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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-08-20

DUN is word OF consequence, for
it is at once verb and noun, and is
derived from Saxon word, dunan, to
din or clamor. 1t owes its immortali-
ty, 70 tradition says, to having been
the surname Of one Joe Dun, IA
nous in the reign If Henry VII, who
was 50 active and dexterous in col
lecting bad debts that when any one
became SLOW to pay the neighbors
use to say Dun him." that is, send
Dun after him.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-08-20
The Principal Cities.

The population Of the principal cit
les Of the United States, with their
areas, are as follows, according to the
census Of 1870: New York-Popula.
ton, l,O46.O37; area, % square miles
Brooklyn-Population. 484,611; area,
2O.S4 square miles. Boston-Popula.
ton, 34l ,9l9; area, 285 square miles
Philadelphia Sl7,448;
area, l29 square miles. Baltimore
Population, 267J354; area, IL square
miles. Washington-Pop Population, 100,
1919; area, Ii square miles. Cincin-
nati-Population, 2l6, 239; area, about
twenty square miles. Chicago-Pop-
ulation (by Directory report Of 1879,
537,624 area, 80 square miles. st.
Louis Population (by Directory re-
port Of 1879, S7S, 1920; area, 81 square
miles. San rancisco-Po Population,
149,473; area, 8 square miles.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-08-20
Formation Of a New Island in the South
Pacific Ocean.

Pacific Ocean.
We can form some idea Of the won
derful changes this planet has under
gone through commissions of nature,
in dim ages past, by those that occur,
so to speak, undero our own eyes. The
captain Of a German steamer, lately
arrived at Hong Kong, witnessed an
extraordinary phenomenonin the South
Pacific, longitude l52 deg. east, and
latitude deg. south. He found all
the northeastern coasts Of the island
of New Britain covered with thick
smoke, and bad great trouble to pass
the strait separating it from New Ire
land on account of fields of pumice,
which covered tho sea to the depth Of
four or i've feet. After considerable
delay, he reached Makada, one of the
Duke of York islands, and discovered
that three craters had opened on a
peninsula formed by the island Of New
Britain and that continuous streams Of
lava were issuing thence. A great
rise took place at White Bay, and a
new island, near mile long, abruptly
appeared, where the water bad been
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-08-20
AN EXCITING RAILROAD STORY.

There were four Of us on one of the
cars on the Lyons railroad four
smokers-a fact which had naturally
a tendency to l,ring US into sympa-
thetic relations. forget exactly how
we fell into conversation, but, at any
lrate, by the time we had got to Vile
neuye the conversation was general
on IKE subject of railroad accidents.
We had all told stories of more or
less interest, garnished with the great
est amount of danger possible, when
the only one among us who had not
yet furnished budget of adventure
said:
CAL that, gentlemen, is undoubted-
ly extremely interesting, but will you
allow me to say that the whole of the
SINGULAR accidents of which you have
spoken are as nothing compared to a
railroad catastrophe which happened
some years ago in England, and at
which | was unwillingly present.
Very naturally this beginning
awakened our interest, and we en-
treated him to go on. Willingly,
gentlemen" said our travelling com
panion. GAS before said, it was in
England, about five years ago. / had
taken the Bristol at 6 O'Clock in She
mornings morning that shall never
forgotten little village some TWEEN
tv miles of. We had been going
along very smoothly, when from the
railroad carriage in which ! was placed
the first on the train-the noise Ola
violent quarrel reached me. | looked
out of the window. The noise came
from the locomotive, where fight had
begun between the engineer and the
fireman. learned later the cause Of
the dispute, which, | might as well
say now, arose from jealousy of some
woman. 1t had long burned in their
hearts, and now that the explosion had
come it vas violent.
q was, as | said, gentlemen, at the
window looking out, when the hoise
noise redoubIed The struggle was
becoming furious. The two men were
fighting like wild beasts. You shud-
der gentlemen. All! shudder still
when saw-what Shall never cease
to see. The two men writbed ont Of
the engine in their agony at tho rate
Of twenty miles an hour Left to it.
self the engine went faster and faster.
The fields, the trees, the houses disap-
peared in Il way that made my head
swim We passed a station. We
scarcely had time to see it. Another
was passed, third, a fourth Cries
Of horror were heard from the differ.
eut coaches. We felt that we were
lost! Already ! could see the little
depot at the end Of the route; nothing
could save Us from being dashed to
pieces. resigned myself to my fate
and shut my eyes"
"Fontainebleu! Fontaincblcul" broke
in the voice Of the conductor, inter
rupting the story Of our companion.
Sorry, gentlemen, but get out here"
And bowling politely he disappeared.
None Of us have ever heard the end of
that story.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-08-20

one of Krupp's new guns is 80
feet long, and weighs ll4.OOO pounds.
The shells for this monster weigh
1876 pounds, and 253 pounds Of pow
der are required for charge. To
manage the gun easily eighteen men
are required.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-08-20

