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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-01-29

The position of Russia's finances
quite apart from the late war, remains
highly unsatisfactory. The revenue is
not increasing. while the outlay is con-
stantly growing. On Jan. /, 1877, the
public debt was exclusive of the paper
currency anu railroad Indebtedness,
$77O,796, 900; at the close Of the year,
81. 136, 975, 900. Peace is of the utmost
importance
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-01-29

A DISTINGUISHED teacher in Germany
writes to Prof. Adrian Scott that spell
ing allover Germany has been crowded
out by the sound method, (which
teaches the sound represented by the
different letters and pays no attention
whatever to their Names" Only few
quite aged teachers still admit spelling.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-01-29

In Louisiana there are 81, oS3 white
voters who can write their names, and
1896 who cannot do so. Of colored
voters 1O,390 write their names, and
6S 500 do not.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-01-29

An Onondago county jury gave wo-
man $4,000 damages in suit for breach
of promise or marriage. whereas she
had sued for only $4,000. Her counsel
came to the rescue, and informed the
court that his client would be satisfied
with the original amount asked, and
the verdict was so recorded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-01-29

WAY down at Ocala, Fla, an old man
froze to death. He imagined that he
owned piece of land, and made his
grandson leave him and his trunk with
out any protection on the property. He
staid there day and night, and one
cold morning was found dead.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-01-29

HONDURAS is prepared for war. A
battery of Krupp siege guns of heavy
calibre and a number of Remington
rifles have lately been received. A late
statement gives the number of Reming-
ton rifles in the arsenals Of the republi-
cat ten thousand.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-01-29

THE Kosciusko Miss Star has an &C
count of the Exodus of the forty odd
colored men, women and children from
Choctaw county ostensibly for Liberia,
under charge Of a Rev. Marshall, col
ored, of Holmes county.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-01-29

A NEW line of steamers has been IN
augurated to run between New Orleans,
and Balfate, La Ceiba, TrWillo, and
Roatan, ports on the northern coast OF
Honduras.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-01-29

The sprinkling of salt On the streets
and sidewalks has been prohibited IN
Boston, and the pavements are greatly
improved in consequence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-01-29

LAST year there were launched on the
Mersey twenty eight vessels, seventeen
of which were steamers. In 1877 there
were forty-tWo. '
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-01-29

WoRKNGMEN in Philadelphia have
over $4,000, 900 invested in cooperative
loan associations, which they find more
secure than savings banks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-01-29

THE fashion plates that come from
Paris are colored mostly in the prisons
of female convicts. rTF
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-01-29

THE island of Saghahen is to be made
the Botany Bay of condemned Russian
nihilists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-01-29
TIMELY TOPICS.

The Spanish military authorities
have resolved on the use of carrier
pigeons.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1879-12-19

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tians.
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drawn 80 "A ~ secare the proper ~.
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IL require good faith. and " A. III ~.
courage ralunists To nuiic III general
effort 10 remove ever, obstacle In III.
way III universal we'll being. will solve
the labor question. The good such IN
net wonld accpmplish ~ beyond all ~.
innate. To oppose II il Ia stand In The
way n relieving millions from want. il
Il ~ oppose public welfare III it,
broadcsi. is most practical, AMI its
most demanded application. II the
people demand such bill Congress
will pass ii. III the 'nboring heads III
families do not demand II. 4 Is because
they arc contcntcd IL become slaves TO
capital. 4 homestead il Independence.
Every fanaily should have u homestead.
The way 10 secure /, il e. ask for 1t.
STEPHEN ID. DiLLAyE.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1879-12-19

lr will require n least ta00nn 10
comply vi b recent - a the Georgia
Legislature, sr,aorriatinR ss0 10 tsO 70
every soldier ot that Btate who lest IN
arm Or lce dniiag the late var. The
total amount paid ont Thus far II over
s2O,O'n, 10 40 ~ .soldiers. and they are
applying ri the rate ci thirty day.
~
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1879-12-19

A lndicrons transposition occurred In
thu makeup II couple u toleGrapl.ic
lens in tho New Haven Journal and
fourier thu other day which produced
tho following effect: "A large cast.
iron wheel, revolving 9'N times per
n,lunte, exploded Ia that city yesterday
after long and painful illnsss. Dc.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1879-12-19

