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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-31
Kerosene.

The combustible nature and endangering
qualities of inferior grades of Petroleum
are too well known as to require further
Their illustration. Numerous consume rs,
have without doubt, frequently observed
more or less vexation and annoyance i n ref
erence to the standard of safety of this mod
ern illuminator.
Our State legislature, aware of the exist
ing danger, passed law, published March
9th, 1879 "To regulate the sale Of Men
eraz Oils and other substances for Illuminating
purposes" declaring it as unlawful to sell,
or offer for sale, Illuminating Oils that will
emit vapors or gases which will ignite. at
any temperature below 100 Fahrenheit.
All gases and vapors emitted by Petroleum
whether at low or more elevated tempera
ture are combustible when combined with
certain amount of Atmosphere test ing
the safety of illuminating Oil, therefore con-
sists in the determination of the tempera-
ture at which the oil will emit vapors, hence
ignite. fignition takes place at lower
degree than 100 F. the Oil may be declar
ed unsafe as the fame in an ordinary
kerosene lamp elevates the temperature of
the oil nearly to that degree; If accident
ally, this oil should come in contact with
the fame an explosion will be inevitable,
and such Illustrations are of continual oc-
currence.
Not long since five different samples of
Kerosene were tested in this city in search
Of their safety point, bat only one came up
to the required standard of the law the
remaining four samples proved Of inferior
nature, as the Thermometer would indicate
their point of ignition at temperature
varying from 80 to 1909 Fahrenheit not
withstanding its so called 10, lis or 1902
Fire test.
The disti1lation of Petroleumyis conducted
OF a large scale, which consists in boiling
the oil and condensing It's vapors by expos
ure to cold surface The most dangerous
vapors pass over at a low temperature
while the safe burning oil remains until
the more volatile portions have been re-
moved, after which the heavier oil passes
over, and may thus be separated from the
tarry matter remaining behind. An Oil dis
filling over at Temperature of l50nto 1859
f. may be relied on as beng perfectly safe
for Illuminating purposes while a lighter
distilling at lower degree than 10 is
rendered dangerous, by containing light oil
or Benzine
The extremely volatile nature of Benzine,
Gasoline, Naphtha etc., is very we'll known
The addition Of Alum, Soda, Camphor
Salt, Ammonia and such like, will not in
any way lessen their dangerous character,
hence hazardous practice Of employing
them as illumina tors. -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-31
&enni-Iocol.
FOrt Atkinson.

Everybody has an interest in the success
OF the Anti-Horse Thief Society. Be on
hand at the meeting Jan. 10th, at the
Green Mountain House.
Mr.. Curtis Turner and family have re-
moved to Central New York Mr.. Turner
and his daughter, Miss Matte Turner, have
superintendent the cheese factory in this
place the past summer and have shown that
they thoroughly understand the business.
Arrangements have been perfected for the
delivery, by Rev. G. Caverno,I of his splen-
did lecture entitled "Boot at the Congre-
gational Church, Tuesday evening, Deem
Der 3Oth The bare announcement of this
event will delight the numerous friends of
this talented gentleman.
Some Of the young men in town have
lately taken to indulging in the use of eth
er just to see how fanny they would feel !
This is very dangerous practice n such in
experienced hands. Numerous instances
are constantly occurring of death and great
bodily injury from its use in this manner.
We advise them to take safer metho for
'feeling funny"
The Touring mill Of May, Waterbury q
Co., is a strong mill warra nted to grind
most anything, but :it won't digest broom
sticks without having a fit Of indigestion
rendering it unfit for business for time
more or less. By accident broom handle
slipped into the gearing on Thursday of
last week hich broke two very important
wheels, rendering the mill unfit for business
for week. The proprietors propose while
their hand is in to introduce quite impor-
tant Improvements and other repairs. The
stoppage creates quite check in our wheat
market, as the mill was grinding about
300 bushels day Union
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-31
Milwaukee News.

