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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-26

More patents have been granted to Lebanon
than any other place in the state
The state tents are to be used at the Ports
mouth firemen's muster, for the accommodation
Of visiting firemen. The encampment is to be
wholly reserved for the fremen.
Row w T. Cara of uortcorJ Co,,., I
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-08-26
WORCESTER AND NASHUA r.. r


" AND TROY AND GREENFIELD RAILROAD
cars leave Worcester, FosterSt Depot for Hoosac Tu
nell N9ith Adams, Saratoga and Troy, n. Y. at $50 a
6urne Falls and BrattHboro, at $50 and Ills m Fo
GTtennelg al 6.JO and Ills A. NJ. and 4.20 p. NJ.
Leave Hoosac Tunnel for Boston at 1870 m, and | d.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18
THE CLEARING UP.
Z. D. Ma STEERS,
Chairman Committee

So soon after the confagration it is
not so easy to speak with any degree
ofce certainty, on the renewal Of business
at Chicago Nevertheless, everything
indicates an early resumption Of trade
in all its numerous channels. To one
who has seen the ruins of that once
prosperous and thriving mart, it would
seem like an impossihj.ity that Aei
merchants and business men, could
ever get on their feet again. But
there is no such word as fail in the
Chicago vocabulary, and wonders will
be wrought within a year by her enter
prising people Every available build
ing, surviving the fire, is occupied by
the traders, who ar5 resuming their
business as fast as possible. The banks
of the city find that they viii be able to
commence business forthwith, their
vaults having been found in good con-
dition, with but few exceptions.
a much greater amount Of Insurance
will be paid than was ezpected-a ma
jority of the Eastern companies report
ing themselves prepared to settle all
claims against them. The worst fea-
ture in the insurance line is the utter
ruin Of all the Chicago companies
which the merchants of the place lad
patronized extensively, being large
Stockholders themselves Contribg-
tions amounting to millions of dollars
have been made all over the country to
assist the city to raise its head again.
With the great help Chicago is receiv-
ing from all quarters, together with the
untiring energy and undomitable pluck
and enterprise d splayed by the inhabi-
tants, there can be but little doubt
about Der people bringing the city once
more up to the proud position she once
held
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18
REPUBLICAN CONTENTION.

We publish this week call for a
Republican Convention, for the county
Of Jefferson. to be held at the Court
House, in the village of Jefferson, on
Saturday, Oct. 2lst, 1871, to nomin-
ate Superintendent of Schools, This
city, having a school organization sep
arate from the county, viii have no
voice in the selection of County Super
lntendent. We trust that the best
man will be pus forward for the posi-
ton, and with the Democratic vote of
this city not counted against him, he
will stand fair show for an election,
t the Repab.ieaasin the different parts
Of the county do their. duty.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18
E0RE REPUBLICAN VICTORIES.

In the intense excitement throughout
the country by the great Chicago fire
the fact has generally been lost sight OF
that State elections were held Tuesday
of last week, in the great States Of
Pennsylvania, Ohio and Iowa In
these three. States State officers and
members of the Legislature were elect
ed. Ii Pennsylvania the Republican
State ticket has q majority Of nearly
10000, aad both branches of tie Leg
islature are Republican. The Repub-
Ecans Of Ohio elect their Governor. and
State officers BY majority of 10000,
and the Republicans have majority in
both branches of the Legislature. The
triumph in Ohio is worth growing over,
as the Democrates expected to run US
close to the wall, and were almost SAN
guine of electing McCook, their candl-
date for Governor; consequently this
sweeping victory, being unlocked for, is
all the more gratifying to Republicans
ali over the land. The Republicans of
Iowa maintain their asceudency in that
State by majority OF over 10000.
Republican principles are triumphant
everywhere, and the result Of the Fall
elections thus far exceed the highest
aaticipations of every member of the
party. To rejoice over our.unparaileIed
success is the right and pleasure Of all
Republicans. Tammany corruptions,
and the split over the new departure"
have driven so many additional nails
into the coffin Of the defuuct Democra-
cy. Their grave will he dug in 1872.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18

IHa GaaAr EgHEs oFTHg WORLD.
The following hjs,ori al references
to Tie Great Fires of Tie Worli viii
b. interes.in at this time:
Cyas,antinople-Ln 1852 there we're
seven fires in one night: $500 houses
destroyed.
London-Fire nearly consumed this
city 10 the years 1913, 1917, 1886; but
the great fire" occurred on the %
September, 1865. covering 1876 acres
destroying - $50 houses 80 churches
and many public buildings valued at
$40, 900, 600.
Hamburg, May 5th, 1912, 81 streets,
100 passages.and courts were destroyed
leaving houseless 10 ,995 OF the popula-
ton.
New York, December 10Th 1885,
about 81 acres of the most valuable
part of the city burnt over Destroying
So houses, and property to the ana
cunt Of $50, 100000
Moscow in 1912, $4,000 houses
burned besides great number OF pal
aces.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18
BURNING OF MANTSTEE.

