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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-18
WATER POWER.
American and Eur,rSan Methods Of Ssing
AZ In n Large Way.

American aud Enr,rSan Methods Of gsing
AZ In n Large Way.
The standard American method OF
utilizing q large amount Of water power
has hitherto been to distribute the wa
ter 10 the several consumers or mill
owners By means Of system Of head
races. so called. with facilities for its
discharge at lower level, 10 be utilized
as the owner or lessee saw fit, and gem
orally ON his own premises. This led 10
long head canals and to insignificant
tail races, whereas the Niagara plant con-
sigts Of a common tail race, a mile and a
half long, with comparatively nsignifi-
can't head races The old time water
power company sold or leased the right
to draw a definite quantity of water at
defined times, with the privilege Of dis
charging it at a lower level, and the
mill owner did the rest, whereas at
Niagara Falls the right is leased to dis
charge definite quantity of water into
the tail race tunnel, with the privilege Of
drawing this quantity from the head
canal, or from the river. But over and
above this the product-power- be
contracted for at Niagara Falls, deliv-
cred on the shaft.
To create large group OF mill sites
Of the older sort there was necessary, III
the firsh instance, a large, continuous
body of land, properly located for the
purpose. If this could not be bought up
secretly, and in large blocks, the whole
water power enterprise would fail to
come to fruition. IL Europe, however,
several such enterprises came into being
in spite of the inability of the projectors
to primarily buy tracts of land such as
have been described This was done by
establishing central power stations near
the dam, or head canal, and then trans
hitting the power produced, instead OF
the water to produce it, TO the consul
mers or mill owners. Up to within, say,
five years, this had always been accom-
plished by means Of wire rope trans
missions of power, and 1t is easy to see
that the invention of the electrical trans
mission of power would give this form
Of the utilization Of large water pow
or a great impetus. Many such plants
are therefore already in existence, many
are building, but among them all nc
one is probably so celebrated and Is Mt
tracing the attention of all intelligent
men as this at Niagara Falls -Cassier' &
Magazine.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-18
Double nntr.

A capital story was once told Of the
Rev. Thomas Hunt, the veteran temper
ance orator. who was we'll known in the
early history Of the Wyoming valley.
he was a somewhat eccentric man, but
possessed Of remarkably quick wits.
which stood him iIf good stead on many
occasions
During the civil war he enlisted in
one of the regiments of infantry raised
in the valley and served as chaplain.
One day in the very tiercest Of the bat
tie a major rode up in front Of the regi-
ment, and seeing Father Hunt nc the
head Of the ranks inquired in great as
constituent:
Chaplain. what are you doing
there?'
"What am doingg' repeated the
stanch old minister quickly. I'm cheer
ing the hearts of the brave and watch
ing the heels of the cowardSp
He was evidently performing this
double task so we'll and thoroughly that
the major could find no fault with him
and left him to his self appointed charge
Youths Companion.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-18
BIG OCEAN WAVES.
Careful Data show Them TO lie Not over
Thirty-two Feet High.

Thirty-two Feet High.
An article quoted in Current Litera-
ture gives this interesting information
ON ocean waves. Dr. q. Schott, as the
result of studying the form and height
Of the waves of the sea, claims that un-
der a moderate breeze their velocity was
"a. 6 feet per second, or 1913 miles an
hear. which is about the spstd OF = mod
ern sailing vessel
As the wind rises the size and speed
of the waves increase. In strong breeze
their length rises to goo feet and their
speed reaches SO or 36. feet per second.
Waves the period of which is nine sec
onds, the length 400 or 425 feet, and
the speed % nautical miles per hour are
produced only in storms. During a
southeast storm in the southern Atlantic
he measured waves 600 feet long, and
this was not maximum, for in latitude
2S degrees south and longitude 80 de-
grees east he observed waves of 10 sec
onds' period, which were 1850 feet
long, with a velocity of 1877 feet per
second, or 4Gis nautical miles an hour.
DIR. Schoft does not think that the
maximum height CT the waves is very
great Some observers have estimated IL
at 30 or 40 feet in q wind Of the force
represented by on the Beaufort scale,
the highest number of which il ~. and
DIR. Schott maximum is just 81 feet. lie
believes that in great tem2ests waves OF
more than 60 feet are rare, and that
even those Of 90 feet are exceptional. In
the ordinary trade winds the height is 3
or feet. The ratio of height to length
is about /. S3 in a moderate wind, l. Is
in a strong wind and liz in storm,
from which it follows that the inclina-
ton Of the wave is respectively abont O,
10, IL degrees The ratio Of the height
of the waves to the force of the wind
varies greatly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-18
The same Thing.

