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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-04-01
"A LITTLE NONSENSE"

Mistress, to amiable servant maid
-'1 am going to go to the opera this
evening, so shall probably be home.
late" Amiable maid-"Oh, you
needn't apologize 10 me for that
Chicago Tribune.
Translated from a French novel;,
Casting herself between her brother
and his intended victim, the fair Inez
exclaimed, in O voice that vibrated with
agony: 'Rodolpho, do not kill him, for
u yec did he would surely die. '"-ES-
eb0nqe.
MA, this paper says there are
three thousand nine hundred and fiftY
Bands of Mercyin in this country. What
is band of Mercy?' '.An association
for charitable purposes, child.'' ''Ohs
l thought it was a brass band that
didn't practice evenings. IN. Y I,sds-,
pendent
In a London circus a wonderful
horse named Blondin walks along a
tight-rope nine inches in breadth, at a
height of twenty feet from the ground.
The horse, which mounts and descends
a flight of stairs at each end of the
rope, is led by its trainer, Signor Cor
radini, at first with the use of its eyes,
afterward blindfolded. Underneath
the rope net is spread, so that in case
of the animal missing its footing 10
would not be injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-04-01
NO.. 25

Salvation Oil, the celebrated American
remedy, is guaranteed to cure rheuma-
tism, sore throat, swellings, bruises,
burns, and frost-bites. Price ouly 25
cents a bottle,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-04-01
@Daer 21eiehbors.
WATERLOO,

Geo. W. Powers, of Portland, who
recently scld his farm, moved into town
on Tuesday.
Work on the new rink building is
progressing at a lively rate, the frame
being nearly raised. When completed
it will be fine building for entertain
ments of all kinds.
Albert Trayser, one of the popular
clerks IN Seibels dry goods house at Wa
tertown. passed the Sabbath in Waterloo.
The Albert Rice Creamery will begin
operations April democrat.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-04-01

There are various forms of bilious and
intermittent levers that require vigilant
care and watchfulDess. IF Mishler's
Herb Bitters be kept in the household it
will be found to be Invaluable in attacks
of this kind Henry Heiste-, of Cleve
land, o., says: IT was taken sick last
summer with bilious remittent fever, and
was cured by Mishler's Herb Bit ers. It
is grand preparation and everybody
ought to keep it on hand.'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-04-01

Mrs. John Gray. of Sterling, ILL.,, lost
her speech last year by a fall from car
platform in Chicago. On Tuesday last
she fully recovered her voice by tumbling
down flight of stairs at Hannibal, Mo
After this, who shall say that the nursery
rhyme is not founded on fact which tells
of the wondrously wise man who, having
had his eyes scratched oat by jumping
into "brsmble bush" had them scratch
ed in again by jumping into the bush
again?
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-04-01

CHICAao's MoRTGAGEs.-A correspond.
ent of The Buffalo Express quotes a
Chicago business man as saying: "Chica
60 is mortgaged to the East for over
500, 100000. Almost every merchant
has mortgage on his store, and on his
house also. There are no secopd mort
cages, because everybody gets mortgage
for as much as be can, and there is not
enough left to put second mortgage on.
The rate of interest is higher than it is at
the East, because the security is not so
good.'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-04-01

Charles Rice has sold his building on
the corner of Wilcox & Co.'s, to G. B.
Robb for the sum of 5000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-04-01

An infant son arrived at ex-Secretary
Chambers home last Sunday morning.
In response to a congratulatory telegram
and inquiry. couched in biblical phrase,
Mr.. Chandler wrote briefly: Luke, i.
63" (And he asked beckoned for a
writing table, and wrote. saying, his
name is John, and they marveled all.")
The boy was promptly named John
Parker Hale Chandler, for Mrs Chand-
,er's father, the late Senator Hale, of
New Hampshire.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-04-01

DR.. J. L. Dudley will erect summer
residence this spring on his lake shore
property.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
DEATMA.

