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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-07-15
How q Retainer was Lost.

NEXT to getting retainer in cases
pending before the Legislature, it is per
haps most important to remember which
side you are retainer for. One of the at
torneys in the New Britain railroad case,
q week or two ago, observing that New
London gentleman who was doing lit.
tie something In the lobby" had business
which required him to spend day in the
company of member of the Railroad
Committee, in the trial Of q case, said to the
New London gentleman, "You will be
with Mr.. - all day Monday, and will
have an excellent opportunity to talk
with him about the New Britain Railroad
case, and you may consider yourself re-
tanned in it." ~ ~. -,
y"All rig t," said the other, "I will at
tend to it." s -.'.H 916t sditf 2F-t
Z The next Tuesday, when the New Lon
don gentleman returned to New Haven,
he was met by the railroad man with the
Did you spend the. day with Mr..
nyoo ula9gz5 al gaiT9djas 2g1s! & %
tfWen, what did he say about our
case ?" .b9rydmy#sT 81
2 swell he didn't seem inclined to talk
about it very mucb."f no 3sl. .gYssi 80
: "Do you suppose he's for us?" q
"I-I-I-well-I couldn't quite make
out" a-4s3 ,got1li} BE- ,770%4s -
70 /" You don't think he's against us, do
you Z" ,r -, -, .tg-,.ge II
N-n-o-I-I-d.o-n-t KIN o-w as he is
I couldn't get much out of MIN about it."
"Well,'' said the railroad man, "you
talked with him about it, didn'tyou? You
ao11pded him ~ -ttt 50tki"SS -
The New London man hesitated mo-
ment, stammered a little, and then broke
out into a laugh. "The fact is" said he,
az didn't say anything about it. opened
the subject by asking him if the case was
concluded, and had got all ready to tackle
him on the merits, when it occurred to me
all at once that didn't know which side
of the case you were on, and, of course,
couldn't tell which / was retained for, and
thereI was" a1y4I ID aRf eft ai :
"Well, what did you do." MOP g-,
"Do!" said the New Londoner, what
could I do. dropped the subject right
there. But never mind, he added, 81
shan't charge you, anything for the work
did," oa = 97oi' Z" "
j, This is the most remarkable case have
yet heard Of Other members of the lob
byare good deal exercised over the New
London mans violation of all precedents
in making no charge for his services =
Cor. Hartford, Conn.,, Post. .. PEI
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-07-15
The Wheat Crop Of $780,

= FROM the official report of the Depart
ment of Agriculture, dated Washington
June II, we extract the following: In.
Freezing-out has not been general
or very serious in its results. The winter
was mild, and comparatively uniform,
during its earlier months especially. Feb.
ruary and March, the most critical period
for injury by freezing, were stormy and
cool, with far more of snow than tae pre-
ceding months, afording protection
against the seasons changes. In view of
the general mildness and openness OF the
winter, from which severe winter killing
might naturally be expected, the exemp-
ton is striking. In many instances this
exemption is evidently due to the use of
the drill, which plants the grain more
deeply and uniformly than the brush or
harrow used in broadcast sowing Alum
dant testimony has this spring been
furnished to prove that the aoheot
drill Is annually worth millions
to the agriculture Of THIS country.
Draining has also been means
of preventing loss by freezing. Where
ever winter-killing has occurred it has
been in isolated patches, not throughout
whole counties or broad belts Of country;
it has been due more to condition of soil
than to extreme or frequent changes of
temperature; it has been seen in stiff
soils, in hollows where water stands on
the surface, in half pulverized soils, and in
fields where the seed was scattered upon
the surface. Very few good farmers have
occasion this spring to complain of the
effect of frost, yet there has been some
loss, considerable in the aggregate, as
there is each year, but scarcely as much
as the years will average. ,-red s5.s
Among the great grain fields Of the
West the severest injury from grain kill
ing was in Illinois, Here, as elsewhere
early drilled wheat on carefully prepared
dry or drained soils, escaped injury.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-07-15
Exciting Encounter with q Horse.

