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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-03-13

Alexander johnson died Monday night q,
March 9, 1895, at his home near Farm
ington III the S4th yeer of his age His
funeral took place yesterday. Intermeut
was made at Dover He leaves widow
and three children, Henry and Nicholas
Johnson being BY bis first marriage.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-03-13

VIM. c. Brown, an old and highly
respected farmer, living between Fred
erica aud Feltod died at an early hour
Yesterday THURSDAY morning of Bfight's
disease Of the kidneys. Funeral services
will be neld at late residence of deceased
on Sunday afternoon next at O'Clock
and interment made at Barratts Chapel
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-03-13

Miss CARNEs. the colored Patti. sang
twice in ST. Paul's A. N. Z. Church this
week.and only praise and surprise for her
really tne singing has been heard since.
Her low notes are perfect, aud the high
ones excellent, while few Of her middle
registers were little harsh, being the re-
suit OF cold contracted while singing at
Harrington. Her audience the last eve
ningswas composedlargely OF white peo-
pie, who encOred almost every selection.
TONIGHT The Finance Committee of
the Epworih League of the Avenue NJ
Sunday School will hold an adjourned
meeting at the residence Of Mrs. Goslin
on Walnut street, North. Arrangements
are thus early being made for an eater.
tainment 10 be given two nights about
the middle of april and it is intended to
make this the most enjoyable entertain
ment OF the season to all who may at
tend. II is desired that as many of the
members Of the League as are interested
VIII meet with the Finance Committee
tonight.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-03-13

FROM a piece of ground 6oxI7o feet
Geo. Il. Prettynau last wear sold 500
worth OF onions, beets and beans. He
planted last week two bushels of onion
sets, aud hopes to sell over SIoo worth
from the same piece Of ground this year.
FROM the same sized lot of ground WIN
I. Humphreys sold over 500 werth of
vegetables IN one season, and this shows
now intensive farming even in Milford
pays.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-03-13

THE members Of the Christian Ell
deavor Society ofthe Presbyterian Church
will hold a festival in the church base
menl on Tuesday evening next. An en-
ioyable time is assured all who will favor
this society with their presence Many
good things to eat will be furnished at
very reasonable prices. All are invited to
attend
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-03-13

KMEN will commence to install the
mes in Milford next Monday. They
have commenced yesterday-but
rm prevented. The poles are
from Georgetown to Frederick.
RTIsINc is the sharp edged razor
If you know how to handle il
.cess is certain. If you don't you
yourself Use the local papers
this section of Delaware adver-
The CHRONICLE
)krH LEAGUE services in the au
Of the Avenue N. +. Church.
evening next at 7 o'clock. Topic,
First Temptation" Matt. A: "a
Ira Joseph. These services will
owed by a short sermon by the
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-03-13

DIR. MARTINDALE will be in his own
pulpit at tue Avenue NJ. + Church on
Sunday morning next and not at Grace
Church, Wilmington, as the Wilmington
papers have announced. DIR. Martin
dale was invited Inv Or. Hubert to occupy
his pulpit next Sunday; but he declined
on account OF having too much work just
at this time.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-03-13

THEarc lights on Front street, North, at
Walnut and North streets. were out dur
ing the nights that the Sunday school
Convention was in session. Just at the
time when they should specially have
been in perfect condition they were not
IN such order IA 10 burn at all The town
at points named was very dark indeed,
and this does not teud to impress stran-
gers favorably with Milford
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-03-13

The first Auction Sale Of French Coach
ard Trotting Bred Horses by Messrs J..
Ross & Son will take place at their stock
farm, Seaford, Del Tuesday. March
24'h They will sell some excellent
roadsters. Sale will begin at II o'clock
a. m Catalogues will be furnished upon
application to ] J. Ross s, Son. Seafori.
Del giving full description and pedi-
grees. If rainy next fair day
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-03-13

RETURNING

RETURNING.
Will leave Philadelphia from Pier 2r
North wharves, foot of Callowhill Street,
every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 4 O'Clock
P NJ
PASSENGER ACCOMMODATIONS First
Class. Ladies' Saloon, Gentlemen's Saloon
and Private Slalerooms. Heated by Steam
and lighted by Electricity
Fare to Philadelphia. S1.0O
Refund Trip. .S1.5O
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
THE TRIAL BEGUN.

