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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1873-06-27
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aHalloo, young fellow" said t the s
cock to the shepherds dog, eying him
very very fierceIy 6e eel as he ran by, 1--we word
to say to you" ar an, ~ .
"aay on" said shag' am III d
great hurry" ;, "a .,o oooL
estbat there has been a great mistake
made in the stockyard' and you % can
tell your master that he and the ne,n othe1 dnd
man, instead of turning g4tn the corn cOd ,eaT eno
~ ~ e4b 4be stnbble outside, should have
done ing snt it the other way. How are all N. my
f,ens hons and AZ T I. do you think, to get at the
grain grain Ir under the circumstance :" fame,
s'1= "Ho, hol . said shag, "youf . fdm1e iahe!
that farmyards were made for ,,,ado tDstS 70,
h,,t F the truth is, fowls were MADE l9l
farmyards. Get that into your neau a,a
msnts nna s0v YOU nUa can't understand, and il
which YOU have no concern.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
Amendments OF the Pension LaWs---
some Material Changes.


By an act of Congress, passed on the
3D. of March, ultimo, amending,
consolidating and amending the Army
and Navy Pension laws" several. es-
sential changes have been made
Among the most important are the
| following:
The rate of pensions to those who
lost leg above the knee, and there
fore cannot use an artificial limb, is
increased from S1S to $24 per month.
The rate of those persons who have
| lost the hearing of both ears is in
creased from IS to S13 per month.
But in both the above cases the
increase does not commence TIL the
date of the examining surgeons GER
| tificate. ...s.....-.s. Ii. e.
A father or mother seeking q pension
shall be assumed to have been depend
ent upon the son, within the meaning
of the act, if at his death he or she
had no other means of support than
the proceeds of their own labor and the
contributions of the son, but the pen
sion shall be paid only SO long as it
shall be necessary for subsistence.
Where there is no record evidence IN
the War and Navy Department, in cases
where such has heretofore been re-
quired, provision is made for supplying
it by furnishing the proof by other
means. .-5 s- se
Upon the death Of a pensioner, or in
cases where an applicant for pension
shall die before the issuance of a pen
sion certificate, the arrears shall be
paid only to widow or to children un-
der sixteen years of age. But where
the party has died in indigent circum-
stances, and no widow or minor child
survives, payment may be made to any
person who has incurred the expenses
of the last sickness or burial of the de-
ceased, to the amount of such expense.
The fee of surgeons for making ex-
aminations is to be two dollars in each
case, including postage. In case of
boards of examining surgeons each
member actually present shall receive
fee of one dollar.
All surgeons certificates shall be
made in duplicate, one to be forwarded
to the United States Pension Agent
and one to the Commissioner of Pen
sions
If a widow is receiving a pension on
account of herself and q minor child or
children, and it shall be properly GER
titled by a court of probate jurisdiction
that satisfactory proof has been made
that the widow has abandoned the care
of such child or children, or that, by
reason of her immoral conduct, she is
an unsuitable person to have the GUS
tody of the same, then the pension
shall not be paid TO such widow, but
may be paid to such child or children
through a guardian appointed for such
purpose H a71a vrftt
Any guardian who shall embezzle the
funds OF his ward, or fraudulently con-
vert the same to his own use, shall be
punished by fine not exceeding two
thousand dollars; or imprisonment not
exceeding five years, or both. is
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
4 Heroine.
From the Ter York Tin,


A young girl named Lottie Dough
erty recently died at Millville, n. j.,
from the effects of wound sustained
by her during q successful effort to
save the lives of nearly 1000 people
Ip August last, according to the Mill
vile Republican, the deceased, while
occupying the post of telegraph opera-
tor at Eagle Station, Oh the line of the
Pennsylvania Central Railroad, was
placed iii b position of responsibility
which might have proved TOO mush fot
most men. During fearful thunder
storm an immense tree was struck by
lightning and thrown across the rail
road track. Almost at the same mo-
ment the telegraph apparatus was dis
abled. Finding it impossible to send
d MESSAGE to warn the approach
ing train of danger, the brave girl
seized a red lamp, and ran up the line
swinging it above her head The engi-
neer saw the signal in time to avoid a
fearful disaster. The engine ran against
the tree, however, with sufficient force
to disconnect a heavy branch, which
struck the girl on the shoulder, and in
fic5ed the injuries that resulted In her
death. The passengers were so CRATE
full for their escape that an attempt was
made to reward her; but she firmly de-
clined TO accept Anything for hafi1ig
done her duty. Such acts of personal
heroism should not be allowed to go
unrewarded, and the men and women
who were on the train on that August
night might have now an opportunity
to mark their appreciation of poor
Lottie's bravery by causing a hand
some monument to be erected to her
memory.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
Emfn Death.

