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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-11-14
Listen to the Boy.

Taking for his text the announcement
that the REPUBLICAN has entered it's 18th
volume, G. W. Peck, of the La Crosse
San, discourses as follows:
The announcement that the WATERFOWL
REPUBLICAN is eighteen years old, brings
recollections 70 Us that makes us feel pretty
ancient. We set the first type on that pa
per, eighteen years ago, when only poor
boy. 1t was in Watertown where we work
cd as foreman of an office at three dollars
a week, worked nights and Sundays for old
Mr.. LawtOn, the most economical news
paper man that ever was. lie could make
money where ninety-nine out of a hundred
would starve. 1t was at this period of our
life that we mustered up courage enough to
ask girl to see her home from a sociable,
and she lived seven miles in the country,
and it was through the woods, and we did
not get back till daylightth next morning,
and Joe Giles arrested US for burglar but
we hadn't burgled anybody, and told b i'm
SO. 1t was in Watertown that we carried a
torch with the wideawakes for Lincoln,
and Democratic German threw a piece
OF crockery out of second story window,
and the handle struck US on the ear. 1t
was at that time that we learned how Wa
tertown beer, mixed with billed oysters,
would make boy think he had swallow ed
mule with shoes on. That was the time
that Jim McHugh and lid Ford threw us
into the mi Il race and told US they would
let usi drown unless we would hurrah for
Douglass. Twas when the REPUBLICAN was
not year old that blonde girl with curly
hair crossed our path, and made us think
we weighed a ton, and then she went with
Coles boy and we didn't weigh nothing
And SO the REPUBLICAN is eighteen years
old is it? Only for the silver threads
among the sorrel b sir that covers port ion
of our roof we wouldn't believe it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-11-14
Grand Opening Of BENEFITS Shops.

Last Saturday evening the employees in
| the Foundry snd Threshing Machine Works
of Mr.. j. B. Bennett: held an entertainment
for themselves and friends in honor of the
completion of the new Engine and Boiler
Shops connected with the establishment.
/ The Engine Shop was tastefully arranged
and handsomely decorated for the occasion,
the room being festooned with American
flags and the walls hung with pictures
| Conspicuous among the latter was lite-size
chrome of Gen. Grant with fine picture of
George Washington on one side and Martha
Washington on the other An excellent
string band was on hand and discoursed
sweet masic for those desiring to trip the
light fantastic toe. The number of dancers
present were not few and they participated in
the giddy mazes of the dance as if they meant
business as well as pleasure. Refreshments
had been provided so that nothing was left
undone that would add to the enjoyment of
the evening. The whole affair passed off
pleaSdhtiy anu us success renecled credit on
the efforts of Mr.. Bennett and his excellent
corps of employees. II was most agreeable
and fitting Inauguration of new branch of
industry in our midst, namely, the manu-
facture of boilers, work that heretofore had
to be done in Milwaukee and Chicago but
now through the energy and enterprise of
Mr.. Bennett it will be done here and thus
WatertoWn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-11-14
Election Returns Ahead of Grace.

We have it from one who was on the
spot that Mr. E. D. Coe, the Member of As
sembly elect from the Whitewater district,
asked the blessing twice at the breakfast ia
BILE the morning after election, and the
same authority Informs US that his break
fast that morning was no better thar many
another over which but one blessing was
asked Consequen tly it was clear case of
for on the tn cory that Eds mind was more
on election returns than on his de votional
exercises After he has served one term in
Legislature we fear there will be little dan
ger Of the Honorable gentlemen ever again
duplicating Grace.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-11-14

