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Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25
What She Saw.

Then the little girl put her chubby hand on
the old mans knee.
Il see something In the fire" murmured
the child.
What is it, Fannieln and the old man
looked fondly down into her pretty face.
"A stick of wood, she replied simply, and
the old man got up and kicked over a chair.
Washington Post.
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25

David Wingrove, marble worker Of BAL
timore, found a valuable diamond imbedded
in big block Of Italian marble and ms bad
the gem set, without cutting, In heavy gold
ring. Lapidaries say that, though such fnds
are unusual, this is by no means tho arst on
record
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25
American and Frenchmen.

AS said at the beginning of this paper,
found great difficulty in summing up in a
snort article the many impressions 1 formed
during six months stay il America. Imay.
however, safely assert that the well read, well
bred American is the most delightful Of men.
and that good American society is among the
wtttiest, the most genial, refined and hospita-
bic ] have met with.
But the more ] travel and the more 1 look
ather nations tho more convinced am I
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25
A Submarine Boat.

Experiments with a submarine boat lie
Gymnote," made at Toulon, have been very
successful The boat moves horizontally as
well as vertically, and is easily kept at any
depth that is desired It can be run at a
speed Of from nine to ten knots. The light is
good, and respiration easy. Its crew is ordi-
nariy three, but during the experiments five
persons were on board. The Revue Scien-
tiique says that the new boat, an invention
Of Mr.. Krebs, is a complete success, and will
become of the greatest Importance in marine
Varfara-Science.
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25
syrup d CIgg.

Is Natures own trHe laxative; ltis tie most
easily taken, and the most effective remedy
known to Cleanse the System when Bilious or
CosiiYe; to dispel Headaches, Colds, and Feves,
TO Cure Hahinal Constipation. Indigestion,
Piles, etc. Manufactured only by the CaHfor.
MIA Fig Syrup Company. San Francisco, Cal.-
~ Maysha1ps Drug .Sfore.
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25
EuskIen,. ArnIsa sarrs.

The best salye in the world for Cuts, Bruises
smes' Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter.
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skis
eruoiions. and positivelT cares Piles. or no pay
required. L is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price 25 CTS. per
box. For'sale BY G. W. MARsHALL. Druggist.
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25
Not LIkelr 20 ne Ansner.a.

A little girl had been absent with her
parents at a camp meeting for two weeks
On her return her little playmate, Ella Day,
entertained her by showing her her new play
things. At night little Mary, in saying her
prayers, said; 20 Lord, bless Ella Day, and
make her q good girl, so as can take ali her
away from her and she won't
want them back again. troy Times.
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25
The perfeetion

of the age in the medical line is the LIQUID
fruit remedy Syrup Of Wigs, manufactured
only by the California Fig Syrup Company,
San Francisco, California. It is agreeable to
the taste, acceptable to the slSmach harmless
in its nature, painless yet prSmpt and thor
oueh in its action. At Marshali,s Drug Store
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25
Ensr Ennnch.

A scientist says man can stay under wa
ter for ten minutes as well as for twenty seq
onds. The statement is not surprising. A
man who broke through the ice and disap-
peared under the water three days ago is
there yet, but it is thought be win not take
much interest in politics when he comes to
surface -Norristown Herald.
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25

Nicotine is one Of the most powerful Of the
known nerve poisons. It isas virulent as prus-
sic acid There is no substance known which
can counteract its effects; tho system either
succumbs or survives according to its resist
ing bowers
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25
An Echo of the Pm

One Of the Patriarchs-How do you enjoy
society as far as you've Comet
One Of the Rosebuds-From the time
came in until met you I've bad perfectly
glorious time. land he don't know yet lust
how to take the remark. )-Judge
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25
Unable To Tell.

Yes, that was 50. For years I suffered Sc
verely with scrofula; sores broke out all over
my body, and am unable to tell one half
that I suffered. was not able to obtain re-
lief until used Sulphur Bitters, which com
pleteiy cured me.-c. B. DALE, y Aston
street Boston
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25

