davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-05-31
The Fire Record.

A fire which originated from locomotive
sparks DESTROYED several stores in the small vii
lage of Shawyan Station, KY. Loss about
800 900.
lightning struck the Rockdale Wooden Mills.
Poughkeepsie, N. Y, on the 28th, setting fire to
and consuming the establishment. Loss esti-
mated at $4,000.
Noyes b os' tinware establishment at Cleve-
land, o., was destroyed by fire on the 28th.
Loss $4,000.
The shop and sheds of the Pullman Palace
Car Company, at New Orleans, were swept
away by fire on the 9th.
The extensive carriage works of Mclean &
Kimball at Wilmington, DEL, burned on the
26th causinglheavy damage.
A block of buildings at Portland, Oregon,
valued at 5000, was swept away by fire, on
the 9th.
Tombstone, Arizona, was visited by serious
condagration on the Goth inst, almost the en-
tire business portion of the city being laid in
rufus. The loss is estimated at 100000 with
an insurance of about half that amount.
Louis Reinach & Co.'s salesroom of fancy
and decorative goods Chicago, was ruined by
fire on the Goth. Loss 100000.
The court house at Center, Cherokee County,
Ala, with all the records, burned on the 25th
inst. Loss heavy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-05-31
Work Never Finished.


Two kinds of work In this world are
never finished. The first is the work of
the farmer. After his day s work is over
he does his chores until bedtime and he
chores it for an hour in the morning be-
fore his days work begins. The second
is the work of newspaper man. It is
ceaseless and never let's up One day s
issue ISM Unpublished before the next pre-
sents itself, and even in his moments OF
apparent leisure his brain is working at
steam-engine rate. What newspaper
man needs is mechanical appliance that
would shut off the current of thought and
turn it on at will. The first man who in
vents such an appliance has our order.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-05-31
Thieves and SwindIers.

1t has been ascertained that T. J. Navin, the
absconding mayor of Adrian. Mich, swindled
the Clark estate to the amount of $4,000 by
means of forged mortgages.
A bank messenger in New York was recently
robbed of over $4,000 worth of papers by the
connivance of woman. Two days afterward,
in a manner precisely similar, one of Lorillard's
men was relieved of $4,000 in checks. The
thief was caught in the act, and on his person
was found nearly all the drafts stolen from
the bank boy.
In the st. Louis postoffice, on the 21st inst,
Inspector Schaurte seized a clerk named Julius
Richie in the act of rifiing package of let
tiers. The cuIprit confessed that for at least a
year he had been robbing the mails. Poverty
and sickness in his family prompted him to
commit the robberies.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-05-31
Frost and Snow.

The cold, unreasonable weather which has
been experienced thus far the present season
throughout the west and northwest, was sup
plemented by heavy and in some cases dam
aging frosts, on the nights of the 21st and 22d
insts. From various portions of Iowa snow is
reported to have fallen, Oskaloosa recording a
depth of four and half inches. Frost was
also experienced in Kansas, and in Wisconsin
ice one-eighth inch thick formed. The most
tender species of vegetables were, of course,
blasted, but on the whole it is thought no last
ing harm to fruit or grain will result from the
visitation
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-05-31
Shipwrecks

Latest reports concerning the burning of the
steamer Manitoulin, on Georgian Bay, Lake
Huron. differ in regard to the loss of life.
Passengers on the Inflated boat say that 35
lives lost, while the crew hold to the state
ment that not more than II were drowned
Shipwrecked seamen brought into Quebec
reports that May LIST the ship Western Belle was
crushed by collision with an iceberg, the cap
tain and thirteen of the crew losing their lives.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-05-31
would vote for an OK if he we're the

81 would vote for an OK if he were the
nominee of my party" recalls to the
New York Tribune the story of the
Frenchman who, by way of giving ex-
preston to his love of nature, exclaimed:
ssOh, madame, 1 like re COWS. re horse,
re sheep and anything else that is beast
w."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-05-31
Suicidal.

An Indianapolis youth named Henry Hilgen-
meyer, and his sweetheart, Miss Ella Winning,
grew tired of life and wished to die. They
hired buggy on the 21st inst, drove TO sub
urb, and imbibed laudanum, but without
avail. Then they purchased and ate another
poison. with fatal results to the youth. The
girl returned to Indianapolis and related the
events. Miss Winning is in a delicate condi-
ton, hence the dependency of the pair.
Price, an Englishman confined in the peni-
tertiary of Colorado, literally starved himself
to death. He an expert knife-thrower, by
which he had killed five men.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-05-31
The League championship.

