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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17
The AVenger Of Blood.

from the COlu1nDla (Ja.) Spectator.
About II o'clock on Sunday there en-
tered this town from an easterly direc-
ton a male and female rider. They
rode leisurely upon the public square,
exciting no particular curiosity in the
minds of those who saw them. After
making some small purchases at a con-
fectionery i'll this place, and inquiring
the nearest and best route to Horse
Cave, the riders disappeared from town,
taking the Glasgow road. Subsequent
ly these persons proved to be Galen E.
Taylor, of Casey county, and the wife
Of Geo. Lannum of the same county.
all neighbOrs. They were fugitives
from that in a matrimonial sense. Tay-
lor having unlawfully possessed HIM
self OF Lannum's wife, and the two en-
deavorlng to escape together A short
time after they had ridden from town.
perhaps half an hour, a single horse
man rode III their wake, passing hur
rledly through town, taking the direc-
tlon OF the above mentioned parties.
This was George Lannum, the husband
of the woman, who, couple of hours
later, was brought into town a prisoner,
he having Oyertaken and killed TAYLOR.
The tragedy occurred at the residence
of Mr.. Joseph Dohoney, a worthy citi-
zen Of this county, residing two miles
out on the Glasgow road. Taylor and
the woman, when the husband appear
ed upon the scene, were seated at Mr..
Dohoney's fireside, resting and await
ing bodily refreshments, which the
family were providing. The riders
horse had been stabbed and saddles
left at the front of the house,
and it was by these that he knew that
he had come upon the escaped. Dis
mounting, he advanced toward the
house, and in passing up the yard was
observed by Taylor through the win
dow, who had risen to his feet. and was
standing upright when Lannum en-
tered. His entrance was the instant
signal OF hostilities, and without an in
terchange of words each drew a re-
volyer, and the deadly fire began. Two
OF Lannum's shots took effect in Tay-
Ior's breast, in the region of the heart,
producing death in less than thirty
minutes. Lannum escaped with two
bullets through the lappels of his coat
and vest, and slight wound on the
back OF his left hand. Lannum surren-
dered and was brought to jail, the wife
accompanying. Taylor leaves a wife
and seven children
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17
Ear West items.

HERRING are being caught III Salt
Lake.
WILD HOGS are the terror of Virginia
Valley farmers.
WILD HOGS are multiplying in the
forests and swamp lands of Umpqua
Valley, Oregon.
Work at Portland on the Oregon and
California Railroad is being vigorously
pushed.
One thousand men are at work on
the Virginia and Truckee railroad, be-
tween Washoe Lake and Carson.
The trains upon the California and
Oregon Railroad are running to Red
Bluffs.
The Vallejo sulphur springs are be-
ing fitted up for visitors during the
summer.
The Monte Diable coal mines, IN
Contra Costa county, Cal, are being
successfully worked.
THE Sacramento river, last SATURDAY,
was only twenty three feet above low
water mark.
A RICH lode of cinnabar, some ten
inches thick, has recently been struck
in the Almeda mines.
The Denver and Rio Grande narrow
guage railway is completed, and run
ming rs miles south of Pixies Peak.
The Boulder Valley Coal Company,
near Denver, has just developed SPLEEN
did new vein of coal. The vein is thick,
and the best coal in Colorado
On the 10th ult, in Yolo county,
Cal, wheat was reported as standing
thick and strong, averaging ten or
twelve inches high
THERE is prospect that the peach
crop III the Sacramento Valley will be
short this season on account of the h gh
water.
The French citizens at Los Angeles,
at meeting one evening recently, rails
ed 81, 900 for the patriotic fund to ran
som France.
A GRASS VALLEY man ran away with
his own wife on Tuesday morning. He
took her off while she was on her way
way to her fathers from st. Patrick s
ball.
A MAN who had just served term of
SSNSubGSH years LII bIIe SbdG6 p6DIuou-
tiary, was last week sent up from San
Francisco for another term of ten years.
The winter rains have beenunusuaIly
heavy. In Contra Costa county, Cal,
roads have become sewers, impossible
for traffic during the past two months.
The snow covers the ground around
idaho City to the depth of at least four
feet, while at the other camps III the
BASIN it Will exceed five feet in depth.
A NUMBER of young folks at Vallejo,
lads aud lassies, have entered into an
agreement, uuder penal forfeiture, to
abstain from the use of slang words
and phrases.
ALONG the upper Willamette River
logs which had not moved since they
were drifted in 1862, foated off last
week, after a rest of twelve years.
A GREAT excitement was reported at
Canon City, Oregon, a few days ago,
over the discovery of rich mine with
in three hundred yards Of the Court
House. The ledge is three feet thick,
and yields gold in fabulous quantities.
THE Republican State Convention
was held on the 2lst, and nominated as
Presidential Electors, w. D. Hase, A.
B. Meacham and J. T. Gerley as dele
gates to the Philadelphia Convention,
and instructed them to cast the vote of
Oregon for Grant and Colfax.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17
or Ali the Year.
BY MARY ELIZABETH DODGE,