Next Saturday evening, Nov. 18th, at
Turner Hall, the citizens of Watertown will
have one of the finest theatrical treats ever
presented to them by the appearance of Miss
Jane Coombs and her unrivaled troupe who
will present Shakespeare's celebrated play
of Romeo and juliet. Miss Coomb's imper-
sonation of Juliet is one of the best pieces
of acting on the stage and the support she
receives from her splelded company insures
to the audience dramatic representation of
the very highest order Our citizens should
not fail to see this play put on the stage
under such favorable auspices. We shall be
greatly disappointed if the hail is not
crowded and Miss Coombs and hel troupe
receive a warm, hearty welcome on this
their first appearance in our city.
The Cincinnati Times aud Chronicle
renders the following account of Mss
Coombs in ner rendition of the character of
Juliet in that city:
Miss Ccombs representation of Juliet, the
familiar to our theatre-goers, was never pre-
sented with such magnetic force and dramat-
&c power as it was last evening" to one of
the finest and largest audiences of the sea-
son. The parquelte, dress circle and bal
cony of Robinson's Opera House were filled
by our best people, who, from the rising 10
the falling of the curtain, gave out an I'M
~onted enthusiasm of applause. We I'M
derstandingly pronounce Miss CComb's Juli-
ct the most perfect conception Of that role
we have ever witnessed In the intense
dramatic situation of the fourth act she
seemed inspired her every movement when
she takes the opiate which is to bring her
10 her Romeo, was the faultless coloring to
an artistic depletion of extreme horror of
the tomb, and for reward drew forth tum-
uItuols applause tor her appearance three
times before the curtain. Hers was great
triumph, which those who witnessed it W i'll
ever remember with pleasure, as it was the
spontaneous offering of popular favor to a
great actress
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-11-14
26onc 20loffers.
s HILIA aha

Union School No. has recently been
supplied with anew organ.
The Jefferson county Board of Supervis.
o-s commenced their annual session in the
village of jefferson Tuesday of this week
"A better feeling lot of men were never
seen than the Republicans of Watertown,
over Tuesdays results in the State. Even
a large number CT Democrats are glad of it,
Merchants are complaining of the ex-
treme dizziness of trade, the result principal
ly Of such terrible bad going in the country
preventing the farmers from bringing in
tn cir grain and other produce
A horse belonging to Mr.. A F. Name
gold dropped dead on Sixth street while on
the way from the O clock train Monday
evening drawing a baggage wagon. The
animal probably died from. old age as be
WIS about q years old.
An old man ma med J onathan Wolfe a
mason by trade, and a resident of the Fifth
ward, died suddenly of heart disease on
Thursday morning He worked all Gay on
Wednesday plastering, and appeared as well
as usual when he retired to rest w ednesday
night.
We are all discouraged here about this
Indian summer business Where it has
gone to this year is the puzzle to every
body Here we are only on the eve of the
last fall month, and yet stern winter stares
us in the face. Large Qua ntities of potatoes
bereabouts are not yet dug, and any amount
of corn in the fields remains unhusked
Ploughing is not much more than half done
and thus it is to the end of the chapter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-11-14
The Merry Few Society.

A new society has been recently organ
lied among us for mutual enjoyment and
social intercourse called the Merry New or
the Musical Friends. The members give
their attention to both music and the dra-
ma. The society meets Tuesday evenings
at the residences of the members. The last
meeting was held at the residence of Mr.. L
Charboneau on the evening of The 18th inst
The NJ. F. has been instituted Tor instruction
as we'll as pleasure and it has thus far proTed
great success under the direction of Mrs
A. D. larger. The following are the off
GERS of the NJ. F.:
Presdent-Mrs. A. D. Harger.
Vice President-Ernest Wood.
Secretary and Treasurer-Miss Emma
Char bOneau.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-11-14
Juvenile TemDIe.

The following officers of Juvenile Temple
No. 100 were duly installed at regular
meeting Nov. I'd, 1877, by their superintend-
ant, Mrs. n. A. Carpenter
c. T.-Ed Hendrickson
Y. T.-Mary j. Jones.
Chap.-Ella Wilder.
R. SD. Reggensdorf.
F. S.-Chas. Moulding
T.-Grace Woodland.
NJ George Hendrickson.
l. G.-Lucy Norton.
S.--John Glib.
A. S.-Myrta Rundlett.
L. M.-Clara Rose.
r. II. S.-Mamle Hill
L. H. S.-Hattie Hitchcock
Organst-Annie Jones.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-11-14
Eaton's Spring Bed.

