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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29
Tirrible TOrnadOeS.

Telegraphic advices of the Oath give
meager accounts OfmOst disastrous tor
nadOes in number of localities on the
evening of the 23rd.
THE TORNADO AT MINERAL POINT.
A correspondent writing from the
scene Of the tornado at Mineral
Point on the 24th says the storm
struck the city yesterday at about
4 P. NJ, entering from south
westerly direction near the lead furnace
of Mr.. James Spensley. 1t struck the
furnace and reduced it almost to ruin.
Thence it proceeded to the house of
Mr.. Coleman, Which it carried before
it, fatally injuring Mr.. Coleman, two of
his daughters, and John Allen, who
was in the house at the time. 1t then
seemed maddened with fury, seized the
residence of Mr.. John Spensley, which
it carried up into the air and shivered
into splinters. All the family in the
house escaped by taking refuge in the
cellar, with the exception of Mrs. Wal
Ter, mother Of Mrs. Spensley, who was
carried with the house and killed.
Her body was picked up rodsseveral
from the house. Mr.. Spensley's large
barn was next lifted into the air with
horse in it, and no trace of
barn or horse has vet
been found. Mr.. Leonard's
house was then seized and totally de-
stroyed, killing Mrs. Leonard Her
body was found about one hundred
yards from the house terribly mangled.
Mr.. Addingtons house was destroyed,
but all his family was absent at the
time. Mr.. Benjamin BENEFITS house
was carried away and Mrs. Bennett
thrown several feet over a wood pile
escaping however with slight injuries.
VIM. Jacks and VIM Princes houses
were removed from their foundations.
The principal damage was done at G..
GiIman's brewery The stone building
was reduced to ruins and the residences
of Mr.. Gilman and Mr.. Adams were to-
tally destroyed. A Miss thinner, it is
feared, was fatally injured, and Mrs.
Meyer and Miss Jenck received injuries
from which they died this morning.
The houses situated on the summer
garden were carried away. Mr.. Be-
hans family were all badly injured
and Mrs Bohan died at mid
night; Mr. Bohan is not
expected to live. The barn
and hop house of J. aBeardsley We're
destroyed, and q school house, teacher
and scholars were carried for some dis
lance, slightly injuring the teacher and
killing two of Mr.. Beardsley's children.
Martin O'Dowd's' house was entirely
destroyed, but the family escaped by
going into the cellar. The storm en-
tered the CITY from the sOl1thwast0 IF
originated near Old Belmont, and ex-
tended more than a quarter of a mile,
running course Of from soto 60 miles
west of, Mineral Point. II did great
damage to property, but few lives are
reported lost. In this city eight or ten
persons have been killed, while the loss
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29

The prospects for the meeting OF
the international monetery conference
are by no means encouraging. Belgium,
Greece and Switzerland have accepted
the invitation of the United States;
Germany has declined to enter the con-
ference, France and England have not
been heard from, but it is gener-
ally believed that these powers will not
take part in the conference. The three
powers that have accepted had in 1877,
a silver coinage of 1O,SOO,OOO francs,
while France and Italy had at the same
time silver coinage of 100000
francs. Considering this fact, a confer
ence in which the latter two nations
decline to take part, will not only be
useless but farcical. This is the more
likely, as the absence of all other for
eign powers may be accepted as a fore
gone conclusion, The united aid of
Belgium, Switzerland and Greece, will
avail nothing, should France decide to
demonetize silver, a course which she
might find it advantageous to adopt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29

and in the villages became excited.
hundreds of them seeking places of
safety. These sounds, like muttered
thunder. apparently proceed from the
inmost depths of the mountain. On
yesterday the mountain range began to
yield, and to-day it was literally split
in twain, leaving chasm of 800 feet
IN length and 20 in depth, the depth of
which seems q bottomless abyss. No
smoke or lava has yet been thrown
from the crater. Bald Mountain bids
fair to become the American Vesuvius.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29

The national greenback party of In
diana met in state convention on tt e
22nd inst, and made the following
nominations for state officers TO be
elected at the state election in the fall:
For secretary of state, Henry James, of
Grant county; auditor of the state, R.
P. Main, of Floyd county; attorney
general: David Moss, of Hamilton coun-
ty; superintendent of public instruc-
tons, Prof. John Young, of Marion
county,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29

