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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29
Prophecies Cor 1872.

ZadkiePs Almanac for 1872 has APP
peared in London with its usual as
sortment OF prophecies, OF which the
Daily News says:
His Majesty of the Netherlands will,
it appears, suffer a misfortune in JAN
uary Then there is strong hint TO
Mr.. Gladstone and Nj. Disraeli for
February. On March next the German
Emperor, in consequence of Aries
squaring Jupiter, will not do as much
harm as he otherwise might. "The
old gentleman" writes the Seer, twill
be more pacific than in 1870, when he
was in close conjunction with the Sun,
and stirred him up to the deeds of
blood at which history shall yet
blush.n In April we are to apprehend
troubles from Ireland but any one
might have prophesied that. Passing
| over gulf of the future, we hearken to
the voice of the stars for November,
and observe that in that particular
month the Prince of Wales will not be
in as high favor with the clergy as he
has hitherto been. He is also advised
to look after his purse-strings.
But it is upon the Emperor Napoleon
that Zadkiel spends most of his erudi-
ton and attention He claims to have
predicted in 1852 the downfall of the
Bonapartes. He exhibits the Emper-
or's nativity, and proves plainly enough
that the loss of the throne of France
was owing to Saturn in an evil hour
having squared Napoleon's Moon.
From that moment Napoleon was a
doomed man. Here Zadki is SO
struck with the amazing realization of
his prophecies, that he bursts into fits
of admiration, with his hair on end
like Katterfelt's, at his own wonders
He insists that he has demonstrated
himself to be an honorable successor
of Claudius, Ptolemy and the old Chal
deans
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29
Distilled Water.

Distilled water, the purest state of
water, may be readily obtained by fix
ing curved tin tube, three or four
feet long, to the spout of teakettle,
and conducting it's free end into a jar
placed in basin of cold water, and en- :
veloped with wet towel. The softer
the water is the better solvent it is of
all soluble animal and vegetable sub
stances; thus, distilled water being
free from all foreign ingredients, is nee
essarily the softest of all water, and con-
sequently it is well adapted not only
for diluting in febrile affections, but
for pervading the minutest vessels and
improving their secreting powers. Dis
titled water is mawkish to the taste;
this is easily corrected by pouring it
from one Jug to another successfully
for ten or fifteen minutes, SO as to in
volve in a quantity of atmospheric air.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29
Starch Factories i'm Vermont

Each of the towns in the Missisouoi
Valley, in Northern Vermont, has one
or more starch factories, which run
only in the Fall. It is at these places
the farmers dispose of their potatoes.
getting cash or starch for their pay
if 20 cents is the price, then only 4
lbs. of starch only is paid per bus6el,
but if it is 25 cents, then 5 lbs. per
bushel is given. There is is a yield of
from s to 8 lbs. of starch from each
bushe', ofpotatoes, which, considering
it costs only about cent per pound to
make gives a good margin of profit
The factories are situated on some of
the numerous mountain streams, and
the power costs only the first expense of
a short dam, turbine wheel and some
simple machinery to drive graters, &c.
The potatoes, after being reduced to a
pulp, are strained, the starchy parti
Giles being allowed to pass through into
large tub, where they are precipitated
The water is then drawn off, and the
sediment or starch, after a thorough
washing, is put into kiln and dried
It is then barrelled up.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29
The Territories.

Governor Solomon, OF Washington
Territory, recently delivered a message
to the Territorial Legislature, which
furnishes a considerable amount of in
formation concerning that portion of
the country. Under the new census
the territory has population of %, $50,
which the Governor thinks an under
estimate He places it at 80, 900. The
assessed taxes IN 1870 amounted to
SOS, BIT; in 1871 to $34, 941; and the
total amount due for taxation, Sept.
90, 1871, was $48, $50. The value of
assessed property, real and personal,
was SO, 459, 056 in 1870, and is 81, $780,,
$50 in 1871. There is a delinquent tax
list of $13, 697, but the Governor ex-
presses a doubt of its ever being paid.
From January, 1868, to Sep
TENDER, 1869, 253, 722 acres of
land were disposed of, while
the number of acres disposed Of during
the two following years was 563, 946.
Under the homestead and e-emptlOn
laws 27O, 155 acres have been taken up
since 1869. The total number of acres
surveyed in 1871 was 567, 68S, and the
total surveyed in the territory, $780,,
SOC. There are th1rty-seven saw mills
in the territory. In 1870 they cut up
139, 357, 927 feet of logs, and made $780,
421, 927 feet of lumber, of which Puget
Sound cut III, 667, 927 feet. The com
merce of the territory may be gathered
from the following figures: The value
Of dutiable goods imported dnring the
year ending June 80, 1871, is S33, 794.
Exports to foreign countries, 1898, 04S.
Exports in American vessels, 1902, 564,
IN foreign vessels, $50, 464. Four thou
sand passengers arrived and 1851 left
In 1871.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29
A CUriOuS Case.