Major John writes in The United
Service Magazine that while he was
employed between Port Said and Kan
tara he saw the waters of the Lake Men
zalek driven beyond the horizon" bya
violent wind, so that the natives walked
about where the day before they were
fishing This convinced him that he had
seen exactly what happened when the
Israelites passed dry shod through the
Red sea.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-18
lAiSUHNER BOARDING. TAT

First-cIass COUNTRY BOARDING. with
large airy rooms, at "Hill's Delight South
River, Anne Arundel county, from $500 to
SO. 90 per week. according 70 room acc0mmo-
looking the bay. within four miles of Anna
polls and three miles of Bay Ridge Boating.
fishing. Grabbing and bathing free. Steamboat
communication with Baltimore three times
weekly. For particulars address
JAMES w. BROWN,
B212m Annapolis, Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-18
Beware of Ointmants for Catarlh that
Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
Of smell and completely derage the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
tons from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold TO the
good YOU can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured by T..
Cheney q Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken
internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio,
by Il. j. Cheney q Co. Testimonials
free
ETSold by all druggists price 75c per
bottle.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-18
Ten Days Trip to Niagara Fails.

An early fall trip to Niagara Falls,
Watkins Glen, Mauch Chunk, Glen
Onoko, Rochester and Geneva, has been
arranged via the Royal Blue Line and
the famous Lehigh Valley route.
Y A special express with Pullman Par
Tor Cars attached, in charge of an ex-
perienced tourist agent, will leave Il. u
O.station, Washington, Thursday, Sep
TENDER 18th, $40 a. m, Baltimore 9.05
a. M, arriving at the Falls ll.00 a. m.
Round trip ticket good ten days, $40.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-18
BOARDING. tlAt

Families or single persons can be &C
commodated with the best Summer
Boarding at "ChaIk Point" West River.
Terms, $500 per week with all priyil.
eyes of boating, bathing and 6shing.--
Rooms large and airy. The best atten.
ton paid boarders. Address,
GEO. w. HYDE,
Wu Shady Side, West River,
70 Anne Arundel County.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-18
Columbia River.

The Columbia river was first called
the Oregano. the Spanish name for the
wild sage that grows on its banks. Whit
ney says that the Spanish name was Ore
Jon, 'sbig ear" or zone that hath large
ears, " an allusion to the custom Ct the
Indians in that region Of stretching their
ears by boring them and crowding them
with ornamental
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-18

Some one says that. although it is sad
10 see family relics sold at auction, the
most painful thing under the hammer is
generally ones thumb nail
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-18
Trying 1t ON.

Tom disappointed in love)-Well
this settles it, For the remainder of my
days shall live the life of hermit
Jack--Don I say that, old man. Why
not compromise on moving over to
Brooklyn :--New York Herald
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-18

The man who does not overcome ennui
" occupying himself soon tries to fly
from it by ntemperance. The idle man
is almost necessarily vicious.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-09-18

The sound of Il bell which can be
heard 40, 200 feet in the water can be
heard only 456 feet in the air.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-31
1T is NEARLY 10000.
Population of the City Surprising-9.93 .93l
Souls Counted.

Population of the City surprising-9.93l
Souls Counted.
The census Of Watertown was COM
pleted last week by City Clerk Bieber
and his force, end we publish it in
complete form in the appended table.
The result is yerv gratifying, as the
total population of the city is shown to
be 931, considerably more than it
vas generally supposed to be. This is
a gain of ,176, or 11.S4 per cent, COM
pared with the census of 1890, when
the inhabitants numbered S,755. That
our city is experiencing good, healthy
growth-not the result of any boom j,
but of business stability and prosperity
lis p7ainly evident, and with the era
Of ad> ancement in public improve
.6ent and the like that seems
to be upon US, we may hope to yet at
tain high degree ofimportance among
the cities of tie state.
The total number of old soldiers IN
the city is reported at seventy. The
following tabulation shows the aggre-
gate white and colored population in
each ward, males and females, nation
alities and militia:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-31
BUSINESS NOTES.

