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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
Can You Shoot?
From the Boston Globe j

from the Boston Globe.1
'fThis, said an expert In firearms, els
the old-styIe of self-cocking revolver,
and this is the new" The first was
short, stout, clumsy affair of the pepper
box style in vogue thirty years ago or
more. 1t was loaded with powder and
ball, sent home with a ramrod, and the
hammer, fiat one, was in view in the
usual place. "You see it took percussion
caps, and when the owner happened to
have any to fit it, and the string was
strong enough to make that cap explode,
the weapon was good for five shots with
five pulls of the trigger. It was
clumsy and most unreliable weapon. It
was hard to hit anything smaller than a
barn-dcor at ordinary pistol-shot
distance, and when the object was hit
it was not damaged much. Here is one
little more modern and a little more
sure. The hammer is out of sight and
the trigger is ring-shaped. This, too,
was heavy, and so complicated that it
was very liable to get out of order.
Then came the self-cocker, which used
cartridges, but the first experiments
were failures, and they fell into dis
use."
NudG WAS UuO44 WOdh pO4AI! dShOO
the reporter.
.''The spring. It did not hold its
strength, and after little use the pistol
was apt to miss fire. That naturally
drove it out of favor at once, and very
properly. That weakness has been
overcome, and springs are now so ad-
iusted that the shot is sure every time.
The present self-cocker is neat, handy,
qnick in action, and dead sure thing
every time. Is 1t dangerous? Well, no,
not more so than any other kind of q
pistol; and in cases where fraction of
a second counts one of these is worth a
bushel of hand-cockers. They are lit
tie more dangerous in the hands of a
nervous man who does not intend to
shoot. I have known of several cases
in which persons have escaped convic-
ton on the ground that in their excite
ment they pulled too hard on the trigger
and the pistol went off by accident.
But any kind of pistol is unsafe in such
hands, and when we think of the adj
vantages which quick, reliable weapon
gives to man in an emergency, we are
bound to admire the self-cocker. Five
shots in three seconds is pretty quick
work, but that's what it will do, and do
every time. AS pocket pistol it is as
safe to carry as any other kind.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26

tinguished, but she is SO badly burned that it
is thought she Will die.
Bennett, the convicted fre-bug, made ar
other attempt TO commit suicide at Milwaukee
on the 21st.
At Watertown, Wis, on the night of the
2Oth, John Hoggerty and James O'Neil were
fatally stabbed by VIM. McGraw and Michael
Tracy, in drunken quarrel.
at Warrenton Pa, on the 10Th inst, Chas
rope threw stone at John Cochran and ran
away. Cochran commanded him to halt and
me. ordnr not being obeyed, he fred five times,
killing 1eCe
Bennet who was recently convicted at Mil
Waukee. On arson made desperate attempt.
on the 10Th inst, to kill himself in the county
jail by opening a vein in his arm with piece Of
glass.
McFadden, the supposed accomplice of Tiller
IN the st. LoEis express robbery, attempted to
commit suicide on the 10Th inst.
plot TO blow up public buildings at New
castle on-Tyne, was discovered on the 18th,
Mrs. Thomas Stay, an insane woman com
mitted suicide at Wautoma. Wis, on the morn
ing of the 18th inst, by cutting her throat
Her dementia dated f1om June last, when a
daughter took her life for some unknown
cause.
@. Crinsur, prominent planter, was killed
at Camden, Ark, in an affray with Capt. L. M.
Cobb on the 10th.
The report of the murder of the Martin
family in Robertson County, Tenn, turned out
to be hoax.
Frederick Gagow and bis wife, recent arrivals
at Chicago from Leipsig, Germany, committed
suicide on the17th by hanging in their room at
the former place.
The man Harris, arrested some time ago.
confessed to the murder of the German farmer
near Waupaca on the 18th and accused Jack
Spurgeon Of being connected with the crime
Sourgeon has been arrested, bnt denies the
charge
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26

