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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
Our Gas WORKS. The question

Our Gas WORKS. The question
of giving adequate aid and suppert to our
gas works to the end tina, the present ef-
forts of the company IN furnishing the. city
with asuppIy ii good gas may be sustained,
: is matter ofvi,sl Importance to each and
every one Of orr citizens, and we trust for
the sake Of ouf city that no penny wise and
pound foolish policy Will be adopted, which
would result ia withdrawing from the COM
pany the patronage required in order 10
successfully maintain the works here. We
are led Il these conclusions from hearing
that there appears to be disposition on
the part Of some of our city fathers to light
our streets with cheaper kind of gas in
order to save expense to the city. Some
b I'VE sugges ted the use ofnaphtha gas in con-
sideratien of It's extreme cheapness compar-
cd with coal gas. The danger and destruc
ufaetured perhaps Is not known TO all. It
is only short time since that sad ca
tastrophe icok place at Winona, Minnesota,
by an explosion OF Naph,ha Or gasoline gas,
by which the proprietor OF she Huff House,
Nr. e. D. Williams, lost his life. The Huff
House had been using this gas for some
months previous. few days after this
accident, the Naph.ha gas Works in Mem
phis, Tenn. blew up, resulting in consid-
cradle damage to property. bet fortunately
no one vas Injured This last explosion
wac oecssioned By less than four gallons of
Naph,ha in the still, which was permitted to
evaporate through a pipe. and when the
vapor thus released, reached flame, the
explosion occurred che free vapor acting as
a train 70 the Eaphiha confined in the iron
still
These Two eases occurring so aoon togeth-
er should be sufficient warning against the
use of this dangerous explosive in any case
where il can be avoided 1t must be gener-
ally acknowledged that no necessity has
arisen for the nse otany other kind of lighting
material beyond the kind We are now using.
We believe in cutting down our city ex-
penses 10 the lowest figure, but in doing so
We should use reason rather than pursue
course tIia at might result in disaster and
death, The gas company have reduced the
price of gas from time to time, and still
further reduction may be expected when the
extra ansun, consumed demands it. 1t
should Do the policy, therefore, Of our citi-
zens 70 increase the consumption and not
adopt plan that would decrease it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
Corn FESTIVAL AND LADIES FAN

Corn FESTIVAL AND LADIES FAIR.
The Ladies of the. Methodist Episcopal
church will hold Corn Festival and Fair
at Turner Hall, on the evening of December
18th. The proceeds of this entertainment
are 10 be devoted TO the erection of a new
Methodist Church. which our Methodist
friends, we understand, intend to commence
work on in the spring. The profits of the
entertainment being intended to help song
this object, we hope to see a large number
ofour citizens present on the occasion, and
we know that it is safe to Assume that all
who attend will receive the worth of their
money in fun, frolic and good, eating and
drinking. ...--...
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

Castorla-a substitute for Castor OIL
is a physic which does not distress or grippe,
but is sure to operate when all other RENE
dies havefailed. You may confidently rely
upon the Castoria in Stomach Ache, Oonsti-
patton, Flatulency, Group, Worms, Piles or
deranged Liver 1t contains neither Min
erals, Morphine, opium nor Alcohol, but is
purely a vegetable preparation. perfectly
harmless, and above ALL pleasant to take
The Castorls soothes and quiets the syste m i,
and produces natural sleep. 1t is won
derful thing TO asslmllate the food and pre-
vent them from crying A 35 cents bottle
will do the WORK for family and save
MANY Doctor bills
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
Proceedings of the County Board of
Supervisors.

