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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01

Many readers of Thackeray's THE
Newcombes'' will doubtless be surprised
to learn that the Lord Farintosh who in
that novel came out OF the humorist's
inkstand. was a reality. He died re-
Gently as the Marquis of Bath. Thack-
cray sketched him to the life as Farm
tGsh: for Ihackeray-Whose name was
William Makepeace-Was apt, like Bea-
consfield in his latest novels of ''Lo-
THAR and "EndymiOB," to make war
socially by putting real characters into
his fiction not at all disguised except in
name. The dead marquis when young
was the lady-killer OF London-proud
pale. delicate in appearance, reserved in
manner, dllletante III tastes. dignified in
carriage, genial to women, but often i'm
pertinent TO his own sex. His son and
heir now in possession of the marquis
ate. welded that daughter of Lady Nor
daunt whom society still believes is a
natural child Of the Prince of Wales
who was correspondent in the divorce
suit which her father brought against his
wife, wherein Albert Edward "perjured
himself like a fine English gentleman
all Of the olden time" The dead mar
quis tried to prevent the match. being a
proud chap. and had there not been en-
tail would have cut off the new marquis
with a bath bun for a legacy. That is
to say, soon after the wedding, but be-
fore he died, his daughter-in-law, Violet,
whose name expressed her fragrance of
character. conquered his heart There
IS much of the mOrganatic in the aristoc-
racy here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01

The increased number of red-haired
women on Broadway this summer-wom-
en- of the class who, with chemical aid.
follow the prevailing fad in hair-has
been noticeable, and it may, perhaps, be
attributed to a natural reaction against
the blondes. When the white horse and
the red-haired girl were associated in
variably, women whose hair was red
or even auburn mourned over its color
When they appeared on the street. they
complained, people who noticed them IN
stinctively glanced toward the roadway
to spy out a white horse. The white
horse and red-haired girl combination
was explained to the French of Paris
two years ago, and a man who recently
returned from there says that it is still
Il mild provocation for a smile. New
York has forgotten it, however. and that
is fortunate in view of the present popu-
larity of red hair. A theatrical man
ager said several days ago that large
proportion of soubrettes and chorus girls
who had applied to him for engagements
this summer were crowned with lair
that ranged from a rich Italian sunset
hue to the faintest possible suggestion
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01

One of the candidates for the representa-
ton Of a west county borough, in the
course of a speech just previous to the
general election, had occasion to re-
fer to the fogging of children. "Some
folks nowadays, he said, ''object to
beating youngsters at ALL but | agree.
with the truth conveyed in that saving
of the wise man: Spare the rod and
spoil the child l suppose l was no
worse than other boys he went on
to say. ''but | know l had some fiogging
myself, and l believe it did me good.
Now, on one occasion. | was logged for
telling the truth at cured YOU. SIR
said a voice at the back.-Tid- Bits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01

Courtesy-"Di you see Broakton 9"
he asked as the bill collector came in
Yes. sir: l went in and told his [ was
a bill collector" And what did he
say He said he was. too and that
if I'd leave my bill he'd take pleasure
in adding it to his collection. It'd Bits.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-13
INDEPENDENT CLUBS ELECTION.

The following officers were elected at
the regular meeting of the Hank Meyer
Independent Citizens Association recently.
Louis Mang, First yice-Pressdent; Aug
ust Woeekener, Second vice-President;
Martin WanDer, Third Vice-President; OF
to Rauchfuss. Recording Secretary. A
house COMMITTEES consisting of Charles
Schoch. Ferdinand Mang n Julius
Schmidt. was appointed by the President
The new members proposed at the last
meeting were reported uDos by the com-
mittee Of admissions, and were elected.
1t was decided that the second and
fourth Tuesday of eaeh month be the
regular meeting nights OF the association.
It was resolved that the association have
an outing and MessrSs Otto Miller. Lomis
Mang ana Martin Warmer were appointed
a committee 70 arrange the programme.
No expense will be spared by the a~ssocia-
chic lore
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-13
UNWELC0ME VISITORS.
Newark and New York Gays Full
of Shark.