NEW CASTLE ACCOMMODATION TllAI ms
Leave Wilmington at 500 q, and 2.55 p. m.
Leave New Castle &c 6.a5.s. m. and 3.35 p. m
Express tram leaving Harrington at 50 a m
and arriving at "A d m. runs through solid, to
and from Baltimore, via P0rters and Newark.
BRANCH ROADS,
DELAWARE, MARYLAND VIRGINIA r. R.
Leave Harrington for Lcwes II 05 IN. and 3 A.
m. Returning trains leave Lewes for Haftiug-
ion 33 a. III. and IS p IN. Leave franklin O5
q. N.
For Berlin, leaves Harrington il 05 q m Re
turning, leaves Berlin J1 a m.
QUEEN ANEE & KENT K. R--Leavc Townsend
for Centreville aad way stations g.51 a. m. and
Z a p. IN. week.daYs.
DEL. 6 CHESAPEAKE r. R.-Leave Clayton for
oxford aud way stations at zoos a. M and 8 J p
IA. weekdays.
CAMBRIDGE s. sEAFoRD R. R.-Leave seaford
for Cambridge and intermediate stations at l1.50
a. m. weekdays.
CHAS E. PUGH, General Manager
]. & WOOS. General Passenger Agent
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25

career but misery for himself and family.
know that better than eny one No matter
what he gets, be is a pauper IN the end. It is
from one prison to another; no sooner out
than back again. know not a single man Of
my associates, all Of whom have handled
thousands, that IS in a position Of comfort to-
day. II | could get honest employment /
would be only too glad to take it. Ny health
IS broken down from Imprisonment. and
have a cough that means death. ~ Cincinnati
Gazette
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25

The bakers Of London, Ont, work under
the eyes Of a vigilant Inspector Several
hundred loaves Of bread were recently seized
in that city because they were not up to the
standard Of weight
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25

Miss Braddon, whose fifty novels have been
produced during her fifty years Of life, is still
as retiring and modest as she was twenty
years ago. She absolutely refuses to permit
her portrait to be published, and does not
lila 70 ba lionizad
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25
baltimore & OHIO RAILROAD.
n Schedule IN effect Dec 1888,
TRAINS LEAVE DELAWARE AVENUE DEPOT
EAST BOUND


Express trains
Phiiadelphia week day. seO.6. 10, ZOO. 7.5s,s.50,
9 90, 10 Il. q 10, a M; II 40 90, 90. IS, 90
8 %, TO- i6, 05, so, p. IA.
Philadelphia Sundays, 9 20, z 90, 4 So 9O5.1O Il,
lll5.a mi i2 40. 90, 90, 50, 20. 5 %. 10,
9 46, so p M
Chester week days 3 %. C 10. 2 90, 2 81. s so,
9 o0 y Is a. m; le40, 90, 90. 8 s., 3 20, 25.
6 TO- 05, s SOP. m.
Chester Sundays, 3 %, 90, 5s, 9 o5. Il Is, a,
NJ; u l0 90, 20, 55, 8 20, 25 6 TO- s 30 p. m.
WEST BOUND.
Baltimore and Washington. 9e II a. m;
g, 20 p. m; L. IS night. an lily. 30a. m.
daily except sunday.
Chicago and Pinsburg, is 4e night, 2s p. m;
both daily.
cinens,u and St. Louis Il 81, a. m, and 40.
singery accommodation. : 20 and II Top. m,
Landenberg Accommodation. week days, II 90
g, m: IS and % p. m; Sundays 9 30 a. m, and
- p m.
TRAINS LEAYEMARKET STREET STATION;
For Philadelphia q. p. m, daily, except sun
daily, 95 D.. m, daily, except sunday For Lam
denberg 9 80 a. in.. 70 s. q. On, and : 81 D. m,
daiiy Except sunday 3 - a. IA. on Sunday only;
Is p IA Gaily.
Pilt-bufg and chicago express daily, 8 Is, p. m.
LkANE PHILADELPHIA FOR WILMINGTON.
Daily, l2osa M. $ 3D. 10 co. II 90. a. M. Il 90,
neosi l0' 20, 4 sv, 5O 30 90, 10 10 10,
Daily except Sunday, o 30 and 2 p a. m., 4ss.
and 30 p. m.
sunday only, s sia m.
Telephone, No. i93
Rates to Western points lower than via any
other line.
CO. scULL, w.M. cLEMENTs,
Gen'l Pass Agt. Manager
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25

A single pair of helrings, Il allowed to re-
produce undlsturbed for twenty years, would
not only supply the whole world with abupd-
ence Of food, but would become inccovon-
iently numerous
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25

Miss Mamie Davis, telegraph operator,
remained at her post during the entire sea-
son Of the yellow fever epidemic at Jackson
VILE
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25
THEY HELD WATER

Row the Tables We're Turned On a Min
lister Fond Of Fishing.
Modern conveniences, in case Of accident,
often cause more trouble than the want Of
them. Here is a ludicrous example that
Illustrates it-or at least it shows that people
who wade in rubber pantaloons must keep
right side up. The Harrisburg pa Telegraph
tells the story at the expense Of a well known
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25
FIRE INSURANCE.

