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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
BUSINESS BLOCK Quilted.
Fire at Burlington Causes q Loss of
500. 900.

$50, 900.
Burlington, Wis, Feb. 15.-The fire
which started in F. J. BueIPs hardware
store last night completely quilted the
Buell. block. The losses are: Charles
VolIz & Sons, dry goods. $4,000; +. J.
Buell., hardware, $4,000; 7. w. Buell.,
the aggregate up to $4,000 There is
only a partial insurance. At 2 O'Clock
this morning the fire was burning so
fercely that Racine was telegraphed to
for aid. An engine was dispatched to
this place at once, but the fire was under
control before the engine arrived.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
LEFT A LARGE FORTUNE.
The Entire Estate of Charles Balm Go

The Entire Estate OF ChRrIes Balm Goes
to His Father.
Kenosha, Wis. Feb. 1.-THE final ac-
counting of the matter of the estate of
Charles Balm, prominent citizen who
died in California about a year ago, has
been up before Judge Van Wyck Mr.
Balm died intestate, and being without
issue his entire fortune, amounting to
$2S1, 900, goes to his. father, Edward
Balm Edward Balm is the head of the
Balm Wagon company of this city, in
which the son was also. largely interested.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
BLAZE AT BEAVER DAM.
German National Building Badly Dam
aged by Smoke and Water.

Beaver Dam, Wis, Feb. 15.--About 5
o'clock this morning a dense smoke was
seen issuing from the German National
bank on Main street The flremen were
quickly on the scene and succeeded in
confirming the fire to the second story
The stores below, however; Were badly
damaged by smoke and water. It was
the finest block in the city. The damage
to the building is about $1,000; partly COW
cred by insurance. The building will be
rebuilt at once.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20

a good education secured in the public
schools and four years course in the
Rochester seminary. He was q school
teacher for many years and afterward
became justice of the peace: He has
twice been elected chairman OF the I board
of supervisors OF late years Mr.. Blake
has made a close study Of the dairy bust
ness and has a large butter and cheese
trade He is prominent member OF the
National Dairymen's association.
Robert NJ Bashford, senator from the
Twenty-sixth district, has resided IN
Madison for more than twenty years.
He was born at Fayette, Lafayette
county, Wis, December 81, 1915. He
completed the ancient classical course oa at
and graduated from the law school the
following I year. He was one of the edi-
tors and proprietors of the Madison Mas Dem
ocrat from that time to 1876, when he
began the practice of law He has since
been a prominent figure in Dane county
legal circles, except for four years which
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
REPRESENT THREE CENTURIES.
Death of TIL

Death of Three Pioneers in the Town of
Holland.
Green Bay, Wis, Feb. 15.-Three
deaths are reported in the town of Hol-
land, the ages of the three persons az
gregating within twelve years of three
full centuries The three are Mr.. Sirva,
aged %; Mrs. Bullen, aged SO, and Mr..
Powell aged 94 years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
MATERIAL FOR THE BRIDGE.
Work to Begin at Once the Structur
at GOrdOn'S Eerrv

at Gordon's Ferry.
Galesville, Wis, Feb. 14.-Materials
for the new iron wagon bridge across
Black river at Gordon's ferry have
reached this city and large crew of men
will be Immediately put to work. The
bridge must be completed before the ice
goes out The bridge will be dedicated
IN May, when great jollifcation viii
be held by the farmers living in that
vicinity
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
SUCCEEDS II. M. BELL.

r. II. Rinturn Takes Charge of the st.
Paul Road at Green Bay.
Green Bay, Wis, Feb. 15.-R. R. Min
turn, who succeeds II. NJ. Bell as super
intendent of the Lake Superior division
of the ST. Paul road, entered into the
discharge of his duties today. Mr.. Bell
will probably go to South America and
take the management of a road there in
which ex-General Manager Dutton of the
Lake Shore road IS interested.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
FELL DEAD IN A STORE.

Circumstances.
Green Bay, Wis, Feb. 15.-AIrs. Marie
Miller, a middle-aged woman, died sud-
denly this morning in the Chicago bargain
store She was sick but a few minutes,
and the case is very mysterious. Her
husband is in the Soldiers home at Mil
waukee A grown son and young daugh--
ter survive. The case will be examined
into by the coroner's jury.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-02-20
KICK FROM FERRYVILLE.
Iowa Parties Said to be EncrOaching on
Wisconsin Property.