BY MARY ELIZABETH DODGE.
Nora and I in the sunlight basked
When the woods were in crimson drest
''Of all the times OF the year, she asked.
- Which is the gladdest?
Which is the saddest?
And which do you love the best?u
I looked in her face with yearning pam
Whlle answered, as half in Jest,
IN al the seasons, in shine or rain,
rms is the saddest
This is the gladdest,
And this do love the BEST
" stupid J! she cried, in her laughing voice;
Of spring, summer winter, or fall
Inere surely is more than single choice;
To me one is sajdest,
Another is gladdest,
And one Is the dearest of ALL
Stll, declared that, ask when she would,
though twere winter or spring the rest,
With her by my side, but one answer seemed good
That would be gladdest,
That would be saddest,
That season the sweetest and best
q Why, what could it have TO be saddest about ?'
Sc asked, with smile at it all.
So I told her at once of my pain and doubt
And loi both our secrets came creeping out
In the glory and shade of the fall;
And, neyermore saddest,
But hottest, gladdest,
We found the best season of all!
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17
Poultry Breeding.

FEW PRACTICAL HINTS THEREON.
Tt is assumed by many persons who
have attempted the experiment that
poultry breeding is q "humbug, " and
that 1t g costs more than it comes to. .
to try to rear fancy fowls. The class
who assume this complain that because
they have paid high price for fowls.
and having placed them in bleak and
damp positions they do not meet their
expectations as egg-pIolucers, nor can
they rear chickens successfully; the
fowls become diseased and die, and the
owner becomes discouraged, and hence
is ready to cry out ''humbug." The
great trouble with such is that they
nave no knowledge OF the management
OF poultry, frequently allowing them to
smut Tor themselves, expecting or as
aanlng, because they have paid fancy
prices Tor fowls, that they Should be a
source OF profit without the least care
or trouble. This is an erroneous idea
= get into the head Of a new beginner.
wis can not be bred proftabIy and
successfully unless proper care is be-
atJwe3 upon them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17
S17, 600 Awaiting Somebody.

About five years ago, youth, appar-
en- ly fifteen or sixteen years of age,
called at the publishing house of John
E. Potter & Co., IN Philadelphia, and
offered a manuscript story for publica-
ton. Mr.. Potter, the head of the firm,
who happened to be in at the time,
smiled at the idea of one SO youthful
aspiring to appear in literature as the
author of book; but finally, at the
urgent request of the boy, consented to
keep the manuscript a few days and
look it over. When he had done so, he
was convinced that the story, while
evinciLg a lack Of polished education
on the part of the boyish author, pos
sessed considerable merit as an exciting
novel, some Of the scenes being de-
scribed with wonderful power; and,
after consulting with the other mem
bers Of the house, decided to publish it.
When the youth called q few days
afterward, he told him of his conclu-
sion. and it was agreed that the author
should receive a royalty Of ten cents a
copy on all sold. The story was duly
published in book form, under the
title of White Rocks, and since that
time ITO, 0OO copies have been sold.
But what IS singular about it is, that
the youthful author has been seen or
heard of since, and there is now due
him the sum of SIT, 600 as copyright on
his story
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17
How to Ornament the Hair

A@ thot art can accomplish in beau
'llyln8' strengthening, thickening, and
Perpetuatlng the human hair, is effect.
eel by the use of BURNETT's COCAINE
There is stimulating property in this
preparation, which literally compels a
rapid growth of the fbres, while its
emolllent action renders them silky and
elastic. It as the best and cheapesthoir-
d'essa''g and 5nUigoratcr IN the aUorzd.
SO say the masses who use it. Your
druggist has it.-Com.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17
FARM GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.
Cutting Seed Potatoes.

