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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-31
Singular Coincidence of Sudden Death
From the Portsmouth, {ohio) Tribune

I'm eAiO VI toAIOubI, NOl1IoI iliOuhOs
Our readers will remember the pre-
sentation of six elegant flags, worth
$500 to Capt Sickles, of the steamer
James Fisk, Jr, by the late Col. James
Fisk, Jr., of New York, after whom the
boat was named It is a remarkable
incident that both of these gentlemen
should come to premature end with
in few hours of each other. Col.
Fisk died on Sunday morning about II
o'clock, and the dead body of Capt.
Sickles was first discovered at the same
hour He had evidently died a short
time before. The testimony of the
Coroner's inquest shows that he had
retired apparently in good health, Sat-
urday night at his home, alone, his
wife being absent on a visit to her faith
er, Mr.. 0. Glidden. During the night,
or next morning, he had partly risen
from bed to reach dipper of water on
a chair by the bedside, and fallen for
ward upon the chair and struck the
thyroid cartridge of tho neck upon the
edge of the chair. In this position the
body was found, and the supposition
is, that he was paralyzed by the shock,
and strangled, or died of the heart dis
ease, as he had not changed his posi-
ton after falling.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-31
Passed Through the Fire.

The great jewelry house of n Matson &
Co., though burnt out, at the October fire,
is reopened at 481 Wabash avenue with a
full and magnificent stock of diamonds
American and fine imported watches, rich
jewelry of all kinds and styles, sterling sill
yer and plated ware, French clocks, bronzes,
Russian leather goods, etc, which they
offer to the trade, at the lowest cash prices
The senior partner, Mr.. Matson, has been in
the business twenty-five years, been burnt
out twice, and always paid his obligations in
full. Mr.. Pike, but five years partner, is
man of wealth and thorough business
habits. The other partners Messrs. Norton
and Higley, have grown up in the business,
and the whole combination make the strong
est business firm. Though their loss by the
fire was large, they asked no favors, paid
everything at maturity, and now display a
new stock CONNIE nsurate with the wants of
the Northwest. Their great success, in Sc
curing much larger trade than any other
jewelry house in the West, has not been
achieved by putting, but, is due
1. To their large capital, which enables them
to buy to the best advantage and sell at the
lowest price.
2. To their large stock-worth nearly half
million-selected, for quality and style, with
the best judgment, to meet the wants of West
ern people; and
B. To their upright dealing, which has won
the confidence of their patrons.
No class of goods offers greater opportrni-
ties or temptations for deception and fraud
than jewelry, and it is the browning merit of
this house, that their goods are always Just
what they are represented to be, aud that
purchasers here are sure to get their moneys
worth.
The reputation of this house, at the East
is as good as in the West. Having OCCASION
recently, to inquire of some of the leading
jewelry houses in New York, as to their
commercial standing in that city, they replied,
that they had known Mr. Matson for
twenty-five years, and the firm of n Matson
u Co., since it had existence, that the
house was tirst-cldss IN all respects, with a
character always to be relied on, and a capital
far in excess of their business requirements :;
that they had not asked for extension or COM
promise since the fire, but had paid all their
bills at maturity; that their capital, despite
their losses by fire, was ample, and their
credit unimpalred. 1t is but natural that a
house with such character and record. sus =
tanning so signalyin the terrible fiery trial the
mercantile honor of Chicago and possessing
unrivaled facilities for procuring the choicest
goods in the worlds best markets, should be,
and be regarded as, the headquarters of the
wholesale and retail jewelry trade of the
Northwest
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-31
A Commercial Territ0ry.

