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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-06-04

the Lady Superior, and asked permission
to give the poor man something to eat
He looked SO tired-and worked SO hard,
Oh, if you could have seen him solemnly
consuming sandwiches, with those forty
girls looking on, and the head witch Adele
assuming her airs Of hostess at dinner
party!
"Well he got safely off and made his
way to Woodbury., where he staid over
night The next morning, as he was pass
ing down the street. he caught sight of a
face at the window Of pretty country
house. It may have been the FACET may
have been the mischief in him; anyway
he stopped and begged for work. and pretty
soon out Of the front door stepped figure
"a little figure in blue-ah, Molly, [
needn't go on You have guessed my rid
die You know the little figure proved a
magnet to draw him again to Woodbury.,
and keep him lingering there in hopes the
day might come when the story told and
the disguise forgiven, the ex-scissors-
grinder might speak in his own name, and
ask if there was any hope for him any
hope that the little maid in blue could
consent to overlook spoiled shears and
Is there? Won't you speak, dear?''
AItef considerable neSltauOn, Molly
said, a little confused on her own part
"Do you know that was st. Valentines
morning on which you came? I had lust
repeated the old rhyme, and put my head
out Of the window to look for nv future
husband, when [ saw you and your wheel
far up the roadr'
ooh, clever St. Valentine" laughed Mr.
Conrad. $50, for once, scissors didn't cut
love, Molly"
NO." said Molly, blushing sweetly
There is prettier saying than that about
scissors, you know. Their meaning is,
we part to meet again"
| leave the reader to imagine Mr. Con-
RAIDS reDlV
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-06-04

During the first six months OF the
current fiscal year the receipts from
cigars alone, in thirty-one OF the principal
collection districts Of the country, amount
ed to nearly $4,000 more than during
the corresponding period IN the preceding
fiscal year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-06-04

AT small town on the Louisville &
Nashville Railroad the other day four
able-bodied white men were seen in a.
field playing croquet. at was" SAYS the
Louisville C0maerJouraal, "the subiimest
spectacle that an impoverished country
ever beheld.o
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-06-04

A PARTY of young ladies' was recent
" dispersed by the police at Springfield,
Mass, for disturbing newly married
c3sple with tin-pan serenade.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-06-04

RUss1A.LEATHER jewelry is the latest.
1t IS pretty and unique, the earrings
being made of every imaginable pat
tern.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05
+" Boss" Twood as Doctor.

sincs his illness Tweed has been assigned 70
duty a, hospital orderly In the penltsntiary. ana
while his prison uniform is making there being
none IN the stock large enough for him, he Weafa
his own clothes. Tho Brooklyn EAGLE gives the
following account OF his convict novitiate:
On visit TO the penltentlaTy Mt Tweed was
found seated at q desk in the medical department
copying prescriptions Into . book. He IL 10 be
Kept here on regular duty as hospital ORDERLY and
will not be removed to the penitentiary proper
This IS no special favor extended to him person
allyI Com. Stern says, but is a course pursued in
all cases, whether of felony or misdemeanor, in
Whlca 1t is recommended BY the medical authori.
ties OF the island. TWeed's duties here will ex
tead over wide field. Besides copying all pre
scriptions ordered for inmates of the hospital he
VIII have to administer the medicine, appiv band.
ages, assist in operations, aud hold such patients
as ars subject to periodical tits OF epilepsy He
Will have TO clean and arrange the medical depart.
ment and see that the surgical instruments and
other hospital appliances are kept in q proper
coalition. Mr.. Tweed looks hagRard and broken
spirited. He spsaks to no one, and performs hiu
duties in an inert mechanical manner The re-
movai Of bis hair and beard has given unWonted
prominsncs to his features, and his sunken chesku
have greatly added to this"
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05

AN ENTIRE FAMILY SoALPED BY LIGHT
NING.-The Dallas (TeIasI Herald tells the
follow ing lively story:
AWhOls family was suddenly made baldhe lded
the other night in this city by their hair catching
ERE from q candle. The father had brought
home curious.toy which Was taken TO the table
for a closer examination Ofils character, and all
leaning over 10 inspect il, the hair Of the
mother ignited and with electric suddenness
communicated with the hair to the Others.
In less time then il takes TO writ IL, family
Of six we're made bald-headed by fire, and with
the damages that FIRE did on the outside of
their heads, ii was much better than having
FIRE on the inside Of their head.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05
Congress Yesterday.

