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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-19
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JOSEPH SALICK,

a DEALER In Clocks, Watches, jew
KA elry, etc. Watches aud Jewelry
Realty repaired. No. 81 Main Street, First
kr,sk block east side of bridge, Watertown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-19
BAR BE
GRITENER BRO.

EASEIONABLE Barber and Hair Ores
h ser, in the Middle of Main street
Bridge, Watertown, Wis. The best of Hair
Dye used, warranted to hold color for eight
weeks
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-19
SEVERE SToRM.-The Milwaukee,

SEVERE SToRM.-The Milwaukee
and Madison Iapers speak of the terrible
severity of the storm at those places, on
Saturday last, Beyond heavy rain accom-
panied by thunder and lightning we felt
nothing of the effects in this city. A few
miles south and east Of Us, however, the
storm was quite severe. In the vicinity of
Waitsville and Johnson's Creek hail stones
fell as large as marbles, but we hear of no
damage having been done Considerable
damage was done.hy the storm in Milwaukee
and Madison. Several men were washed
overheard from vessels in Milwaukee harbor,
and drowned.
Tie large Furniture warehouse of F!eck
L Schwab, corner of Clinton and Park
streets, was swept from its foundation and
destroyed, together with 70 ucl of its valua-
bic contents. For so late in the season it
was the most terrific storm ever known.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-19
SasecS0. .HOEicess
WORDS OF WISDOM.
FOE YOUNG EEN.

On the Ruling Passion in Youth snd Early
Manhood with SELF HELP for the Erring
and unfortunate. Sent in sealed letter en-
veloPes, free of charge. Address, HOWARD
ASSOCIATION, Box P, PHILADELPHIA, Pa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-19

JOSH BILLtNGs ON oCroBrR
October IL one on the fall months. Adam
is said tew have fell this mouth, but sich
assershuns are Ike standing oph half a
mile in q cloudy day, and GUESSING at the
number ov feas on a dorg, more cincere
than sartain. The strongest attraksh un for
me in this month, IL her natral cider the
m an who don't admire good cider IL nat
raj phool. Prepare fer hard winter dur
ing this m onth, oi lepeutiag of yure sins,
and getting up good big wood pile
The yello korn now scents the gale,
And harvest boys the mlkmaids wake
With ma, in sons in prazes of
Hasty puddin and Johnny kake
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-19
A. SOLLIDAY.
fSaccesser to VIM. Fl. S1ulzs,l
DTNTTTS err

1IIrp Office over Bank of Watertown
Natural Teeth put in the best state OF
preservation Artificial teeth inserted on
Bold, Porcelain and Vuleanized Rubber
plates. Close attention given to correcting
irregularities in dentition and all diseases
Of Tbs mouth. Teeth Extracted without
pain. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-19
LANES HANR ALAN

MANUFACTURES OF Lumber Wagons,
Il Open and Covered Buggies, Sleghs
and Cutters. Custom work promptly at
3ended to, and executed in workmanlike
manner.
Shop on Third Street, one block south
Of Main, Waterfowl, Wis. 44yl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-19
s. S. GREEN.

WATBRTOWN Marble Works. Mr..
Nv Greer is Manufacturer Of and Dealer
In all kinds Of Marble Monuments, Head
Stones, Aantel pieces &C., also Cut Stone
tor Building Purposes. Shop on First St..
sne Block south of Main street, WATERFOWL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-19

n. B.-We caution the public from por.
chasing cheap Piano, which has recently
been put in the market, bearing the name
''Arion." All genuine Arion Plan os bear
the name "Patent Arion, and can only be
purchased fiom our New York Wareroom,,
or our authorized Agents throughout the
United States.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-19
LUMBER YARDS.
O. K. COE.

HEALER in Lumber, Shiugle and Lath,
~ corner of Clyman aud Fourth Streets,
Nstertown Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-19
PLY sICIAN s.
DE tbs rs.
q p. SOUTHWELL

q. 2. SUIT w ELL,
CURGEON Dentist, having permanently
. located himself, would respectfully in
torn the Citizens of Water!own and vicinity
that he is prepared to do all kinds of Den
tai Work. Office on Main street. over Post
sfsca. All work warranted to give entire
satisfactiop
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-19
STRAW & MURPHY.

n AINTRRS and Dealers ia Wall Paper.
Il Window Shades, Paints, Oils, Varnish,
Glass, Putty, Brushes, &c. One door west
of Wisconsin National Bank, Watertown.
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. OILY uBYNANN,

soHz uBYEAYH, GEORGE MCMLLEN
j. HEYMANN & co.
I IMPORTERS and dealers in Foreign and
i Domestic Wines and Liquors, and also
nan ufacturers of choice Cigars.
The purest California Wines and Bran
aiss cons family on hand.
Satertown, Aug. 8. 1870.
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LETTER List,
50 aGcgsOvgEa Market.

