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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21

siderable portion ofthe Ayrshire prop
erty. Inc present duke inherited the
Derbyshlre and Motifs estates $4,000
acres) a property of 1900 acres in
Northumberland, which came to the
Bentincks from the Ogle family; 3d.
600 acres in Caithness, all the estates
in that county having been purchased
since 1855 by the late duke, and also
some property in Ayrshire. By the
way, there is no truth in the report
that the Duke of Portland is engaged
to be married to young lady from
New York. The Duke is not engaged
to anybody, and has no present inten-
ton OF changing his condition
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
No White Elephant This Year.
From the Brooklyn Eagle. I

IfTOm Uu0 brooklyn Eagl6.I
There are a. good many inquiries
about the white elephant this year at
the Barnum show and more or less
evasive explanations are given. All
last season Adam Forepaugh, the only
rival that P. Z. Barnum has ever had,
fought the great American Snowman
tooth and nail. Wherever the two
shows went there was war from the
canvas men to the chiefs and the loss
which both of the circuses suffered,
was very great. When the two shows
came together in Philadelphia
they lost something like $4,000
apiece instead of making that
amount. Mr.. Barnum had imported
a white elephant and a. lot OF real
Burmese to take care of it. Thereup.
on Forepaugh suddenly produced a
white elephant of his own and
also O. lot of alleged Burmese,
thus killing Mr.. Barnum's ele-
plant as a business venture. The
contest between the two showmen
grew so hot finally that it threatened
to land them both in a hole, when
there was g. sudden cessation of hos
Utilities and the foes became friends.
Before agreeing not to disagree Mr..
Forepaugh insisted that the white ele-
plant business should be left out en-
tirely and that neither Snowman
should exhibit one. This agreement
has been faithfully carried out and
there are no white elephants this year
in either circus.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
BAD CROP NEWS.
Winter Wheat Said to Have Suffered in
March.

Winter Wheat Said to Have Suffered in
March.
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, April 17.-Special
and regular crop reports to the Amer
lean Rural Home, of this city, from
all parts of the country, Indicate that
the month of March in Michigan and
Kansas and good part of Illinois
and some parts of Indiana, was very
unfavorable for winter wheat because
unprotected from frost. In Dakota
the ground is very dry, and many
farmers are now seeding oats in place
Of spring wheat, fearing to take the
chances on wheat. Stock raising will
be increased also at the expense
OF wheat growing. In Nebraska the
spring has been wet and unfavorable.
Heavy rains have set things back in
Illinois and west of the Mississippi. In
Oregon the spring wheat area is reduced
owing to low prices. Crop prospects
south are fair, and Pacific coast re-
ports are favorable. Generally speak
ing there is a reduced acreage over the
entire winter wheat belt as compared
with 1885, although the condition 9of
the crop is better than at the same
time last year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
Iron Ocean Steamers.
The first iron vessel was launched

The first iron vessel was launched in
1917, and is still in existence. But
not till 1882 did the work seriously
begin. At that time the Lloyds began
to build small iron steamers for short
voyages. A certain amount of pref
udice had to be overcome, for there
were many doubts as to its strength
and bcuyancy. But it made it's way,
and the first successful iron steamer
made transatlantic voyage in 1843,
the Great Britain, launched by the
Great Western Company. In those
days the Great Britain was rated as
an unusually large-sized ship. 1t was
ship OF 5000 tons burden, and was
an iron screw steamer, combining the
new methods of propulsion and con-
structlon. The voyage was successful,
and the ship is still in existence, and,
till within a few years at least, ran to
Australia. Her success led to imita-
tions in the English marine, and in
1850 the Inman Line was established
between Liverpool and New York of
iron screw steamers. It had no prof
liable mail contract and was purely
a commercial undertaking, but under
skillful management has been very
successful. In the United States iron
ship building has never taken root the
way it has in England. Americans be-
gan early to build small iron steam
ers. and do now, but only for coasting
lines. We only use iron in cases where
we are entirely cut off from competi-
ton, or where we are driven to it, as
it is impossible to use wood for much
of the cOasting service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
HORATIO sEYMOUR's WILL.
Augustus Smith, of Appleton, Trustee OF
the Estate.

