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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27
Female StOck-SpecuIatOrs in San Fran
From the San Francisco Chronicle, Jan.


From the San Francisco Chronicle, JAM
The number of female operators is
increasing daily, and the lucky ones
with smiling faces may be seen at all
hours Of the day lodging into the
brokers' Office to give orders and re-
ceive reports. AS the female mind is
not of one opinion long, the brokers
are frequently nonplussed, if not an
noyed, at the contrary orders received
from their female clients A leading
broker illustrates the vagaries of his
lady clients as follows: "The other
day at ten minutes before II o'clock, I
received the following note: Dear
Mr.: Please buy me 100 shares
it will go up Just after the
call of Gould & Curry, and after
had bought the stock, 1 received
the following: Dear MI. Please
don't buy the Gould & Curry. Instead,
buy anything you think will go up
Now, wasn't in fix? I sent out word,
Bought you G. & c. Then came an
order, please sell the G. & G.. right
away and don't buy anything Ten
minutes more and [ received another
note: Buy me 20 California at market
price. Do you think it will go up?'
The call was over on California and [
didn't get it. Met my lady client after
the Board and reported in person. And
SO the ladies change their minds twenty
times an hour" The number of ladies
who have already made money in stocks
is quite large, and it increases daily as
one taking courage follows in the foot
steps Of another.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27
THE TRANSIT OF VENUS.
Computations on the Observations.

The New York World publishes a
cable dispatch from London saying first
tentative computations made at Green
wlch, of the data obtained from the OBJ
seryations of the,,recent transito Venus,
have yielded results somewhat different
from what was expected. Four calcu-
lations made independently give the
suns parallax as being respectively 900
seconds, 945 seconds, 025 seconds and
800 seconds, the mean being 924
seconds. The computations were made
by Prof. O.. Henrici, Phi. d., of the
University College, Mr.. Frederick
Guthrie, of the Royal School of Mines
and Arts, and Messrs. Dunkin and
Ellis, assistants at the Royal Observa-.
tory at Greenwich. 4 No calculations
have yet been completed at the Kew
observatory. The computations as
given were made only upon the basis of
the moments of external and internal
contacts as reported from different
points Of observation, and may be con-
siderably modified when the photo
graphic and mecrometic measurements
are taken into account H. sag8
Based on this dispatch, the Worlds
remarks, on the authority of an Ameri-
can astronomer, say that the suns par
allax has been ascertained to be 924
seconds. That isto say, the sun is dis
tant from us about %, 1873 semi-diame-
ters of the earth, or SO, 443, 726 miles.
This is $685. 74 miles less than the
distance made out by Encke from the
observations of the last transit, and
5000, 900 or 4, 100000 less than the re-
suits obtained by more recent meas
urements. Ii this ratio were constant,
we should require LAO years to over
come the entire distance and fall into
the sun. But as it is certain that our
centripetal motion would be vastly ac-
CELEBRATED, contin daily, as we got closer
within the sphere Of the suns attrac-
ton, unless his forces should be pro-
portionally decreased or his volume re-
duced, it is also probable that we
should consume very much less time
than is above given in making the tire
mendous Journey. aaa 5n.H Oh"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27
Remarkable Increase of Population in
Kansas

Gov. Osborn, in his message to the
Kansas legislature, states that in the
districts devastated by the grasshop-
pers, the population has increased,
since 1870, from $4,000 to over 100000,
and that fully 30 per cent. of this in
crease has occurred within the past
year. The following summary of the
Increase of population in the counties
particularly afflicted is given North of
the Kansas Pacific road, the counties
which seem to be in the most destitute
condition are Jewell, Smith, Phillips,
Norton, Decatur, Brooks and Osborne,
containing a population of 20,144. La
1870 they had but 306 people, and at
least three-fourths Of those now the }
have gone there within the last two
years. South of the Kansas Pacific
the counties mostly afflicted are Reno
Rice, Harvey, Edwards, Barton, Rush
and Barbour. The population of these
counties in 1870 was seven persons. It
is now 1921, and at least three-fourths
OF. these people date their settlement
back less than twenty-four months.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27
Bill to Provide for the Payment Of Bor.
rOWed Money by Municipalities.

