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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-11-12
The Russian Flood.

New York, November 6.-Foreign
papers received here contain some
particulars of the inundation of St.
Petersburg, Russia. by the overHowing
of the River Neva, on October a.
The weather had been unusually warm
during the day. At sunset it became
evident that storm was approaching,
and toward 7 o'clock in the evening
it blew hurricane. The water rose
rapidly, and the lower parts of the
town were completely flooded. By 2
o'clock on the next morning the water
was almost ten feet above the usual
height, SO that it flowed in to many
streets which had not been submerged
since the great inundation Of 1924.
Some Of the thoroughfares were literal
ly conserted into rivers. Trees in the
public gardens were broken or uproot-
ed and ships in the river were torn
from their anchors and thrown against
the floating bridges, all of which were
more or less damaged. Telegraphic
communication was suspended. as many
of the posts were thrown down and
wires torn away. At the extremity
of the Vassle Astraff several coasting
ships were hoatad into the streets
the wooden pavement was destroyed;
fences were carried away; chimney
pots were thrown down, and roofs torn
off. The roor pc pie were panic-strick-
en-, and many were obliged to abandon
the little property which they possess
ed, being only too glad to save their
lives. Some were taken off in boats,
A poor Izoostchill was seen to mount
his horse and gallop to place of safe
ty, leaving his drosky and harness to
their fate The Geological Gardens
were completely under water, and the
proprietors had the greatest difficulty
in saving the animals. The elephant,
in particular, gave a great deal Of trou.
BILE, but was at last led in safety to the
nearest police station, where he re-
mained all night. The effects of the
storm were felt for many miles around
St. Petersburg. There were no less
than four fires. and the head police
master was at his his wits end as one
disaster after another was reported.
Soon after o'clock the wind veered
to the north, and the current being no
longer impeded, the water fell as rapid
ly as it had risen. The loss of proper
ty is immense, but it is believed at St.
Petersburg that no lives have been
lost
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-11-12
No Real Cause for Business DesD0n.
dency.

The Financial Chronicle, excellent
authority on all business matters, has
no sympathy with the feeling of de-
spondeucy which exists in some quart
ers, growing out Of the stoppage of
manufactures in various parts of the
country; and it administers a severe
and well-deserved rebuke for the COM
mercial and monetary distrust (Which
designing persons and papers are at.
tempting to excite" 1t says:
There are undoubtedly weak spots
in every trade and time like the pre-
sent tends to bring them to the sur
face. But as whole the mercantile
community is, beyond doubt, sound
and In better condition than for years
before to meet such a strain as the
present and as money has again be-
come easy to obtain by all who have
undoubted security to offer, and is sure
to grow more abundent, there are the
best of reasons for viewing the situation
with hope and confidence rather than
with dependency.
This also, is the view taken by the
New \ ork Bulletin, another able and
influential authority on matters con-
nected with trade and finance. Dis
cussing the several features of the sit
uation that paper observes
The manufacturers retire, as it were,
before the panic in good order and
condition. When the blow struck
them they were, as rule, doing a
large and profitable trade, and from
no quarter are there any complaints of
over production. stocks are general
ly very light, and the credit and resour-
ces of employers are comparatively un-
impaired. They are all. or nearly all,
in excellent condition to start up again
at any moment. In this very essen
tial and important respect there is
abundant ground for favorable hopes
of the future.
The Econonsist holds similar lang
uage; declaring that ''the alarm mani
tested during the last few days is ex-
cessive, and to considerable extent
groundiess."
The truth unquest;onably is that
there is great deal more trouble on
paper than in fact-the result, principal
ly, Of the labors of that obnoxious
class of people and papers who for per-
sonal or partisan purposes are always
to be found striving to promote furries
and panics. No one denies that times
are hard. But whatever tends to
lower confidence depresses trade. Let
US have more working and less wall
ing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-11-12
4 Permanent Eal:thq uake.

