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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16
A Strange Story.

Some forty years ago man about
thirty years of age, of fine address and
shrewd in business affairs, took up his
residence in Bradys Bend, in western
Pennsylvania. His name he gave as
John d. Schoonmaker, of Ulster coun-
ty, New York. He engaged in the
lumber business and made money. In
the same village lived an Irish Catholic
family named Gillespie. They were in
good circumstance and highly respect
able. Between one of the members of
this family, a daughter, aged eighteen,
and village beauty, and the prosper
Gus stranger, Schoonmaker, there grew
a warm affection, and they were soon
engaged to be married The parents
of the girl objected to the match on
account of the religion of her affianced,
but they were married nevertheless.
They lived together happily sixteen
years. Six children were the result of
the union, and these the mother de-
sired to have educated in the faith of
her family, which she, had always adj
hered to. The father opposed this
wish, and the ultimate consequence
was that a separation took place be-
tween the husband and wife. He pro
vided for his family, but did not remain
long in the village. No one knew
whittier he went. Four months after
he disappeared another child was born
IA son-which was named Francis
Xavier. A short time afterward news
was received of the violent death by
accident, Of the missing father, near
Manitou, 0. The child that was born
after the separation grew to manhood,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16
The GOOsebone and the Weather.

The Louisville Commercial says: The
goosebone predictions are perhaps more
closely watched in Kentucky than any
where else, and it may be called the
Kentucky weather prophet. We must
take the breastbone of last springs
goose-none other will do, for the proph-
ecy does not extend beyond the year in
which the goose is hasched. It must
be divided into three different parts,
which represents the three divisions Of
winter. The breastbone of a goose is
translucent, but at places has 'cloud-like
blots upon it. These blots denote cold
weather. Looking at the bone before
us, we find little cold weather about
the first of December, which we have
realized, and there is another blot be-
yond the centre of the bone, denoting
cold weather about the. middle of Jan
uary; this cloud we are passing now,
and so far our little prognosticator has
guided us right. We are to have warm
er weather after few days, but the
worst is to come. The darkest blots are
near the end of the bone, and if the
prophecy fails not, winter will, verify
the saying of coming in like lamb and
going out like a roaring lion. Our cold
est weather will come after the middle
of February, and our warmest fires will
be required for the parting days of
winter and the first days of spring. This
is the goosebone prophecy, and as we
have the word of a good old farmer
that it has not failed for fifty years, we
would advise the laying in of good
supply of coal andgeneral preparations
to meet cold weather-for the goose
bone has said it, and old winter wilAbe
after young spring with a great big
icicle."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16
The Doctors Questions.

The Rev. Dr. Richie, of Edinburgh,
though a very clever man, has met with
his match. When examining student
as to the classes he had attended, he
said, and you attended the class for
mathematics %
EYES,"
"How many sides has circle?'
'::Two," said the student.
What are they?"
What a laugh in the class the stu
dents answer produced, when he said,
!" An inside and an outside"
But this was nothing compared with
what followed. The doctor having said
to this student, " And you attended the
philosophy class also %
eyes"
"Wel, you would hear lectures On
different subjects. Did you ever hear
one on cause and effect ?"
"Yes."
g Does an effect ever go before a
cause ?"
eyes,
Give me an instance"
A man wheeling barrow."
The doctor then sat down and pro-
posed no more questions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16
Gorgeous and Extravagant Suppers.

