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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-07-05
Fancy Farming.

Beecher last year raised about fifteen
thousand bushels of onions IN his Peek
skill farm. They cost him $1.50 a bushel,
according to estimate, and as the market
in New York City was one dollar, any
one can see how much he made. Beecher
can send beef to the New York market
at fifty cents a pound, and al raise
oats at as Iowa mark as two dollars a
bushel. His butter is reckoned at $1.25
a pound, and his eggs at seventy-five
cents a dozen. He cleared $4,000 by
lecturing last winter, and if he main
tains such an income he will be able to
continue farming.
Cough lectures five times a week, his
fee being 5000. He has a farm in Wor-
cester, which at one time contained one
hundred and seventy-fye acres. He has
no children, but his expenses are very
heavy, and to bring matters to a snug
shape, he sold a part of his land, and re-
duced the farm to one hundred and
twenty-five acres, which is as expensive
as his income will admit. A few years
ago his wife, who was a Yankee girl, un-
dertook to raise fancy fowls, which some
say are very profitable. She got up a
very nice variety, and at a rather reason
able expense, for the ~Shanghais did not
cost more than S75 a pair. The Cochin
Chinas were a little cheaper, and Ban
tams could be raised at from S25 to $40.
After stocking the place with these rare
birds, Cough, it is said, found that if
they were to be kept up he would "be
obliged" to lecture on Sundays as well
as on week days to make a living. When
it costs SIS to winter a chicken a man
needs a good income. The system was,
therefore, changed; the fowls were
abolished, and regular crops were tried
with decided success. As long as Coughs
rye cost more than five dollars per
bushel, and the other crops are kept at
an equally reduced rate, his present in
come will enable him to live in a very
decent manner. There is nothing like a
farming life for men who have plenty OF
money.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-07-05
PerpleX in the Extreme.
[Easton Free Press

. $500
A tramp sat on a door step back in
Pine Streetyesterday afternoon, tenderly
caressing his head and shoulders, when
his "pard" came up.
"Whatsthe matter withyou, Jacobs"
"Im IN doubt, I'm in doubt"
sin denbt; what about"
eWell, Henry, Event into that alley
gate up there to get something to eat.
L. might a-knewed somethin' 'ud hap
pened, for there was a dead book agent
layin' on the iower-bed, and a liniment
man with the side of his head cayed in
leanin' up+agin the peach tree"
,"NellT"
"You see, / alters wuz ventursum,
an / asked a woman standing there
would she give me a rhubarb pie and a
piece of fresh shad."
"Well, what happened thenF
"Now, Henry, that's what I I'm in
doubt about. l don't seem to make out
whether the back porch felldown on me,
or / stepped ona keg of dynamite, and
it bursted under me. Why, Henry, I'd
sooner work half an hour than go into
that yard again."
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-07-05

ONE day last week a Schenectady man
cashed a draft for seven hundred dollars
at a bank and received three hundred
dollars in small bills, which he put in
his pocket, thinking by its size that the
package contained the full amount. He
was leaving when the cashier handed
him out the balance, four hundred dol
lars, in new, crisp five dollar notes.
The man took them, and supposing they
were advertising notes, distributed them
among his friends. He was astonished
at the eagerness of all to receive them
and was stunned when attempting jok-
ingly to pass one in a store he was in
formed that the bill was good. He spent
all that night and the greater part of
next day rushing around collecting the
bills he had given away.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-07-05

A VIRGINIA paper records that at a
late meeting of the Riding Club at War
rentown, Mr.. Ludlam's horse Murad, in
clearing one of the hurdles, made a
Jump Of thirty-six feet from where his
hind feet felt the ground to where they
reached the ground again,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-07-05

AFTER an experience of over twenty-five
years, many leading physicians acknowledge
that the GRAFENBERG MARsHALL's Uterine
CATHoLIcoN is the only known certain
remedy for diseases to which women are
subject. The GRAFENBERG VEGETABLE
PILLS, the most popular remedy of the day for
biliousness, headache, liver complaint and
diseases of digestion. Sold by all druggists.
Send for almanacs. Grafenberg Co, New
York.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-07-05