A dispatch from Trenton, N. J., re-
fers to a curious and important case
which has come up before the Court of
Chancery, The German Valley Rail
way Company claims that a bill to in
corporate that company, and enable it
to build a railway from New York to
Philadelphia, was passed by both
houses of the New Jersey Legislature
and delivered to the Governor March
81; the Governor says the bill reached
him on the 4th of April. The question
of date affects the vitality of the
measure, as the Governors date kills
the bill, he having retained it without
giving it official sanction; but the date
claimed by the railroad company gives
it life, as it became law by lapse of
the six days required by the constitu-
ton. The suit which the railroad COM
pany brings in this case calls the Gov
ernor into court; he refuses to go,
claiming that the court has no right to
inquire into his official acts or legisla-
tive omissions. The issue of the case
will have considerable influence here
after as precedent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29
A Gear with "a BedGuiIt,

It IS bedquilt. isn't it, if he always
spreads it over himself when he goes
to bed? I think so. You never heard
of such bear2 dare sayyou haven't.
because that isn't his whole name His
name is Ant-bear, and [ guess you'd
think it good one if you could see
him once when he finds a nice ant-hill
to work on. You'd think he was made
to eat ants-as, indeed, he was.
His fore feet are made with sharp
claws, Just right to tear open the hard
houses of the white ants. And he's as
fond OF ants as you are of sugar plums
strange as you may think it.
What call his bedquilt is really his
tau A monstrous gray mat it looks
like, large enough to cover him entirely
up-and tuck in.
Then his nose is half as long as his
body, so it can get into the ant-houses,
you see. And its tongue is small, and
very long, and darts in and out so fast
You can hardly see it, snatching up
dozens of ants every Tune
He has to be quick to get enough of
them, for ants are not lazy themselves,
you know,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29
Thn Cholera.

Commenting upon the case of the
steamship Franklin, the sanitary com
mittee of the New York Board of Health
have made report upon the cholera,
reiterating the formerrecommendations
to the authorities and citizens, and
asking thorough execution of precau-
tionary measures. They say the streets
are still in dangerous state of unclean-
illness, and direct the city sanitary in
spector to institute proper measures OF
relief The Secretary of War IS con-
demned for his refusual to give the re-
turns made of contagious and infectious
diseases among the troops at the posts
within the city limits, and enforce
needful sanitary ordinances and regula-
tions. Eighteen assistant inspectors
we're appointed to attend to yaccina-
lions in view Of the increase of small
pOX. r.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29
FHNAM CsAL,
INVESTMENT SECURITIES,

NyESTMENT SECURITIES.
JAY COOKE & Co. are now selling, and recommend
as a profitable and safe investment for all classes,
the First Mortgage $50 Gold bonds of the North
ern Pacific Railroad Company, bearing Seven and
Three-Tenths per cent. gold interest (more than s
per cent. CURRENCY and secured by first and only
mortgage on the entire road and equipments, and
on more than %, 0G0 Acres of Land to every mile
of track, 500 Acres of Land to each $1,000 bond.
The highest current price will be paid or US. Five
Twenties, and all other marketable securities re-
ceived in exchange. Pamphlets, maps, and full
information, well as the bonds themselves, will be
furnished application by JAZZ COOKE & Co., Phlla-
delphia New York, and Washington, and by most
Banks end Bankers throughout the country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29
Fever AND ACUE
Arrest Decay.

