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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-11-01
The Honey Trade.

The honey business of the country is
virtually monopolized by III. K. & f. B.
Thurber, of New York Central New
York is the main source of the unctious
extract, and California also furnishes a
large supply, but this season the crop
has failed there on account of drought
The choicest honey comes from teasel
blossoms, a plant used for taking the
nap off cloth, but clover, buckwheat and
bass wood furnish the greatest quantity.
A new and interesting feature in the
trade is the export of honey to Europe,
which was successfully inaugurated by
the Thurbers last year. About 800, 900
pounds were shipped, principally to
Great Britain, before the season closed,
and the demand from abroad this season
promises to be a large increase on that
amount. There are now 10000 bee
keepers in the country, against 70, coo in
1870, and the percentage of profit is i'm
mense. A hive of bees costing from Sc
to $40 should produce in a season 100
pounds of honey, worth 20 cents a pound,
and man in Onondaga county, N. Y,
obtained $11O worth of honey last sea-
son from a $6 hive of bees. Queen bees
bring from 81 to S. each, but splendid
specimen imported from Italy last year
brought $50. A process has been in
vented by which the honey can be forced
from the cells by centrifugal force and
the comb restored to the hives as good
as new, with a result two or three times
as great as formerly.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-11-01

The Hungarian Minister OF Worship
has just announced his decision that
henceforward the marriage, with jew
ess, of Christian converted to the Jew
ish persuasion will be held as null and
void. This declaration has caused uni
versal discomfort in the Jewish COM
r1o111aifu
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-11-01

East

East.
The Bay State Iron Company, of Boston, has
failed. Liabilities, $5O1,626 assets 81, 279, 727.
Gallagher and Murray two of the Pittsburgh
rioters, have been sentenced to terms of six
and three years in the penitentiary.
The manner in which Senator Blaines daugh-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
STATE AFFAIRS.
Second Annual Message of
Gov, Ludington.
Delivered to the Legislature Thursday,
January Il, 1877.
Gentlemen of the Senate and ASSEMBLE:

Gentlemen OF The Senate and Assembly:
In preparation for the performance of the
outy that the Constitution imposes upon
the Governor to communicate to the Legis-
iature at every session the condition of
the State, and recommend such matters to
them for their consideration as he may
deem expedient," I have sought to inform
myself with respect to the operation of the
different departments of the government,
the needs of the several state institutions,
and other subjects that may require atten-
ton at your hands, or that concern the we'll
being of our commonwealth. In repre-
senting these topics, can have no other
obiect than to make myself clearly under
stood. It would be foreign to my DISPOSE
ton and training, and in conflict with nay
conception of what is beftting to the oc-
caslon, if [ were to attempt any display or
to make use of words for any other purpose
than to convey to you plainly the facts and
suggestions that / desire TO communicate
STATE FINANCES.
The reports of the Secretary of State and
the State Treasurer, which are herewith sub
mitted, and to which | invite your attention
for the details of receipts and disbursements,
exhibit the condition of the treasury for
the year ending September 3d. 1876.
The entire amount paid into the treasury
during the year on account of the various
funds, was 81, sos, 1926, viz:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE.
Proceedings in Both Houses.



MADISON, January 1O.-The Senate
was called to order by Lieut.. Gov. Parker all the
members being present. After the new senator's
were sworn, an election of officers was had with
the following result; President pro tenn, W. H.
Hlner; Chief Clerk, A, j. Turner; Sergeant-at-
arms, G. p. Billiard; Postmaster, Peter Fagg. Re-
cess until 2:30 was taken, when the Senate met and
adjourned.
Assembly.
MADISON, January 10.--The Assem-
bly, met at IL M, COL Strong, clerk of the last As
semby, opening the session. On roll call all the
members came forward and were sworn, except two
absentees-Mr. Bows, of Grant, and Mr.. Inns, of
Fond du Lac. The following officers then
elected: Speaker, j. B. Cassoday, of Rock; Chief
clerk, W. A. NOVEL;, of Milwaukee; Sergeant-at-
arms, It. D. Reid, OF Menasha. "A message was
received from the Senate announcing its organiza-
ton. After appointing committee of five to in
form the governor that the legislature ready to
receive communications, the Assembly adjourned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17

