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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28
The Genital or Weight System.
From the Boston Commercial Bullet,


Now that the harvest approaching,
and the crop of fruits, vegetables and
cereals is to be sent forward to market
and distributed TO consumers, we hope
to see some effective measures taken to
inaugurate the GENITAL system of meas
urement throughout the country. This
has already been established to certain
extent, and our National Board of Trade
has for several years past been laboring
to render the practice more general.
But for want of uniform laws upon the
subject, and cooperation on the part of
dealers in some sections, the old custom
of measuring agricultural products in
vessels of uncertain capacity still pre-
walls to a great extent. Even when
sealed measures are used, the buyer
often gets less for his money than he
ought to have, on account of the inte-
rior or impure quality of the article
dealt out to him, which consequently
falls short of the standard weight. This
is often the case with the different kinds
of grain, which vary in weight and
value according to the ripeness and
plumpness Of the kernel.
But there are various kinds of fruits
and vegetables to which sealed meas
ures are not generally applicable. These
are sold in packages, such as boxes, bas-
kets and barrels, which, though COM
manding uniform price, are by no
means uniform in capacity. A barrel of
apples or potatoes may contain from
| "a to 2 "a bushels; yet there is no
variation in the price, and the buyer of
the small package pays just as much as
the buyer of the large one. This is all
wrong, and leads to endless frauds both
on the score of quality and quantity.
1t places the consumer at the mercy of
unprincipled dealers, and pays the latter
premium on their dishonesty. 1t
chokes off all honorable competition in
trade, and renders success impossible
except by a resort to systematic cheat
ing.
The GENITAL method of buying and
selling such commodities by weight
would prevent all this humbug, which
is rapidly on the increase in nearly all
the markets of the country. 1t is high
time this method was enforced by law,
leaving sellers at liberty, of course, to
adjust their prices to it as they may see
fit. Until this is done there can be no
hope of fair and equitable dealing in
these branches of trade.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28
Fashion Notes.

VELVET coats look rather warm at
| this season. ......'
GLYcERrNE is said to be the best rem
| edy for sunburn. ..f.- ...-
LACE capes are worn with all the thin
| summer dresses.
LARGE gilt and enamel combs for the
back hair have come in fashion again. /.
LAWN dresses are the most appropri-
atefor croquet playing.
SOME of the tortoise-shell ornaments
are 50 light as to be almost cream-col-
ored.
A new style of watch chain is orna-
mented with small acorns with enamel
top. .-. ... s... a~..t
BLACK lace is more used for trimming
on dress than anything else this sea-
son. "ta
A MANIA for white vests with gilt
buttons has broken out among would-be
swells.
SLEEVELESS jackets of lace, worn over
light-colored silks or muslins, are pretty
and stylish. .. ...aa a.-s+
WHITE morning robes are much in fa-
vor among young ladies. They look so
spirituelle, they say. -.
BLACK and white is the most fashion
able contrast in dresses, cloaks, bon
nets, and parasols this year. .
BoNNETs, except for church or state
occasions, have been discarded for the
summer by our fashionable bellies.
DRESSES of black crepe de chene,
looped over rich black silks, take the
place of grenadines, and are very much
more elegant than dressy.
The most stylish way of trimming the
round English turban is a little ostrich
feather twisted round the crown, and a
wing at the side.
LARGE circular capes of crimson cloth,
trimmed with white or gold embroi-
derry, with large hood attached, are
very much worn by ladies at the sea-
shore.
ONE lady kept an account and found
that muslin dress for which she had
thirty cents yard had at the end of
the season cost her in the washing and
ironing Of it the sum of sixty-throe dol
lars. ...s.. -.
Muslin dresses are more expensive
for summer wear than silks, as they
have to be washed frequently, now that
the fashion is to wear them long, and
laundress thinks nothing of charging
from six to eight dollars for " doing up''
one of the befounceG and beruffied
morning dresses which are so becoming
and so pretty.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28
The Southern Illinois Fruit Trade Of
1871

