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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
Decayed Towns.

Towns seem to be smitten with pa
ralysis, just like individuals, says the
Pittsburg Chronicle. Take Mobile, Ala
Prior to the war it was one of the -four
ishing cities of the South, distinguished
no less for its elegant society than for
its commerce and trade.
Now it is decrepit, stagnant. Tt has
only one hotel properly so-called, and
that is closed several months in the
year. Its newspaper is an abortion.
The old mansions are going into decay.
There is no energy, no enterprise in the
place, and capital steers clear of it.
Contrast this forlorn town with boom
ing Atlanta, full Of life and hope; with
Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville,
Jacksonville, Birmingham, Louisville.
It is curious to speculate what would
happen to Mobile if a score Of live
Yankees could be precipitated into the
town.
Even New Orleans. in it's present con-
dition of filth, may pensively remem-
Der that Ben Butler. with all his real or
imputed faults, did keep that city
clean.
ApalachicoIa is another dead down.
Railroads diverted it's trade, and prop
erty there is held at mere song.
So people need not go to Asia
Minor to find decaying cities. Right
here in hustling America there are
places which seem to be suffering from
blight, and even in the North there are
such places. One thing is certain, it be-
hooves the people of every city in this
age Of competition to be up and moving,
never to relax in enterprise if they wish
TO hold their own.
The survival of the fittest is the le-
gend, and the fttest are apparently the
hardy and the combative.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
A Curious Tkree-Ply Friendship.
From the Washington Critic

An odd case of friendship was de-
veloped during the examination of ap-
plicants for positions on the police force.
Three big, fne-looking soldiers came
together to be examined. One of them
acted as spokesman, and said when they
went to police headquarters to file their
applications that they applied with the
understanding that if one of the three
was not appointed, neither of the other
two would accept an appointment.
They were all discharged from the COM
pany they served in at about the same
time, and had declared not to be separ-
ated. If one of them, the spokesman
said, failed to get an ppointment to the
police force, all three of them would
re-enlist in the army for the sake of re-
naming together. They will probably
all three be appointed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26

An Irish Railway Company that Con.
fesses Its Fault.
DUBLIN, June 19.-At the inquest at
Armagh, into the cause of the fatal rail-
road accident near there last week, rep
resentatives of the Irish Northern Rail-
road Company, on whose road the dis
aster occurred. announced that the COM
pany would accept all liability for the
accident, and was prepared to consider
all claims for damages on account of loss
OF life or injuries that night be pre-
Gpntad
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
Soapstone and Its Uses.
From the Scien1itic American.


A writer in a London journal calls at
tention to the unappreciated uses and
preservative qualities of soap-stone, a
material, he says, which possesses what
may be regarded as extraordinary quail
ties in outstanding atmospheric indu-
ences, those especially which have so
much to do with the corrosion of iron
and steel, and from experiments
made it is said that no other
material is capable of taking hold
of the fibre of iron and steel
so readily and firmly as this. In China
soaptone is largely used for preserving
structures built of sandstone and other
stones liable to crumble from the effect
of the atmosphere; and the covering
with powdered soap stone in the form
of paint on some obelisks in that coun-
try, composed of stone liable to atmo-
spheric deterioration, has been the
means of preserving them intact for
hundreds of wears.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
just One More Kiss.
From the Newman (Ga.) Herald

A pious old citizen of Carrolton went
to the cars the other day to see his
daughter off. Securing her a seat he
passed out Of the car and went around
to the car window to say parting word.
While he was passing out the daughter
LETT the seat TO speak to a friend, and at
the same time grim old maid took the
seat and moved UP to the window. I'm
aware Of the important change he hur-
riedly put his head up to the window
and said: zone more sweet kiss, pet"
In another instant the point of cotton
umbrella was thrust from the window,
followed by the wrathful Injunction,
Scat. you gray-headed wretch" He
Seated
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
Soldiers, Graves at Yokohama.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, June 20.-The
Occidental & Oriental Company's
steamship Oceanic arrived late last
night from Hong Kong and Yokohama.
Japanese papers state that the ceremc-
nv of decorating graves of the Ameri-
can soldiers and sailors in the general
cemetery of Yokohama was performed
on May so by the officers and men of
the two United States ships in the har
sbor-the Omaha and the Monocacy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
SHOT HIS BABY SISTER.
L New York Boy Plays With y Revolv,
With Fatal Results

