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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10
Senator Howe.

The correspondent of the La Crosse
Leader, who has been writing personal
sketches of the Senators in Washington,
writes as follows of Senator Howe:
In the very front rank of that select
number of senators who are worthy be-
ing classified, there is no man of any par
ty in or out Of Congress, who will hest
tate to place the senior Senator Of Wis
consin, Timothy o. Howe. This charac-
ter, which includes intellectual, moral and
political soundneSs, has, in his case, been
steadily developed, during the ten years
of his public service and it is impossible
to cite any better evidence Of the solidity
and massivcncss of that character, than
the fact that his statements are never
called in question, and his arguments are
never broken by any opponent or adver-
sary. Every position he takes IS inpreg-
nable. because he makes sure work of
ANYTHING that receives and demands his
attention, and he views all questions in a
broad headed way. No one is watching
him to see if he is playing some trick ;
for he cUndesends to nothing that is
mean, or course or fictitious The posi-
ton he holds, as chairman of the commit
brother senator's, because it is one that
calls for thoroughness of investigation, in
tegrity of the most compromising type,
and firmness that will yield to no outside
pressure.
On financial problems, Senator Howe. in
the dark days of the war, when our ma
tional credit and resources were in jeop-
ardv, were listened to with the greatest
interest He was the first senator to COM
prehend the length and breath of the re-
bellion and he never taxed the credulity
of congress and the people so much as
when he first declared the policy of
crushing the monster by putting mill
ion of armed men, at once, into the field,
to vindicate the authority of the govern
ment. He has never been betrayed into
the expression or manifestation of wicked
temper in debate and has never yet been
called to order for parliamentary Ian
guage- If any one says he never gets
angry, dc not believe the statement; for |
have seen his eyes when they looked FUN
utterable things" But there is almost q
perpetual food Of sunshine resting on his
heart, that fills his countenance with a
JOYOUS serenity, which is unlike that of
almost any other man for, it is neither a
smile nor laugh, nor levity, nor mrth,
nor fun but it is certain indescribable
something that denotes peace, tranquility.
soundness and that spirit of kindness to,
regard for others, which is the very es-
sence of true politcness. Is it any Won
der that such man can walk and work
for wears in the intricate and dangerous
spheres of duty, in public and private life
sud escape the shaft of personal envy or
of political malice, and be greeted every
where as "the modest Roman of them
ALP" Such he is and every Wisconsin
man, regardless of party considerations,
feels proud that the good name of his State
is partly in the keeping of such man as
Timothy 0. Howe.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10
When Clothes Take Fire.

So many accidents are occurring
from broken kerosene lamps, and
clothes taking fire from gas lights and
open fre-places that the following,
which we clip from an exchange, deser-
yes attention.
Perhaps three persons out OF four
would rush right up to the burning
individual, and begin to paw with
their hands without any aim. 1t is
useless to tell the victim to do this or
that or call for water In fact it is
generally best not to say word, but
seize blanket, or cloak, or any wool
en- fabric-if none is at hand, take any
WOODEN material-hold the corners as
far apart as you'can stretch them high
er than your head, and running boldly
to the person, make motion of clasp
ing in the arms just about the shoulders
This instantly smothers the fire and
saves the face. The next instant
throw the unfortunate person on the
floor. This is an additional safety to
the face and breath, and any remnant
Of fame can be put out more leisurely.
The next moment immerse the burnt
part in sweet oil. Next get some COM
mon -four and put it on the burn, about
an inch N thickness, and ifpossible put
the patient to bed. Let the -four re-
main until it falls off itself, when a
beautiful new skin will be found. I'm
less the burns are deep, no other APP
plication is needed. Dry flour for
burns is the most admirable remedy
ever proposed, and the Information
ought to be impaired to all. Dredge
on the -four till no more viii stick, and
cover with Gotten hattens
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10

nea- A recent New York letter says
"Senator Schurz's efforts to ALLEVIATE
the Germans from the president have moi
been successful in this quarter. Gene
raj Sigel is warm friend of the ad
ministration, though he holds no Office
under it. He has done all in his
power to neturalize Senator schurz's
endevors, and the Germans in New
York are with him. Schurz's com.
plete breakdo in his efforts to prove
that the administration sold arms to
the French government, has placed
him in an unenviable position before his
own countrymen. He has been set
down as dangerous mischief maker,
who, to crafty his personal revenge
would, if possible, involve his adopted
country in war with his native land"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10
A church is divided into two parties; what
"a IL o.bor abhorc Vheu foel -

