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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-03-01
A Girl Who Deserves a. Medal.

l FTOu the New 1OTh Jun, r0ps Aos
Miss Amelia R. Purvis, of Mount
Vernon, was awakened at IL o'clock on
Saturday night by noise at her bed
room window. Looking in that direc-
ton she observed one man crawling into
her room, closely followed by another.
Instead of giving the traditional scream,
Miss Purvis remained perfectly quiet
and awaited developments. The first
man crawled noiselessly under her bed.
The second man tip toed to her room
door and began to examine it.
Miss Purvis slipped out of bed,
seized a bay rum bottle and smashed it
over the intruder's head. He dropped,
She gathered him up by the hair, and
dragged him to the window. Not a
word wes spoken. The fellow, under
this mode of treatment, recovered his
senses and leaped out.
The scoundrel under the bed did not
stir. He no doubt believed that his
presence there was not known. Hav-
ing disposed of the first fellow, Miss
Purvis took small tin trumpet from
her bureau drawer, and stopping down,
at the same time turning the gas
slightly on, she presented the small
end of the trumpet at the crouching
form of the thoroughly terrified man
under the bed, and said:
"See here, young man, you have
been there long enough. Just scrabble
out instantly, or [ will blow you into
the middle of next week"
He did not wait for second invita-
tion. Miss Purvis kept him covered
with the trumpet, and fearing that his
time had come, he made lively shake
for the window and went out like an ar
row. In his hurry he lost pair of false
side whiskers before he reached the
window. Having met with this misfor-
tune his disguise failed further to de-
ceive the young lady. In the intruder
she recognized Abraham L. Wilson, a
discarded lover.
Miss Purvis said nothing of her adj
venture, more than to satisfy inquiries
next morning about the rumpus in her
room, explaining that she had lroken
bay-rum bottle. But the first thing
she did yesterday morning was to pur-
chase cowhide. Yesterday afternoon
she met the ooject Of her search in
Central Mount Vernon, and, without
word of explanation, began to lay the
instrument upon Abraham's back.
Abraham started to run, but Miss Pur-
Wis seized him with her left hand and
held him fast. He screamed and swore
and begged and demanded an explana
ton, but down came the instrument OF
torture.
Down on your knees, sir" said Miss
Purvis, "and ask my pardon for your
gross conduct last night" s.e
No sooner said than done. Down
went the terrified scapegrace on his
knees in the mud and water, and
prayed her to be merciful. He acknowl-
edged the intrusion, and promised
never to trouble her again by either his
tongue or his presence.
A few weeks ago Wilson's name was
stricken off Miss Purvis's list of visi-
tors. It is said that he circulated sto-
ries damaging to her character, and
upon doubt being expressed as to the
truthfulness of his assertions, he made
bet that he could go into her room at
night. He took companion with him
as witness, but the name of his part,
ner has not been ascertained.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-03-01
A Swiss Rom ance.

A letter from Vaud states that q
young lieutenant, wounded in the late
war between France and Germany, was
sent to quiet village in that canton to
recruit his strength. There he made
the acquaintance of a young lady of the
same village, and the couple became
engaged. The grief of the lovers, when
the time came to part, may be imagined,
but, with many VOWS of constancy. the
lieutenant at last tore himself away,
and in due time arrived at Berlin. At
first his letters were filled with protest
ations of the enduring nature of his
love, but gradually, as time wore on,
they became less frequent and much
colder in tone. Six weeks had elapsed
since he had last written, when, instead
of a letter full of reproaches, the
lieutenant received telegram from his
" dear Marie" in the following words:
" Dear Fritz, Il have just received a
letter, informing me that my uncle,
who was millionaire at Frankbur in
the East Indies, is dead, and that | am
his sole heiress." The lieutenant lost
no time. He set out for the village.
The Young lady was overwhelmed with
Joy on seeing her lover once more, but
reproached him for his long silence.
" Don't let us talk of it, dear Marie"
he replied. "There is now no obstacle
to our union. The unexpected good
fortune which Providence has sent. us
has removed the objection of my
parents to our marriage-for a fortune
so great, so colossal" At these words
Marie looked at him with puzzled
smile and somewhat panied expression,
and taking his hand, said, Fritz, DO
not make fun of me.'' The lover drew
out of his pocket the telegram he had
receiv d, asking her whether she had
not written the words, My uncle has
Just died millionaire at Frankfurt"
Utterly astonished, Marie dropped his
hand, and when she recovered the use
of her tongue, said sadly, her eyes filled
with tears, "Dear Fritz, there is a mis-
take in the telegram. What ] wrote
was, 'My uncle has just died a mission
ARE in the East Indies, and the amount
he has left me is just 1861. 45c.'r'" The
lieutenant returned to Berlin a sadder
and a wiser man. s-t 9ttf st -ttts-fl ~ ?
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-03-01
FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS.
The Child,s Star.