1t is already very evident that the contest for
the league pennant is gong to be more even
one than it was last season. Providence has
fallen off, while Detroit and Chicago have i'm
proved aud Cleveland steadily declines, while
Worcester has taken rise. The full record to
May 25, inclusive is:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-05-31
Homo Again.

Lieut.. Danenhower and party, survivors of
steamship Celtic on Sunday, May %. They
were cordially greeted by relatives and friends.
Danenhower and Newcomb, the naturalist, ex-
press great indignation at the slanderous state
ments by newspapers concerning Engineer Mel
vile.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-05-31
Prompt Punishment.

Five men who attempted to destroy a bridg e
on the Mexican National Railroad, were caught
on the 21st inst, by the governor, and imms
diatelv shot.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-05-31
RFRyIGpFS.

A fight for 5000 took place in Philadelphia,
on Sunday, the 21st inst, between Dennis Muir
ply and Louis Rheal, the latter winning in
thirteen rounds, which occupied twenty-six
minutes. The defeated man had his nose
broken and his face bruised into raw meat, and
was taken home in wagon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-05-31
Death in Coal Wine.

The KohiDoor colliery, near Shenandoah,
Pa, was the scenes of q terrible explosion on
the Oath inst, which killed Martin and James
Mulhall, father and son, Owen Gallaher, JAS.
Mcdonald, John Strait and Samuel Hugo.
John Lee and Polander were fatally injured
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-05-31
Am r1ud tn ssCoruers..s

BY the adoption of rule making higher
grades of grain deliverable on contracts for the
delivery of lower grades. the Chicago Board of
Trade have placed an embargo on manipulations
by wealthy syndicates TO bleed the shorts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-05-31
Railway NHiAhaDS.

At Montreal, on the 23d inst, Grand Trunk
passenger tram, loaded with 1000 British emf
grants for Manitoba, ran into freight tram OF
sixty cars standing near Victoria bridge. The
engineers and tiremen escaped by leaping, but
the passengers were badly bruised. The dam
age to rolling-stock is estimated at $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-05-31
Comsors for the :. Sborts.,,

The committee appointed by the president of
the Chicago Board of Trade to fix price on
No. 2 spring wheat in that market for April
delivery rendered their decision on the Goth
inst The price agreed upon was $1.31 per
bushel. The settling price of the clique on the
last day of April was $1.40 per bushel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-05-31

After a long season of contention and idle
ness which wrought serious damage to Mich
igans greatest industry, the troubles between
the mill-owners and boom men at Muskegon,
Mich, have been settled, the companies agree
ing to pay 50 per day for eleven hours work.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-05-31

The Rhode Island supreme court has granted
divorce to the Spragues. The wife has the
custody of her daughters and is allowed to re-
sumo her former maiden name of Kate Chase
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-05-31
NEWS IN BRIEF.
BADLY Shaken.
Divorced

Recent repeated earthquake shocks at Fayal,
in the Alone Islands, destroyed many buildings
in that city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-20


The will OF Rev. Joseph Bartlett, late Of Cor
ham, whose sad death few weeks since was
noticed in many of the newspapers, has recent
ly been proved and allowed in our Probate
Court.
The following is an extract from it, the pub
LEGATION Of which will be not only an act of
justice to the memery of truly good and noble
man, but seem due to friends who most thor
oughly respected, loved and trusted him, as
well as to those persons who may have been
led to misjudge him by the melancholy circum-
stances attending his death, The will is in his
own hand writing, and is dated July q, 1882
In the preamble he says:
81 deem it suitable on such an occasion to
avow my acceptance Of Gods word, and that
commit myself in conscious sinfulnesS, weak
ness and unworthiness to Him who is revealed
in that word as Savior mighty to save, and
deighting to multiply the pardon of offences,
and to save to the uttermost all who come I'M
to him. My only hope of happy future is in
Him who brought life and Immortality to
light. That Book in its entireness and full in
spiration and auth ority commend, with all
the earneStness of one speaking his last words
to his nearest and dearest once, to their per-
sonal and loving faith, that as we part from
each other here it may be in the sure, certain
and consoling hope of meeting each other in a
happier home"
Those who know Mr.. Bartlett best will at
once recognize him in the foregoing extract in
his true character and recall him as he was ere
reason had been dethroned, nor can they fail te
have their own faith strengthened by the dec
larations of his religious convictions and hopes
clearly and pathetically expressed as by zone
speaking his last words to his nearest and
dearest ones"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-20
The Fish Commission.