ONE of the most exciting scenes and
terrific encounters that it has ever been
our privilege to record occurred at the
ford near Loutre Lick last week. The
facts as we received them from an eye
witness are these. On last Saturday
evening Mr.. Thomas Moore and gentle
man by the name of Thompson, RESIDING
in lower Loutre township, were returning
home from Danville, and stopping at the
ford of Loutre, proposed to take pain
and water their horses. Mr.. Moore was
riding fractions mustang pony. he
started into the water with her ana Wnen
he had ridden in to where the water was
nearly deep enough to swim her, the pony
commenced rearing and plungng, ana
finally succeeded in throwing MI. moore;
In the fall Moore received an ugly WOUND
on his right ankle and foot from stroke
by the forefoot of the pony. which
Somewhat disabled him for awhile. The
pony reared up with her fore feet en-
tirely above the water, made a dart at
Moore which would have ended the fight
then and there had not Moore, quick as
thought, darted under her body, came out
in her rear, and made for the shore as
fast as his arms and legs could carry
him. The pony saw him, and with
the blood running from her nostrils,
in her.. fury-~and excitement, and
the devil in her. eye, she wheeled and
made another plunge at him, which was
avoided by. Moore. diving into the water
and swimming some distance under
water. This time Moore reached the
bank in safety, but had no time to allow
the grass to grow nnder his feet. The
pony was after him Immediately, and an
exciting race took place on the bank for
the distance of about fifty yards, when
Moore was compelled to take to the water
again to save his bacon. He seized a
stout club and jumped off the bank into
the deep water, the pony following. He
swan rapidly toa log lying about midway
the creek, and mounting it, he gave the
pony severe blow on the head as she
came up in hot pursuit. This seemed to
cool her excited feelings, and she started
back for the shore Now the pursued be-
came the pursuer, and Moore, soon over
taking the pony, mounted, and after adj
1ministering several severe blows on the
head Of the pony with his club, succeeded
in conquering her, The battle1was short
but severe. Moore says his pony may 60
dirty hereafter; he does not intend to
wash her again by swimming.
gon,e3y { Mo.) Standard. reai fi4i aaitet' taH
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-07-15
Want OF Ventilation.

The usual modes of warming buildings
are attended by many evils, which directly
affect the health and lives of our families,
who are obliged to remain within doors
by far the greater part Of the time.
The entire absence of the means of
ventilation lin most cases, and the failures
which have followed most attempts
in this dire ction, make the subject one of
the most vital importance Bad air is a
sloqo poison that is the trouble. People
90 on taking it into their lungs day after
day and night after night. They grow
pale, their lungs suffer, the circulation is
languid, they take colds readily the chest,
the stomach, the skin become disordered,
and host of chronic diseases attack them.
A little carbonic acid taken every day
does not kill man. 1t is almost q pity
it don't. sdl ai 35oia'o j fpa'fs j0 LT
, Ifared-h stove or afurnace destroyed
instantly ono man in every town daily for
week, there might be some salvation for
the nation, If, instead of fainting away
in crowded and badly ventilated public
assemblies, people occasionally died out
right in commissions, the authorities
would take the matter in hand, and make
it penal for the owners of such buildings
10 open tnem IOr puDilc use without az
tending to the proper conditions for the
preservation of health. When thing is
only slow poison, the age is in too much
of hurry to attend to it. Thousands of
dollars are Gollavished on luxuries
and superfuities, while the air in
our dwellings is poisoned and burnt
by heating arrangements whose only
recommendation is that they are cheap.
In other words, our wealthiest men are
too poor to afford pure air for themselves
and families The vital life element is
supplied in their green houses and conserv-
atorieS regardless of expense, while scions
of the human stock, buds and blossoms of
immortality, are permitted to wither, and
decay in the sickly atmosphere produced
by stoves and hot air furnaces.-Neao York
EUeniaaa Post. % ....s...nr .....f,--agr..
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-07-15

