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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12
Fire..

At about l O. clock Monday morning the
was discovered that flames were issu ing from
the frame row of stables belonging to WAL
grocery store and saloon on Sd street. AS
a large amount of property was placed in
imminent danger by the stables being stu
ated in the center of one of our most impor-
tant business blocks considerable alarm was
manifested lest the flames should spread TO
surrounding buildings. The fire companies
with their steamers came on the ground
with promptness worthy of a long organ
lied and well disciplined fire brigade, and
were soon playing on the burning building S
with good effect. Fortunately the fire was
got under control and extnguished with the
loss of only one Of the stables aud slight
damage TO another, the entire loss being
only between 5000 and $500. The property
was insured in the Milwaukee Mechanics
Insurance Co.. Mr.. A. Volkman agent.
Nothing positive is known as to the origin
OF the fire, many being Of the opinion that
it was the work of incen diaries while the
opinion is entertained that it was tie result
of carelessness on tho part of some one
smoking around the premises.
We understand that large amount of
powder was kept in store close by where
this fire broke out aud it was quite hastily
removed while the fire was in progress.
Had this gunpowder exploded there is no
telling what the effect to the surrounding
blocks would have been. The storing OF
powder in this manner is violation of one
of our city ordinances and it behooves our
city authorities to prevent the jeopardizing
of property by the disregarding of said or
! dinance and treating of it as nullity
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12
Destructive Fire at Juneau.

AT 2:30 o'clock on Thursday morning last
the people of our height orng village of Ju-
neau were made aware Of the fact that a
large fire was raging in their midst. A
boarder at the Juneau House was awakened
by bright slight shining into his room
and on getting up discovered the flames
bursting through the roof of the small one
story brick building Immediately north OF
the Court House and Jail and containing
the offices of Register of Deeds, County
Treasurer and Clerk of the Board. An alarm
was Immediately sounded, and the people
SOON assembled, but unfortunately too late
to save anything Of value. The fire is be-
!ieved to have originated in the back room
of the Treasurer's office, where the safe was
situated, and the general supposition seems
to be that burglars, in attemp ting to force
open the safe, accidentally upset a light or
in some other way set on fire the light
woodwork and papers surrounding it on al Il
sides. The safe seems to show the marks OF
chisel, one corner of the plate is bent out
and the rivets snapped in two. While the
heat might have bent the plate, it could
hardly have broken the rivets, but would
sooEer have forced them out. The roof was
Immediately a sheet of flame and soon COM
menced falling in, making it difficult to get
out anything. Some 40 books of old mort
gage records, however, were saved together
with plat books and tract indexes, and the
books of tax sales from the Clerk office
After the heat had subsidized efforts were
made to get out the books, buried in the ru-
las and partly on fire. About 100 volumns
were secured, some of them completely de-
stroyed and just hanging together, OF hers in
a more or less damaged condition, some of
which may be copied entire, if it should be
deemed best to do so. Some 80 volumes
are entirely gone. Ia addition all the old
papers accumulated in the office year by
year, all papers from August and Septem-
Der, all the county officers bonds, and all
other papers by law required to be filed with
the Register are totally destroyed. The
whole work Of destruction occupied but two
hours, and only by pouring water over the
roof Of the jail building was this saved from
destruction. The loss is a severe one and
can hardly fall short of S75, OoC mas
much as a complete record can never be- had
again, it will be doubtful if it will be advis.
aole to attempt to restore it partially. The
abstract belonging TO Messrs. Rambusch &
Mertz remains tact and will now be of
great value. In connection with the tract
index saved it will form as near a perfect
record as can ever be had again in Dodge
county.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12
F. P. BROOK, Sec'y

at ChicagoC. h N. w. RI. will sell excur-
sion tickets as follows: Sept. 4th and 5th
good to return sth; Sept. 25th and 18th
good to return Sept. 20, and October 9th TO
10th good to return Oct. 18th inclusive
Fare for round trip s595 including ticket
to Exposition. During the State Fair to be
held at GAINESVILLE the G. L N. W. Ry. will
run a special passenger train which will
leave Watertown going south at S:35 A. NJ,
going north leaves Watertown at 6.37 P. M,
arriving at Evansville about 10 =. NJ. and
leaving about PA
G. H. WILDER. Agent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12
Settled.