In the Senate yesterday Mr. Stevenson intro.
du,ed bill 10 remove all political disabilities and
Mr.. Boreman one for the construction OF a canal
from Richmond, Va TO the Ohio river, the cost
- be defrayed by the issuance of Unlted States
1000 AZ per cent. bonds TO the amount Of Se co.,
O0l Mr.. Hamilton, of Maryllnd, presented the
re eolutiOns passed by the Board of Trade of Bal
timore IN favor of specie payments, which were
read'and laid ON the table. Mr.. Ferry, Of Michi-
gan, called up his resolution on finance and spoke
la advocacy of free banking, the increase OF the
currency $4,000 OOp the Issue of all the notes by
the government, and of making the whole cIrcu-
lttlng medium legal tender After the transac-
ton OF some further business the senate adjourn
ed until Monday.
In the House q special committee of seven was
appointed TO whom was referred ali the numsF-
Gus bills introduced aud pending In relation to
thesalary repeal business. The committee was
appointed as follows: Messrs. Hale of Maine,
Maynard Of Tennessee, kasson of Iowa, Seho-
field, OF PmnsylVania, Hale, Of N. Y, Nlblaek.
of Indiana, and JsWstt, of OhiO--the two latter
Democrats Under call of the States a large
number OF bills were introduced aud referred to
appropriate committees when appointed. The
House continues in session to-day.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05
al MUCH sEcRRcY As IS Poes1pLE
Tie standing Committee.

WASHINGTON, Dec. .4.-The Republican Sen
ate caucus this morning received and agreed
to the report Of the committee appointed to
revise the Senate standing committees. The
Democratic caucus also met and agreed on a
fill vacancies left by the majority for the mi
nority representation on committees. Bayard
will take the place of Casserly as chairman OF
the committee on EugrOssed Bills, and Kel-
ley his place on Public Lands. Thurman re-
mains at the head of the committee ON Private
Land Claims Mr.. Sumner goes ON the com.
mlttee on Privileges and Elections, replacing
Mr. Boutwell,, who, 1t Is understood, will be-
come member of the Finance Committee
Mr.. West becomes a member of the committee
on Transportation.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05

TIE NRWLY APPOINTED CHIEF JUsrIcE.-Ths
Springfield (Mass.) Republican says that 'ths
nomination of Mr.. Williams. OF Oregon. to the
chair OF John Marshall Is "Grant all over" Altsr
taking the whole summer and fall to look around
him and make up his mind, our taciturn chief
magistrate finally likes upon a gentleman whose
qualifications for the place, to put it mildly, had
rot prepared either bar or public for his appoint
ment. President Grant Is addicted to these little
surprises; II is n way he has" The Republican
considers all the points that Mr. Williams does
aud does not possess and finally comes TO the last
but not the least ltem-Mrs. Williams-Who, il IL
said, Is one OF those wonderful western women
who are equally good at puddings and pelhies.
and to whose influence II IA thought the present
appointment Is largely due.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05
GAZETTE.
CUBAN VARLIKE PREPARATIONS!
PrORers of Mem and Means
Indignation at the Action Of CASTELAR, in
ConSenting to the Surrender
Meetlng Of the Leading Merchants
Of HaVana-AlTeady Preparing for
W0F-Ve0s0Is 90 be Purchases.
MAvANA, Dc. 4-EI

