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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18
On the War Path.

CHICAGO, October 17.--The Trib.
une's special from the camp on Am
phibious Greek, Black Hills, October
l3, via Fort Laramie, the, 10th, says:
"Gen. Merritt, with all the best horses
Of the Fifth Cavalry, left here this
morning, taking 60 selected men from
the Second and 120 from the Third
Cavalry, ten days rations, and $50
rounds Of Carbine and II of pistol am
munition perman, en- route for the
fork of the Cheyenne river, where a
large band of Indians, led by Crazy
Horse and other hostiles, are reported
in winter camp. The troops are in
three detachments, officered by Cap
tain Peale. Lieutenant Hall, Brevet
Captains Monahan and Van Vliet. and
by Lieutenants King and Smead. No
wagons We're taken and raaons are
carried by pack mules.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18
"DOWn With CasWell and Keyes---up
With OrtOn and RefOrm.O

The democratic press of this district
is very savage on Hon. L. B. OaswelI.
because he went before congressional |
investigating committee to see that
Hon. e. W. Keyes had fair play IN the
whiskey investigation at Washington
last Winter. A most vilIanous con-
spiracy had been organized against
Mr.. Keyes, and Mr.. G justly regarded
it as his duty to friend and constit-
uert to appear before the com mittee
and examine some of the witnesses in
the interest of justice and fair play.
This was outrageous and inexcusah!e
as our reformers view it, and SO Mr..
Caswell must be 'cleaned out" and
Reyes must--well, we don't know
what they do propose to do with Keyes.
And the way these fellows have set
about the task of getting Keyes "down
the bank" is by nominating as their
candidate for Congress against Mr..
Caswell, Hon. Harlow s. Orton, Mr..
Reyes confidential friend and law
partner. If Keyes has been doing
that he don't want demo-
cratic congress to investigate, he would
prefer above all things in this world to
have Jude Orton elected, SO as to be
in position to defend him. 1t would
be the next thing to having Judge
Ryan preside at his trial, with Moak
and Enos on the jury Wisconsin
State Register.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18
Referees Sale.
Circuit court-Jenerson County.

Circuit Court-Jefferson County.
Adam Michels, Plaintiff,
Against
John F Voigt,
Augusta Voigt, his wife, and
Gustavus Werlich, Deferd'ts
DY virtue and in pursuance Of iudg-
1D ment Of foreclosure and sale rendered
in the above ntitled action by the Circuit
Court in and for Jefferson County, in the
State Of Wisconsin on the 22d day of Sep
tember, 1876, [ shall expose for sale and
sell at tpublic auction to the highest bidder
at my off .e in the second ward of the city
of Watertown in said county, on the lth
day of November, 1876, at nine o'clock in
the forenoon of that day, ali the following
described real estate situate in the first
ward of the city of Watertown, county OF
Jefferson and state of Wisconsin, to.wit !:
Lot number eleven Ql) in block number
Two ~, as marked and designated on the
recorded map or plat of Linus R. Cady s
addition to said city of Watersown.
Dated, September 25th, 1876.
AUGUST TAECK, Referee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18
Mr.. Caswell and the Silver Quest tion.

