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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-02-06
Turs. Furs. Furs.

WAKE notice that will day the highest market
l price In cash for all kinds Of raw and shipping
furs such as Mink, otter, Beaver, Muskrat, Rae
coon, Skunk, Fox, Martin. Fisher, Lynx, Bear,
Wolf Wild Cat, Houee Cat, Oposeum, Wolverine,
Badger, Seal, Deer Skins, &C.
niS-Sn C. b. HANDY.
Once at King & Kenyons hardware store.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-02-06

The srxod 2 fwIss.-T These two
brothers belonged to the family of
monsters which are termed in med
ical science autositaries. They
were united by a moderate sized
connecting process, in the center Of
which was single umbilicus.
Their long life has been physiolog.
ical anomaly, as members Of the Pc
culiar group to which they belong
almost invariably die at birth.
They were born in 1911, and
were imported into this country
from Siam about 1912. From that
time to the present they have ex-
cited the wonder Of the world, and
have appeared problem to physi-
ologists which the latter were new.
er weary of discussing. Silliman's
Journal for 1880 contains scien.
tific expositionj of the physiologic-
al points Of the case, from which
we learn some interesting facts.
They were united by small, point
ed cartilage, placed at the bottom
Of the breast bone, having a single
umbilicua placed in the center of a
moderately Sized connecting link,
Numerous offers were made to dis.
unite them, but for some reason the
attempt was never carried into
effect. Their respiration and cir
culation are said to have been gen.
eraily synchronous, in a calm state
and their hours of sleeping and wa
king, their joys and sorrows, anger
and pain, ideas and desires to b,
the same. The two, one and eacl
one two individuals, and each the
inevitable confident Of the other
they realized the idea of perfcc
friendship moro thoroughly thar
any other two individuals who eve
lived. A morbidIintercst surround
the particulars Of their death, ant
the Imagination struggles to plctur,
. living man attached by an insep
arabic link to . dying brother
while his ear is filed with the in
| articulAle and brute.like cries O
their children. There has alway
been : good deal Of speculation d
to, whether one could survive til
other, and it has even gone 20 Fl
q t
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-02-06


@25, for which he has due credit.
The question of temporary Speak
er caused considerable excitement,
Is some thought the House had no
law to allow him any pay as Speak
err. This is question tor the peo-
'ple. No instance has ever been
known by any legislative body, in
which the Speaker did not receive
extra pay for such service. If the
people would object to such q just
appropriation, let them say so. The
amount due to Mr.. Newbold was 500
and the talk cost perhaps $500 TO
the State. Still that would be moth
ing If there was a point of princi-
pie to be made. It will como up
again. at tho end of the session in
regard to Speaker Gear, and the
people will have time to speak If
they wish him to serve for nothing
or not. as4t 1.' alsi -i'
/ Various resolutions have been
passed Of Importance, mostly in
structions to Congressman, and /
believe every one brought in by a
Republican in one House or the 9th
er, and adopted by unanimous
Il. The insurance bill for relief Of
companies from the impossible con-
ditions Of the Code has passed the
Senate, and is ordered for Thursday
morning in the House, where it will
be passed without doubt. 2ao l1f
/ The Senate desire to adjourn on
tho 26th OF February, but the House
do not as yet concur. Trusting
that / may have a good report q
progress in my next, ! remsinyouFs
rq a;ee4 felasa. ECLECTlC.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-02-06


for them to 60 to the Office, and the
reliance on the free delivery from
the office was very uncertain and
unsatisfactory. So tho cool judg-
ment of all constrained them to con-
tinne the Office.
Should any orc attempt to bring i
up hereafter witt, desire to make
capital on the SC re of economy, it
will be remembered that the Re.
publican Senate abolished it and
the Republicans of the House were
quite as anxious u do so as the In.
nominats. And in all respects thus
far, even on the score Of economy
the Innominats have not made the
first practical point When it is
remembered that this is their only
claim, the conclusion is inevitable
that their show is indeed pitiable
.
The joint convention to elect thes,
officers passed off in the fornsof thu
previous joint convention noticed
DR.. Craig has been a most popular
officer, and left for his post with thu
good wishes Of all. l..
! Tvs, WHAT ABOUT BUSINESS? ~
The standing committees of eaci
House have been organized will
much care. 1t is conceded by al
that the presiding officers hay'
made the best selections possible
/ under the circumstances. The rep
ressntative from buchanan, (Mr
Spsngler) has been accorded prom
inent places, As follows: on Com
.mittees for State University, .Insur
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1874-02-06

