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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03
SHOT AND SHE'LL.
The Terrible Execution Wrought in
Vicksburg During the Siege.

Ed. S. Gregory, in Philadelphia Weekly Times.
+ The signal corps headquarters in the
city was room in the court house, and
its station was the cupola of the same.
The court house was set on the highest
point of the town., and the cupola
formed the most prominent feature of
It's river facade, except, perhaps, the
soaring light spire and gold cross of the
Catholic church, which was. believe,
never defaced by the fire of the enemy.
Whether this were chance or intention
is another study L suspect Por-
ter's Pats and Mikes didn't want
to hurt it. Far otherwise with
the temple of justice. The feder-
al papers say it was the general centre
of their fires, and so say |, who was in
it. The building and grounds were
struck twenty-four times or more, and
yet but one shell was fatal in it's effects.
That came at midnight, crushing
through the roof and passing below to
the marble pavement of the ground
floor, exploded and flung two poor fell
lows against the wall with such mutila-
ton that their mother would not have
known their dead darlings. They
were Mississippi militiamen; their
comrads above suffered only. less
cruelty. 1.-The heavy shell passed
through the courtroom, which was
packed with sleeping men, struck
squarely aImassive iron railing that in
closed the seats of the lawyers and wit
nesses, and scattered its fragments on
every hand. Legs were broken, heads
crushed-all manner ofinjury inflicted.
This one shell killed and disabled four
teen men; and, by strange fatality, two
more men of those who went
out to bury the ~ two z first
killed, lost their lives on their way to
the grave yard. This Enclosure, also,
the beautiful city cemetery, was riddled
by the plunging shot. That was, doubt
less an accident Of war. 1t was charged
that the federals did fire on the marine
hospital. which was full of wounded
men,. and over which the yellow flag
was hoisted. 1t was struck frequently
and wounded men wounded anew; but
whether by aim or accident l do not
know "
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03
The Appropriations.

The following are the bills appropri-
atlng money, passed by the last legis-
lature. The total amount appropriated
is $685., 1864, Of which $27O. 90 goes
to the several charitable institutions:
For relief of family of Moses Strong,l late
assistant state geologist.. ...... 81, 500. 90
For additional copies of the legislative
TO the ManitoWoc county agricultural -
society. 49,. :m..' 100 90
To institute for education of deaf and 0'Yi
dumb, for the year ending March /,
.lSi9, 1or current expenses, improve ,Ii'''
ments, etc: .,..,..f ..... 80, OOO. 90
earned hawker's fee paid by deceas ed
Reminding to Mineral Point railroad,
{ being overpaid taxes. ..5.... ...... B. 431 "a
Gov. L. 2. Harvey. 81. ~. zoo. 90
10 state agricultural! society ........ g. 600. 90
TO state Industrial school current ex- ''i' e
ments SO, 600. Observation-Disclosures. a6, COO 90
!mechanical association ............ LOCO 90
To Dodge county for ofinsane per- t,
SOD, notproperly chargeable to county 79s 80
TO institute for education Of the blind g.,-
fer year ending March 1, 1S79-current '--
= ments s2,723; IS, 800. 90
soldier. ................a.. ...,1 45 co
10 Peter Swenson for extra pay us a ..
soldier. $50 90
For purchase Of stationery and postage &
:, stamps for the legislature. TAO. co
10 superintendent public property, for t,t-
official stationery for ensuing year 5000. co
TO Milwaukee industrial school for girls 15 900. 90
TO Hugh Lewis. for services as custodian
OF public books, months. ..... 175. 90
For purchase of 200 copies Of Webster's
unabridged dictionary, at 81 each -. l, 400 90
10 Fresldent pro tena Barden OF senate $50 90
For improved bridge across Buffalo I
Lake Marquette county. -. 49,. 500. 90
For transcribing senate and assembly u,.
s journals .Uuy 80 ~ F.ss.
s ,snae,i ....... ...'..SSoo |-f
Assembly ............. $50
-, .tgtee - $4,000
To T. B. Rogers. reimbursement for IL
II censes illegally paid .......Htf s.6s
To school district of Highland, Iowa
>, county 80. 114.s
To state hospital for insane, for year
ending March !, 1S79- LTD. J.ra
Current expenses SIS. Org
Us Permanent Improvements. y 20, 400 a@E'
= SO, 312 90
To northern hospital for insane, for the .el1s
year ending March l, 1879 ,.-.. I.5.I
current expenses. ......... S76, SS0 -.t1
Permanent improvements and 50
miscellaneous expenses. 5, 100
.3.t - .'4.@ ~ 49, 81, $50. 90
For relief of II. n. Smith. warden of -
state prison. arising from failure OF
bank in which me had deposited state
funds ::.......... ....-...f.. 0, 631 on
To Robert Parkin, for pay as private
soldier .................. 1........... 12! 90
10 eastern Monroe county agricultural
society 10 90
To Elias A. Calkins to complete paw 81 -
- ment of old printing claim. .-..,...... 4, 1919. 90
TO Green Lake county, for support OF 1i
insane persons not properly charge Wa ... q.
able to county :. ............ COS 40
To provide water for state capitol from
:. university. hill -. ......s....... 6, 600 90
For completion of state geological sur OF
f ,vey ....... $3.50. s. coo 90
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03
The Vampire Bat.
4 pril Wide Awake