A peculiar bill has been introduced in
the q. S. Senate, and number of en-
ergetic men are there to push its pas
sage. It grows out of the failure of
many cities, particularly in the West,
to pay either the principal or interest
on money borrowed for municipal pur-
poses. It is claimed that this negli-
gence, and the failure of present laws to
cover the matter, has wrought great in
jury to those who have loaned money
to such cities, besides greatly depre-
ciating the value of all Western secu-
rites. It is now asked that the United
States circuit courts be given extra
jurisdiction, SO that the levying of
special taxes to pay the debts of these
delinquent municipalities may be or
dered by the. courts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27
The Highest Lake in the United States

DR.. Hardness has discovered, IN
Plumas county, California, body OF
water, probably the most elevated IN the
United States, the barometer register
ing height of 1880 feet above the sea
level.
The lake is OF triangular shape, hay
ing it's longest diameter about one mile
and three-quarters in length. The wa
ter during last August was intensely
cold and of deep blue color. The
outlet is into Warner Valley, over de
clivity of some 1900 feet. The Cali
fornia Academy of Sciences has named
the lake, after it's discoyerey, Lake
Hardness.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27
The Acceptance.
JOEL BENTON

f.... asa .,., JOEL BENTON, I'D ,ar
No more to go on weary quest ....t5
No more to plot, or plan or dream: .,.
A glory greater than [ guessed ss ~
Has dlwned How strangely does it seen
For, out of girlhood's broad domain, s.
Bewilderingly looked DER and DER, ,....
No flower Ito me It's very plain) aia.fr.as
So fair was ever won before. + ..ss
The sweet glad wonder in her eyes,
The lips which only love has pressed,
The warm and palpitant surprise,
The shy response shyly confessed,
Are like the light that never was
Inhabitant of land or sea
And of all earthly mysteries
The one bewitching mystery
In her does Psyche's form arise?
-" Is Sue go marvellously fair2
lis heauty's spell wove from her eyes?
Do radiant splendors wreathe her hair?
L have not asked. | only know ~ "a
Some sweet perfection holds control.
And where rare human virtues flow
Beams forth the dearest human soul
. sky ! the morn that's risen to-day
Outsaines the brightness of your blue:
Novernber's sereneness turns to May. ~
And this bleak world is born anew. Hl
~-. The Galdrytor February.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27
The Postal Parcel Scale.

Under recent improvements in postal
arrangements great convenience is Sc
cured to stores and their remote Gus
toners. Gloves, shawls, slippers, gro
ceres, cigars, dry goods, candy, orna-
ments, tea, anything not weighing over
four pounds, can be sent quicker 10y
mail than by express, and at fraction
al cost. For two cents one may send by
mail a parcel weighing a quarter OF .
pound from Maine to California: eight
cents will carry pound across the con-
tinent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27

IT is said that M. Theirs would like
to unburden bis mind by writing a reply
to certain disagreeable illusions and di-
rect aspersions upon himself which ap
pear in the documents read at the Arnim
trial
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27

" PRETTY bad under foot, to-day,
said one citizen to another, as they met
in the street the other day. eyes, but
it's fine overhead" responded the
other. "True enough" said the first,
"but then very few are going that
WAY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27

WHEN Jemima went to school shew
asked why the noun bachelor was SIN
gular. because" she replied, sit is
so very singular that they don't get
married" s4r
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27

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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-04

AFTER three weeks of watching and
waiting, weary waiting" officer Jack
McNeill succeeded in capturing and
bringing to the bar of justice bevy
of eight colored persons, of both sexes,
charged with participation in the
wholesale Scufftown disturbances on
the 18th ult. The charges were fully
sustained by the proof, and fines,
amounting to twenty-five dollars were
assessed. His Honor, Judge O'Brien,
having a large auditory from this
quarter of the city, took occasion to re-
mark to them that, this being the
scene of such frequent as we'll as fragrant
violation Of law and order, and the
fines assessed on this occasion so small,
some one might be encouraged to a
still further repetition but that he
knew their condition, and knowing it,
it was his duty to consider it. He con-
sidered the fines assessed as much as
people in their circumstances could
we'll pay but, in future, the punish
ment for just such conduct as these de-
PENDANTS have INDUCED in, will be
something more serious than small
fine AflN ffHff fgsfff,
We would venture to impress upon
the denizens of that interesting suburb
(ScuD that tits our deliberate opinion
that the court" means business, and
that no,o is the time to stop all this
foOlishness.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-04