One Democratic paper in the dis.
trlct, studiously- misrepreserts Mr.
Casweli's position on the question OF
re-legalizing the silver dollar. He is
in favor of it as is shown by the fol-
lowing resolution, adopted by the re-
publican convention which re nomi-
mated him, and which be himself wrote !:
Resotoed, That we are opposed TO a con-
traction of the currency and in favor of q
restoration of the law which authorized the
coming of the standard silver dollar, and
making it legel tender.
The Madison Journal furnishes the
following additional proofs upon this
point:
We here quote from bill matured
by Mr.. Caswells committee and re-
ported to the house, all that part which
relates to the silver dollar and its res
toration We are informed the com
mittee were unit upon this point.
Here is a part of section one:
1.-The gold deposited shall be computed al
its coming value, and silver at the rate OF
AI2 grains standard silver 10 the dollar,
= and there should be coined at the
mint OF the United States, the silver dollar
hereinbefore mentioned"
Part of section 4 reads thus:
''And the coin mentioned in this actshall
be a legal tender for all debts public or pri-
vate not specified TO be paid in gold"
Again. here is a copy of bill pre-
pared by Mr.. Caswell himself:
"a bill to provide for the coming of the
standard silver dollar of the United States,
and for restoring its legal tender character
Be 1t enacted, &c.:
That there shall be from ti.ae to time
struck and coined at the several mints OF
the United States, silver dollars of the
weight of four hundred and twelve ana
one half grains as provided for in the act of
January IS b, 1887, upon which shall be
the devices and legends provided by said
act and tha the said dollar shall be legal
tender in payment Of all debts, public or
private, where gold payment is not pro-
vided for
Iu answer to all these evidences If
is said that Mr. Caswell voted against
bill embodying this measure, during
the last session OF congress. The TACT
about that matter is this: A bill was
introduced by a democrat in the last
hours of the session, and be asked TO
have the rules suspended that the bill
might be put upon its passage. The
bill contained, besides the provision
]egalizing the silver dollar, others not
satisfactory to the Republicans, and
they therefore voted against suspend
ing the rules and rushing it through
without due deliberation, and without
correcting its obnoxious features, and
in this they were eight. We can get
along with silver half dollars until
Congress meets again. The principle
of Mr.. Caswell's bill will keep till that
time.-Baroboo Republic
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18

dRdiLSJ
August Kunitz.
Augusta Kunitz, his wife, and
Adam Engelhardt Defendants,
DY virtue and in pursuance OF Judo
A) ment of foreclosure and sale rendered
IN the above entitled action by the Circnit
Court, in and lor Jefferson county. in the
State of Wisconsin, on the 22d day of Sen-
tember, 1876, | shall exs ose for sale. and
sell at pubic auction to the highest biduer.
at my office in the Second ward of the CITY
OF Natertown, IN said county, on the llth
day of November, 1876, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon of that day, all the following
described real estate situated in the First
ward Of the city of Watertown, in the
county Of jefferson, and state of Wisconsin.
to wit: Lot number four "A in block
number seventy-fve (75) as marked upon
Cole, Bailey Il Cos recorded plat of tie vii
lage (now city, of Watertown, aforesaid
also the south half of out lot number three
(3) adjoining said lot four a, on the east
side, according to the recorded plat of the
survey of out lots in said ward, as SURVEYED
by Judson Prentice
AUGUST TANCK, Referee.
Dated September %, 1875.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18

To Be SHOT. SALT LAKE. Utah
October 10 At Beaver, Utah, TO-DAY,
Judge Boreman passed sentence uron
John D. Lee for participation in the
Mountain Meadow massacre nineteen
years ago In doing SO he called at
tentlon to the atrocity Of the crime,
the inability heretofore OF the authori-
ties to procure evidence that the con-
splracy to murder Was widespread;
that be was finally offered up as sac
rlfce to popular Indignation, but that
others equally guilty might hereafter
expect punishment. The prisoner,
having the right under the laws OF the
Territory to choose death by hanging,
shooting or beh eading, and having
chosen to be shot, was sentenced to be
shot to death January 20 1877,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18
No. ST..

IMMIGkANTs FROM EURupE Not
withstanding the recent advices fron
Europe which indicate large ,ncerea. {,
ia immi grafton from Germany anG
Great Britain to the United State.
the tide of immigration to Baltimore
shows no diminu.ion from the results
OF last year and former year. Infor<
nation received from reliable sources
elbows that the North German Lloyd
line of steamers are bringing over
large numbers Of immigrants from
Germany and Southern Russia. Ur
to the time their line bas brought over
this year about 5000 persons. OF
t ese, very few aeman cd in Baltimore
and vicinity They were distributed
via the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to
the West and Northwest, viz, to Chi
cago, Milwaukee, ST. Paul, Omaha,
Cincinnati and ST. Louis. Everything
indicates that the tide OF Immigration
will continue to how to this port at the
sme rate for the remainder of the
year, and should the present financial
depression in the United States be re,
placed by brighter prospects, next
year, it is thought, will witness large
increase in the business.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18
AUGUST WIGGENHORN