m by MISS LOUISA BUSHNELL.
The Christmas night fell softly down,
And closed the crimson west: -
And, lighting on the snow-cad town,
Ii Dropped peace upon its breast. a.
A happy party homeward bound,
Drove down the lighted street aal
Their horses skinned the ivory ground
With swift and dainty feet.
The tinkiing sleigh-bells jpurred their pace.
The downy furs were heaped;
And from its nest a little face alH a.0 i
With winter roses peeped. s-. t.
The sparkling crescent in the sky
Swung by its silver RIM. r ,,fef '.a
And as the child few quickly by
y Itseemed to fy with him. '8' 4
"0h see that pretty star I" and thus
His growing thought did come.
" Mamma. it's going home with us 5tt
It's going to its homeH 81 sotat4a
Z Oh! happy child. your words went far,
Yes, further than you guessed;
And high upon the horned star,
Z You hung fancy blest. 3G# s
Long, long ago, some travellers had
The thought that pleases you,
And all the world tonight is glad
Because the thought was true.
And when, dear boy, your fancies sweet
TO certainties have grown,
You'll reach the star that leads your feet.
Nor find the fancy flown. H#a ejI1a 81
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-03-01
NO. .25..

head, all covered with straw, right be-
tween the old gentleman's legs. 80.
If real bear ha | jumped ont, lie
could not have made more confusion.
The old gentleman sprang to his feet,
smashing his hat over his eyes by strik-
ing his head against the top of the
coach the Irish girl screamed "mpr-.
therr and tried to leap out of the vim
dow; the fat woman tainted and drop
ped her baby the little Frenchman
jumped up and down on his one leg till
he lost his balance and tumbled over
and poor Tommy clung with both hands
to the old gentleman's pantaloons, and
screamed with all his might. ana a.,a
cannot begin to describe what fol-
lowed, or record the questions with
which Tommy was assailed, in English,
Irish and French, to all of which he
could only say that his grandpa owned
Dolly and kept bears, and that he was a
bear himself when he went to sleep. OF
course there was nothing to do but ttake
the little bear to Ryetown and send him
back by Fridays coach, So he cried
himself to sleep that night in the Rye,
town hotel, and early the next morning
was lifted into the yellow coach again.
All the way back the driver wondered
what he should do with the boy when
he got to Pearfeld but there was no
need of worrying about that, for every
body in town knew that he was lost,
and dozens of people were lookingin
every direction. You can guess whether
was glad when the little run-s
away was set down at grandpa's gate,
umbrella, carpet-bag and all. g f'''@e'"
Grandma's, eyes looked very red, and .
her voice trembled when she said ,ssa,a
"Why, Tommy, Tommy, you poor,
dear child, where have you been?'
go, ever so far ~ said the young adj
venturer, with sigh; q" way, way over
to the lutionary war. Has grandpa ;
caught my bear ?'-Little Corporal. ,,0eei
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-03-01
The jamestown Brewery Horror and
eaH It's Sa0uel. t&

