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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
ARTEsIAN WELLS ON THE PLAINS.

In the current number of the North
American review DIR. G. A. White, of
Washington, presents some important
data which should guide congress In pro-
viding for artesian borings in the great
arid region of the west. Last fall the
government made an unsuccessful at
tempt to sink an artesian well at Fort
Lyon, Colorado. But it is proposed to
renew the experiments at other more
hopeful points. The province of the
government In this important undertak-
ing should be TO ascertain the areas of
water bearing formations which may
subsequently be pierced by private or
state enterprise. Between the Arkansas
and South Platte Rivers, near the noun
tains, DIR. White thinks, there are two
water bearing strata, one of which can
be reached by boring not less than two
thousand feet deep and the other about
seven hundred feet deeper. While wells
of this kind cannot suffice for agricul-
tural purposes. this writer shows that
they would afford good supply for wa
WILING 10A &c hCA0S VI CdGG10. U0S1u0S sup
plying the wants of hamlet of people.
1t has been demonstrated in Los Angeles
and San Bernardino Counties, CAL, that
az artesian well two hundred feet deep
will discharge water enough to irrigate
one hundred acres of land. On the
great plains, rising five thousand feet
above the sea, the cost of boring to the
great depths of the water bearing forma-
tons is twelve or fifteen times as much
as in California. But if the Weld of
wells sunk on the plains were only one
fourth as large as that of the Los An,
geles wells, the country around would
be habitable and adapted for grazing
purposes. For the government to at
tempt to bore artesian wells wherever
settlers on the plains ask for them would
be a foolish waste of money. But as
both DR.. White and other authorities on
the geology of the plains east of the
Rocky Mountains have shown that
high degree of probability exists that ar
tesian wells can be obtained capable of
meeting the wants Of men and cattle in
this desert, the experimental behring's
ought to be continued, especially in the
eastern part of the dry plateau where
water may be reached at less depth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
In a Hurry.

Gen. Harvey was very d1gnltied
man, and was punctilious in regard to
all matters of drill and etiquette. One
evening, when IN camp at Camp Verde,
in Texas, Just before dress parade, he
found he had forgotten his handker-
chief and told an orderly to hurry back
to his quarters and get it.
The orderly touched his cap and
started for the quarters, several hun
dred yards distant. After he had pro-
ceeded a short distance, remembering
that there was no time to lose, he broke
into trot.
ssSee that scoundrel running as if the
Indians we're after him. If there is any
thing I hate, it is to seea soldier running
instead of marching properly Here,
my man." continued Harvey to another
soldier, g go after that fellow, and tell
him say to walk. -
The second soldier started after the
first, but as the first one kept on
running, the second one saw his only
chance to deliver the message was to
hurry up, so he, too, broke into run.
Here, sergeant. go after that man
and tell him if he don't stop running,
I'll hang him up by the thumbs.
The sergeant started out in a brisk
walk, but as his predecessor had a good
start, he, too, began to run as hard as
he could. 7.f.. 5as 5no
eff all three of the scoundrels amt
running like jack rabbits!" calculated
Harvey. "I'll show 'em, and tucking
his sword under his arm, he started IN
pursuit as fast as he could run, but sud
denly remembering his dignity he came
to halt, and walked stif1y and slowly
back to the place where the dress parade
was to come off.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09

blinds with which all the cars are pro-
vided, floor, walls and roof are literally
gritty before Alexandria is out of sight;
and when the passengers begin to shake
and brush their clothes toward the end
of the journey, every car is a scene of
kind of miniature sand storm. Add to
this the assiduities of innumer able flies
and mosquitoes, and the fact that the
ordinary trains take four and half
hours to cover a distance of less than
100 miles, and it will be seen that the
journey is more of toll than pleasure.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
NIurderOus Deeds.

