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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-18
AN AsTATIC COUPLE IN SARATOGA. "A

AN As1ArIo COUPLE IN SARAToGA.-A
Saratoga letter says:
1.-The latest sensation has been the ap-
pearance here of a genuine live Asiatic and
wife, in Oriental costume all the way from
Bombay The gentleman registered at
Congress Hail. on Saturday as d. p Cana
and wife, Bombay, and from the moment
of his arrival until his departure this even
ing, he has been with his companion, the
cynosure of all eyes. He is making trip
around the world and left to-day for San
Francisco by the Pacific Railroad. He
speaks English huently and is a highly ac-
compllshed gentleman. The only pecu-
liarity of his costume consists of q gox-
geous turban, whose brilliant hues contrast
admirably with his Asiatic complexion and
masses Of long, glossy black hair; but his
wife is attired in dress as novel as it is
elegant She is not over four feet in
height, and with her Oriental features and
magnifcently figured silk robe wound
closely about the hips and limbs, with one
end thrown over the left shoulder, and the
lower edge brushing the floor, her little
round hat and velvet jacket, she moves
about, hand in hand with her husband,
with gliding grace, suggestive of symme-
try, and all the languid voluptuousness of
the East "
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-18

In reply to the statement that the
Hon. Sidney Clarke, of Kansas, announces
the report of his speech to the Neutral
Land Leaugers a forgery, the Lawrence
Journal says: ''If Clarke made such
statement relative to the report of the
sneeches published here, he utters an I'M
onalified falsehood. The report was writ
ten by one of the first settlers Of the state,
now q resident on neutral lands, and man
whose word is unimpeachable. As to his
forming a new party to cut loose from the
republican, the resolutions adopted by the
meeting speak for themselves.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-18

BEAUTIFUL WoMAN.-If you would be beau
tiful, use Hagans Magnolia Balm.
1t gives pure Blooming Complexion and
restores Youthful Beauty.
It's effects are gradual, natural and perfect.
1t Removes, Redness, Blotches and Pim-
pies, cures Tan, Sunburn and Freckles, and
makes Lady of thirty appear but twenty
The Magnolia Balm makes the Skin Smooth
ana Pearly, the Eye bright and clear; the
Cheek glow with the Bloom of Youth and inn
parts fresh, plump appearance to the coun-
tenance. No Lady need complain Of her
Complexion when rs cents viii purchase this
delightful article. N, -
The best thing to dress the Hair with is
LyOn's Kathairop.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-18
&n GE
MA Aha

Nervous Debility with It's gloomy attend
ants, low spirits, depression, involuntary
emissions, loss of aemon, spermatorrhoeo,
loss of power, dizzy head, loss of memory,
end d tnreateaed impotence a and @ lmPeosg, @
pathic Specific, No. twenty eight. Composed
Of the most valuable mild and potent Cura-
tives, they strike at once at the root OF the
matter, tone up the system, arrest the dis
and vitality to the entire man. They have
cured thousands of cases. Price $500 per
package of six boxes and vial, which is very
important in obstinate and old cases, or 81
per single bog. Sold by all druggists, and
Humphreys Specific Homeopathic Medicine
Co., 562 Broadway, New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-18
AN ILLINOIS FARMER,
John n. Alexander, the Cattle King
His Personnel, Possessions. etc,


