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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-11-28
STANDARD TIME.
It's Legality Already Being Tested in
Boston Court.

Boston, Mass, November 24.-E. J.
Jenkins, commissioner of insolvency,
appeared before Justice Holmes in the
equity session of the supreme judicial
court Yesterday to show why writ of
prohibition should not be granted In the
poor debtor case which came up before
him Tuesday. In poor debtor hear
ings, by decision of the supreme court,
which decides that it is 9 o'clock
until 10 the Judgment debtor has an
hour in which TO appear for ex-
animation from the time fixed by the
magistrate In this case the poor debtor
was cited November 18th to appear be-
fore the respondent November 10th at 8
o'clock, and. not appearing within the
limit of the hour by the mean Boston
time, he was defaulted. There was no
controversy as to facts, the question be-
ing one purely Of law as to the recog-
milton of the standard time IN judicial
proceedings. Counsel for the petitioner
claimed that his client, appearing within
the hour by the new time, should nothave
been defaulted, and was entitled to an
examination, citing the action of the city
authorities and the general usage in
adopting the standard or eastern time in
all business contracts and dealings; that
Sunday was the day chosen to make the
change, so that there should be as little
inconvenience to business as possible;
that Monday all the clocks at the city
hall, state house, and other official
places were changed to conform to the
new time. Counsel for the respondent
said he did not think it was sufficient
for body of scientific men or an as
ISOLATION to change at their will or fancy
the time; that, in order to make such
usage legal, it should have the sanction
of the legislature, as in the case of
weights and measures. judge Holmes
said that until he had looked into the
matter and considered it in it's legal
points he should reserve his de-
cision. He stated, however, that it was
his opinion that custom could be changed
and usage be adopted in twenty-four
hours as well as in several years. He
thought that the new standard of time
had been so adopted, and that such be-
ing the case he did not see why the poor
debtor had not presented himself before
the commissioner within the appointed
time. The case is watched with great
interest In Massachusetts,, as the legality
of the standard time is involved,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-11-28
Openings for Young Men.
CFronn the New York SUM-


The great problem of what to do
with our boys is solved for the
time being if they are apprenticed to the
baseball trade. The great wages which
will be paid to good baseball players
next season will certainly tend to attract
into the profession many aspiring youth.
The young college graduate who has
taken honors IN base ball viii not hest
tate to engage in business which only
takes half his year and offers him big
ger salary than he could get, perhaps,
IN three whole years at any other en-
ployment. How the moths of the
young athletes will water when they see
that Mr.. Mullane and Mr.. Deasley, of
the new st. Louis Club, are to receive
s., 500 and $4,000 respectively next
year. A young fellow might worship
the tuneful Nine for nineteen years with
out getting the pay these experts get in
their mines for six months.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-11-28
FROM OUR STATE EXCHANGES

WIN. STANLEY accidentally shot Her.
man Euchlar In the foot at Amigo.
A. r. EARL, of Aztalan. Jefferson
County, has silo in successful opera
ton.
HIRAM BLAIR, of Augusta, committed
suicide by taking an enormous dose of
morphine.
VIM. t. JONES, of Ixonia, committed
suicide on the 18th inst, by hanging
| himself to a small tree.
WILLIAM FIELDS gathered 600 barrels
of sound corn from twenty acres on the
Fay Farm at Prairie Du CHEN.
JOSEPH CURRIE, of Arlington, sold IL
hogs to Lodi firm, which aggregated
$500 pounds, or 500 pounds each.
@. M. CLARK, of Whitewater, shipped
six thoroughbred short horn heifers and
four calves to Usage, Iowa, last week.
MRS. DEREsE DEsTEN deserted her
husband and six small children at APP
pletOn, and eloped with Henry Heating,
who claims to be Belgian count.
ALT. MATsoN, of Prescott, Pierce
County, expects to turn l, 900 hens loose
in his yards next spring. He will make
a5business of raising fowls for market.
PAT WHITE, notorious young man of
Waukesha, has been arrested for plac-
ing an obstruction on the track of the
Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Paul Rail
way.
HE Fort Atkinson Union advocates
the culture of broom corn. It says that
the First National Bank of Arcola, ILL.,,
last year paid the broom corn growers
100000. It is said that more corn is
shipped from that section than from any
other point in the world.
HERMAN KNOLL is again on trial for
the murder of Chas. Rhoda. He was
convicted at Appleton in June last and
sentenced to state prison for life. The
supreme court granted new trial and
on a change of venue the case was taken
to Fond du Lac, where the trial is now
proceeding.
A CORRESPONDENT of the Wisconsin
Tobacco Reporter writes from Newark,
Rock County, to correct the statement
that had been made that "there was not
whole crop of tobacco in the town
ship" He says there was considerable
tobacco shielded before the hail storm.
Among growers who still have crops I'M
sold of good quality may be mentioned
Samuel Croft, Martin johnson, Lars
Lever, FL. Milford and @. K Chrispen-
son. He also adds that the tobacco is
well cured out and shows fine quality
of leaf.
THE supreme court rendered an i'm
portant decision, on the 21st inst, in
the case of Van r. Willard, ct al, ap-
pellapts, VS.. John Comstock and Lin
coin County, respondents. The Gil cult
court of Dane County had decided
against the plaintiffs, who charged Com
stock and the board of supervisors of
Lincoln County with collision in the
sale and purchase of tax certificates,
thereby defrauding the county and in
creasing the taxes of plaintiffs. The
circuit court held that the taxpayers
had no right to bring suit against the
county. This decision the supreme
court overruled, and remanded the case
for further proceedings according to law.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-11-28
Bismarck's Petty tyranny.
[From the Pail Mall Gazette. ]


