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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11
Hallway Wrecks.

4 freight train on the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railroad, when near La Junta, Col.
on the 9th, broke the couplings of the tender
and crushed the bulkhead of the locomotive.
Escaping steam caused Joseph Hormer. the
fireman. to jump from the train. He was IN
stantly killed. Elmer Dickson was fatally
scalded. Joseph Wellard, the engineer, was
also badly scalded, but viii recover.
4 collision between freight and an express
train occurred On the Canadian Pacific Rail
road at NlvervIlle between Emerson and WinIli-
peg on the 9th. The fireman jumped, but the
engineer stood at his post and was killed. One
passenger was severely and several slightly in
jured.
A train on the Iron Mountain Road ran into
& rock weighing several tons WHICH had rolled
down on the track at a station about Is miles
from st. Louis. The engine went down a de-
cliviry and into the river and the baggage car
and smoker were thrown from the track. En-
gineer McGovern and his fireman were serious
" injured
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11
OhEEVF aTVs

Louis Venillot. the celebrated French author
and journalist died in Paris on the 7th.
The death recsrd of April 9Th includes
Thomas Gibbs, of Ottowa. Can, ex-postmaster
general; Col. G.. Carr, of Petersburg, Va, and
James F. Stow, politician of Meriden, Conn.
Lieut.. John III. Coole, of the Second Cavalry
died at Fort Custer. NJ. t., on the 9Th inst,
after o long illness
Gen. Joseph X. Barnes. the recently retired
surgeon-general of the army. died at his resi-
dence in Washington on the 9Th He entered
the service in 1910, and served with distinc-
ton in the Florida war, the Mexican war, and
during the rebellion. At the time of the assas-
sination of President Lincoln and the at
tempted assassination of Secretary Seward, he
attended at the death bed of one and minis
tered with untiring energy and skill to the
successful restoration OF the other So during
the long illness of President Garfield he was
one of the distinguished surgeons of the land
who for days and nights served With devoted
duty in the sick chamber of the dying Presl-
dent.
Dr. John Sweeny one of the ablest and
hest known physicians in Central Illinois, died
at Bloomington on the 9Th.
Asahel Finch, one of the earliest practition-
ers of the bar in Wisconsin, died at Milwaukee
on the 5th aged IA years.
Baron Wertheim, the wealthiest manufac-
turer in Austria and celebrated maker of iron
safes, is dead.
Charles G. Trowbridge, one of the oldest and
most honored citizens of Detroit, died on the
Sd inst, after brief illness. aged "a.
Ex-Congressman John n. Hungerford. of
Coming, Y, died on the I'd inst
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11
RObberies.

Freeman Younglove, treasurer and business
manager of the Cohoes Straw Board Company,
Of Albany, is & defaulter to the extent of $685.
00O
Gaena, H.. mourns the loss of a swindler
named P. II. Burch, who has disappeared with
about 900 for which he 81 worked the
people.
Bonds to the amount of $4,000 was the
product of a Willimantic, Conn.,, safe burglary
on Friday.
A sneak thief took 5000 in bonds and Sc
curities from the safe of E. B. Treat, New
York publisher, on the 31st ult. The thief
managed to secure the cash on two coupons, TO
the amount Of $50, but failed to negotiate the
bonds.
/. Chandler, a lawyer of Virginia, ILL.,. IN
high social standing, has vanoosed leaving
debts to the amount of $4,000. Forgery is al
legged IN connection with the defalcation
The New York Academy of Music safe was
robbed of $500 IN cash and $6075 in checks
Cd the night of the 31st
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11
Death OF Peter Cooner

The venerable Peter Cooper, of New York.
died in that city On the 4th, at the advanced
age of 90 years. Mr.. Cooper was the Oldest.
and one of the wealthiest citizens of the city
which has been SO greatly benefited during
tie past half century by his philanthropic lib
crafty and public spirit. He was one of the
old landmarks of New York. and his death will
be sincerely mourned by that community and
by good men everywhere. Thus, within few
months. the two chief and most famous phil
anthropists Of the great metropolis have
passed away-Mr. Cooper's friend and CO.
iaborer in good works, Nh. William e. Dodge.
having preceded him down the dark valley only
a few weeks ago.
The funeral services over the remains of
the dead pllIlanthropist was attended by a
large number of people Of all classes of society,
ana the streets IL the vicinity of the church
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11
Dynamite plots Exposed.

