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The Contemplated Street Paving
Our InIets and Outlets. y f.

The Contemplated Street Paving
Our InIets and Outlets.
By our Old Employe
The First Branch Of Council still hangs
fire on the street paving business. Three
times has the Second Branch declared its
readiness to Cross the Rnbicon, and as
many times has the Council OF Sixteen in
the Upper Chamber withheld Its assent.
We are not prepared to say that this hesi-
fancy of the City Senate is not born of
wisdom. We are scoAf1dent that the
members of that body feel the necessity
for the permanent improvements of our
streets. They must feel the importance
OF easy connection with the districts from
whence we draw our market supplies of
every description. Why then so long
consider2 2----.-.s--.. -. .z-..-,s.es..,- =
As an outside but not disinterested OBJ
server, listening to the discussions of the
question in the First Branch, and com
pairing with them the examinations which
we have taken considerable pains to make
for our own information, we do not hesi-
tate to say that the action Of the First
Branch is based upon feeling that the
projected improvement cannot be success.
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THE first response to the veto comes
from Wall street, the financial sensorium
Of the country, where there was mark
ed decline yesterday in all classes of se-
curities, government bonds not excepted
Gold dropped down to 1923. 1t is likely
that the Juror will expend itself in a day
Or two, and then with a clearing up of
the financial atmosphere will come more
confidence than has been felt for months
past People know now what the volume
of currencyis to be for an indefinite time
to come, and on such foundation they
can afford to go to work and project bus
iness enterprises. a country that despite
wars and fires and floods, has increased
its wealth fourteen billions of dollars
since 1851, and that has seven hundred
millions of money afloat TO do business
on, has an immense amount. of vitality,
and will rise up speedily to run tho race
that is set before IL
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SECRETARY RICuARDsoN.

Secretary Richardson was to-day in
terrogated in regard to rumor prevalent
for some days past, that he was to be ap-
pointed to a vacant judgship in the
Court of Claims, but fran his response,
lit appears that the Office has not yet been
rendered him. The Secretary contem-
plates an absence from the city for the
benefit OF his health, which Is somewhat
impaired by close attention to business.
Rumors continue to prevail that he will
retire from the Cabinet, but they
official source. Members Of Congress
OF both parties, however, confidently say
they have no doubt. he will retire, and
that this is mere question OF time.
In this connection the same parties as
sert it is not improbable that a foreign
mission will be rendered him, as there
will soon Ee two vacancies, one at Berlin
and the other at Vienna.
In view of the reported probable Hesig-
nation of Judge Richardson several Sena-
tors openly declared that whoever may
be appointed his successor will undergo
the close scrutiny of the Senate.
. THE sANBoRN REPORT. 49,,
The report on the Sanborn contracts
was privately read to the Committee on
Ways and Means this morning and order
ed printed. The committee will examine
several additional witnesses on the SUBJ
.ject. They have been sent for and will
be here in a few days - j. AiEs
ooMMANDANT AT LITTLE ROCK NsTRUc.
TED To RETIRE.
The Secretary of War to-day tele-
graphed to the commandant at Little
Rock that he might retire to the arsenal
his command as soon as danger Of life is
no longer threatened and leave the ques.
ton to be settled by the contestants or the
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Raltimore Cattle lTarket.

BALTIMORE, April Cattle Closed
that generally rated first quality 54a69c;
midlfng or good fair quality 4Es54; re-
% HoasMFair fS demand; receipts and sales
heavy at74aS4; receipts 9644. e 80 -.:r5
( lSHE and more actHei
sheafsd 4is6ic; wool Case receipts 1915.
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oo1r1fANDAET AT LITTLE ROCK NsTRUC
TED TO RETIRE,
MEMPHIs.
DEATH OF AN AGED PIONEER,

MEMPHIS, April 23.-C Capt. Samuel Nc
Manns, one of the pioneer settlers of Mem:
phis, died last evening, in his SSth year.
; Z g DANGERoUsLY srABBRD.f -.
( J.-W. YfHivex, a well known livery
man, was dangerously stabbed In 8
drunken row at the Bay House Saloon
corner Of Monroe and Second streets lasi
evening, by w. II. Bingham, the. bar.
tender. The latter was arrested. Wilt
vex says he was to blame for the whole
affair, and asked the police not toarfesi
Bingham. q TSt}'i "a '5is2s1 ,.ss.b4 =
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AIysteriops AIurder.of a Child.