Cutting Seed Potatoes.
From the Ohio Farmer.
At least one-half of the labor of cut
ting potatoes may be saved bv using a
common tin apple qUurterer, which any
timer will make for thirty cents Sci
the quarterer permanently on a thick
piece of plank SIX inches square, so
that the edges ofthe pillow will be upper
most. In cutting into quarters only,
place the eye end of the potato or the
centre of the, quarterer, and push the
potato down so as to cut through the
stem of the potato this will give each
piece an equal share of eyes. IT small
er pieces are desired cut as nearly
through as possible and have the quar-
ters hold together. and then draw up
the potato and cut across the quarters
on one side Of the wings of the quarter
er into eight, twelve, sixteen, or more
pieces, as wanted; the pieces toward
the stem end being cut the largest.
In cutting potatoes worth from one
to twenty dollars per pound, and where
from three to five pecks are used to
seed an acre, we cut potatoes into quar-
ters or eighths Iengthwise, and then
subdivide the eyes into from two to
eight pieces, giving each eye as nearly
as possible an equal share of the pota-
to- These very small pieces seem to
produce as well as large ones, if the
ground is not too dry while they are
starting, Three to five bushels OF seed
per acre is a plenty.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17
L. D. SCOTT.
Spring Wheat and the GbincE

Spring Wheat and the CbincEn Bug.
The comparatively high price of
wheat may lead farmers to sow large
quantities of this grain the coming
spring, right in the face of threatening
danger from the ravages of the chinch
bug in regions so infested It is true,
early sowing and early ripening may
prevent the worst consequences, but it
is not to be relied upon with certainty
Early sowing on q well-pulverized soil,
seeded with not less shan one and half
bushels per acre, OF plump, healthy
grain, placed within half an inch OF the
surface of the ground, are prerequis
tiles to success.
It has been hoped that the severity
of the winter would tend to lessen the
number of bugs the coming year, but
this does not follow as natural con-
sequence. It is denied by entomology
lists that the chinch bug winters above
the ground in cornstalks, but our OBJ
seryation is different, for we have found
them alive and apparently healthy in
the win ter under the blades and among
the huszs. Our observation, too, is
that the bugs do more damage to wheat
sown on corn-stalk ground than upon
stubble ground plowed in the fall
TVeSteT75 RisrdL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17
Florida Relics and Souvenirs.

All kinds of beautiful palmetto work
is done by the Minorcans of St. Angus.
tine. Every lady visitor possesses her
self OF palmetto hat. adorned with
trimming made of corn shucks, sugar
cane, tassels, and the native grasses.
Alllgator's teeth fashioned into tiny
whistles for the watch chain, and sea
beans deliberately polished and SUIT
able for charms and lockets, are Tor
sale in the stores. On the upper St.
Johns fine selection Of birds feath
ers may be had of the pedlers. Gu
rious shells, sponges, MOSES and Itch
ems are the products Of the beaches of
the sea. Canes cut from the Orange
tree and mounted are plentiful. The
coqulna stone, q concrete of myriads
O minute shells, Of which the old fort
and many OF the st. Augustine build
lngs are constructed, is odd and worth
sampling, The negro boys on the ST.
johns have paroquets and infant ALI
gators for sale. The latter are usually
about fifteen inches long, and being
without teeth are not dangerous Enthu-
slastIc green-horns invest in these sin
guiar pets without hesitation, but be-
tore they are half way home pitch them
INTO the water IN disgust.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17

PURGATTvE Pills have become a set
tied necessity with the American people. In
deed, cathartics always nave been and alway,
must be used, in some form, by all mankind
In THIS country the pilular form of admins
uatlon has been growing in favor since pills
were first made of Aloes and Rhubarb, rolled
into ball. Their high position in the public
confidence has finally been secured and fast
ened into permanently by AYERS CArHARrIc
PILLS, the most skillful combination O.
medicine for the diseases they are intended t.
cure, that science can devise or art produce
hose who need pills, no longer hesitate wha
pills to take if they can get AYERS Pills
Wheeling Va) Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17
& New Dispensation.