Prof Spencer f. Baird, United States Fish
Commissioner, with eight members of his staff
was in Boston, and made the rooms of the Bos-
ton Fish Bureau his headquarters. His assist
ants were Maj. I. B. Ferguson, Assistant Fish
Commissioner; Prof. G. Brown Goode, Lieut.
b. L. Tanner, q. S. N, Capt j. w. Collins,
Messrs. Ell. w. Elliot, and T. w. Smile, ar
lists, and Messrs. r. E. EARL and A. FL. Clark
The party visited Boston for the purpose of
taking views and sketches and gathering in
formation of the fishing industries of that vi
entity, to be used in the coming Worlds Fish
Fair which is to be held in London next May
Some seventy-iye views were secured, includ-
ing the market boats and fishermen at Com
mercial Wharf; clam fishermen with their
boats, shocks and buckets; Commercial and 7
wharves; fish packing establishments; canning
factories, with the operators at work, and the
interior of a net and Irvine factory. The party
separated, some going to New Bedford to take
views of the whaling vessels and others to va
rious points of interest along the Eastern coast.
Capt Collins leftfor the title fishing grounds.
Mr. Earl, withIa photographer, visited Port
land yesterday and took views of all our pack
ing houses, also of the fish packing
houses at the islands, with all the para
nhernalia Of the business. The United
States exhibit at the London Fish Fair will be
complete in every respect, and be far ahead of
the show made at Berlin, where our exhibit
carried argest share of the honors.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-20
Brief lettings,

Summer day yesterday. Mercury co., 75o,
100; wind southwest.
No more legal bass fishing this season.
Members of the Grand Army will leave for
Augusta Thursday morning at o'clock.
There was considerable lightning last evening
and the atmosphere was damp.
Capt. Cyrus Sturdiyant spoke at Congress
st. Methodist church last evening
New ties are being laid on the Boston &
Maine between Old Orchard and Saco.
The butchers and grocers to the number of
about one hundred went to HarDwen last
night where they celebrated with supper.
The late Mrs. George Warren left $500 each
to the Maine Missionary and Maine Congregs
tional Charitable Societies.
There will be gospel meeting at the rooms
of the Young Mems Christian Association this
evening at 7.3O. The public are invited.
The Cape Elizabeth and Scarbcro town fair
was postponed until Oct. Sd and 4th on &C
count of Cumberland County Fair.
Rev. Mr.. King of Baltimore has accepted
the call extended him from the New Jerusalem
Society, and will enter upon the duties Of the
pastorate the first Sunday in October
The new Portland fishing schooner Grace G.
Young, which arrived hers Sunday, landed
four hundred and fifty barrels of mackerel.
and stocked about $5c20-the proceeds Of five
days fishing.
The dredge boat Mobile, belonging to Geo.
G. Fobes & Co., of this city was sunk near
Mobile Saturday, Sept. 9th, and two scows
drifted away, one of which has been recovered.
The boat will be raised. The crew escaped.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-20
vAssALBoRo NEWS.
Cleaning Up the Drives-Operations OF
Thieves-Sabbath School Conven-
t;on-The Water Power.

The last logs of the drive have just reached
here. The river drivers have pitched their
tents at Loveioy's Ferry, and are busy collect
ing the stray logs and getting off those that
have lodged on the shore.
A Mr.. Dilenow of Boston, while driving
with his father-in-law, Mr.. Rollins of Cross
Hill, Friday, the 10Th inst, was thrown from
the carriage in passing sharp corner, dislc-
eating his hip and sustaining other injuries.
MI Rollins escaped with few bruises.
Thieves have been operating in the vicinity.
Mr. James Clark had a fine harness stolen
from his stable Thursday night, and on the
same night jar of butter was taken from Per-
ley Gardeners cellar and some clothes from a
line in the yard.
Ihe semi-annual convention OF the Sabbath
Schools in town will be held in the church at
Riverside on Wednesday, Goth inst. There
will be session in the morning and another
in the afternoon. Dinner will be served in the
Grange Hall by the citizens of the place.
Several topics OF interest to Sabbath School
workers will be discussed, and speakers from
out of town are expected.
Parties from the eastern part of the State
made an examination of the water mower on
the Seven Mile Brook last week, with view
of purchasing the entire privilege and con-
Quoting some manufacturing enterprise on a
large scale. The stream drains a large pond,
and the supply of water is never-failing.
There are four daras, each with good head OF
water; one being unoccupied, the machine
shop on the second is idle, while the two lower
ones are occupied by grist mill and saw-mill.
The saw mill is close to the Kehnebec, and on
ly a few rods from the railroad, at a conven-
lent point for siding aud only short
distance to the river side. There ID good
opportunity for some one with capital and en-
enterprise. G.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-20
RAILROAD NOTES.
Canadian Pacific Railway.