The County Board adjourned on Saturday
last, after quite protracted session. Sew
eral questions Of more than ordinary inter-
est came up for discussion before the board.
The Committee on County Buildings re-
ported that The Court House and Jail we're
in bad condition, and were disgrace to
county having the wealth that this county
possesses. We heartily coincide with the
views oHthe committed A spirited debate
upon the question Of an appropriation Of
S75, 900 TO build new court house, Jail and
county offices YVES carried on for several
days. The supervisors from WATERFOWL and
Jefferson were the spe cisl advocates Of the
appropriation, but the members from ether
towns seemed to think that taxes were pref
ty high and that it vas wisdom TO defer the
question until some future time. 4 reso-
luton, however, was adopted, creating
building committee snd empowering the
same to advertise for plans and specifications
for new Court House, to be submitted to
the county b ard next fall for which the
sum of 400 was appropriated, The board,
however, reserving the right to reject any or
all plans offered The board voted at one
lime to relinquish the present system of sup
porting the county poor and go back to
what is known. as tho town system. In
view Of the county buildings, farms, &C., il
ute q change, and the vote was rescinded.
reduction was made in the salary of
County Judge and Superintendent of Schools
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

We are happy to say that the horse
disease is aba ting in our midst, and nearly
all the animals in the city attacked are now
Their entirely restored or in fair way of
recovering. We learn of some deaths in
the country around US among horses taken
with the epizootic, but to our knowledge
no fatal cases have occurred among the
horses IN the city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
ON MARRIAGE.

Happy Relief for Young Men from the
effects OF Errors and Abuses in early life.
Manhood restored. Nervous debility cured
lmpediments to marriage removed New
method of trea tment. New and remarkable
remedies. Books and Circulars sent free
in sealed envelopes. Address Howard A,
ISOLATION, No. South Ninth ST., Philadel
phia Pa.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

The propriety has been suggested to
US of building bridge across the river at
Cady street, for the use OF the city while the
new main street bridge is being erected.
In building bridge at the point mentioned
it was thought the city might get consider
able assistance from Individual sources that
could not be obtained if this site was not
selected. During the winter would he
good time to get the piers down.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
The DEAD BODY we s

The DEAD BODY we spoke of last
week as having been washed ashore near
Pentwater, Michigan, proves, as We sup
posed at the time, to be that Of the late Ar.
Whitman Smith, of this city, who was lost
on the Lac la Bell. Mrs, Smith sbrother,
Mr. Calvin B. SOFT, of Pennington, started
after the body Ga Saturday last.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

EPISCOPAL AID SOCIETY -~- The
ladies aid society, connected with St. Paul's
the Lindon House,s on Thursday Evening
An Oyster Supper will be served, and a
pleasant time may be expected. A cordial
invitation is extended
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
POWDERS NEVER CEASE,

The Mexican Evercure Bitters are a Veg
etable Compound, contain no liquor and are
pleasant to the taste. 1t cleanses the blood
cures Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Consumption
Catarrh, Rheumatism, Jaundice, Scrofula
Seminal Weakness, Female diseases and
every disease the human race is subject to
is also all diseases of the skin, blood, liver
bladder stomach and kidney. and are mild
% tbar.ie. For sale BY all DruggistA
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

EPIzooTlC prices for cordwood the
present winter are not pleasant TO eontem-
plate, and those who "keep house" are
praying earnestly for an abatement of the
horse disease, that good fires at their be mes
may abound. Should the epizootic prevail
to any great extent among the wood saw
yers and their horses, great voaid be the
CONSERVATION and discontinue sill around.
Thus faI clothes horses are exempt from the
disease, owing perhaps to the fact that they
are kept so close (clothesl at home
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

The EpIzooTIo.-C Pronounced ep-
i-zo-ot-ic-accent on first and fourth syla-
bles.-Defined by Webster: pertaining
to, or affected by di seases prevalent among
animals corresponding to epidemic diseases
among men,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

ORGAN AT NAsHorAH Marshall
Brothers, of Milwaukee, the builders Of the
organ in ST. Paul's Episcopal Church Of this
city, have just completed An organ for the
chapel at Nashotsh Seminary The organ
is said to be OF excel snt workmanship, and
is voiced for a choir of males.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
AUGUST WIGGENHORN,

TgWELER, has recently opened Jew
d elry Store in Johnson's block, corner
Main and lst street, where he wilt keep
constantly on hand large stock Of
Watches Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Pla-
sed Ware, &c. Particular attention paid
10 repairing Watches, Clocks, JeWeiry,
BE-, and warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
21arriieo.

