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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
LAST TOUR OF INSPECTION.

Lieut.. Gen. Schofeld's Impressions of His
CRIPPLE Makes Valuable Suggestions.
Lieut.. Gen. ~Schofeld, who goes on
the retired list September 20, speaks in
enthusiastic terms Of the reception &C
corded him on his recent farewell tour
of inspection, and especially as to the
courtesy shown him in the southern
states. He specifies the c~ourtesies
shown him in Memphis, Tenn, the spe-
cial invitation rendered him by the city
Of New Orleans, and his reception by
the Confederate Veteran union and
Loyal legion and the Grand Army of
the Republic at Houston, Tex. He was
very much pleased with the friendli-
ness of the one-time enemies and with
the demonstration of affection made by
the confederate veterans for the stars
and stripes.
It is believed that Gen. Schofield's in
spection has had a salutary effect upon
the army at large. 1t has also enabled
him to present to the secretary of war
a number of suggestions touching the
future administration of the army. One
of his reports contains a number of rec
concentrations in regard to coast fortif-
cations.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
CAN D
English Actress VIII Not Again He Mo
Tested by the New York Police.

English Actress VIII Not Again he Mo-
Tested by the New York Police.
Miss Dorothy Chestick, the English
actress, who was stopped from riding a
horse astride last month may ride any
way she wishes in the future in New
York. One of her managers has already
been advised by the police board that
she will not be molested by the city
police, and like assurance has been OBJ
tanned from the president of the board
of park commissioners, who says that
there is no rule forbidding a woman
to ride a horse astride in the park, and
the park police understand hat they
have no authority to interfere with
anyone who sees fit to ride in this man
ner, provided there is no improperly of
conduct on the part of such person.
This new fashion in feminine eques-
trianism is spreading in this country,
and what else could be expected when
it has the encouragement of actresses
and, as the following will show, of roy
atty, as well. Countess Fritz Hohenau,
a cousin of the German emperor by the
marriage of one of his uncles to Frau
lien Won Rauch, is now organizing a
riding club among aristocratic Berlin
women, n purpose of which is the in
PRODUCTION of the fashion of riding a
horse like a man.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02

CURED. Scoville's mother did not like
the wa things were going, and when
the wedding took place she went else
where. Another curious fact in con
nection with the case is that she a
not spoken to Miss Henton for ten
years. The parents of both objected
to the marriage, but love, assisted by
financial considerations, found a way.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
ENGAGED FOR TWENTY YEARS.
Might Have Been Longer, Had Not Love
Found a Way.

A marriage out of the common has
just occurred in Oakland, Cal. The
parties are Cheny Scoville and Miss
Henton, and they had been engaged
for twenty years. The time might
have been longer still had not hard
luck struck Scoville. Two year ago
he made a lucky turn in real estate.
Then he invested in a house and told
his mother that it was hers to use for
life. But business has not prospered
with him since, and he has been COM
PEELED to borrow. His fancee became
his creditor and loaned him various
sums. Soon the woman had a deed to
the property. Then the marriage oc-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
KINNER &.THAuER, Attys. for administrator.