Elverton r. Chapman Before the Court for
Refusing to Testify at the Sugar Trust
Investigation.
Washington, January 6.-The long
delayed trial of Elverton R. Chapman,
the New York broker, indicted for re-
fusing to answer questions asked by the
Senate committee investigating the su-
gar trust almost two years ago, and
upon whose case the prosecution of the
other five defendants in the sugar trust
cases largely depends, was opened to-
day in the District Criminal Court
The defense made a stubborn contest
of every available point made by the
government and sought to make the
government furnish Unquestioned proof
of all the numerous allegations made in
the Indictment.
The certificate of incorporation of the
Crust" the American Sugar Refining
Co.. was objected to on the ground that
although signed by the Secretary Of
State of New Jersey it did not bear the
Governors seal. The copy of the rec
ord of the proceedings of the Senate
leading up TO the investigation was also
objected to because the record itself
should be produced. The day was prac-
tically spent in contests over points of
this character. District Attorney Bir-
ney in his address to the jury assured
that Chapman refusal to testify was a
direct violation of section 102 of the re-
vised statutes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
NEW SAVINGS COMPANY.
Branch OF the Industrial Savings and
Loan Company Organized.

Branch OF the Industrial Savings and
Loan Company Organized.
a branch organization in this city of
.ae Industrial Savings and Loan Com
pa1y. OF Syracuse. y. Y. was effected
vest -iay With a fun board Of officers
and directors. W. w. Irwin IS made
President. Capt r. T. Devries. Vice
President Smith d Dickinson. Secreta-
ry. T. s Riley. Attorney. The German
Bank was designated as the depository.
The board OF directors are John s. Wei
tv. II. @. Burk. John w. Kindleberger.
IL. IT. ID WILLS, q. a. Slaefer. Or. Z. c.
Neyers. j. F. Hell. j. C.. Hervey. DR..
ID B. Best. F. F'ri5mu.h. G.. @. Smith
Frederick Happy, Louis Harttong. Dr..
q. A. Aschman, ri. A. Campbell.
n. n. Theirs. W. W. Irwin. r. r. Dev-
ries and C.. r. Dickinson The sum of
$4,000 has been subscribed by local
capital. and the citizens Of Wheeling uD
to date and within about four weeks
which must be taken by all as conclu-
sire of the fact that there is money and
business enterprise IN the city Of Wheel
ing. and that the same is seeking leg.ti-
mate investment and fields Of operation.
The business of the company in this city
VIII have It's headquarters at the offices
OF Smith & Dickinson. and will conduct
general loan. building and savings
business. with classes of investment ia
c.LIes. The Industrial Savings and
Loan Company is said 10 have a sub
scrlbed capital of about four millions of
dollars. with an authorized capital of
$50 coo 600.
Nr. II. II. Hoyt. General Southern
Manager Of the Company. was .nstru-
mental msasurably in organizing the
Company in th.s city. and it would seem
from the names on the board Of officers
and directory and the capital which has
already been subscribed. that the local
branch of the company starts with
bright prospects for business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

and home, but most of whom are simply
fleeing from fear of violence, having
gathered together a few household
goods. This large infusion of panic
stricken people into the city's population
spreads a contagion of alarm, and the
force and proximity Of the insurrect!on
becomes more real to the mind Of Ha
vana every hour. Last night
A TORPEDO WAS EPLODED
N front of the Corona cigar manufact-
ory in the city, but no one was hurt,
and the fire that resulted was eXtin-
guished without much damage, but the
incident has a sinister look and is
tangible expression of the thing the
most hopeful citizens fear; that IS, an
outbreak IN the city, of the disaffected
elements, in case the insurgents should
come within reach Of an effort at CO.
operating in such an attempt. Near
Atares, a bomb has been exploded.
There has been mass meeting OF forces
of troops in the northwest portion Of the
province of Havana to-day, which is
Immediately west and southwest Of Ha-
Vana. There is some faint attempt to
hold out a claim that this is designed
as a strategic movement to hold the
insurgents in Pinar del RIO, S in trap,
as was claimed would be done when
the Insurgents broke through the line
into Santa Clara, and again into Mat
anzas. But there is no robust cOnvic-
ton in the minds of even the most
hopeful of the authorities that Gomez
will not be able to lead his forces out
Of the province of P.nar del Rio when
he is so minded, or when any peril de-
velops there for his army. Il is per-
fectly well understood that the troops
landing position in the northwest part
of the province are designed to protect
Havana, and to repel a possible attack
by the insurgent forces now oveTun-
ming Pinar del RIO.
Beyond the fact of the burning of the
lighthouse at Cabanas, there has been
little additional news of the course taken
by the insurgents in their advance into
Pinar del Rio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
AN IMPORTANT CASE
Decided by the United states Supreme Court
Yesterday-Justice Peckham's First Ap'