r Ah5 is i thou. thou the angel Of my life,
Hs@ That flied my -esr amid hours OF strife,
When hope and joy, and light were all but
From me? Nv more than friend
My love through all the years love has made
Wait VIII ne til the endt
Thou'st waked me from sweet dreams and
vet It's well.
For thou than sweetest dream
Art better far. Aud would ever dwell
Within the glory of the tender gleam
OF those bright eyes, which lend
Heavens hght to earth and yet it cannot bel
Wait with me till the end s-rE
And thou, ny love hast come to me from far 4.
From that deep, sheltered vale -
At@ Who're frst met thee, my own guiding STAR
r# And where, IN twilight hour loves early tale
= Was spoken first. Oh. bend -
Thy fair young face above me yet againl
Wait with me TIL the end
For would have the lips of loves first dream
Breathe kindly on me now
And give their blessing falling like a eIeam
OF Heaven upon a death-oershadowed brow
blessing that shall lend
glory that shall light me through the gloom :
Wait with me TIL the end
z Thy presence. lent a Beauty to the flower,
S. ~ a sweetness to che dove,s j UL
charm to all flGsounds Of twilight hour
And had all thy hearts impassioned love!
l But now my soul must rend z-rr
81 ltsetffom thee. aud go olits lonely wav !oscs
Walt with me TIL the end
left thee on that day now long gone bv
And whilst sea ched for fame
#r# s. Mysoul led on the love IN thy dark eve
- - y And burned that Imight gain a noble name
And that we vet might blend -
Our lives II one repown but all is DER! o.
Wait with me TIL tne end SD
Thou knowest not how oft Throughout the
night
Thy presence lowered near
And lent ustre to my lonely light
As through the silent hours seemed to hear
Thy voice PRAYER send
n Io Heaven ftr 1ns4- Now, more than guardian
one,
? Wait with me III Che endf5 E
s~z zes5 #@ AEg 1859 e.
Dear love, [ feel thy Kiss upon nv brow
Weep NOT, myIove aud life!
Pllbess thee till we-meet ;sbe near me now
While am passing through this mortal strife!
No other hand can tend
Ne Ike thine amid this hour of needi
Wait with me till tue erd r. a% ~
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

exceeding ten days. or both at the discretion OF th'
court and shall pay the costs of prosecution.
Sec s. Tat if any person shall sustain any dam
age to his prop rty or injury to his person. by reas
on of violation of the provisions or TINS act py an
other person, the person guilty CT SAID Vlolalion
shall be liable to the person injured Tor all amage
sustained thereby; and in case any person v13atne
the provisions of this act shall, by such v1olaton
eau use the death of another, he shall DE gulisy OF
mansaughter, and on conviction theron snali pe
punished according to the provisions OF the secon
of the criminal statute defining that crime
Sec. 6. That any and all contracts MADE IL Floia-
ron of the provisions of this act are herepy deca
ed to be void. and the vendee may return the OIL.
fluid or substance purchased, at the expense OF the
vendor and recover from the vendor all that ne nat
paid therefor including all charges for tfansporta-
tion, and all other damages resulting from saio
sale. g5...ts1
Sec. T. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after the first day OF May next. #'
Approved March 10, 1873.
Published March 27, 1871
sa CHAPTER 247. Hs r
AN ACT to repeal chapter three hundred and sew
enty general laws of 1860, entitled an act requr-
ing publication of notice of proposed special
or local legislation. ff.Ttt
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in
senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section t. Chapter three hundred and seventy of
the general laws of 1860, entitled san act requiring
publication of notice of proposed special or local
is hereby repealed. SO
sec. 2. This act shall take effect from and after
its passage and publication.
Approved March 10, 1873. 5t# .5sf s.-.-ea
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
Singular Combat.