1t is long since worse instnace of pet
ty tyranny has been reported from Ger
many than the imprisonment of the
member for MuhlradIitz, in SiIesia, for
six months on account of disrespectful
language which he had used five or
seven years ago about the imperial
family. The offense was only brought
before the notice of the courts in con-
sequences of his recent election, and
that by local clergyman-the orthodox
clergy being especially eager just now
to toady to the government, The court
had probably no choice in the matter.
German judges have not as a rule of
late years, to their honor be it spoken,
shown any great readiness to convict on
such charges, unless absolutely com
PEELED by the letter of the law. The
discredltable thing is that the govern
ment-that is to say, Prince Bismarck
far from discouraging these prosecu-
tlOns, himself sets the example of in
stituting them whether for attacks upon
the imperial family or upon his own
great person. It is a sad commentary
on the weakness of genius to see the
man who controls the affairs of Europe
with such strength and calmness with
ing under the gnat stings of public
criticism, and stamping upon the in
scots who annoy him, not always very
successfully, with his jack-boots. It is
not this side of the chancellor's policy,
we suppose, of which Prof. Blackie was
thinking when he told the Crofters Com
mission that what allied us III this coun-
try was " TO much freedom and too little
government, and we had be tier have a
little of Bismarck applied"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-11-28
Lectures on Health.

First aid to the injured. Lecture
u.-Fits. 1. If the man with the fit
has on a new hat, and you have an old
one, always change hats with him.
This relieves the pressure on the head.
2. If it happens to be convivial-look-
ing tramp, remark in loud tone: "It's
too bad, but there's not drop of brandy
in the crowd p In nine cases out of
ten he will then walk off, using healthy,
coherent, and muscular Anglo-Saxon.
3. Should the patient have only slight
attack, and retain consciousness, tell him
tits not fitting for him to act so. This
will undoubtedly make him get up and
take off his coat. Then run. 4. In case
the man is school-teacher, two of his
pupils will be dilated; the rest will be
elated. 5. Give him plenty of air
this kind of generosity is inexpensive.
Open his mouth. Then get stretcher.
If he won't open his mouth, get a glove
stretcher; that'u make him. 6. Garry
him into Broadway talor's shop. No
man was ever known to come oat of one
with " fit. Z. If he has bona fide
fit, and there is no one else near, make
believe you don't see him. s. In case
your father-in-law has one, in the street,
tell him it's your private opinion he was
intoxicated, and that to-day is your
birthday. This rule alone is worth 800.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-11-28
A RaahfuI OId-fImer.

From the Denver Tribune.J
Wednesday night as the cold light of
the stars changed the dark stiffness of
the alleys TO pale amber hue, cop 3"
Gran In :" an old-timer who had taken
more booze in cargo than he could car
ry without the aid of q guy-rope. He
was handled carefully and placed ten
derby behind the chilling steel bars. He
did not appear to realize his predica-
ment until the iron door screeched on
its rusty hinges and the heavy key
clicked out the fact that his liberty had
flown and with the disappearance of the
officer his senses returned. The lonely
night hours wore slowly along, and az
last the dawny light peeped IN and
lighted up the dreary cell. The old
timer became restless and inquired as to
how he got there and what was to be
done with him. Upon being told that
he must be brought before Judge Hare,
to have his conduct legally adjusted, he
bashfully and tearfully hid his face and
IN his weeping moments told that Judge
Hare was en- old time friend Of his. He
would rather face a gatllng gun or linn
burger cheese rather than have Judge
Hare know that tangle-foot had knocked
him over the ropes. The judge was
told in confidential manner of his old
friends trouble, and without hesitation
"John Smith paid his fine, and the
bashful old-timer went home to ponder
over prohibition and "booze," prison
cells and police stations, and swear that
he would never get full again, nor take
starry night for q ramble.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-11-28
Gold Coins in a Skeletons Mouth.

