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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-26
Squibs.

CARL FoRMEs has taken up his resi-
dence in San Francisco.
CHINA goes in for our Centennial.
The thing suits her to tea.
The plainest woman in the world NAV
be passing fare-in car.
HE herring is near relation to the
shad-in fact an 'erring brother.
CARPETS are bought by the yard and
worn by the foot.
THERE are about 1000 public schools
in Japan.
Co1oRED people of Georgia own
property to the value of Sc, 100000.
WHEN horse cars have good conduc-
tors they are never struck by lightning.
RICH silver and copper mines are
reported to have been found within
three miles of Providence r. /.
Holsters of oysters have stopped
work, but there are Ooysterers still
Characterization.
The New York Herald speaks Of
Stephen Pearl Andrews as ssthe eccen-
trio Pantarch."
AT recent meeting of society COM
posed of men from the Emerald Isle,
member made the following motion:
Mr.. President-I move yes whitewash
the ceiling green, in honor of the old
flag" -. ~. .... 49,.
A CoCKNEY who was visiting Ger
many, and was shown the wonders of the
clock at the Cathedral at Strausbourg,
said that was all very well, but he ex-
pected to see more in that Watch on
the Rhine that everybody had been talk
ing about.
AN international conference for tele-
graphy will be held at st. Petersburg
on the LIST of June. Twenty-four
nations and twenty submarine COM
panies are said to have agreed to send
delegates to deliberate on new tele-
graphic convention. #F.1s ~
80 GRACIOUS, nor exclaimed Mrs.
Marrowiat to Mrs Quoggs, raising her
hands and speaking in very excited
tone. "She was so i'll when her new
bonnet came home that she couldn't get
up; but, dear sakes Jane, that didn't
matter nothing, for she just put her hat
on, and lay with her head out of the
window the whole afternoon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-26
Revolutionary Battles.

Below we give list of all the impor-
tant battles of the Revolution. They
began April 10, 1775. They closed Oc-
tober 10, 17S1-six years and six months.
The British sent 134, 900 soldiers and
sailors to this war. The colonists met
them with 100000 Continentals and
$4,000 militia. The British let loose
Indians and equally savage. -Hessians.
The colonists had for allies the brave
and courteous Frenchmen.s The lead
ing battles of the war, those particular
ly worthy of celebration, are Concord
and Lexington, Bunker's Hill, Long
Island, White Plains, Trenton, Prince
ton, Bennington, Saratoga, Monmouth,
Kings Mountain, Cowpen, Eutaw
Springs, Yorktown. These are of ma
tional interest. Many of the others are
more especially local. The disposition
is to celebrate them all-victories and
defeats to recall the deeds of our an
cestors, and have good time generally.
Our readers will do we'll to preserve the
following list of revolu tionary battles:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-26
How Georgia Girl Resented an In
SuIt

From the Savannah tGa.) Dispatch.
We have heard Of a case of civil
rights that occurred a few days ago in
Coffee county. A young lady had been
from home visiting neighbor, and on
her return she was met in the road by a
rough, ignorant negro, who told her
that the civil rights bill had passed,
and that it allowed him the privilege of
walking home with her. She knew it
would neither do to refuse or resist, SO
she said nothing, and he actually &C
companied her home. When they ar
rived she asked him to take a chair IN
the piazza. He seated himself, and she
went in the house. Wien she returned
she had her fathers double barrel gun,
which she discharged at the villain,
blowing his brains out on the spot. We
have given the particulars as near as
they could be related to us. The news
was brought up to Telfair court last
week, and was discussed there. The
names have been withheld.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-26
TOgether.
BY SARAH o. JEWETT.

d ohrhh O JEWEII
wonder if you really send
These dreams of you that come and 20
like to say, +" She thought of me.
And have known it," Isitso?
Though other friends walk by your side,
yet sometimes it must surely be,
Ihey wonder where your thoughts have gone,
Because have you here with me.
And when the busy day is done,
And work is ended, voices cease.
When every one has said good night, 70. Z
In fading freight then in peace
IDLY rest +; you come to me-
Your dear love holds me close to you.
could see you face to face
1t would not be more sweet and true:
do not hear the words you speak,
Nor touch your hands, nor see your eyes
Yet, far away the flowers may grow
From whence to me the fragrance flies:
And so, across the empty miles
Light from my star shines. Is it. dear.
Your love has never gone away?
said farewell and kept you here
atlantic for May.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-26

