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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-22
HOME MATTERS.

DIR. J. W. Quinn will be in his
flee at Watertown every Friday and
saturday hereafter. Eyes tested free.
Try Globe Milling Co.'S New
White Daisy. Gotten up expressly for
ONE patronage. Ask your grocer
0r it.
Charles Hawks and Miss Linda
ankey, both Of Juneau, will be mar
led this afternoon at the home of the
rides parents.
Bargains in secondhand square
+ upright pianos. For sale or to
ant. w. ID. SPROESSER Co.,
213 Main street.
This evening the Corby Literary
2ciety will give an open-air ice-cream
ocial on the lawn at the corner of
Vest Main and Church streets. All
re cordially invited.
The additional tax on beer of one
ollar per barrel will not increase the
rice per glass to the consumer, but
here will. no doubt be more glassfuls
Lrawn from a barrel than heretofore.
Gus Hintz, while repairing a we'll
t Hubbleton Friday, made a misstep
nd fell in. The water was deep
,nough to drown him, but the timely
.ssistance of persons near at hand
.aved him from such fate.
Saturday evening a company Of
lends rendered Mr.. and Mrs. Emil
'reuz a pleasant surprise at their
ONE on Main street. An impromptu
ance and other social diversions
ere INDUCED in, and an excellent
lncheon provided by the self-bidden
uests was partaken Of.
List of unclaimed letters remain
70 in the postofice June %:
isle W. H. Kison Mrs. Ida
tehm Brothers Ortmann Miss Nora
-ederick Joe Rackow Hellmuth
ensheI Arthur Ruel II. d.
nnrich A. q. Snider Miss Ella
Oepke Mrs. Ida Waltham Miss
ever Augusta Weber, Fred
w. T. GBUETZMACHER,P 2. NJ.
Aaron Mead. August Henze, Max
rebs and Henry Kruger, members
the local military organization,
3nt to Fort Atkinson Friday to en-
It as recruits with Co. B, First
isconsin volunteers, now at Jackson
lie, Fla. They took the medical ex-
nination Monday and all but the
st named passed, he failing owing to
lack Of chest development compared
tn height.
Judge Bennett opened the June
IN of the circuit court last Tuesday
NO cases were called. The case of
ties VS.. Estes ct al. was referred to
.dge Grimm and is on trial at time
going to press. The case of F. j.
cLane VS.. Geo. Bell ct al, an action
foreclose mortgage, was continued
d afterwards stipulated that the
aintiff might take judgment before
dye Bennett at Janesville.-J
Banner.
The annual meeting of the Wis
nsin Lutheran synod was held intNIil
tukee last week. As trustees of the
nod the fOllwing were elected: Rev
leodore jacket, Of Milwaukee; Rev
Jaeger, of Racine, and Julius An
t'ae, of Milwaukee. Four new mem
RS of the board Of trustees of the
orthwestern university, this city
ere chosen as follows: Rev. JOIN
Iding, of Milwaukee; Rev. P. vol
ohr, of Winona, Mimi; Rev. E.
oyer, of West Bend, and w. H
raebner, Of Milwaukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-22
Buffalo Bill is Coming.

One OF the advance agents of Buff
falo Bills great Wild West and Con-
gress Of Rough Riders of the World is
now in the city, making preliminary
arrangements for the remarkable eX-
hibition, which is to be given in
Watertown on Monday, August l, and
we are thus assured of having at least
one show that differs from all the
rest and one that is essentially up-to-
date in every particular, as Colonel
Cody buffalo Billy has organized an
entertainment peculiar to itself and
thoroughly in touch with the senti-
ment Of the hour, it being ga war
show in every sense Of the word.
Among the many nations represented
in it's military features is a squadron
of genuine Cuban insurgents, all of
whom have seen active service in the
field, and are now on furlough because
of wounds unhealed. Every one of
these men has faced the enemy and
some Of them have lost an arm or leg
in conflict, while others have deep cut
slashes and scars from the merciless
machette.
The performance is far greater and
grander than that given at the Worlds
fair, as it now embraces the fam Gus
Custer battle, detachment of United
States artillery in field practice,
rough riders and military maneu-
vers of all nations, thus rounding out
the program with all the pomp and
circumstance of war, in addition to
the more familiar features of the
Wild West.
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The Campmeeting.