Geneva Dispatch to the London News.]
An interesting discovery was made
yesterday at Andermatt, In the Canton
of Uri, by some workmen who we're ex-
cavating near the old church, well known
to tourists. While digging they sudden
Iy came upon several skeletons, and on
disturbing them there fell from the low
er jaw of one two gold coins of the reign
of Charles VIII. of France, at the end
of the fifteenth century.
Further search revealed the presence
in the bony hand of the skeleton of piece
of linen rag in excellent preservation,
and on unfolding the rag the men
brought to light ten silver coins of the
sixteenth century, of the time of Fran
co.'s I. of France. 1t is supposed that
the skeleton is that of q soldier who
fought at the battle of Marignan, and
that having stolen some money and put
the gold coins in his mouth for safety,
he was Immediately after killed on the
field
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-11-28
H A Little Close -

n one of our hotels recently a resident
of one of the country towns In this state
told several stories in regard to his towns
men, and of one family in particular, all
the members of which have the reputa-
ton of being ga little close" One of
the sons at last made up his mind to be
married, and concluded after long think
ing that he ought in some way to make
change in his usual apparel, but could
not decide exactly what the change
should consist in, and at last concluded
to consult with his father, and the old
man, after hearing him through, thought
the matter over, and at last said:
"Joe, what have you been paying for
your hat? ?"
GA dollar" replied the son.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-11-28
Didn't See All of 1t at the Art Loan

From the Detroit Free Press.
She had got back TO the Brush Street
depot from the Art Loan, and was tell
ing half dozen Of the passengers III the
waiting room what she had seen and
how grand everything was, when stub
by man with a coon-skin cap on inter
rupted her with:
"I beg your pardon, ma'am, but as I
understand it, you have been to see pic
lures"
eyes, sir; more pictures than you
could shake a stick at.
$50 believe. ma'am, so I believe.
From what standpoint did you criticised"
"Hey?"
From what standpoint did you
criticise the various paintings?"
Why 1 stood on several sides of 'em.
Maybe I'd have done better to stand In
a chair, but never thought of it. .
ct presume You critically examined
the fore grounds 2"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-11-28
THE MOUSE.

Once a trap was baited
With piece of cheese.
1t tickled so little mouse,
It almost made him sneeze.
And old rat said, " There's danger!
Be careful where you CO."
g Nonsensel" said the other;
IS don't think you know"
SO he walked in boldly
Nobody in sight,
First he took nibble, then he took bite,
Close the trap together snapped,
AS quick as wink,
Catching mousie fast there,
cause he didn't think,
-Chri8ttGn Rcgtster,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-11-28

JAMES WATSON WEBB, journalist and
statesman, is the last link of famous
chain of old New Workers which death
has torn asunder-Thurlow Weed, Pc
ter Cooper, Horace Greeley, William
Cullen Bryant, William E. Dodge and
A. r. Stewart. All are dead but Mr..
Webb, but he remains hale and hearty,
with all the strength of his early man
hood clinging to him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-11-28

A DARBY on a Pecano plantation, not
long since, was much tried by the obsti-
macy of mule. After much urging and
kindness to the brute he broke out with:
" Look hyar, now! mebbe you think
cause I jined the church last Sunday
that can't use big words; but III hab
you know I'm gwine to make 'ception
in your special case. "-Ie1Gs Sitting s.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-11-28

THE drop-curtain of an Albany, Tex. !,
opera house displays advertisements of
the business firms Of the town.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-10-04

The gross earnings Of the Union Pacific
Railroad in August we're 81. $50. 900 against
-. 770.0 900 for the same month in laa0.
The earnings from Jan. ! Ia Sept. ! were
$16, 3S2, 900 against 2la, $50, 22l in 1882.
An Eastern exchange says Of this road:
ssThe Onion Pacific IL TO be extended to
the Pacific Coast. While 1t 10 unlikely that
the main line will thus be extended, II il
quite probable that the Utah Central.
which Il controlled by the Union Poetic.
may soon be built on through Southern
Utah and Nevada to the coast near Los
Angelica. AucA 9 line would be profitable.
and would enable the Union Pacific to
secure al concessions Il might desire on
California business
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-10-04

Says the Carson Appeal: Private advice
received here yesterday states that Mrs.
Amelia Smsllman, who was sent to the
California State Prison for an alleged
attempt to blsckmail John w. Mscksy, and
Who vas recently released. has gone to New
York with the avowed determination TO
shoot Macksy on sight. She spoke Of her
intention freely TO some friends, before
Der departure, who telegrsphed to Msckay.
III asserted that when he wal apprised OF
Mr.. Emsllman's movement, he sailed for
Europe; but that part Of the report is not
credited, because Mackay can find ample
protection in New York against any muir
dsrous plot Of this nature. But 1t is not
II I'll improbable that the woman will
seek TO avenge herself In some manner.
That she would shoot Mackay on sight is
slso not believed improbable by those who
know her,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-10-04

