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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07
FORT ATKINSON.

Vern Woodin shot a very large sea gull
down the river last week Thursday
breaking one wing but not otherwise in
juring the plumage.
Rev. Father Allen, of Kansasville,
Racine county, preached in the Catholic
church last Sunday, and was prevailed
upon to accept the charge here.
Messrs G. L. Cole and E. R. Strong
visited their gold mine at Georgetown,
Col, last week.
1t is said that foot more water at
GAINESVILLE, will give Rock river the stage
of 1881, and cause great damage. At this
city it is about three feet under the 1881
mark.
Jack Robinson, of Koshkonong, was
severely bitten by dog last week, on
one of his wrists.
G. l.. Ostrander and family left last
Friday for Angels Camp, Calaveras coun-
ty, CAL, taking with them what house
hold goods were saved from the recent
fire.
The many friends OF Mrs. Geo. @. Smith
will be pleased to learn that she is i'm.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07
A RAT STORY.
How Rodent Was Cremated by Means of
ELECTRICITY.

ELECTRICITY.
The complete disintegration of rat
by electricity so that it retained all of
its natural appearance, but crumbled
to dust as soon as touched by metal, is
vouched for by Mr.. Henry j. Tolbert,
now visiting Philadelphia although
electricians connected with the electric
light plants in this city remain rather
incredulous. The story was told to
Nea0s- -gatherer yesterday.
The city of Reading is furnished a
portion of it's light by company, which
produces the electric current by means
of the Brush machines. Mr.. Tolbert'
says that he visited the plant of the
Reading company, and while looking
at the brushes gathering the sparks of
the fluid rat came running over the
floor. To escape his human enemies,
he jumped directly to the floor on to
one of tho brushes and was thrown
back to the ground. He lay motionless,
apparently and certainly dead, but
without even hair turned One Of
the employees was sent with d shovel to
gather it up, but as soon as the shovel
touched it the rat fell to dust, with a
little cloud of particles rising from tho
place where its body be-
lain. There was
flesh or bones rem
NeaOs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07
JEFFERSON

As the 2:17 passenger train was ap.
preaching what is known as the Cobb
bridge, about 2 miles south of here, a
man was seen trying to cross the bridge
AS the train got within 400 feet of him
he ran toward the train, trying TO get
across before the train passed; he slipped
and fell between the ties The engineer,
John Heath, at once reversed his engine
and applied the air brakes, but it was too
late. The man tried to extricate himself
from his perilous position, and as he had
partially raised himself the engine struck
him, throwing him alongside of the creek.
AS soon as the train stopped the employees
on the train went to the injured man,
and found him unconscious but still
alive. He was placed on the train and
brought here and placed in the Fernholz
hotel. Drs Reed and Smith were i'm
mediately summoned, and found him
fatally injured He remained unconscious
for about an hour, when he died. From
papers found on his person it was dis :
covered that his name was Carl Rogalski,
of the town of Concord, this county. He
leaves a wife and two children.
Clare Bird, who is attending Waylapd
university at Beaver Dam, was home for
short vacation the latter part of last
and the fore part of this week
Messrs George J. Kispert and George
Grimm visited Chicago last week on
business, among other things, to purchase
office furniture for the latter gentleman,
who has opened law Office over the
Farmers & Merchants bank in this city.
Mrs. E. Mueller will, as soon as oper-
attons can be commenced, erect an ad-
dition to the Wisconsin house.-Banney.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07
HORIZON.

On Friday last, DR.. Schall, of Egan,
relieved M. l.. French of tape worm rs
feet in length. About 80 feet having
been obtained before, the whole was 105
feet.
Miss Elma Krause was awarded the
Gold MEDAL at the Pavilion Rink on
Thursday evening. by popular vote of
the audience, as being the best lady
skater of Horizon.
II. [. Abbott left Tuesday morning for
his future home at Milbank, Oak.
Mr. J. I. Solcn, of Redwood, is a guest
of Prof. and Mrs. j. Kelley this week.
Reporter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07

proving perceptibly, and the chances
many for recovery. Considerable alarm
was felt for time this week.
Hon. and Mrs. L B. Caswell are ex-
pected to return home the fore part of
next week Mr.. Caswel will return to
Washington, however, in day or two.
two = Union
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07
eDnar J1eiohbors.
PALMYRA.

