiting in
Philadelphia.
Mrs Mary Steers, of Camden, n. J
is visiting her son, Mr.. Samuel Steers.
Mrs. Ann Burton went to Philadcl-
phia on Monday last for medical treat
ment.
Mr.. Robt. II. Davis and Mr.. N. w.
Davis went TO Philadelphia on Mon
day last.
Mr.. Peckham, of Utica, N. Y, is
visiting Miss Virdie Causey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Truitt left Mil
ford on Wednesday to visit her mother
in New York State.
Mrs. James Hall went to Philadel-
phia on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. u. T. Marvel were in
town on Sunday.
Mr.. Charles Moore, of Georgetown,
was in Milford Sunday. He is to be
admitted to the Bar next month.
Mr.. John E. Tygert expects TO leave
Smyrna and make his home in Phila-
delphia. He will retain his business
interests ia Smyrna.
Mrs. Ray Foreman and Miss Emma
Fisher, of Bridgeville, are visiting
Mrs. e. L Chittenden.
Mr.. John Houston paid us a short
visit on Monday he was on his way
north to see his sister, who, with her
husband, Mr. Whitehead, expects to
start this week for their home in Fit.
Mead, Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Atwood, of Brooklyn,
n. Y, are visiting Mrs. DeLamater
They sang in the Presbyterian Choir
ON Sunday, aud added much to the
effect of the music.
Mrs. Handy Is expected in Milford
to-day, to spend IL week with her
daughter Mrs Peter +. Causey.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-02

LIST OF JURORs.-The following Is
a list of Jurors drawn for The October
term Of court which meets in Dover,
October 20th:
GENERAL SESSIONS - Duck Creek
hundred, VIM. E. Spruance, Joseph
Snow, Walter 0. Hofecker and Rob-
ert l.. Cumminsi KentOn, VIM. NJ
Jones, VIM. A. Stevens and James T..
Purse; Little Creek, John Taylor and
Franklin J. Smith; West Dover, Geo.
II. Mills and Powell w. Green East
Dover, james B. SIaymaker, Charles
III. Pardee, Thomas P. Kemp and Jas.
l.. Smith; North Murderkill, John
NJ. Richards, Vim. r. Webb and Web
ster D. Learned; South Murderkill,
VIM. r. Hughes, John Heyd, Joseph
Brown and Charles Lowber; Mispil-
lion Charles A. Smith zadoe Fleming,
George E. Smith and VIM. II. Ander-
SON: Milford, John T. johnson, James
H. Summons, VIM. ]. Townsend and
John Davis.
OYER AND TERMINER.-Duek Creek
hundred, Samuel Hobbs, George Truaxr
and VIM. A. WinfordI kenton, Geo.
w. Downs and B. f. Middleton; Lit
lie Creek, John H HendricksOn and
Samuel G. York; West Dover, John
Virden and VIM. Carrowi East Dover
Charles g. Wright, II. D. Learned and
Andrew J. Wilson North Murder
| kill. George H. Murray, Caleb Jackson
and Thomas P. Anderson; South Muir
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-02
Tbcse arc solid Facis.

The best blood purifier and system regulator
ever placed within the reach OF suffering hu.
manly, truly is Electric litters, Inactivity Of
the Liver, Riiousuess, laundice, Constipation,
Weak Kidneys, or any disease Of the urinary
organs, or who ever requires an appetizer, tonic
or mild stimulant, will always find Electric
RittoTs the best and only certain cure known.
They act surely and quickly, every bottle guaran-
teed to give entire satisfaction or money re-
funded. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by Marshall,
the leading druggist.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-02