WISCONSIN FfOPeTIy.
Madison, Wis, Feb. 14-Gov. Upham
received a letter today from ]. O. Tystad,
constable at Ferryville, Crawford county,
stating that wood-choppers from Iowa are
cutting timber on an island in the Mis-
sissippi river that belongs to Wisconsin
and asking that something be done to
StOD if
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
ROOKE FRS RAZOR.

Deadly Work of the Weapon in His Hands.
 A Horrible Scene.
 Indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 9-A horrible tragedy occurred this afternoon at No. 70 Rhode Island avenue in a cottage oc- cupied by Mrs. Emma Pees, who was a young married woman separated from her husband. Two days ago she was had also left her husband, with her boy, a child of 6. Her husband, Lon Rocker, had been hanging about the house al deavoring to See his wife, whom he ac- cused of infidelity This ev ming Mrs. Pees found him in front of the residence and accused him of having robbed it.. Rocker denied this, but entered the house. A moment later Mrs. Pees ran screaming from the cottage with deep razor cut across her throat and face Before any of the neighbors could get to the cottage Mrs. Rocker also ran from the house and fell dead a short distance from it. Her throat had been cut. Then the child ran, put, having escaped un- harmed By this time crowd had gath cred. when Rocker himself dashed forth, having cut his own throat from ear to ear The crowd made way and he ran a square and jumped upon street car He distanced the crowd, but young woman followed on a bicycle and kept up to the car yelling at the passengers to capture the murderer Finally they un- derstood her and Rocker was. dragged from the car and taken to the hospital Mrs. Pees will probably die, but it is thought that Rocker will recover.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
THIRD EDITION.
PERSONAL.

EVangel Manning of Opelika is in the city.
 L. Y. Dean of Eufaula spent yesterday in Birmingham.
 Hon. W. ". Lavender of Centerville is at the Florence.
 Frank Nelson, Jr., president of the Bank of Anniston, is in the city.
 MT. and Mrs. r. NJ. Jackson of Brook wood are visitors to the city
 Col J. w. A. Sanford of Montgomery is here ito attend the free silver powwow.
 MT. and Mrs. F. NJ. Billing and N. J. Billing of Montgomery are guests of the Morris
 Congressman J. F. Stallings of Green vile arrived in the city at F o'clock last night.
 Messrs. B. J. Boles and T. w. Flaw kins of Montgomery are registered at the Morris.
 Messrs. w. H. Frazier and Myrtis Will son of Lafayette are guests of the opera House hotel.
 Mrs. Gussie Seabury and little son. Gaston. of Wetumpka are visiting rel atives in the city.
 MT. B. Steiner and family will arrive in Birmingham from visit to Europe on Wednesday night.
 Messrs. Charles P and K. A. Jackson of Montgomery are here with the Ala bama railroad commission.
 Gaston A. Robbins, congressman from the Fourth district, and Col w w. Quarles of Selma are registered at the Morris.
 MT. R. c. Watkins, travelling freight agent of the Chesapeake. Ohio and Southwestern, with headquarters In Pa ducah, Ky, is in the city.
 Judge D. N Cooper of Hamilton, Ma rion county, spent yesterday in the city. Judge William Richardson of Hunts vile is guest of the Florence.
 Mir and Mrs. Louis Rnewald left yes terday afternoon for an extended visit to Yellow Springs and Middleport, O., where they will visit relatives
 Mr. Will P Adams. travelling passen- ger agent of the Kaneas City Memphis md Birmingham, with headquarters here. left yesterday afternoon for At lanta.
 Mrs. P Cosminsky and children and sister Miss Toodie Brewster, returned last night from a visit to relatives Tn Moreland, Ga.
 MT. Claude P Lewis, travelling freight agent of the Chesapeake, Ohio and South western, with headquarters in this city made a business visit to Atlanta yester- day afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs J. H. Heinecke have re- Niagara Falls. Canada, the Thousand islands and other points. They report most enjoyable time.
 Two thousand five hundred pairs of ladies', misses and gentlemens fall and winter shoes, bought at all prices re- ceived. Ladies and gentlemens s summer shoes will be sold for the next few days regardless of cost or price. T. c. King, 202e First avenue. Hon. Patrick Brennan, who for two months past has been visiting his old home and loved ones in the Emerald Isle. returned last night greatly elated over his trip. While he was in cork ne was the guest of Hon. Lucien Julien Walker. consul of the United States to that eitV
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
DOCTORS TRY NUNYON.
Official Records Open to the Public,
A Well-Known Physician Tests the New Discovery With Most Successful
 Results.