HAVANA, Dec. 4-EVenlng
The po= de CUBA says the leading merchants of
Havana held meeting this morning to provide
Tor the purchase and armament Of a number OF
fast steamers to act cruisers In case of war with
the United States. The same paper says Colonel
Jtmenez, Of the First Battalion OF Nolantsars has
offered 70 arm six sea going steamers out Of bis
own means and the merchants of CIenfnsaoes
have ordered the purchase of two tine steamers
abroad Tor war service, and later information in
creases the number ordered
lt Is reported that seVeTal new bataliions OF
volunteers will be organized immediately, and the
Catholic Society proposes TO organize Sar 'tary
Battalion. 80
RFsraNATtoN OF COLONIAL MINISTER soLER.
The HoE declares that Seuor .Solef. tSs Colonial
Minister, has forwarded his resignation to Mad.
hd. Captain General Jovellar telegraphed his
resignation twice, and the Political Governor also
handed IN his resignation and that until tonight
no answer to Ssnor Soler's telegram was received
EXTRACTS FROM THE MANIFESTO SENT To MADRID
The authorities have sent by cable to Madrid
long extracts from the manifesto they had dra wu
up in the Vlrginius case.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05
The n u@aa gIseAsu and ~ BunS
WafaeFn,

The body is suDDlied with allment By VsaSe's
which connect the stomach and It's auxiIarieS with
NE Veno9s system. and. ~, 70 SPEAK. perform the
once OF dumb walters in q restaurant. 7In other
words, these media Of communication between The
ahimal kitchen and its dependents supply to each
member and organ. near or remote. the quantity
and Kind VI sustenanco required TO keep il going
dumb walters inert or ObstTueted il Is the peeu lar
province Of Hostetters Celebrated Stomach Bittars
20 strengthen and regulate thorn. Hence iis fnMr-
veiOus cures Of chronic ihdgestoH and the emaein-
ton. debility and languor which are generally Its
tive and corrective and the rapidity with which Il
checks irregularities Of the liver and bowels ana
braces and invigorates the nervous system is mar
tessiOnal men. dec3 toIO
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05

SENDING SUBsTITUTEs TO PRIsoN.-A singular
practice has grown up In Massachusetts, in connec-
Ton with convictions for an infringement OF the
pgohihlt0rY liquor laws Of that eomnl0n nWeAlth It
s said that not q few of the parties sentenced to
impFisonment Tor thirty days, even a longer PEI
riod, have done penance By proxy, through substi-
tutes who submitted TO duranee vile for q eonsid-
Grafton, some Of the officers of the law eonniving
At this GyStem. Per months past this practice hl8
been followed somewhat extenalvsly. but II Is now
likely to be broken up, as one Of the principals he
been arrested, and Boston Judge proposes 70 ln-
Vo5tlgatS his case In spirit that may lead % his
eOnAnemsnt for an extended term in the state
prie3n.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05
tho Democratic caucus.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.
The Democratic congressman request that
q statement be made that it is not true, as tel
egraphed hence, that the resolution OF HOl-
man in the Democratic caucus Saturday night,
de claring that no man who was implicated ia
the Credit MO0iller scandal or salary bill,
should be voted for as Speaker, was defeated
by a vote OF the caucus. The resolution was
ruled out OF order by the chairman on the
ground that the caucus had no power to con-
troll by a resolution the vote of any member.
Upon this ruling Holman Withdrew his resO-
luton, with but two dIssentients.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05

Nor A CHRISTIAN STATESMAN. Thu convicted
municipal coFrupilonist and thiei, Tweed, when
ragistered for the PehitentIary at New York. gave
his occupation % Q statesman, but without Feli-
Kion; hence no is not . Christian statesmhn. We
Commend the honesty OF this avoWal; and hOu
supsrlor Il shows hlm 10 many atatesmen OF high
eF pretsnsiona, who dafFand and plnnder the peo-
pie and enrich Themselves With the spoils OF cor
ruptIon, aud cover II all with the cloak Of pre-
tsnded pety, such au their peculiar iriends delight
20 denominale "ChFistian statesmen" Tweed In
his cell is 1 truer man than tlose smooth knaVaa
80 their hypocTiay. Though eorFupiiOniat be Il
not hypoerit0. Somebody might want to know
What Il meant BAH. Sua.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05

