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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11
Personal.

Mrs. J. L. Fuller, Of Eau Claire is in town
visiting relatives and friends.
Rev. F. w. Boyd, of Waukesha, the
former rector of ST. Pauls Church. was
in the city on a short visit last week.
l.. H. Josln, OF Lake Mills, for many
years the general agent for the Victor Sew
ing Machine Company made US call
Tuesday. Mr.. Joslin has disposed of his
interests at Lake Mills and has made ar
rangements to remove to Colorado. His
numerous friends will wish him success in
his new home.
James D. Grswold, who has been carry
ing on business at Marshall, Minnesota.
for some mont BIS past, has returned to town
aud will reside here for the winter.
Rev. w. A. Hendricksou, of the Con-
gregational Church, is absent from the city
attending the Congregational District
Convention at Whitewater.
Look out for spurious standard silver
dollars, successful counterfeit has been
brought out. It is slightly lighter in
weight than the genuine; also slightly
thicker, and the milling is imperfect on the
edges. The general opinion among honest
people is that the genuine coin itself is too
light in weight for dollar, and the fellow
felt that is still lighter mus be very stu
pid as veil as very unconscionable ras-
cal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11
2Homc 2Ooffers
EVITIE

Bargains in Holiday Goods at Clark S
Book store corner Third and Main SITS.
S. E. Randall is sinking an artesian we'll
on his premises onSecond street
The next meeting OF the G. c. & s.
Society will be held at the residence of G.
B. Lewis, Tuesday evening.
The Whist Club meets next Tuesday
evening, with Miss Sue S Cady.
The Parish Aid Society of ST. Paul's
Church will meet at the residence of Mrs.
r. L. Potter Thursday evening.
The gas consumed by the city from the
Ist OF April 1873, to the LIST of Decem ber
1878, amounted to ss04O7
-Swlt ches beautiful gifts for Christmas.
at T. Trycinski's Hair work establishment
at prices to suit tue times.
Horace Moore, CT Fort Atkinson, lost
two valuable horses Monday last. 1t is
supposed they ere poisoned, but by whom
is not known.
a extensive line of articles suitable
for Holiday Gifts is announced to be found
at the popular 99cent store of E R Baum
4 Go east eud Of MAJ street Bridge. See
adve rtisement in another column.
A large assortment of Diaries for
1879 and New Years Cards IN the most
elegant designs just received at T. S.
Clark's Book and Stationery store.
At regular meeting of the Board of
Street Commissioners held Monday evening,
December 9th. No important business
was transacted, The time of the board
being chiefly occupied in auditing accouDts
Last week Messrs nc Gean & Ames
vacated their old stand in Dennis block
and removed their meat market into
the building opposite, formerly occupied
by P. Jackets Marble Works
The annual ball of the Hook and Lad
der Company connected with the Watertown
Fire Department was held at Turner Hall
Saturday evening, and largely attended.
Rev. H. Thompson, of Nashotah con
Quoted the services at StPaurs Church Sun
day, Rev. S. K. Miller being absent oficiat-
ing for Rev Mr.. Throop, at ST. James
Church, Milwaukee,
Rock River at this point fr0ze over for
the first time this season Friday night, the
stream showing a solid surface Saturday
morning, and the boys improved the oppor-
tunity during the DAY of using their skates
on the ice This is several weeks later than
the average for the river to close here.
The ladies of the Congregational
Church will give a tea party onThursdayeve-
ming of the present week at the residence of
Mrs ]. Hamlin A good time IS anticipated.
Supper served from six to eight. The pub
lie are very cordially invited.
The soldiers and sailors who partici-
pated in the last Rebellion, are invited to
a grand reunion which will be held at
Berlin, Green Lake county, beginning
Wednesday, January lst. Ample arran-
gements for a good time for all the sur
viving soldiers Of Wisconsin have been
made, and reduced fairs on the different
lines of railway have been promised.
Grif: ]. Thompts, postmaster at Berlin,
IS at the head of the committee of ar
engagements.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11

The Great Milwaukee 5 Cent
counter will be opened Monday Dec.
10Th, in Sallck's Block. Thousands of
articles which you can not buy any
where in the city for less than Is
Cents you will find at the Great Mil
Waukee five Cent Counter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11
Reason to Rejoice.