When plant tree begins to decay it must needs
die. 1t cannot be revltalized. But it is not so with
human beings. A human ruin can be repaired
strengthened, restored, though a brown leaf or a
withered blade of grass can never be made green
again. In the autumn flife or even in it's winter
when nature seems to be giving way under the press
ure of years. it is still possibleto retard the progress
of decay, and to lend to age more than its wonted
vgor. AS means of promoting this object, Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters is unquestionably the most
potent of all restoratives 1t will not make the old
young, but it will prevent lessen sooth the nfr
tiles which are the usual Accomplishments of the
decline of life. For debility and lack of nervous
power, from whatever arising it is the medi-
cine that of all others before the world best deserves
the name of specific. In purity, in invigorating
properties in its adaptation to week stomachs and
feeble organizations, it has competitor among the
toncs of the pharmacopnia, nor among proprie-
tary remedies. Besides its strengthening principle
it possesses alternative and regulating properties of
the highest order and anti-bilious medicine is
far preferable to any of the preparations containing
mercury Time has shown that for physical decay,
nervous debility, dyspepsia, bilious disorders, and
intermittent fever, Hostetter's Bitters is remedy
without rival This is the season of the fall of the
leaf let remind the old, the feeble the sckly, to
nvgorate and regulate their systems with this great
vegetable tonic and Alternative.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29

CAST THEM OUT.-If there are
any diseases which deserve the name
denaoniac, Dyspepsia is one of
them. It racks and tears the system
like veritable fend, and renders life
a burden. The medicines of the dis
pensary will not expell it. Cast it out
with DIR. WALKERS VEGETABLE VINEGAR
BIrTERs. THERE'S no form ofindigestion
or liver complaint that can withstand
this potent tonic and Alternative. The
newly discovered California roots and
herbs from which it is prepared are OF
more value to mankind than all the
gold of the Pacific States.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29

gloss and freshness Of youth. Thin
hair is thickened, falling hair checked,
and badness often, though not always,
cured by its use. Nothing can restore
the hair where the follicles are de-
stroyed, or the glands atrophied and
decayed; but such as remain can be
saved by this application, and stimu-
lated into activity, SO that q new
growth of hair is produced Instead
of fouling the hair with q pasty sedi-
ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous.
It's occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling off, and
consequently prevent badness. The
restoration of vitality it gives to the
scalp arrests and prevents the forma-
ton of dandrufs, which is often SO I'M
clearly and offensive. Free from those
deleterious substances which make
some preparations dangerous and iniu-
rious to the hair, the Vigor can only
benefit but not harm it. IF wanted
merely for a HAIR DRESSING,
nothing else can be found so desirable.
Containing neither oil nor dye, it does
hot soil white cambria, and yet lasts
long Oh the hair, giving it rich, glossy
lustre, and a grateful perfume.
Prepared by Dr.. ]. C. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists,
LOWELL, MASS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29

BUTTER AND CHEESE are almost
indispensable az ficles of food. Properly used,
they are nutritious and healthy; but an inor-
dinate use of either causes indigestion and
dyspepsia. Parsons PurgatiUe Pills, judi
ciously used, will remove both of these troub-
les.
HAVE you ague in the face; and is it badly
swollen Have you severe pain in the chest
back or side Have you cramps or pains IL
the stomach or bowels? Have you bilious
collie or severe gripping pains? If so, use
,JohnsOn'S A1aody1ae Li1in1e4at.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29

SAMUEL J. HoGG, editor of the Pine
Plans Herald, was robbed on the
Duchess and Columbia railroad be-
tween Bangall and Pine Plains We'd
nesday evening, ON his return from q
collecting tour AS Mr.. Hogg left the
cars mysterious stranger in SLOUGH
ed hat brushed past him an dropped
at his feet the missing wallet and hur-
rldly made off, disappearing in the
darkness.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29
An Old House in New Place.

The drv goods trade of the Northwest will
find their old friends, JoHNY. FARwELL & Co,
Chicago, III their new, substantial, five-story
brick store, 45x190, at 247 and 249 Monroe
street, with complete lines of goods in every
department. They are also erecting five
story brick store adjoining this, 80 feet by 100
feet to be completed by February. to meet
the demands of the spring trade, when they
will have over three acres OF floor room-a
larger space than is devoted to the wholesale
dry goods trade by any house west of New
York Twice burned out within thirteen
months and each time charging their bust
ness plans and increasing the volume of their
trade, their character for enterprise, integ-
rity, upright dealing, and for keeping Htea''
promises, is the heritage and pride of Chicago
and the Northwest.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29
FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS.
In the Cage.
BY GEORGE COOPER

