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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-29

OF all the joys that summer brings,
The one that doth excel ali
1t is to lounge upon the beach
Beneath big umbrella.
The sea quite near, and nearer still
Some charming rustic belle, all
And watch the girls in bathing suits
Of red and blue and yellah
Go through all sorts of pretty tricks
To fascinate fellah;
To feel the spray bedew your cheek,
And briny fragrance smell, ali!
And scoop from out the ghstening sand
crab or mussel she'll all
To think you're in enchanted land
Held by fairy spell, ali
Aud dreamily q tale of love
In whispered tones to tell, ali
And then perhaps kiss to get
That makes your bosom swell, ah
With pride and joy. There's naught, VOW,
Such pleasure can excel, an!
And if you doubt, go seek beach,
Find some bewitching belle, ali
aud while away an hour or two
Beneath big umbrella.
-HdrpeT'S BdzGr.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-29
Blasting Coal with Lime,
TFrom the Williamgport Gazette and BuIlet

nj
A few days ago a successful expert
ment of blasting coal with lime was
made in Hazleton mine, and was wit
messed by number of prominent coal
operators, who were we'll pleased with
the result. The use of this new mining
agent, it is claimed, viii avoid many of
the dangers arising from the use of gun
powder, and in addition purify the air in
the mine. The mode of operation is to
employ nearly pure carbonate of lime,
which, after being carefully calcined, is
ground to fine powder. This is con-
Quoted to q hydraulic press having a die
q inches in diameter and inches deep
A pressure of forty tons is applied sim
ultaneously to both ends of the column
of ground lime, which reduces 1t from
7 inches to Al, thus nearly doubling its
density. The cartridge, after having a
small groove cut along It's sides, is then
ready for use. They are then inserted
in the hole drilled into the coal, where
they are slightly tamped. Water is then
introduced with a force pump, and the
steam generated by the action OF the
water on the lime causes an expansion
which cracks away the coal. The claim
set up for this material over gunpoWder
is economy and time in using it, safety
where dangerous gases gather, pure air
in the mine, and getting the coal out
without blowing it to pieces. as is done
with powder. 1t has been tried with
satisfactory results in many coal dis
tricts in England, Wales and Belgium,
and is rapidly taking the place of pow.
der,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-29
1 KNOW.
BY 3. II, CARL.

Pensive, at eve, L watch the light
That fades from out darkened west,
KnoW that soon morning bright
VIII wake the world from peaceful res
80, when at close of life stand
Beside an opening grave that waits,
know fair and happier land
Lies just beyond the gloomy gates.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-29

SIX lovely school ma'ams were out
rowing on the placid Monongahela re-
Gently. A bold, wicked man on shore,
who was a bad boy few years ago, in
stead of taking off his hat as the boats
went by, simply remarked: Behold
the whaling aeet!"-Pittsbatrg TeLe-
graph.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-06-26
Civil Service Reform.

In response to invitations from Mr.. Sidney
w. Thaxter, dozen gentlemen met at the
Falmouth Hotel last evening, to consider the
expediency of forming a civil service reform
asst citation in Portland.
Present were Messrs. FL. S. Burrage f. H
Gerrish, Frank @. Psyson, Henry ST. John
Smith, d. w. Snow, e. G. Jordan, Thomas L.
Talbot, e. P. Payson, f. w. Robinson, George
e. Bird. and H. w Richardson.
Mr.. Thaxter was called to the chair and ex-
planned that he had been moved to call the
meeting by the advice of two members of the
Cambridge Civil Service Reform Association
who had been visiting the city They thought
it was time that Portland should have voice
in this matter, and he had determined to test
the state of public feeling here by inviting
gentlemen whom he believed to be interested
in the subject to meeting for consultation.
On motion of MFR. f. G. Paysen, after discus
sion, it was voted to be the opinion of those
present that it was best 10 proceed to form a
civil service reform association in Portland.
Messrs Richardson, Jordan and Robinson,
were subsequently appointed committee to
draft constitution, and report at an adjourned
meeting next Monday evening, of which fur
ther notice will be given hereafter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-06-26
FOREIGN PAUPERs.
Assisted immigrants Not to be Allowed
to Land.

