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lane, but still carrying its rider erect exuIt-
ing and triumphant
But the horse, at tho rush and dash Of the
wheels at such close quarters, wheeled round
in terror, and, taking the bit In its teeth,
broke away at a furious gallop down the hill
At the sharp corner at the foot the heavy
cart was overturned, arresting the progress
of the frightened animal and hurting out its
driver so violently as to leave him lying in
the roadside ditch, helpless and unconscious,
with rib and arm fractured
The ponderous rumble Of the runaway had
been heard by young Axel He quickly
checked his course, dismounted, and, leaving
his machine, ran back to see how horse and
cart had Jared At the bottom Of Furnal
hill he found the horse endeavoring to strug-
gle to its feet from among the debris Of the
shattered vehicle, and the motionless body Of
the lusty Hicks lying in heap in the ditch
He stretched the unconscious farmer in an
easier position, and ran off for help.
Well. during the period Of his recovery,
Farmer Hicks gave up the idea Of vengeance
upon the head Of ais former foe Did not
young Axel visit him, help to nurse him, and
even show some eagerness to pay the doctors
bill, affirming the whole thing to be entirely
his own faultl The worthy Hicks was not
ono to deny the latter sentiment with any
vigor, but he was sensible to the kindness
shown towards him during his illness, and
was glad to be reconciled- He has now lost
all interest in experiments upon bicycles run
ming down hill-A- B. Tyro in The Argosy.
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Again, many Of the stories which seem
humorous to us were full Of serious meaning
to the actors in them. There is humor to us
in the following story, quoted by Professor
de Morgan, although none to the utterers Of
the following dialogue, not from a want Of
a sense of humor, but from the seriousness of
the subject; "How mony of the elect do We
think there will be on the earth at presentF
said one Scotchman to another. MAYBE, a
dzzen" tdozen) responded the other "Hoot,
mani no near sac mony as thatl" Indignantly
rejoined his friend The same remarks apply
to the story Of the old lady who was verv
despondent as to the condition Of the world.
She was sharply rebuked by a neighbor:
Janet, woman, ye surely think that nae
body will be saved except yourself and the
minister" ''Weel, responded Janet, Il
sometime hae my doubts about the minister
All the Year Round.
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He had on high collar with lurid stripes
and a vest which, for colors, would have
dimmed the glories Of Joseph's famous gar
ment. He was eating at the same table with
a middle aged, bald headed man, who ap-
peared to be doing pretty much as he pleased.
He helped himself to water out of the young
mans decanter, and had remained apparent
ly oblivious to the indignant glsnces that fol-
lowed the proceeding He had given orders
to the young mans waiter and the latter had
hastened to Gil them in preference to all
others At length dispute arose as to an
open window
Put it down" said the young man
Leave it up" said the other
who are you, anyhow spluttered the
young man who was thoroughly aroused.
"Do you own this hotelp
''Yes, sir" was the bland response, a am
the landlord. Merchant Traveller.
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japanese horticulture shows wonderful pa
thence and a sort of i'll directed skill The OBJ
ject Of the Japanese uyekiya, like that of his
Chinese brother, but in a greater degree, is
to deform, main and cripple nature, as we
see especially in the dwarfng OF trees and
shrubs-nanization, as DR.. REIN somewhat
pedantically terms the process, which con-
sists mainly in starving the plant and Grip
ping the circulation Of its juices Kaempfer
is quoted as describing trio he once saw in a
small box ~ inches broad, 4-inches long and
inches deep, for which the price Of e1O0
was asked The three denizens Of the box
were bamboo, a blossoming plum tree and a
pine tree, perfectly formed, but in piceolos--
Athenaum-
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A FLOWER OF DEATH.
lcoNTINUED FROM LAST WEEK.


