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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24
Thought Himself the Devil.

There has just died in this city, writes
a New York correspondent Of the
Albany Journal, a man who fxedly be-
heved that he was the devil. His name
was Goldberg, and he was a performer
Of sleights. He was magician, according
to both the showbills and his own con-
ceit. He had a marvellous dexterity in
the deceptive handling of cards and
his tricks with them were far better than
those of any of the more celebrated
showmen whom [ have ever seen: but
he was not equally expert in devising or
handling such mechanism as made the
fame of Anderson, the wizard, nor was
he the entertaining talker which we
remember Heller to have been. The
consequence was that Goldberg gained
little prosperity and remained mere
card-manipulatOr until his mentel vaga-
ries brought him to a lunatic asylum. I
remember that during the last summer
in which he was sufficiently sane to be
left at large he gave exhibitions in the
hotel parlors at country resorts. While
at Long Branch, the gamblers who run
the great bells there became acquainted.
with his sleight-of-h abilities. None,
of them, however, though they were in
the dishonest manipulation of cards,
could either initiate or understand the
tricks which he showed them. Charley
Reed, manager of one Of the club houses,
took him aside and said to him: "Gold-
berg, how much did you make out of
the show you gave IN the Ocean House
parlor to-day?" ooh, the collection
amounted to $16 about" was the reply.
"You ought to be ashamed of ii" the
gambler retorted. whats the use of
running yourself as sort of pass the
hat show when you could turn your
talent to more profitable account? Now,
I'll give you 5000 cash down if you'll
teach me to do that trick with the four
aces" 81 couldn't" was the sober reply,
"if you paid me two millions. I don't
know how I do it. The truth was that
the trick, which consisted in dealing
four aces at will from an apparently
we'll -shuffied pack, depended chiefly on
that dextrous handling of the cards
called palming, but the demented Gold
berg was convinced that being himself
the personal devil, it was purely super
natural All the while that he was prac-
ticing the most delicate and most decep-
tive manipulation, he was unaware that
the results were obtained by trickery
and skill. This was most peculiar
phase of mania
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24
From the PHILADELPHIA Times

From the Philadelphia Times.1
"Schooly" Shaw, who, by the grace of
Carnan, is permitted to polish shoes al
SO atSKth and Chestnut Streets, has
not made much money, but he has en-
joyed the experience of living one week
Ia the Dock Street sewer. f
Years ago Shaw was q daring mem
Der Of gang of boys who infested the
locality of Second and Dock Streets. and
who were known as the g Owls" a name
given them in consequence of their
nocturnal depredations. The boys be-
ieved an old story to the effect that
about middle-way up Dock Street there
were deposited great quantities of gold.
to obtain which courage and capacity to
swim was all that were necessary.
The tale was no doubt the outgrowtb
of an attempt that was made about fiftv
years ago to rob Girard Bank, on Third
Street, under which the sewer runs.
This sewer is SIMPLY a walled creek.
branches of which formerly extended TO
Fourth and Arch Streets and Fourth
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24

and Spruce Streets. The robbers en-
tered the sewer in boat from the Del
aware and worked their way TO posi-
ton Under the bank. They had re-
moved several of the floor stones of the
vault when they were discovered, cap
tured and afterward punished.
Shaw and two companions in quest of
their fortune entered the sewer at low
tide on planks and foated up with the
rising waters. In the course of an hour
the three became separated. Shaw's
two companions managed to stop their
upward movement and foated out again
safely with the receding waters.
They believed that Shaw had been
drowned. Nothing was heard of him
for week, and he had been given up
for dead, when one night he was car
ried home by the police.
His plank had drifted into gully or
recess, as he explained, from which he
could not extricate himself. For six
days he worked and padded in hor-
rible darkness for an exit, but in vain.
Finally In desperation he committed
himself to the muddy water. The tide
was running out, and in few minutes
he was emptied into the Delaware, and
a passing boat picked him up. The
mystery surrounding Shaw's entangle-
ment was subsequently explained. He
had taken with him a bucket in which
to carry the prospective gold, to the
handle of which one end OF clothes
was fastened. The other end was
tied to the plank. A few weeks after
Shaw's rescue the plank he used was
picked up at one of the wharves. The
bucket was still attached, but it was
muddy and bottomless. It had fallen
from Shaw's plank, and, becoming full
of mud, served as an anchor and kept
the boy In one position for week,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24
Lincoln and the Spy.
from the Philadelphia Times. ]