Corrected Weekly BY Rack Bros,
Comm ;ssion Merchants, Main Street
Watertown.
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III. SLEEPER & j. HAMLIN.

I" 8TERTOWN Lumber Yard. Lumber
w of every description Lath and
Shingles constantly on hand ard for sale at
sAs Lowest Market Pice, at the Milwaukee
1ePet, Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-10-19
SCELLANEOUs.
n. HUMPHREYS.

Livery and Boarding Stable,
H@ First street, Watertown, Wis.
Horses and Carriages always on hand for
she Accommodation of the Public.
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INITIAL "a REEg.
They are pvt mp in a neat box containing
fifty, assorted coiors and have gummed
backs, that they may be readily affixed.
They will be sent By mail to any address,
OF any desired initial, postage paid, on re-
ceipt OF price. 26 cents per box.
44tf CLARK FOUNTAIN.
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The following resolution was then intro
duced and adopted

On motion, Convention adjourned sine dis
GEO Vt. BURcBARp, Sec'y.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-27
TRENTON HIGH SCHOOL,
TRENTON, LA.
Rev. J. Lane Borden. Principal


TIE Erercises Of this School 'ciN Commence on
the Third day Of October neat.
The Board of Directors take this method
of informing the Pubficthat new and conf
mOdiOus School House is now being erected,
and will be ready for the opening of the
School. - - -rt-at. vtr.st .SIF+
They have secured the services of Rev. J..
Lane Borden, as Principal, who has we'll
earned reputation for proficiency energy and
engaged Miss Mary Clisby, late of the Pres
who Will take charge Of the Female Depart
ment. Possessing thorough education,
having had many years experience as a
Teacher in the best schools Of the country.
and bringing testimonials of the highest
character, she Is certainly well qualified for
the position. r.irf = ud1f ,.r.
The Scholastic Year consists Of three terms,
of thirteen weeks each. Pupils charged from
time of entry to end OF terni No deductions
made except in cases of protracted sickness.
Tuition payable one-half in advance, and
one-half At the end of the term. .,,...
11ns rat RATES, OF TUITION:,
ID For term of thirteen weeks: Primary
class, 80; intermediate class, $l2 Academic
class, Sl5; Music, xl5; Incidental fee, so cts.
Board can be secured in private families
i7st.+.ts, BOARD OF DIRECTORS. a., &C.,,
A. +. FlOurnoy, President, F.. Il. Blocker,
Secretary, b. ID. Sheppard, John Drago, II
Mcclure, Jethro Moore, s. o. Larche.
Trenton, La, Sept. "A, 1870 nl-tf
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-27
RATES OF TUITION:
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA,

"A I.
The annual Course of Lectures in this de-
partfncnt will begin OH the second Monday
Of November, 1870, and continue until COM
mencement day in the ensuing Spring. Stu
dents of law DESTROYS to matricllate will
apply to 9. ROSELIUS, Dean of Faculty.
afJ, 80 Custonhouse ST, New Orleans.
July %, 1870. n44:5m
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-27
PRINTING INKS,
1TERLONG COTTON SEED.
III nSA RIrSHEJ E,Op SAVE

The undersigned has in store, for sale,
over 100 bushels OF the celebrated Her
long Cotton Seed. This variety of cotton
seed has acquired the preference over all
other varieties wherever fairly tested. It is
remarkably prolific and opens earlier by
several days than the ordinary cotton.
-t J. HOWELL TATUM, Trenton, La
Oct 10, 1870. n4:tf
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-27

4 TTORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe. La,
n will practice in the Courts of the Pa
rishes Of OuacEita, Morehouse, Richland,
Franklin and Caldwell, in the supreme
Court, and i'll the United States Courts.
VIII also attend to all business intrusted to
them in the State and Federal Land Offices.
.'.' ''ft'',.ti-''' .. ~ n4lv3
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-27
GEORGE 4. ENSSMINGER'S
go y + T. tTTOE Err y,

BF'"h Woch, tniae,' D,Siuin a. tif,'ad SITS.
Cakes otaii kinds. plain and ornanented;
candles; Candiod Fruits; Nuts; fresh, pre-
served and canned Fruits; Fancy Articles;
Nick-Nacks, and everything kept in first
class Confectionery. Particular attention
given 10 Dinners, Party, Ball and Wedding
SuppcrS. SUMNER SEAsoN.-Ice Cream. So
ia and Mineral Waters, and Refreshing
Drinks of all kinds. dacl2-d3m
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-27
+. y. S'rCBlS,
II. u. CORB.


