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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28
StOrm-Warnings i'm the 0lden Time.

The attempt to presage great weather
phenomena is nothing new.
From time immemorial civilized So
ciety has sought after plan for avert
ing the violence of the storm and tenn
pest as anxiously as it has sought to re-
sist the deadly approach of the pesti-
lence and the plague.
The Great Plague of London. his
torians tell us, carried off in a year
about 10000 persons. This was, how
ever, in the rude and undeveloped con-
dition of medical science, when the
metropolis of England had but few hos
ritals, and every victim was left in his
own house to spread and speed the
march of the contagious foe. Appalling
as such mortality seems for the year
1865, amidst the wretched and squalid
dens of the London poor, it has been
overshadowed in modern times by a
greater calamity. On the 9Th of Octo-
Der, 1864, the storm which swept over
Calcutta destroyed, in a single day,
over $4,000 lives Yet this is but one
of large number of similar occurrences
rivaiing in magnitude the great Indian
disaster.
To give forewarning of approaching
tempests on the coasts of the Adriatic,
the Italian and old Roman castles, as
described by an antique writer, had on
their bastions pointed rods, to which, as
they rassed, the guards on duty pre-
sented the iron points of their halbards,
and whenever they perceived an cleo
trio spark to warn the farmer and the
fisherman of an approaching storm. 1t
is interesting to note that this ancient
italian custom was widely spread over
the earth IN former ages. And it is not
difficult to connect it with those olden
towers mot only in Ireland, Scotland
and Spain, but in Africa and the East
Upper India and China) in which the
use of similar conductor may have
been one among the many objects Of
those relics of the past.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28

Commons, on the goth, that the Government
has determined to abolish the purchase sys-
tenn, in defiance of the resistance OF the
Lords, or, failing in this, resign" lit is
reported that Mr.. Wash burne, the American
Minister, has assured the French Govern
ment that no persons convicted of criminal
acts in Paris against the National Govern
ment, during the reign of the Commune,
will be permitted to reside in the United
States. THE London Spectator ,aments
over the decadence of the monarchical sys-
tenn in Great Britain. 1t says: "There is
in this country but one great political insti-
tuition left alive, and that is appar-
emily endeavoring to commit suicide by
asphyxia. The throne, as political power
is dead. The Lords are dying, and if the
House of Commons lose the respect of the
country, there will be nothing left" IAN
unexpected turn of affairs has taken place
in the great Ticheborne suit. The claimant
has been proved to be natural son of Sir
Roger.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28
A Prosperous Institution.

The annual meeting of the TRAVELLERS
INSURANCE COMPANY, of Hartford, occurred
on the Sd inst. The Secretary reports facts
which will interest 10000 policy-holders, if
no one else. Since organization, the Com
pany has issued 219,189 accident policies,
and 10000 life policies paid 81 ,602 1885,. %
for death and disability CLAIMS, and has
cash assets amounting to 1,743 ,64S.79. After
amply, providing for all liabilities, including
New York standard of reserve) of $751;
49S.47 eft. This showing is good enough for
any body.-Frons Hartford Daily Couramt,
,TliIy g. 1871
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28

THE relaxing power of Johmson's Amo-
dyee Imminent is truly wonderful. Cases
are already numerous where bent and
stiffened limbs have been limbered and
Strengthened by it. When used for this
purpose, the part should be washed and
rubbed thoroughly. Apply the liniment
cold, and rub it in with the hand.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28

NUMBER one hundred and twenty-one
of Appleton's Journal, contains the be-
ginning of new story, entitled "Good-
bye, Sweetheart" This story is by the
author of "Red as a Rose is She" one
of the most brilliant of recent novels,
which last year was the sensation among
readers of fiction. The author is re-
markable for her great vivacity and
animation, the perfect naturalness of
her scenes, and the genuine "fesh and
blood" of her heroes and heroines.
Goodbye, Sweetheart" opens as
brightly as its unique title would lead
one to suspect; it is likely the odors
of June roses, OF new-mown hay, IN
describably fresh and delicious. 1t
will be the leading feature in Appleton's
Journal for some months to come.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28
INVESTIGATION OF SPIR1TUAL1sM.-The

