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Ms not popular musical organization. tho Apollo
lo6 comprising tho best rnale voices In the city, sud
oe1eTe under the baton Of competent conductor,
equa greater works than have been attempted here
totofs3 Hers t. Club wall drilled and ready 10
take up at oncs the greatest works Would not this
1oin mo nucleus Of grand festival chorus Of mixed
yoces ana next yea1. with the corporation Of Theo-
dofs Thomas tnauguate in the musical annals
o. tnis cty that Will be crowned with This
feasible; tnd lot the Apollo Club make the first
stride towards this great end- We need It, and the
people Of Chicago and the surrounding country will
JOIN you In this glorious work. Va want no money
making numbuR, but genuine festival Of music.
Muslo.
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mentioning as the extremes the run across the
lake and lack, and the round trip from Chict.go
to an English port, which has been succeskfrll5
accomplished BY the bark Alice and tho acht t.o'.er
TRIUMPH, and partially performed BY Capt. 1prin-
dow les schooner Pam!'eo, which got safely 'ave
to ireland, but has been detaioed since in
Queenston harbor, two attempts It retur1 lin &
home having had to be abandoned on account Of
stormy weather.
Ibe longer the trip the more popular it is with
the sailors, who are paid OF directly the We tseI
arrives At her destination, and become uon-rxo-
duc1ive consumers until they begin to work cn
= fresh en9aRement.
THE VESSELS IN THE LUMBEH TRADE
are as general rule manned by crew engaged
for the season. whose pay runs right ahead, the
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aspirations at least Rs high as those Of the
foreigner, the difference beng thas he likes to
work up his onn destiny. and climb the difsrsut
steps Of the ladder unaided.
ONE NOTABLE DIFFERENCE
between tho life Of = lake-sa!lor and that Of the
seafsy1pg nan ia that, while tho latter i8 cut on
from al hcpes Of any but very slight pl ONO
ton, the former can, By the display OF ordinary
ability and steadiness, look forward With Ger
tainty to being the mastsr, or perhaps the owner,
Of vessel In the ssa-service, where naEiga-
tiou ia science, the master Of i vessel must be
man combining a thorough technical and gen
eral education with certain natural essentials /;
while on the lakes, where ''straight course "
lies before the vessel, no such requirements are
necessary, and the main desiderata are 4 knowl-
auee OF the different harbors and the coast along
the lake, good character for steadlneBB aud caIe,
and tbe necessary experience. These are quail
ties which = large proportion OF the lake searnen
possess, aud hence it il only natural that they
should be mora ambitious in their ideas than tho
she'll bucks. A comparison between the two
clssaes Of sailors, arising in fact from the condi
ton OF afAira just set forth, ahows that the
officers OF tha seA-vessels superior to the
same c1asa Of mon On the lakes. while tho osdi-
pa1y fresh-water aeAmen are in IN equal degIeo
superior to their br1uy brethren.
In view OF the fact that less than one-third OF
the lake esilore are to the manner born, it may
be wrong to alluds to the mariner at present in
our port as Chlcagos sailor. Hs js hare to-day,
halfway up tho Lake tomorrow, is sunnipg him
self On the wharves At Buffalo week after, or,
with more time given him to account for him
SELF, he may be found Bolacing hlnsef with the.
cheap Injuries in liquid shape which are dis
pensed at the Canadian ports Of Montreal and
Quebec, after = long and tedious fraah-water
he comes back again On the return trip, and as
Chicago il bin centre for the time being. anu Is
every oue likes to b. considered ~ balong1nR' 10
this city. whether he does Or NOT, b will bs con.
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The se1son has not developed Is many nav
sod important works as were given last year, but
many interesting ones hava been given which ne
print below, with the na1nns OF composers and
e1ecuta1ta:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-28
An Excellent Entertainment

very small portion of our citizens
aValled themselves of the opportunity on
Monday evening Of hearing the excellent
entertainment offered them by Miss Della
Smith, Of Watertown. As a public reader.
Miss Smith is certainly far before the me-
diocre, and with little experience, will
stand second to none in the west. Possess
ing as she does, all the necessary requisites
of an elocutionst, and having a pleasant
way Of appearing before an audience, young,
vivaciously engaging, Miss Smith certainly
deserves higher compliment than was
paiu her on Monday evening. 1t is hoped
she may be induced TO favor Juneau with
her presence again at no distant day.
Should she see fit to do so, we would not
now hesitate to guarantee her large and
appreciative audience.-JueeoU Democrat.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-28
&erni-Soco(.
Fort Atkinson,