An unprecedented combat occurred
at Albany last Monday. It was fight
between two goats and a man. The
cunning and boldness of the animals
are said to have been remarkable.
They lodged about like professional
pugilists; they ran between the mans
legs they jumped against his body,
and, as the report says, bucked him
in all possible ways" As for the man,
all he could do was to kick out wildly.
The more he kicked the more feroeious
became the goats, and it is thought
that they would have killed him if their
owner had not by force withdrawn them
from the arena. .-.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
The Modern Lover.

AFTER SIR JOHN sUoLLING.
Why so pale and wan, fond lover7
Prithee, why so pale ?"
I've been to see my lady,s COVER
Nor, without av5il.
He won't plank down ANAL I"
Why so dull and mute, young sinner
Prithee, why so mute ?"
He must pony up the tin, or
must scoot-
The old galootl
She needs balls and phaetons, dresses,
brown-stone house, ct cet.;
can't i've on bread and crosses
How, then, can 1 get
hese things? Fm in debt
Ihe match Is off, YOU bet!n
-Nelo York Qrupb5c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
NO. "a.
THE ATLANTIC DISASTER.
A Wedding Party Lost.
From the N. 7. Hersld


Nr. James s. Merritt and his wifi.
and sister, who resided in thirty fiftI
street, and Miss Scrimser, formerly
living with her family in Forty-ffti
street, were all lost together. The
tale of this family is a peculiarly sad
one. Mr.. Merritt was a bachelor ~
about forty years of age. He came To
reside in this city some three wears
ago from Poughkespsie, where he had
formerly lived as a merchant. He was
a man OF means, and frequented the
best society of the city. He became
acquainted with Miss Mary Serimser in
this manner, and proposed marriage
and was accepted. On the I'd of ApriI
1872, just one year ago, the couple
were married, and for their wedding
tour went to Europe in the identical
vessel In which they since met their
terrible death. While in Eurona
they visited all the Continental corln-
tries, and about six months ago re-
turned to Paris, where Mr.. Merritt
wrote inviting his sister, Miss Merritt.
and Miss Annie Scrimser, a sister of
his wife's, to join them The two
young ladies started off alone. also bv
a vessel of the White Star Line. and
arrived In Paris in safety. The family.
then consisting Of four persons, started
out together again, visiting Italy, and
finally arrived back in London, writing
to the family here of their proposed
return by the Atlantic. They did as
they proposed, and left Liverpool by
that steamer. They all met death in
tie same manner, and by this sudden
the family of the Merritts is
wiped out as it were, in one
blow. Mrs. Merritt and Miss
Annie Scrimser, both daughters of the
well-known dry goods merchant, are
said to have been ladies of great per
senal charms and accomplishments.
and they were we'll known by a very
large circle of acquaintances in this
city, who will hear of this terrible end
ing with the greater sorrow that their
youth and beauty would seem to have
promised long career of JOY and hap
piness in this life. Miss Merritt was
little older than either of the two other
ladies, but was also genial and kind
hearted lady. OF all those who have
been lost in the Atlantic, no ones story |
is probably SO sad one as this. It |
was the first trip any of them had made
to Europe. A brother of Mrs. Merritt
{ Mr. Scrimser) started for Halifax as
soon as the news of the shipwreck had |
arrived.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
Published March 81, 1873. I
PTFR, 2q7


AN ACT to amend chapter hundred and forty six
of the general laws of 1872, entitled act to au
thorize the organization of corporations for other
than manufacturing. mercantile, insurance, bank
ing, transportation ana trading purposes.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in
senate and assembly, do enact as follows
Section l. Section fourteen of chapter one hun
dred and fory-sx of the general laws of 1872 here
by amended by adding at the end thereof the follow
ing to wit In any corporation created under any law
this state to maintain schools high schools colleges
universities, the affairs of which are managed by
board of trustees or directors elected by stochold-
ers, it shall be competent for any stakeholder to
transfer his stock to such board and their
ors, for the OF the corporation. Such transfer
shall not extinguish the stock but if the written
transfer shall declare such stock shall not again
be transferable and such board and their
shall perpetualy hold the same with power by agent
proxy to vote upon such stock at all elections and
such share of stock shall entiule the holder thereof
to one vote. Such board shall have power. for the
benef of the corporation to receive donations Of
money or property by way of endowment other
wise, for the maintenance of the Institution under
their care, to invest, reinyest, eel cot and
the same for the for which sach donations are
severally made.
Sec q This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and publication.
Approved March 19, 1873.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
The Great Hanging Scene,

