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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09
THEY WON THE RAISE.
The Directors Were Satisfied That Their
Claim Was just.

The Directors Were Satisfied That Their
Claim Was just.
Once when the miners of a big anthra-
cite mining company were DESTROYS Of
receiving increased pay an effort was
made to induce the local officials in the
mining country to make such repre-
sensations to the president Of the COM
pany as would produce the. desired eff
feet. This was unavailing, however, and
efforts in other directions were tried,
until the directors offered to meet q
delegation of the miners in New York
city and discuss the situation A dozen
Of the brawniest miners in the region
were selected as deleg ates-great rugged
men, who would certainly make a ia.
vorable impression. The men met the
officials and stated their case, which
was that at the prevailing rate of wages
they could hardly get enough to eat.
The matter was held under advise
ment, and the conference adjourned to
luncheon. Then came the most amazing
display of appetites that has ever been
seen before or since, and the colored
walters turned pale as they. saw dish
intended for the entire party retained
by one man, who speedily made away
with the contents. Each man seemed as
ravenous as though he had not eaten for
a week, and the caterer was at his wits
ends to provide for them all.
At last, when every portion had been
eaten and all seemed inclined for more,
a giant whose native place was South
Wales cried out: Don't you worry
about no more fancy things Bring us
a cheese, and We'll make out all right. -
A cheese was procured, and the directors
gazed with awe as it speedily disap-
peared. As the last crumbs were disap-
pearing the officials held a hurried con-
sultation, and after awhile the president |
Gentlemen, we have decid- |
ed to concede yoDr claims to an advance 1
Of 10 per cent? for we are certain that
at present you can scarcely get enough |
to eat Nothing but this pleasurable /
meeting could so fully have convinced |
us of your needs " The delegates have |
not yet wearied of telling Of the amaz-
ing display of giuttony which they al
lege was preconcerted for the express
purpose of creating the impression that
t Observation-Disclosures Inquirer.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09
WE ARE GREAT LITIeANTs.
More Civil Lawsuits Here Than In An
other Country In the World.

More Civil Lawsuits Here Than In Any
Other Country In the World.
A man of ingenious mind and appar
emily ample leisure has gone to the
trouble OF figuring out the number of
lawsuits brought in each country in a
year, and he has reached the conclusion
that the United States is a better coun-
try for attorneys and counselors than any
other civilized land under the sun. He
figures as lawsuits civil actions only,
taking into no account proceedings Of a
criminal character brought by the pub
lie authorities against individuals. He
has ascertained that, taking the figures
for the last ten years as a fair average,
there are 1850, 900 lawsuits brought in
England every year, $50, 900 in France,
1 400, 600 in Italy, $500, 900 in Ger
many and 100000 in the United
States.
It is not to be inferred from this that
the people Of one cor ltry are much more
prone to litigation than are the people
Of another, but the explanation is to be
found i the fact that the conditions of
litigation vary exceedingly. Going to
law i'll England is very expensive bust
ness, for it entails OUTLAWS in the form
Of costs and expenses so large that many
Of the courts are practically closed to
persons of modest means, and long
litigation unsuccessfully pursued ends |
often in bankruptcy In France the /
number of lawsuits is kept down through |
the general practice Of arbitration, I"
as many as 100, 600 cases in a year,
those arising from disputes
over wages, being settled by this agency
without onerous cost to either party. In
Germany a great majority Of cases are
petty ones, involving a small amount Of
money and due, many Of them, to Gus
toms or usages which are not sufficiently
defined to be, in all cases, similarly I'M
derstood by both parties to an agree
ment. This is especially the case in the
farming districts Of Germany, and there
IRE many legal disputes in the manu-.
featuring districts too.
The number of cases credited to the
United States seems enormous, but it
IS probably accurate There are, for ex-
ample, II district courts for the disposal
- Wv tttoOe III LNCM OIh City. LII llG
If these courts, by recent report, the
lumber of actions brought in a year
vas shown to be 9,1OO. These courts
AVE before them each year, on the
.verage, 75, 900 cases. The cases brought
IA the state courts of New York amount
n year to about 100000, and Of those
rought in the federal courts New York
a very large number. Taking
be whole country through, it is seen
hat the average number of cases per
housand of population is in the neigh
orhood Of rs to SO. The number of
myers in the United States is material
: larger than in any other country in
ne world, and the amounts in dispute
ere are much greater than elsewhere. .
New York Sun
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09
FORTUNE ~ BLACK DIAMONDS.