Buy q sack of "Hard to Beat" and
treat yourself to little good bread.
For sale by all grocers. 36w2
Good Michigan peaches, only 25
cents, at Stallman's.
WANTED TO RENT.-Suite (two) Of
furnished rooms. East side preferred.
Address
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.
r. P. Koenig & Co.'s Minnesota
Queen" is the best. Ask your grocer
for it. Only 100 cents a sack.
Now is the time to buy lots in the
Richards. Hill addition, when they
can be bought cheap. Enquire ofsW.
R. Thomas, $40 Richards avenue.
Tickets for the Episcopal church
choir entertainment can be had at
Stallman's.
DO you wish to invest in real estate
We havg farms and city property for
SALE
We have meney to loan.
We have abstract of titles to all pro.
perty in Jefferson county
We do a general law business.
Special and prompt attention given to
ell matters placed in our hands.
SKINNER & THAUER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-31
OBITUARY..

Louis G. Green, one Of our best known
residents, died last Saturday morning
at his home, l10S Western avenue, in
the SD year of his age He had been
in poor health for some time past, and
about month ago was compelled to
give up his duties as a mail-carrier on
the postofice force, to which position
be was appointed under ex- Postmaster
ten here in December, 1892. A dis
ease of the liver, affecting his stomach,
was the cause of death.
Mr.. Green was born in Columbus,
Ind, October 26, 1842, and came to this
city at an early day. He was stone
cutter by occupation, which he fol-
lowed for many years. being engaged
by the firm in which his father was
partner. In after years he was en-
ployed at the same vocation by the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
company. During the war Mr.. Green
served his country valiantly, being a
member of the Twenty-ninth Wiscon-
sin regiment, the one made up SO ma
terially volunteers from this section.
After the war he returned to Water
town, which was ever since his home.
Mr.. Green was possessed of frank,
honest and open-hearted disposition,
one which is generally admired and
which makes friends SO readily and
freely. Faithful IN the discharge of
every duty and true to every trust re-
posed in him, be enjoyed the conf
dence of all. and these excellent quail.
ties made him highly valuable and
| popular as one of Uncle Sans post
men. Mr.. Green was married in this
city about 1869 to Miss Richards,
who survives him, together with three
daughters and one son.
| The funeral of Mr.. Green was held
from his late home Monday afternoon,
Rev. G.. G. Weiss officiating A quar-
tette composed of Mrs W. P. Keyes,
Miss Minnie Sproesser, Edw. L.
Schempf and W. c. Stone rendered the
music. O. D. Pease post, 6. A R., OF
which the deceased was a member, at
| tended in body, as did also his fellow
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-31
OUTLOOK ENCOURAGIN G.
Good Prospect for WaterwOrks-Sense
of Citizens Meeting Friday
Evening.

of Citizens Meeting Friday
Evening.
Pursuant to notice, large and rep
resentative body of citizens assembled
at Concorda Opera house Friday even
ing to discuss the waterworksq question.
Mayor Moak called the meeting to or
der, after which Theodore Prentiss was
called to the chair and James w. Moore
made secretary. Mr. Prentiss stated
the object Of the meeting, dwelling
upon the absolute necessity of water
works in connection with our sewerage
system and also as means of more ade-
quate fire protection, concluding with
the remark that the meeting was called
expressly for the purpose Of ascertain
ing the views of property owners and
for their sanction of further action In
the matter.
The report of the investigating com
mittee of the council was read in both
English and German, Mayor Moak and
Alderman Woodard supplementing it
with explanations Of the knowledge
gained at cities visited. Alderman
Woodard stated that in the present
condition of the city's finances the only
feasible plan was to grant a franchise,
and that it was the councils desire to
have the company consist of residents
of the city, or at least he controlled by
such. At this point motion was made
to ascertain whether the citizens pre-
sent desired the common council to
proceed further in the matter. After
some delay the same was put before
the meeting and carried without dis
senting vote. A lengthy discussion
was INDUCED in as to the best method
to proceed, numbe of our most prom
inent citizens advancing suggestions
on the subject. At length the chair
stated that in his opinion the all-im-
portant matter was to ascertain Just
how much home capital could be en-
listed In the enterprise. Others stated
that our monied men before subscrib-
ing for stock in a company desired to
know in exactly what sort of an enter
prise they were investing, A resolution
was passed that it was the sense of the
meeting that the common council en-
gage competent Waterworks engineer
to draft plans for system without de-
lay. Another resolution was passed
empowering the chair to appoint
committee of five, including himself,
to cooperate with the council in ascer-
tanning how much home capital can
be secured to further the under
taking. The committee consists of the
following well-known citizens: Theo-
dore Prentiss. Jesse Stone, W. D.
Sproesser, William F. Voss and Gus
May The meeting then adjourned.
From observation both at the gather
ing and elsewhere, we think that there
still exists a vast amount of ignorance
among our citizens about waterworks,
both as to the manner in which they
should be inaugurated and the probable
expense and benefits that will accrue,
and we think that another meeting in
the near future would serve to impart
more thorough understanding of this
important question. Many who are
now dissatisfied would, if enlightened,
be more favorable to a consummation
OF the project.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-31