Col Gabe Wharton, late United
States district attorney of Kentucky, is
a character. He tells good story and
enjoys one. He crossed his fat legs the
other night at the Continental and re-
lated this clever anecdote: "One day
since the war, when sitting in my Of
fee at Louisville, a lady called and
asked me to sign petition for the dis
charge of her young son, who had
while on spree enlisted in the army.
1T will do no good, said /, for you can
not get him out, and what do you know
about managing such things in Wash
ton?' "A great DEAL said she. During
the war [ went there to see Mr.. Lin
coin. Ny brother had been arrested as
a spy and was a prisoner in one of the
forts near the city. I called at the
White House and waited nearly all day
before got to see the president. When
I did, he heard my story, looked at my
papers carefully and then said; "You
come here day after tomorrow" They
won't let me in replied. Mr.. Lin
coin took card and wrote on it:
"sAdmit Mrs. Williams to the White
House any time she calls. A. Lincoln
CT went away, and at the time APP
pointed returned and was readily adj
mitted to the presidents room. There
sitting near Mr.. Lincoln was my broth
er. AS soon as he sawme he said: @
"'Here is the man you want. Take
him and leave the city as soon as you
can. If you delay Mr.. Stanton may
have him arrested again, and I haven't
much influence with him. aa
81 thanked him and passed out. Just
as we left the White House door
turned and asked my brother if Mr..
Lincoln had made no conditions as to
his release. None, he replied. All he
did say was: George you mustn't fight
against the government. Tt isn't right I"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24
Jim Fisk's Generosity.
From the New York SUM-


"When [ was head cutter for the late
Mr.. Linthicum," said a Fourteenth
Street tailor, "Col. Fisk was among Mr..
Linthicum's customers. The store was
under the Metropolitan Hotel. The
first time saw the colonel was when
he came in and ordered three of the
finest suits of clothes that could be
made. The colonel, on account of his
fairness, was hard man to fit, but laid
myself cut to please him. The suits
were tried on, and few days afterward
he dropped in and said: Go to IS
mentioning one of the finest of Broad
way jewelry stores, and see what he's
got for you I thought he was joking,
but, as soon as [ knocked off that after
noon, [ went to the store and asked if
Col. Fisk had left any orders for me.
" 4 should say he had replied the pro-
prietor. He said that you were to
choose souvenir from these three rings
and he put three splendid diamond
rings on mat on the counter. Take
your choice, please; I've other custom
ers to attend to. Col. Fisk told me to
send the bill for the ring that you chose
to him. Well, chose this ring, and
wouldn't part with it for any sum of
unless my wife and [ were
starving. It has twenty three dia-
monds, you see, and the jeweler told
me that the diamonds, without the
workmanship on the ring, were worth
about $500. Col. Fisk had his faults,
they say, but TN never believe that
man who could show such kindness to
a poor workman had any grave faults.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24
THE BLACKsMIrR'S TOMMY.
BY REV. DR.. a. A. E. TAYLOR.

Well, William you've buried your Johnny, they
say,
It's powerful stroke, that is true;
But taking on this way won't better the loss,
And it's worse work for Bess than for you.
You're man and can shoulder big loads like
For you're off with the workmen all day;
But she-well, these women are soft-hearted
folks,
With their chicks always round in their way.
We mortals must slide off the same road, you
know.
All the youngsters, too taking their turn,
So they might as we'll leave us while tender and
trail,
And be saved all the hardships we learn.
know it's rough, William; I've been there my
self.
When it seemed as if 'twere cry or die
I'd come to the shop, blow and hammer awhile;
And my throat most like Stag, twas so dry,
Dye mind him, my Tommy? that snug little
My third boy with flax hair and blue eyes?
BE was built for a wrestler, if ever cub was,
Just as spry, and so strong for his size.
Oh he was sharper, 1 tell you he was!
Other folks said the same thing besides me;
'TiSn't cause I'm his father think it, you know,
1t was something blind nag could see.
Why William that boyd take his slate by him
And scratch pictures from breakfast till night;
And the schoolmistress said that for ciphering
sums -s.
He beat all, for he'd always add right.
thought good heap of that shaver, guess;
He stood closer, somehow than the rest;
He never had need to be scolded or hit,
You could see he was trying his best.
Sam Parish, he said in his mean way, one day,
Says he: tom, mind that namesake OF
yourn;
Hes too kind to be standln' here 'mongst us hard
chunks,
You'd best be gettin' ready to mourn"
That struck to my heart-made me feel sort of
riled;
But it came back to me after a while;
FOR one day Tommy hurried home early from
school,
His head hot as if he d run full mile.
So wife put him to bed, while sat up to watch;
He was mild-like-never spoke cross word
But he slid right along down the hill, you may
say,
But three days-but the story you've heard.
T. N only a blacksmith, 1 know, and my hands
And my muscles are hardened like steel;
But that is no sign that blood is not blood
Nor that hearts cannot break up and feel,
I haven't a roof of my own nor a team,
Or amt like the rich man that keeps store;
But tell you my own cubs are dear to my eyes
AS II handled my turnout and four.
So, William. don't fret at the loss of your boy,
Other men have to suffer like you;
And it makes people better, more steady you see,
While 1t ought to make brothers more true.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24
Fell Four Hundred Feet.
From the salt Lake Tribune.1