Decided by the United states Supreme Court
Yesterday-Justice Peckham's First APP
pearance.
Washington, January 6.-Associate
Justice Peckham, the latest acquisition
to the Supreme Bench, took his seat
as a member Of the highest court Of the
land to-day. The initiatory ceremony
consisting in the taking Of the oath or
Office. was brief and simple. The new
Justice is a man Of impressive presence
and striking personality and the I'M
preston made upon those present was
altogether agreeable. Chief Justice
Fuller announced the receipt by the
court of Mr.. Peckham's commission
from the President, and after Clerk
McKenna had read it he administered
the oath in which the Justice vowed to
do equal justice to rich and poor alike.
There was an especially large attend
ance of attorneys at the ceremony.
Among others who occupied seats inside
the bar were the Chinese Minister and
two members of his suite.
The court decided favorably the
claim of the State of New York for in
terest on money raised and expended by
the State for the equipment of troops
during the war. awarding the full
amount of $4,000. The opinion decid-
ed several points bearing upon the func-
tions of the Court Of Claims and VIII
have an important bearing upon all oth-
er claims before the execpt!ve depart
ment and possibly including the sugar
bounty claims.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
THE INQUEST

Over the Victims of the st. Louis Disaster
Which Resulted in Seven Deaths and a
Property Loss of 100000.
st. Louis, Mo, January Ga large
number of witnesses were oNarni ed to-
day by Coroner Wait in the Inquest over
the bodies of the victims of the recent
explosion. in which seven lives were
lost and 100000 worth of property de-
strpyed.
The consensus Of opinion was that
the explosion was caused by fire, but
nobody seemed to know how it started.
Fireman Thomas Halnes, who was
carly on the scene, declared that ii was
dynamite that wrecked the buildings
and caused the loss Of life.
H. B. Grubbs, the commission mer-
chant who handled the explosive fire.
works, denied that he had any dynamite
or giant powder in his stock, which
was valued at about $4,000.
Coroner Wait adjourned the inquest
this afternoon until tomorrow to en-
able the city chemist to examine the
cannon crackers found in the wreck.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
a LUNATIC AND HIS GUN

Cause the Death OF Two Persons at In
dianapolis- The Shooter Had to be Killed.
Indianapolis, Ind, January 6.-Pat-
rick Calvin, supposed to be partially in
sane began to shoot his neighbors in
Deloss street this afternoon. His first
bullet fatally injured Samuel Paul. He
then began to shoot in the Murphy
family homestead. Before he could be
disarmed he had shot Mrs. W. b. Muir
ply. perhaps fatally. Mr.. Murphy then
went to the defense of his wife and shot
Calvin dead on the spot. The families
had Quarrelled year ago. and the sud
den renewal of the quarrel is supposed
to have driven Calvin into a frenzy,
which ended in his death.
Late this afternoon the coroner rem
dered a verdict jusufying Murphy in
shooting Calvin.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
NO OPPOSITION

On the Part of Postmaster General Wilson
to Proper Organization of the Postal En-
ployes.
Washington, January 6.-Postmaster
General Wilson's attitude on the organ
ization of postal employees is explained
in a letter sent to NJ. J. Smith, OF st.
Louis. No. secretary of the local branch
of the National Association of Postot-
flee Clerks. Mr.. Smith recently wrote
a request for information whether the
Postmaster General was opposed to
such an organization, and if he desired
its disbandment. The reply is as fol-
lows:
81 am not in the slightest degree op-
posed to the National Association OF
Postofice Clerks as organized at pres
ent Nv order No. 621 has no bearing
on the question of such organization.
7 have no desire that your association
or anv other should disband. They
have my best wishes for the accom-
Dlisbment of all proper purposes.
The order was the one recently issued
nrohibiting postal employees from com
ing to Washington TO urge legislation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
THE NEWS IN SPAIN.

