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Milford chronicle., 1889-09-20

The railroad station at Plainfield, Conn.
junction is rat metropolis. They increase
and prosper, and are so little interfered with
that they are not shy. When there are only
few people in the station the rats come out
walk leisurely about and help themselves to
provender. One day last week a lady en-
ployed there heard humping noise on the
restaurant counter, and looking In the direc.
ton OF the noise, saw a rat taking hard
boiled egg from the counter. When the rat
jumped down with his booty the lady called
a clerk, who was the only person in the sta
ton beside herself, and watched the rat as he
returned and took the second egg from the
plate. he was apparently an old and know
ing rat The eggs were covered with wire
screen or turret. The rat had been there he
fore He walked carefully around the plate
inspecting the screen, touching the cover
with his nose, then he put one foot under Il
and with foot and head pushed the wire
cover of the plate until one side rested on
the counter, with the other side raised nm
de then took an egg in his paws and rolled IL
Two feet away and left it on the counter. The
rat then returned to adjust the cover. With
teeth and feet he succeeded In dragging the
cover over the eggs. He then surveyed his
work like careful mechanic, and IL did not
suit his ratship. So he gave it little more
pulling to adjust 1t, and stepping back again
took another look, and that settled it. Every
thing seemed to be adjusted just as he had
found It. Having removed everything that
would excite suspicion he took the second
stolen egg and departed. Human thieves
have done poorer job than that old rat did.
De showed signs Of wisdom II he was onlv
guided by instinct. This story Is vouched for
~ responsible persons. Norwich Bulletin.
Milford chronicle., 1889-09-20


Against the duslry background, pale and fair,
She stands, and In her heavy lidded eyes
A lurking sadness like a SHADOW lies;
Above the golden tendrils OF her hair
Fit halo for the maiden face beneath;
And from the opened cashet IN her hand
For which she sought the dark Hutonian land,
The mist sleep laden, floats. an airy wreath
Sometimes think about that picture clngs
A magic spell, a subtle witchery
That breeze like, sways the folds Of drapery
And quivers In strange lights upon her wings
It steals into the depths Of violet
Whose lovellness her lashes half eclipse;
It wavers in the smile across her lips,
Although her eyes are full Of vague regret
All, WE'LL The world Is wide and years are long;
Perhaps some time may discover why
The pillows murmur-roses bloom and die,
Or how our sweetest poets weave their song
We may learn what the spell is In a smile
That brghtens earth as when spring comes
again,
May learn why Psyche smiles so strangely when
Her eyes are dark with sorrow all the while
boston Transcript
Milford chronicle., 1889-09-20

The other day was watching some men
removing telegraph poles from the streets,
and remarked to bystander, concerning a
man who was on top Of a tall, swaying pole:
That's a brave man." ''Yes,n he replied.
They are plucky fellows, all the hnemen,
but the most remarkable thing about them Is
their vision. A bee hunter has no better eye
than competent hneman. The city poles
are high and the wires are far from the pave
ment, yet hneman can walk at fair speed
along the curb and follow with his eye a wire
that he has been sent to repair, never con-
fusing 1t with others, and detect the place
where 1t has been crossed. Now, suppose,
the subways will develop a man with an
organism so sensitive that by touch he can
tell between which man holes the circuit 4
broken. "-The Epoch.
Milford chronicle., 1889-09-20
The Verdict Unanimous.

W. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, testihes !:
81 can recommend Electric Bitters as the very
best remedy. Every bottle sold has gwen rellef
in every case. One man took six bottles, and
was cured of rheumatism of 10 years standing.
Abraham Hare, Bellville, Ohio, afirms: "The
best selling medicine have ever handled in my
20 years experience, is Electric BitteEs.n
Of others have added their testimony,
so that the verdict is unanimous that Electric
Bltters do cure all diseases Of the Liver, Kidneys
OF Blood. Only half dollar a bottle at G. W.
Narshall's Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1889-09-20
AWomanIs pIseoEery.