1UHNER-ln Stanton, On the 18th inst.
Charles Henry, son OF John @. and Liyzie
Turner, aged months, weeks and days.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invi-
ted to attend the funeral. on Friday AFTER.
noon. Serv ces at the houss at two O'Clock.
lnterment at ST. James cemetery, Newport,
Del.
WOOD-on July 80, 1855, John Wood, sr.,
ased q years.
The relatives and friends OF the family are
respectfully invited TO attend tho funeral
from his late residence, No. I'LL Tstnall
street, on Sunday afternoon, August I'd, at
O'Clock, to Pre- tceed to Riverview cemetery.
ES-Suddenly, en- the 29th inst, vii
bur hodgson Jones, in his 9th year.
Relatives and friends ofthe family are re
spectiully invited to attend the funeral from
the residence Of his father, Joseph Jones
llli West street, on Saturday, August lst
Services at the house at p. In. lntcrmeni
at the Wilmington and Branoy0ine ceme
terry.
the 2sth inst Marian W
Chalfant, wife OF the late Jesse W. Chal
fant, in her 18th year.
Relatives and friends OF the family are re-
|spcctfully invited to attend the fdneral II on
the residence Of her son-in-law, Samuel W
Neeld, 230 Madison street, on Sun;ay after
noon at O'Clock. lntermeut at KENNY
cemetery.
|STlIBER-On Tusaday, July 2s, 1885. at
o'clock y. m , at the residence Of her lister
in Chicago, Ill Katie w, third daughtr
OF the late Sebastian and Rose Stiibcr, an
niece OF Henry q. and Annie M. Bur9le
and +. Is. +. and Anna e. Miller, of VII
mington, Del, in the 27th year OF her age
Funeral and inserment in Chicago on Fri
day,
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
ri,zbugn Lee for Governor.

RICHMOND, July go - General Fitz
hugh Lee was nominated tonight by
the Democrats for Governor of Virgi'
MIA. The feature of the Convention
was its remark able want tOfenthusiGsn,
and the general admission OF all that
the work cut out to be done was in no
manner TN easy task The most con
servative speakers declared that the
Republican ticket WAS strong one.
j ohm S. Barbour said that the Demo
Gratis had the power to repeat the VIC
tory OF 1883, and must do 1T. Hoimea
Conrad said that the Democratic nomi
| nee could get as much money to carry
| the election az Malone could. A dele
gate from the Eastern part OF the State
Hook III the cuigel Tor Baker y. Lee
for GOV rnor, and said that he had
been badly treated by the Administra
itiou, having been appoint ed collector
OF customs at Norsto~ and then with
drawn. Ii. said such treatment wal
calculated 10 keep lis friends from III
lpol.s Tais il regarded as threat.
After the nomination of Lee be wa
: sent for ana addressed the Convention
lit is admitted ue is not as ) rong can
u ldidate - Mckinney would have made
;. aud it j. said he R!l have no joint dis
lcussiuus with Wise. The Commits
n on Platform viii not report until tC
a morrow
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
ResoIuI,ons ADOPTED.

The Young Mems Democratic Club
held their regular meeting last evening,
when the following preamble and reso,
lutions were adopted
WHEREAS, The members OF the
Young Mems Democratic Club OF Will
mington, Delaware, have heard with
profound sadness of the death OF our
distinguished soldier and fellow.citi'
zen, Ulysses 8. Grant.
WHEREAS, We feel that much OF
this country's peace and good feeling
Ia due to his heroic efforts in re estaD
fishing a union forever sealed in his
death, it is becoming that we give ex
preston to our feelings; therefore, be
lit
Resolved, That L. S. Grant was, as
a sold ier, wise in campaigning, in
Idomitabe in its execution and mag
unanimous in victory that as a civil
| magistrate he acquitted himself with
honor in the trying ordeal of the re-
tconsiruction of the States that he en-
duIed prosperity aud adversely, health
and sickness with a fortitude few pos
sess.
Resolved, That as all the civilized
world Joined us in honorin2, 30 will Il
lsympathize with us in our loss OF sc
true, noble and generous n citizen.
Resolved, That the recording sec
retary spread these resolutions upoI
the m inutes and cause the same to b'
published in the public press OF thi
city.
i Resolved, That as a further tolseI
of our respect this club now adjourn.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
The Brandywine Summit Camp.

