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Milford chronicle., 1903-01-16
rHE OPERATING MANIA.
Protest by n Medical Paper Against
Too Much Surgery.

Protest by a Medical Paper Against
TOO Much Surgery.
The introduction of an@sthetics, by
aid of which the horrors Of an opera
tion are reduced to mere discomfort
OF breathing few times into a bag;
the extended use of hospitals and nurs-
ing homes. which has the result of re-
ueving relatives and friends of all the
trouble and all the isagreeable Incl
dents Of an operation, and finally the
fact that with modern aseptic methods
the scar left by it is often quite trivial
have conspired to make people regard
the ordeal with curious indifference
and enter with a light heart into ad-
ventures from which they would per
haps have shrunk had they known a
little more. And where operations are
necessary all this is good 1t has TO
be admitted. however. that there is an
other side to the question.
Partly owing to the publicity given
to operative work, partly to the fact
that the successful case is apt TO be by
no means reticent about the advan-
tages of getting the thing over and
partly to the fact that dead men tell no
tales, the public at large has come to
look with unlimited and undue conf
dence upon operations as a way out OF
every difficulty, a deus eX machina
which can always be invoked TO hurry
matters up should the treatment OF a
malady prove a little tedious. y curl
Gus sort Of demand for operative treat
ment has arisen. People urge each 9th
er not to allow their doctors to daily
with their cases, but to do something
radical" and it is to be feared that
sometimes, if the doctor does not adopt
this radical policy, or at least do some
thing that requires an an@sthetic' they
regard him as "old fashioned the very
hardest thing that one can nowadays
say of any DOCTOR and run off to some
one else. This is a kind Of public SEN
timent which it is by no means easy tc
combat. The irresponsible chatter OF
the patients friends condemns the eau
tious surgeon. while the unmeasured
praise bestowed by the same irresponsi-
bic authorities upon the occasional sue
cess of an adventurous operator leads
to undeseryed fame. As we need hard
IL say. the effect of all this must react
injuriousy upon the medical profession
Some medical men, indeed, assert that
the evil consequences of this mania fol
operating have already attained con
siderable dimensions. - London Hospi
fal
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-16

NIne.Year-UId Murderer ard Suicide.
Carbondale, H., Jan. 14-Mrs. Frank
Tucker was killed on Monday night
by her 9-year-old son while the boy
was in a fit of rage. The son then
committed suicide The mother had
tried to reason with her son, who was
PLAYING with a gun. and who paid no
attention to her She then started to
take the weapon away from him. As
she approached the boy he drew the
gun to his shoulder and killed his
mother instantly. He then deliberate
w shot himself.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-16
Lying In Pnris.

Americans who have stopped in Par
is long enough to keep house find liv-
ing there quite as high as in the United
States. Meat is dearer, but the cuts
are so fine that there is not so much
waste. according to a writer in the De
troit News-Tribuae. Chickens cost
about 60 cents apiece and salmon 81 a
pound. Bread is about the same in
price as here and tea and coffee more
expensive, while fuel is very high. coal
and wood being frequently sold in small
quantities and gas costing about S1.50
per thousand feet. Domestic help ask
about the same wages although a man
fook demands twice as much as a wo-
man cook.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-16
Latest In BlacIsmaiI.

Paris has been the home Of "black-
guard arts and industries ever since
the days of Villon, and now, according
to the Figaro, the subtle art of black
mail has been carried to higher stage
of refinement by the use Of the carrier
pigeon. Thus the inventor: 1t is very
simple. When you have got hold OF
some one by the threat Of sensational
revelations, of awkward documents, or.
more simply, when you have stolen
some deeds which you are ready to re-
store for a fair consideration you are
always pretty sure to get caught in go
ing to the poste restante to get the re-
ply with the cash. With my plan there
are simply no risks. You send the bird
in a basket to your client with little
note to this effect, If within twenty
four hours you do not set the pigeon at
liberty after having fastened under its
wing ten LOCO franc notes, you will
catch it, This is pleasantly called le
vol au vol. "Oh, that had wings Of
dove" will no longer be regarded as
the sigh Of innocence.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-16

SHE SHOW Ed NO FEAR.
The Story of lucky and Spirited
Dame of 177G.