SKINNER &,THAUER, Attys. for Administrator.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR
- JEFFERSON COUNTY In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a special term of
the county court to be held in and for said coun-
ty at the court house in the city of Jefferson, in
said county, on the third Tuesday of October,
being the 18th day of October, A. D. 1895, at 11I
O'Clock in the forenoon, the following matters
will be heard and considered:
In the matter of the estate of
Myrtle A. METCALF de-
ceased.
The application of Thoma G. Roberts, admin
istrator of the estate Of Myrtle A, Metcalf, late
of said Jefferson county,, deceased, for the exam
nation and ~lowance of his final account of his
administration of the estate of said deceased,
which account is now on file in said court, and
for the assignment of the residue of said estate
to those who are entitled thereto.
Dated this 18th day Of September, A. D. 1895.
By order OF the court,
Silva HENRY CoLoNIUs, County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
G II. GARDNER, Attorney.
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q h. GARDNER, Attorney.
e. TATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT Fo
49, JEFFERSON ~CoUNTY.-In Probate.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
In the matter of the estate of Lottie NJ. Sc
man, late of the city of WATERFOWL, in the coun'
of Jefferson and state of Wisconsin, deceased.
Letters of administration to Viola M. Stahl {
the estate having been issued, and the 10th DIS
of March. A. D. 1896, next, being the time by Il
oruer of said court limited for the creditors
said deceased to present their claims for exam
inatiOn and allowance.
Notice is hereby given that the said courl
will, on the second Tuesday, being the 10th da.
of March. A. D. 1896. at the special term thereo.
to be held atthe house in the city Of JEFF
ferson, in said county receive, examine and ad'
just all claims and demands of all person,
against said deceased.
Dated at Jefferson. Wis this 10th day Of Sep.
temher, A. D 1895.
By the Court:
HENRY CoLoNIUs, County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
Phenomena1 Electrto STORM.

In a recent thunderstorm in Eng
land six hundred and sixty-seven
flashes of lightning were counted in
one hour, more than ten a minute, and
one hundred and eleven of these oc-
Cured inside of five minutes, beng
more than twenty a minute.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
Death Due to Balloon sleeves.

A Philadelphia woman and her
daughter were burned fatally the other
day by the latter's balloon sleeves
catching fire from a gas stove. This is
an offset to the case of the wonlan
whose life was saved from drowning by
her sleeves acting as a life buoy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
TO HORSE OWNERS.

For putting a horse in a fine healthy con
dition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over-worked horse. Is
cents per package. For sale by druggists
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
HALF RATES 70 MINNEAPoL1s.

On account of the Protestant Episcopal
convention to be held at Minneapolis, Mimi,
October 2 to 25, inclusive, 1895, the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway company Will,
commencing September 80 to October 3, in
elusive, sell excursion tickets from Water
town to Minneapolis, and return, at one fare
for the round trip. Return coupons made
good until October 81. 52W2
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
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,
303 First street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
Low RATES TO JANEsyILLE.

On account of the races, the Northwestern
line viii from October s to IL inclusive sell
excursion tickets to GAINESVILLE and return at
October II, 1895. For tickets and full infor-
nation, apply to agents Chicago & North
western railroad.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
Clothing Dept.

Clothing buying and selling is no longer an ex-
pertinent with US.
Selling goods on their merits, and at a fair
price under a guarantee, has made this Denart-
ment a most successful one.
We carry a full line of Children's, Boys
Youths and Mems Suits and Overcoats.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02

"hen this concern opened its doors seven short months
ago, olSaSter was P~rophesied by some Of our wou1dbe com
petitors.
HeI0e or not we are a success, can best be JUDGED b
~ Al"NNu o. buyers leaving Our store, carrying myriads {
OuHd1eS, wearing a smile Of contentment, and teUDo the,
neighbors, 100 WEST MAIN STREET IS THE STORE
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
) Black Goods Dept.

AS black is going to be strictly in it this Fall,
We have made a special effort to have a complete
line of Fashionable weaVes.
We carry among others, a complete line
of Priestly's Celebrated Black Goods, at lower
prices than others will dare quote them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
SALESMAN

To sell Minnesota grown nursery
stock, seed corr and potatoes for
spring delivery. An early start is half
the battle. Three plans of work. Pay
every week. Write fol- particulars.
The JEWELL NURSERY Co.,
BLVD Lake City, MINI.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
HALF RATES TO MILWAUKEE.

For the Semi-Centennial celebration to be
held at Milwaukee, October Is and II, the
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul railway COM
excursion tickets at a fare one way for the
round trip. Return coupons made good I'M
til October IL. 6. w. WEBB, Agent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
MILWAUKEE INDUSTRIAL EXPOSE
TON.