The editor, tired and full OF care.
Has fallen asleep in his old armchair;
And over his pale and haggard face
smile of contentment fits apace.
For he thinks no more Of scissors and pen,
But dreams of the end of that worst of men: :
The iend who cons his manuscript DER, s
And scatter exchanges over the floor:
Who borrows his pen when he's writing in haste,
And carelessly upsets his bottle of paste.
Who makes of his desk, an impromptu chair,
And filches free passes to concert and fair;
Who RACES and storms at pulpit and state,
And constantly frames the political slate;
Who takes his departure mid hustle and chatter,
With pockets cram-full of the latest mail
matter. rtt
The editor dreams of the death of his BORE
And smilingly fancies his troubles are DER.
He dreams that his friends an obituary ask,
And puzzles his brain DER the difficult task;
For virtues that once were possessed by the
Had never been practiced since childhood had
fed.
And naught can he link with his destested
name,
That savors Of truth but nail-robbing fame.
But door slams-the poor, tired editor wakes,
And rubbing his eyes, he inwardly quakes,
For the friend stands before him, as blithe as
of yore.
And scatters the latest mail over the floor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-26
COffee-Plant Disease.

The government of Ceylon has taken
measures for thorough investigation
Of the new disease affecting the coffee
plant. It is called 'sleaf disease" as it
attacks and destroys the foliage. 1t is
believed by competent observers to be
the result of exhaustion, and in this re-
spect similar to the disease among the
lemon plantations, The demand IS IN
creasing for land in Ceylon for the cul~
tivation of tea, cinnamon, cinchona,
vanilla, coffee, and other useful plants.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-26

EVER since we have heard of that
Maine editor named T. Pot, we have
been filled with anxiety to know if a
trife would make him boil over.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-26

A LITTLE four year-old urchin st1ayed
into neighbours house the other day.
When he got home he told bis mother
that he saw shutters in the floor, and
when he stood on them lots of hot came
out.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-26
The Exchange Fiend.

The editor, tired and full of care.
Has fallen asleep in his old armchair;
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-26


the track, short distance ahead. He
supposed she was waiting for
the train to pass. When the
locomotive was within few feet OF
her the engineer saw that she was
very pale, and the next instant he was
horrorstricken to see her spring direct
ly III front of the engine. Before he
could sound an alarm it struck her, and
the whole train passed over her before
it could be stopped. The remains were
picked up, the face and head alone OF
the unfortunate suicide being free from
mutilation. Coroner Thompson took
charge of the remains and held au in
quest, when the above facts were elicit
ed, principally from Mr.. ard Mrs. Sol
ONION, to whom the whole of Miss
Thomas pitiful story was known. The
feeling against the brute Ferris was in
tense when the facts became known, and
but for his being safe in the protection
of The law, there is no doubt but all at
tempt would have been made to give
him summary punish ment. The jury
found verdict to the effect that the
deceased came to her death by the
manner described, "while laborlng
under temporary insanity" Her body
was given in charge of Mr.. Solomon,
who forwarded it to her parents at this
place. They are almost crazed at the
tragic termination of their daughter
life, which they thought was to be one
of great happiness during her married
life.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-04-29

The American Insurance Company Of
Chicago, the originator of the "Install-
ment Plan'' has just issued its sixty.
fourth quarterly Statement. The Com
pany has cash capital and cash assets to
the amount of @790,OOO, and installment
notes amounting to $1,so0.000 making
the total assets Of the Company $780,
600. Its business is confined to insur.
ancc Of churches and school houses, farm
property, detached dwellings, private
barns and their contents-hcncc no one
fire ''can burn it out" 1t insures against
loss or damage by fire and lightning. Its
rates are as low as those of other first
class companies. It costs the farmer SO
each year for every $1,000 Of insurance, or
60 cents on the 500. Should the holder
for any reason need to cancel his policy,
he only has TO pay for the actual time he
is insured. The indemnify offered by
this company is not inferior to that of any
other. Mcssrs. Crandall & French Of this
/ city are the Agents. ~.
= 500. r.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-04-29