Surrounded as we are by adulterators
OF food, it ought to produce at least re-
freshing sensation to be told of real,
genuine article. Such qualification
may be had by using a box of DR.. Prices
Cream Baking Powder; the biscuits and
articles made with it are really elegant.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11
=: = = e. !: 2, g. e j.
OUR Ora. GRAND STOCK
Now Complete,

Comprising Toys of all
descriptions, Dolls Of all kinds,
French Model Kid Body, Wax
Dolls, Dressed Dolls, China
Dolls, Talking Dolls, Porcelain
Dolls, Leather Fancy Goods,
Shell Goods, japanese Goods,
Portfolios, Velvet Frames, AL
buns, Games, Work Boxes,
Desks, Fancy Baskets, Bohem-
IAN Glass, Toilet Sets. Vases,
Majolica Ware, Fancy Ink
Stands and thousands of artl-
cles that to mention, would fill
this paper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11
SDieo.

At Ann Arbor, Mich, Nov. 18th, Mrs.
Mary Bushnell Ryder, wife of Rev. VIM.
H. Ryder, formerly pastor of the Con-
gregational Church of this city, aged "a
years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11

ergaer3goeE we buy in
larger quantities than other con-
Germ in the city, and can make
better prices.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11

r. err em1neg the largest
Stock Of 99o Goods in the
State.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11

e esnembeE the only
99c Store is at the East End Of
the Bridge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11
Comfy News.
ours in the goo0 cause.
T. D. CHRISTIE.
l. A X 4 MILE,

Chas. E1osley has moved his livery stablc
from the Lake Side House to new barn be
has just completed near his residence
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-12-11
Letter From Turkey.

By request we publish the following
letter written to the Congregational Church
Society of this city:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-07
THE FLOATING HOSPITAL.

at we don't 60 in the rain don't much chance
OF our going any NOR" excursions" said The Rev
Alvah Wiswail. as he anxiously gazed at the clouds
that gathered oninousy ia the heavens yesterday
morning. "rhese people had better DO out IN the
barge IN tho rain whore they got fresh air than
cooped up IN their Notwithstanding tenem ents,
where they can get but foul air said DR.. Thur
man. looking out upon some hundreds Of women and
children gathered on the White Star dock. 81 think
we had better CO." "Ali right Doctor" said Mr..
wiswa,l, and the people we're marched on board.
.l'd been awful disappointed II hadn't gone said
q woman with BABY IN her arms and ono at her
skirts. "Mc too," SAID tho one at L1e skirts
The barge steamed slowly around t6the loot OF East
Filth street, where anOtner load OF passengers was
taken board, making in AL 600 one-third OF whom
iufants In arms. There were some very SICK
children among them, OF the being
that OF u little colorcd baby, but they all revived
the Influences OF fresh air and puro milk. The
trip WIS the Bay, anu by good fortune the
barge not caught Ia tho storm Until on lis way
home. Then the curtains were pulled down and
got wet. grand treat was given tho
excursonists In the shape Of music, fur
nshed by the Union Band OF tho Soldiers
Orphans' home composed OF boys from twelve to
and older organization might have cnvied tho
spirit ana power oil these young performers The
poor people were delighted, ana boat time with their
babies and shuned their teet 10 the inspiring tunes.
Tho performers all volunteered. Tne tug-the james
Wat-was contributed by 5. +. Shorthand Brothers,
and Messrs. Ash Lahoy donated 100 quarts OF milk
to this. tncy VIII 10 ali the succeeding excursions
SION to the 'Iongshoromen on thc Floating Hospital
bari =
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-07
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

proposition has been mnde to the city authorities
to compel ped,crs take out licenses at So
each. The Common Council has the matter uader
consideration.
Tho Aldermen yesterday passed resolution re-
questng The PARK Comissioners TO include In their
estimates tor 1879 the OF keeping all sidewalks
adjoining the psfss In proper condition.
Inc Police Commissioners have sont commuuts
cation to tue Aldermen asking them 10 pass an ord-
nance compelling all owners oil vehicles occupying
the streets ut night or ut other times wnen sucn
are not use 10 clean Ia iront OF their prem
ises at least times week. lhe subject was
ierred Tor consideration to the Committee on Srcets
Considerable time was spent by the City Fathers
yesterday in discussing the proposition OF Commits
sioncr Campbell Tor tnc erection oi high service
IN the upper part oil the city, at cost Of
$4,000 accordance with an act ot tho Legislature
Inc iaca viii be eanvsssed before Tho mlttee
on Lands aud Places.
Tue request OF superintendent Adams that the
special Aidermanlc Committee appointed TO investi-
gate the Building Department. should back heir
inquiries to the entire period OF that gcntcman'a
Official lifc was yesterday accoded TO by the pas
sage OF amendment TO the original resolution 70.
Gently introduced IN tho Board by Alderman orria
Permission has been given by the Aldermen Tor the
creation Of puolc market to be used by farmers
and gardeners wagons on the old Ganeevoort proper
In the Ninth ward.
The resolution compelling tho Dry Dock and East
broadway Railroad Company to run thcr cars aiior
midnight was called up yesterday b. Alderman shoa
and defeated
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-07
SAVING THE CHILDREN.