The country around Lake Chelan in
Washington Territory, has an earth
quake which has apparently come to
stay. There is almost daily a repiti-
tion of slight shocks. In some places
the earth has sunk, in other places
lakes have formed where there was
no sign formerly Of water, and along
the banks Of the the Columbia river
large masses of rocks have been de-
tached from the banks and tumbled in
the river, causing it to cut new chan
nels. The seat of the earthquake
seems to be just below the lake and
fifteen or twenty miles from the Col
umbia. The Indians say the noise
resembles thunder, and is almost of
daily oceurrance, and at one time there
was an issue Of salt water from fss-
ure in the earth that covered the
ground knee deep, which, too, was
charged with a most horrid smell.
The Indians are very much scared
aboat the phenomenon-so badly fright
ened, in fact, that they call it Aaz2uinaa
chuck.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-11-12
The Hoo CRoP.-We have seyera

The Hoo Crop. have several
communications on this subject that
we have not room to publish. All
agree that the crop is short. Some
claim there is not more than a half,
while others assert there is about
two-thirds crop. In either case, it is
conceded there must be a material ad-
vance in price, and that the advice,
Of the late Farmers Convention, to
hold on to the hogs till pork will bring
$500 per cwt., is sound. Of course,
this will not suit the purposes of the
scalpers, who, last year, made fortunes
on pork by combining on the farmers.
Their doing SO was considered sharp
movement that gave evidence Of great
intellect. This year, when the farm
ers combine in Selfde fense it is horse
of another color-it is oppressive, abu-
sive, ungrateful and unbusiness- like.
The idea that producer should pre-
sumo to fix price upon anything he
has to sell is simply absurd. W hat
are scalp pers made for but to fix the
prices for farmers +? If they are not good
for that, what are they good for !? Such
is about the line of reasoning INDUCED
in lately by one of the large dailies,
which, when it wants to use them, has
many pleasant things to say of the
farmers. That the action of the Conven-
tion was sensible, in recommend ing
the farmers to hold their pork till it
brought a remunerative price, there is
no doubt; and that th advice to pack
it themselves, sooner than sell at a
less figure than $500, was equally
Wise.-IndustrjaI Age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-11-12
The Revival Of the Ancient.

The fashion of wearing ruffs began
about 1916, according to stowe: and
under the fostering hands of starch
and forking sticks, they were worn
to the length of a quarter of yard
The bellies were not the only ones who
were adorned by these immense sur
cingles, for the dandies Of that day
also assumed the ruff in it's largest pro-
portions, as all the portraits of the an
cient cavaliers attest. This vast struct-
ure Of gauze in England was styled
"the French ruff" but the French,
In retaliation, named it "the English
monster" Queen Elizabeth, whose
throat was very wrinkled and yellow
with a. e, wore the broadest and stiff
est ruff of any one in Europe, except
ing the Queen of Navarro; and ner
ruffs were composed Of the the finest
embrolderles, enriched with gold and
silver threads, and even precious stones
were introduced into them. She en-
ployed, we are told, endless yards of
cut work, and purgle needle work, and
lace Of gold and silver enriched with
pearls, and bugles and spangles, in the
fabrication of her three piled ruff.
But she would not permit any Of her
subjects to adora themselves in slmi-
lar manner, and ordered grave citizens
to stand at the gates Of London and
lay hands on the wearers of all rufs
beyond a certain width, in order to
show her prerogative to dress more
absurdly than any Of her subjects.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-11-12
Scheme to Capture Northern Mexico

ST. Louis, Nov 5-The Times has
a letter from chihuahua, dated Oct. 10,
which among other things, corroborates
the main points Of the statement tele-
graphed from here about three weeks
ago concerning the project to conquer
andannex the Northern State Of Mexico
to the United States by forming nto an
army the laborers on Tom Scott S
Texas Pacific Railroad after they are
discharged, on the completion of that
work. The letter further states that
the belief in this project has become
general and settled feeling in Chihua-
hua, and agents of Scott and his as
sociates had been traversing that State
IN every direction for year past col
Letting information and making a to
biographical reconnaissance. 1t is
charged that the recent disturbances
in Sonora can be traced directly to
American operators. knowledge of
this scheme is said to have been di-
vulged by an ez-Confederate officer
sent to chihuahua as an agent of the
New Orleans League to organize a
branch there, while On drunken spree.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-11-12
PLY SIC1ANS.
HAMLIN q FORD,

yyvATERTOWN Lumber Yard. Lumber
w of every description Lath and
Shingles constantly on hand AID ior SAFE al
he Lowest Market Price, at the Milwaukee
Depot, Watertown. Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-11-12
A Few Words to Temperance Men

