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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-07-31
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-07-31

The officers of this association shall con-
sist of a President, a Vice President, and
also one.Vice President from each ward, a
Recording Secretary, a Treasurer, Ser
geat-at-arms and Committee of safety. con-
ssting of one from each ward.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-07-31

Of the Union League, City of Watertown,
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29
Our Town Ticket.

II is with pride that we point to the
ticket put forward by the Reform party,
for town officers, 1t is one of the best
ever offered to our people, composed Of
men who have the best interests Of the
town at heart Contrast the two tickets
put out for your votes. The financial
condition Of the town should cry aloud
for change, if nothing else. Every in
terest of the city demands it and it only
remains for those thai desire reform to
come forward and vote to secure a
change, and 4 decided victory Every
citizens financial interest calls loudly
for a change Then los us have IT.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29
The Later Catechlsm.

WHY did the Board Of Registration not
meet qt the Court House, on last Friday
evening after supper, pursuant to ad'
Ijournment2
Did the odd. Fellows hold their Lodge
meeting at the residence of j. 7, Grady
last Friday night?
If not, was it necessary for Mrs. Ora
dy to leave home, and spend the evening
at ALvA., in order to accommodate
them
Has the Odd Fellows Lodge in this
place divided? and if so, is the new
| Lodge known as j. p Grady Lodge, No.
-? and when, where and from whom
did they get their warrant or charter
and was the meeting held on last Friday
night at Hon. j. p. Grady's the first
meeting of the new Lodge?
Who was Noble Grand, and who was
VIC? Who acted as inside, and who
as outside sentinel?
Did they Ionew the travelling card of
the distinguished Professor?
Is it for the interest Of the Order OF |
O. Of O. +. to have such transactions
carried on under the garb Of Odd.Fel-
lowship?
Was any important business transact,
ed? Ifso, what?
Were any ballots taken, and with what
result? Were some elected and others
rejected, i. E scratched! II so, who?
Was any one except Orrick, Posch
Alva, L-hart and Mack present? If
not, did they constitute q legal quorum
for the transaction Of business?
Would correct answer to the last
preceding question depend upon the
character of the work to be performed ?
Would what they don't know about
registration and elections make very
small primmer?
Do they not know that many others
now know what they then supposed was
known only to themselves
TRUTHFUL JAMES.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

How A SPIDER SPINs.-Few things as
more wonderful than the spinning appaa-
ratus of tho spider On the unaer siuo
Of the creatures body are placsd four or
six knobs, each not larger than the poin'
Of a pin. These are outlets ef certain
reeeptacles within the abdomen, where
the silk i, prepared When the spider
wishes to spin thread it presses the
knobs or the spinners, with one OF lis
legs, and forthwith there Issues from
eael. not one, but a thousand tbres' OF
such exquisite finenes., that it is only
when the products of all tho 'pinnerets
are united that they become visible TO
the naked eye The thread OF the
spider is thus a tiny rope OF four or SIX
thousand threads The twisting into one
cord is performed by the hindmost par
Of legs, which like the rest, are furnished
with three claws apiece. Using these
claws as fingers the little rope maker
twists her groups Of thread into one with
surprising rapidity.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

tS" The Little Rock Gazette, copying a fiat
lI'de-A,cdke, has this to say Of the Editor,
Mr.. IsHAM:
Charley was good soldier in troubIou.
times anu always did his duty Well although
he never learned to ride horse until the last
year OF the war, He was born in the same
little nutmeg State AS our friend Dunham of
the Van Buren, Press, but when the shock Of
war came he did not scampcr of north to
avoid going into the army, but went into the
contest and fought it through till the last
ditch was reached.
The three Majors and Captain of the ca
zeM would have its readers infer from the
above that Durham Of the Pass. "Whcn the
shock Of war came, scampcred Of North to
avoid going into the army The ninG is char.
aeteristc OF the editors and has aboutas much
truth as many other statements made by
them-none at all. The Gazette has either
through malice or ignorance, asserted what
is not so. We are not ashamed Of our record
in Arkansas or out Of it--and no apology to
make for it.
We believe, all agree that Isham made a
good soldier and We have no doubt, was US
much entitled to a TITLE" as the trio he
slobberS over with such fulsome praise, but
he WAS a Yankee and had no friends near the
throne. lsham expects when he dies he will
go to Woodruff & Blochcr, and we heartily
trust they will be ready to say OF him ell
done, good and faithful servant, " take front
seat
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29
One Word With Our Business Men