Assisted immigrants Not to be Allowed
to Land.
New YORK, June 25.-The emigration COM
missioners held a special meeting to-day to
consider what measures should be taken to
prevent pauper immigration from Great
Britain. The commissioners considered the
landing of paupers at New York was largely
due to the laxity OF the management at Castle
Garden. They recommend that inspectors be
appointed who would not be afraid to do their
duty.
After further discussion OF the subject it
was resolved to instruct the secretary of the
board to detain all immigrants who are proved
to be sent by funds furnished by the British
government and to appoint committee of the
board to wait on the collector of the port and
present affidayits taken in regard to such cases
and ask that the steamship companies which
brought such Immigrants here be compelled to
take them to the port from whence they came
at their own expense.
While the meeting was in progress the COM
missioners were informed that the steamer
Anchoria had just arrived with number of
immigrants whose passages had been paid by
the British government, and who were doubt
less paupers. 1t was resolved not to allow the
Anchoria passengers to land until the inspec-
tors had made an investigation.
New YORK. June 26-An analysis and
classification of the assisted Irish paupers who
arrived yesterday has been made by the emf
grafton authorities. There were 60 families,
which included 1872 grown persons, 80 single.
and 243 children, all in INDECENT circumstances
and possessing on an average not more than
$3.50 to each adult person. OF these. 400 still
remain in Castle Garden, many of them aged
and inhrm. Their points of destination were
Connecticut, Rhode Island, this city, and
quite number for Massachusetts,. One hur-
dred and seven were going to Ohio, Illinois
and New Hampshire.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-06-26
SEVENTY YEARS.
Beechers Birthday Celebration Yester-
d9V.

Beecher's Birthday Celebration Yester-
day.
New YORK, June 25.-Brooklyn Academy
of Music was packed this evening by the
friends and admirers of Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher assembled to celebrate his seventieth
birthday. The academy was tastefully decor
ated with flags and streamerS. hanging baskets
of flowers and vines crcled the lower gallery
and line of living plants took the place Of
the foot lights on the sstage and rose in the
centre to a bank of flowers. On the platform
were seated large number of the most prom
inent citizens together with large number of
representatives from other cities. Among
those present were Mayor Lowe of Brcoklyn
Rev. DR.. Robert Cullyer, l.. W. Bancroft
Gen. Stewart L. Woodford, Henry W. Slo-
cum, James Jourdan, James McLeer, ex-
Mayor James Howell, Horace B. Clafin r
B. Hutchinson, ex-Gov Smyth of New
Hampshire Senator John j. Herman, John
Ford, Andrew Mclean and many others
equally well known In one of tho boxes
were seated Mrs. Beecher, Mrs Harriet
Beecher Stowe and other members of the
Beecher family. The entrance of Mr. Beecher
himself on the stage was greeted with the
warmest enthusiasm, the audience rising to
their feet and ladies waving their handker-
chiefs while the men loudly eheered
Ex-Chief Judge Nelson proposed Rev. DR.
Charles r. Hall as presiding officer. DIR. Hall
or taking the chair made a brief eulogistic
speech Rev. j. o. Peck offered a prayer and
Rev. DR.. Ingersoll read large number of tel
grams and letters of regret.
Resolutions expressive of respect, esteem and
affection, together with congratulations on
life so useful and honored were adopted by
rising vote. Rev. DIR. Gatthill, Rabbi of the
Broadway Temple in Brooklyn, E. D., read
an address and presented on behalf OF his fe,-
low Hebrews handsome silver pitcher. The
first address of the evening was delivered by
Rev. DR.. Amitage,
Brief speeches were made by Mayor Low in
behalf of the city of Brooklyn, and John
Barry member of Parliament from county
Wexford, ireland, aftor which Mr.. Beecher
roye amid the warmest enthusiasm and made
a brief speech. After returning thanks for
the honors paid him the audience was request
ed to rise and Mr.. Beecher pronounced the
henadiction
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-06-26
FLOODS.
The Missouri Still Reported to be
Rising.
Thousands of Acres Laid Waste by the
Waters.