A VIOLENT hail storm passed over
Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory, on the
18th inst, destroying all the glass on
the south sides Of the streets. 1t also
passed at Fort Laramie with the same
result. The hail-stones measured from
five to six inches in circumference.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-08-20

ADvICEs from the west coast of Afri-
ca say that great mortality prevails
there, particularly at Lagos, where
nearly one quarter of the European
population died of fever and dysintery
during the two months ending July
4th.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-08-20

The Western emigration society, a
colored organization formed in Wash
ington city abont five months ago, ex-
poets to send 1000 persons to the
West shortly. They will include me-
chanics, school teachers and clergy
men
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-08-20

LORD BEACoNsFIELD is to eceive from
the British residents of California a
$1,000 silver brick, mounted IN native
wood, adorned with specimens of
quartz
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-08-20

LEWIS BAKER, who shot Bill Pool in
New York, in 1855, died in Paris a
short time ago.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-08-20

Two HUNDRED and sixty-seven cases
of illicit distilling have been disposed
of in the Charleston, S c.. courts.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-08-20

KANSAS expects to have 100000
bushels Of wheat to sell this season,
about so per cent. more than she ev-
er produced before. CALIFORNIA; yield
will be about Al 100000 bushels.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-08-20

A STOCK exchange bear is described
as a person who sells what lie has not
rot: a bull as a man who buys what
he cannot pay for; and Financing" as
"buying shares by man who doesn't
want them from one who has none to
SELF
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-08-20

SECRETARY THOMPSON denies that he
contemplates resigning his position,
so a Washington city dispatch says:
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-08-20

The German parliament is convoked
for September 9th.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-08-20

The Treasury Department the other
day issued a call for the redemption
of $5,OOO,OOO $40 bonds of '65, con-
soils of '65
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-08-20

PRESIDENT HAYES has accepted the
invitation of the Minnesota State Fair
association and will attend to-day.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-08-20

Correspondence from all parts of the
country solicited.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-17
The Scientific Am 9rican.
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-17

Mr.. Ewing was forced to acknowledge
that Mr.. Sherman had shown himself a
man of wonderful resources.
The Passage of Blair's resolution
looking to Mr.. Hayes involuntary re-
tirement from the White House and
filling his place by Mr.. Tilden, causes
not even ril pc of excitement so far
as can be seen here. Certainly many
local occurrences during the session
have had a far. greater sensational ef-
feet in political circles.
(TNDINE
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-17

LONDON, April 1O.-Dr. Butt has
announced that be cannot manage the
Home Rule party while in Dublin, and
as be is unable to devote his whole
time to Parliment he must be relieved
from the responsibility of leadership.
1t is understood that his resignation is
due to revival of the obstructionists'
tactics. The Home Rule Parliament
ary Committee is eudeavoring to induce
Dr.. Butt to reconsider his determine
ton. He is expected in London to-
day, and his definite decision therefore
will not be delayed.
Earl Leitrim was buried in St.
Michael's Church. Dublin, yesterday.
A crowd Of about 800 Kissed, hooted
and cheered outside the church. The
Lord Lieutenant Of Ireland has pro-
claimed the district comprising Lord
Leitrim's Donegal estates under the
peace preservation act.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-17
The Famine in China.