The Birmingham, Eng, police made raid
upon a suspected locality in Ledsam Street,
lakewood. on the 9Th inst, and discovered
Fenan nitro-glycerine factory in full opera
ton. The apparatus for preparing and mix
ing explosive compounds was constructed on
scientific principles and with all cunning and
craft, which clearly showed its inventor to be
not only thorough scholar in chemistry and
machinery, but also an adept for expedients for
avoiding notoriety and preventing discovery.
Among the noteworthy features of the place
was a shrewdly devised method for carrying
the fumes up the chimney and consuming the
odor. 1t is learned that the premises IN Led
sam Street were taken for two months by man
named Whitehead, an Irish-American. who had
sign hanging out III front of his place, indcat-
ing his business as that of a paper hanger.
Whitehead himself was taken into custody
when the police made the descent on the den,
and is now in close confinement. consider
able quantity of nitro-glycerine was seized by
the officers at the same time. Information
now in the hands of the detectives tends TO
demonstrate that this place is the central
mandatory of explosives and the most i'm :
portant depot of all Internal contrivances in the
kingdom. Whitehead, who is described as
man Is years of age, of dark complexion, and
with marked American accent, has been III the
habit of purchasing supplies of nitro-glycerine
and acids which are necessary to run the bust
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11

VISITORS to Canonchet, William
Sprague's former residence, near Nara
gaRsett Pier, r. l., become especially
interested in the unfinished gorgeous
ness OF one large apartment. The floor
is of highly polished Marble and IN the
center is dismantled fountain. On the
walls is outlined unique and beautiful
design, only partly worked out, illus
trating the chase of q butterfly by boys.
Mrs. Sprague intended this for a music
room or salon. which should attract me-
of political influence who could be made
to help her design of making her father
president.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11

The secretary Of the interior has decided
that an application to amend homestead entry
is & matter of right, only when necessary to
correct mistake, clerical or otherwise, which
would Yesult in depriving the settler of his
actual houae or of valuable improvements. If
allowed IN any case. as a matter of executive
discretion. to enable him to take full quantity
allowed by law, and to avoid a conflict with
other asserted claims. the new land sought to
be included must be actually vacant and free
from adverse rights, legal or equitable, SO that
no injustice to any other person shall result
fberefrom
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11

Attorney General Brewster has directed the
United States district attorney at Madison,
Wisconsin, to enter nolle prosequi in the case
Of Colonel Thomas Reynolds, late pension
agent at that place, provided he returns to the
government the amount (55, 208) of which he
Is alleged to have defrauded the United States
by the collection Of pensions of widows who
lad been several years dead. This recommen-
Catien is made at the solicitation of large
number of prominent gentlemen including the
general of the army. in view of his services in
TIE war of the rebellion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11
npRdlv RniIerS.

Bishop5's factory. at Newbern, N. c., was
badly wrecked by boiler explosion on the
9Th. Abraham Brown, engineer, and Frank
Emmett. fireman, were killed. The dwelling
Of Isaiah Wood. 100 yards distant, was de-
stroyed. and Mrs. Wood fatally injured.
The tow-beat Bengal Tiger, struck pier at
Cincinnati. during fog on the 9th. and sent
two coal boats and a barge with $4,000 bushels
CT coal to the bottom of the murky stream.
Tie boiler in q saw mill at Moss Point, Miss,
collapsed on the Sd inst. killing nine men and
Wounding ten. Several were seriously hurt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11

The case of Charles F. Kring. who muir
dered Dora Broemser, of st. Louis, his part
ner's wife, eight years ago, and who has had
SIX trials, has been Temanded by the United
States supreme court. on constitutional ques-
ton for new trial. Kcing ID in very poor
health and cannot live very long.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11
Minor MiShapS.

Martin NIanin, toll-gate keeper with his
three children, attempted to cross swollen
stream called PrickIy Ash near Owlngsvile
Ky, on the 9Th. The water swept them off the
log bridge and all were drowned.
Gus Green, of Milwaukee, married man,
was accidentally and fatally shot at Wausau,
on the 9Th. man named Carver was exhlb-
ting a seif-cocking revolver, and supposing
the chambers to be empty, pulled the trigger
and lodged bullet in Green's stomach, killing
him instantly. Green had arrived at Wan
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11

PRoF. SWING, of Chicago, christened
seven children of his congregation at his
residence Easter afternoon. The water
used had been brought from the River
Jordan by the grandfather of one of the
little ones, and the silver christening
cup which held the precious drops was
formerly the property Of President Lin
coin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11

The ladies of New Orleans are acoon,
plishing useful and public snir; .sodon -
in identifying q public square. They
have spent S5Oo IN CURLING the SQUARE
and have made arrangements for ia ,1,i, % :,
out walks, grass plots and flowa, 81 10
for planting trees, and for adding fo So
tain and benches. The Marpa2et , noo,'
ument viii be erected in the ca s,lev iioii-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11
a Rank Closed.