We frequently see accounts in the papers
of men who are noted for their genius,
talents and whatever they may have accom-
plished above theaverage of men generally.
| We see notices of miners and farmers in
California, in Texas and other States, who
have done big things. We see notices of
men who have grown rich in manufacture
ing and real estate speculations in the East
and elsewhere. Scarce q paper that does
not puff somebody for some wonderful feat
in some direction.
We do not recollect to have seen any no.
tice in the papers of one OF the greatest
men the country has produced. We mean
John T. Alexander, of Morgan county, who
commenced business for himself with little
capital or other advantages, above the
average of men. He is a plain, home-spun
farmer-tall, good-looking, free and easy in
manners, without the least particle of style
in words or acts.
It is Interesting to watch the movements
of such man at Springfield or Chicago.
among the popin-jays and self-constituted
leaders Of society who are greatly elevated
in their own conceit. Mr.. Alexander has
been farming in Illinois goodmany years,
and has been very successful. His farms
now comprise about 80, 900 acres, mostly
under Improvement. This is about one
township and q half-about nine miles
square, and all good land. He has now
5000 acres of growing corn, and from
1, 800 to 2, 900 acres of grass.
He is now feeding about $1,000 head of
cattle, and buys and ships east from Chi
cago from ], 1000 to 1900 head each week.
He has risen to this great prominence by
his own talent, energy and integrity. His
business each and every year amounts to
millions of dollars, and is entirely legiti-
mate, adding to his own wealth and the
common welfare of the state.
We may at some other time, give in more
detail, history of Mr.. Alexander and his
operations-nott that he needs any such no.
tice, but as an example to the young and
to go and do likewise, instead Of going into
stores and offices to avoid soiling their fin
gers, with the notion that farming is not so
genteel and profitable.
We may do SO for another reason, and
that is the fact that the young as well as
the older people nowadays, get their no.
lions Of things generally from the news
papers-the papers, for some reason or
other-perhaps the force of circumstances
more than anything else-have much to
say of manufacturers, lawyers, preachers,
bankers. and other professional and traffic
ing characters, but very little to say of farm
ing and farmers. We think it profitable to
present, as an offset of about ten thousand
politicians and other characters, who occu-
py the columns Of the news, one such man
as John T. Alexander.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-18
THE SHAKER SHUTTLE DANCE.

During this time the dancers stood inn-
mobile with eyes fixed upon the floor and
hands clasped together in the most supple
attitude of humility. Not once did one of
them move or lift the eye to look to the
right or left. In the intervals of their SER
vice you could have heard pin fall in any
part of the great hall of worship. But this
was only the first part of the service. Sud-
denly at a signal from one of the leaders
all faced to the left-with the precision of
drilled soldiers-their backs to the spec
tators. Taking regular distance from each
other there was active preparation for the
shuttle dance, which is also part Of their
devotional exercise. All entered into this
dance with spirit, some of the brethren
pulled Off their coats and hung them on
the pegs around the walls of the hall; and
[ was told on exceedingly hot days it is the
custom of III the brethren to divest them
selves of their coats, and sometimes their
vaistcoats also, on the beginning of the
dance.
A. half dozen Of the sisters and brethren,
constituting q choir, next took their posi-
ton in front of the worshippers, and facing
each other began again one of their pecul-
lar chants, which could hardly be called a
melody, gesticulating violently with their
hands as before. This was the music for
the dancing. All moved forward in a sort
of shuttle step, some joining III the sing
ing, and all gesticulating with their hands
in unison with the singers Moving for.
ward step or two, all faced about together
and shuffied back to the position which
they had occupied. This was continued
without variation at least half an hour, and
it was surprising as well as amusing to see
with what zest and energy some of the
older bretheren and sisters entered into
the exercise.
Suddenly this ceremony also ceased at a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-18

The BEST AND ORIGINAL TONIC OF IRON
Phosphorus, and Calls9ay.', known w Css as
lisava Bark. The Iron restores color to
the the blood, the Phosphorus renews waste OF
the nerve tissue, and the Callsaya gives
a natural healtbfu1ness to the digestive or
gans thereby curing dyspepsia n ;, ITS yaflous ms
Depression Of Spirits. Manufactured only by
CASWELL, HAZARD & Co, successors to t.,
Caswell, Mack q Co., New York. Sold by all
9rupgiata.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-18