From the Carbondale Qll.) New Era, July Is.
There are two fruit growths each sea-
son in Southern Illinois, the strawberry
and the peach-the former lasting about
one month, and the latter about two
months. Last year the strawberry train
on the Illinois Central Railroad began
running May %, and was withdrawn
June 9. This year it ran from May IL
to June 16. In these thirty-two days,
this year, 124 car loads Of strawberries
were taken to Chicago, about four per
day. These carried an aggregate of ,477,-
200 pounds, being nearly six tons per
car load. A noticeable and encouraging
fact is that this train, put on the road
for the accommodation of the straw
berry trade, also carries considerable
quantities of early vegetables, the
amount having very materially in
creased this year.
The peach train began running July
rs, last year; this year it began about
the 7th, and the company expects to
transport during the season from rs to
so car loads per day.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28
DODGEVIIIE WISCONSIN, FRIDAY 28 1871

nor diamond ring. There was nothing
to be gained by it, and they were laid
aside. My friends, l am extremely SEN
sitiye, a mere child; yet. believe me,
when I tell you that the presence of
Hannah was perfect and speedy re,
storative. could not weep. Was she
not the same as Sue in all respects =?
True, when saw the family sad, / was
troubled but only on account of their
grief. had none of my own. All that
| loved was in exact duplicate, and that
moved before as of yore. Yes, | con
fess that no husband ever suffered less.
" In eighteen months l stood in the
same church, and it seemed before the
same concourse. AS Hannah was given
to me in the holysstate4o of matrimony, it
appeared. that was enacting farce
and remarrying my OWN WIFE ~
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28
A Daya-in Early Hay-Time.

BY C. F. GERRY.
Small watery clouds begin to rise before the mid
hour
And beaded drops on water-jars foretell an early
'"0"s''l - s-< : srlar-*
The hoiise-dog seeks his favority grass while
coming down the lane.
And tree -toads in the poplar boughs are prophe-
sying rain. .-~.-.-.-...----.r----
The quail since early morning hours has piped
his son, More wet -
And cuckoos in the maple groves are singing
P cockoo sye',.1s113 a44Ga Il 81
The mower drops his scythe, and wipes thesweat
from off his brow
Two loads of choicest clover hay are ready for the
new s ##fE E# Ia E#4E&
: auiek and og get i the he 9x=team. John4-Frank'
And james may leave off spreading swaths. and
tumble up the hay"
A dark cloud with its watery folds now meets the
And mutterings indistinct are heard along the
western sky.
Soon John comes hurrying to the field. with
Get up, Star gee Bright !"
The stalwart form of Farmer Day is almost lost
tosight.
The hay goes on the rick last that John cri es,
And let me lay the corners out and bind them at
the topl"
" Be quick, then. for the shower is nigh twill
nevOr do to let
This clover hays sweet and dry, be spoilt by get
ting wet"
And standing in the grateful shade beneath the
apple bough.
The farmer wipes the sweat again from off his
heated brow.
One load is safely in the barn. and one upon the
vain.
While Just across the meadow lot comes on the
drifting rain.
large drop falls upon the hat. another on the
hand,
And now the tempest wildly breaks upon the
thirsty land
The other load is in, hurrah and, ranged along
the bay.
The men and boys lie stretched at ease, upon the
new mown hay.
The sun in sp1endor breaks again upon the wait
ing eye,
And 10 painted bow appears and breaks the
eastern sky.
And Farmer Day, in evening prayer thanks God,
with hearty praise
For vernal sun. and summer rain, and plenteOus
harvest days, Our Young FotEs.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28
English Postal Service.

During last year 940,000,000 letters
passed through the post offices of Great
Britain, and of the whole number only
$1,000 were alleged to be lost. Of
100000 registered letters and pack
ages conveyed only II were lost. In
the five years, 1866-7O, 1913 persons were
prosecuted on the charge of stealing
letters, and 173 were convicted, of
whom l69 were persons employed in
post offices. Many preVentiyes of this
crime have been tried, and in week
another will be acted on, which consists
in shutting out from their principal
market postage stamps, which are
largely pilfered, postmasters being for
hidden to buy them after the 1st of
July next. This action will undoubt-
edly occasion much inconvenience to
the public, but it will remove some of
the chief temptations to theft. 1t will,
moreover, by increasing the sale of
oney-orders, increase the revenue of
the post office. m
BARoMETERs are of so much use to
farmers, who, of all men, are most de-
pendent on the state of the weather,
that it is matter of wonder so few pos
sess them. As an investment, the
money spent for a barometer is well
laid out. A very reliable "aneroid' can
be purchased for $40; the annual inter
est on this amount would not equal the
damage that might result to one single
ton of hay from a thorough wetting.
The weather reports from the signal
corps can not be made useful, however
trustworthy they may be, to the large
majority of farmers, for they rarely see
a daily newspaper. A barometer would
be for them trustworthy guide, which
would warn them to be prepared for
storms in time to avoid loss or damage.
An aneroid barometer is equally sensi-
tive with mercurial one, and much
more secure against breakage or acci-
dent.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28
NO. 46.
A Poem.
BY FITz GREENE HALLEI

