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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05

The Potter and Williams houses were de-
stroyed at Battle Greek, Mich, on the 3Oth ult.
A telegram from Tflis, Russia, states that the
town of Osurgati has been burned to the ground
and there is great distress in consequence.
Wilson Il Sons wholesale grocery, at Pitts
burg, Pa, was burned out on the 28th. The
firm estimates the loss at 5000 but the fire
marshal claims it will fall below $4,000. In
sured for $4,000.
The machine shop and contents, several offices
and one locomotive all the property of the
Pennsylvania Railroad company. were burned
at Trenton, N. j., on the 28th. Loss heavy.
The warehouse of the Kalamazoo paper COM
pany. at Detroit, Mich, was destroyed by fire
on the 9th. Loss $15, 900. -
L. Hunton & Co. IS croguet factory at Clinton,
Me-, was destroyed on tho 28th. Loss S15, 900.
1t took fire from the spark of a locomotive.
The south side and part of the east side of
the public square at Adairville, KY, was burned
recently.
The distillery of A. r. Keifer and the govern
ment warehouse located at Port Siding, three
miles from st. Paul. Mimi, burned on the
night of the 25th. Loss about $4,000; in
surn6
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05

THE general staff in Berlin has been making
a careful investigation of the whole Mecklen-
berg coast to ascertain its powers of defense in
the event of a descent upon it by hostile fleet.
The most exposed point they have found to be
the broad and deep bay of Wismar which is
one of the best harbors on the Baltic, and
where large ships can come very nearly up to
the town. 1t is expected that batteries, and
more especially iron clad towers, which could be
quickly armed with very far-carrying guns, will
shortly be erected on the so-called Wallfsch, a
small island in the bay, from which the whole
naNgable water can easily be commanded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05

New YORK, May 300 P. M.-Flour-
Quiet and prices generally without decided
change; receipts 1926 bbls; round hoop Ohio at
$5.10@575; choice do at $5.SO@6.5O: super
western at 54.00@4.90; common to good extra
do at $4.60@5.10; choice do at 55.15GD7 co.;
choice white wheat do at $4.8O@5.25. Wheat
Spring quiet and very firm; winter 1403Ic
better; sales 5000 bus No. / white seller MAY at
S1.2414(; $4,000 bus No. 2 red seller May at
$1.2S@1.289l; 100000 bus do seller June at
$1.26@1.26al. Corn-4@1sc better and mod
e9rately active; mixed western spot at 51115@53c;
do future at 473s@4734c. Oats-Without inn
portant change; western at 39@4Sc. Beef
Unchanged and in light demand; new plain
M ,ss at $1,000; new extra do at $40. 5O0D11 90.
Pork--Dull and weak; new mess at 1910. Lard
Rather easier; steam rendered at $780,.
Butter-Dull and declining; Ohio at 12CD21c.
Cheese-Dull at 12@1411Gc for poor to choice.
W Whislky-Noominal; western at $1;1O. Sugar
moderate demand. Petroleum-Dull and I'M
changed. Rice-Steady and fairly active. COT
fee-Quet and firm. Freights-Firm. Spirits
of Turpentine-Dull at 32115@33c. RESIN
Heavy at $1.3714@ 1.4219. Tallow-Quiet at 6
@6 Lice for western. Eggs-Firm at 10@1115c
for fair to choice.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05

FIVE persons in Stuttgart are expected to
come into possession of an inheritance of S10.-
1000 IN America, left by their great-great
uncle, named Springer, who emigrated to New
York $50 years ago and died without heirs. The
property, including considerable tract in the
city of New York, has been for many years in
the hands of the state, pending the appearance
of claimants. The estates situated in Williams
burg, Jersey City and Brooklyn, and meetings
of the American claimants have been held in
various cities. In August of last year there
was a private conference at the house of Mr.
William Springer, in Oswego, where several of
the heirs now live. Many of the Springers from
ali parts of the state were there assembled, and
Congressman Springer, from Illinois, was ex-
pected. The object of the conference was to
obtain information as to the situation of the
real property and to arrange some plan of action.
The value of the estate has been estimated at
not less than $20,000,00o.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05

The Washington correspondent of the Pitts
burg Commercial reports that the secretary of
the navy as saying that his efforts to nationalize
the navy are not meeting with the permanent
success that he anticipated, as, while he had no
difficulty in enlisting all the boys he wanted; be
finds that the western apprentices do not take to
salt water as freely as was expected, and he is
now constantly besieged by their friends to
permit their discharge, principally on the ground
of Inconsistencies. From the records of the de-
partment it appears that about seven-tenths of
the boys enlisted on the western rivers are now
anxious to get back to their homes, and the
secretary thinks that he will be compelled to
rely upon the Atlantic seaboard cities to furnish
the young recruits 1ho shall man our future
Dayies
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
Foreign WAR Notes.

