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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-20
A Historic Towel

The last flag of truce in the war of the
rebellion was carried by Col. r. M. Sims
from the Confederate General John B.
Gordon to Gen. Sheridan. The cessa-
ton of hostilities brought about by this
truce immediately preceded the surrender
at Appomattox Courthouse. The flag
borne by Col. Sims was simply a white
towel, and after the surrender it disap-
peaTed entirely, ana was for time for
gotten III the excitement attending the
last events of the greatconfIct. Within
the present year Col. Sims wrote an &C
count of the last truce of the war. which
was printed In the Charleston News and
Courier, and the publication of his mar
rative has interested many persons in
the search for the missing flag of truce,
which, it was believed, was retained by
somebody as a valuable relic of the re-
belliOn. Gen. Sheridan was asked for
information concerning the towel but
neither he nor members of his staff
whom he consulted remembered any
thing about it. However, the towel has
at last been found. 1t is III the posses
sion of Mrs Elizabeth @. Custer, widow
of the late Gen. Custer, to whom it was
presented by Gen. Sheridan at the close
of the war. Gen. Carrie A. Woodruff re-
membered this incident, although Gen.
Sheridan had forgotten it. Mrs. Custer
recently wrote a letter to Col. Sims in
which she stated that the improvised
flag had been treasured by her with
other war relics. 1t has" she added
"neyer been exhibited or used IN any way
that could offend the most sensitive
spirit. Gen. Custer taught me early in
my married life to look upon our unfor-
tunate war as too sacredly sad to admit
of any feeling save that of sorrow and re,
gret that one brothers hand should be
compelled to be raised against another. %
So that the last flag of truce more than
served its purpose.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-20

w. Griffin, Plymouth, 432s; Chester Hazen,
Ladoga, Wis, 1923; Hiram Smith, Sheboygan
Falls, IA; Mari & Dyer, Whitewater, Wis, 1894 j;
]. @. Peck, PEBBLES, Wis, 421S; FL. J. Ban
ford, Plymouth, Wis, A; Fl. d. Rice, Ply
mouth. Wis, 42; LOOMS & Laver bingham,
Wis, 43; J. B. Harris, Stratford. Canada, 442s;
HI. A. Chaplin, Plymouth, Wis, 4411s; Fl. X.
Lcomis, Sheboygan Falls, 1875; J. A. Smith,
Cedarburg, 421H; Mrs. j. A. Smith, Cedarburg,
4215; Cooper q Newtall, Whitewater, Wis,
4228; Chester Hazen, Brandon, Wis, 40; Fl.
Springsteen. Whitewater, Wis, 4425; 0. Gin
ton, Waukesha, Wis, 4215; August Strasbur-
ger, Ada, Wis. 472a; A. d; Deand, Sheboygan
Fall, Wis. 4725; A. V. Bishop, Milwaukee, "A;
C. L. CakinS, Palmyra, Wis, As; L. Wunch,
Hika, Wis, As; G.. C. Mansfield, Johnson's
Greek, Wis, 491S; Eugene W&rield, Lake
Mills, Wis, 40; Willis Lang. Waupun, Wis, 30.
SPECIAL PREMIUMS.
1. Offered by A. J. W. Pierce-Hiram Smith.
2. Offered by Cornish & Curtis-W. Hill &
Son, Springvllle, La.
8. Offered by w. s. Greene-Daniel Hammel,
Footeville, Wis.
4. Offered by Thos. Higgin & Co.-James
Campbell, Lake Zurich, Ill.
S. Offered by John Boyd-P. G. Henderson,
Central City, Ia.
6. Offered by John Boyd-Hiram Smith.
7. Offered by John Boyd-C. P. Baldwin,
Baldwins Mills, Wis.
8. Offered by s. Birkenwald & Co.-No en-
tries.
9. Offered by r. D. Torrey-Miss Wallihan,
Footeville, Wis.
10. Offered by L. J. Petit & Co.-Butter,
Hiram Smith; cheese, Chester Hazen.
II. Offered by L. B. Fargo Co.-Flrst, W.
II. Nichols, Waukesha; second, r. Springsteen,
Whitewater.
II. Offered by John Mehl-Wm Reneck,
Elkhart Lake.
13. Offered by Alex. Fisk & Co.-Arthur
Jordan, Indianapolis.
Il. Offered by Borden, SeIllck & Co.-Cheese,
G. Hazen, Brandon; butter, Davis Creamery,
Evansville, Wis.
Is. Offered by Elgin board of trade-Cooper
& Newell, Whitewater.
II. Offered by Hunter & Drennen-Cream-
cry premium, A. NJ. Bingham, Jessup, Ia. !;
whole milk, I, s. Hanna, Nugent's Groves;
dairy, Mrs. d. c.. Ladd.
10. Offered by Col. r. NJ. Littler-Moryer &
Huston, Cedar Rapids.
THIRD DIvIsIoN-DAIRY CATTLE-COws
GLASS A-Premium 1925, John Boyd, Chi
cago.
Glass B-Premium $25, Chester Hazen.
Glass D-Premium S25, l.. RawsOn, Oak
Creek.
Glass Premium S25, John Boyd
THIRD DIvIsIoN-DAIRY CATTLE-MALEs.
Glass A-Premium $25, [. j. Clapp, Ke-
nosha.
Glass B-Premium S25, Chester Hazen.
Class G-Premium 1875, Thos. Bell & Son,
Concord, Wis.
Class D-Premium S25, L. Rawson.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-20
His Final Request.

