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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
CIV arr CaUcusSeS,

The "Tilden or war caucuses called
in the Democrat to meet last Satur-
day evening in the sew eral wards to elect
delegates to the Democratic County Con-
vention on the 10th, were signal failures.
No banners were to be seen hanging
O the outer walls; no drums heard and
the cry was "still they come not TO make
arrangements for the inaugu ration fight!
The First ward, GLORIOUS First, is the only
ward which reported quorum present
said quorum consisting Of Mr.. August
Tank, our eficien. City Clerk, who was
sole proprietor of the meeting, and, with
Alexander Selkirk, was able to exclaim-
am monarch of all l survey,
Ny right there is none to dispute.
Still, Mr.. Tanck made no attempt to
'torganize' himself, rs did Cronin of Ore
gon fame. preferring to await the coming
of some mightier than himself with blood
"goah" But the weary hours grew apace
and still none Of the faithful appeared on
on the scene, Notwithstanding there was
room for several more before the eau
cuses could be called crowded. At
length, forbearance at the great lack
of interest in responding to the war
whoop OF the Democrat ceasing to be a
virtue, an adjournment of the caucus was
carried by unanimous consent, and Mr.,
1anck dispersed himself without entertain
ing very high confidence in the warlike
declarations of the few Tilden men here
who seem to thirst more after Office than
"goah."
We understand the sum totaa of
the delegates to the jefferson Convention,
Tuesday, from this city is just two, both
from the Fourth ward, and these self con-
stituted, so that the Fourth is the only
ward that is fully committed to vigorous
persecution of the Tilden "wah."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
L. A. WHEEJER'S
Dry Goods Emporium,

1873 and 1876 WISCONSIN ST., MILWAUKEE,.
Is now crowded with new goods adapted to
the fall and winter trade.
Black and Colored Dress Silks and
Lyons Velvets for cloaks of the very best
make are still selling at the old prices.
Now is the time to purchase these goods, as
there must soon be large advance, owing
to the greatly increased cost OF raw silk.
Also full line Of Trimming Velvets at
low prices. Damasse and Brocade
Wool Goods for Polonaises. M atelasse
Beavers for cloaks. complete assort-
msnt of Fancy Dress Goods in the --latest
styles. great variety Of Novelties, Neck
wear, merino underwear, felt skirts, hosiery,
&c. Something new every day. Samples
sent by mail when requested. All orders
receive prompt attention. Goods sent on
reders that are not satisfactory can be re-
turned and the money will be refunded.
3wS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
A Terrible Couch.

How often we hear the above remark
during these extreme changes Of weather
Colds, coughs and sore throats were never
AS pr evalent among children as now. Now
we are going to urge you to try remedy
which has excited comments by physicians
all over the country, who acknowledge
their surprise at the wonderful and happy
results from its use. That remedy is the
weD-known preparation, HALE'S COUGH
CORDIAL. Youri own druggists in Water
town will tell you that it is the best cough
medicine they ever sold and warrant a
cure or return your money to you in case
of failure after using one-half the bottle
1t is very pleasant to the taste, making it
very desirable remedy for children.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
The Obstruction Suit.

The jury in the obstruction suit against
Wettwer for obstructina The street with his
saloon building, before Justice Baird, last
Friday, rendered verdict against the de-
PENDANT, ordering that portion of the build
ing encroacbing on the street to be removed
the removal is effected. Wettwe' had no
counsel to appear for him. Mr.. Harlow
Pease conducted the prosecution for the city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
Truthful Words.