BY FlTZ GREENE HALLECh.
Twas like the poets dreaming land.
Where fairies tread the moonlit lea
Where sea- a-nymphs deck the silver strand,
And spirits breathe in melody.
The vesper dews were on the void,
The western planet of the day
Had lit her twinkling lamp of gold
In twilight's dim departing ray.
Twas sweet to see the pale moon weep
Der her blue waves her tears of light
And list, across the swelling deep
The whisper of the winds of night.
Borne on that breeze of evening mild,
The soul of music floating came;
Notes that might soothe Despair's lone child,
Or light Devotion's hallowed flame.
Now swelling in full choral song.
1t seemed the seraph's hymn of praise;
Now in wild cadence swept along
The green haired mermaid s thrilling lays.
Now murmuring low it sunk remote,
Soft as the dying cygnet's wall.
Or songs of moonlight lays that float
On wings of air in some enchanted vale.
Such was that night. Dost thou like me
Recall that scene with fond regret?
Lives in thine ear that minstrelsy,
And on thine eye that moonbeam yet?
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28
COUGH NO MORE.

Warmers Cough Balsam is healing, softening and
expectorating The extraordinary poMerit possesses
most obstinate cases of Coughs Colds, Sore Throat.
Bronchitis, Influenza, Catarrh, Hoarseness, Asthma
is the relief and certain its effects in all the above
cases, any affection Gf the. tlFoat and lungs that
one and all say that it is the most healing and eXpec-
tOrating medicine known One dose always affords
relief and in most cases one bottle effects g. cure
Sold by druggists in large bottles Price 81. 1t is
your fault if you still cough and suffer. The BAL
will cure.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28
/. EMNaENA00GuE:,

Warmers Emmenagogue is the only article known to
cure the Whites t will cure in every case9 Where is
the family in which this important medicine is not
wanted? Mohers this is sthe greatest blessing ever
offered you and yot should immediately procure it.
be depended upon fh-eStfy case Where the monthly
flow has been obstructed through cold or disease
Sold by druggists. Price 81. Or sent by mail on re-
ceipt of $l.25. s*ss @c:Y
Address 619 State ST., Chicago, ILL.,,
JAMES ROBERTS, Agent
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28
WINE OF :.LIF.Es,

The great Blood Purifier and delicious drink, War
ners Yinum Vitae, oE>Wine of Life is free from any
those who require at5tffstlist It is splendid appe-
tizer and tonic and thefest thing in the world for
icous article offered to the public far superior to
brandy, whis., wine Differs any other article 1t
young old, take the Wine of Life 1t is, in fact
life yer f Those who % Msh to toe HmGy Joy g goEd ~ net
the Wine of Life 1t is diferent from any thing ever
before in use. 1t is sold by druggists Price 81, ia
quart bottles
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28
DYS STA.

Warner Dyspepsia Tonic is prepared expressly for
Dyspeptics and those suffering with habitual cos
tyeness 1t is a slightly stimulating tonic and
splendid appetizer; it strengthens the stomach and
restores the digestive organs to their healthy state.
Weak. nervous and dyspeptic persons should use
Price 81. rHr-
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28
w. J. LINNESS & CO.,

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Microscope, CHICAGO, ILL. @
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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28

AN Albany man claims he has got
steam navigation by the neck now. He
has a sort of a ring-a-round-a-rosy con-
trivance, which consist of small paddles
which run over the deck and under the
keel, from stem to stern, in endless
course. They catch the water as they
pass under the boat, like elevator cups
or threshing machine, and for power
of straightforward getitiveness, the in.
ventor claims them unapproachable.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28