MERCHANTS GARGLING Ou.-Of the Gel
ebrated Merchants Gargling Oil, and of
the enterprise and successful business
management Of our respected townsman,
John Hodge, Esq, the st. Louis Weekly
Dispatch Of July 31st, speaks as follows:
No better reputation has attended the
manufacture of any article or compound III
this country than that of the Merchants
Gargling Oil, which has now come into
general use throughout the United States,
and to-day stands upon its own merit as
liniment enjoying the full confidence of the
public. It's name has become world wide,
and the cures effected by it on both man
and beast are witnessed wherever it is used.
This medicine, possessing in high degree
the properties of an anodyne and restora-
tive has wonderful influence over MANY
painful diseases, and its efficacy to heal is
attributed to the chemical combination of
the choice ingredients of which it is COM
posed.
It was in Lockport that the discovery of
this medicine was made, and there it has
arisen from infancy to good old age, fos-
tered by the many satisfactory results aris-
ing from its use. 1t has stood the test for
upward of thirty years, and stands to-day
unshaken as the rock, its foundation being
built upon actual testimonials of the cures
it has performed upon both man and beast.
The demands for i has been steadily IN
creasing for years, and notwithstanding
the breaking out of the late war, which
cut off a large demand from the southern
States, its spread in the North made its
sale more extensive than before,
and now as the Southern
States are again open to the commercial
world, in addition to the OLD ones, it has
gained many new customers in that section
of the country. Not alone to the healing
qualities OF this medicine is its success at
tributable. although its popularity has
been gained only by q thorough test.
Such business requires sBillful manage
mant, and to our respected friend, John
Hodge, Esq, Secretary Of Merchants Gar
CLING Oil Company belongs to a very large
extent the credit of it's unlimited success.
His untiring energy, unsurpassed business
qualifications, has won for him not only
the esteem of all those with whom he deals,
but through his exertions the credi6 of the
business has been maintained and has
grown in greatness, and will continue so
to do while under his control.-L0ckpoTt
Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-18

TNslDEs AND OUrsIDEs.-Th publishers OF
the EVENING WISCONSIN, Milwaukee, the
orieinators of the economical system of pint
ed paper for country journals, are now fur
nis6ing paper at merely nominal price
some s5eeks absolutely free Of cost. We are
now furnishing about two hundred papers, papers,
more. Apply, stating circulation, to the IN
dersigned. We print four sizes Of Ontsides
and Insldes -22x32, 24x36, 26x40, 26x44 Re-
publican, Democratic and Neutral. CRAMER'
AIKENs & CRAMER, Milwaukee, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-18

HALLET, DAVIS & Co., Piano Forte Makers,
272 Washington street, Boston. Thirty-five
premiums awarded. Every instrument war;
ranted for five years. Price less than and
other first-class make in the United States.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-18

The American express robbers, on the
New York Central Road, on the night of
the 10th obtained Sl5O,0OO.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-18

The official newspaper III Madrid, III
it's issue of the 9Th, says reinforcements OF
twenty thousand men VIII be sent to Cuba
inssSeptember,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-18

PARTICULAR attention is directed to the adj
vertisement of Book for the Million-MAR-
RIAGE GUIDE-in another column. 1t should
be read by all.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-18

PERSONS in want OF Grusses, Supporters Artificial
Limbs, or Surgical Instruments, be supplied at
makers prices, by addressing L. N. MORTON, Drug
est, next to Custom House, Milwaukee, teblaly
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-08-18

Formerly the whole system OF loading
and nnloading the vessels was done by
games Of laborers. The process was a slow
one, and entailed n vast expense on the
owners of cargoes. About twenty years
ago the steam elevator took the place OF
these laborers or grain shovelers, and,
while it materially lessened the cost OF
transferring, performed about twice the
amount Of labor that was formerly done by
hand. Nine or ten men employed IN feed
ing aad tending an elevator can now ac-
1ohpilsh IN one day as much work as
gang ol one hundred men could before the
present system was adopted. In Iiyerpool
the old manual labor process is still ad-
hered to.
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now in the harbor, will make quite formidable