1t has been suggested to us, that all
business by our merchants, should cease
or stand over for one day-TUEsDAY
NExT-in order to give the principals and
clerks an opportunity to attend to the
great political interests Of the County
and State on that day. Never was there
time in the history Of this country,
when the occasion asked for the infu
ence and efforts Of the best thinking men
of the State There is not business
man, no matter how small, in Van Buren,,
but what has more or less personal in
huencc, ,Rnd it is his bounden duty, at
this time Of all others, to exert that nnu
ence, for the good Of his State and Ma
ton. We have not a merchant in our
town, who will carefully consider the i'm
portancc Of this election, but what he
will see the necessity Of eur appeal and
most cordially give ONE DAY to the re
demption Of the State-one day to the
redemption Of our County--onc day to
the redemption Of our town. 1t is true,
that many Of them are not engaged in
politics, and do not wish to be, but this
is an extraordinary occasion, one in
which every man should feel deep in
tcrcst, and knowing he has an influence,
should exert it to the welfare Of the
whole. Their appearance in the political
arena would have good moral effect,
to appear and keep down disturbances,
if any should arise, stimulate the doubt
ful and indifferent to active work Your
influence and presence could not but re-
suit in good. One day for your country,
merchants and business men, and our
word for It, you will never repent or feel
the loss Of the time.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29
Col Thomas ID Gnnter

This gentleman, the candidate OF the Re
| form Party Congress from this Congressional
District passed through, in company with
Capt. LArrIMoRE, Greeley Elcetor, Monday
last. Both gentlemen were quite unwell,
having been barely able to travel for a week
and having met Judge Wiltshire here, when
first starting out on the canvass, they waved
their appointment here. They return with
good cheer from all parts ofthc District The
people are alive to the great issues at stake
and are determined to strike blow for free
dom, on the 9TH Of November next, that shall
be felt for years to come. Col Gunter is one
Of the able men OF Western Arkansas, who
has a strong hold upon the hearts OF the
masses of the people, He is one Of them, and
in them. II his friends but do their duty he
will go to Pulaski county with 5000 majority.
The Little Rock G0,ctte has the following no.
tice Of him:
Our candidate for Congress in the Third
District is making thorough and effective
canvass. Wherever he speaks he cullsts scores
Of friends. lie is one of the most popular
men in northwest Arkansas, where he has
lived for the past twenty-five years, and
where he is known by nearly every resident
north of the mountains, Always Conserya-
tive in his views, he will make fit repre-
sentati5e Of the whole people Of the district.
lie Il gentleman ofirreproachable character
No faint ofany kind has ever marrcd hiS fair
fame. An original union man, when his
State seeded, though against his judgment,
he went with his people and served with dis
tinction throughout tho war. The people OF
the Third district will have worthy repre-
sentative in Thomas NJ. Gunter.-L. R. Ca
sstte
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29
Victory Before Us ,

The Reform party can achieve glorious
victory ON the 9th Of November, lit will
only put forth its hands and grasp the prize
/ How important it /, that every vote against
| Radcali,m he polcd?
| Frccmeu! Arhansians you now have the
opportunity to redeem your impoverished
| and outraged State. WILL YOU DO IT.
We call upon our friends in every Town
| ship and County to arouse themselves for the
/ sake of the cause we have at stake.
Let there be no apathy nor indifference
anywhere in our ranks. This is no time for
inaction or ALTERING. weighty response
bility rests upon each individual voter-a re
sponsibilty he cannot escape. Onr State ap-
peals to us TO come to her rescue! We can
win the victory over Radical,m.
Who will shrink in the hour Of trial? Who
will prove rccreant to the sacred obligations
resting upon every true son Of the state to
labor for her salvation and amelioration.
Victory is before us! Shall We seize the op-
portunity or not?
Frllow-citizcns of Arkansas the question
is for you to decide,
a victory viii BRING you peace honest gov
crnment, civil liberty, happiness, prosperity.
Defeat " i'll inaugurate another reign of ter
ror, Radical misrulc, oppression, prohigacy
and crime.
Can YOU hcsitateY Can you doubt as to
your duty?
win you not go forward and aid in the re-
demption ofArkan.as
Victofy is before you' You have but to
fsach out your hands and the prize isyour
Old men and raung men. to the h~ 'cue
Lift up your State from the dust and set her
free
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

