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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22
roWN, WIS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE %, 1870

WIN stick In the other. Rice harvest
10 .1ss's thfee weeks, and is the gala season of
tpo year The girls gather spoils by day;
rie poys gather for frolic and dance at
during the season, four to ten
fD:I oonels OF Wild rice are gathered by each
1t Is taken home in canoes. dried
en oeoar bark, and laid upon poles over
When dry, the grain is hulled by
SSils' VINO tread it out with bare feet on
i iiala ound. 1t is then winnowed, put in
o"iA SACKS, and is worth six cents q pound
FISHING.
flshlng is not counted among the virtues
OF tarm life, but it is like light and shadow
70 tne Chippewa farmer. His pot Of fish is
ITely empty; he fishes all the year round.
No catches white-fish and trout with gill
nets L IN the lake, and sturgeon, weighing
IorIy TO sixty pounds, in the river. He
nqlos rack of piles across the river near
Che mouth and as the surgeons are stop
+ 90 IN their ascent, he jerks them up with
a nook and pole. The sturgeons are dress.
ed ana smoked by the women, who have
Dgllt their camp fires near at hand. In
winter, they take little sled and mat out
on the edge OF the lake, cut hole through
the ice, draw their blankets over their
heads let down q decoy fish, and when
ui0y nave dttrdcGeU tu61f prey near the top,
they lst an them with spear. They often
go out five miles of a morning to catch fish
tDr breakfast. They rarely go out in winter
I'LL their fish-pot is empty.
AT HOME.
In his way and at home, the Chippewa
farmer is hospitable, jovial, and contended.
The more provident lay in good stock of
1sh, rice, potatoes, and corn for winter.
The potatoes are buried in pit-holes four
feet deep, and covered with birch bark and
earth. Six bushels of corn, twenty of pota-
toes, hundred pounds of rice, two sacks
OF Hour, four half-barrels of fish, and fiftv
pounds of pig are considered a bountiful
winters store. Summer takes care of it. |
SELF They commence boiling corn, pump
ans and melons, when green, and continue
Ill the way up. They pick off the false
squash and pumpkin-fowers, and boil them
With corn and pork. They boil potatoes
nth fsh, or roast them in sand under the |
ire. They mix flour and water, and bake
I IN IRON pans, or boil it in dumplines. |
Ehe Indians have great faith in dumplings, |
md IN that faith we are all pretty much |
agreed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

FRENCH DOUBLE SUICIDE.--The suici-
dial mania has broken out in France, and
the ingenuity displayed by some of the
victims IS truly wonderful, not to say
appalling. On a Sunday morning,
recently, some peasants found in the
grounds of Villa Teissere. near Nice,
a young woman bleeding and insensible.
She was removed to town, but expired
before reaching it. It was ascertained
from reliable sources that she was the
daughter Of bookseller, and was a bril-
liant pianist. During the winter months
she was in the habit of residing at Nice,
and had there made the acquaintance Of a
man named Morplain. Her lover being
without resources they determined to put an
end to their anxieties by killing themselves.
According to the statement of the dying
woman, she left Nice with her companion.
sit was, she said, sour last night. y
They took with them phial of laudanum,
q revolver, and a sword-stick. They
made bed with their outer gar
ments upon the moss and lay down and
slept till seven o'clock the next morning.
They then arose, bade each other adieu,
and drank the laudanum. They suffered
much, but could not die, Morplain said to
the girl, ''I can bear it no longer; shall
blow out my brains" She cried out that
she would not be left alone with his corpse,
and said, ''Shoot me here pointing to
the spot where a gaping wound in her
breast was visible. 81 did not wish to be
disfgured, and I entreated him to aim
there. He fired point blank" ''Mor-
plain added the dying woman, 'sshot
himself through the head, and you will find
him lying yonder He feared a failure, and
you will see that he yet holds poniard in
his hand"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22
The Late Nathaniel Willis.
le Boston Transcript says:

