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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14
A New Confidence Dodge.

Strange as it may seem, a new con-
fidence dodge has been developed.
Early in the afternoon two we'll dressed
men entered the house Of Sophia He
heman. widow living on La Grand
Pike, near Bonaventura Church. One
of them represented himself to be Mr..
Adae, Consul from Germany for this
city, and the other a gentleman Just
from the Faderland. Both professed
to have known the hus band of the lady,
and in the course of a few moments
conversation talked themselves into
her good graces. An hour after another
man entered and enquired where one
Mr.. Welder lived. The widow told him
it was some two miles off. Upon
receiving this information, ne said it
was too bad. He was going to his
friends house to collect a bill with
which to pay his taxes, and
that now he would be too late, and
have to pay the penalty. He pulled
out and studied his watch as he spoke,
Consul Adae CD thereupon suddenly
recognized him, and said that he was
welcome to what he had, about $50.
This would not do, however, he needed
5000. Suddenly he bethoug ht himself
OF some watches which he had pur-
chased to send as presents to the old
country. He would leave them with
the widow if she could let him have
the additional $780, Mrs. Heheman,
encouraged by the pretended Consul's
confidence i'll the borrower, agreed to
let him have the amount and handed.
it over, taking the watches as security.
He went off to pay his taxes. The
Consul and her husbands friend lin
gered to arrange for visit of the lady
to the Consulate to sign papers for a
legacy, OF which "Adie " had told her
on first entering, and then departed to
divide the booty with their confeder-
ate. Of course the watches proved
worthless. Cincinnati Enquirer :.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14

TAYLOR ADAMS, one of the foremost
OF his profession as telegraph operator
in the Western Union office in New
Orleans, fell victim to the yellow
fever in October. He was buried at
st. Joseph's Cemetery ct New Orleans.
Facing the vault which contains mis-
remains stands table with complete
telegraphic appliances-the relay,
sounder, key, and battery attached
the whole encircled by an immense
wreath of artificial flowers, and covered
with white Grape. The battery was
dry, it's wires disconnected, the relay,
sounder and key were without springs,
voiceless, and motionless, like the
dead A messenger boy stood by the
table, but no message of poor Taylor's
will ever again be given him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14
About Dates.

Wine and spirits are made from
dates by distillation; but they are sold
for the most part to foreign traders.
There is still another product of the
date-one that is of vast Importance to
the poor Arabs in their long journeys
across the deserts. This is date -four,
made by drying the ripe fruit in the
sun, and afterward grinding it to pow
der. It is then packed IN tight sacks,
and if slowed away from the damp will
keep for years. This is food in it's
most compact form, easily carried
about, and needing no cooking; it has
only to be moistened with little
water, and then the meal is ready for
eating.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14
Slavery in AShantee,

th Hs |".. Cor. London Times. F.. .....t 4.
1t can scarcely be known in England
that IN the English settlements on the
Gold Coast slavery exists in most
h1deous and revolving form, and is not
only tolerated but formally recognized
and sanctioned by law. tits generally
believed that where English rule pre-
wallis slavery cannot exist. Yet all the
force and authority Of English law is
exerted to assist the slave owner IN
his claim to his human chattels. The
slavery which exists here IS termed
domestic slavery" The real mean
ing of this term simply is that the slave
owner cannot export his slaves. This
is one practical limitation placed upon
his power. A slave can be bought and
sold within the limits o. this settle
ment almost as freely as sheep or an
OK. Even the deck Of all English YES
sci does not afford protect1on of
safety to the fugitive slave. Else
where an English vessel is regarded
as an inviolable ASYLUM for
the oppressed. Slaves are con-
stantly dragged from English vessels
under the warrant of an English Judge,
to be consigned to hopeless slavery.
On the first of this month wretched
female slave was carried through the
sheets OF Cape Coast bound hand and
loot. Her piteous shrieks and cries
attracted the attention of high mill
tary official, who interfered to ascer-
tain what offense the woman had COM
mltted, and why she received such
treatment. He found that there was
no charge against her save that she en-
deavored to escape from slavery, and
that she Was then being, under due le-
gal process, carried back to her master.
lie had to stand back out of respect to
the law, and group of English off
GERS who were near had to look on in
silent shame while the unhappy wo-
man was carried off, vainly entreating
their assistance. 1t is difficult to I'm
derstand why such a state of things
should be tolerated. Slavery has been
abolished in Sierra Leone, Lagos, and
the Gambia, and no good reason can be
assigned for different rule prevailing
in other places. The Fantees are about
the most debased and cowardly race
on the coast. Why for such people
should the very fundamental princi-
pies and doctrines Of English law be
set at nought? It should not be toler-
ated that such people should dictate
to us. If we ale to retain our possess
sions on the Gold Coast we ought at
least to insist that English law shall
prevail there, and none other. It is to
be hoped that Sir Garrett Wolsey, dur
ing his administration, will add to his
laurels by putting an end to slavery in
the last spot where it has found refuge
under English rule. It will be we'll
worthy Of his high reputation that he
should give practical effect to the SEN
timent which is proclaimed in the me-
morable words, " Liberty is commen-
surate with and inseparable from Eng
lish ruIe.n
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14
A Cats Dream.