VEWELER, has recently opened Jew
ID elry Store in Johnson's block, corner
Main and lst street, where he will keep
constantly on hand a large stock of
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Pla-
ed Ware. SC Particular attention paid
repairing Watches, Clocks, Jewelry
&C. and warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18
Custom w OrIx

is done with the greatest neatness and pune
tuality, and every care taken to give entire
satisfaction. He thanks the public for the
liberal patronage be has heretofore received,
and solicits ali 10 call and give his goods q
thorough examination, as he is confident he
can please both as to quality and price
T. w KURZWEG.
Watertown, May lst, 1876. 81
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18
Jefferson County Court-In Probate
In the matter of the Estate of Griffith
Humphrey, Deceased.


m Reading and fling the petition of
" Evan Owens and W m. NJ Griffith, ex-
ecntors of the last will and testament of
SAID deceased representing that they have
fully administered said estate, and praying
that time and place be fixed for examin-
ing and allowing their account of admins
tration.
It is ordered that said account be exam
ined before the Judge OF this Court on Mon
day, the 9th day of November, 1876, at II
o'clock A. NJ OF said day atthe office Of the
County Judge, in the village of jefferson.
in said county.
And it is further ordered, that notice
be given 10 nll persons interested by nnb-
fishing copy Of this order for three sue
cessire weeks prior - said day Of examir.
alton in the Wstersown Republican week
II newspapef printed and published at the
city O Wa'ertown IN said county.
jefferson, September 9th, 1876.
AARON RANKIN, County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18

The James and Younger brothers.
the Missouri ban dits-are the relics of
che once famous or Infamous Quantreli
band of border rufians. For years
these "boys" have ravaged and plum.
dered throughout the Southwest with
out let or hindrance. but venturing too
ia, North, recently, were checked in
their career in Minnesota, for the first
time. They have robbed express CON-
paDles, railroad trains, banks. fair
grounds, and individuals for the past
ten years Of an aggregate sum of prob
bly, eDs-qsarter of mi llion of dollars
and had come to suppose that "tacili-
ties tor making money as endless, un-
til they struck the people OF Minueso-
to and got struck back. The Younger
brothers and four Of their assistants
have been either captured or killed,
and the only pity is that the two James
brothers should have been permitted
to escape aud return to Misso uri, The
men now in Jail at Faribault will be
tried and sent to prison, probably for
life as the laws Of Minnesota permit
the deepest dyed murderer to escape
the death penalty by pleading guilty,
an ! the rest of the robbers, now safe
In Missouri, will doubtless coufiue any
future operations to the borders of
civilization.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18
Eugene GOeIdner.
HAMLIN d. FORD,

WATERToWN Lumber Yard: Lumber
w OF every description; Lath and
Shingles constantly on hand aHd for sale at
the Lowest Market Piice, at the Milwaukee
Depot, Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18

Iowa wants a law against CONNER
cial-traveler- flirting evil, which is get
ting to be worse than the three.card
monte game.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18
4 GR,TTTNER,

FASHIONABLE Barner and Hair Dres-
ser. Shop uuder Post Office, Brooks
Block, Watertown, Wis. The best of Hair
Dye used, warranted to hold color for eight
weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18
Rock River Mills.

EHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING PUR-
/ ,chased of NJ Blanchard his Custom an(l
Touring Mill, will continue to do general
1illinp business Orders for Flour can be
eft at the store Of Henry Pritzlaff or at the
Bakery Of Woodland & Sfone. or at the mill.
Flour delivered IN any part Of the ely.
KOENIG, WOODARD g. co.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18
T HEY NJ ANN,

IMPORTER and dealer in Foreign and
l Domestic Wines and Liquors, and also
manufacturers of choice Cigars.
The purest California Wines and Bran
les constantly on hand.
Watertown, Feb. s, 1872.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18

Mrs. Lincoln is now quietly and
comfortably sojourning with her friends
in Boulder, Col
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18
STRAW q MURPHY,

PAINTERS and Dealers ia Wall Paper
4 Window Shades Paints, Oils, Varrish,
Hass, Putty, Brushes, SC One door west
f Wisconsin National Bank, WatertoN
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18
Largest ana MOSt COm-
plete Stock of
BOOTS ANDSH0ES

in the city, consisting of the latest and
most fashionable styles of Ladies', Gentle
mems and Children's Wear. He deals with
none but the most reliable eastern manu-
tacturers, and has heavy and choice as
sortment OF Ladies French Kid Button.
French Kid Polish, Ladies Box-Toe Shoes,
Ladies Box-Toe Slippers and al other var
leties most in demand, aud most substan.
tial. He has a splendid stock Of Ladies
goods from Reynolds Bros, Utica, N. Y,
which are not surpas ed
He has been. careful in the selection of
ali his stock, particularly with reference to
servlceable qualities and beauty of finish
He invites the public to examine his stock
He warrants all goods
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18
ORG ANS.