Z
) lubits. Mined
r. A. Woodbridge & q
more, had up a fine striN 10
which they heartily WELD n
their friends,a and from which I
culased circulars and cards,
forth the merits OF the old reliabi
chilla Guano, which seems to beY
ing good satisfaction where given
fair trial.
The Poultry Department contained
white rats and mice, squirrels and dogs
as well as a fine display of fowls. Al
Incubator was shown in full operation
turning out chickens at lively rate
In the Cattle Department was fine
display of registered Jerseys and few
Holsteins. The forty animals were
said to be worth $4,000 E. II. Ban
croft, who has the finest herd of Jer-
seys in the State, exhibited four inn
ported cows, Badier Rose, first pre-
MUM; La Herupe LIST. La Herupe End,
and CIotho, with nine others of differ
ent ages, all registered Edward c..
Knight, of Philadelphia, exhibited
from his farm at COllinsWOod, n. J.,
of which Mr.. Richard It. Collins is
superintendent, eight head Of Jerseys,
all registered, five of them imported.
Among them was King of the North,
Farmers Agnes, sired by Farmers
Glory;a beautiful pair oftwins, Indian
Queen and Young Agnes, from Far.
mers Agnes, by King of the North, who
took IA special premium, and Lady
Knight who took first premium in
her class. c. Frear & Son, of Five
Points, had some very fine stock. The
awards in this department were as fol-
lows: Registered Jersey stock: Bulls
over two years old, L H Bancroft first
and Z c Knight second; bulls under
two years old,J Colby Smith first aud
E II Bancroft second; bull calf under
one year,E c Knight first, and C Frear
& Son second; cows over three years
old E II Bancroft first, and E c Knight
second; COWS under three years old, E
c Knight first, and c Frear 4 Son sec
ond, heifers under two years, + II Ban
croft first, and E G Knight second;
COW calf under one year, E c Knight
lirst,and c Frear & Son second; sweep
stakes for milk and butter, e Cl
Knight first, and c. Frear & Son sec /
ond. Unregistered Jersey stock: Bull |
calf under one year, Z c Knight first,
COWS over three years, J Colby Smith
first; and E G Knight second.
There were four races on Tuesday |
won as fOll0wsI
1st. By Billy K, G Gillespie, Dover,
2:lGI.
2nd By Jack splan, J H Phillips,
Philadelphia, 2:84.
3rd. By Peachblow, NJ PAUL, Phil
,delphia, 2:39B.
The halfmile running dash was won
1y Edison in 574.
Excellent coffee was furnished free
~ Middleton and lowering, and the
were well managed, giving
good meals at fair prices.
The facilit es for fleeing the I'M
vary, taking advantage of the inno-
t,and for teaching the youth of both
iexes to gamble, have probably never
)een excelled at any meeting in the
State. The managers deserve great
leal of credit for the trouble they must
nave taken TO get together such col
ection of the riff-ratf of creation. II
would not he surprising ifthe parents,
eacheFs and other guardians of the
morals of youth acknowledged their
courtesy by slight opposition to the
Fair some of these days. r.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-02

TIE steamer Holt was down on time
last Friday. and left on Monday after
noon with a full load of canned and
evaporated fruit, sweet potatoes and
watermelons. She carried a number
of passengers both ways.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-02

NEW SCHOOL HOUsE.-Theimprove-
ments on the South Milford school
house were completed this week, and
school will surely commence on Mon
day. The building has been completely
overhauled, staircase run up the
middle of the house, and the main
building is divided into four rooms,
two above and two below, with the
room in the j., this gives five large
well-lighted rooms. The walls are
painted light drab and the ceilings
blue. The rooms are well provided
with blaclx-bOards painted on the walls,
and they are furnished throughout
with the patent desks furnished by
the Keystone Co., while each teacher
has Il comfortable chair and desk. On
the lower floor is q pump connected
with driven well, with sink, waste
pipe, etc. The Commissioners have
rented the vacant lot of Mr.. Truitt
that joined the school grounds, and the
whole is surrounded by substantial
board fence. The work reflects great
credit on Mr.. james Abbott, and Mr..
Jqmes Lister made good job of the
painting inside and out. il is one Of
the most complete school houses in
the county.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-02

Mrs. WIN. SAoER has made prepar-
alions to supply long-felt want in
Milford, by establishing a first-class
photograph gallery on Moth street.
She has pleasant rooms, and is quail
fled TO do first-class work.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-02

FARNTINGTON.-rhe second game of
base ball between the Staytonville and
Farmingtcn clubs was played upon
the grounds Of the latter on Saturday
last, and resulted as follows: Farming
ton IS runs; Staytonville, 3. The Stay
tonville boys furnished their own UNI
pire this time, and therefore could not
lay their defeat to anything but their
own unimportance as base ballers.
UMPIRE OF THE FIRST GABLE.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-02