TIOuI Vic chicago
One of the most gorgeous banquets
ever given in this country took place at
Delmonico's few evenings since. It
was given by a well-known Wall street
broker, Charles J. Osborn, as the result
of bet with another Wall street party
named Travers, on the price of Lake
Shore stock. These bets are of daily
occurrence, but, as this one involved
something more than an ordinary
amount, its winning was celebrated by
banquet for forty-two persons-the
winner and loser each inviting twenty
friends. This affair cost over $1,000
or an average of over $50 for each
guest. This recalls an extravagant en-
tertainment given at Delmonico's a few
years ago by two daughters of a we'll
known financier, formerly Federal
office-holder, and now bank president.
The occasion was the birthday of their
only brother. Having obtained permits
sion from the father to make the enter
talnment as grand and magnificent as
they pleased, these giddy girls mo
chickens either, mind you) gave Del
monico an order~to prepare feast and
ball Tor lOO persons regardless of ex-
pense." 1t was carried out in strict
accordance with the order. The guests
invitation cards were engraved pearl,
highly ornamented. The copies of the
menu were also engraved on small ivory
tablets set in Russia leather, with a
small handle to each. The flowers
used on the occasion were so profuse
that it is said that that evening not a
flower could be had for love or money
in New 'York-the market had been
literally stripped by Delmonico. The
feast itself was correspondingly mag
nifcent. The bill for this recherche
birthday party was nearly $25, 900, and
the astonished father paid it like man,
though he fervently CALCULATED that he
was glad there we're no more sons to
celebrate their majority.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16
A Perfect Pair.

A letter from Madrid to the st. Louis
GIobe-D Democrat says: Mrs. R. is 'yonne
and very pretty German woman,
devotedly loved by husband who
thinks her the queen of the universe.
and who is ready to sacrifice eyery,
thing that she may be satisfied; the
love between them is very sweet and
idyllic, and she seems to me a fair
sample of one type of the sturdy
Northern race-an affectionate wife.
but not too fond, wisely humoring her
husbands whims, but requiring enough
of him to make him always feel that
she is there, to be caressef and cared
for as in their counting days. A care
full mother, but not at all nervous. see.
ing the children at certain hours. and
then leaving them with the nurses
while she practices her music, reads.
and keeps pace with her husbands in.
terests, eating alone with him that the
all-engrossing care of the children will
not interrupt the pleasant tete-a-tete.
after the days separation-keeping his
home and herself attractive, but What
is more than all, think, making it pal
pable m every act that she expects him
to give as well as to receive, and not al
lowing the sweet ,courtesies of be-
trothed and early marriage days to slip
by degrees into that familiarity which
too often brings Indifference if not
contempt. They have perfect conf
dence IN one another. He
hears her go into extravaganza about
the officers, sees her blush and become
prettily conscious when looked at ad-
miringly, and when his attention is
laughingly called to it he simply pats
her hand as much as to say, ave un-
derstand one another and in her turn
she enters as heartily into his admira-
ton of the dark-eyed Spanish girls as
anybody could, and only laughs when
ne tells her Of how he bought pair of
gloves solely for the pleasure of having
them put on by some graceful senorita.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16

LABOR is the duty man owes to soci-
ETY.; rest is the duty he owes his person !;
recreation is the duty he owes to his
mind.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16

The British government expects to
have six 81-ton guns ready for service
before the end of thelyear.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-14
From the Toledo Blade.
DR.. Pierce.

"Success is never achieved without merit. A
man may make poor article and sell it once, and
there being 40 600 900 people in the nited States
the sale to each one will be enough to make de-
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wear after year. and the sales of which increase
regularly and rapidly, must have absolute merit
DR.. r. V. Pierce, of Buffalo, n. T., occupies
our entire eighth page to-day with his various ar
ticles. We admit it, because we know the Doctor.
and know of his articles. We know him to he
regularly educated physician, whose diploma
hangs on the wall Of his office, and We know that
he has associated with him several of the most
eminent practitioners in the country: We know
that parties consult him, by mail and in person,
from 1.-THE States in the Union every day, and that
they are fairly and honestly dealt with.
This grand result has been accomplished by
two agencies-good, reliable articles-articles
which, once introduced, work easily their own
wav-and splendid business management. Ihey
have succeeded because they ought TO have sue
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-14
RaIIomelI AocaI Mems.

