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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-24
A Father Sacrifices His Sons Life to
Save Passenger Train.

A MOST notable and wonderful instance
Of devotion to duty was shown by the
bridgeman Of the Newark and New Jer,
sey Railroad yesterday-indeed devotion
that SCENE unnatural, for the man in ques-
ton sacrificed his child's life to save the
lives of others.
James Decker, the man in question, is
employed to open and close the drawbridge
ON the Passaic river Yesterday morning
Decker as usual was employed upon the
bridge, accompanied by his son, a lad OF
ten years. Some vessels requiring to 60 up
hestream the bridge was opened by Decker
and the boats permitted to pass through.
There was not much time to spare in clos
ing the bridge, train being due there in
few minutes. Slowly the bridge turned
on its table, and when within few yards
of it's proper position Decker heard the
shrill whistle Of the locomotive on it's way
to the Jeasey depot. AT almost the same
moment he heard cry for help coming
from beneath the bridge, and look.
ing down into the water he observed
with horror, that his son had fall
en- into the river and was struggling for
life. He could easily have jumped down
into the water and saved his boy, but the
train was coming on at a rapid pace, and
the bridge was still open, and to save his
son was to insure the destruction of the
train. -
Parental love is strong, and it was strong
in Decker; the first impulse of the father
was to leave the train to its fate and save
the boy, but the devotion to duty over.
came parental affection, and he instantly
determined to save the train by closing
the bridge. The draw was arranged with
all the speed possible, and then Decker
rushed to the assistance of his child, but
| it was too late, for the boy had sunk, to be
| seen no more alive. He obtained assist
ance, and in few minutes recovered the
| body of the poor little one. Great indeed
was the fathers grief although he did no,
regret the decision that ended his som.
| life. This is an event almost without &
parallel, and seems quite as improbable as
| are many of the scenes described in the
yellow-covered literature of the day
| There are few Deckers in the world Hi
action was so thorougly unselish, Sc
noble, as to appear not only improbable
but unnatural.-Neao York Star, 11M.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-24

81 3 Is 4 tafE : T.
deacon, with that indomitable persever
ance SO characteristic of himself and oil
pioneers in general, next turned his steps
toward Norton, where he knew Mr.. Var
Hemans, an acting justice of the peace
lived, in hopes of securing his services
but here again he was doomed to disap
pointment. The squire was out on a hunt.
ing expedition, and did not return, till
night, when he coolly informed the dea.
con that he was not at his service. The
persevering deacon next proceeded to
Coventry, where his efforts were crowned
with success in securing the services OF
Esquire Heathman, who accompanied him.
arriving at Harrisville-after the wedding
should have been. However, the squire
thought it was never too late to do good
and therefore proceeded to tie the knot
and "all went merry as marriage bell"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-24

wandered off insane and perished of star
walton, and meantime $4,000 policy on
his life had run out. The insurance COM
pany claimed that it took him five days to
starve to death, and the widow that lie
died in four. The jury said that the widow
was right and that the policy was good.
THE Toronto Christian Guardian saws of
the wife of Commodore Vanderbilt: "Mrs.
Vanderbilt belongs to a wealthy Southern
family, her mother being cousin of Mr..
Vanderbilt's She is relative of Bishop
McTyeire, of the Southern Methodist
Church She is about. 30 years of age
tall and queenly in form, and beautiful in
feature, and, what is better, is an accom-
plished Christian lady, a worthy member
Of the Methodist Church, and an active
worker in church and Sabbath School
work. at
THE architect of the new Boston Post
Office advertised recently for, proposals
for furnishing the cast-iron columns
needed for the basement story Several
proposals were made; one party in Provi--
dence proposed to do the work for $780,
06481, and another, at West Point, for
SIC, 0,064 fla difference of only thirty
seven cents.s The contract was awarded
to the lowest bidder, as. the parties were
equally responsible. 1t was evident that
the proposals had been made upon the
same scale of charges, and at the same
rate per pound. The successful bidder
said he thought some one would be apt to
make the Offer and therefore took out one
cent each on thirty seven pillars.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-24
The First Marriage in an Ohio Town.

