Milford chronicle., 1888-07-27

Laurence Oliphant, the author Of "Irene
Macgilliouddy, - has been interviewed ON the
subject Of novels, and has confessed that "of
an the older writers Of fiction Charles Reade
stands at the head He prefers the writings
of Dickens TO Thackeray, but Of the men he
cared most for the latter.
Col Lamar Fontainc, Of Canton, Miss,
drives a pair of pet bears to buggy. He
has trained the animals himself, and may be
seen out behind his novel team every fine
afternoon. The bears run a sort of awkward
trot and seem to take their position with the
best possible good nature. They are, Of
course, muzzled
The shah Of Persia has requested Charles
A. Ashburner, of the United States geologi-
cal s:rvey, to take charge Of the Persian en-
cheering corps. The Shah is Of the opinion
that valuable deposits Of coal, iron, petro-
leum and perhaps the precious metals are to
be found in Persia. Hitherto nothing but
turquois has been mined in that country.
Mix Chu PAX, Corean minister at Wash
ington, wears n most remarkable costume
when he goes for walk in these days. His
dress is white, and on his head towers the
steeple shaped Corean hat Over his white
costume he wears long coat Of blue mus
quito netting, with tails that reach the
ground. In his hand PAX carries a cheap
bingham umbrella. Thus attired he stalks
solemnly along, accompanied by his secre-
taries.
John Bright, the English statesman,
learned how to work before he began 70
speak for and represent workingmen, and his
three sons were taught trades. His father,
old Jacob, was poor man, with nearly as
many children as ne had shillings a week for
his work as a weaver. At tho present day
the Bright mills are scarcely to be surpassed
in the country. Over 1000 hands are em-
ployed in them.
Sidney Booth, the 15-year-old son OF Agnes
Booth SchoelTel, has a passion for collecting
eggs Ic has three large cabinets in his
room filled with all sorts and conditions Of
eggs, from the hunlming bird to that OF the
ostrich, and his library is largely composed
Of books on the subject of his hobby. Young
Booth will probably follow in the footsteps
of his brother Junius Brutus, and go upon
the stage after he has finished with his school
books.
Oliver P. Rahm, inventor Of the self
scratching match, is living quietly in Boone
vile, n Y He is now an old man, and his
fortune, estimated az S25O,000 gives him
every comfort and successfully keeps the
wolf from the door. His famous match was
IN inspiration which came to him in sleep.
On retiring no had attempted TO light his gas
with an ordinary match and had burned his
fingers. He had q dream which suggested
the device by which he made fortune.
Mr.. Herbert Ward, the explorer of whom
much is now heard in connection with Mr..
Stanley, is a nephew Of Mr.. Rowland Ward,
the naturalist. 1t is told that one morning.
when Mr. Stanley was preparing FOR his ex-
petition, Mr. Ward called at the explorers
rooms and asked to see him. lie was lucky
and obtained an audience. "What is your
businessf asked Mr.. Stanley, looking the
young fellow down with his penetrating eye.
Il want billet Can you give me onef'
"What, to accompany mer Certainly. y
"Where are your credentials" ''Wen,
have Just CONG back from British Borneo,
where was exploring" Mr.. Stanley spoke
a few words in Malay, and Mr.. Ward re-
piled in the same language. Pleased with
the young fellows readiness, and liking his
looks, Mr. Stanley gave him his chance and
engaged him.