We publish the prospectus Of the Milwau-
kee Ntaos for the coming year in aDoth-
er column: and take the opportunity Of cal
ling the attention of our readers to it. The
News played no small part in bringing
about the success of the Reform movement
in this state last fall, and to anJ of our read
ers who want to hear from "the other side"
the Milwaukee News, q first class pa
per in erything but its politics.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-31
"Try, Try Again"

The Junior Hard Timers do not consider
their title any misnomer since they have
had dreadfu,ly "hard time" Of il this sea-
son in endeavoring to make their sleigh
rides go off. The sleigh-ride to succeed the
opening one has had the Time for it set on
several occasions, each time prevented for
lack of snow. But our Junior friends in
tend being successful in having another
sieig ii-ride if they have to keep on until
next Fourth of July, and will "try, try
again Wednesday evening of this week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-31
Catholic Fair.

The Ladies' Fair for the benefit Of ST.
Bernard's new Catholic Church, opened at
Turner Hall last Monday evening, and will
be continued during Tuesday aud Wednes-
day evenings. Judging from the number
present and the interest mani tested on the
opening night, the fair promises to be =
financial success AS we so to press Tues
day afternoon we are able to announce that
at the vocal concert to be given in connec-
ton with the fair on Tuesday evening,
Miss Sawyer contra!to, and MISS Barr y,
soprano, both Of Milwaukee, will appear.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-31

for one year, and copy Of either ''Cute' or
"Sunbeam" in the sheet mailed postage free
to the subscriber for $3.50 a copy of the
paper one year and either chrome framed
in two inch polished walnut and gilt
frame; for 81 so copy Of the paper for one
year and both 'Cute" and s'Sunbeam"
framed. These chromos are fine works of
art, and either Of them is worth more than
the price asked for picture and paper both.
Friend is at present in the city soliciting
subscribers for the paper, and we hope he
may be successful in adding largely to its
subscrpt ion list.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-31
Visiting Cards for 1S14-What We are
Coming To.

Visiting cards for this season are Of the
finest unglazed Bristol Board, and a little
larger than formerly. Some are in delicate
TINS. The shape is more oblong than
square. The London styles for gentlemen
are very small-those for ladies are very
large. When the words are not printed on
the corner Of the cards, turning them down
in tie following order, will denote the OBJ
ject Of the call The right hand upper cor
ner signifies congratulation after weddings,
engagements, etc. The left hand lower
corner is used for coincidence; and the
right hand lower for VISIT previous to
leaving town. 1t is customary to have the
words Visite, telicitahon, coincidence, and
odieu, printed on the reverse side of the.
corners. When leaving for long journey
or vovare to the other side. it is necessary
( end cards to friends with the simple
" conge, or P. P. c., in the left hand
lower corner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-31
Husking Corn.

4 Belot farmer tells of a new, easy
method of husking corn which may be of
benefit to farmers in this vicinity. The
corn is first picked from the stalks, which
can be done rapidly and with mittens on.
Then having provided a block of wood, a
number three Ratchet and chair, sit down
take the ears of the corn near the tips and
with sharp blow at the Ratchet sever the
stem from the ear and with a quick toss to
the basket near at hand, or to a pile by it's
self you will be surprised at the ease and
certainty of the ear slipping from your
grasp, leaving every bulk and silk in your
and, to be passed off around 10 your left
our OF the way. A little practice will en-
able person to do this rapidly and perfect
IL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-31
ssOur Fireside Friend

"Ou Fireside Friend published at Chi
cago is first class literary paper and is
fast assuming 'front.' rank with the leading
family journals of the country. Its liter
airy merits is of the first order, and it fur
nishes fand Of entertaining reading for the
family circle that is moral in tone and pro-
ductive of good. In each issue will be found
The following departments: ''Editorial,'
Current Topics" ''Our Cullender," An
swers to Correspondents, "Pencilings,'
"New Serial" Short Stories" Scientific
and Mechanical" Poetry Humorous"
&c, DC. So that the Friend never fails to
fill the full measure of enjoyment of the
readers. The terms for the Preside Friend
re as follows: for $500 copy Ct the paper
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-31
gDiieo.

