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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-10-26

Lincoln Park on the North Side. The
largest crowd congregated at Washing
ton Park, which was the most accessi-
BILE from the heart of the city, but it is
estimated that no less than 1000 peo-
pie saw each of these displays. The
programmes were arranged and given
under the direction of James Pain 4
Sons, of London and New York. The
display opened with a salute of 40
fifteen-inch aeral maroons, which
exploded at an altitude Of 500
feet and sent a shower of fire
back to the earth. AS this died away
magical illumination from 500 prismatic
lights fred by electricity, changing col
ors five times and throwing over the
trees the tints of the national colors and
the newly-adopted municipal terra cot
ta. The 800 5-pound rockets rushed to
the skies from each of the three parks,
blending with their various tints in the
heavens. From time to time the parks
were brilliantly illuminated with color
ed fires in generous quantities.
One of the browning features of the
marvellous display was the magnificent
Columbian bouquet made by the light
of $4,000 rockets-5,000 at the same mo-
ment from each Of the three parks
This is the largest flight OF rockets
known in the history of the world, and
it's beauty cannot be fully described in
words. For two minutes the ef-
feet was seen in every parl
of the city, and for miles around
it. The heavens were turned
into sea of fire in every color Of the
rain bow, and formed the most gorgeous
canopy that ever clothed any city on
either continent. In each Of the parks
five mbshells, GO inches in circumfer-
ence and weighing 10 pounds, were
thrown from mOrtars to an altitude OF
700 feet, where they exploded, forming
a picture Of marvellous grandeur.
The set pieces were of character
that brought out wealth Of enthusiasm
from the great assemblages. The first
occupied 1900 feet Of floor space and
bore the inscription in fire. Chicago
Welcomes the Nations of the Earth
1492-1S92." This inscription was sup
ported by two American eagles, above
which were brought out the outlines o.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-10-26
BIG BLAZE AT HAMBURG.
Half Million Dollars Worth of Property
Destroyed.

Half Million Dollars Worth of Property
Destroyed.
HAMBURG, Oct. pa fire broke out
at an early hour this morning in the
Hamburg American Packet Company's
warehouse situated in the Kleine Gras-
brock quarter Of the city. Fire
men were promptly on the scene,
but despite their efforts, the
building was completely Quilted.
The warehouse contained a great
quantity of inf1aInmable material and
the oils, ETC., made such an extremely
hot ire that it was very dangerous to
approach closely to the burning struc-
ture. After the fire had been burning
for some time, one Of the walls of the
warehouse was seen to be lettering and
almost Immediately afterward it fell
with tremendous crash upon an djoin-
ing boilerhouse, smashing it to atoms
and destroying a large boiler. The
chemical works of the st. Hamerneack
Company, which stood close to the ware
house, were also badly damaged by
falling wall. 4 number of firemen who
were working close to the wall, saw it
swaying and started to run to places of
safety. They were not quick enough,
however, and several OF them were
struck by flying bricks and quite badly
hurt. The director of the fire brigade
was among those thus injured. The
loss is placed at 100000 marks $780,,
G0Ol
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-10-26

