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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-08

On May Is The Wisconsin Agricul
turist will issue an illustrated good
roads edition. Thirty thousand
copies of this number will be circulated
among the road officers and citizens
of Wisconsin. Able articles are being
contributed by Governor Upham, ex-
Governors Hoard, Peck and Fair
child, aud others, and the paper will
contain practical talks upon roads
and road building by experienced
road overseers and engineers, which
will be deliberately Illustrated. Those
desiring to secure one or more of
these copies can do SO by addressing
Otto Dorner, secretary Wisconsin
League for Good Roads, 4O5 East
Water street, Milwaukee, and enclose
stamp for mailing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-08
Literary Notes.

The current number Of The Eclectic
opens with a valuable article on "The
Evolution of Modern Society in it's
Historical Aspects" 1t is followed
by Henry Irving's "Actlng: An Art. :"
Among other important articles are:
Professor Goodwin Smiths "Man-
chester School, defining the principles
of that important political party;
"The Referendum in Switzerland, "
explaining a matter of late much dis
cussed; GA Tax on Ground Rents, "
treating Of who would pay such tax,
and Professor Adults fine essay on
NERVOUS Diseases and Modern Lite -
There are sketches Of travel and in
cident, with two short stories in the
number. Published by E. R. Pelton,
LA Eighth street, New York.
In his department of The Progress
of the World" for May the editor OF
The Review of Reviews sums up the
significant events of the month preced-
ing. Prominent topics thus treated
are the income tax decision, the Chi
cago election and the triumph of civil
service reform, the Cuban revolt, the
Venezuelan boundary issue, and the
British claim in Nicaragua. The edi-
tor makes someinterestingcomme
on recent progress in the South,
notably illustrated by railroad and
other industrial developments in
Florida, the improvement of various
Southern harbors, the enforcement
of the South Carolina liquor law, and
other encouraging signs. At the same
time the low prices of sugar and cot.
ton are discussed in their relation to
the prevailing feeling ofunrest among
the agriculturists of the Gulf states.
Our Wisconsin authors are turning
with much interest to the beautifully
illustrated Midland Monthly, Des
Moines, Iowa, now the acknowledged
representative literary magazine oil
the middle-west. It's editor informs
us that the June Midland will have g
paper on Women's Clubs of Wiscon
sin, by Fanny K. Earl, ofLake Mills
this state, also much other matter O.
interest to our people. The May
number is very attractive. Send fol
a sample copy, mentioning this paper
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-08
The BIOOmer Dress.

The bloomer dress is d pair of
trousers, very baggy at the knees,
abnormally full at the pistol pocket,
considerably loose where you strike
a match; the garment is cut decollette
at the south end, and the bottoms
are tied around the ankles or the
knees to keep the mice out. You
can't pull it over your head as you
10 your corset, but sit on the floor
and pull it on just as you do your
stockings, one foot in each compart-
ment. You can easily tell which is
the right side to have in front by the
button on the neck band Unidenti.
fed ErchdnQe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-08

AMONG those being suggested for
the craftsmanship Of the Republican
State Central committee left vacant
by the late H. G. Thorn are: Elk
United States Marshal Wiswell, who
gave Mr.. Thorn a close rub for the Of
fee when the latter was elected;
Mayor J. t. Moak, of this city; ex-
Acknowledgement C. E. Estabrook, of
Milwaukee, and Insurance Commits
slOner Fricke.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-08

No FORECAST of the presidential out
look is complete without considera-
ton of Governor Morton rclaims.
He is an old man, but Republicans Of
New York have always found him
available at d surprising number Of
points. 1t was he alone who was
able to Garry" New York state
against Hill; Morton is an honest
money man and strongin commercial
circles by reason Of his connection
for years with Morton, Bliss & Co.;
he gives largely to his party; he has
had experience as governor, United
States senator, vice-president; he is
Identified not overmuch with either
of the factions in New York state.
His name does not kindle the enthus-
iasm Of Reed and he lacks the dra-
matte quality of Mckinley, but
Morton is successful plodder.
Watch him -Madison Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-08

AssEMBLYMAN HALL, he of railroad
opposition notoriety, has sprung up
as a gubernatorial candidate lately.
The Milwaukee Telegraph imagines
t'his triumphant nomination for gov
ernor by the best elements OF the Re-
pubiican party, and his election by a
sweeping majority"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-08