She was very still, and appeared to
be asleep, when suddenly she sprang
into the middle of the room, where she
fixed her feet on limited spot on the
floor, to which also her nose was ap-
piled, as if closely grasping something
which she held with her claws. This
continued for short time, when the
nose was gently raised, and the visible
attention was directed to the feet,
which still continued their grasp; but
after time one of them was gradually
removed, and then the other, on which
puss appeared greatly at loss to
imagine whittier the imaginary object
could have gone 50 as to escape her
grasp. She looked in various direc-
tions along the floor with foolish face
of confusion; and then again her atten-
ton was directed to the spot on which
her feet we're closely pressed, as if to
examine closely whether the presumed
escape had been sinking through the
floor; and when this seemed unsatis-
factory the disappointed animal, now
widely awake, retired once more to re,
examine the place, as il she found it
impossible to comprehend how an OBJ
ject she had so plainly seen and
grasped should have sunk into nothing.
Many minutes elapsed before this cat
to be reconciled to the con-
viction that what had been a dream
was in truth reality.-L01ad and
Water.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14
What The Wind Elves Heard and Saw.
BY EBEN E. REXFoRD. a 80
The West Wind (:

+ =
The West Wind 4 AZ 49,,
The saddest sound that ever heard
Was the waiting plaint of mother bird -
For the one wee nesting that cheered her
nest, .-
Deaa, with thorn in its pretty breast $40
Tbs South Wind 2Ei
[ have known a sight that was sadder still !; a.
There's grave mp yonder, upon the hill, HI
And mother weeps AT her poor boys name,
For his ruined soul, and his guilt and shame.
The West Wind #HE H.
The sweetest sight that | ever knew, asar
Was the kiss Of two lovers, whose love was
true, n-s -n1E#r# #AI####A#.
AS they pledged themselves, come veal or
One path in life they would henceforth know
The South Wind :3GE
Once, when weary old man died, e
| saw Heavens gate swung open wide,
And his wife, who an angel long had been,
Stretched We"Omlng hands and cried, Dear
come In u
And the look on her face IL was dumb with
awe
A sighs that was grauder never saw.
The West Wind: .r
Last night, when The stars were out in the
blue, .te
Like dead white lily kissed by dew,
1 saw a baby OF two short years
Wet with its mourning mothers tears.
Tue South Wind:
| saw mother go in one day ff.
Through the gates Of Heaven, and heard her
say,
SIS my paby here ?" And they put in her arms
A wee child, sweet with baby's charms ;
And she cried as she kissed it, her face aglow,
Z" / have found nv babe! This is Heaven, [
know !"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14

The devotion of Mary's little lamb,
which "followed her to school one
day. is equalled by that of duck at
Athol, which, it is said, is so much at
tached to a young lady who feeds it
that it attends her to church or wher-
ever she goes. At recent entertain
ment at Music Hall the duck waited
below until the young lady came down
stairs, and then escorted her home with
many complaisant quack.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14

FELLOW trabbellers, said color
ed preacher. 'sef [ had been eatin'
dried apples for week, an den took
to drinkin' for mont, I couldn' t feel
more swelled up dan I am 3is minnit
wild pride an vanity at SEEM such full
tendance har dis evening""
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-14
Changed.
BY M. ELLIOTT

