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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-23
The White HOuSe-Its History.

The White House, at Washington, D.
c., was commenced in October, 1892.
The Commissioners of Washington
City, sort of board of public works in
those days, offered premium for
competitive plans, and the award was
given to James Hoban The building
is modelled after the palace of the
Duke of Leinster. 1t is ITO feet front
by Sc feet deep. 1t has the appearance
of being built of white marble, but the
material is freestone painted white,
with Ionic portico, compromising two
stories, crowned with balustrade. The
interior is planned more for display
than for health. 1t is curious to re-
member in this centennial year, that IN
1914 the Britishers invaded the White
House, and very seriously injured the
magnificent state dining-room by their
rude and barbarous practices. The IN
vaders' hands, which had recourse
to the torch, did not hesitate to deface.
the columns aud panelings Of the pres
idential mansion with spur and bayo-
net. The building was repaired under
the supervision of the original arcni-
teot, James Hoban.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-23
He Gave Him the Goose.

|. A young man, says the Atlanta Con-
stitution, born of poor but honest pa
rents, went to see his sweetheart on
Thursday night. Her younger brother
during the "primping interval" enter
tanned the beau as follow:
isis says she's goin' ter shake you,
she is ?"
"Ah!" exclaimed the astonished
young man.
eyes, she is; she's got you down on
the slate for gram bounce, she has i"
"Why how 2"
Well, now, there amt no use for
you to chaw dictionary bout it neither,
cause there amt nc discount on Sis;
she's he ole gal when she start !"
My goodness graz"
"She SEE she goes out with you an
tramps round jess as lonesome as some
ole married cow, and when yer treats it
amt ter nuthin but cheap ole sody
water at er nickle quart /"
The young man sighed and reached
for fan.
"She SEE she wants fellow that's
got some stile bout him an kin set up
square meal for his gal when he
tskes her gallavantin', she does!"
The young man rummaged for his
handkerchief.
"I tell yer wot it is, boss: my Sis
amt no SLOUGH, and when she gets a
crank in her he'd dad SEE she grinds it
wuss nor our ole rickety coffee MILL
She's goin' for yer, an she'll tell all the
other gals ter shoot the miser, and yer
jess bet they'll do it, cause they can't
go back on Sis, not much !"
The young man was climbing down
the front steps.
Just then Sis entered, Johnnie ex-
planned how he had given the ole dug
out a big wabble."
But .Iohnnie's opinion since his
daddy" let go Of him is that, if he had
been Sitting Bull during the perfor-
nance, he would now be sore in q diff
ferent locality.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-23

Buried Sitting i'm Tomb Provided with
Chairs and Lounges.

Chairs and Lounges.
The trial of the will case Of Purdon
VS.. Lord Longford, at Dublin, Ireland,
has been exciting much curiosity. The
will in dispute was made by Adolphus
Cooke, very excentric old gentleman.
By 1t the testator left the estate, worth
95,0O0a year, to the second son of the
defendant, 81 minor, and disinherited
the plaintiff, Who is the heir-at-law
The testator mad asked Charles Purdon
to come and live with him and manage
his property. He offered to give Mr..
lPurdon an annuity Of E3OO, which was
declared insufficient, and he then Of
fered to give him life interest in the
property, and let it 60 afterwards to his
brother. The Rev. Mr.. Lyster rector
at Killucan, it was alleged, had quar-
relied with the plaintiff, and tried to
get him disinherited, and, yielding to
his influence, the testator altered his
intention and cast about in
various directions for some one
else . to leave his property to,
even writing to g. stranger Of the same
name to come and be made his heir.
A will with that object was executed,
but afterwards revoked, like the other.
The clergyman, it was represented,
finally persuaded him to leave the
estate to Longford's son. -s4
It was represented in evidence for
the plaintiff that of late years the tes-
tator was not competent to make a
will, and some strange instances were
given of his eccentricities. He did not
believe in Christianity, but believed in
he transmigration of souls, and would
not allow a dog to be hurt because he
thought the soul of his grandfather was
in the animal. He expected that his
own soul would assume the form of a
fox. He has q tomb made on his do
main with chairs and lounges in it, and
wished to be buried in sitting posi-
ton. He had fiddle-shaped windows
put up in his house. Such peculiarities
as these were relied on to show that
his mind was weak and incapable of
resisting pressure. #
On the other hand, counsel for the
defendant produced a number of wit
nesses to prove that he was a shrewd,
intelligent man of literary taste; that
he was dissatisfied with the plaintiff
and his father, and complained of their
Interference in his affairs, and that he
was particularly anxious for the well
fare of his tenantry, and wished to
cave his property to Lord Longford's
family because he was a popular land
ord. The solicitor who drew the will,
the doctor, the manager of the bank
and other witnesses swore positively IS
to the testator's capacity.
Baron Dowse, in charging the jury,
which he did at great length, said that,
in his opinion there was an overwhelm-
ing weight Of evidence in support of
the testam entary capacity of the tesla
tor, and they found a verdict accord
ngly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-23
FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS.
The First Tooth.

