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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-03-10
Removing Deposits In Steam Boilers.

Every day adds to the number of
methods recommended as efficient for
removing deposits in steam boilers. One
Of the latest of these has been invented
by Mr.. Weiss, of Basel, and is called by
him Lithoreactive, and is claimed to
possess the property of extracting old
deposits and preventing the formation
of new ones, converting into soap the
grease coming from the condenser and
finally neutralizing all the acids. The
formula for the preparation is as fol-
lows Five parts of molasses or beet
syrup; fifteen parts Of milk Of lime
three parts water. and eighty-four parts
of soda I've Of thirty-four degrees
Beaume.
The compound is said to precipitate
at once all the bicarbonates, the sui
pilates and the silica, to convert the
grease into soap, and neutralize all the
acids, removing all old deposits of what
the same time not attacking either iron
or copper. 1t acts not only at an ele-
waited temperature, but precipitates and
neutralizes, in cold water all these for.
eign bodies. For this reason the water
may be made to undergo "A preliminary
publication before passing into the
boiler. Our space will not allow us tc
give the details of the chemical theory
by which the different substances re
ferred to play their parts in preventing
or removing the deposits in question
although fully set forth in the Original
communication of Mr.. Weiss. We may
state, however, that two pounds of the
preparation are said to be sufficient fol
1900 quarts of water.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-03-10

A CURIOUS CUsToM.-It was the custom
in Babylon 500 years before the Chris
tan era to have annually an auction Of
the unmarried ladies. In every year,
on a certain day, each district assem-
bled all its virgins of manageable age
The most beautiful were put up first,
and the man who paid the highest price
gained possession Of her. The second in
personal charms followed her, and so on,
SO that the bidders might crafty them
selves with handsome wives according
to their purses. There may yet remain
IN Babylon some for whom no money
was offered, but the provident Babylon
ians managed that. When all the
comely ones are sold the crier orders the
most deformed one to stand up, and
after demanding who will marry her for
a small sum she is adjudged to him who
is satisfied with the least; and in this
manner the money raised from the sale
of the handsome serves as portion to
those who are either of disagreeble
looks or that have any other imperfec-
ton.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-03-10

JULES FAvRE has recently written a
letter to friend in Illinois, regretting
that the policy of the United States as
regards France has been affected by the
influence of the German emigrants.
Favre says that it is real grief to find
this influence interposed between two
nations who, for century, had been ac-
customed to be united by close friend
ship. He argues that, even if the de-
testable Imperial policy during the war
of secession, and especially the fatal ex.
petition to Mexico, changed these SEN
timents, France, restored to herself,
should, at this time, by the simple pres
tige of her regained liberty, efface these
disagreeable impressions. Favre also
expresses his gratitude to Mr.. Wash.
burne, the United States Minister, for
friendly feelings towards the French
Republic, and for his honorable efforts
to procure for it the benefit of quiet
and lasting peace.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-03-10

Nor TO BE FooLED.-Doctor F. was
the President of Southern college,
and protested to be very grammatical in
THE use of his language, and therefore
expected his pupils to be likewise.
Playing cards was strictly forbidden on
the premises; but, as is always the case,
this law is ofren violated by the students
without being detected. A number Of
freshmen collected together in one Of
their numbers room, and were enjoying
good game of euchre, when knock
was heard at the door.
Who's there? one exclaimed.
"Me ~ was the laconic reply.
Who's me ~
Professor F."
"You lie Ha, ha, ha Professor
p wouldn't say 'meP he'd say 1t Is
1, SIR y"
The old professor turned his back and
went of, knowing that they had him
there.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-03-10

THE GUANAPE IsLANDs.-The Panama
Star states that in removing the guano
from the northern island Of Guanape,
curious objects have been discovered at
a depth of forty feet. The most inter
esting are rudely cut wooden idols, evil
IDENTIFY the household gods of the an.
Gent Peruvians, who must have inhabit-
ed the islands before they were taken
possession of by the birds, many hun
dred years ago. On the northern por-
ton of the island, after removing the
guano, passage way, leading down to
the sea, was laid open, together with q
cave, where were found fragments OF
earthenware vases, two gold earrings
and other articles. The vases were in
the shape of fruit, and had carvings
upon them.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-03-10