ANOTHER one of the schemes for ma
tional subsidy is railroad from Calves
ton, Texas to Camargo, in Mexico, a
distance of 325 miles. The cong res
sional committee having this eivilizer
bill in charge have amended it so that
it requires the company to issue its first
mortgage bonds to the secretary Of the
treasury at the rate of 81 800 per mile.
These bonds are to bear the annual in
terest Of six per cent. for twenty-five
years, and are to be exchanged for the
four per cent bonds of the United States.
The two per cent. difference in interest
is to be used for the purpose of creating
a sinking fund in the hands of the
United States treasurer for the purpose
of retiring the principal of the COM
pany's bonds.
The chief argument urged for the con-
struction of this road is the develop
ment of trade that, it is alleged, would
be caused thereby. consequently lessen
ing the probabilities of war with Mexico
It is stated that the most desirable por-
ton of Mexico for trade is that region
south and west of Camargo. 1t is the
most easy of access, the most thickly
populated, and will require the largest
quantity of American goods and wares.
Monterey, a few miles southwest of Ca
margo, is the initial point for trade and
commerce with Mexico. The export
of all the products Of the industry and
skill of the United States to that section
of the country has reached only an av-
erage of 81 cents per capita of its popu-
lation. The proposed railroad, its ad-
yocates claim, will greatly increase this
ratio and create large trade for our
industries. .csf1.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29

A SAN FRANCISCO dispatch of 22d inst.
states that the ocean steamer Gaelic,
which sailed from that port on Saturday
for Hong Kong and Yokohama, carried
specie as follows: fine silver, 81 ,266, 900;
bar silver, $517, 1925: gold coin and
dust, s. AS; trade dollars, 59,641; Mex
lean dollars, III ,S6S. This is one of the
largest shipments ever made.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29
terprise.

THIS is peace day in Europe, yester-
day was war day and probably to-mor-
row will be war day again. 1t will not
require very wise Prof. Tice to pre-
dict this thing with certainty pretty soon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29

Two immense distilleries in Cincin-
natl were seized by the United States
officials on the 22d inst Notwithstand-
ing the protests of Cincinnati distillers,
it appears that the treasury officials
knew all about their game.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29

ILLINOIS war veterans held a large
meeting at Springfield on the 23d inst,
the occasion being the transfer of the
battle flags and other relics of the war
from the State Armory to the new State
House.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29

resolution was adopted without division
authorizing the electoral investigating
committee to investigate for frauds in
any state where they had reason to be-
lieve frauds existed. At the evening
session the house considered the bill
introduced by Mr.. Butler, for the pub
LEGATION Of the Official Advertiser of
the United States, which shall con-
tain all public advertisements.
Mr.. Butler explained the objects and
purposes of the bill, and stated, in re-
spouse to question, that the intention
was that the proposed advertising rec
ord should supercede all newspaper
advertising for the government. After
good deal Of noisy discussion, and
after various amendments, the bill
passed; yeas, 100, nays IT. The house
then adjourned. ... - ..Fr ~.
THURSDAY, May 25-Senote.-The SEN
ate held short session which was
mainly devoted to debate on the
District of Columbia bill, but no vote
was taken.
THURSDAY, May -House.-The
house after long debate decided by q
vote of us to 10Y to strike out the
clause in the army appropriation bill
reducing the army from $4,000 to 90, 600
men. An evening session was held but
the house again adjourned without
reaching vote on the army bill.
FRIDAY, May 24-Senate. senate
occupied the whole session in discus
sing the District of Columbia bill but
did not vote upon it.
FRIDAY, May 24-House.- Rice,
chairman of the committee on in
valid pensions, reported a bill pro-
vlding that persons deprived Of their
pensions from March, 1865, to June,
1866, by reason of being in the civil SER
vice, shall be paid their pensions for
that time; passed. Also the bill repeal
ing the section of the revised statutes
which provides that no claims for pen
sions not prosecuted to successful issue
within five years from the date of filing
the same shall be admitted without
record evidence from the war
and navy department.; passed. Mr.
Mackay, from the same committee,
reported a bill increasing to $50
per month the pensions paid soldiers or
sailors who have lost both arms, both
legs, or the sight of both eyes; passed.
Mr.. Powers, from the same COM
mittee, reported the bill granting the
pension of ST. 80 month to every
pensioner who has leg amputated
at the hip joint; passed. Mr. Walch,
| from the same committee, reported
the bill making it unlawful for any
attorney or claim agent to demand
or receive for his services in a
pension case greater sum than $25.
The bill being amended to limit the
amount to $40, was passed. At the ex-
piration of the morning hour, the
house went into committee of the
whole, Mr.. Springer in the chair, on the
army apportionment bill. The house
adjourned without reaching vote.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29