the Estate.
NEW YORK, April 16.-The will OF
the late Gov. Horatio Seymour was
admitted to probate in Utica, on
Wednesday. Gov. Seymour first ex-
cepts from the provisions OF his will
the amount of $4,000 for the pay
ment to his sister, Mrs. Helen Clarissa
Lincklaen, of the rest of her share in
the estate of her father. The remain
der of his real and personal property Is
bequeathed in trust to Augustus Smith,
of Appleton, Wis, with directions that
the real estate which he may die pos
sessed of be sold and converted into
cash. The net proceeds of the sale OF
his lands are to be divided into four
teen equal shares. To his sisters, Mrs.
Shounard, Mrs. Lincklaen, and Mrs.
Julia Conkling, and his brother, John
E. Seymour, he bequeaths two shares;
to his nieces, daughters of his sister,
Mrs. Miller-namely. Mrs. Green, Mrs.
Jewett, Mrs. Ward, the Misses Blan-
dina Miller, Helen Miller, and Marga-
ret Miller-each one share. To his
wife Gov. Seymour leaves all of his
household furniture, horses and car
riage, and such of his books as she
may desire. The remainder of his
library and his letters and papers go
to his nephew, Horatio Seymour, Jr.
In case any surplus remains it is to be
divided between Gov. Seymour's broth
er, sisters, and nieces. John T. Sey-
mour, his brother, and John G. Crock
er are madeexecutors of the will, which
is witnessed by William Herman and
Richard w. McIncrow, of Utica. The
value of the estate is not made public.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
u8s. B4RTLET7's DEFENSE.
4 will he Based Largely on the Unrelia
bility of MIR. Dyson.

L will be Based Largely on the Unrelia
bility of Mr.. Dyson.
LONDON, April 16.-The prosecution
n the trial of Mrs. Adelaide Bartlett,
Of Pimlico, tor the alleged murder OF
1er husband by poison, closed their
side OF the case to-day. Counsel for
Mrs. Bartlett, In opening her case, iu-
Dictated that the defense would be
based largely upon the unrelIability of
the Rev. Mr.. Dyson, the Methodist
clergyman, who was Mrs. Bartlett's
over and alleged accomplice, and who
is now acting as the crowns chief
witness. Mr.. Dyson was declared by
counsel to be ''liar." Counsel also
oontended that it was impossible for
Mrs. Bartlett to have administered
che chloroform which caused her hus-
bands death.
LONDON, April 1.-THE Bartlett
poisoning case was given to the Jury
Today. In closing the case for the
crown, Attorney General Russell con-
tended that from all the evidence 1T
was clearly impossible for Mr.. Bart
lett to have committed suicide, as al
legged by the defense, and that there
could be no doubt that he was killed
by the prisoner, Mrs. Adelaide
Bartlett, who had been maintain
ing relations with the Rev. Mr..
Dyson, and who was inspired to re-
move her husband because he was
regaining his health. Mr.. Russell
dwelt upon the singular state OF
affairs which had existed in the family
and showed how distasteful the de-
ceased had become to the prisoner by
contrast with Mr.. Dyson The Judge,
in summing up, told the jury that Mr..
Dyson had taken advantage of the
husbands maudlin nonsense to sup
plant him in the affections of the wife,
and advised that no part OF the cler-
gyman's testimony, although he lad
been a witness for the crown, be &C
cepted as reliable. The jury were out
but short time and rendered ver-
dict of acquittal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
THE ST. LOUIS STRIKE.

aoxie Refuses to Arbitrate-A War
rant for Martin Irons.
reply to resolutions of a meeting
itizens of st. Louis calling upon
to arbiGrate the differences be-
IN the company and its employees.
Hoxie, on the 10th, made public
mmunication in which he claims
J the business of the Missouri Pa
road is being carried as usual, and
SO far as the road and the public
oncerned, the strike is over. War
is have been issued for the arrest
1artin Irons, chairman OF the ex-
tive committee OF District Assem-
1O1; A. G. Coughlan, chairman of
executive committee, District AS
IDLY 90; Geo. M. Jackson, formerly
peal Greenback politician, and S.
telegraph operator, on the
-rge of felony for interfering with
,graph wires in connection with the
alleged to have been done
} weeks ago, for the purpose of in
cepting dispatches between Jay
uld and Vice-President Hoxie.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
HANGED TO-DAY.
Execution of Wretch Named Robinson
at Newcastle, Del.