The German NJ. Z. campmeeting
held from Thursday until Monday
last on the grounds in the Third ward
was largely attended and favorable
weather was the rule throughout.
The opening sermon Thursday even
ing was preached by Rev. G. Heller,
of Madison, his topic beingE''Lord,
revive Thy work" Among those who
preached sermons or delivered ad-
dresses at the remaining sessions
were Revs. G. f. Neitzel, of Almond;
Krienke, ofNew Ulm, Mimi. &C. Abels,
of Milwaukee; j. Schaefer of Milwau-
kee; q. Elske. of Bristol; G.. T. ALERT,
Of Milwaukee; f. Karnopp, of Mil
waukee; G.. Hanschew, of Berea, O. ;
w. L. VOelkner, of Milwaukee; A. c..
Berg, of Columbus; j. Menzner, of
Fort Atkinson; r. Drescher, of OconO-
mowoc; F. I. BOIL, of Honey Greek.
Sunday afternoon a children's service
was held, Revs. H. Peters, Keyser
and H. Karnopp giving addresses.
Excellent singing was rendered on
Sunday by the large choir organized
by Rev. H. Peters. The Lords, Sup
per was celebrated Monday morning
and in the afternoon love feast was
held, many of the attendants giving
their religious experiences. The fol-
lowing officers. of the campmeeting
association were elected: President,
Rev. H. Lemcke, this city; vice presi-
dent, Rev. G. Iwert, this city; secre-
tary and treasurer, Rev. A. G.. Berg,
Columbus.
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THE MILWAUKEE CARNIVAL, JUNE
81 TO July 2.

Will be the biggest show ever given in
Wisconsin, and everything will be free.
The only expenses will be railroad fare
and cost Of board, and the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St. Paul railway will make
very low rates to Milwaukee and return
during the Carnival. Full particulars
may be had on application to the ticket
agent at the depot. Take day of, or a
week off, if you can, and have good
time
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-22
WANTED.

Amateur photographers to try Solar
Developer and ''Auro'' Combined Fix
ing and Toning Solutions. The lat
est and best solutions on the market,
25 cents per bottle. For sale by
w. D. SPROEssER Co.,
Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-22

The Milwaukee wheat market yes
terday was again 1G92c higher, clos
ing at $50 for No. L and Sc for No.
2 Northern. Flour advanced 1Oc.
Barley closed at 55c, rye at 42c, corn
at 3212c, and oats at 27ac. Hogs
were firmer, ranging at $3.75(03. 95
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-22
EXCURSION TICKETS TO THE OMA-
HA EXPOSITION,

Via the Northwestern line, will be on
sale daily, beginning June 1, limits OF
tickets providing for longer or shorter so
journ, according to rate. This exposi-
ton will be we'll worth seeing. For fur
Their information apply to agents Chicago
s. Northwestern railway.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-22

People Believe what they read
about Hoods Sarsaparilla. They know
it is an honest medicine, and that it
cures. Get Hoods and only Hoods.
Hoods Pills cure all liver ills, re
ieve constipation assist digestion. 25c
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-22

We do q money loaning, insur
ance and real estate business.
Prompt attention given to probating
estates, correcting titles and collect.
ing accounts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-22

DhINN Elk CO L HA UERJ
Lawyers and Notaries Public.
Office in Wisconsin National Bank
building.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-22

