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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07
Howells' Meeting VITA Miss Murfree
from the Chicago News. j

lErOm Un6 chicago news.
"My first meeting with Miss Murfree
was very droll," continued Mr..
Howells, with hearty laugh. "She
had been writing for the Atlantic a
couple of years. One day Osgood
dropped in at my library. 'Craddock's
in town. said he. He will dine with
me tonight Can't you Join us at din
ner?' | told Osgood that 1 had an en-
gagement for that night, but would
surely put in an appearance if only
for q few minutes. You see it had
never occurred to any of us that Grad
dock was not g. man, and / had often
given free rein to my fancy in imagin-
ing how he would look and act. After
Osgood left me he hunted up Aldrich
and told him about it, and Aldrich
said nothing but death would prevent
him being present, for if there was one
man in the world he wanted to see it
was Craddock. Then Osgood told
Lawrence Barrett about it and Bar
rett promised to be there too. 1t so
happened that [ was the first of the
men to arrive. Isaw two strange ladies
in the drawing room but no Craddock.
Osgood enjoyed my disappointment q
moment and then said: Mr.. Howells,
let me present you to Miss M. n. Muir
free, whom we all know as Charles
Egbert Craddock.' The other lady
was Miss Murfree's sister. OF course I
was greatly surprised and they all
laughed heartily at my confusion
There was more laughter when Aldrich
came in, and then we waited to see
how Barrett would take it. think he
was the most nonplussed man ever
saw. He could do nothing for a few
moments but grin-yes, actually grin.
Think of it that model of elegance
and dignity grinning. But he did it.,
and he stammered and hesitated so
when he attempted to speak that the
entire party roared until their sides
achnd -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07
Counting Under Difficulties.

[From the sylvania (Ga.) Telephone.l
We are informed that two young
men of this county were enamored of
the same young lady, and one of them
called at the fathers residence, and,
obtaining his consent to their union,
was referred to the mother. When he
approached her she had one shoe off
and being startled by the young man,
she ran out into the yard with zone
shoe off and the other shoe on which
so disconnected the ardent lover that
he left without obtaining her consent
and blessing, and now the "other fell
low" claims the fair maiden for his
own. This is another verifcation of
the old adage, 'Faint heart never won
fair lady"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07
Respect for a Boys Testimony.
From the st. Paul Pioneer Press.

From the st. PauI PlOneer-PresS.
w. w. Erwin, ST. Paul's criminal
lawyer, has great respect for a boys
testimony-respect due to his own ex-
perience in a court when a small boy.
He appeared as witness for his faith
er, who had instituted asuit against a
neighbor for damages caused by the
latter's cow trespassing on hisfather's
property. The first witness for the
prosecution was the Irish hired man,
who described the offending cow as
yellow. Erwin followed, and thinking
1t necessary for all the witnesses to
agree on such 8 vital point as the color
OF the COW, testified that the cow was
yellow. "I was so anxious to stand
in with the old mans witnesses" re-
marked Erwin, "that [ lost him the
case, and since this have always had
the greatest respect for boys testi
mony, especially when he is trying to
help the old man out"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07

form a. perfect, indestructible wheel in
one piece. About 10000 are now in
use IN Europe. The first of them seen
in America were imported recently for
the Boston & Providence Railroad
Company, whose second order is now
being filled. The New York, Provi-
dence d Boston Railroad Company
have also placed q trial order. This
late production of Mr.. Krupp's works,
in the opinion of those using them,
seems to decide, without debate, the
question of superiority in steel-tired
car wheels.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07
Of Course She Was Mad.
[From the Macon Telegraph

from the Macon Telegraph
There was one angry woman in Ma
con yesterday. Before she finished
breakfast g. sewing machine agent
called on her. Thirty minutes later g.
female book agent called and talked
two hours. In the afternoon rat
trap agent called, and at nightfall an
advertising agent threw into the front
door cake of soap wrapped in a bun"
die of colored circulars. That wo-
mans husband became very unhappy
when he reached home at night.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07
MARK TWAIN has conferred another

MARK TWAIN has conferred another
bon mot on his generation. At 81 re-
cent dinner party thesubiect of eternal
life and future punishment came up
for a lengthy discussion, in which
Twain took no part. A lady near
him turned suddenly toward him and
exclaimed: "Whydo you not say any
thing? want your opinion" Twain
replied, gravely: madam, you must
excuse me. / am silent of necessity. /
have friends in both places. Erie Dis
patch
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07
A Soldiers Find.