INVESTIGATION OF SPIRITUALIsM.-Th
phenomena produced by Home, the
American spiritualistic medium, in
London, are being made the subject of
a careful examination by Prof Crookes,
the eminent chemist; DR.. Higgins, the
equally eminent astronomer, and Mr..
Sergeant Cox, of the English bar. The
results of the yet incomplete examina-
tons are recorded in the London
Scientific Journal. The Investigators are
satisfied of the immense scientific i'm.
portance of the subject. Prof. Crookes
and Sergeant Cox both seem to be con-
WINGED of the existence of a nerve at
mosphere, of various intensity, envel-
oping the human structure. DR.. Hug
gins has not yet been able to satisfy his
mind, and wants to make further ex-
periments.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28

INDIAN AFFAIRs.-Gov. Pile, of New
Mexico, in letter of June 19, states
that he has visited the southern and
southwestern portion of New Mexico
for the purpose of investigating Indian
affairs, and found the southwest part of
the territory, especially along the line
between New Mexico and Arizona, in a
state of constant excitement on account
of the troubles between the Indians
and citizens. Gov. Pile stopped large
party about to leave Silver City for the
purpose of attacking the Indians. But
for his personal Intervention there would
probably have been repetition of the
Camp Grant massacre. The Governor
recommends earnest efforts to get
Cochise and his bands to go on their
reservation, and if they refuse, vigor-
Gus war should be waged against them.
Gen. Schofield writes that the In iians
seem willing to work, and if the Gov
eminent would furnish them with
means of agriculture and stock raising,
they would soon become selfsupporting
They complain that their money is being
expended to build school-houses and
pay teachers while they are starving.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28

THERE is in Atlanta, Georgia, awoman
shoemaker. Her husband who fell bat
thing for the South, left her his kit of
tools only as legacy and hard times
coming on this moral heroine has taken
to the strap and last, and is pegging
out an honest livelihood.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28
Trouble Between an American Consul.
General and the Missionaries.

Col. Morgan, one of the American
officers just returned from Egypt, where
he served in the Khedive's army, states
that there is no foundation whatever for
the stories afoat in regard to the char
acter of Geo. R. Butler, the American
Consul-General in Egypt. "These sto-
ries," he says, "were started by the
missionaries, who are very great frauds
and have done a great deal of harm.
Mr.. Butler always behaved as a gentle
man should, and when we came there,
sent for us and said: Gentlemen,
many of you are Southerners and may
think, because [ am q nephew Of Ben.
F. Butler, that I may seek to injure
you; but let me assure you I left all my
political feeling at home, and while here
am simply an American He treated
us we'll. AS to his seeing almees, or
dancing girls, he could not avoid seeing
them, for they swarm over Egypt thicker
than the locusts of the olden plague.
The real trouble was that these mission
aries wanted man whom Butler ap-
pointed as Vice Consul in some town
in upper Egypt removed, in order that
one of their own stamp might be ap-
pointed, and, because Butler would not
do so, they began Safeguarding him."
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28

A CROWD of "horse men," and others,
daily throng the stores in country and
town for Sheridan'S Cavalry Condition
Powder's. They understand that horses
cannot be kept in good condition with
out them, and with them can be on a
much less quantity of grain.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28

IRON telegraph poles have been sub
stituted for wooden ones on the line be-
tween Berlin and Potsdam, and along
the railway from Weissenfels to Gera,
with such satisfactory results that it is
now proposed to introduce them on all
Prussian telegraph-lines. In Switzer-
land they have also been satisfactorily
tried. 1t is claimed that they will last
so much longer than wooden ones that
they will be cheaper in the end, while
they are much more pleasing to the
eve
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28
a GREAT CHANCE For AGENTS.

Do you want an agency, local or travelling with
a chance to make IS to so per day selling
our new strand White Wire Clothes Lines
They last foreveT; sample free, so there u no risk
Address at once Hudson River Wtre Works, l5O
Maiden Lane, corner Water str Ct. n. y, or 10
wDearborn street, Chicago, Ill.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28

JOSH BILLINGS says he believes, like
Greeley, in the universal salvation of
men, but he wants to pick the men.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28

A WOMAN who sent into photograph
establishment the other day to have a
picture of her baby gave the child pre-
liminary spanking. in order, as she said,
ITO bring a healthier bloom into its
cheeks, so it would make pretty pic
ture."
THE dividends of The Mutual Life of
Chicago are paid annually in cash or
insurance.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28

