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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-10-31
COMPELLED TO STEAL.
An Idle Husband Forces His Wife TO
Steal from Her Employers.

New YORK, October pa painful
case came to notice yesterday In the ex-
animation in the case of Mrs. Rose Rich,
the saleswoman at III. O'Neil &c Co. 8
store, in Sixth Avenue, who was arrested
for stealing goods from her employer.
Mrs. Rich has been employed in the
store eleven years, and was fully trust
ed. Goods were being continually
missed from the ribbon depart
ment, in which she was a fore
woman, but she was not suspected.
Monday Mr.. Hugh O'Neill, the
principal in the firm, received an anony-
nous communication informing him
that Mrs. Rich was responsible for the
thefts, and that some of the goods stolen
could be found in the fancy goods store
of Mrs. Mary Posthauer, at 458 Third
Avenue. Investigation showed that
Mrs. Posthauer had large quantity of
the goods OIL hand. She said she
had purchased them from man
called Ross, who claimed to be the
agent of a Paterson, n. j., manu-
facturer. Ross proved to be Winfield
Rich, husband of the prisoner. When
Mrs. Rich was arrested she admitted
that she had been stealing from her en-
ployers, but said that her husband COM
PEELED her to steal. She had been mar
ried to him for eight years and had six
children, four of whom are still living.
Her husband who is good mechanic,
but is idle and shiftless, drove her to
steal from her employers to sup
ply his extravaganza wants. When she
failed to bring goods home in the even
ing he abused and beat her. She got
tired of the life she was leading, and
about six weeks ago she left her hus-
band and refused to have anything to
do with him. He threatened to expose
her, and it is believed that he wrote the
anonymous letter denouncing her.
The unfortunate woman was sent to
prison in default of $500 bail to await
trial
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-10-31
CRITTENDEN'S POLICY.
How Scheme to Rob a Bank at CaIifor-
MIA was Crushed.

JEFFERSON CITY, No., October 25.-
A little more than month ago Gov.
Orittenden received information that six
persons residing near and having their
headquarters in the vicinity of Wichita,
Kas., had formed themselves into band
for the purpose of making ank-rob-
bing and train-wrecking raid into Mis-
souri, Their objective points were Tip
ton and California, and it was upon the
bank at the latter place they finally
agreed that the attempt at rob-
bing should be made. It was
not to be midnight burg
larry, but broad-daylight affair, after
the manner of the Mortified, Mimi,
and Gallatin, Mo-, robberies. California
was fixed upon, because the town is To-
Gated favorable for a raid such as was
contemplated, being skirted on the
north by belt of timber reaching to
the Missouri River, under the cover of
which the robbers intended to approach
the town and to which they proposed to
return after robbing the bank. It was
also part of their plan, if it should
their mission, to engage in train-wreck-
ing. The governor having become in
formed of their plans and purposes sent
a detective to Kansas to watch their
movements and learn what he could re-
garding the proposed undertaking. The
detective, after reaching Kansas, man
aged to become a member of the gang,
and by securing the confidence of the
leader, to learn the whole plot. He re-
ported what he had learned to Gov.
Crittenden, who notified the bank at
California, advising its officers to be on
their guard and not to keep any amount
of cash In sight. It was expected that
the robbery would have been attempted
this week, but few days ago word was
received by the governor that the
plot had been abandoned and the
gang had disbanded. Whether or
not they had received any in
formation of the preparations
being made to give them a warm recep-
ton is not known, but at any rate they
concluded to abandon the undertaking
and spare Missouri another sensation of
the James brothers style. Gov. Crit
tenden, who gave the information to the
press to-day, declined to make public
the names of the would-be robbers. He
says that he has succeeded in estab-
hshlng such system of espionage that
hereafter any organized effort to emu
late the James brothers will be exceed
ingly difficult. Mr.. Roach, president of
the bank at California, wrote the COVER
nor a letter thanking him for his vigi-
lance and timely warming.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-10-31
4" Pity the Poor Blind"
From the Pail Mall Gazette