4 correspondent Of the Milwaukee
Sentinel writing from Manistee. Mich.
under date Of Oct. Ilth. 4ives the fol-
lowing in regard to the destruction Of
that place by fire
Tie fire which broke out IN the pi-
neries northeast of here last week was
almost subdued, when a heavy gac
spruug up from the southwark driving
the flames and cinders toward Clifford &c
Ruddock's mills. This the fire company
checked but on Sunday evening fire
broke out near Canfeld's mill, which is
situated at the mouth OF the river. and
so intense was the heat that men could
not get within a thousand yards of it.
In less than half an hour the mill, to-
gether with about twenty dwelling hou-
seS and boardino-houses, were totally
consumed. 4 hill Intervening between
this and the town, the fire could run no
further, aud people were already con
gratulating themselves upon he narrow
escape of Manistee, when a bright lioht
was noticed northeast from the scene
aud, repairing to the spot we found
number Of dwellings wrapped in flames,
and regular equinoctiai gale blowing
thus making it beyond human CON
troll to stty the couhagration. The
damage at present is ines'imabe, but
the largest part of the town, which is
on the South Side. is destroyed, while
SO far twenty-seven buildings are totally
gone on the North Side,
The loss, as near as [ can learn.
amounts to one million three hundred
thousand dollars. with ouly about one
fifth insurance.
Several serious accidents occurred
and some lives have been lost, but there
is such tumuIt and excitement shat no
Que can give fair answer to ques-
ton.
Where six mills stood yesterday, not
a vestjge remains except bunglcd-up
machinery-the woodwork and logs
having burned ont entirely. Black bird
Island is no more. The distress is
great. and if food does not come forth
with there will be starvation.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS have
been made to rebuild the following
buildings at once. Popc's block, on
Madison Armour's building on the
north side OF Lake ParF Drake C
Farwell's block, on Wabash avenue
hendalIs building. on the corner Of
Deaborn and Washington streets the
Chamber of Commerce the Potter
Palmer Hotel. on Monroe and State
and many Of Mr. Palme~'s buildings on
State street north Of Monroe The
Palmer House will also be constructed
at once the Union National Bank Will
rebuild this fall or early in the spring;
the State Savings Bank has contracted
for the brick, aud viii have a buillng
up and occupied speedily, In fact there
is scarcely a block in tue burned dis
trict on which buildings will not be
erected Immediately. the winter is
not more than usually severe, the ad-
vent of spring wilt witness very sub
stantiai progress made in the work Of
rebuilding the Burnt District > CHI
cage Post, 81
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18
POLITICAL.

Contrary to the fears of many, Gen.
'Vashburn is proving by his strong
sense, keen native wit and knowledge
Of all the intricacies Of national politics,
more than a match for the Wanting
rhetoric and tricks Of otatory possessed
by his opponent, Ex-senator Doolittle.
The following excerpt, taken from
from Washburn S speech at Oshkosh,
is capital hit after quoting some of
the past utterances Of Dooljttle be
says:
| have not time to dwell on these
noble sentiments, the truth Of which
nay friend was destined TO prove in his
own person Men. like columns, are
only strong wnile they arc epright. l
can OILY compare my friend when he
uttered these sentiments with a locomo-
tive while on the right track. He
went laundering and dashing along,
fearless, independent and free, the ad-
,iration of every beholder. How is it
now? You see the same locomotive,
dashing along, when suddenly drunk
en- switch-tender, whom | need not
name, turns the switch the wrong way
| and this machine $50 noble in reason,
SO infinite 10 faculties" is run into a
ditch, and you behold it the most help
less thing on the earth, turned bottom
side up, naked, but not ashamed
\. 7. Stewart, of New York, sub.
sc-ibes 50 900 tothe G icaQo sufferer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18
The American w asher +!
PRICE. @g.5O.
The American Washer Saves Money,
Time. and Dsudgery.

