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Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18
The Delaware Railroad.

The annual meeting of the stockholders O
the Delaware Railroad Company was held al
Dover, January 10th Following is the re
port of the directors for the year ended octo-
Der 5Ist, 1894:
EARNINGS FOR THE YEAR
Passengers 49,. S 5sA54s.e3
Freights 754. 59s.oo
Mails express. rents and miscel-
laHeous 66a93 48
1otal SI,I55, 235.4I
Operating expenses. .s7o4,747 70
Tut. on equipment 2AI33 81
Bal. Of rents paid. 9I7 46
,,.., sI9 793 50
Dividends on stock 135. 200 o.
Interest on bonds 52,Sso 90 ISs. .o7o. .o4
Showing a surplus Of. s I4z.4II4I|
One-half Of which, uader the terms Of the
lease, has been paid 10 the lessee, and the
other half to the commissioners Of the sink
ing fund provided for the payment Of your
debts.
Theresults ofthe business as compared
with last year show
A decrease in passenger receipts
Of ~ S 4s.486. II
A decrease in freight receipts Of. ISs, ,o5S "a
An increase ia mails, express,
rents and miscellaneous re-
ceipts Of 400 So
s,t,,,.f..,, /, e,t,i a.,-. r e ~
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18

row THERE is now and always has been,
ina lot of men who jump into all Sen
: atorial contests, or political conven-
tions, and make their candidate be-
lieve that they haye a pull in the
party, who at any other time are
drones in the hive of politics. Such
have been conspicuous at Dover this
week These spoils hunters have
clacked for Senator Higgins, and by
their misrepresentation and base
lies are responsible for most of the
bitterness in the Senatorial muddle.
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18
YELUTIHA, CSC &St
Two widths; two weights.
More than 100 colors.
85r ngzI q the 1,15>d

y % ~ = - =
Nearest to sure-enough Silk
in looks, in wear, in worth of
any similar good we know
Close pile, light weight, perfect
Coloring.
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18
UMBRELLAS

He closed them out to us,the
maker did,as if rainy days were
done with. Rarely good Um-
brellas. Some with exquisite
Dresden and metal trimmed
handles that alone cost more
than we say for the perfect
Umbrellas.
W0menS S SIX Lzm5relZaS.
Trimmed stick, with gold aud silver han
dies, S2.5o; worth So IS to S4 so. Han.
dies of Dresden, Ivory and Horn, So
values up to S.
Handles of Dresden, Crystal Horn, lap
auese, Ivory, some silver trimmed
81 values up to So
Very fine collection Of handsome handled
Umbrellas, S.; values up to So
Mans Um6yeLZaS.
Ali-silk, silver aud gold trimmed. and
silver haudles, S. 50; values up to So.
Allsilk horn and ivory trimmed han
dies, IS; values up to So.
All-s TX, ivory trimmed aud buck horn
handles, 50 so; values up to gr7 20
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18

EARNINes Zoe IL YRAR
Milford chronicle., 1895-01-18

Total SI,Is
Operating expenses. .S7o4,742 70
Int. on equipment 24I33 81
Bal. Of rents paid. or 46
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-29

whether a union man or what not
should be protected at his Work al any
cost"
Tie effort 60 array the working-classes
against the Governor has been disinai
failure. for his entire public ire anu
record stand 10 rcfute this charge ms
speeches and votes IA Congress con-
stitutc a full answer. In the Pocahon-
tas matter. his action was prompted by
a determination 20 preserve the peace
among all classes, and require all men
10 regard the law and respect the rights
OF each other lie took sides win law
and order. and not with individuals or
corporations. ,.,.o
o His refusal 70 order n state salute
10 be fired I'm honor OF the memory Oh
General Malone on the occasion OF ulc
Generals death. This attracted al'.h-
ton. and at first some criticism. but ne
declined upon the ground that state sa-
lutcs were not fred in honor OF Tue
memory Of Generals Early, W. H. r.
Ice and other distinguished maJor-gene-
ale az the Confederate army. VINO hau
dicd and he did not therefore THINK IL
was RIGHT to order state salute III
honor of th. memory OF GGncral Mahone'
10 His course IN the case or the Lu-
rcpbure prisoners. All OF this Is iresh
in The minds Of the readers OF the DIS
watch and It is unnecessary 10 20
~ The details II was very much
,oiyod affair. The Governor believed
that IL the prisoners were re'urnvu u
lunenburg county without Hll''d'y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-29
The Mail Was swept Away.