Dr. George F. Brooks. No. 20 Temple place, Boston. says:
 ''I have used good many rheumatism medicines in the course of my practice, but l can candidly say that l never saw remedy as effective as Munyons Rheu- matism Cure. 1 gave the sample bottle l got Monday to one of my patients. a lady who has had chronic rheumatism in her limbs for years. Her knee and elbow joints were stiff. and she suffered great pain. It's effect was simply mar vicious. Relief from pain was obtained in few hours after the first dose, and inside of twenty-four hours the lady was feeling better than she had for years. shall prescribe Munyon's Cure for all cases of rheumatism that come under my care in the future.
 Munyon's Rheumatism Cure is guar anteed to cure rheumatism in any part of the body Acute or muscular rheu- matism cured in from one to five days. It never fails to cure sharp, shooting pains in the arms. legs, sides, back or breast, or soreness in any part of the body in from one to three hours. It is guaranteed to promptly cure lameness, stiff and swollen joints, stiff back and all pains in the hips and Joins. Chronic rheumatism, sciatica. lumbago or pain in the back are speedily cured.
 Munyon's Homeopathic Home Remedy company of Philadelphia put up specifies Tor nearly every disease, which are sold by druggists, mostly for 25 cents a bot tie
 Those who are in doubt as to the ma ture of their disease should address Pro lessor Munycn, 1905 Arch street, Phila- delphia, giving full symptoms of their disease Professor Munyon will care fully diagnose the case and give you the benefit of his advice absolutely free of all charge. The remc dies will be sent to any address on receipt of retail price.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
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FILINGS AT THE FAIR SEX.

Men wear special clothes to do things Women do things to wear special clothes. New York Evening Sun.
 He: You say that you have already accepted a man that you don't love. But why need that interfere? Cant you break it off?" She: Not just now, dearest He hasn't given me the ring yet t"-Town Topics.
 Bishop Gullem You mustn't grieve too much, my dear sister. Remember that though your dead husband has left this mortal body he is still with you" That isn't going to affect the insurance, is it?"-Life.
 The physicians: Great Scott, young lady, you say you had eleven dishes of sandwich. Can you wonder why you're sick?" The young lady Qeebly): Tt must have been the ham sandwich, I suppose. ."-Louisville Post.
 "It is no use, Fred" whispered the blushing maid, as she leaned out of the window to address the waiting swain be- neath "Why not? The ladders here' he answered. T can't see to get my hat on straight without lighting the lamp.''- Detroit News.
 Mrs. Latechurch: John is--' Mr Latechurch: Yes. No. Yes" Mrs Latechurch Mercy, what do you mean?" MT. Latechurch Gapidly):
 
 don't dip up in the back. and that your hat is on straight. Come on"-Judge.
 "So she rejected Herbert and chose Will" "Yes. They both did their best to please her. She has literary tastes, you know, and Herbert sent her a beautifully written volume of poems" That should have made a good inn pression" Tt did. But Will showed her his carefully edited bank book. Wash ington Star.
 For the life of me I cannot see why people think 1t so comical a thing for a man 10 get married" complained the young man who was on his bridal tour. ''Nor me- neither" remarked the passen- ger with the white whiskers. An l may state furder that l been marrit twelve years. ."--Cincinnati Enquirer.
 "lt's all right, Mary" he said patiently. 'Go into politics and run for office if you want to. But remember one thing. the cartoonists'll be after you as soon as you're candidate" "I don't care" "And they'll put your picture in the paper with your hair out of curl and your hat on crooked" Do you think they would do that?' she inquired. appre- hensively. "Of course And they'll make your Paris gowns look like lO-cent calico and say that your sealskin coat is imita- tion." William" she said. after thoughtful pause, T guess I'll just stay right here and make home happy Washington Star.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
ROYAL Baking Powder Absolutely Pure
 TERSELY TOLD.

Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. sell furniture.
 George Passe, the big dry goods man, will remove his stock of goods on October l to the Hirsch stand, on First avenue, between Twentieth and Twenty first streets. The Enterprise Clothing com pany will occupy Passes old stand.
 Two thousand five hundred pairs of ladies', misses and gentlemen's fall and winter shoes, bought at all prices, re- ceved. Ladies' and gentlemens summer shoes will be sold for the next few days regardless of cost or price. T. c. King, 2026 First avenue.
 Mrs. Walter Whitehead, who resides with her husband, Deputy Constable Whitehead. on the corner of Twenty first street and First avenue, fell from the second story porch, a distance of 20 feet, at o'clock yesterday afternoon and sustained serious injuries. rotten plank in the porch gave way.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
The U. s. Govt Reports show Royal Baking Powder suDerior 10 aN others.
The Daily Age-Herald (ex- cept Sunday six days in the week, delivered by carrier or by mail, at soc per month.
MORE oUTRAGEs IN ARMENIA.
Turks Seize Upon Pretext to Burn and
 Pillage.

Turks Seize Upon Pretext to Burn and
 Pilage.
 London, Sept. 9.-The Daily News will tomorrow publish a dispa tch from kars stating that fresh outrages have been perpetrated in the Erzinzian district. A band of brigandes attacked on August 1o a company of Turkish gendarmes, killing a sergeant. Therefore the Turkish au- thorties witEo ut making any inquiry de cided that the assalants were Armenian reyolutionists from Kamaklia, who in tended to raalease exiled Armenians who are still in prison at Kars. A force of 1000 Turkish troops was sent to Kamakha and five villages were pillaged. Five thousands persons were rendered home less Men were tortured and women and children ravished. Four monasteries were sacked It is reported that the Turkish officials have formed an anti-Christian society, to slaughter Christians if the porte accepts the scheme of reforms the powers insist upon.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
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Dr. Fraker Identified by His Sister

Richmond, Mo-, Sept. 9-All doubts as to the Identification of Dr. Fraker, the insurance swindler, were set at rest to- day. when his sister, Mrs J. N Ma gruder, of Atlanta, Mo. visited the jail and immediately recognized him. This meeting was an affecting one. Later when seen at her hotel, Mrs. Magruder said the prisoner was pr. Fraker. She has in her possession $1200 of the insur- ance money but declined to say what disposition of 1t she would make.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
Shrinking From the Test.

Puck.
 Excuse me, sir" said the thin pas- senger with sandy side whiskers, but judge from your conversation that you are Sandscow the humble Hercules?" "Yes sir that's who l am," answered the strong man proudly.
 You can lift ten tons in harness?" "Yes, sir; that's my record"
 Gan you hold 300 weight at arms length?"
 "Yes, sir"
 And put up 900 pounds with one arm?'
 "Yes, sir"
 And 1900 weight with two?"
 "Yes, sir"
 well. then. will you kindly raise this car window for me? It's stuck little" You'll excuse me, sir" said the strong man stiff1y; but my manager makes all arrangements for my tests of strength and endurance; and, besides" and it was noticed that the modern Sampson was i'll at ease Pm not in training"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
BRADLEY IS STILL SORE.
He Harps on the Affair at Eminence-Hints
 It Was Prearran ged.

It Was Prearran ged.
 Lexington, Ky, Sept 9.-Col. W. O. Bradley. republican candidate for gov ernor of Kentucky. spoke his mind re- garding the democrats and what he styled their "disgraceful method of con ducting a political campaign today at London. It was the first public utterance of the republican candidate since he quit the joint debate with General Hardin at Eminence Five thousand people assem- bled at the fair grounds. Referring to the mistreatment at Eminence he recited how he tried six times to speak to the un- ruly democrats and that they cried him down on each attempt. He alluded to the fact that when General Hardin arose he had no trouble in restoring quiet, point ing out this fact to bear out the state ment that the disturbance was pre-ar- ranged.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
A Postoffice at the Exposition.

Washington, Sept. 9-Acting Postmas- ter-General Jones has taken steps to es- tablish a sub-station of the postofTice at Atlanta, Ga., on the exposition grounds to facilitate the mail of the vis- itors to the exposition.
 It was first contemplated to have a railway postal car for this purpose. but upon consideration it was deemed in- advisable. Now full station will be To- cated on the grounds and 4 postal car will be run alongside of 1t to show it's workings. A postoffice department in spector has been detailed to select a suitable site for the station and car.
 Old papers for sale cheap at kIn;e, 1@nn
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
WANTED TO SWING HIM.
The Negroes of Montgomery Hold an Indgna- ton Meeting With Parson Stokes as
 the Subject Thereof