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county has gisen hissh II ths following
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slrersmr beauty. sud the frng child.
She II Justly entitled h the Arp-lla.
tien. Mother II Mrnsiresitics.@ Troy
TtNH. ] Mrs.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1879-12-19
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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1879-12-19

TRuRl.nw WEsp ii S2.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1879-12-19

q. r. IsOWEk1. R~c card.
3. u Cp.EMMkR. ufsce in DruN oe0se.
MEkR1AM, Il. n. OfAce over kellowh STORE.
T., q. ION 90. oflicc In Centennial nlnck.
d. n HA0klNs. Physictsn and Surgeon, -
nair. Iowa
q. y. llOvr. NJ. D.. homeopathic,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1879-12-19

WEBSTER HOCsE. conner Elm and Nigh
streets.
wTRDTmER HOUSE,. opposite The DEPOT.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1879-12-19

Ice Ponds.--.Evcry house and dairy,
however small tho latter may be. should
have supply of ice. II there ~ no
pond, q smnll stream may be damned
aud the water backed up. 70 make !
pond. A considerable supply may I've
procured by masking Of boards large
box foot deep, similar 10 mortar bed,
and claying the joints. IL thia IN filed
with water. ia cold weather, m expos.
nrc 81 two or three days will be- sum.
cicnt 10 make cake 81 leo. which may
b. put in this shape with little trouble.
A large block 81 ice linn bccn made
in the house itself, by making frame
~ boards III tho coulter, and gradually
filling II np. NO that tho water freezes
aolilly each night. Additions in height
arr made to the frame w required, and
the sa~.snst /. packed around Il. in
this way solid block 81 Ice, ten feet
each way. weighing over thirty tons,
has been made during the winter hy
means ~ hose from pump. Such I
block 81 ice wastes very little ia the
summer.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1879-12-19

men VI tile I.nSt from competition with
labor, place them on lands ths, can
improve into homes and cultivate into
Independence. aud the first great step
Ii taken which secures labor its rewards.
which makes II ~ independent OF cap.
tai ~ capital IL now independent 81
labor.
Aid men 10 get on 10 homestcafls, NJ
the Government aided the Pacific rail.
roads to make their land grants availa,
Bile by lending them the credit Of the
United States to put tho roads into
working and paying development. mud
more will be done to promote public
welfare. more 10 elevate labor into hon,
est independence. More TO improve
civilize, educate. cnlightcn the people
more 10 cultivate waste. into garden,
and forests into wheat fields than al
the railroads have ever accomplished.
No public mt ever passed possessed
80 many and 10 grand opportunities Il
promote general welfare in promoting
the happiness. the prosperity. the am,
hilton, and the energy. md tho prn.lact.
i've power Of the people ~ the Home
stead act.
Make il available; make il possible
for every head ri family 10 tnjov its
magnificent rights: male II possible III,
colonies 10 move in associated energies
In united hopes. in sacred unity Of pnr.
pose, 10 build up families into The tri.
ilnphAnt success III security A.,aiiis,
want; oi education against ignorunc.
81 homes Of plenty against novels d
dependence: and III Chris;ian liz
against the trials aud temptations II !,
life Of hunger: and labor will have
achieved triumph no opposition ca,,
change, and NO misfortune Gun over.
come.
Five States elevated into cultivation.
secured in homesscads. provided with
means 10 start. ~ the Pacific railroads
were aided 10 start. would 40 more 10
promote public welfare than hull i
doson such railroads could or can do.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1879-12-19

ZNmbSr Dealers.
w. . =. FIEMMINO. Msbert TAelea.
Agent. Yafd near the Elsvatcs.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1879-12-19

NnrseryMen and ffNit 0rOsrcrs.
j, n. MITCHELI.. INV oregon Nursery. t~c
milra south uf ervrse. Iuchesa ot Otacnhutu
end other hardy Apple Urea. ltffesn cancs
varieties siberian Apple Tfe~a.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1879-12-19

Watches, Clocks and JesDeiry.
cnAs. ,. wEMnER. rast side u Film ssrs.s
;. j. CLocM MEM. ~ advertisement.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1879-12-19