MONTERREY, VA, December N.-tspe-
cialD-Detalls Of a disaster last week NJ
the ford Of Greenbriar river, at travel
ier's Reposc. twenty-five miles west o.
Monterey. on the Stanton and PaTkers-
burg pike have just reached here.
As a result OF the heavy rains, the river
was very much swollen when the
maiI-carrier between Huttonsyille and
Travellers Repose reached the ford lie
was I'm a buggy. and had young lazy
passenger with him, who, fortunately
In listed upon crossing the river on
foo.-log, instead of in the buggy.
The carrier. Moss by name. entered
the swift current, and the entire outht
was swept down the river. Moss, VINO
could swim a little, caught hold Of some
branches OF timber. and thus escaped.
The horse did not get loose from the
buggy and was found dead a mile down
the stream Nothing has been heard or
the mail-pochets' they ana 'ner CO., ~
rent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-29
HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.
Two Children burned to Death Ne"r
Gotham.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA Deceinp'r
2s-(speciaL)-A horrible accident o0-
CURED yesterday near Gotham Aipe-
marie county. whereby little Ella ana
Hunter Ellis. aged 3 and years, respec-
,tvolv. children OF Lee Ellis. section-mas-
ter on The Chesapeake and Ohio railway
were killed. -.
Mrs. Ellis. the mother, accompanied ny
some other members Of the family haa
enc ont into the yard to drive out
Some sheep. and while thus engaged Tie
clothing OF the youngest child took hte
from the open fireplace. The other chilu
attempted TO save it. and In so doing her
clothing also took fire. When their mo
tbor returned she found her dariings
an tho floor burned almost 10 a crisp.
heath came TO one OF them at o'clock
in the afternoon. and the other one died
at 6 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-29
HIS TERN HALF OVER
Governor OFtrrall Has Ee.chtd The
Meridian Of His Administration.
REVIEW OF TWO YEARS WORK.
lie Has Been Confronted by Many
perplcxing Questions. Hut Has
Done Much In the Interest OF LAW
md order.
and Order.

with the New Year Governor OFer-
rail- viii begin the last half Of his admin
,siraiion as Chief Executive Of this Com
monweal,h. During the first two years
Of his gubornatorial career he has been
confronted by perplexing and veNatious
questions. many OF which had never be-
fore arisen. and ne was. therefore.
thrown upon his own resources TO aaJu-
dictate or settle them. without the guild
ance Of precedent.
Nothing daunted, however, and aetusted
bv that indomitable courage which has
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-29
ROANOKE.
Di,idend-Denth of an Aged Citizen.
EAcursionists.

ROANOKE. VA. December @.-'Spe-
cial THE First National Bank has de
clared a 3 per cent dividend on the capt.
tai and surplus of the bank. which Is
equivalent 10 per cent, semi-annual
dividend on the capital stock.
John Fuqua died az his home, at Blue
RiCse Springs, this morning at o'clock,
at the advanced age OF 30 years lii
remains will be inferred in the burying-
ground at Glade-Crcsk church to-uior
row morning. Mr.. Fuqua was very mu'h
esteemed In his community.
A special train-load Of l2o excursonists
from Boston passed Through the city
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-29
Miss Riders Party.

a delightful party was given at the
residence Of Miss Elise Rider in honor
Of her guests. Misses Jones and Wherry.
Of Crewe Among those who partlci-
pated were: Misses Nellie Lambeth. Ada
Slaughter. Dora Schercr Liza Goddin.
Nellie Rider, Stella Olscho. Nellie Black.
Ethel Hartman, CANINE Rider and
Florence Gates. The gentlemen present
were Messrs. Claude Dean. Willie Lam
beth, Newton Snead, Hampton Gates
George Goddin, Walter VIII eek Join
Murphy. John Morton. Preston Rider
Leo Crutchheld.
Those who assisted I'm receiving were
Mr. and Mrs. Rider. Mrs. Scherer. and
Miss Winston. Dancing and games were
INDUCED In until 4 late hour
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-29