Five years ago ]. e. Johnson, of Dan e
County. received a package of Odessa
wheat from the Patent office, which con-
tanned one grain of barley. The first year
it was sown with the wheat and four or
five heads of barley were carefully saved,
and from that one grain, the yield this
year has teen nearly 1900 bushels. The
barley was of superior quality, being
very plump and heavy. The chinch bugs
did not work in it, though in adjoining
fields the crops were destroyed. The straw
is sitter than common barley and does not
crinkle down by the hot weather: The
yield this last year was Is to 80 bushels
per acre. 1t is called Russian barley.
The Fort Atk inson lodges of Odd Fellows
will celebrate anniversary day" on We'd
nesday evening, Aprii 2Sth, by listening
to an Grafton upon ''Odd Fellowship" from
Rev. John Allison of Oconomowoc
The Furniture Company have issued
new price list for the Spring trade. They
have added several new styles to their list.
All goods are now thoroughly inspected
and stamped before finished. This an i'm
portant feature and gives an additional
feat ure to the high character for excellence
of workmanship always enjoyed by this
Company.
A party Of duck hunters from Beloit,
under the pilotage Of Henry Powers, have
been en- oy ing the late cold snap in "tent-
ing on the beach" of Lake Koshkonong.
The cheese factory in this village, COM
menced operations on Monday, under the
supervision of Olin Gates & Co. The pat
ronage on the first day was quite good,
and the prospects for prosperous season
are very encouraging go Union. y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-28
His Grand Opening Last
Monday Evening
Immense Stock Of Goods
TastiIy Arranged for
the Throng to
Gaze Upon.
Everybody, EVerybody's
Wife, and Everybody's
Children Present.

The great event of tie season in"W ater-
town was the grand opening of NJ. A.
Fl IRISH New York Store in the Jones and
Evans Block, east of the Post office, last
Monday Evening. Last week Mr.. Hirsh
removed from his old quarters, next to
Van Alstine's Exchange, into the splendid
double store-room fitted up expressly for
him in the jones and Evans. building.
The opening and arranging OF a mammoth
sock of dry goods occupied the attention
of Mr.. Hirsh and his corps of clerks for the
space of several days and the result of
their laoors was grand and gorgeous dis
play of dry goods on the opening night
AT an early hour in the evening the i'm
mense room was thronged with visitors by
far the largest proportion of whom were
ladies all eager to see the latest styles and
fashions in the dry goods world. Great
taste and judgment had been exercised in
the arrangement and display of the stock
and on every side labyrinths of choice
goods met the eye. Surely it was evident
that at least on this occasion ''dry goods
was king" The moving to and fro ofthe
vast plumbers present, the richness, variety
and vastness of the stock, and the splendor
and extent OF the store-roomS, was sight
that person could only expect to witness
on Broadway, New York, and which few
of US ever supposed we should live to see in
our own modest and unassuming city. In
this mammoth dry goods concern, which
would do credit to Milwaukee or Chicago,
and is one of the largest in the interior of
the state, the enterprise, energy and superb
or business qualifications of Mr. NJ. A
Hirsh are manifested, and be is deserving
of credit for the pluck and determination
he has displayed in opening in Watertown
such splendid concern Mr.. Hirshs pro-
ject must, in all probability, draw large
amount of trade to our city that would
otherwise go to Milwaukee and Chicago, and
In this way he not only benefits himself
but becomes a benefactor to this place
What WATERFOWL needs is more Of the spirit
displayed by Mr. Hirsh and through these
manifestations can she reach to the position
she is justly and reasonably entitled to.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-28
Dwelling Houses.

