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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
Work of the Flames.

The Atlantic and Virginia Fertilizer company's
factory at Orient Harbor, Long Island, has
burned. Loss $40, 900; insurance $4,000.
The town of Urfa, Asiatic Turkey, the sup
posed site of the Ur of the Chaldees, has been
nearly destroyed by fire.
Goodwillie's box factory and Hanson's picture
frame establishment at Chicago, were destroyed
by fire on the 29th nit. Loss in the neighbor-
God of $4,000.
A fire at Stoughton, Mass, on the 9th ult.,
.aused a loss OF 81, 900; insurance $4,000.
The Office Of the Daily Conames-cial at To-
ledo, Ohio, was partially burned on the 9th.
Loss about $4,000.
At st. Joseph, No., on the night of the Goth,
a fire broke out in the agricultural implement
store of J. c. Kesterson, which was soon de-
stroyed with q large livery stable adjoining, also
the Dooley hotel and Mars Gig AZ store. Kester-
sons loss is estimated at $4,000; insurance
$4,000. The Dooley hotel loss is about $4,000;
insurance 81 LOCO,
Montelln & Co.'S. coal breaker at Mount
Carmel, Pa, burned on the Goth. Loss S35, 900.
A four story brick building on Elizabeth street,
New York, burned on the Goth. Loss about
S25, 600.
A railway bridge at Langdon, on the Jeffer-
sonville, Madison and Indianapolis railway,
burned on the 25th Loss $4,000.
block Of six stores was destroyed by fire at
Saginaw.
tirely destroyed by fire on the 25th. Loss $780,
900.
One-third of the business portion of Brewster.
n. u, was destroyed by fire on the night of the
23d. Loss 100000; insurance $4,000.
at Cleveland, o., on the 23d, a still contain
ing 1900 barrels of crude oil belonging to the
Standard oil works, collapsed. The fluid caught
fire and communicated the flames to another
still. The burning oil flowing down Klngsbruy
Run, threatened to destroy the Standard works,
but force of 500 men constructed dam
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
Political.

The Vermont Republicans met at Montpelier
on the 25th and elected delegates to the Chi
cago convention. Senator Edmunds was
selected as their presidential candidate, with no
second OR third choice.
The various congressional districts in Indiana
held conventions on the 25th, and selected dele
gates to the national gathering. Out of thir-
teen districts Blaine has six, Sherman one, and
the balance go uninstructed
At the New York Republican state convention
held at Utica, on the 25th, resolutions were
adopted instructing the delegates to vote for
Grant at the Chicago convention.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03

DOUBT has lately been thrown upon the asser-
ton that the war department has rendered
decision to the effect that brevet officer,
assigned to duty by the president, is entitled to
wear the uniform and be addressed by his brevet
title. A prominent officer of the army writes
the d'rny and Nary Gazette letter, in which
he insists that the decision has, nevertheless,
been made, and the subject is of so wide inter
est, and affects SO many officers, that it is well
that the actual fact should. be known.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
Cause of the Calamity.

Inquiry into the fall of the railway bridge
over the Firth of Tay ON the night of December
26th, by which SO many lives were lost, is pro-
Several painters who painted the bridge last
summer testified that they saw several bolt
holes empty, found bolts in holes where there
should have been rivets, and found rivets with
out heads, and bars loosened and nuts IN
screwed that one Of the supporting columns of
and held together with four hoop bands; that
sometimes the oscillation of the bridge was so
great that they feared it would fall.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
Robbers Arrested.

A colored man named Brown, and his wife,
having been arrested at Galesburg, H., on sus-
picion of having robbed the Galesburg bank of
several thousand dollars, part of which was
found in their house, some excited citizens took
their man to the outskirts of the town, and by
threats of hanging got from him full confess
sion throwing the guilt also On Bill Stamp, Of
Knoxville, Lew Ellsworth and Ed Adle, of
MaquoE, all of whom have been arrested.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
Abandoned at Sea.