MEXICAN VoLcANoEs.-Colima, a vol
canic mountain, $4,000 feet high, in the
Mexican State of that name, has ceased
to pour out lava, but the "Ceboruco'
volcano, in the adjoining State of Jalis-
co, has recently shown symptoms of &C
tivity. The last eruption, it is stated,
was serious, as volleys of stones were
thrown for some distance, and the In
dian villages at the foot of the mountain
were overwhelmed by the lava and de-
stroyed by the fire. The word "Cebo.
ruco" has attracted attention, and, ac-
cording to some etymologists, is derived
from the Haytien word "cibar," noun
tain, and according to others, from the
ancient Aztec language. Further in
vestigations among the descriptions of
the early Spanish navigators, especially
Bernal Diaz Del Castillo, however, prove
that "ceborucos," in old Spanish, means
pointed rocks, which constitutes the
character of the volcanoes of Jalisco.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-03-10

COUNT RocHANBEAU is reported as wri-
ting to the Marquis De Lafayette, in
1880, that no men are more easily bea-
ten than the French soldiers, when they
lose confidence in their leaders, and
that they lose that confidence immedi-
ately when they find themselves sacri-
feed to mere personal interest or ambi-
ton. These views, expressed when the
French fleet and army were laying in a
state of inactivity near Newport, Rhode
Island, it is believed, explain the rover
ses of the French army of 1870.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-03-10

BUHsA-As NERcoTIc.-A narcotic
used by the inhabitants of Central Asia,
known as Buhsa, is prepared by the
Kirghises by rubbing millet to a pulp
with water, and after diluting this with
still more water, and occasionally with
mares milk, the mixture is poured into
large stone jar, tightly corked and
buried in the soil. 1t is left for ten
days, and after being taken up, the fluid
is transferred to glass bottles, which,
after being corked, are left standing a
few days, when they are ready for sale
A large amount of carbonic acid is
formed in those bottles, which escapes
when they are uncorked. The taste is
tart and spirituous, and is offensive be-
fore one is accustomed to it, owing to
the presence of fusil oils. This drink is
very popular, but rather intoxicating
and its use has been forbidden by the
Russian military authorities.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-03-10

BIRTHDAYs.-Whatw would life be with
out birthdays "a dreary desert without
green spot in it. That's so. Old peo-
pie don't seem to have clear idea OF
the Importance of such little fellows as
you or ], except on our birthdays. Then
they come to their senses, and make a
special pudding expressly for us,-pro.
duce a new jacket, or trowsers with
pockets, and are wonderfully civil for
people of their years. We are heroes
on our birthdays; our big brothers and
sisters are nobodies, and we can "boss'
the household from morning to night
That's what like, don't your Jimmie
Smith, friend of mine, says his parents
don't keep his birthdays. don't think
this is right. think it makes hons
dearer to US, To make something of u.
once a year. Mother says it does, and
| mother is always right.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-03-10
The PimOs.

On the ella river, in Arizona, there is
community of Indians called Pimos,
who are supposed to have inhabited that
region for many hundred years. They
have a little reservation twenty five
miles long by four miles wide, upon
which they have some ten or twelve vii
lagos, and number about 5000 souls, in
Guiding tribe called the Coco Mari
copas, who took refuge with the Pimos
about sixty years ago, and have since
affiliated with them. The Pimos are
brave warriors, and in conjunction with
their allies, the Coco Maricopas, have
successfully fought the fierce Apaches
for many years. They cultivate fields
of wheat, corn and cotton, they spin
cotton and weave blankets. The women
are modest and pleasing; it is said there
is not an unchaste woman in the Pimo
tribe.
Since the first white man crossed the
Plains the Pimos have been faithful
and devoted friends of the whole
race. Emigrants, weary and worn after
their tedious journey across the CONT
nent, have always found kindness, pro-
lection, and generous hospitality in
the Pimo villages. Not single act of
treachery has been charged against
them, but from the first to the last they
have been true and faithful friends to
the white man. And now a swarm of
worthless white squatters have settled
around them, are encroaching upon
their reservation, and are returning for
their kindness and good faith ill-treat-
ment, robbery and outrage. If the
Pimos are not fully protected from the
thievish designs of these wretches, our
Government will deserve, and will
doubtless receive, the censure and scorn
of the whole civilized world.-NeV York
| Sun
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-20