The Northwestern line will sell reduced
rate excursion tickets to Milwaukee and re-
turn IN Tuesday, September "a. and each
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday thereafter
during continuance of exposition. Tickets
good returning until Monday following date
Of sale. For tickets and full information,
apply to agents Chicago Northwestern rail-
WaV. 52w2
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02

Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chapped
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites,
Chronic Sore Eyes and GRADUATED Eye Lids.
For sale by druggists at 25 cents per box.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02

the rest of the store in the march of progress.
Prices are always lower here than else
where.
A trial will convince you.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
Notion Dept.

Our Notion Dept. is complete in all lines. We
will show one of the most complete and artistic
lines OF Stamped Linen and Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs in the city. Also the newest and best
of Dress Trimmings ever shown here.
We also carry a full line of Infants Goods in
this Department.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
GRAND FALL OPENING, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10th. 1895
Dress Goods Dept.

We are showing a line of DRESS PATTERNS in
NOVELTY GOODS, no two styles alike When
any one Pattern is sold, it will not be re-ordered.
In plain weaves we will show a full line of
Henriettas and Serges.
An allWool Serge..........a at 25c per yd.
Full line of Suitings, Flannels, Broadcloths,
etc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
Elegant Souvenirs will be dis
tributed during the day.

It is with pleasure that we herewith invite the Public
to our Fall opening on this date.
1t is with a feeling of profound qualification that we
look back at the past. til given but to few to be as success
FIJI as we are, taking a place with the best Of this city's nner-
camille establishments.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
Blanket DEBT.

ALI kinds, from the cheapest Cotton to the finest
all-WOol Blankets, can be found in our stock.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
Mems Furnishing DEBT.

Complete lines of Hats, Caps, Shirts, Neckwear.
Socks, Suspenders, ETC., at Dry Goods Mems
prices.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-10-02
COAL AND MOOD

WE NFsD WOODs
Hard coal sold at lowest market
prices. Selected hard maple, 1926
per cord; oak wood edgings, 81 90
per cord; oak wood, $500 per cord:
oak wood slabs, $500 per cord;
mixed wood, $500 per cord. Bring
in your orders.
VIM. GoRDER,
6tf Office sos Main st. eet.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
A COLLAPSE.
Luckily the Upper Floors OF the TAFT
Building Were Not Occupied.

The rear half of the first floor in |. b.
Taft's four story building on Flat street col
lapsed between and o'clock Tuesday
morning under the weight of 200 tons of
grain and salt. There was a loud crash
which was heard by several persons. The
doors in the building were thrown open
by the conclusion. The floor held to the
beams at the ends and sides while in the
centre il touched the bottom of the cellar
at a depth of six feet, so that the collapsed
section was in the form of an immense
hopper This floor was occupied by the
Valley Grain company, there being no
tenants on the three upper floors The
collapse was caused by the giving away of
the brick columns supporting the floor
stringers. These columns had undoubt-
eddy been weakened through the action of
frost upon the mortar.
Hundreds of people went to see the
wreck Tuesday and Wednesday and those
familiar with building construction were
loud in their condemnation of the struct-
ure. Had there been even small weight
upon the upper floors there would have
undoubtedly been a complete collapse.
These floors have already settled and after
the first floor gave way there was, of course,
no support except at the sides of the build
ing. Brick columns are said to be much
weaker as supports than stout wooden
pillars. Luckily the furnace was under
the office, in the trout of the building,
where the floor remained intact Other
wise a serious fire must have been added
to the catastrophe.
The building was erected with the in
tention of being occupied for manufacture
ing or business uses on all its floors. Had
there been business carried on on the
upper floors the lives of the persons EN-
ployed would have been jeopardized, and
there might easily have been disastrous
loss of life. There should be legal means
for protecting the public against such
dangerous constructions. Under the pro-
visions of the village charter the bailiffs
have power to act, and no chance should
be taken of a recurrence of such a col
lapse.
The loss to the Valley Grain company
will probably not exceed 5000. Only a
small amount of grain was spilled, but it
was necessary to remove the entire guam
tity, and naturally interruption to regular
business resulted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
Y. M. G. A. NOTES.