A church is divided into two parties; what
one likes the other abhors. They feel it
their duty to stick to it, In the devotion
al meeting they pray at each others incon-
sistencies, hoping that the prayer VIII 60
to heaven, but by the way of Deacon
Raffert's pew, just stopping moment to
give him a shaking. IL one wants the
church. built on the hill, the other wants
it down by the saw mill, If one wants
the minister to avoid politics, the other
would like to have him get up on the side
of the pulpit and give three cheers for
John Browns knapsack, which is said to
be still strapped OF his back !" When
Elder Bangs sits still in prayer, Elder
Crank stands up to show his contempt
for such behavior. If one puts ten cents
on the plate, the other throws dollar
on the top Of it, to show adherence of
such parsimony. The whole church catches
the quarrelsome spiritand begins to go down
One half of the choir eats up the other
half. The pew devours the pulpit, and the
pulpit swallows the pew: The session
take down the trustees, and the trustees
masticate the session. The Sunday school
and sewing society show their teeth, and
run out their claws, and get their backs
up land spit FIRE. Church councils assemble
to stop che quarrel and cry "ocat scat y
to the infamous howlers. But the claws go
on with their work, till there stands the
old church by the wayside, windowless
and forsaken ! Nothing more or less than
a monument to the memory of the dead
ecclesiastical cats of Kilkenny
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10

Hgy~ The boot period is the dividing
line between babyhood and boyhood. Be
fore the boots, one is trampled upon by
comrades, and stuck with pins, and we
walk with an air of apology for the fact
that we were born at ALL Robust school
follows strike us across the cheek. and
when we turn toward them, they cry,
"Who are you looking at?" or, what is
worse than possible insult, we have some
body chuck us under the chin, and call US
"Bub r'
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10

FooT RACE-The foot race of one
hundred yards between Ed. MoultOn,
of Wedena, and T. K. Davis, of Dodge
Vile. Wis, came of, as per announce
mens on the Prairie du CHEN driving
park grounds yesterday, resulting IN a
victory for Moulton-time, 10 seconds.
The weather being disagreeable, with
some rain and high wind, combined to
make the attendance rather slim, prob
ably not over two hundred spectator
being preseat. Mr.. Davis, although
being defeated, is anxious TO make
another race, and is in the civ to day
ready to put up forfeit for that pur-
pose.
Since the above was putin type we
have been requested by the parties
who are now in the city, to say that a
match has been made for race of l25
yards, to come of at West Union on
the goth, of the present month for
5000 a side.-Rc Gregor Times.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10

FARM FOR SALE-Stuated in the township of
Z Arena two miles west of Hyde's Mill, containing
40 acres; 16 acres improved; has a dwelling house,
ing water: plenty of wood; young orchard of
about 60 apple trees; few peach, and large lot
of plum trees; plenty of small fruit, &C. enough
For further particulars, inquire the premises of
23m3@ ROBERT NICHOLL,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10
FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned desires to sell his farm, contain
ing As acres of good land. This farm is situated in
the town of Dodgeville, about three miles east OF
this village gu public road. 80 under cult.
walton acres good mineral land the 35 acres un
der fence, with frame house and necessary ont
north the farm is well watered. The above farm
will be sold cheap, TO cash, ifapplcd for For
further particulars, inquire ON the place of
Wa. L. LEWIS,
or at the CHRONICLE Office of
e. L. w. j. WRIGGLESWOR ORTIZ.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10

~ Whether God plants rose in par
terre or human cheek, we must admire it,
whether we will or not. While we are
deciding whether we had better take that
dahlia. the dahlia takes us. A star does
rot ask the astronomer to admire it; but
just winks at him. and he surrenders with
all his telescopes.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10
sss@ Rut if won should happen to hav

gSr But if you should happen to have
under your charge; as guardian or parent
child not sharp enough to strike bar
gain, not ingenious enough to make Sled
not loquacous enough to start an argu-
ment, not inquisitiye as to the origin OF
things, always behind in the school, and
slow in the play -gound-there is then on.
ly this alternative: If he be fat and
chubby, Of unconquerable appetite and
enormous digestion, and lazy withal, then
send him to the city, pull the wires, and
make him an alderman, But if ne be
long and lean, w-cheeked, with nerves
ever on the twilch, and digestion that
will not go, know not what you will do
with him unless you make him mills-
ter. Alasi for the absurdisy rampant
among families, that when, because OF
physical incompetencY, man is ut Tor
nothing else, he is fit to be a "legate OF
the skies" Religion will never make up
for lack of liver and backbone.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10
United States Internal Revenue.
ASSESSORS OFFICE,
% DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN,
NJ H.. Ill o. L 90