HENRY IRVING presented his new
play"Don Quixote" Saturday evening.
Conan Doyle's "Story of Waterloo, !"
played in association with "Don
Quixote," was a marked success.
Irving presented a CHASTITY picture OF
extreme old age and the audience was
fairly electrified.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-08

HENRY G. PAYNE is of the opinion
that John G. Spooner will be re-
turned to the United States senate by
the Republicans of the next legislature
without opposition. Such an out
some, it is safe to assume, will meet
the hearty approval of the great
majority Of the party.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-08

GOVERNOR UPHAM has reappointed
DIR. C. G. Chittenden a member OF the
state board Of dental examiners.
DR.. Chittenden was chosen president
of the board at it's last annual meet
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-08
"A NNUAL ENCAMPMEMT WIS. DEPT
G. A R

For the annual encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic, to be
held at Green Bay, May % and "a, the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railway
will, on May 81 to %, inclusive, sell ex-
cursion tickets to Green Bay at one full
fare and one-third for the round trip,
return coupons good until May "a.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-08
SEWE2 RS
To the Citizens Of Watertovn:

To the Citizens of WatertoWn:
If you want your house con-
nections built this summer, do
not give the work to the first man
that asks for it, but call on VIM.
Gorder, sos Main street, and
save money. I have the agency
for the Evans & Howard (St.
Louis) sewer pipe, which is the
best made. | have Mr.. Peter
son, the former foreman for Nc
Cam & Mcclellan, an experienced
sewer builder, to do the work,
and my prices are the lowest.
Estimates given on all kinds of
sewer work.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-08
WhoOninp Couch.

There is no danger in this disease when
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is freely
given. 1t liquities the throat mucus and
aids it's expectoration. Italso lessons the
severity and frequency of paroxysms of
coughing, and insures speedy recovery.
There is not the least danger in giving
the remedy to children or babies, as it
contains no injurious substance. For
sale by John Molzahn, druggist.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-08

The Milwaukee wheat market yester-
Gay was unsettled, but closed sole
higher. at 633c cash and &c July.
Flonr was steady. Barley closed at
SOC, rye at 63c, corn at SOC and oats at
323c. Hogs declined SOLO, ranging at
$4.50M4.7O.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-08
WEDNESDAY, MAY s, 1895.

Ex-CoNGREssMAN L. E. BARNES, OF
Appleton, has been appointed IN
spector of mineral lands by the presi-
dent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-08
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION

One year. S1.50 Four month. s so
Six months 800. rs One month";. 10
Sample copy free.
Advertising rates quoted on application.
Address THE WATERFOWL REPUBLICAN,
WatertOwn, Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-08
Fancy Goods
For the Holidays.

TEE LADIES
Are cordially invited to look over my
stock of Yarns, Hoods, Corsets, La
dies Muslin and Wooden Underwear,
Laces and Embroideries, Hosiery, No
tons, etc., all suitable for Holiday
Gifts. Especial attention is directed
to my line of Children's Cloaks and
other Garments. All goods are new
and bright and prices very low.
MISS a. WERSCHUETZ,
eos Main St., I'll. Bellack's Store
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-08

Published every Wednesday at WATERFOWL,
Wisconsin, and entered in the postothce as
s econd-class matter, postage prepaid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-07
THE LEE AVENUE ACADEMY SOLD.

The Lee Avenue Academy Of Music was sold TN
der foreclosure proceedings yesterday in the auction
rooms OF Taylor & Fox. No. a Broadway. the buyer
being Edmund E. Price one OF the managers OF the
house. The price paid $3.50. The Williams
burg Savings Bank held a mortgage for $4,000 on
the property. with the exception Of the stage and
building IT. which belongs 10 J. c. Herrck of
NewYork. This portion will be either purchased or
leased by Mr.. Price. Mr.. Price the bond
for the mortgage.
The building. until few years ago. one Of the
leading theatres in Brooklyn. and was conducted
by Jacob Berger and the present purchaser II was
originally the Lee Avenue Baptist Church, Of which
the late Rev J. HYATT Smith was pastor Mr.
Price who is a NewYork LAWYER intends reopening
IT playhouse. with moderate prices and good
attractions. Last spring the pace was known Tor a
while the Phoebus Theatre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-07
WHERE HAVE THE PIGEONS GOMEZ