The pleasure steamer Empress Of In
dia capsized and went over dam at
Gait, Ontario, on the 22nd inst, drown
ing her crew and Is passengers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29

MANY of the famine districts of China
are having abundant rain and the hope
is expressed that the famine will soon
cease
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29
THE BRAZILIAN SUBSIDY.
Some of the Reasons Why it Was De-
.#.t feated.
THE RUSSIAN CRUISERS.
New York Herald

The bill grants subsidy of $4,000 i
year for ten years for a lire Of steam
ers to run monthly between New York,
New Orleans and Rio Janerio, and it
then goes on to describe accurately the
class of vessels which alone shall be
entitled to receive the subsidy, which
turns out to be class which Mr.. Roach
alone builds in. this country, and, of
course, the bill rigidly excludes all
foreign-built ships. 1t happens, how
ever, that there is now line of steam
ers established and running between >
New York and Rio without a subsidy
and doing sufficiently profitable bust
ness to warrant the owners in keeping
their vessels Running. These steamers
run monthly, which is all that il re-
quired in the subsidy bill, and they
carry the mails at cost ofless than 81, -3ai
200 a year, instead Of $15O,OOO year
which thesbill proposes to give some one
else. That is to say, congress is asked
to grant $4,000 year for ten years for
a service which has been performed Fl
during the last earand is now done for
less than 1000. ~ w ya
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29

Ono is manufacturing the locomotives
and cars for the Gilbert elevated railway
of New York city. The city of Dayton,
Ohio, is entitled to the credit for this en-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29
GENERAL NEWS.

The sale of United States 4 per cent
bonds now exceeds half a million a
day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29
Foreign News.
RUSSIAN RElNFORCEMESTs.

London advices of the Oath inst,
state that large Russian reinforcements
are constantly going to Bulgaria and
Roumelia. Odessa is swarming with
soldiers and shipping. Troops, guns,
and stores are going thence to Burgas,
on the Black Sea, or by the Bender
Railway to Roumania and Bulgaria.
THE TURKS.
THE Turks are not idle. They have
brought troops aclos the Bosphorous
from Scutari, until $50 battalions now
man the northern line. Heavy siege
guns have been moved from the Bos-
phorus batteries into these lines, while the
batteries on the Asiatic side have been
strengthened so as to form, in conjunc-
ton with the fleet, line of defense to
which they might retire in case of need,
though they now are more than ever
confident Of their ability to hold their
positions.
MORE PEACE KILOGRAMS.
The London Times of MAY 23d says
advices from St. Petersburg state that
Prince Gortschakof is better, and
hopes to attend the congress which is
thought to be certain.
The opinion prevails that Count
Schouvalof takes to London instruc-
tons containing the elements of a
friendly decisive solution of the ques-
ton at issue. The secresy main
tanned by him will con-
receives his answer from London,
which is not to be telegraphed but sent
bya courier. Accordingly nothing GER
tain will be known before next week.
sCHoUvALOFF ARRIVES IN LONDON.
Count Schouvalof arrived too late to
have an interview with Lord Sails
bury. He will call on him to-day.
THIS is A PEACE DISPATCH.
The London Standard of Wednesday
morning, May 22d, states that it is now
more than probable the congress will
meet during the first fortnight of June;
also that owing to the unsettled state of
public affairs in Constantinople, the
British fleet will probably move to
Princess Islands. ...fs
The Press Association understands
that in replying to the request of the
Duke of Westminster to receive the
deputation with the peace declaration,
signed by over 100000 persons, the
Marquis of Salisbury has stated that he
is unable to receive the deputation.
SMOOTHING THE WAY.
The Agence Russo and Journal de st.
Petersburg Of the 22d, warn the public
against pessimist news from CONSTANT
nople, where they say endeavors are
being made to prevent an understand
ing between England and Russia. ae
pa.:asa- VERY PACIFIC. y fyeaa t.g
Berlin advices under date of Nav
22nd, state that Count Schouvaloff, in
conversation with other diplomats, de-
scribes the proposal he was carrying to
England as pacific. He seemed conf
dent they would not be rejected. Ba-
den-Baden is again proposed as the
place for a congress to meet. 1t is
thought the proposals will be generally
accepted. .....--,.s...:,. ,s H..
The Semi Official Correspondence antici-
pates a favorable result from Count
Schouvalofrs efforts It saws that the
latest declarations of the British Min
listers, as we'll as the views manifested
at ST. Petersburg, are full of wishes and
hopes for a; renewed consolidation, of
European peace s.a9sr "a go, -.
VERY QUIET AND PEACEFUL AT CONSTANT
aa. ~ .+"' - 1893 NOPLE. S's4s r51e'I
aAdvices from Constantinople under
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29

