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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-17
CRAZY HORSE BAYONETED.
The First Report of the Manner of His
Death Verified by a Soldier Who Was
One Of His GuardS.
Schoarie N. " Republican, Sept. q.


Edwin D. Wood, son Of Francisco
Wood, proprietor of Woods hotel who
belongs to the army and was present at
the capture and killing of the Indian
chief Crazy Horse, writes an interesting
letter to his father. Mr.. Wood has
been in the army nearly five years, his
time being out next December. During
all that time he has been in the Indian
country; has been in several hard
fought battles and comes out without
scratch. We make the following ex-
tracts:
CAMP ROBINSON, Neb., Sept. 16
DEAR FATHER-I received your letter
dated August p, and was glad to hear
that you were all we'll We have had
considerable excitement here within
the last two weeks on account Of Crazy
Horse. We started out on the 4th of
this month, with eight companies of the
Third cavalry, to bring him and his
band into the agency, but did not sue
coed in capturing him. The next day
he was brought in by a lot of friendly
Indians, who are enlisted and paid as
soldiers There were also q number of
his own warriors with him. When the
carriage drove to the guardhouse Crazy
Horse got out and walked short dis
lance, then refused to go in. Then the
struggle began. The guard surrounded
him, and one of them stabbed him with
a bayonet He was then taken into
the adjutant's Office, where he died in
about six hours. There are all sorts of
rumors about the way he was killed.
Some Of the papers say he stabbed him
self; others say he was killed by another
Indian called Little Big Man; but was
one of the guard myself, and was there
when he was stabbed. and know the
man who did it. I think this was the
only thing that saved a row, because
there were a great many Indians there
at the time, and one shot would have
been sufficient to start a fight
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-17

In most localities there are so many
candidates for Office this year,that it will
take all the rest of the population until
January, 1878, to determine who are
o1octe al
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-17

ADvICEs from India state that the
worst of the famine has past and the
country is recovering from the long af-
Hiotion
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-17

THE imports of dry goods at New
York for September were 100000 in
excess of the same for September of
1876.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-17

Will the boy who threw that pepper
on the stove please come up here and
get the present of a nice book" said
school superintendent in Iowa;
but the boy never moved. He was
far-seeing boy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-17
JUSTICE DAVIS SUCCESSOR.

1t is announced that General Harlan,
of Kentucky, is to be the successor of
Justice Davis on the supreme bench.
This may be true, but, If it is, the pres
ident has decided upon one of the most
importants he has to make without
consulting his cabinet, as is ordinarily
his habit. Three members of the cabi-
net stated that ifGeneral Harlan's name
had been, decided upon to-day they
were unaware of it.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-11-15
UnIonVlIIo.