Our readers have not forgotten the
horrible brewery murder in jamestown,
N. Y, on the 30th of August last, by
which German named Buchanan was
murdered in cold blood, and his body,
scarcely yet cold in death, thrust in a
furnace and consumed. The attention
of the authorities was first called to the
terrible tragedy by a Pole, named
Bodiniski, employed about the premises,
who charged the owner of the brewery,
Charles NARROW, with the. crime. This
charge was strengthened by the fact
that the murdered man had been seen
frequently with NARROW within short
time,-havlng stayed at the brewery the
night of the murder,-an was known
to have declared on more than one occa-
sion that he had a large sum of
money on his person. subsequent
investigation of the furnace room
also revealed the fact that blood
was scattered over the floor and
walls, though it was evident that most
assiduous efforts had been made to wash
away the traces of guilt; while in the
ashes were found bits of bone. char.
red flesh, buttons, etc., which left the
murdered mans identity beyond ques-
ton, and the conviction of, MARROW
matter of mere legal form. - @i2oo9
To the surprise of every one, however,
at the preliminary examination the
aged mother of Marlow took the stand,
and freely confessed to the crime, de-
failing with wonderful minuteness every
circumstance in transaction. The SEN
sation which this apparent confession
caused was Of course great; but subse-
quent testimony, together with that in
troduced at his regular trial, not only
fixed the old woman's story as de-
liberate falsehood, conceived and carried
out for the purpose of clearing her son,
but even resulted in the conviction Of
Marlow himself. ge 4.;F 5ssf ot I'D
The long and interesting trial closed
on Tuesday last, when the jury, after an
absence of three hours and a half, re-
turned verdict of guilty of murder in 4
the first degree. The scene in the I
courtroom during the rendering of the ]
verdict is described in the jamestown
Daily Journal as most impressive. Mar
low exhibited no visible emotion, but
retained the same icy appearance which
has marked him through the entire
trial. His wife, who sat by him, at the
adjournment of the Court passed to the
side of the counsel of the prisoner and
burst into g, food of tears. On the
following morning the prisoner was
brought into Court, and sentenced to
be hung on the 29th day of March next.
While pronouncing the sentence the
prisoners wifesat near him, and neither
she nor the prisoner exhibited any ap-
parent concern. Many persons in the
audience were affected to tears, and
Judge Lamont pronounced the sem
tence with faltering voice.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-03-01
Odd Beneyolence.

S. J. Bestor, an eccentric gentlemen
of Hartford, regularly stamp all let
ters held for postage in that city, attach
ing to the envelope printed statement
of the fact. The responses he, has re-
ceiyed would fill a large volume. A
resident of Elizabeth, N. j., writes that
Marcus L. Ward became Governor Of
that State through that, course, "A
Boston burglar says: U6,e.l to IT,,
"Bestor, you're a gentleman; | am
no matter what, but got a letter you
stamped just in time to dodge the beaks
and be Off Here's stamp, and, if l ever
happen in Hartford in professional
way, shan't crack your bin if know
myselfn t.. f..,.,,.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-03-01
Silk Culture I'm Louisiana.

A considerable trade in cocoons is
carried on between New Orleans and
Italy. The quality of the silk-worms
raised in Louisiana, and exported from
that city, is considered very superior by
the Italian breeders. 1t is said that the
produce of one ounce of eggs realizes in
cocoons net money value of $l20, and
that this result can be gained by the
care and attention of women or children
space of six weeks. - 9at
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-03-01
Sir, Put This in Your Wife,s Mirror.

Sir, Put This In Your W1fe's W1ffOf.
Have faith in thy husband confde in his vow;
Should he speak unkindly. be true to him now.
Though e'en in thine anguish thy bright hopes
are dim.
Whatever awaits thee. be faithful to him.
Have faith in thy husband, nor seek from thy
home
A balm for thy sorrow which sometimes may
come; ~#tE 1918 - ~ u. 81
Mid all thy detection trust not in another
But let us have faith and be kind to each other.
Have faith in thy husband. thy own home
within,
Whate'er be his coldness. true kindness may
win;
Though cen in thy sorrow thy fond hopes are
dim,
Yet still he may love thee-be faithful to him.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-03-01
Noses to Order.

Yankee ingenuity must look to its
laurels. Wooden nutmegs, apple
parers, brass clocks, and washing-marr
chimes are all very well in their way,
but an enterprising Englishman has
come on the scene lately witt patent
ccntrivance by which snuo-noses may
he converted INTO pure Grecians, and
t,,rn.uns into unquestioned Romans,
without pain and with very little .trour
ble. In short, we may all mold our
noses as we will, SO that our mirrors
shall no longer insult us with tales, all
too true, of one deforming feature.
Now we shall see what kind of noses
are most preferred.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-03-01

Very Choice Stanzas.
Madam, Put his in Your Husbands Watch.
Case.