Recent letters from Pekin to the
last of January furnish details of the
extremity to which the people in that
par, of China are reduced by the want
of food. The missionaries there and
in Tientsln had given themselves to
the work Of relieving the distress ac-
cording as the funds furnished enabled
them to do so. and out of their own
means had contributed 628 taels (SS72)
to aid. Other foreigners in the lega-
ton made up S1,2l5 more, part of
which has been sent to Shansi to be
distributed by the Rev. Messrs. Rich
ards, Turner and their associates eng
lish missionaries) living in tai Tuen,
the provincial capital. The first of
these writes as follows:
Il believe the suffering here is far
more terrible than it was in India last
year. People sell their lands, pull
down their houses to get little for
their timber; sell their wives and
daughters; eat roots, carrion, clay and
refuse to prolong their lives. And if
this was not enough to move ones
pity, the sight men, women and little
children, lying helpless on the roadside
or if dead torn by dogs and magpies,
ought to do so. Even cases are cur
rently reported and believed, where
the children are being boiled and eaten.
The cold has been unusually severe,
and no coal can be purchased by these
families. The people one might say;
are dying like flies, They have only
yellow earth mixed with leaves of
vapous kinds Of trees left with which
pfJlong their lives COR few days.
The wild fruits were collected before
they are ripe, and the stalks of the
sorgum are all that are left of them;
even water has failed in places, max
it necessary for the sufferers to seek it
at the distance of half days journey.
The future is appalling: for in many
places the want of rain will prevent
the ground from producing, and the
people have consumed very much OF
the grain for seed before sowing time.
[ have been out in the country for a
week to visit the suffering villages in
this vicinity. In one village one-half
were reported dead or sold, and al
though this was not strictly correct, [
know of one family in which only two
remained out of sixteen. Smaller fam
lies had disappeared. In some cases
the dead could not be buried through
the weakness Of the living, [ divided
some Of my money to help in burying
them. No grain has been sown in
many places. and therefore, there will,
] fear, be six months or more before a
crop can be looked for. Grain is al
ready four times the usual rates, and
the exchange of silver for copper cas- b
is less than usual.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-17

The New York Sun prints the
following as positive fact:" Charles
Matthews, the veteran English coined
ian, is full of agility. in spite Of his ad-
vanced age, IS. He can shave and
open an oyster at the same time, and
can also repeat the Book of Job. Hu
first wife was the celebrated Madame
Vestris. Mr.. Matthews has all his life
suffered from pecuniary embarra
ments, and his knowledge of debtors
prisons is varied and extensive"
Go HoME.-This has been marvel
Gus Congress for threatening everybody
and everything. 1t would be difficult
to name device tor disturbing, deg
angling and disorganizing industry aud
blocking commerce, which is not
matched or surpassed in the record Of
bills proposed since last October. Bat,
worst of all, after the club had been
uplifted, aud while it still was poised
over the defenseless head, Congress
spent five months in chatter. aud had
not even the mercy to strike. Ncw
We beg of this body to stop talking aud
60 home. Let it do all the mischief
it can, without delay, aud the couatry
may stand it. Whether the country
can stand four or i've months more Of
uncertainty and dispute is not clear.
In mercy 60 home.-New York
Tribune Rep.
The "Moody and Saukey" cigar hes
made its appearance in New Haven.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-17

IRIsHMEN AND GEN. SHIELDs.-
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, April 1O.-Rep-
resentative Irishmen last evening
adopted resolutions eulogizing Gen.
Shields, the soldier aad statesman; and
thanking Gen. Butler for his manly
aud eloquent effort in behalf of an old
hero who should have needed no
stronger passport to Office than the
wounds he bore on his body.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-17
AUGUST WIGGENHORN,

TEWELER, has recently opened Jew
u 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-
ed Ware, &c. Particular attention paid
repairing Watches, Clocks, JeWelry,
&C. and warranted to give satisfaction
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-17

WOMEN AS PREACHERs.-NEw
York, April l0-Bishop Andrews, of
the New York Methodist Conference,
has decided that the licensing of wom-
en- as preachers is against the doctrines
of Wesley. The disappointed advo-
Gates of the new departure have taken
an appeal to the general conference Of
Methodists of the whole country of
1880.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-17
r HEY MANN.

IMPORTER and dealer in Foreign and
/ Domestic Wines and Liquors, and also
manufacturers of choice Cigars.
The uurest California Wines and Bran
les constantly on hand.
Watertown, Feb. s. 1872.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-17

UJATERTOWN Lumber Yard. Lumoer
w of every description; Lath ana
Shingles constantly on hand and for sa'e at
The Lowest Market Price, at the Milwaukee
Depot, Watertown. Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-17
No. rs.
Foreign News.