E5- We wish the judges Of Election
whoever they may be, to examine care
fully the Enforcement Act Of Congress
If they are honest, well meaning men, i
may save them some trouble aud ycNa
ton For we do assure them, that every
violation, on their part, Of the law, vii
be strictly enforced against them Tn,
men that are now valiant in urging the
judges to violate the law, will leave then
to suffer the consequences, without thcil
help or sympathy.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

Es- We wish every well wshcr Of the
Reform cause, in Crawford county, to
see thatnot a vote is lost for our Sheriff
Mr. Carson No matter whether Mr.
Carson is the man you would have Sc.
cctcd-rocollect that this Office is one Of
the most important in the County, We
urge personally upon all of our friends
to see that our victory on the 9TH Of No
ycmbcr is complete in all of its parts
Vote the whole ticket without scratch
Of the pen.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

.s- We have between l6 90 and 100 voter
Registered in this County. The Registrar
has used the utmost vigilance to prevent any
that there was a semblance Of doubt as to his
ability to legally register, 1t is rumored that
there is to be an indiscriminatc striking of
Of names. We can hardly believe that any
man or men, will attempt, at this time, any
such hazardous work. The people gre not
In the mood at this time TO he swudled out
Of their votes by any unlawful or high
cd measures that may be concoCted TO carry
the election in November. Let every man be
prudent, hut firm, ask for nothing but what
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

Eg' Examine your ticket and see that
it is all right--that the name OF every
man on the Reform ticket is there. Vot,
a clean ticket-let not a scratch be made
1t is possible that the ticket before you
is not just as you would have it-all car
not he pleased, Waive all objection.
and let us have long pull, a strong pul
and pull all together, on Tuesday next
Everything for the Reform cau.c-noth
ing tor men.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29
COMMITTEE on ADDRESS
VAN BuREN, Oct. IS, 1872.


Man DRowNED.-A man by the name Of
ROBERT BoYCE, who has been stopping in
Van Buren, the past two months, was drown
ed in the Arkansas river last night about 7
o'clock. Mr. Boyce, in company ofW. Shrews-
bury, (who arrived here from Missouri on
Sunday started for Fort Smith Just after
dinner yesterday afternoon horseback, and
returned to the other side of the river just sf-
ter dark and, the Ferry Boat having done
running for the night, Boyce proposed that
they ford the river, as he knew it, and started
in and Shrewsbury following just behind.
They were not far in the river before the
horses began to swim, and after swiming
about forty feet, Shrewsbury calls to Boyce
to turn back--but he would not hear it--he
was going to the Van Buren side. 5. turned
back until he got in shallow water when he
was taken up by Mr, johnson in skill Boyce
kept on and, the suppo,ition is, fell from his
horse and drowned Both parties were in
liquor. Mr.. Boycc has been in Van Buren
some two months, and is from Columbia,
Boone county Mo, and is aged, we should
Judge iSy years.
The body Of Boyce was recovered this
morning about 10 o'clock, and will be buried
to-day, after the setting Of the Coroner's in
quest,
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29
TO the Independent Freemen of Crawford
County.

Az Che solicitation Of friends. and the inclination
o. my own feelings, hereby announce myself as an
Independent Republican candidate for the Office Of
Sheriff Of Crawford county at the next election,
appeal TO the free independent voters of the county
irrespective of party, for their support. promising
them that If elected l will administer the Office of
Collector and Sheriff in strict conformity to law. We
Arc In dead earnest in this matter and shall urge our
Claims In all the townships of the county, and will
w 70 meet the voters at the various appontments
made by other political cRnvasscrs. Again asking
No support Of the free independent masses we nro,
Very respectfully, I. G. SINGLETON
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29
For the legislature,

hereby announce myself as an Independent Re-
publican candidate for Representative from the Sth
senatorial District composed Of Sebastian Crawford
And Franklin counties. And would respectfully ask
oe support Of all the voters in the District My
views on all the various political topics will be given
In full nt all the different places Of public speaking
In the District. IL elected will do all in my power
70 carry out the wishes of the citizen. Of the District
Very respectfully. d. H. DIVILBISS.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