An incendiary fire at Greenville, Tex. on
the 23d, destroyed the county jail and a num-
Der of wooden buildings. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000.
The acid works of Thomas C. Chapel, at
Baltimore, burned on the 23d, involving loss
of $4,000.
Longs tobacco warehouse at Mannheim, Pa,
was destroyed by fire on the goth. Loss $685.
600; insurance $4,000.
Fire on the Goth damaged the Josephine
Hotel, Hot Springs Ark, involving q loss of
$20,000 Many of the guests lost valuables.
The Nelson Company's lumber mills, at Knife
Falls, Mimi, burned on the 18th inst. Loss
$35, 700.
The Mitchell Furniture Company's factory
at st. Louis, burned on the 18th. Loss $95,
900.
A fire at Moberly, NO., on the 18th, destroyed
dozen stores and buildings, including the
postoffice. The total loss is 100; 1nsur-
ance $780, $50. A. J. Dunlap, while removing
goods, was hurt by a falling wall and it is re-
ported that he is dead.
The Touring mill of Summann & Brockman,
at Oldenburg, Ripley County, Ind, burned
on tie 18th. Loss 100000; insurance ST.
900.
Fire at South Chicago on the 18th destroyed
the frame row known as Calumet Block and
twelve other wooden buildings Loss between
$50, 900 and 100000.
Fire at Jackson, Tenn, on the 18th, destroyed
Kings opera house and several adjacent bust
ness houses. Loss, $4,000 insurance, S78,
nm
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
nc. WhICh rs as fOIIOWs.

Although we have less pigs than peo-
pie, we have more than any other coun-
try on earth, and we have almost sheep
apiece, or nearly twice as many of the
feecy family as the United Kingdom,
and we have more mich COWS than all
the British cattle put together. We
have about as many horses as families,
allowing an average of five persons to
each family, and there is one mule for
every thirty inhabitants. During its
first century this republic doubled its
population every twenty-five years, and
Mr.. Griffen, an eminent English stat
istician, recently attempted to excite
alarm by predicting that our growth
will continue at the same rate until the
soil will not be able to support so many
people. It will not be equally perplex-
ing to know how to reduce the animal
census, should there ever be danger of
overcrowding, as indicated by the pres
ent rate of increase.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
A Curious Reason.

Carpenter Tor the murder of Fora Burns, was
thrown into intense excitement on the 22d by
another brutal murder. While sitting at sup
per, some words passed between Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Houlden. The husband Immediately
got an ak, knocked his wife down, and then
cut her throat from ear to ear, after which he
jumped on her PROSTATE body inflicting fright
full wounds. The neighbors claim that the
murder was.premedtated, and that the villain
was only waiting for the acquittal of Carpenter
to do the deed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
QUE ANEWAL CENSUS.

The number of people in the United
States increases about /, 800, 900 year,
but the number of farm animals in
creased 1000, 900 during 1888, according
to report just presented to the COM
missioners of agriculture by Mr.. Dodge,
statistician of the Agricultural Depart
ment. The worldwide attention re-
Gently excited by the American hog
gives especial interest at the present
time to the animal census of the repub-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
A BosToN hackman the other eve

A Boston hackman the other evening
charged passenger dollar more than
the lawful fare. The passenger paid it,
quietly took note of the drivers number,
and then said: ST would like to have
you come to my Office at noon to-
morrow" Cali right" said the hack
man, ''wbo are you, and where's your
Officer" s'You will find me at the city
hall. I am Mayor Martin" replied the
other; ''good night" and he entered his
house and shut the door. When his
honor reached the city hall the next
morning several hours before noon
he found the hackman waiting for him
with anxiety in his face, an abiect apol-
ogv on his lips, and the extorted dollar
in his hand.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
Financially Embarrassed

JOS. FL. Moore's pottery at Trenton N. J., is
in the hands of the sheriff on judgments ag-
gregating 1886, 900.
There were 213 business failures in the
United States and Canada during the week
ending on the Dist, against ZIG the previous
week.
j. Famechon, of Prairie du Chen, whose
property was attached few weeks ago, as
ignsed in regular form on the goth. His liza.
bilities aggregate $40 900.
Rulnberger & Bro, commission merchants,
Petersburg, Pa, failed on the 10TH Labili-
ties $4,000 assets nominal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26

A dispatch from Jackson, Mich, of the 18th
the Crouch examination. E. A. Angyvine tes-
titled to seeing pool of blood near the bed of
Mr.. White and tracks of rubber shoes near the
northeast corner of the house. The defense
called three witnesses. but neither answered.
DR.. W. A. Gibson testified that he took Browns
clothing after Brown had removed all his
papers in the same"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26

THE Emperor William says the White
Lady disappeared fifteen years toe: soon.
An old gypsy told him recently: sire,
you will live to be 100 years old. Your
son, the Prince Royal, will not reign.
but your grandson, Prince William, will
be your immediate successor. The
Emperor prefers to believe this story to
that connected with the apparition of
the White Lady.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
Six Children Poisoned.

