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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06
Che Early DAYS of Chicago.

Mr.. James Thompson writes to the
editor of the Randolph Gil. Plaindeal-
er, letter containing some interesting
"reminiscences of the early days of CHI
cago. He says:
g [ laid off the first lots ever laid out
in Chicago, in the year 1923, [ think.
I laid off four hundred lots by order of
the Commissioners Edmund Roberts, of
Kaskaskia, DR.. Jayne, of Springfield,
and another whose name I do not rec
ollect; he was from Alexander county
There was only one hotel or boarding
house in place There was an election
held at the time we were there for cap
tain of a militia company, and the
election was warmly contested by two
prominent men of the place, and
think all the legal voters attended the
election and voted When counted
there were twerty-seven in ali.
"There was small fort on the ban k
of the lake, near the mouth of the
Chicago river. It was guarded by
about fifty men, who prevented the
Indians from doing mischief.
"We also ran the line of the canal
from the mouth Of the Fox River
where Ottawa now stands-to the fork
of the Chicago River, a distance of
nlnety-fve miles q think, but there
was no person living near the line of
the canal at that time.
We also laid off the town of OF
iowa, as it is now settled, above and
below the Fox River and on the south
side of the Illinois River there was
not any person living where the town
now stands when we surveyed it.
EWe did not lay off and survey
lots to the extent of the town as it
now IL y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06
The Investment of Savings.

There are thousands of persons throughout
the country, who have from one hundred to
one or two thousand dollars saved up which
they do not wish to use in active business, but
from which they desire to realize as large and
steady an income as possible Savings banks
are excellent for temporary convenience, but
they necessarily pay low rates of interest;
government bonds are safe beyond question,
but at present prices yield such a small income
that most investors of moderate means prefer
something else.
Under these circumstances ttrSt-class rail
road bonds are becoming a favOTite invest
Erient among all classes. Many Of them are
practically as safe as government bonds, while
they yield an income much larger than Five
Iwentles. Messrs Jay Cooke & Co., the
eminent and conservative bankers who made
such grand success of the government loan
during the war, and have recently succeeded
IN selling two hundred millions of the new U.
S. 5 per cent. loan, are now offering to the
American public railroad bond that is proba-
bly, the most attractive and desirable now on
the market. Speaking of the first mortgage
7-30 gold bonds of the Northern Pacific Rail
road Company the security referred to, a New
York financial paper of the highest standing
says:
It is because these bonds are both first
class Railroad security, and a Real Estate
mortgage, on lands worth twice the amount
secured, that we commend them to those of
our readers VINO O0SHS dH luNSSbl06QJ that Is
safe beyond question, while readily negotiable
and bearing good rate of intel est They are
a first lien, not only on a great Railroad and
its traffic, but IN addition are first mortgage
on valuable lands at the rate of so acres to
each $100 of indebtedness. Add to this the
fact, that the rate of interest & $40 per cent.
gold, ) is more than per cent. currency, and
that the bonds are always exchangeable at 10
per cent. premium for the lands on which they
are secured, practically giving the power of
foreclosure at will, and it is easy to explain
the high favor with which these securities are
now regarded. Central Pacific r r. Bonds.
secured only on the Railroad itself, are bearing
only sac per cent. gold interest, are now sell
ing at 103 In the light of this fact, it is not
unsafe to predict that Northern Paciics, bear
ing SEVEN AND THREE-TENTHs per cent. gold
interest, secured both on the Railroad and on
$1,000 acres of land to each mile of track, and
now selling at par and accrued interest will at
On IN do hn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06
A Cure for LOckiaW.

DR.. Demarquay has discovered a new
method of treating that species Of
lockjaw which is caused by wounds.
It possesses this advantage over all
other methods that have been tried,
that while they have invariably failed,
it has been successful in two cases. It
appears that the persons attacked by
lockjaw are particularly sensitive to
cold, which aggravates all their symp-
toms and greatly increases their suffer
ings. Accordingly DR.. Demarquay
placed his two patients, one of whom
had received deep wound in the calf
of his leg, while in the other case the
lockjaw seizure had followed upon the
amputation of limb, in a room heat
ed at from "a to 70 degrees Fahrenheit,
where they could perspire freely with
out fear of dIaughts. The spasms and
muscular contractions which form the
chief features in lockjaw were relieved
by intra-muscular injections of NOR
phIne, the places selected for these in
jections being those where the muscu-
lar contractions were most painful.
The result of this treatment was that
the patients were soon able to open
their mouths and assuage their terrible
thirst, which is one of the concomitants
of lOckiaw, and ultimately recovered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06