ES- Do your duty freemcn Of Crsw-
ford county on Tuesday next, and Min
strclism will receive its death blow in
this County. The Minstrels see the hand
writing on the wall and tromble. Let not
a vote be lost-vote a clean ticket
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

Ec- The Reform party are determined
not to be cheated out Of the election, If
the rights Of frcemen are worth anything
it is worth protecting, and woe be to the
men that attempt to swindls them out OF
their riuhts.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

tx- Prominent Southerners in Washing
ton say that Mr.. Greeley will get all the elec-
toral votes OF that section except South Caro-
lima and Mississippi A. to North Carolina,
General Clingman states that 10 per cent OF
State election, which is bound to come out in
\oNomher.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

~ Let all business be discontinued
on the day Of election. Let one day be
given to the rescue Of the State from the
bondage ii is in. One day for the cause
Of Reform.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

fS- Arrangements will be made so
that every man, that has received Regis
traton Certificate, shall vote whether his
name has been stricken from the Poll
Books ornot
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29
,y- The Gazette is working min

1F The Gazette is working, uuintcn
tionully We hope and believe, in the in.
terest OF The NinStelS-thc enemies of
our State, and the worst and most un.
scrupulous cncmics that any people ever
had to contend with-and If it wishes to
retain the respect of its former friends it
should change its coursc-Piae Bilf
Press
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

Es- Let every Reform voter do his
duty on Tuesday next, without regard to
the bluff and brag Of the Minstrel lead.
ers. They tnreaten to scratch and swim
die enough to carry tho County Watch
them all, at every corner. A man that
would steal your ballot would steal your
money
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

ST Let every Freeman do his duty
on Tuesday next and the sun will set on
he eve of that day, with q glorious vic
tory for the National and State Reform
ticket.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

~ Let every Reformcr abstain from
political discussion on the day Of clee
ton. 1t will be too late to do any good
and may lead to discord and contention.
Keep cool and do your duty at all haz-
ards.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

Hon. GRAN. WILCOX and Col, J. II. CLENDEN-
ING, will address the people the political issues
of the day. at
Porryyille Perry co, Wednesday. October 30
Lewisburg, Conway CO, Thursday, October 81. 10
o'clock A. NJ.
Little Rock. October }lst at night.
All are invitcd-Ladics included fair division
Of time will be given to the opposition.
b. +, RICE,
Ch'rm. Reform EN. Com.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

~ The total loss from the fire st
Ozark was $4,000 or $1,000. Mos,rs.
BoURLAND, with characteristic energy,
will 60 to work at once to rebuild their
Gin
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29
- . -

Hs- On the going down of the sun, Oh
Tuesday next, let not a Reform vote bs
missing from the ballot box. One vote
may elect the Governor, Congressman,
&c, 80
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

1s- Don't put off voting until after
noon. Let every man come to the poll,
in the morning and stay until his ballot
has been deposited.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

- Hon, Judge STORY, Of the L. 5. Dis
trict Court of Western District, and wife
passed through on the Stage Saturday for
Fort Smith.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

Ts- See thatyou get tho right ticket.
Look out for all Minstrel tricks. Watch
them BE with them early-be with them
late.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

ssS- Illinois Liberals don't like to have their
State classod among the" doubtful" They
intend to carry it by Il handsome majority
neNt month.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

s1s- Let every Democrat make 1t hi. busi-
ness 70 see that every other Democrat in his
ncighborhood goes to the polls and we viii
certainly carry Arkansas on .he 9th of No
vcmber.
Don't give up the ship. Every man to his
post! Stand by the guns. Victory i. ours .
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

ZF A man that would steal q man $
vote, would steal his money Watch
and mark them.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

ES- Help the old, slow and lame men
to the polls. Don't leave them until they
have deposited their ballots
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

:2s~ Maj. \. GUNruEE of the Special In
ternal Revenue Service, passed through town
on Friday.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

Ey Vote early-and see that youl
nsighbor is on hand.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29
City Marshal.