guard they were in imminent danger OF
violence. and as he was advised by the
Acknowledgement that their presence
was not necessary. and acting, as he
claimed. upon the suggestion Of Hon. W.
II. Mann. he sent a special messenger
10 the Judge Of the County Court OF
Lunenburg, requesting him to rescind his
order. at the same time directing the
Sergeant OF the city of Richmond TO
retain the prisoners in his custody IN
til he could communicate with and hear
from the Judge.
Uron proceedings had 10 the Court Of
Appeals this court held that the action
of the Governor in directing the Sergeant
20 retain the prisoners was without au-
th0rity. ThereupOn. the Governor held
that the prisoners were IN the custody
of the Court OF Appeals and. doubt
ing his authority. declined 70 send troops,
whereupon the Court. on the motion
Of the prisoners. directed the Sergeant
10 retain them in custody New trials
were then granted the prisoners by the
Court of Appeals; whereupon, the Gov
ernOr being still in doubt as TO his
authority 10 send a military guard with
the prisoners. communicated the facts 10
the Legislature, and recommended that
the law De 50 amended as to confer
the power upon the Governor TO use
his discretion in ordering out troops in
cases of riot. tumult. and breaches Of
the peace. or imminent danger thereof
as has been done in thirty-hve States
OF the Union The committee Of the
Senate. however. decided that 1t was
inexpedient to legislate on the subject.
The Governor has. however, relieved
himself Of all responsibility, and it is
thought he will not send a military
guard.
FRANK AND DIRECT MESSAGE.
IL His recent message to the General
Assembly. With frankness and direct
ness he expr, sses his views, and makes
many recommendations. lie is vigorous
In treating the subjects OF gambling
pr.Ze-nghting, and lynching. His positions
in reference 10 gambling and prize-nght-
ing are endorsed with great unanimity,
and little doubt Is expressed that the
Legislature viii enact some rigid mea-
! sures to suppress these evils. On the
subject Of lynchng, his recommendations.
while endorsed by many, are regarded
| by others as too drastic but IL IS said
| that he is not welded 70 his suggestions,
| and is ready to approve any bin which
promises TO abate this evil He opposes a
| constitutional convention and gives his
| reasons in terse terms. lie insists that
! everything ceSlred can be accomplished
! by amendment or statute.
The Governor opposes any alteration
Of the Walton election-law which Will
! tend 10 destroy the secrecy Of the ballot
or make the purchase Of votes or class
or race influence again poss bile lie OPP
| poses a multiplicity Of cOnstables but
does not oppose any other mode which
may enable the illterate voter to cast
. his ballot. uninhuenced by money. OF
class. or race prejudices. Many Of his
recommendations have already received
recognition by the introduction Of bill:
upon the lines suggested by him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-29
4 Richmond Boy in Mexico.

Mr. John II. Mayer, for long time
purser on the ships OF the old Dominion
Line. is now purser OF the steamship City
Of Washington. OF The New York and
cuba Mail steamship Company
He is IN TampiOca. Mexico. now and a
letter received from him yesterday. re-
ports the weather as lovely and warm.
He says that all hands go about in their
shirt sleeves, and flowers are blooming.
orange trees breaking down with fruit.
and a generally delightful tropical at
mosphere over all He wishes all his
friends a merry Christmas and a happy
New Year
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-29
The F0urqurean-
Price Company.
The LuXurieS
of Dress.

Take time enough now-your
Christmas shopping IS over-to
get ready for the social duties
that make their advent with
the holidays. These prepara-
tons ought to bring you to
our SILK counter. Ought TO-
we say, because just at this time
we can show you some choice
novelties. We have secured
some very choice patterns IN
Silks at prices greatly to your
advantage. You will probably
have use for all we mention, and
YOU can now shop more salts
factorily than you have done for
some time.
White and Light Blue Satin
Rhadame-a regular $1.5O|
value, 81 d 'ard'
Extra values in white and
Cream Satin Duchess at
SIPS, SI.50, Si.75, and 81 Yard.
White and Cream eros de
Londre, very beautiful for eve
ming wear, a $3.50 quality,
for d.
White Figured Tafeta Silks,
two great values, at
S5c. and SIPS.
Picking Striped Silks, in
Cream, Cardinal, and Hello
trope, regular $1.25 quality,
for ooo'
Jacquard and Floral designs
in TafIetas, the new printed
warp goods, all new colorings
and standings.
SIPS and $50 Yard.
Damasse Satins, in beautiful
effects. sL'o faro'
Persian Silks in exquisite
colorings, sH<''
Our special Evening Satin,
in White, Cream, and gas-light
shades, the best value we ever
knew SOC. a Yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-29
A Rare uird without Wings.

MI r. j. Chandler has az Washing
TONS headquarters. on lower Main street.
a hen which - without wings and never
mad these appendagos. The hen Is full
grown and Il apparently as sound as any
others OF her kind. Several medical ex-
perts have examined the bird and pro-
nounce the case as exceedingly rare
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-29

this afternoon. en- route for Atianta.
They stopped at Natural Fridge tni'
morning. and took dinner at Hotel i'oa-
noke. on their return they VIII take
breakfast here January Cd. and VIII stop
at thu Luray Cavern.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-29

BLACKSBURG. VA. December *
(special) SNOW commenced TO IAN here
today nj A. NJ. and Il has showed
steadily since. There IS no sign OF abate-
ment. and IL IS now inches deep.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-29
ArrEAlPrEn FORCE.