BY GEORGE COOPER.
Squirrel, you're a miller,
In your coat of gray
Why, you never rest an hour
Through the lTvelong dEy.
Nothing in your hoppers,
All your bins to fill;
Yet round, round, round
Goes the mill.
Can't you stop and tell me
How's your worthy dame?
Bow's your baby-boy, too,
Master What's his name y?
Never a grain of wheat, sir,
Though you labor still,
And round, round, round
Goes hemill!
Miller, stay a momenti
- .Ssenyour work is vain;
Stsa fuss and furry,
Not a peck of gram.
Slow and sure's the motto
While we climb the hill
And round, round, round
Goes the mill,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29

WITH WHAT JOY AND GLADNEss do the
people hail the advent and discovery of CoE's
DYSPEPSIA CURE. 1t is a sovereign cure for
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, and all diseases of the
Stomach and Bowels. Ali druggists keep it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29

Mr. MoVICKER has completed the
prellmlnariesf for the immediate rebuild
ing of his theatre He viii make it
worthy OF Chicago in every respect. It
will be built with a view to the conven-
fence of opera troupes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29

MAKE FRIENDS with life insurance,
that when you are old it may comfort
you. Insure in the mutual Life Insur-
ance Company of Chicago.
Buy the best article, the Halford
Table Sauce
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29

UDoLPHo WoLFE's CELEBRATED SCHIEDAM
SoHNAPPs-The immense popularity of the world
renowned AROMATIC SCHIEDAI SCHNAPPs of Udolpho
Wolfe, New York. has resulted in frequent attempts
of late at counterfeiting, by persons who wish to
find sale Tor an inferior article. This wonderful di-
uretic has been pronounced by thousands of the
leading physicians in the country, as the purest
medicinal restorative offered for sale. Put up in
quart and pint bottles and for sale by all Druggists
and Grocers.
THE YOUTHS COMPANIoN.-Ths well established
weekly paper for Young People and the Family
offers the largest possible of reading, for the
lowest possible price, that reading of so choice
quality can be obtained.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29

AT a recent marriage among the no.
bility OF England, two of the five brides
maids were respectively 2 and 3 years
of age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29
An Established Remedy

Bronchial Troches" are widely known
as an established remedy for Couqhs.
Colds, Bronchitis, Horseness, and 9th
Ell troubles of the Throat and Lat,aos.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29
the other oils in market.

READY FOR CUSTOMERS. W. &
J. M. Wetherell have located, since the fire
at 800 Wabash avenue, Chicago, ana can now
furnish their customers a new and complete
stock of Millinery goods.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29

ALEXANDER of Russia has signed the
temperance pledge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29

THE purest and sweetest Cod Liver
Oil in the world is HAZARD &CAswELL's
made on the sea shore, from fresh,
selected livers, CAswELL, HAZARD &
Co., New York It is absolutely pure
and saUeet. Patients who have once
taken it prefer it to all others. Ply
sicans have decided it superior to any
of the other oils in market
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29
AFTER TIE FIRE
Chicago Wholesale Houses Ready TO Supply
Dealers.

Chicago Wholesale Houses Ready TO Supply
Dealers.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
WESTERN NEWS Co, 95, 81 SO West Randolph st.
COBB, ANDRE WS & co, 469 Wabash avenue
" pun E H09Ts ! A ~ , sH9Es: ns.r Com
PHELPS,DODGE& PALMER,corner Michigan ave-
nue. and Congress str ct.
G, II. FARGO & co. 575 State street.
WISWALL, MARIO Il THOMPSON ,231 Michigan av.
II CLOTHING.
Gle z G 81 TWiNES i AND DUG 10
CR9BGK7ERYY o AND n 1nd j ssSfS
b. r mhRNiLh D f3? z sne 4 o0u'n lana
VAN SCHAAK. STEVENSON REID, 847, $40 and
''i " aOaSn ave DIR dry GOODS.
j. V.FARWELL 4 co, 247 and 249 Monroe street.
- FANCY DRY GS0p 5; MD MOTIONS I
REID, MURDOCH d FISUHER, northeast corner
Market and Washington streets.
HATS, OATS AND FURS.
KEITH BROS cor. Michigan az. and Washington ST.
KING BROS. 4 co. 547 Wabash avenue.
N. MATSON & CO., 487 Wabash avenue.
GILES BRO. & CO, 334 Wabash avenue.
COGGSWELL & CO.: 3l8 West MADISON i, street.
LEATHER AND FINDINGS.
PAGE BRO. & Co, 35 and 81 South Canal st.
MILLINERY.
D. B. FISK & CO., 81 West Washington street.
GAGE BROS. Il Co, 961 Indiana avenue
WALSH & HUTCHINSON, els Wabash
JULIUS BAHE hRsC o6 2S 20 and raS "a Michigan r
W. w. NM a. SOWING " .sIL 1''
BELDlNG bs 2fP Oh CRfA Miiih 81 cor jackson
GILBERT HUBBARD 4 CO. Il and 16 Market ST.
MS S z on E ( ~ q s Al ALE.
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STEINWAY g. SOM