0snFaAL JOsEPH E. JOHNsFOa's BOOK. The
nlang admlFers Of General Johnston, the great
s.ldsr, viii be gFatlfled 10 learn that he has writ
tea = Voinme, now In pFeaa, containing 4 fnn naI-
raleo n ne recent var bet the States, 20 far
as his ptitonal experience during the contest en-
aisle him 10 present Il. Tho hook does not aspira
Is dc dighl9 of haiory hut q alms b furnish nae
tseal for tha future historian % use 4 BE may, IN
wFlhng a q distant hour, when the passions ind
prelndicas og the contest are over, and When thoso
who participated in Il cease 70 liVa-an impartial
history Of Tie great eouaict,- Fieksbszg Hsrala.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05
From the N. Y. herald. Of to -dav.
GemeraI EIrIsIOW Getting Alarmed.

General Bristol ", the nominee for the position
ofAttoTney General, ls sOmewnat alarmed at the
delay in the confirmation of Mr. Williams as
Chiet Justice, aud has asked several Senators II
bis confirmation depends upon the confirmation
of Mr.. Williams. lie was Informed to-day that
il did not, and the Senate might act on his ap-
pointment first.
The nomination of George Ii. Williams 10 be
Chief Justice was today referred TO the Commit
tee on Judiciary, but no further action was taken
Oh the subject in executive session. IL is stated
that the President, from tho beginning, made up
his mind not to appoint q successor to Chief JUS
tlce Chase from the Supreme Court bench, and
that he diG tender the appointment to Senator
q leklIn who deeliued Il.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05
work nt VVIInlInRlop, DeI.

PHn.ADRLPHIA, Dec. A speclai from VIII
1ningtou, Del, 70 the Evening Telegraph, says:
s,rhe only work being done on the monitor Man
haitian is the removal Of q portion OF the huFri'
cana deck to ht her for immediate action. AZ
soon as this l. done she will be ready for sea. The
deck and hull of the vessel are sound. and she is
NOT leaking. No loose riVets have been found in
her hull She is expected 10 oali ioy Key West
tomorrow in good trim, with everything secure
aud safe.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05
Anolher collision at Sea.

LONDON, Dec. 4-Midnighi.
The British armoe-plaled man-oi-Nar Belle
FOphon cOllided with the Brazil and River
Plate steamer, FIamsieed, and the latter was
70 badly damaged that she sunk soon afterWard.
All her passengers, officers and crew were
rescued by the Bsllerophon and brought to st.
Vincent.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05

A private letter received In New York says
the Cubans have partly avenged !" the
Santiago buteheFy. Learning OF the execution
OF the VIrgInlus captlVes. Maxine Gomez at
tackled and captured several Spanish fortified
camps In the vicinity OF Santiago. making
tiOns OF Santiago, and then sent word to Bur
Tlel 20 s'cOma out ana bury them. BurTle',
however, ''left almost Immediately for HaVa-
M
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05

Alexaier II. Stevens,Of Georgia, was among
the callers ct the White House yesterday. He
was recelVed By the President In q reception
room on the main door, being to feeble TO 60
M akaIFs 10 the Presidents ofaee.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05

Mn. CANNON, the Mormon, has bsen admitted
70 Ais seat IN the House OF Representatives on
the assumption that-his credentials being in the
proper fnrw-ha bad . PrisRa 1aets right TO that
privilege. Mr.. O. has four wives and any ungiyen
number Of those sealed" 10 him.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05

Our prieea uIll ho lower thls season than ever
and ths buyef will have the satiaiaeiion 10 exam
Inc fall line Of new and staple goods Of our owH
70 poEtation. Adams q Bro, SOC Market stree
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05
Anew POHey Towards CuDs.
TIE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT To BE IT'S
OWN PROTECTOR ON THE ISLAND.
WLaHfNGToN. Dsc.

