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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-02-10

morning he arose and took up the board,
and found small box with some empty
bottles in it. A musty- looking paper had
some words traced on it thus: Il am
the gl',st of the Englishman NY family
poisoned me! | haunt this house until
they are found and the law executedr'
This was too much for the farmer. In the
first place he hadn't known "the English
man." his family might be in Guinea,
for all he knew, aud even if they were
caught and the crime proven, it is mighty
hard to convict in these days, and especially
hard to hang anybody. Life was too short.
Itwas cheaperto vacate and give the ghost
his apartments. He did so, left the farm
and the house, and in the spring will go
on another less ghostly place.
Sequel-The "ghost" is we'll fixed. He
was healthy neighbor man, who, liking
the farm, and the advantages, concluded
to get his neighbor out at all hazards.
The idea struck him, and he accepted it.
He fastened in the wall near the window
of the bedroom an empty bottle which
blew. He climbed to the attic by ladder,
and came down the stairs, opening the
stair-doors quietly. The steps" heard
crossing the room when he did not make
his appearance, was produced by con-
federate, who crawled under the house
through hole in the under wall, and
the box with the scroll was put in from
the lower side. The front door was opened
by key which was in the hands Of the
confederate. No cards; sorry to spoil a
good ghost story, but for the truth of his
tory, you know, we must.-I6rre Haute
lInd.l Express.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-02-10
Excuse me, ma'am, but I'm thinl,inn

Excuse me, ma'am, but I'm thinking
that we're all of us unruly plants; and if
the Good Gardener didn't pinch us and
hinder us in our ways i bit, now and then
what useless things we should be, not
bearing any blossoms for His glory"
The old man shook his gray head as he
bent it over tall fuchsia. And Tom
laughed a little, as if he thought things
were getting funny.
You are right, Dennis" mamma said.
That is very true, and am glad to have
this lesson for the children from the plants.
Do you see how it is?' turning toward
Tom and Carrie, "that we are just like
the plants, reaching out to 60 the ways
that seem pleasant to US, and longing to
do as our foolish hearts please? ButGod,
who is the wise Gardener, holds us back
sometimes, and binders US and disappoints
us, and does not let us do as we planned.
And that is like Dennis pinching the
roots OF his plants. Ii is to make us
stronger and better; to give our lives
chance to blossom with cheerrulness. and
patience, and content. These are the flow
ers which we can bear, to please the dear
GOD who loves us, even when he will not
let US go our own way"
What an easy lesson it was and how
the children understood it, right away,
without asking any questions And how
the time had slipped away!
There was the dinner-bell, and the
whole long, beautiful morning was over!
But not the good lesson-that they could
not forget.
land never you mind, DEAREST" cried
old Dennis, looking up to say the last
word; "never you mind, if you are
pinched down bit, and kept from run
ming your ways now and then! Just you
be CHEEKY, and do your little duties all,
there will be fine plants some day.
ChaLrchnan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-02-10
Lit Got MOnOtOnOuS.
Churchndn

SIX or seven days ago an old man en-
tered the store of a Detroit hardware man,
who also deals in seeds, and inouiring
for the proprietor, soon stood face to face
with him
Want to see me?" asked the dealer.
Yes, sir, l do! Seven years ago this
coming spring I bought paper of seeds
of your
4 presume So"
''I'll swear to it, sir! Seven years ago,
sir, and not one of those seeds came upl"
"Well, that's funny" laughed the
dealer.
& You may think it was" said the old
man, but III make it cost you ten thou
sand dollars! When you sold me those
seeds, sir, you did not know that you we've
dealing with lionw
Well, you stop your blowing and get
out of here!"
Give me package of cabbage seeds,
STRIP
CT won'tm
The old man went away, but in an hour
returned and said in loud voice:
Seven years ago this coming spring I
bought package Of seeds at this store
Not one of those seeds arose from the
siler'
He was ordered out, and he went out
He was there the next morning as soon as
the proprietor was, and he said:
Seven years ago this coming spring
you sold me package Of seeds. Not one
single seed matured to manhoodp'
He was put out that time, but he re-
turned in the afternoon when the store
was full of customers, and exclaimed:
"Seven years ago this coming spring
was swindled by that man there! Hesold
me package Of garden seeds, not one
seed of which ever thruv.''
When he went out something hit him
three or four times In the back He went
down the street for awhile, and then re-
turned and stood in front of the store and
said to the people who passed:
"Seven years ago this coming spring
this store here sold me garden seeds that
never sproutedr'
He repeated the words over and over
until crowd began to gather, when he
was called in and given dozen papers of
seed and told to forgive and forget
six papers Of onion seed to pay for
the chokingn' he said, as he buttoned his
overcOat
They were given him, and when slowed
away he remarked +" Six papers of cucum-
ber-seeds to pay for four kicksr'
After some argument these were handed
him, and, as he backed out of doors, he
said:
cts all right! You've acted like man
about it, and if you want any vegetables
next fall I'll make discount to YOU'D
Detroit Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-02-10