CONTINGENT FUND.
On the first Of January, 1876, there was
an unex pended balance of the contingent
fund from former appropriations Of $213.-
H. The last legislature appropriated So, 900,
making total of 2,213.77. Ofthis amount
there has been expended $2031 49, leaving
balance of $2,01O58. It will not therefore
be necessary to make any further appropri-
alton for this fund
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
No reports have been received from the
Regents of the State University or the Nor
NAL Schools, and 1 am accordingly unable
to communicate to you any facts or sugges-
tons concerning the condition or manage
ment of those institutions. The common
schools of the State, and all that concerns
their efficiency, cannot be too urgently COM
mended to your care. They are the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17

duty OF retrenching. we, who have a public
trust to discharge, should no less consult the
same important consideration. In this spirit,
and invoking the guidance of the Source of ali
Wisdom, let us perform the part assigned us
in the work OF securing future of prosperity
and honor for the Commonwealth of Wiscon-
sin. HARRISON IUDINaToN
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, January IL, 1877.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17

if you will proceed promptly and without in
Permission with the transaction of the business
before you, and thus reduce the length Of the
session, every day of which adds considerable
sum to the burdens Of the people.
CONCLUSION.
The year through which We have passed
will inevitably occupy an important chapter in
the history OF the Republic. But while we
must all be interested spectators of the events
which are transpiring. deem it proper to con-
fine this communication to the consideration
of domestic affairs, relying upon the wisdom
and patriotism of those int1usted by the Con-
stitution Of the United States with the settle
ment and determination Of the important
questions agitating the nation, and fully be-
time which will be satisfactory to great ma
jority of the people.
Relatively, there is much in the condition of
our state to excite congratulation, and viewing
our circumstances from whatever point we
may, there is nothing to abate our confidence
in the future OF Wisconsin. At the same time
we should not seek to conceal from ourselves
the fact that the prosperity which our people
have enjoyed for number of years past has
suffered some interruption. Agriculture has
yielded less return, labor in all departments
has been less productive, and trade has conse-
quently been less active, ani has realized re-
duced percentage of profit, These adverse
circumstances will not be wholly misfortune
If We heed the lesson that they convey. This
lesson Is the necessity of strict economy ln
public and private affairs. We have been llv
ing upon false basis. and the time has now
come when we must return to solid founda-
ton. II prudent individuals recognize the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17

Total estimated expenditures $780, 727 IS
Should your appropriations not exceed
the above estimates, there will be left bal
snce in the treasury on the LIST of January,
1878, of $157, 586.
TAXATION.
By virtue of the provisions OF chapter $50,
General Laws OF 1872, the Secretary of State
has procured returns from all the counties of
the state, showing the entire amount Of taxes
collected in each city, village and town during
the year 1875, and the objects for which the
same were levied. From condensed abstract
prepared by the Secretary, it appeprs that the
total was $4,000, 692. upon and aggregate
rate of tax having been 228 cents on the dol
Jar. The purposes for which these taxes were
levied are classified as follows:
PURPOSES for auhich taxes we're Leried-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17
DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR.

DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR.
The Treasurer, in his report, estimated
the disbursements to be made from the gen.
eral fund during the next ensuing quarter,
that is, the quarter closing on the 31st of
December, 1876, at $207, 900, to meet which
he had as shown, $40, 954 "a. He fu rther
represented that as the taxes levied in 1876
are not paid into the treasury until January
and February, 1877, he would again be
compelled, to meet these liabilities and
preserve the credit of the State, to use tenn
porarily a portion of the trust funds in his
keeping. [ have obtained from the Secre-
tary of State report in relation to the con-
dition of the State finances on the list of
January, 1877, showing the extent to which
it was found necessary to draw from these
funds, and also showing the transactions of
the calendar year 1876 together with re-
vised estimate of the receipts and expendi-
lures for the year 1877. From the Secre-
tary's figures, it appears that the total re-
ceipts into the general fund for the calen-
6ar vpar 1879 uoro.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17