The Brandywine Summit Camp meet.
ing Association will meet this afternoon
on the ground to complete their arrange
ments. Applications are still pouring
in for teuts, and there is every indica.
tion now that the camp will be . very
large one. As early as Monday next
tents, and every day thereafter will add
to the number.
James A. Oliver, the well known
camp meeting caterer, will keep the
Union circle boarding tent this yeal
again, an announcement that will please
a.. his old friends and patrons. Tn,
price of board this year will bs 81 10
the term, 81 per day 30 cents for singl,
dinner, and 50 for a single supper o
breakfast. Tho rent of tents will be ST
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
A Mark of Respect.

The Montefiore Society held meeting
last evening, when j. DeWolt, Louis
Folheimer and Nj. Richenberger were
appointed committee to draft resolu.
tions expressing the sense of the meet
ing on the death of Moses Montefiore,
and they reported the following, which
were unanimously adopted:
WnEREAs, 1t has pleased She AL
mighty God in His infinite wisdom to
remove our honored and worthy CO.
religionist, Sir Moses Montefore and;
WHEREAS, The intimate relations
which for three. quarters OF century
he has held with his fellow man, isre-
spective of race or nationality, make
it eminently fitting that we should
place upon record Jour feelings of ap.
probation of bis valuable services and
regret for his loss; therefore be 1t
| Resolved, That the removal by death
of our esteemed fellow co rsligionis
from the position which he held as
public benefactor creates a vacancy no
easily filled, and that the world at larg
fully realize and deeply deplore the los
loccasioned 10 themselves.
Resolved, That we drspe our plac
of worship in mourning for thirty day
in memory of his estimable worth an'
hold memorial service on Friday at
m. IN.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
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TIC |fMaN OF Poetry.

The etudy OF poetry bears the same
relation tc tho cultivation of the heart
rha: science does 10 the intellect. IL
creates a deposition to pity and kind
ness, ard thus lesseus the amount of
hum N woe ltalso exal's and strength
ems the mind by inspiring anu rendering
habituai and predominant themore ele.
waited emotions. II is not the writing of
poetry We are urging on the reader. hut
the love Ut it. Poets are natures inter
prefers, aLd she does not hestow her
gifts on all; but every rational being
has faculties which may be cultivated
| to.enioy intensely the display of the
beauties aud ricses Of nature, which
the true poet only can describe and
make palpabla. This cultivation of oui
powers is duty as well as delight
that peculiarly commends itself to all
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
Nc VS. in Brfef.

Governor Lloyd has issued q procla
IN alton ordering that the state fiices OF
MARYLAND he closed on tho day Of Gen.
Grants funeral. and recommending
that the reople repair TO their respec
tive churches for appropriate services on
that day. General Grants remains
will arrive In New York city on We'd
nesday evening, August 5, and will lie
in state AT the City Hall until Saturday,
August 8, when the funeral will take
place.
Gen. Burdett, corn mauder-in chief OF
the Grand Army of the Republic, has
d,cliued TO serve on the committee ap.
pointed to wait on the Grant family
and protests against New York as
burial place. He Gays he has
already put himself on record in favor
of Washington.
1t 10 stated in connection with the re-
port that theBIitish feet had demanded
of the Haytien government the release
Of British subjects upder indictment fol
criminal charges, that the British com
mander did not press his ultimatun
after learning the facts.
VIM. b. Il Selby. philadelphia
we'll known IN political and social cir
cles, died at Ocean City, Md, Tuesday
Mrs. Ann Mclaughlin, mother OF Mi
Frank Mclaughlin, publisher of th
philadelphia Times, also died Tuesda,
laged s5 years.
Hon. G. b. Stewart died at Mont
Igomery. Texas, Tuesday, aged 81 years
He was one of the two surviving signer
of the declaration Of Texas indeper
ence. He held many important posi-
tions under the Republic OF Texas.
Frank simmonde,a Boston wool buy
Ter, left Adrian, Mich, July 9 for d.
Itroit, taking with him 81, 900 in draft
He cashed a draft for q, 600 in Detro
THAT day, and since that time notlin
has been seen or heari OF him.
The San Francisco Call asserts that
wedding was delayed in thaG city til
Iother day because, when the grool
went to get license, his treacherot
memory proved n complete blank as
the lady's name.
Hon. Samuel j. Tilden's name on IL
back of An application secured the r
cent appoin tim ent of a Mississippi edit,
to bank examinership in Texas.
says the Buffalo Express.
The Springfield Republican thin
that Roscoe Conkling will be invit
Ito delivera national orStion ON the Ii
of Grant.
A Methodist con ference in Geore
has forbidden church members In
Jurisdiction TO attend base. ball match
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
Tome CaIno,ic soctettes

