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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15

A New York dispatch of the 10th says: "The
uppermost topic of conversation among Irish
Nationalist to-day was the conviction yester-
day at Liverpool of the alleged dynamite con-
spirators, Featherstone, Deasy. Flanagan and
Dalton, and the perfidy Of James McDermott,
but for whom it is said the accused would never
have been arrested. Whatever doubt existed
before as 10 the treachery and dupIicity of Nc
Dermott j! now dispelled. The Fenian Broth
erhood hive obtained positive evidence of the
fact that he was British spy, and, Judging
from the threats made against him, he is very
likely to meet the fate of CaraY.n
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
Gone Up1n smoke.

The Star Music Hall, at Sunderland, Eng
land, took fire on the evening of the 18th
inst. while performance was in progress.
The audience, warned in time, escaped.
Fire at South Park, near indianapolis, Ind,
on the 18th, destroyed livery stable and several
other buildings. Loss $25, 900.
The Kemball House, at Atlanta, Ga, burned
to the ground on the morning of the 18th
inst. All the guests escaped. The loss is esti-
mated at $1,0O0,0OO.
The town of Vineyard Haven, Mass, was al
most totally destroyed by fire on the night of
the 18th. The losses will aggregate about
100000.
The large tin shop of A. H. Jaquith, at
Gardrer Mass, was partially destroyed by fire
on the 10th. The loss is not known. VIM.
w. Coburn was killed by falling chimney
during the fire.
$4,000, were burned to death at Lexington,
KY, on the night of the 9th inst.
large cotton warehouse at Liverpool
burned Oh the 10Th. Loss $150,000.
The Peninsuhr Manufacturing Company s
works. together with a number of cars be-
longing to the Chicago and West Michigan
Railway Company. and other property at North
Muskegon, Mach. were destroyed by fire on
the 10th inst. Loss about $40, 900.
The barrel factory of William Saver and four
dwellings at Detroit burned on the 10th. Loss
$50, 900.
The GilmoU saw mill at Hull, Quebec, was
burned on the 9th inst, causing loss OF
100000.
teenth Street on the night of the 8th.
Charles Dahn & Son, of Bangor, Me-, lost
5000 tons of ice by fire on the 9Th inst.
Fire at Manistee, Mich, on the 9Th inst,
dest. Dyed the Touring mill of De Long, Hub
bell & Nunsom, together with several other
buildings. Loss $4,000.
The ShenangO machine shops atSharon, O.,
were destroyed by fire on the 8th inst. Loss
$50, 600.
The tinware factory of Matthal, Ingram &
Co. Baltimore, was damaged by fire on the 9Th
inst, to the extent Of about $75, 900.
Philadelphia reports $4,000 loss from fire.
A thirty-fivethousand-d dollar fire afflicted
Boston last night.
A furniture factory at Evansville, Ind. was
destroyed by fire last night, and a loss of 49,
900 entaied.
A wire and grist mill at Northampton,
Mass, burned on the 9th inst. Loss $50, 900.
The paper mill of Bradner, Smith & Co.,
at Three Rivers. Mich, burnedon the 7th inst.
Loss $50, 900.
FIRE at Philadelphia on the 7th inst. de.
stroyed property of Knickerbocker Ice Com
pany to the value of $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
Why She Painted.
[From the Brooklyn Eagle. ]

Some officers with a search warrant
produced sensation by calling at the
residence OF fashionable Philadelphia
family. The lady of the house tainted
away when informed of the character of
the visitors. After she had recovered,
her dressing maid reassuringly observed:
"You needn't have been frightened,
madam; they didn't come to arrest you.
YOU'RE fool, Milly," was the sharp
reply. "Of course | knew they didn't
come to arrest me. What I was afraid
of was that they would discover / paint
ed and wore false hair.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
DiahnIicaI Deed.

George Jeffries and his wife were arrested at
Smithtown, n. Y. on the 7th inst, charged
with the murder of ive-year-old child of
Mrs. Jeffries, born previous to her marriage to
Jeffries. The child died the night previous,
and medical examination revealed the fact
that its neck had been broken. The woman
accuses her husband of frightful and unheard of
cruelties inflicted on the child, and says the
night of its death Jeffres abused the little one
frightfully, winding up by wringing its neck.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
An Indian Execution.

