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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-20
HAD A HANDSOME FRIEND.
A Wife Granted a Separation in Ne
York for a Novel Reason.

YORK for a Novel Reason.
Judge Barrett, in the New York gu
preme court, on the 18th granted q
decree of separation to wife whose
husband had urged that she had been
familiar with a mutual male acquaint-
ance, who is handsome. The Judge
in his decision observes: ssT-
would be unreasonable to re-
cure complete cessation of courteous
civilities with an agreeable acquaintance
against whose character nothing can be
proved or Justly asserted. A wife is not
mere creature of husbands arbitra-
ry will, but an independent helpmate,
subject of course. to wifely duties, but
endowed also with substantial rights
and entitled to such proper privileges
as are freely accorded to her sex by the
general usages of modern society,""
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-20
AUSTRIANS OFFENDED.

The Czar of Russia Gives "a Court Ball
During the Mourning Period.
Much comment has been caused III
Vienna by the news of the holding OF a
Czarina tried to prevent it. but that the
because of similar action in Austria
during Russia's mourning period. The
Danish embassy alone was invited to
the Russian ball.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-20
Forty-eight Students Arrested.

PEsTH, Feb. 15.-Disorders occasioned
by the students who are opposed to the
army bill were quelled by the military
last night, and at 10 O'Clock the troops
returned to their barracks. Forty
eight persons were arrested for taking
part in the disorders. Forty of them
were subsequently released.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-20
Deed of a Desperate Man.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Feb. IA man whose
name is unknown advanced in front OF
a North Western Railroad train near
the suburb of Montrose, yesterday, and !,
Deliberately placing his head on the
rails, was decapitated before the engi-
neer could stop the train.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-20
Big Blaze in Mantle

WINNIPEG, Man., Feb. a.
tive fire visited Brandon
Losses: Masonic Block, s.
building, $4,000; A. G. Ere,
$4,000; post-office, $1,000;
$4,000; Cliffs book store, $4,.
Northwest Land Building
the extent of 5000; Queens
age $500. Insurance half
the loss.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-20
The Yorktown a Success.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. IA
telegram was received at the Navy De-
partment, to-day, announcing the sue
cess of the official trial of the gunboat
Yorktown, which took place yesterday.
The vessel made sixteen knots an hour.
She met the requirement of 3,000-horse
power.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-20
A THIEVING SERVANT GIRL.
An Omaha Saloonkeeper Robbed of 81,
600 by a Cham bermaid.

600 by Chambermaid.
Rosa Anderson. a chambermaid en-
p1oyed in the family of Edward Maurer,
who keeps saloon and cafe in Omaha,
was arrested on the 18th, ON the charge
of robDing her employer. 1t is thought
her populations will reach 81 600. Maui
rier, who is wealthy. was wont to put
his days receipts in a box without
counting them till the next morning,
and the girl is thought to have stolen
81, 1000. Nearly 81 ,000 was found in her
room, and she had deposited $1,000 in a
bank.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-20
ALL HANDS PROBABLY LOST.

Unknown Fate OF the Crew OF Wrecked
English Ship.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Feb. 14.-The
British ship Anglo-Indian is reported
lost near Tamsui during heavy gale.
The mate and eight men reached the
shore in a boat, but were stopped by
the natives. The captain left the sink
ing ship with the remainder Of the
crew, but nothing has been heard of
them, and it is feared they were lost.
The natives looted tie ship and then
burnad her
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-20
HIS BoNDsMEN PROTECTED.
Another Indiana Official Said to be Short
in His Accounts.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. Alt is re-
ported that William L. Porter, treasurer
of Vermillion County, is short in his &C.
counts about $4,000. He has decided
all his property in trust for the benefit
of his bondsmen and it is thought they
will lose nothing. Loose business meth
DDS are said 30 be the cause of tie
shortage.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-20
A HEAVY FAILURE.
Hopeless Condition of the Affairs of
Chicago Company.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Feb. ia number OF
stockholders in the Consolidated Bolt
ing Company to-day applied to
the circuit court for re-
ceiver for the corporation, al
leging that it has become hopelessly in
solvent through dissensions in the
directorate. The capital stock of the
company 100000. VIM. Hafner, was
appointed receiver.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-20

lKNITTERs in DONEGAL are
pence per pair for long sc
most nimble fingers can
less than a day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-20
JACK THE RIPPER.