EXCURSION TICKETS TO ANNUAL
STATE funniest, SHEBOYGAN,
Via the Northwestern line will be sold
June "a and %, limited to June 49,
Apply to agents Chicago & Northwestern
railway.
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skine's wit. well, then, what is to
be the subject?" queried Erskine. .'Oh!
the King" Il beg your pardon. sir,
the King is not a subject" was the in
Simultaneous reply.
To conclude this article let us take
two examples of university wit. The
first 5onmot is attributed to certain
famous professor of Greek at one time
in Glasgow College. His classroom at
Glasgow was directly under that of the
professor of logic, and the energy of
the gestures and actions of this latter
professor caused little bits of plaster
to fall on the Greek professors desk.
quantity of plaster had fallen, the
Greek professor paused in his lecture to
observe, Professor IS (naming the
logic professor) conclusions are bring
ing down my premises In the second
story the sally came from the students
The professor had explained at length
the nature Of an octohedron to a class
consisting of numerous male students
and eight ladies in the front bench
Nov, do you understand that an oc-
tohedron is a figure with eight regular
plane faces?" "Oh, yes, sir the front
bench" Surely Burke was right when
he said that the age of chavalry was
past, but let us remember as some COM
pensltioEs that perhaps the age of wit
is still with us.-New York Evening
Post
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Something ON His "specs.v

A prominent railroad official, well
known on Change, recently returned
from the reunion of his regiment. The
railroader had fought four years under
the same commander, had slept with
him nightly during that time, and
whenever he was in the city in which
his Colonel resided he always made his
home his resting place So that last
week when he went to accept an in
vitation to the gathering, he made his
appearance early in the evening at the
Coloners house. Shortly after he en-
tered he was introduced to very nice
looking lady as Mrs. -, with whom
he had a very charming conversation
for fully an hour. In the morning the
Colonel: Il thought you told me your
sister was going to be here You know
it is a great many years now since
met her, and we used to go together
a great deal"
The lady looked rather suspiciously
at her visitor and said:
You would be very pleased if you
could meet her. would your"
Why, one of the most delightful
pleasures 1 could have after such a
long time
why, that was she that you We're
introduced to last evening"" and the
Colonel stepped over to the window to
see if there was anything the matter
with his glasses. Enquirer.
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"L'Angelus,'' after MilIet, by C. Walt
ner, remarque proof, signed, 81 guineas;
the ''Transept of Burgos Cathedral" by
A. II. Haig, 80 guineas; a presentation
proof of The Vesper Bell" by the
same. 81 guineas; the following four
remarque proofs after J. l.. E. Nelson
ier: La Rixie,' by f. Bracquemond,
signed by painter and engraver, 100
guineas; '1S14," by jules Jacquet,
signed by painter and engraver, 120
guineas; 1885," signed by the engrav-
er, so guineas; and 1901" signed by
the painter and engraver, 80 guineas:
the Countess of Blessington," after
Sir 7. Lawrence. by S. Cousins, signed
by the engraver, % guineas; La Sur
prise" after Dubufe, by S. Cousins,
first state, 40 guineas; the following,
after Sir E. Landseer: "The Shepherd 5
Grave" and THE Shepherds Chief
Mourner," by B. P Gibbon, proofs be-
fore letters, 30 guineas; mot Caught
Yet" by T. Landseer, first state, %
guineas; Children Of the Mist" by
the same, artists proof, signed by the
painter 3S guineas; Night" and
Morning" by the same, artists proofs,
51 guineas; "The Stag at Bay" by the
same, 81 guineas; 1.-THE Monarch Of the
Glen,' by the same, f62, the last two,
artists proofs, signed by the painter,
and Hunters at Grass" by G. Lewis,
artists proof, signed by the painter
and engraver, JOG guineas.
To the Boston Transcript" this clev-
er skit is due, which art critics would
n we'll to nom bar.
IF he paints the sky gray and the
grass brown, he belongs to the Old
School.
IF he paints the sky blue and the
grass green, he belongs to the Realistic
School.
IF he paints the sky green and the
grass blue, he belongs to the impress
sionist School.
IF he paints the sky yellow and the
grass purple, he is a colorist.
IF he paints the sky black and the
grass red, he is an artist of great dec
orative talent-great enough to make
posters"
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STORE, 10Th AND ]: ALSO LIVING
rooms in rear. Inquire 10l5 10Th.
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A new and complete edition OF the
"Bab Ballads" has appeared in Lon
don. In reference TO 1t the Daily
News reviewer says:
MIR. Gilbert's style and method are
perhaps more strictly his own than
those OF any other of our comic poets
They do not remind US of Hood, or of
George Colman the younger, of Praed.
or of James or Horace Smith, of Ho-
sea Bielow. or, indeed, of any of his
contemporaries or predecessors. There
have been burlesques of sailors yarns,
no doubt, before The Nancy Bell bus
none that have amused by so daring an
exercise of the reductio ad absurdum
Mr.. Gilbert has been said to base his
humor upon a sort of 'topsy-turvey-
dom in morals and social practices.
Topsy turveydom is indeed, the direct
subject of My Dream;' it fiourishes
again in that delicious piece of nom
sense, The Periwinlle Girl and her ar
istocratic lovers; and is traceable in
Blue Blood from Iolanthe,' which
imagines a state of existence wherein
q title and q vast rent roll are positive
bars to success in love; the touching
appeal belongs to the Songs of a Sa-
voyard' and, if we mistake not, is now
for the first time brought into the pres.
ent association:
BLUE BLOOD.
Spurn not the nobly born
With love affected
Nor treat with Virtuous Scorn
The well connected.
High rank involves no shame
We boast an equal claim
With him of humble name
To be respected
Blue blood Blue blood
When virtuous love is sought
Thy power is naught
Though dating from the Flood,
Blue blood!
Spare US the bitter pain
OF stern denals.
Nor with low-born disdain
Augment our trials.
Hearts just pure and fair
May beat in BelgraVe Square
AS in the lowIy air
OF Seven Diaisi
Blue blOodi Blue bloodi
OF what avail art thou
To serve me now?
Though dating from the Flood,
Blue bloodl
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FOR SALE CHEAP-ONE SECOND
hand hack, 4 spring wagons and double
harness, II good driving and work
horses. Kent Bros. Stable, 1911 Third st.
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CRYSTAL PALACE, 906 J STREET.
The choicest of wines. liquors and cigars
Call and be convinced. SCHNEIDER &
FREYGANG. Proprietors-
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F'OR SALE.
TII Z, TIL .LrCs u & I,II NIL r,nnr,r-r,r