The Wilson line steamer Hindoo, bound
from New York for Hull, was abandoned on
the 22d ult., in latitude Al deg. and SO min.,
ends with decks swept and funnel gone. The
first and second officers and quartermaster were
swept overheard, but the remainder of the
crew and passengers, SO in all, were rescued by
the steamer Alexandria and brought to New
York. Previous to finding the Hindoo Con the
10Th ult. }, the Alexandria fell in with the brig
Julia, from Porto Cobello for Swansea III a
sinking condition, and took off the crew, eight
in number.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03

The South Carolina commissioner of agri-
culture has received reports informing shim of
the existence of asbestos in several localities of
the state, and some specimens have been sent
to him. He tested them in the fire and found
that the fibres, even when separated from each
other, would stand white heat. He intends
as soon as possible, to send out an agent and
have the deposits inspected With view of as
pertaining their exact quality and their probable
extent and yalue
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
Chronic Revolusionists.

The resolution in Antigua, South America, as
far as heard from, has been confined to an out
break in Medelia, and fighting in the streets
with the result of some fourteen or fifteen
killed. Pedro Restrepo, who assum I'd charge of
the government on Renjifo's departure for his
native state, has been ousted and new govern
ment installed. The leaders of the movement
are stated to be Gen. Patael Toro and DIR. Cal
han
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03

The ballot system is still matter of pohtica
contest in England. It WAS established few
years since, after q heated and bitter contest,
and much opposition on the part of the aristoo-
racy, especially the landed interest. At the
time of the passage of the act its duration was
limited to seven years. The expiration of that
period is now approaching. Many politicians
consider the act as an experiment, and are not
at all pleased with its workings. The oigarchy
and the titled class generally denounce it. be-
cause it has added to the independence of the
elective classes. In spite of the opposition of
these, however, the government has decided to
renewthe act, but only for one year, and still as
an experiment; SO tenacious are property and
privileged interests in England generally of
everything that tends to preserve their existence
and consolidate their power.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03

AMONG other splendid accessories of Old
World life that Henry James, Jr., misses SO
much in America, is the standing army of half
million men. 1t is a fine spectacle but terri
BILE affection. The four great powers, in fact
France, Germany, Austria, and Russia, have
over 100000 men under arms. and either
wholly or partly withdrawn from industrial pur-
suits. Thus Germany alone has 100000 men
under arms and 100000 in the reserve and
France has larger army than Germany. The
Nation says: ''The strain ON the nerves of
watching each other becomes after while toe
much for military powers, and they rush at each
others threats so as to have an end of their
fears.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
st. a.othard Tunnel.

The work of piercing Mount st. Gothard
was satisfactorily completed at - o'clock on the
morning of the 18th ult., thus connecting the
main railway system of Italy with that OF
Switzerland and Germany. The tunnel is nine
and half miles long, OF Ii, 900 metres. The
next longest tunnel in the world is 12,64f
metres. After that comes our Hoosac with q
length Of 1850 metres. The work on the ST.
Gothard was begun in 1872. The main line and
it's subsidiary lines are in all only 116 miles long
but their cost, including the tunnel, is about
S45, 0O0,0 OO OF this amount Switzerland gave
100000, Germany SG,000,000 and Italy $11,-
100000. The shareholders paid in but $1,000,
900, and the bonded debt Of the road il S16,-
000, 600
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
Fearful snow STORMS.

A Bismarck, D. T., special of the Oath, says:
The worst snow storm ever known in the north
west ragged here for two days. For two months
a succession of storms has interrupted travel
on the Northern Pacific, causing very large
loss to the road and TO the Black Hills stage
company. But three trains have arrived from
the east since February l, and all extension inn
proyements and repairs are suspended.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03

MILWAUKEE, February $500 P. M.-Flour
Very quiet, but held at previous figures; COM
mon spring at $5.00@5.25: medium spring at
s1.21: No. at $1.O9; No. at 81 .05; rejected at
96c; No. / nominal, S1.221S; No. hard, Sl.2S1ss;
No. 2 seller March at S1.21@1.214; seller
April at s1.2211s@1. 22a4; seller May at s1.2615.
Corn--Very steady at 3719c. Oats-At 32119c.
Barley-Unsettled and lower at &c for cash;
seller April at Gle. Rye-Dun at 741Sc. Pork
Dull at $11.7O for cash. Lsrd-At S7.15 for
cash.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
Generous.

