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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27

AN Illinois woman was unwilling, on marry
ing second time, to give up the alimony which
she had been receiving from her first husband,
from whom she had been divorced. She
brought a suit to compel the continuance of
payments, but the supreme court decided
against her. Treating alimony," said Judge
Scott, e'as the equivalent of that obligation Tor
support which arises in favor of the wife out Of
the marriage contract, and which is lost with
that contract is annulled by the decree, she OBJ
tains the same obligation for support by a
second marriage. 1t is unreasonable that she
should have tine equivalent of an obligation for
support by way of alimony from former hus-
band and an obligation from a present hus-
band for an adequate support at the same
tina -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27

SPEAKING of the workings of the Land League
in Ireland, person thoroughly conversant with
the subject recently said: "As is well known,
the money collected in this country is applied to
the relief of families evicted from their homes,
of which there are about 500 week. When
family has been evicted a little hut called
Land League house is put upon farm of
friendly neighbor, or ON strip of land lying
along the public highway. little money goes
great way, as an ordinary family can be sup
ported year on $125. Acting under the in
structions of the League the people resist evic-
ton as long as they can, barring their doors
and defying the authorities, only stopping short
of actual violence. They are becoming skillful
obstructionists, you might say The 300
Leagues in the United States contribute on an
average $4,000 week. the total amount for
warded since the movement began is about
S125.OO0
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27

muscles became rigid with what the surgeons
call "rigor," his pulse going up soon after
ward to $50 and his temperature to 101. The
flow of pus from the wound ceased. and this
with the other symptoms led the physicians to
fear that Eyamia OF blooo-posoning about
to ensue. consultation was held at which it
was decided to summon DR.. Hamilton, of New
York, and Agnew, of Philadelphia, which was
accordingly done by telegraph, and these
distinguished consulting surgeons reached the
sick room in the evening, having travelled on a
special train. On Sunday Ghe 24th) the several
physicians held a lengthy conference, at which
it was decided to make incision in the Presi-
dents back about three inches below the wound
for the purpose Of facilitating the flow of mat
ter. The operation was successfully performed,
the patient undergoing the cutting process with
out fiinching. A drainage tube was inserted in
the new opening and the pus cavity relieved of
it's accumulation of matter, after which the
President began to improve, and the physicians
are almost confident that their patient has sue
cessfully passed one serious point.
Bulletins early on the morning of the 25th
inst. represent the President as resting quietly,
with no recurrence of bad symptoms.
Tho President was aware of the serious phase
of his condition, but did not exhibit ally great
degree of depression. He was forbidden to
talk and much of the time lay in g. partial
stupor. His family were naturally overwhelmed
with anxiety and distress at the sudden and
serious change of affairs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27

Major Thomas J. Firth, who was for many
years treasurer of the Pennsylvania Railroad,
died suddenly at Germantown, Pa, on the 22d
inst.
The widow of DR.. E. II. Chaplin died suddenly
at Pigeon Cove, Mass, ON the 22d inst.
James c. Abbott, chief engineer of the Con-
tinental Railroad, died at Akron o., on the
Dist.
Monseigneur Courcia, Catholic Archbishop
of Egypt died while on his way to Italy.
Col. W. Miner Roberts, of Pennsylvania,
died of typhus fever at Rio Janiero, South
America on the 18th inst. At the time of his
death he held the position of chief engineer of
public works under Dom Pedro, at a salary of
$4,000 year.
W. A. Johnson, awealthy Buffalo cheese man
ufacturer died on the 18th.
Samuel Emery, the comedian, died at Lon
pom on the 10Th.
Dean Stanley, the eminent English divine,
died at London on the 18th inst.
Lieut.-Col. Nathaniel Michler died at Sara
toga Springs, N. Y, on the 18th inst.
[. J. S. Flint, largely interested in elevator
enterprises at Chicago, died in Westchester
county, N. Y. on the 18th inst, aged 70 years.
He left an estate valued at Sc, 100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27

TIE expectation of pearl shells is likely to re-
ceive a stimulus through shipment of sam
pie lot of thirty-s1x bushels from Baltimore
recently, consigned to manufacturing estab
lishment in Paris. The pearl shells are collect
ed en- the southern shores of California, and
carried on fruit boats to Santa Barbara, whence
agents stationed at that point ship them to east
ern eonsignees. They vary greatly in value,
and many of those gathered are subsequently
rejected as worthless, owing to their having be-
come sunburnt or brittle from exposure. In
the centre of each shell is an excrescence differ
ing in hue from the remaining surface, which
has special value, and is separately preserved
for ornamental purposes when the rest is of
the shell is cut up for buttons
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27

