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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-22
YELLOW JACK.
Horrors of the disease at Rio JaneirO.
New York Sun.

new 1OTk sun.
Yellow fever was ut it's height in Rio
Janeiro when the British steamship
Glen Sannox left Brazil's capital a
month ago. On shore the mortality
was frightfully large, and yet, continued
the steward, the streets were not desert
ed nor did business languish. Men did
not drop down and die in the streets, as
they did three years ago, but they went
home and died next day. Old residents,
even, were dying with the epidemic.
The dry weather and heat continued
longer than usually. A Brazilian news
paper said that in the last thirteen days
of February the mortality of the city
alone was 1872 from yellow fever. The
newspapers, however, account for only
the deaths recorded in the city obituary
registry; whereas, not fourth of the
dead are recorded. Water was so
scarce in the city that off cial notice
was given that any one having foun-
tain playing would be entirely deprived
Of water. The Curhense newspaper: Of
the province Of San Paulo, tells the
story that, in consequence of the ex-
IRENE drought, the parish priest organ
lied procession to carry the munich
pal miraculous images from Bos Visto
to Cunha, and that on February 18th
the prayers were begun, and such were
the faith and fervor with which the lit
anies were intoned that rain began at
once to fall. The city Of Rio Janeiro is
surrounded with mountains, and in the
sickly season there is scarcely any breeze
until afternoon, when the wind rises
seward. In the morning it is a dead
calm; miasmatic vapor lies on the city.
A sailor then never goes ashore without
his coffee and brandy. The first thing
on rising in the morning he is given a
glass of quinine and rum, then coffee
and brandy and then breakfast The
decks are carefully sprinkled with car
bolic acid. The first thing the officers
do in the morning is to count how many
flags are flying as signals Of sickness in
the shipping around them. Every
morning from twelve to fifteen signals
could be counted. There were, when
the Glen SannoX was there. nearly a.
hundred red vessels in the harbor
Some had been there for six months,
captain and many of the crew dead, and
ullapIe w procure u new Iuaotei OI W
fill out the crew. The captain of the
British brig Agnes, while sick with vel
low fever, attempted to place the second
mate in command. The first mate re-
sisted and the crew took sides and
fought. Three seamen were hurt in
the fray, two seriously. Another Brit
ish brig could get no one to replace the
captain, who had died Of yellow fever,
and a new master came from England
to take the position. The captain, mates
and entire crew of the British
schooner Princess were in the Lazar ute
hospital ... s..a, -..- 5...s .e
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-22
Mutual Friends.
hospital
Danbury News.

Human nature is the same the world
over, as the following incident will help
to show. A Danbury insurance agent
called on two of his customers, whose
premises adjoln, for renewal of their
policies. The first one is a grocer. The
agent said to him: ...~'....,.5,. a...
II suppose, Mr. -, that you will
renew your policy which expires next
week? / have called to see about it."
."Well, l suppose I'll have to, said
the grocer /" AS far as I'm concerned
there is no need whatever that should
insure. am here all day to look after
things, and there amt a. bit Of danger
of fire from my place. But there's no
telling what that fellow next door will
do, and as long as he's there I've got to
keep insured" - .so". ... a7a.
The agent called on the customer
next door, who is baker. He could
not help reasoning that if the danger
in that establishm ent was so great, there
was possibility of having the amount
of it's policy doubled, at least
He told the baker why he called, and
limited that there might be probable
ity or a desire to increase the policy.
"No," said the baker, scratching his
head thoughtfully, 81 don't believe Til
add any to it. | wouldn't insure at all
if l wasn't where am. You see Pm
up all night baking. and can watch
things, SO there's no danger here, but
there's no telling what that chap next
door will be up to. If it wasn't for him
I wouldn't insure cent; but as it is,
I've got to do it, ae.rM
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-22
Temple

The bats which invest the ruins fthe
temple at CERT Hassayn, in Nubia, are
an object of great curiosity to the tray
eler, and their exhibition constitutes a
regular part of the duties of the guide.
The animals seek seclusion in the dark
eide chambers of the temple, and, in
order to rouse them, the Snowman filings
the blazing end of a tarred rope through
the doorways. "For moment" says
late writer, describing the effect; ave
see the whole ceiling hung, as it we're,
with a close fringe of white, filmy-look-
ing pedants. But it is only for mo-
ment. The next instant the creatures
are all in motion, dashing out madly
III our faces, like driven snowfakes. We
picked up a dead one afterwards, when
the rush was over. and examined it by
the outer daylight, "a lovely little crea-
ture, white and downy, with fine trans
parent wings. ami little pink feet, and
the prettiest mousy mouth imaginable"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-22
A Tranquil Nervous System