THE TRIAL OF RoCHEFoRT.-The indict-
ment upon which NJ. de Rochefort is to
be tried contains the following four
counts: First, provocation to hatred
among citizens second, incitmeent to
civil war and pillage; third, publication
of false news and spurious dispatches,
knowing them to be false, and con-
sequently counterfeiting public and
private writings; fourth, completely in
murder, by instrgating the arrest and
execution of hostages. The friends Of
the ex-minister of the national defense
deny the story that has been put out
regarding his prostration and weakness.
They assert that he in no wise cast
down; but it must be admitted that
his position, with such list of charges,
and the members of court martial for
his judges, is sufficiently serious one.
News COMES from the lecturers recruit
ing and being recuperated. Cough is
in the American Rhine-land, where wine
is grown-California Wendell Phillips
and Anna Dickinson are cooling at
Swampscott. The Hon. William Par
sons has gone to the place where parsons
have been so badly treated of late
Paris. Josh Billings and Gen. Grant
are billing and and cueing at Long
Branch, while Mark Twain has gone to
court Elmira. Beecher is taking his
otium cum dignitate beneath the oaks
recubans sab tegnaine tagi, on his farm.
Robert Collyer has gone to inquire into
the condition of the English golfers.
DR.. John Lord has has gone to those
parts of Europe where the Lord is
sadly needed.
FIVE specimens of the silvery hair
tail-a fish which looks like bar of
silver about two feet in length-have
recently been caught on the south west
coast of England.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28

j. N. HARRIS & CO., Proprietors,
Cincinnati, o.
For sale by GREENE& BUTTON, Milwaukee; H.
BOSWORTH SONS, Milwaukee; FULLER, FINCH
q FULLER, Chicago; COLLINS BROS, st. Louis ;
MOVES BROTHERS. st. Paul.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28

CHAPPED HANDS, face, rough skin, pim-
pies, ringworm. salt-rheum, and other
cutaneous affections, cured, and the skin
made soft and smooth, by using the JU-
N1PER TAR Soar, Made by CAsEwELL,
HAZARD & Co., New York. 1t is more
convenient and easily applied than other
remedies, avoiding the trouble of the
greasy compounds now in use.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28
Hs Harmless TO The most Delicate Child.
1t Contains No Opium in Any Form.
1t is Sold by Medicine Dealers generally.
CAUTION.
CALL FOR ALIENS LUNG BaLsAM

Call for "ALLEN's LUNG BALsAM,' . and shun the
nse of anv ather Balsam. Unprincipled men may de-
ceiye Won with worthless preparations.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-07-28

INHERITED DIsEAsEs.-The number of
transmissible complaints is larger than
is generally supposed. Not only scorfula
and consumption, and rheumatism,
govt, liver complaint, constipation, ce.
rebral affections, and probably dyspep-
STA. are Unbeatable. Fortunately howev-
er, these terrible heirlooms may be got
rid of. CIT of the entail with DR.. WAL
KER's VINEGAR BITTERs. This powerful
Vegetable Alternative and Invigorant, is
also blood depurent. 1t removes that
transmitted poison from the circulation,
and cures what are called constitutional
disorders.
PROFESSOR MORSE, in his lecture few
days since at Brunswick, stated that
from the entrails of the haddock,
caught so abundantly all along shore,
are collected some of the very finest
specimens of shells to be found on our
coast. The haddock feeds largely on
shell fish, and the specimens alluded to
are caught by the fish in very deep
water, where the securing of small
shells by the dregge is exceedingly diff
cult. In the winter season the founder
will furnish equally as good specimens
as the haddock.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-23
MARK NV AIMS NAG.

Thaye horse BY the name of Jericho.
He is a mare. l have seen remarkable
horses before, bu: none SO remarkable rs
this. wanted a horse that wonld shy.
and this fills the bill ~ had an idea that
shying indicated spirits.s Ifit is correct,
I have the most spirited horse on earth,
He shes at everything he comes to with
the utmost impartiali,y n lie appears to
Phave mortal dread of telegraph poles es-
pecialiy. and It's fortunate that these are
on both sides of the roads because as it is
now / never t fail aiof7 twice in succession
on On one on, side. Ifrscllr'oa the same side
always, i, would get monotonous after a
while. The creature shiea at everything
he has seen to-day except hnystack. He
walled dptO tha, with an intrepidity and
recElcssuess that was sasoni4hing. And
it'would ill anyone with admiration to
see h.w be preserves hisself-possession in
the presence ola harley sack Such dare
1eyil bravery will gbe the death Of this
horse sohia day. Hessis not particularly
fast. hut I'think he viil get me through
Land Helms only one fault.
His.,ail has been chopped off, or else he
n A..
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-23
A WEDDING SECRET.