The present season is likely to witnes
q number Of first class residences erected in
our city. Mr.. Fred Brandt is preparing to
build fine brick residence on Fourth
street. Mr.. Joseph Giles will build hand
some residence on Western Avenue north
of the residence of Mr.. J. W. Cole Mr..
J. ". Canes is building a substantial wing
to his dwelling house on Second street.
A number of other dwelling houses are in
process of erection all over the city, and
this season is quite likely to be as busy
year for mechanics and laboring men in
our midst as last.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-28
5 aenEerbun d.

The annual meeting of the Saengerbund
OF the Northwess will be held in this city
on is, 10, 20 and q of June TheSaenger-
bund is composed of societies from Wiscon-
sin, Illinois and Iowa Thirty singing
societies are expected at this grand musical
gathering, twenty six having already signi-
fed their intention Of attending. Five
hundred singers, comprising some of the
best musical talent in the west will be pre-
sent and compete for prizes. Concerts will
be held at both the Music Hall and Turner
Hall. The holding Of this Saergerbund in
our midst will involve considerable ex-
pense which must be betrayed by our citi-
zens. A committee has been appointed to
solicit subscription to meet the expendi-
lures for :his grand occasion, as well as to
find quarters for the numerous strangers
expected from abroad The liberal spirit
retofore displayed by Watertown in such
matters will we hope be manifested this
time and everything be done that is possible
to give our guests hearty reception and
make their stay among US pleasant and
agreeable.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-28

For Cady st. BRIDGE for which no
orders have been drawn...... 1912 II
1t will be seen that the Board last year,
besldessexpending SIC, 60G,75 in cash, an
tlclnated the revenues Of the present year.
and created an Indebtedness which must be
provided for and paid by the present Coard
OF So 542.66, making total of $23, l49, Al
expenses incurred. 1t is proper that these
facts should be stated and borne in mind
by tax payers, SO that no unjust RESPONSE
blllty may be placed upon the present
Eoard Tor what may be deemed excessive
taxatlon. 1t would appear as if the ex-
pendltures OF the Board last year were I'M
necessarily large, when the same are con-
trasted with the expenses of the city in
former years. In 1871, the total am GUN !.
raised by taxation for city and ward ex-
penses Including SIS, SOL ga for payment of
bonds and interest) was $ll ,3O953. In
1872 the total amount ised Gncluding
So, 744.03 for payment of bonds and inter-
est was $l0.l0l.57. In 1873. the Total
amount raised Gncluding S3, 327.OO for pay
ment OF bonds and interest, and S5,828S2
for bridge purposes) was Sic, 383.62. In
1874, the total amount raised was l2435.-
&c, which included 2,41e.0O for bridge
purposes, but did not embrace any tax for
payment of interes and bonds; bot as al
ready shown, lie Board leave as a legacy
to this body debt Of 6,542.66. which ag-
grega'es sum considerably in excess Of
the expenditures of any former Board of
Street Commissioners or Common Council.
These are the facts as Obtained from official
sources and we respectfully submit them
without further comment, for the conside-
ration of all interested.
Dated Watertown, April ed, 1875.
J. T. MOAK,
S S. WOODARD,
H. PRiTZLAFF.
Finance Committee
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-28
Business Buildings.

Mr.. William Buchheit, the leading COM
mission man, of this city, has commenced
the erection of another brick store build
ing on Third street for the use of lis wide
ly extending busin The building will
be 24x6O, two stories high. On the OPP
posite side of Third street to Mr.. Buchheit,
Mr. G. w. Schultz is digging the founda-
ton for brick store 22x5O, 2 stories high.
These buildings will much improve the ap-
pearance OF Third street and indicate that
business is steadily increasing on this
thoroughfare.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-28
Dodge County Items.
Juneau, April &c, 1875