Six children from the village of Valonia, Pa
went out in search of 'sugar water" on the
23d. Not finding any, the boys tapped some kind
of tree with pocket knives, and all the children
slipped the juice. All were taken sick. George
Custy, aged 10 years, is dead, and three others
are expected to die.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
Colored Train Bandits.

Three negroes, named Lewis. Freeman and
Anderson, boarded several freight trains near
East ST. Louis on the night of the 18th, and
with drawn revolvers overawed conductors and
brakemen and robbed the cars. At noon the
following day posse from East st. Louis at
tackled the negroes six miles from the city.
After the exchange Of more than forty shots.
the negroes were arrested and lodged in Jail.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
Left in the Street.

Two drunken negroes employed by an under
who died at New Albany, Ind, of smallpo
on the night of the 18th, upset the wagon in
the dark and left the coffin upon the pavement,
where it was stumbled over by several persons
before it was discovered that it contained
body. The negroes will be prosecuted
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
Fatal Snow Slide.

News was received on the 18th of disas-
trous snow slide at Oakley, a small mining
camp in Conundrum Gulch. seventy miles
north of Leadville, in which five miners were
killed. Their names are J. F. Late, Millsrd
Thorn. S. E. Steele, Geo. Morris, J. P. Steele
The avalanche was several hundred feet wide
and fifty feet deem
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
CoMPnAINr is made in P!

COMPLAINT is made in Paris papers OF
he injuries done to pictures in the
Louvre by careless and ignorant treat
ment. A Gerard Dow, worth once a
million francs, is now hardly worth
thirty, because in cleaning the frame,
alcohol was poured over the whole pict-
ure. Poussin's shepherds of Already
has been repainted to such degree that
it is now anything but Poussin. It is
suggested that committee of amateurs
be appointed to watch over the safety of
the art treasures of the Louvre.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
The Deadly Dime.

At Toronto, on the 22d, boy named La
mont. whose weak brain had been turned by
dime novels, dramatically rushed upon a com
rade named Charles New and shot him fatally
in the head
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
4 Basis for Peace.

1t was announced on the 18th that the
Viceroy of China had submitted q basis of
peace to the English and American ministers
and asked them to intervene in the trouble
with France. 1t is also reported that France
will exact heavy indemnity from China.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
Death from Explosions.

An explosion cf fireworks in an establish
ment at Cincinnati on the 22d, fatally burned
Edward Flanagan. Geo. johnson and
Thomas Diehl were badly burned. Cavel Ga
tenbousky and Zachar1ah Henninger were
killed by a colliery explosion at Shamokin, Pa,
on the Dist. Peter Suppolski was seriously
hurt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
Race Riot.

A pitched battle occurred at New York on the
afternoon of the 23d between some Italian and
Irish children. The contest was aggravated
into the proportions of riot by the hostile
feeling existing between the Irish and Italian
residents of the neighborhood. Officers arrest
ed seven of the Italians. At one time 500 Irish
and Italians were engaged in the fight and one
entire block of buildings was completely
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
Deeds of Blood.

A masked mob took Samuel Prayer, a muir
derer, from jail at Marysville, KS, on the
night of the 2lst and hanged him.
The body of the man murdered on the bridge
at Cedar Rapids, Ia, was found on cake of
ice in the river on the 22d. 1t was recognized
as that of an ex-convict, named Joseph Chum,
In New York, on the 23d, Lizzie Sheehan,
aged %. saturated her clothes with kerosene
and then set fire to them. The flames were ex-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
Not Observation-Disclosures.

A dispatch of the 18th says: The disease
which is carrying off bovines in Erie County,
Pa, is not the foot-and-mouth disease. The
rump, tail, and hind feet slough off, but the
fore feet and mouth are not affected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
DAMAGES from SaIoonists.