THE project of draining the Zuyder
Zee for the purpose of retaining land
for agricultural purposes has stimulated
the civil engineers to make up SOM
curious estimates in connection with the
enterprise. A dam twenty-four and
three-fourth miles long is to be carried
across the gulf, and upon it engines are
to pump 1,716, 000, 900 gallons a day.
Sixteen years will be consumed in empty
ing the enclosure. The area is 100000
acres, and the estimated cost of draining
is $67, 600, 900. The engineers are con
fdent hat 430, 900 acres will be suitable
for agriculture. The price for an acre
will average $500.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-07-05
For a Good Breaitfasf or Tea,

you often have to make rolls, biscuit and
such delicacies, in about ten minutes. It's
easy and certain with DooLEY's YEAST
POWDER, the best of them all. Troubled
housewife, here is one cause of your annoy
ances swept away. Full weight and the
best material are the watchword of the
manufacturers r
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-07-05
How to Deceive.

If your hair or whiskers are grey they can be In
stantly changed to a beautiful black by TUTT's Hair
Dye, and deceive the closest observer. This article
possesses qualities never known before. Is Murray
Street, New York.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-07-05
THE VICTORY CORN MILL

VIII grind every grade of corn-mcal, shelled or on
the cob. Capacity, 10 to 20 bushels of feed per hour.
Is made entirely of iron, and very strong. When
desired, we will furnish an extra perforated grinding
plate for grinding apples for ~cider-which ii grinds
very rapidly, It's SPECIALITY is grinding corn, cob and
s. extra. Address THOS. ROBERTS d o
Snr-fnpfieId- q.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-07-05

A MAN may buy a spool of thread,
put it in his coat-tail pocket and forget
it for a whole week, but he can't do that
way by a bradawl.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-07-05

Mrs. Cox, of Holderness, N. H, one
hundred and one years old on the 25th
June, is now enjoying for the first time
in her life the delight of whooping-
cough.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-07-05

THERE were two of them hanging over
the front gate the other night. She was
standing within the yard and he on the
sidewalk outside, both leaning on the
top rail, and apparently as happy as two
pigs in a corn-ield. He was saying,
"Now, my own little darling, sweet idol
of my soul whose image is ever on my
heart"-when he saw the old man com
ing down the front walk and continued
in a different strain: "The potato bugs
haven't destroyed crops so much
since we purchased Paris green, and you
will find also that cabbages can be raised
better on a rich soil" The old gentle
man heard it, and turned back, saying,
as he entered the house, "These young
people take more interest in agricultural
affairs than people generally suppose"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-07-05
Maize Flour Toilet Soap
-Maize Flour Toilet Soap
Maize Flour Toilet Soap

A great discovery IA new soap compoundl 1t
soothes. softens. and whitens the skin, has wonder
fl healing and superior. washing properties, and s
toilet. It is Delightfully."- perfumed, and sold every.
where at a moderate price. Registered in Patent
Office, 1876. by the manufacturers.
~VAN'HAHGEN h co PhijadeIphia. Pa.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-07-05

INFORMATION worth thousands to those
out of health. Self-help for weak and
nervous sufferers. Facts for those who have
been dosed, drugged, and quacked. The
new Health Journal teaches all. Copies
rec. Address, Electric Quarterly, Cincin-
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-07-05
1877. NEW YORK. 1877.

THE Sun continues to be the strenuous advocate of
reform and retrenchment. and Of the substitution
of s~tatesmanship, wisdom, and integrity for hollow
pretence, imbecility, and fraud in the administra-
ton of public affairs. 1t contends for the govern
ment Of the people ~ the people and for the ptopie,
as OPPOSED to government by frauds in the ballot
box and in the counting OF votes, enforced by milf
tary violence. 1t endeavors to supply its readers-
a body now not far from q million o fsouls-with the
of current events, and employs for this purpose q
numerous and carefully selected staffofreporter and
corresponding. Its reports from Washington, 81:
pecially, are full, accurate, and fearless; and 1T
doubtless continues to deserve and enjoy the hatred
of those who thrive by plundering the Treasury or
by usurping what the law does not give them. while
it endeavors to merit the confidence OF the public by
defending the rights of the people against the en-
croachnentso of unjustifed power.
The price of the daily SUN is IS cents a month, or
$3.50 a year, post paid or, with the Sunday edi-
tion. S7.7O q year.
The sunday edition alone. eight pages, sI.aO a
year, postpaid.
THE WEEKLY SUN, eight pages of IS broad columns,
is furnished at 81 a year, postpaid.
SPECIAL NorIcE.-In order to introduce THE sur
more widely to the public, we will send THE
WEEKLY edition for the remainder OF the year, to
January L, 1878, postpaid, for Half a Dollar. Try it.
Address, THE SUN, New York City.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-07-05