having heard dog, whose cruel master
had cut his tail off, tell how dreadfully he
lelt ABOUT 1t. Though he nearly died with
pain, yet, he said, that was not half so
pad as having to go among people who
hao known him when he was a respecta-
Ole dog. And, thought l, Just suppose I
shoulo lose mine; oh, it would be dread
full
worried overiit for several days, and
then | could bear my trouble alone no
longer, SO went and told mother all
ABOUT 1t. And, don't you think, she lust
laughed at me again, and told me that of
course L had got to lose it, that is, if /
wanted to grow up to be gentlefrog like
my Iather. And then she asked me how
thought a grown-up frog would look
with long tail like mine. | had not
thought OF that before, and it made me
feel better; but still could not help she'd
ding few tears. Or, at least, I suppose
L shed some, but it was so wet where |
was that could not be certain about it.
But L got used to it all after a while
and in due time my legs grew out, and
my tail came off, and developed into a
frog no mother need be ashamed of.
l hope you will please excuse my say
ing this myself, as there is no other FROG
here to say it for me-
And now l must go; for mother is
croaking for me to come to dinner. Good
by.-ChrSstEGn Union.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-02-10
Bill to Protect Settlers on Certain
Public Lands.

The following is the full text of the bill
passed by the United States Senate, Jan.
81, to confirm the pre- emption and home
stead entries of public lands within the
limits Of railroad grants in cases where
such entries had been made under the reg
ulations Of the Land Department:
Be it enacted 6y the Senate and House Of Rep
TeSentdtiUeS Of the United States of america in
Congress assembled, That all presumption and
homestead entries or entries in compliance with
any law OF the United States of public lands made
in good faith by actual settlers upon tracts Of land
of not more than 100 acres each within the limits
OF any land grant prior to the time when notice OF
withdrawal of lands embraced in such grant was
received at the local land Office OF the district IN
which such lands are situated, or after their res
toration To market by order Of the General Land
Office, and where the presumption and homestead
laws have been complied with and proper proofs
thereof been made by parties holding such tracts or
the shall issue TO the parties entitled thereto.
Sec. 2. That when ct the time OF such with
drawal aforesaid valid presumption or home
stead claim existed upon any lands within the lin
abandoned, and under decisions and rulings OF the
Land Department were re-entered by redemption
or homestead claimants who have complied with
the laws governing pre- emptiOn or homestead en-
tries or sha make the proper proofs required under
such laws, such entries shall be deemed valid and
patents shall issue therefor to the persons entitled
thereto
SEC. g. That all such pre-emption ard home
mission of the Land Department or in pursuance
of the rules and instructions thereof within the
limits of any land grant at a time subsequent to
the expiration of such grant shall be deemed
valid. and a compliance with the laws and the
making OF the proof required shall entitle the
holder OF such claim TO patent therefor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-02-10

With 1880 pupils in the public
schools of New Orleans, the expenditure
during the past year has been $404, 22O,
an average of S20.73 per scholar-about
the same as in New York City.
Der wanderer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1867-1957, 1876-09-16
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AahSians hes Hatbiels IN Nr. 461
DaS 8ett.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-31
Conkltn Once More.