A pot of gold and silver coin was un-
earthed near the James River, in 1854,
by some of the Tenth Connecticut
boys while digging in an intrenchment
one day. There was ageneral rush for
the spoils, and the man who discov-
cred the riches came out of the SQUAD
BILE with a very small share of it. He
had foolishly shouted out Money!
Out of 5000 he managed to get $36.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07
A New Car Wheel.

New and improved styles of car
wheels have made their appearance,
combining the qualities of absolute
safety and low price. They are made
at the works OF Fred. Krupp, Essen,
Germany. The tire is forged steel,
with g. wrought-iron coil disc center;
the two parts being welded together
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07

A TROY business mouse advertises,
"Collars and cuffs. Full wedding out
fits" A Trojan wedding must bear g.
close resemblance to q hall of classic
statuary, but it must be terribly un-
comfortable to marry when the mer-
curry is counting zero.-Boston Tran
script.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07

Miss KITTY AUSTIN, SO years old,
walked the other day from her home
in Clarksburg, Md, to Rockville. to
call on some friends. These villages
are IA miles apart.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07
Chased Him Through the Train.
rChidsgo Cor. New York sum.

AS the Rock Island train pulled out
of the depot in this city on Sunday
night the conductor saw James Bar
quit, a large negro, who was known
by the conductor to be q troublesome
character, enter the smoking car.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07

DR.. SAvEUR, will the comingsummer
move his school of language from Bur-
lington, VT, to Oswego, n. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07

PROF. HARDY, of Dartmouth, the
author of "But Yet a Woman, soon
to publish another novel.
, 1886-12-09
WIND-WINGED
Items Blown About by the Fall
Breezes
And Gathered Into the Reporters
Note Book.

The Pioneers reception tomorrow
night.
The trains have been pretty regular
lately.
The boys didn't celebrate by moonlight
last evening.
The iiremen promptly responded to the
alarm Yesterday.
The alarm Of fire was rung yesterday
by a boy who was told to toll the bell,
The funeral of Frank Griffin yesterday
was one of the largest ever seen in the
city.
Good hay is bringing a high price and
is in general demand in this city this
winter.
This term of the district court is ex-
pected to close about the 10Th of the
month.
N. II. Davis was elected Grand Master
of the lodges of Wyoming A. +. and \.
NJ. yesterday.
The Thalia Theatre club played 'rhe
Wash Girl to u delighted audience at
Keefe's hall last evening.
The Alerts held a meeting last evening
and acted upon the new constitution and
bylaws which have been prepared.
Send your children to see the old world
in w one hundred scientific views at
the First Congregational church tonight.
Miss Louise Swan will be Joined in
wedlock to Mr.. II. S. Van Tassel at the
Presbyterian church this afternoon at >
O'Clock, Rev. r. c. Field officiating
In the district court yesterday the case
of John Craft VS.. III. Harrington and p.
Sullivan was settled, the Jury bringing in
a verdict for the plaintiff for one cent
damages.
Mayor Reel received notice yesterday
from the land office in this city that the
patent to section 80, of land north Of
this city, and near Sloan's lake, was now
ready to be delivered to the city.
Aimee received a poor reception last
night, the attendance being very small,
and all present seemed impressed with
the idea that the show was not by any
means what it was cracked up to be.
About 1915 last night an alarm of
fire was sounded. The department
turned out in remarkably short space of
time and soon extinguished the flames
which leaped from a frame shanty on the
corner of Eighteenth and O'Neil streets.
The following interesting item of in
formation is from yesterdays Denver
Ne'cs Editor Slack of the Cheyenne
Den'ocratic-L eq&tT. has written a very
sahsS'- letter 10 the New York Tribune,
charging Governor Baxter, the newly
appointed governor Of Wyoming, with
land stealing on a large scale.
, 1886-12-09
CITY COUNCIL,
Nucn Important business Transacted
by tina, Body Last Night.


Present Mayor Reel, Councilmen Dra-
per, k'ner' Harrington, Keefc, Finnegan,
Whitcomb, Moroney and Murray.
The city marshal reported that no side
walks had been built by Mrs, b. Dacey,
Mary d. Belcher, Anheuser-Busch Asso-
cation and James Hannlian OF Fifteenth
street as per order oi council. On motion
the chairman OF the street and alley COM
mittee was instructed to lay walks at the
expense of the owners after comforting
with the city attorney as to the rights of
the city on said street.
The city marshal reported that he had
collected all sewer tax on Seventeenth
street between Eddy and Themes streets,
except Of Lizzie A. Simmons, $50. -.
On motion, said tax was declared delin-
, 1886-12-09
LAID TO REST.
The Funeral orNoung Thomas Francis
Griffin.