BY EDGAR FAWCETT.
Poor Baby! for three weeks and over
HIS gums have been vexing him sol
Whatever we'd give him to handle
Straight up to his mouth it would 60.
But now we've the full explanation
Of any such singular acts,
We've reached the whole root ii his trouble,
There's no contradicting plain facts.
And oh! what queer thrill it gave us
TO find out this queer little truth, - =
And see from the rosy gum peeping
That wee pretty pearl of a tooth!
1t does seem ridiculous, merely
- Because of SO tiny thing, ~
To behave as if Baby showed symptoms
Of shortly producing wingl
For Baby himself, beyond question,
Is meagre enough in amount:
And yet, though remarkably little, a
He's still Of tremendous account!
Poor dear! while he's cutting his first tooth,
How many his friends. true and fast!
Ihope he'll prove equally lucky
The day when he loses his last!
-Wid: Aauake.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-23

OATMEAL ia water, in the proportion
Of a quarter of pound of oatmeal to
three quarts Of water, is recommended
as refreshing drink. The meal should
be well boiled, the mixture cooled, and
water added to keep up the proportion.
With a bit of ice, this is said not only
to quench the thi,st, but to keep up
strength. Without ice, when ice can
not be had, it is still palatable, if
entirely cool. 1t is said that it is used
in many iron foundries and manufac-
tories in England. The meal should
be well shaken through the water be-
fore drinking. 80. 81
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-23
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST %, 1876.
THE OLD HOME.

BY MRS. A. G. STRONG.
When my heart is weak and weary,
When dark days Of sorrow come,
When the world looks sad aud dreary,
Then miss my dear old home;
Miss old friends [ love the best,
Miss that perfect peace and rest
Found c0iy in the old home nest.
Bright days, when "the burdens lighter,
When LIES current smoother flows,
When the world looks fairer, brighter,
Ever back my heart still goes;
All! many poor lone hearts to-day,
Like mine, look sadly back and pray,
God bless the old home far away"
When in the pleasant days of spring,
Glad natures heart rejoices,
hear the gay birds sweetly sing,
And listen to their voices, fa
TO myself sadly say,
How sweet the birds will sing to-day
Around the old home far away.
In the days of summer gladness,
When the world is full of glee
Ger me then came thoughts of sadness
Then I miss the old roof-tree
Beneath its cool shade, far away,
[ miss the little ones at play H
Miss the scent of new-mown hay. -
When autumn, bearing golden sheaves,
Comes, rewarding toll and care; ID
When all the hills with autumn leaves,
Are blushing, flushing, everywhere
Then think of other days
Of trees with autumn leaves ablaze,
And children, making bright bouquets.
When winters festive days are here;
DAYS of peace, goodwill and mirth;
I miss the old homes goodly cheer. r
Miss th q hripht Glow of the hoarfh
Miss the loved ones passed away,
Dear young faces, bright and gay, .7a
And older ones, with locks of gray.
In his flight Time changes all things,
Needing not our veal or woe; -
With other changes that he brings,
Many dear old homes must go;
And my old home is mine no more
Strange children play around the door
Where my dear ones have played before.
Yes, it's earth's sweetest spot to me; ~
1 passed my happiest days 7.H4..
In this loved home, meath its old roof-tree
And around its hearth's bright blaze,
I'll not forget thee, old home, ever! rs
Naught from thee shall this heart sever
Though thou art lost to me forever!
There is prepared for us above tsa
By our Fathers tender care,
An endless home of peace and love
Let US strive to enter there;
They need not there The suns bright rays;
Gods glory makes their perfect day,
And he will wipe our tears away. .a
-Watchn,an.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-23

MRS. SHERM of Derby, Conn.,,
whose confession of her crimes in
poisoning three husbands and seven
children created good deal of excite
ment three years ago, and who was SEN
fenced to the Connecticut State Prison
for life is expected to live but a few
days. She has been in prison for FIVE
years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-23
A snow-slide in the sierras.

