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The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1886-02-19
METAL. sHips Z
Fhe Present Deplorable State of the Greats
sat Navy Id tile World

Tlie Present Deplorable State of the Greats
sat Navy IN tile Worid
When timber gave place to iron. and
steel in the construction of war ships,
the naval possibilities of Great Britain
became practically illintitable. Prior to
that great change, the British admiralty;
after e3hausting its homie supplies OF
YAK, had to seek in the forests of Italy
and of remote countries those hard,
curved, twisted and stalwapt trees which
alone suficed for the massive frame-
work Of its 1ine-of-battle ships. How
Recently it has escaped from this tieces-
sity may be inferred from the fact that
the present writer, on talSing-ollice at
the admiralty in 1868, found her Maj
esty's dock-yards largely stored with re-
cent deliveries of italian and other oak
timber of this description.
| And here it may not be inappropriate
for one Whpst> earliest professional
| studies Wefe devoted to the Construction
of wooden ships. but whose personal
labors have been most largely de.
voted to the iron era, to pay d
passing tribute OF respect to the
constructive genius of those great
builders in wood who designed the
stanch and towering battle ships of the
good old times. Slsillful. indeed, was
the art, sound, indeed, was the science,
which enabled them to shape, assemble
and combine thousands of timbers and
planks into the Grace de Dieu of Great
Harry's day (151D, the Sovraigne Of
the Seas Of Charles reign dS37), the
Royal William of half century latel
(1692-92), the Victory, immortalized by
Nelson, and in our own early day sucf
superb ships as the Queen, the Howe
and scores of others. Only those whc
have made study of the history of Sc;
architecture can realize the diffieultie
which the designers Of such structure
had to overcome.
With the introduction of iron ant
steel for ship-building purposes the ne
cessity for ransacking the forests of TIN
world for timber suitable for the frame
and beam-knees of ships passed away
and Great Britain, which early became
and thus far remains, first and creates
in the production of iron an
steel, was thus invited to such
development Of naval power a
| biiO Nollt htto lCNSl cCC1l. Iio 'iASA
camille marine of England at the presen
time furnishes a splendid demonstratio
of the readiness with which the CONNER
cial classes have appreciated this grea
opportunity; but the royal navy, by a,
most universal assent, supplies a me-
ancholy ter-demonstration, au
shows that neither the capabilities OF
race nor the leadings of Providence su
flee to keep nation in its true position
when it falls into the hands of feeble an
visionary administrators. Any one VIII
wilhcontrast the British navy of to-da
with the British navy as it might an
would have been under the ADMINISTERS
tion, say, of such a First Lord Of the AZ
miralty rs the present Duke of Somerst
proved himself in every department
J the naval service fve-and-twenty yea
ago, will understand the recent outcry
England for safer and more powerfu
fleet.-Sir EctaCard Reed, IN Harpe,
Magazine.
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1886-02-19
|ndIed
little.
THE MELLOW STRAIN

Blinking sun had streaked the west
h peeks OF gold and crimson bars;
randeItng wind had sunk to rest,
/ in tnb cold cast rose the stars.
sou #vchipg chimes, like gladstone psalm,
led loud from out the old church tower
a.. yer thc valley fell the calm
phe Itch broodS upon the twilight hour
through the eve wrapt, listening vale,
ne. I'm humble bower of cglantine,
it'll Hckbrd trilled his mellow tale,
he sang through luscious wine. sr
OF jtage, grange and hall around,
'ay ptured listeners lihgered long,.
the bard tho elf.same Nhting sound,
ra,. lie eaoh interpreted the song.
ith ie child scarce three years old, 6s&,
'ho Hwon6er woke to vision dim ~
owns and duicmers of gold &.-
surgng strains of holy hymn, ~
: u lat sweet land that's brighter far
! q Nm shining shores in emerald seas
lie glows the lustrous evening star. A
do Xoye the fair Hesperdes. Il
nut alden, at tho moss sfin aad we'll,
lin Eide her pitcher lin sefed long,
mr. Houl cnthrai.ed With the strange spell
ttainea within that mystic song.
oh! to her 1t ever sings
gh hove which NIL her being fills
uff Eof thP lad that twilight brings
he fp over tho dividing hills.
pc &lild and youth and maiden fair
M ut bird made glad the closing day;
lame and etre with silvered hair
ew sorrow from its roundelay.
Hltere0 through tho years of woe
thcm hearts fell the mellow straia,
=, Hing tho songs of long ago
~ made them sigh for youth again.
's. -AU TIE Year RouR&,
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1886-02-19
READING FOR THE YOUNG.
a POOR LITTLE CAT.