The situation in northern Albania is most
serious. Combined Albanian clans, numberin g
$4,000 men, are advancing to at ,ack Montene-
grins position in the Moratzsch valley, and, if
possible, recover Podgoritza.
Late ST. Petersburg advices say that the
Russian government has received information
that China has solicited. and has received the
aid of numerous Americans for her army and
navy. She is also increasing her fleet in the
Pacific, which is already known to be larger than
that of Russia. Consequently the Russian feet
will also be largely reinforced. The government
is also considering policy of reprisal upon the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
A Singing Reply Checked.
CFrom the Philadelphia Ledger.

AS woman in Whitehall township,
Lehigh county, in this state, was scold-
ing her children, the neighbors, hired
girl and everybody in general, her hus-
band entered and interposed mild
word. She opened her mouth for an an
CRY reply, but a spasm contracted her
cheek, her lower jaw fell and she could
neither speak nor shut her mouth; her
tongue hung out, and her eyes nearly
started out of their sockets; she dislo-
Gated her jaw bone in her violent effort
to make a singing reply to her husband.
A surgeon was called who reduced the
dislocation, bound up her head and pre-
scribed quiet diet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
They shoot Well.

John William Oakden, nineteen years of age
the champion 500-yards shot of England, chal-
any distance up to 500 yards at target four
feet in diameter with an eight-inch bulls-eye,
or he will give eight points of eighty shots for
e250 side and hundred guinea challenge cup.
He will give or take ESQ for expenses to any
part of the world.
At st. Louis, Mo-, on the list inst, pigeon
shooting match for 800 side took. place be-
tween Capt. A. 81. Bogardus and Fred Erb a
young western wing shot. The captain won by
a score of sc to S3.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
How They Liven Up the Old Man.
From the Burlington Hawkeye.


From q private letter from a dear
friend in ST. Petersburg, we are permit
ted to make public the following extract:
"My dear Robbie-Your favor of the
End with enclosure Of SIS is at hand. [
am eternally obliged, and will hand it to
you the first time / meet you In ST.
Petersburg. Such time as we had yes
terday morning in the winter. palace.
The car got out of bed on the wrong
side, and is as cross as two sticks. Moth
ing pleased him, and toward noon he be-
gan sinking so rapidly that the court
physician was summoned. He talked
with his majesty few minutes and then
said said to me confdentially: 'He
needs excitement; he lacks his usua
stimulant When was he last shot at?'
said, Nearly three weeks ago. The
physician shook his head and said it was
enough to kill him; and instructed me to
do something. So I fixed it all
up, and when the car was
coming down the front stairs,
[ sprung out from behind door and hit
him an awful clip with holster. Some
body else hit him in the face with a.
SNOWFALL, we threw him through the
glass doors of the conservatory, poured
tub of ice-water over him, fred shot
gun behind his head, split his coat down
the back, emptied can of kerosene on
his head, kicked him down the kitchen
stairs and BACKED his eye with pair of
brass knuckles 1t would just have done
you good to see how the old man bright
ened up. 'Ah,' he said, rubbing his
hands cheerfully while the doctor was
FASTING court plasters all over him,
and couple of attendants were pulling
sivers out of his back, 'Ah,' he said,
smiling upon us, this is something like
living. Meliky, dear, cut somebody's
head off and we'll go in to breakfast.
Eggs are cheap anu butter is scarce.
We haven't had any rain for nearly two
weeks. Love to your brother John and
come and see me some time. Ever
yours, GEORGE W. MELIKOFF.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05