1t was after half-past 2 when the last
guest was seated on the stage, and then
the tattoo Of hundred drums at the south
end Of the building commanded sudden
attention. The audience accepted this
as the signal for silence, and there
was an instant lull in the hum Of voices
Every eye turned to the south, 600 feet
away. where the largest chorus of mod
ern times was seated. A moment
later and signal from the lead
the programme-the Columbian March,
composed by Prof John X. Paine, of Cam
bridge, in honor of the day and event.
Probably never before was the inSignif-
cance of the human voice so fully demon
strated The chorus of 8, QUO voices is grand
aggregate, but in this vast building over q
quarter of mile in length, those at the
extreme north would scarcely have caught
sufficient OF the sound to distinguish the
melody.
After prayer by Bishop Charles II.
Fowler, ID. d., of California, Mayor
Hampstead WaShburne deliVere the adj
dress of welcome and rendered the free
dom of the city to the assembled guests and
their friends.
Miss Sarah G. lie Mtyne then read the
DedicatOry Ode, written by Miss Harriet
Monroe. of Chicago. Following came the
presentation by the director Of works OF
the master artists OF the Exposition of the
Worlds Columbian Exposition, and award
to them of special commemorative medals.
Mrs. Potter Palmer then delivered her
address on ''Work of the Board of Lady
Managers
President Higginbotham, of the Worlds
Columbian Exposition, then rendered the
buildings to President Palmer, OF the
Worlds Columbian Commission, who in
tu:n presented them to the President Of
the United States for dedication.
Nice-President Morton, in behalf of
President Harrison, who is detained at
Washington by the hopeless illness of his
wife, then dedicated the buildings IL Il
short address.
After the rendition OF the "Hallelujah
Chorus from the Messiah of Handel
Henry WatJerS0n, Of Kentucky, delivered
the dedict0rY Grafton.
The ''Star Spanglcd Banner and Hail
Columbia" We're next performed with full
chorus and orchestral accompaniment
Chauncey NJ. DepeW. Of New York.
next followed with the Columbian Grafton.
His Eminence Cardinal James Gibbons,
archbishop Of Baltimore, then made an
impressive prayer.
The chorus in Praise OF God'' came
next, after which Rev. II. c. McCook, of
Philadelphia, delivered the benediction,
and a national salute from cannon IN the
park proclaimed to the world the dedica-
ton of the great Exposition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-10-26
south Cardinals Reminding Scheme

COLUMBIA. S. c., Oct. 22.-Gov. Till
man says about his recent visit to New
York ior the purpose OF refunding the
state debt Of South Carolina that there
holders of the old fraudulent bonds to
force the state into some sort of recog-
milton of their claims. Owing to the
virtual cessation OF business produced
by the Columbus celebration and the
uncertainty as to which party will carry
the coming elections, he found capital
lists unwilling to make any offer which
could be accepted, and, therefore, he
returned home to wait until alter the
election. ''The state" he says, twill
meet all its honest debts, if we are not
thWarted, but never a cent by my adj
vice or approval will go to pay the
fraudulent debt"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-10-26

stantly the vast audience took up the spirit
of the occasion and 10000 hands were
extended TO the skies, and 100, coo handler-
chiefs of varied culOrS welcomed the dig
nitarieS OF the occasion. The scene was an
impressive one, aud as the enthusiasm
deepened, every heart was thrilled by the
inspiration of the hour. Maiestically, and
with the stately tread OF a military de
tachment the diplomatic CORDS marched t
their seats in the front and at the rlgh
hand of the chairman.
The members Of the Cabinet OF Pres
dent Harrison, conducted by Vlce-PreS-
dent Morton, came next in line and al
other mighty cheer went up as they WEE
escorted to the seats reserved for then.
The members Of the supreme court Il
the United States, attlred in black broal-
cloth came next, and following the JUDI
iarv were the representatives of the churh
OF ROme-Cardlnal Gibbons and the papd
envoy, Mgr. Satolli.
The military commanders, federal AMI
state, brought up the rear, and anothe'
wave OF enthusiasm swept over the mulh
tude. Gems. SchOfield and Miles were
recognized by the front row. Upon the
stage Of this vast building were now repre-
SCnted larger number Of generals and of
1icers of the United States Army than have
ever assembled since the great review at
Washington after the surrender and cesSa-
ton OF hostilities
The Congress of the United States as
represented by the Senators and members
of the House of Representatives, followed
next, followed by Senator CUllom and
Congressman Springer, Of Illinois. A
minute later the governors of
states led by the best known of them all,
William Mckinley. of Ohio, appeared in
sight, and the cheers which followed were
the climax OF the enthusiasm as each exec
utlve was recognized by his friends
'Ilor6 was nauSp of several minutes AT
the center of the stage as each detachment
arrived, but beyond this there was no con-
fusion III seating the thousands that We're
to occupy the platform and the stage.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-10-26

the various Worlds buildings sThen a
set piece with an area of 2,5UG square
feet, represented in fire the sailing Of
Columbus from Palos and illustrating
his fleet, the Pinta, Santa Maria and
Nina. Niagara Falls was also given in
fire, representing cataract 600 feet in
length of golden spray, and forming an
effect never before equaled. There
were also many other devices and de-
signs, and when 10 O'Clock had passed
the most elaborate fireworks display
that was ever burned closed with the
great Columbian bouquet OF $4,000
rookie
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-10-26
STRICKEN AT The BALL
Senator SheTmaB'a Brother Suffers q
Strnkr of ApouIt ".