Kouldscha, the territory in Central
Asia recently occupied and annexed by
the Russians, covers only ninety square
miles, and being surrounded by noun
tains is abundantly supplied with water,
thus forming an oasis in the midst of
the deserts of Asia, The population in
1850 was 100000, but frequent civil
wars and emigration have since re-
duced the number of inhabitants to
lO2, 900. Kouldscha in 1857 was con-
quered by the Chinese, who almost an
initiated the native population and
used the country as place of Danish
ment for their criminals. The Chinese
were unable to secure peaceful posses
sion Of the territory, and several bloody
instructions occurred In 1865 the
semi Chinese Mahometans rebelled.
massacred the peaceful Chinese, and
held power until 1867, when another
revolution took place, and the pure
Eurkestan race obtained the supremacy.
The latter were still in power, when, in
1871, the Russian troops occupied the
country and annexed it to the empire
of the Gar.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-31
The InYalid.-A Pen Picture,

See her palhd countenance, but q
short time ago the picture of rudy
health, the envy of the school and the
pride of the household. She was al
ways welcomed by her schoolmates. for
her 1.-the form and pleasing dispo-
sition carried cheerfulness into their
ranks. Dilligent, punctual and exemp-
larry, obedient and graceful at home,
she won the hearts of ALL But alas, we
are sorrowed. Those rosy cheeks and
ruddy lips are blanched by consump-
ton The voice once so enchanting
IN laugh and song is feeble,
husky and supplanted by hollow
cough. Let us approach her couch
gently and take her hand Do not shud
der because of the feeble and passionless
grasp. The hand once so hearty and
plump is emaciated and shows bony
outlines, while the cords and tortuous
veins are plainly mapped upon the
surface. The pulse that bounded with
repletion, carrying vigor to the whole
system and imparting life, beauty, vi
vacity, health and strength, is delicate
to the touch. The feeble heart can not
propel the thin, scanty blood with force.
Must we lose her while yet in her
teens? Companions and friends gather
around with words of cheer and
consolation and depart with moistened
eyes and silent steps. Must we lose
her? No! there is relief! We can stay
this destroyer of our happiness and not
suffer the loss of so bright q gem.
Something more is required now than
dietary and hygenic observance, for
nature calls for aid and she shall have
it. Take this pleasant medicine. 1t
is invigorating. How it allays the irri-
table cough, improves the appetite and
digestion and sends q healthy tingle
through the frame. The blood is en-
riched, nervous force increased, and
the heart bounds with a new impulse.
See her face brighten by degrees; the
color is returning. her voice is getting
clearer, and pleasant words are spoken.
The strength falters yet but is gaining.
Let us take her out in the warm sun
shine. In short time she will be able
to go without aid, cheerful girl. This
delightful medicine must be God bless
ed. 1t is restoring health to our loved
one. She is emerging from her sick
ness sweeter and nobler than before,
and DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery must have the credit. 1t has
raised her. Sold by all first class drug
gists everywhere. $50
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-31
Economy in Horse-Shoeins.

writer in the Western Burial, allud-
ing to the frequent necessity of shoe.
ing teams that are much driven in win
ter, says the best way to make the
calks of the shoes to have them last, is
to take steel from the xorn-out sections
of your reapers, which are always at
hand, unless they have been carelessly
thrown away, split the calks, and insert
small piece therein, weld it well and
sharpen SO that the steel is even with
the sharpened calk In use, the iron,
being much softer than the steel, wears
away much faster, and the steel being
thin and strong, will keep an edge, or
point, as it may be, for long time.
True, blacksmiths do not like to do
this, because of the business aud pro
fit IN shoeing; but if one will not,
another will; and you will find one
shoeng thus, generally, Will last all
winter, and save trouble and expose.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-31
An Appeal to Reason.