I'm poor little ally cat;
know what is meant by scat;
Know when stone comes whirling, fly
ing,
Who it is aimed at.
know my paws are black
And leave a dirty track.
That diugy streaks of SCOT and ashes
Are ON my breast and back.
But hate the Crime and wet,
Like cozy places yet ..5
No little girl in the world is willing
no keep me for pet.
I suppose it is because
They don't like broken paws,
And think because I'm fierce and hungry
There's danger from my claws.
But small as ] am and young,
No pussy ever sung
A sweeter nurr-song, or could polish
Cleaner With her red tongue.
Obi if some little lady who
Loves kittens only knew,
She might be glad, perhaps, to find me,
And glad to keep me, too.
Clara DotJ Bates, in Wide AlUdtc
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1886-02-19

Mrs. George M. Daniel, of Hous-
ton County, Georgia, has suit of
clothes in her possession that is 1oS
years old. It was Mrs. Daniels grand
tatlier's (Mr. Crow's) wedding suit.
Nh. Grow cut and made the suit With
bis own hands.
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The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1886-02-19

Bread is the staff Of human life
and advertising is the staff Of business
TOLEDO Blade.
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1886-02-19

cold man Pcnnybunker has mar
ried again" "You don't tell me So"
sYes, and he has married right young
girl, forty years yo1nger than he is. :"
ssWell, declare. His other wife only
died six months ago and he went on so
at the grave that expected he would
lose his mind" ssWcll, you see your
prediction has come to pass. ."-1eras
SitIings.
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1886-02-19

Poets and philosophers are the real
thinkers of the world. Tho nlathoma-
tician among scholars is mere figure
aead--N o. Picayaae,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-06-02
MATRIMONIAL.

Last "Wednesday evening, May 26,
1886, George ". Green, of Aurora, Him
ois, and Miss Lizzie Griffith, were mar
ried at the home of the brides father, G.
w. Griffith, in the First ward, the Rev.
J. NJ. Campbell, of the Congregational
church, pronouncing the two man and
wife. The wedding was strictly private,
none being present outside of immediate
relatives of the contracting parties. The
groom, during a short residence here,
formed number of acquaintance, who,
have since watched his career with inter
est and in his new relations of life their
best wishes will follow him. The partner
he has taken has always been favorite
in the circles in which she moved and is
most worthy of the husband she has
chosen. That both may be vouchsafed a
long, prosperous and pleasant married
life, is the earnest desire of all their
friends. The REPUBLICAN extends its
warmest congratulations to the happy
couple.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-06-02
THE NEWSPAPER DEAD BEAT.

For number of years the editors Of
this country have been laying" for the
delinquent subscriber, the exasperating
dead beat, who takes paper as long as
the editor will send ii to him, and then
when ultimatum arrives, sneaks out OF
paying for it under the lie that he never
ordered it. No publisher desires to stop
a mans paper the moment that his sub
subscription expires, as the idea conveyed
to some of the best paying ones thereby
would be refusal to trust them, but that
is the only way in which to escape losing
the subscriptions Of the dead beats.
However, the new postal law makes the
taking of newspaper and refusal to pay
for the same, theft, and any person
guilty Of such an action is liable to
criminal proceedings the same as if he
had stolen goods to the amount of the
subscription. Hereafter it will not be
considered very fine scheme to take
newspapers from the Office for year and
then inform the publisher that you never
ordered them.-Er.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-06-02
OBITU

