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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-04-04
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Relief for Grasshopper Sufferers.

On the last day of the last session
of Congress, the following act for the
relief of the grasshopper sufferers in
the Western States was passed. We
believe it has net been published until
within a very few days:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of
Re representatives. of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled,
That it shall be lawful for home
stead and presumption settlers on the
public lands, or presumption settlers on
the public lands, or presumption settlers
on Indian reservations, where crops
were destroyed by grasshoppers in the
year 1877, to leave and be absent from
said lands until the first day of Octo-
Der, 1878, under such rules and regu-
lations, as to proof Of the same, as the
Commissioner of the General Land
Office shall prescribe; and where such
grasshoppers shall reappear in 1878,
to the like destruction or injury OF
crops, the right to leave and be absent
as aforesaid to October |, 1879; and
during such absence no adverse rights
shall attach to said lands, such settlers
being allowed to resume and perfect
their settlement, as though no such
absence had occurred.
SEC 2. That the time for making
final proof and payment by pre-emptors
whose crops have been destroyed or
injured as aforesaid is hereby extended
tor one year after the expiration of the
term of absence provided for in the
first section of this act; and all the
rights and privileges extended by this
act to homestead and presumption set.
tiers shall apply to and include the
settlers under an act entitled, Gan act
to encourage the growth of timber on
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-04-04
Notice..
A Word to the Public.

AS we have had some large failures of
boot and shoe factories east, on account of
hard times, have just purchased very
fine and large assortment of boots and
shoes, all from the best in New York, Phil
adelphia, Boston, etc. This stock has been
bought so cheap that can afford to under
sell any other Bankrupt stock in the coun-
try. No old shelf-worn nor auction goods
Call and see for yourselves. Do not miss
the place-one door west of Kusel's hard.
ware store, west side.
. FRED. BERTRAM.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-04-04

IT would seem now that the only
serious difficulty to be overcome in
establishing peace between Russia and
Turkey, is that of the rehabilitation
of the respective forces of the two
nations. Russia deems it matter of
national honor that the Porte should
be the first to disarm, while the Otto
man Government considers it rather
risky business to place itself unarmed
kefore such an implacable foe as its
northern neighbor has always proven
to be. Still, the matter may be sett-
led, and it is certain that the prospects
of peace are decidedly favorable
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-04-04

THE Louisiana Commissioners left
for the South yesterday They will,
it Is said, carry with them no formal
instructions, but will be governed in
their action by the views of the Presi-
dent, with which they, have become
thoroughly c0nversant in the frequent
conversations at the White House
during the last few days. 1t is pre-
dlcted that the action Of the Cabinet
in the South Carolina case will tend
largely to simplify the work of the
Commission.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-04-04
Notice to Stockholders.

nES1RlNG to correct the registry of the
~ shares in the Central Wisconsin Agri-
cultural and Mechanical Association, stock
holders are requested to call on the UNDER
signed with their certificates for the purpose
of having them newly entered on the, books
Notice is also hereby given that the stock
holders ticket of admission to the grounds
of the Association will hereafter not be
recognized by gate-keepers Or others in au-
thority, and that new tickets can be pro-
cured by calling on the Secretary and
showing certificate
By order of the Board of Directors.
F. P. BROOK, Ssc'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-04-04
The Blessings of Democracy.