TAe American Ssasner saves money,
Time, and Druid gerry.
The Fatigue Of Washing Day no
Longer Dreaded, but Economy, Eff
cheney, and Clean Clothing, Sure.
In calling public attention to this little
machine, a few OF the invaluable qualities,
mot possessed by any other Washing ma
chine yet invented, are here enumerated.
tits the smallest, most compact, most port
able mo simple in construction. most cas-
iiy operated. A child ten years old, with
few hours practice, can thoroughly compre-
bend and etfectualy use il. There is no ad-
justing, no screws TO annoy, no delay in
adapting 1t is always ready for use 1t
is perfect little wonder! 1t is minute
giant, doing more work and Of better
quality than The most elaborate and costly.
Uno-ha!f OF the labor is fully saved by It's
use, and the clothes Will last one -hqlflonger
than by the old plan of the rub board. It
will wash the largest blanket. Thre eshirts
at time, washing thoroughly In word,
the abuton of any fabric, from a Quilt to
Lace Curtain or Cambria Handkerchief, are
equally within the capacity of this LITTLE
GEM 1t can be fastened to any tub and
taken off al will
~ ili'tttCt INV dSNP IOctOu n
may exist against Washing Machines, the
moment this little machine is seen to per-
form its wonders, ali doubts Ct its cleansing
efficiency and utility are bauished, and the
doubter and detractor at once become the
fast friends of the machine.
We have testimonials without end, setting
forth lis numerous advantages over all 9TH
ers and from hundreds who have thrown
40 IL II b;oh
have signalIy failed to accomplish the OBJ
iect promised in prominent and loud suund-
ing advertisements.
1t is as perfect for washing as a wringer
is for wringing. The price, another para
mountindGcemert to purchasers, has been
placed so low that it is within the reach of
every houSekeeper, and there is no article of
domestic economy that will repay the small
juVpStment so soon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18

I Milwaukee News letter from
Chicago says: Two men who had beer
sight seeing all the forenoon on the
North Side fell into an old prjvy vault
which was concealed by rubbish, near
the corner OF I4urlburt and Fourth ave
nue., Friday, and were with difficulty
extricate at al. Both W re dead whet
cut, and were started to the tuorGue ioI
identification or burial Guards arr
stationed at many place. TO warn people
against attempting 10 cross lots ont
premises known 10 be honey-eombec
with wells, clsterns, vaults, priYies
Ne
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18
Rcpubliean County Convention.

Republican County Convention.
Republican Convention for the county
of Jefferson, except the city Of Waterfowl,
will be held at the Court Honse, in the
village ofJeferson, on Saturday, October
2lst, for the purpose Of nominating Su-
perintendent Of Schools. Each town will
be entitled 10 five delegates, each ineorPora
ted village to two. except the villages of
Jefferson and Fort Atkinson each Of which
will be entitled to four delega.es.
Dated Oct. II, 1871.
E D. MASTERS,
Chairman Committee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18
I aiken sJn.

Came into the the enclosure of the sub
scr;be', n the Northeast corner of the town
of Waterloo, on Wednesday, the 4th day Of
October. a three-year old black horse COLI,
with a small white spot in the forehead
The owner can have the colt by proving
property, paying charges, and taking SAID
colt away.
GEORGE BLEECEER.
Waterloo, Oct, 4th, 1871.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18

WINDSOR IN ASHES. - About
O'Clock an alarm OF fire was given III
Windsor opposite Detroit, and and in
a few moments the flames spread IN
every direction, consuming the princi-
pal business portion Of the town. The
Great Western depot was saved through
the exertions of the railway employees.
There was no wind or probably not a
building would have escaped. One
man was arrested, it is said, in the &c
of firing d building. He was lodged
in Jail,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18
Republican Nominations.

For Governor,
GEN. c. C. WASHBURy, OF "a Crosse
For Lieutenant Governor,
MILTON H. PETIT, Of Ecnosha.
For Secretary Of State,
LLTWELYN BREEZE, of Columbia.
For State Treasurer,
Mai. HENRY BEFZ, Of Manitowoe.
For Attorney General,
s. 6. BARLOW, of Sank.
For State Prison Commissioner,
CT. WHEELER, Of Fond On Lac.
For State Supt of Public Instruction,
SAMUEL FALL0WS, of Milwaukee.
For Commissioner of Immigration,
OLE C, JOHNSON, Of Rock.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18
g. DITTEs.
Farm For Sale.