senator EheTDG3h'A Brother Suffers
stroke of ApopItxv
CHICAGO, Ill, Oct. 20. Ono Of the in
cidents of the Worlds Fair ceremonies
that caused considerable excitement
late last night was a report that Sena-
tor John Sherman had suffered stroke
of apoplexy and that be had been car
ried from the ballroom IN 4 sing con-
dition. The report, SO far as Senator
Sherman is concerned, was,Gntrue, and
arose from the fact that Hoyt eher-
man, brother of the Senator, from
Des Moines, Ia, did suffer q slight
attack Of apoplexy willis seated in the
gallery of the ballroom. He almost fell
from his chair. He was carried in his
chair from the ballroom to the room Of
one Of the guests on the lower floor.
Medical aid was summoned, and it was
soon learned that the attack was not OF
q serious nature. Mr.. Sherman re-
covered IN half an hour, and returned
TO the ballroom
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-10-26
THE CELEBRATIONS CLOSE.
The Most Brilliant Display of Firework
the World Has Ever Seen.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct. 21.-To-nlght the
dedicatory exercises closed with the
most brilliant and gorgeous display OF
fireworks ever given in the world. To
avoid the concentration of mass of
people, this display was divided into
three parts and given in as many
parts of the city. The programmes
were identical. The display was given
in Washington Park on the So Side,
Garfield Park on the West Side and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-10-26
Weekly Bank Statement.
Cold and Stormy.

LONDON, Oct. 22.-The weather in
Northern England is cold and stormy.
Along the Tyne q heavy hail and snow
storm is prevailing, and number of YES
sells are returning seeking shelter. They
report heavy weather outside. In Norfolk,
one of the extreme northeastern counties
OF England, the ground is white with
snow, and the whole country presents
pIOfry aSOpct
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-10-26
GEM MINES ED.
Nearly a Ton of Giant Powder Ready to
Bs Touched Off.

Be Touched Off.
WALLACE, Idaho, Oct. 20.-Last night
three armed men went into one of the
tunnels of the Gem mines and posted
the following notice:
LOOK, SCABS
One more warning, the last ore. Before
powder will be exploded and this NINE
will be sent to h. 1t is in the NINE
ready for action, fuse attached. If we
cannot work the mines no one else Shall.
BLOODY JACK.
The men were seen by car man who
was coming out of the tunnel with q car
of ore. When he caught sight of the
armed men he ran back into the tunnel
and reported Che matter TO the I.hift
boss. When they came back to the
mouth of the tunnel the men were gone
and the above notice was found. The
car man was unable to identity the
men.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-10-26
JUDICIARY HONORED.
Informal Reception to the Members OF
the supreme Court.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct. 2C.-The Chicago Bar
Association gave an informal reception
this afternoon in honor Of the justices OF
the supreme court The entire supreme
bench mad signIted It's intention Of beng
present, so the guests of honor were
Chef Justice Fuller and Associate Just
ices Brown, BlatchtOrd, Brewer. Shiras,
Harlan Lamar, Gray and Field. All OF
the governors Of the various states who are
IN the city were also present, as were
the Judges Of the Illinois supreme
court, the local judges ana many proml-
nent attorneys. No programme was ar
ranged for the reception, as ii was purely
informal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-10-26

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct. 20.-Henry G. Eddy
died at his home in Lockport,
ILL.,, from the effect Of a painful
accident received while experimenting
dredging repairs at Seneca, on the line OF
the Illinois q Michigan Canal. A falling
dump-boX struck Mr.. EDDY, BADLY crush
ING his leg below the knee. He leaves
wife and two married daughters.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-10-26

aAzE1ToN, Pa, Oct. 20.-Squire ODon--
nell Il prominent politician and justice OF
the peace, was shot and killed this morn
no Nv his constable, isaac Phillips. Inc
men engaged in a political discussion;
y hen the constable drew has Wea Jon and
Cred three times each ball taking effect.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-10-26
LOST ON THE BOkHARA.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. Chain, of Denver
Among the Drowned.