Friday afternoon the Mitchell scandal case
eliminated in perpetual divorce from the
bonds of matrimony between the parties, on
the complaint of Mrs. Blanca G.. Mitchell
against John L. Mitchell, her husband
The original complaint with its damaging
charges was withdrawn from the files by
leave of Court, and an amended complaint
filed, charging only cruel and inhuman
treatment of the plaintiff by the defendant.
This charge was not denied by the defend
ant and was proved to the satisfaction of the
Court, when the decree passed without OPP
position. 1t is understood that Mr. Alex.
Mitchell, father of the defendant, has be-
come obligated to pay to Mrs. Blanca c.
itchell $4,000 per year during her natural
life, which she agrees to accept in. lieu of
dover and alimony! Mr.. Alex. Mitchell
retains the custody and control of the infant
child David, subject to the mothers right to
see it occasionally. TIE legal of the judg-
ment of divorce is to leave both parties at
libe-ty to marry again if they choose.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12
Person al.

Rev. DR.. Adams, of Nashotah, conducted
the services at st. Paul;s Church last Sunday.
Mr.. Theodore Prentiss, wife and sons, re.
turned from their seaside visit to Nantuck ct,
Massachusetts, Thursday in the enjoyment
of good health and well pleased with their
trip.
Mr.. Charles Rack, law student 10 the of.
flee of Hall Skinner for several years, was
admitted to the bar last week, at Jefferson
after passing very satisfactory examina-
ton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12
Take Notice.

| would again remind the Stockholders in
the Cent. Wis. Agri'l. h Mech. Association
that the old original s'Stock holders ticket"
will not admit them to the grounds any
longer A new one can be procured by
showing Stock Certificate of
F. P. BROOK, Sec'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12
To the Ladies.

r WOULD respec fully info NJ aressmak-
i ers and the public genera ". that I am
Sole Agent for Watertown Al Il Wei nifty for
CORNWELL'S IMPROVED SELF-FIT-
TING CHART for cutting Ladies Misses !,
and ChilGrens Dresses and Garments OF
ever description.
CAROLINE GARDNER,
255 Hustisford ST.: WATERFOWL, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12
f. R. BAUM h co.
Central Fair.

Persons desiring to sell refreshments on
the grounds Of the Association during the
approach ing Fair, are requested to meet a
mmittee on the grounds on Monday, Sept.
Eth, at , o'clock p. M, for the purpose Of
securing such privilege.
2. P. BROOK. Sec'y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12

The best corset for the money in the
city, Double Bask, clasps warranted not to
break, can be procured for ninty-nine cents
at the Nov city SO Cent Store.
New Books-s'First Love is the Best,
.Six Little Cooks" and ssThat Husband Of
Nine" just received and for sale at T. S.
Clark's book and stationery store, corner o
Third and Main streets.
The farmers are exaltant over the fine
weather they are having for threshing.
Harvest Home services will be held at
St. Paul's Church Saturday morning next
at loa o'clock.
Saturday afternoon it is intended to
hold the annual picnic for tbe.lchildren Of
St PauPs Church Sunday School.
The brick building of Mr.. E. R. Evans,
corner of West Avenue and West Washing
ton street, 4th ward, was sold at auction
Tuesday afternoon to Mr. P Kennedy for
$3o25.
Nine Demorest's g Portfolio of Fash.
ions, and "Wbat to Wear and How to
Make It, fer fall and winter, just received
and for sale at T. S. Clarks book and news
depot, corner of Sd and Main streets.
-WM. SOMMERFIELD is determined
to give the people of this city the ben
eft Of buying Boots and Shoes cheap.
Will find him at the Bankrupt Store.
list OF LETTERS remaining 10 the
Post Office, at Watertown, Sept. II, 1877.
Brenchley Jos NJ MCGOWAN John H
Evans William " Smith NJ w
Edwards Edward Sherwin Rodney K e,
Fitzpatrick Maggie Vaux S
Hall John Williams Edwin
James Edward
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12

This being the peach season the follow
ing can be tried by housewives: Put on to
boil scant quart of milk, emitting halt a
cup, With which to moisten two spoonfuls
uf corn starch; when the quart bois add the
corn starch. Stir constantly till thick, then
remove from the fire; add one spoonful but
ter, and allow the mixture to cool; then
beat in the yoiks Of three eggs till the mix
ture seems light and creamy: add half cup
Of powdered sugar. Cover the bottom of a
we'll buttered baking dish with two or three
layers ofrich, juicy peaches, pared, halved
and stoned; sprinkle over three spoonfuls
powdered sugar; pour over the custard
carefully, and bake twenty minutes; then
spread with the light beaten Whites we'll
sWeetened, and return to the oven till brown
To be eaten warm with rich sauce, or cold
with sweetened cream.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12

~IF you want Bargains in Boots
and Shoes and Slippers go to the Bank
rupt Boot and Shoe Store on the
Bridge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12
Notice..