Thousands of tons Of coal are shipped
from the ports Of Perth aud South Am
boy ut the mouth of the Raritan river,
every month. 1t is loaded in vessels for
all points along the Atlantic seaboard
and many European ports. The coal
docks Of the Lehigh Valley railroad at
Perth Amboy are among the largest in
the world The docks of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad at South Amboy arc
nearly as large in shipping capacity.
In connection with the handling of
such immense quantities of coal one Of
the most troublesome problems for the
railroad companies is to keep their roll
ing stock in constant motion. 1t is con-
sidered a loss Of revenue for a car to re-
main several days at a given point, and
everything is done to facilitate the rapid
movement of the cars, both loaded and
empty. For number of years loaded
cars were kept standing in the storage
yards Of the Pennsylvania railroad at
South Amboy for weeks at a time. At
times the company was embarrassed for
want of cars to transport the coal from
the mines The difficulty was finally
solved about three years ago. In place
of the long string Of loaded cars may
now be seen immense piles of coal.
When a train arrives from the mines,
the various kinds Of coal are sorted out
and the cars drilled TO the proper side
track for unloading. In close proximity
to each side track stands a large derrick
with movable boom extending diagOn-
ally into the air about so feet To this
boom is attached large travelling belt
on which are fastened large buckets. The
belt is operated by small steam engine
in charge of the man who manipulates
the elevator. As the coal drops from the
outlet in the car it falls into the buckets
ON the elevator belt and is carried to the
end Of the swinging boom, where it is
dropped in the center of the pile and dis
tributed by gravity. The coal remains in
these piles until it is required for ship |
ment; then it is loaded in cars and trans |
ferred to the docks.
The immense piles of coal usually |
contain from 10, 900 to II, 600 tons each, |
and are worth from $40, 600 to $50, 600, /
according to the market value of the 1
coal 1t is frequently the case that there
are u Of these piles Of coal in the stor-
age yard, representing a value of from
$500, 600 to 5000, 600. It was discovered
recently that the coal rusted while in
these piles This did not detract from
the burning qualities, but affected the
selling value. To prevent this canvas
covers were made at a cost of $1,000
each. When the piles of coal are all
covered, the storage yard resembles a
large circus. The sight Of such an i'm
mense quantity of coal is viewed with
by strangers, although the
residents Of South Amboy are so accus-
toned to it that they never give it a sec
ond thought. York Telegram.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09