NIdUIsUH, ApIII II, TOT J
Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the
provisions of section 49, act OF June 80, 1884, stab
sequently amended, that /, Henry Harnden, Asses
of the Second District of Wisconsin, will be in
my Office, In the city of Madison the 9Th day Of
May, 1872, between the hours of a. NJ and p. IN.
TO hear and determine appeals relative to any erro
neous excessive valuations, assessments, or emu
merations, by the assistant assessors
returned in the animal list for the year 1872
Ne appeal will be allowed after the annual list
containing the assessment has been transmitted tC
the Collector of the district
Ali appeals to the assessor aforesaid must be mad'
in writing and must state tho particular cause
matter or thing respecting which a decision is re
quested and must state the ground or principle o
error complained of.
HENRY HARNnEN,
34w3 Assessor Of I'd District of Wisconsin.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10

ny No institution suffers so much as
the press from dead heads. A sensible
writer says: THE press endures the in
Fiction of dead headism from the pulpit,
the bar and the stage; from corporations,
societies and individuals. 1t is expected
to yield its interests, it is expected TO
give strength to the weak, eyes to blind,
clothes to the naked, and bread to the
hungry it is asked to cover infirmi.ies,
hide weakness and wink at quacks. boil
ster up dull authors, and fatter the vain ;
it is, in short,to be all things to all men and
if it looks for pay or reward, it is de-
nounced as mean and sordid. There is no
interest under the whole heavens that is
expected to give so much to society with
out pay or thanks as the press"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10

~ En- California, editors are exem-
pied from jury duty. A similar provis-
ion should be adopted here for if man
who only reads newspaper be deemed
unfit to serve on jury, the man who edits
it must be doubly SO.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10

! nag Our former partner, Joseph Smeth-
urst, will remove to Cleremont, Iowa, in
a few days. to accept a position on the
Peoples Paper, published in that place.
We wish Joseph success in his new field
of labor.-Pruirie du Chen Union.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10

aey@ There is an inventor in Mil
waukee who should be extinguished at
once. He has contrived talking
machine which speaks several different
languages. Now, this is most intoler-
able and not to be endured" Suppose
somebody should apply steam to the
machine and send it to Congress, an9
talking in that body should by mutt
piled by ten and twenty? The result
is too terrible for quite contemplation.
That inventor should be put under
lock and key at once, and the machine
burnt by the public hangman. Let
somebody contrive means for keeping
mouths shut and preventing the wag-
ging of tongues, and he shall be as
a public benefactor.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10

nG. 4 fellow who was nearly ete1
out Of house and home by the con,tant
visits of his friends. was one day tom-
planning bitterly of his numerous 1si-
tors.
"Shure and I'll tell ye how to gel
rid of 'em," said the maid Of all
work.
Pray, how ?"
"Lend money to the poor ones, and
borrow of the rich ones, and nathel
sort will ever trouble you again"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10

~ A French countess seized philos-
opher at the supper table and exclaimed,
4" While they arc cutting up the fowls
and we have got Eve minutes to spare, do
tell me the history of the world, for | do
want to know it so much"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10

sG- Marry healty man, especially a
fat man, round like pumpkin; but don't
marry gossippy man unless he is re-
porter or an editor, who is forced pro-
fessionally to be gossipper.(
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10

r A monument to cost $4,000 is to
be placed on the grave of James Fisk, Jr.,
by his widow
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10
The radically Democratic Courier Of

The radically Democratic Courier of
Prairie du Chen, says;
Horace Greeley, the white coated phil
osopher," the "chief bondsman of jeff.
Davis" the old Original abolition secess-
ionist,. the mar who sang Of our national
dag -"Hail flaming lie" the nothern
leader who taught the South the doctrine
Of Secession, is the nominee of the Cincin-
nattl Convention This old fossil the
standard bearer Of the Liberal Reform
Convention + Oh H--orce, "Eet us
have peace
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10

aS- It is said that one of the most
powerful remedies for bolts in horses is a
strong decoction of sage tea, made very
sweet. 1t dislodges the bolts instantly.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10

ADAMS FALL,-In country town re-
sides clergyman who is pastor of a
small flock, who esteem him very highly,
and whom he is fond of eatechialng. A few
days since, while taking ramble through
the village, he stopped at the house Of
one of his narishioners, and after the usual
salutations had been exchanged, the con-
versation ran as follows "Weli, Mrs. W.,
can you tell me how Adam fell y'' The
lady commenced to smile audibly, and
finally replied, why, my dear Doctor,
YOU are not serious ~ Every serious in
deed" responded the Doctor. Mrs. W.,
whose husbands name happened to be
Adam, replied, -"Well, well, you shall have
it Doctor. You see Adam went to climb
over the fence the other day, to go to Dea.
con Ms for bottle of whisky, when an
oar lying on the ground took his foot
Over Adam fell and barked his shin and
that's the whole truth of the matter"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10
ReOL Estate.