after much delay, and grand and lofty
tumbling on the part of the reformers.
A bill providing for the publication of
the laws in newspapers was introduced
and referred.
Febyurry 3d. -
In the Senate. petitions were presented
for the establishment Of State Normal
School, A resolution vas adopted pro
yiding for investigation in reference to a
bill passed by the 14th General Assembly,
relative to the preservation Of the funds
of the State institutions, but which did
did not come into the hands Of the Gov
crnor for signature or become law.
In the House the committee on rail.
roads reported faYorably on the resolu'
ton for freight railroad from Council
Bluffs to the sesboard.
Bills were Introduces: to fix maximum
freight charges on railroads and passen'
ger tariffs at not more than 8 cents pei
mile; to tax railroad property as other
property; to divide counties into Super.
visor districts.
A concurrent resolution by SpangfeI
that both Houses adjourn until tho nth
was laid on the table.
February 4th.
Bills were introduced: to compel rail
roads to build fences on both sides o.
their tracks; Cor the appointments Of FISH
Commissioners; for support Of Reform
School. l. Nn Fg
| Senate file No. s. bill relating t
taxes voted to railroads, providing thai
when the collection Of such taxes shall
be suspended by non fnlfillmcnt Of con
tract by the railroad company, for two
years, they shall be deemed forfeited ant
collection prohibited. was taken up ant
passed under the rule. a
The following bills were passed: grant
ing powers to Clerks Of Courts durinl
vacation; relating to preliminary exami
nations; making provisions for writ Q
; error and stay Of process dings in justices
courts N
In the HOUSE the greater part Of th
session wss taken up With the discussion
Of the bin amsnding the present law r.
earding insurance companies, remittin
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
Kerosene Explosion.

An accident from q kerosene lamp explos.
ion occurred on the premises Of Mr.. J. v
Dupree, Cbapel's Block, Main Street,
ooe night last week, which cam e
near proving serious. On retiring for
the night Mr. Dupree turned down kero-
sene lamp which exploded, scattering the
oil in all directions and causing the explos-
ion of another lamp standing near 10y On the
same table. The table and several articles
on it caught fire and there was every indi-
cation Of the flames spreading, when Mr..
D. had the presence OF mind to smother
tue fire with the bed clothes which were
close at hand. At the expense Of several
sheets and quilts the flames were finally
subdued, and no doubt serious FIRE avert
ed The accident cannot be traced to any
carelessness on the part of Mr.. D., but was
probably caused by the kerosene being an
inferior article. People using kerosene can
not be too cautious in its use, and should
be always sure that what they burn is not
adulterated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
A Farmers, Convention.

There will be Farmers Convention held
at Fort Atkinson under the aus pieces of the
Jefferson County Agricultural Society, COM
mencing Wednesday, Jan. 2sth, and con-
tinuing two days. The exercis will con-
sist of addresses upon important topics,
from different and prominent individuals,
to be folio wed by general free discussion
from the members Of the Convention. The
following prog, anime has been arranged.
Wednesday lO4 P. A.-Organization of
Convention and opening address by Presi-
dent DIN.
H.-Address by S, Faville, President
of the Northwestern Dairymen's Associa-
ton. Subject, ''The Dairyman."
4r.1-Essay, "Fruit Growing" by J..
G. Plumb. &<
7P.x.-Address by Hon. L. B. Caswell.
Subject show far can legislation help Agri-
culture"
Thursday, 9 A. H.-"How to make the
farm pay by G. Morrow Of the Western
Farmer ~ a.
ia. X "Sheep Husbandry," by Eli
Stilson, of Oshkosh.
2p. k.-"Practical thoughts" talk by
Prof w. W. Daniels of the State Universe
ty. .a H
81 P. ~ Reports from the Palmyra,
Cold Spring. Lake Mills, Koshkonong and
Oakland Farmers Clubs.
h-Essay, by Mrs. Ellen P. Allerton
of Lake Mills. Subject, "The Farmers
Wife" %
So. M.-Address, by Hon. Harlow S. Or
ton, of Madison. Subject, "The Farmer"
Papers aud addresses on practical topics
are expected from W. D. Hoard, Fl. G.
Drake and W. Fl. Raynor, of Lake Mills,
Dr. Wood, of Palmyra, aud others.
The citizens of Fort Atkinson, with
characteristic liberality, will entertain the
members of the convention. Let the far
mers rally. D. W. CURTIS, Secy
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
Personal.