The fishermen of New York and New
ark Bays are becoming somewhat alarmr
ed at the large number of sharks which
have been inhabiting those waters during
the past two weeks. Policeman Charles
Meyers of the Fifth precinct. who is now
on his vacation, was out fishing in a
small boat yesterday, n vas almost
capsized by a couple of the monsters. He
used his pistol; but was forced to get
into the shore.
Captain Reid is preparing fishing Jackie
to capture a few of the fierce fish. He
says that he has seen no less than a
dozen sharks ranging from six to twelve
feet in length. He broke an oar on one
of them the day before yesterday
A crowd of boys bathing at Cavan
Point were alarmed on Sunday last by
the screams of some fishermen who were
fishing about two hundred feet from the
shore that a shark vas approaching. The
boys quickly made for the SHORE and saw
a monster about min feet in length with
in almost one hundred yards from the
Point,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-13
ROW IN A SALOON.
Drunken Farmers smash Windows
and Chairs

Captain McKaig was seated in a Bay
onne car shortly before twelve o'clock
last evening returning from a picnic Of
the Greenvflle Schuetzen Park when he
was suddenly ATTRACTED by yells and
smashing of glasses, and chairs IN
Groeschmer,s saloon an Ocean avenue,
near Seaview. He aligdated from the car
and ran to the nearest patrol box and
summoned three officers.
When they arrived they found seven or
When Captain. McKasg.s identity WAS
made known several OF the men made
their escape. George RoenA was lying on
the sidewalk with his face p~unarneaIed
and his clothes badly torn. He and Henry
Heitmann were arrested. Both were bleed
ing about the face.
The men who engaged in the fight were
al farmers and Were drunk.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-13
4. A. o. ohampsopship.

President Freedman of the New York
Baseball Club has promised the A. A. u.
Championship Committee that he will
have the track and grounds at Manhat-
tan Field in perfect shape for the cham
pionship meeting that is to be held on
September u. The meeting his year will
be of exceptional interest, owing TO the
rivalry that is sure to exist between the
New York A. c., New Jersey A. G. and
the Knickerbocker a. C. over the scoring
of points. Besides the contests between
these three clubs a team of athletes from
the Southern Association may upset all
their calculations. Pittsburg is likewise
to be represented by a strong team of
crack athletes Mr., F~etterman, the we'll
known walker Of the y. Of P, will com
pete in the one and three mile walks.
and this will make things doubly inter-
esting. because many think that Fetter-
man and Thrall, who viii also compel
will defeat Champion Leibgold of the
Pastifne A. c. Entries will close Sat
urday. September ). with ]. e. Sullivan.
No. 241 Broadway, New York.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-13
Live BIRD shoot.

A three cornered match shoot at line
birds was held yesterday afternoon at
the grounds of the Hudson Gun Club. The
match was for $25 a side. winner to a
all. the lower man to pay for the birds.
birmingham rules governed the shoot. The
birds were a fast lot, and when once ON
the wing, taxed the shooters abilities to
their utmost. Wright shot faster than
the rest. and grassed all his birds with
the exception Of the first, which was hit
hard, but flew over the boundary. Meyer
and Beck both did good work, as several
of their birds fell dead Out of bounds.
Wright,s friends won considerable money
on his win. The score
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-13

Ont of the most exciting pool matches
ever held in this city was deciaed last
evening at yooz's pool parlors in Lafay-
cite. tn principals were Alb.srt Kenny,
of Newark, and Frank Meade. Of this
city. Kenny had a large number Of
friends down with him. and all had money
to bet on their champion. When they
left for home their pockets were much
lighter. Meade put pps agod game and
wen by the following score
MeadeI 5 IL 2 8 y 8 6 s 8 IA 7 46161 u
8.N 8 E15A
Kenny-S 5 2 Ia S 3 Ia 81 II 0 Ii 8 IA 9 ;
G n fig
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-13
G. 4. e. picnic.

Henry WieonE Posi-, Npas, @. A. r..
The athletic events that will be decided
are as followslHalf mile run for G. A.
r. men, half mile run for Fourth Regi-
lnent men, half mile run for veterans,
half mile run for sons of veterans, and
two mile bicycle run for boys. The even
ing will be spent in dancing,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-13
GUIToN AssoOIATIoN's PICNIC.

The Ambrose J.. Guiton Association
held its summer nights festival at Pohl-
mann's Pavilion last night A very large
number Of the members were present.
The Committee of Arrangements consist
ed of.-George f. Egan, Chairman, Eu-
gene w. Thornhill,, Thos- j. Foley, John.
J. Kent and Patrick J. Holland.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-13
TWO Cracks 30 Meet.

quarter mile runner, has been matched
to run a special half mile race with
Charles fitzpatrick Of the New York Ath-
letic Club. The race will AXE place at
the fall games of the N. Y. "A. G. at
Trayers Island. which win be held next
month
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-13
Craig and HqcCue to Meet.