The remains of Mrs. Philena Rumrill
mother OF Mrs. II NJ. Bunker, who Jiec
at Perry, Iowa, March 20, were brought
to Palmyra on Wednesday and inferred
in the Palmyra cemetery.
Duck shooting has opened on the
Scuppefrnong, and large number of birds
are being killed.
j. b. Messerschmidt's hotel premises
has been sold at $1,000, he reserving the
livery stable.
Some plowing and sowing has already
beer one.-EnteqDTise
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07

Time tried and true is DR.. Bigelow's.
Positive Cure which combines the good
qualities of all the best cough remedies,
without tie defects of any of them. IT
cures promptly and permanently coughs,
colds. Group, whooping cough, influenza,
bronchitis, hoarseness, incipient con.
sumption, and all throat and lung dis
eases, healing the lungs. Safe and
pleasant for children. Price so cents
and 81.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07

Some of cur most prominent citizens
have been cured of chronic rheumatism
by that wonderful pain banisher, Saliva
tion oil. Price 25 cents.
"Why, Jones, what a ho(a)rse you
have 10 your throat!' eyes, raised It
from col(G)t in my head I've too much
live stock" "Well, like cures like; DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup will cure you. The
Bull will quickly scare the ho(a)rse
aWay"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07

tAat VIII put you IN the way OF making more
money at once than anything else in America.
and work in spare time, or all the time. Capital
not required. We will startyou. Immense pay
sure for those who start atonce. Stinsen Co.!
Portland, Maine
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07
NO. 26.

Western reports confirm the opinion of
the East that Days Horse Powder is the
best
All that have used it pronounce DR..
Bulls Baby Syrup the best medicine
known for the complaints of early child
hood. Twenty five cents bottle
Why suffer the tortures of indigestion
when one bottle of DR.. Bulls Baltimore
Pills will cure you?
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07

The habitual use of pills is a sure
means of untimely undermining health
and laying the foundation for some of
the most distressing cases of chronic
maladies. Use DIR. Jones' Red Glover
Tonic, purely vegetable remedy which
tones and regulates the system, enriching
the blood. It cures all diseases OF the
stoma ach, liver, blood and kidneys. Can
be taken by the most delicate. 80 cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-07

When you have tried so-called rene
dies for dyspepsia, headache and bilious
ness, with no benefit, let your next trial
be Simmons Liver Regulator. 1t has
never failed in relieving and curing.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-03-19

every kind pertaining to the uses,
wants and tastes of women. So far
as learned, the purchases made have
been satisfactory, and a great saving in
travelling expenses to those desiring
the kinds of goods obtainable in Chi
cage.
The purchasing trade of both dry
goods and groceries has greatly changed
from the practice of years ago. Every
merchant doing any considerable busi-
ness in city or country found it neces-
sary to go to New York city or some
other large commercial city twice a
year; in the spring, to obtain a supply
of spring and summer goods; and In
the fall for supply of fall and winter
goods. The annual cost of travelling
expenses of merchants amounted to a
large sum. All this expenditure of
time and money in making two jour-
neys yearly to New York city is now
obviated. Since merchants have made
their purchases through travelling
statesmen, selecting their goods from
specimens, the trade has been revolu-
tionized and the mercantile business
simpllfed. So changes equally radical
may be expected il the line indicated
in this article, and the women are the
proper persons to-" take hand in"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-03-19
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN AS
SOCJATIONS.

These Associations are not of recent
origin, but have been spreading and
steadily gaining strength. They are
founded on strictly religious principles
and render assistance and encourage
ment to whatever pertains to the best
good of humanity. In the cities, the
Association offers aid to strangers who
are out of employment and want work,
and who are disposed to help them
selves. A properly furnished Chris
tian Association has lecture, read
ing and library room, a reception and
committee room. The officers of the
Association are the same as in other
religious associations, except that the
chief duties devolve on the secretary.
The life and enthusiasm of the insti-
tuition rests on the secretary; he cen.
ducts and gives direction to The move
ments of the meetings in all large
cities. The lecture room is used for
prayer aud conference services-half
an hour at noon and three-qua rters of
an hour every evening. There is also
conveniences for writing letters. Every
attention is also given, rendering the
Association rooms place of attract
i've and profitable resort.
AS the Association which opens its
session here this evening is the first
held in the county, the foregoing briei
outline gives an imperfect sketch of
its aims and objects.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-03-19
CITY ELECTIONS.

