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allowed to overstep. Much they might pro-
test and question, it is obviously impossible for
the English to insist upon frontier line drawn
through the steppe, which they have no posi-
bility OF defending, and it is for their interest
as they wish no further barren possessions, to
restrict themselves to what they really hold
and to draw the frontier near India as is safe,
by which they can be nearer their own base
of operations and the Russians far as pos
sible from theirs. 1t would seem that the
English made mistake in 1879 in insisting
on the Oxus as the boundary between Afghanis-
tan and the Russian protected or tributary
states The tribes and petty countries on the
left bank of the Oxus, although at various
times they had been subject to Afghanistan, had
frequently been entirely independent and were
of the same Turkish race as the tribes living on
the right bank. 1t was therefore always to be
possible for Russia, in the event of war; when
all things are allowable, TO carry on iptrigues
with such people After my return from Cen
trail Asia had the honor several times of being
asked my opinion this subject by leading
statesmen, and always held that the mountain
barriers, where there were passes easily de-
feasible, were far better for English purposes
than the river. remember particularly insist
ing on this in several conversations with the
Prince of Wales, whom I found particularly
well informed on the whole subject.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-13
Lord Dumerin.

lord Dufferin is now attracting so much
attention by reason of his negotiations on
the part of England with the ruler of
Afghanistan that a sketch of his life, to-
gether with picture, will be interesting to
our readers. The Earl of Duferin is an
Irishman, and great grandson of the ac-
complished Richard Brinsley Sheridan. He
is Frederick Temple Hamilton Blackwood,
only son Of the third Baron Dufferin, in the
Irish peerage, and his mother (the Dowager
Countess Clifford by her second marriage)
was clever lady authoress, eldest daughter
of Mr.. Thomas Sheridan, and heiress to the
wit, talent and genial temper Of her family,
which her son has inherited in his turn.
Lord Dufferin was born at Florence in 1926,
succeeded to the peerage on his fathers
death in 1871, was educated at Christ Church
College, Oxford, but TOOK no honors or
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-13
American Girls Abroad,
Berlin Letter in Hartford Courrant. I

Berlin Letter in Hartford Courrant.1
A large contingent of the American
COLONIES" in Berlin and Dresden is
made up of young women who come
abroad to study German and art, gen
orally music. Now and then there's an
aimless one among them, and of those
who merely want to have q good time
there are more at Dresden [ am told
than here. But most ofthem are hard
students and deserve great respect.
Yet | have wondered and Istill wonder
whether young girls, and girls not so
young, ever take into account, as they
settle down in the boarding-houses
and lOdging-houses of these cities, what
is the estimate put upon them and
their mission here by the average Eu-
rOpean. | am persuaded that they do
not. People here have no idea what
ever of a state of society which allows
young ladies to travel alone, live alone,
receive calls when and where they will
90 anywhere and with whom they
choose. This to the average European
is simply the sign of being a dissolute
person /; and there are hundreds of our
countrywomen who are watched and
commented on, both by men and wo-
men, who coming with the American
freedom, go to and fro entirely una
ware Of the severity of the Judgment
passed upon them. And then thegay
ETY. OF the American manners, not to
speak OF what passes as innocent fir
tation with us, is looked upon as an
open finging out of the banner dread
mess for immoral relations. Many
girls do not care for this even when
they know it. They fling it off with a
careless and contemptuous shrug. The
only way to escape being taken for
people of the demi-monde is to be so
entirely devoted to study as to quite
silence all suspicion, to be really in
love with work and to give all time
and thought to it. OF course there
are some of these in all the great art
centers, but there are enough of the
other kind to bring discredit not only
on themselves but also on the Ameri-
can name.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-13