ahe Whitechapel Monster Probably
Capuured-W. lei. Bury Arrested in
Dundee for Wife Murder-He and
His Victim Had Recently Come From
London-Strong Circum stancial Evi.
dence That He is ssthe Ripper"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-20
OFF FOR EAST AT
Wissman's Expedition Leay'
for the Coast.

for the Coast.
BERLIN, Feb. 13.-Capt. V
starts tomorrow night for Eas
Some of the members of his st.
already started. The steamers
chased for the expedition for Goa
river service will arrive at Ia
about the end of the present mo-
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02
THE CONFERENCE ACADEMY
at Dover, Del, Boarding and Day
School for both sexes, prepares for
college, business and teaching. Terms
$500 per year. For catalogue, apply to
w. L. GOOding, Principal
Personals.

Miss Annie Lank returned to Phila-
delphia last Monday.
Miss Lula Hubbord is visiting in
Dover.
Samuel Gray of Gumboro, Del,
passed Monday with his cousin, Mrs.
Geo. Parker and left on Tuesday for a
tour through the West; which is to
cover a period of ten months.
Mr.. s, John Abbott with wife and
child are spending Il few days in Mil
ford.
Miss Jennie Davis arrived home
this week. She has been absent over
one year travelling in Europe and has
visited most OF the places of interest
on that Continent.
Miss Florence Higgins is visiting
at the home of Mr.. E. Geilinger.
James H. Deputy has been in Phila-
delphia this week purchasing new
goods for the midsummer trade.
Robert ]. and Frank L. Deputy of
Philadelphia are visiting in New Mar
ket and Slaughter Neck.
Miss Julia Martin of Staten Island,
N. Y. is the guest of Miss Serena Gill
man.
Miss Lizzie Maxson, of Frederick, is
visiting her friends, the Misses Rad
cliff, i'm this town.
Rev. J, H. Wiley has been spending
week at Ocean Grove, n. J.
Ex-Governor Hall, of Frederick is
confined TO his home by feeble health.
Rev. J. H. Caldwell,O of Frederick M.
E. Church, is summering at Lookout
Mountain, Tenn, His pulpit is being
filed during his absence by Revs. Mr..
Valiant and }. S. Willis.
Miss Lizzie Rhyder Is visiting Mr.
and Mrs. T. r. Smith at Lincoln, Del.
Mr.. Alfred DeGrof, the mail carrier
between the Milford postofice and our
depot, is on months vacation. He
is visiting in Auburn, N. Y.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

The Storm Down the State.

The most serious rain storm of this year
sfor the Peninsula began early on Thursday
morning and continued all day Friday and
aportion of Saturday. The storm extended
over the section of country south of Seaford
and over Worcester county, Md. A cloud
burst occurred between Laurel and Seaford
on Saturday, flooding the country aud caus-
ing all the streams to overflow their banks.
Several grade cuts on the Delaware railroad
were badly washed and one wash-out of the
tracks occurred near Seaford. The damage
to the roadbed is not serious and trains have
only been slightly delayed Corn fields and
truck patches in the low lands between Sea
ford and Delmar are flooded and the crops
destroyed. Purnells mill near Snow Hill
was swept away OH Friday night The dam
and bridge near the mill were badly dam
aged. The corn crop of Worcester county is
almost entirely destroyed
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02
Base Ball.

The base ball season came suddenly
to q close last week. Dover, smyrna,
Camden and Wilmington saw their
clubs dissolve, and as Milford had no
one to play with, her players were per-
mitted to disband. Base ball had a
checkered career in Milford this sea-
son, and much interest was taken in
this popular game; but at no time did
the public pulse respond. to defeat or
success, as cordially as it would if the
players had been Milford, or even
Delaware boys. Why not now organ
lie club out of home players-Of
which Milford has many who would
do credit to any amateur nine-and
play games with clubs of similar
character from other towns. The
grounds are in good shape, and the
proceeds from these games could be
applied towards keeping the grounds
in proper condition for another season.
The public will patronize games Of
this kind much better than those
played BY ball players from Philadel-
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02
Our Peach Crop.