The most, singular incident in The
even,fnl life of Sam Houston. and ono
never. hitherto explained. was his aban-
GlanmGnt Of the Goycrnorship Of Trnnes-
sec only three days after marrying
roung. wife sr lie became n voluntary
exile among the Indians of the plains for
wears thereafter, and was mrdc great
chief. anil only reappeqred in public life
when Texas vas. struggling for her indie
p,ndqrce. The Galveston Nrr'lif's the
the veil from the secret chambrr of
Houston's heart by this strange narration.
What we know about this matter is so
honorable to him that we shall, for the
first time. put it in print We cmny pre-
mise that our information is derived indi-
rcc,ly from ono now deceased, who du.
ring her life bad a right to know what
caused this strange episode in the life Of
that greatman Governor Houston's first
bride was Tennessee belle Of great
beauty and considerable social rank. She
was. ifnot the afianccd nride, at least the
sweetheart Of a neighboring gentleman,
when Governor Houston sought her
hand, iIer family being very ambitious,
forced the match and she was married
After retiring to the bridal chamber, her
department was ssch as to lead him to
.us peci that while her hand was his, her
heart was anothe-'s. She confessed The
truth when interrogated, and while pro-
missing fai'hfulpess and wifely dn',, de-
clared hers Il unable to love him He at
once retired from the house, leaving his
bride rs pare and spo,less as ever. He
then resigned his position, and went
among the Comauches, In the course Of
time tho lady s,ughs and obtained die
voree,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-23
H. r.ntl,rei 10 sti,k his FOO. on, at lho

Dick venturca to stick his foo. on' at the
hole, and Ike Couldn't help catching it and
drawing his leg through "0l1 Rncky'
saw Dick making fuss. and ordered him
to como away from there Dick couldn't
get out no matter how hard he tried, aud
his failure to obey the command was ta-
ken MS an act of wilful disobedience
"0ld Rock" took down one ofhis
beech .gads and ,'wsnt fer poor Dick
Still be. wouldn't come nut. and Rocky
eouldn', pull him out but he could whip
him where he was, Ike held on to Dicks
leg up,il he. thought i, was time to light
ont. Dick, finding himself footloose.
csawlrd np,apd took his seat as usual. hut
vowipc TO pay Dick back for that trick if
he lived long, enough.
,"Old Rockingham" finally found out
hnwsthc Tchipkin' got out. and he made
US sit iu the. room with the cracks open
until we sere glad to leave the "chinkin'
in.. ...lr
Those verc,sehool days worth talking
about, Go to school at seven and stay
until five, viii, only,an hour at noon for
recreation, We didn't take sweet cake
apl pumpkin pie'f9r dinner, but Johnny
cake and spare rib. and spent half the
time en- the Ounce block and sitting with
the girls - ,-r ,-s' IL,
Oh, we're you pe'er ssffhoolboy'
And did you pcyes tSaip.
To feel that weltipg Of your back,
You hope ne,er to feel again.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-23
Nv MsRoM DN.MoeRAY
J BLESSINGS ON THE DOCTORS