Justice Hartman. In the Gates-ave police court
yesterday unable 10 decide the ownership OF three
homng pigeons. because OF the widely differing
statements Of two men who Claimed to own the
birds. trusted the decision OF the case 10 the in
stinct OF the birds themselves. Albert E. Percival
Of No. SO Sackman-st owned three pigeons. which a
week or two ago disappeared from their cote which
had apparently been broken open. With the aid Of
detectives he learned that his birds were In the
store OF Anthony kne.l. bird fancer al No l67O
Broadway Both men claimed the pigeons az their
own yesterday, and the Judge commanded that the
birds be released ana that they be declared the
property OF the TO whose house they should go
Late yesterday afternoon they had not arrived at
either place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-07
NOT MANY USED THE STAIRWAY.

The new stairway at the lower end OF the in
coming platform at the Brooklyn end OF the Bridge
was opened at o'clock on Thursday afternoon in
time TO have its first trial when travel from New
York to Brooklyn was heaviest The stairway Is
twelve feet wide. and is thought be wide enough
to accommodate the biggest crowds without the
aid OF sarways leading TO the street and the ele-
waited lines. Tho location OF the stairway near
the river end OF the platform proved the greatest
obstacle 10 its usefulness. many people d.slike1
to turn back even for few steps after leaving
the trains
at'sfled with the stairway and the accom-
modatons 1t furnished. The greatest number OF
people from train who used the stairway was
seventy-fve. and the average about fifty. The
stairway will be particularly convenient for
persons desiring 10 take the OF the Brooklyn
Heights Railroad Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-07
A LINEMAN WORKED WITH BARE HANDS
A SHOCK FROM CROSSED WIRES THREW
HIM FROM HIS PERCH.

HIM FROM HIS PERCH
Thomas McDonough hneman employed by the
New-York and New-Jersey Telephone Company.
was killed yesterday by falling from pole at Mas
peth Long Island, while stretching wires for the
company. McDonoush. with half dozen other
lnemen. out from the Eastern District
exchange to stretch wires 10 Maspeth The wire
runs on a large SPOOL and when Maspeth was
reached the each mounted pole, McDon-
ough being the pole nearest the SPOOL Along the
street runs the wires OF the Meeker-ave. trolley
line. While at work McDonoughs hands began to
perspre. and he removed the gloves he wore. He
then continued hauling the wire toward him from
the spool and while thus engaged the wire came
scream McDonough let go OF the wire and fell
of fifty feet. striking the ground his side.
found that his left broken in two places
and several of his ribs crushed. He conscious,
and suffered great agony 1t was two hours be-
fore an ambulance from the Eastern District II os-
pital reached him. and while the unfortunate man
was being taken to the hospital he died The delay
in the arrival OF the ambulance was caused by the
ambulance Of 81. GATHERINGS Hospital being busy
when called. The ambulance from the Eastern Dis
trict Hospital was then summoned. after some de-
lay. The dead man was twenty.three years old. and
lived at No. l6S Ciymer-st The body taken
home b. permission of Coroner Creamer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-07
THE CASE OF sHEEDY. THE JOCKEY. AID
JOURNED.

The case Of Michael Sheedy. the young Jockey.
who wants to be released from his ndentures as
an apprentice to William c. Day the horse trainer.
because Of alleged cruelty and failure on Days part
to fun his contract teach the young Jockey the
art OF torse-iraining. opened before justice
walsh yesterday morning. To offset Sh sedy s
charges. his employers counsel demanded a war
liant for the boys arrest on a charge OF falling 10
carry out his part Of the agreement. Thomas T.
rearsail. who appeared for the boy. assented 10
me ISSUANCE OF the warrant after TT with Mr..
Cropsey. Days attorney. "
,o M DAILY. n his testimony; said that the young
Jockey was insubordnate. He admitted thrash rg
the boy with a rattan because he had run away
ana played pool at Brighton Beach. He said that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-07
A VETERAN DEMANDS REINSTATEMENT