A dispatch from Salt Lake City under date
of the 18th says: "News has been received
from Rule Valley, of terrible affair among
the Shoshone Indians. buck murdered his
squaw, breaking her legs and arms, and bury
ing her alive. The tribe took the murderer,
tied his feet to tree, put moose around his
reck and the bucks steadily stretched the fiend
until his neck was broken"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
An Ifalic Row

There is great excitement at Sisterville, Ty-
Ter County, W. Va, on the Ohio River Railroad.
Negroes and Italians were working together
blasting. The negroes put in a blast and ran
to safe distance. The Italians ran only a
short distance. Two Italians were killed. The
Italians pursued the negroes with revolvers,
picks and dirks. The negroes drew razors.
Further trouble is feared.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
Didn't Know. Etc.

ried couple named Garrison, with party of
friends, were carelessly handling pistol be-
longing to the husband, which was supposed to
be empty. The newly welded bride playfully
put the pistol to her head and pulled the
trigger. The Dall entered her brain and she
died in few moments.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15

pert accountants, not connected with
their banks, to make frequent inspec-
lions OF the lns' dtutions, the method be-
ing employed by many English firms to
protect themselves from dishonest book
keepers End cashiers. A company to
insure against irregularities in the ac-
counts of business houses might secure
hbfJ ral patronage.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
Three Eramps Probably Burned.

DESTROYED large sto1re-bnidipg which Oh was was
formerly used as flour mill, but lately for the
storage of baled hay, of which large amount
was stored at the time of the fire. Being
located near the railroad the building was used
a great deal by tramps as lodging place. The
fire drove a number of them out, who report
three missing. One body was recovered. The
names of the missing are unknown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15

Mr.. w. ID. HowELLs is spending most
of these summer days in Boston, and
proposes soon to settle for the winter
again in the old West End on the slope
of Beacon Hill, in the neighborhood of
Mr.. I. B. Aldrich's new home. Henry
James is also in Boston at his old home
on Mount Vernon Street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
Shadow CatcAerS.

The annual convention of the Photographers
Association of America, began its session at
Milwaukee on the 9th inst. The exposition
building which is used by the convention, is
handsomely decorated with exhibitions of fine
pictures by tie various artists in attendance
There are over 1000 delegates present.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15

Governor Hamilton, of Illinois, has offered
reward of 5000 for the detection and arrest of
the parties concerned in the lynching of the
negro Howard in Pulaski County in July. How
ard was accused by the coroner's jury of the
murder of John Kane, railroad employe, aud
was lynched by a mob.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
A Wild Man of the Woods.

A wild man who has been wandering about
in the vicinity of Mason, Ohio, for some time
past, frightening women and children by his
antics, was captured by officers of that place
on the 9TH inst, and confined. He is described
as ferocious looking individual, and when
captured refused to utter a sound
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
Crushed to Death.

While employees of Hussey, Hayne & Co.'s
Steel Mandatory establishment, at Pittsburg,
were taking account of stock on the 9Th inst,
a rack supporting 500 tons of steel gave way,
killing one man named Oshman, and severely
injuring all the others, one of whom will die
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
Han and Rain.

A severe hail and rim storm did consider
able damage in some counties in Iowa on the
night of the 18th inst. Cattle and sheep were
killed and crops were driven into the ground.
Lincoln. Nebraska, also reports a terrific hail
storm in that vicinity on the 9Th, which did
considerable damage. No lives reported lost
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
annortant Decision.

Probably the most important decision ever
rendered in Wisconsin was docketed in the
United States court to-day. Judge Dyer de-
cided in favor of the St. Paul Railroad IN the
celebrated Barnes suit. which involves upwards
of two millions of dollars. After litigation
of quarter of a century the case will now be
taken to the United States supreme court.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
TrombIe AmOng Npanish Troops.

The outbreak among Spanish troops report
ed from Portugal, occurred in the city Of Bad
ajoz, capital of the province of the same
name. The garrison of the town, numbering
700 men, pronounced for q republic, the CON
stitution Of 1869 and Ruizziorilla for presi-
dent. The troops and people fraternIze. Sew
eral regiments of soldiers have been dispatched
to Badajoz to suppress the rising. A minis
terial order has been gazetted proclaiming a
state of siege at Badajoz.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
An Alleged Fenian PIot.