dispute with the natives led to an acquisition Of
territory and influence. The last phase was
reached only after, and indeed in consequence
Of the treaty of Berlin At time when war
with England seemed imminent the Rus
SLAMS resolved to advance in diff
ferent direction between the Caspian
and the Sea of Aral southwark,
where steps had already been taken to subju-
gate the wild Turcoman tribes, partly with the
Intention, now for the first time avowed eX-
listing, OF pushing as near India as possible. Up
to that time, although plan for the conquest
of India had been presented to the Emperor
Paul at the beginning of the century, and there
had been at intervals much wild talk among
officers of the army of the possibility of such q
move it had never been seriously considered;
but it then felt that it was necessary to be
in a position not only to annoy England in case
of war, which then seemed so possible, but ulti-
mately, whenever it became necessary to make
another movement on Constant nople or to open
the Bosphorus to the free passage of Russian
vessels, so to threaten India and divert the
attention of England that it would not be again
possible for her to ruin the Russian plans.
The belief in the possibility of interfering
ten years, owing in large measure to the action
of the English themselves. Every Russian
movement had been so closely scrutinized in
England, many questions had been put to
the Russian Government as to their intentions.
whether present or future, that the evident
alarm manifested by the British Government
increased the belief in their weak hold India.
The British Embassy at st. Petersburg gave
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much time to the study of Asiatic sffairs and
frequently succeeded in obtaining, by favor or
by brlpeS' from subordinate officials reports,
maps ana plans OF the movements of troops
the IronGler. AS was natural those frequent ques-
lions ana protests naturally annoyed the Russian
government, although it was evident at the
Ulme tnaG Eng and was In no condition to OPP
pose Cne RUSSIAN advance in any other way. 1t
was impossible under the circumstances for
RUSSIA 20 consent to drawing imaginary line
thfougn Inc steppes beyond which it would not
pass 80 long as no English troops could adj
vance, elther to oppose them or to keep in order
the Wlld tribes on the other side. Matters, how
ever, reached such point in 1872 that the Rus
SANS, Tor The sake of peace, agreed to consider
AfghanlStan as beyond the sphere Of their inf1u-
ence Two questions, however, Immediately
arose: FIRST as to whether the English could con-
troll the Afghans sufficiently to be responsible
for any attacks they might make upon Russian
proteges, and, secondly, what were the boun-
DIARIES OF Afghanistan. 1t was agreed, in the
main, that all places should be considered as
belonglng to Afghanistan which had been in
the actual possession of either Dost Mohammed
or Shere Ali For the sake of convenience, how
ever, Cne Russians consented to recognize as AZ
CHAN certain provinces which had not been in
the e1ectlve possession OF these two sOvereigps,
in order that the boundary line might be drawn
uD the river Oxus or AmOo-Darya. This ina
terminated on the river at place called HOdia
Salah, ana was to go from there westward tC
the Persian frontier, the exact line not being
specified.
Matters remained for nearly ten years in that
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-13
Uneasiness in India.

The New York Herald prints CONVEX
sation held in New York a few days ago,
with Col. Matson, formerly the United
States Consul General in India, which is
at this moment highly interesting, because
the Colonel declares, as the result of his
travel and study that the country is ripe
for revolt against British rule. He adds
that the Russians have not been turning
their faces toward India all these years
without opening communication with the
principal people of the Indian nation, who
have given the assurance over and over
again that they will assist at any scheme
which is calculated to bring about an over
throw of the hated power now in exist
ence. In fact, the Indian people are
anxious for Russian success, having re-
ceived assurances from the emssaries
of the Gar that when Russia does
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-13

boundary, and about fifty miles north of
the line now claimed by the Russians, but
disputed by the Afghans and English. 1t
is, in fact, very near the boundary of the
disputed territory, which extends from
north to south about 10 miles, and from
east to west about 100 miles on its southern
side, and $50 on its northern. 1t is not a
large area, but is well watered by the
Kushk and Murghab Rivers, which unite
Rud. which bounds the territory on its
western side, defining the Persian from
tier.
The valleys of these rivers are fruitful,
but it is neither their agricultural wealth
nor the mineral resources of the noun
tains that make the territory SO desirable.
If the territory in dispute is conceded to
Russia, it brings her frontiers within a
hundred miles of Herat, the acknowledged
key to Afghanistan and the passes into In
dia. While Penjdeh may not of itself be,
as Lord Dufferin says, worth fighting about,
its possession by Russia would be a sub
ject of solicitude to England, who, con-
sidering the steady advance of Russia
southwark from Khiva, must necessarily
mistrust the motive of this extension of the
Russian frontier. There could be no es-
pecial object in acquiring Penideh and the
territory above described, unless there ex-
listed the Interior purpose of acquiring
Herat, thus putting the Russians in posi-
ton to influence the policy OF the Ameer,
and ultimately absorb his entire dominions.
The more this question is examined as to
its political bearings in Afghanistan and
Northern India, the more essential it ap-
pears for English supremacy and prestige
in that quarter of the world to stop Russian
aggression where it is, and if possible force
its retreat back to Khiva at least
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-13
CHLOROFORM AVID FIRE
Made the Agents of Assassins at AustiI
Texas.