The Chicago Journal of the 3Oth inst.
shows up the informer Conklin and his
confederate in the following light:
Two members of the Milwaukee whisky
ring have gone to Washington with blood
in their eyes. They are S. J. Conklin and
Leopold With. They threaten to tell awful
stories about Matt Carpenter and others.
These .are the fellows who put in an ap-
pearance at the Mum trial here as wit.
nesses for the prosecution, with written
guarantees of immunity as the price Of
perjury. They were net called to say much.
but Conklin was given some chance to earn
his wages. After the trial was all over.
very intelligent juror remarked, ":hat ma
Conklin had such villainous look that no
one could believe a word he said." He is
just the man to appear before committee
of this Confederate Congress and try to
blacken regulations. ,Wirth is probably
his man Friday, ready to do any dirty
work required of him. If Mr.. Carpenter
had been implicated in the whisky ring, he
would not have operated through such vile
dogs. 1t is due to him to add that. while
there was some suspicion, several months
age, that the ex-senator had been more or
less ''crooked," there is no such suspicio
now. On the contrary, the recent thorough
exposure OF the ring leaves the irresistible
conviction of his innocence. There has
not been discovered a single footprint
which would fit his boot.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-31
Steam Fire Engine Test.

Monday and Tuesday of this week were
gala days among our citizens VI ho had the
pleasure of witnessing the long talked of
steam fire engine trial, between the Ahrens
Engine, of Cincinnati, and the Silsby En-
CINE, of Seneca Falls, N. Y. The trials
took place from Main street bridge and the
Iron bridge, both the engines getting their
supply of water from the river, Both en-
gines made splendid displays of their pow
er, force and strength, throwing fine steady
streams to great length and hight. On
the distance and hight thrown there was
but little variance between the two ma
chimes. Monday afternoon the Cincinnati
engine became disabled from some of her
rubber suction valves giving out, and
again during the trial in the evening like
accident befell her. Meanwhile the Silsby
kept at her work without intermission, do
ing good service. Tuesday the Cincinnati
machine was at work promptly by the side
of her competitor and performed excellent
service. So far as could be judged by these
tests there was little if any difference to be
seen between the two machines Both did
splenddly when at work and showed suffi-
cient power and capacity to control any ire
we re likely to have here. AS to the ques
ton of which machine ought to be selected,
it seems to be a matter of deciding as to
whether the piston principle or the rotary
principle On the whole is preferable in a
machine of this character, and which of the
two is likely to prove the most durable.
The Cincinnati is piston and the Silsby q
rotary.
A competent committee has been selected
to decide the question as to which machine
in their judgment is the best and most
suited to our wants. The following gen.
tleman compose the committee
j. Stone, Charm Chas Wood
G. " .Chappell, Sec'y.H. B. Quick
j. B. Bennett j. Ell. Sleeper
F. Chorus.
The decision of the committee will be
watched with considerable interest by our
citizens IS each machine has enlisted to It's
side warm and enthusiastic admirers. We
hope that an i'm partial decision will be rem
dered and that only the best interests of
the city wi be consulted in arriving at the
conclusion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-31
Gold Found.

We are not sure but the excitement
about gold in the Black Hills will be trans
ferred to this city, Capt. James Rogan hav-
ing found splendid spe cimen of quartz
gold upon his place of residence in the
Third Ward. The quartz containing the
auriferous metal is a piece from large
amount Of the same kind of rock which
has been removed from the ground near
Mr.. Rogan's barn, and piled together
Whether the balance of the quartz will
yield gold has not been terminated as vet.
but efforts will undoubtly be m ade to test
the matter. This specimen of genuine
Waterto gold may be seen at the jewelry
store Of Mr.. Joseph Salick. on the bridge,
and already hundreds have been to see it.
If Watertown is in fair way to be able to
resume specie payment from the products
of her own soil, and pay gold for her rail-
way bonds, we will not hesitate to inform
the outside world when the thing IS fixed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-31
Sad Case of DrOwninc