A PENNSYLVANIA Senator did not de-
liver his speech, but obtained permits
son to print it in the Legislative Record.
When the copy was handed to the &
printer there appeared slaughter" ,s,
."applause," ana the like plentifully s7a
sprinkled through it,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29

The wind blew a perfect gale
and the rain poured down in a
perfect sheet all the time, accom-
panied by heavy thunder and lightning.
Several chimneys were complete
ly demolished, the roofs blown from
two buildings, one large building
was moved about fifteen feet, and a
number Of smaller buildings were
moved a considerable distance in an in
creditable short space of time. The
streets were SO full of water as to be al
most immpassable. The only accident
heard of thus far is of one woman be-
ing struck On the shoulder by a falling
chimney, but not fatally injured.
Many others were badly frightened. ~
AT QUINCY, ILL. ..+s.G
A frightful tornado passed over but
as the telegraph wires are all gone, no
definite advices can be obtained.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-17
TARIFF AND INTERNAL TAXATION.

Washington, Jan. 14.-The publication
Of unfounded aud incorrect statements in re-
gard to the revision Of the tariff Is already
having a marked effect upon both the inter-
nal and custom receipts Of the government,
and they are rapidly falling of. Complaints
are also received Of increased ~stagnation in
business, caused BY anxiety and uncertainty
among importers and their customers.
Members Of the committee on ways and
means are receiving letters from all parts Of
the country begging them either to drop
consideration Of the tariff altogether or else
to hurry it up, 80 that the people may know
just what is intended. 1t may be stated,
change of duties on articles of | ,rge iupor-
tation will be made. The only changes pro-
prosed are to simplify the tariff, 70 that
there may be lets discrimination between
the different classes of importations and
articles which afford no revenue to the gov
eminent, or 40 little that their taxation is
useless and expensive, will be placed on the
free list altogether. In this way it is con
tended that the tariff may be simpli6ed and
the co, t of collectin greatly lessened.
In regard to internal revenue taxation,
in charge Of q subcommittee of ways and
means, Of which Bnrchard and Tucke are
members, there has been a great deal OF
Misrepresentation, and it has been inten-
%tional and in the interest of spectators.
People who are short on tobacco or whisky
have their agents in the newspaper Offices
here, who furnish Information that the taxes
will not be reduced. The facts are, as Mr..
Burchard gives them, that the committee
want to fix the revenue so as to merely pro.
vide for the support Of the government, and
they will not report anything that will re.
duce the revenues, which are themselves
rapidly falling off. If the duties on i'm.
ports are increased, which is not probable
internal revenue taxes will be lessened, and
then only to q very Sigh. degree. The sub.
committee will make no recommendation to
the full committee. They will merely pre-
sent a series Of estim ates, to show what rev.
enue may be expected at different rates Of
taxation, and when the rates of impor,
duties have been decided upon they car
easily arrive at a conclusion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-14