COUNTY TREASURER TAYLOR RECEIVES RE
VARIABLE NOTICE AND AFFIDAVIT
William r. Mcguire OF No 527 willoughby ave-
Brooklyn. formerly clerk in the Office Of the
County Treasurer. yesterday served notice on
Treas urer Hubert G. Taylor that December "A
ne will apply to the courts for a peremptory writ
OF mandamus to compel his unemployment on the
ground that he is veteran.
When Mr.. Taylor went Into the office he made
a pretty clean sweep out" Of the employees of
the old regime he found there. Mcguire. who had
received a salary OF 5000 year went with the
others
With this notice to Mr.. Taylor was sent re-
markable affidavit by Mcguire, reading in part as
follows: MY fathers name vas Riley. was
christened William Riley; my father died, and my
mother thereafter married man named Mcguire,
and In 1871 upon my application, made to the
County Court OF Kings County an order was
regularly ade by the said court changing my name
from William Riley to William Riley Mcguire.
in 1864 owing to family differences. ] ran away
from home and enlisted March r. 1854 under
the name Of William Raleigh, as did not wish
seayed in 10 the Army Of the tinted states under
sad name Of W9m Raleg 3 1s the date Of
honoraby discharged from he service Of the
United States as appears by an original certificate
81 Sd not time or under Many ANY
War n Of P Rebon Her my sd lse
from the Union Army as above set forth, ! made
application 10 become MEMBER or the Grand Army
OF the Republic. and after having produced proof
to establish the fact OF my service in the army
during the war. under the name OF William Raleigh
and that the said william Raleigh and myself
were one and the same person. ] was admitted TO
membership in George @. Strong Post No 534 and
silll a member OF the same all OF which ap-
pears by an original certificate in my possession"
In his affidavit Mcguire also declares that he in
formed Mr.. Taylor that he veteran. and.
therefore, ineligible for removal. His discharge
was verbal His application for order OF the
court asks thai Mr.. Taylor be compelled TO show
cause. returnabe in less than eight days. why he
q md In ord N
the county may not longer be held liable for double
pay He also asks for $50 for costs. c. J. Patterson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-07
CONTEST OVER THE PINTO ESTATE.

In the Supreme Court yesterday Judge Gaynor
entertained the demurrer against the suit brought
by Juan l.. F. De Cardenas young CUBAN
against William y. Cromwell and Wi!ilam Deg
man. as executors OF the will OF Josephine o. r.
Pinto who left an estate valued al $4,000. The
Young man ella .med to be son Of Mrs Pinto; and
entered a claim for his share Of the estate Jvdge
Gaynor dismissed the case because the complain
ant failed TO show sufficient cause for an action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-07

sheedy had been suspended by the nag dropper anu
later had run away second time, ...,,,
Questions as to vadiy Of scdence ediouqnmeat
vas made for one week. before the witnesses 10,
the defendant. with one exception. had been ca-ieu
10 the stand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-07

The St Nichoas Society. OF Nassau Island. had
dinner last evening at the Germania Club 'to per-
petuate the memory OF our Dutch ancestors the
FOUNDERS OF this commonwealth" About one hun
dred persons were present, and Tunis G. Bergen
president of the society. was POSTMASTER The
toasts were st. Nicholas: Our Patron Saint"
V Villain b H9rnblower; The City of Brooklyn"
Taylor; The American Citizen. Dr. j. NJ Fan Farrsr
The s. SeTEnflsns secey Stewart
Among those present were John l.. RYDER Angus
tus Van Wyek Cornelius Kouenhoven x n Kouen-
hoven. W. n Kouenhoven T. c. b. Kouenhoven
A. H. Van Brunt, jacques Van Brunt, Ruef j Van
Brunt, Homes Van Brunt. Van Brunt Bergen
a Van Brunt Voorhees, and A. Van Brunt Voor,
hees, Jr. wv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-07
AN UNSUCCESSFUL STRIKE or rRrcKA1DN.

A strike occurred yesterday among the twenty
fruckmen employed by the Fruln- ambrick Construc-
ton Company C.ay-st. and Newtown Creek he
cause Of the refusal OF the company 10 discharge
two non-uniCn men, The company at once filed tie
PAGES of the strikers with other men, and the men
then became 80 demonstrative that violence wa
feared, and the police OF the Seventh Precinct were
called upon 70 protect the new hands The appear
CT the police caused the strikers 10 90 10 Their
homes. The company manufacture asphalt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-07
MKANE NOT IN THE TRUST COMPANY.