BLESSINGS ON TIE DOCTORS ,
| The Doctors ctaise. i' l-es
Well, what is there about it that differ
from any other vehicle? 1t is built like
nil other chaises are built. and the horse
was bought where other horses were
! bought. and the harness is not noticeable.
And yet, do you ever see the doctor
chaise go By with the same feelings, Of
no feelings at all, with which you see
others? / donot. Here he comes. His
face is dulland careworn. The case is
bad, undoubtedly. He has been out al
night. Maybe, after long and desper'
ate fight, he is defeated, Or be sees that
tits matter only Of hours, and that de-
| feat is certain. Or perhaps is face is
CHEEKY aud smiling Good news from
the sick room. The child has passed the
crisis. The family are exultant. the doc
tor is radiant. Or. maybe, he looks
only tagged and weary. Novery critical
eases. A great many fussy malsdies.
Ride, ride. ride, all day and half the
night. without anything to- excite. and
with everything to fatigue.
/ / wonder how docrors look atpdcple on
The street Is their eye sut foe Fsriip-
toms? Are men all medical specimeus? !?
l Do thew think of organs of developments.
oftemperaments? 81 tsbs q hrF y'aro
T. Ansrtist would exclailn, s'What a SUI
perb fsarc that is for hero" But the
doctor is saying-"Wbata splendid case
| for anatomy that body would make. n The
artist=~What color. what complcxion.''
The loc.of-..That hectic color Of white
and red shows mischiefis brewing ,1as
Iuonler if sections look on the world
with professional eyes? Do they listen to
their minister With an under thought of
wh., splendid funeral he would make :?
Do they take mems lengths as they meet
them? Do. they. classify them as FIRST
class coffin men, second rate ertin men,
cL,,n cofT;n mcps -,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-23

" you wnat any BOOK, school book, cs
any other kind that is NOW PUBLISHED.
you can obtain the same BY leaving an
order with a. NJ. psat, At tho fsosLEs'
pRua SroIE.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-23


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Communications upon all sub,cctsinteTcsting
TO the public are respectfully inriied. Tbe
real name mast, always apcctnlany them, mol
.or publication, but as guarantee OF the'i
trutlfiiiness 10 tiepublisher.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-23
NEW DRUG STORE,
NJ Fs.t2St IIsS &

The daiers!sh,d would respeSss;.y Inform
tae citizens of Weston acd the. Surrounding
country that ne hasjast opened, aihis old stand
on Main sttee;, in Weston, an entirely new
,ock Of .s-.-r'l-
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-01-23

his stated that iu the town Of Bloom
iugiea. Indiana, there arc sixiy-ssTcn
youns women, ready 10 be married, and
ouly tbree martisgeablo young ntn, be.
Aug ,i, syerago Of twenty-five sgcethearts
ami Que. .lird Of q sweetheart 70 each
hacL,i.r.
The New York herald., 1871-11-15
CORPORATION NOTICES.

CITy OF NLw YORK, DEPARTMENT or FINANCE,
Rlresn o. Anes, ofce or tho Clerk OF Arreera Sept.
u, ls7l T.
Notice Of u Lands Teneents cnpai taIss as
e 1861 AndtsN and crosoa water rents OF isS5 Sd6 and
Under the direction o. the Cuproer OF the city Of Nsw
York. the undersgnea hereby gives puoc soce pursnans
10 the provisions OF the act rDtled "An coec
ton OF aSce ena ami Crkon water
OF New YORK. and to uMsnd the several relation
taereto," passed Apul 4, 1871.
That tbs respective of a lsnis and ,en-rnep u 10
the city OF New York which been ,sid and con
hrmcd situated Ia the wards Nos to ~ Inclusive the
ycas 1866 1857 and lsts, aud
PAID aud also the respective ~ ali
mens Ia tie city OF New YORK, situated sors
saul on which the regular Groom water rents sd
Sog the ycars 1865 i and 1881 and Remaining due
water rents 90 remaining due and nnpsd bc Clerk OF
Arrears At his Office 10 the Dspartmsn OF Pinaac ne
new Court Hoae, with ths Interest thereon, The rate %
Twelve per cent per annu "a the une OF psymen With the
chargos ol this notice and adv vessemeuti apd te.
faut shAl hs made IN such pxynent suSa lanas asd
new Court Houss, IN tho Cay Hall Park, 10 .hs city
OF New YORK; on TnursJay, the Ith asy Of Decenocr S
IL O'Clock n0on for the lowest tern OF which aay
person shall offer TO take tho In consideration o. a
vAnclnE the amount OF Croi0e rsu me case
may be- due aud unpaid and the alecs herson m nors
Advertisement and a other soss and charges accsnel
thereon and that such VII be contnIea trou, Nns ~
time until All thu snds And <nemsnts hare aavsrsed fof
sale shall be so.d.
of the ard the crut1n rsntA the ownershp
the properly tassd and which Jrctcn water rsnts are
urpaid published 10 pampals Aud thai cores ol tas
pafnpblet deposited IN the odcs or The Bussar sf The
CLERK Of Arrears and r N tsiFercl y aay person Apply.
ins far The aaae 4 !. CAD1 Csssk 0. Asreass.