fetched two tumblers and two spoons.
But his uncle did not use them, much
to his surprise.
The next day he said to Harry, 'TNow
show me where to find your little blind
girl"
"I don't exactly Fnow," said Harry,
"where she does live, but I guess We'll
find the place." and off they started.
On the way they met The doctor who
had given Max Miller and Chilly place
in his carriage the day before. He
told thom where to find them, and, sus-
pecting that the rich man meant kind
ness toward the helpless man and the
child, the thoughtful doctor added:
" There's a chance to make somebody
happy there"
On went Harry and his uncle until
they came to the place. ''Tl run up;
it's clear to the top" said Harry, "and
if they're to home, I'll holler." After
time down came the cry, ''Uncle,
comet
Chilly vas asleep. e'Poor child I"
said her grandfather. e'She was awake
most all night with that dreadful ear
ache. [ suppose I took her too far in
the cold yesterday; but you see, sir, I
can't go the same circuit too often;
folks get tired giving, and we get tired
asking"
Harry couldn't restrain himself an
other instant Out came his little
bank, and he cried, regardless of sleep
ing Chilly, "Here, sis, you needn't go
any more-not for week It's full of
good pennies, and awful heavy. It's
weighed my pocket clear down, and
tore it, too"
fBless your little heart it is all
your store" said the old man. 81
can't take it possibly" he refused, even
when Harry told how he had heard the
words of Chilly the day before. They
staid little while, and talked with the
old man; and Harry's uncle must have
said something that made his heart
shine, for when Chilly awoke the very
first words she heard was, 90, Chilly,
ten dollars every week Think of it
our rich friend has promised it We
shall not have to beg any more, you and
[, ever. "-Hearth and Home.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-20
An Historical Relic,

There is in the County of Prince
Edward, North Carolina, says the Will
mington Star, a very remarkable relic
of the early colonial times. 1t is a
Spanish musket, seven feet six inches
long, and of larg ,alibre. It is in the
possession of tb ,urviving children of
the late Colone. Jharles Woodson, and
has remained in the family for more
than two centuries. The history of the
''long gum as it is called is as fol-
lows: At the time of the second mas
sacre of the colonists by the indians,
DR.. John Woodson, one of the ances-
tors of the family, was killed by par
ty of savages as he was returning from
a visit to one of his patients. The In
dams then proceeded toward the dwell
ling house, which was barred to pre-
vent their entrance.
There was a shoemaker present by
the name of Ligon, who, with his gun,
fred at the enemy as they approached,
and killed three of them. The residue
attacked the house and endeavored to
force an entrance. One Of these. hay
ing entered through an aperture in the
wall, was run through the body with a
roasting spit in the hands of DR.. Wood
sons wife; another was scalded to
death with hot water as he came down
the chimney. The savages then beat a
retreat, but in the meantime the gun
had been reloaded, and two more of
the band were killed as they were re-
treating.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-20
Washington TnrrifnrY

According to the figures in the late
message of Governor Salomons, of
Washington territory, that region is fast
getting ready to place itself in line with
the neighboring states. In ten years
the country more than doubled its pop
ulation. The taxable property is as
sessed at 81, $780, 900, an increase of
50, 900, 900 since last year. During the
last two years 563, 900 acres have been
taken up, including 100000 acres
about l, 700 farms) under the pre-emp-
tion and homestead laws.
The public surveys have been ex-
tended over 5000, 900 acres, one-sev-
enth of the entire area. The annual
exports are valued at $400, 900; the yes
sells arriving in year at the territorial
ports aggregate 100000 tons; ninety
eight vessels are owned at towns on
Pugent Sound nine vessels were built
there last season and the saw mills
saw 40, 900, 900 feet of lumber in a year.
The fisheries, timber, coal mines and
facilities of inland navigation for large
ships are Unequalled on the Pacific
coast
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-20
An O!G-Timp Marriage.