One of the latest reforms which have
taken place In Japan is the degradation
of the "poor blind" from their high es-
tate of a privileged class. Until quite
lately two of the most lucrative profess
sions in Japan were confined to the
blind. One of these is the occupation
of an ANNA, or street-crier, who walks
up and down in all the roads and public
places crying the days price of sham
poo. Shampooing, it may be remarked,
Is not merely an occasional luxury in
Japan, but is resorted to as a cure for
all kinds of ailments. Another favorite
specific with the Japanese is a sort of
t&ttooing, and this employment also it
was curiously enough unlawful for any
but blind man to carry. Besides the
very tangible advantages which these
exclusive privileges give them, the wor-
shipful company of the blind were until
quite lately possessed of many honorary
titles and distinctions. The lowest rank
in their hierarchy was that of the Shi-
bun, who was allowed to carry two
swords and to wear distinctive dress
at all ceremonies; then came the kO-tO,
or blind man addicted to street music,
q W Hh1Oh 10 AOU IAhAOWh Ill Il41O
country, but which we hardly hold in so
much honor as did the Japanese, who at
once promoted any ko-to, if he showed
knowledge of harmony, to the rank of
stem 10, or notable person. The result
of all this was that the poor blind were
often some of the richest men in Japan,
and the ansnGS were the great money
lenders. Another thing which added to
their resources was the right of demand
ing present whenever there was birth
or a M rriage in a family in their dis
trict; perhaps it was thought fair that
they should have these unwedding
presents, as they themselves were not
allowed to marry until they reached one
of the higher grades of the hierarchy.
All these restrictions and privileges have
now been removed, and the familiar cry
of " Pity the poor blind |" is beginning
to be heard for the first time in Japan.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-10-31
Two Notable Graves.

From the Washington PestJ
In secluded parts of Mount Oivet
Cemetery, far apart from each other,
however, are graveS containing the re-
mains of two people once prominent In
national events, but now apparently for
gotten altogether. One is the grave of
Mrs. Mary E. Surratt, who was execu-
ted as one of the Abraham Lincoln con-
spirators. and the other is that of the
famous Writ, the keeper of the much
dreaded AndersonYille prison pen during
the late war. Visitors to the cemetery,
especially strangers, will find practically
nothing TO denote the graves of these
once we'll known people. Wirtz is bur-
led under a tall hickory tree, in which
squirrels chatter and gamboI. Tall,
rank weeds and unkempt grass surround
the spot, and the simple inscription,
"Wirtz," on a tiny block of marble at
the head of the grave, Is the only thing
to denote the resting place of man
once so famous In his peculiar way and
SO universally detested.
Mrs. SuIratt's grave is equally OBJ
scHre. A ragged boxbush and glass
lar containing few withered vines were
the only signs shown yesterday that
even a memory of the unfortunate
woman still survives. A small plain
headstone, bIuntly inscribed: " Mrs.
Mary E. Surratt, +" is all to indicate who
the occupant of the grave was. There
is neither date nor cause of death on the
headstone, aud the lot containing graves
of other members of the family is rank
with weeds and banked with the faded
leaves of autumn.
Mount Olivet cemetery was visited by
large number of strangers yesterday.
The weather was exceedingly fine, and
two ladies' who had learned tue location
of Mrs. Surratt's grave, visited it and
expressed regret at its neglected appear
ance. They evidently cherished friend
Iy recollections of the poor woman, for
before leaving they purchased flowers
and placed them upon her grave. "That
sort O. thing, said the superintendent
of the cemetery to areporter of the Post,
when the latter, who had witnessed the
scene, called attention to it, " occurs
once IN while, but not very often.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-10-31

Frederick the Great of Prussia, at one
period of his life was in debt to his
tailor to considerable amount, and that
worthy, despairing of payment, devised
an ingenious method of squaring ac-
counts. He obtained an audience of the
king, and called his attention to the
numbers of foreign potentates who Wis
tied his court. These personages, he
represented, would doubtless be much
gratifed if Frederick would create them
generals and colonies in his redoubtable
army; uniform would be necessary,
and if the king would let him have the
order he would at once cancel his bill.
Frederick consented, and the tailor
speedily recouped his losses out of the
Uniforms he made for foreign grandees.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-10-31
GETTING RICH TOO FAST.
A Railroad Clerk Saves Ninety Dollars
Month Out of a Salary of
Eighty Dollars.