now in the harbor, will make quite formidable
squadron.
The ostensible purpose of these vessels in
visiting New York is to undergo repairs; but
the Junta is of opinion that 50 large fleet could
not come here at this juncture for such an OBJ
ject, and claims that the movements of the
squadron are connected with game Of Spanish
bravado.
Real Meaning Of the Naval Novements-DelI-
A correspondent of the n. Y. tribune writes
from Washington as follows
In bringing the whole question under the
jurisdiction of the United States Court at New
York in order to obtain q decision as to the
against the demands of Spain, the President has
taken q step which assures him legal ground Tor
his action in any contingency that may
arise. Spain of course, holds to the position
that, as our Government has permitted her to
build these gunboats and to pay for them, 1t is a
violation of justice and her rights to prevent
her obtaining possession of them.
1t is probable that the correspondence on this
subject between the two Governments has been
much warmer than has yet appeared, and that
especially within the last few days there have
been some passages of very determinatc char
acter 1t is n fact that at Madrid representa-
tions have been made to our Minister, which,
beyond doubt, go much further than any Of
those that have yet been made by Senor Roberts
at Washington.
If General Sickles has not been assured of the
precise contingencies IN WnlCn spain Will ue-
clare war; he has assuredly been given to under
stand by Senor Becerra that our refusal to
deliver up the Spanish gunboats on their COM
petion, or our recognition of the belligerent
rights of the Cuban republic, would be accepted
by the Spanish Government as cause OF hostili-
ties.
When Spain began to indulge in these me-
naces, some three months ago, our Government
was unprepared, even if it had been desirous, to
meet them. Spain has a respectable naval force,
and number of very effective iron-clad vessels,
while the condition of our own navy had become
so bad that even Admiral Porter declared it
would be out of our power to raise Spanish
blockade of New York, or make any respect
able naval demonstration
But all this has been changed within the last
ninety days. During that time business has been
driven with the greatest activity in our Navy
Yards here and elsewhere. large number of
our vessels have been altered repaired, and put
in older for service; guns have been mounted,
new engines put in, many Of them raised 70 full
condition than it has been at any period for
years past.
Our fleet in Cuban waters has been strength
ened; our West India squadron has been in-
creased in force; and some of our best ironclade,
including the Dictator, the most powerful in the
service, have been sent to Key West. In all
this there is no menace to the Spanish authority,
and no intention to intimldate Spain; but there
is q very distinct intimation that our Govern
ment will not permit Its policy, either in regard
to Cuba or any other matter to be affected by
any threats that Spain may choose to make.
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EROM THE DOMINION.
Advancement of the Proyince..

Arrangement of the Provinces.
TORONTO, Nov. 24.-The thirteenth amendment
involving the principle of the dnalty Of the original
arrangements between the several provinces, was
carried, the Government being defeated by ma
jorty of fifteen.
The Winnipeg Rebellion-The Insurgents Priu.
cipally French Hnif-breeds.
TORONTO Nov. PA special despatch to the
Globe, from st. Paul. Minnesota, says:-"A gentle
man from Fort Garry who arrived IN St Paul yester-
day says the English half-breeds and whites take
little or mo- part in the demonstration The insur-
gents are chiefly French haf-breeds. system Of
passes has been adopted, and strict surveillance
eVClsed. TNeh
Tha5esurgents have taken possession Of the Hud-
90h Bay s&orehouses, and are dealing out to them
selves daily rations from the company's supplies.
Dr. Brown, editor OF the Worcester, refused to print
the rebel proclamation, but his printers were forced
at the mouth Of the musket issue the revolutionary
documents which was posted in various parts of the
rebellious district.
there is a strong organization, including many half
breeds, awaiting favorable opportunity 10 declare
in favor Of Governor McDougaL AEenan priest Is
said to be directing the minds of the disturbers.
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FROM .NEW" ENGLAND
Daring Robbery.


