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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16
FraternaI Affection i'm Africa.

Fraternal affection seems rather weak
In some parts of Africa, Judging from
the conduct of the Sultan of Harrar
toward his brother, and of the retalia-
tory measures taken by the latter. The
Sultan has an only brother, whom he
kept in prison for fifteen years-in fact,
until he heard that the Egyptian troops
were approaching the capital. He then
set his brother at liberty, and offered
him his hand in token of reconciliation.
Soon after this the Sultan, who seems
to have taken very mild view of the
injuries he had inflicted on his brother,
admitted him into his secret counsels,
told him that he had, in order to deliver
his capital from the Egyptian forces,
concluded an alliance with the Gallas,
and explained his plan of operation,
which was that detachment of Gallas
should on a certain night make their
way into the town, ond, with the assist
ance of the Sultans .own troops, MUIR
der the Egyptian garrison. Upon this
the late victim of the Sultan's tyranny
made known the whole plot to Daoud
Pasha, the Egyptian commander at
Harrar, who instantly seized the Sultan,
his mobiles, and number of Gala
chieftains who were staying with him,
and had them beheaded In the pres
ence of the informer, whose vengeance
must have been complete enough to
satisfy HIM, since no fewer than a hum
dred heads were struck off on the occa-
sion
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16
The GuiOn Line,

It has already been remarked that the
Guion Company had splendid advan-
tage in their passenger organizations
and connections coming down from the
old sailing ship times, and it is at this
day remarkable for the number of
steerage passengers it carries. From
first to last, during the career of the
company as steamship company, not
less than 800, 900 passengers have been
carried, and it is remarkable testimo-
ny to the character of the vessels and
the splendid management of the line,
that there has been ne loss of life from
accident. The great strength and SOL
idity of the steamships form a guaran-
tee against disasters of the ordinary
kind; but these features do not initiate
against the speed of the vessels, which
make the passage under the
ten days limit. Nautical Magazine
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16
The Value of Education.
From the Atlanta Constitution.

! Jake was heard calling across the
fence to his neighbor's son, a colored
youth, who goes to school at the Allan
ia colored university:
Look hyar, boy, you goes ter school,
don't yerg'
Yes, SIR replied the boy.
Citing eddykashun, amt yer?"
Yes, sir"
Well, itdon't take two whole days
ter make an hour, do it %
wy no." exclaimed the boy.
You was gWine ter bring dat hatchit
back in an hour, Warn't yer?"
Yes, sir
An it's ben two days sence yer Dor
rowed it: Now, what goods eddyka-
shun gwine to do yer thick-skulled mig
gers when yer go to school a whole
year, and den can't tell how long it
takes ter fotch back hatchit pr
The boy got mad and slung the
Ratchet over the fence and halfway
through an ash-barrel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16
A Valuable Work.

TIE Centennial History Of the United
States, from the discovery Of the inner
Scd,a Continent to the close of the First
Century If american Independence.
By James d. McCdbe. A,tIor of ID
Manual of General History" Path
a00ys Of the Holy Land, etc., etc.
There has long beensa great and uni
versa]ly felt want of a History of the
United State suitable FOR general use.
This want is now being supplied by The
National Publishing Co., of Chicago,
ILL.,, who have issued handsome vol
ume, styled 'The Centennial History of
the United States,' by James D. Nc
Cabe, a well-known historical writer.
This work will, undoubtedly, take rank
as the Standard History of the United
States. It is no dry mass of details
no bombastic effort to infame the ma
tional pride, but is a clear, vivid and
brilliant narrative of the events of our
history, from the discovery of the Amer
lean Continent down to the present
time.
We most heartily commend this book
to our readers. It gives very inter-
esting account of the Indians Of North
America, from the time of the coming
of the white men. The voyages of Co.
lumbus, the explorations of the different
nations OF Europe and the wanderings
of the Spaniards in search of gold and
immortal youth, are told with graphic
power.
Every step of our colonial history is
traced with patient fidelity, and the
sources Of these noble, and we trust,
enduring institutions which have made
our country free and great, are shown
with remarkable clearness. The causes
of our great struggle for Independence
are told with logical force and ability
unsurpassed in any work of to-day.
Then follows clear aud succinct
account of the formation of the Federal
Constitution; the establishment of the
Union: the course of affairs until the
breaking out of the Second War with
England, and full and comprehensive
account of that War and it's result. The
events of our career from the close of
that contest to the commencement of
the Civil War, follow in their order.
The history of the Civil War is related
with intense vigor, and with strict
ANAOAAVy w VI uuu fhAIu oAO WIN SAOSCo
with an account of the course of affairs
since the end of that great conflict.
The author writes throughout with the
calmness and impartiality of a
historian, and pleads the cause
of no party or section. He
states facts, points out the lessons
which they teach, and appealing to nei
Their passion nor political feeling, trusts
to the good sense of his countrymen to
sustain his views. In order to render
the work complete in every respect, the
author has added to it an appendix, CIV
ing an account of the approaching In
terrational Centennial Exhibition.
1t is comprised in one large, hand
some octave volume of 925 pages, and
contains 442 fine engravings on steel
and wood Of historical personages and
scenes. The price is SO low that all can
afford to purchase copy, and each sub
scriber is presented with superb litho-
graphic engraving of the Centennial
Exhibition Buildings and Grounds.
The book is sold by subscription only,
and the publishers want agents in every
county. See advertisement in another
cOlumn.-Com.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16
Castles in Sand.
BY HIRAM RICH,