THE Ponds Extract Co., SO Maiden Lane,
N. Y, publish a small book free, telling
what the people use Ponds Extract for, be-
sides heinp rnnd for main
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-07-05

FULTON Times: Mr. Benson was out
in his garden Monday, daubing a coat
of tar on the trunk of a choice cherry
tree, when his next-door neighbor, with
whom he is not on very good terms,
came out and industriously set to work
mailing lath between the pickets on the
line fence. ~ thought I'd fix this tree
so that your dog wouldn't be able to get
into it when the cherries are ripe"
sarcastically observed Benson, as the
work went on. eyes, l see," was the
reply, "and it reminded me hat if the
space was reduced, your cat couldn't
reach through and pick my raspberries."
A deep and profound silence followed.
THERE are two hundred and fifty
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-07-05

WHEN WRITING TO ADvERTIsERs,
w please say that you saw the adverttse'
ment In this paper.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-07-05

THERE are two hundred and fifty
species of living animals,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1877-07-05
TAKE
TAhE
LIVER REGULATOR,

Fol ALI Diseases OF llD LlTel, Sl0llael and Sple6l.
1t is eminently a Family Medicine; and
by being kept ready for immediate resort
will save many an hour of suffering, and
many a dollar in time, and doctors bills.
After Forty Years trial it is still rcceiy-
ing the most unqualified testimonials of its
virtues from persons of the highest charac-
ter and responsibility. Eminent physicians
commend it as the most
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-03-21

responsibility. But for this we should
hope that Mr.. Colonius may be defeat
ed, as he deserves to be. Political
considerations should not enter into
the election of judicial officers, but the
man best qualified by training, culture
and experience should be selected at
all times. 1t devolves upon the con-
vention which meets at Jefferson to-
morrow to place in the field a gentle
man for whom the people can vote
conscientiously, and feel that if elected
he will bring to the discharge of the
duties of the Office the efficiency, hon
esty and faithfulness which are so de-
sirable in one holding that high and
responsible position.
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-03-21
County Judge.

The Democratic Convention for the
nomination Of County Judge was held
at Jefferson last Friday, and made
choice of Henry Colonius as its nomi-
nee. AS not unfrequently happens in
Democratic conventions, the least COM
petent and poorest qualified of the can
didates was selected as the standard
bearer of the party. Either. of the
other persons voted for in convention
would have been more credita bic
nominee and given better satisfaction
to the people than Mr.. Colonius. He
does not possess single qualification
for the office, but with the overwhelm-
ing Democratic majority behind him in
the county, his election, We presume,
may be counted upon with considerable
certainty. Democrats, unlike Repub-
llcans, never bolt unfit nominations, but
vote their ticket even though the
names upon it bear no comparison with
those opposed for fitness, capacity and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-03-21
W GDyRSHGtE
j. S. Internal Revenue
SDTfTT YIN "A vTgrs
May !, 1877, to April 80, 1878.