THE skill and precision with which the oper-
atoms OF the United States minis are conducted
are well illustrated by the yearly decrease in
the percentage of waste for which an allowance
is made by the government. Mr.. McGinnis,
chief engineer of the Philadelphia mint, has
just had cleaned small sewer which carries off
the drainage from the roof and boilers. The
filth which it contained was first dried, then
pulverized, then put through the washing
machines and finally the gold and silver were
removed from it by mercury. The amount of
bullion thus received is worth only $143.S5,
whereas, when the same sewer was last cleaned,
nineteen years ago, goldand silver waste worth
$4,000 was found in it. The precious particles
escape from the furnace-stacks, and, falling
upon the roof, are washed by the rain into the
saWnr
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27

RAILROAD ticket brokerage has grown to be a
very large business. All of the great trunk
lines except the Pennsylvania Railroads sell
the brokers or "scalpers " tickets at consid
cradle reduction. The brokers have an asso-
citation known as the American Ticket Brokers'
Association, with 81. E. Meader, of Louisville,
as president, and John II. Garrison, of Cincin-
natl, as secretary, There are at present $50
members, bound together to do a legitimate
business. and if any person considers himself
defrauded i'll the purchase of tickets from a
member of the association, and presents a valid
claim, the association will at any time reimburse
him. The association was formed so as to weed
out irresponsible parties from the business, and
is in fourishing condition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27
Railway Wrecks.

There was wreck on the Texas and Pacific
railroad st Edge Sand Hills, on the oath inst,
caused by the tool car jumping the track with
about sixty men aboard. Three were killed
and ten wounded.
The night express from New York, on the
Delaware and Hudson Railroad, struck a rock
near Dresden on the Goth inst, which plunged
a portion of the train into the lake. Engineer
Chas. Carsewell was instantly killed, and the
fireman and several passengers injured
The tunnel express which left Boston on the
morning of the 10Th inst, came in collision be-
tween Zoar and Charlemont about noon with
the Saratoga express. Both trains were going
at full speed, and the wreck was terrible. Engi-
neer Joseph Moor, of the accommodation train
and Charles Prescott, fireman of the Saratoga
special were killed, engineer Aaron Carliss of
the Saratoga train fatally injured, and Con-
ds1ctor Kimball and Baggage Master Bingham
slightly injured. Damage to rolling stock esti-
mated at $4,000 The accident was called by
Engineer Cariss running by Zoar station con-
tray TO nd
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27

THE coal regions of Puget Sound are being
slowly developed. TheSan Francisco Chronicle
says that it is not yet certain that anthracite
coal has been found in these new northern
mines. Reports of such discoveries have from
time to time appeared in the newspapers of
some of the sound towns, but they need con-
firmation. AS to the bituminous region, it is
practically anywhere from the Cascade Noun
tains to the sea. It is a source of future wealth
and stable prosperity to San Francisco and that
country; worth infinitely more than all the
mines OF precious metals.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27

WHEN New Zealand is mentioned the mind
naturally centuries up picture of drove of
naked savages with war-clUbs, and of mission
aries eaten raw, and unfortunate sailors stewed
up for lunch; hence it seems almost incredible to
learn that agriculture has made better progress
there of late years than in the United States
In 1876, in New Zealand the production of
wheat was 1,770.963 bushels: of oats 2,8S8, 683
bushels, of barley, 62O,699 bushels, and of po-
tatoes, 1885 tons, the total acreage under cul-
tivation being 152,982. Last year the acreage
had increased to 889, 729, the products being
S,461, 400 bushels Of wheat, 7,77es275 Of oats,
1,124,2s1 of barley. and 81, 466 tons of potatoes
Similarly with regrrd to sheep raising. 1t is
said that there are In New Zealand at this mo-
ment 100000 sheep; hundred years ago
there were 90
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27

A SOCIETY is now forming in England to in
troduce the participation system of manu-
featuring, in which a share of the net profits
of an undertaking is allotted to the workmen in
addition to their wages paid at the full market
rate No less than one hundred firms on con-
tinental Europe are now worked on this plan,
with universally good results. The society
will seek to attain its objects by collecting and
publishing detailed information on the subject
with which its operations are concerned. The
leader of this movement is Mr.. Sed1ey Taylor,
Trinity College, Cambridge, England, to whom
all applications for membership must be ad
dressed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27
Sporting.

Frank Hyde, of the American rife team, won
the Albert jewel at Wimbledon on the 21st inst
A tie was made between him and Capt. Godsall,
of the Second Bucks regiment, and ON shooting
it off Hyde made three bulPs-eyes against two
of his competitor. This makes the third year
that an American has carried off the ho1 ors at
Wimbledon.
At Wheeling, W. Va, on the 21st inst. q
three-mile boat race occurred between Peter
Boil, of Pittsburg, and Edward Clater, of
Cleveland, for $500 a side, which WAS won by
Clateri in "a minutes d seconds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27

The question of deep-water terminus for
the Southern Pacific of California is attracting
attention. The Galveston News has had infor-
nation from reliable source in New York to
the effect that Galveston might be select
ed as the terminus of this important road,
if deep water could be obtained there
through the expenditure of 100000 or
$3.900000. The latest information from the
source reforred to indicates that the matter is
under Amusement, Col. Huntington beng en-
gagged in informing himself as the practicability
of the scheme as an engineering problem.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27
The Talbot Bows Hung.

