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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-10-15

CRUEL INTENTIONAL Berlin genius
has invented an instrument for turning
over the leaves of music. If this machine
should come into general use what dispo-
sition could be made Of the average young
man in high shirt collar and hair parted
in the middle who at evening socials
stands up at the end of the piano and
turns over the music for the lady perform
er? He appears fit for no other purpose
under the suln-or moon, either.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-10-15
NO. 81.
BUSINESS.

The New York papers are prin ting ex-
tended trade articles, giving the result of
inquiries among the leading merchants of
that city. These without exception pro-
nounce the business condition and outlook
as satisfactory as could be desired. I'M
provement obtains inevery branch oftrade
and the basis Of this Improvement is deem
ed by the merchants to be sound and sub
stantial, hence to justify them in holding
that the better times, already come, viii
long remain with the people. Among the
more hopeful signs prominent are the
facts that the demand is general for
better class Of goods at better prices, and
that in many instances prices are estab-
fishing themselves at. a more reasonable
profit to the manufactures, and are paid
with less haggling by the buyer. The
general tone of the market is reported to
be more healthy. Purchasers are more
careful in their choice of stock, and more
prompt in their payments. The increas-
ed demand is happily equaled by increas
ed confidence In commercial credits, and
the whole spirit and tendency of trade
are regarded as favorable to the realiza-
ton of the brightest and most cheerful
anticipations.. What is true of New York
is true Of every other city and town in
the country. All sections share in the
improvement of affairs and the conse-
quent restoration Of con fdence and hope.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-10-15
SELLING Out AT Cost.

Having rented the Saloon, Restaurant and
Stables belonging to Mrs. Peter Kelley on First
street. near Fuermans Brewery, l take the
opportunity of announcing to the public that I
ofharnesses, brides, curry combs, whips, &C.,
for less than cost. am determined to close up
my present business and I offer "a rare chance
to purchasers in want of anything in the harness
making line. P. HERZOG.
WatertoWn, Oct. 9, 1879. Third street,
P. S. Those indebted to me will please call
and settle Immediately and save costs.
50E2 P. III.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-10-15

M. Blondin, who is now performing on
the rope in Vienna, is said, by the Lon
don World, to be followed everywhere by
a Mr.. Thompson, who has made bet OF
$4,000 that the acrobat will fall from
the rope and be killed before he reaches
the age of 60. Mr.. Blondin is now 55.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-10-15

A report from London States that Rus
sia has sent a fleet Of privateers into Japa-
nese and Chinese waters to operate upon
the marine commerce Of that region.
This causes excitement among the COM
mercial classes of England.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-10-15

The Princess Of Wales, although she
left Denmark nearly 20 years ago, is still
as great favorite with the Danes as in
her girlhood; they always welcome her
visits with immense enthusiasm. The
Copenhageners used to call her by the pet
name "Olestenen'-|'the apple Of our
eve"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-10-15

COMPARE careful comparison of
DIR. Prices Special Flavoring Extracts
with others in the market, will convince
any person that for strength and delicacy
of flavor, DR.. Prices is far superior.
While the other favorings have.a turpen-
tiny taste and odor, DR.. Prices is as ma
tural as the fruits from which they are
made
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-10-15

The total number of new cases OF yel-
low fever reported at Memphis last week
was seventy-four, of whom forty were
white persons. Total to date; Cases, !,
421; deaths, 425. During the previous
week, sixty-eight new cases and twenty
deaths were reported.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-10-15

British Columbia is holding mass meet
ings which denounce the introduction OF
Chinese labor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-10-15

John Quincy Adams accepts the demo-
cratic nomination for governor of Massa-
chusetts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-10-15

Marriages and deaths inserted gratis; rat Is
PROFESSIONAL and Business Cards $500 year.
Bl,siness notices in local column 10 cents per
me for first insertion. and five cents for subse
quent insertions. ..,, a,noo
Advertisements not accompanleo WIN uree5
for accordingly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-10-15