ST. MAEY'S CHURCH, WILMINGTON
DEL, July 80, 1s85.--TO THE CATHo.
Lie SOCIETIES or WILMINGTON, DEL
Gentlemen An invitation is hereby
ex tended you to attend the funeral OF
Very Rev. Patrick Reilly, V. g., which
will take place next Tuesday morning
August 4th, at 10 o'clock.
The justice and propriety of thit
action are hest set forth by his 81 year,
of faithful IN nistration in your midst
would suggest that the different
societies send delegates to confer will
committee representing st. Mary
Parish, the meeting TO be held in thu
basement of st. Mary's church mex
Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
Respectfully,
DENNIS j. FLYNN.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
Train Disasters.

a passenger train, while rounding
a curve near Delphi, Indiana, Wednes
day morning, ran into a drove OF cat.
tie. The engine and baggage car were
thrown down an embankment, and four
other cars were derailed. The baggage.
master, Robinson, vas badly hurt.
The engineer ard fireman went down
wiIh the engine, but escaped injury
The ipss to the com Oany is estim ated at
$40 00D,
BY the breaking Of car wheel on
the New York Central Railroad neal
Oriskary, OF Tuesday night, twelve
freight cars were wrecked aud traye
was delayed three hours. A brakeman
was severely injured.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
News NJ lnnn airy.

The hot weather in the West and
Northwest continues. In keckuk,
Iowa, at eight O'clock yesterday morn.
ing, the thermometer registered 92
degrees in the shade at Omaha, ~; at
Des Moines, 81, and at Dubuque, ~.
In the afternoon the temperature at Des
Moines rose TO 90. In Dayton, Ohio,
Yesterday the thermometrical range
was Sc at 8 a. IN l02 at y. M, and 10
at p. M At Sioux CITY, Iowa, for
several days past, temperatures have
been experienced az high as 9o in the
shade.
A despatch from Anderson county,
Kentucky, says Horace Mullen, a farm
hand, insulted the sister of Edward.
Robert and Porter Hawkins. The
brothers armed themselves and went
10 where Mullen was stopping and
asked him TO come out. He came cut
armed with D gun. All began firing
at about the same time. Mullen's gun
| was loaded with tuckshot. and at the
first fire he in nstantly killed Edward
| and Robert Hawkins. His next shot
wounded Porter Hawkins Mullen cs-
capped unhurt.
A despatch from High Bridge, Ken
lucky, sRys Rev. j. G. Young, a widely
known Presoy terian Minister, was last
night found in a dy ing condition, with
d bottle of lauiauum by his side. II
is not known whether the case is one OF
suicide or not.
At Birmingham, Connecticut, yester'
day, Mrs. Charlotte E. Baldwin, a
wealthy lady, 75 years OF age, brought
suit for absolute divorce from her %
year old husband, Henry Baldwin
They were married in February last.
c. Is. Stewart, one of the two surviv
ing signers Of the declaration of Texas
lindepen jence, died in Montgomery
Texas, yesterday, aged 81 years. He
held many important positions undel
the republic of Texas.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
FOURTH edition,