TARM FOR SALE.-ONE OF
II the best farms in Iowa County, situated in the
LIZ town of Ridgeway, about 80 rods east ofthe Cath
Ollie Church, containing 100 acres; ITO acres under
cultivation, about 25 of good timber, and q
acres of pasture The whole farm is we'll fenced it'll
good house and buildings, and plenty of water al
all times of the year. This farm is of the best in
the county, very near to a good school the high
way running right past the farm. There is waste
land on the whole quarter section For further par.
ticulars, apply on the premises of
p. NC GRATH.
or e. I. w. j. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
2Iv1 Chronicle Office
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10

sI- According to Boerhave, the health
lest children are born in the months oil
January, February, and March.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10

Hon. T. 0. Howe, has our thanks for
public documents.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10

A Coon LAw.-Last winter the legisla-
ture of our State passed a law prohibiting
the carrying of concealed weapons, attach
ing to the violation thereof a severe pen
atty. Let this law be enforced to the letter,
and it will be the means Of accomplishing
vast deal of good Half of the accidents
occurring by the discharge Of fire arms are
the result of the low and cowardly habit
of carrying pistols by boys and young men,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10
Cancers! Cancers /!

GANCERs and Tumors taken out and cured with
u ont cutting or any surgical operation. In all
eases cure guaranteed or no charges made.
JAS. CARTER, Cancer Doctor,
I2Iy Wyoming Wis
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10

49, The Harvard Advocate has refused
the publication of humorous poem o.
two hundred lines, beginning:
An elephant sat in swallows's nest,
Drinking cup of tea
And watching delicate hen that sang
From the trunk of neighboring tree.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10
Village Report.

The President and Trustees of the Village of Dodge
vile herewith submit their annual Report for the
term ending May, 1872.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10

sgy The Grant County Witsaess says
that, Mrs. Jas. Durley, of Platteville, a
few days ago. made a mistep and fell down
the cellar stairs, breaking one of her arms
between the wrist and elbow,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10
Democratic and Free Trade
Candidate for President.
The Great and Good
Horace Greeley,

Of the ultra Democratic paper, the New
York Tribune,
This man is the nominee Of the Great
Liberdg Republican Cincinnati convention
which was to be supported by the whole
Democratic party He is expected to re
ceive the vote of the entire democratic
party. because he went bail, for JET. Davis;
of the whole south because he was in Ia
vor of dividing the property of the nation
and letting them go; of the Republicans,
because he was an original aboEitionist,
and one of the organizers of the Republi-
can party ; of every farmer, because OF
"What he Knows about Farming" OF
every iron merchant and manufacturer,
because OF his protection policys and OF
every body else, because he is one OF the
leading editors of that eminently sound
political paper, the New York Tribune.
VAN BUREN, AND TAAMANY.--To Van
Buren has been given the credit-if credit it
can be called-of first bringing party
politics to perfect system-a system as
thorough as that of regular army drill ;
but the public has never understood nor
even suspected how much of it belonged
to Tammany Before Van Baren's time
there were no strictly party administra
tons. Personal claims were never who'll
ly subordnated to partisan ends, nor ex-
pected to be. But under Van Buren's
direction all this was changed. Party
was made paramount to every other con-
sideration. Van Bnren's agency in the
revolution can not be disputed, for as a
party organizer his ability amounted to
genius but when we examine the rules
Of discipline he introduced, FIRST into
State and afterward into national politics,
we find them identical with those
which Tammany had long enforced in its
narrower field of operations. The princir
Piles of organization it employed were even
more thorough than those which made
the Democratic party such powerful ma
chine. They were simply borrowed by
the Democracy and applied on larger
scale, and Van Buren's work was chiefly
one Of adaptation.
Van Buren, entered upon public life as
an avowed Clintonian, and consequently
as an opposer Of 'fammany. He, how
ever, soon transferred his allegiance, The
change has generally been attributed to
disagreement with and jealousy Of CHA :
ton, but the greater probability is that the
young politician, with his clear perception
in such matters, foresaw that the party
which had secured the great city of New
York as its base of operations, ard which
In rorfaof of
organization ever witnessed in the coun-
try, was certain to prevail over any mere
persona' following, however competent its
leadership, and prudently concluded to
look out for himself. At all events, he
soon identified his fortunes with those Of
Tammany, to the mutual benefit of the
parties concerned.-RUFUs HOME, in Har-
per's Magazine for Nay.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10
The Trotting Stallion
COMET,

Will stand for mares the coming season as follows
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, at the pro-
prietor's stable, at Dodgevile.
Thursdays, at Cross Plains, Rapson's Stable
Fridays and Saturdays at Alfred jenkins stable, at
Mineral Point.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10
T. A. HAHN.

THAsHIoNABLE BARBER & HAIR DRESSER,
L Shaving and shar pooling done on short notice
and at moderate charges
All Kinds of the Best Restoratives
and Hair Oils always on hand.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-05-10
Miscellaneous.

nHORSON & SHAGER, GENERAL DEAL
ers in Dry Goods. Groceries. Boots and Shoes,
u Uats and Caps; Buy and sell all kinds of farm
produce Avoca, Wisconsin.
April 18th, lS7l-32y1