Can never be possessed by those whose diges
tive and assimilative organs in state of
chronic disorder. Weak stomachs make weak
nerves. To restore vigor and quietude to the lat
ter, the first must be invigorated and regulated.
The ordinary sedatives may tranquilize the nerves
for WHILE but they can never, like Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. remove the causes Of nervous
debility. That superb invigorant and corrective
OF disordered conditions of the alimentary Or
gans has also the effect of imparting tone to the
nerves. The delicate tissues of which they are
constituted. when weakened in consequence OF
impeachment Of the blood, resulting from i'm
perfect digestion and assimilation. draw strength
from the fund Of vitality developed in the system
by the Bittere, which inlparts the required i'm
petus to the nutritive functions Of the stomach,
enriches the circulation, and gives tone and regu
larlty to the secretlve and evacuative organs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-22
Young Man, Take Warning.

Ellen Bishop, plaintiff in breach of
promise case just tried in Toliand, Conn.,
is described as =" a brunette with pleas
ant, regular features and large lustrous
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-22

Tn Rhode Island there are 4,4777, sin
gle women who pay taxes, and their
average property is $3.50, each. The
largest amount on which any one of
them is taxed is $756,7OO, owned by a
Providence woman gE ..ee54 M
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-22

IT VANIsHETH AwAY.-Do all our
readers understand that the genuine
Chemical Saleratus made by D. B. DeLand
& Co., is meyer eaten. In the process
of baking it all evaporates, leaving the
bread light and pure. It has been imi-
tated, but the counterfeit is not easily
disposed of. Use it instead of Soda or
Baking Powder.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-22

ACCORDING to the statistics of Secre-
tary Porter, of the international Sunday
school convention, there are $500, O54
scholars in the sunday schools Of the
United States, and $50, 943 in those of
Canada. The whole number of schools
is SO, AL, and of teachers and officers,
1874 1913
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-22

nal cheerfulness and strength. The Doctors skin
with the Turkish and Sulphur Baths cannot be
exceiled in the healing art. Circulars sent free
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-22
ESTABLISHED 1861.
ELECTRO MEDICAL INSTITUTE,

Nervous and Rheumatic Suf.
ferers from early indiscretion
should not fail to consult conf
dentlally DR.. MCNAMARA, $50
BROADWAY. He has RENE
! dies with the aid of electrici-
ty) that will stop those nightly
emissions, remove all irregu-
lar1tles attendant on Females
at puberty, monthly period or
marriage; build up the nerv-
OILS 9VSfQm rQatnrs the apYuaI
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-22

with cold taken while lying on the
damp grass threw him into q fever,
from which he recovered slowly. The
two girls attended him with thankful
ness for the privilege to show their
gratitude for the service he had rem
dered. ...... g.. .,......
Blanche magnanimousiy RETAINED
from reminding Louise of the thoughts
to which she had given expression on
that memorable day. There was no
need. Louise remembered with sharp
regret the injustice. In Redmond's
eye she seemed to have developed into
a new character; she was SO gentle, SO
womanly. The elixir of life seemed to
eminate from her presence. The un-
dercurrent of her thoughts ran thus:
Il" Can I ever admire enough his noble
courage?" She wondered how he came
there on that night. He had not re-
turned when she retired at a late hour,
but the matter had not been mentioned
between them. In his weak state the
physician forbade the least excite
ment. ...--.,.-.....,...tgaa q lstHt@
One day she stood looking at him as
he seemed to slumber On low lounge,
to which he had been removed from
his bed. He looked very pale, but
beautiful as ever. 81 never thought he
would prove such hero" she said, half
aloud. IT see now how utterly false
are appearances" She touched his
forehead lightly with her soft palm, and
then was turning to 60, but a clasp of
his large, white hand detained her. =,
Il have heard your words" he said,
looking into her flushed face and un-
steady eyes calmly steadily, '.Will
you sit moment beside me ?" zst,s3
She obeyed the request. The inhe-
rent power of his nature was rising to
the surface, and a stronger individuality
The New York herald., 1878-11-13
RAILROAD CONVENTION.
CoLuMBUA Ohio. Nov.