We began quite early to call the at
tentiOn of the voters that a city cleo
ton was drawing near, when the peo-
pie will be expected to choose the usa-
al municipal officers. We have no
special interest in the election beyond
the securing of men who are the best
ftted for the offices to be voted for.
We repeat what has before been said,
that it is not good policy to trust the
making up of ticket to the latest
period. There are at least two i'm
portant considerations which need to
be deliberately weighed; first, the
qualifications of candidates, and,
second, their availability. 1t has fire.
quently happened the best fitted men
possess no element OF popularity, and
are therefore unavailable in a bOtly
contested election. 1t is unfortunate
that the best qualified men for Office
are not always available, because want
ing in some of the minor qualities of
popular citizenship. AS the question
is asked every day, whom does the
sentiment of the people point as the
proper candidate for Mayor, it is prob
ably safe to say the voice of the prop
erty holders and Taxpayers is in favor
of the reelection oe the present in
cumbent of the Office. His ability 10
manage the financial affairs of the city
has been tested in one of the most diff
Rcult complications of its history. 1t is
reported he does not desire a re-elec-
ton, which is doubtless true; but it is
hoped he will accept the Office with all
its annoyances another year. our
present Mayor possesses the qualities
of fitness and availability.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-03-19

A correspondent of the NeaO Eng.
land Farmer says that New York
farmer observed that some of his apple
trees that had been dressed with un-
bleached wood ashes bore apples which
kept all winter without rotting, while
The rest of the fruit rotted badly. His
trees were infested with apple tree
blight. He finally applied wood ashes
at the rate or 200 bushels to the acre
to his orchard, and washed the bodies
of the trees with lye. The orchard re-
covered from the blight. and the apples
would then keep Well in an ordinary
cellar all winter.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-03-19
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

The Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation District Convention, which con-
venes in ttis city this (Friday) even
ing, will hold religious services in the
reception room of the Business Mems
Club on Sunday next, at 8 o'clock T.
M. Seats free. The exercises will be
conducted by members of the Associa-
ton, among whom are able speakers,
and some fine singers. No doubt the
services will be interesting, and it is
hoped these visitors will have kind
reception.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-03-19
WOMEN AS PURCHASING
AGENTS.

The Hartford Courant notices a new
field of employment for women of tact
and judgment who establish themselves
in villages and small cities outside
of thelarge cities as purchasing agents.
They take orders to purchase in the
large cities whatever kinds of goods
that may be wanted, charging for such
service small per cent. 1t will be
readily seen if the purchasing agent
has an adoption to this kind of EN-.
ployment, she becomes an expert buyer
and secures better bargains, judges
more correctly of the quality and value
of the goods, and likewise becomes
familiar where a given article of mer-
chandise can be obtained to the best
advantage. Women have proved such
proficient agents that their services
have been in much demand, and in
stances are given where handsome In
comes have been realized by those en-.
gagged in this purchasing trade. Mrs.
Harriet H. Aver may be mentioned as
a notable Instance in this line. The
husband of Mrs. Aver was a son of
John V. Aver, for many years a promi-
nent citizen of this city and county.
By reverses of fortune she was re-
duced from state of affiuence to a
condition of dependence. Being thrown
ON her own resources, she took upon
herself the business of purchasing
agent, and by her excellent taste soon
acquired tie patronage of wealthy
families, who deemed it safe to rely on
her judgment in matters of fashion.
Mrs. Aver amassed fortune in this
line of business. This city is not with
out example Of what can be accom-
plished in this line by women. An in
telligent and active young woman, re-
siding on Prairie avenue, has been sue
cessfully engaged in this kind of pur-
chasing agency the past two years:
she visits Chicago three times a week,
carrying orders to purchase goods of
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-03-19

The usual attention in noticing the
current news of the day may be notice
able IN the TELEGRAPH this week. 1t
may be said in apology that the editor
has been untitled for service by cold
of more than usual severity.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-03-19
FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1886.

We acknowledge receipt from De-
partment of Education, Washington,
D. c., of Report Of Commissioner OF
Education.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-03-19

Is this the front ofthe Capitol?" ask
ed a newly arrived stranger of an Austin
darkey. g No, sah," dis heah side in
front am de rear. Eff yer wants to see de
front, yer must go around dar behind
on der under side"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-03-19
100000

get free package OF goods OF large value that NnI
start you in work that will at once bring ytu IA.
money faster than anything else in America All
wanted everywhere, Of either Of all ages, ioI all
the time or spare time only TO work for US iineu
own homes. Fortunes for all workers absolute "
sured. Don't delay. Il. HALLETT Co., Portland
d aiHe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-17
AIexandria Gazette.
TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST IT.