In the city of Watertown, Wis, Wednes-
day morning, December 24tt, 1873, after
a shcrt but severe Hines S, ELIZABETH,
wife of Peter V. Brown, in the 4Sth year of
of her age.
The writer of this had the privilege of an
intimate acquaintance with Mrs Brown for
many years, and the recollections of the
excellent qualities she possessed both of
heart and mind will not soon be effaced
from memory. In all the relations of life,
whetheras wife, mother, sister, friend and
neighbor she was true woman and Wor
thy Of emulation. In early woman hood
she became a member of the Episcopal
Church, and continued in the full fellow
ship of its communion until the irrevocable
summons came which called her home. By
her death her husband has been bereft of a
devoted and loving wife, and her children
of kind, affectionate and indulgent moth
er. In their great bereavement let them
find soace and comfort in the words of
Scripture, 1.-THE Lord giveth, and the Lord
taketh away Blessed DE the name of the
Lord"
The funeral OF Mrs Brown from St.
PauTs Church last Friday, the 26th inst,
was la rgely attended by her relatives and
friends, and the deep sorrow that pervaded
the entire congregation, bore fitting testi-
mony to the estimltiol she was held in
by the community in which sac hal lived
since a child
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-31
Strange but True.

There is no person living but what suf-
fers more or less with Lung diseases, Coughs
Collie and Consumption yet some will die
rather than pay cents for bottle of
medicine that would cure sthem DR.. A.
Boschee's German Syrup -has long been
known in this world, ands the wondrous
cures astonished every one that try it, iyou
doubt what we say in print call at your
Druggist Mr.. F. J S. Shroeter or k. Schu-
bert, Watertown, Wis, and get sample
bottle free of charge, or regular size for Is
cents.
G q. GREEN
sole Aanuactu1er, Woodbury., N. j.
DoIbuaa, osa nit Ct Co., Milwaukee,
Wholesale Agents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-31
Colorado Fruit.

Gen. L. A. Cole has placed on our table
a specimen of the kind OF potatoes they
raise in Colorado Territory. The one be-
fore us is called Breeses' Peerless, weigh
ing l ! pounds and is one of the smallest
potatoes of this variety. Seven hundred and
eiehty-fve bushels to the acre is the aver
age yield of this Rocky Mountain vegetable.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-31

Lodge hold their annual festival and bali at
Turner Hall New Years Evening. num-
Der of invitations have been given out
side Of he order, and large attendance
may be expected Preparations are being
made to render TIE occasion ore of interest
and pleasure to all. A rare opportunity
will be given those who desire to "trip the
light Fantastic" and gything connected
with the affair will doubtless ego merry
as a marriage bell,'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-31
Chrfstmas Trees.

Tne Christmas trees and Festivals held
at the Methodist and Congregational
Churches on Chrstm Eve, were we'll at
tended and passed of pleasantly. The
scholars belonging to the Sunday Schools Of
both Churches were we'll remembered when
the time came to distribute the presents
from the trees.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-31
lGo,arc 2Noffcrs.
BREVlTIES

The Public Schools begin next Mon
day.
-Rubicon was the first town in D odge
County this year to pay its taxes into the
county treasury
The Methodist Church Sociable will
meet Wednesday evening, at the
Parsonage.
Tile fourth sociable in the Hard Times
Series takes place at the Linden House
Friday evening, January 9th.
Last week some Is or 20 men employed
in the Rolling Mill Of the Milwaukee & ST.
Paul Railway In this city were discharged.
-Messrs. Reed Wilson, Palmyra ex-
pect to start their machinery in the wagon
mandatory on or about the 18th of Jan
uary.
'i--Printer's wife" hereby acknowledges
the receipt of keg Of splendid sweet cider
rom Mr.. John Richards, for which he will
please accept than ks
The annual renting Of pews in the
Congregational Church, took place last
Monday evening, ana was attended with
success
Our streets continue to keep up their
lively appearance, and judging from the
number of teams thronging the thorough
day iC Stot fo
business Of all kinds
--McEvoy's Hbernicon will commence
a series of exhibitions at Grand Opera
House, Milwaukee, commencing January
9Th Couldn't it be persuaded to give an
exhibition here7
1t is reported that the dreadful epizo-
has broken out among the horses in
York city. We trust the West is not
lie afflicted again with a visit from this
demic.
House flies have not all ceased to exist
ior the season. Numbers of them are yet
to be seeu crawling about in buildings as
nimbly as in the spring time.
The Congregational Church of this
city will observe the "week ofprayer," ac-
cording to the programme of the Evangeli-
cal Alliance which we publish elsewhere,
by services at their house of worship
Some of the laborers on the Water
Cure building, Palmyra made "bit Of a
strike for higher wages. Their places
were filled in about 80 minutes, and the
work goes on as though nothing had hap
pened of the kind.
A number of Indians are in camp at
Mud Lake, about eight miles West of here
engaged in trapping muskrats and other
animals. Some Of them are to be seen in
town occasionally on business connected
with the sale OF their furs.
-Theice on the river is too thin as yet
for packing purposes. 1t is probable that
no ice for our ice houses will be cut this
ear until much later in the season than
usual. As soon as the ice is of sufficient
thickness Messrs. Eaton h Woodland will
commence storing large quantities of it
away for summer use.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-31
G0larriico.