legallze acts done under these circumstances.
Very serious consequences are likely to result
from the loose practice that now prevails. I
recommend that law be passed requiring the
Secretary Of State to give notaries not less
than two weeks notice of the time at which
their commissions will expire.
STATIONERY AND SUPPLIES.
so much Of chapter 211 of the laws Of 1874,
respecting the advertising for proposals TO
furnish stationery and other supplies, as re-
quires publication in New York papers, ought
to be repealed. The cost is considerable and
no corresponding benefit is realized. The pub
LEGATION in this state and in two Chicago papers
answers every necessary purpose.
LUMBER.
It would afford statistics OF considerable
value, if q law were passed compelling persons
cutting logs in this state to report to the lum-
Der inspector for the district the number of
feet cut, and requiring inspectors to CONSOLE
date such reports and forward them to the
proper authorities of the state.
INTERNATIONAL PRISON CONGRESS
A request has been received from the Amer
lean Social Science Associa ion urging this
state to send delegate to The international
Prison Congress, which will convene at Stock
holm by invitation Of the Swedish govern
ment, in August, 1877. Should it be thought
best to have Wisconsin officially represented
In the Congress- it will be necessary for you
to authorize the formal accrediting of the del
egate.
ELECTIONS AND GTURNS.
The present election has fully demonstrated
that our election laws are deficient, and es-
pecialy so respecting the lowers and duties
of county canvassers and State Board OF
Canvassers. It would be difficult to express
my opinion more forcibiy than by quoting the
language of the Supreme Court in the case of
The State ec REL McDtu D. The Board of State
Cdnuassers and the Secretary of State CSC Wis,
$3.50: The state carefully guards against ex-
cess of election returns, but fails to provide
adequate means for supplying deficiencies and
| correcting errors therein. 1t is well worthy
the consideration of the Legislature whether
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17


In 1876, for the first time since the passage
of the law requiring it to be done, returns
from all the counties have been made to the
Secretary of State, exhibiting the description
and value of all real and personal property
not liable to taxation, except such as is ex-
empted by subdivisions 3, 4, 6, Z, 8, 8, 10,
IL and II of section 2, chapter 100, General
Laws of 1868. In the following tabular
statement, the value of the propt rty and
the reason of the exemption is shown, viz:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-01-17

HUWAH code wedder is ubon W. ad
codes are cubid cd rabidly.
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ESTIMATE OF RECEIPTS FOR 1877.
The receipts and expenditures tor the
calendar year 1877 are estimated by the
Secretary of State, after careful revision,
as folio VS.:
State tax as provided by chapter 32s,
laws of 1876. $685., S29 90
Interest on certificates of Indebtedness
and state bonds. ..................... 157,5Oo 90
Interest school fund as per chapter
70, laws of 1866. ................ 7,Oss Sc
Appropriation to state university, per
chapter lit, laws of 1885,. 42,35o 81
Amount levied, per chapter 153, laws of
1859. observation-disclosures. 7o,O31 80
Railway companies licenses. 375, 900 90
Insurance companies taxes and licenses is, 600 10
Telegraph and plankroads.... $500 90
Hawkers and peddlers' licenses ..... 9, 300 10
Tax on suits ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50 90
MISCELLANEOUS. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10000 90
Taxes authorized by existing laws
Interest on the state debt. Sl57,500 90
Interest on the school and TOSS Sc
164, 5SS So
Total Receipts. ], 800 ,696 64
Deduct Overpayment, January i, 1S77.. 167, 1882 81
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Balance for payment of ordinary expen-
ditures for 1877, and unexpended ap.
propriatiops of 1876. ,1S3, 1913 81
EXPENDITURES.
Unexpended appropriations of 1885,. IS, 205 90
Salaries and permanent appropriations. ia, 800 90
Legislative expenses. Observation-Disclosures. 92,375 90
Interest on state debt and school fund. 1874 7SS SO
University appropriation. ............ AZ, $50 60
State prison and charitable institutions 28OOOO 10
Clerks and employees. .................. $4,000 co
Miscellaneous. 10000 co
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1t will devolve upon you to provide for
the balance of $243, 385, shown by this es-
innate
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-11-15
OUR BOOK TABLE.


