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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24

The negotiabihty of warehouse receipts, a
matter of great Importance to exporters and
shippers of produce from the interior, came up
the other day before a Cincinnati judge. 1t
seems that James Grant borrowed S., 600 of the
First National bank of that city, giving as secu-
rity receipts for quantity of lard which was
stored in the warehouse of H. III. Bates. He
then sold the lard and left the country, and the
bank brought suit for the amount of its claim
against warehouseman FL. III. Bates. The de-
PENDANTS set up the plea that warehouse re-
ceipt, as it is not an evidence of indebtedness,
is not negotiable. The judge, however, ruled
that warehouse receipt, which contains the
romise of the warehouseman not to let the
roperty go out of his hands until the receipt is
eturned to him, properly endorsed, is a valid
title to such property.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24

MINING men on the Pacific coast are agitated
over the question of what is to be done with the
low-grade ores. There are hundreds of man.
moth lodges extending through various parts of
the section named, which are found to contain
reasonable quantities of gold when assayed, but
when subjected to the milling process do not
pay for working, because all of the gold therein
cannot be saved. Another drawback to all the
mining enterprises of the Pacific coast, especial
ly to those of California and Nevada. is the loss
suffered in treating ore by portion of the gold
running off in tailings. Within comparatively
recent time inventions have been made to lessen
the evil, but there is yet room for radical inn
provement. European miners are said to pos
sess great advantages in this respect over Amer
lea. 1t is said that in Europe if ore contains
but Z per cent Of silver it can be treated
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
High-Life Scandals.

Minister Christiancy and his young treasury
clerk wife are " OUT, !" and suits for divorce viii
soon be entered by both. It is alleged that the
in mat1imony has, since her return from Peru,
conducted herself in such manner as to war
SAINT him in seeking a separation, and on her
part it is stated that, owing to the disparity in
their ages, they never lived happily together,
the old man frequently striking and threatening
her. Mrs. Chr1stiancy denies the charges pre-
ferred by her husband, and claims that they
are made public for the purpose of prejudicing
her case.
Senator Ben Hill, of Georgia, is in bad odor
at present, owing to the fact that Miss Ray
mond is haunting the national capital with
baby, for the existence which she claims the hon
orable senator is responsible The matter at
one time promised to grace the court calendar,
but in some manner it was quashed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24

JOHN Brown SMITH, of Belcherton, Mass
who has been imprisoned for nearly year for
refusing to pay his poll-tax, has been released
his friends paying the tax and costs, amounting
to S5.62, with the proyiso that the town shall
not sue him for board at the Jail. The North
ampton Journal says that the arrest was case
of outrageous persecution, he having been inn
prisoned mot so much because he refused to
pay over his two-dollar bill to the Belchertown
collector as because of his radical views on our
social system" 1t says, moreover, 'that it has
been proved that the poll-tax is not collectable
IN tee same sense as an ordinary debt if the
citizen chooses to resist its payment, if he has
not the property with which to satisfy the tax
collector"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24

THE evil effects of cutting down the forests,
which may be looked for sooner or later in the
United States also are rapidly manifesting them
selves in Russia. The winters are yearly be-
coming colder; the summers, on the other hand,
are growing hotter, drier and less fruitful.
This is owing, as is stated by Prof. Livingstone,
to the destruction of woodlands, which former
Iy abounded in the southern districts. Tie
drought has been caused by the clearing of the
lands. This, in turn, created an enormous
evaporation. The results are that many water
courses have beoo1ne swampy lagoons. while
others are entirely dried up. 1t is beginning to
be understood by scientific men everywhere that
certain proportion of timber is necessary to
the material welfare of continent or 2 coun-
try.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
The Indians.