South America also has it's large bats,
of one Of which everybody has heard
the Vampire. Much nonsense has been
written about it, but there was some
foundation for the stories of it's suck
ing the blood Of men and animals until
it killed them. In the interior of South
America nearly everybody sleeps in a
hammock, either out of doors or with
the windows open, and the weather is
so warm that little covering is used.
The vampire comes in on silent wings,
and, finding a toe exposed, gently pricks
it with his sharp tooth, and draws the
blood until he can swallow no more,
The sleeper rarely is awakened, and
does not know his loss until morning.
He may then feel weak from the flow
Of blood, am not aware that q man
was ever known to die from this cause.
Horses are very greatly troubled by
them also. Mr.. Charles Watterton, an
enthusiastic naturalist now dead, who
spent several years in New Guiana, has
told us much about this ugly bat, but
could never induce one to taste of his
toe, although be would have been very
glad to be able to say that he had been
operated upon. For eleven months he
slept alone in the loft of a deserted
wood-cutters hut in the deep forest.
There the vampires came and went as
they wished. He saw them come in the
moonlight on stealthy wings, and prick
the ripe bananas; lay in his hammock
and watched them bring almost to his
bedside the green wild fruit of the wild
guava; floating down the river on
other moonlight nights was struck by
the falling blossoms of the lawarri-nut
tree which the vampires pulled from
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03
American Colored Laborers for Brazil.

Brazil in 1928 passed law prohibit
ing the landing of negroes on her
shores. The purpose was to prevent
the importation of slaves, but the law
was so interpreted as to prevent emf
grafton of colored citizens Of the United
States. The Emperor has recently de-
cided that colored citizens of this
country with passports will be per-
mitted to enter Brazil and engage in
any pursuit, the government giving full
protection. This concession is made
to allow the transfer from this country
to Brazil Of a number of colored
laborers for work on railroads.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03
England'S Rightful King.

1t is a curious fact, and one that is
not generally known, that King Victor
Emanuel was, by the strict law of sue
cession, the rightful King of England.
He was descended in direct line from
Charles [. The youngest daughter of
that unhappy monarch, the Princess
Henrietta Maria, married CASTOR dor
leans. the brother of Louis XIV. She
died, leaving two daughters. The eld-
est became Queen Of Spain, and died
childless. The younger married the
heir to the house of Savoy, and was
the ancestress of the late King of Italy.
After the revolution of 1903, when the
right to succession to the British throne
was settled by act of Parliament, the
House of Savoy was excluded on &C
count of the Catholic religion protested
by its members. The House of Han
over, of which Queen Victoria is the
representative, was several removes
further from the direct succession, de-
irving, as it did, its claims from James
l., through Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia,
and her daughter, the Electress Sophia.
A striking commentary on the conse-
quences Of human actions is afforded
by this story of royal inheritance.
When Charles [ espoused Catholic
Princess he would scarcely have i'm
agined that by this act he was excluding
his direct descendants from the throne
of their fathe rs; and still less could his
Queen have foreseen that any descend
ant of her favorite child, so carefully
trained by her in the tenets Of her own
religion, should ever overthrow the tenn
poral power Of the Pope, and be him
self installed upon the throne.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03
The Naval Battle OF Tie Future.
BlackWOOd's Magazine