New YORK, June 19.-Harry Baker
the 6-year-old son of William Baker, oil
Twelfth Street, Hoboken, was sent to
take bis baby sister, Edith, less than ]
year old, out riding in her carriage.
Half an hour atterward their
mother looked out of the
window and discovered the boy
sitting on the steps crying. He held
the baby on his lap, and blood was
streaming from hole in her head, near
the temple. On the sidewalk near them
was small revolver. The boy said he
found the pistol in the street, and was
playing with it when it went off. He
had been afraid to tell the mother what
had happened. The bullet had entered
the babv's head at the temple.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
Burglars Go Into Politics.

Tucson, Ariz., June 20.-Friends of
the men who robbed Paymaster Wham,
some of whom are rich and influential,
are making secret efforts to procure the
appointment of successor to United
States Marshal N. K Meade, who has
pushed the pursuit and capture ofseven
of the robbers. Marshal Meade is in
possession of important clews fixing the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
A Remarkable Motor Plant.

A novel application of electrical
transmission is being made at the Ne
vada Mill of the Comstock mines. A
head of water of the height of $50 feet
after leaving the water wheel, is carried
down the main shaft of the Chollar
mine, and delivered upon six wheels
which operate dynamos in chamber
excavated at the bottom of the shaft
The dynamos, in turn operate motors
In the mill above, and wonderful
power of economy is attained.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
superintendents of Hospitals Meet

NEWPORT, r. l., June 1S.-The forty
third annual meeting of the Association
of Medical superintendent of American
Institutions for the Insane, opened at
the Ocean House this forenoon. The
nominating committee reported: For
president. DR.. w. w. Cooling, of Wash
ington; vice-president. DR.. Henry P.
Stearns, of Hartford. They were
elected. The associations membership
is ia, representing twenty-five institu-
;tions. which care for sc. 900 insane.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26

THE famous Leaning Tower of Pisa
has been put up for sale by lottery.
The municipality of Pisa, having be-
come greatly straitened for money on
account of expensive improvements,
offers the tower tor sale in order to pre-
vent the Town Hall from being seized,
and has adopted the method of lot
cry SO as TO get the highest price posi-
Bile.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
Saw the SaaIe,s Berg.

NEW YORK, June 18.-Tbe steamship
-Oresino, which arrived to-day from the
Mediterranean, reports passing large
iceberg on June II. There was thick fog
at the time, and the iceberg had the APP
pearance of having been struck by some
vessel. This is supposed to be the berg
struck by the steamer Saale last Tuesday
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
Trains Delayed by Floods

WILLIAMsPoRT. Pa, June 1o.-The wa
ter in Lycomlng Creek was very high
yesterday, on account recent rains,
and bridges 10 and 10, on the Northern
Cent, al Railway, have been taken off.
The Niagara express north, yesterday,
was caught between the two bIiGges
and was not able to 90 on or return. An
extra was sent from here to transfer the
passengers. The evening train north
did not start from here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
A Canadian Boy-Murderer.

LANGToN, Ont, June 2O.-Last evening
near this village boy named Davis,
aged IA years, shot and instantly killed
John Rohrer. aged II years. There had
been an old grudge between the boys,
and Davis on meeting Rohrer said,
s.Stand back or I will shoot vou," and
immediately fired. the ball passing
through Rohrer's temple. Davis was
arrestad
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
Big Fire in Troy, N. Y.

Troy, N. Y, June l9.--At o'clock
this morning fire started in the barn of
the Hackett House, at Ballston Spa. 1t
consumed P. A. Finley's furniture store
and barn, and A. w. Paddock's paint
store, L. Garlick's tobacco store, and
Grummater's freight store. Loss, $15,-
600; partially insured. Origin of fire
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
An Electric Drill.