BIG GuNs-Congress at tho recent session made
an appropriation of 81 100000 for guns for the
navy, and it is the intention Of the Secretary OF
the Navy to have all the government work
of this description done at the Washington
navy yard he will shortly consolidate
some of The bureaus Of theS yard 80 that it
will be before long almost entirely government
ordnance foundry. The natural advantages Of the
Washington yard are very superior for ordnance
work. while the workshops are we'll adapted for
it, and there is q force Of skilled workmen al
ready on hand and good supply Of machinery
and tools. The yard has not sufficient resources,
however, for the work on as large scale as is in
tended, and it will be necessary to provide some
additional plant. Secretary whitney intends
using q portion of the 81 100000, probably
$25OOOO, for supplying the neoeasary plant. The
purpose is to increase the facilities OF the yard TO
= capacity sufficient to turn out all the guns re-
auired for the navy, and to depend upon gun and
steel manufacturers for the guns in the rough.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-17
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE,
{ VOLUME LYYYVII,)

VOLUME LYKYVII.)
Established in 1900, the GAZETTE is now the
Oldest paper published inthe State, and with one
or two exceptions tho Oldest in the country. II il
proposed to continue its usefulness as psper
suited for the family as we'll as for the counting
room and work shop, and to this ond neitho
pains nor expense will be spared.
The GAZETTE circulates among people VINO con.
suit its advertising columns before purchasing
That this is sclf.evident may DO inferred from tho
fact that largo country edtion-nearly as large
as the day-is sent all over this section of COIN.
try three times week, and is read by thousands
most OF whom send here or to contiguous cities to
make purchases. The advantages Of advertising
In the GAZETTE are apparent
The GAZETTE will continue to furnish the nova
kilograms of the New York Associated Press and
of Reuters European Agency, while its WASHING.
ton correspondence will furnish the latest and
most reliable news from the capital of the natiop
The Commercial columns of the GAZETTE will
give the earliest and most exact financial and
commercial news, with reliable reports of the
Grain, Cattle, Grocery and other Markets.
ls Richmond correspondence and special tele.
graphic dispatches will give early and accurate
accounts of the proceedings Of the General As.
sembly and of all the operations of the State gov
eminent
Correspondence from every section of the State
published continually, and all events of in.er.st
occurring within the bounds of the Common.
wealth arc faithfully reported.
In the Local Department no pains will be spared
to chronicle all matters occurring in the citv and
neighborhood
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
Daily Gazette Sc 90 per annum
Tri-Weekly Gazette for couatry,.4 90 per annun
always cash in sdvance.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-17
OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE MAILS

Northern mails close at 7:3O and 9:3O a. M
1880, 6:3O and 1886 p. nj. Open at $50 a. m,
1900 m. and $50 p. m.
southern mails via Richmond, Va, close at 5:45
and 1045 a. m, 4:15 p nj. Open at $50 and
1890 q. m.
Southwestern mails Wis Charlottesville, Va,
close at 7:15 and HOO q. M and 900 D. m.
Open at $50 a. m. and 300 p. M; and S:45 D. III.
Western mails close at Ais and 1875 D. IN.
Open at $50 a. m, 1900 m, 300 and $50 D. IN.
Washington, D. c., mails close at 1870 and $50
a. M, 1890, 4:3O, 6:30 and 1886 p m. Open at
$50 and 1880 a. M, 1900 m, 800, 6:30 and
TOO p. m.
Alexandria and Round Hill, Va, mails close at
S:45 a. M. and / p. nj. Open at 9:15 A. IN. and
600 p. M.
Manassas Division mails close ut 2:1O D. H.
and 1885 p. M. Open at 1890 D. III.
Office Hours-Open at $50 a. H. Close at $50
p. m. Open at G:3O p. m. Close at D. H.
Sunday Hours-Open at 900 a. M Close ut
$50 q. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-17
DIRECTORY
-OF The
Principal Business Houses Of The Ci]