eve had an epidemic of dysentery ina
S. Pollock, of Briceland. Cal. 81 was.
taken with it and suffered severely until
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. I procured bottle and felt
better after the first Dose Before one
half of the bottle had been used was,
WELL recommended it to my friends antl2
their experience was the same. We ALI
unite in saying it is the best" For sale
by John Molzahn, druggist.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-31
217 Main st, Cor. Third.
FOR SALE OR

FOR SALE OR RENT.
A large two-storied brick block, stu
ated on First street two blocks south
of postofice, in a manufacturing dis
trict, and in a convenient location for
manufacturing purposes. For further
particulars enquire of
JOHN DAVIES,
3O3 First street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-31

employees of the Watertown postofice.
The interment was at Oak Hill ceme-
terry. Among those from abroad pres
ent at the funeral were Mrs. A. NJ.
Lull, of Oshkosh; Haden Canniff,
Rolling Prairie; Mrs. H. Pitcher and
daughter, Wauwatosa; Mr.. and Mrs
Allen Nash, Denver, Colo, and Mr..
and Mrs. G. D. Richards, Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-31

Cali at Globe Milling Co. for your
flour. Every sack warranted equal
to any sold i'm the city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-31

So far as the census has been COM
pleted among the larger cities of the
state, Watertown stands twelfth. Fur
ther returns will send it down the list
a few noints
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-31

Tuesday morning Mrs A. Blair re-
ceived the intelligence that her young
est son, Charley, who went on a visit
to his uncle's family at Amigo several
weeks ago, bad died there last Sunday,
of diphtheria, and was buried the same
day, the malignant nature ofthe disease
body. He had been i'll only few days.
youth who was We'll liked bv his MANY
young friends here. The circumstances
of his death are peculiarly affecting and
bereaving to his mother, sisters and
brothers, who have the sympathy all.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-31

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Lester, of Chica-
go, mourn the death of their four-year-
old daughter, Inez, which occurred
Sunday morning. The remains were
brought here Monday afternoon and
inferred in Oak Hill cemetery
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-31

Henry Bergman, among the oldest
residents of the city, died at his home,
70l Division street. last Wednesday af
ternoon, aged 80 years. He was a
native Of Germany and settled here as
early as the '50's. Up to a couple years
ago, when he was attacked with the
grip, Mr.. Bergman was familiar per-
sonage on our streets and he possessed
a large acquaintance He was for many
years employed as grain and produce
buyer bv William Buchheit One son,
Christ. Bergman, and two daughters
are the surviving children. The fun
eral occurred on Saturday afternoon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-31

Frederick Korn, of 216 Emerald
street, died Sunday. of cancer of the
stomach. aged about 80 years. He was
employed as a maltster by Hartig &
MANI The funeral was held Tuesday
survive.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-07-31
Alteration Sale! Alteration saleI
AT E~TSCEER'$
Monday, Tuesday Z Wednesday, Aug. 5, 6 81