Madrid, January 6.-An official dis
patch received here from Havana says
that the march westward of the insur-
gents has been arrested by Gen. Navar-
TO, who has defeated them.
The Cuban news recently received
here has caused much excitement in
Spain and it is believed that further
reinforcements will be despatched to
Cuba.
The military authorities severely
criticise Captain General Martinez de
Campos for his conduct of the cam
paign: but the government appears de-
termined TO maintain him in command
of the Spanish forces in the Island OF
Cuba
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

Columbus. o., January 6.-The Ohio
legislature convened at 1890 a. m, and
both branches proceeded to organize.
Hon. D. L. Sleeper, of Athens, was
elected Speaker of the House, and Hon.
Charles H. Bosler. of Dayton, Speaker
pro TEN. Lieut.. Governor Harris pre-
sided in the Senate and Hon. j. c. Huts-
.npiler, Of Galliopolis, was elected Pres
ident pro TEN.
Governor McKinley's message was
read. It dealt chiefly with State mat
ters.
Its most striking paragraph is a ten
tative suggestion that the leg
isla,ure shall enact general
law which shall apply to the
government of the municipalities of the
state. He also recomends that after ten
years Imprisonment life convicts may,
.f proper. be paroled.
Among other things he advised that
no more steps be taken toward abandon
tng the canals until the ship canal COM
mission made its report to Congress. A
few bills were introduced, the most i'm
portant being one in the Senate TO
change the age of consent from IA to Is.
The first s.gn of opposition from the
Foraker Republicans, now in control Of
the State Legislature and to soon also
be in control of the State, to Governor
Mckinley, was shown to-day when the
Senate. out of a large number Of appoint
ments sent in for confirmation, sent
only two of them, those of J. P. Smith,
librarian, and Leo Hirsch, public prin-
ter, both special friends Of the Governor,
to committees, confirming all the rest
at once.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
DEMAND An INCREASE.

Scottdale. Pa, January 6.-The en-
ployes Of W. J. Ra.ney met at New
Haven and adopted resolutions de-
manding an advance in wages equal TO
that recetly given by the Frick Coke
Company. and threatening to strike If
teh ir demands are refused. The for
eign wOrkmen are eager for a strike,
but the English speaking workmen are
more conservative.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
ANnrHER TIMES BLUFF.

London, January THE Times in an
editorial This morning again reminds
The United States chat whether we
have troubles in Europe and Africa or
not, We Will NO. yield on the Venezue-
Ian question. We nave inSulted nObo-
dy. b1t f we are compelled TO fight we
shall be ready to guard what is worth
fighting for"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
A CArCrS CALLED.

Washington, January Ga caucus
of Republican Senators will be held to-
morrow to consider the questions which
have arisen in connection with the
House tariff bill The committee is
undecided between reporting without
amendment and amending so as to make
sure of the support of certain Senator'S
who want increases.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
KENTUCKY CHANGES HANDS.

Frankfort, KY January 6.-The for
nal transfer of the various State de-
partments took place this morning. The
new officers We're sworn in and for the
first time in the history of Kentucky.
the State government is in the hands Of
Republicans. The House and Senate
Republican causcuses were held this az
ternoon. Hon. Charles Branford, a
supporter of Dr. Hunter for the United
States Senate, was nominated for speak
er of the House, in which body the
Republicans have a majority.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
KIII.En IN AN EXPLOSION.