Forget Me Not Waltz, by VIM.
willing; Price 80 cents. This most beautiful
Waltz deserves to rank among the most popular
pieces OF the day. 1t is easy, attractive and can
not fail to become the favorite of all young plan
lists.
Christmas Polcnaise, ty L. Matthias; Price 81
cents. Everybody seems to be perfectly delighted
with this pretty piece, 1t is fast becoming popu-
iar-Orchestras all over the country get 1t errang-
ed for the ball room, parties and other entertain
ments. II is also written for four hands; price 50
cents.
Grandpa Bless Your Little Nell, Song Chorus
by Con, 7. Murphy; Price 40 cents. Here is anoth-
er exquisite song, full ofsentiment and feeling.
AS far as we can judge, all the Silver or Golden
Thread, and Put Ma In My Little Bed songs can't
compare with it. The words are admirably fitted
for the ever pleasing and touching melaly. Every
singer should get a copy and feel happy; ne Will
never regret it as long as he lives.
Theirs a New Mound in the Church-Yard
Song and Chorus, by Fred d. Naylor; Price 30 cts.
This song is undoubtedly one OF the most sympa-
thetic and beautiful compositions published for
some time. tits charming and effective. and will
surely work its way into every musical family.
Mr.. A. w. Fischer's Publications can be had at
any Music Store all over the country. Should yol
have a difficulty IN obtaining them, send direct to
Mr.. Fischer, No. 175 Summit Street, Toledo, Ohio
who will deal fair and square with you.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-11-15
A Wonderful discovery.

For the speedy cur of Consumption
and all diseases that lead to it, such as
stubborn Coughs, neglected Colds,
Bronchitis, Asthma, pain in the side
and chest, dry hacking cough, tickling
in the throat; H~oarseness, Sore Throat
and all chronic or lingering diseases of
the throat and lungs, DIR. Knees NEw
DISCOVERY has no equal and has estab-
lishcd for itself a world wide reputa-
ton. Manipulating physicians recon-
mena and use itin their practice. The
formula from which it is prepared is
highly recommended by all medical
jouraals. THE clergy and the press
have conplimented it in the NEST glow
iug terms. Go to your druggist and
get a trial bottle free OF cost or a regu-
lar size for sl.oO. For sale by J. P.
Brookins &Son, Eaton, O.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-11-15


The weather. prophets have got to
work again, and as far as heard from
they predict a cold winter. Winters
are generally cold-it is a bad habit
winters have. Why, some of them
are even addicted to ice and snow
the very things that T so acceptable
to non-prophetic mankind in Summer
time.
Notice IS invited to the advertise
ment of Edison Brothers which APP
pears in another column. They are
recommended as one of the best firms
in their line of business. There has
been no interruption of the business
of the Patent Office caused by the last
fire, as only the upper story or model
depository was burned, and but a
small portion of that really injured.
Everything goes on as usual.
The Theatrical Troup now giving
concerts in the Opera House in this
place, is the best ever was in Ea on,
and their entertainments the most
satisfactory. Mrs. Wallace Britton
and Frank Cotton were never equall-
ed here, and as they expect to remain
all week, those who wish to pass a
pleasant evening, should not fail to
go and see them. Their concerts
wouldn't injure the religion of any
church member to be present. Go
and try it, and if does You can easily
have it repaired,
The entertainment given by Mrs.
RIcHEY in the Opera House, on Fri
day evening last, was well attended
and a rich musical treat to those for
~tunate enough to ii represent. eChalet
Homes-as sang by Mrs. RIcHEY, was
rich, full and clear, in "Clara's" sweet
est tones, and received rounds of ap-
plause. II, instead of "Nobil Dona,"
some American song had been insti-
tuted, it would have been better ap-
pfeciated by an Eaton audience. sThe
Three Fishers, sang by Miss Cor
DON, was certainly par excellence.
Miss G. has q tone possessing sweet
ness, and always rich and clear. She
will make.a astar." With respect to
Mr.. TYRRELL's profound basso, it is
admirable, and that it was ~agreeably
attractive was sufficiently evidenced
by the applause he received. The Vi
olin performance by Prof. J. Tosso
was the richest treat those present
have enjoyed for long time. Mr.. 7.
is now in his 10Th year, and the man.
ner and style he jerks music from a
tviolin, is simply wonderful. We be-
lieye the audience would remained
half the night and listened to the old
9favorites," as he sent their sweet,
rich notes into the room and brought
down the house. All in all, the en-
tertainment was an excellent and sat-
isfactory one, both to the givers and
receivers.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-11-15
A few WORDS OF WISDOM

