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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

Gen, E. L. Viele is winning a good
reputation in New York city as sani-
tary engineer and fighter of the foul
airs which engender plaques.
In month or two the price of ice
will be down, and every fellow can
have piece. But coal Will be way
up, and people will have to shiver it
out.
A General, a dozen Colonels, aud
some sixty other officers, all Austrians,
have accepted engagements under the
Shah of Persia for two years.
A good many Americans are dipping
in the waters of Dieppe, including the
sculptor and writer, W. W. Story,
Mrs. Julia ward Howe and Olive Lo-
gan.
Postmaster General Key is the pro-
prietor of dining table which gives
sittings to fifteen persons-himself'
his wife, and thirteen you ngsters, all
his own.
The lady Tourists from Europe and
the Paris Exposition ale leaving many
little trinkets in the hands of the New
York Custom House officers. Seized
for duties.
Princess Victoria, of Hesse, one Of
the Queen of England's grandchildren
has just published a translation into
German of sermon preached at West
Minister Abbey.
Every day since her birth each of
the parents of Flemingsburg (Ky.)
girl have deposited 10 cents for her
benefit. She is now 20. You, boy
with slate and pencil, how much is
she ahead.
Mr.. George H. Boughton, the dis
tinguished American artist in London,
lately said: 1T is an easy thing to look
at the work of beginner in art, but
it is not easy always to foresee what
will come of it,"
Mr.. John Hunter, an Englishman,
has invented a hive in which be furn-
ishes the bees with cells in which only
working bees can be bred. By this
means he avoids the production of a
number of useless drones. He should
next think out a plan for avoiding the
production of human drones.
Mrs. Cline, Of Dexter, Tex, was
bride of month. One night last
week two men crept to the window of
the room where she slept and placing
the muzzle Of a shotgun against her
husbands head blew it off, His young
wife sprang up to find her husband
bloody corpse, and by the light of the
moon saw Lucius Northsinger, for
mer suitor, wish another assassin, run
ming off.
The Bishop McCoskrey scandal
case IS before his church brethren for
investigation. The Episcopal House
Of Bishops is to-day in secret session
at Grace Church, in New York city,
With Right Rev. Bishop Smith, of
Kentuckey, presiding. 1t is thought
by many that only the resignation of
Bishop McCoskrey will be acted on,
there being an alleged disposition on
the part of the church dignitaries to
shirk the graver task of investigating
the charges of immortality. A firm
uncompromising rebuke, if guilty, or
acquittal, if innocent, would seem to
be about the proper stand for a great
church to take in this matter, and
not any apathetic or halfway course
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04
AUGUST WIGGENHORN,

TEWELER, has recently opened Jew
= elry Store in Johnson's block. corner
Main and lst street, where ho will keep
constantly on hand large stock Of
Watches, Clocks, JeWelry, Silver and Pla-
ted Ware, sc. Particular attention paid
to repairing Watches, Clocks. Jewelry,
&C. and warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04
Custom Work

is done with the greatest neatness and pune
tuality, and every care taken to give entire
satisfaction. He thanks the public for the
liberal patronage he has heretofore received,
and solicits all to call and give his goods a
thorough examination. as be is confident be
can please both as to quality and price.
T. ". KURZWEG.
Watertown, Nov lst, 1877. 81
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

The Government Printing Office,
at Washington, recently performed a
feat that cannot easily be surpassed by
any other institution of its kind. Ex-
Secretary Boutwell, having finished
his authorized revision of the United
States Statutes about the close of the
session, it was deemed advisable to
have few copies printed FOR the ex
animation of the Senate Committee on
the Revision of Laws during the recess
of Congress. The manuscript was
given to the printers on Wednesday
morning, and on Saturday evening at
6 o'clock huge octave volume of
1.400 pages, printed, stitched. and
bound in full calf, was delivered to
every member Of the committee. The
manuscript had previously been appro-
we'd oy the Secretary of State. Mr..
Boutwell, is now completing index to
the revised laws.
Mrs. Fanny Washington Finch, the
great grand-niece OF George Washing
ton, and supposed to be the nearest
living kin to the great man, has for
several months been keeping a board.
ing house in the capitol of the nation,
and is at present in straitened circum-
stances, her rent being in arrears and
the furniture under attachment for debt
Mrs. Finch, who was born at Mount
Vernon, passed her childhood at the
family mansion, but on the death of
her father she became an inmate of
the family of her uncle, Colonel Geo.
G. Washington, then a member of
Congress from Maryland, resident in
Georgetown. Her present reduced
circumstances 60 strongly to prove this
country an absolute Republic, with no
hereditary honor, fame or position fol-
lowing down.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