The Story of "A PlucISy and Spirited
Dame of 177G.
The spirit of '7G, as is well known,
was manifest not only in the courage
and heroism of the men Of that stir
ring period, but in the bravery of wom-
en- as well.
"Ay great-grlndmother," said Miss
Anne, lived near Trenton, n. j., not
far from where one Of the great bat
ties was fought. She was married but
her husband had gone to war, ana
with two other young married women,
cousins, whose husbands had also
Joined the Revolutionary army, she re-
mained in the old homestead, awaiting
anxiously such meager bits of war
news as might come to them from the
distant fields of action.
zone day at noon when the three Wo-
men were seated ut dinner, each WIN
a babe in her arms, a little troop OF
British soldiery rode up to the house
The women heard their noisy approach
but before they had time to move the
soldiers, an officer and two men III
full uniform and with jingllng spurs
were in the room. DOtfing his hat, the
officer sharply accosted the young wlie
seated nearest him:
"Madam. where is your husband!
"'He has gone to town. faltered the
timid CREATURE.
"And your husband, madam ne
peremptbriIy demanded of the next
young Toman.
"'Hpts somewhere out on the rarln'
she ss&nmered. equally frightened
"loA the officer addressed this same
quee 70 my great-gTandmother:
&C here is your husband. madam
IN great-grandmother rose to her
feet bid said boldly:
~ e is gone to fight the British.
Voodr exclaimed the officer. Anu
he slapped my great-grandmother on
the shoulder, as if she were a man ana
a co mrade at arms. You're the girl
for FneP
hen, with his men. the officer
wi ldrew, leaving the old home anu
its lefenseless occupants unmoiesteu'
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-16

In telling OF tie lineage or the Eng
lish Bible in Harper's Magazine II. W
Hoare pays a tribute to the King James
version and the scholars who made it:
Its scholarship marked conspicu-
GUS advance even on that OF Geneva. 8"
he says. Its English was the peoples
English. yet rejecting at the same time
all the glow and glory of a period never
surpassed in the whole history Of let
ters. Receiving the jewel committed
to them with deep sense of devout
responsibility. King James revisers
provided for it a setting Of imperishable
beauty In strength and tenderness. in
its sustained note of nObhty and so
lemnity, in its wondrous pathos, in its
chastened sobriety. simplicity and di-
rectncss. in the semblance Of ineyita-
! bleness under which the elaborate art
of it lies concealed. in its haunting ca
dences and rhythms. the richness and
power and grandeur of our native
tongue have been enshrined forever
more"
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-16

Framing Flooring Siding Shingles, Pickets Moulding,
Gulf Cypress and hte Pine of all kinds. Lime Hair
etc Building Material Of all kinds Framing Sawed
Order. All kinds of Mill Work and Scroll Saving.
Milford chronicle., 1903-01-16
S.g.NUEL y. 0.TLSOT,
Funeral Director and EmbaIme

Twenty-Five years experience in the abov
business with tho assistance of my son, John
P. Wilson, enables me TO guarantee satisfac-
ton. Everything first class with moderate
charges. Black and white heal ss. Bodies
smbalmeu or preserved by th1 Use Of ice.
Mems black suits Bnd robes; iad4es dresses
and robes children's shr0wds always in
stock No extra charge made for ny wife's
services when required. All styles Of collins
and caskets constantly in stock
Telephone and telegraph communications
promptly answered. No. extra charge for
distance. Five per cent discount on al bills
paid within thirty days.
We ask for an examination of our Furni
ture Department when needing anything in
this line.
sAM'L. ]. WILSON, MILTON. DEL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-13
RUSSIA SEEKS DELAY.
Wants to Postpone Evacuation of a
MGnchuriQn Province.