Tho good results of the work Of the visiting corps OF
physicians among tho sick children IN tenement
houses Is visible the decreased death rate as shown
in weekly report Of Dr. John 7. Maggie, Deputy
Register OF Records to The Board OF Health. Tho
decrease included 104 in tenement houses and 1872
children under five years OF age, OF whom l0l were
from diarrh0cal Giseases. The following IS CON-
parison OF the deaths for tho TWO weeks--
Diarrhgai Dis
Week Deaths Tenement Inst- Under
Ending reported Houses tuttons Jiue Years.
july ri - s32 43i 100 25S
August 81. $50 1871 ITO l57
The deaths from phthisls pumonalls (l03) how
ever Increased 20 and was the highest weekly mum
Der OF deaths IRON this disease since March 3D. The
deaths institutions were also higher than any week
since the latter Tue deaths OF children under
8 numbered 3l4 OF whom l92 werc tenement
houses showing that GIL per cent OF all the deaths
for The week we're in Lhis class OF dwellings. The
wards where these children were reported to have
IL; Filth, o; Sixth, Z; Seventh, IA; Eighth, Nlnth
o; Tenth, 70; Eleventh. 20; Twelfth, 20; Thirlcenh
10; Fourteenth, b; Fifteenth, 4: Sixteenth, TO- Sew
enLccnth, -; Eighteenth, 8; Ninetecnth, 43 Twen-
tieth, 10; Tweniynr 10; Twenty second, 80; Twen-
ty-third, IL; Twenty fourth, B.
Four thousand six hundred and eighty. eht tene-
ment houses, containing 29676 families were visited
by the corps OF physicians and $50 SICK children pre-
scribed Tor. In many cases the calls timely,
and the lives OF Iuany little ones were saved that
might have boon lost had they not received sGch
tickets tor the EXCURSIONS OF ST. johns Guild were
Issued and rccomDen daiion was sent TO tho Board
by Dr. james that, II possible, the excursions be
luudO daily.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-07

TRADE WITH BRAZIL.
SECOND TRIP OF THE CITY OF PADA--HEE
PASSENGERS AND CARGO.

SECOND TRIP OF THE CITY OF PABA--HER
PASSENGERS AND CARGO.
The steamship City Of Para, Captain George r. Car
pcner, started yesterday morning her second trip
TO Brazil She left Roberts, dock, Brooklyn at half
past nine A. NJ, amid tho cheers and godspocds OF
number OF merchants and niends OF parties who had
taken passage the vessel. She had thrty-two pas
scngcrs-t1enty-nvcc cabin and seven stecragc. or
tho cabin passengers eleven bound for Rio Ja-
METRO seven Para, one Tor Bahia and six for ST.
Thomas; o; tho stcerase Ave were going to Rio Ja-
nciro, ono to Para aud TO 81. Thomas. Included
In her freight IA 100 barrels OF -four 700 Kegs Of
lard, 20 chests Of tea, l04 packages of dome ITO
barrels oil lubrcang OIL $50 packages Of beads, ~
packages OF agricultural implements 100 packages OF
cases oi clocks, o. cases OF sewing machines 1871
packages OF nsh, 100 packages OF nne wire,
5S packages OF drugs and $40 packages Of
sundrios, all OF which destined for Rio Janeiro
Among tine articles tor Bahia 50 barrels OF -FOUR
2OO kegs OF lard 32 cases OF domcstcs, A cases OF
sewing machines, cases OF organs, cases Of pianos,
10 barrels OF beer and so packages of sundries For
OF butter 81 OF edge tools. IL pack agcs OF urugs
100 OF beer 10 packages OF fish, 20 habarrols OF
beet 40 habarros OF pork, 50 cases Of beads and 50
packages OF sundrics.
on her lato trip IRON Flo Janeiro to New York tho
City Of Para madc the passage In twenty days. leaving
RIO on July and arriving at this port on July 20.
She Drought $1,000 bags OF coffee from ko, 1l9 bags
OF cocoa from Dahin. quantity Of rubber from Para
and IA boxes OF specie from ST. Thomas Che brought
also from RIO 10 haif.barrcls OF ''Herb Mattce,"a
Brazilian tea winch urn GU sixth avenue Ia about
10 introduce III This markell
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-07
RAPID TRANSIT.