The Boston Transcript says:
s@The venerable Nathaniel Willis, who
died in this city, at the age of nearly ninety
years, bore the name of his father, who
was fellow apprentice with Benjamin
Franklin; the friend of Hancock, the Ad-
amses and other patriots; and one of the
publishers of the Independent Chronicle of
Boston, during the revolution. Mr.. Willis
in his turn was the founder of three sue
cessful papers; the Eastern Argus at Port
land, the Boston Recorder, and the Youth g
Companion; and until past foursoore in
the profession to which his long and
useful life was devoted, as happy in his
chosen iabors at eighty as most men are
at sixty in business matters. Few have
been SO industrious for fifty years; and he
really seemed to love work for work sake.
For u long time after starting his journal
for their benefit he was the genial and in
structive companion of the young. Nc
visit o. to our office vas ever more welcome
for his cheerful presence and pleasant talk.
He was father of Nathaniel P. Willis, Mrs.
James Parton and Richard Storrs Willis
names prominently associated with Ameri
| can journalism. Several of his grandchil
dren have inherited the family talent fol-
writing.
Thus has passed away an honored citi
zen, who, far beyond the usually allotted
term, set daily example of steady dill
gence and fidelity in the fnlfilment of the
demands of duty; leaving the memory O.
an active intelligent and prolonged career
! to be cherished with respect"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22
The Greek BrIgands' Code.

The brigands Of Greece, like brigands
generally, have great contempt for Or
dlnary lavs, but they have very strict regu-
latlons OF their own as will be seen by the
following rules drawn up for their govern
ment:
1. Every man belonging to q band,
found guilty Of treason, shall have his
hands cut off as exemplary punishment
2. In case of a repetition of the offense
he will be shot and his body exposed
=. Wealthy prisoners will be released
only by paying ransom and swearing not
to give any information to the authorities.
4. Prisoners who are not ransomed will
be put to death.
B. When the named ransom is not paid
In full, an ear is to be cut off from the
prisoner, as the first intimation of the res
pite accorded before putting him to death.
8. Prisoners ransOmed must be reran-
somed if they fall again into the hands Of
the band.
Z: All men belonging to the armed forces
will be immediately shot
s. The bearers of ransoms are to be treat
ed with the greatest respect. and indemni-
hed for the cost of return.
D. During some DAYS between the nav.
ment OF the ransom and the liberation of
the prisoner, he is to be entertained at the
cost of the band, with the view of study
ing his character. IF he wears beard, it
Is to be cut off before his release
lO. Any member who denounces the
association to the government will be shot.
IL. No one can be received ns member
OF the band unless he has previously COM
mitted criminal act.
IL. In case captive escapes, his keep
er will be held responsible, and expelled
from the band.
13 Marauding is strictly forbidden. All
sheep or goats taken must be fully paid for
to the owners.
IA. Expiatory offerings shall be made to
monasteries or hermitages.
Is. No cruelty of any kind is to be used
toward the prisoners who are to be treated
in the same respect as members of the
band. Women are to be scrupulously re-
spected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

The LATEST REMARKABLE DOG STORY comes
from Charlottesville, Va. A few Sundays
ago clerical doctor was preaching, in the
absence of the regular pastor, in the Dis
ciples' Church. Near the close of the ser
mon his dog got up stretched himself and
walked around uneasiIy. The Doctor TAX
ing no notice of this, the dog deliberately
looked around till he found the Doctors
hat, took it in his mouth, carried it up to
him, and would not leaN } till he was re-
lieved Of it. He then We 1T down in front
OF the pulpit and waited impatiently for a
few minutes for the Doctor to take the
+ mt. Finding he would not, he looked
around and got his stick and carried it to
him, which hint was quickly taken by the
Doctor, for fear that he might do some
thing worse,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

JOKE ON A BosToNIAN. gentleman of
Roston who is, as the boys say, ''bare-
footed on the top of his head, was recent
ly importuned by some young ladies to
present them with his photograph. He
complied with the request; but, instead of
presenting them with picture of his
handsome features, sent very striking
view of the back of his head. The joke
was duly enjoyed; but the protector was
much surprised shortly after to see copies
of the picture in the windows of q print
store, and, on enquiring of the attendant,
found, to his horror, that the sharp photo
grapher had published it as ''a remarkable
picture of the moon"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