EVERYTHING is in readiness for g
start at GAINESVILLE Female Academy
on Monday, 9th inst. The building
has been thoroughly renovated, and all
arrangements for the comfort and con,
venience of pupils have been perfected
President Wright and the best teach
ers in every department are in good
trim, after their respite from labor
during the vacation, to impart instruc-
ton to all who may enter the Acade-
my. No school in this bread land Of
fers greater inducements fora finished
course Of education than this one.
DIR. Wright, one of the best educators
in the South, gives his time and best
energies solely to this work. To send
out young ladies with finished educa-
tions, in every sense, is the end and
aim of this institution. Many living
testimonials of this fact are to be
found in many parts of our country. of
whom he is proud, and they, in turn.
are proud to acknowledge their alma
mater in an educational point of view.
We do not hesitate to say good words
for our Academy, for the faculty who
control it will verify. by their acts, all
we could say in commentator of it.
We hope three hundred names may be
entered upon the roll this session-all
will be properly cared for.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-04
Public Schools.

At called meeting of the County
Board of Education u resolution was
passed advising the opening of the
schools in the Fall, where arrange
ments. could be affected with teachers
to take the contracts and await the
collection of the mos ey. without an
increase of salary. The delay occas-
Toned by change In the law for the
assessment aud collection of taxes has
affected the status of schools, By pla-
cling it out of the power of district
officers to meet payments at the end
of each school month as heretofore !;
yet the taxes for school purposes will
certainly be collected as other taxes,
and paid out to teachers as soon as
collected.
All certificates of qualification given
to.teachers prior to the first OF Sep
TENDER, 1874, are now null and void.
Instructions from the State Superin-
tendent, relative to examinations, ne
cessitates the renewal of every certi6-
cate in the county. District officers
are therefore warned against employ
ing teachers holding certificates given
prior to that time.
will meet teachers for examina-
ton on and after the 9th of Septem-
ber, in GAINESVILLE.
N. L. WHITFIELD. Supt.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-04

STEWART CoLLEGB.-The fall ses-
sion commenced last Wednesday.
Pupils are coming in from various
quarters-many were on hand the first
day. Let all who intend to enter do
SO as early as possible. The prompt at
tendance of pupils gives an impetus
to the school that makes everything
move off smoothly. The faculty is
full and competent-all the advantages
offered by any FIRST institution are to
be secured at Stewart College. Crops
are abundant, money matters will ease
up soon, and every indication gives
assurance of large number of pupils.
Thorough training in every depart
ment is the motto Of the school, and
we believe that the present will be the
most prosperous term ofthis excellent
school.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-04


CONSOLIDATION The Nashville
Union and American and the Nash
vile Republican Banner have consoli.
dated, and will in future be known as
The American, very euphonious name
and full of meaning. The union Of
these staunch old journals will, we
think, result benefcially to all con-
cerned, and will secure to its readers a
first class paper. The united editorial
and business force of both papers
brings to bear a vast deal of talent,
all Of which will be bestowed towards
establishing a paper that will be an
honor to our capital. We wish the
new enterprise abundant success in
battling for correct principles, such as
we know it will honestly advocate.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-04
Jos Reynolds Il ais. VS.. Mary ]. Brando
ct ais

Pursuant to DEGREES of the Supreme Court
of Tennessee aisd the Chancery Court for
Montgomery county. / will sell publicly to
the highest bidder, at the Court House door
In Ia rlrsuilla ON
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-04
CHANCERY SALES.
Large Sale Of Town Lots
By order of the Chancery Court.

N. W. Stephenson vs.. II. B. Lacey's Heirs.
Pursuant To a decree in this cause at the
April Term. 1873. OF the Chnncery Court ut
GAINESVILLE, will sell to the highest bidder,
at the Court House door in GAINESVILLE, on
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-04
OLD JOHN RoBINsoN's CIRCUS

OLD JOHN ROBINsON's CIRCUS
This world renowned circus, menage.
RE and aquarium, will exhibit in this
city on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1875
The reputation Of this old and relia-
BILE exhibition is such that it scarcely
needs more than a mention of the
date of its performance to insure the
attendance of crowd large enough to
fill its capacious tents. When it Wis
tied this place some years ago, the
universal verdict was that it vas the
best which had ever exhibited here,
fully coming up to everything repre-
scented on its bills, and We are assured
that large additions and improvements
have been made to it since that time.
See card in this issue, and look out
for future advertisements.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-04