day,
In the slnd their castles building,
While out in the harbor the sunset gold
Was every vessel gliding.
But the sea came over the castles dear,
And the charm of the sunset faded;
Oh after a labor is lost may we
Go happily home as they did.
For we build and build in a different way,
Till our heads are wise and hoary;
But after all the sun goe down
And the seats the common story.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16

A MAN named Godfrey was once sent
to the State Prison in New York for
seven years. He obtained new trial
and was convicted of misdemeanor
for the same offence. The court SEN
fenced him to one years imprisonm ent
in the Penitentiary, but discharged him
at once on the ground that he had
already served that year
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16

Why should any one buy soap half
rosin or clay, when Dobbin's Electric
Soap, (made by Cragin & Co., Philadel-
phia, is for sale? It costs but q trife
more, and will go five times as far.
TRY it-Com.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16

/ CHAPPED hands, face, p1mp1es, ring.
worm, saltrheum, and other cutaneous affec-
tions cured, and rough skin made soft and
smooth, by using Juniper Tar Soap. Be care
full to get only that made by Caswell Hazard
q Co., New York, as there are many limitations
made with common tar, all of which are worth
less.-Com.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16

FyLL~GRowN hupers in New Jersey
are provided with merino hose, and
little female paupers get four dollar
dolls.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16

The European population of Egypt is
estimated at 1886, of whom 47,316
reside in Alexandria.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16

IRREaULAR1TEs and Debilities of the
female sex are easily cured by the moderate
use of Ritnaeier's California Wine Bitters.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16

The last niece of Gen. John Stark,
the Revolutionary hero, died last week
at Dover, N. H., at the age of 90.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16

PAIN AND DIsEAsE.-Can we expect
to enjoy good health when bad or corrupt
humors circulate with the blood causing
pain and disease, and these humors, being
deposited through the entire body, produce
pimples. eruptions, ulcers, indigestion, cos
tiveness, headache, neuralgia, rheumatism,
and numerous other complaints? Remove
the cause by taking Xegetine, the most relia
BILE remedy for cleansing and purifying the
blood.-Com.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16

METzLER & Co., the most extensive
dealers in reed instruments in London,
pronounce the Mason & Hamlin ssthe
finest reed instrument in the world. -
Augustus l.. Tamplin and Chevalier
Lemmens,. the famous harmonium play
ers, are using these organs at their Lon
don concerts.
These are fine compliments for our
famous American makers, upon which
we congratulate them, adding that they
are thoroughly deserved. -NeaU York
Philharmonic Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16
Read "FALSE gMD TRU

Send one letter-stamp to RA.1vy AY & CO., sc.
80 Warren Street, New York. Information
worth thousands will be sent you.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16
Extraordinary Enterprise.