At $50 o'clock yesterday morning the
vicinity of the Metropolitan hotel was
crowded with the carriages containing
sympathizing friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Griffin. At 10 O'Clock precisely the re-
mains OF young Frank were brought from
the house and placed in the hearse, which
started for the Catholic church. The APP
proaches to the church were almost i'm
passable so great was the crowd. The
church was soon filled to overlooking
with those who listened to the solemn
ceremony by Father Smith. About II
o'clock the cortegc started for the cemc-
terry. The funeral was certainly one of
the largest ever seen in the city, the long
line OF vehicles and persons on foot being
nearly A mile in length. All the fire com
panies were well represented, the long line
of these valiant defenders of public prop
erty making an imposing appearance.
When the procession was a few blocks
from the church, an alarm of fire was
rune, causing the firemcn in attendance
10 drop out OF line and hurry to their res
pective quarters. Although this did not
in any way interfere with the procession,
yet it was an unfortunate occurrence which
was the result of carelessness. 1t appears
that when the funeral started, a boy was
sent to toll the bell who instead of doing
, 1886-12-09

The editor ofTHE LEADER, after the
receipt of the Associated Press dispatch
regarding the appointment ofGen. Moon,
light as governor of this territory, cop-
municatcd with Frank y. Lynch, editor
of the Democratic Standard, OF Lcaven-
worth, kas., and in response received the
following dispatch
To the Editor Of THE LEADER.
LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, Dee. S.-Col.
Thos. Moonlight was born in Scotland,
and came to Kansas in lSjG and settled
at Fort Lcavcnworth. When the war
broke out he went into the service and
made a splendid record, being mustered
out as Il biigadier general. His services
were with the Western army. He settled
in L~eavenworth after the war, and has
resided here since. He has been three
times candidate for sheriff of this county,
but was always beaten. by Il small major
ity. lie served as secretary of state one
term-beinr nominated and elected by
the Republicans. Ills first Democratic
vote for a president was for Horace
Greeley. Last September he was nom
mated by the Democrats of this state for
governor, but was defeated. He has a
wife and four daughters. lie is a man of
ability and energy, and Il splendid stump
speaker. He is a poor man, never hav-
ing acquired Il competency. lie is now
in Washington, whera he went two weeks
apn.
, 1886-12-09
COURT,
business Transacted Before Judge W
H.. MaginnIs. Yesterday.
Court convened Yesterday morning .

Court convened Yesterday morninp at
9 O'Clock.
In the case of Valentino Baker vs.
John Talbot, plaintiff was allowed IN
amend ON payment ef costs and tbo Tease
was continued for the fern
The case of John Croft ~ Ue,rv
Harrington and Pat Sullivan o~ccur;eJ
the greater part of the dov Yesterday
Much trouble was eyperienced in secur;na
a Jury. but finally the ponel was comnIe,7
ed. This is the ease in which tho rIo;n.
tiff was locked nm in ,bo o;,r ;,;l
the apprehension of Henry HARRINGTON
and by Pat. Sullivan. on tbc 15th Of LACE
, 1886-12-09

The board met at the county clerks of
flee yesterday, and remained in session
during the greater part of the day.
The report of the grand Jury for this
term of court was presented and filed. A
large number of bills from every section of
the county were acted upon and nearly all
allowed.
The bonds of %treasurers of school dis
tricts l, . and ; were received and APP
proved.
The board adjourned until the next
regular meeting, which is on the first
Monday of next month.
, 1886-12-09

thanks to the members of the Irish Be
n%evolcnt Society, the members of the fire
department, Prof. Churchill, the mayor
and members of the city council, and to
our neighbors and many friends who have
shown many acts OF grateful Kindness in
the hour of our afiliction. They may rest
assured that they will ever have our kind
Hest remembrance.
Mr.. AND Mrs. j. W. GRIFFIN.
, 1886-12-09

Manufactured only by the California
Fig Syrup company, San Francisco, Cal,
is natures own true laxative. This pleas
ant California liquid fruit remedy may be
had of w. N. Hunt. Large bottles at
so cents or one dollar. 1t is the most
pleasant, prompt and effective remedy
known to cleanse the system; to act on
the liver, kidneys and bowels gently yet
thoroughly; to dispel headaches, colds and
@ievers; to ure constipation, Indigestion
and kindred ills.
, 1886-12-09

An adjourned regular meeting of the
above company of our fire department
was held last evening. +. a. Tilman was
admitted to membership. The new con-
stitution and bylaws were adopted.
Measures are now being taken to incor-
porate the company, as much benefit to
the company is expected TO result there
from. One hundred copies Of the new
bylaws were ordered printed. This COM
pany is now in a flourishing condition.
, 1886-12-09