...s1 ola changed - a31 lh11lihH
I.. ser.41 Al" Ah 1hiiooill' sae ssaazfsItrE
Long years ago, beside the sea .f#A@
We wandered you and T. ITa. . 2 '..t.... Hat -
Upon the pebbe-crested shore % g
When love running hioh IL .. .s .. sss. .t.s
We needed not the dashino snlav
That in our footsteps fell
Our hearts throbbnp meath tho +oroh
OF loves bewitchIng spell '"0i
~ ... -.#
Your little hand within nv own -... I'D .sa
Confdingly was laid s.~s.... . ..-
We dreamt of future happy DAVIS "a.
(Our) dreams could never fade
But flew With ma gic speed
Time broke the charmed spell - .f#'
And nO1ght remains but fadeless scenes
Down deep in mem'ry's well. -N'
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16
Influence of Imagination

Awdl known lady who resides not far
from Dodgeville, has ayoung daus h,cr,
who, net long ago married and removed
into Iowa. Here she met with a painful
accident, and it was feared that one of her
limbs woufd have to be amputated to pre-.
vent lockjaw. Her mother, wheb she
heard this distressing news was unable to
sleep on account of it, and the morning
found her awake, thinking intently of IN
misfortune of her child, when, sudden v
the door seemed to open, and the child on
whom her thoughts hal been SO painfully
bent, entered the roo m. She looked pale
and sick, and the mother, without
thought oe the strangeness of the occurs
rem c. jumped up exclaiming us that you
S--y' Yes mother" said the seeming
s." Throwing up her arms to en-
brace her child they were caught by her
husband VINO, in wonder at the action,
and words, exclaimed "What is the mats
tei! ue io' III tueti 'dHiSHeu, anu sue
sank back exclalming II thought it was
my dear child" She naturally expected
after this to hear OF the death of her child,
but letter received afterwards informed
her that she was still alive, although in a
very dangerous state.
it is singular thing, the power the im>
asination has to draw an image on the
retina, Of an object so remote; and often.
not only remote, but one that does n
exist, and that we have never had, to our
knowledge, even a conception of.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16

Cure FOR Mechanically following
cure for neuralgia is giving by the Nep-
ark Gazette " a friend who suffered
horrible from pains of neuralgia, hear.
ing Of a noted physician in Germany,
who invariably cured the disease, crossed
the ocean and visited Germany fur treat
ment. He was perm snently cured after a
short sojurn, and the doctor freely gave
him the simple remedy used, which was
nothing bat pou'tice and tea made from
our common field thistle The leaves are
mecerated and used on the parts afflicted
as poultice, while small wine glass Of
dccocton drank before each meal. Our
friend says he has never known 1T to fail
Of giving relief, while in almost every
ca Sc il has effected cure.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16

az From the Darlington Republican,
we learn that at Rcedsburg, this State,
Monday morning, man named Long,
from Missouri, shot and killed NJ L. Rob-
bins, proprietor of the Shipman House,
who is some thirty miles north Of Chip
pewa Falls, at lumber station. 1t APP
pears that Long had been stopping ct the
hotel, and was accused by Robbins of i'm
suit to some female inmates Of the house,
which led to a worldly alteration at the
breakfast table, Robbins calling Long a
liar, upon which the latter went up stairs,
brought down a revolver and deliberately
shot Robbins in the head. He fell to the
floor, when Long shot him in the back
killing him instantly. Long then walked
away and has not been heard from since
Mr.. Robbins formerly kept the Niagara
Honse, at West Eau Claire, and has borne
an excellent reputation among his former
neighbors. If Long should be captured
there is strong feeling for stringing him
up. to the first tree, .
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16
SrATEoF WISCONSIN. In the, c.rruit Court Of

STATEOt WISCONSIN. In the, CIicuit Court Of
~ he Ssh .ndictti Circuit County OF Iowa,
harrh l. rm 1874.
Samuel w. cuzzens Plaintiff,
against
Ma III. c zzens, Deieuttaut.
The State al "iscus sin Ia Mary Cozzrns the
defendant above naines': You are hereby
au required to nj the complaint in this action
which is filed in the ufnre of the CT, rk of the cir
cult for the said cuunt, of Iowa. ant to
copy Of your answer t. the sal complaint on tn
sub crihers th-ir office ia the city "f Mnera
Point. in aid county al luwa. within twents day
alter the seitire hrie.f. exclusive &c the day
ucli service. If yna fail Ia answer the ssi
conn iaint Within the tin,r above said; tn" rl@int
VIII Apply I" The court for the reiici demanded il
said complaint.
Dated this 9Th day of JsnuarS, A. u. 1874,
STEoNG WI BkR, Plaintiffs Au'ys.
Residence Nj neral Point. lSw6
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16