Among the recent patents is an cleo
trio drill, which promises to almost rev.
olutionize mining as we'll as tunneling.
1t is run by a motor, which has its pow
er from the electricity from large dy-
namo of 4O0-light power. 1t is stated
that such a dynamo will run twenty drills
easily, each one with a capacity of bor-
ing on an average two inches minute
in the hardest kind of rock, and more in
softer kinds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
Paper Mills in Ashes.

Mason CRY, Ia, June 18.-The Rock
ford Paper Mill, one of the most extern
sive enterprises of the kind in the state.
burned yesterday. An entire new or
ganization was recently formed, and
the machinery was set in operation Fri
day. The loss is estimated at SIS, 900
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
STRIKE FOR EIGHT HOURS.

Brickmakers Inaugurate the Reform
Movement at Chicago.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, June 19.-Three hun
dred brickmakars at Hedgewich and
Blue Island are on strike. It
is the first real and deter
mined effort to put into effect the
eight-hour law in Cook County. The
strike, it is claimed, is but starter for a
bigger show of discomfort and in few
days all the yards round Chicago which
are working ten hours will be deserted
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
Three Murders in One nav

WHEELING, w. Va, June 2O.-Three
murders in one day is the record of Put
nam County, this state. James d.
PAUL., a bachelor farmer, was killed by
a tenant whose daughter he had Sc
-duced. John Moore, another farmer,
killed a neighbor, Henry Bradley, with
a club; anu Doc Lawrence a miner,
killed Tom Stevens, fellow miner,
with a pick. All the murders were in
q radius of three miles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
Agnes Hewitt Sued for Divorce,

LONDON, June 18.-Francis Darbishire
has applied for divorce from his wife
on account of adultery with George
Baird, a patron of the turf. The de-
PENDANT is the widow of Lvtton Sothern.
the actor, and she is now filing an en-
gagement at the Olympic Theater under
the name of Agnes Hewitt. Mr.. Darbi-
shire claims $4,000 damages from Baird
for alternating his wife's affections.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
Two Great Concerns Combine

DETROIT Mich, June 20.-The McEl-
roy Car Heating Company, of Detroit,
and the Sewell Car Heating Company,
OF Portland, Me-, have amalgamated.
The capital stock Of the new company
will be s., 500 100
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
SHOT DEAD BY TROOPS.

Three Rioting Miners Killed and Twelve
Wounded IN Bohemia.
VIENNA, June 2l.-The striking miners
at Kladno, Bohemia, engaged in riot
last night. The gendarmes fired on the
rioters and killed two of them ard
wounded twelve. Further trouble is
feared. and three battalions of troops
have been sent to the scene.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
NOW IN GOULD'S NAME.
Formal Transfer of the Baltimore g. Obi.
Telegraph COMPANY.

BALTIMORE, Md, June 18.-A deed was
recorded yesterday, between the Balti-
more & Ohio Telegraph Company and
the Western Union Telegraph Company,
whereby the Baltimore & Ohio Compa-
ny conveys to the Western Union all
its right, title and interest in and to all
it's telegraph lines and property oil
every nature and description. The con-
sideration is 81 and the entire discharge
of the Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph
Company from the obligation to issue
the $4,000, 900 of bonds provided for in
it's contract with the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
Eean Sells His Newspaper,

DUBLIN, June 22.-When Patrick Egan
was appointed by President Harrison
to be United States minister to Chill he
transferred to Michael Davitt his in
terest in the newspaper United Ireland.
Mr.. Parnell and Mr.. Davitt are now,
therefore. the sole owners of the paper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
Two Chances for Death

LIVERPOOL, June pa fireman on s!!.e
Cunard Line steamer Umbria, at this
port, committed suicide to-day. He
first cut his throat and henjumped in
tn the MerseV
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
TWELVE HUNDRED KILLED.
Terrible Scene st Fire Which Partially
Destroyed y Chinese City.

Destroyed u Chinese City.
One-half of the important city of
Lachan. in the province OF Szechuen,
China, has been destroyed by fire. The
confagration ragged four days. It is
estimated that 200 persons were killed.
Most of them were crushed IN trying to
escape from the narrow streets. Ten
thousand persons are homeless. A fund
has been s,arted for the r slief of the
sufferers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
Candies Melted Down.