The academy has been repainted. The young folks had another dance in Tryon's HalI, Friday night.
 A hand organ on wheels, propelled | from house to house by an Italian Count in front. and a Countess to push at the rear, has furnished excellent (?) street music for few days back. He seemed more charitable than the average grinder. Two or three turns of the magic crank l was the extent of the delightful concert. till the return of the countess from an in- terview at the back door. Unwilling to the display of his talents to places where his audience was sufficiently culti- vated to appreciate the music. The heath- en on our street were frightfully unap- preciative of musical wOrth-did not give the fellow a chance to finish single tune. Here was cheap, and effectual way of punishing an enemy. By observing when this musical chariot is well located at the door way of your enemy's house you have only to send seven cents to the proprie- tor of the car by some small boy and your revenge is complete. It seems to me as though the haAd-organs of the day were lamentably behind this nineteenth centu- ". Possibly in the future we shall see the weak lunged organs of to-day, whose voice under the most favorable circum- stances cannot be heard over an ordinary village, supplanted by an immense repOs- itory of fortes, sforzandos, and fortisSi- mos, with pOwer:of tone sufficient to pen citrate every nook, and corner in a dozen townships. The organ of the future will be propelled from house to house by steam, compressed air, or something of the kind. The organist, who will have limited knowledge of engineering, will occupy comfortable seat, in a convenient position where he can attach the power to the musical cylinder, and receive the shower. of green-backs. notes, checks, &c. which must invariably follow.
 The drum corps chartered a double team last week, ,and visited their Farming ton brethren.
 Band leader Ellsworth. marshaled his mighty forces few evenings since, and armed with the weapons of musical war fare marched to the camp of the Avonitss. The main attack was centefed on a sup ply of provisions furnished by their gem erous hosts, in which every one, from the general down. acquitted themselves with credit. They returned rather late, heavy with spells.
 r The Temperance corps have fitted up at considerable expense, reading. room in the old cigar shop on Water St. Papers, &c., are free to all that wear the blue ribbon. A gymnasium on one end of the building is fitted up with some of the usua! appurtenances and affords an excel- lent chance for the boys to break their miserable necks.
 A queer genius advertising himself as tramp, gave two exhibitions at Merriman's hall. The first was free as an adverment. The second night, an ad- mission fee of 10 and 15 cents was charged when he got pretty full house. As . tramp, be was respectable. He was a capital actor, talented musician, and as good story-teller as can be found. He used his fine voice, about ten minutes at each entertainment, to enlist the sympa- thy of his audience for the 90 called tramps, who are hones', want work, but cannot get it. N. J.W..
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-11-15
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 uiariy and rapidly. Their best endorsers are physi
 cians surgeons and veternaries. There is literally no fesn, bone muscle ailment upon either man or beast which the Centaur Lniments will not alleviate and generally cure But it must be understood that there are two kinds of Lininent; the White is for family use and the Yellow for horses and animals. For horses mules iiabeto Spavn, Ring bone Swee- ney Calls, Strains Strine-halt, Pol-evil etc, the Yellow Centaur I.iniment is worth it's weight in gold. We have thousands of certificates relating how valuable horses have been speedily restored by do- lar bottle of this wonderful ahealing remedy. The same constantly told of the effects upon the human frame. Persons hobbling upon crutches fer years from Stiff Joints, Tumors and old Sores have. by the of few bottles of the White CeRtaur Lini- been restored to the of all their limbs. The effects next to maryels. We will give the Lini- ment to any person who ever heard of failure. Such a case has never been reported to These Lini- ments are sold throughout the habitable globe.
 ]. B. ROSE & c0. 46 DET ST. NEw YORK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-11-15
Cheshire Nursery

TSTABLIsHRD 1884. Apple Trees, 2 and 8 years cents each Pear, standard years. rst-cass 60 cts
 and years, extra strong (brous rooted 75 cents to $1 %. Crescent Seeding strawberry, bids fair ts pears, $2 50 pen dozen. Other fruit trees vines and ornamsntals in great variety. Trees and plants de- iyered in Waterbury free of charge Send for cata- logue. NS pLAIT Ta
 .22-sm Cheshire Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-11-15
Tbe Cittbhsl0 Gnquirer, ti 4. HICkJX, Editor < Proprietor
 LITCaFIELD, CONN.
TERMS:

abscriptIon. per annum.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-02-07
Windsor.

windsor.
This mild and beautiful weather
is profoundly appreciated by the good
people Of Windsor and vicinity
Streets thronged with loafers,
WIN. II. Hawley on Bridge st.,
is at present writing quite sick.
The oldest person in Windsor is
Mrs. Pond, nearly o3 years Of age
She is quite smart and active and
reads both the AGE and Journal every
week, but not without glasses.
Next Wednesday the 18th inst,
will be quite an important day. est.
VALENTINES Day." the day to count
and declare the Presidential Electoral
vote, ms per U. S. Constitution, gwen
Oh the LIST Tuesday of November last.
AIS, Ash Wednesday the beginning
OF Lent, observed by the Catholic and
Episcopal churches throughout the
world.
The Ascutney Agricultural AS
ISOLATION have elected the following
officers for the year ensuing, which
list we copy from the last Journal: -
President. Geo. W. Thurston Vice
President, j. A. Pollard Secretary,
j. b. Farnsworlh Treasurer, Chas.
j. Jones Directors, G. IL, Dudley,
G. 0 Durkee, J. n. Gilman, G. f.
Davis, a. J. Hunter, D. A. Barnard,
L. L. Lawrence, Windsor. The
Association voted an assessment of "a
cents on the dollar to pay the debts
OF the Society. Success to the in
s,itution.
Young Charlie Story cut his foot
badly with an axe the other day, and
now goes limping about on clutches.
Sorry for him.
--Rev. a. NJ. Folger is holding
revival meetings at the Methodist
house Of worship the present week.
Next Sunday evening he is to deliver
Temperance Lecture at the same
place, All go ard hear lively talk.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-02-07
VERMONT NEWS.