~ UREKA LODGE NO. 1o3, m.ets at the Good
IA Templar Hall. opposite the Masonic Hall, .yeYv
Monday evening" at O'clock
Members visiting the village invited to attend
WIN. J. PRIDEAUx,W. IT.
W.R.S
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16
NOTICE.

January 7, 1874,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16

w We were agreeably entertained last
Tuesday evening by Musical Troupe from
Mineral Point. We were particularly
pleased with Mrs Scott Davy whose voice
was very sweet and clear. Prof. Mckie-
also performed admirably, his part in the
entertainment.
We may have weakness for home tai
ent, but we are more disposed to find
pleasure and profit in any thing gotten up
at home, or our near neighhors, than in
any amusements imported from abroad.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16

w. We are not chionicling the first
ow of the season, but it is just as wei
come if not "lttle more So" Team
sters are rejoicing, and business men gen.
orally are far Fl ON lamenting OF course
the beaux and bellies of Dodgeville, have
lively interest in the matter, if the gusto
with whish they enter into the spirit of
all slrighing (slaying?) flolics, is any i'm
dication,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16

We learn from the Galsnn Gazpffe thai
James Murray, a miner le d ng in tina
city, while descending rock mineral
shalt, near Williams dg-lngs, was pres
cipitated to the bottom, distance of fifty
feet, by the breaking Of the rope, suStain>
ing thereby serious cuts about the head
and body, and. it is feared; internal i, .ju-
rics. The unfortunate MAJ was at once
taken out of the shaft by his comrades
and conveyed to his residence in that city
and DR. Weirich. Jr., su,s n1ned. Murray
was out of mis- head inoSf nf the tim"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16

~ The boys, (some Of them of tens
der age,) who nightly congregate on our
streets and in bar rooms, and stores, and
indulge in cathawlng each other, around
swearing and useing indecent language
and other unnmely demonstrations
should be either kept at home by their
parents, or taken care Of by the village
Marshal. 1t is bad sign when boys
take to the street for their education.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16
nea About two weeks ago TIom;s

sta- About two weeks ago Tiom;s
Conway, of Highland, met with seri-
GUS accident in falling off his wagon
near Cross Plains. The right wris t
was considerably smas led and his face
badly cut, one cut measured three
and a quarter inches in length. 1t is
supposed the wagon wheel passed over
him. We understand he was in u
state of intoxication at the time the
accident happened
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16

~. Several accidents have lately hap>
pened in the town of Highland. Mrs.
Git while going for water fell and broke
her arm. Mrs Dorwart also befel sim>
lar accident. and by falling she also broke
her arm. Also u son of Mr.. Dorwart
while loading heavy stone on a wagon.
in some manner let it slip, and the conse-
auence was, it fell on one of his limbs,
crushing and ningling it in fearful man
ner.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16

HMr. Frawley. formerly of Highland
commenced private school last Monday
He comes highly recommended. and will
no doubt, give universal satisfaction
Three lady teachers, Mrs. Henry Mad
din, Miss NJ. Pengelly and Miss }. Ran>
ger, are also engaged ir teaching private
schools They are all ola and experienced
teachers, and well qualified for the husi>
ness in which they are engaged They
all have, we understand. fourishing
schools; a good test Of the appreciation
of the public.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16

John S. Richards has just recc we'd a
new and large stock Of boots All shoes,
hats and caps, gloves and mltans, glass
and crockery ware, aud full assortment
of groceries, all of which will be sold
cheap for Cash. Give him cali before
purchasing elsewhere. Store opposite
Rogers Hotel. l6m3
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Sherif'S Sale.