We comm end to the attention of our
readers the following extract from Gov.
Hayes recent message o>the Legislature Of
Ohio The sentiments there expressed are
eminently sound, and it adopted in every
community would be productive of much
good. Two years ago the people Of Water
town, as if inspired BY feeling akin to
that expressed in the extract quoted, threw
off the party shackles and worked together
without regard to political considerations,
and the result WAS the election of a set of
officers who gave the city the most econom-
ical government it ever had. Nothing was
thought Of it at the time, but it was subse-
quently discovered that majority of those
entrusted with the management of affairs
were Republicans, and it was more than
the weak and tender stonachs of our Dem
ocratic friends could bear. The following
year the city government was placed IN
Democratic hands, and the result las been
one over which tax payers can find no
special cause for rejoicing. They will I'M
doubtedly concur in the views expressed by
Gov. Hayes:
Under any limitations and safeguards
which the legislature may adopt, very
large discretion must necessarily be COM
mitted to the local authorities. The wis
| dom of its exercise will depend mainly on
! the citizens themselves In order to secure
an honest, economical and efficient admin
| istration Of a city government the best citi
zens Of all parties must unite and act to-
gether. Ia the administration Of our State
aud National Government we have political
parties, and it is probably best that should
| be So But there is no more reason for the
antagonism of political parties in munic-
| ipal government than in bank or rail
road company. Municipal governments aye
organizations designed chiefly for the bet
ter protection of property and person, and
| the better management of schools and
charities. In the administration of such
governments all honest, industrious citizens
have an Identical interest. The co-opera-
ton OF moderate proportion of the best
citizens in any city in Ohio, with the deter
mination expressed by them that good men
| from all political parties, or no political
| party, shall administer its affairs, and that
unfit men OF any party shall not hold its
| offices, would soon secure good municipal
| government. Such government calls for
the best work of the best men, and neither
party alone can furnish it. The improve
ment of our municipal government generally
would constitute one of the best possible
| guarantees OF an efficient civil service upon
| large scale.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
Happy Influence of a Great Specific.


For the preservation or recovery of health
and strength, the diet should be wholesome
and nutritious. When it happens that the
aimentary processes are disturbed by i'm
proper or half masticnted food, the best
remedy for the evil results of abusing the
digestive organs is Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, most ag eeable, prompt and gen tie
remedy for dyspepsia, and for the bilious
and evacuative Irregularities which result
from it. The liver and bowels, in common
with the stomach, experience its beneicient
influences. The refuse of the system is
carried off through its natural outlet, a
healthy flow and secretion of the bile is
promoted, and powerful impetus is given
to assimilation in consequence of its use
1t BEAUTIFULLY stimulates the bladder and
kidneys when they are inactive, and by its
tonic and regulating action forti6es the
system against malaria.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
Knights OF Honor.

The following officers of Rock River
Lodge, No. $50, Knights of Honor, were
installed for the present term, Thursday
evening, 18th inst:
Dictator, VIM. Humphrey; Vice Dictator,
John ". Canes; Asst. Dictator, j. F. Bar
Der; Chaplain, W. c. Spalding, Guide, VIM.
Beurhaus; Reporter, y, L. Norris; Financial
reporter, Chss. Wood; Treasurer, n W.
Pierce; Guardian, G. B. Lewis; Sentinel,
John E. Weissert; Trustees, J. F. Barber,
one year; G. B. Lewis, two years; VIM
Humphrey, three years.
The Knights meet in their Lodge Room,
Canes Block. on the ID and 4lh Thursday
evenings Of each month.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
The Milwaukee Sentinel.

The Daily Sentinel is now received and
O'Clock every morning, giving the very
latest news hours in advance of the re-
ceipt Of Chicago papers. Orders for the
Sentinel left at the News Room viii be filed
at the rate of Is cents per week, or $2.75 for
three months
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
90larrie0.

At the residence of the brides father,
Dec. 9th, 1876, by W. W. Woodman, ESQ.,,
Mr.. MERRITT M. Rose, OF Hudson, Jefferson
Co., N. Y, and Miss SARAH e. AsPINwALL, Of
m'ngton, Jeff,-son Co., Wis.
At Jefferson, on New Years day, by Rev.
L. A. T. lobe, Mr.. JOHN STEVENS, of Hebron,
and Miss HATTIE PARHAM, of Jefferson.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &C.,
will send a recipe that will cure you, FREE
OF CHARGE. This great remedy was dis
covered by missionary in South America.
Send self addressed envelope to the Rev.
Joseph T. Inman, Station D, Bible House,
New York. Slime
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
Oyster Supper.

The Ladies of the Congregational Church
will give an oyster supper at the residence
of Mrs. Walter Pease, Thursday evening of
this week. Free seighs will leave VanAl-
stine's Exchange, aud the resld ence of MIR.
q. A. Sprague, at 6 o'clock. Tickets Tor
the oyster supper, 35 cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
Officers OF the Fire Department..

At q meeting held by the members of the
City Fire Department last week, the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
President-Engene Wiggenhorn
Wee President-Daniel Platz
Secretary john Weissert
Treasurer William Schultz.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
WHAT PAYS (?