A new method Of working low grade ores
has been discovered by E. Derbec, who
claims for his process simplicity. perfection
and cheapness in working. inexpensivenesa
Of . plant, . constant production oil
precious metals, and each metal produced
separately and in . form ready for market.
Sunday the Arst public trial Of the new
method Of working low grade ores waa
made Of the otioe Of the Courier de San
Francisco on CLAY street. About 20 gen.
tlemen assembled to see the experiment.
and It was successful. The method OF
treating the ore was simple, nothing ex-
cept . small furnace and two wooden tubs
wish some reagents being used. Mr.. Der.
bec II not yet ready TO make public the dc.
tails Of this new method Of treatment.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-10-04

John w. Mackay will pass Palisade this
evening going west.
Ex-senator Sharon Is reported to have
stated recently that be was the largest
real estate owner in San Francisco. having
$1l, 900, 600 worth there.
JEFF. Burgess. IN old-time typo on the
Base Range. leaves to-day to take the fore
manship Of the Battle Mountain Messen-
ger. The craft will turn out to see him of.
j. H. Barlow. express manager Of the
Utah Northern Railway, suicided ct Ogden
last week. He held in his hand q %certifi-
cate OF membership n Des Moines Lodge
Of Odd Fellows. endorsed. 'For Gods
sake forgive my rash act; but my life 10 .
failure"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-10-04
HYE COUNTY zrEns.
Rslment courier. sept. q.

BslRonf Courier, Sept. -.
The Tybo mill 10 again running ON orel
from the 2.G mine.
The Utah Western Railroad will run
through several Of the richest mining
districts in Nevada. The people here are
glad to learn that the work Of extending
this road will loon be commenced.
From Hon. George Ernst We learn that
the mining prospects are excellent in Bel
District. Mr.. Ernst owns n Of the best
mines in that section. He has now several
men employed in extracting ore which ID
rich In silver and lead. The ledge, ~ far
- It 10 uncovered, measures on an average
40 feet in width, and in some places 10 all
Of 100 feet wide. and there 10 every indi-
cation that this ore body will be followed
to . great depth. People who have seen
this mine say that Mr.. Ernst possesses .
genuine bonanza. As the Utah Western
Railroad will in all probability be built,
the owners Of mines in that district are
confident that everything will boom there
in the near future.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-10-04

The Oxford (Idaho) Enterprise says
that an 1s-month-old baby Of James
Vaughn Of Gentle Valley was playing
around near its mother, who WA engaged
close BY the dwelling in doing her wash
ing last month. At length she missed the
baby and . search for it proved unavail-
ing. Some OF the neighbors discovered
immense tracks Of . bear, and followed
the trail until dark. Al the break of day
it was taken up Ind followed into the Bear
Range Of mountains, and about 10 O'Clock
A. N. they found the baby curled up in q
bunch Of weeds and grass in the bushes
sound asleep. with it. little tsttered and
torn dress thrown over its head. while
close beside the sleeping child was the
warm bed Of what must have been : very
large bear, which had abandoned its cap
tive on the approach Of the men in search.
With the exception Of . slight scratch
upon one foot, tho child was uninjured,
though 1t had been carried several miles
into the mountains over rough places and
through brush.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-10-04
Tonkin 4 CO.

This we'll known Wholesale and retail
liquor house IL just in receipto of the largest
and best assorted stock of wines, liquors
and cigars ever offered in this market.
Their stock Of whiskies, direct from the
distilleries in Kentucky, il the finest in
the market. Their wines and cigars, di.
rect from importers. are . surety Of genu-
ineness and purity, and include Cham.
pagnes, sherries and brandies, while their
domestic wines are the best the market
affords. Their imported and domestic
cigars include q variety Of brands, which
for favor are not excelled. Dealers are
invited to examine their stock and prices,
which are adapted to the times.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-10-04
I.e nay ON Trial.

Wright Ls Roy IL on trial in Judge Fer
rails Court. San Francisco. for the murder
Of Nicholas sksrrett. . wealthy and retired
dry goods merchant, which took place on
the 18th Of August last. The morning w.
sion Of the court Monday WA consumed in
the effort TO secure . jury. but only one
man wal found who thought he could
render an impartial judgment, the rest OF
the vsnire having been more or less in
6uenced by the accounts Of the tragedy In
the newspapers. The more pertinent
questions asked by the prosecution we're TO
the effect: "Would you CONVICT on ptr-
cumstsntial evidence, or would yen re-
quirs direct evidence OF the guilt OF the
sccuseda And are you opposed to capt.
tai punishment" Out Of the panel three
were peremptorily challenged BY the de-
Tense, one by the prosecution and seven
were excused by the Court for legal
reasons