Several peach buyers came to Mil
ford during this week, and purpose to
remain through the season. The quail
ity and size of the fruit on Monday
and Tuesday was decidedly poor, and
no attempts were made to load indi-
vidual cars. Mondays prices in New
York ranged from 80 cents to $l.25 per
crate. Philadelphia only reached So
cents on this day. Two carloads were
shipped from Milford-mostIy TrOths.
Tuesday mornings shipment was
light-less than one carload. Prices
were well up in Philadelphia for fair
to good fruit, while small fruit ia bad
condition did little more than pay ex-
penses. In New York prices were off
because the peach train did not get to
Jersey City until s o'clock in the
morning. This threw lot of fruit on
the market after buyers had been sup
piled, or left without getting peaches.
Local buyers and Gamers offered fifty
cents per basket for peaches at the
depot, but growers were not inclined
to sell any variety but Troths at those
figures. Rain damaged the grade of
fruit considerably.
Wednesdays market ranged from
80 to 80 cents at the depot. Fruit was
very inferior and the weather unfav-
orable. Another buyer, Mr. George
Davies, of Cleveland, Ohio, arrived, but
the wet weather kept him from opera
ting
Thursday morning rain poured in
torrents, and continued through the
morning. OfcOurse, this demOralized
the local market, and prices for Noun
tain Rose WAS only 40 to 30 cents
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

phia, hired to play under Mllford's
name. To the public il makes no diff
ference whether the ball be thrown
"curved" or 'straight," 50 the play
generally is good, and if no one in
Milford can he found 10 twirl the ball
like Sprogell, there are those mere who
can throw it in over the plate, aud
plenty eau be found TO catch them
Let nine be formed.
FINS.
The Milford Base Ball Club has
written this interesting little word
across its minute book, and sadly and
sorrowfully the boys are taking their
departure from Milford.
The State League which was the
proud boast of but few weeks ago and
promised so fairly, is buta memory Of
the past. The experiment was any
thing but a sueeess,sn even since the
formation of the League, many of the
most interesting and best patronized
games have been exhibition games.
The score record at the close stood
in favor of the Dover club, it having
made much the best record during the
existence of the League But for the
season of 1889 Milford stands preemi-
nently at the front; but it was expen-
sive. 1t mas been demonstrated most
fully that base ball, as managed at
Milford this season, is far too expen-
sive for town of this size, and it will
be found difficult to enlist the same
hackers for home team in future sea
sons. Two or three Of the players
still l!nger. They seem 10th to quit
the fascln ations of our town, but most
are gone. Some have already signed |
with other clubs, while some are re-
turning TO their regular avOeatiOns
and will give up base ball for the sea-
son.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

NEXT Thursday being the second
Thursday in August, will be what is
known as Little Thursday" at Slaugh-
ter Beach. On this occasion hundreds
of people gather at this famous beach
from points in the surrounding cOun-
try as much as twenty-five miles away.
There they enjoy salt water bathing,
fishing, claiming, etopand find alnuse-
ment in swings, games and dancing.
This is mainly a family picnic at the
shore by those who desire to avoid the
crush and jam of big Thursday"
which comes later
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

A match game of base ball Will be
played Oh Milford grounds next Tues
day afternoon at ? 80 o'clock The
admission will be only five cents at the
gate and five cents for grand stand.
The contesting teams are to be nine
young men from North, against nine
young men from South Milford, and
the proceeds will be donated to the
bankrupt treasury of the Milford Base
Ball Club. Ladies admitted free.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

FRUIT PREsERvERs.- The cam cry
of d. Refs began work in earnest this
week; and though, when compared
with its immense capacity the pack of
the week is bat small, large guam
tity of fruit has been consumed, and
over TWO hundred operators have had
employment by it. Most OF this weeks
pack has been pie fruit" but as the
larger white and yellow varieties ripen
up, the choice brands of fancy pared
fruit will be put up. Owing to the
extremely wet weather, tomatoes will
be later than usual this year, and if
frOsts are laie, the canning season will
be long one. Mr.. Harris has added
much to the capacity of his canning
establishment, by remOdeling the
working room and putting in some
new machinery. The most important
labOr-saving machine is a new inn
proved stevens " filler, which is OPP
Grated by 5-hOrse engine set up be-
side the machine, and is a most thor
ough and rapid process, overcoming
nearly all the Objectionable features
that exist in the old style filters. Mr..
Harris has not yet handled much fruit,
he having purchased most largely of
the later and finer varieties, as it is not
his intention to pack much "pie fruit"
Evaporators are looking on quietly;
they don't care to invest at present
prices, even if conditions were differ
ent; but with the existing amount of
moisture, it is questionable if evapOr-
ating can be made profitable ut even
minimum price,as the product will be
necessarily very light.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02
Special Excursion to Ocean City
via Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore Railroad.