LOUNSBURY-JORD the NJ. E.
Church, Watertown, Thursday Evening,
November 2sth, by Rev. E. B. Cummings,
assisted by Rev. A Moore, IRA ..
LOUNSBURY, of Ixonia, and Miss.
MARTHA M. JORDAN. Of this CITY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
"sANTED.

4 Ii FE PARTY TO TAKE THE
~ agency for the "American Button
hole' Overseaning and Sewing Machine. '
Inc only complete sewing machine in the
world. Liberal terms to good party
Address a. STETSON. 41O Milwaukee ST.,
milwaukee,, Wis. Iva
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

J.H. SLEEPER & j. HAMLIN.
xKTATERTOWN Lumber Yard. Lumber
w of every description; Lath ana
Shingles constantly on hand al tor sale a.
the Lowest Market Price at the Milwaukee
Depot, Watertowu, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

THE ladies' Mite Society Of The
Congregational Church will meet with Mrt.
G. w. Perry, on Thursday evening next,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
THANKSGIVING Day nasspd off yer

THANKSGIVING Day passed off very
qrietly in this city. The customary SCI
vices were observed at our churches, and
the usual amount of turkey ats as our
homes, REGARDLESS. of the alarm felt over the
epizootic among the fowls. In che evening
the nuptial ceremony at the Methodist
Episcopal Church was witnessed by large
number of the friends of both the bride and
bridegroom. For further particulars rslat-
ing to this event, we refer our readers to
the marriage notice
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

B. T. UNDERWOOD, of Boston, lee
tured at Turner Hall, Chicago, last Sunday
ity upon Civilization"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
MISCELLANEOUS.
A GR.TTZNER

QUESTIONABLE Barber and Hair OreS
ser. in the Middle of Main stree
Bridge. WATERFOWL, Wis. The best of Hair
Dive used, warranted to hold color for eight
weeks
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
J. KOENTGSTEIN

HAS just received full assortment of
Il Homeopathic Medicines and Family
aa3Icine Chests. All persons using HON.
eco pathic medicines will find it to their
interest to give him a call. Main street.
aae door west of I. Prentiss' office, between
sd!and 4th streets. 3"m0
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

WENDELL PHILLIPS will make g
lecture tour of Wisconsin in January. What
say our citizens about getting him to come
here?
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

PASE-PUL TRANSACTION. WILTON
Black, claiming to have no home, deliber-
ately and maliciously broke large light OF
glass with bis fist, in the front window of
Mr.. A. STEMS store, Main ST.. on the even
ing ofSovembef 22d Black was taken be-
fore Justice Ducssse, and sentenced TO the
county Jail for 80 days.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
J. HEYM Ann.

IMPORTER and dealer in Foreign and
j Dsmsstic Wines and Liquors, and also
manufacturers OF choice Cigars
The surcst California Wines and Bran
aiss constantly on hand.
Fatertown, Fab. s, 1872
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
STRAW 4 MURPHY.

nAIKrERS and Dealers in Wall Paper,
window Shades, Paints, Oils Varnish,
Gl&ss, Putty, Brushes, &c. One door west
eff Wisconsin National Bank, Watertown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
SVatcrtOWn Market.

Corrected Weekly by TIL. Rack
Commission Merchant. Main Street
Watertown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
E. FL. KLERKE,

4 RCHITECT. Plans and Specifications
a furnished for public and private bu Id
ings. Will superintend the same when de-
sired. Orders by mail solicited Office "A
Pinckney street, Madison, Wis; 2. o. BOX
ava 44yl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

The salary of the former was reduced from
1900 to 81 900, the latter from 500 to 5000.
We think the reduction in the pay of the
last named Office penny wise and pound
foolish operation. We have county COM
posed of 35 600 inhabitants, with an as
sessed valuation of $ll, 900, OO0 With a
constantly increasing ignorance in our pop
ulation, there being, it is estimated, four
times 8. many persons who cannot read and
write as was the case ten years ago, and our
common schools dec reasing in efficiency and
patronage, and with all this more work than
any one superintendent can thoroughly ac-
complish. Nevertheless, in face of this,
our county board place premium upon in
efficiency and bad oversight by reducing an
already too small salary to mere starvation
rates. 1t Is morally impossible for this
county to command even decent talent to
take charge of our schools while such a
narrow, il-conceiYed police as this is pur-
sued. Economy and retrenchment are
needed, we know but we see no true econ
otny in starving our schools, and that is
what 1t all means in the end
a n lopJ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