BosroE, April 90! !AThe body of Horace
Mullen, aged. four years and a half, was
found yesterday in a marsh near Dorces-
ter, terribly, mutilated,, the, head was
nearly. severed from the body and there
were besides about, thirty stab wounds.
The child was the son Of poor parents.
no clue " the murderer. ~
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During Friday over the New England
States, winds shifting to north and west,
with clearing weather.
= For the Middle States, northwest to
It ahwest winds, with clear and clearing
ye leather. IEl Z ~ t,ti Il = q :.
For the Southern States east of the Mis-
sippi, very generally clear. weather.
From Missouri eastward over the Ohio
Valley, winds shifting to westerly ana
southerly, rising temperature and clear or
partly cloudy weather.
For the upper lake region, increasing
southerly to westerly winds, higher tenn.
perature- and increasing cloudiness, with
possiblylight rain, eI3iZ ss.E y y.
For the lower lake region, clear OF
partly cloudygwesther, with winds shift
ing to southerly. ss.a
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Presidents Veto in Pennsyivania
LegIsIaIuFe. u

HARRISBURG. April 23.-Resolutions
approving the Presidents veto were offer
ed in the House, but the suspension of
rules necessary for its consideration was
negatiYed.
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short Line Employees ON a strike.

sCNo1NNAT1, April 23-The railroad
employees on the Louisville Short Line
struck to. day, it is said, on account of the
company being behind in the payment of
salaries. Rumors are current that the
strikers are letting the water out Of the
tanks and tearing up the track.
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Postponed on Account Of Weather.
MMRHIs, April In consequence OF
the continued bad weather and breaks IN
the railroads the spring meeting over
the Chickasawt course has been postponed
till Monday, May A.
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Adapted Resolution of Thanks.1

MnwAUKEE, April 23.LThe Board Of
Trade and Merchants Association adopt:
ed res6Iutions thanking President Grant
for his veto of the financial bill,SwhiGh
passed the House. 7:',st' 50 s22''sk y. p
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BY3TRL1 1EGRAPH
ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORT

,By tho Western Union Line.
ofiee Northwest cor, OF Main and Monroe sts.
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SPAIN.

MADRID, April as-Gen. Prim de
Rivera, who was severely wounded IN an
engagement near BIlboa, has recovered
sufficiently to be removed to this city.
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sUBsCRIPTIoNs 10 RELIRF FUND.

The subscriptions for the relief OF those
suffering by the overflow in the South
reach 1000, and large additions are ex-
pected. Mayor Havemyer has issued an
appeal to the citizens for aid. -
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Major Burrell, who was initiated into
the Hoboken Lodge of Free Masons, has
instituted suit against the Lodge for re-
covery Of the initiation fee and interest
because he is unable to take the second de-
case excites considerable interest.
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TRMPRRANCE coHvENTIoN.

The Women's Temperance Convention
to-day appointed State Executive Com
mittee; also a committee to confer with
the ladies Of Cleveland with reference to
A committee was appointed 10 report a
plan for the permanent organization of
State Leagues to this Convention, and the
committee reported the names Of sixteen
members OF the State Executive Commit.
tee. The afternoon was devoted to the
reports OF the work done In the State, by
Congressional Districts. M ss
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CINCINNATI.
coNsT1TUTIoNAL, coNyENTIoH.

CEoENAE1, April 2S.-The Const1tu-
uonal Convention today reconsidered
the Judicial Article and amended It SO as
to include the proposition of Judge
Hoadly to elect Supreme Judge the first
time on the proportional plan. no voter
being allowed to vote, for more than
three candidates. Also Mr.. Worries
amendment to vscate the Office of any
Judge found drunk on the bench, or dur
ing the term of the Court The article
then was adopted; yeas 65; nays 35.
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Weather Report.
PROBABILITIES.