Despatch to The Eueni'lg Telegraph.
BOSTON, Nov. N-Yesterday afternoon two yOung
men entered the jewelry store OF Fogg & SAWYER.
on Hanover street. and pretending to want to pur-
chase watch-chain, grabbed tray of thirty chains
valued at 5000, and made good their escape.
Work In the Boston Navy Yard.
Despatch to the EUeni'g Telegraph.
Boston, Nov. 24.1Tnere was further discharge
of workmen from the navy yard yesterday. Nearly
all the repairs ordered to be made on the different
vessels are completed.
Death of Mrs. IngersOil.
Elizabeth Ingersoll mother of j. II. IngersO, the
distinguished tragedian OF Philadelphia who died
twenty-five years ago, died in this city on Monday.
A Ship long Overdue.
The new ship Java, OF Boston, Captain Gorham
Barrett, which left New York for Yokohama, has not
been heard OF since she left port At last dates she
had been at sea 2sS days. Underwriters in State
street have heaAy risks OH the ship.
The Bank Robbery-An Episode.
One OF the many curious episodes of private his
tory connected with the recent bank robbery that
OF young man who had taken unto himself wife
Of whose savings upon which to commence house.
keeping, some $1,000 were in the vault that was
robbed. on going to the bank on Monday morning
TO draw funds for wedding tour, and he discovered
his loss. He rushed home in despair to his bride
and told her the dreadful news She said she had
share his fortune, good or Ill. The wedding tour is
abandoned, and the young couple are bent on max
ing the best OF their misfortune.
Municipal Elections.
Despatch to The Eue'lin9 Telegraph
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Nov. H--At the municipal
election held yesterday, Joseph Is. Adams Republi-
can, was elected Mayor over Frank JONES' Demo-
At Dover William Stevens was elected Mayor
over George w. Task.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-11-24
FROM THE DOMINION.
Opening of the Quebec Legislature.


QUEBEC, .,,cy st.-The Quebec Legislature opened
yesterday with the customary ceremonies. The
Lieutenant Governor, in his speech, said the laws
passed at the last session for the promoton OF agr
culture colonization, and education had been pro-
ductive Of beneficial results. The exploration and
settlement OF the territory north Of the river St. Law
renee had been commenced and actively prosecuted.
1t has done much toward favoring colonization, and
1t is also calculated to attract emigration from other
countries great progress is being made in the divi
sion Of the surplus debt OF the late province of
Canada, and an early settlement is expected. The
expenditures of the last six months were within the
estimates. A number Of measures were submitted
for consideration.
Nova ScOtinn Finances.
TORONTO, Nov. 24-Mr. Blake's resolutions con-
demning the course taken by the Dominion Parlia
ment in relation to the financial arrangements OF
Nova Scotia unjust to Ontario and in violation of
the Federal compact, the subject Of protracted
debate in the Legislature last evening. The result
was that the first twelve resolutions were rejected
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stock Quotations by Telearnph-l Y. vi.
0lendinning, Davis Il Co. report through their New
Philadelphia Trade Report.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. H.-The Flour market is with
out change. The demand is limited to the wants of
the home consumers, who purchased 700 barrels in
cludng superine at S5@5'25; extras at SIS 37]G@
5I29 Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota extra family
at S575@625; Pennsylvania do. do at s575@65O;
brands at S7@75O. Rye -four sells at Sc.
The demand for Wheat continues limited, but
prices remain without change. Sales OF 5000
bushels Pennsylvania red at $685. and 5000 bushels
Delaware do. at s1'349'3 '35 Rye is steady at sl'O7
Clio per bushel for Western Corn is in small
supply, and commands full prices; sales of yellow at
s1I0 new do at S7992c., and 1000 bushels Pennsyl-
vania and Western sold at 60@61c.
Barley is stroDger-1000 bushels two-rowed New
York sold at 81 05. Nothing doing in barley malt
Bark is in demand at a further decline; 1000
bushels No. Quercitron sold at $50 per ten.
Whisky is lower; 80 barrels wood and iron-bonnd
Western sold at 81 'OS@l1O
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FROM THE STATE.
RaiIwny Accldent on lhe Erie Rond.

ERIE, Pa, Nov 24--About a'aO last night the mall
train west ON the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
tonia, about seventy miles from Erie Both ocomo-
tives were completely wrecked and the baggage car
was telescOped into the smoking car.
No person was killed, but the following were in
lured:-John sponord, mail agent, side and head !;
lin, engineer OF mail train, In hip; j. McGOyerney
baggage master, face and hand; A zinck, news boy,
In head and knee; j. Kline, of Warren, Pa, arm
broken; j. II. Hill, OF Kane, Pa, breast and head; l..
Bullitt and j. Burke dremen, both hurt in head; (;
Culbertson, telegraph repairer, bruised
An investigation is now being made into the cause
OF the CollisiOn.