"Auother Wonderful discovery has been
made and that too by a lady in this county
Disease fastened It's clutches upon her and for
seven years she withstood its severest tests, but
her vital organs were undermined and death
seemed Imminent. For three months she
coughed necessarily and could not sleep, She
bought Of us bottle Of DR.. Kings New Disc0v-
cry for Consumption and was so much relieved
on taking first dose that she slept all night and
with one bottle has been miraculousy cured.
Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz.~ Thus write
W. G. Hamuck & Co., Of Shelby, N. C.-Get
a free trial bottle az q. ". Marshaps Drug
Store.
Milford chronicle., 1889-09-20
A PORTRAIT.

Who Is that young and gentle dame who stands
In yonder gilded frame,
Clad In simple muslin gown where 'broldered
friIs hang Imply down,
Blue ribbons in her yellow curls, around her neck
string Of pearls
Her eyes, blue stars In ancient gloom, aseeking
you all DER the room,
As If TO call sweet memories to heRf-
My grandmother before knew her.
st. Nicholas.
Milford chronicle., 1889-09-20
A Great SURPRISE

Is in store for all who use Kemp's Balsam
for the Throat and Lungs, the great guaran-
teed remedy. Would you believe that it Is
sold on its merits, and that any druggist is
authorized by the proprietor of this wonder.
full remedy to give you sample bottle free9
1t never fails to cure acute or chronic coughs,
An druggists sell Ksmp's Balsam. Large
BOTTLES soc and &.
Milford chronicle., 1889-09-20

SOCIETY MEETINGS

day evening at 6.i5
VI Temple Lodge, A, F. A: M-The end, and 4th
Wednesday OF each month.
Salinas Tribe l. o. Red Men,-EverY Tuesday
day evening.
Garaeld Post, G. A, R-First Friday in each
month.
Milford Grange-Every Saturday at 2. 80 p. m.
building Loan'-Flrst Tuesday IN each month
State Militia B Company every Monday even
ng at 90 O'Clock. ArRory West Froat-st south
Milford
Milford chronicle., 1889-09-20

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs. It is curing more cases of
Coughs, Colds Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
and all Throat and Lung Troubles, than any
other medicine. The proprietor has auth
orized any druggist to give You a Sample
Bottle free to convinee you Of the merit of
This great remedy Large Bottles soc and h.
Milford chronicle., 1889-09-20

NEW CASTLE ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
leave wilmington at 500 a. ma. and 2a5 D. m
leave New Castle &c 6.35 "A. m. and 8 IS d. m
Express tram leaving Harrington az 2 40 n M
and arriving at IS j. M runs through solid r.
Ahu from la timore, via POFters and Newark.
BRANCH ROADS,
DELAWARE, MAINLAND s. VIRGINIA r. II
Leave Harrington for RehobOth HOS am = 99
ana 8 4S p ~. Returning, trains leave Reboboib
Tor harrington % and S35 a. m. and . IS n. M,
For Franklin and way stations II .O5 Retprnin,
Leave Franklin Us a. m.
Eor Berlin, leaves Harrington II O5am and
% NJ Returning, leaves Berlin q 20 & 81 5nn
QUEEN ANNE s. KENT r. R--Leayo ,rownsena
LOT Centreyille and way stations asa. m and
"A p. IN. weekdays. ~ "Hu
DEL; CHESAPEAKE r. R.-Leave Clavton for
m. weekdays. JAZZ
CAMRRIDeE q SEAFORD X. R.-Leave seaford
Tor Cambridge and intermediate stations a. ~ ~
a. m. week. days. az ii''O
CHAS. E. PUGH, General MANAGER
j. K WOOD. General Passenger Agent
Milford chronicle., 1889-09-20

