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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-13
THE WHEELBARROW MAN,
Telling the Story of a Tramp across the
Continent,
san Francisco Chronicle

Il. Lyman Potter, the celebrated
wheelbarrow man, rolled his barrow
down X. street, Sacramento, about 7
o'clock, followed by a crowd of several
hundred men and boys, and seeming
but little the worse for his tramp Of
nearly 1900 miles. He put up at the
City Hotel, and was interviewed on his
arrival by Chronicle reporter, to whom
he told the following story: Il started
April 10, at 8 o'clock in the afternoon,
from tne corner Of Warren and WAYNE
streets, Albany, n. Y, to walk 1885
miles, from that city to San Francisco,
in % working days. The feat was the
upshot of talk between myself and
few friends about Weston. I offered
to wager 81 900 that [ could walk to
San Francisco, and wheel barrow all
the way, in 2l5 days, Sundays excepted.
The bet was not taken up, but num-
Der of betting men made up purse
of 81 1000 and [ started. Two men
started with me; one of them Richard
DOWnle-Watched me in the interest
Of the parties who placed the 81 900 in
bank, and the other-Andrew Baker
represented the people who had outside
bets. My barrow was given to me by
the men who made up the purse. 1t
weighs sixty pounds, and was covered
over during my journey. / had to
stop several times to have it repaired.
as the jolting threatened to knock it to
pieces. To Buffalo 1 averaged thirty
miles day. [ followed the turnpike
from Buffalo to Cleveland and Toledo,
and afLerward followed the line OF the
Pittsburgh and Fort Wayne railroad,
and, leaving it, struck the Chicago and
Columbus. got into Chicago May %,
and stopped three days. After l left
Chicago l did not stop more than day
or two anywhere on the route, except
at Plum Greek, Neb., where [ had sun
stroke, which laid me out for fifteen
days. l never travelled On Sunday, be-
cause 1t was one Of the conditions Of
the feat. [ found it hard to get over
the trestle works. Every one on the
road was very kind to me, and would
not, many times, take any money from
me. [ took letters to deliver on my
way at two bits each. and got quite a
mail bag. At every station reached I
got the stamp of the office put in my
book Here the wheelbarrow man
exhibited a neatly kept diary, with
stamps of several postal stations i'm
pressed on its leaves. The book was
full of autographs of principal citizens
II towns passed through. "Are you
much ahead Of time ?" inquired the
reporter. twenty-five days; start
tomorrow for San Francisco, and can
get there easily in ten days. I could
hnnn I,,t
not travel Sundays" ':Did the trip
cost you much % "About $500. Meals
were expensive, four bits and ST. I did
not get footsore, but I am tired of the
job, and wish it was over" Potter is a
fine looking man of splendid physique
and wearing full beard. There is not
the slightest sign of the mailman about
him, but, Ola the contrary, he exhibits
the elation of the winner in long and
arduous contest against time a.ets
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-13

the United States, it is only necessary
to divide 81 ,465.601 representing the
number Of gallons of fern ented liquor
consumed last year, by 100000
representing the estimated popula-
ton of this country, and the calcula-
ton will show that every man, woman,
and child in the United States drank
over seven gallons of beer, etc, last
year, if each got his or her proportion
1t is one of our fond theories that this
is a Christian nation; and acting upon
that theory it is fair to presume that at
least one-half Of the population does
not drink liquor, which would allow
the other half nearly fifteen gallons of
beer each. ....
By similar calculation it can be
made to appear that each one of
our fortv-fve million neighbors drank
over a gallon and a quarter of distilled
spirits; but, as large quantities Of spirits
are exported (which is not the case with
beer), the analogy would not be fair.
But Commissioner Raum estimates that
1885, 100000 is annually expended for
liquor in the United States, an expendi-
ture, if applied on the public debt,
would pay it IN three years. Each che
ofus, it will be seen, therefore, pays
over 1925 per year into the hands of
liquor sellers.
The number Of cigars consumed in
this country last year was 1905, O63, 743,
being an average Of over forty-two CT
gars to every man, woman, and child
Assuming that one-fourth of the popu-
lation-a very large estimate-are
smokers, each smoker would have 16S
cigars for the year.
The amount of tobacco, other than
cigars and cigarettes, consumed, was
25,312, 933 pounds, which is equal to
more than half a pound to every inhab-
liant.
WEEKLY STATEMENT.
The following was the condition of the
treasury Nov. End:
e. S. bonds to secure national bank
circulation. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 4S $780, 800
Q. S. bonds to secure public deposits. - $685. 400
BondS held to secure per cent loan. j, 112, 600
L. s. BONDS deposited for circulation
for the week ending to-day f,251, 600
U: 5 bonds held for circulation, with
drawn week ending to-day. ......... 1, 515 900
National bank circulation outstand-
ing-currency notes ....... 321, O66 4S5
Gold notes.. Observation-Disclosures. 1,46S 900
Internal revenue receipts to-day. $50, 013
Custom receipts Observation-Disclosures. 323, 1888
Receipts of national bank notes for
week ending to-day. compared with
corresponding week last year-lS1t. 403 100
-1S1S.. ..........-........ 2,257 600
Receipts to-day. Observation-Disclosures &c. 600
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-13
OUTWITTINGtA CANNTBAL.
An Adventure i'm New Caledonia.
San Francisco Bulletin