THERE can be no doubt about the genuine
ness of the conversion of the unknown man
who sent $3.50 in the following letter to the war
department.: "I was in the arma of the late
war, Union soldier, and did great rong by
takieing a horse belonging to the government
and sold him and kept the meney. joined
the III. e. Church, and asked God for mercy,
and Ihad to promece Him to pay for the horse,
and did SO, and He forgave my sins, and now
L am able to pay the money into your hand, as
it belongs to the government
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05

A GLASS mandatory will be built in
Pasker, Pa, at once.
NINE-TENTHs of the emierapts from
Canada to the United States 90 to manu-
featuring towns.
Two thousand coal cars, Or nine thou
sand tons of coal, are received at Homes
dale, Pa, daily.
FLORIDA gardeners get $780, 900 this
year from the early vegetables they have
sent north, and next year will see the
business increased.
The reaction in the iron trade has
caused suspension OF the departments
OF the Fall River iron works, excepting
the Hat mill and pudding departments.
MANUFACTURING clothing in Chicago
gives employment to 10000 people, and
the value of the goods made is $15, OOO,-
900. The industry has doubled in four
years.
TIE landing Of million tons of iron
and steel from foreign countries in the
past few months, says the Manufacturer,
of Pittsburg, is just the natural result
invited by the senseless boom
The wrought iron tube for the tunnel
between New York and Jersey City, I'M
der the Hudson river, will require a
shipment OF three car loads week for
three years. 1t is being made in Erie,
Pa, and will cost about 100000.
The first engine ever shipped from
this country to Japan was sent the other
day from the locomotive works In
Allegheny county, New York. The loco
motive was a narrow-gauge one. 1t was
neatly painted, and is intended for pas
senger line In Japan.
LESS than fifty years ago one man
could not make over fourteen pins a
minute; now he can make over /, 400.
Then one girl could stick ON paper about
10000 pins day; now fair days work
is from 800, 900 to 100000.
The Boston Subterranean Telegraph
company has sold all it's stock, and pro-
poses to make practical trial of under
ground telegraphy of every kind. The
insulated wires are to be laid in iron
pipes, below the reach of frost and will
be rented to telegraph or telephone COM
panies. 1t is claimed that the difficulty
of an induction current arising from
sympathy between closely adjacent wires
can be overcome.
uous exertions to grasp controlling in
terest in the transportation business be-
tween the center Of the continent and the
seaboard. Their latest plan is to tunnel
the st. Lawrence near Montreal for rail-
road purposes, and it is said that syn
dictate is on the eve of formation, with q
capital of $1,0OO,O00 and borrowing
powers up to $4,000 900. The tunnel
will be sufficiently broad to accommo-
date double track, and is estimated to
cost 100000.
The Delaware river has never before, at
least not not Size the old ante-war times,
been SO full of lumber RATS; and seldom,
if ever, has so large quantity been lost
by the wrecking of RATS against
rocks, bridge piers and upon sand bars
and islands. On one day there were
between the Delaware water gap and
Cohocton, N. Y, distance of some six
ty or seventy miles, over 1900 RATS
ahoat. Each raft averages over so, 900
feet of lumber, SO that ON rough esti-
mate there were over LOCO, 900 feet of
lumber on the way to Philadelphia.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
COLLAPSED Boilers.

Two men were instantly killed and five
wounded, by the explosion Of two boilers at Tod
furnace, Brian Hill, Pa, on the 3Oth alt.
A boiler in Torrents Single mill, Savannah,
Torrent, superintendent, and George Hughes,
engineer. Eight others were injured.
A telegram from Breslau reports boiler ex-
plosion on the Goth, resulting in the death of
six persons and the wounding of several
On the afternoon of the 9Th inst. an explosion
of gas occurred at Preston No. colliery, near
Girardyille, Pa, by which VIM. Crinage and
Chris. Conrad were fatally, and VIM. Finn,
Patrick Jefferson and Thomas Myers seriously
injured
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05

The happiest town In the world is Haltem,
near Munster, Prussia. Owing to the value
acquired by the town property, the citizens are
not only able to defray the whole communal
expenditure out of the annual returns, but are
able to distribute a large surplus each year
among the citizens. On the 31st ult. and LIST
instant, this years surplus, amounting to Il, 900
marks, was thus divided among the inhabitants
of this enviable parish. AS this good fortune,
however, becomes known, the most serious dan
ger of the little town that it will become over
populated
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
Railway Accidents.