.ir HOME MAGAZINE AND CHLDREN's
HouR.-The frontispiece in the July number of
Arthu's Home Magazine is an engraving of a band
OF japanese Musicians. Alarge number of fashion
Illustrations are given, together with the latest
fashion intelligence. 'Children in the Country -
is the name of spirited wood engraving. A
piece Of music, several good stories poetry, useful
household recipes etc. Each subscriber TO this
magazine, or the ChNdren's Hour, is entitled to
order copy Of the steel engraving "Bed Time -
snd also of Is The Angel of Peace" for $1.OO each
regular price 50 80. T.s. ARTHUR & Sons, Phil
adelphia, at $2.00 year, with liberal reduction
for clubs. The CaNdren's Hour for July is also an
entertaining number, and will both please and in
struct the young reader. The SUBSCRIPTION price
of The Hour Is $1.25 per year; five copies, $500;
ten copies, and one extra, $1,000. Address as
above. g a,,sff4tf 70 .i- -e~a rtl.. q.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-07-15
Dissatisfaction.

7 We hear good deal said in the Demo-
cratic and quasi Republican papers about
the dissatisfaction of the people with the
administration Of President Grant. When
traced up, however, the only source for
all this talk is found in the growlings of
some disappointed politicians, or the
howlings of some demagogues who i'm
agine that they can see in the early future
q reorganization of parties, and strike out
in that direction, hoping to be leaders in
coming political strifes To such men,
and those who are under, their personal
influence, is this great dissatisfaction con-
fined. With the masses the confidence in
the President is undisturbed. His entire
freedom from demagoguery, and straight
forward, business like manner in trans
acting the affairs of the Government,
commend him to all thinking men as
not unworthy successor to the lamented
Lincoln. In his distribution of the offices
he has come as near satisfying the general
| public, if not the politicians, as perhaps
| any of his predecessors. If in the selec-
ton of men for important positions he
| has not always chosen those whom the
people best knew, their adaptation and
fitness for the places assigned them have
generally demonstrated the wisdom of his
choice. His administration has been one
| of business, and not of buncombe. Cen
| eral Grant never had any great
reputation in Fourth Of July bust
ness" His reputation rests rather
on his practical exploits on the field,
| which showed courage, patriotism, per-
severance and excellent judgment. There
were, perhaps, more brilliant soldiers in
the army than General Grant, but none
| combined these elements of sure success
to such eminent degree as he. These
were the qualities, patent to his country
choice, and which, as displayed in his
civil administration, will make it no less
popular than his military career. To re-
duce the public debt $1O0, 00O,0 900 or more
per annum in time of commercial depres-
sion may or may not indicate statesman
ship and foresight, but it will give the
people confidence in the administration
that does it. 1t may exasperate those
whose sympathies for peoples struggling
to be free would lead to the espousal Of
their cause, to find the administration
pursuing more conservative course; but
when the "sober second thought comes,
after passion has cooled, they will res
pect the more superior wisdom of an
administration which kept us out of for
eign wars, and yet made its influence felt
for freedom the world over-an admins
tration which had the courage to oppose
itself TO popular clamor and defeat the
demagoguery of its own friends. The
history is being written in characters that
the people themselves will read. CSncim-s
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-07-15

EVERY SATURDAY.-No. 20, for July s.,
gives us an illustration of the "F Fourth OF July Ora
tor Of former times, and also full-page engrav
ing containing several scenes of the way the boys
of twenty thirty years ago used to celebrate the
glorious Fourth. The other illustrations Class
Day at Harvard College; Croquet; ''Poetry," from
a painting by E j. Poynter; The Bird of Prey;
Portrait of George Grote, Vice-President OF the
London University. The Mystery Of Edwin
brood ID continued, and other chapters will be
published in the next number. FIELDS, OsaooD
~ Co., Boston, Mass. IS 90 per annum ten cent?
for single number.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-07-15

the price Of grain, or meet the maturing
note of the citizen at the bank, Is the last
run and resort of the demagogue, and can
deceive no one possessed Of ordinary in
telligence. All that Is possible has been
to reduce taxation, retrench expenses,
cut off unnecessary allowances and pro.
vide for the reduction Of the public debt ;
and all this has been accomplished. What
more could reasonably have been asked
or expecteds And how much nearer
success would the chronic grumbler have
come if he had tried'- Chicago Repu5li-
can, JulY 8.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-07-15
"a
A SUMMER DAY