of The adoptoo OF a common rae between the two
metals.
The conference upon hearing these propositions,
adjourned over one day, when they were accepted
without vote. as the expression Of 0 majority Of
the European States. The American delegation af-
terward submitted the following dissent fr m the
European declaration. which was duiy Inserted in
the minutes:
In response to the address II the the
European States. the representatives OF The Tn ted
desire their parI express tGeir sincere thanks
20 the European states Oraccepng tei uvitatftn and
consulting with them upon suo et OF 80 uch imp0rt.
Tic representatives OF tia Unisd States regret
that they cannot entirely concur In al that has been
submitted to them Dy majority OF the representatives,
OF the European States. They tuy concur IN rft OF
the first prOp osOn, Yz that II Is necessary to MAIN
IA III the wordtae monetary functions OF SILVER rs well
hs those o. goo and they desire tat ere long tnero
use Of one or the other Of these two or OF bo
ton Of each State" but il be 10 maintain
the monetary functions OF both METAL, previously de-
of Stas may become OF but secondary Importance
From much Of the socond proposition as assigns
Of silver. shat the disturbance produced during tho
years In the silver market ba differently Affected
respectfully dissent believing that policy OF action
would remove the disturbance that prOdneed these IN
Ia regard to the third and proposition they admit
that "sOme or the States which have the double stand
ard" they prefer TO say use both metals nnd ls
impossible to enter into mutual engagement for tne
free coinage of silver" They representatives OF the
such engagement The difficulty Is not with then'
and wherever it may be- they trust IL may be soon re-
moved They entirely concur in the conclusion drawn
from this state Of tue that 1t "exeudes the discus
sion OF tue question Of the adoption VI common ratio
the METALS" IL Is useless 70 agree upon
particular ratio between the two metals, II the Nations
ready also 10 adopt policy 10 uphold It. We
remai upon ours; the European States upon theirs.
Having submitted this friendly protest, Mr.. Fen
ton on behalf Of the American delegation, returned
thanks to NJ. Loon Say for his dignifed, courteous
and impartial discharge of hisduties and expressed
the pleasure the commissioners had experienced in
their intercourse with the European delegates.
After few words of acknowledgment from NJ.
Say. the Monetary Conference Of 1878 closed its
formal sittings. Many of the members will, how
ever, remain some time for further conference and
to prepare reports.
During the conference the American representa-
tives were entertained at banQuets given success
siyely by Minister NOyes AZ. Leon Say and President
MacMahOn. The American delegation reciprocate
these cOurtesies by dinner tonight at the
Continental Hotel to which many persons of dis
tincti0n are invited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-14
LARGE SALhs az SNlLL BoNDy.

soME INTgREsTIHG FACTS ABOUT THE POOR PER
CgNr LOAN cOMPALEp Win OTHER LOANS.
WASHINGTON, Sept. I2.-WnateyeT significance
there may bc in the fact there to he no doubt
that the people of small means are now invest
ing IN Government securities 10 an extent never
before known. Evidences of this are found IN sew
eral bureaus Of the Treasury Department., but per-
haps the most convincing are those which come from
the Registers Office.
An official who has beon connected with that
Office for many years, and who Is familiar
with the history of former loans, has been
comparing tho sales Of bonds OF large
and small denominations which have gone
TO make up an amount of $1OOOO,0O0, under the
three most popular loans which the Government
has over made. The first is that OF 1862. which
represents tho period OF the first great uprising IN
behalf of the country. whom money was advanced
10 the Government by all classes, in the same spirit
of enthusiasm and sef-sacrGco in which they offered
their services aud thor lives. The second is the
loan OF SOS, consols which represents the period
when the floating indebtedness and short time
obligations left by the were consolidated INTO
long loans The third is the loan now being nego-
lated which may bo said to represent the complete
establishment Of the public faith in the ability and
Will of the Nation TO meet all its obligations faith
fuliy The Off al referred TO finds that the number
Of bonds Of each denomination which were issued
under each loan in an aggregate of $lO.OOOO 600 was