through the nigh,
that was.
What followed is well known. was re-
called to the scene of my terrible crime
played my part well, and no one suspected me.
"I'he iron pin with which committed the
murder troubled me the most. feared that
it would be found, and finally buried It in the
very bottom Of a large pot in which stood a
lily In full bloom. Then had the lily placed
in my room, so that / might always stand
guard over it, Two days later l noticed a
change in the appearance Of the flower,
thought it was dying, but it was not. Slowly
it turned black, and the small tongue in the
center became blood red. I watched the
change with feeling of horror that cannot
be described. 1t seemed TO me that the thing
was trying TO tell Of my terrible crime Hun
dreds Of times have been tempted to destroy
it, but something always kept me from doing
so. hoped that it would die, but week after
week, month after month, it stood there 40
cusingly before my eyes.
1.-The odor which comes from the lily whel :
inhaled from a distance is pleasant, but
makes one deathly sick when breathed from
just above it. l believe that enough Of this
viii cause death, and tonight shall test my
belief. If this fails, have a little vial Of
poison which win do the work. am tired
of life ! murdered my brother that might
obtain this grand estate, which fancied had
been unjustly given to him, and since then
tho curse Of God has been upon me- My win
vii be found leaving the property to chart
table institutions, and with final petition
TO God to have mercy on my guilty soul,
write my name for the last time on earth
CLAUDE MORTIMER"
Ho was found quite dead on the floor be-
side the black lily, an untasted vial Of poison
grasped in his hand. The strange flower
that had always stood erect dropped until it
almost touched his white cheek, and from
the crimson tongue a few scarlet drops,
which looked like blood, had fallen upon his
face The iron pin was found in the pot,
and the roots Of the lily were tightly twined
around it.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
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The English are contemp lating an idea to
lay down postal tube between Dover and
Calais The plan is to suspend two tubes Of
about yard each in diameter by means Of
steel cables across the channel, forty yards
above the level Of the sea. The steel cables
VIII be fixed TO pillars at distances Of about
500 yards, and in each tube a little railway
viii run with cars capable Of carrying $50
pounds in weight. No parcel of greater
weight than this will be taken, and the cost
Is estimated at the modest figure Of $1,000
OOO;-Scientifc American.
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Historical painters encounter certain diff
culties which they do not always know how
to avoid. In seeking to produce great effects
they often become theatrical This was what
Mr.. DiTaeli very finely expressed one day
when he was visiting the Due d'Aumale's
picture gallery at Twickenham. He was
standing before two pictures hanging very
near each other on the wall, ia Mort du
Due de Guise," by Paul Delaroche, and lie
Duel de Pierrot," by Gerome. "Ahln he ex-
claimed, pointing to the first, this is drama n
then, showing the second, land that is melo-
drama. "-The Athenaum.
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W. D. Suit, Druggist, B'ppus, Ind, testifes !:
Il can recommend Electric Btters as the very
best remedy. Every bottle sold has gwen relief
in every case. One man took six bottles, and
was cured Of rheumatism Of 10 years standing.
Abraham Hare, Belylle, Ohio, affirms: "The
best selling medicine have ever handled in my
20 years experience, is Electric Bitters"
Thousands Of others have added their testimony,
so that the verdict is unanimous that Electric
Bittersdo cure all diseases Of the Liver, Kidneys
or Blood. Only half dollar bottle at G. W.
MArshall's Drug Store.
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The Hay Fever Season


cat this season, when life offers the greatest n.
fractions and the most delightful resofces 10 per.
SONS and amusemsnts. multitu des are debarred
tue most expeasting. wearisome, and depress-
ing ills to which humanity is subiect--obscnre.
inc xplaoible, descending on a given date like an
inYlsibie blow Of fate The sufferers form hay
fever have looked in vain for any trustwortby
remedy. Many Of them, howe, er, have locked ia
Aain because ihey have been MIGRANT OF Flv's
Cream Balm, an admirable remedy for hay fever
IN All lte forms, Agreeable IN the use entirely
devoid Of any unpleasant after-' ects this Cream
Balm quickly allays Inflammation and secures
that relief for which the sufferer has lOpged in
Z itY, duly IS 1889. ~-
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Milford Chronicle
SOCIETY MEETINGS

Crystal Fount Lodge, L 0. O. F Every Non
day evening at 6,l5.
Temple Lodge. A. r. A. A.-The 2nd., and 4th
Wednesday Of each month
sakimas Tribe, l. o. Red Men,-EVerY Tuesday
evening.
Diamond State Circle,B. u H. Every Thurs
day evening.
Garfield Post, G. A, R-First Friday in each
month
Milford Grange.-Every Saturday at .. 3Op. m,
Building Loan First Tuesday IN each month,
State Militia b CompaEyeyery Monday even
ne At 90 O'Clock. ArmOry West FroEt-st south
Milford
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AWOB,an's discovery.