For full and reliable information about
Kansas, and for Land, Papers, Maps, etc .,ap-
ply to NJ. SOLOMON, Gen. Land Agent,
Atcheson, ToEeka and Santa Fe r. r., No.
46 South Clark ST., Chicago, Ills.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04
HAMLIN D. FORD,

WATERFRONT Lumber Yard. Lumber
w of every description; Lath and
Shingles constantly on hand and for sale at
the Lowest Market Price. at the Milwaukee
Depot, Vatertown. Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

EOR SALE at the Wagon and Carriage
Il Paint Shop of W. E. Jones, First St.
The Centennial tops are adjustable to any
kind of vehicle and make perfect sun
shsde and storm protector at a moderate
price. Clarke's Carriage umbrella can be
used on every kind of vehicle with an open
seat, and is easily changed to any angle
They supply want long felt. Come and
examine my large and complete stock of
these goods. Prices low.
w. E. JONES, lst Street
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

SELT-CREMATIoN.- N.--GALENA, ILL.,,
August 27.--.A horrible case of at
tempted seif-cremation occurred in
Scales Mound township, in this coun-
ty on Saturday last. A young man
named Henry Haar, who has been
laboring of late under a mild form of
insanity, left his fathers house, and,
built a bonfire out of corn-fodder, and
divestins himself Of all his clothing
save shirt, deliberately walked into
the burning mass, chanting at the
same time his own funeral dirge. He
was stifed by the smoke and fell to
the ground, his feet and legs remain
ing in the fire. He was found in that
condition. and rescued from the flames
by his parents, and was still singing
while fairly roasting alive. His feet
and legs were horribly charred, and
yesterday afternoon both members
we're amputated by DR.. B. f. Crum-
mer, of Warren. At last accounts he
was still alive, although no hopes are
entertained of his recovery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04
BOOTS ANDSH0BS

in The city, consisting OF the latest and
most fashionable styles of Ladies', Gentle
mems and Chldren's Wear. He deals with
none but the most reliable eastern manu-
facturers and has heavy and choice as.
sortment of Ladies French Kid Button,
French Kid Polish, Ladies Box-Toe Shoes,
Ladies Box-Toe Slippers, and all other var
ieties most in demand, aud most substar-
tial He has a splendid stock OF Ladies
goods from Reynolds Bros, Utica, N. Y,
which are not surpassed
He has been careful in the selection of
all his stock, particularly with reference to
servlceabie qualities and beauty of finish
he invites the public to examine his stock
He warrants all goods.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04
4 GR.TTZNER.

FASHIONABLE Barber and Hair Dres-
Il ser. Shop in Salick's basement, on the
Bridge, Watertown, Wis. The best of Hair
DYE used, warranted to hold color for eight
weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

Rev. Merritt Hurlburd, a young
Methodist preacher and politician, of
Lowell, Mass, at Martins Vineyard,
the other day avowed it to be the duty
Of the Methodist Church organization
to hold the balance of power in the
United States, and he ventured to hope
that the Methodists of the country
will organize movement to nominate
from the Bishops of the Methodist
church a candidate for the Presiden-
uial chair.
Mrs. Henry A. Taylor, ofNew York
died at Charlotte, near Rochester, N.
Y, last Sunday. This case attracted
attention and interest in the medical
profession, from the fact that about
week ago, while in the actual throes of
death, SIZE was restored by the use Of
alcohol, hypodermically administered,
and strong hopes were entertained of
her entire recovery.
Ben Butler is almost as eloquent
man in the line Of vituberation as
Kearney. Ben's latest scintillation is
in calling reporter on the National
Republican, at Washington, a 'rascally
lying newspaper scribbler.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

Marriages and Deaths inserted gratis.
Professional and Business CARDS Sooo year. ~;
ps;nass notices in local column 10 cents per line
or first insertion, and five cents tor subsequent
Insertions. ... s;roo+;ons
Advertisements not accompanied WIN e u' .aord
iii Ia insarted till forbid and charged for accord
CIV
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