Marriages a hundred years ago in
England are described in an old paper
thus: Married, in June, 1850, Mr..
VIM. Donklin, considerable farmer of
Great Tossom, near Bothbury, in the
county of Cumberland, to Miss Eleanor
Shotten, an agreeable young gentle
woman of the same place. The enter
tainment on this occasion was very
grand, there being no less than 100
quarters of lamb, Il quarters of veal,
20 quarters of mutton, aud a great
quantity of beef; II hams, with a suit
able number of chickens, &C., which
was concluded with eight half -ankers
of brandy made into punch u dozen
of cider, great many gallons of wine,
and 80 bushels of malt made into beer
The company consisted of $50 ladies
and gentlemen, who concluded with
the music of % fiddlers and pipers, and
the whole was conducted with the ut
most order and unanimity
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-20
Wooden Nails,

A little matter curiously illustrates
the influence of the opening up of the
far East upon the nations of the West.
Wooden nails, as the reader Will re-
member who has ever knocked tea
chest to pieces, or carefully observed
any piece of Oriental joiner's work are
IN common use in China, Japan and
HlndOstan; and now with the increas-
ing intercourse of the United States
with the two former countries, the
wooden nail is actually, to certain
extent, driving tie common iron nail
out of use. 1t seems remarkable now
that machinery has been so perfect as
to pour out the metal fastening in linn
itless profusion, that this should be the
case, but manufacturers in the Eastern
States are said to be striking up quite
a t-ade IN wooden nails with the far
West.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-20
Shocks 10 The system.

The first shock Of winter tells tremendously ,1non
enfeebed systems. Every one knows that in nassiro
from region to a cold one, or yice yoyeo fbo
body requires as protection against epidemics an
acclimating medicine. All travellers and vovae,ors
admit this. 1t is equally necessary to acclimate the
system in passing the confines of one season and
tering upon another. Autumn is gone and winter is
here. Prepare the frame and the constitution, 70
meet the change by course of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters This inestimable vegetable tonic increases
the saminal strength of those who take it. and re,
ders them proof to great extent against the devaIi
zing power of cold and damp. These two agents a,e
prolific Of disease as tropical heat and animal
yigor-such vigor this healthful and pure tonic
diffuses through the whole organizaton-is = rer,aI
liant which they cannot master. A large Drorortior
of the colds, catarrhs, and pulmonary comp1aints
which prevail in winter, might be avoided NV
strengthening and regulating the system in advance
with this invigorant and Alternative Not that if s
recommended as specific for those complaints. Init
as preventive of their causes. On the other hand
it is not only preventive Of but specific for tbe
indigestion, intestinal irregularities, malarious
fevers bilious attacks, and nervous affection sinner
induced by a chilly and damp atmosphere,
TEE YOuTE,s COMPANION A fresh 5iro.4 -.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-20

EEV ESTHiEEP SECURITIES.
JAY COOKE & Co. now selling, and recommend
as profitable and safe investment for all classes.
the First Mortgage 7-3O Gold bonds of the North
ern Pacific Railroad Company, bearing Seven and
Three-Tenths per cent gold interest more than S
per cent. currency, and secured by first and only
mortgage on the entire road and equipments and
on more than 23, 0C0 Acres of Land to every mile
of track or 500 Acres of Land to each 81 900 bond
The highest current price will be paid or US Five
TWenties, and all other marketable securities re-
celyed IN exchange Pamphlets, maps, and full
information, as well as the bonds themselves will be
furnished on application by JAZZ COOKE & Co.. Ph1la-
delphia, New York, and Washington, and by most
Banks end Bankers throughout the country
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-20

PERSONS who have become thor
oughly chilled from any cause. NAV have
their circulation at once restored by taking
INTO the stomach tea-spoonful of Johnson'S
Anodyne Imminent mixed in a little cold water
well sweetened.
EVERY farmer who owns good stock of
horses, cattle and sheep, and intends to keep
them through the winter, should get at once
good stock of Sberidd7's CoUaz,.g Condition
POWDERS. One dollars worth will save at least
a half ton of hay
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-20
FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS,
The Burial of the Cat.
BY ROBERT KENT HUTCHINSON.