The grand opening of the Retail Denart-
ment OF John Y. Farwell g Co.'s Dry Goods
Store, this week, was the most brilliant dis
play ever seen in the West, and marks a new
era for Chicago leadin wholesale dealer
ment in saying, he felt lust bride IN H.,
success, because they were SO accommodation
always sold at reasonable prices, and gave
tone to the trade of Chicago. They have lone
stood at the head of the wholesale drv GOODS
trade OF the Northwest, and this exhibition
marks their pre-emlnence in the retail trade.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17
THE PRICE OF HEALTH,

Like that of liberty is eternal vigilance. The vapor
laden air of spring exercises depressing influence
on the vital powers. The strongest feel this devial-
izing effect the weak Frustrated by it. Every
body is more less debiltated at this season, and
the feeble instinctyely seek the help of medicine
Unfortunately, the 90 remedy" resorted to sometimes
aggravates the mischief. Raw stimulants are emil
emily pernicious in such cases, and drastic cathar
and support, and reinforcing preparation that
will tone and rouse, while it regulates and purihes
the system, is the medicine that nature demands.
All the medicinal elements required for such emer-
gences are combined in Hostetters Stomach Bitters
the purest and most efcacious vegetable elixir that
the world has ever known. It is mild stimulant q
powerful tonic unequaled appetizer, an absolute
specific for diseased digestion, wond srful nerVlne
moderate cathartic, remedy for liver complaints
and periodic fevers cure for constipation, aspeclhc
for rheumatism of essential in all ailments 10
which the feebler sex are subject, and as general
household medicine unequaled and I'M pproacheo.
These are the properties which have M &c Hostel
ters Bitters famous everywhere See toi5, however,
hat you have the true article, for the land infested
with swarms Of local bitters, made from CO Genned
liquors and worthless drugs, which greedy 7Tetches
who speculate on human life recommend as panaceas
for every i'll that flesh is heir to. Beware OF the
charatans and their pOisons.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17

The advertiser, having been permantly cured OF
that dread disease Consumption, by simple remedy
is anxious to make known to his fellow sufferers the
means of cure TO all who desire it, he will seno a
copy of the prescription used, Gree OF charge with
the directions for preparing and useing the same
which they will find SURE CURE FOR CONSUMPTION
ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, &c
Parties wishing The prescription will please address
Rev. ED WARD q. WILSON,
South Third street, William sburg, Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17
Treatment Of Prisoners.

The Tichborne claimant in Newgate
is in a common cell, in which but one
change has been made. Owing to the
prisoners weight, a wooden bedstead
has been substituted for the usual
hammock. The only persons allowed to
see him are the jail officers and his
lawyer. Like any other prisoner, he
is allowed to have meals from outside,
but he is not permitted to have stimu
lants. The guest of New York City,
Mr.. Stokes, is in jail for murder, but
his apartment is luxuriously furnished,
and the little levees and dinners he
gives to his friends are among the dain-
test OF entertainments.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17
AGAIN WHAT THE DOCTORS SAY.

AMOS WooLEY, M D., of Koskiusko county, In
diana, says: -" For three years past / have used
Aliens Lun Balsam extensively in my practice, and
I satisfied there is no better medicine Tor lung
diseases in use"
ISAAC A DoRAN, NJ D., of logan county Ohio, says
" Aliens Lung Basam not only sells rapidly. but gives
perfect satisfaction in every within knowl-
edge. Having confidence in it, and knowing that it
possesses valuable medicinal properties, freely
it my daily practice, with unbounded success.
AS expectorant, is most certainly ahead of any
preparation have ever yet known"
NATHANIEL HARRIS, IL. d. of Middlebury, Vt 3,
says: have doubt it will soon become classical
remedial agent for the of all diseases of the
Throat 81 onchial Tubes and Lungs"
Physicians do not recommend a. medicine which has
no merits; what they say about
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17

For DYSPEPSIA, Indigestion. depres-
sion of spirits, and general debility in their
various forms; also, as preventive against
lever and ague, and other intermittent feyers.
the " Ferro-Phosphorated Elixir of Calisaya. )
made by Casweu. Hazard q Co., New York,
ana sold by all druggists, is the best tonic,
and. as a tonic for patients recovering from
fever or other sickness, it has no equal.0Com
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17
EAAs. o2za.iati u ]. Lf224.=@

STYLE :.
Considering Atcfy cabacity Elegance, and thorough
e-scellsnce, tire prices Of these 'seeo styles are.
kos0sr than any befc'-e oGertd.
The Cabinet Organs made by ;he Mason amln Co acnow-
lodged excel all others purity and beauty OF tone, power,
variety and durability and contain patented Improvements not
Others They have uniformly highest premiums at In
dus Exhibitions including medal the ExPosToN for
the only American Organs sold
largely in other countries, and pronounced be
T1oNApLY by musicians See
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17