HExsY O'BR1EN, Of Adams, was arrested
this morning by officer Riley. charged with
having stolen double harness, the property
of Joseph Rose. Tho trial will take place
this afternoon bef"re Justice Griffith. 1t is
not long since this Justice held that rails are
a part OF realty and therefore cannot be sto-
len. Under that ruling fellow who had re-
moved clandestincly several pieces of s".roal
estate" was discharged. We are ready now
to hear tn at O'Brien has got clear on the
grounds that double harness is part Of .
team, and, that unless Mr.. Rose can SHOW that
the defendant has stolen the horses also, tho
larceny is not completed and the prosecution
must fail. We take this to be case auals-
geus to the one cited, and We expect the court
to follow its own presidents.
LArER.-The court failed to adhere to its
former decision aud convicted O'Ericn-sen
fencing him to pay fine Of $50, or be i'm
prisoncd 80 days in tae county Jail, thus
melting out substantial justice, in spite of
law and precedent. .
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-04-29
TROTTING PARK.

After careful consideration the Driving
Park Association have selected grounds
for their track and buildings, located
about three foarths Of mile from the
public square, in u ~south.westly direction
from town.. Mr.. Baudler offered very
fine site half mile north on the Lansing
road, but his terms were, objectionable.
Mr.. Wilbour has a fine piece Of ground at
convenient distance, but 1t was scarcely
within reach OF the association. = The
grounds selected belong 70 Mr.. Anderson,
and with proper improvement will be as
convenient as any that:can be found. :, He
leases tor the period OF five years with
the privilege to the Association Of pur-
chasing at any time before the expiration
Of that period. The work of making i'm.
provements will be commenced immedi-
ately, and completed as soon as possible.
The city can boast of some very fine hors-
cs already, and the establishment OF a
course will serve to increase tie number
very rapidly. But little doubt is enter
tanned that the County Agricultural Soci-
ETY. will locate its Fair on the grounds Of
Of the Park Association and that hcreaf-
ter Austin will be the scene Of some very
pleasant and profitable exhibitions. Ev-
cry -one should put his hand to the wheel
and aid in pushing forward the car.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-04-29

LAST SABBATH EVENING, the. Baptist
Church was the scene of peculiar interest.
During the day it became generally known
that Mr.. F. A. Elder and Miss Carrie En-
erson were to be publicly united in mar
riage at the close Of the evening service.
Some time before the regular hour of meet
ing, the chapel was crowded to the utmost
extent of its capacity, and a great many
persons were compelled to go away-not
being able to get even standing room.
The pastor, Rev. c. D. Beldcn, preached
a singularly appropriate and beautiful
sermon from text taken from the book
Of Revelation, the theme being, 1.-THE
Church the Bride of Christ" The dis
course consisted Of a series of parallels,
and climax, illustrative Of the analogy
between the human institution Of mar
riagc and that mystic spiritual union be-
tween Christ and His Church-meaning
all those who are born into the King
dom of Heaven. It was scriptural, logi-
cal and rhetorical, and fully up to the
measure of the best pulpit productions.
The choir were in excellent spirits and
seemed to be in real sympathy with the
spirit of the occasion-making music full
of ripping melody. Upon the rendition
Of the last piece, Mr. Elder and Miss En-
erson advanced to the chancel, and were
m Of there hv tho paotnr who ,,rae,u,n,l n
vase of beautiful flowers to the bride elect.
AT this moment her father, the Rev. e. T.
Emerson, descended from the altar, and
in the use of few brief but well-chosen
sentences performed The ceremony which
constitutes legal union and makes the
parties husband and wife. The benedic-
ton was then pronounced, and the wed.
'dcd pair received the cordial greetings Of
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-04-29
PRESTO! CHANGE!
Whisky The NccrOlnancer.

chn Gallagher, Treasurer of School Dis
trict No. y, in tho town Of Adams, received
the appsrtiorment from tho County Treasur-
er yesterday, tho same being paid in District
Orders to the amount Of $50, and $2.45 in cur
rency. In tho evening Sir. Gallagher went to
some Of the places in the city where they
make drunkards, and was soon put "undc1
the influence of the spirits" While in the
"trance" state, somebody relieved Gallagher
Of his District Orders AMI Certi Ecates.
He was sad this morning, but the recollection
of having los: 500 not long ago urc!er sim;-
lar circumstances, did not serve to dispel hi:
gloom, and yet he says Of the saloon keeper
'though Re Stay me yet will trust in hira.'
He'll do it friend Gallagher if you don't keep
away from him.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-04-29