Execution of q Wretch Named Robinson
at Newcastle, Del.
NEWCASTLE, Del, April 16-Charles
Robinson was hanged here at LOB
this afternoon. He died of strangula-
ton and with very slight struggles.
He made q short speech on the scat
fold, reiterating his innocence, and
while the deputy was adjusting the
moose around his neck said: "Draw it
tighter; farewell to the world" In ten
minutes the physicians pronounced
the pulsations of the heart impercept-
ible.
Charles Robinson was a full-blooded me-
gro, stout and with rather pleasing feat
ures. He was 33 years old this month.
He was born a slave in Queen Anne County,
Maryland, and remained in slavery up to
the time Of the Emancipation Proclama-
lion. Mrs. Ella T. Gardiner, his white vic
i'm, was the wife of Orson Gardiner, q farm
aborer, living near Clairmont. The crime
vas committed on October last. Robin
lon would have Jared badly had he been
aught by the Infatuated neighbors of his
Ictim who turned out after him,
arrying a rope with which to lynch
i'm. Some three weeks afterwards he was
rrested near Crumpton. Nd, by George
ilyard, (colored), of Churchill. He was
rought to Newcastle and lodged in Jail
ctober 81. His trial came off December
and resulted in conviction, but sentence
as deferred on a motion for new trial.
lie motion was based chiefly on the
ounds that one of the jurors had
cmed and expressed an opinion.
te prisoners counsel, had, however,
ived the usual question in respect
this juror. The court denied the
ton and supplemented the denial with
eclara ton that no further applications
new trials in capital cases would be en-
aimed. "There is strong proof to our
DIS that there is no warrant for it, said
chief justice. at is not done except in
es where there is a statute expressly
t." Robinson was then sentenced to
anged. He professed himself as inno-
and resigned to his fate, and ready to
whenever it is the Lords will
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
Dignity at a Discount.
EFrom the Boston Budget


Among other traditions OF the gov
eminent printing Offices at Washing
ton is O. story told about boy sent
with some proof slips OF an important
decision to Chief Justice fancy. He
appeared at the Office of the chief JUS
tice and asked him: "Is fancy in?''
81 presume" was the dignifed reply,
"you wish to see thechiefjustice of the
United States?"
81 don't care cuss about him. I've
got some proofs for Taney."
81 am the Honorable Roger 3.
Taney."
You're fancy, aren't you? ''
81 am not, fellow. | am the Honor
able Roger B. Taney."
''Then the proofs are not for YOU"
and the unceremonious messenger
would have gone off with them if the
Judge had not admitted himself to be
fancy simply.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21

parcels under 400 grammes; but he
finally paid under protest, and forth
with commenced an action against the
Roman municipality for repayment OF
the 5 confines. He was successful,
but the municipality appealed, and,
although he was again and again sue
cessful, the case was carried on at last
by the municipality to the court of
cessation, which has given Judgment
for Signor Nicolas with costs against
the municipality amounting to $500
francs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21

more numerous than imagined. After
learning what rooms are occupied by
guests with valuables, they prepare to
pave the way for accomplices on the
outside. Carefully removing the
screws OF the bolts, they bore the holes
larger, moisten the wood and then re-
place the attachment. The wood dries
and when the thief comes around late
at mig hit it is an easy thing to push the
door in. The most noted robbery of
this kind was at the United States
Hotel, on Fulton Street, New York,
where a country merchant lost $4,000
in government bonds. They generally
have jimmy Or other burglars tools
on the outside of the door to ward off
suspicion"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
How Famous Man Began a Poem.
[From the Augusta Chronicle. !

[From the Augusta Chronicle
/ recently came across an anecdOte
of John @. Calhoun, which will be as
new to your readers, perhaps, as it
was to me. 1t appears that lady
friend once importuned him to write
an original poem in her album.
Strange to say he consented. After
many attempts to fashion his thought
fancifully, he wrote the word "Where-
as" but, to save his life could go no
further. Having selected the most I'M
poetical word in the Language to start
with, the musef1ed from him in horror
and alright, leaving the stern logician
completely batf1ed. Despairing of the
performance Of his promise, he wrote
to the lady frankly admitting his
plight. She asked that the album be
returned just as it stood.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
An Unjust Fox.