AN IMPORTANT INVENTION mon
strous and almost Incredible impositions to
which ruptured persons have long been sub
lected in their efforts to find relief have in
dueed us to investigate the merits of the newly
invented Elastic Truss and Supporter. If any
OF our readers will send for a circular to the
Elastic Truss Co., No. $50 Broadway New
York We are confident they will thanks us for
this information, for we believe that with this
instrument there need be no further suffering
from Hernia, as the price is within the means
of all. The day of metal spring trusses has
past.-N. 7. Independent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17

NO Person can take these Biffers accord
ing to directions, and remain long unwei. provided
their bones destroyed by mineral poison or other
means, and the vital organs wasted beyond the point
Dyspepsia or Indigestion. Headache, Pain
IN me Shoulders Coughs Tighness of the Chest Dir
zlnesS' Sour Eructatons of the Stomach Bad Taste
Heart Inflammation of the Lungs Pam in the regions
OF the Kidneys and hundred other painful symptoms
are the ottsprngs OF Dyspepsia In these cop,n,;nts
1t has no equal, and one bottle will prove letter mar
antee OF ITS merits than a lengthy advertisement
For Femaie Complaints, in volmg or old
married or single at the dawn of wonlanhood or tn.
turn OF lite, these Tonic Biters display so decided an
influence that marked Improvement is soon percep-
tible.
For Infla;nc,iatcry and Chronic Rhe,,-
Inatism and Govt, Bilious, Remttent and Inter
mittent Fevers Diseases of the Blood, Liver Kidneys
and Bladder, these Bitters have no equal Such Dis
eases caused by Initiated Blood which is generally
produced by arrangement Of the Digestive Organs
They are y Gentle R'i,r@atiye as well as
Tonic, possessing also the peculiar merit of acting
as powerful agent in relieving Congestion or Inham-
nation OF the Liver and Visceral Organs ard in Bilious
Diseases
For Skin Diseases, Erurtions, letter. Salt
Rheum, Biotches Spots, Pmples Pustules Bols Car
buncles, Ring-worms, Scald- Head Sore Eyes, Erg-
spelas Itch, Scurs Discoorations Of the S;n Hmnols
and Diseases of the Skin, Of whatever OF nature
are literally dug up and carried out Of the system in
short time by the use of these Bitters.
Grateful Thousands proclaim VINEGAR B1I-
the most wonderful Invigoant that ever sustained
the sinking system.
] WALKER, Prop'r. Il. II. 3EcD0NRLD d CO.
Druggists and Gen. Ags San Francisco and ew York.
g SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS s DEALERS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17

The last of Nantucket's remaining
whale ships was sold few weeks since.
Twenty OF thirty years ago Nantucket
had fleet of some so whalers, five
sixths Of which were constantly at sea.
Now, what was once a most fourishing
business has totally disappeared.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17

A SAD FAILING OUT.-It is indeed a sad
falling out when after years of the closest intimacy
the hair parts company with the head Fortunately
the Iamentable separation may be easily prevented
aud the twain moro closely united than ever hy a
timely and systematic use OF LYONS KATHAmoN the
ost potent nvgorant of the hair and promoter OF
growth and beauty known to modern pharmacy. 1t
completely obviates tue dry and parched condition of
the roots of the hair which is preliminary its
requisite to It's preservation in healthy state It is
the only true dissolvent and evaporant of dandruff
Injurious to the hair As beautier of the head the
hathairOu mas equal. 1t not only increases the
quantity of the hair, but improves its Quality imm
atey, inlparting lustrous appearance and silky tex
ture which exceedingly attractive
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17

RUPTURE can be cured without suffer
ing. Elastic Trusses are superseding all 9th
ers. Before buying Metal Trusses or Support
ers, send for a descriptive circular to the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17

Valuable and Reliable. ---5E Browns
Bronchial Troches " are invaluable to
those exposed to sudden changes, at
fording prompt relief in Coughs, Colds,
etc 81
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-04-17
WHAT THE DOCTORS SAY.

DR.. LLOYD, of Ohio, surgeon in the army during the
war, from exposure contracted consumption. He
says - have no hesitancy in stating that it was by
the use of your Lung Balsam that l nov alive
and enjoying healthi
DR.. FLETCHER, of Missouri, says: &c recommend
your Basam in preference to any other med icne
Coughs, and it gives satisfaction"
ALIENS LING b ALSAM is the remedy to cure
all Lung and Throat difficulties. 1t should be thor
oughy tested before using any other Balsam 1t will
cure when all others fail.
Directions accompany each bottle.