The Indians attacked rancho twelve miles
from mining camp in the Chinati mountains,
Texas, recently, killed one man and carried off
boy. Lieut.. Bulls and troops are pursuing.
Gen. Miles sent word from Fort Custer that
the Crows had formed treaty with the Sioux.
Settlers to north and west of the Tongue River
are coming into Goose creek valley for mutual
protection. At Big Horn postoffice all is ex-
element, which increases from the fact that
there are only two companies of troops at the
post of Fort Mckinney.
A private letter dated Sllverton, Col, March
9th, containing the following: "We have
news of a terrible Indian massacre near
Blue Mountain, Joe Lacombe, Joe Chanes,
Pat Kane, Bill Trinborn, Dave Stock
hammer and several others having been
killed. Several bodies have been found and
buried. Great excitement exists in Anes val
ley. The above named parties were in locality
OF massacre having gone recently ON prospect
ing trips, therefore the names OF those Killed
are undoubtedly correct"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24

THE Toxic Times publishes full statistics of
the ravages of cholera in Japan during the past
year, which show terrible condition of affairs.
From the tables it appears that from the out
break of the disease last spring to the end Of
December, there had been 168, 314 cases in the
empire, of which 101, 1854 had proved fatal, 47,
885 had recovered, and at the date of the publ
cation of the returns, the issue of 1905 cases
was doubtful, These figures show that the
number of cases in the country was five TO every
1000 inhabitants, and that of the persons at
tackled CO. % per cent. died.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24

On the night of the 10Th, three highway,aen
attacked campers ON Mary creek, nine miles
west of Fort Worth, Texas, robbed them of
money, saddle, clothing, and several minor
articles. The highwaymen also attacked asec-
ond party of campers the same night, but we're
fired on and one of their horses killed and one
in the darkness, carrying the wounded COM
rade, with the sheriff and marshal in pursuit.
The general postoffice at Cape Town, Africa,
was robbed on the 18th of all the diamonds
awaiting shipment by mall valued at e75,O0.
On the night of the 18th inst. the safe of
was broken and robbed of over $4,000. The
loss falls mostlNon Mr.. Hill and Sheriff NcCon-
nell.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
ABOUT Pensions.

The committee on appropriations of the house
of representatives have agreed to report an
amendment to the special deficiency bill pend
ing in the house providing for an appropriation
of sc, 655,000 to complete the payment of pen
sions for the present fiscal year. An appro-
pension rolls during 1880. Tie pension bill for
1881, already a law, appropriates 1872, 400, 900.
Judging from the large additions to the rolls
continually being made, the next congress will
be called upon to pass still larger deficiency
bill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
Coal Mine Incident.

At Hammond colliery Pottsville Pa, on the
10th inst, just after the men had gone into the
shaft to work, word came up that the gangways
had caved III and imprisoned about twenty
miners. The men in the adjacent breast came
up as quickly as they could possibly be hoisted,
while others descended to rescue their COM
panions. After several hours work, all the
men were released. Martin Mcdonald was
found MORALLY wounded, but his companions
escaped with few bruises. The widest excite
ment prevailed for time, and hundreds of
frantic men, women and children gathered
about the mouth of the slope.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
A High-Priced Divorce.

The divorce case of Lucinda Coombs vs. John
NJ. Coembs, at Fort Wayne, Ind, has been de-
cided by Judge Lowry, awarding plaintiff $16,-
600 alulony. Coombs is one of the wealthiest
business men of Fort Wayne. The plaintiff
charged him with having treated her with ex-
cessive cruelty. Immediately upon the decision
being rendered, he sold his elegant mansion at a
sacrifice and handed her his check for the
amount of the alimony. She has gone to De-
trolt to reside With her mother
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
A Ghassly Sensation.

Recorder Sexton died at Montreal on the 18th
inst, and the next day at the residence fire
communicated with the drapery about the re-
mains from some burning tapers. The result
was the interior of the house was ruined and
the corpse somewhat burned. Mrs. Sexton and
three other women were with difficulty rescued
from the roof.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
The Floor Gave Way.

During the progress of an entertainment
given by public school in hall at Lincoln,
Pa, on the night of the Goth inst, the floor
gave way, precipitating about one hundred and
fifty persons to the story beneath. Many es-
capped by jumping out of the windows, but
about thirty persons were injured, some severe
ly. During the confusion, lamps we're over
turned, but the fire was soon extinguished.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
EOrgerieS.