A dispatch from Winnipeg says the Thunder
branch of the Canadian Pacific railway is open
Tor freight and passenger traffic. Trains will
run regularly every other day between Prince
Arthur's Landing and Winnipeg. Arrange
ments for freight traffic are not quite complete
put will be announced this week. There are
now three large docks completed in addition
70 one belonging to the government, those of
Ihomas Marks & Bros, Thunder Bay For
Warding Company and Thun der Dock and
Elevator Company, the latter two being of re-
cent building. Switches connecting with each
OF the above docks are being put in, and are
expected to be already by the 18th. Large
freight sheds are also being built. The ware
houses, which are in course of erection on the
three docks referred to, are respectively 300,
zVO and 100 feet in length. Goods are now be-
ing loaded to be forwarded eastward on the
opening OF the road for regular traffic.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-20
Personal,

Gov. Plaisted and staff will be present at the
State muster and dedication of the soldiers
monument in Augusta, tc morrow.
Judge John A. Peters, of Bangor. will pre-
side at the term of court for York county,
which will convene at Alfred to-day.
A. H. Davis, Esq, clerk of the q. S. Circuit
Court, arrived home yesterday, from an enjoy
able trip at Moosehead Lake
The Rev. DIR. Hill, Hon. Mark P. Emery
aud wife, I, P. harrington and wife, George A.
Thomas and Miss Lizzie W. Varnum are the
Portland delegation at the Unitarian Confer
ence at Saratoga.
Rev. n G. Bracket, president of Storer Col
lege, Harper's Ferry, Va, is in Lewiston. Mr..
Bracket is a native of Phillips, and former
student in Lewiston President Arthur re-
Gently visited Prof. Brackets school,
Mr. Charles B. Wilson, graduate in class
of 81, Colby University, has been appointed
assistant teacher in chemistry in that institu-
ton, and Carleton b. Stillson of the samo class
has been appointed assistant instructor in
Greek. Both have entered upon their duties.
Il Mail.
Mr.. j. f. Ferris, of Portland, who has been
quite i'll at the Dewitt House, Lewiston, for a
week past, is now in fair prospect OF being
about again in few days. 1t was feared
that he would have severe attack of rheu-
matte fever, but this has been averted by care
full nursing.
Yesterdays report from bark Arthur G.
Wade, in quarantine at Boston, states that two
children of Daniel G. Taylor, passenger, one
of II years. died Sept. 9TH, and the other, of
years, on the 18th. There were three other
passengers named Taylor on board. The first
report was that two of the captains children
and two seamen had died of yellow fever.
S. p Darlington, of Cincinnati, Nathan By
ron of Bangor, w. P. Cushing and R. A. Me.
Kay and wife OF Chicago, Miss Reed of Bidde.
ford, and Miss Roberts of Boston, S. N. Seru'
ton Of Philadelphia, and M. G. English of sDu-
buque, Miss Annie f. Croweli of Brunswick,
and Mrs. Annie NJ. Decker of CharlestowD
are registered at the Merchants Exchange Ho-
tel
Edward Hanlan, the sculler, and Fred A
Plaisted arrived at Boston from Montreal Mon
day evening. Hanlan has an engagement al
Montreal on the 2Oth and would leave for that
city as soon as possible after the races yester
day. He Intends to return from Montreal by
the 18th, as he and Ross are to meet at Port
land on the 10Th TO arrange for match for the
championship. Hanlan says he means to ac-
cept the challenge issued by Ross if the latter
will row for 81, 500 a side.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-20
Maine historical Society.