The Revised Statutes Of the United States
Sections 1892, 1891, 1898 and 1899, require
every person engaged in business, avocation
or employment which renders him liable to
a SPECIAL TAX, TO PROCURE AND PLACE
CONSPICUOUSLY IN HIS ESTBLISH-
MENT OR PLACE OF BUSINESS STAMP
denoting the payment of said SPECIAL TAX
for the Specia-Tax Year beginning Nav !
1877, before commencing or continuing
business after April 80, 1877.
return, as prescribed on Form Il, is
also required by law of every person liable
to Special Tax, as above
The taxes embraced within the provisions
OF the law above quoted are following, viz:
RectGers. ........ ........ .....,......$20O 90
Dealers, retail liquor. 20 90
Dealers, wholesale liquor. 100 90
Dealers in malt liquors, Wholesale. so 90
Dealers ia malt liquors, retai...... 20 90
Dealers in leaf tobacco ................ % 90
Retail dealers in leaf tobacco. 49,. 500 90
And on sales OF over 81 900, fifty
cents for every dollar in excess
of 81 900.
Dealers in manufactured tobacco. 5 90
Manufacturers Of stills. ................ 30 90
And for each still man ufactured- 20 90
And for each worm man ufactured 20 90
Manufacturers OF tooacco..-........ 10 90
Manufacturers of cigars ............... 10 90
Peddlers of tobacco, first class (more
ltran two horses or other animals) so 90
Peddlers Of tobacco second class
1.-TWO horses or other animalS) ... % 90
PedderS OF tobacco, third class Zone
horse or other animal .....-....... l5 90
PedderS of tobacco, fourth class Ton
foot or public c0nTeyance) ......... 10 90
Brewers Of less than 500 barrels 900. 80 90
Brew ers of 500 barrels or more. =. 100 90
Any person so liable who shall fail to
comply with the foregoing requirements
will be subject to severe penalties.
Persons or firms liable to pay any of the
Special Taxes named above must apply to
HENRY HARNDEN, COLLECTOR of Internal Rev.
enue, at Madison, Wis, or to CALVIN
CHENEY, Deputy Collector, at Watertown,
Wis.,, and pay for and procure the Special
Tax Stamp or Stamps they need, prior to
May l, 1877, and WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE
Special-Tax Stamps will be transmitted
by mail only on receipt from the person or
firm ordering the same of specific directions
so TO do, together with the necessary post
age stamps or the amount required to pay
the postage. TIE postage on one stamp is
three cents and on two stamps six cents If
it is desired that they be transmitted by
registered mail, ten cents additional should
accompany the application.
GREEN B. RAUM,
Com. Internal Revenue.
OFFICE OF INTERNAL hEvENUE,
Washington, D. c., Jan. %, 1877.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-03-21

IT is believed that the prospects for
peace between Russia and Turkey were
never SO favorable since the rupture
of friendly relations as they are at the
present time. The Russian protocol
am ended by England, has been accept.
ed by Russia, and it is thought that
the other Powers will signify their
acquiescence in its provisions. The
beginning of the end Of this long
drawn out and wearisome squabble, it
is earnestly hoped, has at last been
reached
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-03-21
Jefferson County Circuit Court.

Henry Mubcrger Plaintiff,
against
Herman Mlescke and Jeanetta Misacke, De
PENDANTS.
TN pursuance Of judgment of foreclosure
Il and sale made ia the above entitled &C
ton, on the 2lst day of February, 1877,
shall sell at the law office Of Mulberger &
Gardner, in the city of Watertown, IN said
county, on the 28th day of April 1877, at
o'clock in the forenoon of that day, the
mortgaged premises directed by said judg-
ment 70 be sold, and therein described as
follows, to-wit All the following describ-
ed pieces or parcels of land situate in the
First ward of the city of WATERFOWL coun-
ty Of Jefferson and Stale of Wisconsin, to-
wit: Lot number one in block number
thirty, according to Cole. Bailey & Co. 8
plat Of the village Of Watertown, and also
the South fifteen feet of the piece of land
designa ed as "Hydraic Reserve" on said
plat; also one hundred and fifty square
inches of water for propelling machinery
and appurtenant to the above piece or
pieces of land.
EARL NEWTON, Sheriff.
by JOSEPH GILES, D putty
Dated March l4th 1871
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-03-21
Buy the Watertown Thresk1ing MacI2ir
and Make Money!.

This rE1TesE1ev Is Easy On Men ar
Horses Saves Grain, Saves Money,
Durable, and Cannot be Beat.
can Supply You With Steam Engir
and Tl,ress1eF, or Horse Power ar
Tlresher. Send for Circular to
j. B. BENNETT
WatertoWng WI
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-03-21
nTSenT TT TIT 0KT 7
OF PARTNERSHIP.