Ocean City is one of the most attractive
seaside resorts of the Atlantic coast. It pos
sesses a grand beach and a magnificent surf,
affording the most delightful bathing The
sailing is also fine, and all the pleasures of
the seaside are offered in profusion.
For the benefit Of those who desire to en-
joy a day at the shore, the Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Com
pany will run a special excursion to Ocean
City on Wednesday, August 9TH. The spec
ial train will be run on the schedule given,
and roundtrip tickets will be sold at rates
quoted
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02
For Sale Cheap.
10000 Celery Plants, Address THOs
HUMPHREYS, Milford, Del.
Notice. to Fruit qrowers.

Having completed arrangements
with the well-knOwn firm of c. S.
Brewer & Co., of Hartford, Conn. we
are fully prepared to handle all kinds
Of fruit and berries for growers to the
best advantage. We also represent
firms of No. standing in Boston, Chi
eago, New York, Philadelphia, Ches-
ter, Wilmington and other cities. and
respectfully solicit the patronage Of
our friends and former patrons.
MINORS g. HAMMOND.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02
Special Excursion to Rehoboth OF
Ocean City at Reduced Rates.

There are few places on the Atlantic coast
more universally attractive to the general
visitor than Ocean City and Rehoboth They
are both delightfully."- located on grand bes-
facilities, and offer ample and satisfactory
hotel accommodations Rehoboth is the
leading seaside resort Of Delaware, while
Ocean City is similarly favored as regards
Maryland.
For the benefit of those who desire to
spend day by the ocean, the Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Cam
pany has arranged a series Of special excur-
sions to be run on Thursday, August Ist, 18th
and goth A special train will be run on ne
schedule given below, aud excursion tickets
sold to either Rehoboth or Ocean City at the
rates nuoted -
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

THE public schools ofSouth Milford
will open for the fall term on Monday
Septsember 10Th. AT meeting of the
board Of commissioners this week the
following instructors were elected:
Principal, Charles W. Allen; First
assistant, Miss Beulah Pendleton; in
intermediate department, Joseph
Bradley ana Miss Edith Pitcher;
Primary department, Misses Anna
Ratcliff and Mary Bell.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

HOME TALENT. Two picked mines
of Milford citizens will play an exhi-
billion game of base ball at the Milford
grounds this afternoon. The game
will be called at 80 O'Clock sharp.
This will probably be the best game of
the season, and is played as benefit
for the ball players of Milford.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02
LITERARY Notes.


For August is a most seasonable issue. con-
tanning spirited outdoor papers on the game
of lawn tennis and on tarpon fishing; two
papers on Tennyson, whose eightieth birth
day is thus concentrated; short stories, by
H. H Boyesen, Brander Matthews, George
Parsons Lathrop, and T.. c. Martin, a new
writer, and valuable additions to the Electric
and Railway series.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

THE following letters are unclaimed
at Milford postofllce;- Cornilius Bur-
ton, Mrs. Martha Holland, Mrs Mary
Walls, Miss Lizzie Wyncoop, Miss.
Sarah Willis, Miss Sallie b. Will
liams. r. Y. WATSON, P. NJ.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

LAST Tuesday Frederick came in for
another flood of rain. The storm was
very violent aud did much damage
On the road between Frederick and
Magnolia two horses were reported
killed and a man stunned by light
Mug. The electric display was par
tieulaTly vivid.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

IT has been a custom among chris
tians to assemblein their various places
worship during prolonged dry spells
of weather, and pray for rain. Now
this would not be exactly in order for
this summer in Delaware; but why
not hold the special service of prayer
and ask that dry weather be given
during the peach season? Let it be
done at once.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

If the thief, or thieves, who robbed
TheO. Townsend's cabbage field Oh
Monday last, will call again. they
will be welcomed. Meat and cabbage
makes a very fair dinner, but the av-
erage grower of either prefers to select
those whom he desires to feed gratui-
tOusly.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

Yesterdays excursion to Reno
both was but lightly attended by citi-
zens of Milford. There was however
gOodly number from Wilmington
and various points along the main line
Of the P. w. and B. railroad.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02
Poultry Poultry Poultry !