The state of affairs arising out Of
polygamy in Utah continues to excite
the disgust of decent people in that
Territory. Little runts of polygamists
not only take numerous maids and
women to wife, but openly boast of the
act, and defy the interference of the
Government. On account of decisions
in the United States Courts, by which
women living in polygamy have been
disfranchised on the ground of want of
good moral character, the Mormon Or
gan, the Evening News, of Salt Lake,
has advised polygamist wives to as
sumo and maintain their maiden name
in such matters as concern the law
Thus do these people openly defy both
the social and legal conditions of tho
country at large. When will the
long -looked-for and long-invited cru
sade against polygamy arrive?
Inquisitive husbands who have been
in the habit of taking charge of their
wives letters, and reading their con-
tents before handing them over, will
regret to learn that some time ago the
Post office Department made ruling
which is now being enforced, to the
effect that husband has no control
over the correspondence of his
wife; and that if she requests the
Postmaster not to place her lettsrs in
her husbands box, it is his duty to
comply with his demand.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04
STRAW & MURPHY.

PLANTERS and Dealers in Wal Paper
L Window Shades. Paints, Oils, Varnish,
Glass, Putty, Brushes, &c. One door west
Of Wisconsin National Bank, WatertoN
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

BUSINESS WRECKS S-PITTSBURGH
PA, August 27.-There were twenty
two bankruptcy petitions filed in the
United States District Court here to.
day, amsng them that of Blackwell &
Co., printing paper manufacturers,
Pittsburgh; liabilities about 100000.
The largest came from Erie, that of
Burton Bros. & Co., also doing busi-
ness in Buffalo. N. Y, s2S0,0OO.
Frederick Hoffer, Jr., of Titusville,
fails for $4,000. His creditors are
mainly depositors in the Exchange
Bank of Titusville, of which petitioner
was shareholder Joseph S. Bates,
of Driftwood, Cameron county, shows
debts aggregating $4,000. e. M.
Chaumard, of West Pittston, Luzerne
county, owes about $4,000. William
Gee. of Pittston, Luzerne county owes
$1,000. Marshal Hayden, of New
Milford. Susquehanna county. owes
$4,000. Pbilander J. See, of Luz
erne county, owes $4,000. Samuel
Loweustein, of Plymouth, Luzcrne
county, owes $4,000. James A. Nc
Gee, of Indiana, Indiana county, owes
SCI, 900 to secured creditors and $780,
900 to unsecured creditors. His cred
itors are scattered through Indiana
and Jefferson counties, and the Indiana
banks are largely interested. Among
the petitioners assets are 1000 acres
of land in Tucker county. W. Va
Thomas L. Thomas, of Scranton, owes
$1,000, and is liable on the bond of
J. H Hllspaugh, late of the city of
Scranton, for 100000, of which pc
titioner's share is between $4,000 and
$25, 900. The rest are for small
amounts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

CRIME.-CHEYENNE, Wy. T., Aug.
27.--The removal of spikes and fish
plates, week ago, from rail two
miles east Of Medicine Bow, near a
deep raviue, gave rise to the suspicion
that it had been done with view to
wreck and rob train. Deputy Sher-
if Widdowfeld and another named
Vincent started on what was believed
to he trail of the would-be robbers,
and, not returning, large party start
ed in search Of them last Sunday.
One OF the party has returned, and
states that the bodies of Widdowfeld
and Vincent were found in narrow
caaon of the Elk Mountain. where
they probably met the gang of robbers
and were killed, the former receiving
two bullets in the neck, and the other
four in the chest.
New ORLEANS, La, August 27.-
A Galveston News special from Sher-
man says Henry Collins, member of
the Bass gang of train robbers, was ar
rested this morning near Howe Station
after sharp skirmish in which Collins
leg was badly shattered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-09-04

GEN KEY.-Postmaster-Gener
Key on his tour West stopped long
enough in Cleveland, o., for this
sketch of him to be drawn. "He
stands over six feet high, and is broad
shouldered, muscular, and solidly built
He would, at rough guess, turn the
scales at 250 His face is of rather
leonine order, and his large head is
surmounted by plentiful growth of
bushy gray hair. Gray whiskers and a
pair Of keen brown eyes, a kindly ex-
preston Of countenance, a hearty voice
large hands that give a cordial, Wig
orous Western SHAKE and a manner
unaffected and genial complete the pic.
ture. Mr.. Key is made after large
pattern, and gives you the impression
Of a man Of sturdy common sense.
good country breeding, but little city
polish, and a good deal Of reserve force
Of character"
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30
e,ll'S NEW STORE.