ONE of the Cleveland papers has an in
teresting account of the first marriage in
the town of Harrisville, on the Western
Reserve The first marriage was celebrat
ed inxN ovember, 1916, the bridegroom be-
ing Levi Holconib, and@the bride Laura
Marsh. There being neither clergyman
nor justice of the peace in the township,
it became a solemn question to the anxious
couple to know how the knot was to be
tied. Deacon James Rogers, who still
lives inr Harrisville, and ever ready to as
sist suffering humanity, promptly volun-
teered his services to aid the loving pair in
their dire extremity Setting out
on foot to Washington to pro-
cure the services of one Esquire
Warren, e,soon arrived there, and was
not long in finding the object of his search,
who readily consented to accompany him
the next day, and legalize the ceremony.
But there is many slip twixt the cup and
the lip. During the night Mr.. Warren
was taken so suddenly Ill that 1t was i'm.
possible fog him to aalfll bis promise. The
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-24
POLITICAL.

The recount of votes in the late election
of San Francisco is completed. Large
discrepancies were found. Selby, Hanna
and Freeman were elected. Selby's ma
-jority is 10.
The following are the names of the Re-
publican candidates in Minnesota: For
Governor, Horace Austin, of Nicollet
County; for Lieutenant Governor, VIM
A. Yale, of Winona; for Secretary Of
State, Hans Matteson, of Meeker; for Au-
ditor of State, Charles McIlrath, of Nicol-
ct for Treasurer, Emil Munich, of Pine
for Chief Justice of Supreme Court, c. G.
Ripley, of Fillmore; for Attorney Gene
raj, F. r. z. Connell, of Hennepin; CleTh
of Supreme Court, Sherwood HouAh, o
Ramsey.
Charles WhittIesey, the defe5tsd Well
candidate for Congress In the Alexandra
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-24
Diaries of Dying Neutrality-suspicious. from
q Coal Mine.

THE North German Correspondent says:
The opinion that the unfortunate miners
in the Burg colliery were all Immediately
killed by the: explosion proves incorrect.
In the note book of the miner Baer the
following entry has been found:
"This is the last place where we, have
taken refuge. / have given up all hope
because. the ventilation in the Segongottes
shaft and the Hoffnungs shaft has been
destroyed in three separate places. May
God take myself and my relations and
dear friends who must die with me, as
well as our families, under his protection.
"ERNsT BAER"
In the Hoffnungs shaft too the follow
ing words have been found "Janetz
died. Richter left his family to God"
Farewell, dear wifel Farewell, dear
~children May God keep you.
"GoTTLEIB HEIMANN.".
And lastly: /" Farewell, dear wife and
childrenf L did not think it would enc
50. OBERMANN"
One of the name of Schmidt had pinned
a paper with the following words to the
breast of his blouse MY dear relations,
while seeing death before me, remember
you.sy Farewell till we .meet.again in hap
piness. The rest i must leave to you.
Between and 10 O'clock" On the other
side were the words: dear wife, take
good care of Mary. In a book in the bed
room you will find thaler. Farewell,
dear mother and sisters, till we meet
again." sfisS 4 &SSsGS4 @i
All must have been over about 10
o'clock on the Cd. On the 18th, two
hundred and thirty-six bodies had been
recovered. BY far the greater part must
have died suddenly. The great grave was
then closed, as some time will probably
elapse before the rest are recovered, on
account of the masses of earth that OBJ
struct the way. The rest will be buried
separately. Incalculable misery has been
caused by this fearful accident.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-24
The Population of the Globe.