COLUMBIA Ohio, Nov. 2. 1873.
Railroad commissioners representing Massachu-
sets. Illinois, Iowa. Michigan. Virginia, Vermont,
Missouri. Connecticut. Maine and Ohio met in
vention here to-day to consider matters connected
with oficial duties. John Walker. Of Missouri. was
chosen chairman After considerable discussion
the desrability Of securing uniform system Of
turns and reports Of railroad statistics resolution
adopted providing for the appointment of .
special committee to consider the subject Of accounts
and mature asystem of uniform railroad bookkeeping,
FIR the same IL practicable. and that the said
committee be instructed to invite the cooperation Of
the leading railroad accountants Of the country In the
performance Of this duty and report at the next Con-
ventIon. Also instructing the committee to invite
Messrs. NJ NJ. Kirkman, OF Chicago; W. P. shinn. of
Pennsylvania; Wilbur. of Boston; G. p Leland. OF
Cleveland, and J. 8. Ford, Of Missouri. commit
tee representing the professional railroad accountants
10 cooperate with the COMMITTEES in their work. Res
olutions also adopted appointing Executive
Committee to fix place for future conventions. and
appointing committee TO report matters OF taxa
ton respects railroads and railroad securities in
various States well foreign countries aud report
a plan for an equitable and uniform system OF such
taxation at the next Convention
The New York herald., 1878-11-13
LIABILITIES OF LANDLORDS.
DECISION OF THE FIRST APPEALED CASE UNDER
THE CIVIL DAMAGE ACr.

DECISION OF THE FIRST APPEALED CASE UNDER
THE CIVIL DAMAGE ACT.
MrpprErowN. N. Y. Nov. IL. 1873.
The Middletown DAILY Press this evening publishes
history OF the first civil damage argued in tho
Court Of Appeals, which has just been decided. and
which in this village in july 1876. The plain
tif Samuel Bcrthalf. through John Il. Bradncr, his
attorney brought suit against james OIeiily, land
lord and Herman Fernhabcr, tenant to recover $780,
the value OF the plaintiffs horse. which driven to
death by his son while intoxicated from liquor fur
nished by the defendant Fcrnhaber. M
The case tried at the Orange county Circuit
Court In January, 1876. before Judge Dykmsn with
jury. Tho plaintiff recovered the full value of tho
horse. The DEFENDANTS appealed to the general term
Of the Second Judicial District Court whore Judgment
affirmed Presiding Judge Barnard writing an
opinion. Tie defendant OIteilly then appealed to
the Court of Appeals. where the argued be-
fore full bench December g. 1877, by cx-J udgc w
J. Groo for the plaintiff and L. f. Carr for the de-
fcudsnt
The main question involved the constitution
ality OF the law. especially to the liability Of the
owner Of tho building who had no connection with
the sale of uor except 10 rent the building for that
purpose. The 1lw was passed May -. 1873 chapter
6fS and is entitled IAN act TO suppress intcupcrance
paupcrisin and crime, and Is generally known M tho
Civil Damage law. The Court of Appeala has Just
handed down Its decision, affirming the Judgment OF
tlic lower courts.
The decision is very important. under IL all
real estate in this State used places for selling in
toxicatng liquors may be made liable for damage
sulting from such business.
The New York herald., 1878-11-13
"oN TO INDIAl"

THE oxUs TURNING INTO THE CASPIAN SEA-
HOW RUSSIAN TROOPS MARCHED FROM rAsH-
KENT TO DJAM.wHAT HAS BEEN DONE IN
CENTRAL ASIA DURING THE PAST YEAR.
from the London Pail Mall Gazette.l
The announcement is made that the Amou Darya
Oxus has been returned to its old bed by the desuc-
ton Of huge dam which stood within three or four
days march of Khiva If this startling be true
il must be concluded that the detachmcns alleged on
many occasions to have been sent with the view
OF determining the question of the old bed of the
river were really dispatched with that view. They
may have wished at the time to operate against
the Tekke Turcomans. But the seizure and annexa-
tion OF Merv would be as nothing compared with the
conquest or creation of waterway from the
Caspian to Khiva and the various countries washed
by the Upper Oxus in the region to the north of
Afghanistan and of Cashmere. II does not of
course follow, even il the river had been brought
back to its old course from Karagatch all the way to
krasnovodsk Bay that the stream would be nayigable
from the Caspian upward. Apart, however, from the
question OF navigation, the conversion of the Oxus
into its ancient channel would bring water into 4
steppe of sand and enable the Russians march from
krasnovodsk to Khivs by route not than three
hundred and sixty miles in length, across desert
which they have hitherto. for want of water, been
unable to traverse in any large force.
The New York herald., 1878-11-13
AFTER A SHARP CHASE.