We are authorized to announce JOHN S. BRoDIE.
~ q candidate for City Marshal at the November
Election. subject to the endorsement of the Reform
Oty Convention.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

FOR VICE PRESIDENT
i. CIR RA-T2 BROW N
or MISSOURI.
- -
FOR GOVERNOR
JOSEPH BROOKS.
OF PULASKI.
For Moutcuant-Govcr
DANIEL J. SMITH.
For Secretary Of State.
EDWARD A. FULTON.
For Auditor,
JAMES R. BERRY.
For Treasurer,
THOMAS j. HUNT.
For Attorney General
b. T. DUVAl
For sart Of Pr5uc Instruction,
THOMAS SMITH.
Fer Associate Justices Of Supreme Court,
-" WILLIAM NJ. HAkklSON.
JOHN 7, BEARDEN.
For Superintendent Of <IHEry,
WILLIAM l.. Uot'~"
FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS
AT LAEGE,-
r. G. NEWTON,
MILTON L. RICE,
J. II, FLEMING.
rrRsr DISTRICT,
p. DUNN.
SECOND DISTRICT,
G. ?. SMOOTE.
rnmD DISTRICT,
EDWARD j. BROOKS.
For Congress.
At Large,
WILLIAM j. HYNES.
First District,
.LUCIEN c. CAUSE.
Second District:
THOMAS NJ. GUNTER.;
YaUd District
MARCUS l.. BELL.
For Senator, 9th District,
BENTON j. BROWN,
For Representatives, 9th District,
WM. NJ. FISHBACK,
j. B. STENENS,'
w. IL. FILKER,
G.. c. ALDEN,
Joint Reform County Ticket;
For County Judge,
JouN II. MEADOWS.
For Clerk,
w ii. Ii. SilBLEl.
For Sheriff.
A. II. CARSON.
For Treasurer.
-, N""......s.s ,''AnU.
For Assessor,
ENos COLEMAN
For Surveyor
W. }. ALEXANDER.
For Coroner.
H. CLAY HAYMAN.
Van Buren, Township Magistrates,
p. r. JOHNSON,
p. S. DEcHERp,
NJ. T. WEST.
Township Constable,
JAMES BRoDIE.
City Reform Ticket.
rOR MAYOR,
JAMES Nj. WOop.
FOR ALDERMEN,
NJ. LYNCH, WM WHITFIELD
Il. S. ROBERTS, II. PERNoT
HENRY c. HAYMAN.
Recorder-R. |. PEARSON.
Marshal-JoHN S. BRoDlE.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

PEGS for Candidates Strictly in Advance
State and National $500
Legislature and County, 1000
Township, 500
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

FOR PRESIDENT
HORACE GREELEY,
uY NEW YORK.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
d. GRAT3 BROWN,
or MISSOURI.
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29

For Representatives, 9th District,
VIM. NJ. FlSHBACK,
j. Ii. STENENS,'
w. X. FlLNE Err,
G.. &. ALDEN,
The Van Buren press., 1872-10-29
JOSEPH BROOKS,

FOR GOVERNOR.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-04-18
The Doctor thus recogSiiked the symptoms Of

The Doctor thus recognized the symptoms Of
the fearful disease. Il.
During our visit yesterday we found the
unfortunate man as we have stated. AT
times calm he would speak nationally about
his case, and then, suddenly shifting his
breast with clenched hand, begged that some
thing be done for him, even asking that his
right arm should be cut off, il the doctors
thought that would save him. When offered
4 glass of water he began to tremble and COLI
yulse, and appeared to suffer the most in
tense agony for time. but suddenly sum-
moning an almost superhuman resolution,
he jumped up in bed, and, crying, az will
drink it," seized the cup and drained it
amidst the most agonizinS commissions.
This appeared to relieve him for time,
and in his joy he embraced his wife and
mother, and thanked God that he was better.
But the relief Is of short duration, and the
craving thirst soon follows again. For the
past two days the man has been continually
covered with cold perspiration. No hope
is entertained of his recovery by the physi-
clans who have attended him.
[ telegram, since received from Scranton,
says the poor victim expired after fearful
sufferlng.--Editor.l
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-04-18

A WATER FELocIPEDE.-A Minnesota ge-
Mus has invented and applied for a patent
on water velocipede. 1t is composed of
two air chambers, cylindrical in form, eight
feet in length, and about a foot in diameter,
placed in a parallel position, forming the
boat proper, or so much of it as rests upon
the water. Serpentine tianges or screws eX-
tend the full length of each cylinder, and are
the propelles. On a platform above a one
wheeled velocpede is placed, from which, by
system of endless chains and mitred gear
ing, motion is given to the cylinders. 1t is
claimed that with one man the boat will
draw three inches of water, and that it can
be propelled at the rate Of mile in four
minutes.