Mrs. D. Thomas, of Kingston, H., on the goth
inst, secured d verdict of $500 damages and
costs against several saloonk eepers who sold
LIQUOR to her husband ar d ruined him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
Sale of q Railroad.

The Burlington & Ohio River Railroad was
sold at auction at Carlinville. Ill.,, on the 18th
for $4,000. 1t is graded and bridged foi
thirty-tive miles. About 100000 was expended
in construction before the collapse.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
No More OPTIONS.

The lower house of the Ohio Legislature on
the Goth passed a bill making dealings in
futures illegal and punishable by fine or i'm
prisonment. Buyer, seller, broker and the
party or parties who rent offices to brokers, are
alike made liable to prosecution.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
RnrnefI to Death.

The jail at Pine City, Mimi, was destroyed
by fire on the 18th inst, and john Cope, Of
Hart, Mich, and VIM. Leonard, of Bayfield,
Wis, who were imprisoned for disorderly con
duct were burned to death.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
Refugees or Randitti .

The brig Screamer was put under surveil-
lance of the revenue steamer Dexter, at Vine
yard Haven, Mass, on the 18th. She had on
board twenty-five Cubans who claim to be
refugees, but who according to Cuban advices,
ORC bopdifc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
Got Damages.

The supreme, court at Madison on the 10Th
inst. affirmed the decision of Green Bay
court, which awarded 5000 to John c. Cum
mings, of Racine, for injuries received while
unloading the schooner Experiment at the
dock of the National Furnace Company in
1891
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
Italian designations.

The Italian ministry resigned on the got
owing to the small majority by which Signo
Copponi was elected president Of the Chambe
of Deputies.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
Suicide.

Mrs. John Smith, of Jackson County, Geor-
gia, on the 21st, heated q pot of water to boil
ing point and then plunged her head into it.
She was so badly scalded that she died in q
short time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26

The U. s. supreme court on the 18th inst,
decided adversely to Virginia in her suit for
money alleged to have been allotted to her by
an act of Congress in 1886.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
Trichiniasis in PENNSYLVANIA,

A German family named Shulthers, residing
at Royal Hanna shaft, near Latrobe, Pa, were
poisoned on the 18th, from eating raw pork.
Mrs. Shulthers is dead from trichiniasis, and
her husband and two brothers are not expected
q live
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
Rad Meat

A raid was made on meat wagons at New
York. on the night of the goth, by the sanitary
inspector. A large amount of unwholesome
meat was condemned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
Poisoned by Mistake.

BY mistake four children of Squire S. d.
Alsop, living near Louisville, KY. were given
opium for powdered rhubarb on the 10Th, by
their mother. Two of the children have died
and the others are not expected to live.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26

"Uncle Rufus" Hatch's Yellowstone Parl
Improvement Company has been placed in the
hands of a receiver. Its liabilities are estimated
at S2lU, 600.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
ENGLAND and Egypt.

London dispatch of the 18th says: The
English government has decided to send a
special officer to Suaklm to negotiate with the
Arabs. The condition of Gen. Gordon's COM
mand is considered precarious.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
Punctured Him.

Policeman Kendall was "downed" by burg
lar in Boston on the morning of the 10Th, but
succeeded in drawing a revolver and killing his
opponent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26

robbed of window glass. Half dozen pistol
shots were fred and two Italians were mortally
wounded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26

GEORGE ALFRED TOWNSEND has
learned that it is the bad quality of the
whisky, and not moral sentiment, that
is promoting the temperance cause in
Ohio.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
End of the Carpenter Trial

The trial of Orrin Carpenter, at Petersburg,
ILL., for the murder Of Fora Burns ended on
the ED INST, the jury returning verdict OF
not guilty
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
THE TOBOGGAR.

The toboggan is no longer peculiar to
Canada. The English colonists of the
Swiss Highlands have chosen to give
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26
NEWS IN BRIEF.
He Has SkiDped.


A Paris dispatch of the 18th says Prince Ma
poleon has fled TO Switzerland to avoid arrest
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-03-26

BRET HARTE has two plays and a son
he expects soon to put on the stage.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-20
Coming AttractiO ms.