ST LOUIS, June 25.-Despatches from diff
ferent points on the Missouri rives say that
nearly all the bottom lands along the river are
inundated, and that hundreds of thousands of
dollars worth OF crops have zen totally de-
stroyed, and thousands upon thousands OF
acres OF splendid farms laid waste The same
KIND 81 reports comes from places on the Mis-
sissiPpl river between St. Louis and Cairo.
Iheriver rose three inches yesterday at st
Lous.
KANSAS Cry, June 25--The Missouri river
IS rang steadily. 1t has risen six inches since
last nidnight. The inhabitants west of Kan
sas Gty are preparing to leave. The water is
now considerably higher than at any time
sinceIS81.
ST LOUIS, No., June %. The river is still
risinl slowly but the situation both here and
IN i1st 81. Louis is practically unchanged
Ihrets were made last night to cut what is
Enom as the Madison county dyke, high
serar and f%fFdg a and drnd rndwas
betwen BrC oklyn aud Venice but after
long aad angry wrangle it was decided nothing
shoule be done until to-day. As the cutting of
this dixie would let more water into Brooklyn
and iTundate all that part of the town already
submerged, the cople were very determined
and guarded the leye3 all night with shot
guns and other wear ons, but co far as known
no attempt was made to interfere with it.
A despatch from Bismarck says the Yellow
stone river Is alre dy fs high as it was last
year. Telegrams from other places high up
the Mis- .ouri indicate the usual June rigs has
commenced. and it is likely some part of it
will zach here before the present flood has re-
cededto any greet extent. Should this be the
case, he situation will tJcome alarming, and
the destruction Of property along the upper
and liver rivers will be appalling.
LINCOLN, Neb., June PA special from
Tecunseh, As miles south of the Big Nemaha
run siys the heavie3 rain ever known here fell
from Friday night.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-06-26
COLLEGE coMMENCEMENTs.

Junior Exhibition at the State College,
BANGOR, June 25,-The junior exhibition at
the State College commencement occurred this
evening in Orono town hall The order of
exercises embraced the delivery of prize es-
says by the members of the class of 1884. The
various pieces were we'll written and finely de-
livered.
Prize Debate at Bates College.
LEWISTON, June 25.-Tc-night the champion
debate of the sophomore classl took place at
Main street church. The question was,
"Woud free trade be more advantageous
to the United States than protective tariff"
Eight members of the class took part in the de-
bate. The award will be read commencement
day.
Vermont University.
BURLINGTON, June 25.--At the Vermont
University to-day Prof. Samuel Brown repeat
ed his address on George p. Marsh, recently
delivered at Dartmouth. This evening occurred
the commencement of the medical department,
which graduates seventy students. Tomorrow
the unveilng of the Lafayette statue and the
dedication of a new building will take place.
The present indications favor one of the grand
est celebrations ever held in Vermont.
at Yale.
NEW HAVEN, June 25.-This was presenta-
began in Batell Chapel at II o'clock, with
prayer by President Porter, followed by a poem
IA College Farewell" by Jc -eph McIxeen
Lewis of New York. Grafton, '.The Needs of
the Young Graduate by Fred Churchill Loa-
lord, Spring Mills, n Y; Parting Ode, by Al
thur Bradford Cornwall. In the afternc On the
senior class e-sembled on the campus where
class histories and prophecies were read, long
pipes smoked, and claes songs sung. This was
followed by farewell to and cheering of the
college buildings, and the planting of class
ivy. The ode was by Robert G. Rogers of Buff
falo.
At Dartmouth.
HANOVER, N. H. June 25.-The Leslie c.
Ward prizes offered to the freshman class of
the Chandler Scientific Department, for free
nand drawing, was awarded this afternoon
The first prize of SIS was given to Frederick
w. Billings, of Haverhill, n H.. second, $40,
to Edward j. Hatch, Lebanon, N III.
The judges awarded the first prize for speak
ing $500 TO Jo-eph A. DeBoer; second prize
lS40l to Adds Lowell; third prize (30) to Chas.
5. Dana; fourth prize $500 to Edward L.
Gulick, A prize of $50 for dramatic speaking
was given to WILDER j. lockwood. The Lock-
wood prize of $50, offered that member Of the
Junioisor Sophomore class who shall receive
the highest Rollins and Moree prize awarded
to the competitor from tho1e classes goes to
Joseph A. DBoers.
Wesleyan University.
HARTFORD, Conn.,, June 25.-Class day exer-
clses took place at We3lePan University to-day.
Among the prizes awarded were the Parker
elocution prize offered to the best speaker in
the Senior and sophomore class to S. o. Curtis,
to the member OF the Sophomore cless excel
ling in Latin was divided between w. 1T.
Mitchell, of North Yarmouth, Me-. and r.. H
Williams, of Salisbury, Md.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-06-26
THE INDIANS.
The Captured Apaches.