From late number of the Pittsburgh
DISPATCH we leara that Mr.. William Livesy,
formerly Secretary and Treasurer of the
Watertown Gas Company, has been appoint
ed to the position of Assistant City Con-
troler of Pittsburgh, Pa. For several years
past Mr.. Livesy has been connected with
the city Treasurers office, and on assumln
his new duties his former associates passed
some complimentary resolutions which
were beautifully engross ed and presented
to him. The numerous friends in this
city of Mr. Livesy will be glad to hear of
his good fortune.
M. P. Slight, Master of the Waterfowl
cra,oe is in attendance at the meeting of
the State Grange at GAINESVILLE.
Rev. W. T. Ross, of Vermont, has been
neruanently secured as pastor OF the Uni
ror.,,st Church, Of Jefferson, IN place OF
Rev. Mr.. Garfield.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
Jefferson County bers.

The members of the Senate and Assem-
bly, from Jefferson County have been ap-
pointed On Committees as follows: In the
Senate, Senator w. S. Green is on the Com
mittee on Railroads.
In the Assembly Hon. L. B. Caswell, OF
the 30 District, is a|member of the Judiciary
Committee and on the COMMITTEE. on State AZ
fairs, both important positions. Mr.. Aus.
tin Kellogg, of the I'd District, is chairman
of the Committee on Agriculture, and the
member from this District Mr.. Charles Beck
mann, appears on the Committee on Incor-
porations.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
Ice arvcst.

Last week ice harvesting begaithis
city in good earnest, both the brewers aud
the firm of Messrs. Eaton & W GODDARD having
commenced to fill their ice houses. AL.
though not SO thick as last year. when i,
quality of ice is excellent, in fact much bet
ter than it was expected to be. There is
a depth of about fourteen inches Of solid
clear ice, so that, after all. there is no fear
of an ice famine here next season. Messcs
Eaton j Woodland expect to do consider.
able the coming season IN the exportat ion
of ice to Chicago and other points, and
will probably increase the capacity of their
ice house for storing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21

Withdrawn during the term, the number Of
steady pupils amounted to 746. The year
1871 shows an enrolment of 964, with
drawn ZIG, leaving 74S in steady atten
dance. If the attendance continues to
in crease at the same rate during the next
two terms, the annual report may boast OF
of our schools. The department Of the pu.
pills during the term was in general salts.
fac. ory, no cases Of grave offence occur
ring. There were Is cases Of suspension,
IL were readmitted, and all the rest would
have been if parents had applied for read
| mission,
The evening school, this time under one
teacher only, has been attended by total
Of 81 pupils, 20 were withdrawn during
the term, leaving 81 steady scholars, with
an average attendance of 48. The school
has answered all just expectations and the
refusal to admit any pupils who had not
reached the age of fourteen, has proved
very beneficial to tnose for whom the
school has properly been established.
Gentlemen, | congratulate you for the
success which so far has followed your
transactions in general as well az in fnan-
cial matters. Though our schools, this
year, are more fully attended than for sew
! eral years back, still, by more suitable
distribution of the pupils in school wards,
none of our schools are overflled, while
none are empty, as has been the case for
two years past. Though you have allowed
higher salaries to almost all the teachers
(tnOse only excepted who received the
highest salaries, which even were lowered)
still you have succeeded in considerably
decreasing the amount Of teachers sala-
ries, the apportionment above referred to
permitting you to diminish the number of
teachers employed without detrment to
the pupils. By everywhere applying the
same principles Of q strict but decent par
simony, you have brought down the school
budget of the present year. repairs in
cluded, to less than $4,000, an amount
which, by comparison with the three last
state reports, End to be the lowest of all
the annual school budgets Of the nineteen
cities Of our State.
since this mattnf is not without inter
est, | will append here table exhibiting
the expenses of ten of these cities, in pro-
portion to the number of children in.
tended to be thereby benefited. In the
following table the first column contains
the number of children reported by each
city, the second contains the Gums ex-
pended for them during the year, from
which have carefully deducted expenses
caused by building or repairs, or old in
debtedness, because being unequally dis
tributed in time, they would hinder us
from correctly approaching the proportion
Of the regular running expenses Of these
cities. l selected for my purpose the re.
port Of 1872, AS showing the actual condi-
ton rs nearly as possible
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21