A STRANGE HISTORY. has reach
ed Delhi, n. Y, of the death Of Lucy
Ann Lobden Slater, known throughout
the Delaware Valley as the Hunter of
Long Eddie" She was the daughter ofa
Delaware river lumberman, and in 1851,
at the age Of II years, was married to
George Slater, raftsnan. After the
birth of her child Slater deserted her and
she donned male attire to seek her fortune
in the mountains Of the Delaware river
counties in this State and Of Delaware,
Sullivan and Ulster counties in New
York. She built cabins atvarious points.
Her supplies were obtained in exchanges
for game and skins. She wrote a book
detailing her adventures i'll the woods and
giving an account of her sufferings from
cold, hunger and sickness. She recorded
in this book that she had killed 160 deer,
II bears, l panther and numberless
wildcats and foxes. Once she got up a
singing school at Bethany, in this State,
and, while teaching the vocal art, won
the love of young lady scholar. Upon
the discovery of her sex the Bethany peo-
pie threatened her with coat of tar and
feathers, and she fled. In 1868 she was
Joined by woman named Marie Louise
Wilson, and they hunted together until
1869. Then the former took the name
of the Rev. Joseph Israel Lobdell, and at
tempted to deliver backwoods sermons in
Monroe county, this State. They became
nuisances and were lodged in Stroudsburg
Jail. In 1876 the two were living in a
cave in the Moosic mountains, near Way
mart, Pennsylvania. While preachingssin
Waymart she was arrested and taken to
the Wayne county Jail. The Wilson
woman wrote petition to court for the
release of her husband using piece
of split wood for a zpen and pokeberry
Juice for ink. The two were living to-
gether as man and wife at Mrs. Slaters
death.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-10-15
Rusiaress Soros<
NJ. N. & E. A. BARBER,
W: G.. SPALDING.

Physician and Surgeon and EHaming 7g surgeon Sl
for Pensions. once over hank VI ""'eh'o"i
building, up stairs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-10-15

GALENA AND GRANT.-Last evenings
train brought to this city the Hon. E. B.
Washburne and Colonel B. H. Campbell,
of Chicago, who came hither for the pur-
pose of comforting with our people on the
subject Of the reception ofGeneral Grant
Mr.. Washburne announces that he has
been informed by telegram from the
General that he (Grant) will reach Gale
na the week preceding the meeting of
the Army of the Tennessee in Chicago On
having been definitely determined, meet
ing of citizens was held at the Post Office
this afternoon, for the purpose Of making
arrangements to give our distinguished
fellow-citizen hearty and enthusiastic
welcome-such demonstration of respect
in fact as was never before known in the
Lead Mines, and one exceeding in point
of magnitude the reception accorded him
at the close of the war in 1865 The wei
come home is not to be confined to the
people of 10 Davies county alone, but all
along the line of the Illinois Central
Railroad as far South as Dixon, prepara-
ton is being made to join with us in do
ing honor to our distinguished fellow-citi-
zen. Further than this, the people from
Dubuque and Jackson counties, Iowa,
and Grant, Lafayette and Iowa,
counties, Wis, have signifed their
determination to be present and add their
voice of welcome. The exact date of
General Grants arrival in Galena will be
made known through the columns
of The Gazette as soon as it is ascertain
! ed.-Gazena (WZ.l Gazette. October 5.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-10-15
HAMLIN d FORD,

yatertown Lumber Yard. Lumber OF every
eseription. Lath and shingles constantly n on m
and and for sale at the lowest Market Ffice' "'
1e Milwaukee Depot, WatertoWn, WIS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-10-15
STRAW & MURPHY,

Painters and dealers in Wall Paper, Window
sdes Paints Oils, Varnish, Glass, Putty'
,1shes. &c. One door west OF Wisconsin Ma
nal Bank, Watertown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-10-15
a griffin ER.
AUGUST WIGGENHORN,

reUeler. has recently opened JeWelry store
Johnson's block, corner Main and lst stTeeas els
lere he viii keep constantly on hana l;1 Iarsg gg
a+ad Ware sc Particular attention PAID TO
caring Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, &c. ana
i-ranted to give satisfaction
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09

