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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27

fine structure occupied by Miller & Greiner
wholesale grOcers, HarvyJ. Blal1esIee saddIery
dealer, and by various Masonic bodies and soon
that imposing pile was sadly damaged. Before
the flames were controlled by the firemen,
Heny Smith, a fireman, was fatally injured by
falling walls. The loss by the fire is asafol-
lows: Warren's Advertiser building and con-
tents, S175,00O; injured for S125.000. The
Miller Il Greiner building and contents were
damaged to the extent of $173000. The car
pets, furniture, and paraphernalia of the
Masonic bodies, valued at 1877, 900, were totally
destroyed. The total loss by the fire is est-
mated at $500, 900.
Hagerty & Sons auction house al ST. Louis,
Mo-, was Quilted by fire on the DIST, causing a
loss of $40, 600. Insured for $50. 600. The
upper stories of the building were occupied by
Walker q Co.'S dry goods store in which was
stock valued at 1875, ZOO, most of which was
burned. Mayer & Co.'s hat store and Frank
& Franks jean goods establishment adjoining
suffered a severe dreDchng.
Goldsmiths Hall, Philadelphia, burned on
the Doth Loss 100000.
Harvey's livery stable, containing 20 horses,
and the Baptist parsonage adjoining at Nc
Pherson. Kansas, burned on the Goth.
+. 9. Hawks farm buildings at CharlemOnt,
Mass, burned on the Goth, with $50 sheep, so
calves and large quantity Of fodder. Loss
$3.50
The Sister of Charity Hospital at Big Rap
ids, Mich, was consumed by fire on the goth.
The sixty inmates were all safely removed.
The hame shop at the penitentiary al SYRIA
Cuse, N. Y, burned on the Goth. Loss $45, 600.
A night Waterman named Austin lost his life.
fire at Pembroke, Out, on the goth inst.
destroyed the Copeland Hotel and an Joining
block. Several of the hotel guests had narrow
escapes. Two French boys, attaches of the
hotel, and travelling agent named Jas. Cam
eron persisted.
John L. Lowell 4 Sons firearms and powder
establishment at Boston, Mass. was consumed
by fire on the 10Th. An explosion of gas
| caused the confagration. Warren Lowell, a
member of the firm, and Oscar Pieavy,
Waterman, were badly burned. Loss $780,
zoe,
fire in the business portion of Grand
Forks, ID. T., on the 18th, swept away 100000
worth of property.
regular carnival of flames prevailed on the
18th inst. Newport Ark, was the severest
sufferer sixty business buildings and many
residences being laid waste. The loss fOots up
| 8250000. The other fires were as follows:
Principal business houses in Clayton, Ala,
$50, eco; Hays planning mill and a quantity Of
manufactured stock, Pittsburg, Pa, $50, 700;
an entire block of wooden buildings at Hope,
Ark, S30, 900; seven brick business houses and
l,2UJ bales of cotton at COrsicana Texas; par
tlal destruction of the Barton Block, AIinnesp-
oils, Mimi, 800, 600
Two fires III Foo Chow, China. on the 4th
and 9Th ult., consumed about two hundr ed
houses. -Four lives were lost. On the eth and
9Th ut, Canton received a like visitation, eight
hundred houses melting before the flames.
Many lives were lost
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-12-27

Two years ago Wesson, Miss, was
only pine forest. 1t has now cotton
mill employing 1000 hands, and nearly
5000 inhabitants.
National Republican., 1882-12-13
Louis EIanc,s Funeral.

PARIS, Dec. 12.--The funeral of the late
Louis Blanc took place to-day. The streets
through which the cortege passed, especially
the Rue de Rivoli, were lined with crowds of
people. In the procession were nearly all the
republican deputies and senators, over a hun
dred deputations bearing draped flags and
wreaths and large detachments of infantry.
The remains were inferred in the cemetery
on Pere-L La Chaise. The hearse, which was
drawn by six horses, was covered with
wreaths. military band preceded the pro-
cession playing funeral marches. At the
grave M. Edmond, the executor of NJ. Blanc,
read an address written by Victor Hugo, in
which the poet says: Consolation for the
death of Louis Blanc must be sought in the
belief of his immortality, for the law of
heaven willed that such men should remain.
If a light had spent itself, the source of that
light was not quenched. Louis Blanc had
fulfilled the double mission of serving and
loving the people before history and God"
NJ. Henri Martin, Barodet, Madierde Mont
Jan Lockroy, and other well-known men
spoke at the grave. The crowd exhibited
considerable feeling, and often shouted
".Vive la Republique." There was no dis
order,
National Republican., 1882-12-13
DEPARTMENT DOTS.