DENVER, Col, Oct. 20.-A cablegram
from Consul Leonard, at Shanghai,
China, announcing the drowning
OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. @. Chain, of
Denver, in the wreck of the Bokhara
off the coast of China last week. Mr..
Chain came to Denver from Jackson
vile, H., years ago He managed to
build up the largest stationary store in
the West Mr.. and Mrs. Chain left
Denver last March for tour of the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-10-26
NlOntY Tor che Cause.

LONDON, Oct. l9.-The will of the late
George Fowler, q wealthy provision
packer and merchant of Liverpool ano
contains requests of e65, 900 to the Sal
Walton Army and $40. 600 to other
charities in England and ireland.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-10-26
Anu1vers " 40 tmnrlsoneo women.

Berlin, Oct. 22.-Many persons in Ger
many have good reason TO bless the day
the Empress gave birth TO a daughter. To
marx the christening day Of the infant
princess, 400 women who were imprisoned
Tor various otfenseS have been released,
and there is consequently much rejoicing
among the crstWhile prisoners and their
families
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-10-26
IN PROGRESS NAME.

Chicago Experiences the Proudest Day
in Her History-World's Fair Dedi-
Gated - Citizens of All Nations aud
from Every Cline Join In the Mem
orabIe Exercises-Cardinal Gibbons
Prayer-The Ode and OrRtiOns.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-10-26

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct 21.-The Columbian
Exposition was in the hands of the
military this morning. Before the bright
sunlight of this beautiful day had
touched the gilded domes Of these
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-10-26

day at the race-course is on the wronr
track, so to speak. YonkerS StQtsSnaan.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-10-26

magnificent edifces into q blaze
of glory, the sound of the bugle
was echoing through the camp
and the martial tread of troops
was heard on every hand. For
three days the regular troops and
militia have been Tendezvouing in
the Worlds Fair grounds, and, by
order of the exposition directors, have
been bivouacked IN the various exhibit
ton buildings in order to be convenient
ly near on the day of the grand military
parade.
The inaugural ceremonies Of to-day
were triumph to republican institu-
tions-a triumph greater than all the
glorIes of war. To the parent republic
of the Western Hemisphere had been
reserved the distinction of SO winning
the goodwill and admiration of alI' the
world that kings, emperOrs. cZarS, Sultans.
mikadoS, khanS, have each extended the
hand of International fellowship to the
American people and crowned with their
benediction and approval the exposition to
be held under the patronage Of the re-
public.
With bowed heads, the diplomatic rep
reSentativeS of the crown rulers Of the Old
World gave attentive audience to the cere
monies Of to-day and VOlced no dissent
when the orators of the hour reviewed the
Gated that the greater progress lay III the
government by the many.
Ate o'clock visitors began to stroll into
the grounds, and the expressions of admir-
alton that burst from every lip as the
stranger stepped within the gate and met
the scene before him was an eloquent
tribute of approval to Americas grandeSt
enterprise. By 10 O'Clock $4,000 people
were within the grounds, ana from tins
time on the multitude was augmented by
tens of thousands.
AS the visitors arrived, the larger number
thrOnged eagerly into the dedication build
ing anXiOuSly, to obtain desirable seats
before tie thronging multitude. which
must pour in after the parade, and III
short time every seat except those reserved
tor distinguished guests was occupied by
the early corners.
SINGING TIE ODE.
Among the first to enter the dedication
hall were the members of the grand dedica-
tory chorus. By 10 o'clock every membe OF
this vast chorus Of $500 people had arrived
and was seated on the reserved stand at
the south end OF the building. A few
minutes later, and at signal
from the leader, the band struck up
and $500 voices Joined in accompaniment
in preliminary practice of the dedication
odC-seYeral StanZaS Of this having been
set to music for the occasion. The effect
ofthiS multitude ofvoices in the vast Manu-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-11-09
Oldest Copy of tie Book of Zechariaf