nag OF our corn crop, perh ps bringing
it to maturity within one hundred days
and thus escape all fear of the frosts in
the fall.
There is much difference of opinion,
as to whether it is better to hill up
corn, or to leave it for close, level Gull
tivation, passing the cultivator as near
as possible without iniuring the roots !;
from experiment made, J. conclude,
that with the Dent varieties it is better
to use the hoe, and hill up consider
ably after the third cultivation, but
with the smaller varieties, it is of no
use whatever, an injury, rather than a
benefit. When the corn is sufficiently
matured, before the stalks begin to
wither, it should be cut up, and placed
in shocks for the final curing. 1 would
secure all varieties, excepting the Dent,
in this way.
The dent I would top for fodder,
leaving the corn upon the stalks stand
ing in the field when ready to gather,
drive in your team, pick the corn with
the husks on and crib it. Husking is a
waste of time and money; it will keep
and feed out, husks and all, just as
well, if not better animals will be
obliged to consume more time IN get
ting at the corn, and consequently it
Will be more slowly and better masti-
Gated. When the crop is gathered,
turn in your cattle to consume what is
left, taking particular care, however,
that they begin gradually, and have
plenty of water and other food, until
they become accustomed to the fodder.
In this way nearly all will be consumed
without any danger to the stock from
smut
In the spring, before the frost has
left the ground, hitch your team to a
stick of timber, OF sufficient length to
cover three rows of. stalks, and of stuff
cient weight to break them down; then
drive around the field as you intend to
pillow, and the stalks Will be carried to
the ground, and easily plowed under.
In this way corn can follow corn, with
profit to itself, and benefit to the land ;
for large portion is returned as ma
nure to the soil from which the crop
was taken.
Other varieties of corn should be cut
up and placed in shocks for curing,
and when sufficiently dried it can
either be hauled into the barn for
husking in the winter, without loss of
stalks or corn-leaving the land ready
for fall plowing-or it can be husked
in the field, the corn cribbed, and the
stalks put in the barn, or in small
stacks for feeding purposes.
Corn, as crop, has no wastage; the
grain, the stalk, the cob, every part of
it can be used as food. Cattle, horses,
sheep, hogs, in fact, all animals, can be
fed and fattened on it. Man himself,
enjoys and appreciates it. It costs less
to raise than other grain. There is
more profit in it. It leaves the land in
splendid condition for other crops, and
exhausts it less. Taken all in all, it is
the crop for the farmer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06
FARM, GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD,
Care for Horses Feet.


The foot is the most important part
of the horse; when that is out of order
the horse is entirely useless. At this
period of the year great deal of care
and attention may prottably be turned
to the feet of our horses. Mud, wet,
slush. and filth of any kind allowed to
remain on a horses feet will certainly
injure them. When horse is brought
in from work the feet and legs should
be washed free from dirt and rubbed
dry. The hoof should be occasionally
well tarred with common pine tar. If
any injury occurs from calking, the
cut should be kept clean, and if it is
at the junction of the hoof and skin,
pains should be taken to heal it up at
once, lest the hoof may become perma-
nently injured as it grows downward
IF it is kept soft ard pliable there is
little danger Of this, but if it is allow.
ed to become dry and brittle, bad sand
cracks or split-hoof may occur
Hearth and Home
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06
EEMAMCsAL,
ENNEsTNl ENr sECURErEES

INVESTMENT SECURITIES.
JAY COOKE & Co. are now selling, and recommend
as profitable and safe investment for all classes,
the First Mortgage 7-30 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
more than 23- Of Acres of Land to every mile
of track, 500 Acres of Land to each ST 900 bond
The highest current price will be paid tor U.s. Five
Twenties, and all other marketable securities re-
ceived in exchange. Pamphlets, maps, and full
information, as well as the bonds themselves will be
furnished on application by JAZZ COOKE & Co., Phlla-
delphia New York, and Washington and by most
Banks and Bankers throughout the country
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06
Special glotlres.
The True Grounds of Confidence