PHILADELPHIA, October 20. - The
Times to-day prints an account of the
thieving operations of a number of
trusted employees of the Junction Rail
road Company. 1t is admitted by an
officer of the company that further
efforts to hush up the affair have been
abandoned, and that warrants will be
issued for the arrest of the inculpated
persons early next week. Charles E.
Pugh, one of the officers of the Juno
ton Road, is O director of the Cen
tennial National Bank. Recently, in
the exercises of his duties of director,
Mr.. Pugh was informed that surprising
ly large bank accounts stood to the
credit of some of the clerks of the juno
ton Railroad Company. One of the
clerks who received a salary of $50 per
month generally deposited 800 in bank
every four weeks. Inquiry showed that
in addition to this evidence of frugality
the clerk was providing literally for
his family. He was employed in the
pay department, and when his
pay rolls were examined it was found
that he had drawn at least 81 800 of the
company's money by placing the names
of dummies on the list. He was the
son of well-known and trusted rail-
road manager. He was suspended at
once, but the parent made good $4,000
of the loss at once, and has since paid
the balance. The company, however,
declined in the most positive manner to
guarantee that the man would not be
prosecuted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-10-31
COMPULSORY Cremation

tFrom the Pail Mall Gazette.J
While on the banks of the Seine war
is waged against the introduction of Gre
nation, the municipal council at Lii bon
has passed a resolution by which crema-
ton is made compulsory in times of cpl
demic, while at ordinary times it is to be
optional; the remains of inferred bodies,
however, are to be burned every five
years. Lisbon, like Paris, suffers from
the lack Of cemetery accommodations
and the proximity of the bStrial grounds
to populous quarters. Yet the same
measure, theintroduction of which seems
to meet with unsurmountable obstacles
in France, is adopted without any diff.
Guilty by Portugal, which is usually sup.
posed to be much less enlightened than
her neighbor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-10-31
Classical Education.

"Do you not think that American in
situations are progressive ?" inquired a
Boston girl of an eminent English tour
list on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
"Indeed, [ do" was the hearty reply.
" The classical education of even your
railroad brakemen makes them far super
ior to the common guards of our English
system"
"What do you mean by the classical
education of our brakemen?'' inquired
the Boston girl, with no small show of
surprise.
e'Why, I notice they open the car
door and call out the names of the sta
tions in an unknown tongue. I am
familiar with seven distinct languages.
but your American brakemen are a gulf
of learning compared to our most emin-
ent scholars. Their salaries must GER
tainly be enormous, and their erudition
vast and unfathomable."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-10-31
Mr.. samueIs' Eye Worth Thousands.
(From the New York Times.l

IFTOM Ih6 N6W IOTh IILIGsI
Arthur Samuels was at work on the
roof of q house at Brighton Place, Coney
Island, on January 26, 1881. One of
three boys who had been shooting
pigeons that had escaped from an in
closed ground near by, where a match
was in progress, discharged his gun
near Samuels, and grain of powder en-
tered and destroyed his left eye. Charg-
ing young Voorhis with having fred the
shot, Samuels sued him for $40, 900 dam
ages. The case was tried before Judge
Donohue in the Supreme Court yester-
day, and the jury gave verdict for
81, 900. The father, and guardian ad
litem, of the defendant boy is James W.
Voorhis, who is said to be q wealthy
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-10-31
The Corinth Canal.

The ship canal through the Isthmus
of Corinth was commenced in May last
year, the first mine being fired by Queen
Olga, In the presence of King George,
the diplomatic corps and the principal
Greek government officials. The actual
length of the canal when finished, will be
6, 342 meters; the entrances to the chan
mel will be 100 meters in breadth, dim
inishing to %. and the depth 8 meters.
According to studies made by III. Ger
ster, the total quantity of material to be
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-10-31
A Chinese Soldiers Rations.
lCor, London Telegraph

On the banks were several battaGons
of infantry, encamped IN good tents, all
laid out in frst-rate order, properly pitch
ed and nicely intrenched. The whole
arrangement was on the European sys-
tenn. went ashore among the tents,
and saw the evening meal being served
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-10-31
Young America to Mgr. CapeI.
[From the Louisville Courier-Journal


Mgr. Capel was asked him whatstruck
him most forcibly in this country, and
he replied: "The precociousness of
children" He says that while an Balti-
more the archbishop took him to call on
lady. While making the visit boy
aged years came in the room, and his
mother said: "My son, speak to the
archbishop" He obeyed readily, and,
holding out his hand, said: Chow do,
arch"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-10-31
DOMESTIC ECONOMY.
CHILLI SAUCE.