THERE are on the globe !, 1888, 100000 of
souls, of which
360,O0O,00O are of the Caucasian race.
552, ,00O0 900 are of the Mongul race.
z 19O,OO0O00 are of the Ethiopian race.
176,000,000 are of the Malay race.
1,000,0O0are of the American race.
There are 3,642 languages spoken, and
1000 different religions.
The yearly mortality of the globe is
33, ,33S 1888 persons. This is at the rate of
1854 per day, $3.50 per hour, 62 per min
ute. So each pulsatioh of the heart marks
the decease of some human creature.
The average of human life is 33 years.
One-fourth of the population dies at or
before the age Of seven years.
One half at or before IL years.
Among 10000 person one arrives at the
age of 100 years. one in 500 attains the age
of so, and one in 100 lives to the age of go.
Married men live longer than single
ones y.g9lT Il sG
In 1000 persons 95 marry, and more
marriages occur in June and December
than in any other months of the year.
One-eighth of the whole population is
military. at.4s
Professions exercise great influence
on longevity. In 1000 individuals who
arrive at the age of 70 years, AZ are priests,
orators or public speakers; 40 are agricul-
turists, 33 are workmen, 80 are soldiers or
military employees, 80 advocates or engi-
neers, 27 professors and "a doctors
Those who devote Their lives to the
prolongation of that of others die the
soonest. -
There are 336,0O0,000 Christians.
There are 100000 Israelites.
There are 10000, 900 Asiatic religionists.
There are 190,000,000 Mohammedans.
There are 300,000,000 Pagans.
In the Christians Churches:
170,000,000 profess the Roman Catholic.
75,000,000 profess the Greek faith.
S0,000,000 profess the Protestant.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-24
DODGEvIILE. WISCONSIN, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER "a, 1859

(Va.) District, has been appointed by
General Candy Attorney General of Vir
ginia, 0ice Bowdin, resigned.
The official returns of the election fol-
Delegate to Congress in Idaho, on the 10th
of August, are as follows: T. B. Butler
Republican, g, ,218; J. K. Shafer, Democrat
3,102; ]. ]. May, Independent Democrat
g. Saafer's majority, 800.
Lieut.. Gov. Johnson and sixteen Repub
lican members of the Arkansas Legisla.
ture have called a State Convention to
meet at Little Rock, on the 18th of October
for the purpose of forminga liberal Re.
publican party on the basis of universal
suffrage and universal amnesty.
By the provisions of the new constitu
'tion of Virginia the stay law is abrogated
and the Legislature is prohibited from
passing any law to stay the collection Of
debts.
The Maryland Democratic State Con
vention to nominate a candidate for State
Comptroller will meetsat Baltimore, Octo-
ber T. The Republican Convention will
meet at the same place, October 13.
General Sherman has ordered the cleo
tion in Texas, which was originally fixed
for the 30th of November, to be extended
through four days, on the suggestion Of
General Reynolds that fair election
could not be held in one day The same
extension, it is said, will be given in Mis-
sippi if required.
Returns from the Maine election, re-
ceived in Augusta on the 10th, " from 331
cities and towns, give Chamberlain 41,6n
Smith 30,70S, and Hichborn 3,979
Hichborn's vote will not exceed 4,500, and
Chamberlain's majority will be 1900
The Senate stands 81 Republicans, 8
Democrats, and 1 doubtful. The House
will probably stand 1926 Republicans, and
% Democrats"
The Virginia State Central Conserya-
tive Committee have adopted resolution
advising against the election of United
States Senator at the meeting of the Legis.
lature on the 5th of October. ~ ii
The Governor of Oregon has appointed
three delegates to the st. Louis National
Capital Convention. n @ sr .p
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-24

DURING hemonth of August, So steam
ships, 48 ships, 109 barks, 1872 brigs, 90
schooners, and II other vessels, arrived at
the port of New York. The amount OF
merchandise imported and paying duty
by weight, was 222, ,S17,9 1913 pounds This
does not include coal and salt, which
amounted to 10000 tons. The exports of
weighable merchandise for the same pc
Rod were 12, ST ,569 pounds. The imports
of wine, gin and brandy amounted to
10000 gallons, and Of molasses,- etc, te
t,54e, 1928 gallons In addition to the above
a5s,jBs bottles Of LIQUOR were iapogted,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-24
DOMESTIC.

New York detectives have gained pos
session of the 1ithographic stone from
which the counterfeit five-dollar green
backs that have been extensively circu-
lated in the South and Southwest, have
been struck. From this. stone alone at
least $5O0,000 of spurious notes have been
printed.
The Ayondale disaster leaves seventy
three widows and nearly 200 children as
objects of public charity.
The incendiaries who set fire to the
snow-sheds on the Central Pacific Rail
road, near the Summit, few weeks since
have been arrested,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-24

s A conceited student Of Andover once
presented sermon to Prof. Park, which
was so grossly defective that it received NO
criticism at all This fact led the writer
to suppose the sermon to be one of great
merit, and, some days after, walking with
the professor, expressed his delight
that he had been able to produce dis
course so faultless, and asked Prof Park
to suggest suitable hymn to accompany
its public delivery. The professor replied
he thought of none SO appropriate as that
well-known lyric, Now lay me down to
Sleep" The student disappeared.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-24