Tn. new s.ore-house Of GEORGE G. GILL
a, las, completed in all its parts. The
l,o,..room is commodiouS, and il baud
lonely painted and decorated. Nothing
-. hs.n neglected which would add to the
comfort of the customers aud employees
- III. house. Not the least attractive fea-
,r. Of the new building is the enormous
kupply of all snch goods as are sold in this
N ,rket. Mr.. Gill enjoys the reputation OF
hahn, IN. of thu most skilltul purchasers
N North Louisiana, buying always at mod
rat, prices the very best vi everything
usually kept in country store. His pres
,nt stock will sustain this reputation. We
,r,lir, for the new establishment pros
nerous business The corps of clerks are
we'll known and have the confidence OF the
peonle Of Claiborne. The numerous friends
of Ben. Wallace will find him always at his
Mace ready to do the best for the custom
rr. Of the house. W. W. Otis, after his
r,sr's work with Goodwill, in Minden, Is
I back again in Homer, polite and industr''
on. Burke Bridges, ~ great favorite
Will, in the employ Of A. McCranie, has
been engaged by Mr. Gill, and will we are
sure retain in his new position his numerous
friends. Mr. Ford. nephew of Mr.. e.. is as
yr, a stranger to the people of Claiborne
bu, will soon make friends by his gentle
manly manners and snave department
We invite our readers to give Mr.. CHI
call. assuring them that goods will he sold
on reasonable terms. aud for cash ~ low a
the cheapest house in Homer.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30
DIE d,

On the 10th inst, at the residence Of his
father, GEORGE W. PRICE, JR-, aged n
years, mouths and Is days.
1t is never . pleasant task to write an
obituary notice. However noble may have
been the character Of the dead, We feel that
It is impossible to do him justicc-so much
greater seem his Projections after he is laid
In the grave. II is q beautiful trait in hu-
man character, that which causes US almost
in spite of ourselves to forget the faults Of
the departed aud to unconsciously magnify
their virtues.
We knew George Price from TIE days Of
childhood, aud if he had faults, save those
common TO even the better development
of human nature, we cannot now recall
them II ever in our intercourse with him
as boy or man there was any exhibition of
| petty faults, we remember them not. II,
wa. at the last "a at the first sweet tenn
pcred, good hearted, kind aud obliging.
His parents aud other relatives have
been sorely stricken in his loss; yet previ
GUS trials will enable them perhaps to beal
this one the more easily. The father anc
mother must feel proud TO know that thei
son had many friends who grieve Will
them over their loss. The stricken parent
as humble Christians have apowerfnl com
fortcr in the teachings of tina, religion
they profess. They have our sympathle
in their distress.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30
The Dead Party.

Wendell Phillips is OF opinion
that the Republican party Is on It's
last legs. He says;
alt was merely u form when, by
the skin of its teeth, it won the
Presidency. The power aud pur'
pose and strength have gone out OF
il. Death and disagreement among
it's leaders have helped to Kill It,.
The young generation OF citizens
know nothing of the great purpose
of the party, the great battle 1t was
organized to fight, the mighty lead
crs who won its victory, the fruits
of which are being frittcred away
and sold out bv their degenerate de-
sceudants. The Republican party Is
thing of the past"
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30
The FIGHT between the Southern and
Texas Pacific Railroads.


WASHINGTON, Jan. D.-The fight |
between the Southern Pacific and
the Texas Pacific railroads for Con
gressional favors is growing warm.
The advocates of these roads are
here in full force, determined, If
possible, to secure 1nai action dur.
ing the present session. The ques.
ton seems to be resolving itself into
one of railroad with a subsidy, or
one without II subsidy.
The managers OF the Texas Pacific
interest have had several bills intro
duced, which are alike in providing
for aid TO road from Fort Worth
! to San Diego, 400 miles, at rates
ranging between 81 900 and $50, 900
per mile, but they differ as to the
terminus, some OF them proposing
Ninita, the present end Of ST. Louis
road; another proposing a duplicate
line across Arkansas TO Memphis.
and another proposing to leave the
location OF the Mississippi terminus
to commission, to be determined
while the main line is being quit.
The chief thing in all these Texas
Pacific bills is to get United States
t Endorsement on somewhere from
S31 10000 of the cOmpany's bonds,
aud to extend Scott's trunk line a
cross Southern California, although
the Pacific coast system is met nj
Colorado river, thus duplicating
some 80 miles at that end.
Meantime the Southern faciht
Company is working eastward iron
San Francisco, having nearly 'o'
miles OF It's roaa III operation u
California, and has offered to oull'
the railroad through the terrrltorle'
over the same route rs the texas
Pacific without any subsidy or guar
an;ee OF its bonds within SIX years
3 and to connect with the most avail
y able roads across Texas.
All that Is asked OF the govern
mcnt Is tnat Tue idii'S heic'oioi'
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30
Notice Of Petition.