John Sheavey, convict imprisoned at the
Waupun, Wis, penitentiary, was stabbed to
death by Geo. Watson, who is serving SEN
tence for forgery. @
Sandy Byrum prominent colored repubh-
can, was shot dead at Huntsville, Ala, by ex-
United States Deputy Marshal T. G. Hewitt.
The assassin is under arrest.
Constable Apologize and two of his posse
were killed while attempting to arrest an assas-
sin in Lafayette County, Arkansas.
At Greenfield Ind, on the 5th inst, James
Meek, young man, while in state of intoxi-
cation, shot Albert Daily in the head, inficting
a fatal wound. The besotted wretch then put
the weapon to his own head and ended his
miserable existence. ~ II" atft.9Fg
Frank Thornton, q Chicago rough, was
fatally shot by William Par7e a respectable
laborer, whom Thornton abused and assaulted
in company with a gang of rowdies, at the door
of Parke's residence.
W. B. Neff and wife, formerly of Ottawa,
H.. who were engaged in orange culture at a
point lao miles from Jacksonville, Fla, were
found murdered and their bodies partially con-
sumed in the ruins of the dwelling.
On the 4th inst, Capt. Thomas Kirkman,
living near Grenada, Miss, killed a negro wo :
man with whom he had been living for num-
Der of years, and their four children, while all
were asleep. He then took a fatal dose of
morphine. ~. ftsr
Pole named Holm, living in Chicago
suburb, was arrested on the 4th, on suspicion
of having murdered his babe. After his arrest
the man confessed that during his eight years
residence there his wife had borne eight chill
dren all of which are buried in the sands of
Lake Michigan. He admits that sometimes he
struck the babes but denies having killed them.
He also states thatwhile they lived in Nebraska,
they had two children which died in like man
ner. ~
At Spring Garden, Centre Volusia County,
Fla, on the 4th, Mr.. and Mrs. Neff were killed
and shockngy mutilated. The house was then
robbed and fired.
VIM. Walsh and J. J. Hely, rival lovers, en-
gagged in a street duel at New Orleans, La, on
the 9Th inst. Walsh received bullet in his
brain on the seventh round.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
Egyptian Affairs.

TIE number of Christians murdered by the
adberents of Arab is placed at $50. The gov
error of Assioot, the largest city in upper
Egypt, with two thousand men at his back, has
declared for the khedive. The Coldstream
Guards have embarked at Dublin en- route to
Alexandria. Active measures are being taken
at ConstantinOple to accelerate the departure
Of Turkish troops for the seat of war. The
porte has answered that it can only determine
upon the proclamation of Arab as a rebel after
the arrival of Turkish troops in Egypt This
proposal meets with objections from Lord Duff
FERN. Ricciotti GarIbaldi is enrolling volunteers
in Italy for an expedition to aid Arab.
Arabs troops have again destroyed the rail-
way at Mahala, recently repaired. A further
massacre of Christians is feared. Seventeen
pashas unfriendly to the rebel leader are i'm
prisoned at Cairo. A reconnaissance was made
by the 38th and Goth regiments of British
troops in the afternoon, and the enemy's
position in front of Alexandria discovered to be
almost totally abandoned. SueZ was occupied
by marines, and at their approach the Egyptian
troops fed. The archives Of the American con-
sulate which it was feared were destroyed,
have been found at Cairo. De Lesseps de-
nounces the occupation of the canal by the
British vessels as an act of war and fragrant
violation of neutrality obligations. A collision
between England and Turkey is predicted as
the outcome of the present troubles. ..s -. =.
At Mahalla Junction, on the 9TH reconnols-
sance was made by the English with four bat
talons of infantry, force of cavalry and
several guns. The Egyptians were driven in
from all their advance posts. After the en-
counter the British troops returned, having
lost four killed and twenty-nine wounded.
Among the former was Lieut.. Vyse, a promis-
ing young officer. Gen. Allison estimates
Arabi's loss at between 200 and 800. 1t is
stated that the khedive has authorized the
English admiral at Port Said to take what
steps be thinks necessary in the Suez Canal
matter, and has conferred upon him the title
of governor of the isthn1us- Interviews with
French statesmen indicate that but for Bis
marck's backing the English would be COM
PEELED to cease operations.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
Veto of the River and Eaarbor Bill.

A message from the President containing his
veto of the river and harbor bill was received
by the house on the afternoon. of the first The
principal objection voiced in the message is
that the bill contains appropriations for pur-
poses not for the common defense or general
welfare and which do not promote commerce
in the state. The President holds that the APP
preparation of public money for the benefit of
particular localities is beyond the powers given
by the constitution to congress and the execu-
tive. He suggests that congress provide that
one-half only Of the aggregate amount provid-
ed for in the bill be appropriated for expendi-
ture during the fiscal year and that the sum
appropriated, be expended only for such OBJ
jects named in the bill as the secretary of war.
under his fhe Presidents direction shall de-
termine; provided that in no case shall the ex-
penditure for any purpose exceed the sum now
designated by the bill for that purpose. The
house adjourned soon after the reading of the
message, the disappointed members freely Civ
ing vent to their displeasure.
OVER THE VETO.
On the I'd inst the house of representatives
passed the river and harbor bill over the OBJ
jections of President Arthur by vote of 1913
to 60. message conveying the intelligence
was Immediately sent TO the senate, whereupon
that body followed suit by vote of Al to Is.
The bill thus becomes law without the Presi-
dents signature.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
TranluS Roasted.