e3 te,~ from the Salt Lake Tribune.l
A few days ago Edward Callister,
aged about twenty-five years and re-
siding in the Seventh Ward, went up
Oh y Greek canyon with some compan-
ions to inspect a mine belonging to
Mr.. Giles, ofthe Fifteenth Ward. While
climbing up. the steep mountain side
his foot caught in piece OF bush, he
stumbled and fell on a rock and was
knocked insensible. His body contin-
ued to roll down steep incline of loose
rock and jagged points distance of
400 feet. His companions saw him fall
ing, but had to go around about to
reach him. They found him caught
with his arm in the trunk of bush,
which had arrested his fall just on The
brink of a precipice, in time to save his
being dashed to pieces. He was just
reviving from his swoon when his COM
panions reached him. He was bruised
and cut pretty badly and has since the
accident been confined his bed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24

COUNT BYLANDT-RHEYET, the Aus
trian war minister, celebrated recently
the completion of the 1ftieth year of
his military service. The emperor sent
him an autograph letter of congratula-
ton on the occasion. The emperor
and the archdukes also called and per-
sonally congratulated the war minister.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-24

A WOMAN recently gave birth to a
well-formed cat at Sinola, Mexico.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-27
MINIATURE ALMANAC
DEATHS.

PACKARD-In this city, Sunday, Oct s6, Professor Lewis R, Packard aged AS yeats:
 Funeral services in the Battell Chapel, Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 5 p. m 2t* years of painful illness, Mary Johnson, widow of the late James Eaton, aged 80 years.
 Funeral from No 625 Elm street, at o'clock Tues day afternoon. Relatives and friends respect fully invited to attend. Eames, of West Haven, Corn., aged 77 years. Funeral at the M. E. Church. West Haven, Wednes- day, Oct. %, at 2:30 p. m. 3tc
 PATfENCE-fn this city, Oct 25, Lottie F. only daughter of Andrew J. and Abble F. Patience, aged r years, month and 10 days Funeral will take place from the residence of her parents, 94 Kimberly avenue, Tuesday afternoon, at o'clock.
 DUDLEY-In Cromwell Conn, Oct. 26, Sarah D.. wife of Rev. Myron S. Dudley. and daughter of
 the late Rev. John Todd, D. D. of PittSfeld, Mass. aged 4S years. JOHNSON-In Kingston, N. J., Oct. 24, Louis c, Johnson only son of Mrs Horace 0. Mahan, aged 9 years.
 Funeral from the Church of the Ascension this city, Monday, Oct. 27, at p. m. KENNEDY-Julia, daughter of Peter Kennedy and and days.
 Funeral from the residence of her parents, 33s West Portsea street, Monday, 27th, at D. m. Friends and relatives are invited. FOWLER-In Durham, Oct. 24, Col. H. Nelson Fowler aged 78 years
 GFANNIS-In this city, Oct 24, Maggie Bushnell, wife of Smith Grannis, aged 31 years. widow of Frank s. Hamilton, aged 3S years.
 Funeral services from her late residence, 341 Ex- change street, Tuesday, Oct. 28. at 12 o'clock. Burial at Bridgeport 2t
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-27
THE EPANAMA CANAL.
An UnfaVorabIe View of the Work HE
 an American Commodore.