On more than one occasion the peo-
ple of Watertown have been mortified
and humi lated 10 consequence OF the
unsatisfactory manner in which Dem
ocratic officials have discharged their
duties. Sometimes this feeling has
been produced by reason of the want
of integrity displayed, but more fire.
quently it has been on account of the
ignorance and stupidity shown by the
official. The most recent outburst OF
indignation, shared in common by all
persons who are jealous of the good
name of Watertown, and who would
have it untarnisned by any blot or
blemish of this description, mas been
provoked by the discovery that through
the laundering aud incapacity OF Hez-
ekiai, Finn, the Democratic Member
of Assembly from this district, the city
is put to the expense and trouble of
two elections this spring. For some
reason best known to himself, Finn
conceived the idea that it would tie
we'll to change the law relative to the
election of Alderman and Supervisors,
and he accordingly framed a bill en-
bracing his views upon that subject.
Now, that an idea should have crept
into Films head is not of itself so
wonderful as to provoke comment, but
it is beyond the comprehension OF the
average citizen why be should have
made provision for an election of a
portion of the city officers on the sec
ond Tuesday ct April, when by law the
regular election occurs one week
sooner. There is mystery about the
matter which we cannot explain, and
We presume the secret will never
be revealed, the same being known
only to Finn and the Almighty, with
whom it will probably ever remain sa-
cred. All that we poor mortals are
permitted to know is that Films action
necessitates another election next
Tuesday, at which will be chosen in
each ward two Aldermen, one Super
visor and one Roadmaster. If this
was done because frequent elections
are desirable, Finn might have pro-
vided for the election of one officer at
. time, and in that way there would
have been FIVE opportunities given the
Democracy for voting instead of two.
We all know how strong the disposition
of the average Democrat is to ''vote
early and often" and who knows but
il was Films wish to crafty this de-
sire that he passed his law in its pres
ent shape, although why he should
have limited it to only two elections
when there was chance for having
Eve we do not undertake to say. We
presume that careful observations will
be taken to note the effect of the two
elections, and if his Democratic con-
stituents manifest liking for them, he
will seek return to the Legislature
next winter with vieT to the enact
nent of a law for holding elections
every week. g
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Bazaar.
ILLUSTRATE 5
Notices of the Press.

For strictly household matters and dress
Harper's Bazaar is altogether the best thing
published. To take it is matter of econ
omy No lady can afford to be without it
for the information it gives will save her
very much more money than the subscrip-
ton price, besides giving the household an
interesting literary visitor Chi. Journal.
Harper's Bazaar is profusely illustrated,
and contains stories, poems sketches and
essays OF a most attractive character. . y
In its literary and artistic features, the
Bazaar is unquestionably the best journal o.
its kind in the country.-Boston Saturday
Evening Gazette. $500
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-04-04
D1sso1U Ut :!
OF PARTNERSHIP.

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing be-
tween M. Resale Fischer, sole
heir of Frederick Fischer, deceas-
ed, and VIM. II. Rohr, is this day
dissolved by mutual consent; all
accounts for and against the firm
of Fischer & Rohr, to be settled
by the remaining partner, VIM. H.
Rohr. ~
ESigned] M. gRosALIE FISCHER,
- 7sl VIM. HI. RoHR,
dated, WATERFOWL, Wis. }
March II, 1877.
Referring to the above it will be
seen that | shall continue the sam
business at the old stand where
shall be pleased to receive my
humble share of the Clothing and
Merchant Tailoring trade Of this
city and vicinity, which was so
literally bestowed on the old firm
Of Fischer & Rohr. The CUSTOM
DEPARTMENT. will be under the man
agement Of Mr.. G.. RoHR, who is
probably the most experienced cut
ter here, and who has already Civ
en- evidence Of his superior skill in
style and fitting of garments.
shall strictly adhere to the One
Price System, reducing prices to
the very lowest, and thereby make
this the most popular clothing
house in the city. The old stock
having been sold out, the public
will find the latest goods and styles
in the market which will be con
stantly received as the season re.
quires. All accounts of the old
firm yet unpaid, must be immedi-
ately settled by cash or note.
Respectfully,
VIM. II. ROHR.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-04-04
aSItCkss1WEa VHageESea.

Corrected Weekly by Tn. Rack
Commission Merchant, Main Street
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-04-04
~ OThaIE.
i, s. Internal Revenue
SPECIAL TAXES
HAY /. 1877, to April 80, 1873.

The Revised Statutes of the United States
Sections 1892, 3237, 1888 and 1899 srequire
every person engaged in business, av vocation
or employment which renders him liable to
a SPECIAL TAX, TO PROCURE AND PLACE
CONSCIOUSLY IN HIS ESTBLISH-
MENT OR PLACE OF BUSINESS STAMP
denoting the payment of said SPECIAL TAX
for the SpeciaL-Tax Year beginning May l
1877, before commencing or continuing
business after April 80. 1877.
return, as prescribed on Form II, is
also required b. law OF every person liable
to Special Tax, as above.
The taxes embraced within the provisions
of the law above uuOtpI ara fol ouipp y;1
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The above firm their business
at WHOLESALE Lhereahe ' "''0H oo'a
They are benefited favorable
Ladies Shoes
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-04-04
To Builders & Contractors