A reception for boys will be held in the
rooms on Wednesday evening, Jan. %.
The afternoon meeting at the rooms
next Sunday will be in charge of the men,
bers of the Christian EndeavOr society of
the Baptist church.
The boys meeting on Sunday at 3
o'clock will be conducted by Principal o.
F. Beverage.
A gymnasium class for business men has
been started, which meets Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday afternoons at o'clock.
The meeting last Sunday afternoon was
conducted by Jos Mcneil. There was a
large attendance and a good degree of in
terest was manifested.
The fourth in the winters series of en-
tertainments occurs next Thursday when
the Lyceum Stars will furnish an evening
of rare enjoyment. The artists include
Miss Mary Montgomery, contralto singer
of recognized ability, Miss Fay Davis,
dramatic reader, Miss Lila j. Low, pianist,
Van Neachton Rogers, master of the art
of harp playing, and Felix Winteruitz, of
the charm of whose violin playing Brattle-
boro music lovers need not to be told
The boys battalion were out in full force
Wednesday evening, so being present, or
all but five of the battalion proper; the
cadets" count up 40 or Sc more. A lively
debate took place upon the subject ere
solved, That prohibition and the town
agency system is the best liquor policy for
Vermont" First Lieutenant Morey pre-
sided; Captain Waterman, Stone, Dunklee
and Corser were judges, and the speakers
were, on the affirmative, f. Adams, Crown,
Elmer and r. Allen, and on the negative
Clapp, Childs, Gould and Game The dis
cussion was thorough, but the judges de-
cided that the affirmative had the best ar
gument, and the house decided that the
same side were in the right of it. After
the debate the whole battalion were meas
ured for their blOuses and caps, which con-
siderable feat was performed by Mr.. Blu
chanan, representing Leopold Morse * Co.
of Boston, in an hour and quarter. The
blouse is dark blue, regular army button,
with collar, and the cap army style. The
order will probably require 10 days for fill
ing, and it is hoped that the suits will be
here at the next business meeting, in two
weeks At that time, also, the next detail
of debaters will argue on the subject: ere
solved, That the present liberty of printing
in the United States ought to be restricted"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
Announcements.

"Jes. fore. Christmas.be.as good as you kin.be''
town hall, Thursday, Jan. -. - - -
Save bad fall.by buying neverslip ice Icreep.
ers at Durham Bros --
Diaries, :almanacs and vermont Registers at
Clapp& Joness.
Tenement to rent in Devens block Enquire of
r. Harmon, Brook street. 80
A large variety of handsome photograph
frames at Clapp & Jones's
Popular sheet music and books. Strings for all
instruments and musical supplies at Clapp &
Jones's
See the celebrated Hamilton watchs at Ranger
& Thompson's
Universalist Fair, town hall, Thursday, Jan q.
To RENT Cottage on Walnut street, seven
rooms, furnace heat, etc Inquire Of John Gal
vim or May & Grown. e.
Have your pictures tastefully framed at Clapp
& Jones's. Can always show something hand
some in pictures.
Russian dance "Carlonitzka" ia costume, town
hall, Jan.24
Watches and clocks cleaned and repaired at
reasonable prices c. W Sawyer, 43 Main street,
Bratteboro.
A room to rent, with board if desired, at No 10
Main street,
The annual meeting of the stockholders ,of the
Farmers and Mechanics exchange will be held
at Grand Army hall, Monday, Jan. Il, 1895, at
1880 p. M, to receive the report of the manager
and Ito. transact. any other business that may e.
gally come before the meeting.
+. d. WELD, Secretary.
If you are owing the Brattleboro News company.
drop in to settle your bill Open six nights in the
week until O'Clock.
Sheepskin moccasins at Durham Bros ST.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
DETECTIVE NORRIS IN JAIL.
Attempted to Brlbe an Officer In "A Gold
Brick Case---HIs work Here Oh the
DenisOn Davis Case.