The greatest hanging that ever oc.
Cured in the United States took place
in 1863 in the town of Mankato, Blue
Earth county, MINI, which is situated
near the southern border of the state.
In the previous year a great Indian
war had ragged on the frontier, during
which over 700 whites, mostly women
and children, were massacred, and on
the defeat of the Indians and the end
of the war 303 of the savages were tried
by court martial for murder and con-
demned to death. President Lincoln
interfered, however, to prevent such a
wholesale infiction of the death pen
atty, and respited all but 3S, who were
hanged together in the presence of a
vast crowd which had assembled from
all directions to witness the execution.
A correspondent of the Cincinnati
Commercial has recently conversed
with witnesses of the terrible scene,
who gave him a full account of the
affair. When the death warrant was
read to the 3S condemned Indians
they received their sentence very
coolly Not fully comprehending the
import of the instrument, at the close
of the first paragraph, they gave
hearty grunt of approval; but as the
reading proceeded, and they discov-
cred the drift of the document, they
refrained from further manifestations
of ap probation, though they smoked
their pipes composedly to the end.
Nearly all of them maintained stolcal
demeanor up to the time of their execu:
tion, except when the caps were placed
on their heads. These caps were made
long and looked like meal bags, but
being rolled up only covered the fore
head, allowing their painted faces tc
be seen. When they had been ad,
justed on few of the Indians, SO that
each could see the undignified and gro
tesoue effect on the others, they ap.
peafed to be exceedingly Inundated
and disheartened. But they are
described as having gone cheer
fully TO the gallows, some
even iostling and crewding the
others in their eagerness te be first. AS
thew ascended the scaffold the death
SONG was started, and when they al
got up the noise of their deep swel11ne e11,
voices was fearfully impressive Whef
the seaffold fell and left the 81 bodies
DANGLING i'll the air, several OF the con
demned were seen ihdeavoring to clasl
each others hands. One young fellow
managed to get cigar under his cal
and smoked it to the last; The Indians
respited by President Lincoln wer' r
-
Davenport, where they were closel.
confined for a year, after which the.
were transferred to a barren reserya
ton in an extremely cold region
where the were turned loose 10 'reeA
! or starye
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

AN indignant young woman in Utica
who had not received cards to friend s
wedding, sent in bill for $50 for
twenty weeks board of a canary, which
which she had cared for during that
friends winter IN that city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

THE Montgomery Advertiser sp speah ean
ing OF Tbe sPT % money paid for it in naon its
raw state will not fall lar @ sholU sas 20 s 00O :
900, 900. Of this sum aoniofors apoui Suy'Vd and
600 will have gone to specs1esssoo1oO aoes ooo , ooo
first purchasers, LEAVING gmss sz0e'ueus000 Share
to the producers. Alabama Aa1, sal sss 0oo
this magnificent sum is nearly @aS, aoo o0E, Ooo
OOO-esfimating her crop at 4oo'ooo
bales"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

SOUR SAUoE.-Melt one and half
cups of butter, and stir in tablespoon
of flour. Add one pint of boiling
water, nearly cup of sugar, and two
tesspoonfuls good vinegar. Spice to
taste.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
Published March q, 1881


AN ACT to prevent the indecent exposure of per-
soil
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in
senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section /. Any person or persons who shall be
found bathing in any pond or stream of water with
in the limits of any village, within eighty rods Of
any dwelling house or building used place OF
business, or public highway between the hours of
six O'Clock in the morning and eight O'Clock in the
evening, shull be deemed guilty of indecent ex-
posure OF person, and shall be subject to trial and
fine prescribed in section one, chapter one hun
dred and thirty-six, general laws of 1859.
Sec. D. 1t shall be the duty of any sheriff eonsta-
Die or police officer to arrest any person or persons
committing any acts 'of indecent exposure Of per-
SON." and to bring him before Justice of the peace
or police justice OF the proper conty, to be pfoset
cuted and punished as provided by law.
Sec. 3. This actshall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and publication.
Approved March 19, 1873.
Nt,roh on tc-o /
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

THE gold fish caught in the Potomac
get there from the fountains at the
Capitol.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