An UnfaVorabIe View of the Work By
 an American Commodore.
 WASHINGTON, Oct 26.-Commodore Schu feldt, who has just returned from an inspec tion of the Panama canal, appears to have little faith in the success of NJ. De Lesseps' scheme. Referring to the project the com modore aaid: 'I was in San Francisco and having good deal of curiosity to see for myself just what the canal was and what was being done there I went down and took look at it. My conclusions were not very favorable to the prospects for the completion of the enterprise and I seriously doubt if it ever will be completed. They have spent already as much as the Suez canal cost when opened to traffic and have merely scratched the surface, nothing more. M. de Lesseps accomplished a great work in the Suez canal and doubtless believes he is to do more in the Panama canal, but he will find 6 very different state of affairs there and ob- stacIes to overcome beside which those of the Suez canal were mere trif1es. The fact seems to be that this work was undertaken with out an adequate idea of the situa- tion The French are enthusiastic for De Lesseps and he had but to go there and scratch the ground, look over the situation and declare it practicable and the people of France were ready to furnish their funds. Now the original sum is exhausted and there is little to show for it. It will take in my opinion s4OO, ,O0O to do this work and then don't believe it can be ac- complished on the plans originally made for canal without locks. It may be complete sometime, but if so it will probably be after the original investors and good many others have stepped down and out. Of course money enough will accom- pIish almost anything, but I doubt if it will be found practicable to put the amount into this enterprise that it will require for its successful competition" The commodore ship railway project and says: Railway transportation is think the only solution of the problem of commerce across the isth- musn
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-27
WANTED.

$4A BY LADY one large or two small rooms
 ::i centrally located. for light business. Must be NA44AA Light and pleasant. Address A, B.,
 oc24 4t* this office.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-27
Chinese Lepers i'm Canada.


 OTTAWA, Ont, Oct. 26.-The people of British Columbia are becoming alarmed at the negligence shown by the government in
 not providing suitable isolated quarters for
 the Chinese lepers at present confined in the jail at Victoria. At the last meeting of the city council it was moved and carried that the provincial government be requested to l communicate with the Dominion government l with view to having the necessary steps taken for the erection of a leper hospital.
 The mover knew of several cases, two of
 which were in the city jail. Chinese doctors of the city had informed him that so conta- gious was the dreadful disease that people were 1 liable to catch it by inhaling the breath of leper, while many young men caught the
 disease by smoking cigars made by Chinese lepers. The matter will be immed lately l dealt with by the Dominion government, who | have control of the Lazaretto at Tracadie, N. l B., which few dears ago was under the provincial government.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-27
TEEMER AND GAUDAUR
Make the Best Rowing Time O
 Record.

Record.
 ST. LOUIS, Oct 26.-It was stormy day for the sculling race between Jake Gaudaur and John Teemer, nevertheless thousand people were at Creye Occur to witness the race. The race was for $500 a side, three miles with turn, Gaudaur to have five seconds start. The word ''go'' was given at 4:33 p. m. and Gaudaur started and was about three lengths ahead when Teemer was sent off. Both went with a stroke of thirty-fve to the minute. Gaudaur led until after the turn, when Teemer crept up slowly and passed him, increasing his stroke to about forty. Teemer held the lead until near home, when Gaudaur made a spurt and both bows crossed the line together. Gaudaur's time was 20:08 and Teemer's 20:03, the best time on record. At 8 meeting tonight between the packers it was decided to row over again next Sunday.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-27
Goal Mines on Fire.

CoNNELLsv1LLE, Pa., Oct. 26.-Flames were discovered in the Calvin mine last night, and although the entrance was closed to-day, serious results are apprehended. The origin of the fire is not yet known. These works include about sixty acres of coal land and eighty coke ovens. This evening smoke began issuing from the gangway of the An chor mine adjoining and it is feared that the fire has penetrated there. The latter com pany have one hundred coke ovens and a much larger tract of coal land.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-27
Attention Harrison Zouaves.