On the I'd inst, the banking house of G.
\. Coy & &C.. Toledo, o., closed its doors with
are given that depositors will suffer no loss as
the assets will fully equal the liabilities.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11
Ehe PuhIic Debt.

The regular monthly statement by the Sec
rotary of the treasury shows a reduction of
SO, 344. S26. The total decrease since June 80,
1882. foots up Sill, 1888, 172. The total debt
less cash in the treasury vaults amounts to
81 ZIG 93I 2SS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11
Return of a Comet.

A cable message announces the discovery of
narrest's comet by DR.. E. Harburg, of the
Strasburg observatory. The predicted time OF
tie discovery was about April %.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11
WEDNESDAY, APRIL II, 1888.
NEWS IN BRIEF.


The ex-Rev. w. II. III. Murray, formerly of
Boston. has taken his departure from San An
tonic. having accumulated $4,000 in ebts,
and being accompanied by lady friend.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11
Fatal PnxUder ExnIOsiOm.

The powder depot of Passo Correse, Italy.
for the use of engineers conducting operatlons
there. exploded, killing forty persons outright,
and many others are in ured, some fatally.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11

where the services were held were filed with
persons anxious to show their respect for the
dead philanthropist. Only one carriage fol-
lowed the hearse bearing the corpse to the
cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11

MADISON, April 1.-The senate met yesterday
but as there was no quorum present no bust
ness could be done. To-day at nooA Lieut.
Governor Fifield INSIDE the announcement Of
final adjournment
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11
MILWAUKEE.
81. LOUIS.

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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-01-18
OVER EIGHTY LIVES LOST
h tho Uarnias of Hst.I i'm Miivsskss

Al,,ai isuT o'clock "a welaes,iay = Il.
uiag a la, ~osk ihs Ne.h.ll House IN
Mlssuk,v "a. discovered 10y one u The
ensplgy.s-s - ihs hoasc ~ lse 90 aIe. The
Orc d supposed 10 have been Of inefndia.
g aflgin. anI vas started 10 closet near
The elevator. 10 aLich was kept kindlings.
Before the alarm could be given the flames
sho, % the elevator aui cut oh The UPPER
s,aries IRON all means Of escape by the e.
elevator 0t sialrwalS Tbeb cntUed 9
scene u horror fortunately very rarely sit.
ne..,d IL. house vas furnished with
40 ahgHair hre escapes, and the firemen.
slap tics aiiyrl coull not place their
llllrf. ~ ,ii.i tl,r hnh.ling ol accoupt Of
tile numerous talrgraph wires. There was
~ alternative fnf most Of those IN the up
per stories but 10 jump 10 the gronul or
he harmed by the flames. rh- people bs.
low attempted 10 bold CANVAS ia such
manner as bn bteak the TALL Of tboss Who
inHpprd from the burning building, but
brfr the telegraph wires again lindered
them. sud. "a some cases. the fall being
from such height dashed the canvas
10 the ground. rendering i, Of little avail.
The firemen did succeed 10 getting a lad
der across from the roof OF another build
ing, aud rescued a few by this means
There are known TO have been III in the
building ut the time OF the fire. of whom
only 96 are accounted for. Over 30 bodies
have been recovered thus far. many Of
them in such a state as TO preclude all
recognition. A large number OF the lost
were servants employed in the house
whose quarters were in tho upper story.
The hotel has long been considered by
the people OF the place as death trap and
since IL has been on fire two or three times
before, it would seem that there was re.
in duty somewhere or its defects
would have been remedied This fearful
will call attention TO other hotels
in other places. which are little, II any,
better of ms regards means OF escape from
fre than the Newhall House There should
be some means OF inspection Of all the
large hotels with power to compel the
owners to provide suitable means Of es.
cape in case OF fire, and we are glad to
u office that action is already being taken
in some cities to provide for such inspec.
tion.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-01-18