1 TTORNEYS AT. LAW, Monroe, La,
"A will practice in the Courts Of the 18th
Judicial District, composed Of the Parishes
OF Morehouse, Ouachita, Caldwell. Cata-
houla and Franklin; also in the Parishes of
jackson and Union. ,,.- .,3s. ..., v4n32
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-27
PROFESSIONAL cARbs.

II. RICHARDSON. t't' JAS n. N'ENERY.
Richardson Il McEMery, '.'t
| TTORNEYS- AT LAW, Monroe, La,
"A practice in all the parishes OF North Lou
isiana, In the Supreme Court at Monroe, the
Federal Courts, and in the Land Office De-
partment Of the General Government. 'i'N
decl2-d3m 4tt lfa4,'tfi,.tf tfitnt :
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-27

The Ladies' propose this met hod OF supple
menting their collections for the new and
beautiful BRICK CHURCH, now in process Of
erection, and promise the community
most elegant and agreeable entertainment
As the supper and many fancy articles have
beer, contributed and other things have been
purchased in quantities at reduced rates,
they can afford to retail them Mt prices pre-
yailing in our own town.
They hope to obtain all the CHRISTMAS
TRADE they are able to supply, and solicit
that orders for special articles, or fruits,
fifley goods, ETC., in quantities, be handed
in g the Parsonage, to Rev. g. +. EVANS.
TAey assure their friends there will be no
dissppointment in their prompt delivery.
For the benefit of persons living ut dis
lance and others debarred attendance at
night, the Fair Room will be kept open
during the day.
Everything that tho country and city
markets can afford will grace the supper
Tables, and, ast the Restaurant plan wifi be
they receive.
Come ONE! come all! Enjoy Yourself, and
aid a noble cause.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-27
Arrival and Departure of the Mails.


From Monroe to MISUNDERSTANDING
'all mail matter for the Western Eastern
Middle, Pacific and Atlantic States and New
Orleans, ...t ID. .......
Departs daily at D y. NJ;
Arrives daily at p. NJ. Sundays except
ed. ...-atv '.tt-~ea ..,i -.
From Shreveport to Monroe t.,u. b.
Arrives daily at \. NJ;
Departs daily at 81 p. NJ. "'''f''
From Camden, Ark, via Farmcrville to
Monroe, Lac ,...-..sf atie.
Arrives Sundays, Wednesdays and Fri
days at A. NJ; .N''.+ ~
Departs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days at 81 7. NJ; closes at i p. NJ. -.fri
From Monticello, Ark, via BastrOp, to
Monroe
Arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days at y. NJ; .yr
Departs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days at A. NJ. Closes evening previous at
O'Clock.
From HillsbOro, Ark. via Onachita City
to Monroe 1'- - .iH f''.i'' ''i
Arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and ssatur.
days at 2 p. NJ;
Departs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days ar q A. NJ. Closes evening previous ut
, O'clock.
81 ID
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-27

.r8't< tE n JtNf i" Ett1Uuuu<
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-27

The place to buy your Christmas Presents.
The place to buy your Christmas Candies.
The place to buy your Christmas Fruits.
The place to buy your Christmas Cakes.
The place to buy your Christmas Toys
The place to meet your Friends.
The place to get a fine supper. ......,.
The place to enjoy Yourself. B.. -,"t
The place to do Good. ~ ''"'f' 10 -
.tt 5.s-s,". uufy a.l ,1t -. .'' i.'.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-27
Sss- 4 Present for, LE're,y6Ody. -sa =
Your moneys worth guaranteed.

iUF'T TIOHeVS WOrtn HUnfAnteeU.
The chltdrenEi jnbiiee. N2falKGS
At o'clock, Christmas Eve, the curtain
will be Withdrawn from the tree when every
one i'll the room will receive present. ,,
ANY person wishing to use the opportuni-
W, VIII be allowed this means of presenting
to his or her friends their material congrat-
ulatiOns. '''0'tO
...,.4,., - nly % .sn. y.t.,LteI
admission to the Tree: ADULTS SOC;
CHILDREN 2e. 800 .. .'14 1I...- -,:F1
Country papers favorable to the enterprise
will please copy. .-....ti ,......'
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-27
TOHN g.. SANDERS,

TOHN &. SANDERS,
-DEALER IN
groceries, IbbaccO, Vines amt Liquors,
Fancy ana Staple Dry Goot1s, HonW-
mu,p, Bar Iron ami castings,
amt Ittndfpfh's GU,1ipu ,Spe,ls,
Corner Grand and DeSiard streets,
MONROE. IA. dccl1:3m
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-27
ADMISSION Csc.