the London Theaters.
Few have any idea Of the money
spent by the managers of London thea
tiers in procuring the curtain which
hides the stage from public view. re-
marked a well known theatrical fur
nisher to a reporter. Take, for instance,
the glorious curtain at Sir Henry Irv-
ing's theater, the Lyceum. That cur
tain, if it cost a penny, cost at least
900 guineas. am told that 1000
yards of beautiful blood red plush were
used to make it complete, and for it Sir
Henry Irving is indebted to the Baron
ess Burdett-C outts, who some years ago
generously made him present Of the
curtain as a tribute to his artistic gen
ius
A very expensive curtain is that used
at the Prince Of Wales theater, Coven-
try street, now occupied by Mr.. Arthur
Roberts. Its cost was about 5000. 1t is
made of boiler plate, is entirely FIRE
proof and weighs no less than six tons.
No fire can get from the stage to the
auditorium or vice versa, as the top and
bottom Of the curtain respectively rest
against and upon solid wall of brick
work believe this, as we'll as other
curtains of the same kind, was the in
vention Of Mr.. @. J. Phipps, the theat-
rical architect
Perhaps the most beautiful theater
curtain in London-where the finest
curtains in the world are to DO seen
are those at the Lyceum, to which
have referred, the Palace Theater Of
Varieties, and the Savoy. The Palace
curtain is a real work of art, and Mr..
D'Oyly Carte must have lavished a
small fortune upon its make. 1t is a
beautiful dream of gold and various 9TH
er colored silks, and something like 600
square yards of silk were used in its
manufacture. am told that the director |
Of the Paris Opera was almost thunder
struck when, during MIR. Carte's produc-
ton Of ''Ivanhoe, he saw the curtain
for the first time.
The Savoy curtain must have cost
$500 if a penny, its material being Of
the finest gold plush. Another expen-
sive curtain was that bought by Mr..
Charles Wyndham for the Criterion. 1t
cost over e12O, being made by Maple.
Most of the other London houses, and
probably all the country theaters, con
tent themselves with the old fashioned
curtain of canvas, sometimes with a
scene and sometimes with imitation cur
tains painted upon it. The cost Of these
varies. Of course, and may run from $40
to 1900, according to the amount Of
work put into them and the artist en-
gagged to paint the scene. London Tit
BITS
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09

Two young ladies attracted attention
at the Waldorf today, not because they
were over pretty OF chic, but merely
on account of their walk. They strutted
about with an ungraceful movement of
their fiaring skirts suggestive of a
lameness which was alike in both. AS
this could hardly be possible the in
quisitive ones who noticed them sought
an explanation from a friendly femi-
nine. And what do you think was the
matter? Why, hoopslxirts ''That walk
is caused by the wearing of hoops, "
smilingly explained the lady, land
hoops will soon be proper form too.
When the modistes tried to force hoops
on us a few years ago, we were not
quite prepared for them. Now, with the
fiaring skirts, sloping shoulders and big
sleeves, the old fashioned hoops com
plete the picture, and we will take
kindly to them. " The steel trade will
like this announcement better than that
portion of humanity which hates to see
fashion disfigure the fair ones of this or
any other land. New York Letter in
Pittsburg Dispatch
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09
WE'LL 81 REsTAuRANT RgEoRM.
Made to Spin by n Jealous Lover Of Truth
In Tempting Signs.

AAAuG - 0AiAn " n AEAA0NH AONEL OF lEuhn
In Tempting Signs.
A reformer, with cast iron principles
Of justice, can find plenty Of odd jobs to
fill in his spare moments. Firmness, to-
gether with judicious display of con-
sequential Importance, will often make
the laws Of corporations totter, and a
pat argument bring them to the ground.
There was a sign in the window Of a
New York ice cream ''parlor" reading,
''Try our strawberry ice cream with the
strawberries frozen in. f" When those
cooling words caught the eye of the re-
former on a recent hot day, his wilted
spirits revived and he entered the place
radiating peace and good will
Strawberry, he said confidently,
beaming upon the presiding Hebe Then
he sat back and thought how good the
frozen strawberries were going to taste
When the dish was brought, he scanned
it closely, but failed to see any material
signs of the berries.
Where are the Strawberries" he ask
ed, the genial expression giving way tc
one Of stern inquiry
Ihere amt none IN dish cream, "
said Hebe. "Only our quart bricks has
the strawberries frozen in. "
what do you mean, then, " said the
customer, humping the floor with his
stick, by putting such a sign in the
Windows That is a promise that this
firm is bound to fulfill 1 want some
cream with strawberries frozen in. /
insist upon having it. If the public in
general consents to be bamboozled by
that fake sign, I don't; SO run right
along and get me some frozen strawber-
ries. y
81 tell you we don't sell it by the |
plate, I" said Hebe, who was beginning |
10 show symptoms of hysteria.
"I'll have a plate of it" said the
man, COR the firm must take in that
Iign and make me an apology. "
The girl then left the field to the pro-
'rietor, who approached the customer
With a conciliatory smile.
VERY sorry, sir, said he, "but we
re just out of strawberry ice cream.
Does the sign come DOWN."
1T does I"
And now the reformer goes three
locks out of his way to pass that store
or the sake of experiencing again the
abstraction of an accomplished purpose.
New York Herald
Il
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09