WELL BoRTNG.-I am prepared to
put down wells to any depth by drill
Ing or driving. Good water guaran-
teed. Orders left at Brown 4 Dorsey's
store will receive prompt attention.
JOHN p. CARAIEAN.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-02

NOTICE.-A special council fire of
Great Council of Delaware will be kin
died in the Wigwam of SakimIs Tribe
No. 10, on the Dist Sun, Travelling
Moon, at first run after High Sun, for
the purpose of dedicaling the Wigwam
to the principles of f. F. and q. All
Red Men and Tribes are cordially in
vited to attend. BY order Of
e. OF r.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-02

Some fashionable ladies are not sat
isiied with ready-made fans, but must
have them made to order; they are,
however, satisfied with DIR. Bulbs
Cough Syrup at p cents and take it
regularly,
Zone fire burns out anothers burn
ing" and most pain suffers more to be
cured, but Salvation Oil is painless
and certain. 1t costs only p cents.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-02

derkiu, Charles L. Severn, John
Cooper and James Sullivan; Mispil-
lion, John S. Novel;, Beniah Amber
son and Isaac Long; Milford, Homer
NJ. Lewis, VIM. II. Bethards aud John
Bennett of Joshua.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-02

BLOODY FRACAs.-Paris T. Carlisle
of Frederick, was cowhided on Satur-
day last, in a Justices court, 10y Capt.
Jonathan Sipple and Thomas d. Bar
ton, The affair resulted Immediately
from petty lawsglt for the price of q
squirrel cage, bought by Supple of Car
isles son.
The scheme to thrash Carlisle was
concocted several days ago. Sipple and
Burton drove forty miles Friday to
get weapons just to their taste. The
trial went on at Justice Henderson's
office, and in the midst of it Supple
and Burton suddenly jumped to their
feet, cowhides in hand, and before
anyone COULD interfere Inflicted at
least a score of savage blows upon Mr.
Carlisle's face. Paris Carlisle, Jr.,
the son, tried to interfere, but was
prevented by the crowd. Mr. Car
Isle defended himself as best he
could, and struck his assailants sew
eral times, but before they were
stopped his face was scanned with
gashes aud streaming with blood,
Mr.. Carlisle will enter suit at the Qc-
tober term of court for heavy damages,
and he says he will tight his assailanis
in court no matter what thepecuniary
loss is. No arrests have yet been
made. Messrs. Sipple and Burton are
walking the streets Boosting of the
disgraceful affair. There has been an
old grulge between the parties for
twenty years, aud the little difficulty
mentioned above only brought it to
hend.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-02
vonD onUnoII DIREoTonV.

=, r church. on Railroad Avenue; Services
~ m. m. and 7.30 p. m. RevW. s. Robinson
fastor ,,t,-.h conner Of Walnut and
r.I,n, Streets. south Milford Services az H.
: NJ and Z. Is D. m. Rev Il /. Rnnstein Pastor.
p Il. church, corner Third and church streets
i%ptist Church. Rev. s. b. Hayward Pastor
Services at 10 80 a. m. and p. IN. Prayer Meet
ino-Thnrsday Evening.
Sunday School at the Chapel, on Second Street.
south. at ? p m. Sunday School Prayer mtehng
arst Sunday in every month.
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RnrkIcn,s Arnisa saIre.

The best S4lve in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhenm Fever Sores, letter
Chapped Hands, Chilhlains, Corns, and all ssir
Rruptons, and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price 25 CTS. pei
box. Fer sale by C. W. MARSHALL, Druggist.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-02

DoN'r the young people want to get
up some evening classes this winter
The study Of French, German, book
keeping or higher mathematics not
only strengthens the mind, but IS oil
great practical value. There are gen
tlemen in Milford capable Of teaching
amy Of these studies. Who willbe the
first 10 try to organize class
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-10-02

THERE will many a young man
read this who says, wish had an
education, but 1 can't afford, or l have
not time, to go to school or college. II
your desire to get an education is sin
cere, show it by making use of these
long evenings. Two hours each even
ing well employed would give you the
education you desire. How many do
YOU waste in idleness at hOme.on street
corners, or worse than all, about the
hotel.