A special from Rising Sun, Ind, says: J. S.
Pate left town few days ago, and it is now dis
covered that he took away with him 50, 100, OBJ
tanned at the national bank on securities con-
tanning forged names.
VIM. d. Hilton, formerly superintendent of
the Providence and Worcester railroad, con-
fesses that he has issued forged paper to the
amount of $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
WITH ARBuTUS.
BY JOE WARREN CHAPMAN.

SO much of patience-cold frosts and virgin SHOWS
SO much of promise-sun and wind and showers,
Of brave Increase and in these fleeing flowers
Such end to sweetness of the Springs will go
Out of Times urn with measured, ce&se1ess flow
So much in little, bring thee; the hours
Since Time was, the hope of all-time bowers.
But taking, friend, will see them fair day,
Call them half sweet little ere they die.
And mayhaps looking in thy glass, will say
Thy honest blush, Not half so fair as l."
And taking, dear, will lend grace complete
To unlocked hours and idle wanton feet.
Boston TRANSCRIPT
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24

THE long-continued effort to put an end to
summer woodcock shooting in New Jersey has
at last been successful, and q bill has just be-
come law which allows woodcock to be shot
only from September to January 1, instead of
from July to January 1 as has been the case
heretofore. strong effort was made to pass q
law making the open season for quail, partridge
and woodcock from October Is to December ID,
but the assembly would not agree to this.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
a Good CRpfvure.

sive gang of railroad freight car robbers, whose
depredations within two months, it is believed,
amounted to 100000 or $4,000. The sufferers
have been the Lake Shore, the Chicago, Bur-
lngton and Quincy and the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific roads. Considerable of the
plumber has been recovered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
Wednesday, March "a, 1880.
VARIOUS TOPICS.

A THREE-DAYs band tournament will be held
in Madison Square garden, New York, xtJune,
open to all bands III the United States, except
the professional bands of New York, Boston
and Philadelphia. 1t is expected that at least
100 bands from all parts of the union will take
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
Bank SwindIHllg.

At New Orleans, on the Goth inst, Edward C..
Palmer, president OF the Louisiana bank, con-
victed of embezzement of the funds
of the bank, was sentenced to three years
at hard labor in the penitentiary. An ap-
peal will be taken to the Supreme Court.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
A How to be Hung.

At Canton, o., on the 10th inst. Judge
Meyer sentenced johnny Sammett to be hanged
on June %, for the murder of Christian Spuhler,
at Massillon, last November. Sammett is but
18 years old. He feared the testimony Spuhler
might offer against him in case of burglary
with which he was charged, and shot his victim
6ooI
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
Jail Breakers.

E. Eaton Jones, notorious forger, who was
recently arrested in Chicago, and taken to Mans
field, o., and was being held for trial under
guard in room in the fourth story of the st.
James hotel has escaped. He let himself down
100 feet by rope, furnished hlm by an accom-
phce. He has in his possession $4,000 in
forged notes. He is about AZ years old and
weighs Ole hounds
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
Dennis Kearney Imprisoned.

On the 10th inst, the San Francisco police
Judge sentenced Dennis Kearney to six months
in the house of correction and to
pay fine of $1,000. The magnitude of the
sentence was surprise to Kearney, who had
expected nominal punishment 1t is probable
that he will take the case to the Supreme Court
on a writ of habeas corpus.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
What the Wind Did.

While the frame of hotel was being erected
on the island near Toronto Canada, ON the Goth
inst, heavy gust of wind leSeled the structure
and injured eight men.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
Fatal Result of a Race.

On the 4th instant the two little tugs, Gem
and Lamont. of Pentwater, Michigan, started
from there on a S25 race. The former arrived
at Ludington, the destination, but after twice
going out in search of the Lamont that tug
was finally discovered capsized, with the crew
missing and doubtless drowned. Chas. Lamont
his son George, and Palmer Hill, all of Pent-
water, were on the Lamont.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
Fatal Railroad NIisbaus.

On the night of the 18th inst, while num-
Der of passengers were congregated on the track
near the depot at Annvile, Pa, fast express
came laundering past and dashed into the
crowd, killing one man Instantly and badly in
turing three others.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
ASDhyxi3teS1.

A convict in the Delaware county jail at
Chester, Pa, named Richard Neilds, attempted
to escape on the night of the 18th inst, and in
doing SO broke gas pipe and was suffocated by
the escaping gas.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
Fire i'm a COlIierE.