ALL who are seeking new homes in the
West. If you are going TO change your location,
by all means you should keep on about the "sAME
LATITUDE" as where you formerly lived, for in
this way you will escape the severe climatic
changes in the weather incident TO the extreme
North or South, having none of these thinge to
contend with, yourself and family are healthy and
you become a producer at once, consequently soon
independent; on the other hand should you listen
to the many glowing accounts of the sunny South,
or the MILD climate of the North, and thus be In
duced to try your fortunes there, you will find the
reality is not all your fancy painted it. If you go
South it usually takes about two years to get &C
climated to the climate, during which time, not
being able to work, yourself and family axe con-
sumers, besides being constantly exposed to the
malarial fevers which abound there, and the ex-
perience of many is that they return discouraged.
leaving not a few loved ones beneath the sod in
the sunny South. Therefore, liz going West keep
on about the same latitude which will insure
HEALTH AND HAPPINESS. There are most
excellent lands in Northern Missouri on the line
of the Hannibal & st. 10. X. P, and in Kansas,
Nebraska and Colorado, JUST AS CHEAP AND
GOOD ASTHE SUN EVER SHoNE UPoN,'
why not accept a certainty rather than-run the
risk oflosing all? Through day and sleeping cars
are run from Toledo, Ohio, via the Wabash B,y
and Quincy to st. DO. Atchison and Kansas City,
and from Chicago via Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy II. R whereby all are furnished first class
accommodations.
Send for map and timetable to ]. A. S. Reed, 6
Clark street, Chicago, C. W. Boardman, Decatur
ILL.,, OFT. PenfeId, GIL and Ia, Hannibal. Mo
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-11-15
NOTICE.
EATON, O., Oct. goth, /;

EATON, O., Oct. 18th, 1877.
NOTICE is hereby given that the
lN County Commissioners, with the
advice and consent of the Board of In
Urinary Directors, intend TO put a Heat
er in the Lnfirmary building, the cost
of which amounts to more than One
Thousand Dollars, and that they will
meet at the Auditors office, on Monday,
December 10th, 1877, to hear all petit
tons for or remonstrances against said
addition aforesaid
By order of the Board of County
Commissioners.
SAM'L OLDFATHER,
nov1-6l Clerk.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-11-15
aTouch me Gently, Father Time.

Is the title of a new and beautiful song and chorus
by Charlie Baker, author of the famous HE Holds
the Fort of Heaven." Dealers are ordering II by
the thousand. The whole world Will soon be
singing "Touch me Gently, Father Time" Any
music dealer will mail you this beautiful song FOR
10 cents. Published by F. w. Helmicl;, 10 West
18th Street, Cincinnati, o.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-11-15
J, II. nAUGHERTY.
EAroS. O.. Sept. 2Sth. 1877

Eaton, O., Sept. 2sth, 1877.
We, the undersigned, have been duly
appointed as a Committee to examine
hedges by the Agricultural Society of
Preble Co., o., and report to them what
in our judgment seems to be the best
method for handling and making hedge
fences. AS the result of such exami-
nation, which we have made, we sub
nit the following report:
That the plan of FLASHING and trim
ming hedges, adopted by the Dayton
Hedging CO., seems to be the most
practical and effectual way of making
hedge fences, and we deem it worthy
Of honorable mention.
g ALEXANDER RHEA,
ESILAS DO0LEY,
Committee.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-11-15

The report -ofthe Committee on the
Dayton Hedging Company having been
overlooked in publishing the Premium
List, the President takes great pleasure
in bringing the matter before the pub
lie as a partial apology for the over
sight, and is glad to aid Mr.. Campbell
in furnishing the action of the Board
in the premises. The following speaks
well for the enterprise:
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-11-15
MARRIAGES.

INSTRUMENTATION the IItII
inst, by Rev. Hiram johnson, at his
residence, Mr.. William Blackford, of
Sugar Valley, and Miss Lizzie Gard,
of West Manchester. All of Preble
County, o.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-11-15
DEATHS.

FASSNACHT-In Eaton on Wednes-
day morning, Nov. 18th, from the eff
fects of a burn, Mary Fassnacht,
daughter of Joseph and Barbara Fass-
nacht, aged IA years and3 months.