The following piece of vivid descrip-
ton is taken from the August install
ment of Mr.. Brooks's story in ST. Nc
holas, entitled "The Boy Emigrants. y
Mont, one Of the boy emigrants, has
been to the nearest trading post, and is
on his way homeward with the supplies
which he has purchased strapped to the
back of his horse jim. Beyond this;
the extract needs no explanation:
When Mont resumed his journey next
day, the air was raw and chilly: a slate
coIored cloud closed over the foothills.
and a mild but exasperating drizzle
pervaded the plain as he left It and be-
gan to ascend the undulations which
here seem like a groundswell, and,
higher up, break into the tumultuous
waves Of the Sierras.
Mont pushed On impatiently, riding
when the trail was easy, and leading
his loaden steed where tho way was
steep and rough. Both horse and man
were in haste to get home. Mont grew
feverish and apprehensive as he saw
the snow beginning to fall heavily,
while he was yet on his second day
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-23

The family tree of Texas family
shows a branch on which several mem
bers have been hung for borrowing
horses.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-23
kissing on the Stage.

regarded as too serious a matter to be
trifed with on the stage. An Austrian
manager would be as much surprised
at seeing the lover in a play kiss his
beloved in earnest as at seeing the vii
liam in play stab his victim in earn
est. Hence scandal, the other night,
at the Imperial Opera. A handsome
tenor, Batstiano Windmann, having to
kiss the Soprano, Signornia Giovanni,
in Lortzing's opera of the " Armorer,"
that lady, at the rehearsal, requested
him to make believe" in the correct
Viennese manner; instead of which,
when the proper moment came, at the
performance, the handsome tenor
plumply and resonantly kissed the as
tonished soprano upon her rosy lips.
Signorina Giovanni, after the curtain
fell went in a pretty rage to the man.
ager and comL lained. The man.
ager sent for the handsome tenor and
requested him to restrain his ardor for
the future on pain of worse thing.
When the second representation took
place Signorina Giovanni, distrusting
him, exclaimed, loud enough for the
house to hear, II will excuse you from
the kiss" The handsome tenor, in
censed at the result, responded In
stage whisper, " Thank God for that!
Who wants to kiss such an old thing!
The house safe appalled,. Signcrina
Giovanni founced off the stage, and
the handsome tenor has been hidden
apologize Or abscond.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-23
Custer Betrayed by a Crow Scout.
From the CHEYENNE Sun. q


A new and singular version of the
circumstances which led to the massa-
ere of Clusters brave command comes
from Bismarck, being the story related
by sergeant of the Sixth Infantry. He
asserts that Custer was led into the
snare by the treachery of q Grow scout
named Cross. The scout, with the two
guides Gerard and Jackson, were all who
escaped from the massacre. It is said
that Cross was sent out to reconnoitre
by Custer, the night before the battle,
and that he returned in the morning
and reported that the Indian village
was small, and offered an easy victory.
Then follows the disastrous charge and
wholesale massacre. The Indians were
informed of Clusters intentions and had
made every preparation to give him
warm reception. Everything was done,
and breastworks of willow brush had
been thrown up, from behind which
the Indians could pick off the soldiers
without being seen. Further evidence
has been obtained that white men were
with the Indians. Reno's men say they
heard English spoken frequently in the
Indian ranks during the fight. One of
the Indians shot by Reno's men was
found to be a white man with long
beard, wearing an Indian mask. A bu-
gler who was honorably discharged
from the Second Infantry in 1869, is al
so believed to be with them. During
the fight he blew calls on trumpet sew
eral times
The New York herald., 1876-01-19
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
THE ELEVATED RAILROAD AND REDUCTION OF
EXPENSES.

THE ELEVATED RAILROAD AND REDUCTION OF
EXPENSES.
A meeting Of the Commissioners OF Public Parks was
called yesterday for the purpose Of discussing the pro-
posed extension OF the Elevated Railway over the Bat
terry Park and also consider the best means OF
ducing the expenses of their department during the
present year. Other routine business also trans
acted OF general interest. The session was very
protracte lasting nearly four hours. After the views
OF the several Commissioners had been expressed the
meeting adjourned until Thursday, at four O'Clock, 10
take more definite action.
In regard to the extension Of the Elevated Railway
there was much discussion, but conclusion
rived OF the absence OF parties who
wished to be heard in the matter. Several gentlemen
opposing the project will argue the before thd
Board next Thursday The Commissioners intend TO
give notice TO the raroae directors that they may
also be heard through their counsel thus anording OPP
portunity for impartial judgment
In regard to the reduction OF expenses II Is said that
such step has become necessary, owing to the re-
duced amount OF appropriations, which is 500 900 less
than last year. The Board OF Apportionment which
fixed this tariff adjourned last December and special
appropriations be made raising the amount Tho
Commissioners thus find themselves forced TO cut on
many of their proposed improvements The weight Of
the reduction will probably tall upon the laborers
The President, Mr.. Henry G. Stebbins stated to \
HERALD reporter that IT'S went or work last Saur-
day and that a still larger force will quit this week
This, however he said due 70 the cxigencies OF
tho season. many public works having to be stopped
during the winter months
The New York herald., 1876-01-19
EXEMPT FIRENEN.