The True Grounds Of Confidence.
Whence comes that firm reliance that absolute,
undoubting faith in the efficacy of Hostetters stom-
ACT Bters remedy for indigestion, bilious dis
orders, intermittent and remittept fevers which
VIGOROUSLY prevails in all parts of the United States
This confidence has been growing for twenty years,
and it is still extending. It is not the result of
device, but is the spontaneous and natural conse-
quence of experience. What people see daily going
under their own eyes they cannot question. When
families in unhealthy districts, that resort to this
wholesome vegetable tonic preventive, escape
periodical fevers, and their immediate neighbors,
who neglect that precaution, FRUSTRATED by the
disease, how is it possible that the phenomenon
should be without its lesson? In like manner when
is that obstinate cases of dyspepsia of liver
complaint, of constipation of nervous weakness, and
of general debility yield to the operation of the
famous remedy, how even increduty itself
withhold its endorsement Eye-witnesses of the
salutary effects of the bitters, to be found in
every civilized settlement on this continent The
thousands upon thousands who their restoration
to health and strength or their preservation from
sickness to its extraordinary medicinal properties
enthusiastic in its praise. The multitudes
who recommend it in neighhorly way to their
friends and acquaintance, as well as those who
ready to state their for the faith that is in
them They have all either felt or witnessed its
benifcent operations.
THE YOUTHS CoMPANIoN.-The safest and best
paper of its class that find place in the family.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06
A Man Carries Bullet in bis Head tor
Two Years.

W.
The Troy Times gives the following
About two years and half ago, Ed
ward Agan, tallyman in the railroad
freight depot on Green Island, after
long debauch, produced large sized
Colts revolver, entered his bedroom,
said his prayers, and while upon his
knees placed the muzzle of the weapon
into his mouth and fired The ball
passsd through the upper jaw, and
lodged in the left hemisphere of the
brain, producing an injury that in nine
hundred and ninety-nine cases out of a
Thousand would have proved fatal DIR.
Mclean, OF Troy, was called to attend
the man, but after seeing him express
sed the opinion that he would not live
more than a few hours at most. The
man continued to survive, however, and
the doctor to attend him, until the case
has grown to be one of the most re-
markable IN the whole history of sur
glcal practice. Mr.. Agan is now in the
old Troy hospital at the head of Wash
lngton street, where we saw him yester
day. His left eye protrudes badly and,
being bloodshot and infamed, gives his
features a rather repuls1ve aspect. He
is mere wreck of his former self and
though the right eye expresses intelli-
gence the functions of the brain have
been greatly impaired by the injury
He has lost the power of articulating
words beyond the single phrase "Good
morning, and being paral yzed on the
right SIDE is also unable to express his
wants by signs, While trying to spell
his name he forgot the connection of
the letters, and gave up the task with
shake of the head. Il is evident the
ball has lodged in the brain back of the
eye, where it has become incysted, and
forces the optic out eff it's normal posi-
ton. Several medical gentlemen have
visited the unfortunate man, and all
have expressed the greatest interest III
he case
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06

WINTER is now fairly upon us,
and the teams are fastening to the lumber
woods in various parts of the country. Our
advice to every man who goes to the woods,
be he captain, cook, teamster, or any other
man, is to take along good stock of Johnson S
Anodyae L5ninaegat and Parsons PurgdtiUe
Pllls. Many months of labor On the aggre-
gate) may be saved by this precaution.
BAD enough to look and feel bad yourself ;
but no excuse for having your horse look and
feel badly, when for a small sum you can buy
Sheridan'S CoUdLiy Condition POWDERS, which
given in grain two or three times week will
make him look and feel well.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06
Sonnet.
BIZ PAUL q. HAYNE

cast this sorrow from me, like crown
OF bitter nettes and unwholesome weeds
hurst by cold night dews from malignant seeds
In-fortune sowed when all the heavens did frown /;
Its loathsome round " trample deeply down
In m1re and dust, to burn my brain no more;
From of my brows wipe the trucking gore;
Mhlle all about me, like keen clarions blown
FROM breezy dells and golden heights afar,
Thelr storm reveille the wild March winds sound.
These wake an answering passion in my soul,
whence marshaled as strong warriors taking ground
For noblest conflict, freed from doubt or dole,
Brave thoughts uprising from Hopes morning-star
-Lippincotfs Magazine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06
For NeySDeDsia.