Hugnie, SOD of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
Quigley, aged II years, was drowned in
the river just below the dam last Sunday
afternoon about,,5 o'clock. With two other
boys, Hughie was swimming around on a
plank, and fell off into the deep and treach-
erous hole in the river, and drowned be-
fore assistance could be rendered him. The
place where young Quigley met his de ath
has proved the watery grave of some six
teen persons. 1t is midway in the river.
about 200 feet below the dam. All around
1T the water is so shallow that boys can
wade with ease, but the descent into water
twenty or thirty feet deep is SO sudden and
unexpected, that unless the adventurer is
on his guard and is good swimmer, he
drowas. 1t seemed long siace that su fl
cient warning had been given persons to
keep away from this treacherous and dead
ly spot, but it appears that the fate of many
victims has taught no lesson and each sea-
son this hole must reap its harvest of death.
Let us hope, however, that we bave chroni-
cled the last sad case of drow nj no in these
treacherous wal tiers, and that The melan
choy fate of young Hughie will be warn
ing to other boys for many long year.
In this terrible bereavement Mr.. and Mrs.
Quigley have the sympathy of our en- tire
community. This blow falls upon them
with additional severity, as Hughie is the
third child taken from them BY accident.
Their oldest son fell victim to the fiery
hend in the great Chicago Fire. A few
years later bright and promising little
fellow tell from window and was instant
~ killed, and now their boy Hughie meets
watery grave. Surely these are bereave-
ments enough to crush any parents, and
the few words of comfort we offer them
can do bat little good towards sustaining
them under such trials
A painful feature of this very sad affair
is, that Notwithstanding every effort has
been made, the body of young Quigley has
not been found up to the hour of going to
press. The supposition is that the body
has foated down stream.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-31
Chicago s. Northwestern
>Nonrc gNaffers,
BREVITIES

The Parsonage Aid Society of st.
Pau's Church will meet Thursday evening
of this week at the residence of Mr. W. H.
Clark
Thanks to Hon. L. B. Caswell for a
copy of United States Geographical Sur
veys, west of Tooth meridian, by Lieut.
George W. Wheeler, a ost reliable COM
pedum of scientific research.
Orchards in this vicinity appear to
have passed the winter in fne condition,
and the fruit prospects were never better
Apple, pears and plum trees have blossom
ed finely, and all sorts of small fruits bear
evidence of an abundant yield.
-Messrs. Boles & Prochazka have Just
built for Dr.. NJ. n Barber, a spl
double carriage, finished IN as good style
as the best eastern make we ever saw. As
Specimen of Watertown manufacture, it
is credit to our city. H. S. Cox is the
trimmer, and the painting was done by
Mcdonald and Beauleu This vehicle is
splendid attachment to the fine spirited
"Cloud" team of the Doctors.
ION the hop question, which is an i'm.
portant one in Wisconsin, the Baraboo Re
public gives assurance that there is nothing
discouraging in the appearance of hop
yards in that vicinity. In some the vines
were badly winter killed, but in others
they meyer looked more thrifty at this sea-
son of the year.
The Palmyra Light Infantry have been
in active drill for several weeks, under ex-
Federal Capt. Graves and are daily expect
ing their arms from the government. They
will take part in the Fourth of July cele-
Aration there, and be ready for United
~-ates service, if ever called on. The boys
are all eighteen or twenty years of age.
The Fort Atkinson Union says: "In
the marble establishment Of E. P. Hull
may be seen little marble slab bearing
the names of May, Maude and Mable,'
triplet daughters of Thomas e. and Mary NJ.
Edden, of Milton. The children were born
April 7, 1875, and died Aug. 18th, 2lst and
25th, 1875.
TO Offset the cost of increasing the ia
ciities of the city, for extinguishing fires,
property owners will expect lower rates of
insurance and it is but just and reasonable
demand it. We are informed that due
allowance will be made at the insurance of
zee CT E. G. Avery who makes Lis own
ates Independent of the Underwriters
ing 3lw1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-31
Gone to Recruit his Health.