One of the wealthiest settlers in New
Caledonia is gentleman from Austria
lia-we will call him Mr.. Brown for
short, who went there some ten or
twelve years ago with but small CAPT
tai, and has become enormously rich
by raising cattle for the markets Of Non
mea. MIR. Brown was on his wav
through the bush from one of his ont
lying cattle stations to another, when
be lost his way entirely; wandered about
till near nightfall, and then came upon
large native village Here he was
Hospitality entertained, well fed, and
most deferentially treated by the great
chief whose village it was-the chief
Atai, l think, whom some persons re.
gard as the chief mover and leader of
this years revolt against the French.
Atal was all courtesy to his white guest.
and W hen night had fully come con
Quoted him himself in state to the hut
set apart for his nights repose.
Fortunately, Mr.. Brown was acouaint-
ed with the customs of the country, and.
among them, knew the common meth
cd of putting an end to travellers prepar-
atory to feasting upon them. 1t is as
follows: The traveller is kindly received;
nothing occurs to shake his condolences
in his host; he is allotted cabin to him
self to sleep in. The native huts have
usually but one opening, which serves
as door and window both. When the
traveller is supposed to be we'll settled
in his cabin, this one entrance is set on
fire. Being matched and made alto
gether Of light wood, it burns very read
lily, and the traveller is cooked as we'll as
killed. Then the feast begins.
Being acquainted with these details
of New Caledonian life, Mr.. Brown knew
the cabin to Wich the venerable Atai
so courteously led him might probably
become for him both tomb and q
cooking-stove unless his wits could save
him. He entered the cabin Of the chief
meeting courtesy with courtesy, till they
were fairly within Then. Brown was in the
prime of life and athletic, Atai old and
intirm, the Englishman knew he was
more than a match for the savage. He
closed the door within the hut, planted
bis back firmly against it, and sitting
thus with his hand on his revolver and
his other weapons ostentatiously dis
played, continued his conversation with
the chief. The situation remained un.
changed throughout the night. A ter
ribie night 1t was, no doubt, for the Eng
lishman, and almost as bad for the old
chief, who again and again requested
permission to withdraw, Mr.. Brown as
frequently declaring be could not part
with him-he should not feel safe ex-
cept in his company. When daylight
was fully come Mr. Brown felt assured
that Atal would not venture to allow his
people openly to attack an individual
so we'll known in the settlements as
himself, and both issuing forth together
from the hut, he gladly accepted the es-
cort of native guide and was safely
conducted to the French settlements,
where his adventure was the theme of
considerable interest.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-13
King AlphOnsO's Mourning.

A Madrid correspondent of the Paris
.Monitear writes as follows about Alphon-
SOS way of life since the death of Mer-
cedes: cit is we'll known how deep
and painful has been the grief of the
young sovereign, but what is less known
is the fact that, for the several success
sive weeks, he spent every moment at
the Escurial, when he was not necessa-
rily occupied with affairs of state.
There he passed his time in solitude,
refusing to receive any one, and entire
ly abandoning himself to the memory
of his dear departed consort; he walked
about in the vast halls Of the palace of
Charles v, and passed many long
hours in the vaults, which contain the
10 ortal remains Of the Kings Of Spain.
At the hours Of repast he ordered two
covers to be laid, one for himself and
the other opposite to him for the queen;
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-13