Two freight trains running at full speed col
ided on the Lake Shore Railroad near South
Bend, Ind, on the LIST inst. The cars ID the
number of fifty were piled up on the engines,
and, taking fire were consumed. The engineers
and four tramps were resued from the debris.
The latter declare that seven of their comrades
persisted inthe burning mass. Their cries, which
were heard by the rescuing party, were agoniz-
ing in the extreme, but there was no help for
the unfortunates. The loss is estimated at
$15Q.OO0. The accident.was the result of gross
carelessness in not delivering train dispatch
er's order.
The base Bali Championship.
The following table indicates the position of
the various clubs in the contest for the cham
niOnshin:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
work of the Flames.

The central bridge across the Merrimac at
Lowell, Mass. burned on the 9Th, Loss,
$4,000
The Tribune printing Office, Hamilton, Ont.
was consumed by fire on the 9Th. Loss,
$50, 900.
McKelvy Bros carriage works at Pittsburg,
Pa, were destroyed by fire OH the 9Th.
Twenty five firemen we're in the building when
the walls fell Ali were more or less injured
-Four are considered seriously hurt. Pecuniary
loss 1875, 900.
The foundry and machine shops of the St.
Lawrence Manufacturing Company, Vandozer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09

On the 4tht the following nominations made
Charles Seymour, of Wis, to be consul at Cam
ton, China; Oliver II. Shieras, q. S. judge of
the northern district of Iowa; Harrison After,
of Pa, U. s. Marshal of Dakota; VIM. P. Chan
der, of Ill, surveyor general of Idaho; David
T. Ball, postmaster of Monroe, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
Shipwreck.

On the 4th inst, the British ship Abbie s.
Hart arrived at New York from Liverpool. She
reported that on June 9th a hull of vessel
was passed bottom up. The copper looked like
American work. Five hours afterwards an
other vessel apparently about 1,4OO tons was
discovered, also keel up. .u
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
Yellow Fever

Matamoras, Mexico is sadly afflicted with
yellow fever. Ssven deaths occurred on the
4th inst, and the total number of cases were
estimated at between 800 and 400. The disease
prevails among all classes. Twenty-four cases
are reported at Brownsville, Texas. causing
great CONSERVATION throughout the land of the
COWBOY, .fE ..--a .+.. ...
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
Suicidal.

DR.. Geo. K. Young, of Elgin, ILL.,, suicided at
Galveston, Texas, on the 4th inst.
!. Colonel Stephen r. Proctor, assistant adju-
tant general of the state Of Louisiana, com
mitted suicide on the LIST inst. The death of
his children, financial reverses, and i'll health
impelled him to the deed. He was 65 years of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
UnfaifIafuI Servants.

A. A. Noyes, engineer in the dry goods es-
Establishment of Cohnan 4 Co.. New York city,
was detected in packing away pilfered stock on
the 31st at place where he had secreted the
goods. About $4,000 worth of dry goods,
neckwear, ETC., have been recovered. The
crookedness had been going on since February.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
.Ortuarv.