Principal BUSINESS HOUSES OF The CITY
Banks.
Burke & Herbert cor. King and Fairfax s,rce,
Citizens National Bank, n. W. cor. Prisce NJ
Lee streets.
First National Bank, 8. V. cor. Prince ana l.r.
streets.
Books, Stationary and Printing
G.E. French, 95 King street.
Commission Merchants.
P.B Hooe, 2 Prince street.
Thomas Perry, 10 King street.
Dry Goods and Motions.
Isaac Eichbcrg s. Co., cor. kiEg and ROYAL 49,
&. II. Taylor. 933 Penna. ave., Washington
C.M. Adams, SO King street.
c. c. Berry, 72 King street.
A. B. slaymaker, 1O5 King street
J. f. Tackett, 100 King street.
Carter. III Market Space, Washington.
Drugs and Chemicals.
VT. Creighton & Co, N. w. cor. Kin. Al,
Royal streets.
A. A. Warfeld, 1852 King street.
F. s. Lead beater & Bro S. Fairfax stree,
S. II Lunt cor. King and Fairfax streets.
I'D. II. Lunt, N. Q. cor. King and Washiuy,o
streets.
+. Stabler & Co., n. W. cor. King and Wash.
Wsrfeld & Hall, cor. Prince and Fairfax stree,
Furnishing Goods, 60.
Bernheimer & Einsten, cor. King aud Lee St,
Grocers and Liquor Dealers
JC Milburn, II IL. Royal street
Charles King & Son, 67 Cameron street
Harlow & Bro, u. W.. cor. Royal and Cau,,,,
streets.
w. A. johnson, n e. cor. Royal and Csp,r,o
streets.
q. McBurney s. Son, 8. W. cor. Ring anil Ws.,
'ngton streets.
q. VIM. Ramsay, cor King and St. Assph str.r.
Hardware and Cutlery.
J.F. Carlin Sons, So King street.
IT Creighton s. Son, SO King street.
B. F. Peake, cor. King and Pitt streets
Hotels and Restaurants
Tontine Cameron street, s. Orrison, Proprietor
, leo.
F.A. Reed & Co., Strand.
Jovellors
q. Wiidt, 10 II. Royal street.
Lard, 60.
G. Cassard Son, Baltimore.
Lumber, Co.
Perry, Smoot & Co., No. % cor. Camero, .,,
Josiah q. D. smoot, 81 north Union st.
Kachinists.
c. H. Collins, corner Wilkes and Royal SITS
w. s. Moore, 65 Union street.
Marble Workers.
G.s.Walker, 7O2-7oG N. Capitol ct Washington.
Real Estate Agents.
Harlow & Cation, Market Building.
Wholesale Liquor Dealers.
John Lannon, corner Market and the Strand
Frank Hume, 454 Penna av., Washington.
Wood and Coal
Hewcs & Aitceson, N. E. corner Duke and
Lee streets.
W. A. Smoot & Co., foot of Princess street
The Marine Railway Shipbuilding and Coal Co.,
foot OF Franklin street.
j. X. Zimmerman foot Of Qucon street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-08-17
MANASSAS BRANCH.

WARRENTON-Trains Nos. so. 81 81 and IS
connect daily and Nos. 90. 5S, and 50 daily, ex-
cept Sunday, to and from Warrenton.
:. FRANKLIN DIVISlON-Daily, except Sunday.
Leave Rocky Mt. 1920 a. m arrive franklin
junction 1O:4O a. M leave Franklin Junction
500 p. M. arrive Rocky Mt. 1870 p. IN.
nc' SLEEPING CAR SERVICE. " i.
On trains Nos. 80 and 81 Pullman Buffet Sleep
ers between New York and Atlanta, via Danville.
On trains Nos 80 and SIS Pullman Buffet Sleep
ers between Washington aud Montgomery, and
Washington and Augusta. via DanVillo. Pullman
Sleepers Baltimore, and White Sulphur Springs
daily except Sunday. '-'.. D.. -
On trains Nos. 81 and 55 Pullman Sleepers be-
tween Washington and Louisville, and Charlottes-
vile and Cincinnati.
Through tickets on sale at the principal stations
to all points. For rates or information apply to
any agent Of the Company, or to
j.. B. THOMPSON A. G. P. A.
Alexandria, Va.
CIV. CHEARs, A. G. PA.
.... ... Richmond, Va.
SOL HAAS T. H., Richmond, Va.