1.-THE MICROSCOPE" a monthly Journal of in
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plained-interesting information on the wonders of
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year. This Journal will be sent FREE for year to
any purchasing Craig Microscope at the regular
price, S3, Craig Microscope will be sent post-pad)
For sample copy, and beautifully ILLUSTRATED and
descriptive circulars and eight pages of testimonials of
Craig Microscope send three cents for postage to
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28
FEN THOUSAND TIMES

power equal to other microscopes of many tfme5 its
teeining with life which 70 the naked eyemust for
remain aseaed bG4kss Ees nd in Vinegar Ttn All
MIX Gobules Claws and Hairs m Of insects hundreds
wings to he perfectly the much htalked
of Trcna Spirahs or pork worm, which was first dis
II is of Infinite value to professional n1en to teachers
and to students but nohere as OF greater value tha" on
will delight yourself your children and friends during
the long winter evenings. 1t will show you adaerG-
6Os unceanlness of various kinds of food sugar
tea, bread meal. &c.
1t is of inestimable vslue to the Farmer
in examining insects which prey upon his crops The
power of $50 microscopes. and SO simple in it's
construction that any child can understandingly
and with appreciation. M
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and cheap. Over 10000 sold
During past Sic Years its acor has 5een testified TO
by thousands of Scientific Men, Farmers School Teachers,
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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28
THE CELEBRATED
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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28

BY C. F. GERRY.
Small watery clouds begin to rise before the mid
hour,
And beaded drops on water-jars foretell an early
shower 4e o.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-18

General W. +. Tucker, of 0kolona,
Miss, and President Of the Grenada,
Houston and Eastern railroad, is in the
city stopping at the Peabody.
Colonel Robinson, Chief Engineer of
the Little Rock and Fort Smith railroad
is in the city. He informs us that fifty
miles of his road, from Little Rock to
Lewisburg, is finished, and fifty more
graded. The remaining sixty miles are
under contract, and will be graded as
rapidly as possible. This road will con
meet at or near Fort Smith with the At
lantic and Pacific railroad, already fin
ished from St. Louis to the northwestern
boundary Of Arkansas.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-18
HIBERxIAS RELIEF PICNIC.


An Imposing Prccessien-A Grand
gramme.
The Hibernian Mutual Relief Society
picnic progressing to-day at James
Park promises to be exceedingly pleas
ant in every particular. At 10 am. the
procession started down Main from the
hall of the society, at the corner of
Adams street. The old Memphis Brass
Band lead the van playing the sweetest
of music. 1t was followed in the follow
ing order;
James Reilly, Esq. Grand Marshal, and VIM.
Dean and y. ii. Donnelly. Esqs..
Assistant Marshals.
Emmett Guards.
Grand Triumphal Car drawn by six horses,
containing the Goddess Of Liberty, Maid
of Erin, four Kings representing the
four provinces Of ireland. and
thirty-two young ladies repre-
senting the thirty-two coun-
ties Of Ireland.
Irish Literary Association.
knights Of st. Patrick.
Hibernian Mutual Relief Society.
The Emmett Guards, numbering thirty
muskets, under the command OF Capt.
Dennis Smith, presented a fine martial
appearance. The triumphal car was
elegantly decorated, and was much ad-
mired as It passed through the principal
streets. The Hibernian Relief Society,
headed by its President, COL M. Magev-
ney. the Knights Of st. Patrick and the
Irish Literary Association appeared in
goodly numbers and made up an impos-
ing display. At the park, Judge I. W.
Brown will deliver an Grafton, after which
the sports and amusements Of the day
will commence. The picnic will con-
clude with music and dancing, which
will be kept up until late this evening.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-18
Imnorfnnf Discovery.

An enterprising citizen of Memphis
made discovery few days since which
is of interest to thousands. At the cor
ner of Second and Monroe he by mere
chance discovered the purest Blue Lick
Water on draught. Duncan Maclean,
of the bay Horse" has temperance
drinks, fine cigars, and the best Bourbon
and rye whiskies. GIT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-18
Buy she new French straw hat NJ
wheaton a Co.'S. n

We have been shown by Oliver, Fin
nie 4 Co. a sample Of old Government
Java coffee, which is claimed by New
York coffee brokers to be the finest Java
coffee ever brought to the United States.
oliver, Finnie 4 Co. seem to be always
looking out ffST something nice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-18

VARIETIEs.-Managers Diboll & Cor
man continue to fill the Washington
street theater every night. The re-
nowned Sanyeah troupe Of gymnasts
perform the most astonishing feats Of
skill and strength. Miss Emma Clifton,
the popular vocalist, has again made her
appearance at the Varieties, and was re
ceived enthusiastically last night. The
ballet troupe, the vocalsts and the ne
gro delineations, deserve public patron
age. Go tonight and enjoy yourself.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-18
confederate Relief Picnic.