Owing to the increase in are
obliged to add
Our CLOTHING and CLOAK DEPARTMENTS will be on the
second floor this Fail
We'd rather sell Clothing at price carry up
stairs.
Our indolence your benefit
The following few clnchers Of our assertion
BOYS SUITS. CHLDREN's SUITS.
Sanets worth So so 90 at s. so
Heavy CaSSlmeres SchOOlSuts . 2.00at 119
worth 400 at 2.98 Brown Mixed Vic
Brown Mixed tors ~ worth 300 at I "a
tors worth 800 at 1893 Navy F1annel...
Navy Broadcloth ........ worth 400 at 228
worth $50 at 5.48 Combination Suits,
fancy WOTsted, Coat
cheap at 900 at 6.14 and Cap .......at 259
MEMS SUITS.
Eodolnets. worth 800 at S3.12
Half-I1n CaSSneTeS
Grey WOrsted (All Wool 900 at 617
u a. H. Suits 1000 at 7.38
Flint Cashmere, nothing better made .. 1900 at 788
CHHS. FISCHER & SON,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-01
DIED.

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Robinson of 761 West Tenth street,
Friday, January 23, Fred Carter, after
an illness of short duration. Deceased
was born in Savannah, Mo-, in April,
1878 and was son of the late Cornelius
Carter, who became resident of Des
Moines in 1884. Death, that ire spector
of person, has removed from our midst
an entire family of seven within the
last five years. Deceased died in Jesus
Christ, having been baptized by Rev.
Henry McCraven a few days before his
death He was loved and respected by
all who knew him and bis life was
cheerful and exemplary. 1t seems sad
to recall the fact of every member OF
the Carter family dying in such short
time Yet God in His infinite mercy
doeth all Things for the best. The
funeral took place Sunday from the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, where
friends and relatives assembled to pay
their tribute, of earthly respect. Sym
pathy is extended to the bereaved rela-
tiyeS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-01
Abba NOTES.

Speciul Correspondence to Io,ea State Bystamder.
Our Sunday school is doing very
nicely. The scholars are taking great
interest.
Three delightful essays were read
last Sunday, which were very interest
ing. First was on Moses by Miss
Halle Norris; second, "Feeding the
Five Thousand, by Bert Jones; third,
Essay on Christ" by Rev. James.
The revival meeting closed this week
with not very good success Henry
Jones, one OF the stewards Of the A. NJ.
E. Church, claims if times were not sc
hard we would have had better success
in our revival.
Mrs. James, who has been on the
sick list for several weeks, is improving
nicely.
Mrs. L. Marshall, one of the old
settlers, is very sick.
B. T. Lewis is on the sick list.
c. Thomas is still out on his mission.
Last Tuesday night jolly crowd OF
young folks, composed of Messrs. b.
A. Jones and c. Masoc and Misses
Maggie Marshall and May Davis and
several others, were out bob-sled
riding.
H. Jones had bad luck this week.
He lost one of his horses.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-01

ribbon rosettes. The fashionable pet
ticoat is fit for ball. 1t is made very
full with organ pipe plaits at the back
and frequently feather bone inserted
around the hem. This provides the
skirt with the correct fare and makes
it unnecessary to line the dress skirt
with hair cloth One of the most gor-
Geous petticoats to be worn beneath a
dancing gown is made of white silk
brocaded in gold feathers. From the
knee to the bottom of the skirt thera
is succession of lace ruff1es.
Gold lace and ruftles of limitation
duchesse alternate. Petticoats for
street wear are made of changeable
brocaded silks. Black lace and black
satin rosettes are among the fashion
able trimmings. One of the many
skirts belonging to a Fifth avenue
society woman is of black silk brocaded
in pink clover blossoms. The skirt is
trimmed with deep Spanish fiounce
of black lace festooned here and there
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-01

front and back, as shown, the ends
meeting in the center, where they are
held in place by velvet rosettes. Simi-
lar rosettes are put at the top, and the
elbow sleeves are finished with velvet
bands and with rosettes matching those
on the bodice A folded velvet belt
completes the gown, which is especial-
lv handsome and we'll suited to plump
figure. :.
Tight fitting bodices of fur are seen
with great lego mutton sleeves OF
velvet or satin. There is always the
suspicion that last years fur has thus
been made over, but, considering the
cost, why shouldn't it be made over as
long as there is a hair OF it left to
swear by?-Inter Ocean.