- tl.rpfr . EWAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFIoR or THE CHIEF SIeNAL OFEIoKRS
WASHINGTON. D. G., April 23-s:o0 P. II. !
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An ANaRY pIaCUasIoN.

An angry personal discussion took
place between Brown OF Kentucky and
Starkweather of Connecticut. The for
mer complaining of the latter for having
the Record some weeks ago a letter writ
ten by. Brown In the early days of the
rebellion, counselling the shooting OF any
manIin Kentucky who would join the
Union army, and Brown retaliating by
reading to the House StarkWeather's let
ter to, Mr.. Huntington Cashier OF the
First National Bank at Washington, for
pecuniaryl aid 5defsS the Fexpenses Of
his election.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-04-24

The trotter ]. G. Brown, known as
Henry Todd, when he beat American
Girl has been sold to Californian for
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-02-11
Temperance Lecture.

Hon. James Ross, of Madison, entertained
large audience at Good Templar Hall
last Monday evening, on the subject OF
Temperance. Mr.. Ross dwelt for consider
aole length on his own expert ences, among
otker things giving his audience most
vivid description of his narrow escape from
drowning on Lake Mendoza few years
ago when two of his companions met
watery grave. Mr.. Ross spoke with fine
effect OF the evils of intcmperance, and the
sad results which follow from the use of the
intoxicating cup. His remarks seemed to
make deep impressi on on his hearers, as
was evidenced by the number who remain.
ed after the close Of the lecture to enroll
themselves in the Temperance army.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-02-11
ssHard Times No MOre.''

Last Friday evening the clio sing soc liable
OF the Hard Times series took plac at the
Lindon House. The attendance was large
and more mirth full crowd was never seen
together On any like occasion. There was
happy blending of feeling among all pres
ent, which added greatly to the evenings
enjoyment. 1t could not be expected that
under the pressure of so much pleasure and
excitement the participators could Bear-up
to an indefinite period without some means
being provided to build upon, and there
fore, although the net Canes from the tro-
ceeds of the series were not large. good
square meal at the hour Of midnight was
served to the Hard Timers after the style Of
the Lindon House best, which was very
refreshing to all and infused new life and
energy into the party for the balance of
the night Dancing was continued and
everything went merry as marriage bell
until the wee sma' hours admonished the
disciples Of Terpsichore and the admirers of
| Hoyie to seek their homes, firesides and
| little ones. Prof. J. Miller's Cotillion band
| than which there is none better for its size
IN the State has furnished the music for the
Hard Times soclables, with Mr.. A. Rut her.
| ford for caller who is hard TO beat in his
! line. Thus the curtain falls on most sue
| cessful series Of parties, the pleasant re.
collections OF (which will not soon be for.
| gotten by those who participated in them
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Grand n asQ uerade.'

Next Saturday evening, February l4th,
our citizens will have the opportu nifty pre-.
sented them of attendiB one Of the finest
Masquerade Balls at Turner Hall ever given
in the city, and for the success Of which no
pains have been spared. The Turner So
ciety, under whose auspices tho Aasquer-
ade takes place, is determined to make it
interesting to all, whether partcipators in
the masquerade or merely spectators.
Characters both unique and attractive will
be represented, and many amusing and in
teresting spectacles witnessed. We may
expect to see Turner Hall crowded on the
occasion. E.t
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-02-11
Chicago g. Northwestern
2Hon1e y0loffers.
RREVITIE :

Our fish market is we'll supplied these
days with fine pickerel from the Crawfsh.
The great depth of Snow in the woods
makes it rather difficult for chopping and
getting around with teams, but notwith-
standing large quantities of wood and tim
Der are finding their way into the city.
We notice great quantity of brick
and lumber being hauled away from the
yards of the city by the farmers of he sur
rounding country, giving evidence Of con-
siderable building in the Spring.
Rev. @. Caverno, of Amboy, Illinois,
formerly of Lake Mills, preached at the
Congregational Church in GAINESVILLE, on
the lst inst Ee is candidate fer the va
cant pastorate of that church.
ALL the mail natter from this city
bound south on the Chicago and Northwes-
tern Rail aay last Thursday morning was
burned in the disaster which happened to
the train.
1t is agreed on all sides that Water
town has not been as lively in the way of
amusements for many years as it has been
this winter. Both old and young have en-
joyed themselves and dull care has been
driven far away.
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Its Br0kon.