Captain Williams, of the Twenty ninth precinct.
and Detective Smithberger observed two dis
gnised pedlers endeavoiing TO dispose of lot Of
kid gloves in Thirty-second Street yesterday
afternoon. Tho Captain followed while
the detective shadowded the other Theil
surveillance was understood by the two men, wha
took to their heels. One turned up stoop and WIS
grappled with by Captain Williams. The other went
down the street at rapid pace. but overtaken by
the detective when struggle ensned between them
The fugitive drew revolver. the detective produced
his in an instant. There scrins-
mage Of moments duration the revolver dashed
from the mans hand, and the detective took him
into custody. At the station house they gave their
names as Charles Bates of No. 800 Third avenue and
Charles Young. OF No. 1855 West Twentieth street. In
The New York herald., 1878-11-13
CITY NEWS ITEMS.

II seems that the statement recently published that
the Evergreen Garden in Fourteenth street. was open
on Sunday, Is a mistake.
The American Temperance Union il greatly cx.
cited the statements of Mr.. Shafer. and an in
vestgation is to be made by the Executive COMMITTEES
1T Clarendon Hall, this evening.
For the third time within the past ten days tho
Fiftyseyenth Street Civil Court not open yester
day. owing to the absence of Judge Pinckney. who
lies dangerously Ill At his residence.
Peter Verdi. Italian was sentenced In the Court
of Special Sessions yesterday TO years imprso-
ment in the Penitentary upon charge Of assault and
battery preferred against him by Susan " johnson.
Of No. West Thirteenth street.
The Governing Committee Of the Stock Exchange
have expelled Charles f. Kuehnemundt. the Board
the Arm. denied privileges Of the Gold
Room, to which he was . subscriber.
The leading officers of the Societies for the Preyn-
ton of Cruelty to Animals in this and other Northern
cities left New York yesterday for Baltimore to at
tend the Convention Of the humane societies of this
country and Canada, which opens there at ten O'Clock
this morning. t#
Custom House officers seized package Of contra
band goods board the steamer City OF Chester yes
tsrdsy The package contained one m fur lin lined sil.
hose. two fine silk ladies' undershirts, two fancy
skirts lace trimmed. and one package Of fur trinl-
mings.
James McCaYerty, machinist, twenty three years
of age, of No. I'll Third avenue, waived examination
in the Fifty-sevcnth Street Court yesterday .
charge OF seduction brought against him by Amelia
Godbeck seventeen years old of No. 4S5 Second av.
enue. and was bailed for trial in the sum of $500.
John McGee of No. 2l6 Mulberry street, who was
arrested Monday night for attempting the life Of
Thomas Gedney by cutting his throat with razor.
in Crosby street. near the stage entrance to Nblos
Garden Theatre. was arrsigned before Judge Kbreth
Mt the Tombs Police Court yesterday morning. and
committed to await the result of the wounded mau
injuries. Gedney. who is lying in ST. yincents HosA
pital In reported to be in critical condition.
Quite commotion created in Jefferson Markot
Police Court yesterday when Detective Ferris APP
peared with ives" Allen and George Howard whoiA
he and another ocer had arrested at the Cathedral
Eai on ha nd
that he could not charge Alsn with having done any
thing wrong at the fair but when he was asked TO
prisoners. ---L - IL -
The New York herald., 1878-11-13
THE LATE BISHOP GALBERRY.
CELEBRATION OF THE MONTHS MIND AT HART
FoRD.