The temperance meeting on Monday evening
next will be held in Wilson Hall, and Gen. Neal
Dow of Portland, the honored father ofthe "Maine
Law" has accepted an invitation to be present and
address citizens on the general subject of tenn
perance. The Reform Club has extended an
invitation to the ST. Patrick Temperance society of
this city to be present ON the occasion, and the in
vitation has been fraternally accepted. The meet
ing will undoubtedly be one of surprising inter-
est to all so fortunate as to gain admitsnce. All
are invited. Music will be furnished by volnn-
teer choir of amateur singers connected with the
various societies in this city.
Mr.. c. II. Clary is making good progress in Sc
curing ice to fill his spacious houses on Granite
wharf.
These moonlight evenings are improved by our
young folks in the exciting sports of skating,
sleigh riding and sliding down hill-just as the
generations before them were wont to do, though
they may be slow to acknowledge the fact.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-14
STATE NEWS.

Contrary to previous reports. Bowdoin is secur-
! ing good crew for the regatta this year. The
course pursued by the seniors this term is perhaps
more interesting and profitable. than that Of any
previous term. They are favored by being under
the excellent instruction Of the President In Eng
lish literature and English constitution, outline
study of man and ethics.
A certain unsettled clergyman in this city Of
fered certain carrier boy in the city bright new
cent on New Years morning. The little fellow
looked at it moment and handing it back, re-
marked that he could not change it. Portland
Press.
We notice that Searsport sea captain-Griffn
lis in luck, he, with Capt. White of Portland
and a Thomaston captain, having lately drawn q
$4,000 prize in Havana lottery. The amount
is reckoned, however, in Cuban currency, which
is at so per cent. discount, so that the sum re
ceived for the prize will be about S37 500 in gold,
thus giving Capt Griffin and his partners 81, 500
each. The ticket which drew this handsome prize
cost $lS gold.-IProgressve Age.
At the Sabbath school just across Deerng
bridge, last Sunday, one of the teachers of ju-
venile class was explaining the necessity and duty
Of prayer She finally asked one little girl if she
knew what was meant by prayer. The child re-
piled that she did not. The teacher, to illustrate
asked the little girl, "What did your father say
this morning, just before he eat his breakfast I"
The child innocenty answered, "l1e said confound
it, this egg is rotten. Portland Advertiser.
iSi' Alchiy Cummings VI IOTuaHu, tue Well
known chemist is spending the winter in Florida,
where he has invented a process by which the
Spanish moss OF that region may be converted in
few hours into an admirable substitute for curled
hair.
The Belfast Journal says that five of the family
of Capt. Wilson Coombs Of Isleboro', are sick of
typhoid fever and in a critical condition. The
eldest daughter, an esmable young lady, is dead
from same disorder. The sons were taken sick in
Boston, were brought home in the vessel, and are
now on board, unable to be moved. Last summer
they all had scarlet fever.
Mr.. William p. Hubbard OF Bangor, treasurer
of the Maine State Agricultural Society, has just
paid the last of 1875 premiums.
The sap house of Il. D. Paul, on Chesterville
hill, conta ming 800 sap buckets and other fixtures,
was burned a few nights since.
On Friday night of last week, Thomas Hix,
Esq, not feeling we'll, arose in the night to take
some medicine. He went into the kitchen, and
fell in fit, bruising his face and otherwise injur
ing himself. In this condition he lay unconscious
for an hour, when he revived and called for as
sistance; when found, his face covered with
blood and he was considerably chilled. We learn
that be is recovering and will probably be about
in few days. Rockland Free Press.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-14
How the Blood is Filtered.

When the bieol contains the acrid elements
which produce rheumatism, gout and venal dsor-
ders, the kidneys ought, for It is their office, to
alter from the blood, in its passage through them.
these hurtful impurities. When they do not, they
may be melted to thorough performance OF their
duty, and the blood thoroughly depurated by thst
admirable corrective of organic inactivity, Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. Not only is torpidty Of
the kidneys overcome, through the agency of the
Bters but digestion is facilitated, bilious tendep-
cjes connteracted, and the bowels stimulated to \
due discharge OF their function, which ia connec-
ton w that of the kidneys tends to free the
TEN from the bodily refuse, whose retention Is so
ptejudicial to health. janl2-feod&"lw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-14

England.