On motion, 800 was ordered drawn in
favor of the city park committee, and
5000 was ordered drawn in favor of the
street and alley committee.
The city clerk was instructed to notify
T. Dyer that the city would have no use
for the pound ground after this month.
After transacting some business of
minor importance, the council adjourned.
, 1886-12-09

f. Clarke, the practical taxidermist.
proprietor of the Cheyenne museum Of
of natural history, is always in receipt OF
the newest, the richest, and rarest speci-
mems procurablc in his line. The latest
addition to his establishment arrived a
few days ago, and to his thinking Is tie
finest of its kind ever scent paS Il
dupJLfsr
, 1886-12-09

For habitual constipation, dyspepsia and
kindred ills is the famous California
liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs. 1t
strengthens as well as c~leanses the system,
It is easily taken and perfectly harmless.
Fifty cent and 81 bottles Tor sale by w.
n. Hunt, 1919 Eddy street.
, 1886-12-09
III yOH are irUHfiHg "a CHl'-
rage or W0SOH, CUH on me
cheyenne Carriage Conn
pUHy.

The largest stock Of hne brandles, old
WHISTLES, choice dqmenrs and superfine
cigars at George Masten's well known
house, corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
streets
, 1886-12-09

All aches and pains of the stomach and
bowels may be instantly cured by taking
Chamberlain collie, cholera and diarrhoa
remedy. Sold by w. n. Hunt.
, 1886-12-09

"One hundred doses 81, is rue only
of Hoods Sarsaparilla, and it is an unan-
swerable argument as 10 strength and
economy.
, 1886-12-09

Those in want OF Wedding and Holi-
day Gifts should visit Rhodes & Troxelrs
drug store.
, 1886-12-09

The members OF the Fire Department
are cordially invited to attend a reception
given by the Pioneer Hook and Ladder
company at their new building, on Fri
day evening, Dee. 10, lsSG, at $ o'clock.
1t is desired that fireman attend in
uniform. W. w. Jeffrey,
b. +. Deitrick,
john Thompson,
+. A. Miller,
j. j.. Lynch,
Committee.
, 1886-12-09
POINTERS.
Items of Interest Concerning Prominent
People.


People.
X. S. Ryan has returned to the city.
r. b. Corners is in town from Rawlins.
John Wallace, OF Rawlins, is in the
city.
Henry Altman has returned from the
North.
}. A. Riner went to Laramie City last
evening.
Homer Merrill cauc over from Rawlins
yesterday.
John +. Carroll, manager of the ''rol-
yer Deater Club, is in the city.
Pierce Marksville and sister left for
Denver yesterday for 4 few days visit.
Engraving in all its branches Is done at
ZEuNER. JACKSON X BUECHnER's
Elegant Christmas and Wedding Pre-
sents at Rhodes * Troxells.
CLEAR LAKE ICE
Cheyenne Transfer company-From
five pounds per day to a carload at a time
RoaeopatI,, .-al-otinns IN large consumers
, 1886-12-09
.NothinG hut The Best
hept on hand.
Maverick National Bank,
BOSTON, MASS.

Accounts Of Banks. Banker aud Corporations
solicited.
our facilities tor COLLECTIONS ar excellent
and ~ re- discount for Banks when balances
warrant 1t.
Bostnn is "a Reserve CIV. aud balance, within
from Banks mo located IA other RESERVE tiilcs
count as "a reserve.
We draw uuI own Exchange IN LnnNnii and
the Continent, and make Gable transfers lln
place monrN by telegraph Throughout ihu ui
ted States and Canada.
Government Bonds bought amt sold. and IN
changes in Washington masl. tpf Hauk~ without
extra charge.
We have "a market inr prime, hr~t class luH
vesfneni Securities. ana invite proposal. iruiu
States. Counties and Cities when I,suing bonds
W. do a general Banking business and invite
correspondence
Asa POTTER. Pre-Ident.
Jos. ". WORK Cashier.
, 1886-12-09
THE ITALIA THEATER.