Health would be much carefully guarded
than it is at present, and the average of human life
heightened by many years, if common sense and the
light of experience accepted by the universal
public as their medical monitor and guide. The
true philosophy of health is simple. It consists in
refraining from indulgences and imprudences which
impair the vital forces, and in supplying any def
cheney of vital power and constitutional vgor that
may exist by invigorating and Alternative treatment
To reinforce and regulate feeble system, and to
prevent more vigorous physique from yielding to
unhealthy and facilitating influences, Bostetters
Stomach Bitters is unquestionably the most potent
of all vegetable purifiers AS stimulant, it is the
purest ever administered in medical practice; q
tonic and stomachc, the most infallibe; anti
bilious agent, the safest and surest, and as ape
lent and regulating medicine, mild and painless
yet irresistible 1t is protection against disease of
every kind, and all seasons and is particularly eca-
cious as means of forearming the system against
the ailments generated by raw, damp, ungenial
atmosphere. Hence its great value winter tonic
and invigorant. No one predisposed to indigestion
biliousness, constipation, rheumatism or nervous
headache should ever be without this Vital Elixir AS
certain class of country dealers very anxious tC
dose their customers with ''loca bitters, of worth
less perncious character, which they represent
be equal superior to the great national tonic the
public is hereby 0re,Oared against their " tricks OF
trade
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-31
Fisk and His Wife

A Boston letter, Written just after the
assassination of Fisk, contains this par
agraph:
The news of Fisk's death has just
reached here, and Mrs. Fisk, who
keeps house here in elegant style at the
South end, has already left for New
York. In view of the circumstances of
Fisk's assassination, it is of some inter
est to know that reconciliation be-
tween the Colonel and his wife took
place some little time since, he making
a clean breast of all his little pecadii
loes, and she, like true woman, for
giving him freely. This is the story
that was whispered about among the
clubs; and it is to be hoped that the
reform which then began was not inter-
rupted before the close of the eventfui
Iifa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-31
FARM, GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.
Helpful Hints to Housewives.

Helpful Hints to Housewives.
DRIED FRUITS. from worms by
handful of sasafras bark to one bushel
of fruit.
To Draw RUsTED NAIL.-First
drive it in a little, which breaks the
hold. and then it may be drawn out
much easier.
To GET RID OF RATs.-Goats kept
about barns and granaries will effect
ually drive every rat from the premises
The smell of the goat is very obnoxious
to the rats.
HARD SoAP.-Fiye pals soft soap,
two pounds salt and one pound resin.
Simmer together, and when thoroughly
fused, turn out in shallow pans so as to
be easily cut.
PORK CAKE.-One pound of pork
chopped fine; one pint of boiling wa
ter, poured on the pork; one cup of
molasses two cups of sugar; one tea
spoonful of saleratues; one half pound
raisins; one-half pound crurants; eight
cups of -four; cinnamon, cloves and
allspice.
KEEPING HoNEY.-To keep honey all
the wear round, let it run through a
fine sieve to separate it from particles
of wax, then boil it gently in an earthen
vessel, skim off the foam which gathers
on top, and cool it in jars. After COW
ering these tightly, set them away in a
cool cellar.
COFFEE CAKE.-Two eggs; two cups
sugar; one cup molasses; one cup but
ter; four cups -four; half-pound raj
sins; half-pound currents; two tea
spoonfuls mace two teaspoonfuls all
spice; one cup strong, cold coffee
one teaspoonful salaratus, dissolved in
the coffee. Bake slowly.
APPLE PUDDING very good)-One
quart of grated apples that have beer
pared but not cooked add to it quar-
ter of pound of melted butter; half
pound OF white sugar, cinnamon or any
spice that may be wished, yolks o.
eight eggs, beaten; then the beate1
whites. Have the pie dish lined Will
puff paste, fill up with the apple mix
ture, and bake as any other custarc
pie.
PAPER FOR CLEANING Stoves, TN
WARE, ETC.-After a stove has beer
BACKED, it can be kept looking very
well for long time by rubbing it with
paper every morning, Rubbing with
paper is much nicer way of keeping
the outside of tea-kettle, cofee-pot,
and teapot bright and clean, than the
old way of washing them with suds
Rubbing with paper is also the best
way of polishing knives, tin-ware and
spoons; they shine like new silver
For polishing mirrors, windows, lamp
chimneys etc., paper is better than 6
dry cloth
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-31
Milch Cows.
An exchange saws.