| The defeat of the Republican ticket
in this State, on Tuesday last, might
have been prevented had those whose
duty it especially was to make an un-
usual effort in its behalf done their
whole duty. Governor Washburn. at
the beginning of his administration,
took firm stand in behalf Of some kind
of legal restraint upon the liquor traf-
fic, and, by 50 doing, he laid every
man who believes in such restraint
under obligation to stand by him in
office, and to work for his retention
therein. But we venture to say that the
temperance men, either as individuals
or organizations, with here and there
an exception, made no special effort to
secure his election. The temperance
men as body are too apt to lose sight
Of the Importance of aoorh and to be
satisfied with simple demands for re-
form. They bad splendid opportuni-
ty on Tuesday to prove their faith by
their works, but it is painfully evident
that they failed to do their full duty.
Had they put forth tithe of the effort
of the liquor men, Governor Wash
burn, the true reformer and the fear
less Executive, would have been
triumphantly reelected.
The thousands Of dollars expended,
the thorough organization and hard
work of the liquor men to defeat Gov.
ernor Washburn, and all those whom
they suspected of favoring the Graham
law or anything like it, and their ex-
travagant rejoicing over the result of
their labors, are abundant evidence,
not only Of their earnestness, but of
their conviction that he was inimical
to their particular views on the liquor
question. When temperance men
are ready to put forth the personal
effort that their opponents do; when
they are ready to sacrifice time and
money in behalf of their principals;
when they are ready to come zealously
to the support of those who in Office
have carried their principles, they may
hope for success. Until they are will
ing to do all these things, they should
be modest in their demands Of parties
and officials. .-Mluaukee Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-11-12

REMARKABLE ATMOSPHERE A he
atmosphere of Northeastern Spain is
transparent beyond parallel. Across
the desolate sierras every crevice in
the distant hills is distinctly visible,
and the shadows Of the clouds fall in
clearest outlines upon the tawny desert.
Far off, for miles, you can distinguish
goats dwindled into focks Of flies, and
soldiers dwarfed to pigmies, whose
colored uniforms and FURNISHED arms
are perfectly distinct; and long trains
of mules, with drivers in brigand like
costumes, reduced to the size of childs
toy. Things in the distance, so clear
is the air, look as if cut by an engraver
on precious stone. [ was told at
Barcelona, that when General Savalls
made an attack upon Mataro, fifteen
miles distant, the movements of his
troops, the riding Of his aids, the dis
persion of his scouts, and every minute
change during the charges upon the
town, were so distinctly visible as if
the panorama had been at the foot of
the spectator watching on the cathedral
tower.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-11-12
business DIRECTORY
LAW YERS.
ENOS & HALL,
c.. B. SKINNER,

A TTORNEY and Counselor at Law
N Has complete abstract OF the rec
ords of all titles and membranes on
real estate In jefferson county. once over
Bank OF WatertowD, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-11-12
CARLIsT VICTORY IN SPAIN.-Dis

CARLIsT VICTORY IN SpAIN.-Dis-
patches announce decisive victory for
the Carlist forces in the vicinity OF
Navarro. The Army of the North,
commanded by Gen. Moriones, was
attacked by the Carlist in heavy force
in the Province Of Navarro, and de-
teated with great loss. The Republi-
can army was forced to retreat in great
disorder. Gen. Rivera was among the
killed on the Republican side, and
Gen. Moriones was taken prisoner.
The news of Carlist victory created
considerable excitement in Madrid.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-11-12
M w E.OCATBO ON
new MILLINERY GOODS.

MRS. NJ. E. PARKER takes this method
of informing her numerous customers that
she has removed her stock of Milliners
Goods to the store at East end of Main
Street Bridge, formerly occupied by T. S.
Clark, and is now receiving a full line of
choice Millinery and Fancy Goods from the
arn Markets.
Watertown, April 18th 1873.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-11-12

In the recent election in Prussia the
Liberals have gained fifty members.
Massachusetts will have one COL
ored man in its new Legislature, Mr..
Joshua B. Smith. He represents the
classic town of Cambridge.
One female clerk in the treasury
department can count 5000 notes in
au hou, la pas te 4.)C0 In
tWenSy Ai'n" IS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-11-12

Carl Schurz denies that he intends
to locate in Chicago.
Lorraine, which gave birth to great
Marshal Ney, who was executed for
alleged treason, is also the birthplace
of Marshal Bazaine.
The suspended First National Bank
of Washington, D. c., commenced last
Nor 7ar pavin It's depositors an ir-
ia ii cent on ihe dollar
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-11-12