The question of how a naval battle
would now be fought is often raised, but
is exceedingly difficult to answer. One
thing is certain-the hostile squadrons
will be kept in rapid motion for the
purpose of efecting as we'll as evading
an attack by ram, which will be the
first object sought after. Thus the dis
lance fthe enemy will be varying con-
stantly. and a correct estimation of the
range will be almost impossible; there
fore, the chances Of hitting ship at
any particular part will be very small
1t will be seen that upon the judgement
will now, more than ever depend the,
issue of an engagement. The speed of
the ships, the necessity of closely watch
ing every movement of the enemy 50 as
instantly to make proper counter-move,
the absolute need Of prompt decisions,
will prevent moment for reflection or
consultation. The helm and the engines
must be under the Captains instant con-
troll. He and those by him on deck
will alone be able to see the enemy at
the frequent times when he is obscured
by the smoke from the battery below,
and to distinguish between friend and
foe; and his quick perception will be
requisite to determine the proper direc-
ton and range for his gun, as, well as to
avoid firing into friends. The extreme
of the life Of the officer in
command of the squadron, so long as
the battle lasts, must also be apparent.
In the old wars, the skilljudgem ent and
determination of our naval commanders
were chiefly exhibited by the manner in
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03

the branches to get at the tender seed
vessel, or the insects that Turk in the
deep corolla He1ay night after night
with his bare foot exposed, but could
never get them to lance it, although his
friends and companions were ali bled
by this nocturnal surgeon; and except
that he once caught one fastened to
the shoulder of one of his animals, he
came away no wiser than when he
went OF how the vampire does his hor-
rid work. da sv 'H5
The vampires measure about TWEEN
ty-slx inches across the wings; frequent
old houses, and hollow trees and repose
IN clusters, head downwards, from the
branches Of forest trees. ..-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03
How to Break Bottle Scientifically.

To break a glass bottle or jar across
its circumference: Place the bottle in a
vessel of water to the light where it is
designed to break it; also fill the bottle
to the same level. Now pour coal oil
inside and out on the water; cut ring
of paper fitting the bottle. Saturate
with alcohol or benzine, SO that it
touches the oil. Pour, also, some inside
the bottle. Set on fire; the cold water
prevents the glass from heating below
its surface. while the expansion caused
by the heat will break the vessel on the
water line.--ShetfeM Mass. Republican
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03
Why Women Should Read.

Laying aside the thought of our own
restand comfort. let us look little
higher. For the chaldrens sake ave mast
make the Most Of ourselves Many an I'M
selfish mother has said, ooh, cannot
take all this time, there are so many
things to do for the children" She
does not realize that she may do more
for them in the end by cultivating her
self than if she spends all her time on
clothes and cooking. A generosity
which makes the recipient weak or
selfish is not a blessing but curse.
Have you not seen grown-up sons who
snubbed their mothers opinions in the
same breath with which they called her
to bring their slippers? The meek lit
tie woman has trotted around" to
wait on them so long that they have
come to think that, that is all, she is
good for. Their sisters keep "Ma" in the
background because she hasn't a bit
of style" and is $50 uncultivated," for
getting that she has always worn shabby
clothes that they might wear fine ones;
that her hands have become horny with
hard work that theirs might be kept
soft and white for the piano, and that
she has denied herself books and leisure
that they might have both. And there
are other children, too noble for such
base ingratitude, who feel a keen
though secret sense of loss as they kiss
the dear withered cheek and think.
how much more of a woman mother"
might have been if she had not shut
herself away from the culture and sweet
companionship Of books. -,scribuer Jor
mil
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03
Pope Plus in America.