Last Monday the Milwaukee & ST. Paul
Railway Company placed new train on
their road from Mi waukee to Madison by
wsy of this city, which will be found quite
an accommodation to the public, especially
during the session of the Legislature. This
train leaves Milwaukee for Madison at 10
A. NJ arriving here at 1890 noon and at
Madison at 2:25 P NJ. Returning will
leave Madison at 2:l5 P NJ, arriving in this
city at 1850 P. NJ, and at Milwaukee at
$50 PM.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
Fire,

The dwelling house Of Mr.. Theodore
Wedemeyer, :Jr., in the town Of Shields,
lodge County, about miles from this city,
was burned to the ground Wednesday OF
last week, the coolest day of the season
The FIRE originated between the ceiling of
the upper story and the roof, and the flames
spread with such rapidity that nothing
coud be done to save the building, al
though nearly all the contents were got out.
The building was valued at $500, and in
sured in the Phoenix Of Hartford for $6OC.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
Fire Department.

At the meeting Of the Watertown Fire
DEPARTMENT, held at the Engine House,
Mnday Evening, Jan. 18th, 1874, the fol-
loving officers were chosen:
1resident-Carl Schulz.
lice President'-Augast Schmidt.
Secretary-Wm. Rohr. d
rreasurer-Carl Goeldner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
Hard Times SOciable.

The fifth Sociable of in the Hard Times
Series takes place at the Lindon House,
Friday Evening Of this week, January 23d.
1t was intended by the anaging COMMITTEES
that FIVE Sociables should constitute the
series, but it has been arranged to have one
more making six in all at the same expe nse
to the mem bers as the FIVE would have been.
This is good news to those who have been
attending these agreeable gatherings.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21

Our Case in the U. S. Supreme Court
The Clerk of the Supreme Court of the
United States at Washington, telegrap he'd
the first Of last week, that the important
case OF Rees against our city would proba-
bly, be reached by the last of this week
But as Hon D. Hail was about to leave for
Washington to ATTEND to it Monday eve
ming of bis week, he received a letter from
the Clerk OF the Court saying that the case
could hardly be reached before next week
and that if there is any probability Of its
coming on sooner, he would telegraph him.
This case is certain to be argued and
submitted to the Court for its decision at
this term. But If the next case, that of
Dow & Hewitt against our city ana its citi
zens. is sure to be Heard this term also
| then both cases will be consolidated and
tie argument will be made in both cases
together the last of February or in March
next But if there is any doubt about the
second case being reached this term. tn en-
the Rces case will be at once argued as soon
as the Court can get to it, and Mr.. Hall
holds himself in readiness to proceed a,
once to our defence and take such action
as our interests require.
! We have printed his trief in the suit
and so far as we are capable of judging Mr..
! Hal makes out a strong case in favor G
the city, covering every point, and present
ing on the whole an unanswerab agumen
| n our behalf.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
WATERFOWL Grange.

The Producers Grange, No. l43, Water
town, at their annual meeting elected the
following officers for the present year:
NJ. P. Slight.
O-Patrick Rogan.
SIS. G. Roper.
LII. H. Winters.
C-J. W. Canes.
Secy-S. S. Woodland.
T.-G. McMilen.
L. A. S-Mrs. II. McMillen,
C-Mrs. E. Eaton.
P-Mrs. c. Woodland. ..s.-e
F-Mrs. N. Wheeler.
Several new members were admitted and
large number of applications were recev-
ed tor membership. 1t is expected that the
Watertown Grange will have 200 members
within months
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
New Editor.

Mr.. S. j. Conklin has become editor of
the Waterloo Journal, and in last weeks
issue made his bow to it's readers. The
Journal is to be congratulated on this &C
cession, and we welcome Mr. Conklin into
the editorial fraternity of Jefferson county.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
20larrieo.