WASHINGTON, June 25.-Geu. Crook has
been ordered by the Secretary of War to pro-
coed to Washington at once for consultation as
to the diaposal of the captured Apsches. The
war department received no official nforma-
tion of the reported arrival of the captives at
San Carlos and stated no instructions to send
them there have been sent to Gen. Crook.
The following dispatch was received at the
department. OF interior to-day:
WILCOX, A. T., June a.
Renegade Indians were forced on the reser-
vation yesterday Shall arrive at San Carlos
Tuesday.
(Sgned) WILCOX, Agent
Upon receipt of this telegram Acting Secre-
tary Joslyn Immediately brought it to the al
tention Of Secretary Lincoln who assured him
that the agent must be in error as he had
given positive orders to Gen. Crook to keep
the renesades apart from other Indians. He
added that he would reiterate the orders to
Gen, Crook AS Wilcox is distance of nearly
100 miles from San Carlos IL is believed at the
Indian office the agent has been misinformed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-06-26
MAINE.
Suicide at Rrrnswiek.

Suclue at BRUNSWICK.
BRUNSWICK, June pa French Canadian
named David committed suicide yesterday.
He went to church in the morning and upon
his return went to his room telling his sister
to call him at II o'clock. She went at the ap-
pointed hour and found him in bed with his
brains blown out and pistol by his side. The
family know no cauEe. He was % years of
age and unmarried.
Drowned at Fort Fairfield.
FORT FAIRFIELD June 25.-Dennis McCor-
mick. of Prince Edward Island, aged about
20, was drowned at this place while bathing
yesterday.
Suicide in Guilford.
BANGOR June pa special 20 the Com
mercial says sOrrin Stoddard. one of the old
est citizens of Guilford, committed suicide
Sunday morning by shooting himself in the
mouth. He died instantly. His wife died
last winter.
Farmington High School.
FARMINGToN, June 25.-The anniversary ex-
ercises of the Fa rmington high school took
place tonight. Or iginal partI were given by
the seniors and selected by the Juniors. The
graduates are Harry B. Austin, Earle A. Mer-
rill, Arthur W. Merrill, Oliver D. Sewall,
Enoch w. Whitcomb.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-06-26
TEWKsBURY ALMsHoUSE.
superintendent Marsh's Testimony Con

superintendent Marsh's Testimony Con
tinued.
BOSTON, June 25.-Thomas j. Marsh, ST.,
continued his testimony in the hearing today.
Witness knew that no bodies had been sold.
A question by Mr.. Brown as to what the
witness understood TO be his duty toward those
dying at the almshouse, provoked long dis
cussion between counsel and Gov. Butler.
The latter claimed that inveftigAton could
only be made of what was DONE not. of the
motive for doing il
The chair finally decided it competent for
the witness to say what was the conCfolling
power which prevented his doing certain
things.
Mr.. Marsh continued There have been
many bodies called for by friends after
burial. To such cases 1t was generally the
custom to dig up the coffin, transfer the body
to another furnished by the friends, then re-
place the empty coffin and cover 1t up. He
made provision for delivery to the medical
college Of such bodies as In his judgment
were proper 10 be delivered. His son Thomas
was appointed agent by the trustees to attend
to such delivery. He made no report OF 1t to
me bur would occasionally ask me concerning
the disposition of certain bodies. The effort
was always 10 send away the baEies OF those
who had no relatives so far as we could find
out and to follow the language of the statutes
and not outrage public sentiment. No records
were kept of bodies SO disposed Of We did
not understand that record was required.
Never knew any member to take anything be-
longing To the inmates. Never sold calves
and kept the money. Dudley was discharged
Marshs wife and the stories hs had told about
the removal of boxes of clothing by the
Marshes were fabrications.
Adjourned to Tuesday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-06-26
EDUCATIONAL.
BY TELEGRAPH.
METEOROLOGICAL.

METEOROLOGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT rwENTy-FouR
HOURS.
WAR Dept OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, d. @.
June 26, / A. M.
For New England,
Partly cloudy, slightly cooler weather and
local rains; southerly to westerly winds.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
The disturbance which was Central in the
lower Lake region last night, has remained
about stationary, but it has increased in ener-
gy. Rain continues snorth of the Ohio valley,
and local rains are reported in the Southern
and Middle States, and fair weather continues
New England and she Northwest Warmer
southerly winds continue on the Atlantic
coast, and slightly cooler variable winds pre-
vail in the Ohio valley, Gulf States and
Lower Lake region. Northerly to easterly
winds prevail in the Northwest and upper Lake
region, with continued cool weather.
Slightly warmer fair weather is indicated for
the upper Lake region and the Northwest on
"Wednesday. Cool and fair weather is indicat-
ed for the lower Lake region. Ohio valley and
Middle Atlantic States on Wednesday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-06-26
MINOR TELEGRAMS.