New York, January 6.-Thls after
noon there was two explosions Of
naphtha at the Decreasing CompanyS
works. Brooklyn. One man, whose
name is as yet unknown. was instantly
killed. and three others, Supt. Parker
and two brothers named Miller we're
severely though not fatally injured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gives
the best satisfaction Of any cough med
icine handle. and as a seller leads all
other preparations in this market.
recommend 1t because It is the best
medicine I ever handled for coughA
colds and Group. A. w. Baldridge.
Millersville, Ill
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED THIS
VFTCK

New York. January 6-The decision
of the New York Yacht Clubs commit
tee investigating the charges made by
Lord Dunraven against c. Oliver lse-
I'm and the New York Yacht Clubs
committee VIII not be made publ.c this
week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

lpd- January 6.-At Lit
eight miles west of here. Wal
's shot his wife through the
She lived but fifteen minutes
Chen shot himself below the
-it is still alive and begs for
.0 XII. him. Two children of
os are absent at school Mrs.
ss q highlv respected woman
was no cause save jealousy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
IN HONOR OF WASHINGTONs
WEDDING

New York. January 6.-The New York
CIV Chapter of the Daughters OF the
American Revolution gave a reception
an Sherry's to-day to celebrate the ami
versary Of the wedding day Of George
Washington. The guest Of honor was
Mrs. Ada. Stevenson.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
IN NEED OF DOCTORS.

Buffalo. n. Y, January 6.-Dr. VIM.
M. Heath, of this city, has been offered
the surgeon -generalsh.p Of the Cuban
insurgent srmy. The insurgents are in
Led cf s..illed medical cttendaDce
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

St Louis. Mo, January 6.-James W.
RlsEe who says he has been rail-
road man all his life, was captured this
afternoon just as he was preparing 10
begin a job of cOunterfeiting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
The Weather.

washington. January 6-For West
Virginia and Western Pennsylvania:
Partly cloudy, with light scattered
SHOWS: southeasterly winds; decidedly
warmer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
CI1rR HOrsE RrRNED.

Toronto Ont, January 6.-The Royal
Yacht Club house burned to-day Loss,
about $50 600: covered by insurance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
Thermometer Record.

Mr.. c. Schnepf, the Opera House
druggist. made the following observa-
tions of the temperature yesterday: Z
a. m. 10. 9 a. m. Is; II m, 10; 3 p. m,
%: p. III, 81 Weather changeable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
Cbamherlain's is the best Of all. VI

Chamberlain's is the best OF all. Vim
cont Rarkl. of Danbury, Iowa, has
used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
whenever in need OF a medicine for
congbs and colds. for the past five years
80 saws. 1T always helps me out. II
anyone asks me what kind OF cough
Medicine 1 use, I reply, Chamberlain's,
that Is the best OF ALL"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
TIE OHIO LEGISLATURE
Organizes and Gets Ready to Transact
Business.

McKinley's Message a Common
place Document, Dealing with
State Affairs-Foraker Repuoh-
cans Hang Up Two Of Mckinley S
Appointments - The kentucky
Legislature.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
bic EIRE AT BRrNsWICK.

Brunswick, Ga, January 6.-The Ar
tesian Ice and Brewing Company's
building burned to-day. Loss, 500 900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

London. January 6.-Arrived: steamer
Iudga1e Hill, New York.
Nv York. January 6.-Arrived:
Steamer Lagascogne, Hayre.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
VERY CHILLY OVER EAST.
A Record Breaking Cold Wave Over
New England.

Boston Hospitals Kept Busy Treat
ing Cases Of Frostbite Quite Gold
in New York-Thirty-eight De
grees below at Syracuse-Fer
below at Rochester.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
m. B. PLENTY OF GOLD.
National Banks Throughout the
Country

ts Able toTake Care Of Thirty
-Baltmore Banks Alone
take o. Million and a Hail.
Cons of european Finanolers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

Boston, Mass, January 6.-The pres
ence Of the record breaking cold wave
which settled down on Massachusetts
and the rest of New England last week,
is still apparent tonight, although the
weather shows signs of moderating. The
hospitals were all busy to-day attending
to cases of frost bite. At the Emer-
gency Hospital, no less than seventy
four were treated. The water front en-
ployes suffered greatly and all incoming
mariners report having experienced a
terrible time. Many places in Northern
New England and the lower provinces
report the temperature from twenty to
thirty degrees below.