AT South Hero, recently, Samuel
Turner, aged 70, was married to
Elizabeth Como, aged II.
james Owens of Fairfield chal.
lenges Charles Murphy of New York
to wrestling match, whenever and
wherever he may select.
Rutland county has lSl Justices
Of the Peace, but it appears that 12l
Of them are performing the duties OF
the office without having taken the
prescribed oath.
Gov. Fairbanks has pardoned
four persons who have been in Iras.
burg Jail since November on liquor
prosecutions.
Miss Fanny E. Townsley of ILL
nois, an evangelist, has been holding
a revival meeting in the Baptist
Church, at st. Johnsbury the past
week, resulting in crowded houses,
much enthusiasm and many converts.
Ben. Il. Chase, of Rutland, has u
clock 800 years old.
The prisoners at Windsor prison
turn out between 1,400 and l,5O0
pairs OF shoes daily. There is not u
woman in the institution. The SAM.
tary condition of the prison is excel
lent. ~
1t has finally been decided that
lager is intoxicating. Cephas Stone
of Rutland has been fined $40 and
costs for selling it in that village.
Hon. L. IL. Noyes Of Hyde Park,
died of paralysis last Sunday morn
ing.
The bleach house connected with
the paper mill at Bradford, was crush
ed by snow Saturday night. Loss
about $500.
Miss Whitney Of Tunbridge has
recovered SS67 for injuries received
from a defective highway.
james Peck OF Burlington-ever
hear Of him Autographs Senator
Morton that the Republicans Of Yer
mont will not sustain Senator Ed
munds.
BY the decision of the Franklin
county court in the Polly Carey es-
tate OF Milton, which has been in lili-
cation several years, the American
Missionary Society loses $4,000, and
the Congregational Church OF Milton
gets $i1 800.
The overseer Of the poor of Mont
pelier has ia ken care of some three
hundred tramps the past year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-02-07
THOMAS H.. POWERS.

Time, the great solvent, that changes all to
dust
Heaven, tho recipient, that knows the soul,
we trust.
Onward, is tho motto, for spirit and soul to
pass,
Entering the New Era in the newness of life
thou hast,
Pointing back to earth, instruction to give,
Oh l would have done more for the poor,
had lived.
Would to Heaven that my effects may be-
used Alright;
Endoaring to me my friends are, I although
net in sight
Righteous the plummct that measures the
soul,
Seek to know OF here, this home, this goal.
[From L. and $. Powers, my daughters OF
Spirit Life,l
JOHN d. POWERS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-02-07

Tile Leader, monthly musical
paper for the musical million, has just
been enlarged to double its former
size and the publisher makes the fol-
lowing liberal offer to subscribers for
1877. Each number will contain an
illustrated forty cent piece of piano
music, folded in with the paper, and
in addition TO this each subscriber will
be presented with one dollars worth
OF new music as a premium. When
we consider that the subscription price
is only one dollar per year, it must be
acknowledged that this Is the most
liberal offer made by any music pub
Usher in the country, and it is not sur
prising that the Leader Is rapidly at
tanning an immense circulation. Jean
White, publisher, 226 Washington St.,
Boston
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-02-07
$De lge~
Wednesday, February z, 1877.

The Commission to count the
Electoral Votes are progressing slow
ly and have got as far as Florida
Investigation Of the political affairs
Of the State, show bad case for the
Republicans. Pleas are being made
before the Commission, based on
the evidence, by Chas. O'Connor,
Judge Black, David Dudley Field,
and Others, for the Democrats and
by VIM. VI. Evarts, and others, for
the Republicans. 1t is thought that
decision will be reached by Friday or
Saturday, which, as the case looks now,
we think will give the election to
Mr.. Tilden.
ExGov. Wells, Chairman of the
Louisiana Returning Board was be-
fore the House Committee on Mon.
day. He showed himself to be I'm
unmitigated liar and scoundrel, and
fully corobolated the testimony Of his
''pals" in crime, given 4 few days ago
in looks and actions at least. The
telegraphic report in the daily papers
of Tuesday reads-"After Wells was
taken from the Committee room to-
day (Monday) it was discovered that
he had two loaded revolvers and n
knife about his person and that his
cane was loaded. His monacipg
words to Mr.. Field in the Committee
room caused the impression that he
was armed and led TO search
He was promptly disarmed, and care
will be taken that he remains TN,
armed so long as he remains i'll the
custody Of the House The most
charitable criticism of his conduct is
that he was semi-drunk.'
Pretty bird !.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-02-07

