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ous ~Droaucts. " More easily said than done some
NAV excIaim. . First catch a hare, - says Mrs. Glass,
when about to teach us how to make Il soup of that
animal. " HOw?" asks the cook. " How % asks the
arrjcuIturist-F how am [ to catch your gas, which il
would be difficult to confne even in a bottle % Simp-
Iv by availing yourself, friend, Of the information at
fOrded by science, and of which | shall endeavour to
give some idea by reference to the writings OF men of
science. In consequence of the volatile nature of the
products of decay, every means should be employed
TO prevent their loss. The most copious and the
tation, as we have alre ldy seen, is ammOnia-an ex-
tremely volatile substance when pure, and also when
combined with carbOnic acid, as it usually is when
arising from the process just mentioned. But it hap
pens that ammonia is an alkali all akalieS have
strong afinities for acid, g.. e. they easily combine with
them but ammonia has especially strong atinitleS
for all acids, and therefore readily attracts them from
other compound substances with which they may be
combined If brought into contract with them. Thus,
if ammonia be presented to sulphate of lime, it will
attract from the lime the ~sulphurlc acld and become a
sulphate of ammonia. Again, 1t so happens that OF
all acids, ammonia has the weakest affinity for carbO-
with any other acid, and compound body containing
such acid, it rejects the carbonic acid and enters into
combination with the other acid now this is a most
fortunate or rather providential circumstance, since
the carbonate of ammonia is a highly volatile COM
pound and readily flies off into the air, whereas the
combination of most of the other acids with ammonia
are not volatile, SO by expelling from the ammonia
the carbonic acid by the sulphuFic, nitric, muriatic,
phosphoric acids, we obtain compounds which we
can retain and move about as We please, whilst all
the advantages of the ammonia are retained IN them.
But it is not always necessary to have recourse to
these directly chemical processes; much OF the am
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g NOTICE .

THE number of Shares fixed upon
by the Meeting of Subscribers to
the organization of the est. Croix
Sanitary & Fertilizlng Company
on the LIST inst, having been taken,
a meeting of the Directors was held
on the 10Th inst.
A Draft of a Constitution was pro-
posed and it was unanimously agreed,
to invite as additional members of a
Committee, three of the other sub
scribers, for revising the Draft, which
will be submitted for adoption at a
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a moderate heat TO a considerable depth, so that the
roots should not find below a positively cold stratum,
which would be nearly as Injurious to them as being
confined to a %scOrchiDg surface. elf (says Professor
Lindiey) the branches and leaves ola plant are stimu-
lated by warmth to a greater degree than the roots,
they WIN consume the sap of the stem faster than the
roots can renew 1t and against this nature guards;'
and we should endeavOur to do so too. This is so
reasonable and so we'll established a fact, that TO raise
the temperature of the substratum of soil is universal
ly considered as a dPsideratum in all good husbandry;
and accordingly, Mr.. Josiah Parkes in an excellent
paper on the Temperature of Soils, in the 5th VOL. of
the Journal of The Royal Agricultural Society of Eng
land ITO which society he is consulting enginecr), says,
"lt is one OF my objects 10 show, that by establishing
a tree passage OF water through the soil, the greater
heat OF the surface may be carried dOWnwards, and
the mean annual temperature of the mass of the soil
permanently raised" [ have thought it advisable thus
to show that there is no risk from the warmth of the
manure to the roots Ofthe canes but let il be OBJ
served, that | do not advocate the putting in of the
dung TO the soil In that condition and under those cir
cumstances which shall produce much underground
heat. Il presume 1t will be enough if by breaking up
our soil we allow the fresh air to permeate the DEPTHS
below, and SO allow the roots of our plants 10 Get
down into a genial warmth in search of food, instead
of being confined to a scorching surface with a posi-
lively cold substratum. | do not advise that the
manure should be put into the ground so fresh as to
ensure full fermentation there, and the generation of
much heat. This might be injurious, both on account
ofthe heat and of the acridity of the gaseous pro-
duets but all risk might and would naturally be
avoided by the JudlclouS management of our manure
heaps. How is this to be accomplished By not
only allowing our manure to ferment to a certain
point in our heaps, but preserving with great care all
those parts which are capable of giving rise to case
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Assurances Of every description on SIM