and then he would remain absorbed in
contemplating the empty seat, hardly
touching any of the viands laid before
him. His ministers, relations, and
faithful friends became alarmed at this
state OF things, not only on account of
the kings health, but equally so on ac-
count OF the interests Of the dynasty.
The Spanlards require to have a king
who shows himself: who mounts on
horseback, and passes reviews. His
majesty has, consequently, been per-
suaded to leave the Escurial, and to re-
sumo his ordinary life. He made no
reslstance,tO the entreaties addressed
to him to this effect, and since his re-
turn to Madrid, within the last few
days, he has given rather numerous
audiences, both to Spaniards and stran-
gers. During these visits he reverts
with a certain preference to the mem
DRY of the queen. He likes to dwell
upon the fact that when he was pur-
suing mis- studies 1T Vienna he thought
of his cousin, and that seeing around
him certain dethroned princes who had
taken into exile with them, as it were,
like q burden, the cOnsOrtS whom they
had espoused when seated on their
thrones, solely from political motives,
he had determined never to marry any
woman unless he could give her his
whole heart, and whom he could love
and cherish in days ofgood as we'll as
in days of evil fortune. 1t was for that
reason that he had married his cousin.
He often exclaims: The world is
against us; the government. the cham
bers, and our relatives But we two
surmounted all Obstacles Around
him every mode Of diversion is being
resorted to. He has already been per-
suaded to be present at the military
maneuvers. The necessity of finding
another companion for the king is be-
ing seriously considered, 1t is highly
desirable that a queen should share the
throne of Spain"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-13
JEWISH religious papers have bee

JEWISH religious papers have been
publishing reports of cruelties perpe-
trated by Bulgarian peasants, some of
which are too much for belief. One
story is that the president of the syna-
gogue in Kasanlyk having been killed,
his blood was caught in a bowl and mix
ed with the blood of number Of dogs.
This liquor the Jews of the town, who
were driven together with thrusts and
blows, were forced to drink; and it is
said that only the arrival Of a body of
Russian troops saved them from death.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-13

THE times are not so very hard i'm
Cleveland if what the Herald saws took
place there IS true. 1t states that the
contribution box was passed on Sun
day morning, at the Second Presby-
terrain church, and in few moments
ST., 900 were collected. The object was
to pay off the balance Of the debt due
on their new edifice.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-13

A STALLION owned by Daniel d. Bell,
of Rochester, n. Y, which died few
days ago, had reached the remarkable
age, for a horse, of 45 years and six
months. His name was Gumbo, and
in his day he was a noted animal. Mr..
Bell had owned him for twenty-seven
years and a half.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-13

Our of thirty-eight men employed on
the Memphis appeal only two escaped
the fever, and out of forty-four en-
ployed on the Aualanche only two are
left; twelve have died, twenty-four are
sick or convalescing and eight have
left. Each paper was at one time re-
duced to one editor ana a single COM
position.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-13

New York and Philadelphia paid
very largely of taxes on banks and
other taxable interests. * 3~@a
The receipts from distilled spirits
alone, as shown in q table above, were
$50, 400, 503. This came from all the
states. but Illinois alone paid almost
one-third of it, and, with Ohio, the two
states paid nearly one-half
According to Commissioner Raum's
figures the American people are drink
ing less whisky and more beer than
formerly. There was manufactured in
the fiscal year of 1873 about six million
and half gallons less whisky than dur
ing the previous year, and one million
and half gallons more beer. In order
to show the enormous quantity Of fer
mented liquors annually consumed in
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-13
.:.Sl1S, 995, 1874 Sill, OS9, 319

ioIaI .o IFS, 995, lo1 Sill, Oo9 By
1t will be noticed that the falling off
was almost entirely in the receipts from
distilled spirits and tobacco, seven
eighths of the loss being in spirits,
and the other eighth from tobacco.
This is owing almost entirely to
the attempted legislation in congress
last winter for the reduction of the tax
on whisky and tobacco. Pending the
result of that agitation the manufac-
ture largely fell of, and the consequence
was an actual loss to the governm eDt
of nearly $S,0OO.00O.
On the two principal articles Of taxa
tion-spirits and tobacco-the follow
ing comparison of the taxes paid by
the six great cities of the country is
made
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-13

!. A CLERGYMAN was telling story of
rather incredible dimensions, while his
little girl made the inquiry: g Father, is
that really true, or is it only preach
ing?'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-13
Wisconsin legislature of 1879.