that is, the spinal column of Winter is
cracked, if dependence can be placed in the
legend which runneth as follows:
If on the I'd day of February the ground
hog cometh out of his den, and the sun is
snow, he will become disguised and retire
for six weeks, e., there will be no chan ge
in the weather. But if the ground hog sees
no shadow, the back bone of the winter is
broken, and spring may be expected early
in March.
Monday Of last week was '.ground hog
day." q, shadow was cast, ana the residents
of this locality may Immediately invest in
spring garments.
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&en1i-Iocal.


On Monday last, our townsman, Adam
Puerner, experienced shock, in the shape
Of al apoplectic fit, which threatened to
result seriously. But yesterday his physi.
clan, DR.. Schiller, considers his condi-
ton somewhat improved.
The Farmers and Merchants Bank OF
Jefferson, commenced doing business on
Monday last, as per announcement. Mr.
Yale Henry, President, and Adam Grim m
Cashier, appea ring much at home behind
their elegant counter, counting in the
"cash" with IS much freedom an ease as
old experts. ID. .s
w. H. Porter, Esq, returned to this vii
lage early this week, from Rockford, Iowa
aad at once entered upon the duties per.
tanning to his profession. He looks hale
and hearty; the prairie winds have GER
tainly made no inroads on his strong con.
tution.-Bdnner.
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Masquerade ut Music Hall.

Next Tuesday Evening, February 18th, a
grand Masquerade will be held at Music
Hall, which will be an en- tertainment we'll
worth attending. Various notable charac-
tiers will be present, among the n the Shah
of Persia and his court, and there will APP
pear representatives of all nations. Gayety
and pleasure will prevail and those seeking
after amusement will here find it to their
hearts content. Tickets SO cents. TO be
b ad at the Post Office and stores. Read the
advertisement in another column.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-02-11


Prof. L. O. Thompson, formerly presi-
dent of the Northwestern University of this
city, has accepted call from the Congre-
gational Church at Cottage Grove, Dane
County, and is now performing Minister al
duties at that place. ...r ...
Mr.. L. ". Bennett, a former old resident
of the town of Watertown, but now residing
at Burr Oak, Iowa, is on a short visi t to
his friends in this city and vicinity.
Mr.. Harvey C. Crandall and Mr.. F. Nc
Quivey, both residents in the vicinity Of
Waukegsn, Illinois, and former neighbors
in Dodge County, are in these parts on a
brief stay looking well and feeling in good
trim,
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Given Up.

We are informed by Gen. L A. Cole.
President of the Jefferson County Old Set
tiers Society that it has been decided not
to hold any meeting Of the old settlers this
year. But we trust for the sake of the or
canizaticn that next winter will not be al
lowed to pass over without the men coming
together who lived here in the days that
tried mems souls. Let US prepare for a
rousing old settlers convention next year
to make up for the deficiency and disap-
pointments of this year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-02-11
Western Agency of the Aldine.

James Sutton & Co., proprietors of the
Aldine, the finest illustrated publication
branch of their publication in Chicago, at
SO Madison street By this enterprise
Messrs. Sutton & Co. expect to facilitate
business with their correspondents in con-
nection with the Aldine and anticipate a
largely augum ented circulation by the
change
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-02-11
Sad Accident,

Tuesday Of last wesk James Larkin, who
with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. James Lar
kin, resided in this city for number Of
years, but subse quentiy removed to Mil.
waukee, was killed at Fredonia, on the
Wisconsin Central Railway, about fifteen
miles north Of Mil xaukee. While coupling
cars be WAS struck on the back part Of the
head with large piece of timber, and died
almost instantly. His funeral took place
on the following day, Wednesday. He
was Is years old, aud his sudden aud ter
BILE death is sad blow to his relatives and
friends
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-02-11
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 I cents for bottle of
medicine that would cure them. Dr. A.
Boschee's German Syrup has long been
known in this world, and the wondrous
cures astonished every one that tryit Ifyou
doubt what we say in print call at your
Druggist Mr. F. J S. Shroe ter or X. Schu-
bert, Watertown, Wis.,, and get sample
bottle free Of charge, or d regular size for Is
cents.
G. G. GREEN
i SoleManufacturer, Woodbury., N. J.
Dohman, Schmit Il Co., Milwaukee,
Wholesale Agents. s
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From the National Capitol.
WASHINGTON, Feb, 9th, 1874.