Juneau, April 26, 1875.
Farmers in this section are busilv. en-
gagged in seeding. Although the ground
is not in the very best OF order, especially
on low lands, still the season is so far ad-
vanced that it is not considered safe to
wait any longer.
Mr.. William Warden of Minnesota
junction, last year imported from France,
where he went to purchase them in person,
six pure Norman bred stations These
horses are very stoutly built, and specially
intended for heavy work. Their peculiar
appearance attracts attention wherever
they CO. Any attempt to improve our
domestic breed of stock ought to meet with
encouragement from farmers.
special term of the Dodge County
Court, Hon. Edward Elwell, presiding, is
called to be held at the Court House in
this place on the 18th of June next.
Mr.. Isaac lett, an old resident of this
town, 73 years old, died here week ago
from pleurisy of the heart Mr.. lett had
met with severe accident shortly before,
having been kicked in a dangerous man
ner by horse, which undoubtedly hasten
ed his death
An Invitation has been issued for the
organization of IN "Old Settlers Club" for
this and neighboring towns. Only those
Who have resided here Is years or more
are entitled to membership The meeting
takes place on the 9Th of May next
Mr.. Richard Mertz for many years
Register or Deputy Register of Deeds of
this county, has left that office and has
connected him self with W. T. Rambusch
in the Real Estate business.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-28
SDiieo.


In Waterloo, April 18th, 1875, JOSEPH
C. son of W. and E. Boorman, aged five
NOR tbs and four days.
In Hebron, April Il, 1875, Mrs. FANNY
SERGEANT, aged 70 years and 3 days.
She was member of the Methodist Church
at Fort Atkinson. Her last hours were
peaceful and in her departure she was full
of hope.
In Fort Atkinson, April 10th, 1875, of
membranous Group. PURVIS, only child
of Joseph and Nancy Dobbin. Aged hve
years, months and Is days.
In Hebron April 9Th, 1875, MILTON d.
only child of F. A: and S. M. Mepham,
aged months and 20 days.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-28
New 2O-Cent Pieces.

TIE designs OF the new &C cent silver
piece authorized by the act of congress Of
March Sd, 1875, have been selected and ap-
proved and we may soon expect to see this
new coin in calculation. The diverse design
contains SITTING figure of Liberty, with
the word "Lioerty'' inscribed on the shield,
the whole surrounded by thirteen stars,
and benea.n the figure the cate s'1875."
On the reverse the figure of an eagle, SUR
rounded by the inscription, "United States
of America" and beneath the eagle the
words "Twentv Cents The edge of tne
coin will be perfectly smooth, to distinguish
it from the 25-cent coin, which bears a
reeded or futed edge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-28
Jefferson.

There was large crowd in town on Tues
day, that being Monthly Cattle Market
day. All manner of stock was offered for
sale from the horse down to half grown
cents apiece. Vendors of fruit and shade
trees and seve-greens were quite plenty.
Cattle buyers stood ready to grab every
bovine on its appearance, and business of
all kinds was active.
About twenty gentlemen and ladies-all
old settlers of thirty odd years-crossed
the Threshold of father Sanborn's residence
on Wednesday evening last. The surprise
was complete. Lunch baskets accompanied
the party, and it was nigh on to midnight
when the last ''good night" was spoken.
1t was entirely an old settlers party and
will be long remembered py all present.
1t was ordered, at the last Annual Town
Meeting, that the town bonds given in aid
of the Chicago and Northern Pacific Air
Line R. R., be destroyed, as the said Rail-
way Co. had not complied with their part
of the contract At meeting of the Town
Board held for that purpose the bonds were
destroyed as directed.
Mr.. P. McAtee left this village yester-
day for Sparta. He proposes to try what
virtue there is in ssTurkish Baths" His
health has been very poor for the past four
or FIVE months, and we sincerely hope he
may find relief. He expects to be gone
from six to eight weeks.-Banner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-28
Real Estate Tran sferS.