WHAT THE OFFICIALS SAY OF THE METRO
poLIrAN ELEVATED RAILROAD coMPANY's
SECOND MoHTeAaE-MoNEY NEEDED AND
OBTAINED.
The Metrop otan Elevated Railway Company deny
that any attempt at concealment was made relative
TO tho second mortgage on the road, made July IL,
the day subsequent to the first mortgage for 00o
aud affirm that tho OF The registers would have
at any time given tho full particulars OF the second
mortgage II any desired Investigation HERALn
reporter yesterday had several conversations With
prominent members of the Metropolitan and the
New ork Elevated Railway companies, with a view
TO ascerianng II there had boon any extraordinary
or unexpected cause for the issuing Of the seconl
mortgage. All responses 10 inquiries wore to the
effect that the money was needed tho usual bust.
ness way, and tnat as the general undertaking was
so extensive scale IL was only proper that tho
road should be made to it's daily receipts to carry
tho unfinished part OF the work.
in a conversation with Mr. William Il. Garrison,
president, OF tho Metropolitan ROAD, that genticmau
said 1t was true OF course, that second mortgage
had been raised to secure additional loan OF
5000 per mile the road bearing seven per cent
inlereet coupons payable April aud October Tree
from government tax; but tins was an income loan
and was simply an ordinary business nsactlon
done in the interest OF tho road and Tor It's more
speedy completion IL was not true thai
the New York Elevated road had anything
DO with the transaction further than that
sections OF both roads the two companies built con.
1onty-or one company built one track while the
other company butt the second trackand OF course
under the mortgage all tho franchises, buildings,
materials, rolling stock and rights owned by the
Metropolitan Company on these sections wore IN
cudoi IN The deed 10 ths trustees rhis was the only
rotation the Now York ElevuiOd company hold 10 tho
metropolitan company Ia the mortgage.
SIMPLE BUSINESS TRANSACTION.
Mr. Cowan, secretary OF tho New York Elevated
company when asked about the second mortgage Of
the Metropolitan ROAD answered that he had never be-
fore heard anything relative 10 a mortgage in which
the Now York road concerned as party, and that
lar as hc was concerned he knew nothing about
this second mortgage at all
Another Official said tho HERALD or yesterday gave
Mi the facts about the matter, and that thore was
nothing further to add. Tho Metropolitan road has
been doing sp!endidly, and there was nothing OF
special interest III this second mortgage beyond the
fact that II had escaped attention Tor many days.
The loan secured was SIMPLY what tho company be-
levod TO bea judlcous and necessary business trans
action. Money being needed money was got, and the
road was able TO meet all It's Indebtedness and at the
time continue 10 extend It's route to the furnest
point In dance with the plans long adopted
Discurslvo conversation among railroad people
called forth pretty much similar views to those given
above
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-07
THE BILLrARDIsr's DEFENcE.
~ ICi


NEw YORK, August 9, 1878.
To EDITOR OF THE HgRALp:-
In today's issue oil tho HERALD in article headed
"Garner In new rolc,' great injustice Is done me-
II IS alleged that hurled general TRADE OF abuse at
tho Jews and that said 81 WON'T have these shcenies
run my place any longer" and that assaulted one
Roscnheim. In order to vindicate my rights bore
With absolutely deny that anything OF the KIND over
occurred, and the following is full statement
oil tho occurrence Friday night last - Every
night for months past lot OF fellows have stood
about my doorway insulting passcrs by. My place
Is frequented by great many prominent Jewish aeu-
ticmen. ana they have complained to me OF the nm
proper conduct OF these fellows Thee gem mon
never took any notice o those fellows and always re-
fused recognize tIcm. These fellows insult ladies'
passing by, pointing thor canes AT thcm and chirp-
ing have received frequent com plants from lruies
who have been insultcd. lhcy have been getting
aud opposed 10 disturbances On Friday evening last
they were very noisy called out, "Don't maze such
a NOISE, Rosy" meaning this Roscnhcnn Coming up
70 tho bar kosen hoim said TO me, VINO mo - are
your III MIKE as much noise as IKE" lsud
nothing ana returned to the billiard hall Roscnnc'n,
Louis Freedman and Two others stood Ia front oil NY
store again, insulting passcrs by by pushing each
other 10 the sidewalk and obhructng the passaRo
leading into my place. THOR conduct scandaious.
1 tncn informed tbcm that they must behave them
selves or else would put them away. h0senhciu,
Freedman and tho Nv others came up the counter
aud Roscnheim throateniugy SAID to Inc, "What did
you mean Dy talking 10 me as you did Just now W
replied that 1 would have NJ. disturbance In my
ncss was very brisk, and | had no timo 20
argue with them, so l compelled them to leave
my place. l did assault Rosenheim, nor did
toar his coat. My barkoepcr was brutaiiy beaten
upon the head by of these follows. nrst
learned that process had been issued against me this
afternoon when returned from Catskiii, ana mime
diately surrendered myself to the Sheriff anu was
imlnc diatcly released. nave given my counsel, Mr..
Alfred Stccker, instructions to institute legal pro
c,cd,ngs against the parties concerned, aud To sock
redress for tho many wrongs inflicted upon me ~
them. | am determined to leave no stone unturned
TO bring these iawureakers to JUSTICE and viii use my
utmost endenvofs TO secure for them that punish
msnt which they 80 Justly deserve A. GARNER
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-07
TEACHERS IN CONVENTION.