In the recent importations Of dry goods there
have been many packages containing cloth or
fabrics In which cotton was a large ingredient
with linen. In order to find out exactly the rel
alive quantity OF each the general appraiser. L.
] Souer. Esq. determined upon q chemical
test. The pieces to be tested we're blue and
white checks. and from unravelling them 1t was
difficult tytell exactly what quantity OF cotton
and whatof linen was In them. The Appraiser
called to his assistance the experience OF DIR.
Berthelot to show exactly what the difference
was In threads. The test was comparatively q
simple one. A small vessel containing some
sulphuric acid of the greatest strength was
placed on the right of a table and on the left
another with an alkaline solution OF bt-carbo-
nate of potassium.
A small piece Of the cloth. measuring about
three inches square. was first placed In the sui
phuric acid bath for about a minute and then
placed In the alkaline bath. When the piece
was dropped In the alkaline solution. 1t began
to fry like doughnut In pan of hot lard, and
gradually the cotton threads disappeared. leav-
ing those OF linen still In q fibrous condition.
The cotton sank to the bottom Of the vessel 10 a
pulpy mass. The test showed that every fifth
thread was linen. which increased the duty on
the goods. The test goes to show how mucn
care Is taken to discover the most minute adui-
terationS In textlreS.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09
BREvITIEs.

Bishop Quintard. of Tennessee. will preach
at Christ Church this morning. IL a. M. and at
st. Paul's this evening at 80.
The Tax Payers Union will hold meeting at
their hall, ITO Carondelet street, tomorrow
evening at seven O'Clock.
A display of stuffed birds In the window Of
D. r. Holmes on Canal street. attracted much
attention yesterday.
The ghastliest joke Of the season was perpe-
trated by man on Carondelet street yesterday.
who, carrying ream or 80 OF Confederate
notes under his arm, was Offering them at thirty
cents on the dollar for premium bonds.
DIR. W. Perkins, of Nashville. Tennessee. will
deliver lecture on temperance at Lafayette
square this afternoon at D. m. The doctor has
made this subject his special study for years
past.
The German steamship Nurnberg with large
number of emigrants on board was expected to
arrive in the city last night, and will no doubt
be found this morning at the landing Just below
Jackson street.
On the sixth instant the Gents Social Club
held their half annual election for officers,
and the following were ele cted: r. Gent. presi-
dent; r. g. Ball. vice president; John Edward
Bttbeze, re- elected general secretary; d. Mauie-
dons re-elected treasurer; Martin Lannes, Jr.,
and Nick Weber. Jr.. sergeant-sat arms.
The sixth complimentary entertainment of
the Young Mems Christian Association takes
place to night at their rooms. No. 2o3 Canal
the Association. the Rev. DR.. Edward B. NJ.
Browne. editor of the Jewish South. who arrives
here to morrow morning, will deliver lecture
at the rooms of the Associ -tion. DR.. Browne
Is an able and fluent speaker and will attrac
large audience.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09
MUNICIPAL.
RADICAL vs.. DEMOCRATIC RULE.

Yesterday we presented q comparative state
ment Of the expenses Of the department OF
assessments for several years. In order to es-
tablish the vast improvement existing in the
economy with which the department has been
conducted since radiealism has been elected
from the City Hall building.
To-day We present additional figures to the
same effect. In the matter OF the making out Of
the tax bills. which requires by the way. the
labor Of from fifteen to twenty clerks during a
period ranging from two to three months. the
expense In 1872 FLANDERS administrator
Of making these bills amounted to 5000 %.
distributed as follows: January. 1872. $50: Feb
ruary. s1557 March. s2o7o; Job In May s2o7o. and
June, s54o. The expense within the past few
years has bsen only 5000. or over rs per cent
less than during Radical times. The following
general
of the city resources and expenditures since
1871 may also prove interesting:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09
RELIGIOUS.

The Very Rev. Father Rouxel. now in Havana
has written to friend in this city, announcing
that his Grace Monsegneur Perche, has sup
ported very well the fatigues Of the voyage from
New Orleans to Havana. Monseigneur Perche
Is on his way to Europe, and Father Rouxel &C.
companied him as far as Havana. Rev. Father
Rouxel and Father Chase left Havana by
the steamer Nurnberg on Thursday last.
The total collection of the Christmas festfvi-
ties in the various Catholic par ochial churches
is s2490 %.
On Sunday. the second instant. at Lockport
La, two fine statues, one representing st. Anne
and the other the Virgin of Lourdes. were
blessed. They were brought over from France
parish.
Rev. Father LIE Coztc delivered an appropriate
sermon. which was followed by the ceremony Of
crowning the statue of the Virgin and the ben.
ediction Of the holy sacrament.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09
COMMODORE TATTNALL.