Unscrupulous parties are selling worthless Swiss
Watches bearing trade marks very nearly similar to
the trade marks of genuine Waltham Watches.
This is not only fraud on the purchaser, but
great injury to the reputation of the genuine Watch
To avoid imposition, buyers should insist on get-
ling genuine Waltham Watches, and take other
This is the only safe rule, since some sellers FREE
quenty endeayor to sell other watches in preference
ON which larger profits are made.
The trademarks of the various styles are:
AMERICAN WATCH Co... Waltham, Mass.
ANN. WATCH Co. ........... .Walthan, Mass.
AMERICAN WATCH Co.. Ores-
cent Street. .....-- Halliiail. MASS
APPLETON, TRACY Il 90. 80. Waltham, Mass
WALTHAM WATCH Co. Walthan, Mass
P s. BARTLETT. Waltham, Mass.
WIN. ELLERY ..-...... ...... Walthan, Mass.
HOME WATCH 90. Boston, Mass.
Examine the spelling of these names carefully
before buying Any variation even OF single lettes
Indicates counterfeit.
For sale by all leading jewelers.
ROBBINS X APPLETON
i6eneral Agents. 80 Broadway, NJ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

If YOU do not feel well you send for doo-
tor, he calls upon you, looks wise, scrawls
some hieroglyphics upon q piece of paper
which you take to drug store and there pay
so cts. to S1.00, besides the doctors fee. for
remedy nine times out of ten not half SO
which costs but 25 cts. per box. Do you
think the former the best, bee. Ise you pay
the most for it II you do, We advise you t.
use, just as an experiment, the MoRsE's
INDIAN RooT PILLS. They are prepared from
a formula pronounced by the most learned
physicians Of our country, to be the best and
MoRsE's INDIAN RooT PILLS cure Headache,
Liver Complaints, Indigestion, Dyspepsia,
Female Irregularities, &c, and are put up
both sugar-ooated and plain. Give them a
tria!. Sold uv all deaIers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

The attention of Memphis people was
attracted the other day to the unsociaI con-
duct Of two gentlemen, one of whom was
repeatedly stabbing the other, while the
latter was holding him with one hand and
fatally shooting him with the other. The
inference is that they had some difficulty.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

Paris, he perceived a better and safer
means of prosecuting his designs by stab
bing me in the tunnel through which he
knew we would pass, and then escaping in
the darkness
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

Buy CRANDAL's ELASTIC BROOM, sold by all
dealers. 1t sweeps easier, sweeps better,
lasts longer, and costs no more than the COM
mon broom. Manufacturers license granted
to all broom makers, on application Two
sample brooms sent by express on the re-
ceipt Of one dollar Address Crandal Elastic
Broom Co., 712 North Main street, st. Louis,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

Apomade which acts on the hair, and does
not effect the scalp, like all poisonous liquid
restorers. Is warranted to restore faded
hair to its original color. The elite all use it.
1t lnclines the hair to curl, imparts beauti-
ful gloss and is perfectly harmless. Sold by
all druggists. KTDDER Il WETHEREII., Agents,
lO4 William St., N. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

THE PUREsT AND SWEETEST Con LIVER Or
IN THE WORLD is Hazard & Caswells made op
the sea shore, from fresh, selected Iivers, by
CASWELL, HAZARD il Co., Me- York. It
ls absolutely pure and sooeet. Parties who
have once taken it prefer it to all others.-
physicians have decided it superior to any OF
the other oils in market. Sold py all drug
niata -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

HooFLAND's GERMAN TONIC is a combina-
ton of all the ingredients of the Bitters.
with pure Santa Cruz Rum, orange, anise
&C., making a preparation of rare medical
value. The Tonic Is used for the same dis
eases as the Bitters, IN cases where some
ALCOHOLIC Stimulus is NECESSARY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANIES not only under
take the equalization of life, but also the re-
turn of the sums invested with compound in
terest. They are capitalists, constantly look
ing out for long investments, and we'll organ
lied to deal proftably in securities.-DR.
EARR. The WASHINGTON is one of them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