"A contribution was recently taken in
one of the churches in Northampton,
Mass, and the day following, man who
counts his property by hundreds of thous-
ands, called on one of the elders and said :
"I made mistake yesterday, and put
into the box ten cents when meant to
mt in five cents ~
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-24
Selected Miscellany.
THREE OLD SAWS.
BY LUCY LARcoM.

If the world seems cold to you,
Kindle fires to warm it
Let their comfort hide from view, ~-
Winters that deform It. EFeS Ekf &
Hearts asfYozen as your own, ~ ~
To that radiance gather;
You will soon forget to moan,
- Ali the cherries weather .tf.ssf
sIfsthe worlds wilderness, -
Go build houses in it
VIII it help your loneliness
On the wind to din it
Raise a hut. however slight,
Weeds and brambles smother;- - s2-
And to roof and meal invite
Some forlorner brother.
Ii the worlds vale OF tears,
Smiie ALL raiIsbows spanit q -
Breathe the love that life endears,
4Clear from clouds to fan it.
of Your gladness lend a gleam
Unto souls that shiver;
Show themhow. dark Sorrow stream
Blends with Hope s bright river. &
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-07-30
walnut Timber.

For Sale.-Elghty acres OF the finest
Walnut Timber Land In the country,
situated in Mississippi county, Mo-,
four az miles northeast Of Charles.
ton and within eight (s) miles Of Cairo,
Illinois. Said land is adjoining John
Swauk's farm. Also ten acres Of School
Land situated three miles from Cairo,
Illinois, on the Cairo 4 81. Louis railroad
line.
FOR terms and particulars enquire o
X. T. Whitaker's Drug Store, No. ,I0s
Commercial avenue, Cairo Illinois. dtf =
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-07-30
Che Gutnina Butletiu

The EvrsNe BuiLsris Is published every After
aoen, at No. IS Tenth Street, trhornton Block) BY
iohs H. oberiy 4 Co., for circulation by carriers,
o. !gnen, and the mails. "
me WEEKLY BULLETIN, large eight-page forty col
umn paper is issued Thursday. for the mails, and
for sale at our counter and by newsdeslers.
s~specimen copies furnished rnrx. Address,
JOHN II. oBERLY CO., Cairo III.
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-07-30

II you want good stove, or tinware
hollow-ware, copper or sheet-iron ware,
tin roof gutter, or anything In that line,
call on A. Fraser, Commercial avenue
beteen Eleventh and Twelfth street,
where he has moved TO, AID fitted up the
larges' and most complete shop In
Southern Illinois.
Particular attention given to steam.
boat and mill work, copper smithing
and sheet Iron work, such a. chimneys,
breecher escaping steam-pipes, etc.
apr23d6m
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-07-30
CITY NEWS.

SIX HUNDRED DOZEN more OF the cell
brated "Mason" Fruit Jars, perfect ana
simple sclfsealers, The best IN Annrfcd
just received and for sale ut reduced
prices, at the Queensware House. 80
PARSONS, DAVIS L. Co.,
jy22tf Nos. 8 and Tenth St
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-07-30

The famous Setter Water, Weis Beer,
Catawba and Rhine Wines, cool and
pure, are always kept al the Egyptian
Brewery Saloon, corner of Washington
avenue and Tenth street Lovers of these
delightful beverages are invited to call,
az they will be politely treated and sat
isfactorily served.
'''r = CHAs. ScHoENMEYER,
ie2s I'm Proprietor
The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1869-07-30
JghsmInw.

Save your lives and property. A.
Fraser is agent for the copper.scroll
lightning rod company and will fill all
orders promptly Call at once and have
them put on your buildings. This Is the
best and safest rod now made. Shop on
Commercial avenue, between Eleventh
and Twelfth street. Jy2l6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09
SiTMNEtS RESORTS.
NsOu NTAlN TOP HOUSE.