Mr.. Charles A. Vogeler, who for years has
been known as the greatest advertiser in the
world, died at Baltimore, Nd. on the 9Th inst.
of typhoid fever, after weeks illness, aged 81
years. AS the managing partner of the firm of
A. Vogeler q Co., he expended over So, 600, 900
in advertising their medicines (St Jacobs Oil.
ETC. IN all parts of the United States He
kept ten agents constantly travelling in the West,
who wrote up and pulled the medicines of their
employers in English, French. and German in
every state and territory. This year he dis
patched eight agents to Europe, and flooded
the whole continent with advertisements. He
was the first to introduce the storytelling sys-
tenn of advertising, and in this branch of his
business employed some of the best journalists
in the country to write for him. fi1Eu es9iia
Franz Falk, president of the Falk Brewing
Company, Milwaukee, died on the 9Th inst,
aged 65 years. g ,.t~-,.sr .r1- Tc -.-sr.l'
Artemus Hale, the Oldest ex-member of con-
gress, died at Brocton, Mass, on the night of
the 3d. aged SO.
Mr.. John Bush the founder of the thriving
village of Chenoa, Mclean County, ILL.,, died on
the I'd inst, aged 86 years. lEH 5t-.
Eugene Kimball, the billiardist died at Roch
ester, N. Y, on the I'd inst.
DIR. William Heberdeen Mussey, NJ. A, the
wel-known surgeon, died at Cincinnati. o., on
the I'd inst. During the war through his per-
sonal efforts he raised subscription and Or
ganized marine hospital in Cincinnati, which
he turned over to the government. and which
proved to be one Of the best volunteer hospital
In the country.
General Barstow, U. S. A., retired of Oak
land, Nd, is dead. r
George Goodwin, the theatrical manager of
Philadelphia, died at Boston on the LIST inst.
The funeral of Matthew Robinson, aged 103
took place at Lafayette, Ind. on the 1st inst
The old gentleman was with Jackson at the
battle of New Orleans. (. vi .at.t. II t,I. =
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
Extensive Forgeries.

TIC The failure of Hilgert, sugar dealer at
Philadelphia, for $50o,000, has additional
interest lent it by the discovery of the fact that
the bankrupt has forged acceptances on GUS
toners throughout the country to the extent of
100000 so !5t..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
The Public Debt.

The July statement of the condition of the
public debt shows the handsome reduction of
$13, 1850, 027 for the month. The total debt less
cash in the treasury is now $466, sos, 403.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
Hostile Indians.

Apaches attacked Col. Torres at Euceno,
near Montezuma, Mexico, recently killing an
officer and six of the troops. Col. Torres was
mortally wounded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09

A BLACKSMITH of Nantucket buys the
livers of all sharks caught there, and
makes them into cod liver oil. One
liver yields three gallons of oil.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
Heavy Robbery.

Burglars entered John Murphy's store at
Coldwater, Mich, on the night of the 30th, and
secured $4,000 worth of silks, satins, and rib
bOns
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
HOmeward found.

Engineer Melville and Noros and Ninderman,
survivors Of the Inflated Jeanette, are on
their way home from the Lena country
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09

While Richard SpeakInan and Bishop Enber-
ton, who were charged with committing Grim
inal assault on a lady, were being conveyed to
overtaken BY avengers and shot dead
Charles Price was fatally shot at Frankfort
KY, on the 31st, by Frank Stanley, who had
just been informed that Price made an indecent
assault on his daughter, recently. A stray
shot from Stanley's weapon dangerously IN
jured one of Prices children.
III At Fayetteville, Texas, II. G. Sholes, an at
torney, was fatally shot by young merchant
named Seapp. --aas-s.as.4s. .r-..-...s- .-z
At late hour on the night of the 29th, Ed
ward Thaler and Fred. G1ozier quarreled in a
saloon, at Cleveland, O. The men were sepa-
rated but Glozier followed bis comrade and
shot him dead
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-09
NEWS IN BRIEF.
GRANTS New Appointment.

President Arthur has selected ULYSSES. s.
Grant and Henry Prescott as comm issioners to
negotiate a commercial treaty with Mexico.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-28
Start as II Minister


When was young man." said tn,
pastor IN few remarks that prefaced
the sermon, 81 was Presbyterian, auI
| am such still, with the exception thai
l dot accept their confession OF faith.
was - or "a years of age when youno
! Woman-she was not more than q veRrs
/ old, and her name was Martha Sawver
came to me and gave me An invitation
TO preach in the little Presbyterian
church ut Lawrenceville, Ind. | nc
cepted her invitation and became the
regular pastor OF a congregation of
twenty persons. Martha SAWYER was
the sole deacon, trustee, secretary
ami treasurer of the church
She was the main pillar of
the little society. She collected all the
money by persistent effort, and man
aged to raise sufficient wherewithal TO
pay the sum of $50 per year. The Home
missionary society-God bless It's mem
bers-gav. us $3.50, ana my salary was
hXed at SIOO per Year | was the ONLY
man in the uhuroi sv,on+ +be Hoor -
the little ediiice, lighted the candles for
the evening meetings. Lamps were IN
known III the country churches Of Indi-
ana then. When lamps came into fash
ION purchased foUr or fivc,aud with my
own hands fastened them to the wall.
This little church edificc-the scene of
my first pastoral Iabors-is still stand
ing. friend sent me a photograph Of
1t few days ago. The humble little
structure is to be torn down and a new
AMI modern house OF worship will soon |
be erected in its place"
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-28
HENDERSON X sswANNACgs
late styles. Sprung and Sam
mcr' SWi:iUG~-