We will Tay reward of Ten Dollars for
lie arrest and convection Of any one destroy
Jag the signs of the Novelty 90 Cent Store
city.
r RATIM q co
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12
Night School.

The evening classes of the Waterlow Ii
Academy will open on Monday, Sept 18th
1t is the intention to give all attending, the
advantages of good practical commercial
course, particular attention being paid to
arithmetic, penmanship and bookkeeping
Prof. LeBourveau will be assisted by NJ r.
Sloan and others. It seems as though many
ought to avail themselves of this opportu-
nifty to improve the evenings Of the coming
winter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12

The Bracket "Fire Fly" night lamp for
25cents can nov be had at the Novelty 90
Cent Store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-12
An Ill Wind that Blows Nobody any
Good.

Good.
The truth Of this old adage has never
been better exempliied than by the fire last
Thursday in Juneau. By the almost entire
destruction OF the records Of the county, the
abstract of title owned by Messrs Rambusch
& Mertz becomes very valuable institution,
and these gentlemen may we'll be congratu-
lated in their good luck. Competent judges
declare the abstract worth not less than
$4,000, and it is believed that the yearly
increase from that source for several years
to come will be equal to the annual interest
on 500, 900. The many friends of the two
gentlemen in this locality rejoice With them
in this unexpected streak OF good luck
Whatever defects the abstract may have are
wholly bliterated by the saving of the tract
indexes in the Registers office, which of
themselves are of no value to the county
unless the records had been saved. We are
glad to learn that Messrs. R. Il NJ immedi-
ately the next morning after the FIRE COM
menced the building Of fre-proof vault for
he safe-keeping of their books.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-02
PARK CIvILITIES.

Mr. William Campbell, OF No 2o7 West Thrty.eighth
street, married his wife, Annie Louise, IN June, 1878
They have child, little girl Mr.. Campbell keeps
a large pnpor mandatory in Forty-second street. He
has ut present a suit against ms wife for divorce
Shortly after their marriage he gave her trottng
called Gypsy. Then he purchased for her
buggy worth about $3.50. He nitcrward took back
both gifts few days ago Mrs. Campbell sued for tho
recovery OF the buggy In Justice Gcdncy's Court and
the has been decided In favor Of tho lady.
Thc Police Court ~ right opposite tho Civil Court In
Fityscvcnth street. and having decided the merits Of
In tho latter place, they determined 10 settle
another In the former place. Yesterday tw0
coaches drove up to the Court House In Fiy-scvcnth
street whiic Judge Bixby was caring after Tho unfortu
mates brought before him. and from them aliehted Mr.
Campbell, Mrs. Mary Osgood and MISS Louise Mepdcl
forming one party, ana Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Mo
Dcnncrson forming the other.
MIR. Campbell com planned 10 Judge Bixby Of the
duct OF hts wife. lie said he Saturday out
driving In the PARK, and talking 10 Mrs Osgood and
Miss Mendcl when his WHO camc along, aud, without
provocaton, struck him twice tho TACO with "a
riding whip. Mrs Campbell admitted the horse whip
ping, but claimed thvt as she was driving past her
husband, he Kissed ut her and called her vie names
She then used the WHIP on him. Mrs Osgood said
that she taking To Mr. Campbell, when, as Mrs
Campbell and Mrs. Denrcrson passed them, the latter
used vile cpthet and referred 10 her unworthy
while tcstifying to tho above. Judge Blxby askei
them TO become rcconcilcd but they contemporary
refused To have anything 10 DO with another Tho
Judge thon parolcd Mrs Campbell and Mrs Dcnncrson.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-02
ON THE VERGE OF STARVATION.

CASE or MRS. DEURY, THE ocroGENARIAN.
Several months ago attention called In these
columns to tho OF Mira. Eliza Drury living atNo.
400 East Eleventh street. aged lady. aiucnt
circumstances, but at that time, through series OF
overwhelming and crushing misiortuncs, brought 10
the very brink Of starvation. shc rs paray zcd, which
oil renders her entirely unable to personally
bcsccch the charitable for tho ard she urgently nccd
Tho timely publication OF her sad case, tho gcn unc.
ness OF which tho strictcst Investigation established
beyond peradventurc, fortunately saved her from
slow aud terrible death OF starvation. No sooner
her published than several argtnbc readers oil
The HERALD lent the poor, stricken octogcnnrian q
helping hand. Small as tho amount was that
rascd tor her, she tidcd the long winter by nus.
banding II carefully; but beng constantly H. and re-
curing the care and delicate food OF invalid, her
ltlc hoard is now utterly exhausted. Her very last
penny gone and she lacks those ncccssa.
rics OF life, food aud clothing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-02
A POLICEMAN IN PRISON.