Another Wonderful discovery has been
made and that too by lady in this county
Disease fastened its clutches upon her and for
seven years she withstood its seyerest tests, but
her vital organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent. For three months she
c iughed necessarily and could not sleep. She
bought Of us a bottle of DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry Tor Consumption and was so much relieved
on taking first dose that S e 81 Il all night and
with one bottle has been miraculousiy cured.
Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz.v Thus write
W. Q. Hamriek Il Co., Of Shelby, N. C.-Get a
a free trial bottle at q. W. MarshsIrs Drug
Store.
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John Knox was a man Of wondrous might,
And bis words ran high ard shrill,
For bold and stout was his spirit bright
And strong was his stalwart Will
Kings sought In vain his mind TO chain,
And that giant brain to controk
But naught on plain or stormy main
Could daunt that mighty sou3-
John would sit and sigh till morning cold
Its shining lamps put ont
For thoughts untold on his mind laid hold,
Ard brought but pain and doubt
But light at last on his soul was cast.
Away sank pain and sorrow.
His soul is gay, In a fair today,
And looks for bright tomorrow
Unidentified
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It would be hard to tell how the cruel and
ridiculous practice Of docking" horses tails
originated, but it may have had its beginning
in some notion asabsurd as that which guided
a certain simple minded farmer in cropping
the ears Of his horse
''For PHYS sake, Tom," exclaimed one of
his neighbors, you have spoiled the looks Of
your horse by cropping his ears so closel
What made you do itP
"Oh, you see, said Tom, ''he had got ter
ribly skittish, and was frightened at every
thing he met, and would prick up his ears on
the smallest occasion, as IL be had seen a fe-
rocious wild beast. So, tocure him, l cropped
his earsr-Youth's Companion.
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Johnny Freshly--Say, pa, pinch Mr.. Green
now, win you, before have to 70 to bedi
Freshly Iot change, who is entertaining
Mr. Green, future victim What do you
mean, Johnny
Johnny-Why, heard you toll ma this
noon that we must be very agreeable to Mr..
Green, because. you were going to pinch him
pretty soon.--I.awrence American.
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Jake" called out the brakeman Of the
freight train, with wild excitement, as he
came running back to the caboose. ibid you
yell ont tho name Of this town when we
stopped to let thosN passengers of just nowFr
Certainly I did, " answered the conductor.
"Didn't'you know better than to do thatgn
exclaimed the frantic brakeman. We've
got 800 cattle in this train and they're just
breaking the cars down trying to get out,
tOoln
The train stopped at Fort Dodge. Chicago
Trfh,.,a
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The poppy forms network of roots that
cannot be exterminated without great diff
Guilty, and is, therefore, admirable for keep
ing embankments in place. French engineers
are now sowing newly constructed railway
embanSments with peoples, with a view to
prevent their destruction by heavy rains.
Living is a serious business, and the reople
you know are tickle and selfish, and every.
thing unfayorable you hear Of life is true
but what are you going to do about It'll VIII
It help you any to NOPE aroundl It is your
duty to accept life as long rainy day, and
keep out Of the mud as much as possible.
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The famous turquois blue enamel Of the
old Egyptians, with which their amulets and
sepulchral figures were often coated, has been
the subject in recent years Of several com
munications to tue Neurological society Of
France. 1t is found to be a double silicate of
copper aud calcium, without any trace of
nlkaH
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A Great Surprise

Is in store for all who use Kemp's Balsam
fIr the Throat and Lungs, the great guaran-
teed remedy. Would you believe that it Is
sold on it's merits, and that any druggist is
authorized by the proprietor Of this wonder
full remedy to give you a sample bottle free9
It never fails 10 cure acute or chronic coughs.
All druggists sell Kemp's Balsam. Large
Bottles soc and 81.
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DAYBREAK.