The Talbot boys Charles and Albert, were
hung at Marysville, Mo-, on the ed inst, for
the murder of their father, DR.. Perry III. Tai
bot, of Nodaway county, that state, on the
night of September Is, 1880. Strenuous eff
forts were made to induce the governor to COM
mute the sentence of death, but without avail
The boys made confession tending to excul-
pate themselves and fix the crime on other par
ties, but the story was believed to be fraudu-
lent. The scene at the jail before the execu-
ton was affecting in the extreme. the mother
of the boys and a Miss Lewis, Charles
affianced, being present to bid final adieu to
the condemned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27
Unveiled.

The statue in honor of the confederate dead
in the cemetery at Culpepper, Va, was I'M
yelled on the Dist inst, ia the presence of about
10000 spectators. Speeches appropriate to the
occasion were made by Gen. Fitzhugh Lee,
Gen. Walker, Congressman Goode, and others.
The ceremony of unwilling was performed by
Gen. James Field. The distinguished persons
present were entertained at Culpepper by the
ladies of the place.
The equestrian statue Of Gen. J. B. McPher-
son, to stand at his grave, was unveiled at Col
umbus, O., on the 22d inst, in the presence of
twenty-one posts of the Grand Army of the
Republic, and large number of soldiers and
citizens
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27

THE special census agent charged With col
Letting data regarding the industries of the
country reports 4,068 establishments IN New
York city, representing 15z trades, with invest
ed capital amounting to $157, 581.74, having
materials which cost $26z1 043. 236, and with
products in hand valued at S435, 422, fG2 In
these statistics all Industries are included ex-
cepting the manufacture of cotton, wool, silk,
silk goods, and mixed textile fabrics, IRON and
steel, gas glass, coke, the fisheries, oysGer can
ming and packing, breweries and distilleries.
ship-building, raiiroad-car repair shops, salt,
petroleum, mining and refining, and the mining
industries of the county, these branches having
been assigned to special experts. The capital
invested in these few excepted industries prob
ably equals. and perhaps exceeds, that reported
by the general agent. The greatest number of
hands employed in those reported at any one
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27
Washington Gossip.

One of the most touching demonstrations of
sympathy received az the White House is a let
ter from Mr.. Gladstone, addressed to Mrs. Gar
field, in which the writer gives voice to his own
and his peoples feelings in the most elegant
manner.
Treasures Gilfllan received 800 from YER
mont missionary who had served as chaplain in
the army of the rebellion, With orders to apply
it to the conscience fund. The sender confessed
to crooked method of computing forage, by
which he had received the above sum in excess
of what was rightfully due him.
Prison fare and discipline have taken much
starch out of the impudent and egotistical
Guiteau. He regards himself as an important
parsonage, prisoner of state, and demands
better care than is bestowed on what he calls
common felons." He is fond of writing
about himself and consumes every scrap of pa
per he can find in this way. Guiteau is pleased
at the delay in his trial, as he has strong fear
of violence from the public just at present.
A bold attempt is being made to secure the
release from judgment of the Illinois whisky
ring of 1878. The matter has been preached
in the shape of a compromise by which the
government is to abandon $24O,OOO of readily
collectable judgments on payment of about fifty
cents on the dollar.
The missing bullet, which was fired at the
President and for which there has been SO
much search, was found on the 18th. 1t ap-
pears that German glazier who tramps about
the streets repairing windows, went into the
depot to get bill changed, when the shooting
occurred. A sudden shock and the SCATTERING
of glass in his box made him beat hasty re-
treat. On the 18th in cleaning out his box he
discovered the vagrant bullet in his putty
Some friends took him before District ATTORNEY
Corkhill who retained the leaden pellet.
In view of the uncertainty of the Presidents
condition the grand jury will not take up
Guiteau's case until the September term. The
discharge of the grand jury also sends all the
star route cases over until October.
The scandal mongers of Washington are agog
over the discovery of che unsavory associations
of an ex-signaI officer and would-be arctic ex-
plorer with pretty treasury girl. The naughty
official is married man and his spouse will sue
for divorce.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27
The Effect of Reputation.
From the Detroit Free Press.l

There were half dozen ladies and
gentlemen in street car, when the driv-
er stopped the car and said: 'There is
somebody in this car trying to beat me
out of fare" The passengers looked
at each other, and all said they had put
in their fare. ''It don't make any DIFF
ference. There are only six fares in the
box and seven people in the car" Then
a gentleman got up, and with sigh put
in the missing fare, remarking: 81 put
one in before, but as I was once in the
legislature everybody viii say it can't be
anybody else but me, SO I'll have to
stand 1t.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27
Mining AccideFl IS.