1t hos long been considered essential to the
success Of every department Of human effort
that it have special organization, through
tho operation Of which to prom, ote its own in
terests. The scientific, til, professional, the
literary, the Northumberland has Its separ-
ate Association for improvement, recreation
and profit; and why should lot agriculture,
the ground ~ work Of all learaipg, and Of all
wealth, have an Organization for it. own ca.
courayement ard advantage? No on. can
c:ge satisfactory reason against it, and We
are glal to know that the farmers are mani
Testing Increased interest in their own vel
fare The proceedings Vi yesterdays meet-
ing OF the Agricultural Board cann,: but he.
sui: very advantagcuuslv 10 tao producing
Interests, ii a.! parties concerned will a"aui-
esce cheerful: in the decision ofthe majority
A''wcvc: ambitious rcrssns representing dill
iercat localities may have tceA to secure The
location Of tho fair g:"uads-and true ambi
t,on is laud. b;e--it mast 10 conceded thai
the Whole people IF tae County will Lc better
accommodated here than they can be at any
othe. point, md that, the acceptance of tn
offer made by the Driving Pnrk Association
will be almost universally approved. Let u
| all do wha! We can toward making Fair o
| ;'hich we may feel justly proud.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-04-29

The following very planetary nc
tice we clip from the correspondence Of
The Chicago Hotel Reporter, and we pub
lish it because we know that the travelling
public will give it a hearty endorsements:
At Austin, Mimi, we found good
house in the Railway Hotel, kept by J. F.
A,hcrton & Son. This is a nearly new
brick building, containing between 20
and 80 guest rooms, newly and we'll furn
ished. The house is well kept and is a
favorite with commercial travellers. The
proprietors have provided commodious
sample rooms iii the business centre of
town and carry their guests to and from
the city free. This is quit: an attractive
summer resort, and is visited during the
heated term by many from Southern and
Eastern ci,les who desire some quiet re-
treat in the health. inspiring atmosphere
Of Minnesota. Mcssrs. Anterior s. Son
are efficient and attentive, always ready
to administer to the wants and comforts
Of their guests. Clerk Bletso is always at
his post, and a valuable acquisition to thu
house. Austin is beautiful, active,
prosperous town, surrounded by a rich ag-
ricn'tural district: has three railroads,
and during the past two years has increas.
cd rapidly in wealth and population.
J.B.H.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-04-29
April 25th, 1875.

A rumor has been current here for some
days that Major B. J. VanValkenburgh
was about to move to La Crosse, but it
was not generally credited until last week
when invitations to 4 reception were cx-
tended to large number Of citizens. Ev-
crybody knew that meant good by"
Last Tuesday evening Invited guests to
the number Of at least a hundred assem-
bled 1T the Majors residence, where was
enjoyed one Of the most agreeable social
entertainments in which we have ever
participated. The company was entirely
promiscous, representing the society ofthe
whole city rather than Of any particular
class, and by the happy efforts Of the Ma
jor and Mrs. Van---the different elements
were admirably combined and harmo II
ICED. Everybody seemed perfectly at his
ease and in the best humor possible.
There was just enough Of variety in the
order and kinds of entertainment to pro
duce that degree of vivacity so essential
to the pleasure OF a social gathering and
yet not cnoung!l Of it TO make that the
characteristic feature Of the occasion.
Dignity without its cercmoniousness and
propricty without formali:y or reserve,
| were cons?icuously apparent during the
entire evening. 1t half past ten O'Clock
| the guests were served with magnificent
| collat;oa-s'ch al one rs is provided OF
| similar occasions bat very rarely, even in
cities many times larger than shis. Mss.
Van |:zenbur;rh cxcc!s as 6. hostess, but
not mere in the peculiarly social feature,
t:,aa in her cuisine. The meats were OF
the fines: qnal;ty; the pastry perfect i'll
every Particular, not emitting design; the
fruit fresh and rare: the confectionery @:
unsurpassed variety, ami tle tea aad COT:
fee Of that special favor which never fails
to satisfy the lover Of those beverages
hence it. is unnecessary to say that appc
titcs seemed to be very kccn. The occa
sion was one Of great pleasure, al will
constitute an epoch in on: social history
to which memory will ever cling, arc
around which many fond association
will cluster. The anticipated removal OF
the Major and his est;mablc family gives
occasion for universal regret which finds
expression on every hand. The citizen:
Of La Crosse should congratulate them
selves upon the acquisition of so valuable
an addition to their society, and to ,hs
substantial business interests Of the city.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-04-29