The latest charge brought against the
bicycle is that it INJURIES the booksellers
trade. Books never have the same sale
IN summer as in winter, despite the fact
that paper covered novels are in demand
by the loungers at the seashore, but this
year there is said to be a more than
usual depression in the trade. The
wheelman is blamed for this, as it is
logically argued that while indulging
IN his favorite pastime he cannot posi-
bly, be reading book, and that when he
gets home from his, spin he is too tired
to read. As the cycling craze is con
stantly increasing, the result of its
growth upon literature would make an
study. Philadelphia Rec
or6
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09
NEEDED No LAwYER.
Because He Did Not Want to Take Adj
vantage of the State.

Because He Did Not Want to Take Ad-
vantage of the State.
Judge Jim Griggs was reminded of a
story by the passing Of an electric car
and began:
Zone of the funniest things that ever
happened during my connection with
the Georgia Judiciary was when l was
FIRST elected solicitor.
1.-The demands Of my position fire.
quently put me in the attitude Of prose-
cutting a friend. 1t was hard, but did
it.
can ex-sheriff Of a county in my cir
cuit-a fellow that l had known and
liked for long while-was prosecuted
for making away with some money. 1t
was an ugly charge The evidence was
conclusive against him.
"When 1 went down to court, he came
staggering into my room about two
thirds drunk Jim, he said, these in
fernal scoundrels are trying to prosecute
me-perfect outrage. I told 'em just
wait till saw Jim Griggs, and we'd
fix i'll told 'em we'd let 'em know
who to prosecute. And we will Won't
we, Jim?'
81 looked at him very gravely, and
said; Tom, I've got a dead case against
you, I'm going to prosecute you. convict
you and send you to the penitentiary.
You are guilty. You got the money, and
I've got the evidence to prove it.
HE looked at me in perfect amaze
ment. He was dumfounded He said
didn't mean it. 1 told him did He
Strengthened himself up and marched
out without a word.
His case was the first one called aft
er dinner. The judge asked him if he
had any counsel He said no and didn't
want any. He spoke in half drunken
fashion. But, said the judge, you are
charged here with a serious offense, and
if you have no money to employ law
yer I'll appoint one for you
''The defendant didn't like it. He
arose with difficulty. He steadied him
self against a table, and speaking i'll a
fashion said
Yer honor, l said don't want no
counsel, and 1 don t want none. meant
what I said. 1 don't want-hic-take |
40 vantage of re state. State amt got
10 counsel - what der 1 want with /
my?' Atlanta Constitution.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09

Nine. De Cornuel went to Versailles
to see the French court, when M. De
Torcy and M. De Seignelay, both very
young, had just been appointed minis
ters. She saw them as we'll as Mime. De
Maintenon, who had then grown old.
When she returned to Paris, some one
asked her what remarkable things she
had seen. II have seen, she said,
"what 1 never expected to see there. I
have seen love in its tomb and the min
istry in its cradle. "
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09

They were seated in the parlor con
versing ON the uncertainty Of life.
She-The future is a vast, unfathom-
able mystery to US, isn't it'
He-Yes; all we know is that we
have 60 go some time.
Voice From the Library-It would
suit the convenience OF this household
if you'd make it a little sooner than
iiat.-Richmoad Dispatch.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09
a nonaahold rreaaure.