THERE'S gaping rent in the curtain
That longs for a needle and thread,
There's garment that ought TO De nnlsneo,
And book that wants to be reao.
There's letter that ought to be answered,
There are clothes to fold away,
And know these tasks are wanting,
And ought to be done to-day.
But how can mend the curtain,
While watching this silvery cloud;
And how can I finish the garment,
When the robin calls so louds
And the whispering trees are telling
Such stories above my head,
That can but lie and listen,
And the book is all unread.
II I try to write the letter, -"
am sure one half the words r
VIII be in the curious language 20
OF my chattering friends, the birds.
The lilacs bloom In the sunshine,
The roses nod and smile, -... ....,..
And the clothes that ought to be folded
And ironed must wait awhile.
] lie in the chestnut shadows, Ts
Ard gaze at the summer sky,
Bidding the cares and troubles
And trials of life pass by.
The beautiful chestnut blossoms
Are falling about my feet,
And the dreamy air Is laden
With their odors rare and sweet.
The honey-bees hum in the clover, y
The grasses rise and fall,
The robin stops and listens,
AS he hears the brown thrush call ei d.
Aud the birds sing to me softly,
The butterfly fits away -
Obi what could be sweeter thanliying
This beautiful summer day r.
-Aroosp.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-07-15
What the Administration Has Accom-
plished. " T5F' y.

- In looking over the work Of the Adj
ministration, it will be- found that, since
Congress assembled, fifty millions and
more of the public debt have been wiped
out, and that the month of June alone has
seen twenty millions disappear. It will
be found that the expenses of the Army,
Navy, Postofice, and every other depart
ment have been greatly reduced, and a
rigorous system of retrenchment adopted.
It will be further found that the revenues
have been largely increased by an honest
collection, as we'll as from the generally
prosperous condition of the country. All
these things are facts accomplished. They
rest on no sIlrmise-they are predicated
on nobody's guess or assumption, but
stand of record as the silent witnesses of
work well done. oFkYT 4s9fres.a4
y So of all the ordinary legislation of the
country. It has gone forward with rea
sonable expedition, and to the general
satisfaction of the country. But upon
some subjects Congressman have differed
among themselves, and in few cases
have differed: with the President; and
vet there has been no interruption in the
general harmony in and good feeling
toward the Administration, in all its parts.
The subjects of difference and consequent
delay have been chiefly upon some de-
tails of the tariff, the form of funding
bill, especially as it might affect the Ma
tional banks; and as to the. proper policy
to be observed i'm respect to Cuba,
and the purchase of San Domingo. These
are the most important measures involv-
ing differences of opinion, or even look
ing like a division to the outside world.
The personal squabbles of two or three
members, over matters of no public i'm
portance, indicate nothing more than a
little party temper exhibited to theamuse-
ment of the .non-combatants. Compare,
then, what has been done, with the work
of past sessions, and it will be found that
history only repeats itself-that every
measure involving no particular doubt or
dispute has gone steadily forward
throughout the session, the same as here
tofore, but that, on a very few questions,
members have differed just as they have
differed at every session in the past. That
is all there is to it. The clap-trap nom
sense that Congress can legislate to raise
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-07-15
A Young, Man, Shares His ~ Fortune
- with DiSinherited Brother. g rs

TEN-yes fifteen-years ago, says the
Kansas City Times, there lived in St.
Joseph a family by the name of Adams,
the head of which was stern, obstinate,
though kind old gentleman, on whom the
SHOWS of fifty winters had touched but
lightly. He was wealthy, but what he
priced far above all was the pride of his
old ,age-two noble boys, George and
Frank, aged respectively Is and 90. Time
inits ceaseless flight passed on, dropping
around the contented family only the
days of life free from sorrows.a The war
came on-the terrible strife, in which
brother was arrayed against brother and
father against son. Mr.. Adams was an
uncompromising Union man., and his
eldest son, George, espoused his fathers
Cause and enlisted in the Federal army
Frank had imbibed altogether different
ideas, and Joined the forces in defence Of
the South, under VIM. Y. Slack. When
his father learned of the course taken by
the younger, his rage knew no bounds.
He sent him word to return or he was no
longer heir to his broad acres or recipi-
ent of his love. His son replied that he
had chosen his course, and no inducement
would cause him to surrender his princi-
pies, The old gentleman's action
was prompt-he drew up his will
leaving his II youngest son penni-
less. on The war continued, each of
the brothers fighting vaIiantly in defense
of their different banners. Peace once
more blessed the land, and the eldest son
returned home, while the younger located
in this city, and by his genial manner,
courteous bearing and close attention to
business, gained hosts of friends. His
whereabouts was unknown to either
father or brother, and, though he loved
them both, his pride would not permit
him to return to home from which he
had been cut off in moment of passion.
The old gentleman was gathered home to
his fathers, and his eldest son became
sole heir to his wealth. And now comes
the strange part of the story. George was
no soc Ter in possession of his property
than ne made diligent search for his
brother, and after time traced him to
this city. The meeting between the
brothers occurred only last week, and was
both cordial and affecting. The eldest
caused deed of half his estate to be made
out in favor of his younger brother, and
forced the acceptance upon him. Such a
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-07-15