They then proceeded to attempt an en-
trance by force, when they were met at
the door by Lewis, armed with an axe
Bradley thereupon shot Lewis. and one
OF the two intruders cut hin IN the race
The ball penetrated the left breast just
about the heart Bradley ana Akers maae
their escape. and neither has been cap
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-29
A WYTHE SHOOTING CASE.
A Man Assaulted in His own
House.

WYTHEVILLE, VA, December d
(special.)-A shooting affair occurred
about five miles from Brown Hin. in
this county, on Thursday night last In
which Willard Lewis was the victim.
After dark rhorhas rraney and a man
named Akcrs. while under the influence
of liouor. knocked at the door Of Lewis's
mouse. and demanded admittance, which
was refused.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-29
The Greatest Cloak Sale
of the Season.

Owing to the for Coats and Capes through
Decenber-due to warm temperaurcwe shall offer entire
stock commencing morning at prices you would little
expect The and have made
extraordinary cut the price Most Of them
have marked at pcemany of them at less than ha-and
some of them a almost nothing.
Tomorrow YOU can your pick of entire stock and
matter what YOU choose you will get the best garment at the
price you ever bought.
Lott. LOIS
a. Ladies' Goats in Navy Fine Lightweight Black
Brown and Tan, 30, 3d. Cloth Domans settled la
and &c. all this seasons goods dies former price $50 to $50
and all good styles former zach Choice S.
prices $40 O $50. Your choice |,
at HALF PRICE. LOU -
All Ladies Black Cloth
Lot 2. aud po,c1e 1ockts former
% Ladies' Cloth Capes, in :o O. 80 co. To ,or
Navy and Tan, Cheviots and u+ COST
Kerseys, all this seasons
STYLES former price Sc to SO IO9 L.
Your choice of this lot at just 20 Ladies Coored ana
HALF PRICE, Black Cloth Jackets from last
Lot 3. seaso. or ,', COO ~ eoS ond Soo
All of our Black Cloth Capes 0',ie' pNN F' Cs,S
bought this season, all the ~
hos+ +vlos anv one to-mor Lot z.
row at PRIME COST Ladies Fur Capes, in Cana.
.Lot4 da Seal, Cape Seal French
aides, Plush Canes in a va Coney, Wool Seal, all
;4 f STYLES including all goods this and in
our fine mnored garments prime condition, former price
III ao1 n This sale at $40 to $40 each Tomorrow
FIRST COST 81 $50
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-29
RATHER COOL.

Bradley came 10 - ytn.Vile, ana pu' up
his horse in the livery stable OF l. Il.
Hardradef, the Sheriff OF TINS county
but as he had preceded the news Oh the
shooting he was not apprehended, ana
has not been heard Of since. Lewis can
not live
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-29
Blankets and Quilts.

We find we have much too large a
stock OF these on hand. Will close them
at half prices. We Will not carry them
over.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-29

The last reduction has acted Ike the
warm ground to the snow. The Jackets
are just disappearing rapidly, but it Is
no wonder, when you buy fresh, stylish
goods Of this season at far below first
cost.
COME AT ONCE. The best values go
soonest
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-07


She No. u can never be. like You
az a friend--l respect you'll admire
you; but that Is not love. YOU know, and
! cannot be your wife. hut do not do
anything rash; try to bear up under Il,
Tor ! am sure there are others more
worthy Of you than I am.
He--Very pleasant weather we are
having.
Yes, very"
Il am glad OF Il. too. and hope Il will
continue. You see. my friend Jacks
little sister is coming TO the city to-
morrow TO stay some time. and he
wants me to show her the sights. She's
dear little child, with golden hair and
heavenly blue eyes. and the sweetest
little face imaginable never saw
such a perfect little angel as she was
the last time ! saw her"
"How-how long Is Il since since
you saw hers"
About ten years. think. She was
Just eight years old then"
Eight and ten are Horrors n YOU
dare to 20 near that sirl, III XIII my self
20 there"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-07