A Fenian plot to destroy the Welland Canal
is alleged to be Matching in Chicago. The
consprators, who are known, are being
Swallowed by secret agents of Canada. Re-
ports of Fenlan plots to destroy the WeIland
Canal have been frequent heretofore, but all
have failed to matertalize.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
Old whisky

Workmen excavating for the foundation of
the gigantic statue of liberty on Bedoe's Isl
and, New York harbor, on the 9th inst. ex-
humed jug of whisky that had been pur-
posely placed in the concrete wall of the fort
in 1914. Unfortunately the pick fractured the
jug and the aged liquor was lost.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
a Curious Su.c5de

suicide in Joliet, H.. penitentiary in peculiar
manner on the 8th inst. He was feeding wire
into machine for the purpose of drawing it
to smaller size, when, with a hasty 90 good
bye" he wound the wire about his neck and
was drawn against the machine. He died in
great agony from strangulation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
Deeds OF BLOOD.

r. J. Ryan. night telegraph operator at
South Bellinghap, Mass, was attacked by a
party of masked men on the night of the 18th,
beaten insensible, and then placed, bound
hand and foot, on the track in front of the
depot. The party then ransacked the build
ing. but got very little of value.
Jonas Cheek, keeper of shooting gallery at
Chattaneoga, Tenn, was shot and killed by an
officer on the 18th, while attempting to prevent
fhe latter from making an arrest.
I. E. Watkins, in Jail at Canon City, Colo.
charged with cattle stealing wes taken out by
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
An Editor Hurf.

A dispatch of the 10th from Scranton, Pa,
says: "a. Ross, editor of the Boston Adver-
tiser, one of the Rufus Hatch Yellowstone ex-
cursionists, was severely injured here at
o'clock P. NJ, while attempting to board NOV
ing train -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15

Major Beebe, war department clerk at Wash
ington, took an overdose of laudanum on the
7th inst, and died from the effects. His name
was prominently connected with the famous
Greeley expedition to the Arctic regions, and
his friends claim that his mind was affected bv
bis sufferings at that time, and that his death
was the result of accident. He was about to
be married to Washington belle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
The Maori NTauIed.

John L. Sullivan, the Boston pugiist, and
Slade, the famous Maori slugger, had a set-to
at New York with soft gloves on the 9th inst
At the end of the third round the game was
declared up, and Slade is said to be the worst
used up man in seven counties.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
Three Boys Drowned.

Three boys were drowned by the upsetting
of two boats on the Yamaska River Canada
on the 18th. The mother of one of the boys
was in one of the boats at the time with two
younger children, but she chung to them and
the boat and all three were saved.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15

dispatch under date of the 9Th inst, says
Cetewayo, the Zulu king. is reported to be yet
alive and kicking. The rumor of his death is
alleged to have been raised to aggravate the ex-
listing agitation in Zululand.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15

Discovery has just been made that within
eighteen months, arms and ammunition TO the
value of $5,000,000 have been shipped from
Springfield, Mass, via San Francisco, to China.
John Chinaman is putting rod in pickle for
France
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
The Condition of the irish.

poverty stricken people in County Donegal
have passed the crisis of their distress and
have been saved from starvation by the con-
tributions of the generous Irish throughout
the world
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
POLITICAL.

The MOrmons had it all their own way in the
election in Utah, on the 9th inst. The legisla-
ture has but one Gentle.
The democrats of Kentucky elected Proctor
Knott governor on the 9Th inst, by nearly 3d.
600 majority.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
ATest Case.

The licenses issued by Mayor Harrison, of
Chicago, are to be tested in court. friendly
suit has been brought against John B. Drake,
of the Grand Pacific Hotel, for that purpose.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15

1t Marion, S. c., two brothers named
Edwards qua1reled on the 18th inst. One
stabbed the other in the abdomen with knife
and then stamped on him until his entrails
protruded on the ground.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
Dynamite TRIAL

The trial of OHerlehy, Featherstone, Deasy,
Flanagan and Dalton charged with possessing
dynamite with intent to injure somebody
Herewith, was Begun at Liverpool on the 18th
inst
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
The Deadly Toy Pistol.