The national bank notes received for re-
demption amount to 1897, 600.
The receipts from internal revenue were
$276, .9S and from customs $4s3 3S55.s5.
The certificate of awards made by the
Garfield board of audit was presented to
the secretary of the treasury yester-
day. Warrants for the amounts allowed
each individual included in the list will
be issued at once so that the payments
can be made by Thursday or Friday of this
week. The board has given notice that on or
after January l next all papers relating to
these awards now in its possession will be
filed with the register of the treasury. Two
claims presented by messengers in the war de-
partment were rejected by the board yester-
day. They were each for $50 for extra SER
vices in sitting up two nights during the
presidents illness at the rate of $25 a night.
Indian Commissioner Price received dis
patch yesterday from Agent Irwin, at Fort
Washakee, Wyoming territory, which says
the agency building at that place was de-
stroyed by fire on Saturday night last All
the books and papers were rescued from the
flames, but all the medicines were consumed.
Mr.. James b. Sheridan, of New York, has
declined the position of clerk of pardons, de-
partment of justice, rendered him by the at
torney general. Mr.. James s. Stanton, of
New York, 81 800 clerk in that department,
has been promoted to the position of clerk of
pardons. These changes take effect on the
18th instant. .IHa..
National Republican., 1882-12-13
nrondhend Cots the certlf,eats.

JEFFERSON CITY,, Dec. 12.-7Secretary of
State McGrath issued certificate this morn
ing to James o. Broadhead as congressman
elect from the ninth district. The secretary
refused to issue certificate to Dr.. J. II. Me-
Lean to fill the the unexpired term of the late
Thomas Allen in the old second district, not
withstanding the intimation of the supreme
court that the election was valid, he holding
that the district is legislated out of existence,
He says he will not issue certificate unless
compelled to do so by the supreme court. Gov.
Crittenden thinks the secretary Ofstate's ac-
tion unwise, DIR. Mclean will probably apply
Immediately to the supreme court for man
damus on the secretary of state.
National Republican., 1882-12-13
RoBB1NG A KANSAS BANK.
County Treasurer Supposed to be th
Guilty Party-nJvstertous Doinrs,

County Treasurer Supposed to be the
Guilty Party-NIystcrious Doings.
TOPEKA, KAN, Oec. 12.-The following ac-
count of the bank robbery at Kinsley Kansas,
is obtained from w. ]. G. Ellis, who came up
from Kinsley. The matter has been kept ex-
tremely quiet and has not yet appeared in
print although the robbery occurred forty
eight hours ago. OnSaturday evening l.. J.
Boice, the cashier of the bank, locked the safe
and vault and went to his supper. G. w.
Crawford, the county treasurer, who has an
office in the rear of the room occupied by the
bank, left the building with the cashier and
returned with him about an hour later. 1t
was then discovered that some one in the
meantime had been in the room; as a number
of coins were noticed scattered about the floor,
The cashier unlocked the vault and safe and
discovered that $12 600 had been stolen. The
burglars had evidently entered the building
from the rear and passed through the county
treasurers office into the bank room, a panel
of the door between the two rooms having
been broken, Treasurer Crawford was ac-
quainted with the combination lock of tho
vault and was accustomed to keeping his
books there, but no one else knew the conbin-
alton except Cashier Boice. There were no
indications that powder had been used, hence
the door must have been unlocked. The en-
tire affair has u mysterious appearance. A
later report says the robbery has been traced
to County Treasurer Crawford by means of q
bunch of keys and glove which were
dropped at the door of the vault, and that
Crawford has acknowledged his guilt and
agreed to surrender the stolen money which
he had hidden somewhere outside of Kinsley.
This story is supplemented by many others
but it is generally believed that Crawford is
in some way implicated in the robbery He
is kept under guard at his residence in Kins-
lev.
National Republican., 1882-12-13
AN ALLEGED MURDERER.
He is Discharged from Custody for Want
OF Evidence Against Him.