GEO A. MARTIN, Esq, Commercial Editor
OF the Buffalo Express, says: eff DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy possessed no other virtue,
its worth would be beyond price as an effect.
I've antldote for the horrors of cold in the
head.'"
Two or three applications have always, In
my case, removed the disagreeable symptoms.
SoId Dy druggists or send Sixty cents to DR..
R.V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y. and get if nv mail
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

INFANTS Much suffering to these tender
little buds OF the human family might be al
layed by using Mrs. Whitcomb's Syrup. See
advertisement in another column.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

FROM Appleton to Milwaukee the dis
tance is 125 miles; to Chicago 213.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

The Erie Railroad Company announce
a reduction of about twenty per cent. in
rates Of fare on and after June 6, and will
carry passengers from New York to Chicago
fer twenty dollars.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

DB. SHERMAN, of New York, is in Chicago
for a short time, and those wishing to be
cured of Rupture should go and see him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

JAMES 81. FOSTER & Co., 151 Lake St., Chi
cago, importers of breech-loading shot guns
and implements.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

''The half blown rose is lovelier than the bud,
And fresh and pure as earliest beads of dew"
1t is from such exquisite flowers that the
rare and delicate perfume is procured for
lungs Vegetable Ambrosia. Antoine Chris,
at Grasse, IN the South of France, is con-
stantly extracting it from the flowers of that
sunny region, and shipping for the manufac-
turers of this great American cosmetiaue.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

hURLEUT u EDsALL's, leading wholesale
druggists of the Northwest, corner Lake
street and Wabash avenue Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

There was great storm of rain and
hail in st. Louis on the 9th.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

The COUNCIL BLUFFS NoNPAR1E1 says
that IL. Platney and his wife, of Manti,
Fremont county, were suspected of mur-
dering an infant child. There had been a
similar suspicion eighteen months ago.
The neighbors determined to investigate,
and en- masse they waited on the couple,
and demanded of them what had been
done with the child that was supposed to
have been born. At first they utterly de.
MED that any such had occurred, but a
rope being placed around the neck OF
the n, with one end over tree that was
handy by, brought them to sense of their
duty, and they confessed that child had
been born, and showed them where they
had put it. Its little body was found in q
post-hole near the house, in which it had
been placed head downward, and then
covered up with loose dirt. An examina-
ton of the body showed plainly that it had
been strangled shortly after its birth
Several different stories are told by them
in regard to the dee h of the child, but as
none were satisfactory, they were both
placed under arrest.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

FORESIGHT is the right eye of Providence,
and Providence dictates Life Insurance. In
SIRE LII the Washinptnn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22
A Singular Battle,

The Geneva Courier says: We witnessed
battle the other day so singular in its ma
ture as to deserve mention. On one of our
principal streets, a robin had built its nest
IN tree. In the nest were three or four
eggs, which tempted the appetite of squir-
rel who CHANGED to spy them. He made
raid on the nest, and was just about pre-
parlng for sumptuous feast, when the
proprietor of the invaded domiciI arrived.
Seeing what was going on, the robin made
dive at the squirrel, inficting a wound
with his beak. Then ensued one of the
most lively scrimmages ever witnessed. Up
and down the tree with The rapidity
OF lightning ran the squirrel, the robin in
hot pursuit From one limb and branch to
another, they darted, both chattering and
chirping in the utmost excitement The
robin would fly off rod or so, and then
dart, like an arrow from a bow, for the
squirrel, Int1lcting telling wounds It was
soon evident that the squirrel was getting
the worst OF it, and he thought SO too. for
he finally forsook the tree for the ground,
and beat hasty retreat. He didn't allow
much grass to grow under his feet as he
made tracks for safe quarters. The robin,
apparently satisfied with having driven
her antagonist from the field, did not give
further pursuit, but returned to her nest in
a very illustrated state. Her victory was
signal, and she is doubtless now refectinp
over 1t with self-satisfied euuanimitv.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22
BatcheIor,s Hair Owe.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in tn
world, the only true and perfect Dye; harm
less, reliable, instantaneous; no disappoint-
ment; no ridiculous tints; remedies theI
effects of bad eyes; invigorates and leaves
the Hair soft and beautiful black or brown,
Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers, and
properly applied at the Wig Factory, 16 Bono
straet Naw York
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