Montgomery, Sept 9.-(Special)-The negroes of this city are much wrought up over the action of a few members of the congregation of the negro Stokes church. who met shortly after the pre- liminary hearing of the charge against him of seducing a young member of his flock. The members referred to held a meeting and exonerated him of the charge, and their action resulted in an indignation meeting here tonight in which nearly 1000 negroes participated. Many of those present were in favor of lynch law, while others advocated giving him carte blanche orders to get out of town. The latter procedure incensed some and after the meeting a large num- Der repaired to the vicinity of Stokes home. determined on lynching him. Cool white citizens however, prevailed upon the angry negroes and induced them to disperse and let the law take It's course, Stokes being held to await the action of the grand jury. From indications Stokes may yet be severely dealt with by his COlOreu brethren
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
GREEN IS ACQUITTED.
The Sequel of the Sensational Elopemen
 -. Last May

The Scquel OI tne sensational Elopement
 Last May.
 Atlanta. Sept 9.-A special to the Con- sttution from Madison Ga, says that w. O. Green was acquitted there to- night for the murder of Red Tom" Els tes, wealthy farmer. Green eloped with a young daughter of Estes last May. Ester and a son pursued them and overlook themat the home of the preacher where they intended to get married The father commanded his daughter to get out and go home with him. Green shot him and he died in a few minutes. Green and the girl. Cora Estes, drove a mile further and were married. Estes escaped and was not caught until a few week ago.
 His trial was begun last Friday and the verdict was rendered late tonight. Green stated that the elder Estes fired on him first. The son declared that his father did not shot at all and did not have pistol Estes left an estate worth $75.000.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
Richard Mansfield Out of Danger.

New York, Sept. 9.-Richard Mans field, the actor, who has been seriously i'll, is much improved tonight. Dr. Charles D. Allen has pronounced the patient out ,Of danger
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
The Alabama Division.

When the 12:01 Louisville and Nash vile train pulled in last night the union passenger station presented a lively ap- pearance. The occasion was the Grand Army of the Republic veterans, their wives and friends for the encampment at Louisville. The train consisted of two sections, both of which were crowded. The members of William B. Woods Post No. 6 of Montgomery were in a special ear with handsome decorations, and with them was Ex-Gov. Thomas G. Jones' who will talk to the veterans in camp at Louisville on the Progress and Indus trial Advantages of the South" Judge C. w. Buckley was also of the party, and his name is down on the programme for an address. Another car was attached to the special at this point, and two more will be added before the train clears the borders of the state. Two hundred peo- pie from Birmingham, large portion of whom are Grand Army of the Republic members, will attend the encampment.
 Passenger Agent R. F. Beasley left with the special for Louisville last night and will look after the comfort of his passengers.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10

tons entire line of Gents fine Get the latest styles from us.
 shoe house in the city with a
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10

Do you allow your husband to carry e latch key?" asked the old-fashioned woman. "T don't" Neither do l." said the new woman but once in a while he steals mine."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
TOPICAL TALKS.

MT. J-One of the most prosperous of the smaller industries of the city is the Birmingham Nut and Bolt works, near the Sloss furnace. This enterprise has been overrun with orders recently, and arrangements have been made for an increase in its capacity An interest in the works has been sold to northern par ties, and more money will be put In it, and it will be considerably enlarged. This industry gets it's, iron from the Sloss fur mace, near by, thus saving freight, and it's nuts and bolts are sold all over the
 south and even in the north Presbyterian-The pastor of one of the Presbyterian churches in this city never takes up a collection in the congregation
 He believes that contributions to the
 church should be a free will offering
 and he thinks that the effect of the ser mon is destroyed when the attention of the congregation is directed to money
 matters. His church never suffers for money.
 Architect-The indications point to a building boom before long. The resi- dences that will be built hereafter will
 be of the better class. There are but few
 good houses in the city that were built for rental
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
Awful to Anticipate.

PuckN
 First Genial-Phew! The town is de- serted this hot weather. We've been sit ting here in this cafe an hour and not am "angef' has shown up.
 Second Genial Gin hoarse whisper)-It's awful. If don't get drink soon I'll be thirsty!
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
DRIN K
 "DIXIE.'
Natural Mineral Water.

Curative properties wonderful! The recognized table water Of America. Five hundred copies of Sheet Music given away FREE. Compliments of
 DIXIE MINERAL WATER CO.,,
 Knoxville, Tenn. Call at Loveman, Joseph & Loeb's be- tween 10 and Il a. m. today and obtain a copy free.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-10
Still Cutting Pfices !!

A large purchase of tin and agate iron
 ware from a receiver of Baltimore fac- tory puts us in position to cut prices deeper