MkANE NOT IN THE TRUST COMfANi
J. D. Fairchild. the president of the Kings Coun-
~ Trust Company. says tina; John Y. McKane was
never connected in any way with the company;
that he was director OF 1t. and owned none
of it's stock and that in the foreclosure proceed
ings brought by the company against the Kings
County HYGIENE Ice Company 1t was simply ac'-
ing as trustees OF the mortgage upon when the
bonds OF that company were issued.
I'VE have personal or financial interest ne
SAYS "n the property. and don't own any OF the
bonds We are compelled or the application Of
the Hamilton Trust Company. owning nearly two
thirds Of the bonds Of the Knzs County Hygienc
Ice Company. 10 proceed The answer Of Receiver
T.eagett has been filed simply to embarrass "
George W Roderick the defendants counsel.
saws: at AT the suggestion OF W. a: Person
and John \. Cook. who proposed 70 Dulld a plant
for manufacturing ice at Coney Island. that the
IIvgienic Ice Company begun The interest," o.
NcKane was secured. and others Joined jhe enter
pri~. Mcl[lnc agreed to sell the land Tor >l""9 y.
a very low figure One-tenth of the land was Al
t.rWard sold for 5000 McKane got notes Tor IN"
purchas. price and they have no' been paid. The
10 ner cent required by law was paid in. Mchane
was chosen president Pierson. treasurer. and New
ton secref1ry Cook and Williamson were mana
gers McKane taken in because 1t was tnougnt
he would bring business 20 the company lie hau
nothing do with any conspiracy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-07
THE GLENMORE-AVE. PLAN.
TO CONNECT BROOKLYN AND QUEENS
COUNTY WITH GOOD ROAD.

ACTION TAKEN BY THE GOOD ROADS Assoc1A-
TION-A DEFUNcT RAILROAD COMPANY ~
BE GOT OUT OF THE WAY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-07

CLOSING PRICES OF SAN FRANCISCO STOCKS.
San Francisco. December 9. 1895
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-07
FACTORY GIRLS IN PANIC
A FIGHT OVER FACE POWDER. THREE GIRLS IN a
FAINT AND CRY OF FIRE STIRRED
THINGS UP IN NORTH FIRsT-sT.

FAINT AND CRY OF FIRE STIRRED
THINGS UP IN NORTH FTRsT-sT.
About forty girls ran screaming out OF the buiid-
incs at Nos S. 49, CO and g. North Ffrsi-st shorty
after o'clock last evening" shouting that the pnid
ing was on fire and three girls were dead
The buildings occupied by Block q hrSch'
fur cutters and clerks from the office ran UP 10
the top floor of the building. and finding the door
Of the girls dressing room open, entered the roo"'
and stumbled over three girls who lay mot.ohiess
on the floor No fire discovered but hurry
calls were sent to St. GATHERINGS and the Eastern
District hospitals for ambulances. When surgeons
Mahr and Keegan arrived they were beseeed by
the crowd OF employees, who. with hundreds OF
others stood outside the buildings. Both surgeons
forced their way into the office and going upstairs
began 70 work on the three girls, who were not
dead. but had tainted. In few minutes the three
girls revived and one Of them. Title Gordon seven
teen Sn o ma 70 pN The other
Julia Mshon, sixteen years old OF 10. ~. NO a
Ten,hs and Rosie Graham ssvsnsen by yeS een os
The panic soon subsidized and then the story OF no"
the triple fainting spell was caused came out
was a quarrel between Title Gordon and ROSIE
Graham oyer box Of face powder Atter nun IN
two they came to blows. and after hard fight the
two fell forward to the floor simultaneously In a
faint. II at this juncture that Jula Manoh
sprang into the room singing the chorus OF popu-
lar song AS she saw her two shopmates as she
supposed, dead on the floor, she promptly tainted
and fell across the other girls. Then the other en-
ployes through the doorway the three girls
on the floor. and the cry Of fire was raised and
II was not until the ambuances left the neigh
borhood that the employees again entered the bulid-
Soon after the crowd dispersed and everythng
was quiet an ambulance was called to North Sew,
again as she about to enter her house and 1t
was some time before she could be revived