He had never told his love; their &C
quaintance had been brief, and when
suddenly he placed his arms around her
neck and imprinted kiss upon her rose
bud mouth, she was naturally startled
4" Sir" she said "this is insufferable! +"
";Forgive me-" he cried, 81 was mad to
act so. [ beseech you pardon me. "
"No, I can never forgive you. You have
forfeited my friendship. You must leave
me forever' D Vainly he pleaded. She
was obdurate. So glaring an offense
could not be condoned. Breathing low
he said he would go. His whole life
would be embittered, for he felt that her
image could ne'er be effaced from his
memory. 81 will CO." he sadly muir
INJURED. "But before L leave you have
one boon to ask. [ feel that [ am not
unreasonablenor too utter in desiring this
one favor. I trust you will grant it to
me. It is my final request. "What is
it? she timidly interrogated-softly
touched by his emotion. 60 Won't you
please take your arm from around my
neck?"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-20
HEAVY Responsibility,

Several years ago the express COM
pany refused to carry the currency be-
tween Washington and New York on
terms which Secretary Bristow deemed
reasonable. The company, thinking that
he could not get any other reliable means
of transporting the currency, were OBJ
stinate. He, therefore, took away the
contract and for a long time provided
other means which they could never dis
cover. They finally came to his terms.
The secretary selected for the trust
Thomas Cavanaugh, a special agent of
thetreasury, tall, broad-shouldered, deep
chested, who used to set out from the
office of the secretary Of the treasury
after night with a valise stuffed with
government currency. One night he had
In his bag $780, 900 in greenbacks. The
secretary had absolutely no protection
beyond Cayanaugh'6 Individual honor.
If he had run away with all odd million
he could not have been prosecuted for
more than breach of trust. If it was
even suspected that he was carrying such
sums, ne would have been attacked. If
he had been robbed-nothing but his
death in defending his trust could have
saved him from being classed as a guilty
participant. Toward the last Cava-
naugh became very nervous. A close
coupe took him down the avenue. In
the sleepingcar he slept but little. Some
one always seemed reaching across his
gashed throat for the money placed in
his trust. 1t was great relief when the
dreadful responsibility came to an end
and he was able to 90 back to his ordi-
nary duties.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-20
A YOUNG RecIuse.

Edward D. Cooley was only 35 years
old when he died at West Springfield,
Mass, and yet he lived alone in so poor
q hoyel that it was assessed for taxation
at only S25, while bank books discovered
since his death show that he had about
$25, 900 at interest. His life was very
solitary and his nearest neighbors had
no acquaintance with him. A few books
and gun were his companions, and he
was contented to live IN rags and squa-
ior
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-20
Hannibal tiamIin Talks to a span;ard


The day after my arrival at Victoria I
went to shoemaker's to get some re-
pairs done TO my boots. There was no
body in the shop; the master was on the
opposite side of the street smoking his
cigarette. His shoulders were covered
with mantle full Of holes, and he looked
like beggar, but Spanish beggar, ap-
pearing rather proud than ashamed of
his poverty. He came over to see me,
and [ explained my business. Wait
moment" said he, and immediately call
ed his wife. Chow much money is
there in the purses" 90 Twelve picettas''
fourteen francs, forty centimes). 'Then
I shan't work" But" said I, ''twelye
picettas will not last forever" "Who
has seen tomorrow" said he. turning
his back to me.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-20

iect and created a stirring debate, on
which it was evident that the farmers
were radically divided. A resolution
was passed calling on congress to legis-
late for the suppression of pleuro-pneu
mOnia in cattle.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-14
Fair Haven.