Washington. Sept. Prussia has requested
permission Of China to postpone evacuation Of
one of the frontier provinces Of 3Ianchuria for
several months after October s. the date for the
general evacuation of Manchuria Minister
Conger informs the State Department Of this
fact. and the matter has been referred to Secre-
tary Hay at his summer home in NewHamp
shire for consideration. The State Department
apparently is not concerned over Russia's re-
quest as it is pointed out that the province is a
small one and the postponement asked is only
for Il short time.
The United States Government has received
satisfactory assurances from the Russian au-
thorlties that the general evacuation of Man
ohuria will occur on October S. II for some
reasons purely local to the province in question
Russia requests permission to postpone the
withdrawal of her troops from that particular
province for several months, It is said to be for
China to say whether or not the request shall
be granted. This request. in the opinion of
State Department officials, does not Indicate
that Russia intends to break her pledge 10 the
powers. Secretary Hay viii prepare instructions
for MI. COnger, on receipt Of which the latter
VIII advise the Picking government OF the att
tude OF the United States.
Mr. Takahira. the Japanese Minister, called on
Acting Secretary Adee at the state Depart ment
to-day, and had a snort talk with him relative
to Aianchuria. Mr.. Adee advised the Minister
OF the conditions Cabled by Minister Conger
and the Minister informed Mr.. Adee of the pri-
Vate advices he has received.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-13
BRITAIN'S GOOD FAITH IMPUGNED.
Statement of Lord Strathcona's Son-in-Law
Regarding Boundary Commission.

London. Sept. PA dispatch to a news
agency from Liverpool quotes Dr. Robert ].
Howard. son-in-law Of Lord Strathcona the
Canadian High Commissioner, who arrived there
on the Cunard Line steamer Lucania to-day, as
saying that every means is being taken TO
stiTen The backs Of the British representatives
in THE Alaskan boundary matter 20 resist the
American demands. The Canadians would be
very much incensed II the British commission
ers showed disposition to give away Canada's
rights"
Or. Towards remarks were prompted by
statements published here from Canadian
source. intin.ating that Canada might be sacri-
nced by Great Britain for the sake Of Eng
lands friendship for the United States. The
American commissioners now in London refused
to make any statement on the subject. The
British officials openly say that such criticisms
certainly will not predispose Lord Chief Justice
Alverstone TO pass favorably on the Canadian
arguments.
one Of the afternoon papers to-day said it was
conceivable that Lord Alverstone might be
brought to look through American spectacles,'
and that perhaps the best thing would be for
the commissioners 20 disagree. adding;
II the decision is against the United states We
doubt whether American opinion would allow
the American Government TO respect the finding,
or # i is against Canada, il is possible that
in NAV spell separation from the mother coun-
fry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-13

20 an abrupt end, and the automobile was left
in a stable. The three travellers went by rail-
TO Bergamo Verona and Venice They Intend
10 sail for New-York from Cherbourg on Sep
TENDER %.
Among the Americans at Aix-les-Bains are
Mr. and Mrs. Cortlandt Bishop. Mr.. and Mrs.
A Tan and Miss Catherine Merrill.
The severe gale in the Channel created great
havoc at the watering places in Normandy
and Brittany. Bathing establishments were
swept away at Havre. Etratat Dieppe, St
Malo and EtapIes and jetties were washed
away at Boulogne-sur-Mer and Treport
All this makes a sudden breakup OF the sea-
side season. causing influx Of tourists TO
Paris.
Among the recent arrivals here are MIS-
Choate. wife Of the American Ambassador at
London; Miss Choate. Mrs. Charles Prince, Mr..
and Mrs John c. Gray. OF Boston; Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge Mrs. Lodge, DR.. Sturgis
Bigelow. Mrs Charles Yerkes. Mrs. Samuel Ell
lot HoIker Abbott, Harry T. Casey Mrs. Wayne
cuyler. Mrs. John Scott. Chauncey Blair. Mr..
and Mrs Elihu Root. Miss Root Mrs Thomas
Wanamaker and Mr. and Mrs. Herman B. Dur
yea
Among the recent arrivals at Carlsbad are
Mrs. Arthur Cation. Mrs. Augusta EDDY. Clar-
ence Jones and Philip Schaffner.
Among the arrivals at Marenbad is Mrs. Rich
I'd hrcCraerv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-13
CABINET RUMORS RIFE.
To-morro5c's Meeting GiUes Rise to a
Multitude Of Conjectures.