Joe Craig Of this city was matched last
evening to meet Marty McCue OF New
York in an eight-rourd bout at 125 pounds.
The bout Will take place before the PAS
time Athletic Gu of New York I'M the
first week of September.
Craig has gone in training and will be
in good condition when he enters the
,5ng.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-13
local Horses ave Fass.

The New Jersey horses are cutting quite
q figure in the Orange County Trotting
Circuit. E. S. Wells two good stations.
Red Lake and Cherrycrpft, from sis
Glennaoore farm, are winning first or sec
ond money wherever they start.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-13

q game with some strong team; for Sum
day for q wager, Address M Sweeney,
No ISL Fifth street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-13
poLIoEMAN NUeENT PROMOTED.

Policeman John Nugsnt, who has for
many years lone duty on Exchange place.
has been made the detective of the Greg
Dry street. station temporarily
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-13
IN cHANcnRY OF NEW JERSEY.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS - ESTATE OF
HENRY RuSCHMAN, deceased: Martha
Busehnian. executrlx Of Henry B~uschman. de-
ceased, by order OF the Deputy Surrogate 81
Hudson County. dated "a July, 1876. here
By gives aotice to the creditors ct
said decsdent 70 bring IN their debts. demands
and claims against the estate OF said deeedent'
under cath Or Affirmation. within nine months
from the date Of said order. or they viii ba
forever hareea of any aetiun therefor araiusx
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-13
Labor Day Sports.


The New Jersey A. c. Labor Day Car
niyal of Sports promises to be the great
est feature of the fall season. The club
has very wisely decided to have two
scratch invitation events, a half mile run
and a two mile run. In these two races
gold stop watches will be given to the
winners, gold watches to second men
and silver watches TO third men. The
prizes alone are a guarantee that the en-
tries will fill well. Charles J. Fitzpatrick
the peerless a mile runner, will start
in the half mile, and E. Hjertberg and c.
H. Bean. the two crack distance run
ners of the New Jersey A. c., will meet
in the two mile race. The best of feel
ing does not exist. between Bean and
Hjertberg, owing to Hjertberg's victory
in the three mile scratch race on Satur-
day last against Bean. The latter ex-
poets to turn the tables on the Metro
politan champion Labor Day. The events
are as follows
100 yards run, handicap; 22o Yards run,
handicap 40 yards rim, handicap. $50
yards run, handicap; one mile run, hard
leap; 220 yards hurdle race, handicap;
mile walk. handicap; running broad
jump, handicap; running high jump,
handicap; one mile bicycle race. handi-
cap; two mile bicycle race. handicap; $50
| yards run, novice; half mile special invi-
tation race; two mile special invitation
race.
Entries close with James E.. Sullivan,
No. "a Broadway, New York, September
I 1kI0t
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-13
CITY 4DUER4IsHMENT

Sealed proposals will be received by the
lsoard Ct Street and Water Commissioners, at
dnslr ofice, corner Of Jersey avenue and Mer-
ser street. Jersey City, n J., on
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-13

Sarah Bernhardt has sent an interesting
letter from her villa, Les Pouiains. in
Brittany, at Bell Isle-sur-Mer in which.
says the Paris correspondent of the Lon
don Mail" she writes feelingly and
poeticaly OF the poor people reading in
her neighborhood- The article Is en-
titled "Un Drame = Mer.s
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-13
Plattdeutsche Team sheet.

The twenty-second annual shooting car
nivai of the United Plattdeutscher Yer
ems will be held on Sunday at schuet-
zen Park, Union Hill. This year the
yerein have added a team shoot to their
programme. The team winning this shoot
will hold the championship for a year.
All the Hoboken Schuetzens Corps will
enter teams. Shooting Master Ernst
Fisher Of the Hoboken Schuetzen Corps
has selected three teams. They are-
Team No. 1-Ernst Fisher, August
Meyers, Julius H. Kruse, William Forkel
and Herman Neumann. Team No. p
Frederick Brandt, Henry Cordts, John
Hilpert. II. .. Hencken, A. j. yolk and
H. Won der Lesth. Team No. s-Conrad
Settler, George A. Friedrichs, Henry
Stappenbeck, Charles H. Schroeder and
Cornelius Burger. All. three teams are
unusually strong and should be well up
in the line as prize Winners. The Hoboken
They were selected last evening by
Shooting Master Henry Erxmeyer. They
are:3Team No. 1-John B. Holster, John
a Hiipert, Henry Katenkanlp, Martin
Hansen and JOIN Lehman. Team No. p
Henry Erxmeyer. Peter Ulrich, Henry
Stadler, Louis Christ and Max Dreisen.
The Greenville Rife Club may enter a
team and if they do they win come
pretty near bringing home the Champion
ship trophy. Besides the team Shoot
there Will be shooting at the following
targets:-Judges, man. ring, bullseye and
ladies' target. The shooting viii last
three DAYS, "
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-13