The business failures in the United
states to 1882 numbered 6,73s, as against
DOSE In 1881. the liabilities were l0l mil
lions as against 81 millions the previous
yesl, The proportion OF failures the pre-.
sious year was about one to every 100 per-
sons. Four years ago statistics show that
one trader in every "a succumbed. A cir
cllar from one OF the leading commercial
agencies says that the marked increase in
the number Of failures 10 the past two
years eau only have one Interpretation
That the risks OF business and the losses
by bad debts are increasing in a greater
proportion than the growth OF the volume
oftrale or the possibilities OF profit While
there are dangerous tendencies in the bus
mess OF the country, the magnitude OF the
disasters is small compared with that Of
1878, when trade was most restricted,
speculation almost dormant, and produc-
ton hardly half what il is today. The
number Of failures in that year reached
5000 aa1 the amount OF the liabilities
vos S23I 900, 900, There is no cause for
alarm on account Of the frequency OF recent
failures when the fact is recalled OF the
large increase IN the number Of traders,
and the extension Of business into regions
that were unoccupied five years ago.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-01-18
Various Causes

Advancing years, care, sickness, disap-
pointment, and hereditary predisposi-
ton all operate 10 turn the hair gray,
and either OF them inclines 1t TO shed
prematarely. Ayers HAIR yiGog will
restore faded or graz light or red hair
to rich brown or Tsp black. As may
DC desired. 1t soflens and eleanscs the
scalp, giving II healthy action. 1t
removes and cures dandrun and humors.
BY its use falling hair Is checked, and
q new growth will be produced in all
cases where the follicles are not de-
stroyed or the glands dccayed Its
effects arc beautifully shown on brashy.
weak, or sickly hair, on which few
applications will produce the gloss and
freshness OF youth. Harmless and sure
In It's results, It Is Incompatible a.
a dressing, and Is especially valued
for the son lustrc and richness OF tone
Il imparts.
hYEH's HAIR VIGog Is colorless
contains neither oil nor dye; and Mill
not soil or color white cambria; yet
IL lasts long on the hair, and Keeps
II fresh ami vigorous, impariins ~
agreeable perfume.
For saIe by al druggists.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-01-18

William J. Coughlin. 81 Somafyille
Msss, SAYS In the fall Of 1870 | vas
taken with BLYrnINo 90 rtiE LIMOS, fol.
lowed by a severn cough lost nv APP
petite aad aesh and vas conhncd 10 my
bed. 10 is77 was admitted to the Hos.
pi,al The doctors said bad hole in my
lung A. big - half dollar Al one time
a report Was around that | was dead
was dead. | gave mp hope. bni friend
told nc Of DIR WILLIAM HALLS BAL.
SAM For TIT, LUNGS. got bottle
when 10 nv surprise. commenced 10 feel
better aud to-day feel better than for
three Years past
write this hoping every one afflicted
with Diseased Lungs will take DIR VIII.
LIAM HALLS BALSAM. aud be con.
WINGED that CONSUMPTION CAN M CURED.
can positively say Il has done more good
than all the other medicines have taken
since my sickness. sofia
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-01-18

lss2 s.Ton OF ,bots shipped 10 iss1.
80 were a~ni % Texas. Asa 10 OHIO;
80 q Michigsn. N2 10 Msise a3s 10
Kaasas; no 10 Colorado. LA 10 reunsyl.
sanla. i3l 10 AfiEots. l35 10 lpslisns. IL
70 Missouri; u TO Nelra1as: ca 10 Illinois.
81 70 Aes iers M CbspmHn based
ihss sisiemeti apos the records 81 The rail
rosi freight ofiee ., Mlddlebary Some
a ihe gsntlemen rrcssai said that 10 ~.
gard 10 Mlssour aud Kansas. the number
stated vss mech too small Of their ovp
knssiedge shry coald say that good
msay more sb-ep bad lsan sent from Mid
diebaf' 10 those ssie.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-01-18


The senate has passed the bill restoring
Fiig John Porter TO his rank in the army
from which he was dismissed during the
war Only three Republicans voted for
tie bill aad il Is doubtful IL it can pass
the house Senator Logan made strong
argument against the bill on the ground
that most Of the newly discovered evidence
which has changed the opinion Of Grant
and others comes from the testimony Of
Ccnfederstcs, and the facts ia as disclosed
ware not known at the time by Gen Por-
ter, and can afford no excuse for bis con.
due, at that time AT his first trial Gen.
Porter is supposed TO have presented all
the facts IN his possession which would
favor bis case, aad on tho statement OF
facts which then appeared ho was convict.
Cd, and il would seem that any subsequent
discovery Of facts not known to him at the
time ought not TO mitigate bis offence.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-01-18
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