The annual picnic Of the Confederate
Relief and Historical Association will
take place on Saturday, June Sd, at
James Park. The funds arising from
this entertainment will be applied to the
relief of the distressed widows and chill
dren of Confederate soldiers. AT the
picnic brilliant address will be de-
livered by a well known orator, and
everything will be done by the respective
committees to make the affair successful
and delightful in every respect Citi-
zens from the surrounding country are
especially invited to attend.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-18
I.txerpool COTTON Mnrhot,

LIyERpooL, May IS. ll:sO a.m.-Cotton is
quiet. Sales. 1900 bales. Middling upIands.
7 9-l6d; Orleans. 7 l3-l6d; Charleston. named,
I'd.
p.m.-Cotton is dull. Sales. 1900 bales,
Of which 1000 were for speculation and export.
Uplands. 711d Orleans. I'D.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-18

3 This elegant place of resort, situated
in the Bethel Block, near Court Square,
has been reopened by Abe Coss, whom
everybody knows and will patronize. Go
to the Cabinet and let Abe Coss wait
upon you. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-18

lures. 1000. Sales for May. i5c; June, IS lido.
pm Cotton isquiet and unchanged. Spot
sales. 1900; futures. 5000. Sales for May. l5c;
July. 1910; August, l55Ec.
2p.m.-Cotton is unchanged. Sales on spot.
2000. futures. $500.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-18

The Missouri State buggist wants a
few caterpillars for chronological ex-
animation and dissection. Planters along
the line Of the Mississippi and Tennessee
railroad would be pleased to furnish the
Missouri bug hunter with Larvae sufficient
to build mound over him. The inter
ested entomologist can have all the
caterpillars for nothing, but we advise
him to send feet of barges and fats for
them. so that he can have : sufficient
number of the Ku-Klux caterpillars to
satisfy the high scientific interests Of the
country. including the bug hunters who
went to San Domingo with Ben Wade.
EvERYBoDY drives horses and buggies
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-18
Friar,s Point ana Bends.
For Arkansas Riyer-Memphis & Ar
kansas River Packet Company.
UNITED STATES MAIL LINE.
summer AIrangement !!

UNHE WEDNESDAY BOAT RI, =
i will be withdrawn from this 80. NJ
date until further notice, and -
only the following boats will be run during
the dull season, tO-wit:
The new and elegant passenger packet
MARY BOYD, Haines, master, will leave
Memphis every Monday, at 8 o'clock pm.
PAT CLEBURNE, Reese Pritchard. master;
every Friday, at 5 PM; connecting at Little
Rock. Ark, with our light-draught boats,
DARDANELLE and FORT GIBSON. for
Fort Smith and all intermediate points.
All the boats of this Line having been built
expressly for the trade, possess superior
accommodations for passengers and un-
surpassed facilities for transporting
freight to all points on the Arkansas river
without detention, at all stages Of water.
ss- Freights consigned 70 this Company at
Memphis, or mouth Of White river, will be
forwarded promptly to destination without
charge for transfer.
JOHN ID. ADAMS, Pres't.
w. G. PATTES0N, Agent,
No. II Madison st.. Merchants Insurance
Company's Building. ll5-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-18

THE lower qualities of boots and shoes
may have been sold at reduced prices
before-the better qualities hardly ever.
L. Roescher, 326 Main street, now sells
all his boots and shoes at very small
advance on cost. 66-I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-18
PUBLIC LEDGER.
ONCE: No. IS Madison Street.
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
THE CITY.

PI1rsBURG and Camel coal and gas
coke. Brown & Jones, Office 2S2 Main
street, Bethel Block. 7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-05-18

If You want good fare at two dol
lars and fifty cents per day stop Rt
the WOrsham House. 81