JUDGE DAVIS ACCEpTs.-A cores.
pondcnt writing from Bloomington,
Illinois, January 28th, says To-day
q letter was received from Judge
Davis by the Hon. Jesse w. Fell Of
this city, long and intimate friend,
in which Judge Davis expresses his
determination to accept the Senator
ship of Illinois. The letter further
said that at first he was opposed to his
name being used in the contest, and
that it was without his knowledge or
consent, but upon further considera-
ton, he had decided TO accept of the
honor conferred upon hiln. The letter
also mentioned the fact that he would
not tender his resignation until after
the 4th of March next. The citizens
OF this city intend to hold a public
meeting tomorrow night, expressive
of their appreciation of his election to
the Senate.
In conversation yesterday with a
son of Judge Davis, your correspon-
dent was informed that the Judge had
previously contemplated resigning his
position on the Supreme bench at an
early day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-02-07

Prom Dean Gray, Jr., Esq, OF
w estfield, Mass
"About year since | was attacked
with severe and distressing cough,
followed by emaciation, night sweats,
and other symptoms of approaching
disease.
Il tried many remedies to no avail,
and so alarming did my case appear,
that my friends entertained serious
fears for my recovery.
cat this juncture [ purchased bot
tie OF Wistar's Balsam, and at once
began to mend ; and by the time two
bottles had been exhausted | had ell
tirely gained my health and strength
| shall always keep it in my family"
80 cents and 81 bottle. Sold by
all druggists.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-02-07
GENERAL NE VS..

Ice has formed Tor twelve sue
cessive nights at St. Augustine, Fla.
and winter tourists are starting for
the equator.
The two wives of Roberts, one of
the Astoria burglars, attended upon
him after he received his twenty years
sentence in New York the other day.
He kissed one, kicked the other down
stairs and appeared satisfied.
Russia is ordering agricultural
implements from America. She thinks
as much of pruning hooks as OF our
spears.
An aged woman in indianapolis
is supported in luxury by he wealthy
son, but he will not provide her with
tobacco to smoke; and consequently
she knits stockings, sells them, and
thus obtains the one thing that the
son denies her.
The mammoth sponge that was
found in Florida is twelve feet circum-
ference and weighs nineteen pounds.
"A Chicago, official has been de.
tected employing his political sup.
porters as juymen, instead of proper
y drawing names from wheel.
Mrs. Louisa Mccall of Canton,
O. is chosen Director of the bank of
which her late husband was President,
and is the second female National
Bank Director ever chosen, Mrs. j.
NJ. Bradley of Peoria, ILL.,, who was
elected two years ago, being the first,
"A Western Snowman has mini
AZURE furnace, modelled after the one
in which Baron de Palms body was
cremated. In his illustrations he uses
cats and dogs.
"A tramp lately rode concealed in
firc-box from Green River, in
Wyoming, to Verdi, Nevada, a dis
lance of 900 miles, without food or
drink. When he got out he was glad
to eat cold victuals and resume his
old profession of "frogging" it.
1t is SAID OF the Rev. Phillips
Brooks, one Of the most popular
Episcopal clorgymen of Boston, that
on one Christmas day he received
twenty-six pairs OF slippers, and that
he is the one of whom it is said he has
two barrels in his study, and when
ladies bring their offerings of slippers,
he says, "Letts in that barrel, madam,
rights in this"
"A kiss for blow. The biggest
boy in the school in Loogootee, Ind,
kissed the schoolmarm when she
tried to whip him.
"A total abstinence club in Lowell,
Mass, has four thousand members, in
Guiding the Mayor and other rep
resentative citizens.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-02-07
WOODSTOCK PRICE CURRENT
Commissioners Notice,
JOHN FARREL'S ESTATE.