I-oigestion, depression of spirits, and
ge1 e'al debility IN their various forms :;
also, IS preventive against fever and
ague, and other intermittent fevers, the
" Fefro Phosphorated Elixir of Cali
saya," made by Caswell, Hazard & Co.,
New York, and sold by all druggists. is
the best tonic, and as tonic for pa
tients recovering from fever or other
sickness, it has no equal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06
A Mon hIy Paper of IS Pages, Devoted
solely TO Fruits, Flowers and Vegeta-

1t is edited by person who has had lifetime of
practical experience and who now has under cultiya
ton Two HUNDRED ACRES OF SMALL FRUITS, besides
Four thousand Fruit Trees in Orchard Form and
immense amount of Glass Forcing Houses Orna-
mental Grounds &c, &c. He takes, exchanges for
thirty Agricultural and Horticultural papers, be-
sides reading the most practical books these sub
iects and from his extensive practical experience
deaVors to copy into the RECORDER only such matter
will prove of practical benefit to it's readers Thus
get for the small of S00, the of these
papers, besides the long experience and observations
OF the Editor For years, we have been engaged in
have been obliged to take eight ten paper get
such information desired to assist bust
It well-known fact that most Of the horticultural
papers jealousy careful not to copy articles from
doing that they will advertise the merits paper
and detract from their boosted originality Now we
throw aside original matter this kind shall cut
and slash' wherever we can find valuable matter,
We also have articles in every number from of
the practical Fruit Growers in the United States
besides the Edtors Walks and Jotinqs oeer The FIT
Farms" have given such universal satisfaction that
they will be continued also Prof Keen Eyes O6ser
UGtions" will take up certain space.
Many suppose it is impossible to have good pract
ask such to send for specimen copy of the RE
CORDER (sent free to ali appcants and let IL speak
be practically engaged in the business and yet edit
presentabe paper. Over thousand testimonials,
e9tant on Fruit Growing Flowers, and the Kitchen
Garden One prominent horticulturist writes
brimful of practical matter every month";" Another
says The RECORDER is as fall of practical subjects
We urge upon all, before subscribing, or renewing
Tor any other horticultural paper to send Tor speci
liberal to those who wish to act agents in procuring
subscribers.
pages-price % cts-tels how to plant and grow
sssn al kinds Of Small ls Tg e to the
A. WI. PURIFY. Palmyra, Wayne Co., NY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06

A FEW nights since, IN Trenton, New
Jersey, a Lady was awakened by the
cries of her infant, and placing her hand
on its face, found it wet. Striking a
light she found to her horror that the
babe was covered in many places with
blood, and was suffering terribly
Medical aid was at once rendered, and
an examination showed the child to be
bitten, it is believed, by rat (the fam
lily having been greatly annoyed by
them lateIy.) The teeth had been in
serted between the fingers, on the ends
of the fingers and on the arm
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06
Milwaukee, WISCONSIN.
November I'D 1871
CHICAGO BUSINESS DIRECTORY,
Chicago Wholesale Houses Ready to sup
ply Dealers.

ply Dealers.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
Western News Co., IS, 81 and SO West Randolph st.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
G. M. Henderson Co Michigan near Congress st
Phelps, Dodge Palmer, zMich. and Congress st
@. Fl. Fargo & Co., $40 State street.
Wiswall, Nazro 8 Thompson, 231 Michigan avenue
CLOAKS.CLGAKINGS AND TtL u nEfNGS.
j. W. Griswod Co., Michigan av cor. Jackson.
CLOTHING.
CORDAGE, TWINES AND DUCK.
Gilbert Hubbard & Co., IA and Is Market street.
CROCAERf AND GLASSWARE.
NJ. P. Merrill & Co, 80 and 80 South Canal st.
DRUGGISTS.
DRY GOODS.
]. V. Farwen & Co., 247 and 249 Monroe street.
Hamiin, Hale & Co., 81 and SO South Canal street.
HARDWARE.
Hubbard Spencer, Michigan av., ar Randolph st.
Seeberger Breakey, 10 and u w. Randolph street.
HATS CATS AND FURS.
Keith Bros, corner Michigan and Washington st.
King Bros. & Co., 547 Wabash avenue.
HEAVY HARDWARE.
Hail. Kimbark & Co., Michigan av., near Randolph ST.
IMPERIAL GIN.
H 81. Shufeldt & Co, 144 Fulton street,
JEWELERS..
y; Matson d Co, 4sl Wabash avenue.
Giles Bros. & Co., 1874 Wabash avenue
LEATHER AND BINDINGS.
Page Bro. d Co., 35 and 81 South Canal st.
MILLINERY.
ID. b. Fisk d Co. 81 West Washington street.
Gage Bros. d Co., 96l Indiana avenue.
Root & Cady 612 Michigan avenue.
W. W. himbail' 80 S9 Wahash s STls
Belding Bros Co, Michigan av cor. jackson st.
SHIP CHAMBERS, AND SAIL MAKERS.
Gilbert HUBBARD tyoG, 4 Co. 4 and Is Market ST.
I Rafh hOn g. 10 and Con la,a let
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06