London. Sept. IA special meeting Of the
Cabinet has been summoned for September L.
and the political atmosphere is thick with ru-
mors. These include reports that the govern
rnent VIII break up and that general election
will occur. or. at least. that the Cabinet viii be
recognized. on the other hand, fl is declared
that no open breach viii appear and that, with
the exception Of providing another Office for the
Marquis Of Salisbury. who, as Lord Cranborne,
was Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, things
viii go on much as they were before.
The original cause for the summons sent 10
the Cabinet at this unusual period Of the year
was the discussion Of Colonial Secretary Cham
berlain's fiscal proposals and the preparation
Of AZ Balfo1r's promised statement upon that
subject Since then the fiscal agitation has
become Of almost secondary interest intense
feeling having been aroused by the South Afri-
can War Commission report. while public senti-
rrent is also deeply exercised in the Balkan
horrors.
Such a s,anch supporter OF the government
as 'The Pan Mall Gazette" warns the Cabinet
that il must tax action 10 remedy the scan
dals revealed by the commission, while The
Times" backed by the Liberal press demands
greater British initiative in putting an end to
the massac~es in Macedonia In this connection.
1t is said. Mr. Balfour VIII see King Edward
before meeting his colleagues on Monday. His
majesty has been taking an active interest IN
the Balkan situation. and the interview may re-
suit In some stronger attitude the part Of the
government
Mr Balfour himself does not anticipate any
crisis arising on Monday 20 cause the Cabinets
resignation. though the antagonism OF the Duke
OF Devonshire, Lord President of the Council, and
the Chancellor Of the Exchequer. 9. T. Richie,
toward Nj Chamberlain's propaganda may
create breaches which even Mr.. Balfour cannot
foresee.
It IS announced that by the middle Of next
week the Official papers showing the result Of
the governments investigation of Great Brit
aims fiscal status VIII be published.
The chief whip OF Of the political parties
said to-day that the most astute politicians
cannot forecast the approaching developments.
but that the sanest surnise points to another
period Of uncertainty with the members Of the
Cabinet taking opposing views on the fiscal Ques-
tiOn. while the government as a whole attempts
TO remedy the 81 effects Of the war scandals in
all branches OF life. especially in business and
politics.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-13
NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS.
Cortiaued from frst page.

piicst and Trustworthy respecting the nassacres
in progress I'm the Monastir district and are
corroborated by the statements OF other cor
respondents.
The entire Christian population Of Macedonia
10 ieft al the mercy OF military drives pat
termed after General Kitchener's In South AZ
RIGA and 90 the fansticisn OF the Mahometan
irreeulars Meanwhile. because there Is not
another Gladstone 10 appeal TO the national con-
science the English people are duh spectators,
complaining that all the news from the Balkan
is tainted with suspicion. and taking more ac-
tive interest IN the disappearance OF a buxom
hospital nurse who Is suspected OF a temporary
loss OF memory. than IN the fate OF the home
less Christians Of Macedonia. exposed TO star
vation rapine and slaughter
While strenuous efforts have been made 20
irr.part a fictitious interest in the army man0u-
yros and justify the opinion that the army has
been rendered more effective by Mr.. Brodrlck
scheme Of TX corps paper. there is little
Cinfnution in the public criticism Of the War
once. Lord Rosehery has renewed his sug-
gestion that the War ONCE should be placed
under TIE control OF General Kitchener as man
OF genius who has the confidence OF the army
and the country.
he does not Indicate the changes in system
which he considers necessary, nor what he would
90 with Lord Roberts or the Duke Of Connaught
General Kitchener must either be Secretary OF
State for War or commander in chief in order
70 reorganize the military system and the War
Office administration from the bottom. and
some method must be devised for obNating
tho evils of divided authority, which were fatal
10 efficiency at the outbreak Of the Boer War.
There is no evidence that the American reform
introduced by Secretary Root employing the
substitution q the chief Of STAFF for the COM
rnsncer in chief. viii be taken gap here. Many
experienced officers admit that the creation OF
general staff along German lines would be a
great gain. hut they do not think il practicable
70 dispense with the commander in chief the
traditional fguTehead Of the British Army and
one o. the principal court functonarics on state
occasions. King Edward is probably benz upon
carrying out his mothers wishes and making
he Duke % Connau- ut Lord ROborts's successor
he VIII be influenced by his brothers opinion
as 10 The best reform measures required Tor the
army The King has been prcoccupie9 by state
business curing his visit 10 Ruford Abbey.
J. y =.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-13
COMMISSIONER jerks RETURNS.
Report To Be Made on Solution of Chinese
Indemnity and Currency Questions.