Thomas Nolop, died Sunday night,
MAY 80, at the residence of his SON in
law. John Burke, in the town of Shields,
of paralysis and general debility, aged II
years. Deceased was one of the oldest
residents of Shields, settling there in 1916,
and making it his home since that time.
Mr. Nolan was native of the County
West Meath, Ireland, and emigrated to
the United States in 1841, living in Con.
necticut until coming to Wisconsin four
wears later. Mr.. Nolons wife died
years ago, and he leaves only one child,
Mrs. John Burke. He was man of the
kindest impulses. honest and just towards
his fellow men and fearless and truthful
in the expression of his views. His death
will be sincerely mourned by large cir
Gle of friends, and bis sorrowing family
have the sympathy of all in their loss.
Mr., Nolon's funeral was held this morn
ing from the Catholic church at Rich.
wood, Rev. Father Tierney. officiating,
and the remains were laid to rest In ST.
Bernard's church cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-06-02

Drs. F. G. Moulding, w. +. Whyte
F. G. Werner and j. A. Masterson, are
attending the meeting of the Wisconsin
State Medical Association at Madison,
to-day.
Master Mechanic J. NJ. Lowry, of the
Chicago, Milwaukee Il St. Paul railway
shops in Milwaukee, visited Calvin
Cheney Monday.
Mrs Simeon Ford and her SOD, Sllliman
Ford, of La Crosse, both old residents OF
Watertown, have been visiting in the
city for few days past.
Frank Bishop, of Milwaukee. who is
always warmly greeted by his many
friends here, was in the city Friday on
business connected with the settlement
of his mothers estate.
Aaron Baker, Of Hustisford, took his
departure, Monday, for New York, where
he will visit several Devon stock farms,
with the view of purchasing blooded
cattle for the registered herd of George
Baker & Son. He returns in about two
weeks.
Rev. George B. Spalding, pastor of the
Congregational church, at Syracuse, New
York, is visiting his brother, DR.. VIM. G.
Spalding. Rev. Mr.. Spalding is on his
return from attending the Presbyterian
General Assembly at Minneapolis He
visited here 26 years ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-06-02
HUNGARIAN GYPSY BAND.

All our lovers of music will hail with
delight the announcement. that the cele-
brated Hungarian Gypsy Band appear
at Turner Hall for one concert, Friday
evening, June II. This celebrated must
cal organization visited our city some
months ago, and those who then heard
them, pronounced them the finest band
ever here. The Hungarians are billed
for only three places in Wisconsin
during their present tour, Milwaukee,
Racine and Watertown. The orgaDiza-
ton consists of twelve artists, led by Mr..
Paul Olah, and form most brilliant
combination of musical talent. They &c
direct from Wisconsin, to fill summers
engagement in Philadelphia. See adver-
tisement in aEother column.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-06-02
IXONIA.

The spring wheat in this town stands
quite thin on the ground, not much more
than one half seed grown caused by
sowing No. 8 wheat Oats and barley
are looking very good. Potatoes are junt
coming over the ground; also geod
stock Of potato bugs on hand.
A subscription was taken up some time
ago for the purpose of building side
walk from VIM. Huft's place to the Con-
gregational church, distance of about
ten rods, and the prospects are that tho
congregation will very soon be out of ths
mud, as the work is being pushed 30
completion.
IF the correspondent of The Oconome-
woo Free Press will make himself known
he will confer favor on one of our most
worthy citizens; but it seems to be inn
possible to find out who he or she Is.
The farmers are busy selling their
wheat and doing road work.
FL. E. Humphrey has done good and
much needed piece of work on The high
way lately from the Center to the church
crossing west. The boys complain that
he works them too hard, but while On
road work FL. E. sees to it that the work
is done.
Democrats are getting quite scarce in
these parts-hard times kills them. j.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-06-02
EXAMINATION OF THE FoRKENBRIpeEs.

The examination of George and Thorn.
as Forkenbridge, of this city, as accessories
to the Moldenhauer store robbery in Le-
banon, was held before Justice P. III.
Lewis at Juneau last Friday afternoon,
and resulted in the Forkenbridges being
bound over for trial to the next term OF
the Dodge county circuit court in the
sum of 5000 bail each. Bail not being
procured, the prisoners were remanded
to Jail, where they still remain. It is the
theory that six or seven men, disguised
with handkerchiefs end masks, were en-
gagged in the Moldenhauer affair, and
who the others are under suspicion of the
crime is subject of considerable interest
in the community.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-06-02
Meeting Of Board of Street Commits
sloners Monday Evening.