Dots.
All brands OF malt at lowest prices at
Fem & Co.'S, druggists.
All kinds Of wood by the load or cora
Mt nj Ills, Fourth and Railroad.
Five new passeng ger cars have been
ordered from the jackson Y oharp
Company.
Barnum's circus will exhibit in
this city on the 18th of Octo Ter, mnch
to the delight of the young folks.
The 18th annual pic mic Of the Shields
Library Association will be held at the
Scheutzen Park on the 18th Of August
Genuine Persian insect powder
sure death TO moths, bed bugs and hies.
Sold by Taylor & Fullerton, 5O2 hins
| street.
For pure Persian Insect powder for
destroy ing reaches, flies, bed bugs, ETC.,
go to Hartman's drug store, corner
Fifth and Poplar.
Chills, fever, ague, malaria complete
lily cured in two days-safe ana sure
cure. No pe-son need have chills il
they call or address 502 West Second
street, Wilmington, Del.
The best truss made If Improperly
adjusted fails utterly. Correct ADJ ust
ments a specially by Z. james Belt
Sixth and Market streets. Separate
entrance for ladies. Lady attendant.
Mr.. Joseph Kern, practical watch
maker and jeweier, at No. S21ls Market
street, is az busy as u beaver repairing
ljewelry Of all kinds, He is a first cias,
workman and is sure to build up prof
liable trade.
! X. l.. Russell, is about closing ou
the stock of goods in his store atBridge
lport, Connecticut, with view OF re
turning with his family to our city, II
|order that he may give his entire
tention TO his business AT No. 800 Ma
kat street.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
-
HeIIer linn l-Nalure.

At all times kindness is better than
ill.naturc, and courtesy is a nobler
thing than disrespect. Nothing can be
much more foolish than to go out of our
way 10 Eake enemies for the mere
sake Of making them, when very lit
tie patience, iorbearance, and sclf.re-
straint would have given us instead a
heiner, friend, panegyrist, and q
backer.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
The Peach CrOp.

The Smyrna Times say the peaches
are reported TO be still dropping, and
the crop is thoushtt1 have been largely
over .estimated. 1t is presumed, how
ever, that the prices will not rule high,
as 30 many persons are out of employ
ment, and the stock of canned goods OF
hand from last year Is unusually large
ssles are being made in the orchards al
fiom 80 to 30 cents per basket, accord
ing TO quality.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
Character Einds Ch.rscser.

IL Is not examples Of greatness, bu'
sensibility to see them, that iswantinR
The good botanist viii hLd Towers be
tween the street pavement; and an,
man flied with An idea OF purpose vi.
find examrlei and iilustr.tipns and
c0aaia.ors V heTever hs goes Wit is !
magnet 10 find wit, ara Character t
find character. DO wa not know tina
neople are much as We converse wit
them +? And if all or any are heavy +
US, that fact accuses us.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
A Young Farmers sudden Death.

WASHINGTON, July 90. : Frank
Hooper, son of David Cooper, residing
on the farm of Joseph Turner, nearWi
fell. Carroll County, died very sudden
~ on Saturday afternoon. He was In
the field blowing, when the plow came
suddenly in contact with a stump, the
band le striking him violently in the
side.
he made the remark: This old
plow has kicked me again" aud died
in few minutes. His brother was in
tho field with him. Mr.. Hooper was
about thirty ve years old and leaves a
widow and children. His death is sup.
posed to have resulted from hear,
disease.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
FuK sALE-uNuER a1vEesMEN1