State Of LouisiaHa-Pdrish Of Claiborne.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That II: A..
IN Barnes, has this dry filed in my Office
his application to be appointed Administra
tor of the SUGGESTIONS Of Polly Cason and
NJ :. Cason. late Of said parish, deceased:
Now, therefore, unless opposition I've made
within the time prescribed by law, the
same will be granted aud made the order
Of the Court.
Given under my hand and offeiai seal
on this the 18th day of January
DREW FERGUSON,
GA, Clerk n. {.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30

The Electric Letter, favorlte
among our exchanges, has been sus-
pended. The following is the vale
dictory of the editors:
With this issue, which concludes
our fourth month, we discontinue
the publication of the Daily Electric
Letter.
We think the Letter has accom-
plished it's mission, and that the
time is about to arrive when lis pub
LEGATION would cease to be profitable
to us, hence this determination
Thanking our friends for the patron
age they have extended TO us, VT
are, respectfully,
Coz & SINGER,
| Editors and prOurietOrS.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30
McCRANIE'S NOTICE.

ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO ME
\ are hereby notified, that have sold my
entire stock of good', and leased my store
housc. to :. Y. Gladnry. have retained
my vault and safe. aud will continue my
Office with y. \. Gladnry. All persons IN
d,btcd To me VIII find me at all times pre-
pared to make scttlrments-to receive Cot
ton for debts, and to purchase Cotton for
cash.
A. McCRANIE.
Jan. ., l-.-. 2i;ti
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30

\ daily ration OF green food Is
actually necessary for laying hens.
Veg e lblcs, either cooked orraw, are
much relishcd also, aud serve in some
measure to supply the place OF
green diet. Onions chopped fine
and mixed with their food are eX-
ceedingly wholesome, and if not Il
cure are certainly preventive OF dis
ease in many instances. Growing
chickens are even more anxious Tor
green food than laying hens. They
crave it, and when necessary to Oe
housed from it on account OF inclem-
ent weather, it should be provided
for them. There is 10 food 81
wholesome for them as onion tops
cut up fine.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30
Shocking Tragedy.

We have heard from several parties the
particulars Of a fearful tragedy which oe-
CURED Friday last, upon the plantation OF
A. b. Martin, Esq, near the line OF Web
s;cr parish. Winfield Turner and young
man named Langston had had some am
Guilty about some land rented from MI
Martin by one of the parties. Lang>'oh
had determined to move off, and had made
Arrangements to live elsewhere. On I'll
day last he, in company with Mr.. Martini
called at Turner's house to get some oil ms
Hty. While there the difficulty oc-
Langston fired first with pistol
returned the fire with double
shot gun, shooting Langston twice
body. He died almost instantly
hied that evening or night. We
who was in fault. Both are dead
Yer comment il unnecessary.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30

Manifestations up and take
a drink This absurd custom ot
treating anybody and everybody Is
of Irish origin. The effervescent
son of Erin is guilty of introducing
it TO America, and the initiative
American is responsible for nursing
il. There may be something at
tractive about Irish hospitality, but
no level.headed man can praise
their insane custom of calling all
the world up to take drink. On
" in Erin and the United States Is
such a foolish custom possible.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-01-30
Editors and Proprietors.

Geo. W. Carter is looming to
the front once more. After steering
Pinchback on to u lee shore here his
political ship WAS wrecked, he took
the sable Senator Bruce, of Missis'
sippi. under his wonderful wing
Rrnce is chairman of the Senate
levee committee and Carter is his
clerk. his alter ego, his pilot. There
fore on Carter do we depend IN nc
small degree for forty'fve millions
worth of levees.