Speak kindly, gently to thy wife,
She knows enough of sorrow;
Oh, seek not from each petty i'll,
An angry word to borrow.
For in her heart there's treasured love;
Oh, prize its golden worth
One gentle word, one smile of thine,
Can ever call it forth.
When thou art harsh. and stern and cold,
And from thine own dear home
The sunshine of domestic love
In sorrow seeks to roam.
Upon her heart thy cold words fall
And chill her tender life;..
Then, OH amidst thy trials all.
Speak kindly to thy wife.
Speak softly, kindly to thy wife;
She may have left home
Of cherished love, and to thine own
But scarce as far have come
Though i've or ten have told the time,
And thou hast shared its strife
WheLe 'er thy footsteps homeward turn, 4
Speak kindly to thy wife.
Speak kindly. gently to thy wife,
She may be growing old,
And soon ye both may garnered lie
In shadows of the mould.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-03-01
Muscular Strength.

By series of experiments 1t has been
conclusiv ely proven that fats and food
containing starch willrecuperate wasted
muscular force or raise their power
faster than any other nourishment.
1t is a gross mistake to indulge ex-
clusively or largely in meat diet, with
an expectation of making oneself
stronger, since rice eaters, buckwheat
eaters, and those who subsist principally
on wheat or potatoes, endure severe de-
mands upon their muscular force far
better than great meat consumers.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-03-01

A THIEF, who had probably been lay
ing his plans for weeks, succeeded IN
breaking into barrel factory at Pal
myra, Mo-, few nights since. After
blowing the safe open with powder, he
was rewarded by the discovery of $l.35.
He carried off an oil-can and a brass
clock.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-03-01

In has been judicially decided In
England that married woman living
apart from her husband is entitled to
vote at municipal elections. The law as as
now interpreted is, that every woman
can vote for municipal officers if she is
an independent house-holder, or hay
ing husband, if she is not under ms
control.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-03-01

THERE is family of seven boys at
Benton Harbor, Mich, and the united
weight of the delicate infants is only
1873 pounds. There are four girls in
the family, whose gross weight is 55e
pounds.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-03-01

"ORPHAN ELIXIR" is an oil-region
synonym for nitro-glycerine,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-22
MISSISSIPPI.
The Governor Rebukes the Legisla-
ture-PrOSress OF the Meridian Cases
Federal soldier Shot.

The Governor Rebukes the Legisla-
ture-PrOSress Of the Meridian Cases
Federal soldier Shot.
MEMPHIS, Feb. 21.-A special from Jack
son, Miss, to the appeal is as follows: AT
ter weeks dissipation the SolOns of thu
State have convened again. Except bill,
introduced by Mr.. Lowry, making sweep
ing reduction of the salaries Of public Off
GERS and the reading of message from the
Governor no business OF Importance was
transacted. The message Is severe on the
Legislature for its neglect of public affairs,
and suggests important measures, needing
prompt attention. 1t deplores the financial
condition of the State. No measure Of
economy had been introduced, although the
Legislature had been in session six weeks,
and the State paper was held at seventy
cents on the dollar, and falling. There are
fears that the benevolent institutions of the
State will have to suspend. The State Pen
itentiary reveIts to the State in two weeks.
No provisions have been made for its main
tenance. The Governor especially pleads
that the exorbitant printing rates be re-
duced and a modification be made Of the
registry and election laws, which he de-
nounces as cumbersome and expensive.
In the United States Court three new
witnesses were examined. All were ne
groes. The testimony was Of the same
character as that given by Kiser on Satur-
day. Nothing detrimental to the good
| character of the people Of Meridian has beer
introduced.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-22
,rAsHIraror,s RrRrHnAH