How about the noon day incoming? is the question much agitated.
 The bounteous supply of the refreshing rain before daybreak yesterday morning was welcome
 The Methodists picnic at High Rock Grove next Wednesday. Friends will please recollect the day and date, Wednesday, July 10th, 1882.
 Mir. and Mrs. Captain Merritt Farren have returned home from visit among their friends for some weeks past.
 That part of the rolling mill known as the big mill has been shut down for the past two days, but has now started up again.
 John G. Dayton, the Adams express mes- senger between New York city and Spring field, Mass. is taking Q short vacation, owing to being slightly under the weather.
 It seems rather odd for the east side 'peo- pie to go to the city to pay their taxes.
 The late Lieutenant J. N. Bacon had many warm friends and acquaintances in this vicin- ity. There will be large attendance of them at the funeral this afternoon.
 Rev. Edwin Potwine, of North Haven, who graduated some few weeks ago and was ordained as Episcopal minister, will preach at St. James church next Sunday morning and at St. Andrews church, Northford in the evening
 The picnic party at South End Wednesday wish to return their sincere thanks to Arthur
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-14
David NTMfIIla A

MT. David Mann, of the Chapel street dry goods firm of M Mann & Bro, died at his residence, 575 State street, opposite the Hooker carriage shop, yesterday morning at 9:45. He had been sick with malarial fever, followed by typhoid symptoms and dyssn- tery.
 The deceased was the youngest of four brothers, the two eldest of whom are large wholesale and retail dry goods dealers in AL bany, N. Y. He had been in New Haven twenty-four years, all that time carrying on business on Chapel street. He was, at the time of his death, vice president of Horeb Lodge, I. O. B. B. He was also an ex-Presi dent of Moses Mendelsshon Lodge, A. I. o. $. B., and of New Haven Lodge Free Sons of Israel, besides being trustee of the latter lodge. He leaves a widow and four chil dren and these will receive $ 1000 from each of the three lodges
 The funeral will take place from the late residence of the deceased at 10 o'clock Sun day, the interment being in the Jewish cems- tery near Westvlle.
 Deceased was highly esteemed by large circle of friends, and his death caused many ex pressions of sorrow at the loss.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-14
LOCAL. NEWS.
Brief Mention.

Brief Mention.
 The Naugatuck switch engine AnGonia is to ~3e broken up after 2s years.
 Judge Granger, of the Superior Court, is stopping at Dicks Hotel, Newtown.
 The First Baptist church and Sunday school picnic today at High Rock Grove. Ten prisoners were taken from this city to Wethersfeld yesterday on the 121 train, by Warden Sargent and Deputy Chapel.
 Matters of special importance will come before Admiral Foote Post, G. A. R., on Sat urday evening, July 15th and full at- tendance is expected.
 Peter McKenna, five years old, son of Thomas McKenna, of 167 Washington street was run over Wednesday evening by lum Der wagon. The boys thigh was injured SC, .syerely.
 It is said that after the present retreat ot gholic pastors at St. Francis Orphan Asy m there will be several new parishes, that Cheshire will be parish and that Rev Father Coleman will be pastor.
 July p the Atlantic Yacht club will star on their annual cruise down east, by way o! the Sound. The fleet will remain at Blacl Rock from Saturday night until Monday when it will go to New London. This is tht usual programme.
 The New Haven Yacht club has $11o.46 in the treasury. The club have voted to invite the sloop yacht Ferguson to join the fleet 1T its annual cruise, beginning July 22. Com modore Billiard will prepare the sailing orders. Eight new members have been ad mitted to the club
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-14
The Old State House.

Shall 1t be Torn Down or Repaired :- What Prominent Gentlemen Think About It.
 The joint special committee on the old State House met last evening in rooms 10 and l City Hall The committee present were Aldermen Sheldon and O'Keefe, and Councilmen Crushing, Clark and T. Attwater Barnes.
 Councilman Gushing introduced the sub ject by reading an extract from the Mayor s letter on the subject of repairs of the old State House
 ! MT. Stillson of the firm of Brown & Still | son. architects, made statement as to how the building could be repaired and improved. He said the building possessed wonderful necessary to make it available for a public library. The changes suggested some time l ago estimated at S8, 900, and not many additional changes would be required.
 Ex Governor English gave 8 history of the contraction of the building. He said that the building had been shamefully neglected He said that if the building wanted il should be repaired, and if it was not wanted it should be taken down. 1 H. M. Welch objected to 8 stone being re 1 moved, as historical consideration if for nc other.
 Colonel Dexter R. Wright strenuousl, opposed the removal of the old building. H' said that it was needed for public librar, and it would be an absurdity and folly tt remove the structure.
 John G. North and others spoke in favo of retaining the old building. 1 Professor Brewer favored the removal o the building as did Henry Austin, J. B. Sar gent and N. D Sperry.
 l The Board adjourned subject to the call o ! the chairman
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-14