WARRINGTON, Dec. 4, 1873.
There is official authority for The statement
that the negotiation Of the past few days have
resulted in important notifications in the reIa-
tious Ofths United States TO the Cuban insu T.
recIiOn, so far as concerns the future. The
dispatches bearing on the subjeCt will. it il
understood, be submitted by Secretary Fish
TO the Cabinet at tomorrow session, and mean
time
As MUCH SECRECY AS IS POSSIBLE
concerning their contents is maintained by those
to whom their puTport has been confdentially
communicated.
To put the matter in a still palmer form, it
means short, sharp and decisive contest be
tween this govornment and the faction Of the
Casino EspanOl ct Havana, Withot an exlentiol
Of the conflict TO the Spanish government oil
any Of Its Cuban forces that may remain lOya
to its authority. Such virtual alliance with
the CASTELAR, government in the interests o.
common self-defence and good government ss
this proposition conveYs.is believed to have
been virtually brought about by the negolia
tions Of the past few days.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05

This ssason wo intaaa % eel Toys and Faney
0onAs oheansR than thsy are sold II RhilAdolPhia
81 New York. Call and b convinced,
Adaml & Bro. 6o6 Market etElok
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05
NOTICES.

A CARu.-The citizens Of Wilmington and our
IA noble hrumeR In particular will please accept
my slneeEo thanks for the very efficient services
rendered NJ the bufuing q my 0hoo and stakl9S ~
the night o. Dooembsr lth.
There will be no interTu ption il business As all
the teams are saved sud We will continue TO deliver
coal as usual
,v,,- , JOSEPH FOUT.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05
= WILMINGTON. DEL.

Will be found the lar, ST and bes. assort-
ment Of the abOyo goods in the St1fs. Rand
Chma Dinner Sets, Band China lea sets
White Chlna Tea SETS. White China Dinner Sets
Edwards White irOu Ston8 Dinner Sets, Edgards'
White lF0a StOne Toilet Ssts EdWarls' Mare Iron
Stone Tea Sets. Fancy Toilet Sets, great variety:
Common Goods OF every description. Fancy Articles
in endless etI; Hart Rubber Handle Knives
Plated Forks, spoons, CastHrs. he: Plated Tea
seriptiOn, Pressed glassware of every description.
Coal Oil Lamps. Portland Kerosene Oil. IalEp
Chimhsys, sc. The attention Of those 10 want Of
the above goods Is inVitel % Iny stock goods IN
this line. The quality Of the goods ~ the best Of
the Kind that can be found and the prices lnW as
good goods can be sold
maSS THOS Y .DsyoRMANDIg.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05
NOTICE-T0 WATER RENTERS.
AN OFFICE CRY WArER WORKS,
n. 4 Ta4 o

- Wilmington, Dec. I, 1878,
The bills for Abe year 1874 now ready and pay
able at the Registrars once, 1000 Market street.
The law requires that all bills paid on or before
January 3lst. 1874. the face Of the bill and on ali
paid during the month Of February i've per cent az
ditiOnal and all paid during the menth Of March
ten per cent. addition and any amounts remaining
unpaid aer April 1st 1874 the Registrar Is REQ uiFed
TO have the fePrule Withdrawn and suit Instituted
for the recovery OF the amount dHe, and the water
will not again be let into such premises until such
arrears with assessments and two dollars for draw
ing terrule are paid.
Office hours. 8 A. NJ. TO u NJ. aud to6P.M.
FRANK A. TAYLOR,
dec6todn3l K0gistrsr
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-05
PHAILAD'A, WILMINGTON AND
BALTIMORg RAIEROAD.
@lR
DELAWARE DIVISION.