Joseph E. Temple, Esq, a retired merchant
of Philadelphia, Pa, has given 100000 to the
Pennsylvania academy of fine arts. on condition
that the academy be free to the public on GER
tain days Of every exhibition week, and that a
part of the income be devoted to encouraging
art by giving prizes and buying works OF Ameri-
can artists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03

In the interests of the Argentine government,
which lays claim to portion of the coasts of
Patagonia and Terra del Fuego, scientific ex-
petition has been dispatched to those coasts
from Buenos Ayres, and will probably be en-
ployed on this exploration for about eighteen
months. The scientific staff on board the ex-
ploring ship consists of photographer, a
naturalist, an agricultural engineer, a photo
grapher, and many assistants IN these and other
branches. After exploring the coast the expe-
dition will proceed up the Santa Cruz river as
far as the Argentine, San Martin and Viedma
lakes TO prospect the large coal fields which are
known to exist in those regions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
fSrandreth,s Will.

DR.. Brandreth, who lately died at his home
in Sing Sing, New York, bequeath bis home
stead and furniture to his wife, leaves the
Brandreth house, Broadway, valued at S4OO, 600.
to his seven daughters, and his stocks, trade
marks and the remainder of his estate to his six
sons on condition that they pay his widow 81 900
a month during her life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
Suicide.

John II. Martin, an inmate of an Ohio insane
asylum, suicided by cutting his throat, on the
2Sth ult. As he had policy of SIS, 600 on his
life, it leaves upen again the question of the re-
sponsibihty Of insurance companies in such
cases.
At the Fifth avenue hotel, Topeka, Kansas,
on tho 23d, A. r Benton suicided by shooting
himself
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
Indian Ourrayes.

A Fort Buford special of the Goth ult. says
two men, w. d. Parshan and John OBrien We're
killed on Red Water by Black Cat Fish's band of
Indians. Morgan's and O'Brien's rancho, fifty
miles west of Buford, is said to be threatened
by the Indians.
Fifteen Indians attacked Mexican wagon
train bound from chihuahua for Laredo, Next
co. The tealnsters escaped and brought the
news to Enceras, where pursuing party was
immediately organized.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
Riofous Strikers.

1t Troy, n. Y, on the Goth ult, the pohshers
III Hoyt d Wynkoop's nickle plating works
struck for an advance OF Is per cent. in their
wages, which was refused. In the evening John
Wynkoop was assaulted by gang of strikers
and roughly handled. partner named Hoyt
who aided Mr. Wynkoop, was wounded in the
head and had his left arm broken by kicks and
blows. John Wynkoop, when he saw that his
friends could not rescue him, drew revolver
and fred seven shots. Gum was shot IN the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03

MISS Booth, the able editor of Har-
per's BaSar, who gets $4,000 year
salary, believes In women as workers,
but finds that the great majority attempt
what they have not fitted themselves FOR,
and consequently make dismal failures,
retiring disheartened and ready to rail at
the injustice of men. The fact is, that
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03

If woman is satisfied to accept house.
work, the field of employment open is
larger than to destitute men. There are
81, 900 house servants in New York re-
ceiving from $40 to 500 o month and
living on the fat of the land.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03

THE Supreme Court of Indiana decides that
the legal name of a person consists of one
Christian name and q surname. Any one may
have as many middle names or initials as are
given to him Or as he chooses to take. They do
not affect his legal name, and may be inserted
or not in deed or contract without affecting
its validity. Nor does a mistake in the middle
Initial of a name in deed in any way affect its
validity
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
A Crooked Cashier.

Alfred Hartz, young man employed as CASH
Ter of the commission house Of A. J. Mead, at
Kansas City, Mo-, left there few days ago to
visit friends, since when it has been discovered
that he robbed bis employer of about SO, 600 by
raising checks and making false entries. He
also left about $500 in debts to various parties
Speculation in the "bucket shop" caused the
young mans crime. 1t also TRANSFERRED that
HartZ, while confidential clerk in large Ger
man tea house at Hong Kong, embezzled S12,-
Co.,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
KilIe iby the Cars.