FOR SALE
The TELEGRAPH MILL PROPERTY
consisting OF lot !, in block bounded hy
and X. Twelfth and Thirteenth streets
with two-Story frame building about
3QxsU feet, and the machinery of the en-
tlre plant, consisting of the following:
0ne engine, 40 horsepower, with boiler.
Two A-inch Fay planners
Three rip saws
Three cut off saws
one r. w. Cut off saw
one reSaw.
Two stckers-6 and inch.
one combination band and jig saw.
one large turning lathe.
One sanding machine
One shaper.
one power morticing machine
one pilnd boring machine
One bllnd shade machine.
One tenanter
One universal planer
EAtra saws, tools Of various kinds and
sndIuns complete. In fact everything
coinpIete Tor operating a first-class
nj lpiaIlng mil and sash factory.
iilis property viii be sold as a whole or the
lanu VIII be sold without building or ma
chlnery, which win be sold separately.
as may be desired
or llrther particulars inquire of o. r.
GSaasueL, on the premises, or of Curtis
carmichael & Brand.
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FINANCIAL.

MONEY TO LOAN-APPLY TO J. o.
Prewett, 62Sl2 street; up stairs.
MONEY TO LOAN-H. ]. GOETHE. 1ou
Fourth street
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OPTICIAN.

WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF
optical goods: eyes tested free by a
competent graduated optician. KLUNE
& FLOBERG, dealers in jewelry and
precious stones.
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MEETING NOTICES.