CAN'T SLEEP NIGHTs.-A hacking
cough, a sore throat, difficulty of breathing,
are the results OF hard cold. Goes Cough
Balsam allays the irritation, gives ease and
rest to the patient, and effects a permanent
cure of all lung and pulmonsry complaints.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06

SOME one asserts that tailor's full
allowance for supper in dull times con-
sists of a pinch Of snuff, drink of wa
ter, yawn, and go to bed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06

AN old lady walking with her two
grown daughters on moonlight night,
displayed her knowledge of astronomy
by pointing heavenward and exclaim-
ing: ooh, my dears, do look at them
beautiful stars, Juniper and March !"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06
4 Prisoner Who Proved too Much for a
NAH

On Friday night last mob at Brock
vile, Ind, forced open the jail and at
tempted to take Check, the murderer
of his father-in-law at Lawrenceburg,
IN that state, a year since, therefrom,
with the supposed intention of lynch
ing him. Check knocked the first man
down on the cell floor, taking a revolver
from him and defended himself boldly
Many of the mob were hurt. The
jailor, in the meantime, escaped and
rung fire alarm, bringing the citizens
to his aid, whereupon the mob scat,
tered. Many were recognized. Geek
has been granted new trial, and it is
feared his sentence may be light or dis
missed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06

For Coughs, Colds, and Throat Dis
orders, use g Br'oWn's Bronchial
IT'oches," having proved their efficacy
by test of many years. 5
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06

FRUIT Growers and Flower Fanciers
should not fail to read the advertisement in
this number, headed ''Fruit Recorder and Cot
tage Gardener"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06

READY FOR CUSTOMERS. W. e
J. NJ. Wetherell have located, since the fire
at 800 Wabash avenue, Chicago, and can now
furnish their customers new and complete
stock of Millinery goods.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06

ATTENTION is called to the advertise
ment of the Waukegan Star Wood Pump
Works, to be found in another column
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06

GoUT OR RHEUMATISM is quickly re
ieved and cured in a few days by that cele-
brated English Medicine, BTArR's GoUr AND
RHEUMATIC PILLS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06

For Coughs, Bronchitis and Con-
IN its early stages, nothing
equals DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. 573
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06

Bows of bright colored silk edged
with fur are the latest invention in fem
mine wearing apparel
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06

PREMIUMS, policies and dividends are
paid in cash in The Mutual Life of
Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06
TO TIE AFFLICTED.

TO TIE AFFLICTED
If your Druggist is out of the Salve and neglects
TO keep supplied, send seventyfive cents directed
below, and receive a box by return mail
Put up n Large Boxes at so cents each
(ne@;Ty three times large the box represented
above). Prepared by MISS G. SAWYER, and
put up by L. M. ROBBINS, Wholesale
A Trial ox sent free BY mail on receipt Of seventy
five cents, by L. NJ. ROBBINS, Rockland, Me.
TITS VALUABLE SALVE IS SOLD By
AL De- LEIIS IN MEDICINES.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06

ORANGES and lemons are worth only
SIX and eight cents bushel in the Bra
lillian markets, this year, and no one
uses them except for picking.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-06

IT is now definitely stated that Ole
Bull will not appear in public the pres
ent season. His physicians prescribe
retirement, and if his health permits
he will shortly sail for his Norway
home