TT PAYS every Manufacturer, Merchant,
Il Mechanic, Inventor, Farmer, or Profess
sional man, to keep informed on all the
improvements and discoveries of the age
1T PAYS the head of every family to in
troduce into his household newspaper
that is instructive, one that fosters taste
for investigation, and promotes thought
and encourages discussion among its MEM
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
Piano for Sale.

Any person wishing to buy frst-ciass
piano, nearly new, can find great bargain
and easy terms by calling upon E. c. Avery
Office oyer Platz and Brat dts store
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17

For a nice Ladies' French KID
Butfoned Boot, go to the Great BoAk-
yuot Boot and Shoe Store, jolt" NJ.
Coles Building.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
IDiie0.

In this city, Thursday, January 18th,
1877, MARTHA BRADFORD DoDD, infant
daughter of 81. B. Dodd, aged four months
and two weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
Special N ctices.

If you prescribe remedies for yourself, see
that they are effective and will do no harm
Forest Tar" preparations are of this char
acter, for the throat and lungs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17

4 Jorge lot Of Wonaen's, Misses and
Chlld,'en's Warm Beover Shoes at
half price at the Great Bankrupt
Boot and Shoe Store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
The Scientific American

WulCu HAS Ueen puOllSDeQ weekly Tor the
last thirty one years, does this to an extent
beyon that of any other publication; in fact,
it is the only weekly paper published in the
United States devoted to manufacturers, me-
chanics, inventions and new discoveries in
the arts and sciences
Every number is profusely illustrated and
its contents embrace the latest and most in
teresting information pertaining to the in
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OF the world; descriptions with beautiful
engravings of new inventions, new nipple
ments, new processes and improved indus
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gestlons and advice by practical writers,
tor workmen and employers in AL the
various arts, forming a complete repertory
Of new inventions and discoveries; contain
ing weekly record not only of the progress
OF the industrial arts in our own country,
but also of all new discoveries and inven-
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THE SCIENTIFIC 4 AMERICAN has
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The practical recipes are well worth ten
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Merchants, farmers, mechanics, engineers
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years numbers contain 832 pages and
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Secretary's report.

Report OF the Central Wisconsin Agricul-
tural and Mechanical Association at the
city of Watertown, for the year 1866:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17

OF all the preparations for Dressing Burns
.sForest Tar Salye" is the best.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
list OF LETTERS remaining in the

UNAVAILABLE LETTERS.
The following letters are either held for
postage, not properly addressed or are de-
tanned for some other cause, and will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office in one week
if not reclaimed by the writer:
Braash Herman Martin Anton
Hoppenrath Chas
Persons calling for any Of the above let
ters will please say Advertised
j. II. MOAK, P NJ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
Chicago g. Northwestern
Q0(offcrs.
BREVITIE

Mems and Boys Cloves and Kittens
ct less than so cents on the dollar at
the Great Bankrupt Boot and Shoe
.Ntore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-10-05

Members OF Congress and others who have
business in Washington are coming TO the
city by every train and are on the lookout
for quarters for the session. A large proper
ton of them seem inclined to take rooms and
board rather than TO go to the hotels, conse-
quently those who have eligible rooms or
can supply satisfactory board should make
known the fact through the advertising
columns Of THE STAR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-10-05

The cattle dispatch stating tina, by r npe-
TOR Williams special orders a note has been
sent 10 COnstantinOple very earnestly urgIn
that the principles of humanity should be no
longer violated is very gnificant. The note,
says the London NeiCs, does not exactly
threaten the Turks, out leaves no doubt OF
the indignation felt, and that the German
government does not intend silently and in
differently TO look on. That the German
emperor should take this decided step just at
the time when Russia has demonstrated her
1neapability, single handed, to"reconstruct"
Turkey, seems TO indicate that she will have
help In that direction by the time she is
ready for another campaign. This view is
borne out by Germany's failure TO ask Eng
land TO join in the plea for humanity in Tur-
keys conduct of the war. The triple impe-
rial alliance is gradually manifesting ITSELF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-10-05