On the 18th inst, Dixons coIliely, near
Glasgow, Scotland, was on fire, the result of an
explosion. Thousands of men are thus thrown
out of employment. One life lost.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Reno Dismissed.

On the 10th inst, President Hayes confirmed
the sentence of dismissal in the case of Major
Reno, for conduct unbecoming an officer of the
army
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
Hold RObberieS.

While servant of ]. II. Haverly was check
ing the managers valise at the railroad depot,
at Boston, Mas, on the Goth inst, thief
snatched it and fed. The contents are valued
at $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
The Death ISOII.

John Neuman, quartermaster of the steam
ship Lone Star, fell dead at the wheel while
the steamer was landing at New Orleans, on
the Goth.
DR.. Francis HuebSchman, prominent German
citizen of Milwaukee, Wis, died suddenly on
the 21st instant
Walter p. Morris, well-known Journalist of
Chicago, died on the goth instant, at Wdmore,
Jackson county, Kansas, whittier he had gone
for his health.
Mr.. E. S. Shckney, president of the Union
Stock yards national bank, Chicago, Ill, died at
an early hour on the Goth inst, of pneumonia.
Mr.. Shckney came to Chicago in 1913, and had
been identified with the banking circles of the
city during the past Is years.
Thomas Kershaw, a well known grain mer-
chant of Montreal, died suddenly of pneumonia
at the Grand Pacific hotel, Chicago, on the 18th
inst. He was just starting for home when
seized with the fatal illness.
Joseph Cary, an old and highly respected
citizen of Milwaukee, Wis, died suddenly in
Chicago on the 18th inst, of pneumonia, aged
Is years.
Mrs. Coleman Pope, celebrated actress, died
at Indianapolis on the 18th inst.
John r. Cecil, well known in New York COM
merclal circles, died on the 18th inst.
Dr.. Thomas Bevan, an eminent physician,
died at Chicago, on the 18th inst, of apophxy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
Disastrous RIaZes.

saw mill at Hemingway lake, near Stanton,
Mich, was burned on the Dist inst. Loss $15,-
600: insurance $1,000.
The House of The Good Shepherd, Catholic Or
phan Asylum and House of Commitment for
Women at st. Paul, Mimi, burned on the s1st
inst. All the inmates escaped without injury.
A fire in the Office of the Boston Journal, on
the night of the 21st, inflicted considerable
damage.
A FIRE at Winchester, KY, ON the goth inst,
combs, etc. Loss $13, 900; fully insured
A fire in the card-room of Tinkham & Far
wells WOODEN mill, Harrlsville, R. T., on the 10th
ult., caused loss of $4,000; insured.
The wooden factory of Joseph Lawrence, at
Cincinnati, O., burned on the 10Th inst. Loss
$4,000; insurance $1,000, distributed among
five OHIO companies.
The building of Adolph Herman, at Troy, N
Y, occupied by Geo. B. Cluett, Brother & Co.,
shirt and collar manufacturers, and Herman
Ankom & Co., felt skirt manufacturers, burned
on the goth inst Cluett Bros loss $3.50, 900;
insurance $4,000; J. Stettheimer & Co.'s loss
$50, 600; insurance $4,000; Herman Anlom &
Co.'s loss $4,000; insurance 1872, 500; loss on
dwellings 5000; insurance 81, $40.
At Penn Yam, Pa, on the Goth inst, the
Plaisted block, Wagner house, and other build
ings burned. Loss $40,0 900.
The Chicago ivory button manufactory,
soda water factory and two dwellings,, wee de-
stroyed by fire on the night of the 18th inst.
At Lynchburg, Va, on the 18th inst, three
tobacco factories were consumed by fire. Loss
about $40, 000 insured for one-half.
Stubbin's cotton mills, near Manchester. Eng,
burned on the 18th. Loss e34, 900, Nine hun
dred operatives are thrown out of employment.
Branchville, S. c., was set on fire in two
places simultaneously early ON the morning of
the 18th instant. Many valuable buildings were
destroyed, including the postoffice.
70 70 o.
damaged $4,000 worth by fire on the 18th.
On the 18th inst. blaze on the steamer City
of Sidney, lying at San Francisco, inflicted dam
age to the cargo to the extent of $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
THE MARKETS,
New YORK.