Farm Property, Farming Implements, Fodder
Corn Wheat. Straw Horses and Cattle are insured
Household Furniture Wearing AppeaEl &C.
Rates extra cheap. n. ID. PIERCE, Agent.
Headquarters at Pierce & Carmear's Agricultural
Store, Milford Del.
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25
OnIy Temperance Bittors known.
THE GREAT BLOOD pURTFIER

and Health Restorer. Cures all
kinds of Headache within Thirty
Minutes-'rry it.
The only Temperance Bitters known.
1t stimulates the Brain and quiets
the Nerves, Regulates the Bowels
and renders perfect blood circula
ton through the human veins, which
IS sure to restore perfect health.
A beautiful book free.
Address, r. Il. MCDONALD DRUG Co,
Ss2 Washington st, New York
Milford chronicle., 1889-01-25
PRINCE OF THIEVES.
LITTLE HORACE" HoVAN AND HIS
NUMEROUS RoBR6S.Es.

An A6able, Gentlemaniy Felon, Who Would
Not Harm Mouse Hundreds Of Thou
sands Of Dollars Stolen From Banks.
why He Cannot Reform.
Two genteelly dressed men walked into the
Peoples Savings and Deposit bank, in Denver,
Colo. It was shortly after the noon hour,
and most Of the officials were at dinner Only
the cashier remained, and he approached the
wicket window to converse with one Of the
callers, who wished to make arrangements to
become a depositor
Suddenly noise in the rear Of the bark
caught the cashiers ear. He turned to see the
other stranger at the door Of the big open
vault. Quick as a flash the official ran to the
safe, seizing, as he passed the counter, a re-
volver.
Throwing the cooked weapon into the face
Of the robber he made him put up his hands
The prisoner quietly submitted to arrest
while his companion hastily left by the street
door
When turned over to the police the man
pleaded that it was his first oiTense and begged
for mercy. His name was James Metz, and
he was a merchant, broken down by reverses
and trouble, who fell when confronted with
the opportunity to rob the bank His address
and appearance seemed to confirm his story.
A dark heavy mustache and full beard nearly
covered his thin, sallow face. He was rather
small and slender Of stature One feature Of
his attire, however, deepened the suspicious
Of the police. He wore heavy felt shoes, but
then he urged that he was a consumptive,
and they were to protect his feet from damp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-19
From Wall Street To-Day.

NEW YORK. Feb. l9, IL a. m.-Ihere was .
moderately active business in the stock market
at the opening this morning. but first prices
were almost invariably lower than last eve
ning's final figures, although the losses were
for slight fractions only, and a strong tone was
developed in the early trading. Fractional ad-
vances were established over the entire list,
and Louisville and Nashville. Cotton Oil. Man.
haitian and Chicago Gas Trust rose Il per cent
each, Manhattan touching par. This was fol-
lowed by general reaction, however. and most
OF the early gain lost. Atchison was se-
lected as the special point of attack by the
bears, and was the weak point in the list. de-
Ginning from the first sales, and dropped Z. per
cent Among the inactive shares Oregon I'm
provehlent was also very weak ON small sales,
losing 3ss. The downward movement was
checked toward IL o'clock. and the market be-
came quite dull, and at the end Of the hour it
was quiet and fairly steady at insignificsnt
changes from the opening figures, except in
the specially weak stocks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-19
House of Representatives.