BY his announcement elsewhere 1t Will
be seen that Mr.. S. M. Eaton is manufacture
ing Browns Spring Bed. 1t is the unani-
nous opinion Of all who have tried this bed
that it is all that it is represented to be.
Mr.. Eaton offers 10 put in his bed on trial
and if it don't suit he will take it out again
without cost. Give ii trial.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-11-14
Death of an Old Lady.

Mrs. Joanna Basford died at Sacramento,
CAL, Oct. %, 1877, aged ninety-six years
and nine days. Mrs. Basford was native
of New Hamphire and mother of Mr.. Pliny
B. Basford of Austin, Minnesota, and Mrs.
Joanna Parker Of this city. At the time of
her decease Mrs. Basford was living wit b
her daughter, Mrs. E. Baldwin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-11-14
StPaul's Church.

series Of d;scourses will be delivered
on the Friday evenings of the approaching
Advent Season by the Rev. DR.. Fulton OF
St. Paul's Milwaukee, Rev. DR.. Keene OF
st. Johns, and the Rev. Mr.. Thoope OF St.
James DR.. Fulton will commence the
series Dec. 18th. The pu lie are cordially
invited to these services
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-11-14
LIST OF LETTERS remaining 10 the
UNAVAILABLE LETTERS.

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 Officr n one week
if not reclaimed by the writ
Emma Huebner Lowell. VI.
Persons calling for any OF the above let
ters will please say "Advertised.'
]. 7. MOAK. P. M.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-11-14
Waterfowl Market.

Corrected Weekly by VIM. Buch-
heit, Commission Merchant, Third
Street, Watertown.
WEDNESDAY,. Nov IA, 1877
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-11-14
FOR 80 CENTS

AT the NOVELTY 80 CENT STORE
Watertown, Wis.
This is only small portion of the goods
We keep. Call and examine for yourselves.
Goods sent by mail or express on receipt
of price, and satisfaction guaranteed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-29
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

WAsnrSGToy, April 2S, 1877.
Passed Assistant Surgeon Hampton Aulick Is ordered
to the receiving ship ST. Louis, ut League sand Pa
Chaplain J. K Matthews is ordered the receiving
ship Colorado, at Nav York; Assistant Engineer Jo-
scph p Mickey IS ordered to the ron-clad steamer
wyandotte, al Washington; Assistant Engineer f. J.
Hoffman, Is ordered the ron-clad Passaic at Wash
ington; ChIct Engineer Benjamin \. Glasvn is do
tached from the Navy Yard at League Island on the
LIST OF June next and ordered to the Navy Yard
at Portsmouth, N. H., in place Of Chief Engineer
David b. Macomb, detached from that yard and
placed on waiting orders. Chief Engineer William q.
Burher detached from special duty at Now YORK
tho 3lst Of May aid ordered 10 duty q member OF
the Examining Board OF Engineers, IN place Chief
Engineer Henry b. Stewart detached from duty as
member Of that board and ordered 10 duty at the
Navy Yard at League Island; Assistant Engineer a.
d. Willis Is detached from tho Wyandotte and placed
ON waiting orders
Orders havo been issued from tho Navy Yard Do
partment relieving Mr Isaiah Hanscomb from duty
Chief OF Construction in the Navy Department and
Naval Constructor John W. Eascy, now ON duty Vt tho
Washington Navy Yard, has been assigned TO duty as
Chiot OF Bureau.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-29
THE RUSSIAN FLEET.