A celebrated case, and one with some
arious features, was lately terminal
d at Rome. On the 22d of Septem-
.er, 1884, the advocate Nicolas went
rom Siano to Rome, having with him
!, small box containing parcel of
sugar, weighing 800 grammes (about
IOb ounces). The octroi officers at
he city gates demanded 4 confines
,ctroi duty and centime stamp duty.
mis- the advocate at first refused, be-
ause the law exempts from duty all
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
ROASTED HIM.
dish Work of a Negro In White
County, Arkansas.

dish Work of q Negro In White
County, Arkansas.
TILE ROCK, Ark, April 16.-A ne
'esiding in the vicinity of Faulkner
White County, Ark, last Wednes-
went to the house OF Thomas
ich, and, finding a little 12-year-
son of that gentleman at home,
ured the boy and took him into
kitchen, where a hot fire was
ing, and toasted the boy alive
the flames. The child's piteous
caused the dogs in the yard to
Up a howl, and the man dropped
victim and left. The boy is re-
ed as being in a critical condition,
flesh on his body and legs being
ed to a crisp. People are scour-
he country in search of the negro,
if caught, he will undoubtedly be
ned
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
STILL REFUSES FOOD.
The Little La Crosse Girl Nearing the
Fiftieth Day of Her Fast.


Fiftieth Day of Her Fast.
LA CROSSE, WIS.,, April Joanna
Belle Langan, the 9-year-old girl who
has been fasting for forty-seven days,
is still strong and lively. She still has
an adherence forfood, and positively
refuses to eat a mouthful. She even
refuses to take the juice of oranges.
She looks pretty well and weighs about
sixty five pounds. 1t is noticed that
every time she hears food mentioned
she will shake her head. The doctor
in attendance is giving her medicine
and hopes to bring her out all right.
Hundreds of people visit the little
faster, and some refuse to believe that
she has gone without food for so long.
The case is awakening much interest
and the end is looked forward to with
much curiosity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21

A BANGOR newspaper says that so
many fortunes were made by Bar
Harbor mt. Desert) real estate specu-
lators that many of the adjoining ISL
ands and part of the sea coast are
being bought up by capitalists in the
hope that some day the spots will be
in demand as summer resorts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21
The Great English Landlord.
TF'rom London TRUTH

The Duke OF Portland is constantly
referred to as a great London land
lord. The fact is that at the death OF
the late duke the Marylbone estate,
which is of vast value, passed, under
settlement, to his sister, Lady Ossing.
ton and Lady Howard de Walden,
who also became possessed of @ con-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21

FIFTY members of the engineeringde-
partment OF Columbia College will oc-
cupy barracks next summer on Ban
tam Lake, near Litchfeld, Conn.,, tax
ing their meals at a neighboring hotel.
An instrument house is being built,
and a. course of practical study will
be followed. A son ofJay Gould is one
of the class.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-21

AN ingenious man in Kansas has in
vented a trap for catching prairie dogs
alive. A barrel without head or bot
tom Is placed over the hole. The dog
easily digs his way to the surface, but
once there, can neither dig down
through the shifting sand nor climb
the sides OF the barrel.
The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1886-12-04
SUNDAY SERVICES.

The services for the Bethel Union
congregation at the Lyceum tomorrow
will be as follows Sunday school at
GAS o'clock. Services with preaching
by Rev. L. c. Oggel, the pastor, at
II o'clock. The morning subject
will be: "rhe Reign Of Loving Kind
ness" AT the evening service at half
past seven o'clock the subject will be:
"Office7seeking and the sad ending"
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Services at Fort-st. Church as follows:
Sunday morning the administration
of the ordinances of Baptism and the
Lords Supper, and the reception Of
newmembers. In the evening the first Of
series ofthree sermons on evils which
Beset Young Men in Honolulu" Sub
ect: "The Mud Bath" All are invited
The Bishops congregation of the
Anglican Cathedral will have Morning
prayer with sermon at o:3o A. NJ; Sun
day school at Io;45 A. NJ. Hawaiian
evensong at $3.50; English evensong a
6 p. NJ.
The second Anglican congregation
will havei Holy Communion with sermon
at 1r:Is A. NJ; Evening service at 7:3c
p. NJ; Sunday school at Punahou Pre-
paratory School at 10 A. NJ. Rev. Geo
Wallace, pastor.
The Roman Catholic Cathedral vii
have high mass at 10 A. NJ, and bene
diction of the blessed sacrament at
p. NJ.
Y. M. c. A.-Young Mems Clas
for Bible study in the parlor at GAS A
NJ, conducted by the General Secrc
tary. Gospel praise service at o:3o p. NJ
The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1886-12-04
Photographing the Presents.