New York, June lS.-Early this MORN
ing a fire broke out and completely
Quilted Huyler's candy mandatory at
81 Irving Place. The stock was damaged
$50, 900, and the building $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
Great LOSS bY Floods.

ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, June 20.-Dispatches
from Southeastern Kansas say the
Neosho River is at flood height, is out
of its banks in numerous places, and
that many thousands Of acres of wheat
and other grain are submerged and de-
stroyed. In Neosho County alone the
damage to crops is estimated at over
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
Severe Storm in indiana

LAFAYETTE, Ind, June 2O.-A heavy
wind storm, doing considerable dam
age, struck here yesterday. Several
buildings were wrecked, and crops guf-
Tered greatly. No lives are reported
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
GEN. FAIRCHILD ACCEPTS

BE Will Become a Member of the Cher
okee Commission.
WASHINGTON. D. c., June 19..-Gen.
Lucius Fairchild, of Wisconsin, has
notified the President that he will
accept the vacant place on the Cherokee
commission. He will meet the other
members of the commission in this CITY
in a few days
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
King William Worse,

THE HAGUE, June 20.-The King of
Holland, whu recovered sufficiently
from his recent illness to resume the
reins of the government, has had seri.
nlls alansa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26

THERE has been an increase of &c. 900
in the population of Denver, COL, dur
ing the last year, the total population
being estimated at $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
4 jealous Girl Cuts Her Throat

LOUISVILLE. KY, June 2I.-Rosa Nef.
a young servant girl, cut her throat last
night after sending tor her lover, Lewis
Roberts, private policeman. Jealousy
was the cause. The wound is not fatal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
SEVENTY MINERS ENTOMBED.

Terrible Accident in Colliery of New
South Wales.
SYDNEY, N. s. W., June 22.-Seventy
miners are entombed in pit at New
CASTLE and it is doubtful whether they
can be rescued alive.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26
PATTI SERIOUSLY ILL

The Celebrated Singers Health Said to
be Impaired.
PARIS, June 1S.-The Evenement of
to-day says that Nine. Adelina Patti is
sarinnclu Ill
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26

contrary to the rules of architectural
proportion as laid down by Prof. Vitru-
vius, | hope to see promptly removed
by liberal collection
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-26

THEY have a new way of planting
orange trees near San Diego, Cal. They
bore small hole and drop in dyna.
mite cartridge, the explosion of which
makes hole big enough tol the tree
and loosening the soil to a depth of sew.
eral feet, enables the tree to take root
easier.
A REMARKABLE phenomenon was wit
messed at Cardiff lately. After a tall OF
rain it was noticed that the pools oil
water in the thoroughtares were tinged
with red. The phenomenon is what is
known as "bloody rain," and was in
ancient times regarded as a sure pre-
cursor of plague.
A CURIOUS discovery has just been
made in England, in tie neighborhood
of one of the Spithead forts. While at
gunnery practice. some man-of- wars
men, engaged in graphing for shot, found
II. FOUNDER gun, which turns out to be
at least 100 years old. How the gun
got where it was found is mystery.
Miss KATE YOUNG, teacher of the West
Sebewa (Mich) school, took a novel
method OF supplying demand that the
School Board refused to heed. She had
each pupil bring an egg, and then sold
them at q convenient grocery. With
the proceeds she purchased towels and
soap, and the appearance OF the chill
dren after play hours is much i'm
proved.
THERE is story of a pastor who, al
the opening of a new chapel, favored
his congregation with minute account
OF the structural features of the sacred
edifce in which, for the first time, thev
were met. 1t was in the Ionic style, he
remarked. Over the portico, he added
was tower; over that cupalo, and on
the top of all mortgage, (which last
my brethren" he concluded, "beine
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-23
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Monthly stock Ssie-Lftersry Mat
tiers.
lence Of The Richmond Dispatch. !