A Washington special to the Chicago
Euening Post asserts that the proposi-
ton to establish mint in Chicago
meets with favor among high officials
in Washington who have potent In
fuence in the matter.
Laura Keene, tie well-known ac-
jersey ca j 81,
age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-11-12
Goetsch & Borohandt, Ag'ts

The Remington Sewing Machines are
rapidly becoming general favorites, and
every well regulated household should have
one 1t has a straight needle, perpendic-
ular action, makes the lock or shuttle
stitch which will neither rip nor ravel,
and is alike on both sides. Sews equally
well either fine or coarse material The
Remington also gathers and embroiders, and
in fact as family machine it has no su-
perior. In style and finish they are all that
can be desired. number of articles ac-
company each Family Machine without ex-
ira charge. Call and examine the Reming
ton Machine before purchasing any other.
The Remington Company gives a written
guarantee for three years with every ma
chine.
GOETSCH & BORCHANDT, Agts.
Main Street, Watertown, Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-11-12
Cash Assets over ST, 800, 900.

Cash Assets over ST, 100000.
ETINSUREs AGAINsTLOSs BY DEATH
L and a Weekly idemnity for lost time,
caused by accidents. The Company have
paidan average Of $500 day for Six Years
for Death and eekly indemnity claims.
Three Death losses and about 80 Indemnity
claims have been paid during the last 4
years at their Watertown Agency.
$500 or $3.50 pays for an Insurance OF
$1,000 and S. 90 per week for One Year,
which provides against want or embarrass-
raent by weekly compensation in case of
a disabling accident, and secures to his fami-
ly sum which will partially recompense
for loss of income, Lost to the Family by
the death Of one of its supporters.
Policies issued and losses promptly paid
by their agents, FULLER & LIGHTBODY.
Office in Noak's block, I'd st.
Watertown, Wis. Dec. 4, 1871. 3
Smyrna times., 1873-05-14
Buckingham's Dye.
FOR THE WHISKERS

AS our Renewer in many cases
requires too long a time, and too
much care, tc restore gray or faded
Whiskers, we have prepared this
dye, in one preparation which will
quickly and effectually accomplish
this result. 1t is easily applied,
and produces a color which win
neither rub nor wash off. Sold by
all Druggists. Price Fifty Cents.
Manufactured by r. p. HALL, & CO.,
NASHUA, NH.
For Sale By JAS. p. HOFFECKER and j. !
DENNE Y, Smyrna, Del. hIne5.Iv
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Ayers
Cherry Pectoral,
For Diseases of the Throat and Iunos
such as Coughs, Colds, WhoOpinU''
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Consumption.

:, Among tho great
discoveries of modern
science, few are Of
more real value to
mankind than this es.
fectual remedy for an
diseases Of the Throat
and Lungs. A vast
trial Of its virtues
throughout this and
other countries, has
shown that It does
HmrolVy and =,
Smyrna times., 1873-05-14
NORTUWARD

The Mixed Train will be subject to delays incident to
Freight BUSINESS and will stop only at stations where time is
given.
New Castle Tratns-Ltave New Castle Whining and
Philadelphia at A. NJ Leave Philadelphia l2I5 r.
and MiImington 10 p; NJ for New Castle.
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.-AdiitiOnal to those above
leave smyrna for Clayton II3O A. NJ and 73j p NJ Leave
Clayton iOr smyrna $40. A. NJ and r. NJ
uecOn h rains to and Dover and stations South
CONNECTIONS.
At Townsend with the Kent County aud Queen Annes &
kent Railroads. At ayOn with Md bel Il. X. At Har-
rlnEon with J& b. r. r.: A. Seafori, with ID. a d. r. X.
At Delnar, with +. ). X. r.. and WycumIcO POcOmoke r.
IL. +. KENNEY, SUPERINTENDENT.
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Delaware Railroad Line.
Spring Arrange ent.
On and after

Onand after
MONDAY, APRIL 2st 1873,
(Sundays eXceptcd.) trains will run
as follows.
Smyrna times., 1873-05-14
Maryland & Delaware IL. Il.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT

On and after MONDAY, sept 3Oh Is72 trains will run
follows: " -
Smyrna times., 1873-05-14