I'M AED AFTER APRIL LIST next, the
~ price of brick will be as follows: Com
mon or kiln run $500 and selected $500
per thousand, delivered to buildings within
the city limits, and $3.50 and $50 on the
yard. G.. A. SPRAGUE.
a@ ID. S. CHADWICK
H. DOBBERSTEIN.
Watertown, March "a, 1877. atsf 22w4
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-04-04

$ A Repository of Fashion, Pleasure
and Instructions
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-04-04

Any person so liable who shall fail to
comply with the foregoing requirements
will be subject to severe penalties.
Persons or firms liable to pay any of the
Special Taxes named above must apply to
HENRY HARNDEN, Collector of Internal Rev
enue, at Madison, Wis, or to CALVIN
CHENEY, Deputy Collector, at WATERFOWL,
Wis, and pay for and procure the Special
Tax Stamp or Stamps they need, prior to
May /, 1877, and WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE
Special-Tax Stamps will be transmitted
by mail only on receipt from the person or
firm ordering the same Of specific directions
so to do, together with the necessary post
age stamps or the amount required to pay
the postage. TIE postage on one stamp is
three cents and on two stamp s six cents. If
it is desired that they be transmitted by
registered mail, ten cents additional should
accompany the applica ton. &l8 raa
GREEN B. RAUM, etH
185 Com. internal Revenue.
OFFICE OF INTERNAL REVENUE,
Washington, D. G., Jan. %, 1871
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-12-06
GIN. SH.IRPE NOI SrEJEYOR.
James l.. benedict Appointed by Collector
Arthur 10 that Position.

Tho Custom House authorities were as
much undecided yesterday morning rs on
Tuesday whether Gen Sharpe was Surveyor Of
al the Port. The EXPERTS in rey"nur law thought
that he could no longer perform the duties Of
the oillce under section 100 of the Revised
Statutes. which provides that whore an ON 20 is
vacant under circumstances similar 10 that Of
the Survcyor-hip. the dutir, appertnining Ia it
shall be discharged by su h other officer ~
may by law exerci-c them In case ot a vacancy.
The section Is 50 ambiguou. that the Collector
hesltnted to apply It to Gen. Shnrpcs case. Sec-
ton 2 b2H of tho otutu Nl- then thought to
give th" Collector authority "a name a surveyor
al Interim The section - ~ follows;
In oa-, o th' disability OF lrat oi surveyor the col.
lect0r Of The distinct may uulnD some nj lcr~ln to
Ieiiuim his duties AMI eArf,i~ hl- powers and tho
luWrtso The lt uaAiluild shall continue until
successor - nly APPOINTED and iais 10 enter upon the
execution oi his nifcc
Collector Arthur wrote to Washington for in
stru ton- and received "A letter from Secretary
sherman yesterday afternoon authorizing him
e. appoint n SurN yor temporarily. He np-
pointed Mr.. James l.. B"nt :. Au.utur ot the
Custom House, tn the position Mr. Benndirt
has been wrniy i've yonra ~ III" Custom liousr
H"rvirr. Cot burton. Gen. Jacob Sharpe, and
Capt hhnk were rcsworn "a Deputies.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-12-06
THE NEW DEHOcRITTC OR0iN
4 NiGorou. Attempt to secure Capital frosu
Democratic CongIcs.men.

WAsHINGToS, Dee "a vigorous attempt
was made at the Democratic cau'us to-day 10
secure capital for the new Democratic organ.
Much enthusiasm was manifested when Mr..
Hutchin-, the editor eXpuinrd the object Of lha
caucus, but when he remarked that a liberal
support would Doe necessary the rauuils visiblv
cooled. The best way If extending this sup.
port said Mr.. Hut'hns fny this time tho en-
thu7iu~m ni N" ctu 'us bognn to rndlat through
side dool- ' i~ for each member t. take tom 20
pics lriptlon 20 adjourn ~ eight dollars npircn,
lrall> of Qu -tioni question, which would
mnk" lpoini OF order; no quorum sixteen
thousand dollars. H. trust 'd that the Chlir
would sci IT," example pf -.' The Chair da-
nd If Il % quorum present. point Of ordor well
taken. and ADJOURNED the ouurus.
Tho now Dpmocrntir orl'uu is called tho
WdshnGipu inSf. and II will max, ii~ uppSir-
an ." tomorrow morning. Starting with Il Spr"i-
men i~-u" of about 10000 -oplr-. tn STAN COM
-st, OF Still-on Iuichius. proprietor, John A.
Cuckcrlll. managing editor; A. G. Bu"il. rdi-
toriul writer; and Mcssrs. Aiken ana MARKS as-
sisinntS. II il contemplated by the managers
Ia ndupt the plan, - long praNlsrd by certain
influential ncw-pap"rs, Of purchasing ncws
from outside parties, which Will bc u new lea.
ture in Washington journalism.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-12-06
ROBBERs ~ SINIH iyENtE.
4 Daring Attempt to steal the Proceeds OF
James Ir,ing's Horse Sale.