1lHE undersigned, having been appointed by
L the Probate Court of the District Of Hart
ford Commissioners to receive, examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate Of John Farrell, late OF
Hartford. in said District, deceased, and til G
claims of the deceased exhibited in set.otf to
the claims of the creditors, hereby give notice
that we will meet Tor the purpose Of cXamin-
ing and allowing 81, claims at the Office of
George Tcnny. at White River Junction, on
Saturday, March 10Th, and on Saturday, July
DIST from one o'clock, p. m. until five
O'CLOCK, p. H., on each of said days. and that
six months from the 9th day OF January,
A. ID, 1917, is the time limited by said
Court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Hartford, this Sd day of February,
A. ID. 1877.
GEORGE TENNY,! Commissioner.
JOHN PINNED, 00'''''''' '''''ei''
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-02-07

The Electoral Commission is
completed by the choice Of Justice
Bradley as the fifth member from the
Supreme Bench, and in its expected
work it is announced that no delay
will be permitted, the presentation OF
arguments and evidence being restrict
ed. Congress commenced the count
OF the electoral votes on Thursday.
The first reference TO the Electoral
Commission will be in the case OF
Florida and this, if decided in favor
OF the Tllden electors, will determine
the contest without further question.
Louisiana will next be referred to the
Commission, and probably Oregon
will also go there. The decision can
not much longer be in doubt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-02-07
SpeCial Notice.

The Selcctmen and Auditors OF the town
of Woodstock will meet ut the Selectmcn's
Room, at the Town Hall, On Monday and
Tuesday, February 18th and 18th, .at 10
O'Clock forenoon, to settle accounts, and Il
having unsettled accounts are requested to
present them at that time.
The Civil Authority will meet at the same
place on Thursday, February 18th, at 10
CLOCK forenoon to abatc taxes.
H. C. LOCKWOOD
l.. c. KENDVIL, fSelectmen.
G. II. ENGLISH. )
Eoh 1877
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-02-07

PALATABLE MEDICINES. - Ayers
Oh cry Pectoral is a honeyed drop of
relief his Cathar,ic Pills glide sugar
shod over the palate ; and his Sarsa-
parilla is nectar that imparts vigor
to life, restores the health and expels
disease Waterford Pa.) Advertiser
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-02-07

Look out for female carpet-bag
gers in Florida. A handsome gold
watch and chain or splendid piano
is TO be awarded the belle of the State
this month.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-02-07

The Indiana Senate has passed q
bill forbidding the change Of text.
books in schools ottenor than once in
six years Some such restriction is
absolutely needed in every State for
the protection Of communities. 1t
costs poor parents much more than
their school tax every year to satisfy
the notions of Committees and the
persistency OF competing booksellers,
and the evil appears to stand poor
chance of curing itself.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-02-07
Newspaper Advertising Agency.
GEO. ?. ROWELL & CO.,
Al PARK ROW, N. Y.

They have the satisfaction of controlling
the most extensive and complete advertising
connection which has ever been secured, and
one which would be hardly possible in any
other country but this They have succeeded
in working down q complex business into so
thoroughly systematic method that no
change in the newspaper system of America
can escape notice, while the widest informs-
ton upon all topics interesting to advertisers
is placed readily at the disposal of the public.
--Ertract from Ne,1 York Times Jnne II, rs.
SEND for u Circular.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-02-07

"A private revenue stamp three
inches long with a likeness Of Mr.
Hall i'll the centre, is placed over the
cork of each genuine bottle of Halls
Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover.
Take no other.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-02-07

West Virginia's Senator for the
short term, Hon. Hereford, was one
of those whom Mr.. Blaine took oc-
casion TO especially sheer at as q
"Confederate" appointed to the head
of important Committees. Senator
Hereford was one of the most gallant
and useful officers of the Union army,
and since war he has made clean
and conservative record for himself
that entities him to his recent dis
tinction.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-02-07

THE PHRENoLoGICAL JOURNAL for
February is first class. Among the
contents are chronological Character
istics OF Lord Macaulay--with portrait
Glimpses Of Rocky Mountain Seen;
ery--illustrated American Sheep
Observation-Disclosures ; Woman Ma
ture Winter Travel in Russia, etc.
1t is good magazine. Price So a
year. S. r. Wells & Co., Publishers,
New York.