1t would seem that Senator ConklIng APP
preciates already that he made a mistake in
his course at the Rochester convention, as a
printed circular has been put out by his per
sonal friends making an elaborate defence OF
the Senator against the criticisms which his
action has called forth. The points OF the de-
fence made therein are that TO Senator Conk-
ling Is due, more than to any other one man,
The success of the republicans In securing the
Presidency; that the Rochester resolutions
sufficiently approve President Hayes's efforts
10 Iacify the south and improve the civil
service; ard that Mr.. COnkling could not
nave omitted his attack on Mr.. Curtis with
out sacrifice of "hOnor" after the course OF
Mr.. Curtis in opposing his nomination for
the Presidency. The answer made to the
circular by the Senator's critics is to the
effect that il will not do for him TO defend his
attitude toward President Hayes by quoting
sentences from the republican state plat
form, in view OF the fact that be made his
henchman, Plat, chairman of the conven-
ton after the latter had delivered a most
offensive speech against the administration
and that he (Conklingl embraced the occa-
sion of an important convention of his own
party 10 stir up discord by bringing forward
his personal complaints.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-10-05
To CorTespondsnfs.

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should be addressed The EdfOr of The Sidr Those
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in either case. 20 individual name, viii prevent
provoking delays.
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be made payable to the order Of The Eren.as Star
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-10-05
DUBLIC notice.
GREAT DISCO VERY

wNEYs IMPROVEMENT COMBINA-
lion stLF-ACTiNG TRAP VALVE for pre-
lars SID Easements Of houses; viii event the pas
sage OF gases. ftd ojOrs i'm rure substances Can
be seen W operation AZ tire house Of inventor WIN
p. DOWNkf 1913 Fth street, between X and L
s'rtets n rthNest Tho public invited t. call
aud examine. A positive guarantee Is given that
the Improvement IL represnted all costs of ap
ply wing " III be refunded
During the recent rain in every instance whore my
Valve Trtp Is III use in a com ete condition, per-
c. satisfacticn given AID no water ter the
cellars fOct5 81 W v. D0WNEY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-10-05
A Proper Complatut

WASHINGTON. Oct 3, 1871.
DfdT Editor. / believe the saddest sight
which met the eye during the severe storm
of yesterday was the turning out into the
streets Of hundreds of children from the pub.
lie schools. i ask, as a mother whose chill
dren were among those who were wet through
and through, who were Obliged to wade
through water two feet deep, and who now
are suffering because of il. cannot these
school buildings remain q shelter after the
schools are dismissed, and not closed against
them until parents can reach their children
and provide ways for getting them home
without exposure and danger 10 their health.
a MOTHER.
IL seems 10 us that the complaint made
here is a proper one, and further that a sim
liar cause OF complaint can be found in the
restriction that keeps little children shiver-
ing, or suffering from the peliings of the
storm on the street in the most Indictment
weather of winter until the precise moment
in the morning when the red-tape regula-
tons allow the doors to be opened for their
admission 10 the school building. Really il
is question whether the physical well-being
OF our school children was not better pro-
vided for in the unpretending. hOspita5.e old
wooden school houses than in some of orr
big model modern school buildings. The old
time structures were not too fine, at any rate,
to furnish shelter for the little ones from the
weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-10-05

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-10-05

The New York Post thinks that so far as
the contemplation Of other persons embar-
easements affords consolation for our own
troubles, the republicans Of New YORK may
regard with a melancholy satisfaction The
proceedings of the democratic convention at
Albany. Respectable citizens, thai paper
says, who, now that old questions are settled
and new questions are coming up, find them
selves drifting back into the democratic
party are mortified at the spectacle OF state
convention which, in rude and disorderly be-
havior, fairly rivals a district caucus in the
worst days of the worst ward of that city. If
they turn from the manners of the conven-
tion to its result they feel scarcely less hui
initiation. That result is a substantial tri-
umph for TammaDy Hall; and the first ques
ton which cOnfronts Independent democrats
is, shall Tammany Hall rule the state?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-10-05

According TO the Baltimore papers an i'm
mense amount OF damage was done 10 the
cellars, Easements, sewers, culverts and
streets OF that city during the heavy rain fall
OF yesterday. On one street no less than
ninety-six cellars were flooded; on another,
eighty-seven, and on many others the dam
age was equally great in that respect, while
pipes were bursted and culverts WASHED
away without number In nearly every part
OF the city. This is another evidence of the
Gutter failure OF the comprehensive sewer
system Of Washington, aud shows conclu-
sively that no sewer should ever have been
laid In the National Capital that had not suf-
icient capacity TO drive a coach and four
through. Such at least seems 10 be- the rea-
soning when any damage is done mere by an
extraordinary rain fall, though in other
cities losses from that cause are generally
sei down TO the account of Providential Wis
HatiOns.