There are some who are of the opinion thai
an ample supply Of good water could be oh
tanned by sinking artesian wells in the CITY
OF Philadelphia, or near it. It should not bf
forgotten that the artesian wells made in THU
city by persons who intended to use and sun.
ply the water as beverage were closed Nv
our health department because a thorough
investigation proved that the water so nro
cured could not be used with safety. Il an
peared that the water taken from the wells
mad not escaped contamination from tho
waste and sewage of large population SET
tied for many years on the surface Of fra
1oiL-New York Times. '-'
Milford chronicle., 1889-09-20
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 or Barber
Il Minors, where you will find a
complete stock of all kinds of build
ing materials, such as Framing, Ma
ryland and White Fine 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 a call before
buying elsewhere; Yours &c,
GEO. P. MINORS.
Milford chronicle., 1889-09-20
baltimore & OHIO RAILROAD.
~ Schedule in effect Dec. Q 1888,
TRAINS LEAVE DELAWARE AVENUE DEPOT
EAST BOUND

=
- Schedule in effect Dec. Q 1888,
TRAINS LEAVE DELAWARE AVENUE DEPOT
EAST BOUND
Philadelphia. week day. 3. 20 G. 10, 700. 755, g. 80
90, 10 Il. II 16, a. IN; II 40. on, 3 co. So, 20
25' o TO- 6 49, %, & 50, p. IN.
Philadelphia, Sundays 3 20, Z 90. Z 55. O5. 10 Al
| 6 80, 8 80 p. m.
Chester, week days. 20. 10. 200. z S.. So
W II 10 u m; Il 90, 90, ) 90, 3 So. 20. 5 25
| o 10, z 05, sop. m.
c3 he sc 81 Sunday 20, co. o. Il Is, a
WEST BOUND.
baltimore and Washington, 90. II 81 a m.
o. 40 p. m; II 45 night. All daily 30 a. m,
daily except Sunday,
Chicago and Pitsburg, IL 40 night, ss p m;
Cincinattl and St. Lonis II N a m and Al
p. m: both daily.
daily. - ~ - M
Lsndenberg Accommodation week days. II 90
a. m; : Do and % p m; Sundays, 30 H. M and
% p. m.
TRAINS LEAVE MARKET STREET STATION:
For Philadelphia ? 81 p. m, daily, except Sun
my my. 6or Baltimore, 35 a. m. aud IS p. m
ddally, <,5o p m, daily, except Sunday For Lam
9enueIg, o oO a. m, 10 So a. m, and 2 3j D. m
daily except Sunday % a. m. on Sunday only:
Is p IA Gaily. ''
I"psDu's anu Chlcago express daily. Is, D. m
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA FOR WILMINGTON.
Daily, u O5 a. m. 80 10 co. II 90, a. H.. u co.
II so, p. M ~ ~
and 80 p. m. 10 -''' ~
Sunday only, ss1am.
Telephone, No. 1913.
Rates to Western points lower than via any
other line,
C. o. SCULL, WIN. CLEMENTS
Gen'l Pass ACT Manager
Milford chronicle., 1889-09-20
GEO. P. MINORS.
SAMUEL j. WILSON,
Funeral Director and EmbaImer,

Walnut Caskets and Collins,
Fine cloth co sered caskets. and metallic cas-.
kets. Bodies carefully embalmed. Robes OF the
most approved patterns, In fact anything needed
for a first class funeral
Personal and prompt attention given to fnner-
ais, Satisfaction guaranteed. | receive nav
mail at Milton daily at O'Clock All Telegraph
orders sent to Glendale will be forwarded to me.
Black or White Hearse Used,
SAML. J. WILSON. MILTON, DEL.
Milford chronicle., 1889-09-20
The only nOn-Alcoholie Vegetable medicine
Put up In LIQUID form ever discovered.