EfrSC tEFaud sold IIe09is
Worlds Fair, Paris, 1857 and London, 1862.
THE STEINwAY PIANOS universally conceded to be
The Leading Eirst-CIass Pfano
now before the public. These instruments prefer
red to all others by the celebrated pianists They
used by all the principal concert toupes whenever
attainable They have truly Worldwide reputa-
tion being largely exported to Europe and all OF
the civilized world, they sought to lie nlt ed
by nearly all American and European Pianocmakers.
SteInway 81 sons Mammoth MaBuf4ctSry
is the most perfectly arranged and extensive esrab
shment of its kind in the world. The published oth
cial Revenue returns having revealed the fact that he
Of their yearly sales ercee9 those Of the trece
largest piano makers Of Neo York confined
STEINwAY & Sons call special attention to their
New Patent Upright Planes
with double Iron Frame, Patent Resonator ana inbu
lar Frame action, which matches an po"09e ard
quality tone and SURPRISING facility OF Gc12oH WiIe
standing longer in tune and being more Impervous 10
atm ospheric influences than other Piano at pres
ent manufactured
Every Piano Warranted for Five Yeavs.
Prices low the exclusive of the best materi-
ais and most thorough workmanship will permit. Old
Pianos taken in exchange.
~ illustrated Catalogues with price-iists mailed
free application IA
NAREROOMS. STEINWAY HAIaLa
L 90 and IL L East Fourteenth ST.. New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-11-29
Aver S
Hair Viggor,
For restoring to Gray Hair it's
natural Vitality and Color.

A dressing
which is at
once agreeable,
healthy, and
effectual for
preserving the
hair. It soon
restores .taded
or gray hair
to its original
color. qcith the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-06-19
Let Common Sense Decide.

What is the rational mode OF procedure in cases Of
general debility and nervous prostration? Does not
reason tell us that iudcious stimulation is required
10 resort to violent purgaten in such case as alb.
surd as 1t would be to bleed starving man. Yet it
is done every day. Yes, this stupid and unphllo-
sophica practice is continued in the teeth of the
great fact that physical weakness with all the ner-
vous disturbances that accompany it, is more GER
tainly and rapidly relieved by Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters than by any other medicine at present
known It. is true that general debility is often at
tended with torpdity irregularity OF the bowels
and that this symptom must not be overlooked But
while the discharge o. the waste matter Of the sys-
tenn is expedited regulated, its vigor must be re-
cruted. The Bitters do both. They combine aper-
lent and antibOus properties, with extraordinary
tonic power.s Even while removing obstI uctiops
from the bowels, they tone and nvgorate those or
gans. Through the stomach, upon which the great
permanent impetus to every enfeebled junction. Dr.
geson is facilitated the faitering circulation
lated the blood reinforced with new accession of
the alimentary principle the nerves braced, and all
the dormant powers of the system reused into
healthy action; not spssmodically, as would be the
case If mere stimulent administered, but tor
continuance. 1t is in this way that such extraor.
binary changes are wrought in the condition OF the
ieeble emacated and nervous nvalids by the use of
this wonderful &C receive, al 3rnative and tonic.
Let common sense decide between suGh a prepare
ton and prOstrating cathartc supplemented by a
poisonous astrngent like Strychnine or Quinia
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-06-19

The Democracy of the Keystone State dc
not take kindly to the ''new departure made
by the office seeking politicians in the State
Convention. Even there it was carried by
less than twenty majority in total of about
125 delegates. That large class of leading
Democrats who have found solace the.past ten
years in cursing the Republicans, the Amend
ments and declaring for "white mans gov
ernment", will not accept this new surrender.
Accordingly several county conventions in
Guiding Chester, Columbia, Centre, Westmore
land, and Clinton have passed resolutions de.
nouncing the resolutions of the State Con
vention and announcing their adhesion to
their old love.