Twelve large ripe tomatoes, two on
ions, two green peppers, two table,
spoons of salt, three of suguar, three
teacups of vinegar, one teaspoon of Gin
namon, chop the onions and pepper, and
boil all two hOurs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-10-31

From the London Truth.l
AS the question of honorary colonel
cies is at present attracting considerable
attention, it may not be out of place to
recall the origin of bestowing them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-10-31

THE chief clerk in the navy depart
ment is named Hogg. 1t is supposed
that he is the one who has eaten up our
navy.-TeTas Siftings.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-10-31

A tablespoon of ground coffee for each
two persons; make it moist with the
white of an egg and add little cold
water, stir well and pour over it as much
boiling water as needed. Let it simmer
twenty minutes,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-10-31

CAPEs or large collars are worn on
tight walking jackets by young ladies.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-23
Standard Time in Court.

BosroN, Nov. 22-Judge Holmes sitting
in equity yesterday appeared IN doubt as to
what course to take when he was requested
by Lawyer Calender to issue writ of pro-
hibiton to restrain Commissioner-of-Insol
vency Jenkins from taking further proceed
ings in the case of the petitioners client,
which involved the question as to what
standard of time was to be recognized in
judicial proceedings In this matter Mr.
Jenkins had poor-debtor hearing return
able before him yesterday at 8 o'clock, an
hour being allowed the debtor to appear for
examination. The justice went by the old
standard of time and the poor debtor by the
new, and on his appearance for examination
he found that he was about ten minutes late.
Commissioner Jenkins refused to go on with
The examination and petition for writ of
prohibition is the result. Judge Holmes to-
day issued notice to Jenkins to appear and
show cause why the writ should NOT issue.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-23
SUING BEN. BUTLER.
Legal Proceedings to Recover 5000 from
the Governor.

Boston, Nov. 22-The National Home for
Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, organized under
the laws of the United States and having its
usual place of business at Hartford, Conn.,,
has brought suit in the United States Circuit
Court of this district against Governor But
Ter. The declaration alleges that the defend
ant is indebted to plaintiff in the sum of
$15,oo0 for money had and received in 1879,
and further sum from Jan. l. The defend
ant has filed plea in abatement, stating
that the plaintiff corporation is not now and
never has been citizens or residents of Con-
necticnt; that it has no usual place of bust
ness in said Hartford, or in the State; that
the circuit court has no jurisdiction over
said cause and no power to entertain and
adjudicate upon the same, it not being con-
troversy between citizens of different States;
and further that defendant should not be
held to answer plaintiffs suit and declara-
ton. No time is assigned for hearing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-23
SprinSer's Candidacy Supposed To Be in the
Interest of Randall-The Carlisle
People Less Confident.
Mr. Keifer's Response TO the Sugges.
tion of Congressman Phelps.
Further Developments Concerning the Ras-
cally Pension AGents-A Scheme for
Robbing Confederate Soldiers.
THE SPEAKERSHIP
Springer's Candidacy Thought To BE in the
Interest of Randall.

springer's Candidacy Thought To BE in the
Interest of Randall.
Washington Special.
Il do not know what Mr. Springer MEANS"
said Mr.. Randall this afternoon. II do not
understand it. l hear that he has another
vote to-day in Moulton. He ought to have
all the Illinois delegation, of course, if he is
going to run. 1t is fair to him." These kind
words of Randall may mean nothing, but
there are rumors that Randall and Springer
have very good understanding Mr. Randall
has made two visits to Springer whose head
quarters are on the same floor, and his con-
ferences have been long and earnest. ut is
possible" says a Carlisle man, that Randall
is using Springer to divide the Illinois dele
CATION and to prevent Morrison from hand
ing it over to Carlisle" 1t is not forgotten
that Mr.. Springer was the chairman of one
of the most important committees (elections)
when Randall was last Speaker Springer
yesterday made an admission that some of
his opponents consider significant. He said:
AS soon as the House is organized | shall
offer resolution that the daily sessions shall
beginat noon, seventy-fifth meridian" 1t
is remembered that Speakers do not gener-
ally make motions of this sort
Morrison, speaking of Randall, SAYS: HE
is not so almighty confident as he pretends
to be. II he were, he would not be so ready
to go and pay his respects to Springer"
The Carlisle forces appear to be little less
confident The reserve power OF Randall and
his ability in making combinations is what
all the candidates dread. The connection of
Carlisle's name with Mcdonald is not help
ing him. Randall, in looking over the Car
Isle list which was prepared by e. John Ell
lis from Louisiana, showing ninety-four
names on the first ballot remarked coolly;
II can take thirty names from that list with
out any trouble and transfer them to my col
11Ion
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-23
FREE TRADE.
Address by Henry Watterson-yiews by
Henry Ward Beecher.