10 is not vile fancy d-ink made uf rum posr
Whlsky' orreiuse Liquors, speed and sweetened
70 please the taste, but purely vegetable prep
| arauon, made from native California herbs
/ Twenty five years use have demonstrated IN
millions Of sufferers throughout The civilized
world that OF all Iheemrdlcines ever discovered
| vinegar Bittcfs only possesses perfect and won
derul curative effects upon those troubled with
the following diseases via;
.r, Dyspepsia, Rheumatism, Catarh, Neuralgia
Heaaache, Boils Scroiua. s. in Diseases
diseases arising from blood impurities and as
| q NermiiuSe IL is the best IN he world, heing
ueiIh 10 All worms that nfest the human system.
Iii always safe 10 take at any time or nnder
any condition OF the system ia. Old or young or
| Tor either sex. II is put up in two STYLES. The
oIu Is slightly bitter and is the stronger in
catnartic effect. The new style is very pleasant
70 me taste ana perfect medicine 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 IL family medicine for the use Of ladies
chHdien aud men of sedentary habits the New
Stye vinegar Bitters has no eqnal in the world
II anab'e for curing the Ills that beset child
hood' ana gently regulates the diseases to which
women at every period Of life arc subject.
LaGtes get bottle from your druggist and try |
IL II yonr druggist has not the New Sivle Vine. /
gar 6itlers' ask him TO send for it, IfyOu once
Try u yOq will never be without this priceless |
remedy in the house.
VINEGAR BITTERS.
The only Temperance Bitters
known. 1t stimulates the Brain and
quiets the Nerves, regulates the
Bowels and renders a perfect blood
circulation through the human veins
which is sure to restore perfect
health.
GEO, W. DAVIS, Of 100 Baronne St, New Or.
leans La writes under date Nav gGth 1879 A.
Ioiows; ~ have been going to the hot Springs.
Ark'; Tor nlteen years for an itching humor in INV
oo"u' havs just used three bottles of Vinegar
olt..ers, ana 10 has done me more good than the
'prlhgs' IL Is the best medicine made"
E. JOSEPH EAGAN, Of No. 70 West ST. New
11ork, Gays: Have not been without Vinegar
plteis Tor the past twelve years and consider il a
NhOie meolclne chest in our family"
MRS. MATTE FURGESON, Of DRYDEN. N
ays. Vinegar hltters is the best medicine
'Ver tried, 1t saved my life" [
I. +. BAILEY Humboldt Iowa sava, Vine I
'ar Buffers cured me Of paralysis ten years agoand
ecehtiy It cured me Of rheumatism 4
VINEGAR BITTERS.
The Great Blood Purifier and
Health RestOrer. Cures all kinds of l.
Headache, also Indigestion and dys- I,
'epsia.
Send for beautiful book free
Address R. H. MCDONALD DRUG CO
bf2 WnehiuptOu - Ma W.
Milford chronicle., 1889-09-20
P. W. H., & 3: Railroad.

Oh ana after Monday, July ist 1889 SUNDAYS ex.
cepted) trains will be run as follows. "a
GOING SOUTH. AMM
Milford chronicle., 1889-09-20
from Franklin CITY ''i'9 ~ ~nu
Going South read Up
South.

! r. KENNY, General superintendent,
4. N Au.Ga. Superintaadant,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
TO HIS SUBJECTS.
Emperor Francis Joseph Issues a PrOclR.
nation on the Death of His Son.

Emperor Francis Joseph Issues a PrOcla.
nation on the Death of His Son.
Emperor Francis Joseph. in an auto
graph letter to Premier Won Taate, or
ders that publicity be given to the fol-
lowing proclaim alton:
To My People, with
deep grief, I humbly bow my head be-
fore the inscrutable decree of Divine
Providence, appealing with my peoples
to the Almighty 10 give me strength so
that / may not falter in the conscien-
ticus performance of my duty as rul-
er, but may keep before my eyes
that course of steadiast adherence
which assures for the common
veal the blessings of peace. It
has been a consolation to me during
these days of bitter woe to know that [
was upheld by the heartfelt sympathy
OF my people, of which / have received
from all sides the most touching tokens.
It is with profound gratitude that
feel how the bond of mutual love and
faithfulness uniting me and my house
with all the peoples of the empire only
gains strength and security in times of
such great affection"
The proclamation further expresses
the heartfelt thanks of the emperor and
empress and their sorely- stricken
daughter-in-aw for the sym pathv &C.
corded them, and concludes by asking
Gods help in the future, and the CO.
operation OF Austrian subjects with their
ruler to secure the welfare of their
fatherland
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
WILL VOTE ON ANNEXATION.