II you do not feel well you send for doctor, he
calls upon You, looks wise. scrawls sons hero
glyphics upon piece of paper which you take to
drug store and there pay 30 cents to 500, besides
the doctors fee, for a remedy nine times out OF
ten not half so good as Dr. NOISES INDIAN Ro0T
PILLS, which cost but IS cents per box. Do
you think the former the best because you pay the
most for iti If you do, we advise you to use, just
az an experiment., the MoRsE's INDIAN RooT
PILLS. They are prepared from a formula pro-
nounced by the most learned physicians Of our
country to be the best and most universal of fam
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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-07-15

9Reaping Natures Harvest. Hundreds OF men
and boys are employed by The association of "
York capitals its known the SEA Moss FARINK Co.,
in rcappg from the rocks the Irish coast the edible
marine lichen which. as prepared under the name OF
the important manufactured staples Of the American
produce market. The patent for this cheap and de-
cious food element Is scarcely year old yet It's
. all but universal Every grocery and general store,
and cverS respectable druggist establishment in the
country nnds it necessary to keep q supply of the
article Housekeepsrs declare that the quantity OF
ely &C., producible from the Farine exceeds by one
half that obtatnabe from any other gelstinous agent
lsed In cookery The central depot at 5: Park Place.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-07-15

81 POISONOUS and scorched air taken into the
lungs is quite as injurious as bad food taken
into the stomach. Parties interested in this
subject can obtain pamphlet describing the
best mode of securing an atmosphere in their
homes during the winter as pleasant and
healthful as that of June by addressing
Baker, Smith g. Co., ISL Greene street, New
York, or 127 Dearborn street, Chicago, Ill.
The apparatus is perfectly safe, can be man
gs BY an an Ordinary ora nHG and
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Strengthens Weak Eyes-Improves the Hearing
Relieves Headache, Promotes Expector atom
Cures Catarrh in it's worst forms, and sweetens the
Breath. 1t contains no Tobacco, is mild, and pro-
notes pleasant sensation and beneficial results to
all who appreciate "a Clear Head" Sold every
where by Druggists.
e}''~l 2 KIDDER q WETHEREIh, Agents,
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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-07-15

& A CHINAMAN at Stockton, Cal, with
blackberries for sale, got by accident into
the grounds of the insane asylum. The
inmates ate all his stock, and the keeper
then coming up elected him from the
grounds, notwithstanding his cry" pay
for blackberree-one dollar halfee."
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-07-15

Dr.. SCOTT, the proprietor and editor of the Leb-
anon, o.. Star, prominent physician, says Perry
dy, which has acquired world wide renown for
the cure of sudden colds, coughs, etc, weak
stomach, general debility, nursing sore mouth,
cankered mouth or throat, liver complaint, dys-
pepsia or Indigestion, cramp and pain in the sto,
ach, bowel complaint, painters colo, Asiatic
cholera, diarrhea and dysentery, has lost none Of
its good name by repeated trials; but continues TO
occupy prominent position in every family medi-
cine chest. &st4--a' '& 9=-
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-07-15

spirit is noble, grand and magnanimous,
therefore, we give st. Joe the credit as
stated above. The incident is true, as per-
aons in both cities can testify.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1870-07-15
Bachelors Hair DYE.

This splendid hair dye Is the best in the world,
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