Assurances Of every description on SIM
gle lives are granted by the Society tor
anysum from 500 Dollars to 10000 Dollars.
Premiums are received Quarterly Halt
yearly, or Yearly, at the option of the
Assured.
Assures wishing to discontinue the pay
ment of their Premiums, may either dis
pose Of their Policies to the Society upon
equitable terms, or obtain a free Policy
for a reduced amount.
Loans are granted to Members on the
Security of their Policies.
All claims occurring by death are
promptly met within 3 months after salts
factory proof of such death has been re-
ceived by the Society.
Strict Investigations into the position OF
the Society are made fundamentally, and
the surplus then existing is allotted to the
Members, after a sufficient sum has been
set aside for the purposes of the Reserve
Fund. The next investigation and wi
sion of Profits, will take place at the 3lst
December, 1875.
The Society has Agencies in nearly all
of the British West India Islands.
Actuary-ALEXR. S. BURNETT.
Secretarg-HENRY CRUMPTON.
MEDICAL EXAMINERS:
DR.. van. BRETON. Dr.. HANSEN.
Forms Of Proposal, Prospectuses, and
every information may be obtained from
F. B. GRIFFITH, agent.
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General Meeting of Shareholders, to
be held on Thursday the 9th March
next at | o'clock p. m. at the Crown
Hotel Christiansted, to which all the
subscribers are hereby respectfully
invited.
BY order of the Directors.
L. J. de SOBOTKER.
Secretary.
, 1873-03-05
BARBADOS
Mutual Life Assurance Society
ESTABLISHED IN 1910.

ESTABLISHED IN 1910.
INCORPORATED BIZ SPECIAL ACT 1851.
CHIEF OFFICE:
No. 20, HIGHSTREET, BRIDGEToWN, BARBADOS
9IdHIS Society, which confines its bust
az ness exclusively to assuring the live
Of persons resident in the West Indies,
presents advantages such as no other AS
surance Company, Iabouring in the same
field, can offer. It's scale of Premiums,
although considerably lower than that Of
any other Company, has nevertheless been
found quite adequate to provide for the
risk Of life in the West Indies, and suffi
cient to create large SURPRISES, out Of
which Reversionary Bonuses, averaging
2lI per cent per annum upon the amount
assured have been distributed among the
Members of the Society.
Its career, during a period of 80 years
has clearly demonstrated the fact that the
lives of persons residing in this part of the
world, are, when carefully selected, almost
as valuable as those inhabiting Europe,
and that they do not demand such exces
sive Premiums as are charged by every
other Company.
The following abridged Table shows the
Premiums required to assure $780,, for the
whole term, upon a single life =
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-16
A Useful " ork.

We have received from Mes srs Atwood
& Culver work entitled "An Analysis and
Exposition of the Constitution of
the State of Wisconsin" designed
for the use of teachers and advanced
classes in schools aud citizens generally.
The contents Of this book will be found
beneficial to all classes of the community,
and is especially valuable to schools, as the
study Of our constitution is now provided
for by law. Often from ignorance of our
constitution arises great detriment to the
citizen, and it follows tkst clear under
standing Of the instrument is essential to
the happiness and welfare of the community.
The book is gotten up in good plain style aud
reflects credit on the Madison State Journal
office, its place capitalization. The author,
Rev, A. Q. Wright, is known to some ofoa.
people, and was formerly pastor of the Con-
gregational Church, Waterloo.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-16