VIENNA, April l0.-A special from
Bucharest reports that on Monday the
advance guards of the Seventh and
Eleventh Russian army corps began to
cross from Rustchuk to Giurgevo in
order to occupy the line from Giurge-
vo to Bucharest. The Roumanian
government in order to avoid alarming
the public denies that the occupation n
has commenced; but it nevertheless is
an undoubted fact.
LONDON, April IA telegram
from Bucharest says that Ru ,sian
troops, especially artillery, have arrived
at various places on the Roumanian
bank of the Danube. They have en-
tered Fratesti and command the rail
way station at Fiur.Gevo. They have
also occupied important positions on
the Nyashlov River.
In consequence of the urgent de-
mands of Russia M. Cogalniceano,
Minister of Foreign Affairs, has ask ed
Prince Charles to recall NJ Baltcha no,
the Roumanian representative at Wen
ma. In the Senate to-day, Minister
Cogalniceano refused to state what
course the government would take If
Russia demanded the conclusion of the
convention to secure passage of her
troops. M Stouraza complained that
the absence Of VI. Bratiano, Premier.
prevented the government from acting
although Russia was commencing her
threatened occupation
LONDON, April ia St. Peters
burg correspondent telegrapns as fol-
lows: THE horizon is again overcast.
The change is attributed to the speech
es made in the British Parliament and
the consequent alterations in the atti-
tude of the Austrian Cabinet and the
apparent heitation OF Germany to act
as mediator. 1t is believed in official
circles that some of Lord Salisbury's
remarks on Monday indicate intention
OF going ia war.
The Agence-Russe states that the
short circular accompanying Prince
Gortschakoff $ reply invites England to
formulate her proposals.
A Vienna correspondent remarks
that this seems to point to the inten-
tion Of trying to come to a separate
understanding with England, as was
attempted with Austria
A Berlin correspondent says the at
tempts at mediation seem to make it
probable that the powers will oily
consent to particip patton In the revis-
ion of the treaty OF San Stefano on the
same condition as demanded by Eng-
land. The Berlin Post says the Aus.
trian agents have informed their gov
ernment that Russia has promised
Bosnia to Servia In the event of a re-
newal of hostilities. This news has
produced bad impression at Vienna
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-17
STRAW & MURPHY,

nAINTERS and Dealers ia Wal Paper
/ Window Shades, Paints Oils, Varnsh,
Glass, Putty, Brushes, &C. One door west
# Wisconsin National Bank, WatertoM
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-17
4 GRTTZNER.

FASHIONABLE Baroer and na HAIR pas,ss D1es.
L ser. Shop under Post Office, Brock 5
Block, Watertown, Wis. The best OF Hair
Dye used. warranted to kold color tor eIght
weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-17

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 be has heretofore received,
and solicits all to call and give his goods a
thorough examination, as he is confident he
can please both as to quality and price.
F. W KURZWEG
Watertown, Nov lst, 1877. 81
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-17
1dx q OSV dk00 1vXOSC QUIT
plete Stock of
BOOTS ANDSH0ES

in the city, consisting OF The latest and
most fashionable styles of Ladies', Gentle
mems and Children's Wear He deals with
none but the most reliable eastern manu-
tacturers, and has a heavy and choice as
sortmeGt of Ladies French Kid Button,
French Kid Polish, Lad les Box-Toe Shoes,
Ladies Box-Toe Slippers, and al 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
serv1ceabie qualities and beauty of finish
Heinvites the public to examine his stock
He warrants all goods.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-17

The AUSTRALIAN DRoUTH ENDED.
"A letter from Sidney, N. S. W.,
February %, reports that the 6routh,
which had prevailed in Australia with
more or less severity for the last three
years, had terminated The rains have
been very general all over the country,
putting an end to the further destruc-
tion of stock, and much more buoyant
feeling prevails in commercial circles.
The extent of the damage by the drouth
it is impossible to estimate, but the
Government statistics for the year 1876,
which were obtained from the farmers
with great difficulty, show that in that
year there was a loss of more than
100000 head of cattle and Of more
than 100000 sheep. This repres-
ents capital of about Sl0,O0O,O 900.
The losses in 1877, though not yet
brought to account, are known to be
very much heavier, and it is quite ex-
pected that they will be twice or three
times as heavy.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-30

A PRIVATE letter to the Waco T5le.
phone from one of the most influential
and reputable democrats of Bell coun.
ty assures that paper that there is u
very strong Throck morton sentiment
in Bell county, which only lacks ops
portunity to make itself heard. 1t
happens that there is only one news
paper in Bell county, and it is Jealous
in behalf of Hubbard--so much so that
the Throckmorton men have no public
medium through which to express their
views. 1--WE can only advise our friends
there to work increasingly and make a
brave, vigorous effort in their primaries
and county convention" says the Ttie.
phone.