Canada Preparing to Act on the Plan to
Unite With the United States.
OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 8.-Great changes
are pending in Canada-changes which
will materially affect the future of this
country and may seriously alter the re-
lations between the United States and
Canada. 1t is reported on the best of
authority that at the conclusion of the
present session Of the federal legisla-
ture, the government will appeal to the
country on the annexation question.
Sir John Macdonald, premier, and the
leader of the government, will retire
from public life, and Sir Charles Tup-
per, present Canadian commissioner in
England, will assume the leadership of
the Conservative party. The annexa-
ton question has excited considerable
discussion in Canada during the past
twelve months, especially in the west
ern portion of the province of Ontario.
There is an element in the country at
large full of activity in favor of union
between the United States and the Do
minion. This movement has been
spreading during the past year, and it
is generally understood that during the
present session the Liberal party in the
Federal Parliament will openly espouse
the issue of commercial union with
the United States.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
WAS RUDOLPH A MURDERER
Correspondents Say the Prince Shot a Bo
hemian Lady and KILLED Himselt.

Correspondents Say the Prince Shot a b.
hemian Lady and Killed Himself.
The Vienna correspondent of the
London Chronicle complains of tile
press censorship in stopping his tele-
grams. The Brussels correspondent of
the Chronicle alleges that letter from
the Vienna correspondent OF that paper
asserts than when the door OF Crown
Prince Rudolph's room was forced open
lady was also found. The cor
respondent also asserts that the Crown
prince first killed her with revolver
and then shot himself, and that the
BODY OF the lady was conveyed secretly
to the seat of her family in Bohemia.
Two other versions of the alleged dou-
bic tragedy are current and have al
ready been cabled abroad, but the fore
going account is most generally be-
lleved. Another sensational story rela-
tive to the death of the Austrian crown
prince comes from Brussels. 1t is as-
serted that the crown prince became
entangled in an affair of honor with
a high Austrian family, and that
it was decided that the prince
and a son of the family in
question should fight duel on the
so-called American plan, according to
which method dice are thrown to de-
eide which of the duelists shall commit
suicide. The time specified for the sui
eide of the loser was three months and
at the expiration of that period the
crown prince fulfilled his engagement
and took his own life. The act that
during the time mentioned Rudolf was
apparently preparing for his coming
DEATH. seems to give coloring to the
foregoing story
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
SEVENTEEN MEN DROWNED.

Terrible Accident to Loggers on Pine
Lake, Fulton County. New York.
News has been received of dreadful
accident at Pine Lake, Fulton County,
New York. The reports are indefinite.
but as far as can be learned the disaster
resulted in the drowning of seventeen
men. The victims were driving teams
engaged in hauling logs across the ice
when the ice broke and tue men and
horses were all lost.
A dispatch from Canaioharie says that
the following information has been re-
ceived there regarding the accident at
Pine Lake: Twenty-four teams were
engaged in hauling logs across the ice,
regarding the safety of which no fears
had been felt. 1t gave way, however,
after seven drivers and teams had
reached the shore. The remaining
drivers ond horses broke through the
ice and sunk out ofsight. None of the
bodies have been recovered
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
FAILED FOR A MILLION.
The Pacific Guano Company Crowded te
the Wall.