Struggling Author Eldora. can't you
keep that baby quiet Tor about two mia
utes? His yells are enough to drive one
wild.
wife-No ! can't I've got to finish
the dishes. and knead the bread. and
men Tommy's clothes.
Struggling Au,hor-Well. anyhow
you can make Johnny and sis stop their
racket. and close the windows so there
won't be so many smells coming In
from the neighbors, and lock the doors
so those heartless bii collectors can't
get In to annoy me I'm writing an ar
uclo on How to De Happy. Though
Poor"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-07

f'An's Function ~ rlFh Chine..
e~'eiy In san Franelaco
Wig rat. a wcliknown member G
= iChinese colony. vas married Al
gYek sunday mornlng TO Mlsa No,
~ w. niece Of IL Hoy Hung. pres,
~ OF one OF the Six Companies Last
ny { the bride aud groom entertAlne,
IN friends AZ dinner at the Hank
: Lew restaurant ON Dupont street
S9e zoo Chinese and between thirty
iorsy ladies and gentlemen we're
p1enL The bride is demure little
spese woman. Just rs years Of age.
IL but a recent arrival In San
ielsco, having come from her Ori-
III nome 70 marry Mr. Fat. who IA
.'ioreman for Louis Meyersleln a.
Y and 10 worth over ti0o.Ooc. says
salfranoisco Examiner There we're
nn'ew at the wedding, and the pcca-
i'aNhlnese ceremony was performed
IN 'e OF the temples OF the Six Com
pans. When the bridal company ar
rive at the restaurant last night there
"asl grea, display OF colored lights
pa perfect fuslllade OF bombs and
hfeaekers. The banquet room was
ateeted In brilliant colors and aglow
witllhe light Of many Chinese Lam
'frn The white guests we're seated
al alfferant fahl. f.... st.. rklu.ua
and the table where the latter were
cat the groom presided with biz
qrid Mrs. Fat had on light green
Alk os,ume trimmed with gold bro
hddnd many precious stones. The
sroo vas arrayed In a SILK suit suit
able, his rank and fortune. The meEu
vas ost elaborate and these was
toihg 10 mar the festivities OF the
sveng ia the least. The white guests
snloJ the affair az much ~ any who
serereseni. and the groom was fully
tqualo the occasion. both In the dig
atty his bearing and the manner
IN web he welcomed the guests In
true rental style, After the CHI
tese thion. the speechmaking ana tho
,oppli Of champagne corks opened
~ thWeddins dlnnner. III Hoy Hung.
he bfe's uncle. made addresses both
m Chese aud English. A Chinese
einnepf choice and rare dishes vas
hen syed. But these many and va
lied cases aid not conclude the repast
~ TO surprise OF many Of the Chi
'ese Al white guests a dinner cooked
md seeo In the American style FOL
owed. Each lady IN the party vas
)resenu by the bride with a fan. a
lalr ofsory ehopstleks and a Chinese
lraeele Every gentleman received AZ
memeo OF the occasion a handsome
lblpe the conclusion Of the dinner
he CUES repaired 10 one OF the chi
iese iheers. where a performance by
Ihinesehildren vas In progress Tor
he enteainment Of Str. and Mrs Vat.
The iasr and their relatives To-
feiher an all the white guests. oecu-
Pied box and seats on the stage.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-07

N. Duoharte recently made known to
the French Academy OF Sciences the re-
suits OF an experiment made by NJ.
Maxine isecomte In Congo upon a tree
OF the geaus Musenga. Upon making
incisious IN the trunk Of II and placing
a pail at the foot OF the tree. more than
ten quarts OF pure water collected In
thirteen hours. The gOrlllas. Il seems.
are Ia the habit OF Stacking their thirst
at these hidden fountains. and regulate
she aow Of liquid at will by pulling on
different sired branches Many years
ago DE- Walllch found In the province
Of Nartaban. Africa. plant belonging
80 the same natural order. whose soft
and porous wood discharged. when
wounded. very large quantity Of pure
and tasteless fuld. which vas quite
wholesome. and was used az a beverage
by the natives. This plant was named
by IN. Waillch the water vine, and was
placed IN the genus Phytocrene. which
signifies plant fountain" These plants
form a remarkable exception to The
usual character OF the order. which en-
braces species that produce n milky
julcc-sucb. for example. as the cele.
brated COW tree. or Palo de vaca OF
South America. which yields a eeploHs
supply Of a rich and wholesome milk
an good as that OF the COW. and used for
The aame purpose.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1895-12-07

Every station in life has lie own pc.
cuuar Disadvantages. and kings. even
more than 0rdlhary men, cannot do ~
thcg please.
The little king OF Spain was out with
his nurse. and seeing some boys Of his
own size at play. struggled 10 get away
and Join then.
"Oh. but yen must not. said hls Eng.
ligh nurse.
Why mayn't ] 10 and play with
them asked the boy.
Because because you are a little
king"
Then. u gov please. nurse" said the
impatient sovereign. Il would rather
be a Title boy"