Frank Weidner, aged 16, died on the 18th
toy pistol received on the glorious fourth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15

Mrs. Jeffries was arrested as an accomplice.
Notwithstanding her testimony at the inquest
accusing her husband of the crime.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15
NEWS IN BRIEF.


A collision occurred on the 10th between the
populace and the military at Ekaterinoslav.
Over 600 persons were killed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-15


Bashford's brick block at Austin, NIinu., fell
yesterday. There was ample warning and no
lives were lost. The damage is estimated at
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1883-06-07
PRICE S CENTS.

I will, God helping" The metropoli-
tan of Novogorod, crossing his hands
upon the head Of the Emperor, then
invoked the benediction of Almighty
God upon him and his reign, and de-
livered to Alexander III. the crown of
Russia, who placed it upon his own
head, and assuming the sceptre and
orb, took his seat upon the throne. He
then returned the insignia of his title
to the dignitaries appointed to receive
them, and called the Empress who
knelt before him. He touched her
head lightly with the crown Of 4s ttses En-
peror, and then formally crowned hex
with her own crown. The expression
and the attitude of the Empress as she
knelt was one Of sympathy with her
royal husband, and touched deeply the
audience. The Gar preserved through
out grave and decorous dignity and
nobleness of demeanor which also
ELECTED the admiration of all. After
the Empress had been duly invested
with the Imperial mantle, and their
Majesties were both seated again on
their thrones, the Archdeacon intoned
the Imperial titles and sang Domino
Salvum Fac Imperatorem, which was
taken up and thrice repeated by the
choir. Directly after this part of the
ceremony was finished the bells in all
the churches of Moscow rang out in a
chorus, salute Of 101 guns was fired,
and inside the Cathedral the members
of the imperial family rendered their
congratulations to their Majesties. The
Emperor then knelt and recited
prayer, at the end Of which the clergy
and all present knelt before the En-
peror. The Bishop Of Moscow said
aloud in behalf Of the nation fervent
prayer for the happiness of their Ma
jesties.
The Cars manifesto was issued at
6 o'clock this evening, and is a docu-
ment of very considerable length.
Crowds besieged the printing office to
obtain copies, the perusal of which
caused great rejoicing, The cost of the
coronation is estimated at 100000
which will be covered by an issue OF
treasury bills.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1883-06-07
A TALE OF TELEGRAPH TICKING.
(LolCelL Courier.)

A well-to-do young man recently
married and started West on his bri-
dial tour. The happy young couple
were breakfasting at a station eating
house. During the repast two smart
Alexis came into the eating room and
seated themselves opposite the con-
tracing parties They were telegraph
operators. BY delicate poising of their
knife and fork they were able to make
sounds in close imitation of telegraphy.
In the mystic language of the key one
said unto the other:
'sAin't she a daisy, though?"
The party thus addressed replied by
clicking off:
"Wouldn't I like to kiss her, the
little fat angel!
"Wonder who that old bloat is that
she has married p
''Some gorgeous granger, [ reckon, y
replied the other.
The groom stood it until forbearance
ceased to be virtue, when he also bal
anced his knife, and click, click it
went in rapid succession. It was in
telligible to the very cute twain that
had recently made fun of its author,
When interpreted it read:
DEAR SIRs-I am Superintendent
of the telegraph line upon which yor
work. You will please send your time
to headquarters and resign your posi-
tions at once. Yours,
"SUP'T OF TELEGRAPH.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1883-06-07

Oblivion covers millions, fame but
feW.-WhitehaU Times.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1883-06-07
VOL. XVII. NO. 2 3.
PORTRAITS.

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N GRAPHS, Gems, &c. Copying old Pictures
a specially. Copies true to life, and Nerer Fade
Write to EUGENE L. HARRIS, Artist,
Ap 12t Box 352 Raleigh, n. c.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1883-06-07
WAKE FOREST STUDENT.