Texas.
AUSTIN, Tex, May 5.-Shortly after 2
O'Clock yesterday morning someone
entered the dental office of Dr. G. B.
Stoddard and chloroformed the doc
tor, and then piled up nine heaps of
paper in different parts of the room,
each heap being thoroughly saturated
with coal oil. Chairs and lounges
were also covered with the same
inflammable material and then the
match was applied. The flames
were discovered within a very few
moments after they had been started.
Meanwhile, however, the rooms be-
came a mass of fire and smoke. Sew
eral persons who arrived early on the
scene made their way to the rescue of
the sleeping victim. They carried him
to a place of safety, and, although
everything known to medical skill had
been employed in his behalf, he re-
manned in state of Inconsistencies
up to a late hour this afternoon. The
flames were soon subdued. DR.. Stod-
dard's apartments were elegantly fur
nlshed, their contents being valued at
$4,000. The damage amounts to
about 81, $50. Detectives are now at
work on the case.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-13
A Russian War Song.

We're coming, Aexandrovitch. at leasta million
more,
From Kanineshaejah's Bay and Obskalagouba's
shore,
From RELATIONSHIPS frozen wild. from Tyms-
kaias plain
We're marching, Alexander. with all our might
and main.
From Gatmonschino's forest, from Tscherb es-
koi's vale,
From WassiagourbsRa's blooming fields, from
Olymskia's dale,
From kaSamajosa's villages, from Meidousch-
arski's isle,
We're coming, Alexander, the weary rank and
file.
From polysyllabic villages, we're marching gayly
down,
Perchance to rot in Afghanland to gid anew
your crown;
We're on to Berg-el- Murghab, and Penjschidyeh
we seek,
And We're headed by some general whose name
no tongue can speak.
From provinces and villages whose names be-
fore the eye
LOOK IKE heap of consonants shoveled into
pi"
We arolows and off-skes, effs and offs and
witches,
For holy church and pious Gar will die In
Herats bitches.
george d. Perry, IN Boston Globe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-13
PENALTY OF RICHES.
A MiIlion3ire'S Bones Guarded by a
Night Waterman.

A Nillionaire's Bones Guarded by a
Night Waterman.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, May 4.-The published
statement is made here that watch
man has been stationed at the grave
of Cyrus Mccormick, every night since
the dead millionaire was buried at
Graceland Cemetery, q year ago.
Mindful OF the Stewart affair, it was
decided by the relatives of the in
ventor- millionaire to keep vigil over
his grave. Though a large salary was
offered, considerable difficulty was
experienced in finding a man who
would accept the uncongenial task.
Finally Mike Allen, an old
servant of the dead man, vol
unteered for the service. From the
constant strain on his superstitious
nature, the lonely watcher soon sick
ened, and a few weeks ago died. Since
the death of Allen, John O'Rourke has
gone his silent rounds night after night.
During the late strike of the late en-
ployes of the Mccormick reaper works,
the watch was doubled, and extra pre-
cautions were taken to prevent the
dissertation of the grave. No violence
was offered the sacred spot, however,
and the speedy erection of the mauso-
leum now contemplated will relieve
the Waterman of his duty.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-13
EngIand's Enormous Naval Strength.

The naval reserve strength of Great
Britain is enormous. During the compi-
cations with Russia in 1878 the British
Admiralty made inquiries in relation to the
number of ocean steamships which in the
event of war could be made available as
cruisers. AS result the names of $50 YES
sells we're enrolled, each OF which can carry
from six to ten guns. These are all vessels
of the first class. and the number has been
increased in the intervening years to up
ward of 800, and can be supplemented by
an even larger list of steamers of inferior
rank, but all large, well-buil and powerful
vessels. Some of the recent additions to
the ocean steamship feet are scarcely infe-
rior in tonnage to, and in horse power of
engines considerably greater than, the In
flexible. Fitted up as cruisers they could
cope with any war vessel save an iron clad
or the most modern iron or steel unarmored
craft, and could soon put safe distance
between themselves and any vessel of over
mastering strength. 1t would require war
of considerable duration, however, before
many of them could be made available for
naval warfare, owing to the time which
would be occupied in fitting them with
guns and otherwise equipping and manning
them
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-13
The Fan and the Flea.
From the Neurological Review

From the Neurological Review.]
The two most beautiful fans ever
seen are one of lace that belonged to
Nine. de Pompadour, now in posses
sion of Nine. A. Jubinal and one Of
ivory, presented by the City of Dieppe
to the unfortunate Marie Antoinettt
on the birth of her son, the Dauphin,
in May, 1855. The former, probably
Of italian origin, is made of the finest
embroidered lace; it took nine years
to finish it, and the cost was about
$4,000. A row of miniatures almost
indistinguishable to thenaked eye, but
of infinite precision and finish, forms
it's border, it is divided into five Sec
tions, each one decorated with
painted medallion, and ali fine master
pieces of miniature painting. The cen
trail medallion was suggested by a his
torical anecdote known by the desig-
nation of the 'The Flea of Miss Desro-
ches" In 1879, Etienne Pasquier
was one evening at the saloon of the
Misses Desroches, who gathered around
them thegreatest litterateurs and wits
of their time. Perceiving a flea on
Miss Desroches' shoulder, Pasquier
cried that he would give anything to
be that flea, and that he would willing
ly celebrate it in poem. The sugges-
ton was enthusiastically received by
the company; every one offered to
join in singing the praises OF the chap
by insect, and the result was that q
volume of poems In Greek, Latin,
French, Italian and Spanish were
soon published under the title, "The
Flea, of Miss Desroches." According
to LaMonnoye, the best of all these
poems was written by the young lady
borCo1f
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-13
The Mind Cure.
From the PHILADELPHIA telegraph.