London, January 49, A Berlin telegram to the
morning Post says it is reported that Lord Derby
has notified Austria that the British Government
has unrcservedly approved Of Count Andrassy )
note on Turkey.
Marine News.
Schooner Henry Burnham, from Portland, has
arrived at Liverpool. She was obliged to throw
overheard 200 tons of her cargo.
Germany.
A Berlin dispatch to the Daily News sets at rest
the reports to the contrary, by stating that the
Prince Imperial Frederick William has decided
not to visit the Philadelphia Exhibition for several
reasons, the most important of which is that the
condition of the Emperors health renders the alb
sence of the heir to the throne unadvisable.
Count Andrassy's Note.
Berlin, January -. 1t is reported that the
Austrian Ambassador at Constantinople, will de-
liver Count Andrassys note supported by the
powers, which it is thought will render the Portes
refusal difficult.
Paris. January r. The following is the proc
lamation published to-day:
Frenchmen For the first time in five years
you are called upon to participate in general
election. Five years ago, you desired order and
peace and at the price Of the most cruel sac ifce,
ard after the greatest trials, you obtained them.
You still desire order and peace. The senators
and deputies you are about to elect, must cooper
ate with the president OF the repuDllc 10 MAINTAIN
them. we must apply with common accord and
sincerity, the constitutional laws, the revision
whereof alone, until 1880 have the right to pro-
pose. After SO much agitation. discord and mis-
fortune, repose is necessary for the country, and
think her institutions ought not TO be revised be-
fore they are honestly tried, but to try them as
the salvation of France requires. 1t is indispen-
sable that the conservative and truly liberal policy
which l always intended to pursue, should prevail.
To uphold it, l appeal to union among those
who place the defence of social order, respect for
law and patriotic devotion above their recollec-
tions aspirations or party engagements. l invite
them to rally around my government. 1t is neces-
sary tnat the sacred rights which survive all gov
ernmental changes, and the legitimate interests
which every administration is bound to protect,
should enjoy full security under strong and
respected government. 1t is necessary not only
to disarm those who might disturb the security
now but to discourage those who threaten the
future by the propagation Of anti-social and revo-
lutionary doctrinces. France knows that neither
sought nor desired the power | am invested with.
but she may rely upon my exercising it without
weakness. In order to fulfil to the end the mis-
sion entrusted to me, hope God will aid me. and
that the support of the nation will not fail me-
(Signed), NJ. MCMAHON,
President of the French Republic.
tCountersigned), BUFFET,
Vice President of the Council.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-14
Chicago Produce Market.


Flour-extra spring 00aG So
'Wbeat-NO. 3 spring cash al0o; 99Sa- Feb;
99xa March.
Corn-No. ?, mixed, cash -43k g.; Jan. -a4sk;
2ta Feb.
Oats-No.2, -a30. cash Feb. 3Oka-. JAN S0f
Rye-No. 2, G6ha67.
Feb. s0La.
Dressed Hogs-s 25as so.
Pclk-l9 BOA cash; 10 62ha March; -al9 37h
Feb.
Lard II 80 ALI 80 cash; u 55a- - March ;
/. 37h all 40 Feb.
Bulk Meats shoulders 7Ha-; short rib mid,
i0Aa-; short clear mid l0Ia-.
Hams Is Bs average g..
Whiskey-lOs-a-.
Freights-Corn TO Buffalo. do; wheat do -
Receipts 5000 -four; 80 OOd wheat; $4,000 corn,
1900 oats; 1000 rye; 10000 barley.
Shipments-- g. 90 hour; Is 00c wheat; A, 600
sorn: 5000 oats 5000 barley: 900 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-14
Heart Disease.