Pursuant to agreement, the floor was ac-
corded for one heur to the committee on print
ing. The following joint resolutions were
passed: For printing the eulogies on the late
Z. W. Robertson, of Louisiana; for printing
1000 extra copies of the report on the produc-
ton of precious metals; for printing $1,000
copies of the fourth annual report of the COM
missioner of labor; providing that all docu-
ments ordered printed by the hftieth Congress
and which delivered TO the document
room prior to the first Monday i'll Decem-
Der next shall be allotted to the
members of the present House: for printing
5000 additional copies of the second annual re-
port of the interstate commerce commission;
:or printing $1,000 extra copies of the hearings
before the Senate committee on education and
labor ON the Sunday-rest bill: for printing
10000 extra copies of the report of the commit
tee on merchant marine and fisheries in regard
to the fur-seal fisheries of Alaska.
THE p. o. APPROPRIATION BILL,
The hour accorded to the committee on print
ing having expired. the House went into COM
mittee of the whole (3lr. Turner. of Georgia,
in the chair), on the Post-Otice appropriation
bill.
- The pending motion. offered by Mr.. Cannon,
(Ill.) to strike out the paragraph regulating
the salaries of assistant postmasters, was lost.
Mr.. Adams I'll. offered an amendment fix
ing the salary of the assistant postmaster at
Chicago at $500. Rejected.
Mr. Cannon. of Illinois, moved to reduce the
minimum salary of stenographers to post
masters from $1,000 to $500.
Mr.. Blount ga opposed the amendment
and ridlculed the idea of securing stenograph-
ers worthy of the name for $500.
Mr.. Bingham (pa.) and Mr.. Holman Und. }
advocated the amendment. and then MIR. Cum
mings On. " entered his vigorous protest
againstthe government being made the en-
ployer of scab labor There was not
a newspaper i'll the country that coul d
get stenographer for $3.50. This government
with an enormous surplus was
ETERNALLY REDUCING THE WAGES OF LABoRINa
MEN.
The lawyers wages were never reduced II
was the wages of the stenographer or printer.
This great and glorious government employed at
printing Office at West Point four printers for
Sl3 a month and 80 cents day. and men on
this floor sanctioned that employment. What
was the matter with the United States9
Laughter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-19
RAILROAD SHOPS BURNED.
A Loss Of $500, 900 by a Fire I'm Gin
cinnatf this Morning.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 19.-Shortly after O'Clock
this morning the machine shop, car shop, and
loc )motive house of the Cincinnati. Indian
apolis, ST. Louis. and Chicago railway were
found to be on fire. strong wind was blow
ing from the west and when the firemen arrived
the entire prop erty was doomed. The building
In which the fire started was one-story wooden
structure and was soon not only ablaze itself.
but sending frebrands into and upon all the
other buildings. The ire department was out
in its entire strength, and devoted its energies
to prevent q spread of the fire. The Big Four
elevator was in great danger, but escaped A
span Of the Cincinnati Southern railroad
bridge approach runs over the works, but be-
ing Of iron no harm was done to it except the
burning of few ties which were easily re-
placed The loss to the railroad company's
property was complete and 10 estimated by
President Ingalls, at s200 600, upon which there
is am insurance of about one-half of that sum.
The machinery and buildings we're valued at
e150,O00, There were two locomotives in the
repair shops and three coaches in the car shops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-19
THE TALK OF LONDON.
The Story About a Big Loan Absurd
To Extend Westminster Abbey.

Special Cable Dispatch 10 THE EVENING STAR.
LONDON, Feb. 19.-The sensational story cir
culated yesterday about defense loan of a
fl00, 900, 900 was absurd. 1 have reason TO be-
ieye that the total extra expenditures will be
two millions annually for five years, with per-
haps larger initial expenditure for guns.
writes to 1.-THE Times strongly supporting the
proposed extension of the abbey by new
monumental chapel adjoining the poets corner
and connecting with the abbey by new vesti-
bule. The dean says the historical value of the
abbey monument has never been more priced
than now by all sections of the English speak
ing race.
George Frederick Watts, the royal academi-
Gin. is reported i'll. His wife informs me that
he has had a severe bronchial attack. but is
now completely recovered.
The improvement in Ruskin's health con-
tinues. but he is still unable TO read or write
letters or attempt literary work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-19

PERsoSAL.-Bishop John p. Newman and
wife of Omaha, W. Scott Sims and W. J. Gibson
of New York, Thos. J. Conaty of Worcester.
Mass, J. Brinkerhoff of Auburn. N " and
Thos. H. Kelly of Jersey City, are at the Riggs.
E. l.. Corthell Of Chicago Representative
Cochran and Sidney Bradford of New York.
and Francis I. Chambers of Philadelphia are
at Wormley' W. Stephens of Columbia,
No., c. A. Ferguson of Philadelphia. Lewis
Benson G. W. Todd, Morris Wise and Andrew
b. Humphrey of New York, and L. S. West of
Los Angeles, are at Willards.-J. Clinton
of Pennsylvania, Jacob Reese of Pitts
burg. Pa. and H. G.. o. Chase of Boston are at
the st. james, .--Ex-Representative John s.
Wise of Virginia who has recently gone to New
York to live. J. 7. Harrison of Kansas CITY.
JnO. W. Munday of Chicago, NJ. P. Norton of
New York and Jas. Parker of New jersey are
at the Ebbitt.--Chas. q. Lundell of Boston.
and .. F. Howe and John Ii. Flagg of New
York, are at the Normandie e-W A. Baker
and A. o. Russell of Cincinnati. r. b. Sheridan
and +. G. Macauley of Philadelphia, and IL.
Townsend and Jas. VI. Pereles of Milwaukee,
are at Weicker' Davies of Lon
don, Andrew b. Byron and Jno. H. Welsh of
New York, II. f. Hills of Auburn, N Y, Henry
Z. Davies, jr., OF Fishkill-on-Hudson.a and Mar
tin kingman Of Peoria, are at the Arlington.
Samuel III. Seaman of New York is at the
Arno.-Mr. III. s. Owen has returned from a
trip to Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-19
Useless Papers on the Files.