A freight train on the Chesapeake & Ohio
road ran into the rear of a freight train going
west at WayneJboro, w., on the night of the
26th, badly wrecking the engine and fifteen cars,
killing the fireman. Mark Wood, and danger
ously wounding the engineer, Lorenzo Smith,
A construction train was thrown from the
track near Joor's Station, Va, and Captain
Baker and Spencer Jones killed. Engineer Nc
Council and fireman Howell were painfully in
jured.
On the Oath, two cars of a freight train were
thrown over bridge forty feet high and three
cars tumbled down steep embanllment into
the Blackstone river, Mass. The accident was
caused by the giving way of brake rod.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
Death-KBed Confession

death-bed few days ago, made a confession
that he and two others. names not given, killed
a wealthy stock trader named James Jameson
ten years age, and divided between them large
sum of money found on bis person. Jameson's
body was never found, and this is the first clue
to the manner of his death.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05

The Canadian government is making fresh
promises to build a railroad to the Pacific. and
has selected western terminus for the line
There is no necessity for the road at this time
and probably will not be for half century to
come. Our Northern Pacific road will supply
all the needs of the insignificant population in
the British dominions west of Winnipeg, and
will doubtless secure the trade of this promis
ing province by branch line long before the
Canadian road can be got through the rugged
wilderness north of Lake Superior.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05

Mrs. Colleen, of Carrollton ILL.,, gave her five
weeks infant teaspoonful of laudanum by
mistake on the 2Sth ult., supposing it to be
cordial. She did not discover her error until
some time afterwards. The little sufferer lin
gered in great agony for several hours. The
mother is almost frantic with grief.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
Drowned.

David Ball, Arthur J. Dempsy, William
hurry, VIM. II. Goucher, James Scanlon and
Capt. Stephen Meanly, miners, returning from
Skagit mines, While descending rapids of Skagit
river, w. T., drowned, by the capsizing of
canoe.
The Spanish bark Elvira was washed ashore
at Madeira. The bodies of four of her crew
were found, and it is feared the rest were
drowned also.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
Chicago.

CHICAGO, May 300 P. M.-Wheat-Gen-
orally stronger, closing easy at $1.12$4.for cash
and seller May; S1.1O3s for seller June; $1.O5M
for July. Corr--hregular; 5000 bid for cash
and seller May; $3.50 for seller June; 361 &c for
seller July. Oats-Steady at 1880 for cash and
seller May. Rye and Barley--Unchanged.
Whlsky-At $1.O7. Pork-Strong at opening,
but weak at closing: at 1896 for cash; S1O.05
for seller June; 5000 for seller July. Lard
Weak and lower at $685. for cash; S6.921S
for seller June; $500 asked for seller July.
Hogs--Receipts 10, 600 head; all sold; Sc lower;
04.6O. Cattle-Recepts 1900 head; fairly
active and firm; shipping at $4.OO@4.5O; butch
ers at S2.25@3.60; stockers and feeders at $500
G4.00.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
The Public Debt.

The following is the substance of the regular
statement of the condition of the public debt:
Total coin bonds, $746, SOS, 400; total debt.
So 147, 957 043 total interest 49, 1926, 099; cash
in treasury, S199. AGA 1893; debt less cash in
treasury, 81, 968, 314, 1853; decrease during April,
80, 5000; decrease since June so, 1879, $685.
1872, SOP.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
Milwaukee,.

MILWAUKEE, May 800 P. NJ. = Flour -
Quiet and steady; Milwaukee standard extras at
S4.80@4.90; medium extras at $4.90@5. 20;
choice extras at $5.3O@5.4O. Wheat-Un-
settled; No. 2 seller May opened at $1.1O,
receded to $1.O314, and closed at $1.O9A.
June sold at $1.10A down to $1.08M
closed at S1.0914; July sold at $1.0915 down to
Sligo; No. 3 at 96@97c; No. at 92c; rejected
at SIC. Confirm at $500. Oats-Steady
at 291sc. Barley-Unsettled; No. cash at
641ac; seller May at 64c. Rye-Firm at 7411ac.
Pork Lower at $500 for cash. Lard-At $685.
for cash.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
Found entity.