Mr.. D. w. Ballou, of the Watertown
Democrat, at the recommendation of his
physician. seeks for himself a season of
quiet and repose in the hope of restoring
his shattered health and wasted strength.
Mr.. Ballou with his wife started last Mon
day for Green Bag, to enjoy the clear and
bracing air of that region, among kind re-
latives and old warm friends an d acouan-
tances. For the first time in twenty one
years, the period during which he has pub
lished the Democrat, Mr.. Ballou retires tie M
porarily from active duties connected with
the publication of his paper Mr.. B. how
ever, has made such arrangements that
during his absence the interests of the
democrat will be we'll maintained. The
business and mechanical department is lef.
under the supervision and control of Mr..
James McHugh, a gentleman in every way
we'll qualified to discharge the duties of the
position. In the other departments of the
paper such aid and assistance have been Sc
cured that the wants of the readers will be
ably supplied.
We sincerely trust that Mr.. Ballou will
find that restoration to his health he so
much requires, and hope to see him return
ere many weeks ready to take charge of his
old duties with renewed vigor and strength.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-31

Z The following was issued last week by the
President of the United States:
Whereas JOINT resolution of the Sen
ale and House of Representatives was duly
approved on the 18th day of March last
which resolution is as follows:
''Be 1t resolved, ETC., That it be, and Is
hereby, recommended by the Senate and
House of Representa- lives to the people of
the several States that they assemble in
their several counties or towns on the ap-
preaching centennial anniversary of our
national independence, and that they
cause to have delivered On such day an his
torical sketch of said county or town from
it's formation, and that a copy of said sketch
may be filed in print or manuscript in the
clerks office of the said county, and an ad-
dltional copy in print or manuscript be
filed in the office of the Librarian of Con-
gress, to the intent that complete record
may thus be obtained of the progress of our
institution during the first Centennial of
their existence"
And whereas it is deemed proper that
such resolution be brought to the notice
and knowledge of the people of the Unite
States
Now, therefore, /, Ulysses S. Grant,
President of the United States, do hereby
declare and make known the same in the
hope that the object of such a resolution
may meet the approval of the people Of ,be
United States, and that proper steps may
be taken to carry the same into effect
Given under my hand at the city OF
Washington, the 25th day of May in the
year of our Lord 1876 and of the Indepen-
dence of the United States, the one hun
dreth. U. S. GRANT.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-31
House Entered.

Last Saturday night the residence of Mr..
.Driscoll, in the Fourth Ward, was Wis
ed by thief who obtained an entrance
rough window and carried off as his
lie booty grey over coat with memo
ndum book and a few papers in the
)ckets From tracks on a newly painted
)or it appeared that the robber was bare
OF when on his tour OF inspection.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-31
PERSONAL.

Mr.. N. W. Pierce, proprietor OF the Watt
ertown Junction House, returned from a
business trip to his native state, New Jer-
sey, last Saturday. Mr. PIERCE looked over
the Centennial during his absence, and pro-
nounces it as being fully equal to isexpec-
tations.
Mr.. j. X. Chappell,. of Rochester, N. Y, is
in town on his regular annual visit to our
city, looking after his business interests
here.
Capt. G. Il. Bryant, formerly connected
with the REPUBLICAN, and now Treasurer
of Monona County, lows, has removed from
Ticonic to Onawa, the county seat of Mono,
IA county, being more convenient loca
cation for the discharge of his Official du-
ties
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-31
NeW HearSe.

). Jungma1 Il Company, furniture deal
ers, Main street, recently purchased of J..
Cunningham Il Son. Rochester, N. Y,
through their agent in this city, Mr.. N.
Humphrey, an elegant Clearance Hearse,
intending to run it with the Undertaking
business, which they have lately added to
their furniture department. The hearse is
trimmed and plated with gold, and is in
every respect beautiful piece of work man
ship. Messrs. Cunningham & Son manufac-
ture all kinds Of carriages, and any one in
want Of their celebrated vehicles should
apply to Mr.. N. Humphrey.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-31
The People Want Proof.

There is no medicine prescribed by ply
sicians, or sold by Druggists. that carries
such evidence of its success and superior
virtue as Boschee's German Syrup for severe
Coughs, Colds settled on the breast, Con.
sumption, or any disease of the Throat and
Lungs. proof of that fact is that any
person afflicted, can gel a Sample bottle
for 10 cents and try its superior effect before
buying the regular size at Is cents. 1t has
lately been introduced in this country from
Germany, and its wonderful cures are as
tonishing everyone that use it. Three
doses will relieve any case. Try it. Sold
by g. y a. I. Eberle, K. Schubert, and F.
j. Schroeder.