-Four frame buildings in Milford belonging
to various parties were burned last night. Loss
$11,500; insured $500. The origin is un-
known. Capt. VIM. r. Burke's dead body,
was taken from his burning dwelling. Nine
families lost most of their furniture.
Rev. Theodore Edison, rector of ST. Anne s
church at Lowell, who has been in active min
istry in that city 80 years, and preached in the
same church So years, died yesterday morning
aged 90 years.
Parnell in an address yesterday told large
crowd, which gathered to hear him, that If
they desired another land bill they must re-
turn Heay to Parliament.
Hanlan, Plaisted, Hosmer, Lee, Riley and
Teemer will take part in an international
regatta on lake Minnetonka, MINI, on the
LIST and I'd of August.
Gov. Pattigon of Pennsylvania yesterday
vetoed the OGrady bill for the regulation OF
insurance business in Pennsylvania
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-06-26
The Whaling Fleet.

PANAMA, june 25.-Ths Cape Horn Pigeon
Of New Bedford, Capt BENZ. Kelley was at
Tupbes, June 4th, with Is barrels sperm oil.
On May 1st there were at Galapagos Islands
the following New Bedford ships Gayhead
Capt. Jenkins, 40 barrels sperm oil; bark Os-
pray, Herrick, 200 barrels schooner Caleb
Eaton, Clifford, 70 barrels, and Gillian bark
barrels. The rest OF the fleet had no oil on
board. The season ia failure all round The
Sea Fox OF New Bedford, Capt. Clifford, left
Bayon the 18th inst. for cruise after hump
back whales in the bay where she will meet
the John Dawson, which is now humpbacking
and had on board when last heard from 60
barrels of sperm and 1Co barrels whale OIL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-06-26
ANOTHER HORROR.
Theatre on Lake Como Destroyed
by Fire.
Forty-Seven Persens Lose Their lives.


LONDON, June 25.-Intelligence OF fright
full calamity at place of amusement in the
town of Dervio, on the shore of Lake Como,
is just received. Advices of the disaster state
that while performance was In progress at
the Puppet Theatre in that place, the structure
sook fire and was destroyed. Forty-seven per-
sons lest their lives and IL others were injured.
The show was held in large hall over the
tavern There were 90 persons in the hail. A
bengal light was used to represent fire, and
sparks from this set fire to quantity OF straw
and the fire wood stored in an adjacent room,
On perceiying the flames, the Snowman shout.
ed "Firel" but the spectators thought the cry
wassmerely part of the show, aud remained
seated. Cries of fire were coon raieeod out1ide
the hall. The audience, thinking an affray had
arisen in the street, barred, with heavy table,
the door leading from the hall They did not
discover their mistake until the flames burst
into the room. After the fire was extnguish-
cd AZ charred corpse3 were found near the ta-
BILE, including the bodies of the Snowman and
his uifa
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-06-26
MASSACHUSETTS.
Buffers Drag-Net Bill Killed.

Boston, June 25.-The Senate this after
noon killed the resolution providing for the
appointment of the so-called 'sdrag-net" COM
mittee requested by Gov. Butler to investigate
the charge of alleged malfeasance and mis-
feasance of the various departments of the
State governments. The Democratic PROPOSE
tion that the Tewksbury investigating commit
tee defer its report until the meeting OF the
next Legislature was also defeated.
st. Johas Day.
st. Johns Day was celebrated today in a few
New England cities. AT Worcester Gov.
Butler and ssaff arrived in the afternoon and
were escorted to the Bay State HouEe by St.
Jean BaEtiste Societies Of Worcester and
Woonsocket. The Governors reception was
very quiet At the skating rink Gov. Butler
made brief speech, returning thanks for his
reception. welcoming French Canadians to
citizenship and abiding to the friendly rela-
tions that have always ex listed between France
and the United States.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-06-26
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

Cotton Seed Oil Works Set on Fire and
Burned-l .oss S1,oOo,Ooo.
New ORLEANS, June 25.-Planters' Cotton
Seed sOil Works at Algier were struck by
lightning during thunder storm this evening
and set on fire and entirely destroyed. This
was the largest cotton seed oil mill in ex-
istence. Loss roughly estimated at 81 900 ,000
Stock and machinery said to be fully insured
mostly in local companies Several cottages
adjoining the oil works were also destroyed
Five firemen were slightly scalded by the ex-
plosion of tank.