an exchange says:
Mich COWS, if fed literally, NAV be
MIXED until within six weeks of caly-
ing. In ordinary cases, however. it is
better to let them go dry for two months
or ten weeks. The COW and the calf
viii both be stronger; and any fat or
flesh stored up during this period will.
III the case of a good COW, find it's way
to the milk pail next summer. For
this reason we advocate liberal FEEDING.
even when the cows are dry. Because
good mixer is always thin before the
end OF the season, many farmers advo-
cate keeping cows thin in order to make
them good mixers. They mistake
cause for effect. The COW is thin be-
cause she is good mixer, not a good
mixer because she is thin. There is a
great prejudice against corn meal for
mich COWS. If fed without judgment
it may be injurious, but Iii our own ex-
perience we have never known two
quarts OF corn meal dry, cooked or
uncooked, (but far better cooked), to
have any other than the most benefi-
cia1 effect. Do not forget to card the
cows, or to give salt regularly, and an
abundant supply Of fresh (not ice-eold
water.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-31
1T SAVED MY Lift. -
Words of a Reliable Druggist.


MARINE CITY, MICH, July 2sth, 1870
j. N. HAPRIs & Co-DEAR SIRs The Aliens
Lung Baisam has arrived. l would not like to be
without it, for it has saved my life took bad cold
and a cough and finally consumption was seated upon
me. was in a very bad state / tried everything
that commended and spent great deal of mon
ey, and got no help [ had Aliens Lung Balsam for
SALE but knew nothing of its merits did not like
to take it without knowing more about it had not
sold bottle. When your agent called upon me told
him could not sell medicine knew nothing about
He urged to try myself did SO, and to CRATE
tul surprise, the first bottle stopped cough, and
before the third bottle taken, my lungs were
healed and well, and speak knowingly to my
friends and customers of the good qualities of Aliens
Lung Balsam. remain yours, respectfully,
L. G. COTTRELL.
a. 1t is harmless to the most delicate child
ssF 1t contains opium in any form.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-31
Utilization of Surplus Potatoes,

In cases where the potato crop is so
large as not to be readily marketable,
and more or less in danger of decaying
through the winter, the surplus can be
so treated as to furnish valuable arti
Gle of food, capable of preservation for
long time For this purpose the pota-
toes are to be washed clean, steamed,
peeled while still hot, and finally press
ed through fine sieve. The potatoes
thus compressed are to be laid, while
still hot, upon gratings, and dried as
quickly as possible, say in ten or twelve
hours, in order to avoid any souring or
putrefaction; this being generally the
result of drying too slowly, or with an
insufficient heat. The potatoes dried in
this way are of an excellent flavor, and
can be packed and kept for years in a
dry place, and are serviceable for pro-
visioning ships, armies in the field, &c
About one thousand pounds of fresh
potatoes will make one hundred pounds
of the dry article, which, when properly
prepared, will have precisely the same
flavor and appearance of freshly boiled
DOtatOeS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-31
improvement Of he Dannhe.

The Hon. VIM. J. Nc Alpine, for
merly State Engineer, returned to Al
bany last week He vas invited by
the Austrian Government to examine
the mouths of the Danube, and if pos
sible to devise and mature plan for
the improvement of the navigation of
the various outlets of that river. He
has been for the past seven
months engaged in making the
necessary surveys, and perfecting his
system. His plans and specifications
have met the approval of the Austrian
government and the municipalities
having joint jurisdiction of the outlets
of the Danube. and also of the fnan-
cial representatives interested. Mr..
McAlpine will, in a short time, return
to Europe, taking with him corps of
American engineers, and prosecute the
undertaking as rapidly as possible,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-31

The Key West Guardian of the 9th
supplements the tales of the romancers
with the following narration: Gland
ed at Carry's wharf Wednesday morn
ing, son OF the famous Seminole chief
Tiger Tail, in a frail conoe, loaded
with pumpkins fresh from the Mani
everglades, $50 miles distant from Key
West. The voyager padded the entire
way over rough sea, single handed
and alone, and dumped his pumpkins
ut the precise point aimed at, without
shaking feather in his cap, as the scion
of an illustrous father The canoe is
twenty by three feet"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-31
Value of Straw for Fodder.