Professor j. W. jerks, of Cornell University
of the International Exchange Commission. Of
which Hugh Hanna and Charles a. Conant the
other members, arrived yesterday the Cam
pania- He accompanied by his wife. He said
the commissioners were appointed to inquire into
the question OF Chinese currency and to for
China solution Of her indemnity Cebt to the
powers. which amounts TO 450OJ0O00 taeIs. The OBJ
ject of the commission to establish 4 standard
Of currency to allow the payment of the indemnity
In way satisfactory 70 all In order TO do this il
necessary tor them to meet repTest natives of
the powers They met them Dy appointment in the
different capitals. and now. according to Professor
jerks. the United States commission * returning
prepared TO submit plan for the solution of thu
China money question. OF this plan say
nothing, II viii be necessary submit the plan
10 Congress ana To the Pre- SIdent
After that has been done, according to Professor
jerks. Congress may instruct them appoint a
commission to &C to China ana TO assist in the
adjustment of the Chinese financial question. which
is now much involved. The action of the United
States. il was said. in appointing the commission,
taken at the request Of the Chinese Govern
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-13
POWERS TO HOLD ALO0F.
PRESERVING OWN PEACE.
Nations Efforts Not to Become
EmbroiIed an Balkan War.

London. Sept. 12.-Accordins to information
CLEANED in various diplomatic circles in London
to-day, the powers have come to recognize the
fact that only drastic measures will maintain
peace between Turkey and Bulgaria No one
taking part in the negotiations now denies that
the two countries are perilously close to war
1t is even suggested in a responsible quarter
that the Slavs working with the Bulgarians
to convince the world that frightful state OF
affairs prevails in Macedonia and that hu-
mainly demands the Intervention of the powers.
Strong pressure is being exerted on the British
Foreign Office to cause it to take more energetic
action to stop the atrocities on the part OF the
Turks. but the policy Of the Cabinet continues
to be confined 10 preserving the concert OF Eu-
rope On all sides IL is said that the further eff
forts Of every power will be to prevent general
European confagration. If war between Tur-
key and Bulgaria should be unavoidable. the
policy of the powers would be to avoid COM
plications which might embroil them.
Turkish circles are exercised at the action
of the Greek Premier in protesting to the pow
ers against the atrocities perpetrated by the
Turks upon the Greeks, but confidence is ex-
pressed that there will be no change in the at
titude of the Athens government, on the ground
that Greece is too much opposed to the expan-
sion OF Bulgaria to do anything which might
cause international intervention and conse-
quent alteration of affairs in Macedonia
Great Britain is keeping Admiral Domville, in
command of the British Mediterranean station.
Informed regarding the situation. but no IN
structions have yet been sent TO him to increase
the number of British ships in the Levant.
The suggested elevation Of the American
Minister at Constantinop'e to the rank Of ambas-
sador is believed in officials circles here to be
excellent proposal, the ground that in
the eyes of the Mussulmans the United States
occupies an inferior position in near Eastern
affairs. which is due partly to the lower rank
OF its representative at the Turkish capital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-13
CONTROL OF BERLIN'S PICTURES.
Arrests Not Pleased with Change in Man
agement-The Kaiser's Criticism.

Berlin. Sept. 12-The Prussian Cabinet order OF
Wednesday. taking the National Gallery from the
control of the Berlin municipality and placing IL
under the Ministry Of Public Instruction. IS badly
received by artists and BY the city authorities.
The order is ascrfbed the initiative OF Emperor
William. whose opinion to what ought to go
into the gallery has several times diversed from
that of the Municipal Art Commission and Herr
Won Tschudi director OIL the gallery. For instance.
the commission recently bought kaMpfs Two
sisters 9" Of this seasons academy. What the En-
peror thought of that work is related By KaT1pf,
who as principal commissioner In charge of the
acadeny's exhibit showed the Emperor the paint
ings- . -. 3,
his majesty, stopping in front Of the Two SIS
ters."
Il did your majesty. replied Herr Kampf.
Director Won Tschudi wanted the gallery to have
a whistler. and had arranged TO buy the "NOcturne
No St Marks" but the city commission ia
this case refused TO support Herr Won Tschudl
because il is said his majesty suggested that
the picture not needed