OF Evidence Against Him.
PHrLADELHIA, Dec. 12.-The trial of An
thony Barnard, colored, ON the charge of
numbering Mrs. Catherine Diamond, an old
woman, at Snow Hill, Camden county, N. j.,
twelve years ago. was resumed this morning
in the Camden courts. After hearing por-
tion of the testimony Prosecutor r. s. Jen-
kins addressed the court, saying that he
would not proceed with the case as the prin-
cipal witnesses he had relied on tell differ
ent story on the stand than what they told
him in consultation. He therefore moved
that the defendant be discharged from custody
on the charge of murder. Judge Park
acqpiesced in this, and Barnard was accord
ingly released. On the night of February %
1870, neighbors discovered the house of
Mrs. Diamond to be in flames and upon
breaking in the door, found her body on the
floor burned to a crisp. Suspicion pointed to
Barnard, who had been seen near the house
a short time before the fire broke out. He
was arrested, but coroner's jury recon-
mended his discharge. Barnard was arrested
again four months ago on complaint OF
| Lucinda Monitor, niece of Barnard, who
| charged him with being the murderer of Mrs
| Diamond, and who swore that she was an
eyewitness of the act, and that she had kept
the matter a secret through fear of her life
owing to threats made against her by the
prisoner. Her testimony to-day, however
was not as important as it was expected to be
She merely testified that she heard Barnard
say the night previous to the murder that
Mrs. Diamond had some money which he in.
tended to get. The prisoner was thereupon
discharged, as above. Itrs.t-.Y.
National Republican., 1882-12-13
The rIaruuis and the Princess.

Secretary Lincoln's attention was called
this morning to the published statements that
the Marquis of Lorne had asked for military
escort to protect himself and the Princess
Louise on their trip through Texas the escort
TO accompany them as far as San Antonio.
The secretary replied that he did not know
anything whatever about it. Upon inquiring
further it was learned that no information
about the matter had been received in any of
the branches of the department. 1t was stated
that Col. Tourtelotte, of Gen. Sherman's staff,
who was detailed to accompany the royal
party through this country, would see that
they had every convenience and protection
necessary. If an escort was deemed advisable
it could be ordered without the matter being
brought to the attention of the War depart
ment
National Republican., 1882-12-13
POLITICAL ASSESSMENTS.
The TEXT OF senator Beo,.,s BuI.


Mr.. Beck's bill to prohibit political con.
tributions by employees of the government is
as follows:
l. 1t shall not be lawful for any person holding
any Office under the United States ora any employe
thereof to contribute or pay 10 any committee or
person or into any fund any money, property, OF
valuable thing for any political purpose whatso-
ever or to pay any assessment or percentage upon
the income or emoluments ofhis Office or position
for any political purpose or to give, lend, advance
or pay any money property or valuable thing
with the intent or with assent, permission, or un-
derstanding that the same may be applied to or
for any political purpose whatsoever, or to him
sell or herself apply the same to any political pur-
pose. No head of department or other superior
othcer shall himself collect permit or allow any
other person to collect or receive from any officer
or employe in his department or under his super.
vision or from any other officer or employe what
soever any assessment, percentage, contribution,
valuable thing with the intent, understanding OF
permission that the same shall or may be used fol
any political purpose.
g That any person who shall violate any pro-
vision of this act, shall be deemed guilty of mis-
demeanor and on conviction thereof shall be
punished by Imprisonment for term not exceed
ing six months and III the discretion of the court
by fine not exceeding Sc, 900; and on conviction
shall be forever thereafter disqualified from hold.
Ing any office of honor, profit or trust under the
United States. Any officer of the United States
who shall violate any provision of this act, shall
in addition to such imprisonment and fine, be
deemed and taken to have vacated the Office held
by him,
National Republican., 1882-12-13
Pnvnnstrr Rnker.