The clerk read communication from
I'll. Biefeld, requesting the board to order
a sewer, running on county line, between
I'd and 9th wards, to be extended to
Rock River being considered nuisance
and dangerous to public health, in its
present condition.
Referred to committee on streets and
| bridges
Clerk read notice of application of six
| freeholders for the vacation of that part
| of Western avenue, in the First ward
| lying west of First street, and between
blocks 80 and 40.
Also remonstrance and protest to the
above, signed by II residents and tax
payers of the First ward.
Referred to committee on streets and
| bridges.
The following resolution was passed:
ResoIUed: That the city marshal be
and he is hereby directed to notify the
owners and occupants of lots fronting on
West Main street, between Spring street
and Western avenue, in James hogan
addition, also the owners and occupants
of lots fronting on Spring street, between
w anu w nlCI clACCISs III SolO
addition, and the owners and occupants
OF lots fronting on Water street, between
Spring street and the Chicago, Milwau-
kee & St. Paul railway track, on said
James Rogan's and Fred Bertrams addi-
tons, in the Third ward, to open the
recorded streets in sront of their respect
i've lots, within 80 days from the passage
of this resolution, and further
ResolUed, That if said streets shall
not be opened within the time aforesaid,
according to the recorded plats of said
additions, then the city marshal shall
open the same without further delay and
cause the same to be kept open and free
from distractions Of any kind.
The following bills were allowed for
burying dead dogs and cats:
S. Pentony, So. so; George Giraffe,
$1.50; Ell. Dickoff, $3.50.
The above bills indicated to some of the
members of the board fearful mortality,
and q dog-gone many catastrophies
among the CANNES and felines of the city.
Itemized accounts giving the days upon
which the sepulture are made, might not
be deemed out of place nor unbusiness-
like.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-06-02
BRONSON'S FARM LEDGER.

VIM. Schoppe has taken the agency for
Jefferson and Dodge counties, for Bron-
sons Farm Ledger and Business Forms,
published by r. P. Bronson & Sons,
Minneapolis, MINI. The Farm Ledger
comprises a system that is concise,
thorough and practical, and supplies a
need long felt by the farmer. The work
is so arranged that in one book farmer
can keep complete record of the bust
ness of his farm for four years.. The cost
of producing, and the amount paid out
on the farm, can under this system be
seen at glance. The rules, tables and
other information contained in the work
are of great value and very useful to
each farmer. Every farmer should have
a copy of Bronson's Farm Ledger. Call
at Schoppe's University Book Store and
see it. Price $500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-06-02
KILLED ON THE TRACK.

Jacob Tobian, an old resident of the
Fifth ward, while returning from fishing
at Hubbleton about IL o'clock Friday
night, was instantly killed by a wild
freight train on the Madison branch OF
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul rail
way, about two miles from the Junction.
The unfortunate man was lying with bis
feet across the rail when struck. Both
feet were cut off and he was otherwise
mangled. No blame can be attached to
the railway employees, the man not being
noticed until the train was upon him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-06-02
THE CODY CASE SETTLED.

A settlement of the DIR. James Cody
divorce suit and all the litigation and
controversy growing out of it, has at last
been reached by the mutual consent oi
al parties concerned. VIM. G. Cody, tc
whom most of his fathers property had
been assigned, pending the divorce suit
relinquishes all claims and transfers the
property back to his father; a certain
portion of it, however, being settled upor
the said VIM. g. Cody. The community
will be glad to learn that the suits con-
nected with this unfortunate family
quarrel are now withdrawn from thu
courts and all the disputed points AMIGA
bly, arranged.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-06-02
PERSONAL.