EN-As scmblyman James lrvins's private
stable Of horses was sold by auction. at Van
rassell x Kcarney'- yesterday. In the lot were
some fast trotters. including the bay marc Bella.
that has q record Of 1922. that was foaled in
1869 sired by Rysdyk's Hnmbetonian. dam by
Jupiter grandam Lady Sandiord by American
Stnr. She sold for ~ 500. Among others sold
We're the bay grldIng Surprlar record 23 "A
haS stallion with II record OF 2:21: the hay mare
Mack. record ? ~ AMI half q dozen more. The
horses sold for about sl5,r1. There WIS also n
sale Of wagons. cutters. and harnesses owned
hy Mr.. Irving, at winch iair prices were OBJ
taincd.
Alter the sale had ended Mr.. ]. Il. Dnnklcy.
on" Of M"-Sr-. Van Tn--el Krnrney' : chief
clerks start out with the pro rrds of tho sails
in ms pocket. At sixth avenue and Twenty.
eighth street ne WAS aornsted hy twp men in "A
cuach who asked him whether his namo wac
Dunkley. On his answ ring that it WIS. they
opened the couch door and snid. Jump iu :
You are wanted right away AT Van ius-r &
kcarneys. They sent us for you IN regard u
The sale or some carriages
Mr. Dunkey put his foot on the stop and was
n'-lut 10 enter the coach. when the suspicion
flashed over him thntnll was not right. H. start
him by the cont collnr nni attempted h. nun
him into the coHch. Mr., Dunkiry pulled uis-
tol AMI told the man that II he did not let 80
his brains would b" blown out. Thereat the
man relHU-ad his hold on Mr. Duhkloy and or-
drrrd the driver TO mnke nll possible sprNI.
Tn" coach rtw down the ny uun. and the
wOuld-h robh"rs ts 'npcd. Mr.. Dunklcy had
several thousand dollars in his pocket. Sey-
cral bystandcrs chuSed tho couch iOr u block or
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-12-06
RE,IsING rnn COMMITTEES.
Increased Representation Given to the Demo-
crnt. of the senate.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 5.-Thc Republican
Senators met In caucus to-day to rec i've the re-
port OF the committee appointed yesterday to
revise the membership Of the standing commit
tees Of the Senate After considerable inter-
change of views. arrangements were perfected
10y which tho Democrats will bo accorded
full minority representation on all tho
important committees except two. namely,
Privileges and Elections and Railroads.
To effect this purpose. Mr. Howe will
r,,,. from the Finance Committee. Mr.. Tcller
nom ", Hiary Anlrs. Mr.. klrkwood from
Nnvoi ii ~. and Mr.. saunders from tho Com
nittcc ON thr l'-,rict of Columbia. leaving the
vacanci q TO bp .llnn Sy the appointment Of
such additional Democratic members Hs a
eau us OF the minority may dcslsnlt-. me
Dumo' rats air ady have four out ~ nine or
three out II seven. ~ the members OF tho other
important Senate committees. not named above,
and have also the Cimirmunships Of the
Committees on Private Land Claims. Revolu-
tionary Cluims. and Engrossing Bills. The
caucus to-day a--igncd Mr. Kellogg 10 three
committee positions. viz, on Pensions. on
Transportation Routes 20 the Seaboard. and on
the Miss -sippi I.rNcrs Committee. Ii was also
arranged that Mcs-rs, Window and Matthews
shall succeed Messrs. Howe aud frrry. who re-
tire from the Committee on Railroads.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-12-06
DIR. LiMBERT's rINaNcIEnING.
Why he Asked Tor Time to Fix Matters when
Mr.. Nctaii Threatened Him.