Mrs. German, a Kenosha, Wis, lady, while
walking on the railroad track toward her home
on the 9th, was struck by an engine and in
gfautly killed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
VARIOUS TOPICS.

THE temperance reformers in Massachusetts
are working for a law which will compel all sell
ers of strong drink to remove screens and
blinds from theil windows so that all men may
see the customers taking their drinks at the bar.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
The Shameless Sect.

A special from Catlettsburg, Ky, says gen
uine Mormon colony has been discovered on the
Big Sandy river, with about fifty members, and
two young men are preaching the doctrines of
the Latter Day Saints.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
A Prize Fight.

At Philadelphia. Pa, on the 9th ult., . prize
fight took place between Edward Douglass, of
Philadelphia, and Frank Harris, of jersey City.
Both men We're terribly punished, Harris hav-
ing his skull fractured in the last round. 1t is
thought that he cannot recover
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
His Last LAD.

Henry in that state, on the goth ult, from the
effects of morphine and other stimulants given
him while walking twenty-seven mile race ut
Glen Falls, on the 27th, of which he was the
winner
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
Swept by "a Tornado.

Cedar Chapel, small town in Hardin county,
Tenn, about sixty miles northwest of Memphis,
was visited by fierce tornado on the 18th.
Several houses were blown down and number
of persons injured. During the storm three
dwellings, took fire and burned down. Loss
about 100000
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03

II is proposed that a procession of the me-
chanical trades, in operation, shall be one of
the features of the celebration on the 18th of
next September, of the two hundred and fiftieth
anniversary of the settlement of Boston.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03

York, has begun a suit claiming damages of
$4,000 againt Ex-Governor Robinson, alleging
illegal removal from Office. The suit is based
upon the decision in the case of Police Commits
siOner Nichols
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03

head and left shoulder and hand, Peter Curry
was hit in the left side, John Cahill in the right
arm, and Hausing Smith in the hand. Eight of
the assa,a .s upon Wynkoop, including Dunn,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03

4 LADY asked friend in a street car:
{" Annie, is it proper to say: This ere,
that ere p" "Why, Kate, of course
not" "Well, / don't know whether it
is PROPER or not, but l feel cold in this
ear from that air." Conductor faints.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03

The hostility now shown toward the Jews in
Germany has taken a practical form in associa-
tons established for excluding Jews from par
lament. A large number of Breslau electors
have bound themselves not to support the can
didature of Jew under any circumstances,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
Steamer Lost.

West Hartlepool, Germany, struck rock off
Cape Sable, and sunk. All on board saved.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
DinNfEeri2a

Diphtheria is raging in central Russia. 1t
has carried Off since last November over 40. 600
persons in the provinces of Charkoff and Pol
tava alone, and in the nelghborhood of Walk
whole villages have almost died out.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03

JOHN d. RocKAFELLER, of Cleveland,
Ohio, has added $50, 900 to his former
gifts to the permanent endowment of the
Rochester university.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
FOREIGN.

LONDON, February 2s-12:SO P. M.-Liverpool
wheat opens quiet, floating cargoes quiet and
steady; on passage increased arrivals; buyers
holding off. Number of cargoes on sale off
coast; corn, nothing offered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03

The steamship Assyria, laden with cattle,
while en- route from New York for Liverpool
encountered heavy weather and lost 105 head.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
NEWS IN BRIEF.
DOn9t, SURsat.