DkLAWAkE DIVISION.
DaEins the tern Of Court at Nsg CAstls, cen
moAollg Monday, NOVamhsr lflh. 1874. trains be-
tW0oa WilmiRGloa and NsW Castle will ran as fol-
lows:
Lave Wilmlast0A fer New Castle u S.. 3 3 and
u 10 A. ~. Is, % aud 50, r. 81.
Leave Neu Castle faF Nilmihgtan ~ and IS.
A. NJ. II 0i. 4 ~, s . and ~, p. ~.
The IS a, ~. traln lo0 Wilmington and u ea
p NJ Fain fg0m New Castle extra trains 10 run
oqlY aaFiag the Session ef the caaFk.
he eztFa tFain trom New Castle viii ieave Old
peP0ta a. l20b P. n. and BFiak Depot at u IS.
assls MR. KINNEY: sygr
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-12-25
GENERAL.

Gen. Sickles being q retired officer,
with an annual salary Of $5,625, was at liberty
to 60 where he pleased, an in accepting the
office of minister to Spain in May, 1860, he
has drawn the actual salary Of s12, 900 for this
service, but nothing on army account, as the
law prohibits the drawing Of more than one
salary. On his retirement as minister he will
draw his army pay.
The senate has confirmed the following
nominations: Marshal Jewell, minister to
Russia; Jas. Meredith Read, Jr., minister req
dent to Greece; John NJ. Wilson, of Ohio,
consul at Bremen; Alfred A. Freeman, of
Tennessee, consul at Prague; Edw. @. Ned
Icy, postmaster at Pittsburg, Pa; Mrs. Lucy
NJ. Parker, Louisville, Ky.
A private letter from Gen. Longstreet,
at New Orleans, has been received at Wash
ngton, in which he says: Il have gone about
as far as can at present in arranging and en-
rolling and organizing troops. Letters come
in every day, and from all parts Of the south,
Offering companies, regiments and brigades.
Gen. Bodge, chief Of police at New Orleans,
is raising brigade Of soldiers who served in
the Union army, and Col. Beahan brigade of
OK Confederates for the Cuban war
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-12-25

the city, but they were long discover
ing her. They sent him continued mes
sages of their progress; he left his
affairs to follow every clue. And
dismal hours he spent in her dressing
room poring over glove or a ribbon,
enjoying the sweetness of freedom and
widowhood. The "Pickwick Club
was no stay to his care. He hated the
sight of their Bacchanalian faces.
1t seemed that years instead OF
months had passed, when the chief man
of buttons and clubs waited on him one
day, with tho joyful assurance that in q
certain nsrthern village, in certain
house, he would find his wife. Was it
Joyful assurance after ull? Az tlio end
of his long, sickening journey, he stood
1t the gate of her house, about dusk,
more depressed than he had ever felt
before. She had commanded him not
to search for her he was minded to
turn and go back, satisfying himself
with the knowledge that all was well
with her. Such floods of change had
rolled between them. He knew not
how to approach her.
But, like a call to him, little cooling
cry came from the house; it stirred him
like q sea. Then Isabel came to the
window, looking out and up. Her
beautiful face was softened and sweet
ened, for she had been in the hard land
of maternity, under discipline which
brings out the angel-side of woman; in
her arms she held his little child.
Her eyes falling on her husband, this
most consistent woman reached toward
him, bursting into n low, glad cry of,
/" oh, knew you'd come !"
After supper, when the room was
cosy, and the good maids steps had
ceased, and the blessed child had been
admired till both parents were in state
of imbecility, Isabel lung to a button
of her husbands coat and falteringly
confessed her sins; her days of dark.
ness her ignorance of patient love, till
tho baby came to teach her. Then
Burnham took up the parody, and
shrived himself and made promises in a
way which would hive afforded the
"Pickwick Club" infinite amusement.
And, in his turn, the remarkable infant
raised his voice. So that they were
very cosy.
And it was not fatal after all, like
some other club affairs.