Messrs. Henderson Il Krlnuarh. for
merry connected with the merchHt tailor
in@ department Of leading clothing
nous" OF this city have severed their con
ucrti"n with il and sci ny in the same line
Of business on their own account. Their
stock now on hand comprises fine sclcc-
ton OF the best English. French and
scotch -uitin.S, imported goo.l-. Of The
lat. st and h;tn,isom"st styles; and thcir
arrangements are such that addition 4
stock will be received from
time tn time rs circumstances may require.
These facilities certainly unsurpassed
enable Mcssrs. Henderson ~ krannach
to supply a demand lonr felt tor gentle
mems dress goods strictly first class both
in quality and -t,lc. The charges, TOO.
will he t0und quite moderate, AL things
considered Gentlemen wishing IN"
'nohhieSt ont" are especially Invited to
c;ll. thaUgh there are patterns to please
ali varieties OF taste. Shop i'm the well
known stand of the late Dollar store on
Austin avenue.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-28
undefta ags nos on foot in Waeo )

but amo..g them all we can think of
none so important as the ersin ! ya-
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-28
An ola Vvomon.s Advice.

Aunt Rachel, writing to the Cincin
natl Enquirer, says. "Whcn Won fee
nnWell and think You must take inedi-
cine, for goodness sak' get the best If
You need RENE y that viii make you
regular IN your habits, give you good
natural appetite, make your SKIN clear
and smooth, and remove all spots and
blemlshes that indie .te ill-health; if Won
wish to be free from mental depression.
fretfuIness, pceyishuess, wakcfulness
and other disorders, use Browns Iron
Bitters "-523lw.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-28
IHTATlON.

The State of Tcx.s-En the County
| Court, July Term, \. d lSs2
10 the Sheriff or any Constable OF Ne
LCnnan county. greeting
! on arc hereby commanded. that hg
making publication of this citation in
some newspaper published il the county
of McLennan, if there De q newspaper pub
listed in said county Out il not then in
ia" nearest county where a newspaper Is
puD'ished) for four weeks prcyi Ills 70
the return day hereof, YOU summon q. W.
Aston, whose residence is unknown. 10
he and appear before the County Court to
Boz holden in and tor the county OF Me
Lehman, ut the court house thereof i'm
waco. on the tbird Monday in July. So.
file number being 93S. then and there to
answer tie petition of Henry B. Doton
and George + DuitnH, traders dong bus
D oIi-o"n,n hr'e r the, 1iim name and style OF
l'b4to.l Si'l-. lt.'t al Gt.ra ---- .H..
first day of April, A. d. 1852. against tile
said c. W Aston, and alleging in sub
stance to-wit: Defendant executed amt
delivered unto plaintiff his certain prom
iSSory note on III" fifth day OF July. ISIS,
in tn sum at three hundred and tlrtv-siX
and SO-IOJ dollars, with interest from date
at the rate OF ten per cent. per annum and
same il not paid wien due, sud nC,e due
four months after date; which said note
nor any Part thereof has ever been paid. to
plllnt!u GaIII -. =, 'I.a -l'r.e OF civ hmm
drcd dollars wherefore plaintiff sues tJr
judgment, debt interests and costs
Herein tail NOT, but have YOU then and
there before said court this writ, with your
return thereon, showing how you have
executed the same.
Witness. J. W. Baker, clerk OF the
County Court of McLennan county.
Given Uader my hand and the seal of
-, SAID court in Waco. this tie 18th
LIS. day Of May, AID lsS2
49, !. ". BAKER,
OK County Ct, Mol. Co., Texas.
by q. ". DAVID, Deputy.
Came TO hand the 10Th day OF May, A.
d. I>S2. at / O'Clock y. III, and executed
The same day by ordering published for
four consecutive weeks in the Waco kX-
aminer, a newspaper published in Mc!-en-
nan county. VAN HALL,
Sheriff of McLennan county.
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