TIE body of Mazzini was recently
uncovered at the cemetery of Stagbeno,
and found to be III a state of perfect
preservation, the face retaining the
expression and apparent mobility of
life. The body viii be exposed in the
oratory of the cemetery. Genoa has
been recently presented with a fine
statue of Mazzini by Signor Ruggero.
The head was modelled IN plaster from
life, and the sculptor has succeeded
admirably in the reproduction in mar
bic. The figure is hfe-size, and stands
upon a square pedestal of Carrara mar
bic, upon which is carved IN relief the
single name 9 Giuseppe Mazzini" /"
Ii we only could be as little chill
dren always! How many of us Sc
feel, with a sort of longing we never
can express. If we could only have
the child-faith at all times through
life T! For this faith is marvellous. 1t
doubts not. 1t questions not. 1t
gives clear sunlight to being contin-
ually. 1t is more worthful TO happi-
ness than anything beside. Fortunate,
indeed, is the child, in such a pos
session. Fortunate were we of the
grown-up generation, if such posses
sion were our own.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23

BosroN has but one-third the popula,,
tion Of Philadelphia, yet its postal
business is now fully equal to that
of the Quaker CITY,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
Published March 81, 1874
CHAPTER 22S.

CHAPTER 22SA
AN ACT to amend chapter one hundred and forty
one of general laws of 1865 relating to the taxa
ton of telegraph companies.
The people of the state Of Wisconsin, represented IN
senate and assembly, do enact as fdlldws
Section !. Section one of chapter one hundred
and forty-one of general laws of 1868 is hereby
amended by adding to the end of sad section as
follows: If any telegraph company, its officers,
shall fail to comply with the requirements of chap
ter hundred and forty-ene of the laws of 1863,
such company shall forfeit to the treasurer of this
state, for the OF the state the of five hun.
dred dollars for each of neglect to be recover
ed in the of the state treasurer by action OF,
this statute"
Sec q This act shall take effect aid be in force
from and after its passage and publication
Approved March IS, 1873
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-04-23
General Items.

HANS ANDERSON is still seriously ill.
BIC fans will be in style this spring.
CORN is up in Alabama and in Texas.
A coa-wHEEI railway company has
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1873-02-22

his mind in this direction. In the
yUr 1049 h6-UOnneUs16 KfmseIF
with the HoCietylof Friends, and %
long . HE health and strength
permitted, remained On active, use
1al nsmbaf, and niniste I. During
bis long life he has maintain ed
folly the aohsrAoter Of An honest
man, kind and true A. husband
and lashsr, friend, and neighbor; .
true Christian man, and one who
had the respect and love of all who
knew him.-Cincinnati Gazette,
Feb. II, .2aa@ Sc
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1873-02-22
s. r. JAMESON,

Late Aece1ver Oh kuDulc moneys Tor
os Nebvaska,) t4Fsy
Will locate Homesteads for Soldiers and Sail
ors By late law Of Congress, soldiers and
sailers Ars eatitled to l6e acres, Of cpe-haH .
nils square Of ,Goyefnn1snt chud, viii the
privilege Of taking all the time they mar
have served in the army or navy, from the
time required under the Hom-stssd Law 70
perfect . title. 80 -. +
Good lands selected, and information ~ =.
climate, soil, wood, water, &C., given on -
plicatiou. address, Is s7g
S.R. JAMESON,
s Iadianapolis, Ind.
Beer 70 any old citizen II Rtshospd.g ess.
W. r. HoLLDwAY P N. In1iaaopoSi. M
Jno. 4. BURsANK Gov. DacueaA,
d. BuTL.R. Ex Gov. Nebraska,
r. ". FURxAs. Gov. Elect Nebraska,
8. 8. DuxDY, u Judge Dist. Nsbraa ika,
T.W. UPfoN. D. 3. 6enstsf. Nebnska. =
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1873-02-22

Notice 70 the AH;cted "a un;artuuatA

Before applying the notorsss quaeks Who advertise in
public papers. using quack remedies parsse DR..
Butts work matter what disesse is or how deplor
oble your condition. ffsfi 4FFzss5s<s II ~ fEfR
DR.. Butts occupies double house Of twenty -sesen
nj ndorsed h the most celebrated medi
salproessors this and Europe and be
s.sct nan. os neass.ed in
his Oec ;arlors, No. II n. Eighth street,
bstvsen Asrseta M s'Aesna,, 81 ilcpis, Me. - !