You are hereby ordered to assemble at the Wig wam in full dress (white gloves) this Monday even ing at 630 sharp for escort duty and parade Whites Drum corps will report at same time and place. Come early that we may take action on invita- tions to Middletown, Southington, Waterbury, West Haven, Bridgeport, East Haven Meriden, Hartford Montewese, Tyler City, and State. Par ade here on the 31st. Per order
 HENRY R
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-27

A COMPETENT Dressmaker from New York A wants engagements by the day to fit and trim. Perfect in all styles. ,160 CHAPEL STREET,
 oc27 1t* Near Park Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-27
Converse PIumed Kniphts

will meet at the wigwan Wednesday evening, the 29th at GAS sharp in full dress and white gloves for parade in Bridgeport. The Plumed Knights will on
 Friday evening, the 31st entertain town companies, the Tingue guard of Milford and the Harrison phalanx of Bridgeport The ladies of the Ninth ward earnestly invited to contribute cakes, sandwiches baked beans, etc. and notify the committee by postal through members of the company and how much they will give. H E Marsh, W. A. Quigley, s. H. Bouton, H. Hamilton, Wallace Parker, William r. Hoey, N H. Balou, committee.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-27

A Prize Fighter Knocked senseles

NEW YORK, Oct 26.-The sporting frater- nifty in Rochester and surrounding districts were gratifed this morning by the long looked for prize fight with bare knuckles, London rules, between Jim Burns and Jack McDermott, local bruisers. The stakes were $200, but large amount had been placed on the result Burns, who had the best of it all the way, knocked McDermott senseless on the fifth round taking his packers fully twenty minutes before they could bring him round
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-27
CHINA ARmING FOR WAR.
Great Preparations For The StruggI
 With France.

Great Preparations For The Struggle
 With France.
 LONDON, Oct. 26.-All the princes of the empire have been specially summoned to at tend an imperial audience at Pekin on No vember and 2. The report that England was about to mediate between France and China with view to the amicable settlement of the present difficulties was altogether with out foundation. Indeed, the Chinese do not seem to care for mediation, for their govern ment has given immense orders for munitions of war in London, Berlin and other cities. Arrangements have been made for the con- signment of heavy guns and small arms Among the purchases already made by Chi
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-27
rhe Observance at Roston.

BOSTON, Oct. 26.-The centennial of Sir Moses Montefiore was generally observed in the Jewish synagogues of this city and vicinity, many of them being decorated with thousands of boquets, century plants, mottoes,- etc., while in some one hun dred lights were kept burning for twenty four hours. Sketches of the philanthropist's life and works were given by the rabbis.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-27
THE CAMPAIGN.
Estimates of the Result In New
 HamDshire.

Estimates of the Result I'm New
 Hampshire.
 CONCORD, N. H., Oct. 26.-In interview yesterday Chairman Gallagher of the Republi- can State Central committee stated that he thought the total State vote at the national election would be sO,OO0, of which Blaine would get Az, 900, Cleveland 36, 400, St. John 1000 and Butler 600. Chairman Stone of the Democratic State Central committee thought the total vote would be from 78, GOO to 1000 and that Cleveland would get the electoral vote and that there would be no election of Governor by the people.
 COnklinG Coming Out For Cleveland. ALBANY, Oct. 26.-It will be announced in the Press and Knickerbocker tomorrow that Hon. Roscoe Conkling will declare himself for Cleveland during this week.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-27
WANTEh

A N experienced woman as cook and laundress A Apply at 67 MANSFIELD STREET,
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-27
J. N. Cor, Adjutant.
Headquarters Ninth and Tenth Wards
 Sherry Street.

Special orders No. 1.-The Ninth and Tenth wards uniformed companies having voted to act as escort will assemble at the wigwam this Monday evening at o'clock sharp to escort the speakers from the New Haven House. The following will be the line of march: Sperry, Whalley avenue Elm, College Chapel, Dwight, Whalley avenue to Sperry street. Per order,
 HENRY R. LOOMS, marshal
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-27
WANTEn

fs7=sAs BY lady, board in private family, To-
 .iil cation between College and Howe streets pre- s.sA4 4ferred. Address, stating terms Sc,
 Oc27 2t sEE $ Courier Office.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-27
A Working Woman In Luck.

HoLYoKE, Mass, Oct. 26.-Mrs. Flanagan, hard working woman here, has been noti- fled by New York savings bank that a for tune of some $10,0O0 awaits her there, being the estate of an eccentric and only sister who died two years ago. Mrs. Flanagan did not know her sister was dead, although well aware of her place of residence and the bank has been searching for her for twenty-three months.