The nomination yesterday of John P. Baker
to be a paymaster in the army was made at
the request of Secretary Lincoln. This ap-
pointment had been pending since before
President Garfleld's death. Mr.. Baker, al
though not now an army officer, has fine
military record, and his nomination is well
received among army officers. He entered
the service as second lieutenant of the twenty
third dragons in 1s6l and was promoted for
gallant conduct until he reached the rank of
breyet lieutenant-colonel. He resigned from
the army July /, 1865. There is no vacancy
now existing in the pay corps of the army
National Republican., 1882-12-13
RAILWAY RATES.
The Western War Probably Over-Actio
of the Magnates i'm New York.


NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-Many conflicting
statements were made in the lobby of the
Windsor hotel this morning. BY Messrs. Mil
bank and Mitchell it is asserted that "peace
will reign from to-day, and it is more than
likely that the war will terminate at our
meeting" President Porter is not sanguine,
and the other railroad men are very reticent
Certain it is that crisis is nearer at hand
than was expected, and it looks this morning
as if what President Riddle said yesterday
will tTanspire-that an understanding will be
arrived at before the committee ad-
journs President Porter has no faith in the
Vanderbilt purchase" story and says if it
were so he would knowit. The subcommittee
went into session at 1880 o'clock this morn
ing. President Riddle, of the Rock Island
railway, has been added to the committee.
President Porter says the terms of settlement
will be that st. Paul keep out of the Omaha
territory. The meeting adjourned about 1890
o'clock. 1t was unanimously agreed to build
no more northwestern railways There will
be an amicable settlement this afternoon.
The railway managers convened at $3.50 p. M,
and adjourned until 10 a. m. tomorrow with
out action to enable Mr. Merrill, of the st.
Paul road, to obtain some figures concerning
rates from the west
National Republican., 1882-12-13
Al Work ON the Tariff.

The ways and means committee yesterday
discussed the schedule of the tariff commission
item by item, reaching No. 20 in the list OF
1,535 items, not counting the free list But
few changes were made. Some items, among
them soda, were reserved for further consid-
Grafton. Flaxseed and linseed oils, upon
which the commission suggested rate OF
twenty-five cents per gallon, were restored by
the committee to the old rates, 35 cents.
National Republican., 1882-12-13
Pyrnmid Pool a Frnnd.

ST, LOUIS, Dec. 12.-While a match game of
pyramid pool was in progress last night, be-
tween Henry Leist, of st. Louis, and Fred r.
Lucas, of Philadelphia, for $3.50 side, the
largest number in forty-one games to deter
mine the winner, and after Leist had won
twelve games and Lucas seven, the referee
declared the whole affair fraud, and that all
bets were Off A good deal of excitement
followed, but the decision of the referee was
final and the match terminated.
National Republican., 1882-12-13
A Virgin Forest.

The London Times prints the following pal
pably imaginary story of a certain Irish NJ.
P.," who had been describing his travels in
the far west, and the "virgin forests" there.
" What is a virgin forest ?" asked an auditor.
" "Phwat is a vairgin forest is 1t ye whant to
know? A vairgin forest, sorr, is one pwhere
the hand O man has niver set fut, bedad p
National Republican., 1882-12-13
Tho ssnnts rnrin BllI.

The finance committee of the senate devoted
an hour and half yesterday to the considera-
tion Of Mr. Shermans tariff amendment to
the internal revenue bill Pending the con-
sideration of this measure, the committee will
receive, in manuscript or print, the views OF
any persons who may desire to submit them,
snt under no circumstances will they give
sSY oral hearings The committee has been
National Republican., 1882-12-13
soIes ofIoose Tobac,o.