CIRCULAR OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR.
The Secretary Of war has issued circular to
carry into effect the act OF Congress, approved
on the 10th inst, authorizing and providing for
the disposition of useless papers in the execu.
tive departments.
Concise statements, in duplicate, viii a. once
be prepared of the condition and ch haracter OF
papers on file in the several offices and bureaus
of the department (which are not needed OF
useful in the transaction of the current busi-
ness of the department, and have no perma-
nent value or historical INTEREST,"" these state
7 'ments to be forwarded TO the Secretary of War
for transmittal to Congress not later than the
25th instant.
Il complete statement cannot be made by
the date mentioned, it viii be made as COM
plete as possible. in order that the action re-
quired by the act may be had during the pres
ent session of Congress, and that the space
taken up by such useless files be utilized for
the needs of the department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-19
BIDS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF MONEY AND s,

BIDS For TRANSPORTATION OF MONEY AND Sc
cURITEs.-Bids have been received at the Treas
ury department for the transportation of United
States securities and money from the Adams
express company and the United States express
company. The former company offered to
continue the service at the present rates. ex-
cept that for gold coin, which is fixed at l7-lOO
of a cent per 81 900 per mile, and for silver
coin, which is fixed at 40 of a cent per 81 900
per mile, these rates being lower than formerly
has not been made public because, though the
rates were, in some instances, lower, the COM
pany did not seem to understand the require
ments OF the service. The bids were referred
to committee for examination, but it is ex-
pected that of the United States express COM
pany will be rejected and new bids called for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-19
GREENBAUM's CHARGE.
The Germans Used to Open His Mall
when he was Consul at Samoa.

SAX FRAScIsco, Feb. 19-Ex-United States
Consul Greenbaum TO Samoa is quoted by the
End'aisr to-day ~ saying, with reference 10
mail matter not reaching Capt Leary when st
the Samoan Islands: 1T is nothing new 90 me-
When 1 was in Samoa was informed by an
employe of the German trading company that
they had a regular system of opening letters by
steaming them over a boiler. and by this process
opening the seal and mucilage. Ii then wss
respondence therein. and replace them in q
proper manner, without being noticeable. On
this account used silk thread and ribbons ~
fastenings, sealing them together securely. W
protect my mail, and notified the governme nt
AT Washington"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-19
BISHOP BEDELL PARALYZED.
Frustrated while i'm Europe Travelling
for his Health.

CLEVELAND, ONO, Feb. ia private cable
gram has been received from Nice announcing
the prostration by paralysis of Bishop Bedell,
of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Ohio
The bishop is an old man. and had to relinquish
the work of his Office nearly year ago on ac-
count of failing health. He has since been
travelling in Europe. Three diocese conven-
tions have been held to choose an assistant
bishop. who will eventually succeed him. but
none of the divines elected would accept the
position. Should the bishop die soon the
Episcopal church would be left without a head
in northern Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-19
O'BRIEN GETS SIX MONTHS MORE.
He Refuses to Allow Mr.. Healy &c
ApologiZe-Mr. Carew Arrested.

ne htfuScS W Allow Mr. healN 10
Apologize-Mr. Carew Arrested.
DUBLIN, Feb. 19.-when the case of Mr. wm
0'Brien was resumed at Tralee to-day Mr.
O'Brien refused to allow Mr.. Healy, his coun-
sci. to apologize for the language the latter
used to Col. Turner during the progress Of the
case yesterday. Mr.. O'Brien also declined to
make any further defense against the charges
brought against him under the crimes act
The magistrates tnereupon sentenced Mr..
O'Brien to six months imprisonment without
hard labor.
AN IRISH MEMBER ARRESTED IN PERTHsHIRE.
LONDON, Feb. 19.-Mr. James Lawrence
Carew, member of parliament for North Kill
dare, was arrested to-day in the eastern diyis-
ion of Perthshire, where an election is being
held to fill the vacancy in the house of COM
mons caused by the death ot Mr.. Menzies lib
eral). He was taken into custody at the house
of MIR. hinloch, the Gladstonian contestant for
the seat. Mr.. Carew was arrested on a warrant
issued against him in Ireland for refusing to
answer O summons for violating the crimes
act