EXEMPTS.
The regular election of Off 5$KRH
GERS of the Exempt Firemen's
Association of Sacramento $0W
will be held on Tuesday, Jan %, 1898, at
] and X. The officers of election are
John A. Hunt, Judge; Hiram Cook and
John Farren, Inspectors. The polls will
pe open from to o'clock p. m All
members three months in arrears for
fines and dues cannot vote
JOHN f. MOONEY, President
L. E. Sutliff, Secretary. il4-I0t
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-SMALL BUT PROFITABI,E
manufacturing business. Box T. W. this
office. ia23,ats
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LODGING HOUSE OF i7NROOMS. DO
ing good business: bargainsif sold soon
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STRONG BUSINESS BUGGY FOR SALE
at NJ. ID. Keets, 2l5 l. street
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FLAT OF 8 UNFURNISHED ROOMS
for housekeeping. e22 Seventh street.
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FOR SALE-A GOOD PAYING DAIRY.
owner is not able to conduct the busi-
ness Address Dairy, this office
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FOR RENT-NEw HOUSE, 416 M Street
rooms, bath room all modern improve
ments. Inquire 400 NJ street
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BUSINESS CARDS.

ROOT, NELSON & CO., UNION
Foundry; iron and brass founders and
and O. Castings and machinery of ali
kinds made to order. Fl. f. ROOT
ALEX. NELSON, j. DRISCOLL
CURTAINS DONE UP, 65 CENTS A
pair and upward fine flannels laundered
without injury to the garment French
Laundry. 912 L. Tel Sunset 922 black
FOR ROOFING. TIN AND SHEET
iron work w. ID. Bessey can't be beat
en- $50 street. Sunset Tel No. 773.
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1421 l. STREET-NICELY FURNISHED
rooms with or without board
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SPIRITUALISM.

MRS. FRANCIS WINTERS. Occulist
test and business medium; mining a
speciality. Mansion House, 7th, 1 and j.
MRS I. DARRALL CLATRVOYANT
and trance medium 8 to u. to 8. III 18TH
NINE. JOHNSON. TEST AND BUSINESS
medium. 1410 Fifth street
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PERSONALS.

LADIES - CHIcHESTER's ENGLISH
Pennyroyal Pills Diamond Brand) ara
the best. Safe. reliable. Take no other.
Send 4c, stamps, for particulars, Relief
for Ladies'" in letter by return mail AT
Druggists. Chichester Chemical Com
pany, Philadelphia. Pa. Tu-Th-Sun
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TO LET OR RENT.

sl3 STREET-5-RoOM HOUSE TO LET;
rent SIS. (See BID.
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NICELY AND NEWLY FURNISHED
rooms at Eckhardt bldg, Gil X ST; all
modern improvements; reference re-
Quired.
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721 H FURNISHED ROOMS; . HOUSE
keeping; also suites and single.
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COUNTRY RIGHTS IN MOST SAI.ABI. +
ana profitable household article on mar
ket. Room q, Joseph Bldg. 9th and K
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ARCHITECTS.

JAS. SEADLER, OFFICE I01s EIGHTH
street between j and streets.
FRANK H. SCHARDIN. ARCHITECT
Pioneer Hall. lol1 Seventh. Sacram ento
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MRS. J. j. GORMAN, FURNISHED
rooms, 400 K street, up stairs. ja2o-6t
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NEW LAWNS LAID OUT BY LOUIS
BAI1RS; also other garden work done.
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DRUNKENNESS OR THE LIQUOR
habit permanently cured: all desire for
alcoholic stimulants quickly removed
without knowledge of the patient If de-
sired can be treated at home; terms
reasonable. p. o. Box 439. Sacramento.
The record-union., 1898-01-23

THE ASSISTANT LADY Undertaken
Mrs. Ream, has moved to Ills street.
Sunset phone 731 blue.
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BO0KBINDERS.

THOSE MAGAZINES, THAT MUSIC.
gather ii up and have it bound at E.sW.
Breuning's. 319 ] street. Sacramento.
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A valuable collection OF modern etch-
ings and engravings, in part the prop
erty of a gentleman, and engravings.
etc. from other sources, sold recently
in London. included the following items:
Chill October" after Sir j. Miiiais, by
r. Debaines, artists proof, 26 guineas;
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SELECT SCHOOLS.