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
MARCH %, 1889.
Yesterday took place the regular monthly
stock sale here, but as the weather was
rather Indictment the number OF persons in
town was not as large AZ usual. The stock
which was brought in, however, sold for
fair prices. Monsy Is very scarce with our
farmers. They are not able TO paw good
prices for cattle, but seem more anxious TO
sell than TO buy stock OF any kind.
The regular weekly sociabe given by the
Young ladies' Of the Baptist church was held
at the residence of Mr. X. X. Flanagan last
night. The author OF the evening selected
for discussion and criticism was Edgar Allan
Poe. Declarations from his works were
made by Messrs. q. II. SpOoner and W. \.
Wills, and the exercises OF the evening were
highly entertaining.
A number Of the young men OF this city
have recently reOrganized literary and de-
batting society in connection with the Young
Mems Christian Association. The following
hsyc been elected officers OF the society
President, Lewis Watson; Vice President,
Charles Il. Stevens; Secretary, Robert III.
Fife, Jr; Sergeant. st-Arms, Thomas l..
COyingtoD, and Chaplain, Rev. Otis Hugh.
son. q former student OF Richmond College.
This society meets on every other Tuesday
night, and numbers among its membership
some OF our most promising young men.
Judge Il. f.. W. Duke has gone 10 New
York on a short business trim.
Mrs. Rev. G. l.. Petrie left yesterday
morning to visit friends 9nd relatives in
South Carolina.
Robert Eskew, who was assaulted on last
Friday 90 the Virginia Midland luction by
Charles Drumwrght, is reported To be in a
critical conditiou aud IL Threatened with
paralysis. DrumwriSht made good his
escape, and his whereabouts are still I'M
known.
Mr.. Charles Il. Brown, who has been
visiting bis brother al Lexington. Va, re.
turned 10 the city this week.
Mr.. {. II. Harmon, Of New York, is in
the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-23

DICHMOND BAZAAR. CIR
h Nos. 1893 AND 1870 FRANKLIN STREET. LII
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-23
TAUNTON.
A Pleasant Social Event I'm the City
ar the Central valley.
Correspondence o, the Richmond pispatch.l


Correspondence OF the Richmond pispstch.l
MARCH 90. 1889.
Social life IN this eity-especiaIly % IL II
enjoyed by the young ladies' and gentlemen
partakes Of the highest degree Of culture.
Music, an occasional drama, the german,
contributions In organized efforts 10 promote
benevolent objects, aud the kindly inter.
course aud association between them wesves
charms along their pathway, bringing happi-
ness and pleasure In their rounds.
A young gentleman, Mr.. George c. wal
tiers, who is loved for his virtues, and Is a
iayorite with the aged, as well az cherish
ed companion with those OF his ege, being
about 10 leave the home OF his birth and the
scenes OF his busy young manhood, some
OF bis friends would not allow him TO de-
part without proper manifestation OF the
ASSIGNMENT they entertain for him. Ac-
cordingly he was their guest In q social way
yesterday evening. Mr.. w. W. hcGuiiin
presided, and announced the t0asts in his
bappest manner. Dir. Walters responded
10 that which read, "The Friends Left at
Home" and then MIR. r. s. ker to 1.-The
Bar" Captain r. Terry TO "The. staunton
Military Academy" Mr.. #. {. Kinney to
"The University OF Virginia" Mr.. fuz
Elder 10 "The Coming City-Buena Vista. ="
MIR. ". T.. McCue to I" The Spcculalor," Mr..
John l.. wing6eld to "The Pharmacist"
DIR. J. Il. Catett 10 "The Medical Profess
SION" Captain j. II. Saunders TO "Ihe
Girls We Love-" Mr.. william G.. Kinney to
1.-THE Girls That Love U.s." Mr.. A. {.
MurGaugh 10 1.-THE SchoOi-Girls," snd Dir.
{. X. Hoge TO "The Friend 10 Bank On"
The event was brimiul OF plcasurable
incidents. Each speaker followed his sub
ject closely, but interpreting the sentiments
expressed with the evidences OF that high
regard for companion shortly 10 withdraw
from their endesred associations.
Dir. Walters was In the drug business
here, and has accepted n situation with
large house in tina; trade in Atlanta, Ga. He
will leave for his newly-assumcd business
relations on the 18th instant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-23

I, Charles ". Goddln, clerk Of said court. GER
tity that tho bond required Of the special COM
missioners by the decree IN said cause Of Janu-
AIRY %, 1882 has been duly given.
Given under my hand this - b day Of March,
1879.
NH 22-td CHARLES ". GODDIN.