PETERSBURG, VA. Dec. 12.-The inspectors
of the several warehouses in this city report
the total sales of loose tobacco for the past two
months to be 10000 pounds, and the average
selling price $5 to $3.50 per hundred weight.
The revenue tax on cigars for the same period
amounts to $3,72o,75, and on tobacco to SlO6,-
74S.16.
National Republican., 1882-12-13

delayed somewhat by failure to receive the
testimony taken by the tariff commission
About five hundred pages were received from
the public printer yesterday, and the remain
der will be finished at the rate of three hun
dred pages each day until the entire testi-
mony, making about two thousand pages, is in
nrinf
National Republican., 1882-12-13
HOLIDAY GOODS.

our stock ot Diamond Lace Plus, Finger and Ear
Rings. Fine Gold Jewelry, American Watches, Ster-
iing SilyeTware in great variety Plated Tea Sets,
Baskets, Bowls, Ice Pitchers Butter Dishes, Castors
Soup Tureens Forksaud spoons, Rogers Bros, Plated
Table cutlery, Joseph Rogers Y sons sheiheld Ivory
Table Cutlery and SCISSORS, French Clocks, Opera
Glasses Brass Rconce5 Mirrors, Candlestlcks, ,vc.
was never so conplC t., which we call TO the attention
of purchasers, as they will hnd our prices low
mrlO-tf No, lll3 PENNSYLVANIA avenue,
National Republican., 1882-12-13
for Sale--So OTIS.

for Sale -Sots.
VINOR SALE
IL TWO DESIRABLE BUILDING LOTS,
each 32h feet front, the terrace the north side
of Rhode Island avenue. east of Connecticut avenue.
The location is one of the best in the District
A BARGAIN IN LOTS
on New Hampshire avenue, near Dupont Circle,
Avenue now being concreted
Also on Sixteenth street, near Scott statue
HANDSOME NEW DWELLING,
and other choice lots in the northwestern section.
WM. p. YOUNG,
1920 New York avenue.
National Republican., 1882-12-13
Srtnnn- Mnnn Gsnnne.
iRCnANr-rAlL JnMADE OLorHINd,
ON WINE AND ON FRIENDS
SasNitat
YOUNG MEN

fyou have failed to receive proper treatment In
cases OF lenrt Disease Kidney Complaint; Nervous
Debility, ImpOtency, Premature Decay, Weakness.
Dyspepsia, Nervous ExcabllIty, &c, send I've
stamps for our new book,
THE LAWS OF LIFE AND HEALTH"
Address secretary Medical and surgical Institute.
l47 East Fifteenth street, New York. ja7-ly
CURE CURE FOR MALARIA, CAROLINA
- TOLU TONIC.-Sure cure for Dyspepsia In all
It's stages asO o Coughs, Colds, BronchitIs Asthma
and all diseases of the Throat and Lungs aud the oU
remedy is beneficial In Malarial climates. This
Is preparation of BAlSAM OF TOLU, ROCK
CANDY, MAGNESlA, and other medcinals bene-
fetal In the above Diseases the basis being the purest
Aice and Rye Whistles, harmless and very pleasant
to take Try IT, For sale by all druggists and gTocers
OF 81 per quart bottle Thetrade supplied at liberal
BARBOOR & HAMILTON and FRANK HUME,
Wholesale groceTs, sole agents for this city. Henry
BschOtf q Co., New York and Charleston 3. c., sOla
manufacturers and propTietOrs, de2l-ly
National Republican., 1882-12-13
Gnrkish Nnths
GylJiropo0ists.

VNASY FEET, Sc.-DAILY WALKS IN THE
Ia open air and sunshine oxygenze and decarbOn.
iZe the system, thoroughly promoting health and
longevity, and Dr. Whites twenty-one consecutive
years OF successful, practice i'm Washington, d. O..
enables requisite treatment for Hard aud soft Corns,
balns, Vascular Excresences and other complaints
ofthe feet Refers TO the most eminent physicians and
surgeons His Chlropodal Establishment, iilB Penn
sylvana avenue, opposite Willard Hotel. IL patron
lied by the elite of the world. Hours: a. m to D
visit se3O
National Republican., 1882-12-13
for SaIe--Ronsrs.
for SnIe anh Hrnt.