By the Rev. o. W. Winchester, on Jam
sth at the residence of Mrs. B. c. Whitney,
Mr.. b. G. MEDLAR, of Jefferson, and Miss
LIZZIE ANNIE CURTIS, of Concord, N. H.
at the residence of the brides father in
the town of York, Jan. 18th, by Rev. W. T..
MiIlar, of Waterloo, Mr.. R. W. DUDLEY,
of Delevan, to Miss NELLIE BRAINARD, of
York -.- .--
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
Resumed.

The Rolling Mills in this city of the
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company,
which were shut down few weeks ago,
have resumed operations with the same
number Of men employed as hereto fore
The restored order of things makes it lively
again around the Office of the efficient Su-
permtendent, Mr.. N. c. Daniels.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
Chicago T. Northwestern
2Ho,uc 21loffers.
BREVITIES

Some changes appear in our Railway
Time Table.
The Congregational Mite Society, meets
Thursday evening of this week, with Mrs :.
D. w Ba'lou.
1T is said that a standing collar of white
linen is superseding the Elizabethan ruff
in New York.
The newly organized Farmers and
Merchants Bank ofJeferson will be opened
about February l.t, TO do a general bark
ing business. a
1t is reY orted that the Legislature will
be foo led with petitions for the repeal of
the Graham liquor law.
An extra nail from Milwaukee now
reaches this city by the new Milwaukee
train to Madison on the Milwaukee + st.
Paal Rsilwsy.
Marcus Ward l. Cos. Royal Irish
Linen Writing Tapers IN different tln's
and sizes, also gold and silver perforated
paper, just received at T. S. Clark's Book
Store and Library. ..s -
The last jefferson Banner says: Just
rs we 90 to press we learn that Mr.. John
Uglow. whose residence is about four m lies
vest of this village, was found dead this
morning by hay stack. 1t is supposed
that he must have fallen off the hay stack
while feeding his cattle last night.
There are now nearly one hundred stu
tents attending the Jefferson Liberal Insti-
ate. The Institute has recently secured
he services of Mr.. W. T. Ross, late Profess
or Of Elecuton in the Sem mary and Nor
nal School, of Csssellton, Vermont as its
Professor of Rhetoric and Eloeution.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
New Engine.

Last week we noticed fine 10 horse
power steam Engine just completed at the
Wae1town Foundry and Machine Shop of
Mr. J. B. Bennett, for Messrs..H. & W. Geise,
of Waterloo, to be used for saving and
thr.shing. This is the first engine turned
Thy Mr.. Bennett and its style and finish
is credit to his establishment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
Dancing School.

A Dancing School under the direction Of
Mr.. Allen Rutherford is now occupying the
attention and time of portion of the young
folks of the city. The School is held every
Saturday evening at Music Hall, and has
become quite interesting to all who attend.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
January Lettuce.

Last week Mr.. J. c. Jordan presented US
Nth a mess of choice and delicious lettuce
frsh from the hot beds of his extensive gar
dm in the 5th Ward. Mr.. Jordan has
ercted a large hot house at consider
ALE expense, from which hewill be able to
supply our citizens with vegetables far in
adv ance Of their season.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21

On accou mt of i'll health | am compelled
to give up the Wheeler Il Wilson Agency
in this place fer the winter, and the Com
pany have placed Mr.. ". l.. Irwin at this
place who will represent them and fill all
obligations faithfully until my return.
A. DEWEY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
Legislative.

Hon. L. B. Caswell, member Of the Sd
District OF this county, has introduced q
dill into the Assembly to amend chapter
q, general laws of 1862, amending chapter
ia: laws,of 1862, regulating railroads; also,
b ascertain annually the numter of acres
q the p rincipal farm products of the State.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21

Which gives total Of all the schools
amounting to 1,0l4 pupils. II we now
take into consideration that only 1874 of
these pupils have been Withdrawn during
the term, the result showing $50 pupils in
steady attendance, as far as OF interfered
with by sickness, etc., is surprisingly ia
vorable when compared with the atten-
dance of parallel terms since the year
1869. And what prize most is that the
number of scholars Withdrawn during the
term, is considerably less than in any of
the years alluded to. Thus the Fall Term
OF the year 1872 gives an enrolment OF
94S pupils; but 202 of them having been