Ed. Republican
Congress appears to have plenty of work
to do, but somehow or other but little is
accomplished. Everybody wants to re-
trench, but just where to begin seems to
be matter of some difficulty. The cry
comes from everywhere that the govern
nent should stop putting up costly build
ings, but nearly every member of Congress
has some building in his district that abso.
lutely must be built, and committees from
different cities appear to urge that their
buildings be not put off. 1t is quito pro-
bable that the force in all or several of the
departments will be cut down, and, that
the salaries will be decreased In fact the
former has already commenced in the Inter-
nal Revenue Bureau and in the Quartermas-
ter Generals office. How unfair and I'M
just it will be to cut down the salaries of
the clerks may be seen from this little fact
which happened to find in law approved
July I'd, 1886. This law fixed the salaries
Of Assistant Postmaster Generals at 42,5G
each, and that of clerks in the Post Office
Department at $4,000, $500, 81, 400, and
81, 200. These latter are the same salaries
as now paid, but those of the three Asss-
tants have been gradually raised, until they
now reach $4,000 each. If there is any
cutting down to be done, it should begin
from above
Another District investigation is to take
place, about dozen chronic erum blers, who
refuse to pay taxes, having for the third
time in three years, succeeded in getting a
committee appointed to Investigate the
District officials. These grumblers are
among the richest men in the city, but are
Old fogies " ho would rather see the city
ilnbedded in mud than have it cleaned an
adorned by tue well paved streets and the
beautiful parks, that are rapidly making
Washington the finest city in the Union.
From fact that out of a population Of
l50,0O0 only about dozen can be found to
memorable Congress, it may be inferred
that the distrust by the people of the Dis
trict Government is not general in fact,
almost every body comedies that it has done
wonders for the city, and if speculatorz and
contractors have made money, the govern.
ment is not to blame.
The Military Committee oil the Senate has
agreed to report bill equalizing bounties
| by which a bounty of 1888 per month will
be granted TO every soldier who served in
| the army during the war Of the rebellion,
deducting any bounties previously paid
| This would give every man who served 3
years an additional bounty of 5000 besides
the 800 already rec eived, and would IN
doubtedly scatter a good deal of money
| through out the country. The heirs Of SOL
diers deceased would receive the bounty
due the deceased.
The case of Rees against the city of Wa
tertown was as you undoubtedly are aware
argued in the Supreme Court Of the United
States on Thursday of last week in behalf
of your city by the Hon. Daniel Hall, who
made an eloquent and exhaustive argumen,
in the case. On Friday the Supreme Cour
adjourned until the beginning of March
next, SO that no decision can be looked fol
until that time. W.
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Oyster Supper.

The Ladies' Mite Society, Of the Congre-
gational Church, will give an oyster supper
on Thursday evening, at the residence of
Mrs. Walter Pease Sleighs belonging to
"Barney's bus line will leave ]. Hamlin's,
J. T. Moaks, Van Alstines Hotel, and
Jesse Stones, at 6 o'clock and o'clock
precisely. All are invited.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-02-11

Next Thursday evening the Operatta o f
the Seasons will be performed by the
scholars and teachers Of Miss Grace Jones
Seminary al Oconomowoc assisted by stu
dents from Nashotah College. Sever
al Of cur young people intend to i'm
prove the present good sleighing and attend
this musical entertainment. Should the
weather prove favorable the party will have
an enjoyable time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-02-11

A portion of the members Of the Hand
Times Club will participate in a Masquer-
ade Ball at the Linden House, Friday eve
ming Of this week, February 18th. This
an abundance of fun, frolic and enjoyment
The Masquerade will begin at 81 O'Clock,
sharp, and masks will be taken off at l03
O'clock. No one admitted without ticket