The following is a list of senators from
the even numb cred districts who hold
over for the legislature of 1879. The
republicans are in roman, democrats in
italiC:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-13

SENATE.
2 G z; Il; - Hu x'9:, Is Is Alonzq Loper.
E. seS O. 4 Re r% y = 6 Sex R. 81 Ba Kse0"@
| 10 John 4. Rice. 20 Matt AaldeY's0n 81
y John y: treat IS Arch. Campbell.
| Il David E. WEIGH 80 A. ID. Andrews
| 16 O. G.. Hathaway. SO VIM r. Price
| Republicans 10; Democrats =. -...
The following senators appear at this
date to have been elected on Tuesday
last: -" III
II Il & Z d h22msn; y y HE'S 4 Richardson
| Ed. Hyde. % C. II. Phillips.
| II. S. Sacket 25 G.. b. Burrows.
II T. b. Scott n c. l.. Dering
| ID II. C.. McFetridge 20 H. E. Holton - ..'
Is Jos. Rankin 81 G. Van Steenwyk
50 Lyman Morgan. .
Republicans IS; Democrats 4.
Total IN senate, republicans %, dem
Ocrats 10. r~es
ASSEMBLY.
The list below is given as it appeared
Nov. Sth. The changes will be noted
as they are officially reported.
Adams-C. A Cady.
Ashland, Barron. Bayfield,, Burnet, Douglas aud
Polk COuntieS-W. j. Vincent. 1853.
Brown-D: M Kelley, d. Murphy, 4. L. cray,
j. OFlaherty.
Butfalo-J. W. De Croft.
Calumet-J. 3. Reyno1ds.
Chippewa-H. c. McRe
Clark, Lincoln, Taylor and Wood-N. H.
Witbee.
Columbia-C R. Gallett, j. Sanderson
Crawford-A. Peterson.
Dane Mat Theisen, E. B. Hutchinson, c. G.
Lewis.
Dodge-W E. Fleming, G. Hause,, j. Docia-
son, Vim. GieSe.
Door, H. HOyte.
Dunn-H. Ausman
Tnrrr
Fond du Lac--H. c. Bottum, p GREENIFG
T. W, Spence ". Thelan.
Grant-W. E. Carter, Jos. Mills, John Brindley
Green-T. R. Melvin, F. Mitchell
Green Lakes. Barter.
1OWa-G. Il. Cox. r. l.. Joiner.
Jackson-J. r. sechler.
Jeferson-H. Finn, j. D. Bullock, j. W. o.
trander.
Juneau-J: .Mulyoacney, H. F. C. Nichols.
Kenosha-J. V. Quarles.
Kewaunee-.JOhn CGret.
La Crosse-JOhn Bradley.
La Fayette--N La Due. j. w. Black.
ManitoWoc-W. p. Cary, Van. ZGnder ". II.
Hemschmeyer.
Marathon--F. ". Kack6ush. ..t
M MnIEaassssG q NH1 Ra, G. wiaule, 3D.
hheogh, E.. B; Simpson; John Bentley, c.. S.
Sarnow, j. G. Hart, W. W. Johnson.
Monroe--J D. Condit. G. R. VINCENT.
Oconto, etc.-D. H. Pulcfer.
00utagamieaW. s; Warner, ". D. Jorda".
OZauko6--E SI0NU.
Pepin, etc james Barry.
Pierce-H P. Hangen.
Portage--I. H. McDill. l...
Racine--NOIt J. Field, K. Adland
Richland-J. NJ Thomas, Elhu Bailey.
Rock-R. j. Burse, A. P. Lovejoy, VIM. Gard
ner. d..
ST. Crotx-James Hill.
Sauk--Ulrich Hemmi. A. P. Ellinwood.
Sheboygan-L. F. Eastman, Nm. d. Root, j.
Allen. .-.I ..s--. ~
Trempealeau--G. NJ Markham. .-.r ..-.:r
Vermont. Eckhardt Jr., K. Williams.
Walworth--E. B. Dewing, A. L. Mason, E. D..
Coe. s!t tt-.s ~s,.t.. 't' -''' +--
Washington-H. .Huckerheide, John ". Frank.
Waukesha-E A. Gilbert, w. H. WaShburn.
Waupaca-Wm. Masters, L. d. Noses. --....
Waushara--S. r. Clark '.-''''.
Winnebago-Hm Wall, JOHN. Potter H.
W. Webster, Milan Ford.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-13

Wisconsin State Treasurer's Report.
State Treasurer Richard Gunther has
rendered his annual report from which
the following items are taken:
RENEIpTS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-13


The whole number of banks doing
business under the state laws is %, with
an aggregate capital of 81, 42O, 291. 33.
The aggregate increase of bank capital
during the past year is $4,000. The
new banks organized were the Bank of
Eau Claire. with a capital OF $4,000,
and Srong's Bank CT Green Bay, with
a capital of 5000 Three banks de-
creased their capital in the aggregate
sum of $5O,55O, while the Jackson
County Bank increased it's capital
$1,000, leaving the aggregate increase,
as aforesaid, $4,000.
All counties have paid their tax ex-
cept St. Croix, which is still indebted to
the state $7O4.5O. The railroads and in
surance companies have been very
prompt in paying their taxes and IL
cense fees The Wis. Cent Railroad is
still indebted on it's 1877 tax, 81, 525. SO.
The Green Bay and Minnesota Railroad
still owes the state $6,705.24 on its
second installment, due Aug. 20, 1875.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-13