In the Elmira Farmers Club, the
question arose as to the value of straw
for fodder compared with hay. The
falrest estimate was given by General
Dlven, who thought five tons of straw,
fed with one ton of corn meal, equal to
SIX tons of prime hay. Rating hay
at SIS ton, coin meal at forty, the
straw would be worth S13.58 a ton.
For wintering farm horses and such
stock 1t may be desirable to keep it in
good condition, but not fatten, good
straw with a proper amount of grain
Is Just as good as hay. Sheep may be
well fattened on grain and straw alone.
though change of other food. espec-
Tally roots, IS desirable. The grain
farmer can find large profit in taking
pains to secure his straw in good con-
dltion, keep it from spelling by wet,
and then feeding it properly in con.
junction with coarse grain.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-31
Farm House Cellars.

These are too often sources of dis
ease or death. Farmers families ought
to be the most exempt of any from
sickness which arises from uncleanly
surroundings. Sometimes, oftentimes,
in fact, farmers family is thinned
fearfully by malarious diseases, even
after frost is supposed to have render
ed malaria innOxious from the sources
whence it is ordinarily supposed to
emanate. Too often the cause of these
lies in the cellar. Fruits and
vegetables are stored therein, and it
must be warm and close to keep out
the frost Decay takes place, and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-31
A Serenade.

Dream. darling, dream on and may slumber so
deep
o bright visions of fairyland take you.
So distant's the spot where 1 sing you to sleep,
Thai there's not the least fear shall wake you.
Won babe me to come and to bring my guitar
said your pet songs ''the heart and the luten one
You'll excuse ones preferring to sing from afar
When your governors threatened to shoot one
You asked me to come and to sing meath your pane
Where the myrtles and roses would hide me
But, you see, that is just within reach of Springs
chain,
And you know that the brute can't abide me!
SO, goodnight and if strains of musical kind
In your dreams should seem round you to hover,
1t will be very likely the cats-but never mind
You can think It's the voice of your lover.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-31
WE received q very pleasant letter o.

We received very pleasant letter of
thanks from our old friend Kendall, since his
return home, for bottle of Jo7tnson'S Anodsme
Imminent which we gave him, and which he
says has entirely cured him Of the troublesome
and dangerous cough he had when here.
On the death of one of Englands most
eminent physicians, all his effects were sold by
auction, and among other things was sealed
packet, marked advice to Physicians" which
brought a great price. The purchaser on
opening the packet, read as follows 'Keep
the head cool, the bowels open and the feet
warm" If physic is necessary, use Parsons
PuagatiUe Pills; they are the most scientifc-
ally prepared pill that has appeared in the last
hundred yGars.-COno.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-31
INVESTMENT sECURIT1E

VESTMENT 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 $4,000 Acres of Land every mile
of track, 500 Acres of Land to each $1,000 bond.
The highest current price will be paid for US. Five
Twenties, and all other marketable securities re-
ceived in exchange. Pamphlets, maps, and full
information, well the bonds themselves, will be
furnished application by JAY COOKE & Co., Phila-
delphia, New York, and Washington, and by most
Banks and Bankers, throughout the country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-01-31

A STABLE INSTITUTION, at the period
VIII n all stdblenen complaining that the horse
oin5mcnts of the day unstable remedies the
TANG LINIMENT made its entree in Mis- souri, without
any flourish of trumpets, and within year. became
the tavorte embrocaton for the external dstempers
and injuries of horses and cattle in all the Western
and southern States From that time to this it has
never had rival in the estimation of accomplished
hersemen; nor is its household reputation as cure
for rheumatism, neuralgia, sore nipples and caked
breasts, tumors humps, throat, earache tooth
ache, bruises, burns, wounds and sprains, whit be-
hind its celebrity as horse Liniment The Mothers
of America know its value and apply it promptly to
the external injuries of the rising generation and
in fact there is not city township in the United
States where the MUSTANG LINIMENT is not regarded
by both sexes, and every class, blessing to the
comm unity.