'.-. .stJ1,4liIi ttff; .ft.t. bitE t-.r 80 filt
At the same place and for the same cause,
OH the night of the 4th of December, there
VIII Dc n.ls~-. t.-f'. .t.t,t a. 4g,HE
A GRANP CHRISTMAS TREE
-r-itRrA ,aiil'FH ., --ftsu>. .)Hn.I g.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-27
WAREHOUSE NOTICE.

Having large and commodious ware
house and cotton-shed, am prepared to re-
ceive and forward cotton and freight of all
kinds, on the most liberal terms.
". B.-Wiil pay the highest market price
for-cotton, hides, and produce of all kinds.
dec12--t?m ...t ..l .... &. G.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-27
,.Noaday, January 46th, ls7l.

f. j,l.uoalay, JaNNsy 46th, 1871.
The latest and Most improved methods Of
instruction will be pursued and thorough
and impartial discipline enforced.
r A limited number of boys, under ten years
ofage will be received, and taught in a sep
crate apartment. '"''
AS no personal application Will be made,
the Principal takes this method of soliciting
the patronage of his friends in this and adj
joining communities. ...tt.
Z 'Rotes Of Tuition, for term OF l3 Weeks:
Primary Glass. 8 90;
lnterIleul;lle...... IL W;
AcueI11c. 10 W.
......:'.".. Id WE
Incidental fee .......-............ so;
/ One-half in advance, balance at the end of
For further information apply to
c. F. EVANS,
dec24 20 nl4-tf Parsonage, Monroe, La.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1870-12-27
.idI II SCHOOLS AND ,coLAEGEs.
FEMALE INSTITUTE, gp.i7""
- 49,! iie8 @4F pgl - tsh
'' MONROE, LA.r,' ."


Will open with a full and competent corps
OF teachers, in the new brick Methodist
Church in Monroe, on
New-York tribune., 1870-02-05

o,ho,.. Il Ia markod Unknown" Tho removal OF the
bodies WA was sed after the Before any
was given 20 the 1ater consequently many
had been removed or so Suoh
render the name unpt igble The old head boards are
n preserved @ and and 6Ps & nonder is that so
bodies were identified at Si; - AZ Tn tne III nme ns tne
"GaeS Were being GemhoSed h 1000
NE particulars OF the remoya the Poo nnEnnwn m
Cl me original place Of burial and whers the bodies
ware identified &c, so that friends might be abe ood
were marked with Initials only T others were I marked ia
iu, bpt part OF the name gone or obterated But Id
na board III spent esry Se whole hight ooSns
over this book In hopes that might find something that
disappointed Tam satisded Maf did succeed IN identify
tHg him. remembered all ever heard about the cir
cumstances Of his DEATH and Of others who were killed
" William Webb' which was published In which he told
and the headboard. He also spoke of Others OF the
Wansiara Connty'company. In my examination OF the
pany A. 10th Wisconsin then long list Of unknown,
then the name Of II. A. Camp, same company and
then a part of a name thus: Edward s."
a,,unknown" then long description Of the posi-,
bodies" all buried In regular order in four rowe, with
the position, relatively OF each separate body McCoud
and Camp were in the same with this one, Edward ST.
and /, OF course concluded that the 10th Wisconsin
were all buried together then looked over the whole
them, nor even f. 8. then examined the old boards,
and found the one corresponding to this number In the
cemetery he boards all numbered and found that
had been scOrched by fire. and only the part OF the name
mentioned at all distinct; but the date, which
partly I'm the ground plain. The lettering
had been done with lead pencil Putting all these things
together satied that this was the head board placed
at Edwards grave by his men, and that his grave in the
cemetery is No 16 Of lot in section had the super
intendent IN in the name, rank company, regiment aud
State In the proper place, and wrote In the margin OF
the "Flcld Notes" the circumstances OF identified
ton OF the body stone will be erected over his
resting that In generations 10 come our descen
dans visit the grave OF brave knsman who gave
his life in defense OF their Inheritance.
The next day, felt so much relieved and so light
hearted that rode back to Cornth through another
hard rain scarcely feeling soreness and fatigue The
superintendent kindly furnished escort for part
OF the distance, that found my way without dif
nculty.
and grateful the Government which thus cares for It's
dead heroes and records tcndery circumstance
relating to the unknown" for the benefit Of surviving
friends J.W. 8.
New-York tribune., 1870-02-05