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing be-
tween NJ. Rosalie Fischer, sole
heir Of Frederick Fischer, deceas-
ed, and VIM. Fl. Rohr, is this day
dissolved by mutual consent; all
accounts for and against the firm
Of Fischer & Rohr, to be settled
by the remaining partner, VIM. FL.
Rohr.
TSigned7 M. RosALIE FISCHER,
VIM. II. RoHR,
Dated, Watertown, Wis.
March II, 1877.
Referring to the above it will be
seen that | shall continue the same
business at the old stand where I
shall be pleased to receive my
humble share of the Clothing and
Merchant Tailoring trade Of this
city and vicinity, which was so
literally bestowed on the old firm
of Fischer & Rohr. The Custom
DEPARTMENT will be under the man
agement of Mr.. G.. RoHR, who is
probably the most experienced cut
ter here, and who has already Civ
en- evidence Of his superior skill in
style and fitting of garments. [
shall strictly adhere to the One
Price System, reducing prices to
the very lowest, and thereby make
this the most popular clothing
house in the city. The old stock
having been sold out, the public
will find the latest goods and styles
in the market which will be con-
stantly received as the season re-
quires. All accounts Of the old
firm yet unpaid, must be immedi-
ately settled by cash or note.
Respectfully,
VIM. III. ROHR.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-03-21
Ghe RepubHrar.
Repu blican County convention.
NJ ARCH 81, 1877.

The Republicans of the county of Jefferson
are requested to meet in convention at the
Court House in the village of jefferson on
Thursday, the 22d inst, at one o'clock P. NJ.
for the purpose of nominating candidate
for County Judge. Representation as here
tofore. J. w. OSTRANDER,
Chm Co COMMITTEE
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-03-21
What Shall Republicans DOy

Elsewhere we publish the proceed
ings of a largely attended meeting of
Republicans, held on Saturday evening
last, to consider matters pertaining to
the coming charter election. There
was very decided sentiment in favor
of making straight Republican nomi-
nations for the various ward and city
officers. On the part Of a few there
was a desire to affiliate with Democrats
in citizens movement, similar to that
of two years ago, in case an opportuni-
ty is presented for doing SO. 1t would
seem, however, as if moments rehec-
ton would suffice to dispel all thoughts
of this character, or the probability
that any organization of that kind can
be effected. The swallowing up by the
Union League last spring Of the Dem
ocrats, who opposed it two years ago,
was so nearly complete that but little
was left for the League to accomplish
in that direction last fall, when it was
able at a gulp to take down all the Dem
ocratic opposition there was left; and
to-day We find the League and Democ-
racY as harmonious and united as if
they had been welded together years
ago. They wheeled into line last fall
in the support of the same candidate
for member of Assembly, and to all in
tents and purposes are one and the
same party. We admit there is an
occasional Democrat who does not take
pleasantly to the determination, but he
is usually SO rock rooted and mountain
buttressed in his Democracy that he
cannot forget that they are all Dem
ocrats together, and he is only willing
to make his opposition to the League
known by an almost inaudible grunt,
never rising to the dignity of squeal.
He cannot lay aside his politics long
enough to cast his vote in favor of a
Republican, though the latter may be
fally in accord with him as regards the
management of the city debt. The fact
is that the great bulk of the Democrats
are SO joined to their political idols
that they will subordinate every thing
which stands in the way of their glori-
fcation This being the case, it is
absurd to hope for any break on the
part of Democrats sufficient to promise
success to an opposition movement
similar to that of two years ago It
would appear, then, as if there is bu,
one course for sRepublicans to pursue,
and that is to initiate the tactics of the
opposition and make straight party
nominations. No overtures, to our
knowledge, have been made by Demo
Gratis to Republicans for FUSION. bat,
On the contrary, Democratic caucusses
have been called in all the wards with
a view to drawing party lines the same
as last spring, and again last fall. For
Republicans under these circumstances
to crawl upon their bellies and suppl
cate Democrats to let Us in at the back
door and pick up few crumbs from
their table, shows degree of seryility
which We hope never to see. We can
at least act independently and honestly
and demonstrate our consistency by the
nomination of good men whom it will
be credit to vote for, and if Demo
Gratis choose to support and elect others
less capable, honest and efficient, thu
responsibility is upon them and no
upon Republicans.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-03-21

Watertown, March 10Th, 1877.