Thi- celebrated and most delightful resort,
Known "a "Mountan Top House. '"stuated on
tho ton ortho Blue Ridge Mountain, Augusta
comfy Va near the line of tho CHESAPEAKE @
Ohio Railrosl, HAS RECENTLY CHANdED
HANDS, and is row in thorough repair lor
the purpose Of receiving and ACCOMMODATING
the travelling public.
Tho surrounding country presents scehe
picturesque and grand.
uur.Rg the Summer and Fall tho air - con-
genial and salubrous. the water as pure as any
in the mountains og Virginia, of tho best quali.
ity, posses ing medicinal propertles-mlheral
and ircostonc.
Persons seeking p place Of resort during the
Summer and Fall seasons, will find this place
inferior TO mono, /. having the natural adyan-
tages which other places do not possess There
is always u cool brecI5 passing in midsummer.
The House is largo and commodlo9s and the
rooms well furnished and ventilated, Tho Ia
bic will be- supplied with AL tho de!icacIes the
country can afford.
The subscribers p,cdgo their personal atten-
ton TO :co that tho servants nre polite and at
tentive, that things are so conducted that their
guests shall oo made comfortable and easy, ana
that every attention shall be rendered them.-
Persons will find conveyance at Alton Depot,
c. " o. RK mile from tho house, TO convey
them e. and from tho House:
Board-S40 per month; $40 per week; 81
per day; children and servants half price !;
white servants according to accommodstions
The subscriber desires u share of the pubhc
patronage. assuring the public that there shall
be no pains spared to make bis guests com.
Portable, bnGing himself to strive to please and
render entire satisfaction. Our address is At
ton Depot, C. IL .. IS. X.
DYSON, HICKS IL co, Props.
j. W. BOOZ Manager.
!. w. HAYNES, Supt.
DR.. REED of Richmond, Va, Resident Ply
siciAn jy 23-tAl5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

Marriage and Death Notices fifty cts. Obtu.
aries will bo charged vi advertisement rates, for
notices over four lines.
Transient advertisements will DO inserted NJ
toynor rates. viz 81 for the first insertion OF
one square, of eight lines or less, and twenty
five cents tor each subsequent insertion.
For Special Notices or City Items Is cts. per
limo for the first insertion, and eight cents per
limo for each subsequent insertion will be
charged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09
GUNNER BOARDING.
BEVERIDGE HOUSE,

BEN EklDGE IL uOUSE,
MIDDLEBURG, LOUDOUN CO., VA.
Tho subscriber is prepared to accommodat
limited number of boardcrs during tho Sum
NOR months ri tho a6ove-named house, which
has been rcGttcl expressly for the purpose.
There is y fine Chaybcatc Spring within
Of y mile Of tho place. tho water of which con-
tains Iron. Magnesin and Sulphur, and has
been pronounced by Prof. Gibson, of Phils-
delphia, who analy2ed it, TO be equal to any
Chal yhcatc Spring in tho State. Persons will
find this pleasant and hcathlul retreat during
the Summer Stages leave Leesburg daily and
stop ut the hotel. For terms, apply to
A. nj. TUBMAN,
nv 2O-3m Mi6dlebure. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-08-09
GAPPER KINGS,


CAPPER SPRIN
~ FREDERICK COUNTY, VA.
This delightful and decidedly romantic SUM
MER RESORT is situated in a gap Of Bear
Ridge on the western slope of tho great North
Mountai0, similar to the location of Capon
Springs, IL miles from Winchester and miles
north OF Capon. Daily communication with
Winchester by mail coach.
For those seeking health, pleasure or quiet
retreat from the cares OF business and the
scorching heat of Summer, perhaps no place of
similar character presents greater attractions.
We nsvo here tho same water as at Capon, and
II great variety of other medicinal springs The
HOTEL arrangements are complete. A fine
Band Of Music, Billiard and Bowling Saloon
CroIuettc &c, will be found hero Warm and
Cold BATHS always in readiness. Route via
Winchester. No night travel to or from the
place.
Terms Single month o! four weeks. $45
two months, $50; three months, Sll2 90; sim
gle week, ST.; or two or three weeks, sll Z;
81 80 per day S. NJ. MI Lin, Prop.
Frederick CO., Va, 10 ~ -2aw5w