New York, Nov. 22-Hon Henry Waiter
son, editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal,
delivered an address, tonight, in advocacy
of the principl of free trade. The address
was somewhat in the nature of reply to the
arguments in favor of protection presented
last night by ex-United States Consul Dud-
ley. Mr.. Watterson had an audience which
included the best thinkers in this section,
who give attention to the subjects of free
trade, fair trade and protection. While the
closest attention was given the utterances of
the speaker, the applause was generous and
genuine. Rev. Henry Ward Beecher pre-
sided, and presented Mr.. Watterson, who
had most cordial reception. Beecher said
''As to the charse that 1 am Republican,
do not deny it, but they do not own me-
Every citizen must do what he can to further
the ends of government, and he can only do
this by working with one of the great polit-
ical parties. am also clergyman, but only
by courtesy. | am citizen, and l am here
to perform my duties as SUCH"
Mr.. Beecher went on to say that he be-
lieved the protective system was grinding
oppression on the poor men of the country.
If it was right to tax clothes and books and
pictures and iron, it could not be wrong to
tax ministers and yet he did not intend a
tax should be put upon such men as Dr. Tay-
1or and DR.. Hall 1t was perfectly consistent
with the theory of the protectionists.
Mr.. Watterson was preceded in short ad-
dress by David A. Wells.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-23
The Story of "A Survivor.

CAIRO, Nov. 22.-Captain Hueston, who
was with Hicks Pasha's forces and escaped
in the Disguise of dervisch, says that on the
way from the battlefield he counted $50
wounded survivors of the engage
ment Among these was a European
artist named Power. Hicks Pa
sha had divided his army,
sending half to Ell Obeid to demand the sur
render of that place. He awaited the ar
riva! of Mahd who was advancing from the
southwest. Mahdi met half of Hicks Pasha' s
army advancing to Ell Obeid and attacked it.
Hearing the firing Hicks Pasha came up
with his whole force and formed square.
Mahdi brought up fresh regulars, who, it is
supposed, were the soldiers captured when
Ell Obeid fell, and who agreed to take service
under Mahdi. These numbered G,O00. The
square of Hicks Pasha's men was then broken,
and his army annihilated. The English Of
ficers with the Egyptian army fought gall
lantly. The European who escaped is
thought to be ODohovan or Frank Vizet-
telly, of the London Graphic. Hicks ? asha
had 10000 soldiers and 1000 camp followers.
The Arabs numbered 10000
Another report of the fight says Mardi
sent dervishes to treat with Hicks Pashs s
native officers, saying to the Eyptians ''W ,,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-23
England win Not withdraw from Egxp
FRANCE AND CHINA.
Sontay Powerfully Fortified-French Trans
ports Ordered in Readiness.

PARIS, Nov. 22.-The latest news from
Tonquin confirms the previous reports that
Sontay is powerfully fortified by the Chi
nese.
Orders have been given at Toulon to pre-
pare two transports for service IN case OF
necessity. The question of preparing sup
Elementary war material at Toulon is being
considered.
The Governor of French Cochin-C China,
has telegraphed Admiral Peyron, Minister
of Marine and the Colonies, that all
French reinforcements and pro-
visions landed at Haiphong have been
forwarded to Hanoi. The health of the
troops is excellent. The Governor had no
special incidents to communicate. He said
several gunboats had been lightened to en-
able them to ascend the canals.