xTATE or WISCONSIN, IOWA COUNTY CrEcrrf
c0UKT Thomas Hoskius, plaintiff agatD.t
Nwm. HID. Rowe, ana Ellen Rows. his wife.defeh-
pnts By yrtu. uf judgment, order Of f"recosureren
dpred in the above entitled action. ths 10Th dry
al October 1873 81 all on ting 10 day uf january
4 D. 1874. at 2 ociock in the aiterunop, NJ the
front door of the caurt house. 10 the village OF
D,dg eville in said county Of Iowa. offer for sae'
and sell 10 tile higi,sSt bidder, The following drfs
cri,ed mort gagged ~ en- sps Sifta,e lying ard !"
in in the county of Iowa. and state Of Wiseon.,n.
.n.wit The nel4 Of the ne4 Of sectipn NO nine w
toyn seven m North of Range No. three, ~ ca
ia the rounty Of Iowa and State of Wjecoosin
;,fs, 40 acres be the same more or less
Dated Sheriff office, this 18th day Of NOV. ID
IoIS rxre
l2w7 Sheriff Of Iowa ..,cdniy, Nfs.
KEESE & CARTER,
Plaintiffs ATTORNEYS,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16

sag- The Cold Water Tcmplars of this
village, will hold n dime entertainment
in the Court House, near the middle of
this month. Let all attend that can for
there will be good recitations, speaking
and singing in abundance.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16
r arm forSaIe.

We have one of the best sasms in INV a County
for sale. situated first lass npIghhol hood il
"nc at the it'st fertile valleys in the west
lntalns ~ acres If the hest of isn ~; acres unt
nigh state of cRitiya ion, So fenced with :
good hoar fchee. 10 acI meadow and 81 acre
of gund timber land
Fhr frm ia " Ill wSterei with small hut ne ,
falling stream. There il gund new frs,ae hons
lsx30 feet, two sti,as, with good Cellar, Stable
grainarirs, outhuildihgs &c. in gnn,t cnnaiti
We will sell the above farm C,iEip. For,fur
Their particulars apply 70 T.. r. ( w :
RlGGLESWORfu, ~ the t.HRoSicLE Office, Dodge
ville,er the kEsuBL,cAk oiisrs Darlington, Niscon
in
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16

aY- The examination of Newell N
Jones, of which we spoke last week, re
suited in an acquttal for the defendent.
Esq Northey's decision eing,that Newell
N Jones, shot John Ellsworth in self
defense
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16

s99- "A revival has commenced in the
NJ. g. Church, and services will be held
during every evening Of the week. The
pastor Of the church, Rev. Mr.. Knibbs,
is an earnest and devoted christian. and
will bring to bear upon his ardrouS dutie :
talents of no mean order. We wish him
success in his efforts.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16

If yo1 are in want Of warranted peck
ct knife or razor, or choice reading matter,
just step into the store of David d Bro,
of Highland, who keeps ch,ice lot If
stationary and miscellaneous books Of all
kinds.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16

sg~ George Crawford has rented the
National Democrat Office. George is an
energetic enterprising young man, and
deserves success.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16

re- Though We have had such al.
open winter, there has been very little
sickness in these parts during the fog
gy weather some weeks ago Parties
tried to pursuade themselves and
friends, that it was very unhealthy
weather. and that we mi ght expect
much sickness, but their prophecies
were all failure. Every boly seems
to be in a good state of health.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16

TO Stone Masons and Quarrymen ell.
Notice is hereby given that bids for the
building of a stone dam will be received
until the first Of February next.
Plans and specifications can be seen at
the mill situate about four miles below
Rlotz' mill and on the same stream.
l7w4. RALPH, JAMES & co.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16

n@- During the holidays, cupid
has been busy, and in >nsequence of
his interference, many have taken a
leap in the dark.
Bg The horses of Thomas Booth
while standing near Geo. Days black
smith shop on Faiday afternoon, be-
came frightened and commenced back
irg. They finally overturned the sled
and ran, MIR. Booth being thrown on
the cross-tree in such manner that
he was seriously injured. Two or three
of his ribs were broken.-D Democrat
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16

nea- We publish elsewhere a we'll
written letter from the Rsv. FL. j.
Walker, who left this place for the
southwestern bounds of civilization a
few weeks ago. The writer appears
we'll pleased with the change.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-01-16

sg- A marble dealer announces in a
,neighboring paper that to those who put
mp their own head stones, he will make a
liberal deductions; Imagine US shoulder
irg our own hcadstone, and marching off
with it to the cemetery. What an adj
mirabls example Of economy.