HiO0 lHorka
WOODWARD . MsnONALD, Manufacture
Flows of III Ainds and warrant thsm ~ sconf "
any sOil. Repairing dune short nnttrc.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1879-12-19

b
But the Government not only made
> immense grants ri land TO these
| ,ads, but Il advanced them its credit,
: bonds, ita money, 70 enable the cor
oEntions u created 10 build the road
"a ret u started for public use.
Tho only power or authority Congress
- Or il endowed with, 10 make this
N of tn credit, the equivalent ii
oney. was the power to legislatc TO
somote the general welfare For this
'etsnded purpose
6ranNA ~ bonds, ~ ~ credit 10 shs
ss es y sss c.u,r, ..iae q ~ a..
xrAnled 70 the ksnass Pacific .,.....s a.;sn NH
---s--
~t7,si2u,
70 these roads liz land grants were ten
ilea ia width ON each side in alternate
ctions, estimated 10 be worth 81, OO0
: mile, tho money grant varying
- elG.OO0 10 $4,000 per mile, dc.
nding upon the character III the
nntry through which the roads passed
Tho money grant WINS enough 10 have
In and equipped the roads, especially
nearly the entire right of way was
inted free from Ill expense. These
tnts Of the public lands, and tho
.ney 10 make the grants available,
r. made TO corporations created by
ngress.
What has been the public benefit
- reads have confrrred2 II would
~ idle III II would be foolish 10 ~
y that they had not greatly facili-
"A commerce between thu States
ching from tho Atlantic to tho "a.
Z, and between the nations border
on The Pacific. Tlcv have not only
sltated commerce, but they have
ued mp vast territories ii productive
Tor cultivation. They have made
ain market Tor Ill the products
~ upon tho lines of thc roads. anil
N have furnished 10 the Govern
- direct, quick snd convenient
- q transporting IL mails, it, mn.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-06-19

~unpOWucrs
Blasting 49,. 3 SOC 4 90
Sporting. 5 SOC 6 80
Pres'd Pton10 00G13 90
Loose 10 00G13 90
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-06-19
THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 10.

entitled IAN act for the more speedy finishing
of the Land Bank or mandatory scheme
For the next sixteen years the journals of the
General Court are prolific of acts relating to
this unfortunate institution. I find no less
than eight instances of legislation, some of
which is explanatory.
In May 1853 there were nine hundred pounds
of mandatory bills" outstanding, and an
act was passed for the commissioners to seize
the goods and chattels of the delinquent
partners" (stockholders), which they were
ordered to sell at san out cry" and for the
want thereof (this is the command to the
sheriff. "you are commanded to apprehend the
body of A. B., and him commit to his majesty's
gaol, and him safely keep until he shall pay
the sum with your fees" The short career of
this bank undoubtedly prevented much
greater disaster. VIC.
WINDHAM, June II.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-06-19
SPORTING.
The American. Oarsmen


LONDON, June 1S.-Plaisted's new boat for
use iii his match with Nicholson was launched
Tuesday. 1t was christened Columbia. Plaisted
said, after trial, that she was the finest he
was ever in. Her length is 81 feet, breadth
III inches. Plaisted and Nicholson are both
in excellent condition.
The Sportsman says Hanlan was so confident
of the result of the championship match that
he prepared last Thursday the speech which he
delivered from the window of the Newcastle
Chronicle office yesterday.
Base Ball.
Observation-Disclosures 8, Brocktons 3.
Albany-Albanys IT, Manchesters 4; exhibit
ton game.
Observation-Disclosures 10, Towards Z.
Springfeld-Nationals s. Springfelds 4.
The London Pedestrians.
LONDON, June 1S.-At p. m. the score
stood: Brown, 2S1; Weston, 271; Ennis, 1870;
Harding, 109. Brown follows Weston in the
same manner Rowell followed Ennis and
O'Leary in the six days contest in New York,
increasing or decreasing his pace with Weston.
LONDON, June 19.-Ennis finally retired last
evening, seeing that he had no chance of max
ing $50 miles, which would entitle him to a
share of the gate money. Harding also retired
after doing 100 miles and one lap. Brown and
Weston have both beaten all previous records.
The score at o'clock this morning stood,
Brown 31S miles, Weston 313 miles and Il
laps. Bets of two to one on Brown are still
forthcoming.
O'Leary Again on the Sawdust.
New YORK. June 1S.-It is stated that a
walking match has been arranged for IS ,00C
between O'Leary of Chicago, and Peter Cross
land Of England, to take place in New York
next month.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-06-19