The Cincinnati Enquirer replies'to the
question, was Plus TX. ever in this coun-
try? s'The late pontif, when quite young
man, was sent on a mission to South
America, but never came to the United
States.'' The fact is hat the vessel on
which he had taken passage was driven
out of her course, and, for protection
from a terrible storm Off the North
Carolina coast she put into Norfolk.
Thus Plus did come to the United States,
but sore against his will. Chicago Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03

IT is computed that the grain used
for liquors in year in the United
States reaches 100000 bushels,
which would make 1,050,O0O,0O0 four
pound loaves of bread. Great Britain
uses 100000 bushels of grain yearly
for the same purpose, and annually
imports food to the value Of nearly
$500, 000,0 900. a.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03

. The New York Times has preached a
very delicate subject, namely, DR.. Mary
Walkers trousers. It contends they
should be taken from her, that she may
E" no longer tyrannize over men with her
lofty claims to exercise the joint and
several rights ofllWoman." 1saa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03

A. LITTLE boy hearing a frog croaking
In the we'll one day, ran to his mother
excIaimlng, "Oh! Ma, truth is at the
bottom of the well, hear it singing
down there 4zs
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-03

lie 1AhlTF BILL.
Associated press dispatches from
Washington under date of March Goth
state that Congress1nan~ Wood expects
to report the. Tariff bill to the House
tomorrow, and to ask the House to
make it the special order for Thursday
next after the morning hour, to the ex-
clusion of all other business except prior
special orders and Appropriation bills.
The point of order will probably be
raised at once that it is not in the power
of majority of the House .todlnake a
special order exceptehy q tRo-thirds
vote. The friends of the Tariff bill
will insist that a majority can
do it and will refer to the
ruling of Speaker Blaine in the
forty-second congress, when Mr.. Dawes
reported a tariff bill, to sustain their
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-08
vbiDp,na Schoo, Cb,,d&en.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals and Children held a meeting
last evening at theft rooms, No. 17o Walnut
street.
The Committee on Police, Proclamation
and Transportation of Cattle was continued.
The object of the Committee is to ask the
Commissioner to instruct the police to ar
rest all persons guilty of cruelty.
Messrs. Simpkinson, Clark and McAlpin
were appointed aCommittee to memorialize
Congress on the subject of obtaining a more
humane treatment of live stock undergoing
transportation on railroads.
A long report was then read from the
committee appointed to investigate the
public school cases. The examination had
evidently been conducted in the most thor
ough manner. Teachers, parents, children,
physicians and trustees had all been visited
and closely questioned. Among all the
complaints made, the case of Eddie Quinn
appears to have been the most aggravated,
the whipping administered having been al
most inhuman. A resolution that Miss
Nolan be prosecuted for her act was, after
some discussion, withdrawn for the present.
On application of d. P. Dean, his child,
recently sent to the Childrens Home, was
ordered returned to him.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-08

Mr. Andrew Erkenbrecher is expected
home from Europe soon.
Mr.. John R. Stanley, late treasurer of the
Mary Anderson Combination, and sister are
at the Emery.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Thorne, of West
Sixth street, sailed on Wednesday last by
the Scythia, for Europe.
The engagement of Miss Sallie Wiltshire,
of East Fourth street, to Mr.. Jacob Perkins,
q young millionaire of Cleveland, is an
nounced.
Rev. Francis S. Hoyt, DID,, editor of the
Western Christian Advocate, will lecture
before the students of Moore's Hill College,
Ind, tomorrow.
Mrs. Kate Westendorf the distinguished
elocuionist will give reading at the
Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church on
Monday evening next.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Rammelsberg, who
have been living at the Grand Hotel during
the winter, will leave to-day to pass the
summer at Swampscott.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Barney, of Cincinnati,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Negus, Col, and Mrs.
Platt and Mrs. A. L. Platt and families, of
Dayton will leave in few days for Niagara,
Canada, where they will pass the summer.
The party will be Joined there by Mr.. and
Mrs. Nathan Dixon, of Providence K. l.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-08
Little .EEfiR Gardiner,