On Friday evening, Joseph Jeffer
son, the well known comedian, will ap
pear at the Opera House for the frs
time In several years, on which occa
sion he will present the sterling ole
comedy entitled the Cricket on the
HEARTH and the farcical comedy
{" Lend Me Five Shillings." In the
first play Mr.. Jefferson will sustain the
character OF Caleb Plumber, and in the
comedy which follows as an afterpiece
that OF Mr.. Golightly.
Next Monday night Mile Aimee will
appear at the Opera House in
Mum zelle," in which she sings
English, French and Spanish songs
This accomplished actress is now ap
pearing in English speaking parts fol
the first time, and this new play
Nam selle," gives full scope to hel
'ruiy remarkable powers.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-20
Autumn

Lingers not only in most ATTITUDES IL
In this country and England, but il
parts of the European Con tinent also
The Continental News of Geneva, says
3" French and English papers are full
Of letters about the second Towering o
trees and shrubs. The same is TO be
seen in the vicinities ofGeneva. Branch
.s of beautiful white lilacs have beer
gathered at Lancy within the last few
weeks the horse ches'nuts have bud
ded in a way thai is quite phenomena
at this season. and any one who walkef
to the Beau Sejour at Champel maj
have seen second crop of blossoms OF
the white rose bushes In the grounds
Decidedly the seasons appear to hav'
staguated and ceased to roll on in thei
ordinary rapid flight.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-20
n SPITE OrALL.

What, though the clouds hang low to-dsy'
They bear the promise Of the May
a precious charge, burden sweet,
Inat shall tho wants and wishes meet
" every bud and every flower,
That lbs its head to meet the shower
Most precious are the drops that fall
In tpite Of all.
What, though on quite another day,
Inc bvld san shines with fercest ray,
Upon tho ffesh.b0und yellow Rheaves,
And shiivels up the outer leaves?
We know. before the twilight brings
Ihe gentle dew on diamond wings.
That flowers ana trees and rills and streams
VIII bless his vivifyiDg BEANIE
In spite ofall.
THUG sun and shower, us shade and shine.
but follow out law divine
The same In all our wants and ways,
The came In cad or CHEEKY days;
some hearts are parched, and need the rain,
some meet ehe sun and lose their pain
Love mixes honey with tho gall
In spite Of all.
What, though the tempest rage and roar?
What, though the mad waves lash the shore?
Io-uorr0w from the sweet south fields.
That Cd orous draughts Of balss m Yield,
he fAintest gales tn ever blew,
Like love, so to ader and SO true,
Shall calm the pillows Of the sen,
And Ger them spread tranquility
In spite Of all.
Az, love, sweet love, the brightest guett
We ever entertained, the best
When friends are far. when friends arc near
When We have SORROW or have cheer;
When thorns grow thick al, ny our way,
When morns and noopB are cold and gray
Love cometh at our heartfelt cal l.
In spite of all.
rho world is better than 1t seems,
And life 10 truer than our dreams;
And We may make DO n better sill
IL We, when love comes forth TO NIL
Our empty cups, hold them upright,
md bear themthus by day and nignt,
Love will be ours " to have and hold.
through storm and calm, through heat and
cold
lnslite of all.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-11-20

iNOTICE-lN CONFORMITY WITH
1y the provisions and requirements Of an
Act Ofthe General Assembly of the State 0 1
Delaware, passed at Dover March IA, 1885, on
titled q An Act Concerning Private Corpora
lions, notice is hereby given that q certifi-
cate Incorporating corporation I, be
known as 1.-THE New Castle Brick and Lime
Manufacturing OomDany," the object OF
which will be the business OF manufacturing
and selling bricks and lime, and of purchas-
ing and selling other articles of merchandise,
Will, on the 10Th day of November. A. D.,
1881, at ten O'Clock, q. m, be presented ut
Chambers in Wilmington to the Honorable
William q. whitley, Associate Judge Of
the Superior Court Of the State OF Delaware,
In and for New Castle County, for his appr0-
val. The place of business Of said corpora
ton will be in the city Of New Castle, New
Castle County and State Of Delaware. The
persons intending to apply for Incorporation
as aforesaid, all of whom are bona fide resi-
dents OF the State Of Delaware, are as follows:
WILLIAM BANKS,
AQUILLA M. HTZAR,
WILLIAM ]. ETCHEkLS,
THOMAS 7. BANKS,
ALLISON 3. ThUlTT.
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