New YORK, March 20-3:0O P. M.-Flour-
Without decided change; receipts 1920 bbls;
round hoop Ohio ut s5.6506.0O; choice do at
S6.05@7.50; superfine western at $4.7O@5. 80;
common to good extra do at S5.2O@5.60; choice
do at S6.65@8.00; choice white wheat do at
$5.35@6.50. Wheat-Spring quiet and firm,
winter about &c better and fairly active sales
5000 bus No. 2 northwest seller April at 81 80;
$4,000 bus No. 1 white seller April at $14015
OLD; $4,000 bus No. 2 red seller April at
$1.45@1. 4515; 10000 bus do seller May at
$1.42s4 @1.43. Corn-Quiet and without de-
cided change; mixed western spot at 5715@59c;
do future at 521l@57c. Oats-Quiet and ',m-
changed; western at 45@481sc. Beef-Dull and
prices unaItered; new plain mess at 10000
11.00; new extra do at $11.00@12.0O. Pork
Quiet and firm; new mess at $1,000. Lard
"A shade firmer and quiet; steam rendered at
S7.5715. Butter Very firm; good inquiry,
Ohio at 16033c. Cheese-Quiet 11@1415c for
poor to choice. Whisky-Nominal; western at
$1.10. Sugar-Quiet and firm. Molasses-
Fair request; very full prices. Petroleum
Firm and quiet. Rice-Very strong; good in
quiry. Coffee-Dull and weak. Freights-
Firm. Spirits of Turpentine- Steady at 400
4915c Resin-Frm at $1.5O@1.55. Tallow-
Dull at 6 5-16@635c for western. Eggs-Dull
at 10@12c for fair TO choice
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
FOrelSn.

LIVERPOOL, March 2O-2:OO P. M.-Wheat-
Declined Id all round; floating cargoes Califor-
MIA wheat declined Is; cargoes Of No spring
ket steady at decline.
LONDON, March 20-12:3O P. M.-Liverpool
wheat market opens rather easier; California
club at lis 7d@12s I'd; average California at lis
4d@11s Sd; spring at 9s 9d@11s Sd; floating
cargoes steady; on passage steady. Good car
goes No. spring wheat of coast coast at u.s. good
cargoes mixed American corn off coast at 27s Sd
@28s; fair average No. Chicago spring wheat
for shipment, &C., at SIS; fair average California
wheat, just shipped, at 49s cd; nearly due at
goo Al
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
Chicago.

CHICAGO, March 20-3:OO P. M.-Wheat--
Firm, closing easy at S1.18 for cash or seller
May; S1.17s4 for seller April. Corn-Weak and
lower at 364c for cash; 3411lc for seller April
1890 asked for seller May. Oats-Heayy at
2S15c for cash; 1890 for seller May. Rye
Easier at 7O@731sc. Barley-At TIC. Whisky
AT $1.06 Pork-Weak and lower at $10.70
for cash; S10.S5 for seller May. Lard-Easy at
$500 for cash; $40 asked for seller May.
Hogs-Receipts 12,5OO head; quality poor; SC
lower; light at $4.25@4.40; mixed packing at
$4.2O@4.40; shipping at $4.40@4.65. Cattle
Receipts 1000 head; slow, and shipping at
$3. 5000. 80; butchers at $24003 go: stockers at
$3.OO@4.O0; feeders at $3.80@4.3O.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-24
milwaukee,.

MILWAUKEE, March 20-3:0O P. M.-Fiour-
spring at $5.25@5.50. Wheat-Tame; No. 1
at $1.16; No. at $1.14; No. 3 at $1.O6115; No.
at $1.O15s; rejected at 92c: seller April at
$1.145s; seller May at $1.175s. Confirm
at $3.50. Oats-Dull at 31c. Rye-Quiet at
74c. Barley-Quiet at 591ac. Pork-Dull at
$1O.75 cash. Lard-At $500 cash. Hogs
Dull at $4.10@4.30.