PIANOS LESS THAN CosT.-Ths Oldest estab-
lished and most extensive piano business in
the West closing out for less than cost. n.
M. Higgins, No. $50 South Clark street, will
sell both new and secondhand pianos at
prices never before known in the West, in
consequence of his approaching removal to
San Diego, southern California, to personally
superintend large business interests in which
he has recently engaged. New $500 pianos for
$3.50; 5000 pianos for 1926; $500 Tor $500; $3.50
pianos for 1915. Pianos that have been rent
ed from one to six months from $25 to $3.50
each less than these prices. Illustrated
pamphlets, containing full information and
prices, gratis, on application at No. 15U South
Clark street, Chicago. All instruments war
ranted equal to any i'll the market
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

HIGHEST prices always Tor consignments of
hides, pelts, and tallow by Skinner & Boyn-
ton, No. 239 Lake street. Chicago. Ill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22
Doetrn.
SHADOWS.

Oh, sadly fall on hill and lea
The shadows of the weary day:
And, waited from the wailino sea.
A low, long murmur seems to saw.
To say:
shine on, thou golden sun;
Thine hour viii soon be donel
Ah! well-a-dayi"
Cold drives the rain upon the world,
and homeless Is the North winds cry;
and mid the darkness thickly curled,
Sad tunes of sorrow seem to sigh,
To sigh:
"BlooIn on, thou shining rose;
Thy short life soon will close,
For thou must dep
Oh, sadly fall on loving hearts
The shadows of Gfe's weary way:
And, needless Of the tear that stsrts,
A mournful message seems to say,
To say:
"Thee and thy love the tomb
Soon, soon viii fold in gloom;
Ahl welI-a-day i''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-06-22

ARTILLERY vs.. TACTICS. Many amusing
incidents occurred during the late Fenian
Invasion" One of them will bear telling.
After General Meade had arrested sever9l
of the FtBoys in Green" he was standing
one afternoon upon the steps of the prin-
cipal hotel at Malone, when he was accost-
ed By one of the "discomfited, who wore
sergeant's badge, as followt:
''Are you Gineral Made, sur?''
The General bowed in assent, and his in
terrogator continued:
"Well, Gineral Made, av ye place, sur,
whin yez TAX my thrunk from the woods
yondher, yez saized me artillery tactics 5
Was in it, an by yer lave, yer honor, I'd
like to have thin"
young man." said the General, with q
patronizing air, ssyoung man, let me give
you bit of advice. The next time you
come on such an errand as this, be sure
and bring YOU artillery and leave your
uactics at home. IN 7. Star.
NOTHING is more helpful to fruit trees
than an annual wash with alkaline water.
Be sure and save all the lye left after the
good housewife has made soap, for this pur-
pose. A run of weak lye will be found
strong enough, even if further diluted, to
double the quantity. Suds of strong soap
and water IS an excellent wash; also a
pound of potash dissolved in two gallons of
water; apply to the trunk and limbs with
whitewash brush or an old broom. 1t
softens the bark, kills insects, removes all
the fungus, and gives the trees such q
bright, healthful look as is agreeable to OBJ
serve. Whitewashing trees is in bad taste
and worse prudence. It gives an abomina.
ably unnatural appearance to an orchard
and is positively injurious to the trees.
THOUGHT HE COULD DO BETTER Some
forty years ago there lived in this town al
cid man whom we shall call Briggs, who
had propensity for ''hooking" small anG
portable articles that came in his wav. Al
he was poor and past labor, and well know
about town, no further notice was taken o
his peculations than to keep a sharp look
out when he was round. A dealer had {
quantity of dry fish landed on the whar
at an hour too late to get them in his store
and as he was about covering them with al
old sail cloth, he espied old B. apparentl,
accommodating. Selecting a cou. g of th'
fish, he said, 'tHere, Briggs, N lst leav
these fish out here tonight, and vii
give you these two if you promise me tina
you will not steal ANY," "That is fai
offer, Mr.. A." said the old man, "but-
weh-I don't know, with glance at tn
offered fish and then at the pile, 81 think
can do better EXCHANGE.
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