Married by the Rev. F. W. Boyd, D. D.,
on the Oath inst, WILLIAM HENRY
MAY and CATHERINE SPRAGUE, all of
Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-31
Jefferson,

Mr.. G. L. Waldo has purchased an interest
in manufacturing business already establish.
ed at Winneconne, Winnebago Co., in this
state for the manufacturing Of Barrels, Slaves,
Headings, etc. Mr.. ". will start for his
new home and business soon after the new
year. Born and raised among US, as he has
been, we are 10th to lose him. The well
wishes of many friends go with him 10 his
new home and business.
The Hesperous Ball on Monday Evening
last, was success. There was large at.
tendance, mostly young people, of the
highest resp ectability, and all seemed to
feel 'gay and happy
We are informed that the farmers in the
western part of this town are about to or
ganize Grange OF the Patrons of Hus
bandry .-Banner
LIST OF LETTERS remaining u the
Post Office, at Watertown, Wisconsin, Dec
80, 1878:
Allen E S Hays John W
Chapman Francis King John
Collins Thomas Neugen Lawrence
Colligan Martin Norton Mourice Miss
Curry Minnie Miss Smith VIM.
Dean Dora Miss Sheaf VIM L
Gamble Thomas Vokes John
Hamilton J. E. tu
Persons calling for any of the above let
ters will please say Advertised"
j. T. MOAK, P. NJ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-31
I AIKEN Up,

TAKEN up by the subscriber in the town
i of Ixonie, on land owned by him in
said town, to wit: section 10, Township 8,
Range Is East. lots and 5 on or about the
22d day of November, 1873. Three calves
about six months DID, One steer of brin-
die color with small white spot On FORE
head nearest the left horn, also some white
on brisket, belly and legs, also on the under
side of the tsil. Zone red with some white
on belly. The bull is OF brlndle color.
WIN. P. OAE EN-.
Dated Ixonia, this 20th OF Nov. 1873.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-12-31

LIST OF LETTERS remainingin the
Post Office, at Watertown, Wisconsin, Dec
, 1873-02-08
UTAH..

Tho NIormons Troubled Mt tho Proc
cocdtnga In ConHreas-NIlsccllnne
Territorial Items.
SALT LAKE, Fob. 7.-Oonslderable sensation
WAS caused here this evening by despatch
from Chicago, that the President has determined,
as mattor Of policy, to remove all tue troops
from the Southern States, and station them In
reasonable oontiguity to Utah. The Mormona
atfoot 4 disbelief Of tho report, but they arc
evidently much disturbed. The dentllos and
dissenting Mormons all rejoice.
Olageotte epeeoh on Utah Is universally an.
plandod by the 0ontileB as tho best exposition
Of tho truth Of Mormon rule ever given Com
greBs.
Il is stated that company is forming in
Washington D. O., to establish In this city q
arst-olass daily In tho interest Of the anti-mor-
mon sentiment With cash capital Of e100, 900.
on Utah ts clearly unconstitutional.
Tho snow blockade IN Little Cottonwood IL
mails. It Is estimated that over 5000 tons OF orc
are on the dumps for transportation.
The Union and Central Pacific trains are all on
timo.
, 1873-02-08