FRANK Leslie, the publisher OF eight
cen illustrated newspapers and maya
zines, has just added to the list his
NeaO Popular Monthly, marvel of elo-
quence and cheapness. It is nearly
double the size of any magazine pub
lished, each number containing one
hundred and twenty eight quartz pages,
eighty fine illustrations, q beautiful
chrome Autograph frontispiece, and
brim full of choice literature. We
name as few of the admirable articles
in the first number-one completely
illustrating and describing the Centen-
NAL exhibition at Philadelphia also
Degrading Punishment of Women, !"
illustrated an interesting sketch of the
life and assassination of Marat, the
French revolutionist, with portrait
the different modes of fire producing
among the aborigines, illustrated-bio-
graphical sketch and portrait of the great
millionaire, VIM, D. Aston, and view of
Astor library. Among the excellent
stories which give SO much life to this
magazine we notice Chow we Shot
the Falls" an Adirondack adventure,
Pearl Morgan's Revenge" tHuldah's
Defeat" Diamond Gut Diamond, :"
Zone Night" by Eta W. Pierce,
" Paul's Choice" IS Flint and Steel, ;"
.1The Story of Raephel Velda," "The
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SIXTY articles illustrated by eighty two
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16

= a. II r 100 SUPERB VARIETIES ROSES.
Half . Million Greenhouse Plants.
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16

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and see how easy they are. Send for
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-02-16

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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-11-05

u moment, however; she drove them awav
with an impatient exclamation, IA though
scnrning her weakness.
She resumed her walk M and down the
room, but came TO "A bault on OdtOhing
sight of her face and figure r'tlrc cd in II
long pier glass; indeed the picture was
very lovely.
Sue had nrrayed herself in full dress for
dinner. ANA her sncquc Of The pale llc,
then known under tho name OF stliled
sighs, was bIocudcd with p liver nnd
trimmed with lace o the saine-a duzzling
dress, and one that became her well, ca'is
mn her eyes to nppetr Eli more lusifOhs
and her skin more brilliant, yet soft; us
did her hair. which VIA drawn oil from
her iHir TO eloud into a enormous toupec.
and thick curls that clustered n ouiid her
neck, making II appear ivory wh'te by mo
sd" of their a-hcu-giay sot ne--.
"Surcly this fuoo should uchieve some
thing more than IA mere ouhntty sguirv!'
she sad, smiiug at the brilittnt rcleclOn
~ the gnss. "And yet he ls so good, 80
true"
The last words broke from her IA "
against her viii, and the thoughiful look
Oh her face dotpened into II frown.
"They call me n Coquct lc.' she said al
last, "nhd viii prove worthy OF my nam
but ooquettG had better not stop u
think"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-11-05
CHAPTER Ill.

"a letter madam"
Mistress Euphemia was wandering list
le>sly along the alleys OF the garden. she
had been there ever since her return home,
wondering when she would know Wi.
llan's tate, feeling she could not 90 In aud
talk TO her mother with tins load on her
heart. Lydla's words made her brain reel
suddenly had he been safe he would not
have sent.
1t might not be from him. it was not in
his hand
She tore il open, and read:
MADAM: MIR. Templeton is wounded. !
fear dangerously; but the doctor has not
yet arrived. lie prIys 10 see you, and
soon, lest your coming should be too late.
From your humble servant, j. RADLEY.
LARRIGAH FARM
As She read, Mistress Euphcmil felt her
heart die within her; bat snO would not
show her trouble, and her Voice WAS steady
as she inquired;
"Who brought this -
a farmers boy, madam
Bid hm wait; and tell them 10 rcsnd-
die my hurso directly. / shah ude back
! Win hum
LYDIA ohevcd, silently marvclling Mt her
mistress : Quiclncs>. Nhr wa, uuii" aware
| of the gi,t of the messenger, tulugs, huv-
ing subjected han To a igid crosS-eXlmin-
ALTON before she brought tho letter to her
! hHy. She hal "A shrowd mixing of what
! direction Mistress Fuphrmia morning rdS
! had IuI,, H. ana WAS AZ a loss how to recon.
| emf. hpr knowledge with her mistress, qulct
| coiinc-.. n she, LYDIA had been iu heI
! place, snc would have c ieI her eyes ont.
Ia "a very few minute. Mistress Edphe.
MIA WAS again ON horseback, riding us Tor
| hrr liie; her companion could -ca C'ly
keep up with her although he was mount
| eel on Radlc} powerful black hons, m
animal winch, Ia lis owners OPINION, could
not bH matched IN four cDuutIcs round
rue boy sand ever a!icr lac mad never sttu
| "A lady RIDE so before straight HhDAit
"a ft IT, arr d
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-07-27
Several Glasses too Much.