Sometimes, when the night Of WOO
So deep on my spirit lies
That see no gladdening glow
In the whole broad sweep Of skies,
A thought Of you will CLEAN
Across my sight like ray;
And the night has been but dream.
For, lol it is dawn-and day.
Clinton Scotland.
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NEW CASTLE ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
Leave Wilmington at GEO a. m. and 2.55 D. m.
Leave New Castle &C 6.35 q. m. and 1855 p. m
Express tram leaving Harrington at z so a m
and arriving at IS y m, runs through solid, to
and from Baltimore. via Porters and Newark.
BRANCH ROADS,
DELAWARE, MARYLAND g. VIRGINIA r. R.
Leave harrington for RehOboTh Hos m. 8 81
and S.iS pm. Returning trains leave RehOboth
for Harrington 30 and SIS a. m. and IS D. m
For Franklin aud way stations 1i.O5 Returning,
Leave Franklin O5 g. m.
rOr Berlin, leaves Harrington II 05 NJ and
81 p m. Returning, leaves Berlin g. 20 g 05 m.
QUEEN ANNE & KENT r. R--Leave Townsend
Tor Centreville and way stations g.48 a. m. and
IA p. m. weekdays.
DEL. & CHESAPEAKE r. R.-Leave Clayton for
Oxford and way stations at 1905 a. m and 5,15 p.
m. weekdays
CAMBRIDGE & STAFFORD r. R.-LeaTe Seaford
Tor Cambridge and intermediate stations at II. 80
u. m. weekdays.
CHAS. E. PUGH, General Manager.
j. r. WOOD. General Passenger Agent
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A Sensible Man

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs. It is curing more cases Of
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis Group
and all Throat and Lung Troubles, than any
other medicine. The proprietor has auth
orized any druggist to give you Sample
Bottle nee TO convince you ofthe NEXT Of
thisgreat remedy. large BOTTLES 81 and S..
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During the last ten years Americans have
contributed S20,0OO,0J0 to relieve suffering
caused by disasters or epidemics. Not such a
very bad record for a nation of money wor-
shiDers-New York Tribune.
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Do You Wish

To regain your health if you are all broken
down and suffering from nervous prostra-
ton? will tell you what cured me after
suffering for months I used two bottles of
Sulphur Bitters, and now am well man.
&C. srnRs, Bookkeeper, Canton.
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Daughter-When marry, mamma, it will
be for loven-
Mother-Do not talk like simpleton, dear.
Daughter-As was about to observe when
you interrupted me, when l marry it shall be
for love Of position, ease and display. Bust
ness before sentiment, mamma.
Mother-Spoken like heroinel (sotto voce)
must keep an eve on that girl or she'll run
away with the first beggar that looks cross
eyed at her.-Binghamto Republican.
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ID BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
ID Schedule in effect Dec. 3 1888,
TRAINS LEAVE DELAWARE AVENUE DEPOT
EAST BOTTND