Every year increases the populari-
ty of this valuable Hair Preparation;
which is due to merit alone. We
can assure our old patrons that it is
kept fully up to its high standard;
and it is the only reliable and perfect
ed preparation for restoring GRAY
OR FADED HAIR to its youthful color,
making it soft, lustrous, and silken.
The scalp, by its use, becomes white
and clean. 1t removes all eruptiOns
and dandruf, and, by its tonic prop
critics, prevents the hair from falling
out, as it stimulates and nourishes
the hair-glands. By its use, the hair
grows thicker and stronger. In
badness, it restores the capillary
glands to their normal vigor, and
will create a new growth, except in
extreme old age. 1t is the most eco
nomical HAIR DRESSING ever used,
as it requires fewer applications,
and gives the hair splendid, glossy
appearance. A. A. Hayes, MD,
State Assayer of Massachusetts,, says,
"The constituents are pure, and care
fully selected for excellent quality;
and Iconsider it the BEST PREPA-
RATION for it's intended purposes"
Sold 6y all Drug0isfs, aud Dealers IN Medicines.
Price One Dollar.
The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1873-02-07
Su1nr TAKEN OET.-George Br,

SHIRT TAKEN OEF.-George Bryson
at Tufiy's, felt his hair stand on end
night before last while following the
movements of Zamloch, the great Faklr
OF Arabia. who manipulated man for a
moment or two and then slowly drew
the shirt off of OF out of him. AS soon
as he got over his "dunfoundedness
he wanted to bet S. on the greater stead
fastness of his own shirt but the Fakir
had gone.
The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1873-02-07
REruRSEp.-Dr. Bowman, Speaker

REruRxED.-Dr. Bowman, Speaker Of
the House, aud Senator McClinton-a
committee appointed by the Legislature
to visit and investi, gate the affairs of the
insane asylum at Woodviile, California,
where the Nevada insane are kept, re-
turned to Carson yesterday. Their re-
port will be forthcoming il day or 80,
and then it will be known whether GER
tain complaints about the neglect and III
Treatment of our insane are true.
The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1873-02-07
Ghe Yew 4ailp appeal.
TIE FuruRE BOARD OF D1REcroRs.-I'

TIE FUTURE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.-t
was determined, we presume finally, IN
the Assembly, yesterday, as to who are
TO be two of the three members OF the
future Board of Directors of the Or
phan's Home-they are the Surveyor
General and the Superintendent Of Pub
bic instruction. The third member is to
be elected by the vote of the Senate and
Assembly. While this change in the
Board was under discussion in the As
sembly, yesterday, two of the most
prominent .lebaters of that body spoke
Mt length. but apparently ilnpromptu. on
the subject. Mr. Street thought that
there should be no State officer placed
on the Board and that the utmost care
should be taken to avoid, if possible, the
appointment of any one Of ssct;ulan
views or peculiar religions bias. He
made no objections to individuals, but
thought that State officers should be I'M
encumbered with any snch extra duty as
is involved in experimenting the affairs
of the Home, aud that three men should
be carefully selected for the Office who
would represent the true unwarped hui
name principles which suggested the
KO0UnS Huu AOIA VIC OASAS "a WY AAA'oA
tuition. Mr.. Morrison, the author of the
bill, spoke in reply saying that when he
framed the bill he had inserted the name
of the Superintendent Of Public In
struction before he had ever made the
acquaintance of that gentleman, and had
presumed him to be from the nature Of
hin Office and his residence at Carson in
the immediate neighborhOod Of the
Home, the most fit person to take
the place of either the Secretary or Con-
trolier of State who begged to be relieved
and averred that they could serve no
longer. He said he was no admirer of
any one system. He felt that his feel
inss were deep and broad enough to look
with unbiased appreciation upon all re-
icions. We must choose the best men
irrespective of any such consideration.
He could not see the policy of appoint
ing residents of outside counties to this
work as they must then needs be paid:
for it would be more than the State could
expect that individuals should thus sac
rifice their own interests without ade-
quate compensation. Selecting then
from the immediate neighborhood, he
had been unable to determine upon any
gentlemen SO proper to be made members
Of the Board than those specified in the
bill. Thus was the matter discussed.
As intimated above, the Superintendent
of Public instruction and the Surveyor
General have been appointed. Who is
to be the third member?