The thirty fourth annual meeting OF the Association
of Exempt Firemen OF the City OF New York was held
last evening at the CaledonIan Club rooms on Sullivan
street fold 50 Hose House) for the purpose OF hearing
the report OF the and election OF ocera The
annual report read in which the trustees state
that the applicants for assistance the increase
Last year the number OF widows on the pension
list 52S During the past year SO
have been added, while % have been
withdrawn, leaving net increase Of 81 and making a
total Of $50 legacy Of 900 ef to the fund by
James Kelly last year. but yet the trustees state
Il has not been paid in The late William b. Astor left
10 the fund $40 600 From the receipts Of the tax on
foreign FIRE insurance companies the trustees have paid
TO the present Fire Department for Its disabled remen
Its portion under the law, which amounts TO $15 281 2A
The trustees believe that the paid department could
very readily renqush this claim. John 8 Giles
treasurer OF the fund, shows balance In his hand
the commencement OF tho year OF 1854 So since
which he has received t64 500 $s 900 OF which was
from mortgage paid ON, In all SOS 544 a. The dis
bursements for the same time have amounted to
$55 953 co. Of which $5 ISL "a paid tho present
department and $40 GIL SO distributed various deeds
OF charity, leaving $12, 591 S.
The amount OF the permanent fund still continues
the same-$ll0 000-and Is invested in bonds and
cages, United states government bonds, Manhattan
stock, and deposited in the Butchers and Drovers'
Bank.
Tho election for officers was then proceeded with II
resulted as tollows:-President Gopher Mills; First
Woe President, A. y. 0ckershausen; Second Vice
President David Mikin Recording Secretary,
George W. Wheeler; Corresponding Secretary Francis
Hagedorn; Treasurer, James Y. Watkins Jr.
The New York herald., 1876-01-19

NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE.

TRENTON, Jan. Is, 1875
In the Senate this morning Leon Abbe4t offered
resolution instructing the Committee on Lunatio
Asylums TO inquire into the expedency OF selling
the Trenton institution upon the completion OF the
Morristown building, which he believed would be
found amply Sufficient to accommodate all the
insane OF the State. Mr.. Hill replied that
there we're 1400 insane persons reported
in New Jersey, enough to oil both nsti-
tutionsthe at Trenton being greatly overcrowded
The motion Of Mr.. Hill that the joint committees Of
both houses be special committed, With jurisdiction
over all public insane asylums In the State was passed.
At the executive session OF .he senate the following
nominations received Judge John Clement, CIR
cult Court; Judges vansycke aud Scudder, Supreme
Court; Henry c. Kelsey, Secretary OF state n ).
Little, Clerk OF Chancery. The nominations were
not acted upon az u Is In contemplation 70 introduce
bill affecting their salaries which must become law
before their appointment in order 70 DC operative, so
far a. those mentioned are concerned
joint meeting for the election OF state Treasurer,
State Librarian and commissioners Of deeds viii be held
| on Wednesday the 18th The most prominent cand
dates for State Treasurer are Walter Bartlett and
/ Charles Bechtel Trenton; ex-senator Hopkins,
| Gloucester; Phineas Jones, Newark; Britton, OF
] Merristown. and Wright Of Burlington
The New York herald., 1876-01-19
PISTOL AND POISON.
ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUICIDE II

ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUICIDE IN
WILLIAMSBURG.
Shortly after twelve O'Clock yesterday George Lucas
sen, German grocery clerk employed at Third avenue
and Foreth street. this city shot young girl named
Augusta Schneider OF No. 20 Seige street. Williams
burg and then after taking two ounces Of oil OF vitro
shot himself twice, inncting fatal wounds Lucassen
had made the acquaintance Of Miss Schneider, girl oi
years and several occasions accompanied
her TO the theatre.
The young lady's affections had, however, been
secured by George Bogeman aud this excited tho
jealousy OF Lucassen. which he expressed so plainly
that the young lady requested him 10 cease ms at
tentions altogether He seemed much deecIed al the
On Monday morning a letter was received by Miss
Schneider signed "H H., - which contained the strong
est protestatiops of love- hope TO have her 10 vile
and request that she would be on tho
oorter OF Even and seigei streets at SIX
O'Clock tho same evening. No attention was
paid to the note Yesterday, just A. noon and az
Mrs Schneider and her daughter wero sitting down 10
dinner they heard knock at the door George Lucas.
sen entered, asking he did so, what Is the newsI
| MIs Schneider replied. "None." He followed with,
Gusse, why didn't you answer the letter wrote you
yesterdayrh am going TO write moro OF them and Il
| dont have you III give you all the trouble can "
saying this he suddenly drew seven Darrellea re-
yoyer and hred at her missing her head but striking
finger OF her right hand. Then, she ran shrekins
from the room, he returned tho pistol and, taking q
Tour ounce nhal OF oil of vitrio from his pocket swa
lowed one han OF It's contents saying, "lf have mob
taken enough can finish the Job with what is left
Mrs Schneider and one two OF the neghbors who had
been drawn TO the room by the shreks Of tho girl then
forced him into tho hall, where no again drew tho
pistol and shot himself twice-once the head tho
ball hattening against the skull the other ball pene
trating tho chest and nnict ing wound which would
have resulted fatally had he not taken the poison
officer who called in removed him to the station
house. where the doctors did all they could for him.
and he then removed to the Eastern District Hos.
| pital In 4 dying condition
4 Miss Schneider will lose her nnger.
The New York herald., 1876-01-19
ELEVATED RAILWAY COLLISION.

Three up trains following another at short inter.
walls the Greenwich Street Elevated Railway yes
terday morning in the fog together with consd-
cradle violence, which caused damage to Of the
engines the value OF 500 and slightly injured
passenger and engineer. 1t appears the leading
train, after stopping at Thrtcth street, found difficulty
In starting by reason Of the moisture OF the fog
densed on the rail Unable 70 see 200 feet ahead the
conductor of tho next train TO Twenty ninth
street before stopping TO allow the train ahead to get
start Wnen the third came up the engineer was
able TO stop in time though going slowly with engine
reversed and brakes down. His train struck the
before It. An old man standing in the middle train
thrown down and somewhat hurt, the engineer
OF the third train bruised in the leg and his engine
was slightly crushed. No other injury resulted.
The New York herald., 1876-01-19
THE YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN AS
ISOLATION.

The Young Mems Christian Association held an an
nua meeting yesterday. The following officers wcre
elected after a spirited vote-Presdent, William E
Dodge Jr. Vice President Ebert d. Monroe; Cor
responding Secretary r. r. McBurnly; Recording
Secretary, James A. Bennett; Treasurer, jacob n
wycoh The annual meeting will be held on MONDAY
The New York herald., 1876-01-19
THE TRAMps IN NEW JERSEY.

No less than FIVE bold robberies reported have
been perpetrated in the northern part OF Hudson
county, New Jersey, during the past two days by
trampa The residences OF George Miller and George
Hartmann, in Gutenberg, entered from the
windows which were broken open, and robbed OF
clothing &c worth 500 Michael Moore's house In
weehawken entered and robbed OF goods worth
$50. The barn Of Mr.. Keiser, In North Bergen, was
broken open and robbed and another burglary is re-
ported al Fairvicw Although dozens Of robberies
have been committed Of late not one has been
made
The New York herald., 1876-01-19
A VICTIM OF ALCOHOL.

post.mortcm examination OF the body Of Alice
scully, who found dead in room at No Is Bow
cry last Sunday held last evening al Bellevue Hos
pita by Deputy Coroner Marsh. Tho autopsy showed
that the deceased died from Brights disease Of the
ktdnevs superinduced by the use or alcohol The
woman lived at No 30 Monroe street and very in
temperate She leaves two children utterly destitute
The New York herald., 1876-01-19
POLICE CAPTAINS EXAMINED.

The Police Examiners summoned Captains McIwaine
and Alare before them last night for the purpose OF
examining their 6tness 10 continue In the exercise
knowh
The New York herald., 1876-01-19
CON G. r SIS.
The New Senatorial Elec-
ton in Louisiana.

THE TREASURY ACCOUNTS.