A SOUTHERN LITERARY MAGAZINE
Published Monthly at
WAKE FOREST COLLEGE, N. C.
Stands without peer among Southern College
Journals. Send IS cents and try it for
n2o a half-year. Single copies 20 cts.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1883-06-07

n2O a half-year. Single copies 20 cts
ROCK LINE.
EOR BUILDING PURPOSES,
l. Freshly Burned, Sl.15 per bbl.,
Delivered in Wilmington
Also, AGRICULTURAL LIME
and CARBONATE OF LIME
FRENCH BROS,
Aprs,12t Rocky Point, n. c..
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1883-06-07
SHEAR NONSENSE.

Dinah Myte seems to be the most danger
GUS colored lady in the gang Georgia MAJOR.
Love yoyr .eeighbor as yourseif-unless
he throws 9s1o;cipt5 tJrsaata 4aRns irtn ynalr
back ya1d.- IphitehaH Times
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1883-06-07

SKINNY MEN.-Wells' Health Renewer' re-
stores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, I'm
rosence, Sexual Debility. 81.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-18
A HUGE WALNUT ROC.

A mammoth walnut log reached New
York recently on the steamer Katie. Il
Is thus described: Its towers above the
passing horses, and the men on the high
seats of the large drays can hardly see
over il. Il 10 8 feet in diameter, ~ feet
in circumference, II feet long and weighs
1900 pounds Il was hauled from the
foot Of BE0ome street by Eve teams OF
horses, q feW days ago, and deposited
in Elizabeth street, where is has since
lain. L. Hirsch, the lumber dealer at
No. PA Center street, who ia the owner.
said it was the largest foreign log ever
brought into this country. came from
spur Of the Pyrenees mountains, near
the little French village Of PeriReaux.
Mr.. Hirsch was N France last spring
buying walnut lumber. While there he
heard Of sever al monster trees In the
vicinity OF this village. He visited the
place and found this tree. II was said
TO be the largest walnut tree standing in
the country. He bought it, and had is
cut under his own supervision. Il took
10 men and 22 horses to sever the enor-
NOUS trunk and haul the lhg seven miles
TO the nearest railway station. IL was
taken to Paris. where it attracted great
attention. and Vas visited by the man.
ager Of the Jardin des Plantes. The
Partisan papers reported that il was the
largest log ever brought into that CITY.
Finally Il vas put on the steamer Katie
and brought to New York. The only
way in which it could be brought to
land vaa on board the large steam lighter
Ok Is is estimated to be worth 5000
IS it lays, and when sawed into veneer
ing it will yield 66. goo feet, which will be
worth aboct $53oC. TIE color when
polished is deep black and orange.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-11-18

Hickok has taken Director, Monroe
Chief and Romero to California.
Mr.. 81. D. Mckinney, of GAINESVILLE,
Wis, has added the trotting stallion
Almont IT,, to his stable.
The famous PAGER, Little Brown jug
is to remain in New York all winter,
while undergoing radical treatment fol-
lameneea in his right fore leg, under Mr..
Robert B0nner's supervision.
Jem Mace and Mitchell have arrived
at Liverpool. Mace took over $4,000
with him. with which he proposes TO
open public house in London. Mitch
ell will return to the United States
some time in January, and open a sport
ing house in connection with Billy Mad
den.
Joe PenderRast, heavy weight cham
piou of Brooklyn, says be is surprised
that Sheriff, the Prussian, has not &C
oepted his challenge to box with soft
gloves or light with bare knuokles, and
calls on him or Arthur Chambers. his
hacker, TO cover his forfeit Of $3.50 in
the hands Of Richard Z. Fox.
.Rowell says that the Church of Eng
land Is backing Weston in his walk of
5000 miles in 100 days. Curates are to
receive Weston in towns where he will
step to lecture ON temperance. Weston
was An export poker player before going
to England. and seldom objected to
drawing the contents. Of . bottle Of
Scotch ale TO strengthen him in bis
vigils. Temperate doses of brown stout
might assist him in his weary march.
Mr. w. Glow, of Toronto, Canada, has
LHvarack bitch called Jessie. which
has attracted attention by defeating
spaniels, retrievers, settlers and Bed
lisRtons at swimming all distances from
$50 to 500 yards. Not content with VIC
tories over her own kind, Mr.. Glow
matched her against q well known
swimmer. @. Nurse, also against the
Maltese man, and won over both. Mr.
Glow will match Jessie against ALL
Twrf, Field and Farm.