friend has shown us copy OF THE Life
and Services OF Commodore Josiah Tattnall. -
by Charles @. Jones. Jr. This memoir OF one
of the bravest most dashing and accomplished
officers that ever gave name and fame to the
American navy. Is an intensely interesting
work, and should be in the hands of ali who
admire indomitable pluck. unsullied honor and
ardent patriotism. The editor has given the
journal Of the gallant old officer. as far as 1t
goes. and the remainder Is principally made
up of the reports of eye-witnesses of his ex-
PLOTS. We regret that We cannot at this time
20 into review of the noble old Commodore's
life or to allude, except In passing. to his SER
vices In those famous old ships. the Constella-
ton. Constitution. Macedonian. Saratoga ETC.,
etc. his duels with the English officers OF Lord
racy In the West Indies; his selection of the
site of the fort ON the Dry Tortugas: his bonn.
81 ver Sru eng ais m be
Mexican stronghold-.the Castle of San Juan
d'Ulloa; his command of the Confederate naval
o1 oeTona he and his o.
troll and movement OF the iron-clad Vir-
ginia and the feet in Hampton Roads during
need not refer to the fact that he was the first
American naval officer who succeeded In con-
Guiding treaties between the United States and
China and japan. Those of our readers who
know anything of our naval annals will readily
recall that gloricrs incident in Com. Tattnall's
| history which won for him worldwide fame.
When tho english naval forces met with mo
| disae.. GUS repulse at the mouth of the Peiho
riser. he, though representing neutral nation,
sent his Launches In under the fire of the Chi.
nese forts and rescued English seamen from
| their sinking boats at the time repeating that
| famous saying that blood was thicker than
water"
| The above work Is published for the purpose
| of realizing fund for the erection Of a monu-
ment to the memory Of Com. Tattnall at Bona.
aC% nh g.
nah. Ga, where he was born, as were
| his father and grandfather before him. Those
| OF our friends who wish to get comics OF the
work should address Mr.. John R. F. Tattnall
| Savannah Ga.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09
THE KING HAS SAILED.

By the Royal Telegraph Line we received
news on the sixth instant that Rex and suit
Solodin Ealadin and host of other historic no
tables had embarked on the morning OF thai
day. and that the feet would sail for New Or
leans at noontide. later telegram gave US the
the renowned Bay of Acre, sailing under. iair
skies. a good breeze, and every aueury for a
propitious voyage" Yet: while flags were
cheer went up from the throats OF bronzed
veterans, tears fell from many eyes, for the
mighty lion heart had endeared himself to the
populace by his many deeds of kindness and
generosity during his stay amongst them. and
It was with saddened hearts that the white sails
were watched till they became mere specks on
the blue water. then blended with the distant
horizon and were lost to view.
But we rejoice for the glorious Rex will soon
be our guest awakening smiles wherever he
turns. God save the Kingl
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09

THE COMING FAIR.
Administrator Houston has two gangs Of men
at work on Lapeyrouse street. between Clai-
borne and GENTLY Road putting the street In
good order for the opening day Of the coming
fair. which occurs on the seventeenth instant.
to continue for week. Mr.. Houston proposes
also to put all the avenues to the Fair Grounds
In perfect order by the opening day.
LICENSES TO BE COLLECTED.
The Mayor yesterday ordered the chief Of
police to detail twenty OF the best men OF his
force to take census Of the business pursuits
officers will be provided with the necessary
books. upon which they will be required to put
down the names Of the persons or firms doing
business In this city, together with the kind OF
business followed by them. and their location.
These books. when the canvass ts completed.
will be handed to the financial of,eials 81 the ne
those who shall have paid their licenses. all
others to be prosecuted In case Of failure to be
st and Second districts W." one ee district at
time receiving the attention OF the entire twenty
men detailed.
CHANGE.
The Mayor has appointed Mr.. Chas. Fl. Nc
Murray property clerk Of the police vice Major
Frank Minor. resigned.
THE GARBAGE ORDINANCES.
Whilst several OF our merchants have been
brought Into the courts and fined for violating
the city ordinances. the operations OF the De-
partment OF Improvements has not been con-
fined to them. One OF the employees OF the de-
partment. a garbage cart driver, has Just been
fined $40 Tor twenty days to the Parish PRISON.
for dumping cart load OF ashes and garbage
on one of the back streets, instead OF at the
dumping ground designated to him.
THE TEACHERS APPROPRIATION.
The rumor prevailed at the City Hall yester-
day that an additional Injunction had been OBJ
tanned from one of our courts. which was spe-
cially directed against the appropriation made
at the recent session of the Legislature Tor the
relief Of the school teachers: The rumor origi.
mated In the declaration Of Auditor Jumel to
Administrator Isaacson when The latter called
at the State House during the day to secure the
warrants provided for by the bill making the
appropriation) that ne was eDioined from tssu-
Ing the warrants. Later it was ascertained that
no new Injunction had been issued affecting
the appropriation, but that Auditor Jumel
construed the Injunction issued from the Fifth
District Court. at the suit Of @. B. soaress pro-
hibited the paying of anything from the def
cheney appropriations" In which Is included
| the teachers appropriation.
| AT late hour last night we were informed
| that the Injunction had been so modified as to
| relieve the school teachers appropriation
| from its effect. On Monday. therefore. 1t lie
| more than probable that the Auditor will issue
| his warrants for $4,000 OF the $4,000 appro
priated that being the amount OF vouchers tha
he has thus far received from the State Superin.
| tendent of Public Schools.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09
TAKING TIE VEIL.
Religious Ceremony.