During Mr.. Charles Pope's
management of a Southern the
ater, one night, when some high
toned star was holding forth, a
great sensation was produced
by a nautical-Iooking gentle
man, who, with all dignity, pro-
duced a spy-glass, and, when
the lorgnettes were directed at
the stage, with a report like a
young pistol, pulled the critter
out to its full proportions and
leveled it at the performer.
This novelty in the way of
an opera-glass created so much
diversion, that word was sent
to the offending old sailor that
he must put it up, which he
said he wouldn't, as he said it
was his style Of glass and he
was going to use it.
Further remonstrances resul-
ted in the spy-glass shutting
up, and the old gentleman in
dignantly walking out as the
curtain fell on the first act.
Before it rose again in walked
the sea-faring man in company
with eight others Of the same
brand as himself.
Solemnly they were escorted
to seats, all near together. The
play proceeded; Of sudden,
crack, fizz, squeak, went nine
spy-glasses, some Of them a
yard long. Simultaneously the
whole nine were pulled out to
their EXTREMIST length, and the
weather-beaten old countc-
nances brought to bear at the
end of them.
The audience howled, the
players struggled on, but the in
slant an exciting passage was
reached, whang went the nine
spy-glasses, and the crowd
yelled with delight.
In this way the performance
dragged along, till, as actors and
audience could stand it no Ion
ger, the play was brought to an
untimely end; the eight old
sea-dogs who had been sum-
moned off the levee to assist
the original offender unsmiling-
ly filed out behind him, fully a
venged for all interference, with
the triumphant spy-glasses I'M
der their arms.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-07-27
An Independent Candi-
date.

Hon. Dorsey B. Thomas has
announced his intention of run
ming for Governor ON a low tax
platform, independent Of COLI
yentioa or party. The Mem
phis Lefger, referring to the
matter, says:
He is to speak, we are adj
yised, at Humboldt Saturday,
and at Brownsville Monday. If
he takes this course, it is doubt
less with the understanding that
the Republicans will make no
nomination, but give him the
field and their support. Per-
sonally he is a very clever man,
and he can make strong race,
but he cannot be elected over
the nominee of the Nashville
convention of August 9th.
Since the foregoing, clipped
from the Pulaski Citizen, was
placed in type, we notice state
ment that Mr.. Thomas will a.
bide the action Of a Demo-
cratic State Convention.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-07-27
A New Marriage Formula.

On Friday morning, says the
Terre Haute Qnd.) EGpreSs
Justice Sheets, Of Paris, H.,
was called upon by a happy
couple. The man beckoned him
aside and said that he wanted
to be married. The young lady
was twenty-five, while her lover
was about ten years her senior.
The Justice adjusted his spec
tacles, put on the look he usual
ly wears when about to make
people (un) happy for life, and
told them to stand up. This
they did, and as he was about to
begin the ceremony, the follow
ing formula was handed to him
by the groom, who stated that
they had concluded to be mar
ried by this. Verbatim it is as
follows: "Mr. w. G.. Cole do
you take this woman, Ida
Hutching, whom you hold by
the rite hand to your lawful
and welded wife in the presence
of God and these witnesses.
So long as you both love each
other and live happy together
and will you endeavor to make
her happiness and that of your
self and familys, your hiest
earthly aim to take care of her
in sickness and in health, so
long as yoa both live together
as husband and wife?" The
same formula was presented in
terrogatively to the lady, except
that the sentence "to do your
duty by him so long as you live
together as husband and wife"
was interpolated at the close.
The parties live at Chrisman,
Ill.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-07-27
Church Directory.