NJ. SAUNDERS & BRO,
Ls REAL ESTATE AND LOANS.
fine house for sale on 18th ST. n.,w., IL rooms,
hard wood finish. Lot 25xl0O; easy terms.
Superior and very cheap lots for sale: Lot on l6t
bet and L H. w. SLIGO per foot Lots on Mass ave,
bet 2th and 18Th ss n W. $aio per foot n Lots on IN
1th and l2h sl25 per foot. Lot on ST. bet 9th and
l0h, so cents per foot. Lots ON 18th ST., bet and o.
rs cents per foot.
For rent No. 1918 G st. 8. O., So
Good building lots for sale in all parts of the city,
and money to loan real estate and other approved
security, - ,
1l09 Street N. w. MOTIF
National Republican., 1882-12-13
educational.
23nsiness 6bantes.

WY TANTED-PARpNER ONLY SMALL CAPI
w tai required; light, easy business, and very
large profit. Address w. X. s., Republican Onice.
National Republican., 1882-12-13

A n BOOK, ,KEEPFR DESIRES
"a g. Invest 500 with service In reliable hisness,
Adll ess BUSINESS, Republican Once dcltaia
National Republican., 1882-12-13
For Rent-- -MlisteIIaneOns.

NOR RENT - GOoDSIZED STABLE, WITH
IL two or three rooms above. Apply at iii Eighth
street northwest dell-3t*
National Republican., 1882-12-13

II IBERAL RATE OF INTEREST ALLOWED
j I on Time DePosts. United states Bonds bought
and sold at market rates; Collections made every
whore, BY J. II, soUIER 4 CO., Bankers, ltle Penn
1Vlyanta avenue. ma2ou
National Republican., 1882-12-13
8uaroimq.
Cost ano cFounO.

= VpI WITU = UVTTU'
II OsT MONDAY, DECEMBER g. A POCKET
Il i diary: the finder may retain the money incosed
iIliney viii return the book to DIR. CAROLINE b.
WINSLOW, No Grant Place. del2.3t%
II oST-oN FRIDAY NIGHT, AT NATIONAL
4 Thealer or on line Eleventh street cars, pearl
opera giass engraved with name of owner. liberal
reward will be paid for It's return to $40 Twelfth
street northwest. dell-lt%
National Republican., 1882-12-13
Slranttb-9ouse

DEsPoNsIBLE PRIVATE FAMILY WANT
IN till April furnished house of 8 or 10 rooms in
northwestern nart OF cityi rent not TO exceed s9J
Apply Room 60, Corcoran Building. del2-3ts
National Republican., 1882-12-13
adlanteb- Sitnations--.YflaI

WANTEp-A YOUNG MAN (coLoREp), ALSO
w single, Just from New York, wishes first-cass
situation as coachman and groom; can furnish the
best of references from leading New York families.
Address T. d. SMITH, No. 1917 S street, between
Eighteenth and Nineteenth, dell-3ts
National Republican., 1882-12-13
SdtantrN.-9rIp- -yflaIe.
adlantsS---aoums.

~ NT1r 17IIfffS ~, Is6,II ISy M n
w nished rooms In the northwestern portion of
the city for very light housekeeping; terms must be
DfCe d1I 1T
National Republican., 1882-12-13
S0lantrO- yflistrI!nntuus.

Wy TANTED--HoRsES TO KEEP; CoAIFoRTA-
w Bile stable, box stalls; city references; keeping
horses specially Chl be gt Prices stable 3li
Sixth street northwest, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, apd
saturdays. Farm on SeVenth-StTeet Road miles
from TIE city. o. IL. r. CLARK, sligo, Md, dei-lms
XTANTED-To ANNOUNCE THAT JOHN R
w BealI Room 4, lad New York avenue Is y Com
missioner OF Deeds for every State and Territory,
United States Commissioners, Examiner, and Notary
Public always in Otce from q m. to5 p N. apSoly
National Republican., 1882-12-13
for Rtnf. ..fnrnisheN Nuun,s.

+ ARGE ROOMS, NICELY FURNISHED, SUIT
IL able for gentlemen, with Gre and gas sd per
month, nt zoos II street northwest. del3-3tN
National Republican., 1882-12-13
Amnstmtmts.

warmly welcomed by dcnsely packed house,
he applause Increased as every novel feature of ex'
ellence was Developed aud eliminated In n mad
lened echo of bravos when she swallowed the
loson."