| Little Etlie Gardner, the child who died
from injuries received by being run over by
the Chicago night express on the c., Fl. q
D. r. r., the full particulars of which have
been published, was buried from the residene
of her parents corner of Knowlton and
Chambers streets, Twenty-ffth Ward, yes
terday, Rev. c. NJ. Livingstone, of the Pres
byerian Church, officiating. There are two
or three incidents connected with this
young and uncOmmonly bright child which
are worthy of more than passing notice.
On Sunday morning last she attended
Sunday school, as was her USUAL custom,
and on its being dismissed She started to go
home. At the door she met Rev. Mr.. Liv-
ingstone, the pastor, and was Invited by
him to remain to the regular church service
In reply she said she would like to, but ex-
planned that her mother had instructed her
to return home after the school service,
"and" she added, II must obey my
mother" The clergyman spoke in com
ncndation of the last remark of the child
and asked her to come again. and get the
permission of her mother to remain for the
church service. As she was about leaving
she said, Il will come next Sunday" to
which Mr.. L. replied, perhaps you will
not be alive next Sunday" 10 this she
made no reply, and went home.
Little Etiie was a pupil of the Sunday
school class taught by Mrs. NJ. H. Spillard,
and after being so terribly injured frequent
ly asked that her teacher might be brought
to see her. The request being made known
to Mrs. Spillard, that lady hurried to what
proved to be the death bed of her loved
pupil, and to her amazement found that
the mother of the child was an old school
mate and her "chum" of days gone by.
The meeting of the school girls of years
ago is said to have been affecting in the ex-
treme.
One of the pleasing scenes at the funeral
yesterday was the attendance of a large
number of school associates, and singing by
the members of the class to which, the de-
ceased belonged
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-08
COlored Shirts, with collars, for 60, 75c and
81 at Mabley's, opposite Fountain.
Few Things that We Know.

We know that disordered stomach. OF
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cause. We know that very few physicians
are successful in their treatment of these
disorders. We know that DaCosta's Radi'
cal Cure will without the shadow of doubt,
almost Immediately relieve and permanent.
ly cure all of these distressing symptoms.
We know of thousands who are willing to
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We know that if you give it fair trial, you
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H. F. Reum, Fifth and Broadway.
Prof. Parker's Pleasant Worm Syrup is
perfectly safe and extremely palatable. Nc
physic required. Costs 25c. Try it.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-08

Organ Concerts.

On Tuesday evening next June 18th, a
grand organ concert will be given in the
new Music Hail. at which Miss Rollwagen
will be the vocalist. The Wednesday matt
nee will be postponed Oh account of the
Republican Convention, which meets in the
Music Hall on that day. On Thursday
afternoon concert will be given at which
an excursion party from Indianapolis will
attend
On Saturday night next peoples con.
cert will be given, at which only 10 cents
admission will be charged. The Cincinnati
Grand Orchestra will perform, and will be
ner. There will be good order and good
music. Seats may be secured in advance
by an extra payment of 10 cents at George
D. Newhalls music stove
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-08
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SPORTING NEWS.
Races.

DAYTON, O., June 9.-The races at the
Fair Grounds closed yesterday. Whitney's
Ida Basset, of Cincinnati, won the free-for
all trot.
Webster, of Abe Furst, Cincinnati, took
first money in the 2:45 class.
. ST Louis, June 8.-First race, two mile
heats, for all ages, was won by Harkaway
in two straight heats. Time, 3:39 and 3 ;35A.
The second race, mile heats, for all ages,
was won by Miss Malloy.
Third race, mile heats, best three in five,
was won by Owens.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-08
High school Examinations.

The oral examination of the graduating
classes of the Woodward and Hughes High
Schools commence next Monday. The pro
gramme is as follows:
Monday, June 10th, at Hughes-German,
French and Surveying
Tuesday, June 18th, at Woodward-Eng-
lish Literature, Latin and Greek.
Wednesday, June 18th, at Hughes-Men-
tai Philosophy and Chemistry, Constitution
of the United States and Spherical Trigo'
nomctry
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-08

An old lady from the country, upon see
ing placard in store window announcing
zone price for ALL" was nightly disap-
pointed when she went in and discovered
that instead of being able to buy all in the
window for 81 so she must pay one price
for one article. And now you can not dis
abuse her mind of the idea that some store
keepers will lie.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-08

The Chinese practice of shaving the head,
which we regard as absurdly.. foolish, is
really not more so than our practice of shay
ing the face custom alone reconciles us to
the latter. 1t is not little odd that boy
who for years has longed for a beard, and
perhaps expended much pocket money for
ointments wherewith to stimulate its
growth, begins to shave it off in spots as soon
as it comes