YENHE subscriber offers for sale his farm of
L so acres, situated four miles west of the
city OF WATERFOWL, on the Hubble
ton road Forty three are under cult
walton, u acres are good meadow lands, Il
acres are excellent tame pasture lands. with
a flowing spring in each pasture, and the
remainder composed of good imber. On
the premises there is comfortable dwelling
house with a we'll at the door, and large
barn 60 feet by "a, with a basemen stable.
This property is in good condition, conve.
niently located for markets, and well fenced
Part of the purchase money only wanted.
down. For urther particulars, application.
can be made to the subscriber, in the town
If WatertoWn.
44m2 WILLIAM EMERSON.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18

The legislature of Ohio this winter,
elect. L. s. Senator in place Of Sher-
man
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18

J. ESTEY 85 cos Cottage Temple. and Jn-
bilante ORGANS, MASON s. HAMLIN'S
CABINET ORGANS.
Having been engaged for sixteen years in
the Musical Trade, with no Store Rent,
Clerk or Agent expenses to pay, and pur-
chasing all articles for cash, direct from man
ufacturers, he can sell on the most favorable
terms-in fact lower than any other House
in the city Before purchasing elsewhere
all buyers are requested to call at the Store
opposite the Post Office ard see his unsur-
passed stock. 44yl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18
Public Evening School.

ri Office Is hereby given that the Public
~ Evening Schoolw will commence at IN
School No. l, on Monday the 10th, inst.
att O'Clock, P. NJ.
WV. II. RoHR,
City Superintendent.
Fatsrtown, Oct. 9Th, 1871.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18
VezU .AdUertjseD2 ents.
Take MO lice.

A LII persons indebted to the undersign-
II ed are respectfully requested to call
and settle tie 81 me at onre.
WOODAR D s RANDALL.
Watertown, Wis, Oct. Il, 1911. IS 3
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18
ON MA RRIAGE.

Happy Relief for Young Men from tie
effects OF Errors and Abuses in early life.
Manhood restored. Nervous debility cured.
Itnpediment5 10 marriage removed New
method Of treatment New and remarkable
rec'edies Books and Circulars sent free,
in called envelopes. Address Howard AS
ISOLATION, No. South Ninth st, PhiIadet-
Phia Pa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18
PEsHTIGO.

The southe7sterly gale Of Sunday
evening reached the proportions of a
hurricane there. The WOO s which
had been aliv2 with slowly running fires
for weeks. were suddenly burned with
whCiYind Of fire and without any
warming. great sheets Of flames were
carried into the village. Those who
escaped describe the scene as awful IN
the extreme. No att mpt could be
made to arrest its progress. and the
inhabitants ran terror-stricken and
screaming into the river, where they
plunged headlong, and sought, by dash
ing water over themselves to keep off
the fire which filed the air
Every building but one-an unfn.
ished DWELLINGS, reported burned.
The great pail factory-one of the mon
uments Of enterprise in this region
the ex ensive lumber mill and door,
sash, aud blind factory, many expen-
slve dwellings. and scores Of smaller
houses, tenements, sEops: barns, ETC.,
were swept away.
Few names can yet be obtained of
those who are probably lost. We get
those Of John i. Bebee, wife, and two
children Mr.. B. was clerk and book
keeper in the Peshtigo Cos store W.
+. Thompson, clerk in the same store,
wife and mother; d. McGregor, n
ductor on the Peshtigo Railroad, and
sister; james Mellen, foreman Of ma
chine shops. two daughters Michael
Creamer's wife and child Mrs. Daniel
Hunt, and one or two children.
-- One family, consisting Of father,
mother and three children, were found
dead together within thirty feet of the
river. Large numbers are reported as
having been burned in the Peshtjgo
Cos. boarding house.
Charles Woodland, who kept the
Peshtigo House, estimates the loss OF
life nearly 400 The loss in the .'Su-
gar BuSh" was much worse than in the
village. They had no means of esca e,
while at the village the people saved
themselves in the river.
The Sugar Bush was thrifty farm
ING settlement or s miles long by / or
miles wide, and contained about 800
families. 1t was estimated by compe-
tent judges on Tuesday, that eight
tenths of its inhabitants were dead.
But about eight buildings were left.
Twenty teams went up there on Tues
day 10 bury The dead
q. j. Tisdale makes the following
statement in regard to the calamity az
Peshtigo:
During the day-Sabbath-the air
was filed with smoke, which grew
dense toward evening, and it was no
ticed that the air, which was quite chill
ly during the day, grew quite warm, and
hot puffs were quite frequent in the
evening.
About half past eight o'clock at night
we could see there was heavy fire to
the southwest of the town, and duh
roaring sound like that Of heavy wind
came from that quarter.
At nine o'clock the wind was blow
lug very fresh, and by hal!-past nine a
perfect gale The roar Of the aU-
preaching tornado grew more terrible
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18
FOE &teAKE.