Bradley, the watchnan of the oyster grounds off the old light, for his generous hospitality in extending the use of his house and grounds to the visitors. "
 Several of those who went before the com naittee on Wednesday night went over with the intention of voting against the improve ments on North Quinnipiac street, but when they saw the plans suggested they immediate ly changed their minds and voted in favor of the proposed Improvements.
 The horse known as "Yank," owned by Moody x Smith, the livery men, died yes terday This is the eighth horse that the firm have had die on their hands in about two years.
 Mir. and Mrs. Howard Somers and Miss Jennie, daughter of D. E. Foote, of Balti- more, arrived on Tuesday night and will visit for short time with their friends and for mer acquaintances.
 Some few of the ladies and gentlemen on the west side are talking strongly of forming lawn tennis club with good prospects of so doing.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-14
Menu.

Beach House, savIn Rock, West Haven, Conn.,, E. Freeman, Proprietor.
 DINNER.
 SUNDAY, JULY 16TH, 1882.
 SOUP.
 Macaroni Clam Chowder. Baked Black, Broiied Blue, Broiled Salmon, Egg
 BRoILED. Corned Beef and Cabbage. Ham, Beef's Tongue.
  Roast Beef. Roast Turkey, Gbet Sauce Roast Chick en- Roast Duck, shaker Apple Sauce. vEGETABLEs Boiled Potatoes Boiled Onions, Mashed Potatoes To- matoes, Beets, Peas Succotash, String Beans, Boiled Rice. Chicien on Toast Escal ped Oysters Plain Lobster Lobster Salad Clam Fritters Clans on Toast, Chicken Salad Steamed Clans, Macaroni with Cheese. RELIsHEs. Pickles. Ssmphire, Chili Sauce, Picked Oysters. Apple Pie, Cherry Pie, Cursant Pie, Mince Pie, Gus tard Pie Rice Pudding. Wine Jelly Orange Pudding, Blanc Mange, Vanilla Ice Cream. Bananas Oranges. Pine Apples, Cherries, Nuts TEA COFFEE Breakfast, 8 to 10. Dinner. to 3. Tea, to 8.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-14
EuuaraI of Tfeut. CoI, Racon

The funeral of the late Lieutenant Colonel Josiah N. Bacon takes place this afternoon at o'clock at the Church of the Redeemer The military commands together with sas- saeus Enoampment will proceed to the house and escort the remains to the church and thence to the grave, headed by the American band. The interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
 The following supplemental order has been issued
 HEADQUARTERS 2D RECT, c. N. G.
 MIDDLETowN, July 13 1882. ! Special Orders
 No. 6.
 So mu~h of General Orders No. 2 dated July 12, 1882, directs Companies B. c, D. and F to appear in white pants July 14th is hereby changed gray pants. CHARLES F. GRAHAM, Colonel.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-14
The Court Record.

Superior Court Criminal Sihe--J udU 6
 Andrews.
 This court came in yesterday morning at 10 o'clock.
 The Chip Smith case (reported elsewhere) occupied the attention of the court during the day.
 After this hearing court adjourned until Friday morning at 10 o'clock. City Court--s;rfminal Side--.Budge SheI- Jeremiah Wallace, theft continued to July 14; Dennis O'Connell, breach of the peace, $7 72 costs and ten days in jail Catherine Coyne, breach of the peace, $s. 51 costs and thirty days in jail Ann Fahey, breach of the peace, $6.51 costs and thirty days in jail.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-14
Barn Burn ed on Gofre Street.

fire broke out at about 9 o'clock last evening in a barn in the rear of the Oviatt residence, junction of Whalley avenue and Goffe streets, and in few moments the barn, frame structure, was blazing A fine driv- ing horse, a COW, a beach wagon, 8 top car riage and sleigh and six sets of harness which were in the barn were got out safely No. soon had 8 stream on the building and it was saved in badly damaged condition. The barn, vehicles, etc., were owned by Mir. E. A. Todd and insured for $500 in different companies represented by Weld Son. A ion aud half of hay recently put in by MT. Todd and cut on his farm property in East Haven was destroyed. The fire was first seen breaking out over the door in the loft and was probably of incendiary origin. The hook and ladder men remained until about ten working on the premises.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-14
Jennie Cramec Cough nIfxture