Egg@Send for circular or call at 85 West
Main street, Watertown. Wis, and exam
inc the largest stock of Musical Merchandise
in the state
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-10-18
Referees Sale.

Circuit COurt--JefFersOn Coupty
John Schroeder Plaintiff,
against
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-09-21
Wheat,

The condition of winter-what, taking
the whole country together, advanced
from eighty-seven per cent. of an aver
age, June 1st, to ninety-fve per cent.
July LIST. In New England, Massa-
chusetts is full average and Maine two
per cent. above. The small crop of
this section exhibits decided improve
ment in all the states except New
Hampshire, which shows a slight de-
cline.
OF the gulf states, all are below av-
erage. A smallimPrOvement is shown
in Mississippi and Texas, but Alabama
has fallen to twO-thirds of an average
through heavy rains producing rust.
Several counties report the grain light
and poor. In Wilkinson, Mississippi,
the Clawson and Jennings Wheats
rusted badly. The Mediterranean and
Walker wheats made fair crops in
Cooke, Texas, while other varieties did
not average one-fourth. The fly and
rust are noted in several portions of
the latter state.
Of the inland southern states, West
Virginia raised her high June cOndi-
ton to one hundred and fifteen, and
Kentucky raised hers to nearly aver
age, but Tennessee fell below, and Ar
kansas declined to two-thirds of crop.
The unfavorable condition here we're
mostly the same as in the more south
ern states, rust being produced by I'M
timely rains. Losses of harvested
grain by foods add to the disappOint-
ment of shortened yields.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-09-21
Science in Farming.

The word "science in farming is
not a popular expression among the
masses of our farmers, because hun
dreds OF theoretical writers, after hav-
ing obtained a little knowledge of ag-
ricultural chemistry, have thought that
they were able in a few articles to rev
olutionize our system of farming. Some
twenty-five years ago it was stOutly
commended by these humbug teachers
of scientific agriculture" that every
farmer should have the soils of his diff
ferent fields analysed, so as to know
what particular fertilizer to apply.
These chemists felt wonderful inter.
est in the subject, and offered to an
alyze a gill of earth, and give ga let
ter of advice for $1,000! Then the
world was excited over what professor
Liebig, the great German agricultural
chemist, claimed to have discovered
which was, in brief, that every crop
growing required a special fertilizer !;
and to ascertain what this fertilizer
should be, take the dry straw, stalks,
ETC., of a crop to an agricultural chem
ist to be burned, and their ashes when
analysed would show from their chem
ical constituents just what kind of a
commercial fertilizer each crop should
receive. To be brief, I was going to
say that the true science of farming
lies in being well read, and thor
Oughly "posted on practical agri-
culture in all its ramifcatiOns.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-09-21
IF / SHOULD DIE TONIGHT,
III should die Tonight.

III should die tonight,
Ny friends would look upon my quiet face
Before they laid it in it's resting place,
And deem that death had left it almost fair
Aud, laying snOw-white flowers against nv
Would smooth it down with fearful ten
derness,
And fold my hands with lingering caress.
Poor hands, SO empty and so cold tonight.
III should die tonight,
Ny friends wou-d call to mind, with loving
thought,
Some kindly deed the icy hand had
wrought:
Some gentle word the frozen Iips had said g.
brands on which the willing feet had sped :
The memory Of my selfshness and pride,
Ny nasty words, would all be put aside,
An so should be loved and mourned to-
night.
If I should die tonight,
Even hearts estranged would turn once more
to me,
Recalling other days remOrsefulIy,
The eyes that chill me with aVerted glance
Would look upon me as of yore, perchance,
And soften, in the old, familiar way.
For who could war with dumb, unconscious
clay2
So might rest, forgiven of all, tonight.
Oh, friends, pray tonight,
Keep not your kisses for my dead, cold
brow.
The way is lonely, let me feel them now.
Think gently of me ; am travel-wOrn:
Ny faltering feet are pierced with many
thorn.
Forgive, oh, hearts estranged, forgive, I
plead!
When dreamless rest is mine shall not need
The tenderness for which long tonight.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-09-21
Don't Omit the Turnips.