TO MARTHA BARTH, CHARLES BARTH.
her husband; William II. Bramhall, admins
Efator OF estate of Edmund c. BramhaIl. de-
ceased; Sarah ]. Van Keuren. e@xecutrix OF
VIII Of William Van Keuren, deceased: Lizzis
OF. William H Bafty' decessed. Jarse p
Northrop and Hattie W Northrop, his wife,
maSe 81 H5s ~, no5lqea that a. a pubic sails
on the iSth day Of October, 1892, The Mayor
the sum e + forty-g s7FS dol IlTy Pndeh forf1-a fSs
cents ALL the land and real estate situate
Y Jersey CITY in the County Of Hudson ana
Road, which is laid down and designated as
III ncstlesty qns,salI q lot nve %: in block
upon an assessment map annexed to a report
number seventy-two Gar made by the Com
for said city ~ the Circuit Court of The
County Of Hudson, a certified copy Of which
city Collector Of Jersey CITY. on he is,h dsy
Of July. 1891, said report and map and said
q an act of the Legislature Of New Ierseys
passed March &th, 1855. entisled-
lection Of arrearages ef unpaid taxes. as
sessRsnsS and water rates or water rents
in cities of this state. ana imposing ana
ievying a tax. assessment and lien in IleR
and instead Of such arrearsges, and to
enforce The payment thepest, and to pros
vide for the sale Of lands subjected u
future taxation ard assessment"
Ard the several. supplstnents thereto.
pear 20 have an estsf or Interest in saia
lard and real estate. and unless the said land
and real estate shall be redeemed, as pre-
vided in said acts. before the expiration OF
six raonths from and after the service hereof.
a deed TOR the same will be given conveying
10 The Mayor and Aldermen OF Jersey City
the Zee simple OF said land and real estate
according to the provisions Of the said act
Dated ysEssy SiS1, y. :; ySlg = 1855
P. F. wANsER,
'ssA Attest: NJ. J. oDoNNELL.
City Clerk.
The New jersey Title GUARANTEES & Trust Cos
IN cHANcERY OF NEW Jersey.
To James McElaun. Francis McElduT ana
nv virtue OF an order Of the Court OF Chanc-
cry Of New Jersey. made on the day Of tia
date hereof. in 4 cause wherein Lizzie NcEl-
dan Is complainant and you are defendants.
you are required TO appear and plead. demur
or answer to the complainant's bill, on on
before the thfrtiefh day of September next
or in default thereof such decree viii be
made against you as the Chancellor shah
think equitable and just
The said bill IS fled TO obtain a partition
and division Of the lands, teneInents and
hereaifamNats whereof Frank MeEidaff. lata
Of New York City. died seized. between YOU
and the said complainant. The said lands are
Jersey. And You and each Of you are made
defendants 10 said bill Of Complaint because
you are the children of the SAID Frank Me-
Efduff. Geceased.
GEORGE g. REMNANT.
Solicitor OF Complainant.
20 MONTGOMERY Street.
g Jersey City: n Z.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS = EsTAT or
HENRY deceased. Martin.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-13

Purple in an ITS royal glory and the
emireace shades too, the red puppies and
the purple reds, win be retained They
will be popular with young people as well
as with old. and will be In their fun per-
fection combined with dun brown fur
trimmings.
The shade known as wild duck, that
striking combination of blue and green
tina recalls The soft breast Of the bird,
wifi be seen ali winter. In silk for waists
and for p~etticoats and trimmings it will
hold its own with all the curious color
combinations autumn edvices predict.
There is in Paris a perfect craze for
gray, dun gray, smoke gray. yellow gray,
blue gray, only gray-combine IT how and
with what one pleases. a gray gown is as
necessary as a silk Inning.
Following in the vogue Of Delft ware.
blue and white is all the rage. Blue foul
ards scattered over with great white bou-
ouets are seen everywhere. The shop win
dows are crowded with them, the boule-
wards and -promenades abound in thn.
The combination is to zoe found in expen-
rive and cheap fabrics, stiH its popularity
has not abated one jot.
In the matter Of fabrics velvet win
sign supreme. No winter wardrobe will
be complete without a velvet gown. The
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-01-25