The wife Of F. l.. Wood, hack driver, was taken suddenly ill Wednesday evening. Dr. Darlington was called by the husband. Be. fore the doctors arrival the patient had vomited the contents of her stomach. The trouble was at first attributed to 'sThe Jennie Cramer Cough Mixture," which her sister, Mrs Bartly, of Grand street, had given her. a mixture consisting of gum arabic, salts ot tartar icorice and opium, but later it was believed that Mrs. Wood was the victim ot unwarranted alarm
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-14
Carriage Runaway at Humphrey Street. A Valuable Horse Probably Fatally

Carriage Runaway at Humphrey Street.
 Valuable Horse Probably Fatally
 Injured.
 Yesterday afternoon at about five o'clock, as ex-Road Commissioner William J. Atwater and his son Edward were driving on State street, near Humphrey, some portion of the harness broke and the horse ran, and on turning into Humphrey street the carriage lurched and they were thrown out Both es- capped with severe bruises. The horse fell 8 moment later, but getting up ran into post opposite Dr. Bishops drug store, knocking it down. The carriage was badly smashed The Messrs Atwater on finding the extent of their injuries concluded not to telephone for doc tor and walked home. Considerable excitement prevailed in the neighborhood for a time over the rumor that MT. .Atwater was very seriously hurt.
 The horse, & fine driving horse, on to the corner of Pleasant street, where in trying to jump post he ripped terrible gash be- tween his hind leg, causing serious wound. He was taken to Marshalps stables where he was treated by MT. Marshall and Dr. Bush, who very skillfully stitched and bandaged up the gaping wound Owing to the serious nature of the wound there are small hopes of the animals recovery
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-14
A Newsboy Killed.

Samuel J. Paradise, 8 newsboy on the High Rock special train, was accidently killed yesterday. He was standing upon lower car step watching the burial of horse that had been lately killed by the New England cars. and lost his hold on the hand rail. He struck on his head, on fragment of rock which lay near where the body was found covered with blood. His skull was severely fractured and death must have resulted al- most instantaneously, though it was stated he was alive when found. His father lives in Watarhurv
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-14
Committee on Sew CTS.

The Committee on Sewers held meeting in room 14 City Hall last evening, Alderman Klenke presiding.
 The only petition considered was that for a sewer on Myrtle street, between Hamilton and East streets. The petition was favored by William H. Ray and opposed by Thomas Gallagher.
 In executive session it was voted to recom- mend that the sewer be built
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-14
Ledge and Society.

At meeting of St. Mary's branch of the Land League held Wednesday evening six new members were added and the following officers were chosen: President, James J. Flynn vice president, Charles Mclaughlin !; financial secretary, James McNally; treas urer, Patrick Crowley. After the business of the meeting the president, James J. Flynn, <s&as presented with g gold-headed cane. The presentation speech was made by c. H. O'Connor, who set forth the work done by the president since the formation of the branch. After good response by MT. Flynn, he invited the party to his house on Grove street where refreshments were bountifully iup
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-14
Excursions.

The next trip of the steamer Elm City to Osprey Beach will be made on Saturday next, and these delightful excursions will be con- tinued every Tuesday and Saturday until fur ther notice, except on July 25th, when they make an excursion to Rockaway Beach under charter from Golden Rule Encampment of Odd Fellows The sxcursionists will be landed at Hunters Point, where cars will be taken for Rockaway.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-14
Stage Broke Down.

The East Haven stage lay last evening on Chapel street near Franklin with the roof partly demolished and otherwise damaged. A king bolt had broken and the horses start. ed and ran into tree, causing the mischief.
 Died From the Heat.
 Martin McMahon. brakeman on the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, who was prostrated by the heat of the sun on Tuesday afternoon and was taken to the Hartford hospital, died on Wednesday. His relatives live in Meriden.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-14
Jumped Overheard and DrOwued

At about 3 o'clock. yesterday morning a man jumped overheard from the steamer City of New York while she was at her wharf in New London and was drowned. His body evidence it appeared that he jumped over board while in a fit of delirium tremens. He gave his name as George Oliphant and was about 35 years of age. His name is supposed to be Francis H1lley from papers in the pockets.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-14
Board of Police Commissioners.

Coroner Bollman will soon tender his res ignation of his position as police commission CT: He cannot hold the office of coroner, to which hs has recently been appointed, and be police commissioner, hence the resigna. tion. The vacancy has to be filled by the Court of Common Council and Democrat will be chosen, the retiring officer being ot that political stripe. The present members of the Board of Police Commissioners are c. F. Bollman (president), General Harmon, General Sloat, William B. Catlin, Frank H. Hart and Mr. Kilbride