pATRoLMAN cLRaRy COMMITTED TO AWAIT
THE RESULT OF HIS VICTIMS INJURIES.
Patromnn Michaei Ccary OF tho First precinct,
Brooklyn, was rcarrcstcd at n late hour saturday
night on charge Of assault with intent 10 XIII Cchry
Is the officer who so murdcrously assaulted Mr George
Datty, on Tillary street, The night OF Saturday,
March -. AS announced In the HERALD ofycstcrday,
the in attendance Bat,y dcspaircd OF his
liic and notified the Coroner, who took The antc.n3r-
ten deposition OF the victim. The injured man
slept we'll during the night, however anu appeared
TO be somewhat better yesterday forenoon, though tho
Improvement was not sufficiently marked TO givo
ground for any decided hope OF recovery. Onicer
Cieary. who has been under suspension by order Of
the Board OF Police Commissioners since MONDAY last
was taken by Detective Curran 0eiorc Police Jus,los
Walsh yesterday morning, where The formal complains
was made, and the prisoner committed TO The
Raymond Street Jail without ball. to await tho rosule
OF tho injuries inflicted by him upon Mr. Ba,sy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-02
DON CARLOS.

The event OF the present OF Italian opera viii
be the production OF ycrdis great work Don Carlosn
which regarded his chef.dgrre The opera
OF .'Don Carlosn deals with ono OF the most
tragic events IN Spanish history The following is
the operate form In which II told Don Carlos
OF Philip H., and Crown Prince OF Spain, Is the
anlanced lover OF the beautiful Elizabeth Of yalos
daughter OF Henry H. OF Franco state reasons how.
ever. induce the French monarch ASIDE the en-.
gngcmcnt contracted by the young lovers and 10 con-
fer his daughters hand on Philip IL, the powerful
King OF spain. Tho royal marriage Is duly soiemnizcd
but the unfortunate Don Carlos finds himself utterly
unable 10 subduc his passion for Elizabeth, now his
father bride. lie conhdcs the secret OF hts passion
TO his trusty friend and companion. tho Marquis OF
Posa. who cnjons him to Danish the recollection OF
his listarrcd affection by departing tor Flanders and
protecting tho oppressed Inhabitants from the cruel
ravagcs OF the spanish soldiers. Don Carlos,
through the medium OF his friend, obtains
an interview with the Queen ana implorcs
hcr to procure for him the requisite permission IRON
the King Their interview, however, only serves to
rcawaken, with Increased intensity. their ilconccalcd
Affection Elizabeth, overcome by the vehemonce Of
The young Pgnce's passion, cOnicEses that she still
loves him. aud Dom Carlos, tortured by conflicting
emotions and iOrgctul OF aught else his
querabc passion presses tho Queen TO his heart, and
flies hurricdly IRON tho spot Tho OF tho
Queens ardent, though innocent affection for Don
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-02

There Is now exhibition at the Loavi;t Art Rooms
small but choice collection OF sculptures and classi.
cal vases Some Of these works are by American
artists, but the most important IRON the studio OF
Torini, Italian artist. II. H. Park contributes to
the collection number OF busts executed during his
residence In Italy, which have already been iavorably
noticed in the HERALD Ranioph Rogers Is also
represented by several busts and Scriptura group
representing "Thc Sacrifice OF isaac." Sgnor Torinl
has Two beautiful statucs-one n noble group sug-
gcstcd by tho story OF Angelica and Mcdora IN cor
lando Furioso, =" and very original work which
aims ut expressing ~ the human form the beauty
and poetry OF the rainbow. The conception Of
this work Is very charming and does credit TO the in
venivc genius OF the artist Signor Torni not
known TO fame IN this his adopted country. TO him
has been Intrusted the colossal bust OF MazzD which
Is 10 find resting place In Central Park. rnc model
ling OF this work has been completed, and II has been
placed In the hands OF the founder Tor reproduction in
bronze. Among his other works are the Centennial
Monument for Fort Moultrc and tho marble statue
to the late Mr.. q. Borden, which erected IN
Woodlawn Cemetery. On Tuesday next the works
composing this valuable collection will be sold at
tion In the Leavitt Art Rooms, on Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-02
LITERARY CuIT-CHAT.