baltimore & OHIO RAILROAD.
ID Schedule in effect Dec. 9 1888,
TRAINS LEAVE DELAWARE AVENUE DEPOT
Express trains.
Philadelphia week day. s.sO6.tO, 200. 7.55, $50,
90, 10 a, II 10, a. M ~ 40. 90, 90, So, 20.
%, 9 TO- 6 &c, Z O5, So p. m
Philadelphia, Sundays 3 90, z 90. IS. O5, 10 II,
II 49, a m; u 40. 90, 90, IS, 5 20. 25. 10,
40, 8 so p. m.
Chester, week days. %, C TO- : 90, z IS. s 50,
8 10, z 05, 8 sop. m.
Chester, Sundays, 20, z 90, = IS, O5, Il Is, a.
m; II 40. on, 90, So, %. 8 %, 10, p. m.
WEST BOUND.
Baltimore and Washington, 90, II 81 a. m,
g, z 30 p m; u 10 night. All daily. 80 a. m,
daily except Sunday,
Chicago and Pitisburg, 70 46 night, % p. m;
both daily.
Cincinath and St Louis, II 81, a. M, and 40.
p. m; both daily.
singerly accommodation. 80 and Il Top. m,
daily.
a,m 40 and - p m; Sundays, o 30 a. m, and
5 % p. m.
TRAINS LEAVE MARKET STREET STATION;
For Philadelphia 81 p, m, daily. except Sun
day. For Baltimore. IS a. m. and IS p. m,
daily, 2Sj p. m, daily, except Sunday. For Lam
denberg, 50 a. m, 10 IS a. m, and 35 p m,
daily, except Sunday; % a, m. on Sunday only;
8 Is p. IA. daily.
Pittsburg and Chicago express daily, Is, p. m.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA FOR WILMINGTON.
Daily y O5 a M. 80, 10 90, II 90, a m. II 90,
NOOK; 10. 10, 30, 80, 30, 90, TO- 10 10,
II 80, p. m
Daily except Sunday, 30 and 7 s5 a. NJ, 4s5
and 30 p. m.
Sunday only, S 81 a. m.
Telephone, No, 1893.
Rates to Western points lower than via any
other line,
C. o. SCULL, W. NJ. CLEMENTS,
Gen'l Pass ACT. Manager
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NOTICE.

The undersigned begs to inform
his old patrons and the public gen
orally that he is still in the lumber
business, at the old stand, formerly
occupied by the late firm Of Barber
d Minors, where you will find a
complete stock of all kinds Of build
ing materials, such as Pruning, Ma
ryland and White Pine siding, Hem
lock barn, and White Pine of vari-
Gus grades. Flooring, shingles, lath,
doors, blinds and sash of all kinds;
all of which l am offering at lowest
prices. Please give me call before
buying elsewhere; Yours &c,
GEO. P. MINORS.
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The only non-Alcoholio Vegetable medicine
put up In liquid form ever discovered,


It is not VILE fancy dyink made Of rum. poor
( whisky orreiuse liquors, splced and sweetened
( 70 please the taste, but purely vegetable prep
I arauOn, made from native California herbs,
/ Twenty-Five years use have demonstrated to
/ millions Of sufferers throughout the civilized
/ world. that Of all the medicines ever discovered
I vinegar Bitters only possesses perfect and won
derinl curative effects upon those troubled with
! the following diseases. viz;
Dyspepsia, Rheumatism, Catarrh, Neuralgia
Headache, Boils, Scroiula, Shin Diseases,
Jaundlce, Govt Piles, BiliOusness. and all other
diseases arising from blood Impurities, and a.
a Nermifuge IL is the best in the world, being
death to all worms that infest the human system.
tits always safe 10 take at any time, or under
any condition Of the system 70! old or young or
Tor either sex u is put up IL TWO styles. The
ola Is slightly bitter. and is the stronger in
catilartic effect. The new style is very pleasant
70 the taste and perfect mediciEe for delicate
women or children. Each kind is distinctly
marked on top Of cartoon.
Many families keep both kinds on hand, as they
FORM complete medicine chest
As family medicine for the use Of ladies,
children and men Of sedentary habits, the New
Style Vinegar Btters has no equal in the world.
It is invaluable for curing the Ills That beset child
hood and gently regulates the diseases to which
women at every period Of life are subject.
Ladies, get a bottle from your druggist and try
IT, II your druggist has not the New style Vine
gar Bitters, ask him to send for it, Ifyou once
Try it you will never be without this priceless
remedy in the house.
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The only Temperance Bitters
known. 1t stimulates the Brain and
quiets the Nerves, regulates the
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JOHNST0WN F[0ll

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ever issued. Success Of Agents is Wonderful
100000 copies already sold. beautiful autoglyphic
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P. w. & B. Railroad.

On and after Monday July LIST 1889. Sundays ex
cepted) trains will be run as follows.
GOING SOUTH, AM.A.M. PHPN
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At 0lotEtLoWu Alhlhe IoAutIl WIN Afdlu
from Franklin City.
Going North read down. Going South

e hNlTNINl lIeuUIlI olpHTInI1nu8nT1
!, n. MILLS, Superintenden