Turnips are a profitable crop, if
grown on rich land. Five hundred
bushels to the acre are often grown at
a cost of $1,000, including gathering
and putting them in a cellar, root
house, or buying them, making the
cost only three cents bushel. Some
varieties may be sown in July, the fiat
variety in particular, which is fire.
quently sown among corn, Immediately
after the last hoeing. Care should
be taken not to sow the seed too thick,
as thinning out is not generally prac-
ticed when grown in this way; nor is
any wedding done. This is decidedly
the cheapest way that a crop of tr-
nips can be grown. Cover the seed by
a brush drag drawn between the rows
ofcorn. Some farmers object to grow
ing turnips to feed to COWS, on account
of giving the milk an unpleasant flavor;
but this is ebviated by feeding the tur-
nips either when milking in the morn
ing or Immediately after milking, and
no bad flavor is impaired to the even
ing's milk.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-09-21

they may pay s2O9 and get a deed
without further residence. Soldiers
may deduct the time spent in the ser
vice of the union not to exceed three
years. By the presumption act any
person over tWenty-one years of age
except married wOman-may take
one hundred and sixty acres of gov
eminent land on payment of 900
fees, and after residing on it six months
or for any time not exceeding three
years and a half, may get a deed on
payment of 5000 and making proof of
settlement and improvement. The
timber culture law gives one hundred
and sixty acres to any one planting
One-fourth of it in trees and cultivating
for eight years; eighty or forty acres
may be taken on like conditions.
The fees are the same as for home
stealing. Only a small portion of the
public domain is now offered by the
government for sale, it being mostly
reserved for settlement under the
homestead or presumption laws. Where
it can still be found, the price is 1925
per acre.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-09-21
Sweet-Potatoes.

In nearly all the states reporting
this crop the acreage has been in
creased, while in the others the de-
cline has been but small. The larg-
est increase, fourteen per cent, is
noted in Georgia and Kansas, and
the greatest decline, nine per cent, in
Ohio. Pennsylvania has fallen off one
per cent. and Indiana two per cent.
All the other states show a decided in
crease, making a net increase on the
whole of about six per cent. The con-
dition of the crop is above average on
the whole, but the range of variation
is very narrow. The maximum, one
hundred and nine, is in Texas, and the
minimum, ninety-four, in Louisiana.
The large-producing states are all full
average, or little above, willie the de-
ficienCies of the few lOw-average states
are very small. The present indica-
ton point to a very fair crop in all
states where this plant is grown.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-09-21
Cotton.

Cotton, in the first week of July, is
in condition of healthy growth-less
favorable than in July of last year
well cultivated and reasonably clear of
grass. During the last half of June
its growth was rapid, and blooms were
freely reported in the more southern
belt. No complaints of drought were re-
ceived; rains have been frequent, and,
in a large area, in excess of the re-
quirements for the highest condition.
In rainy districts the uplands and
sandy lands give better promise at
present than the bottoms. In South
Carolina and in Florida storms we're
especially severe between June 18th
and 18th; in some localities, seven
days of continuous rain.
In comparison with last year, North
Carolina, Georgia and Texas report
higher condition; all the other states
lower figures than in July of 1875.
The general average of 1875 slightly
exceeded one hundred the present
average Of condition is 97.6; the unit
of comparison being normal growth
and unimpaired vitality.
In comparison with the report of
June, the states that have made i'm
provement are North Carolina, Flor
ida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana,
Texas, Arkansas and Tennessee.
Georgia has held the high condition
of last month. South Carolina has
declined from ninety-eight to ninety,
in consequence of excessive moisture.
The figures for condition are as fol-
lows; North Carolina, one hundred
and four; South Carolina, ninety;
Georgia, one hundred and three;
Florida, ninety-eight Alabama, one
hundred; Mississippi, ninety-four
Louisiana, ninety-two; Texas, ninety
nine; Arkansas, ninety-seven; Ten
nessee, one bundled and three.