1t is our sad duty this week to record the
death of Mr.. John L. Smith, of the firm of
Smith 4 Bennett, which occurred at his
residence in this city, on Thursday, July 9th,
1873, Of enlargement CT the liver, in the
42d year of his age. Mr.. Smith was born
in the CT ty Of Bolton, England, and from
early youth had worked at the machinest
trade. All the education he possessed
was received from the Sunday Schools and
the Mechanics Institute of his native place,
In the year 1858 he came to the United
States and settled in Milwaukee The next
year he became one of the employees in the
Machine shops of the Milwaukee l. Prairie du
Chen R. R. Company The company, APP
preciating his superior knowledge of the
machlnest business and his fine skill as a
workman, promoted him to the foreman
ship of the shops in 1868, succeeding Mr.
G. Hackney. and retaining the position'until
coming here Four years ago the present
month Mr.. Smith came to Watertown and
purchased the interest Of Mr.. VIM. TAYLOR,
of the firm of Taylor Il johnson. proprietors
of the Watertown Foundry and Machine
shops. A few months later, Mr.. j. B..
Bennett, brc!her-in-aw to Mr.. Smith
bought out Mr.. johnson, and the business
therefronl has been conducted in the name
firm Of Sm.th & Bennett
Mr.. Smith was gentleman 0 more than
ordinary intelligence, clear headed and
thoughtful. Indeed for one whose oppor-
tunities for education were so limited, his
general knowledge Of things and the fund
of infor nation he possessed on different SUBJ
Jects, was somewhat remarkable Mr..
Smith, though rather retiring in disposi-
ton, was endowed with fine social and
friendly qualities. As business manager
he was careful, energetic and enterprizing,
and in all relations Of life, as husband,
father, brother, friend and neighbor,: he
was q true man. TIE loss of such q man as
Mr.. Smith to community is lrreparable,
and no words of ours can assuage the grief
of his family and friends over the great af-
fiction they have sustained by this sad in
tervention of Providence. Mr. Smiths fun.
eral was held at St. Psul's Episcopal Church
last Saturday, attended by his Masonic
brethren Of Watertown Lodge, Rev. Dr.
keene, of Milwaukee, officiating, in the
absence of Rev. Dr.. Boyd. The remains
were buried at Forest Home, Milwaukee,
Excelsior Lodge of F. and A. Masons, of
which Mr. Smith was a member, uniting
ting to pay the last tribute of respect to
the memory of deceased brother.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-16

Mnnehaha Falls and a considerable
amount of land adjoining, have recently
oeen sold IN lots at auction for 1918, l52.
Minnehaha Falls, together with LII acres,
sold tor s26,775 or $3.50 per acre to
franklin Steele, Esq.,. and the adjoining
II acres (No y was sold to George Lincoln,
Esq, at the sum Of $1,000, or 1928 per
acre. The bidding was very spirited, and
besides the Minnesotians, parties represent
th states of Michigan, Pennsy lvania, Ohio
and Virginia, and the Dominion of Canada,
were in attendance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-16
Shrouded i'm Mystery.

A Madison dispatch to = Chicago paper
OF July 9th, has the following in ,regard to
the mysterious affair which occurred near
Waterloo short time since
"The death of a Mr.. Bungard, of Hubble
ton, Jefferson county, still remains mys-
terry. 1t was at 6rst supposed Mr.. B., was
in state of intoxicaton, laid on the track
of the Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad
between Waterloo and Hubbleton, and was
killed by train which passed over him. An
examination of the Coroners Jury yes erday
throws suspicion upon blacksmith OF Wa
erloo, named Lacy. 1t appears that the
latter had some difficulty with the former
in a saloon few days previous, ont Of
which lawsuit was created, and the case
was tried at Waterloo. On the 9th the diff
Guilty settled by the suit being Withdrawn and
Mr.. Lacy paying costs, which amounted tc
$I3. In the evening, Bungard started
8 o'clock for his home His friends
say that at the time he was none the wors e
for liquor, and such appears to be the truth
as he walked about FIVE miles and crossed
three railroad bridges, one of which was
abou! $50 feet long, before he reached the
spot where he was killed. Throughout that
whole distance his track could be followed
along the road bed from crooked boot
heel, but near this place other foot prints
and a bloody stone were found, and signs Of
scufle were apparent ON the earth around
Tracks were also discovered leading from
the fatal spot northward to the wood, by
which route the murderer doubtless returned
to his home. These footprints were found
to correspond with the boots of Lacy in
size and shape, and lead to the conviction
that he was the perpetrator of the foul
deed"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-16
Aoauc Sllaffers
HE Y NlTIES