III the trial Of Dr. Thomas ). Lambert
yesterday. in the Court Of Oyer and T.rmincr
before Judge Brady. testimony was lrst given
showing the death ard identifying the sigma
ture of William n. Melllrk the notary before
whom DR.. Lambert made affidavit 10 the annual
report Of the American Popular Life Insurance
Company. rs its President. The same technical
objections were made as in the Case trial and
were ovrrrulri
John \. VI Gail. Jr Deputy Superintendent
~ the Insurance Department testified to tho
manner in which the annual report Of the COM
pany was received on March II ls7G.an his cx-
animation thcrcupOn of the companys affairs
Dr. Lambert referred him 10 Mr.. Reid the
chief hookkccprr aud -i-tuut secretary. Tho
report sh owed tho gru-- amount due for pre-
mlun- t. i.. $50 SO -. From examination he
miums were only l.O37. though in the report
Tie number was gwen as l.JtJ. MI these poll
rirs claimed to bo out-tnnd M were found To- DO
bogus. and K'id so admitted but reiu-ed 10 sny
ANYTHING further, rcierru. Mr.. Mccall 10 Dr.
Lambert. Then Mr Mccall found that since
III" Investigation began. ;if 900 claimed 10 ho
cash owned by the company mad been with
drawn.
DR.. Lambert on an explanation belng do
mahdcd. said that the amount was in ~to X
checks. without explaining whht that meant,
hut p"rS strd that II was money ia the salem
How Vas i. thcn." Mr.. Mccall asked. that
the company had borrowed 5000 60 make good
az over lruWn account in that hnnk p
Dr. Lambert then admitted thrt something
WAS wrung-ifnt ia" check books wors wrong
in saving thai Il Wa- In the Salem National
Bank. Mr. VI call found the SANE entry in
other hooks. and declared that hr would report
There Wa- an impairment IN the accounts. but
b ss"d that time 10" given I" liN matters
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-12-06
THE CITY or BHRLIN oJERDUE.
Eleven Day nj sen-Pnssed on the Pn.snge D.,
"a Mmch Slower Stenm.hip.

A cable despatch from London Yesterday
announced that sixty shllings wcre paid at
Iloyds On Tuesday to effect reinsuranccs IN
the steamship city of Berlin which left this port
on NV. "a for Liverpool. Tho Ctyof Berlin
has been eleven days out. and should have
reached her berth on the other side three DAYS
ago. As she was known 10 bo the swiiteet
steamer Oi tho Inman iloet-hnying made the
quickest In--ngO across the Atlnntic-nO little
anxiety H. i,lt concerning hrr safety. The
Bn.te belonging To- the White Sur line.
rived at Liverpool on Monday and NJ she is
known Ia Doe slow steamer THIS fact stil iur-
thcr hclghten- the apprehension Of thlse vino
b"N'Nr thhi something has occurred to the In
man steamship.
At the office Of the company on Broadway Il
was said ) ,trrday that no alarm wnH felt for
tho steamship. and TINT Nee-ol- when "A day or
tWD ONcrdu" Mere Otrn rein-urrd, which, ut
COURSE. W0ud naturally produce a Little auN-
irty. It is possible that some accident has be-
ha- det nod hor On r. rnt pas,ase she had
her ,lHlt broken ami was tOWi'd back to Qurrn rs
town, unl -Ae may now hH nllury -Hplcd.
lur BDINu curilNd thirty saloon passengers,
among them Mr.. Jenkins Van S'hack. who
" at aurond ia the ni"i n Of tho Eric reurSdn-
iZ,ton. and Mr.. Il s. Gr"eihill Of the British
rh team The following il, Il complete list OF
the passengers:
NJ ArNanicr.J Buckculnm Nl- BucNenrm am
UnInnI a Htif0i. jnm'- Krniiur) n chnunu. VIM.
" fhtuhni and Wiir 4 frrsu-un and Wl'r = Nr,, n.
Mis- rlb. 4 e 'r,sn9'l Mr.. l1amer nnrrs, "
Lnid. p. T. n King, n Middleton. ircnn Muicon.
NJ. ,ui l- D.ur- Melville and infant, Miss McDon,ir.
llnu rlUhvtL Edward kurk' Mi. kHrhc. v i.lian
h-Ht Nf- 900 s"iA,Hn nnh lMn clldtn Nr ami
Nj kH.trl lhNlul n. IWuhii jrnkui. Van oehHick.
i Is NillNrs. iHnu Wilson. Nj, fmilv walker. u nif
mni l. jerome CAPT leny, D. Patterson nnl }.