found any enc1 gcnoral principle affirmed, other
In international or municipal law, but havo
found tho very rcvcrso affirmed by nll Inv, inter-
o autorea s a T9y aoes ro
codenta IN support Of this Wow, and, iu rop1y to
tlo Prestdont'e caution. that tho Payment Of
this claim would invite tho presentation Of do
ior vSfg H1go Of money for
tho army, they Say tho net for tho roliof Of Dr..
Boat doom not provide for tho rnymont OF prop
orty unGyoi1ably destroyed. On tho contrary, It
Clearly diBcrilninatos against, and dsclnfms lia-
that II THO principle involved in tho bill be just
and as 1t has boen soon to be in accordance with
tho commands of NIL law and all precedent, tho
Governments cannot 10 excused from making
T, tho n burden such payments would impose upon
tho Treasury. Tho Committee say that lie who
reBarda tho law, or lovos Justice, will DO reuc-
tent TO TO 81 SEQ loyal citizen reduced BY dclibcr-
ton; and then turned away from tho full tils Of
tho Treasury, which carry from year to yoar ,,n-
tod milltons, single yoar'e intcrost On which
Toua &C. eompcnaate Tor ov95y Injury coming with
tho principle recognized by tRis biii
would Involve tho Treasury in lnrgo disbnrse-
ments: Il hea already boon soon chat tho BIZ
rondy paid aosernl claims resting upon precisely
tho aamo principle. From tho foundation Of tho
Government 1t cnnuot DO discovered that Con-
gress over refused to pay similar claim. If, ns
millions await payment, tho question arises,
Whore are they2 During tho oloyon years Biuco
the late war commenced, tho whole amount Of
claims Of ovory kind recommended for payment
by the Senate Committee on Claims, excluding
those reported from tho Claims Commission,
will fall considerably below million
dollars. In conclusion, tllo Committee onter into
a statement to show that no o1aim over was or
ever can bo preferred against tho Government
the claim proforred in this 6lli md thoy there
fore recommend its passage, tho objection Of
tle President to tho contrary Notwithstanding
:. Mr: Howe alao mado q similar recommends
to- tton In In relation e bll spRToRrlating
ton, No., vetoed by tho President on tito 7th Of
June, 1872, for roasons similar to those sot forth
in tho 1ncssage votoing tho bill for tho relief OF
Bost.
Tho bill reported to-day by Mr.. Dutler (NIaas.)
aelarios Of tho Executive, judicial, aud Legisla-
tiro Departments Of the Government, provides
that, aftor March 4, 1873, nalaries will be Axod
ag follows: President Of tho United statos
s50 9o0 vee prosldont 9lo ooo Chiof 5stise
Cabinet officers $4,000; Speaker Of tho House,
$4,000; mombers Of Congress-, $4,000. Thia
include9 tho membors Of tho Forty-socond Con-
greas. Mileage. is abolished, and actual travel
ling oxpensoB allowed. The Committee ACCOM-
pany tho bill with report.
rAnDoNED.
Tho President to-day pardoned Eli Rosa
Stewart and Robert Hnyos Mitchell, both Of
South Carolina, convicted of Ku-Klux crimes
and sentenced to imprisonment in tho Albany
Ponitentiary.
Senator Cameron was suddenly takon Ill last
night, and Ia now cont{nod to his apartments.
, 1873-02-08

E1R3HsF01FT3T10S QUESTION.
Tho Special Committee appointed carly in tho
aoBsion by the Senate to consider tile subject OF
transportation to the senboard, and tho various
complicated questions arising out Of tile rela-
tiona Of railroads to tho public, has thus far held
but single session. At this one, 1t was deter-
Congress wasof such nature as not to allow tho
Committee to pay the proper attention to tho
qucstionB reforred to tho1n, and TINT, therefore,
It would be advisable to aBk permission to sit
during the rocosH. The motion has not yet boon
mado, but it will DO prepared before the It'll Of
March ncxt.