At the International Orientalst Con.
gress in London, England, a most inter.
esting document was submitted by Rev.
Professor IIechler, chaplain OF the Brit.
ish Embassy at Vienna, a distinguished
Orientalist. II is a papyrus manuscript,
discovered a few months ago in Egypt,
supposed by some to be the oldest copy
extaut of portions of the Old Testament
books OF Zichariah aud Malachi.
These pages of papyrus when intac
were about ten inches high aud sever
inches wide, each containing twenty.
eight lines of writing, both sides OF the
sheet being used. The complete lin,
contains from fourteen to seventeen let.
tiers. The sheets are bound together 10
the form of a book, in primitive
though careful manner, with cord aud
strips of old parchment. The Greek is
written without intervals between the
words, custom in old Greek and old
Hebrew manuscripts. The papyrus is
in fair preservation. and is believed TO
date from the third or fourth century.
1t thus ranks in aye with the oldest
Greek manuscripts of the Septuagint
version OF the old Testament in, Loudon,
Rome and st. Petersburg.
Tne differences in the papyrus tend to
the conclusion that it was copied FROM
some excellent original of the Septuagint
Bible. first translated about $50 B. c.,
for the use of the Helenistic Hebrews in
Egypt, who, having gradually forgotten
the Hebrew tongue, had learned to
speak Greek. 1t has several new read.
ings which surpass some of the other
Septuagint texts in clearness of express
sion aud simplicity Of grammar. 1t would
appear that it was copied, aud not writ
ten from dictation. A second scribe has
occasionally corrected some mistakes OF
photography made by the original copy.
ist, distinguished by the different color
OF the ink.
Professor Hechler said 1t was sin.
cerely to be hoped that this papyrus will,
soon be published in fac simile for the
careful examination of Biblical schol.
ars, aud that it is the pressing duty OF
the British Government to institute an
organized aud scientific search for papyr
ia Egypt. 1: Is impossible to forecast
what surprises may be in store or what
treasures may be placed at the disposal
OF modern scholarship. New York
Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-11-09

4 Among the natives of Fnke River,
australia, II one falls sick or dice
they at once conclude he must have
been bewitched or bitten, or hurt by
the devil. At the same time they
can bcwitch others, the old ones and
the medicine men fostering that be.
lief. For this purpose they employ a
variety OF agencies AS charms, includ.
ing implements OF wood and bone,
which are thrown by the sorcerers in
the direction OF their enemy TO make
him sick or kill him, tufts OF feath
crs OF the emu and eagle to give the
wearcrs strength to kill their enc.
mics, and little implement, about six
inches long, OF bone or wood, worn
through the septum Of the nose, by
means OF which they also think they
can hurt Others.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-11-09
Now IL Is the Foxes Turn,

Some time ago it was found that the
Norway rats were multiplying so fast on
Sable Island that they were killing off
tae rabbits, which are valuable to the
inhabitants as food. A number Of
cats were, therefore, imported from
Halifax and turned loose on the island
TO kill the rats. The cats disposed of
some Of the rats, but soon discovered
that 1t was easier to catch the rabbits
and that they tasted better. They multi
piled so fast and made such havoc with
the rabbits that finally lot of foxes
were brought to the island to kill ths
cats. The foxes have been doing their
work too well. They killed the cats,
and then turned their attention to the
ses fowl that haunt the island, destroy
ing their eggs and eating up Their young,
and now the islsnders are begging the
Government to rid them Of the ioxss.-
Pioay upa i,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-11-09
However, when great attention !,

incs. However, when great attention il
given, tapestries rivalling those Of th,
State manufactures may be made. An
busson Is a town Of about 1000 people
The chief industry is that OF tapestry
weaving. The oldest factories were es
tablished in the fifteenth century. TIVE
very different kinds Of tapestry are hen
manufactured, namely, the artistic kind,
used for armchairs, furniture hangings,
mural decorations, aud the like. thi
prices of which run from SIS to 800
per square metre, according to the shad,
and iinencss of designs. About 200t
workmen are occupied In the production,
at an average wage of eighty cents pc,
day. The other kind is ordinary tapes.
try for floors, which are worth fror
seventy-fve cents to So per square metre.
These workmen do mechanical weaving
with jacquard frames, aud the number
OF workmen employed on this class o.
goods is 1900.
The artists employed by the French
State manufactures OF tapestries receive
very high salaries, while those employed
at Aubusson by private manufacture:
are not very we'll paid. The time re.
quired to manufacture tapestry OF or
dinary dimensions at the Gobelins is, ob
an average, three years; while at Au.
basson few months are sufficient.