The sun rises this morning on the one
hundred and fortieth anniversary of Wash
ington's birthday. From every State in the
Union, from every American community,
viii arise to-day the grateful incense of q
nations gratitude to the Father Of the
American Republic. A native of South
en Stase, Washington is peculiarly
endeared to the Southern people. Each
year intensifes the love which glows in
their hea S for the revered patriot; the
oppression of a tyrannical and usurping ad-
ministration but deepens the fond memory
which enshrines the hallowed champion of
American freedom. The removal of the
landmarks lie established, the ceaseless sap
ping of the foundation Of the institutions
he erected may overthrow them, but
though the lessons he taught and the prin-
eipleS be inculcsted may be proclaimed un-
suitable 70 modern ideas of republican gov
ernment, the people Of the South viii
cling with unyielding tenacity to the
rights they inherited from their fathers.
With the bright example of Washington as
their guide, they viii yet rebuild the tenn
pie which Radicalism has well nigh
razed. Throughout the Southern States,
the memory of the Father of his
Country will be honored to-day in
no uncertain spirit. All will unite in doing
homage to the man who gave us the best
government the world has ever seen, as they
have united in cOndemning the men who
seek TO overthrow it and establish despot-
ism on its ruins.
Everything connected with Washington
has been transformed into an object of in
terest. His personal effects have be,
come relics, to be preserved
with sacred care. When Andrew
Jackson was President, and was made the
recipient of honors and flattering compli-
mepts, there was nothing he priced more
highly than the Office chair of Washington,
which was presented by member Of the
family to Old Hickory. The chair had bsen
in use for thirty years in Washington's office.
jackson brought it to his home, and it has
ever since occupied a conspicuous position
at the Hermitage. 1t is regarded as an OBJ
iect of peculiar Interest by patriotic pilgrims,
as 3 relic of two OF the greatest men that
ever occupied the Presidential chair of the
United States.
VT 4 l.
every true patriot, every lover of constitu-
tional government. Washington long since
dead, his example still lives. Though de-
nounced as 'traitoro and ''rebel," his
name will forever shine brightes in the
galaxy of patriots.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-22
OHIO RIVER CONVENTION.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 21.-A report was
adopted recommending the erection of
water gauges and of breast lights to mark
the points at which vessels should turn to
ruu to the next objective land marks, ETC.,
and asking Congress to extend the jurisdic-
ton of the Light House Board to Western
rivers.
A report denouncing as utterly illegal the
collection of wharf fees for general munich
pal purposes, was adopted, and it is pro-
posed to bring a test case before the courts.
Mr.. Kerr's bill before Congress for a uni
form law to regulate the building Of bridges,
was recommended.
Mr.. Holman's bill proposing to make the
Louisville canal free of tolls was also urged.
An appropriation Of 100000 is asked for
dredging and wing dams. The question of
securing q permanent channel all the year
round, BY locks and dams, gave rise to de-
bate.
The Convention adjourned to meet at the
call of the Executive Committee.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-22
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.
nONEGTTC.

OOmhlS1lCs
A lady of Mechanicsville, o., burned her
self and child mortally yesterday by using
kerosene for kindling.
The loyal Geptiles Of Salt Lake accuse
the Mormons of ''treason."
A collision on the Union Pacific yesterday
smashed two locomotives and ditched sew
eral cars.
The State Fair of Indiana proposes to be
migratory hereafter, holding first in one
town and next in another.
The Grocer's Board of New York City
urge immediate action by the Senate
on the House repeal of tea and coffee
duties.
The Arizonian Apaches, having armed
and furnished themselves at government
expense, have abandoned their reservation
to open a vigorous campaign on the troops
and settlers.
The public departments at Washington
are all closed to-day.
The War Department asks s. $50, 900 for
the construction and repair of the fortific2-
tiOns.
The Union Pacific bridge over the Missouri
at Council Bluffs was finished, and the last
rail laid, making a continuous track from
ocean to ocean.
The Ohio Legislative squabble has termi-
mated in securing the contested seat to the
Radical Saylor.
The West Virginia Constitutional Con-
vention leaves the settlement of the old
Virginia debt TO the Legislature. The new
constitution will forbid counties and towns
going in debt beyond per cent of their
taxable property, or assessing more than 20
cents on the hundred dollars.
A German named Geo. Schnier hung him
self in Louisville early yesterday morning.
The Delaware peach crop, the present
year, viii probably be less than half full
crop.
A Scranton embezzler has been let of
with 90 days imprisonment and $50 fine.
The Ohio State Fair will be held at
Mansfield this year.
The Fisk murder trial has been adjourned
to Monday.
Foster, the New York car hook mur-
derer, has been sentenced to be hanged
March %. The prisoners counsel will
bring the case before the Court of Appeals.
FOREIGN.
The latest Spanish Ministry is Progress
sive.
The Pope has asked permission of Eng
land and Austria for the meeting Of the
Ecumenical Council in their dominions.
The three assassins of Gems. Lecompte
and Thomas will be executed at Sartory, at
O'Clock this morning.
The defence in the Tiehborne case opened
yesterday.
Charles Francis Adams has reached Al
geria.
Some 450pounds of Fenlan powder have
been unearthed by the police Of Cork.
The Marquis of Butte will soon marry a
daughter of Lord Edward George Howard.