A Washington dispatch Of Nov. 9TH
gives the following astounding figures
concerning the internal revenue col
lected during the last fiscal year: The
annual report of the commissioner of
internal revenue shows that Sill $685.
SO was collected during the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1878; a decrease of
SS,367 .231 from the receipts of the
previous year. The receipts were from
the following sources:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-13

Total as above. 81, $780, ST. IS
The following shows the items that
make up the general fund" receipts:
State tax including tax raised from
counties for the support of the state
university, insane aSYlums, and in
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-13
THE TERRITORIES,

|------ The TERRITORIES.
Dakota probably elects Bennett, rep,
delegate to congress. Washington and
New Mexico also elect republican dele
gates, while Idaho elects democrat.
SUMMARY. ....
The U. S. Senate will stand as fol,
lows after March 4th, 1879: democrats
43; republicans 81; independent l:
doubtful (Illinois) 1; total 76.
The house of the forty-sixth congress
will probably stand as follows: demo
Gratis 154; republicans 1913; nationals
z; yet to be elected California; 4; tota1
293.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-02-01
FARMLEs CONVENTION.

The sixth annual convention of the farme rs
Of Montgomery county, was held at the San d Y
! Spring Lyceum on Jan 18TH From seventy
| five TO eighty, Including some ofour most sue
cessful and earnest farmers, attended, and
eviDced their interest by marked attention and
appropriate remarks when called upon by the
Chair. They were, as usual. quite difhdent
about venturing opinions until drawn out by
questions. The President told them that ''the
difference between this Convention and Con-
gress was, that there the presiding officer s
difficulty consisted in deciding who was
the FIRST to speak among half-a-doZen members.
while here it consisted in prevailing upon any
one to speak at all.''
The President, H g. Hallowell, opened the
meeting in brief address, urging the impor-
lance 10 farmers of active organization and
CO. operation The first business was the read
ing of extracts from the minutes of the three
clubs represented.
l. "The" Club, b. VIM. Farquhar. This
time-honored society has now completed thir-
ty flour years of continuous existence. During
this long period it has never lost member by
death. sufficient e,idence of the sustained
interest felt in its meetings is found in the
fact that its records show an average atten-
dance Of thirteen and one-half members out of
sixteen for the year just closed.
The use of lime is continually increasing -
Each year are its benefits more apparent to
its advocates, while past unbelievers are slow
ly becoming convinced.
A remarkable yield of wheat was recorded /:
3s bushels per acre from three pecks of seed,
or 81 bushels reaped for every one sown.
majority prefer Boughlon to Full2 wheat.
The Berkshire appears to be the f,vorite hog
"a considerable majority expressed prefer
ence for the Hsymaker moving machine over
all others; they also prefer the Commins'
plow."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-02-01
ROAD PETITION.
TO Tie Honorable Board Of Commission
ers Of Montgomery County.

IENIIE undersigned citizens aud Taxpayer
Il of Medley's District, thirty days after
the publication Of this notice, will petition
your honorable body for the extension of thu
public road, known as the Beallsviile or Jno
Schulz road, to the Chesapeake and Ohio Ca
nal, beginning at or near its intersection will
the Edwards Ferry road and running he
most eligible and practicable route through
The lands of John A Jones TO the lands of &
J. ChisweIl; thence the the most eligible and
practicable route through the lands OF e. J
Chiswell TO WIN. r. Jones gate; thence The
most eligible and practicable route through
the lands Of VIM. 7. Jones 10 the lands Of
james o Trundle; thence on or near the pri-
vate road through the lands Of JAS o. Trun-
die to given point on the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal above the Lock
VIM II COOLEY,
WIN T JONES,
JOHN r WAESCRE,
JOHN w HlLLARD,
WM A SHAEFFER,
LOU POOLE,
WMF POOLE,
Mrs w SKINNER,
CIV WOOD,
JAS 0 TRUNDLE,
RT lIILLARD,
AT HEMPSTONE,
EUGENE HUGHES,
JAS 9 COOLEY,
WIN PHILLIPS,
CIV THOMAS,
JB SLOWER,
jan 4-5t RICH'D S STALLINGS.