TOR SALE-UNDER HDVEEsMENT
3 orders on Maryland avenue. opposite
bett; ioua3ry, 7nsw houses. OF & rooms
an ha' with store sui able for bakery ami
con Zee inneTy, extra front On Jackson street
one Of theln SIX ro''ns AMI bah and front
porch four Of III e,n :Ooni and ba ,bjki.chen
with from polcn-s, ere six rooml at inter
sec ion Mary and avenue and Jac5s5nsireet
with FONTS arranged Tor barber shop.
These properties all have entirely p-ivate
front enirdnce1 and private tach yates on
JacksO2 street, sonnet in9 unusual Tn sse
houses are 'Jr sale uLti. the 2cth day OF Al.
gust on snail margin. " lCt sold by tn At
time will De rented 70 Il st class paying and
| cie1n.tdy tenants, hat viii keep the TO .ches
| down and otey government orders ArpIy
to JOHN DAVIS, lC-y Maryland ayeaue
lyGO cod -stt
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
Education ofahe blind.

LONDON, July 29-TLe Government
has appointed commission to inquire
into a report upon tie condition and
education of the blind in England. Mr.
Campbell, one Of the members of the
commission, will go to the United
States to examine the methods used
there to enable sigh'less persons t'
acquire literary and mechanical know
ledge.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
TIC Wheaf CrOp.

The Smyrna Times says that there
have bsen several good yields reported,
considering the unfavorable prospects
last spring.
w. E. Riggs reports twenty eigh,
bushels per acre; James T. Truax,
twenty. four, ard Samuel p. Truax
twenty three John ii Hoffecker, OF
his Alley farm, got 81 bushels ON stock
ground B. r. G. Rsthwell had al
average of nearly twenty bushels OF
l30 acres. He had thirty bushels on {
part of his fisld. Theodore MannoI
will get about thirty bushels.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30

The winning horses at Saratoga on
Wednesday were Pat. Dennis, Enigma,
Golden PhGbus, Bonnie ID. and Pasha.
T. B. Morris bought Bonnie d. fol
81. 200. The winners at Brighton Beach
we're Freda, Olivette, Eva k, Radnor
Pink Cottage and Mentor,
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
Tho 0ath OF.

Tomorrow promises to be warmer
with local showers. Saturday fair to
cloudy and continued high temperature
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
MARRIAGKS,

Ai.LEN-REILLY-In this city, on July
rs, 1855, by the Right Rev. Bishop Becker,
MIR. samuel j. Allen to Alice nj. Reilly
both Of this city.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30

The Emperor Louis Napoleon smoked
only the finest cigars the world could pro
duce. Prof, Horsford says tine Emperorh
cigars were made specially for him in Ha-
vanA from leaf tobacco grown in the Golden
Belt Of North Carolina, this being the flnest
leaf grown. Blackwell's Bull Durham
Smoking Tobacco is made from the same
, leaf used in the Emperor's cigars, is abso-
lutcly pure and is unqusstionably the best
| tobacco ever offered
Tharkeray's rifted daughter, Anne, in
4 her sketch Of Alfred Tennyson, in Hurrer's
Monthly, tells Of her visit to Inc great poet.
She found him smoking Blackwell's Bull
Durham Tobacco sent him by Hon. James
! Russell Lowell, American Minister TO the
Court Of st. James.
In those days of adulteration, II is com,
fort 70 snIOkers 10 kno,o that the Bull Dur
nam brand is absolutely pure, and made
from tho best tobacco the world produces.
Blackwelrs Bull Durham Smoking Tc-
bacco is the bs,i and purest made. All
dealers have it. None genuine withclt
TIE trade mark Of the Bull.
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30

Fenu & Co.'S thermometer registered
yesterday go at 3 p. m, 800 at 8 p. M,
and SO at 10 p. M
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30

State 0y tho Tnernh0nieter
st the REPUBLICAN office In the shade
I o'clock 10 O'Clock IL O'CLOCK
TO- $40 $50
Daily Republican., 1885-07-30
Always Gives Satisfaction

CAUTION.--Ask your grocer 70
Middleton's Silver Coffee, and take no
other. See that the name, Middleton
& Bro, is on the wrapper. This is the
best coffee, and the only one packed,
full weight, 16 ounces TO the pound
package.
WHOLESALE, 10 SOUTH SECOND ST.
PHILADELPHIA.