NNE 4-year old mare, (Cioud) weighs
W over 400; one single buggy AID har
ness, nearly new, and Buffalo robe, for
slle cheap. Gail at my stable.
Il R. EVANS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18

For Member Of Assem1ly-3d Distric',
LIB. CASWELE, of Fort Atkinson.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18
In Cash Prizes, will be distrib-
uted as follows:
10000 Tickets at 81 each

The drawing of Prizes will
take place Immediately after
the Concert, and will be con-
Quoted by a committe to be Sc
lected by the audience. All
moneys received for tickets
will be deposited in the Wis
consin National Bank, and all
Prizes paid on the day after
the drawing.
AS a sufficient guarantee for
the just and upright manage
ment of the undertaking, the
following prominent business
men and citizens Of Watertown,
and the officers of the society
may be referred to:
". VI. DENNIS, President National Bank,
WIGGENHORN BROS,
FISHER & R0HR,
JOHN HEYMANN & Co.
ADOLPH MUELLER,
NJ. A. HIRSH
JONAS II. SLEEPER,
D W BALL0U, Editor Democrat,
HENRY VAUDEL,
HENRY BER!RAM,
HENRY WOLLERING,
J. 7 MOAK, Post Master,
D. BLUMENFELD Editor Weltburger,
e. GRESHAM,
\. TANK.
JOSEPH BURSINGER,
AUGUST FUERMANN,
P. II. SCHMIDT, firm G. Eberle & Co.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18

2as &gges5 a2aa opLe&e Stock OF all kind OF
N2uszcsA Goods ever offered 80 ta8 Trade.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-10-18

Call to See and Hear them for Yourselves
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-13
Mr. Strout closed at Is minutes past IL, hav.
ing spoken in all siY hours and ten minutes
CHARGE TO THE JURY.


Hon. c. ". Walton, Justice presiding, charge
ed the Jury as follows;
Gentlemen Of the Jury;-By the laws of this
State, as they now stand, divorce from the
ponds OF matrimony may be decreed whenever
~ II deemed reasonable and proper, conducive
TO domestic harmony, and consistent with the
peace and morality Of society ~
Inc plalntlH claims that divorce will be
reasonable and proper, because she saws for the
last four years at least her husband has been
or9nkard, common and habitual drunkard
aud mas during all that time been guilty of ex-
treme cruelty and abuse towards her, You see
tnat she claims a divorce upon two distinct
GROUNDS: drunkenness and cruelty The de-
fendant says that he is not guilty of either Of
onese cnarges; ne denies that be has been a
common and habitual drunkard for the last
four years, though he does not deny that he oc-
caslonaily drank intoxicating liquors to excess.
lie denies that he has treated his wife cruelty,
that he has abused her. And then taking up the
ahrmatlve, he recriminates as tits called, he says
that he is not only not guilty of the charges
whlch she has made against him. but that so
TAR as habits of intoxlcation are concerned, she
has contributed to them; that she herself has
set the example by drinking Intoxicating IL
quors and at times becoming intoxicated. He
says she has not been kind, chaste, faithful
ana aHeotloLate wife, that she has neglected
ner household duties and neglected her chill
dren especially. And he goes further He
not only says in general terms that she has
not been kind, chaste and affectionate vile,
but he charges her directly with adultery.
Certainly, gentlemen, the issue is an impor-
tant one which you are called upon to deter
| mine. Is it true that this defendant has been
common and habitual drunkard for the last
three or four years as is alleged against him
that is aquestion of fact for you to determine
have been required to define as a matter of
law what constitutes common and habitual
drunkard. The counsel contend that it is my
duty to Instruct YOU what constitutes drug +
ard and an habitual drunkard. When per
son by the voluntary use of Intoxicating
liquors. gets drunk 50 ofte3, 20 frequently
tlat it becomes habit With hin, then be is !.
drunkard; be is q common and habtual
drunkard, for the terms mean precisely the
| saMe thing. The very definition of a drunk
ard is one who habitually gets drunk. The
phrase common and habitual drpnkar,l is itse II
definition, and know Of no words in
| the English language or any phrase which