New TOBACCO WAREHoUsE.-Mr
T. L. Willis has commenced work on
a new warehouse for Kendrick, Ham
baugh 4 Co., of New Providence. Il
will be 64x2OO feet, covered with tin
and Mr.. Willis will complete it in time
for the current tobacco season.
The firm is composed of j. II. Pet.
tus, j. G. Kendrick and W. p. Ham.
baugh, all well known, reliable bust.
ness men, having much experience
in the tobacco trade of this country
Mr.. Lewis I. Gold, a man brim full
of energy and accuracy will act as gen.
eral manager. They will prove for,
midable Richmonds in the field. See
their card in another column.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-04

NEW STORE AT New PROVIDENCE
By reference to an advertisement il
to-day's paper, it will be seen that Mr.
w. HI. Tandy has first class stock o.
dry goods, groceries, hardware, queens.
ware, agricultural implements, etc., tc
which he invites the attention Of buy,
ers. Mr.. A. Mcdaniel and w. A
Cowardain may be found there ready tt
wait upon customers in the most court
eous manner. The last named are cal
culated to attract the young ladies, anC
his nice goods and low prices will
doubtless, attract the balance of trad
ing people.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-04
H0WES' GREAT LONDON CIRCUS
AND ELECTROMAGNETIC HIP
PODRAMATIC PAGEANT.

Howes' Great Circus, which is to b.
here and exhibit on Sept. 10, is spoken
Of as follows by the st. Paul Pioneer
Press, of July IA:
After the vastmultitude ofpeople had
hnally settled in their seats the show
opened by spectacle at once SO grand
and SO novel $50 original, brilliant
picturesque and unique. that it would
be impossible to do it justice short ola
Photographic and truthfully colored
illustration. This was nothing less
than grand professional eearound
the oval space surrounding the centre
ring, and consisting Of the male and
female artists mounted On their splen-
did thorough bred horses. followed by
the gaiIy caparisoned elephants, cam
els and other animals; by the painted
and bedecked Iriquois Indians; by the
chariot containing the trio of burlesque
masks. whose grimaces kept the people
in roar; by the Roman ehariots driven
by beautiful women in ancientcostume;
by the men-at-arms on foot represent
ing the reign of the early English Hen
rvs, with their helmets, lances and
shields and casques of FURNISHED silver
glistening like diamonds among the
rich costumes and gorgeous caparisons
which bedecked the ladies and gentle
men and covered with dazzling bril-
liancy the prancing steeds and state
ly elephants. While this interesting
procession, headed by the splendid
band, was making its tour outside the
ring, inside the intricate equestrian
performances were being conducted by
the ladies and gentlemen with grace
and speed and beauty that were in ar
tistic contrast with the slow and meas
ured tread of the gorgeous moving
panorama which surrounded them
altogether making up a kaleidoscope
picture of such bewildering beauty and
inexpressible grandeur that no further
attempt will be made to detail its null
titudinous excellencies, but which
served so well to show the inexhausti-
BILE resources of Howes' great London
show.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-04

GRAssHoPPERs.-Mr. Ichsbod Dean,
living on the Hutchinson farm on the
west side of the river, brought in a
bottle of grasshoppers he captured in
his corn6eld. They are huge insects,
and he reports that they are swarming
in his fields, stripping the fodder as
they go. The specimen of fodder
brought us was perfectly riddled. We
have heard of no depredations from
these pests 10 any other quarter.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-04

New FIRN.-Messrs. T. Herndon
and Len. III. Smith have formed a CO.
partnership in the Tobacco and Com
mission business, and will transact
business ut Trice's Landing this season
They have en- extensive acquaintance
with the business and the planters in
this section of country. They are
worthy and reliable, and will study to
subserve the interest of their patrons
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-04

Polk. G. JOHNSON, c. 4. NJ, will
sell some very valuable property on
the 10th inst. Among other tracts, the
Hornberger place, on the Russellville
pike, about half mile from corporate
limits, one of the most convenient and
desirable places in this vicinity, will be
sold. He will also have a sale on the
18th inst.