Poets are in request In England. where Mr.. Austin
Dobson's extremely pleasant and finished "vcrs do
socete" have reached their NTH edition.
DR.. schliemann's recent enormous 'Findsn at
Mycenm will have authoritative examiner in Mr.. G.
I. Newton, Of the British Museum. who has gone to
inspect the collection Athens. Tho charges OF
gold and alagrcc work and "Brummagcm" ware will
now be sIftcd.
Tho library OF Jules Jauin just auctioncd on in Paris
brought nearly $4,000.
Herman Grimm's lectures on the 'Iife OF Goethe"
just out In Berlin, inlwo volumes, half biography
and half criticism. and full Of life and talent
Tho latcst book on Abyssnia is NJ. Won Henglns
"Reiso in Nord-ost Africa" In two volumes, and
describes rich fauna OF tho country with all the
enthusiasm OF a naturalist.
great contribution science Professor Z6ln crs
"Principlcs OF Electro ynamic Theory OF Matter
If tho critical maxim were applied that tho publica.
tion OF new book only DO justified when It rem
dcrs all former books tho subject supcrnuous
what paucity OF now publications there would be!
Five times in her life, said Miss Martncau, she had
to publish books which she expected 10 rum her In
public opinion, but the expectation in each case
erroneous, and she rcpcntcd her the
masculine virtue OF courage.
H. Henri Ccrnuschi has new book on the silver
question In the press Of d. Appleton Co., which viii
be, as is expected the most vigorous plea for
tzing silver as a legal tondcr yet issued
G. W. Buttcrncid has edited for Robert Clarkos Gin
cinnati press tho wash ngtonCrawford Letters con-
corning Western lands, from 1867 to 1871.
Rev. DR.. Asa Mahan has a .sCriticai History or tho
American Civil War; in tho press OF A. 8. Barnes h
Co.
new story OF the woman question viii shortly up.
pear from the pen Of Miss T.. s. Phelps.
General Haccks international Law, long out OF
print, VIII shortly appear in new edition in London.
AS no American copies be had II becomes in,cr-
esting question IL II is lawful to import tho English edi.
ton
new book entitled "Law For tho Clergy" embrac-
ing the statutes OF tho Western States on churches
religious societies, marriages. &C. is in the press of s.
C. Griggs Co, Chicago.
Professor !. T. Townsend, d. D.. has a book in press
on "rhc Supernatural Factor in Rcvivas apropos OF
the Moody and Sankcy business.
A third edition Of that extremely instructive work,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-02

Carlos ls discovered by tho Princess Eboft. who n
herself deeply attached 10 tue young Prince StunS
20 the quick by the Princes rejection OF ncr iovc
Ebo makes known TO Philip tho affection existing be-
tween the Queen and Don Carlos by Ebolrs inter.
venion Philip OBTAINS possession OF the Queens cas-
ket which Ia found To contain portrait OF tho young
Prince. Tho King already deeply incensed against he
son Tor hts sympathy with tho oppressed Flemngs,
~ now almost maddened by the fearful Suspicious
which Ire gnawin= at hts heart and drive sleep from
his pillow lie holds counsel with the Grand lnquisior
to tho 10 be adopted. and forthwith causes
his 10 DO immured In dungeon While In
prison Carlos Ii visited by his faithful friend.
notice OF the King, whose favorte and confdant he
has become Rodrigo's enlightened views and
sinnovating' Tendencies have. however, excited the
suspicion OF the Grand Inqusitor, who him
the King OF fostering hereca opinions In The mind,
OILY OF Don Carlos but evcn that OF his royal
master His death Is resolved on, and while consolng
the afflicted Carlos IN his gloomy prison shot from
arqucbuso reaches Rodrigo's heart Carlos falis
senseless the body OF hts murdered friend. Tho
populace incopsed tho imprisonment OF their be.
loved prince, clamor furiousy at the palace gates.
and serious outbreak IN only prevented by ihu
timely intcrcesson OF the Grnud lnqusitor. Carlos.
released prison, hnstcns TO the monastery OF ST.
pointed 10 meet him under OF night, amid
the deserted costers. which tho shade OF the mighty
Charles ", in tho scmblancc OF monk. Is sad at
times revisit. Tho Queen Is earnestly exhortihg
Don Carlos 10 seek torgcuness OF tho past IN heroic
efforts behalf of the suffering Ficmngs, when their
interview Is suddenly interrupted by the arrival Of tho
King. who has received information Of their candes-
picons the infuraied monarch delivers his TO tho
officers OF tho lnqu,siton, ana, rs tho unhappy Car
los Is borne away by tho myrmd0ns OF eho dreaded
institution, tho curtain falls.