CELEBRATION OF THE MONTH"; y MIND AT HART
FORD.
HARTFORD, Conn. Nov ~, 1873.
Tho months mind. celebrated st ST. Joseph's Csthe-
dral to-day for the rcpose Of the soul OF the latc
Right Rev. Bishop aalberry. OF this diocese. IT
tended by Cardinal McC1oskey. Bishop wstihsms Of
ogdensburg. n Y; Bishop Shsnshan. of Harrisburg,
Pa; Bishop Lynch Of Charleston, s. c.; j. y. Fiddle
gan. president Of vilanovs College Order of st. Au-
gusnc) and many OF the minor clergy. including the
Cardinals secretary. Rev. Father Farley and Rev. Dr.
Byrncs Vicar General Of the archdiocese OF Boston.
The attendance OF spectators large In the ccntro
catsfslque of black and sivcr covered with canopy
Of purple and white. A richly ornsncnsed cofrp.
covered with purple velvet rested the top and
the PLACED the mitre and crozier Of the de
cesscd. Around the comm every side was q blaxe
Of lighted tapcrs The services opened with the
chanting Of the 'Cfce for the Dead after which the
high altar was illuminated. and the pontincal high
moss OF requiem was cclebrsted. Right Rev Bishop
wsdhsms oflciatcd scicbrsnt; Father stanton
o. s. A., Of villanova College, assistant
priest Very Rev. Maurice Walsh. Vicar Gen
eral of Philadelphia, and Very Rev. James
diocese, az deacona OF honor. with the minor Offices
filled by ciergymen resident In this city vicinity
During the mass the Cardinal occupied throne to
the right Of the seat Of Me departed Bishop.
ave Maria" by Miss C9hi of New Haven, and ut
the ofertory the ."InHammatus," from 'Stabat
Mater" Tho clergy chanted the concluding portion
OF the service. The sermon by Bishop Shapahan, OF
Harrisburg, Pa. was fine pancgyrc on the life OF
giving, by Cardinal McCloskey. of final absoluton of
the soul Of Bishop Mcfarland, third bishop OF Hart
ford, VINO died about three years a,o.
The New York herald., 1878-11-13
NIB. D1MoCK's EXPLANATION.


To THE EDrroR OF THE HERALD:--
SrR-Some weeks since discovered that William
W. Burnham. bookkeeper and cashier of the Dock
Department. was defaulter to tho amount
Of $4,000. placed the matter before
the President and Treasurer. We At once
determined that public justice must be satisfied by
the arrest and punishment Of the defaulter. and
that the city treasury should suffer the defales
tion. Without the knowledge OF Mr.. Burnham or
any Of his friends paid into the city treasury
the whole amount Of the defalcation No portion OF
this money has been reimbursed to us. The pecuni
ary loss falls entirely the Commissioners. The
condition Of the citys accounts with several
parties rendered it at that time very preiudicial
to the citys interests to make the defacation pub
fore. while keeping Mr.. Burnhsm under survei-
lance. devoted ourselves TO fastening in every poss
BILE way the time when arrest could be made
without prejudice to the city. The matter probably
this direction. The defaulter is now in custody
under . warrant charging him with embezzlement.
It may be proper to add that Nj. Burnham
has occupied the position Of bookkeeper and cashier
in the department since its organization.
aud that some of our most eminent citizens
have taken occasion to speak to the pres
mcndaton Of his capacity. fidelity and integrity.
The present Commissioners have paid this money
for their own satisfaction. We have not done
because we consider ourselves in any way
in any just insurers Of the fidelity
Of subordinates, for under the existing
charter we have no right To remove any of our subor
dnates unless cause under the legal definition of
that term, can be alleged aud after hearing sus-
tained No private judgment or opinion which we
entertain as to the character and quality OF men,
every private business. avail in any public de-
partment under the present law. II. +. DIMOCK-
The New York herald., 1878-11-13

60 searching for relics and dsal % ancient silver
money was found by some fortunate individuals be-
longing to the sappers The tombs were guarded By
q few Sarts. who told us that formerly very holy
man had dwelt on the mountain and that he had
commanded them to watch his resting place for him
till he should rise again In August We heard that the
further advance upon India. and our soldiers, who
had been in high spirits the idea of scaling the
Hndoo Koosh, had to return disappointed. without
glory decorations, to the old quarters at Tash-
kant" Az regards the feeling prevalent at Tsshkant.
the correspondent of the Moscow GaEette says that
mo there doubts the possibility of successfully
invading India. The success attending the march
upon Diam has effectually silenced the few who for
mery thought otherwise. Nothing can damp the
ardor of our Turkestan troops; neither desert nor
mountain heat cold can check their belief in
their invncibility." ### ft#f
The New York herald., 1878-11-13
BOIsTEROUs wORKINGMEN.

Boston, Mass, Nov. IL, 1873
Tho ward and city committees of the working
mems party held convention last night for the
nomination OF full city ticket. the noisest
and most turbulent convention hold in this city
The gas put out In the hall during the proceed
ngs Denis Kearney present and made speech
ting woriingmen Tor city Offices. lie was in
terrupted several times by delegates. the
majority Of whom apparently in favor of Prince
for Mayor. Several delegates went far to shake
their fists in Kearneys face and asked him why he
should here to medde with the politics or the
city. After time full ticket was nominated,
composed exclusively Of workingmen, with Davis J.
King. halter. for Mayor.
The greenbackers failed to make nominations, and
appointed committee TO select and report on
Thursday next.