BY ROBERT KENT HUTCHINSON.
Coming home from my Office,
EARLY one autumn day,
seated myself in the garden,
To while an hour away
I watched the falling harvest
Leaves, crimson, gold, and brown,
Like the ghosts of the vanished Summer,
Whirling and drifting down,
But soon I was reused from my musing
BY the patter of little feet,
And the sound of familiar voices
Singing, low and sweet
1 want to be an angel"
Tommy, take hold of my hand;
Kitty, don't walk so fast, say,
g And with the angels stand"
l saw through the hedge that hid me,
Standing solemn and still,
Four little black-robed figures,
Tom, Alice, Kate, and VIII.
thought that the priests black toga
Looked strangely familiar to me,
And in the gown The sexton wore
My Sunday coat could see.
The priest in the silken gown
stood by the starch-box-coffr, 1 mean
And from the solemn sermon
These were the words l could CLEAN:
"Tab was very good cat,
AIlus caught lots of rats and MICE
We're awful sorry she's dead,
She was so good and nice.
'' She never scratched like Malta
I think she was twenty-seven;
She vas so good and gentle,
1 think she has gone to heaven"
Then heard the coffin lowered,
And the sound of those that wept;
E'Dirt to dirt was spoken,
And away the procession swept.
Let them trail the silks and broadcloths,
For mother has gone away;
Cats that are 9 twenty-seven"
Aren't buried every day.
Silks can always be purchased,
And broadclot r., rich and rare,
But the years in store for the children
VIII never be free from care.
So, leave their joys unbroken,
Disturb not their happy play.
May no sorrow come to the golden heads
For many long, bright day!
Tribune.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-20

The carriage used by the Grand Duke
Alexis at New York is the private car,
rlage of Mr.. Van Ramst, and is probab-
~ the handsomest vehicle in the Unit
ed States. 1t is clarence, lined with
maroon silk that cost $40 yard. The
carriage, with its outfit, cost. $1,000.
Admiral Possiet says: at is the pref
test thing ] ever rode in.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-20

The purest and sweetest Cod Liver
Oil in the worll is HAZARD & CAswELL's
made on the sea shore, from fresh,
selected livers, by CAswEnL, HAZARD &
Co., New York. 1t is absolutely pure
and SWe6t. Patients who have once
taken it prefer it to all others. Ply
sicians have decided it superior to any
of the other oils in market.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-20

The receipts of the Suez Canal for
the first nine months of this year were
nearly twice as large as during the
same period of 1870, amounting to
Z, 100, 900 francs (about 81, 500, 0OO),
but the agents announce that this sum
must be doubled to cover the expense
OF working and maintenance, and the
interest on the obligations.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-20

A CoNNEoTICUT lady who couldn't per
suade her husband to get her patent
clothes-dryer, took the pole out from
her old-fashioned line the other even
ing, and crouching down by the fence
screamed murder !" In an instant
the startled lord came flying out of the
house, was caught across the throat by
the clothes-line, and before he could
recover himself it had nearly sawed his
head off. The next morning, a sombre
looking chap, with his neck all done
up, was seen putting up a patent
clothes-dryer in that yard.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-20
BOOKSELLERS AND NEwsDEArF

BOOKSELLERS AND NEwsDEALERs find
Alfred L. Sewells book "Scenes, Incidents
and Lessons of the Great Chicago Fire" the
best selling book of the season. The rs cent
cloth edition, with its excellent map, sells the
best. Wholesale orders are filed by the
Western News CO., Chicago, and the Wiscon-
sin News Co.. Milwaukee,.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-20

LIEUT.. f. N. GILLIbAND, ofPaducah,
KY, who was confined for IL months in the
Libby Prison, and was there attacked by Dys-
pepsia in it's worst form, and so debilitated
that he could not walk one square, states that
he has been entirely cured by Goes Dyspepsia
Cure. Let the suffering try it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-20
F'FIGHr IT OUT ON THIS LINE IF Won

"FIGHT IT OUT ON THIS LINE. IF you
are dyspeptic, bilious, rheumatic,
equity, debilitated, consumptive, con-
stipated, OF in anywise out of sorts,
" fight it out on this line," viz pro
vide yourself with half dozen bottles
of DIR. WALKERS VINEGAR B1rrERs;
take them according to the programme
twice or thrice day, and keep fqht5ng
disease out on this line, until YOU have
not an ache, a pain, or physical
trouble of any kind remaining. The
result is sure, and it won't tai e call
summer" to achieve it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-12-20

READY FOR CUSTOMERS. w. &
j: NJ. Wetherell have located, since the fire,
at 369 Washington avenue, Chicago, and can
now furnish their customers a new and com
plete stock of Millinery Goods