The first German theatrical entertain
ment ever given in this city, was pre-
scented by the Thalia Theatcr club Of this
city, in Keefe's hall last evening. The
play was a light melo-drama, entitled
Dos UascLicschn (the wash girD. The
following was the cast Of characters:
Waschliesche Mrs. Weirup
Mailer Sch%rekenstein, Peter Won Fossbeck
Johan der llausknecht -... Emiel Bergau
Dokter knupel~.....-......E Ed Hoffman
Student l.ustig-..............fre Free Hoffman
Student Dutug ........-.-..E Wellnitz
Student knekebein ,......... Oscar Braun
Peter Won Fossbcck as MAILER Schre-
kenstein' was excellent and won frequent
applause, as in fact, did all the other per
formers. The singing was especially
good, and was several times encored.
Although there was an attraction at the
opera house, a larger audience was pres
ent at keefe hall. The entertainment
was in every way u success, and certainly
deserved the good patronage which it re-
ceived. After the play dancing was in
order until a late hour.
, 1886-12-09

Honesty Rewarded.
An appreciative public have rewarded
Lees. Hendricks 4 Co., Chicago. manu-
lecturers of Select Corned Beef Hash
with a large patronage. They sell an
honest article and charge an honest price.
See advertisement in another column.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-18
WHO WILL PAY THE BONDS9
ward subscriptions to be In order,
Hut the Church Will Not
stand Good

The work of raising the sum represent
ed in George @. Cannon's bonds has
already been inaugurated. 1t is reported
that in a number OF wards subscriptions
have been commenced, and amounts as
high as s. asked for. Sorenson, the
furniture man, applied, it is said, TO
one family on the block included
in his teachers district, and got peremp-
torily sat down upon. The family told
Sorenson that they considered that
Brother Cannon ought to have come up to
the scratch like the other brethren had
done. A certain butcher in town was
also approached, but declined to furnish
any support to such contemplate
move.
1t is settled fact that the Church as
an organization will do positively nothing
towards reimbursing Messrs. Sharp and
Little for the $25, 900 loss, As much as
possible will be collected by subscription,
in all possibility, and the remainder
will be credited up to the tithing account
of the bondsmen. A number Of leading
men as familiar with the Church affairs
as they are with the bondsmen, said to-
day that they would bet anything that
the Church would not do the least thing
in the nature OF reimbursement.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-18
ESPECIAL" BUNCOMBE.
John n. Cainc sends the "Herald"
some Too Previous Rcmarks.

The special dispatch printed i'll this
mornings Herald purporting to give the
full particulars as to the reasons for the
removal OF Governor Murray has fur
nished a good deal OF amusement to
sensible men.
Some of its ridiculous features may be
understood from the brief comments of
Secretary Thomas. Our reporter asked
the Secretary whether he had seen the
dispatch referred TO. He stated that he
had, but had given it no credence, as it
was as inconsistent as it was untrue. In
the first place, the proposition to
have the Governor resign last Friday in
order to get my approval, as Acting Gov
ernor, of the appropriation bill, is too
absurd for Il man with any knowledge ut
all to entertain, and | an surprised that
Mr.. Game, il it be he who sent it, did
not know better. In the first place
the resignation OF Mr.. Murray would
not give me power to act in the
capacity OF Governor, as he
would necessarily have to hold
over till his successor arrived. The
only way to have possibly placed
such power in my hands was to have an
initiated Governor Murray. Besides
the writer of that dispatch anticipates my
action in the matter OF signing the appro-
priaton bill, as if he understood what
my position would be. This is another
clumsy and senseless feature, and the
whole thing is most nonsensoal propo
stiOn
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-03-18
Sullivan 0s an Actor.

PHILADELPHIA, March 14.-John L..
Sullivan is here with his minstrel show.
One block from Central Theatre is DOM
mick McCaf'rey's gorgeous saloon. Dom
mick and John have been on bad terms
ever since the Cincinnati fight. Last
night McCaffrey made up his mind to take
look at his late antagonist, so he walked
up to the Office OF the theatre, drew So
bill, and asked Treasurer Worrell for Il
ticket.
"Hold on, there !" came from grua
voice in the box office; "you cannot buy
ticket here. Walk right in. How are
you, Dominick
The gruf voice belonged to Sullivan,
and the champion himself emerged from
the box office and extended his hand.
Mccartney held out his hand and Sulli-
van grasped it heartily and said. GLOW
are you, Dominick?"
"I'm quite well, john" replied McCaf-
frey, "and Pm glad to see you. | hope
there is no hard feeling between us. You
acted on the square and so did /. When
ever you approach me in this way you'll
find me ready and willing to shake hands
with you. This is my home, and Pm
glad you came out TO shake hands with
me. | hope you'll call around at my
place before you leave town"
"You bet your life / WILL" said Sulli-
van. "Pll get around there tonight if |
can"
"How are you getting M" inquired
Mccartney; "You're not fighting much
now, are your"
Fighting be -" shouted Sullivan.
"None OF that for me; Pm an actor"