The Cold Spring Farmers Club has
been organized
3 Rock River is falling, but there, is yet
ample water for our mills.
The Ladies Mite Society of the Con
gregational Cbarch meets the present week
with Mrs. J. T. Barber.
The las. lecture in the Congregational
Course will be delivered at the Congrega
tional Church by Rev. c. c. Cragin, some
evening the last of next week.
The storm which prevailed in this Sec
ton last Monday evening did scme damage
to the standing grain. We are are inform
ed that ia the town of Emmett. the injury
to crops was greater than by the storm of the
Fourth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-16
Obituary,

Mr.. Melvin B. Taylor, Postmaster at Hub
bleton died at his residence in that village
Sunday July 9th, in the 37th year of bis
age. His remains were taken to COTTAGE
Grove, Dane County, where the deceased
betoa during the past eight years, three
years of which time he held the position of
postmaster of the place. Before going to
huobleton he was clerk for short time in
the Robinson House of this city. Mr.. Tay-
u"o TIE respect and esteem of all who
cue" hin' and his LOGS will be deeply felt
ny his family and friends. he was a bro
'hsf-ln-ia" OF Mr.. Z. P. Bronson, of Hub
'S1'oa' ana leaves wife and three children
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-16
The Crops.

From all sides in this vicinity comes the
report that the prospect for q bountitul
harvest was never better. It is generally
admitted that should the present favorable
weather for the filing OF grain continue,
the wheat crop this season will largely exceed
the memorable yield of 1860. And it is
not wheat alone that ives assurance Of an
abundant and almost unprecedented return
70 our farmers. All other crops look splen-
d'dly, and promise to keep apace,,with wheat
IN tie extent Of yield. Unfavorable wealth
er has kept back haying a little, but we
understand that, after all, the crop has
been secured in excellent condition, and
has yielded finely.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-16
A Dry Goods Palace.

The lily Of Milwaukee has many things
to boast of, and among them T. A. Chap
mans Dry Goods Palace on Wisconsin
Street, stands prominent. A portion of the
space we usually devote to ad rertisemeuts
is this week occupied with a correct litho-
graph of this magnificent Dry Goods EN-
porium, which for size, finish and general
completeness is unrivaled among like es-
adjustments in the West. Words are scarce
ly adequate to convey a proper idea of the
style and grandeur of the building, and no
description car do full justice to it.
On entering it there is one thing in its ar
rangement that never fails to strike q per-
son with admiral ion, and that is the finely
toned light that ::pervades the entire store,
the whole being lighted by an lsxlo north
light from large oetagonal dome at the end
of the room. We have no hesitancy in. say
ing that it is well worth the time and money
spent IN going from here to Milwaukee to
see this celebrated Dry Goods Palace. But
it is not alone in the splendor of the bull
ding that this establishment should be con-
idered. A rich and varied stock of dry
goods, complete in all departments of the
trade, fills the shelves, drawers and counters.
The styles, patterns and qualities CT this
immense stock bear testimony to the sound
Judgment aad excellent taste displayed in
their selection, and several score of statesmen
are busy from "early morn dealing out these
goods to customers from all parts of the
STATE at the lowest prices possible. Verify,
ohapmans Dry Goods Palace is a marvel of
enterprise and pluck, and it is not to be
wondered at that Milwaukee teels so proud
of the establishment and its founder.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-16

Our citizens were somewhat startled last
Monday by report that case of genuine
cholera had broken out in our midst. We
are glad to be able, however, to contradict
SO unpleasant rumor. Mr. VIM, Rouse,
who distributes the ice for Mr.. S, NJ. Eaton
was attacked about noon Monday with
cholera morbus in its worst form, and for
while the most serious apprehensions were
felt as to his recovery. But at the last ad :
vices his condition was so much improved
as to give his friends reason to expect that
he would be out agai n soon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-16
New Fractional Currency