HALIFAX, Feb. l0th 1872
Mr. JAMES l. FELLows-Dear Sir In order
that some other sufferer may be benefited, you
are at liberty to give this letter publicity.
In the winter of 1869 was taken i'll with Dis
case of the Heart accompanied by violent palpta-
ton, and from that time gradually became weaker,
ance, up to few weeks ago, when your Com
pound Syrup of Hypophosphites was recommend
ed 10 me. The use Of it during very short time
enabled me to resume my usual work, and now
AM a. well, fat and hearty as could wish to be.
Yours very truly,
w. FRANK COCHRAN.
The heart being a great muscular organ, re-
quires vigorous nervous force to sustain it. As
Fellows Hypophosphites restore the nervous ele-
ment, It viii always strengthen the heart weakened
through loss of this element.
THE INVENTOR.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-14
REPUHLlCAN
National Convention.
The Call IF the Commit ee.
THE LOCATION.
June 18th the Date.

Washington, January l3. The Republican
Committee have appointed Cincinnati. June lith,
for the National Convention.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-14

A curious case has occurred in the town of Ok
ford. In carrying out the vote OF that district, the
town autho critics purchased a lot of land, and erect
ell thereon school house, at an expense of some
seven thousand dollars. Afterwards it was asccr-
tanned that the vote of the district, authorizing
the purchase of the land and the building of the
house, was illegal, and the courts have so decided
the matter So the gentleman who prev iously
owned the lot, comes forward and claims the land,
together with the school house that has been
erected thereon We understand that the district
will apply to the legislature for authority to hold
the school house under the betterment act
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-14
rELEGRAMsIN GENERAL.

William Forbes, one Of the old Eastern stage
drivers OF the firm Of Carr, Brown q Co., died at
Newburyport last night.
Gov. Ludington of Mich. delivered his annual
message yesterday afternoon.
The police of Albany have so far found Is fam
lies the verge of starvation, in one precinct.
The strike of the mill operatives in Lonesdale,
r. l., continues. A large proportion Of the ma
chinery is idle.
The Y. Y. Central & Hudson River r. r. Co.
has foreclosed mortgage for 81 200 900, against
Jeremiah V. Speder Of the Greenwich Street &
Broadway read.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-01-14

Committee have appointed Cincinnati. June lith,
for the National Convention.
The CALL.
WASHINGTON, D. c., January l3.
The next Cnon Republican National Conven-
ton, for the nomination of candidates for Presi-
dent and Vice President of the United States, will
be held in the city of Cincinnati, on Wednesday,
June l4tb, 1876, at u o'clock noon, and will con-
sst of delegates from each State equal to the
number OF its Senators and Representatives in
Congress and of two delegates from each organ
lied Territory and the District of Columbia.
In calling the convention for the election Of
delegates, the committee of the several States
recommended to invite all republican electors and
all other voters, without regard to past political
difference or previous party attiliation, who are
opposed to reviving sectional issues, and desire to
promote friendly feelings and permanent harmony
throughout the country by maintaining and en-
forcing all the constitutional rights of every citi-
zen including the full and free exercise Of the
right of suffrage without intimidation and with
out fraud, and who are in favor of continued pro-
secution and fuller punishment of all official dis
honesty and An economical administration
of the government by honest, faithful and capable
officers who are in favor of making such reforms
in the government as experience may from time
to time suggest, who are opposed to impairng the
credit of the nation by deprecatng any of its OBJ
legations and in favor of sustaining in every way
the national faith and financial honor; who hold
that the common school system Is the nursery of
American liberty, and should be maintained ab-
solutely free from sectarian control; who be-
lieve that for the promotion Of these ends the
direction Of the government should continue to
be contided to those who adhere to the principles
of l776, support them as incorporated in the con-
stitution and laws, and who are in favor of recog
nizing and Strengthening the fundamental prnci-
pie Of national unity in this centennial annivers-
saIy of the birth of the republic.
(Signed), E. ID. MORGAN,
Chail man OF the Republican National Committee.
VIM. Z. CHAMBER Secretary.