SHORTHAND TAUGHT-PRIVATE IN
struction by practical reporter holding
regular certificate. Mrs. d. c. Mccall
lum 901 l. street
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GERMANIA B. AND L. ASSOCIATION.
thirteenth series now ready; over half
subscribed. II. J. GOETHE. 1011 Fourth
street.
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GROCERIES.

IF YOU WANT GROCERIES. HAY.
Feed, Grain. Wines, Liquors or Cigars
try Wingard 25th and o. He Is all right
CHEAPEST PLACE TO BUY GROCER
ies Provisions, Fruits, Vegetables, Hay
and Feed is LYNN'S, corner Fourteenth
and o streets.
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WANTED.

statesmen WANTED-TO SELL BY
sample at wholesale and retail; goods
sell on sight; salary or commission Ad-
oress Centennial Mfg. Co, 495 Eighth
avenue. New York City. n17-WSutf
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DENTISTRY.

DIR. w. A. ROOT. DENTIST-CAPITAL
Telephone, 297; Sunset Telephone, No.
aOl red Sl4 K street.
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DRESS AND CLoAKMAKING.

MISS NJ MURPHY, DRESSMAKER.
Removed to S101a K, where she will be
pleased to see old patrons and friends.
DRESSMAKING-SU So 50: SILK
waists. 81; Skirts, 81 so. 921 Sixth street.
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REMEMBER THE s. F. MARKET IS
the best place to get choice fruits, nuts,
groceries and vegetables. 5A K
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r. H. FULLER. EXPERIENCED
nurse. Residence 9oS Twelfth street.
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vIAvI co.'s OFFICE. SOC J STREET.
Rooms / and 2. Health talks to the
ladies, 7th and 21st.
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borrow money on watches, jewelry and
diamonds; strictly confidential 419 *
next to metropolitan Theater.
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BOOKKEEPING, SHORTHAND AND
typewriting, normal and grammar grade
classes reformed January Sd. Tuition S.
Howes Academy.
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THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders of the Peoples Savings
Bank of Sacramento will be held at the
Office of the bank at 1880 o'clock TUES
DAY EVENING sF'ebruary /, 1898 GEO.
w. LORENZ, Secretary. d29-td
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WAITERS-3 GIRLS FOR COUNTRY
and for city, SIS. Employment Office,
92l Sixth street. Sunset Phone red 5il.
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NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS AT FOR
esters Building, street, 7th and etn
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INSPECTED DIARIES.

]. MARTY & BROS GOLDEN EAGLE
Dairy-Located on Freeport road p O.
box 353, Sacramento. Telephone SOL
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LADIES, BE UP TO DATE: HAVE
your furniture made new dn colors to
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-06-24
AWFUL MIsHAP AT A LAUNCH.
Wave sweeps 600 into the Water and
Many Are Drowned.

Wave sweeps 600 into the Water and
Many Are Drowned.
London, June 22.-The bodies Of five
men, eighteen women and eleven chill
dren have been recovered at Blackwell,
the scene Of the disaster that followed
the launching Of the British first-class
battleship Albion yesterday by the
Duchess of York. The Duke and Ouch
ess of York have. telegraphed assur-
ances of their profound regret and SYM
pathy. Thousands who witnessed the
launching, including the royal party,
left the scene quite ignorant of the dis
aster. The staging that was destroyed
had been erected for workmen near the
stern of Japanese cruiser in course of
construction In the Blackwell yards. 1t
was a light structure, about fiftey feet
long, and notices had been posted warm
ing the public that 1t was dangerous.
Despite the efforts of the police some
200 people invaded the staging, which
commanded a good view of the launch
ing ceremony. The great waves COM
pletely demolished il, and on receding
carried most of its occupants into deep
water. The water was alive with strug-
Cling people and floating debris. 1t was
a scene of terrible confusion. The
shrieks of the unfortunate people min
gled with the cheers over the successful
launching. Fortunately there was plen-
ty of help near in the shape Of police
boats and other craft. The shipbuilders
with drags and the firemen who partici-
pated in the ceremony were all prompt
In affording succor.