Frank Bieber, of Castleton, Dakota, is
a visitor with bis parents Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Bieber.
Louis Riedinger, of Marquette, Michi-
gan, has been a visitor in the city for
some days past.
Otto J. Hsrtwig, of Chicago, is in the
city visiting at the home of his parents
in the Fifth ward.
Miss Florence Hill, teacher in the
Humboldt school, Milwaukee, was the
guest of Mrs. E. Off over Sunday.
Mrs. T. Hermann, of Plattsmouth.
Neb., is visiting her mother, Mrs. G.
jacob.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-06-02

Day, at st. Paul's church at s
Carpet Weavers of the NJ. E.
meet Thursday evening with
lie Davis.
lecture on "The Rights of Man"
!. M. Campbell, will be repeated
t in the Congregational church
Y evening next.
lie result of jealousies in the
,ieties at Buffalo, E. Y. many
will not participate in the
at Milwaukee, prefering to
ONE.
lydesdale Horse Society OF
n and Ireland, has decided to
able medals as premiums at
Wv of the Illinois State Fair
Chicago next September.
lmittee who had the matter
selecting a site for the State
waukee, have selected the
Park. It is thought to be
iible location that the city
oecial meeting of the Dodge
! of Supervisors, steps were
e the Office of sheriff a sal
CHS IS move in the right
should be followed by other
cable rates over the West
res have been reduced from
2 cents a word. This give!
nifty 10 communicate with
friends and neighbors al
little expense.
raukee riot lcost the state
iur the maintenance of the
outside of Milwaukee ano
n Rifles, of the second regi-
4,014. The cost of trans
ae 5000, is not included.
o receipt of a neat pam.
ae hands of the Secretary
:, of Geneva, containing TIT
f the Thirty-Second Con-
Wisconsin Press Associa.
| at Whitewater, August 10
as a spirited base ball con.
ednesday afternoon en- th,
University grounds, be-
inc of that instition and th,
TT College nine. The scor,
in favor of the Northwestern
flowing officers of the Pheni1
my were elected at the las
citing:
VIM. Emerson.
Foreman-N. Murphy.
III. J. Kuhn.
&c. z. Straw.
ptain-P. Mclaughlin.
those Captain-P. Mcdonald
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-06-02
LOST.

On Monday last, a bangle bracelet,
with turquoise setting. The finder vii
be literally rewarded by leaving it at The
Gazette Office.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-06-02
FOR RENT.

A good house with ten rooms, on Sc
ond street, occupied the last years by
Mrs. Levy. Key at VIM. E. Jones' paint
shop. J. A. HALL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-06-02
Nursery Stock,

Hedge plants, evergreens, shade trees
and large sized balsams for sale at my
nursery, miles east of the city. Also
small-sized silver naples by the hundred
or thousand, strawberry plants, raspber-
ries and currants.
JAMES WHALEN,
Watertown, April Is, 1886. ~
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-06-02
Music Teaching.

Miss Maggie Norton desires to say that she's
prepared to receive pupils for musical instruc-
tion. 34w2
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-06-02
[OME MATTERS.

vices will be held to morrow, As
Day, at St. Paul's church at s
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-06-02

closes at the Watertown Post Office as
A. Nj.
S:35 Madison......S:45 South ......10:20
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P NJ.
t2:45 North .2:30-9: 80. West. 4:35-9:30
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-06-02

connections by No. from Watertown
tdison & Galena Express for Baraboo
Winona and all points west in Minneso-
Dakota, also or Waukesha, Milwa ukee
points east
CHAS. III. WILDER.
4 No. % makes direct connection at JEFF
junction for Madison, Elroy, st. Paul
ermediate points.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-05-08
Released.

ST. LOUIS, May st. G. Hewlett, the
leader of the deputies who fired OH and kill
cd several of the mob in East St. Louis
about month ago, and who has been held
in the city Jail in this city on charges ofman-
slaughter and on being fugitive from JUS
tics, was yesterday allowed to furnish bail
in the sum ofS5, 800. Immediately after the
bond was approved Hewlett armed himself
as means of defense against possible at
tack by the sympathizers of the East ST..
Louis victims, and made his way quickly to
the UGion Depot, where he boarded train
for bis home in Meridian, Miss. The other
deputies will furnish bail next week and
will be released