From the Philadelphia Telegraph
A new order Of physicians in Boston
holds that mind has control over mat
ter and that all diseases will yield to
mental force in the physician 1t is
popularity called the mind cure, +" and
marvellous stories aretold of the work
ing OF this new process in Graduating
the most obstinate of diseases. A
scientific training is said to be needed
for effective work along this line, and
its advocates have little sympathy
with Christianity or its supernatural
forces. But there is another party
who aim to combine science and
Christianity, holding that all disease
is unnatural and the result of sin. No
Christian who attains the true stand
ard of plety need suffer from illness,
much less be the victim of painful
diseases. Boston is wrought up con-
siderably over these matters.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-13
RUSSIA AND INDIA.
Comprehensive Account of the Russian
Advance in Central Asia, by
Eugene Schuyler.
England Under the Necessity of Insist.
ing Upon DelineatiOn of the
Afghan Boundary.
a Map Showing the Seat of the Threat
ened War and the Contiguous
Country.

MIR. Eugene Schuyler, late United States
Minister to Turkey-than whom no man
In america, probably, is better posted in
European politics contributes to the Chi
cago Times valuable and interesting paper
upon the Anglo Russian dispute, the main
portion of which we reproduce below. 1t
will wall repay perusal
At moment when peace and war seem
trembling in the balance 1t is natural to inquire
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-13
Sir Peter Lum S den.

Sir Peter Lumsden, whose biography is
herewith presented was born in 1929, and
entering the Bengal army in 1849 he has
continued since then to see active service in
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-13
Penideh AMI Its surroundings.

Penjdeh, where the first Russo Afghan
bait was fought, is between sixty and
seventy miles south of the old Russian
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-13

ELECTRIFIED butter will soon be in
the market. A French patent has
been obtained for a process of butter
making by electricity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-13

degree, leaving the university early; he en-
tered public life as Lord-in- Waiting in
Lord j. Russells first administration. He
was attached in 1856 to Lord j. Russell s
mission to Vienna, and was sent by Lord
Palmerston as British Commissioner to Syria
in 1860. He was Under Secretary of State
for India from 1864 to 1866, and in the war
office subsequently for few months. I'm
der Mr.. Gladstones administration, which
commenced in 1868, Lord Dufferin was
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster for
four years and then assumed direction of
the Government of Canada, post which he
held until 1878. He was subsequently AM
bassador at ST. Petersburg from 1879 to
1881, and was appointed to Constantinople
in April, 1881. The following year he went
on special mission to Egypt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-13

DRAW the long BEAU" said the stumpy
little woman with x-foot sweetheart.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-05-13

India. He has served on the Northwestern
frontier IN numerous expeditions, on a
political commission in Afghanistan, in
Central Indian operations in 1858, and in
all the army grades upward.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1885-07-22
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY sg, 1885.
Republican County Ticket.
Gen. Grant Nearing the End.

LONG BRANCH, July 21.--Private
letters received here from friends Of
the Grant family represent him to be
much worse off than any of the re.
ports indicate as shown in the regular
press dispatches from Mt. McGregor.
His family now do not expect him to
live from one day to the next. From
these reports it is probable that Grant
may die at any moment. The gener.
al understands this and is ready.
Several days ago Mrs. Sartoris thought
of coming down to Long Branch for
visit. This was when her father
had the appearance of mending. She
asked him if she could come. He is
very much devoted to his daughter
and has always been anxious to do
everything to give her pleasure. Yet
he told her when she asked him if she
could come that he preferred mot to
have her go away even for one day.
This shows that General Grant under
stands his own condition better than
any one.
DIR. Pancoast, of Philadelphia, says
that General Grants death will prob
ably result from exhaustion. He is
continually decreasing in weight and
the action of his heart is growing more
and more feeble. He will in all prob.
sbility die very quietly. His heart
will simply cease to beat and he will
probably die without any pain or
struggle.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1885-07-22

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