Another effort will be made to reach Pema-
quid. If the weather is favorable the steam
yacht Circe will leave Gardiner Thursday fore
noon, Sept. 81, on the arrival of the morning
trains from Portland and Bangor. If the
weather is unfavorable, members will proceed
to Damariscotta by cars, taking the 100 p. m
train from Portland, or trains from the east
connecting with the train at Brunswick There
will be no postponement on account of fweath
or. The society will hold meeting at Dam
ariscotta, Thursday evening, at which R. X
Sewall, Esq. Of Wiscasset will present hi;
views in reference to the early history of Pema
quid. Friday morning, if the weather permits
the society will proceed to Pemaquid.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-20
High street Bazaar.

The High street bazaar which will open in
Earring on Block, as per advertisement, to-day
will no doubt be we'll patronized. The young
ladies have arranged fer ample attractions,
without including the attraction of their own
uresence,-no small inducement-and the OBJ
iect, the Maine General Hospital, commends
itself to all. The advertisement will furnish
all particulars
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-20

had perhaps as good horse as there was in the
field, an own son of the original Gen. Knox.
The judges then very promptly and properly
sent this horse to the stable solely in conse-
quence of the conduct of his driver. Plow Boy
was declared LIST, Glen Knox I'd, and Melbourn
King 3d. Time 249.
FIFTH Hedt.-But three horses were left, and
at the first attempt they got perfect start
Plow Boy at the pole went to the front, but
Glen Knox was closa after him and trotted fine
ly to the end. Melbourn King also behaved
squarely, as he did throughout the race, and
was well up at the finish. The heat and race
was given to Plow Boy, Glen Knox second
money, and Melbourn King third. Time 2.51.
The following is a summary:
SUMMARY.
SAME DAY, SAME TRAcK.--For a purse OF $500,
divided--$15O to first, $40 to second, $50 to
third, $50 to fourth. Foo stations that never
trotted for money; miles heats, best three in five
to harness.
+. R. Hayden ms Eclar. ...........1 / dis :.
J. B. Woodbury. MS TX Pillow Boy..3 l l l
A. e. Scribner MS blk Glen Knox q
L. T. Winans CHI Melbourne King...4 3
1ime-2.4534, 2.49. 2.47, 2.49, 2.49.
THE COLT RACE.
To-day the Thompson colt race will be tros
ted There are forty-seven entries, and it
promises to be a very interesting feature. Such
field of fine young animals will be a sight
worth seeing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-20

The Cumberland County Fair opened yes
terday, but not until late, and consequently
there was not very large attendance. To-
day, however, there will be great rush to
both Park and Hall. The weather yesterday
was all that could be desired; in fact it was a
summers day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-20
AUCTION SALES.
Yalnahls Renl T.rate br Auction.

WE SHALL sell on WEDNESDAY. Sept. goth,
w at 3 o'clock p. the valuable property
situated the easterly corner of Pine and Brack-
EFT Streets, consisting of a two Story Brick and
Frame House with ell and lot adjoining house, has
finished rooms, Sebago water, never falling spring
in cellar, gas, good furnace &c., is in gooc repair
Bracket and "a on Pine St., the unoccupied lot
would be very valuable as store property. The To-
aud is one OF the mos desirable neighborhoods in
the city. House.can be examined after O'Clock on
day of sale Terms easy.
DIV
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-20
superior Courr.

SEPTEMBER TERM, A. d. i882-BEFoRE JUDGE
BoNNEY.
TUEsDAY-Bernard Devine paid $l15.28 on a
liquor Indictment
John H. Flaherty, on nuisance indictment, was
sentenced to pay fine Of 500, and if not paid in
ten days, to imprisonment for three months in the
county jail.
John Brown paid $3.50 iue and costs on liquor
Indictment
State V. Samuel Rounds. Forgery. Judge Bon
ney will charge the jury this Wednesday morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-20
Worthy of Honor.
he Editor of the Press

TO UI6 LWttUT UJ It6 I7FeSS.
Will you permit former resident of Wash
ington county to express his qualification at
the glorious result of the late election. She
gives nearly one thousand Republican majority
and elects eight out of the ten representatives,
a gain Of two. Her Republicans deserve hon
or. From the year 1856 until now she has al
ways given her vote to the Republican party,
the majority this year being the largest in her
history. REPUBLICAN,.