J. T. FARRELL (Masten's Corners, four
miles from FELTON, aud Harrington, J
will pay the highest cash price for all
kinds of live and dressed poultry and
eggs delivered at his store.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

UNDER the unfavorable prospect for
a tomato crop in Delaware, Maryland
and New Jersey, prices of canned to-
matoes have advanced. until Gamers
can see a possible margin of profit in
packing them.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

SPORTsMEN are fearful for the par
fridge and other small game, as it is
thought that the unusually high water
in the cripples and woods has drowned
nearly all the young, and many of
those which escape drowning are de-
stroye ed by hawks and other enemies,
as their usual places of cOncealment
are so filled with water that they have
no place of refuge.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

w. S. STAYTON has purchased the
Isaac Simpson homestead, located near
JOhnsOn's Mill, for figures approx.
mating 81 900. The tract bought con-
tRins l5l acres, and now completes the
size of Mr.. Stayton's farm to 300 acres.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

THOMAS H. LOPER, for many years
a resident Of Frederick, died in that
town on Sunday evening last after an
Illness of several months. Deceased
was in his fifty-fourth year Of age and
was a brother-in-law Of Dr. a. White
lev.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

THE Mount Zion NJ T. Church
ilored, will picnic in West Lincoln
Grove tomorrow, and extend a cordial
Invitation to their friends to join them
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

CAMP MEETING at Lavinia's Woods
near Milton. will begin next Friday,
August 9th, and present indications
are that it will be the largest camp
held there for years.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

AN unusual amount of celery was
set out in this vicinity daring the
month of July. This delicious table
garnisher grows more and more in
popular favor.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02
Arrival of Mails.

FROM NoRTn-II:24 AM, and 5;s4 PM.
FROM SOUTH $3.50 AN.
Mail leaves the Post Office twenty minutes
before each train.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02
aE!lroIsp oLguMo a. nlslH0roNY

Sunday School ~ the Chapel, on Second Street
South, al . ?. m. SUNDAY sob0oi Prayer mectil K,
first Sunday 10 every month
Baptist Church, secondstrrei north reguar
Services at 1880 m. and Up. m Sunday school
at Q 200 A. NJ Prayer Meeting Thursday Evening.
NJ Z. Church on Railroad Avenue Services
at 1896 a. m. and 200 p. m. Rev j. II. Wiley
Pastor Sunday School az 100 p IN. Prayer
Meeting Thursday evening at 100 O'Clock.
Presbyterian Church, corner OF Walnut and
Front Streets, South Milford. Services at II o.
=. M and z. 10 D. m. Rev. Il L. Bunstein Pastor.
Sunday School at 200 p. m.-Praysr Meeting at
200 O'Clock Thursday evenings.
Christ Church. corner Tiird ard Church-sts-
Sundays. Holy Eucharist 90, a. m Mathis, 1870
High celebration and sermon, HOO. Vespers 800
D. N. Litany and Sermon, 30.-Week Days
Holy Eucharist, 30 n. m. Evening Prayer, daily
~ 40 with sermon.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

WHERE the-grouud would permit,
plowlng grass fields TO SOW in wheat
has been the only work farmers could
do for ten days past
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

ITis high time that the town of Mil
ford should furnish its policemen with
new hats or caps. The ones in use
have done service for years. and are
dilapidated
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

THE first part of our main peach
crop ripened this week Shipments
this week of TrOth and Mountain
Rose varieties have been free.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

PLOvER were never more numerous
on our bayshore marshes than they
have been this week.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

THE w. c. T. U. will meet next
Tuesday evening at Mrs. Mark l..
Davis at half-past seven. A full at
tendance is desired.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1889-08-02

On Wednesday last the NJ. L. Sun
day School of Frederick picknicked
at Bowers Beach.