Yesterday the chief of the presents
given the King at his jubilee birthday
reception, having been artlstlcally
grouped under the direction of Mr. F.
L. Clarke, we're photographed at diff
ferent angles of view by Mr.. Williams.
Time was taken for the work present
ing the very best light obtainable, with
the result of getting unusually clear
negatives Last night all the other
presents we're being ranged on two
long tables in the throne room, leaving
the richer ones taken as above in place
for the upper center, and today the
whole results of the hookupu, exclusive
of perishable articles, will be photo
graphed. The regalia of the Kingdom
will occupy prominent position in all
of the pictures, and also be taken as a
distinct group. Mr.. Williams will have
in these photographs a rich addition to
his store OF shadowy mementoes OF
remarkable events.
The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1886-12-04
A SATIRE.

"The Grand Duke of Gynbergdrink
enstein" is the title of burlesque in
tnree acts respectfully dedicated to
the public of the duchy," the first two
acts being reflective of recent Ha-
wailan politics, the last one of pro-
phetic Specification and decidedly
rough on rats" Many passages of
the drama are very amusing, while as a
whole the composition is clever. Songs
to sprighty airs intersperse the more
stately rhythm of the plot. A speci-
men or two Of the style may be given.
The Grand Duke asks Nosbig, Min.
lister of State, elbow works our bold
majority%
Nosbig-Your Grace,
They vote as men who strive to gain place,
With salary attached, from public purse.
&c. Dwell, greybeard, they might dc
great deal worse.
Suppose they did not vote as we could wish
A pretty kettle that would be Of fish"
Nosbig, in an apologize style, ven
lures to suggest that the policy pursued
involves scandal.
&c. Diet it pass.
The man who breaches honesty's an ass,
Not fit for politics.
'N.--I--hem--agree
Most cordially, Your Grace. Just look at me
A pilot in the dark and crooked way
or ioulness that must shun the light Of day.
Following is a stanza of the song
"Jingle'em," by the Grand Duke
Dashing at expense like one-horse littl
state,
Making ducks and brakes of all that's goo'
and great.
Bring the bob-tailed nag, the beggar's goinl
to ride,
Frivolity and jobbery must travel side b
side"
The pamphlet is on sale at MI
Soper's.
The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1886-12-04
BUSINESS ITEMS.
Everybody says the imported Candies at tn
Elite are yum-yum. go and try some!

Everybody says the imported Candies at the
Elite are yum-yum. go and try somel
Miss Tuck, at Miss Bary's, Punchbowl
street, has received by last steamer large
assortment Of Stamping Patterns for fancy
work. Nv
No hand book excels the Hawaiian Almanac
and Annual for reliable statistical and general
Information relating to these Islands. Price
50 cents.
Now is the time to get your Christmas
Cards. We have just received a large and
well selected stock, all,new, and of the latest
designs. Call and get one, King Bros, Art
Store, Hotel street.
II you want a good smoke for your money,
patronze home industry and call at J. w.
lIingleys, Crystal Soda Works, 90 lIote
street. Island orders solicited and promptly
filed. There is no license required to sell
these cigars. Do not forget the name, ]. W.
IIngley, nor the place, Crystal Soda Works
Hotel street.
| A Coon REMEDY. --One feels better, acts
better and is contented after taking a plate o
Good aud Pure Ice Cream as they serve at th'
Elite Ice Cream Parlors, IS Hotel street. De
licious Fruit Ices and Sherbets in everchanginl
variety. The Fancy Cakes and Candies o
superior make and quality are all the gol Al
orders promptly attended to. Ring up 33'
Mutual relephone-Bell 1872.
The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1886-12-04
SIDE LIGHTS.
McCarthy's "Iriplets.D

McCarthys "lrlpletS'
InduIgers in stimulating fluid will
find holiday announcement from the
Royal Saloon elsewhere.
In the midst of all the discussion
about the light of the future, the
Pacific Hardware Company steps for
ward with the most elegant lamps OF the
present, and the most brilliant oil to fill
them; also throws light on substantial
line of holiday goods. For the rest
read that company's advertisement
Livery stables and hackmen will find
a notice in this paper calling for theil
earliest attention, to save money In
purchasing any kind of a carriage. 81
Mr.. +. Horn, not to let the sweet
ness of his famous establishment waste
itself upon the Hotel street air. gives
the public an idea in the columns o
the HERALD of the immense stock o
andies--indispnesable for ballasting the
young folks stockings on Christmas
eye-and tells about the unexcellec
pastry and ice-cream made at tht
Pioneer Steam Bakery and Candy anC
Ice Cream Factory.