D. W. Fuller OF Canajobarie, N, T., says that
he always keeps Dr.. Kings New Discovery In
fhe bonee and his family have always found the
verv best results fellow It's use; that he won ID
not be without it,n procnrable e.. "A. Dykeman
druggist Catshin N. Y q, says that Dr. King
New Dlseoverv ip undoubtedly the best Cough
sauaady. that he has used IL IN bis family TOT
sieht years. and II has never failed to do all thst
2s clakned for IL Why not Try remedy so long
Tsisl Sosties free al Fierco 8 Pieasantonss Drug
msafa nssuzax riza SOC en0 Size
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09

Never mail letter written at night
until it has been reread in the morning
Xou may materially reduce the number
of your correspondents by persisting in
this course, but you will gain in reputa-
ton for prudence and common sense.
What seems philosophy by candlehght
is but folly by day, and the brilliancy Of
might lacks sparkle in the morning. -
Exchange.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09

The Columbia river was first called
the Oregano, the Spanish name for the
wild sage that grows ON its banks. Whit
ney says that the Spanish name was Ore
jon, big ear" or zone that hath large
ears, " an allusion to the custom Of the
Indians in that region Of stretching their
ears by boring them and crowding them
with ornaments
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09

81 wish to ask your permission to
pay my addresses to your daughter, :"
said the old fashioned young man.
Gan right, said the old gentleman.
''If / can get her permission to give you
my permission, go ahead. ''--Indianapo-
lis Journal
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09

Father--He says he loves you, but
can he support you in the style you have
been accustomed to?
Daughter-Even better, father, dear,
If you viii just furnish the money.
That is ell that discourages him. kan
sas City Catholic
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09

Mr.. Spriggins (gently)-My dear, a
Kensington man was shot at by bur
glar and his life was saved by a button
which the bullet struck.
I Mrs. Spriggins-Well, what of it?
Mr.. Spriggins (meekly) - Nothing,
only the button must have been on
Persons Weekly.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09

The man who does not overcome ennui
by occupying himself soon tries to fly
from it by intemperance. The idle man
is almost necessarily vicious.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09

Some one says that, although it is sad
to see family relics sold at auction, the
most painful thing under the hammer is
generally ones thumb nail
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09

The sound Of bell which can be
heard 40, 200 feot in the water can he
heard only 456 feet in the air.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09

The state of Kentucky, including blue
grass land. blooded horses and tobacco.
d worth &a70, 749, s84.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09

The Chenango river. in New York. is
named from an Indian word meaning
hull thistles. y
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1895-08-09

And now the reformer goes three
blocks out of his way to pass that store
for the sake of experiencing again the
satisfaction of an accomplished purpose
New York Herald
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-05-22
PUBLIC NOTICE.
Street Communication Tax.
CLERK AND TREAsURER's OFFICE,
SuMTER. S. c.. Nay 18th. 1895

LII PERSONS LIABLE TO STREET
N or Road duty in City of Sumter, are
required to perform three (3} days work
yearly. upon the public streets and roads OF
said city, under supervision and direction of
the officers of said city-without compensa-
ton therefor-or, instead of said three (3)
days work, may pay to the Clark and
Treasurer the sum of one dollar and fifty
cents as a commutalion tax for one year,
ending Both day Of April 1895, as required
by an Ordinance of City of Sumter, dated
August 18th, 1893. Person tables to Stree:
duty are required to report for enrolment at
Clerk and Tressurer's Office without delay.
By order of Council.
G.. NJ. HURST,
May Is. Clerk and Treasurer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-05-22

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THE SIMONDS NATIONAL BANK
OF SUMTER.

STATE, CITY AND COUNTY DEPosI-
TORY, SUMTER, S. C.
Paid up Capital SIS, 900 90
Surplus Fund 1880 90
Liabilities oe Stockholders to
deposi.ors according to the
law governing National Banks,
in excess of their stock -. SIS, 900 90
Transacts General Banking Business.
Careful attention given 10 collections.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Deposits of 81 and upwards received. In
teresl allowed at the rate Of ! per cent. per
anuum. Payable quarterly, on first days Of
January. April, July and October.
R. N. WALLACE,
L. S. Carson, President.
Aug I. Cashier.