John Macarthur, formerly postmaster of Chi
cago was found guilty of embezzement as post
master, in the United States Court on the 18th,
on four counts of the Indictment against him,
and not guilty on other counts. The amount
of the embezzlement was fixed at $4,000. Pen
atty Is double the amount of embezzlement and
from one to ten years in the county jail He
was given until June ii to prepare for sentence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05

UNDER the new Maine liquor law the govern
or is empowered, whenever the local authorities
are lax or negligent in the enforcement of the
law, to appoint state constables for that pur-
pose, provided thirty taxpayers petition for such
appointment. In one of the principal cities in
the state leading temperance man has been
laboring in vain for week to get the thirty
signatures required; and, though the local au-
thorities are VIGOROUSLY not enforcing the law,
he has been compelled to give up in despair.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
The Last Derby at EPSON.

The Derby is to be run for the last
time at EPSON this year, as the present
proprietor of the land does not approve
of racing, or, as some people think, be-
ieves he can do better by letting the
ground for "eligible villa residences. :"
The races will be transferred, therefore,
to Gravesend, % miles down the Thames,
where, the race-course will, it is asserted,
be in no wise inferior to that of EPSON,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05

NJ. CHARNAY, the French archaologist, who
goes out at the head of the Lorillard expedi-
ton to transcribe the Inscriptions and collect
antiquities from the relics of the old civiliza-
tions in Southern Mexico and the Isthmus,
left New York for Vera Cruz recently. The
French government pays $4,000 and Mr.. Loril
lard $4,000 toward the expenses of the expe
ditiOD
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05

The American show at the Berlin fish fair is
already the subject of admiring comment for
its fullness, variety and rarity. But it must be
a puzzle for the Pruss1an observers to deter
mine to what department of pisciculture be-
longs the fire engine, with horses yoked and
men seated, which appears among the exhibits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
Wednesday, May 5, 1880.
VARIOUS TOPICS.

REPORT to the Chicago board of health on
the transmission of diseases says that recently
scarlet fever broke out in family in Massachu-
sets and it was traced to letter from son III
Kansas, who wrote to say that his children were
very sick with that complaint
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
COnfrahamds

The officers of the steamship Bendige reports
that off the coast of Cuba they picked up a
small boat containing eight bags of cartridges,
eleven Remington rifles, clothing, etc. The
boat and contents were surrendered to Collector
Badger, of New Orleans.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
Outrageous Attack on Jews.

During fire at Grusbach, Moravia, some
malicious person melted a mob to attack the
Jews. One Jew was mortally injured, another
had his hand cut off, and others were saved
with the utmost difficulty.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
Convict Killed.

James Hudson, prisoner in the Ohio peni
Tertiary at Columbus, was killed on the 9th in
the workshop of that institution, by the burst
ing of an emery wheel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05

The Goth ult. having been the sixty-second
anniversary of the Gar of Russia, six thousand
persons were released from Imprisonment or de-
hvered from police supervision.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Snuffed Ont.
Hurrah

Three colored laborers were suffOcated In 9
public well at. Charleston, S. c., on the 29th.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
Foreign.

LONDON, May 1-12:3O P. M.-Liverpool wheat
market opens steadler. Floating cargoes good
per quarter dearer; on passage higher prices
asked; no advance established; good cargoes
No. spring wheat off coast at 46s@46s Cd; good
cargoes red winter wheat Off coast, at Sos.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
And Still They Come.

During the month of April As, 11s emigrants
landed at Castle Garden, New York city, from
all parts of Europe. the largest number ever
landed during the same period of time. On the
30th ult. six steamers arrived with 1886 emf
Grants
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05

WHY is it that woman's heart beats
fifteen times less per minute than
mans? Is it because her tongue beats
thirty times per minute more ?-Detroa
Free Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
business Troubles.

Cornelius Shiers, upholsterer and paper
hanger, of Manchester. Eng, and large spec
ulator in buildings, public houses, etc., has
failed. Liabilities, E63,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05

AN Illinois racehorse is named Chica-
go Girl. Of course it is very fast. --Bos
ton Post.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-05-05
THE MARK US.
New York.

Reported by CHANDLER, Brown & Co. Commission
Merchants, Milwaukee and Chicago