The following is list of the transfers of
Real Estate in this vicinity from March Sd !,
to April %, inclusive:
William Schoechert to II. G. McMillenF
20 a, Pennington, $500.
H. A. Luther to Charlotte Goetsch, 2,
blk 2, L. R. Cady's add. Watertown, 500.
! VIM. Blank to Lud. Neumann, 10 a, t
Fxonia, $275.
| Same to VIM. Fske, 10 a, t Ixonla 1915.
VIM. Bar.el to VIM. Blank, q a, t
Ixnoia, $406.
Dan. Holm to same, 16 a, Ixonia, $50.
H. Graper to Geo. P. Mathes, 20 q, t
Concord 5000.
Same to john Graper 20 a, Concord,
5000.
Edwin Lloyd to Herman Graper, $50 a,
Concord, $3.50.
John D. MANI to Carl Schloesser 40 a, t
Pennington, $2650.
Chas. Schloesser to Heimr. Trans, 20 a,
Pennington, $1,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-28
Northwestern University.

The Lutheran Synod at is recent meet
ing in Milwaukee resolved upon building
an addition to the Northwestern University
in this city. The plan adopted eontem-
plates the erection of a brick building 80
feet north of the main building at an ex-
penditure Of $l2.50O. This addition will
accommodate both students and professors
and will contain class rooms, recitation
rooms, lecture hall, reading roomS, all
built after the most modern improvements.
The CONTRACTS has been let to Milwaukee
contractor, and work on the building will
be commenced Immediately.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-28
PERSONAL NJ enIion.


A recent Washington special says that
ex-Attorney General c. R. Gill, has been
employed by the government at Washing
ton as counsel in certain cases growing out
Of the Fox and Wisconsin rivers improve
ment. This action became necessary be-
cause Judge Hubble previous to his appoint
ment as United States District Attorney.
was retained by the owners of the land. so
that he cannot act for the government.
Gen. Gill is an excellent lawyer, and will
do the government good service.
Mr.. Philip johnson, formerly resident
Of this city, but more recently of jefferson,
has been spending a few days in town.
Mr.. Johnson is now residing at Faribault,
Mimi
In giving the list Of our new city officers
last week we neglected to mention the APP
pointment of Mr.. Judson Prentiss as city
surveyor.
Mr.. Fred Bertram has become connect
ed with the extensive Boot 6 Shoe establish
ment of Atkins, Steele and White, Milwau-
kee, az travelling salesman, and reports
good success in sales.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-28
NJ Oney Orders.

On the first Of July the rates on Postof1ce
Money Orders will be raised. 1t has been
found that the department has lost $780,
coo by the low rate on small orders. After
cents for orders less than SIS; fifteen cents
for order between SD aud $50; twenty
cents up to $40; and twenty cents up
to $50 The only change in rates is on the
small orders, which comprise niae-tenths
of all issued
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-28

A meeting Of the jefferson County gri-
cultural society was held in the village of
Jefferson on Wednesday, April 2lst. Ar
engagements were made for the publication
OF the premium list in a short time. 1t
was decided to hold the next annual fair of
the society on the week following the
State tair. The officers of the society are
-Chas Stoppenbach, President; Geo. j.
Clapp, Secretary; w. S. Green, J. D. Bull
lock: Henry Haskell, @. G. DIN, and S. B.
Higgins Executive Committee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-28
y0lorriieo.

At the parsonage in Waterloo, Wis,
April 18th, 1876, by L. G. Catchpole, Mr..
JOHN WHITE, and Miss EMELINE
LARRABEE, both of Dane Co., Wis.
At the residence of Mr.. J. Taylor of Fort
Atkinson, by Rev Henry Coleman, Mr..
CALVIN HADLEY of Richmond, Wiscon-
sin, and Miss JANE TAYLOR.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-28
New Books.

"We and our neighbours" by Fl. B. Stowe
"Others Peoples Money" "The Blossoming
of an Aloe, &C., just received at T. S.
Clark's Bookstore and ~ ~, corner
Third and Main SITS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-28

The Whitewater Register comes to us
improved in appearance since the fire and
looks as bright and sprightly as though
nothing had happened. Friend Coe is de-
serving of credit for his energy and enter
prise in keeping up the publication of the
Register without interruption notwithstand-
ing the destruction of his office by the fire
fend.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-04-28
Games.

Just received and for sale at Clark's
Book store, large variety of Croquet Sets,
Base Ball and Bats, &c. These goods are
of the neatest desig and sold at the loa0esS
prices. Cor Third and Main streets.