MEETING OF GENTLEMEN INTERESTED IN
BUSINESS coLLEGEs-7nE DISCIPLINE OF
SCHOOLS.
About fifty gentlemen connected with business col
lcges mot yesterday at the corner OF Eleventh street
and Broadway to consider certain Questions oil CON-
msrciaI character In circular which was Issued
calling Tor the meeting the following questions were
asked
win you attend tho Cow ention?
In what branches is It your province to give nsrue
Arc willing to address the Convention either orally
win YOU Indicate 10 The cuni,tee yoSr tho
subject OF practical education and recognized
The circular signed by William Allen Miller and
q committee consisting OF D. I. Ames. Of New York;
q. Claghorn and II. C. Wright, Of Brooklyn and o. 4.
Cady, OF Now York. Tho President OF the Convention
was Mr.. Hiram May how, OF Detroit, Mich. Mr.. L. L.
sprague, OF Kingston, Pa, made address the
morning on ''Bus,ness Correspondence" and in the
afternoon Mr.. q. Richards, Of Washington, d. c.,
mado some roinar.s on "The Sphere OF Business Coz
leges, IN tho course OF which nc said the discipline
OF these schools mad tendency TO store the mind
with facts IL practical way 30 that tncy nigh: be
able iheml at the rignt time. Tho speaker said
there was vast amount OF sham work bong done IN
taught 70 associate words with ideas, anu they be-
come ounces as iar as tue use OF language Is con-
cernod Let every man." the speaker said, ''oe the
master Of what he Processes, Let us give superb
cIal education, but be thorough IN everything"
After Tho remarks Of Mr. Richards the president
read paper aud tho Convention adjourned unti this
morning. There wero two immense blacKDoards 10
tho rgnt and lett Of tho platform which were writ
ten the words .Weicome ~ and "rcuchers." Among
the teachers present were the tollowng:lra Mayhem,
OF Detroit; Lyman ?. Spencer, Washington, d. c.; l..
l. Sprague, NJ: A., Kingston. Pa; s. :. Packard, New
YORK T.. q. Folsom, A. M ALBANY, n. r.; George II.
snaluck Now YORK; ). W. Van sick.e. A. NJ, NJ. D.,
SPIN .leld, OHIO; o. Z. Cochran, Pttsburg Central
hign school, PiltsDurg, Pa. H. IL. Bowman, New
York; q. n. Vnsickic, Springfield. ONO; A. r. pua.
ION, Boston; W. l.. Blackman, Allentown, Pa A. 9.
Franklin, Mass. Ii. G. Whipplc, Brooklyn; O. Clag-
horn, Brooklyn; W. L. Dean, Kingston, Pa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-07
MORE ABUSE OF THE UNION COMMANDER
WAS GRANT AFRAID OF LEE?
from the Washing ton Capital. AUGUST Al

tFrom the Washington Capital, Ausust4a
Grant says he never was "auxous when before
Lee" He speaks like the s.atued face OF Napoleon
from the bronze Vend0me monument might address
the cuotes OF Parsand this, too, OF the noble
deceased He Is unlike this bronze monument in all
respects save the brass
II Grant, the giant, in speaking OF Loo, tho pigmy,
never was anxious when meeting him, why was Il
that with infinitely superior forces he laid back for
months fearing to make general attack al Peters.
burgY Why was II that previous to that ho retired
from mis- proposed routes to Richmond-nrst by the
W Wilderness, then by Spottsyvania, then again ny
North Ann. and again, aier his disastrous defoat by
smaller numbers, at Cold HarDor rotir aud advanc
ing Petersburg by new iinc to location he could
have gained before at any time In this last GU
without the loss OF a manY
Suppose Thomas had hold Grants position gen.
erai and in location, how different would have been
the results
These facts historical aud potent. and tho
illusions must be drawn by all unprejudiccd readers
ambitious and manufacture glory for this
King Carrot OF generals.