A. w. Withers, wealthy Englishman,
living in Gloucester county, Va, was re-
Gently swindled out of $1,000 by gold brick
schemers. The only person directly
charged with the crime is Thomas H.
Parker, alias Red Austin, who passed
himself off as an assayer of the United
States mint in Philadelphia. and who is be-
lieved to be the ringeader, although two
or three other men are implicated indi-
rectly.
Detective John T. Norris of Springfield,
o., arrived at Richmond Va, Wednesday.
He visited Commonwealth Attorney Smith
and it is said that he attempted to bride
Mr.. Smith to consent to admit Parker to
bail. The ambunt offered, according to
the commonwealth attorneys statement,
was $4,000 in cash and one-half interest
in large number of contracts that Norris
holds with persons in Ohio, aggregating
possibly as much more. Norris was ar
rested and put in Jail.
Samuel Emery of New York was stop
ping at the same hotel with Norris, and is
the man the detective said would 90 on
Parker's bail bond. Emery claims to be a
turfman of New York and denies all ac-
quaintance with Norris. Emery was ar
rested, but was released on bail. The
Ohio detective before his arrest claimed to
have identified Parker as Frank L. Smith,
one of the most noted crooks in the coun.
try.
Norris is one of the most widely known
detectives in the United States.
Red Austin belongs in New York city
and is the king of confidence men. He
is the leader of band that has realized
over $500,000 by the gold brick scheme
within the last three years.
Norris is the detective who has been in
Brattleboro twice within two or three
months, at work on the Denison Davis
bunco case, as he claimed. He first visit
ed Mr.. Davis at Putney, and later had an
interview with him here at the Brooks
House. On his second visit Norris (who,
by the way, signed his name here as S. S.
Starr, claimed that lie knew everything"
about the Davis case and that he was on
his way to Montpelier to get requisition
papers, as he expected to arrest the bunco-
er in New York, and wished to bring him
to this state without delay. Norris claim
ed that one buncoer secured $4,000 from
Mr.. Davis on the road between Bratteboro
and Putney, and that his barn was burned
and $1,000 stolen by another party"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-11
COL. ]. H. GoULD1NG TREASURER
Ofthe Wilmington Savings Bank---IIis
Qualifications and Career.

Col. j. II. Gouding, for upwards of two
years past a resident of this village, was
elected Tuesday to be treasurer of the Will
mngton Saving bank For several weeks
past Col. Gouldng has been occupied with
a careful examination of the accounts of
the bank in connection with the Willard
defalcation, and the trustees were so well
impressed with his services that they were
glad to offer him this permanent position.
Col. Gouldiug was born in Potsdam,
n. Y, in 1912, but has been a resident of
Vermont since the close of the war for the
Union.
President Lincoln appointed him lieu
tenant of the 9th United States Colored
Infantry in 1868 and he saw two years of
active service. He has had wide and
valuable business experience. He was
secretary of the Rutland railroad company
from 1871 to 1877, a clerk in the Rutland
Savings bank for two years, and for term
of years secretary and treasurer of the Dor
SET Marble company.
During Gen. Barstow's term as United
States pension agent when Vermont was a
separate pension district, he passed upon
the vouchers and drew the pension checks,
many thousand in number. In 1882 and
1888 he was colonel and chief of staff 10
Gov. Barstow
He was commander of the department
of Vermont G. A. r. in 1873 and 1879,
and acknowledgement of the department in
1890 and 1891. From 1890 to 1892 he was
assistant postmaster at Rutland.
During Gov. Fuller's term as the Yer
mont Executive, Col. Gouding was his ac-
tive and efficient secretary of civil and
military affairs, performing the duties of
that Office in way that added largely to
his circle of friendship and acquaintance
1t is within bounds to say that few men
are better known in Vermont or count
within the state larger number of warm
personal friends. That his acceptance of
the Office of treasurer of the Wilmington
Savings bank will be a source of positive
strength to the institution there can be no
doubt.
In spite of the banks misfortune in the
circumstances that compelled its late treas
urer's resignation, it is in a position of un-
questioned strength and financial sound
ness. Public confidence in the bank has
never been shaken. It's deposits are larger
today than they were year ago and it has
a total net surplus of more than S53, 900.