The Pacific Guano Company Crowded to
the Wall.
WOODS HoLL, Mass, Feb. S.-The
works of the Pacific Guano Com any
here were attached yesterday by the
Lynn Institution for Savings, and they
have assigned to John G. Ropes. of Bos-
ton. Liabilities about 100000. The
company's headquarters are at Boston,
and besides the works here they have
mines at Beaufort, s. c., and works at
Charleston, s. G. A meeting of credit
ors will be called to-day when perma-
nent assignee will be appointed. Mr..
Ropes says: 81 don't believe the COM
pany to be insolvent. The capital stock
is ST. 100000. Messrs. Glidden & Co.,
the selling agents, have not as yet as
signed, but will do so to-day"
BosToN, Mass, Feb. 8.-Glidden &
Curtis, selling agents of the Pacific
Guano Company, and of the Ohio West
ern Coal Company, have assigned to
John G. Ropes, for the benefit of their
creditors. Their liabilities are heavy
and largely endorsements on the paper
of the Guano Company. The company
have capital stock of 81 100000 The
liabilities of Glidden & Curtis and the
Pacific Guano Company are mostly to
savings banks and trust companies al
though the Boston banks hold quite an
a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
JOINED THE BoODLER ExILEs.
The Cashier of the Elevated Road in New
York EmbezzIes $40, 600.

The Cashier OF the Elevated Road In New
York EmbezzIes $7O,OO
A. S, Gookin, cashier of the Manhat-
tan Elevated Railroad Company, New
York, has deserted his post and it is
thought that he has sought a
quiet home in Canada. The COM
pany loses about $4,000 by Mr..
Gookin's departure, it is said, but the
officials all profess ignorance Of positive
knowledge on this point. Tuesday last
Gookin did not appear at his desk, and
an examination of his books made at
once showed him to be defaulter for
an amount in excess of $4,000. Gookin
kept four different pay-rolls and the
method he employed to swindle the firm
was crediting sums of money to names
OF fictitious persons represented
on the books as employees. The great
est reticence is observed by all the Of
fcials OF the road concerning the pecu-
lation, but many speak well OF Gookin.
The length of time during which he was
engaged in the systematic swindle is a
matter of conjecture, but it is thought
that it did not cover very long period.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
SUIT FOR A BIG SUM,
Litigation Over an Electrical Health
Apparatus.


Apparatus.
TRENTON, N. j., Feb. 9.-Thomas
Leaning, of Philadelphia, with Charles
W. aldrich, of the Chicago bar,
to-day fled bill in equity in
the United States circuit court
here on behalf Of w. D. Eaton, of Chi
cago. against Charles F. Peck, OF Engle-
wood, N. j., asking that the court com
pei Peck to account to Eaton for $780,
600, besides various stock interests and
royalties alleged to belong Jointly to
them as partners. In 1887 Nikola Tesla
was engaged in making electrical exper-
iments in the direct application of heat
in car motors and dynamos, when he
applied to Peck for financial assistance.
Peck agreed to advance funds in consid-
GRAFTON that the profits should be divided
IN certain proportions. Subse.
quently Peck agreed to share his
interest with Eaton provided the
latter should advance part of the money
necessary for expenses. An expert
mental apparatus was then established
in New York after considerable money
had been spent. Fraud is alleged on
the part Of the defendants.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
DIED OF DISAPPOINTMENT.
The Sad Story of the Demise of the
Widow of Gen. Sibley.

The Sad Story of the Demise of tho
Widow of Gen. Sibley.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. Mrs.
Sibley, widow of the late Gen. John H..
Sibley, died yesterday at Fredericks-
burg, Va, as result, it is seid,
of disappointment over the fail
ure of Congress to pass her bill
which was before the House last
Friday. Gen. Slbley, her husband,
while in the regular army before the
war, invented an army tent upon which
he obtained patent. At the beginning
of the war he joined the Confeder-
ate army, while this government
used the Sibley tent A bill allowing
S1bley's partner 100000 for the govern
ment's use OF the patent was passed by
Congress, but no payment was made to
Sibley because Of the claim that he was
disloyaI.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-02-13
SHERIFF SMITH CENsURED.

Report oF the Grand Jury on the Biz.
minghan, Ala, Jail Shooting.
At Birmingham. Ala, on the 9th, the
jury made its report in the case of the
jail shooting last December, in which
thirteen persons lost their lives
and twenty-five others were bad
ly injured. The jury refused to
lndlct Sheriff Smith or any of his posse.
They say, however, that the sheriff did
not on the evening in question evince
that diligence, judgment and GOODNESS
always desirable in an officer of the law
in position which clothes him with so
much power.