open market The currency movement TO and from the
| interior IS small. and about evenly balanced.
to-day. There ia stl. however fair demand for ac-
commOdation at the banks but all good paper taken
| lures for negotiation outside.
PTTsBURGH Money continues to rnle in favor Of The
borrowing class There are large amounts OF money
seeking Investment n strong paper bonds and mort
cages IL Is difficult task Tor lenders any longer 10 OBJ
heavy risks
sr L6rJs-Tho local monetary situation remains sub.
stantaly the same as ~ the date OF our lastthc week
opening with an easy market and with little prospect OF
anything like sriosency for the immediate present at
least.
The following were the comparative earnings OF the
Chicago and Alton Railroad FOR tho third week JAMS
ary:
i85e... s9257 IS llsro.... s1,l52 Ds1ae",sr7ss 10
Mr.. II. M Day Of the firm OF Kirk Day, has been sd-
mtted to membership in tho NewYork Stock Exchange.
The Peoria and Bureau Valley Kailroad Company has
declared dividend OF per cent free payab Feb TO- st
tho Office No. 81 William-st.
The NewYork Fire Insurance Company have declared
semisnnual dividend OF per cent payable on demand
The following is the movement dry goods FOR tbs
weeks Entered for consumption. S,79O5o gitbiraw-
ais, 1914 -s75; warehoused, si,ll5,455.
Messrs. B G. & G. Evans Of the Stock Exchange iavo
associated with them in general banking bsness SC.
VIM. =. Wharton.
The directors OF the United States Express Company
at their meeting In this city today decided to pass the
quarterly dividend Of per This Company
signed the agreement which recently received the sigma
ture of the Adams and the American Companies.
meeting Of the stockholders Of the Wells Fargo &
Co Express Company will be held in this city tome row
for the election OF Board Of Directors OF nine IL said
that 1t has been determined not the main oaes
OF the Company to California.
The Hbernia Savings Bank OF San Francisco, In Janu
airy. 1863 had 1850 open depositOrs II has l5Ifl
In 1868 its deposits s,5T14 January 2l, 1870
deposits G3 1t has Just declared a dividend
Of 10 per cent for the last six months.
We have received copy Of 'The Merchants and Bank
ers Almanac" for is0 volume. 24O pages II contains
list OF 1850 National banks, with location and officers:
800 State banks 1OO private bankers and savings banks
in the United States and Canada, the names Of 1890
bankors and brokers in Sew-York City, and monthly
prices Of cotton WOOL ron COAL sugar wheat oats. -four.
&c. for 4 years with quality and value OF crops Of le6s
tits full Of the most valuable Information in relation to
railroads insurance companies, public debt Of the United
States imports, revenue, &c. j. s. Homans, Jr. NoH
Pnest, office OF" Bankers Magazine"
New-York tribune., 1870-02-05
SAM PATCH.

Tie Ernira Gazette has reprinted some ex-
tracts from paper issued that village 40 years ago.
describing the exploits OF Sam Patch In jumping at Gene.
see Falls succsssulleap made Oct H. 1928, was thus
descTibedi
sam has jump The day owery and rsny How.
ever the number assembled the island witness the
feat crowded To view the platform erected
for the Be stairway did not appear so grand
platform sbont SOhrds the hight the bank ont
the tue gulf beneath aud hefe look
stpbumsn powers accomplish enterprise Sam aende
the ladder remained about ten minutes resting himself
and adjusting himself fer the leap during which be repeatedly
cheered spectators At length be was bent n
teny waved his hand aud kissed the stsspaged banner
gracefully bis head aud then precptated like
below. matche tremendous
lie the shore with Then
Il was that paiu unpleasant iudescnbabe sensation was
each b bT the food OF JOY which succeeded n een
that he wa, safe Then the bennmbng spell which had
reigned from the platform, broken Dy Tue
bur,t ofihe voices Of ofcoDgratulaton"I -, ~. .,
The jumping made his last and fatal leap NOV H.
1929, thus ehrOnicled:
sam Patch is his las. leap from seafod erect
OF the falls this afternoon The staging VAS elevated -
feet sprung H. and descended about onehd ofthe
did He then evidently began TO droop
bis arms aud bis @ epad and this condition he struck
The water fearful leap and esIny II Was
terminated The prevailing opinion that be became ees DO
drank fearfuy the but NOT
apparently more Friday last 1t truly
solemn scene thousands Witnesses imos
which had It's origin satisfy the craving appetite oi
human curiosity Sans understand that the funds
collected his mother bis adventure should terminals
from which be jumped loo feet The staging Is feet above the
Fa The distance which he descended therefore l25 feet
Sam Patch was native Of Pawtucket X. L., where
some OF his relatives still reside.