OOO,0O0 more than we actually did transport.
1t would have been justly regarded as most dis
couraging if i'll an increase of 70 per cent. in
our foreign commerce we had merely retained
the same absolute amount we carried in 1857
leaving the whole of the increase to other ma
lions. But our case is far worse than that, for
we have not only yielded all the increase to the
foreigner, but we have quietly surrendered in
1873, two hundred millions of the amount we
transported in 1857.
AS the profits to the navigation interest are
reckoned to be ten per cent on the amount of
freight transported and the passengers con-
nected Herewith, it is quite evident that we
are annually meeting with a most serious loss
as compared with our condition before the war
Then we carried more than 10 per cent of both
exports and imports, and now we carry 26 per
cent. AS freight moneys are practically paid
in gold, the country in whose Golfers they &C.
cumulate must have an overwhelming advan-
tage i'll all matters pertaining to the specie
standard. After the October panic of 1857,
which was severe and widespread, the banks
of the United States very promptly resumed
specie payment, and it was said by close OBJ
servers in finance that such a result would
have been impossible but for the large earn
ings of our ships, amounting at that time to
nifty millions per annum in gold. This brings
to light the important and pressing question as
to the effect on the specie standard to be pro-
duced by nearly 70 per cent. of the freight
money on our foreign commerce being paid to
European countries. The profits of the carry
ing trade in the foreign commerce of the
United States have largely exceeded thous-
and millions in gold since 1869, amounting in
deed to nearly twelve hundred millions, and
well nigh three-quarters Of this vast sum have
gone to enrich Great Britain, France and Ger
many. AS we have now entered upon an era
of specie payment in the United States our
ability to maintain that condition with all its
advantages becomes question of the gravest
importance. What will be the ultimate and
permanent effect of this constant and increas-
ing drain of gold coin becomes, therefore, a
question of deep interest to every man of bust
ness In the country-for it touches the welfare
of farmer and manufacturer, of laborer and
banker alike.
When all these depressions and discourage
ments are realized, certain political economists
come forward with the suggestion that our
remedy lies in the repeal of our old and hon
ored navigation laws and the admission of
foreign-built ships to American registry. We
can then get English steamers, they say,
as cheap as English merchants do, and
can at once enter into successful competition
on the ocean. OF course the adoption of
this policy would be an abandonment of all
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-06-19
THE NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

The Senate held an all night session over the
army BILL but came to no definite action
Strong language was exchanged by Senators
Blaine, Beck, Voorhees, and others.
The House considered the pensions, silver,
and judicial expenses bills, but no action was
taken.
California Republicans have nominated Hon.
Geo. G. Perkins for Governor. Their platform
reaffirms the principles of the party; sustains
the Presidents veto policy, and denounces the
Democratic attempt to soil the purity of the
ballot.
O'Leary has made walking match with
Grassland of England, for $4,000.
Yesterday the San Francisco workingmen
nominrted Rev. Isaac Kelloch for Mayor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-06-19
European Markets.

LONDON, June 1912. 80 P. M.-Consols at 81 g.
16 for money and 81 5-16 for account.
LONDON, June 1912. 80 P. M.-American securi-
ties-Unted States bonds, 67s, at 1O4; new 5s
1855; new 414s, at 1o9; As, 104 Erie 287s; dc
preferred 81 ~.
LIVERPOOL, June 1S-12.30P. M.-Cotton steady;
Uplands at 67sd; Orleans at 15-16d sales 7 900
bales, including 1000 for speculation and export;
receipts 1900, all American.
LIVERPOOL, June 18-12.3O P. M.-Flour 8 Ga
10 3; Winter Wheat s 9a9 5; Spring do, Z GAS 4;
California average 4G9 2; club do 8 lac 5; Corn
1G4 2; Peas, 6. Provisions, Sc.-Pork AT 6;Beef
76; Bacon, 26 6927 6; Lard, at 33; Cheese at 81;
Taow 33, at London So 6.
Receipts of corn for three days %, 900 centals
PARIS. June 19.-Rentes 116 S71a.