READEn:-- Pass me rot by but read what I
say, and will do you good. Winter is up
on US and with it its Pains and its Aches. 1t
brings rheumatism, Neuralgia. 1t causes
Burns, Freezes, Chi.b!ains, 1t produces Inf.
nations, Sore Threats, Diptheria. We meet
with accidents, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts Sores,
for which we need something to give relief.
Go to Dorr Il Void and get Il battle of Blk
ty's De:,h to Pain, rse it according to 5i-
rections, use freely and if it fai::; to give re-
lief take hack the empty bottle and get your
money. It costs you nothing unless it cures.
Can you desire anything any f.irer? then
try it. Take none other. Every druggist au-
thorized to refund the money il it fails to
give relief.
II your druggist does not keep it have h;t
send to Noyes Bros. & Cutler, wholesale
agents, st. Paul. Or to l.. Bixby, Owatonna
Mimi, Manufacturer md Proprietor.
v7nS-I ~
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-04-29
lDl COM lA IN

/. Probably there Is 10 complaint that afiicts
the human systeD,, which is 90 little under
stood a. ihe present time, . some Of the vried
forms of Kidney Comp aints.
There is nod isense which causes such acute
pain or more alarming in its results than when
the kidney full 70 sscrste from the blood tho
uric acid, end other poisonous substances,
which tho blood laccunulates in is circulation
through tho system.
If from any cause the kidneys fail 70 per-
form the functions devolying II pom them, the
cumulatioas arc taken up BY the absorbents
ana the whole system thrown into : state of
desease, causing great pain and suffering, and
very often immediate death. Hence tho i'm :
portance Of keeping the kidneys aud blood in
healthy condition, through which all the i'm
nuritieR Of III. =.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-04-29

It is generally known that an entertain.
ment in aid of the Reading Rooms, will
be given next Tuesday evening, at Jones
Hall. None but home talent will be en-
rloyed on that occasion. The public
schools will be represented largely in the
affair; the Literary Societies will con
tribute their quota, and the remainder OF
the force will he drawn from the ranks Of
our OWE, citizens We assert as fact that
no public entertainment has ever been
give, here, by foreign artists, which has
resulted so satisfactorily or so protita bly,
as haye those prepared and presented W
our own people. Let us show onr anna
teurs that we appreciate their talent, a:!d
thus give the Reading Rooms r'"si"s
benefit. The entire net proceeds Will he
expended in making additions to tho L.:
bray
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-04-29

LAST SABBATH, while the funeral pro
ccssion Was forming i'll font Of M. HuS-
holds residence on the burial Of his child,
Mr.. Frederick had an unManageab:e
horse, which backed around in such 4,
manner as to upset the carriage Of M Il.
Dunklcmann--throwi both himself
and wife to the grounl--Mrs. d. falling
upon her husband, aad herself escapln z
without injury. Mr.. Dunlleinann was
hurt quite badly. No bones appear to
have been broken, but one hip is severely
injured, and there seems to be >mc internal
hurt in the lower portion ofthc abdomen
He is quite comfortable this (Nonday)
morning, although the soreness is more
acute than it was last night. Wehopc he
will not be confined to his room bat a
few days. The escape of Mrs. Dunklc
mann was almost miraculous.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-04-29

How TO GET $500 FOR NOTH1SG.-Any-
body would like to get $500, $3.50, $3.50,
S1GO, or any other amount free, and he or
she can get it By following the directions
shown in the advertisement on our local
page headed 49, Frce!" Don't fail
to read it. It
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-04-29
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
NEW ESrABLIsHMENT!!

TO Mr.. G. Fl. Brewster has just returned
from the East, where he purchased a full
liue Of Gents Furnishing Goods, and
cloths in the piece, which he will manu-
facture to order. He has brought with
him gentleman who is au artist in the
cutting department., and whose experience
and skill will be employed to the very
best advantage in the specially of manu-
featuring for customers.
At the present Mr. Brewster will occu
py the front end Of one side in Mr.. knud
sons elegant new store in the Mcclellan
Block, and he invites critical examina
ton Of his goods and work.