Plates for the new fifty cent note having
been prepared at the bureau of engraving
and printing of the treasury department,
the work of printing the new note will
be commenced next week, though it will
be probably ten days before the note will
be issued to the public. The Gew note will
be about quarter Of an inch longer than
that now in circulation, and quarter of
an inch wider.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-16
Personal

Last week Mr.. aad Mrs. J. II Sleeper, and
Mr. aud Mrs Joseph Hamiin, returned home
from visit of nearly two months among
their relatives and friends in the states of
New Hampshire aud Vermont.
The Rev. Patrick Walsh late C. G. of
Castlebar, Arch Diocese of Tuam, Ireland
has been appointed to the city of Madison,
by Bishop Hcnni, as co-operator to the
Rev. j. ". Eahey, pastor of the mission
in that place.
The raany friends of Mr.. H. Kruger, who
is here en- visit from Cleveland, will re-.
greet to learn of his dangerous illness at the
residence of his brother in-law, Mr.. C. q.
Gardener.
Our former townsman Mr.. Henry Keller
man, of Juneau, who a few months ago
started on trip to "Fstherland' arrived
here Saturday last safe and sound, and glad
to get back to America. He experienced q
very stormy time on his return crossing the
Atlantic, the steamer occupying some fifteen
days in making the passage, Ave days longer
than usual.
Rev.. Wilkinson, of Chicago, formerly
of St. James Church, Milwaukee, has sccept.
ed a call to the rectorship of Grace Church
Madison, at a salary of $1,000, besides an
excellent parsonage
Gen. Henry Harnden, a former residen,
ofJeferson County, and the popular and
efficient Collector of Internal Revenue for
the Second District of Wisconsin, spen,
Tuesday in the city.
Prof Gebler, the welI-knovn musical
dealer OF Watertown, was occupied last
week for several days in putting up a pipe
organ IN the German Lutheran church of
this village, the first ever put in position
here. 1t was built at Sheboygan and was
used there for several years. 1t has seven
stops, is eight feet wide, twelve feet high,
six feet deep, cost $500 and has two hun
dred and fifty pipes Columbus Democrat.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-16
The Methodist Church

The work Of finishing the Methodist
Church Building is progressing finely, and
the edihce is fast reaching completion.
Workmen are now engaged in doing some
splendid frescoing on the ceiling and walls
which will add greatly to the beauty of the
Oh urch. 1t is expected that the building will
be ready for dedication in about three
weeks
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-16

EXCITEMENT AT DRUG STORES
There has been general rush the last month
at the Drug Stores of FL. Schroeder and
K. Schubert, Watertown Wis, for DR.. A
Boschee's German Syrup.
1t has lately been introduced in this
country from Germany, and for any person
suffering with severe cough, heavy cold
settled on the breast: consumption or any
disease of the throat and lungs it has nc
equal in the world. Our regular size bot.
ties are Is cents. Two doses will relieve any
case. Try it. Sample bottles free %
charge.
DOHMAN, SWITCH 4 co.
Wholesale Agts., Milwaukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-16
Cutting Down.

There appears to be a general disposition
on the part Of the leading lines of Railroads
possible, and cut down expenditures to the
lowest basis, In accordance with this de-
termination, the Milwaukee + ST. Paul
the services of some twelve blacksmths,
and ether employees in the shops Of the
company in this city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-16

The editors of the La Crosse Democrat
do not like the enactment of Congress cut
ting off the free exchange list. The follow
ing note was sent By them on postal cards
to several state papers:
To the Editor: We will pay postage on
your paper after July lst, if you will on
ours. There is nothing mean about US. We
will do it in order to- be considered sloyal,"
but we want it to be distinctly understood
that we can whip any congressman that
voted to abolish the free exchange privilege.
If you know of any member of Congress
that voted for that abolish, throw deca yed
egg at him, put Paris Green in his whisky
call him names, spit on his boots, and run
away with his wife, or anything that your
experience may suggest as mighty mean
and charge the same to our acc cunt
Yours Truly