In the exquisite chapel of the Sisters of
Mercy. on st. Andrew street. one Of those scenes
which draw blessing on the world and delight
the hearts of true Catholics. was witnessed on
Saturday morning. February 8. Werefer to the
reception and profession of three young ladies
in the Order of Mercy. The names Of those
chosen ones are Miss Maggie Ward. In religion
Sister M. Scholastica: Miss B. Kane. in religion
Sister NJ Josephine, who were invested with the
religious habit, aud Miss Mary Francis Reel. In
religion Sister NJ. Franci-, who made her vows.
Right Rev. Bishop Elder officiated. ASSISTED e by
aheehan. d'Hemecourt and Golden: also Rev.
Father Chevallier Of. Biloxi. The Bishop ad-
dressed the young ladies IN his usual eloquent.
20 be present left the chapel much edited.
Among the gentlemen present we notlced DR..
Layton, Messrs. Lancaster. Devereaux. Elder.
u.-A I.en = alIv nana9G Hanican- etc
The young ladies received aud protested On
this Occasion are all of New Orleans.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09
MORE JUDGEs' SALARIES.

G. E. Moss. residing in East Carroll. and par
ish Judge thereof. and Arthur F. Knobloch. par
ish Judge of Lafourche. have filed a Joint inter-
vention In the case of O. B. soares vs.. Allen Ju-
mel. Auditor. and E. A. Burke. Treasurer
Intervenors represent that they are constitu-
tfonal judicial officers, and their salaries are
Independent OF the control of any branch Of
the government: that in 1877 the Legislature
atiernnted to reduce the salaries of parish
iudges. but the Supreme Court declared the
law unconstitutional: that an act was passed In
1879 appropriating $4,000 to cover deheienctes
the former unconstitutional act. Petitioners
deny that Soares is the owner OF any legal war,
rants for 1877 and 1878; deny that the so-called
CONSTITUTIONAL amendments OF 1874 have been
passed. Plaintiffs allege that the State cannot
Be sued In this manner. and pray for judgment
az above
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-09
SAD ACCIDENT.
A Young Wan Accidentally Shot and
Morally wounded.

At about ten minutes past four O'Clock last
evening. while Patrolman Theodore Abadie
was examining q pistol with an acquaintance
named Willie Rarman. at the grocery corner OF
Delord and Carondelet streets. one of the
chambers was accidentally discharged. and the
contents penetrated Rarman's left side. inf1ict-
Ing dangerous wound. The wounded man
was taken to Dr. Folwels residence on Caron-
delet street. where the doctor examined the
wound, and stated that there was but little
rendered at the Centr 1 Police Station.
After the examination by DR.. Folwell. the
dying man was placed on stretcher and re-
moved to the Charity Hospital.
Judge Sheehan, as soon as he was notified
repaired to the hospital and took Rarman's
dying declaration. The testimony sets forth thai
the Judge obtained the declaration he admitted
the prisoner to bail.