The announcement comes from Iron
Mountain that Mr. James MacNaughton
10 candidate for district delegate to
the Republican national convention. II
Is also said that the Republicans eener-
ally throughout the Twelfth congression-
al district view the candidacy Of this
gentleman with much favor. Since the
birth Of Dickinson county and long
before, while the territory in which he
resides was part OF Menominee, Mr..
MacNauehton has been one OF the main
stays OF the Republican organization.
Like John Duncan, OF Houghton, he has
not been an ofiice-seoker and up TO the
present time has never sought recoeni-
ton at the hands Of his party. He is
one OF the signally successful business
men OF the upper peninsula ard in every
respect is u representative man Of that
territory.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-01-25
They Enjoyed II.

Editor Geo. q. Younes writes az fol-
lows Ia the Florence Mining News OF the
recent visit TO Crystal Falls of a party
of Florence Masons
Upon special Invitation, large delegation OF
Master Masons OF this city went TO Crystal Falls
Thursday afternoon to attend regular com
munication OF the Csystal Falls Lodge. n. a A..
M !, held IN the ever'ng, when the Third Degree
was cor erred and the Fiorencs party
were highly pleased with tho excellence OF
the work performed by Worshipful Master
McGes and his corps OF officers. After the clos,
irg of the lodge. fiiCy Master Masons rcpaited
TO the Lockwood House and seated themselves
triousy engaged In the deightsri and satisfac-
tony pastime OF refreshing the 1ner man, the
doors opened aud forty lacies twives. daught FRS.
etc, OF the local brethelnl calmly fled into the
banquet hall and took positions In the rear OF
the chairs occuDed by the gentlemen. The
coming OF the ladies was "A complete surprise TO
the Masons, but the fair visitors were pcceted
with demonstrative enthusiasm. At the con
clusion OF the sumptuous feast, the hall was
speedily cleared for dancing and the light Ian.
tastic was tripped until-well, the writer will
omit stating the exact hour, for fear that the
friends OF such dienIhed old fellows ~ g. G. Ohm
aud Charley Henry might inter that they were
becoming Riddy In their old age. The dance
although An altogether impromptu affair, was
one OF the iolliest, liyliest and most enjoyable
hops ever participated In by the Florence con-
tingent. which included q. c.. Olin. j. II. Parry,
&. 4. simpson, w. w. Noyes, X. &. knight
Andrew knutson, Emil GuensbuW Emil Kiln
genberg. 8. y. keaton, Frank Warning. Frank
Calligan and q. q. Youugs. The delegation from
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-01-25
THE eoERLANp.

About the middle Of 1885 n solitary
Bocr sat in front OF n matched mud
houscin the midst OF one OF the drearicst
parts Of the republic. A wilder or more
lonely spot the imagination could not
conceive. All around the country lay rs
nature had left IL with nothing bat the
dwelling and the Bocr TO indicate that
man had ever set foot there.
In the midst Of that weld (plnin), where
ten years ago nature held all sway,
stands johannesburg, the golden city,
the home OF 10000 busy souls, the
queen OF the continent, full OF busting
life and activity, noisy with It's machin-
cry, rich, independent, and ilourishing.
And what has done this I? The power
Of gold. Gold was found IN the weld,
veins Of gold that seem boundIcss, and
men locked TO the spot from even the
remotcst quarters Of the globe. on
course, for a time the place was nothing
more than an immense mining camp.
But today il Is beautiful city, lighted
by electricity, It's streets straight and
well paved, It's buildings OF stone, and its
water supply equal 60 that oi any town
OF it's size in the world. Among other
advantages, IL contains churches and
banks and hospitals and thentclr, a
stock exchange, and clnbhouscs and u
splendid racetrack. The output OF gold
from is mines in one month in 1892 WINS
something over 10000 ounces, and for
the whole year about 100000 ounces.
This In the history Of the golden city.
II Is situated on the slope Of the range OF
hills known rs the Witwatcrsrand
white Water Ridge), which forms the
dividing watershed between the Atlantic
and Indian Oceans.
The gold bearing district il spoken Of
throughout Africa az the Rand" the
former portion OF the word being com.
monty omitted. Gold was known to
exist here as long ago a. the beginning OF
this century. Herr Mnuch, the German
explorer, wandered through the country
and returned 20 Berlin with eyes wide
open and mouth agnpc. "Thc country
10 full Of gold, he declared "Full OF