PHEbE HCniNsoss, fsfhte
The undersgned. having teen appointed BY
the Hon Probate Court for the District 81 Man
chester Commissioners, 20 receive, examine and
adjust al claims and demands Of all persons
against the estate u
Phebe Robinson, late u Dorset,
ia said District, decsased. and all claims elhit-
tied 10 Offset thereto. hereby Rise notice that
We will meet for the purposes aforesaid, at the
late resldence Of ssld deceased. in said Dorset
On the a2od day Of June neri from ! O'Clock ,. y.
until O'Clock p. NJ. OF said day. and that
cir months fro,n he 27ih ds' of December
A. D.. Iss2 ls The time limited W said C0nr for
raid creditors 10 present their claims 10 10 for
ersminsti0a an allowance.
Dated II Manchester tAls 9th day o. December
A D., lsel.
GEO. ". FARwELL. -.
ssss CHARLES BALDWIN, 0om''
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-01-18
Annual Meeting of Vermont Meiino
Sheep Breeder Annexation.

The annual meeting Of this association
vas held al Middlebnry last week. and
was largely attended by prominent sheep
breeders. no, only from this state but from
many other states. Most Of the old boz "a
Of officers were reelected, aud the salary OF
the SECRETARY, Albert Chapman, was raised
to S9jg1 which many Of the members
thought vas too much, yet the present in
eome II the sociriy aud the amount Of
work 60 bc done seem to warrant large
salary
Sa,ne interesting discussions we're held,
anl the tariff question was brought up,
mos, 81 The speakers being in favor OF no
reduction VI the tariff ON wool. t. ~
B.sscl Of sborcham, Albert Chapman Of
MIlilebnry and Col Mead Of Randul h
vigorously denounced the Ruilaod He,rtd
,s,l Giebs Tor uphol,liag free trade doe
iraes. ani the following resolution was,
alter rome discussion. unanimously sdort.
e,E
hfsorol That II Is the sense 81 this
meeting that the course Of some OF the
loading nes spapers u the state in pub,
ii.hing l0ug editorials advocating lnr
trade sentiments, aud publishing cxiraris
tram lire trade Newspapers Published ~
ihc lafge Importing eonirrs Of the coun
a,leecai,ng reduction Of the scale Of an-
iiss ca iiir standard Of a tarif for rcse.. ..
only and neglect ng publish those ur'i
clee ahirh have herh srnt in reply. a.hv.
caiius rfoirctioa, ~ order TO promote ige
Interests Of The manuisetnren AID capita.
is,s III Great Britain. with a comparatively
& u impoIters Of iLis conntfs. but ain4 !.
u periodical 10 and tending TO cripple all
ibr snamsitlAi ia,s res Of our siate, a. ~~il
a. u toe major part Of those Of the whole
nation, d. serysA the febnke u the entire
people 81 the state, a. well AZ OF ihoss i.,'fs
directly Interested IN the development u
the ~ool groslng iateres.s oi the conn,rs.
The iftrihi denies iha, Il has ever s,ivo
cuted ifev trade. and We have mover nc
iiceI ID tia, or any other promiuen, state
paper Any editorials advocating tree trade.
tboagb many Of them have advocated re.
anclioa If lflfiraon msay articles.
Secretary Chaplain made asiAleineu. Of
lbe nugber - sheep shipped from the
station 81 Mi3dlsbary. Daring the year
1851 G.TT7 were ssni Of; daring the year
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1883-01-18
EMMA PHELPS Estate.

IsTATE or VERMONT. District Of Manchester -
In Probate Court held At Manchester within
and for the said District, on the 9th day of
December, A. D., 1882.
Present, Hon. RsBney Howard Judge.
An Instrument IN writing pnrporting TO be the
last viii aud Testament Of Emma Phelps,
late Of Rupert IN said district. deceased, be .
ing presented N Julia A. Phelps, the ErecntriI
therein named Tor Probate, IL lie ordered by said
court that all persuns eoDcerntd therein be poti-
fed TO sppear al a session thereof. 10 be held
At the Probate Once in Manchester IN said dis
trici, on the 9Th day Of Janusrr A. D. 1888, at
10 o'clock In the forenoon, aud show canse. any
they have, against the probate Of said Will for
which purposn II il further ordered, that this
Order be published three weeks successfully IN
the Manchester JouEsAL. newspaper printed
Ut Manchester in this state, previous to said
time Of hearing.
BY the Court,
333w Attest, BASSEY E0TAgD, Jadge.