A company of cavalry has been ordered t.
Coffeville Kansas, to prevent the threatenin;
invasion of the Indian Territory by squatters.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03

Judge c. D. Coffin, one of the Oldest men,
bers of the Cincinnati bar, died on the 28th ult.
Herr Zimmerman, member Of the German
and Prussian parliament, is dead.
During the progress of fire at st. Joseph,
NO., on the night of the Goth ult., Joseph
Huitta, prominent and well-known citizen,
old settler and business man, fell dead without
a moments warning, of disease of the heart,
rought Oh by undu excitement.
Very Rev. Charles William Russell, d. D.,
president of st. Patrick's college, Maynooth,
Ireland since 1857, is dead. Age So.
The German newspapers announce the death
of Christian Anbacher, aged 40 years.
Rev. Dr.. Charles P. Bush, of New York,
secretary OF the American Board of Foreign
Missions, died at Albany on the 22d.
Fl. G. Wright, one of the editors and proprie-
tors Of the Chronical and Cofstit,ttiO,sdlst, Au-
gusta, Ca, died in that city on the 22d.
Ex-mayor R. NJ. Moore, died at Cincinnati, o.,
on the 23d. ~
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03
THE MARKETS.
New Work.

reported by CHANDLER, Brown & Co., Commission
Merchants, Milwaukee and Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-03

across the run and checked the fiery flood. Loss
estimated at $4,000 on machinery and $4,000
on oil.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-08-04
THE ELECTRO.VAPOR BATHS.

Are you or any of your friends suffering
from nervous debility, neuralgia, rheuma.
tism, dyspepsia, constipation, disease of the
liver or kidneys, female weaknesses, chills
and fever, scrofula, or any diseases of the
skin, mercurial lead or whisky poisoning,
or any disease, either acute or chrome,
which you have dispaired of ever curing by
the use of drugs' Do not think there is no
relief for you until you have tried the
Electro-Vapor baths, and you will be as
tonished and gratifed at the result you
will so speedily obtain at such trltiing
cost. These baths have been tried and are
endorsed by many OF our most prominent
citizens. They are the universal favorite of
the ladies. They clear the complexion and
give buoyancy and elasticity to the step,
which nothing else will impart. Admins
tered daily at the office of DR.. Marean, No.
14O Commercial avenue, between Eighth
and Ninth streets, over Blacks shoe store.
A lady always in attendance to receive
lady patrons.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-08-04

WHO Is MRS. WINsLow.-As this ques-
tlon is frequently asked, we will simply
say that she is lady who for upwards Of
thirty years has untiringly devoted her time
ana talents as a female physician and
nurse, principally among children. She
has especially studied the constitution and
wants of this numerous class, and, as re-
suit OF this effort, and practical knowledge.
obtained in a lifetime spent as nurse and
physician, she has compounded a Soothing
syrup, for children teething. 1t operates
like magic-giying rest and health, and is
moreover, sure to regulate the bowels. In
consequence of this article Mrs. Winslow
is becoming word.renowned as benetactor
OF her race ;children certainly do rise up and
bless her; especially is this the
case In this city. Vast quantities of the
Soothing Syrup are daily sold and used
here. We think Mrs. Winslow has lmmor-
tallzed her name by this invaluble article
and we sincerely believe thousands of chill
rem have been saved from an early grave by
its timely use, and that millions yet unborn
will share Its benefits, and unite in calling
her blessed. No mother has discharged
her duty to her suffering little one, in our
opinion, until she has given it the benefit Of
Mrs; Winslow's Soothing Syrup. Try it
mothers-try. it now,-Ladies' Visitor.
New York city. Sold by all druggists. a5
cents bottle.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-08-04

CoUeHs.-"Brown's Bronchial Trocbes
are used with advantage to alleviate cough.
sore throat, hoarseness and bronchial affec-
tons. For thirty years these Troches have
been in use, with annually increasing favor.
They are not new and untried, but, having
been tested by wide and constant use for
nearly an entire generation, they have at
tanned well-merited rank among the few
staple remedies of the age.
The THROAT.-"Brown's Bronchial Tro-
ches" act directly on the organs of the
voice. They have an extraordinary effect
in all disorders Of the throat and larnyx. re-
storing healthy tone when relaxed, either
from cold or over-exertion of the voice, and
produce clear and distinct enumeration.
Speakers and singers find the Troches USE
full.
A CoUGH, COLD, CArARRH of sore throat
requires immediate attention, as neglect Of
tentimes results in some incurable lung dis
eases. Browns Bronchial Trochesr almost
invariably give relief. limitations are offer
ed for sale, many of which are injurious.
The genuine Browns Bronchial Troches',
are sold only in boxes.