Presbyterian, F2yesteville-services ev-
ery Sabbath at 1890 and at night; Rev ID
Mcclure, pastor; Sunday school at 8 A NJ.
Net odist-services every Sabbath at
1880 and at night; RevAFLawrence, pastor;
Sunday school at 8 O'Clock.
Cumberland esbyterian-services every
Sabbath at 1890 and at night; Rev c Z Du-
vail, pastor; Sunday school at 8.
Methodist, Flyntviile--services lst Sab
bath in each month at l. and night; Rev WA
Gill, preacher in charge; Sunday school at y.
Union Church. Pleasant Plains-seryices
lat Sabbath each month at IL and night by
the Methodists; Rev Mr. Barham, preacher
n charCe-2nd and 4th Sabbath each month
atlI bv the Associate Reformed Presbyteri-
ans, Rev B Muse, pastor. Union Sun
day school at 8.
Ar Presbyterian, New Hope, services LIST
and 3rd Sabbaths at II; Bethel, End and
sth Sabbaths at 1l-Rev a S Sloan, pastor.
Methodist, Mulberry-services 3rd Sun
day in each month at IL O'Clock and every
Sunday night; RevWJCollier, pastor; Sun
day School at y. ,n.
Cumberland esbyterian--servlces 4th
Sunday each month at IL o'clock N and at
night; ReyMrM orris pastor; Sabbath school y
Baptist. Mulberry-church session. Sat
urday before 1st Sabbath in each month;
services lst Sabbath at IL; RevA Van Hoose
pastor; Sabbath school at
limited Presbyterian, Lincoln-seryices
every Sabbath at l1:l5 A NJ; RevJ w Wait
pastor; Sunday school at 10.
Methodist, Shady Grove, (Shelton's
creek)-services 1st Sabbath IN each month
at IL o'clock; Rev j. Parks, preacher IN en-
Liberty Gro ve-services 2nd Sabbath at
Ham; Rev w A Gill, preacher In charge.
Cumberland Presbyterian, Oak Grove,
(near Flyntville)-services 4th Sabbath IN
each month at IL o'clock; Rev a w Suth-
erlend. supply. -
Presbyterian, Unity, on the Petersburg
road. 6 miles North of Fayetteville, LIST and
3rd Sabbaths in each month; Rev U.s.
borne, pastor.
Fishing Ford road, miles North oil ray
etteyAle, 2nd and zth Sabbaths each month;
Rev B Tigert pastor.
Methodist, Oak Hill-services 4th Sab
hath each month at 10 o'clock.
Cumberland PresbyteriaG-Rev \ DCraw-
ford, pastor.
Methodist-service End Sabbath az 10
NJ: Rev w b Lowery, ? G.
Cumberland Sbyterian-sorvices 4th
Sabbath at 10 NJ: Rev j b Tigert, pastor;
Union sunday school at 2 every Sab
bath; prayer meeting Wednesday night
ME- Hermon, Flintville circuit--seTvices
Ard Sabbath and preceding Saturday. Rev
w A Gill. preacher in charge.
Bacedonia, ,Flintville circuit-seryices4 4th
Sabbath and preceding Saturday; Rev " A
Gill, preacher in charge.
missionary Baptist Norris Creek, (Buck-
wol~sarvices 2nd Saturday and Sunday in
sscb month; Rev S L Sanford, pastor.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-07-27
A Chicago Wife,

Not long a married woman
on Pine Street, Chicago, asked
her husband for a new summer
hat and suit, so that she could
make that hateful creature in
the next block see that there
were other people beside her
ladyship that could dress de-
Gently. Owing to the strin-
gency Of the local money-mar-
ket he declined to fall in with
her overtures. She did not press
the subject, but few days af-
forwards she came to his side,
and leaning her head softly on
his shoulder, said: Darling,
if you were to be hit on the
head with a hammer, or some
thing Of the kind, so that it
wouldn't kill you, but hurt you
a good deal and put you out Of
your mind, wouldn't they make
me your guardian and admins
trator?" every probably they
would, Pussy" he replied, fond
ling her golden curls, "but what
a funny question for you to
ask" "And then," she con-
tinued, apparently not having
heard the latter part Of his SEN
tence, sand then l could do all
that I liked with things, and
my name would be the same as
yours at the bank, and SO on?"
Certainly, pet" he responded,
and she gave him an affection
ate embrace, hurried away.
The thing somewhat perplexed
him, but he dismissed it from
his memory until very recently,
when he met hardware dealer
Of his acquaintance, who said:
'"Tell your wife | sent her the
biggest hammer we had, but
what in thunder did she want
so large a hammer for?" Then
a cold sweat broke out all over
that young man, and fastening
home he told his wife that he
had Just collected a bad debt,
and here were $3.50 for her to
get that suit and hat with. And
she kissed him and said she
would not take it all, since
times were so hard, and they
must make every cent go as far
as they could; but he insisted
that she should, and she yielded
like a dutiful wife, and when he
had gone out she took the ham
mer from behind the washstard,
sent it back to the hardware
store, and told them she wouldn't
need it; to send her its worth in
self-sealing preserve jars.