The epfzootic interfered somewhat
last week with tie delivery of goods by the
American M q. Express Company. We
understand the horses of the company are
again in good order. md no further inter-
ference may he expected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
1000 Cords of Wood

WANTED-We will Ipay the highest
w price in cash for 1000 cords of wood
delivered on our Brick Yards, between now
and the Isl of April next
CHADWICK & PGICE.
WATERFOWL Oct 81. 1872. Sons
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

WEBSTER S DICTIONARY, Illus
TRATED EDI1IoN.-In short, there Is not an
art or q science, in the whole range of arts
and sciences, a knowledge of which may
not be acquired here. But time and space
both fail to tell of all the new and wonder
full and valuable things to be found in this
book. 1t should be one OF The necessares
of life in every house. 1t is a library in it
self, and contains the pith and essence of
all other books. With this and the Bible
we might go comfortably through the
world, and find no great lack.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
PLY SICIANS.
W. G. SPALDING,

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, and Elk
! aiming Surgeon for Pensions. once
n Johnson's Block, corner of Main and Isl
streets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

Is the title Of a large octave volume just
issued to supply the demand for informa-
ton in regard to Africa, with Incidents and
the wonderful career of both Stanley and
Livingstone in their remarkable expeditions
to this most interesting past of the Globe.
WANTED-ln every town in the United
States and Canada, First Glass men and
women as Agents to canvass for this work
Everybody wants it. Anybody can sell it.
Address as for the most liberal terms ever
offered THE UNION PUBLISHING
COMPANY. IS Twenty-Second ST., Ohica-
go, III.
If you desire to secure territory at once
send So so for sample copy and Canrassing
Book, or S 90 for Canvassing Book alone
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
2fome l1offers.
MPfPOrOIoDicNI Record

or the week ending Nov. &c as taken by
J, H. Schulz, Pharmacist, a, h is drug stor
on Main St
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
a@ yooDARD j. G, HULL
WOODARD & HULL,

AID dealers in Grain, Flour, Butter,
Cheese, Eggs, Poultry, Hides, Seeds, Pota-
m@, Vegetables, Green and Dried Fruits,
nc. Cor. Washington and West Main, Wat
srtoun, Wisconsin. Special attention Civ
en- to Filling Orders
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04
DR.. NJ. n. BARBER,
uUMBER YARDS.

TLECTIC Physician and Surgeon ofhce
- over a. Peterson store
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

PERsoNAL.-Rev. A. Moore, late
pastor of the Methodist Church in this city,
has been appointed to the charge Of the
Methodist Church at jefferson.
Our friend Mr. g. D. Cos, of the White
water Register, spent Thanksgiving in the
city at the home of his parents. The many
friends OF Mr.. Coe are glad to learn tsst be
is prospecting finely in his new home, and
achieving success with the Register be-
yond his antic1pations. None are more de-
serving Of true happiness than be.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-04

The Fort Atkinson Herald Of last
week contains the following items.
Three hundred cords of wood belonging
to the Railroad Company was destroyed by
fire Wednesday.
a son Of Vim. Wall drove the cattle
TO the lake to water them, and seeing q
wounded duck started after IL. when the
duck made Tor IA air hole, which the boz
did not see until he got into it. q.
was drowned before assistance reached him.
large hog, fourts&a months ola, and
weighing, when dressed, 5Is pounds, vas
recently killed by Mr.. Geo. G. Smith,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-09-27
A SNAKE cHaaMsR EXPOSED.