At Terraville, b. T., on the night Of the 2Oth
the open cut OF the Caledonia mine caved in,
burying seven miners. Three were taken out
alive, but the bal ance were supposed to be
dead.
By the caving of an arch of the De Smet
mine, near Deadwood, L. S. Goodman was
killed. He was standing on the arch when it
collapsed. and was precipitated 200 feet into
the mine.
Isaac Frock was crushed to death by the ma
chinery of the hydraulic pump at the Combina-
Haskins of the Standard mine, same place. was
roasted to death by the burning of his cabin on
the 2lst inst
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27
Failures.

Duarte, Potter & Son, merchants, Liverpool.
have failed. Liabilities E150,0O0.
A rapid advance in grain forced to the wall
three Chicago commission houses.-F. W.
Baxter, T. J. Kenneth and Race & Powers.
Hill q Son, paper manufacturers, Middle
town, o., have assigned to James E. Campbell.
liabilities 1926, 900; assets nearly the same.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27
End of the New York Fight.

The republican members Of the New York
legislature held conference on the afternoon
of the 22d inst, and resolved to support FL
bridge G. Lapham for senator to fill the Conk-
ling vacancy. At the joint convention which
was held soon after baIlotresulted favorably to
Lapham and he was accordingly declared elected
In the evening Senators Miller and Lapham were
serenaded at their hotel, and responded with
speeches advising harmony and loyalty to the
party. General good feeling prevailed.
The New York Legislature adjourned sine die
on the 23d inst
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27

THE common council of Battle Creek, Mich,
has made it penalty with 800 fine for any
person to erect barbed wire-fence by the road
side or by the sidewalks within the city limits.
Several persons have been seriously injured by
running against them in the night, and many
ladies have mad dresses ruined. The wire-sell-
ers claim it unlawful and will fight it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27
The Angry Elements.

In Coon valley, about twenty miles southeast
of La Crosse, Wis.,, storm on the night of the
Goth created regular deluge, which sweIled
the creeks till they overlooked their banks and
went on a wild race of destruction. The house
of Hans Jensen, Norwegian, who was absent
in La Crosse at the time of the storm, was sur
rounded by water and in attemI ting to escape
his wife and six Children ranging in age from
infancy 10 Is years, were drowned
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27
VARIOUS TOPICS.

THE President owes what life he now has to
his excellent constitution and his temperate
habits. His case contains the best temperance
not tetotal or fanatical-lesson that was ever
laid before the American people Had James
A. Garfield been a heavy drinker he would have
been dead man now.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27
Sitting Run Surrenders.

At noon on the Goth inst. the once powerful
chief Sitting Bull, who led the Custer massacre,
rode in to Fort Buford, D. T., with about one
hundred of his followers, and surrendered. The
prisoners were placed in compartments between
the fort and the boat landing and are as secure
as if in irons. The bushwhacking warriors
bloodthirsty exploits have cost many valuable
lives and over a million of dollars.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27

time was 262, 459, of whom 1898 were males
above the age of 16 years, GO, 4S2 were females
over Is years of age, and 1878 were children.
The total amount paid in wages during the year
ending July 1, $780, was $89, 513, 934.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27
TragiCal Tales.

At Cincinnati, O., on the 23d inst, VIM. Nc
Hugh stabbed his wife fatally because she asked
him for money. He is rough and worthless
character.
Chief of Police Morgan, of Las Vegas, N.
NJ, killed young man named Trujillo while
attempting to quell dance house row on the
23d.
In saloon disturbance at Bryan, Texas, on
the 23d inst, James and Cicero Porter were
killed by Reuben Saltwater and Lucien Reed.
Saltwater was wounded, but escaped on horse
back Reed escaped.
A serious row amounting to a riot occurred
at political meeting at Ash Grove county,
Mo-, on the Esd inst Constable Turner shot
and killed young man named Soub while at
tempting to make arrests.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27
Hurled Under q Falling Building.

On the 18th inst, as some children were play
ing about the ruins of partially burned
dwelling at Jersey City, N. j., the weakened
structure gave way, burying about twenty boys
and girls Two were taken out dead and others
were seriously hurt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-27
RlRWn Hin.

Lack of water in the boiler of portable saw
mill caused it to collapse suddenly, at Water
town; o., on the Goth inst. Herman Brockway,
Eugene Barclay and Isaac johnson were killed
and two others probably fatally injured.