a correspondent with the Hassler
expedition, relates the following Incl
dent, which occurred while the steamer
lay at Acapulco: Among the number
Of natives who came OH board, was a
man who announced himself as n pro-
fessionsl nake.charmer. He brought
with him \ box containing the reptile.
whose bite, he said, WAS instantly and
inevitably fatal. After producing n
bottle Of antidote. and making elabor-
ate preparations to guard against accl-
dent. he cautiously opened the box.
Professor Agassiz. who was present,
remarked Immediately that there was
nothing poisonous about that serpent,
and that any one could handle 1t with
impunity. The wou'd-be intrepid per-
former vas denying this vehemently
when another Of DIR party, who had
not been present during the prelimtn-
aries, came up, and thinking Il wa a
specimen for our collection, aud see
lug, like the Professor, Its harmless
character, picked It up carelessly and
began to examine 1t. The snake
charmer's performance proceeded no
further ; his prestige had vanished. and
he packed up his case and disappeared
dejectedly over the side amid the
laughter Of his audience, previously
" credulous aud adniring.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-09-27
EXPLOSIVE CIGARS.

The sale of explosive cigars has, says
the Figaro, begun again In the streets
OF Paris In spite Of all the precautions
taken by the police to prevent these
dangerous articles being offered to the
public. The cigars In question appear
genuine to the purchaser. but contain
a minute squl6 or cracker, which,
when tile cigar has been consumed to
a certain point, explodes, the cigar It.
self flying to some distance from the
mouth Of the smoker. Not only are
these cigars capable ofseverely wound
Ing those who smoke them, but they
often lead to i%nconvenient and deplo-
rable results. Not long ago n gentle
man happening to have some In his
pocker, aud believing them to be ordi-
nary cigars. offered M to his uncle,
whose property he expected to inherit,
aud who wore a set OF artificial teeth.
His horror may be imagined when he
saw what appeared 10 be the entire
jaw of his respected relative brlskly
expelled from his mouth and fastened
on to the features Of a high official
person. who; was heard to shrek out
Indignantly, Monsieur, you have
bitten me-"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-09-27
GRASS VALLEY MINES.

The Grass Valley lCal.) Union OIL
yesterday says: Since the strike made
la the Empire mine n week ago, we
learn from a. Delano. the cornpany's
banker. the sum Of $4,000 has been
realized. The rock now being crushed
yields $40 to the ton. with the ledge In
the DRIFT showing "a rich In gold as
when first struck. The regular clean
up Of ore from the Idaho mine OH Mon-
day last Of the blanket washings, ex-
elusive Of the battery, for twelve days
crushing OF fifteen stamps, produced
$l7. 900 In gold, or a tribe over $l.4l6
per day, from which an idea may BIZ
formed Of the heavy yield Of gold Of
this iavorite Grass Valley mine, when
the IS stamps, now In course Of cree
ton. shall be started In operation,
which will probably occur sometime
during the coming month.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-09-27

BAD lNx.-Violet Ink Is not one OF
those bright things which can never
dle, asa well-Enown broker found the
other day, much to his alarm. He had
several certificates OF stock In a certain
mining company, and the blanks In the
certificates had been filled out by the
Secretary In violet Ink. The broker
placed the certificates In his show.wi, .
dow. and there they remained all day
In the merry. merry sunshine. In the
evening, when the smiling broker
went to gather them In, he was amazed
TO find his certificates blank. The
violet ink had vanished In the sunlight,
and the broker found great difficulty
In a~.certaining from the Secretary's
books lust how much stock be was ell
titled to.-S. F. Chronicle
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-09-27
CALIFORNIA THEATRE.

There was a rush yesterday morn
Ing, says the San Francisco Call o.
Wednesday. for reserved seats at the
California Theatre, and from the mum.
Der sold, there Is every Indication that
the night of the reopening will prove
o brilliant success. The entire audi
torium has been reitted and uphols.
tered. the acoustic properties I'm.
proved. and a general REGENERATION In.
augurated. The leading members Of
tho new company will bs Miss Annie
Graham. tleading LADY, Miss Helen
Tracy, Miss Minnie Walton. Miss Car
rie Wyatt, Miss Edwin, Mrs. Judah,
Mr.. George D.. Chaplin, Mr.. Edwards,
Mr.. Wilson, Mr.. Franks, Mr. Messenger
and Walter Leman. The play selected
for the opening night Is = comedy by
George Lowell, author OF Loves
sacrifice" and other standard plays.
It has never been played In the Call
fornla, and Is called look Before
You Leap"