Sensational rumors and conccures TO the contrary,
there to be probability OF any present move
OF the Russian fleet from their anchorage in the
North River. The three vessels are, however, ready
to sail at moments notice. having provisions, coal,
&c, on board. In of any begercnt entering
into the present European struggle their hero
would be very opportuno. The officers Of tho Svct
lana and the two other vessels naturally
the daily papers, and follow tho movements OF the
contendng armies with the feelings OF those who
among the combatants relations and friends. Tho fleet
Is also kept fully informed by cable from Russia OF The
progress Of events. Yesterday bcins Saturday, and
consequently the day for holysonng and washing the
decks, there visitors board tho
Svoiaua during the afternoon. Captain His
Imperial Highness the Grand Duke Alexis camc
shore the loot Of Twenty ut half past
one p. NJ. Al u quarter to four Admiral BoutakoT and
Baron Schng LETT the Svctlann for tho city, tho
Admiral's gig His Imperial Hghncss tho Grand Duke
Constantine ana most OF his brother officers re-
NAMED on board all day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-29
TROUBLE IN ALASKA.

SAN Francisco, April %, 1877.
A Portland Press despatch says that persons just
arrived from Alaska the steamer California state
that the order recently issued by the government
Withdrawing the trooos from the post ut that
place and Fort Wransel has produced very
depressing elect on business. Grave apprc-
tensions aro felt that serious difficulty
will arise between the Indians and resident whites. A
lawless and turbulent element seems to predbmlnac
In Alaska and the presence OF troops is necessary
keep these social maraudcrs in condition peaceful
subsection. BY Withdrawing the soldiers claimed
there will he little or protection TO properly and
lie Tho Indians are bold and impudcnt. ana when The
troops gone there will be nothing restrain their
rapaciiy. In view of these Inevitable results,
chants and business residing in Alaska iccl greatly
discouraged Should tho order be enforced the with.
drawai OF the troops will have very damaging effect
trade between the Alaska posts and the outside
mercial world There appears TO be general protest
against tho proposed action OF tho government.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-29
A TRULY INDEPENDENT PAPER.

From tho Toledo (ohio) Review, April 25l
One nj the worst features OF the age In journalism
the unprincip.ed advocacy OF party. what honest,
rminded but must feel natural contempt risc
in hts breast every time he picks up paper OF his
party Tor It's partisansbip? And not only that but
worse shameless pcrvcrson OF facts suit par
tisan ends Ito trust its OF any great
event which has any positive connection identity
with party. In any question OF public interest very
few editors have the moral courage 10 Taco popular
opinion and ASSERT the right os against party
clamor. our recent Presidential campaign was
characterized by universal anu persistent
instrumentation OF the South. We arc glad
10 say that the NEW YORK HERALD formed a noble
as well bright and garing exception. u up
our highest, proudcst standard OF independent
papcr-bound to party II told tho truth icarlcss'y.
We always so 10 II Tor reliable political news
Hero We find II, without tear favor and at times
IL gives wholesome advice. which tho democratic party
would do we'll to hood II VIC ever hope 10 leave TO
our children republic which dciy for all time to
come all factions, all designs OF tho Caesars Napo.
Icons OF the Republic, all enemies, We must, ~ a ma.
ton educate people up 10 this standard OF an In.
dependent public spirited press. II viii then become
tho ono thing needed In tho Roman aud French
tbs army OF their liberties. There arc
other great dailics In tho Union, bu,
which OF them but wnon named, lis name Is synono
with the party whose cause II esponscs and you
know beforehand how rose coorci In that direction
will be lis cdi,orials2 Not so tho HERALD We would
respectfully ask the New York Times It's great peer
tho Tribune or even tho World 10 publish tho cdto.
rial OF the HERALD OF tho 23d ins entitled, Lines
OF the Now Dcparturc-whst the South needs T. Jus.
lice and Common Sense whilr We would like to OK.
ccpt sentence or t.o, as to the democratic party, we
must admit that tho sense view OF tho s,ua-
ton, North and South, "a presented In n manner which
OF tho daics mentioned. and host OF smaller
fry, would ever do under any circumstances
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NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY 49, ls77-QuNrUPLE SHEET

sent them BY the Porte but have also come 10 an
agreement on the subject. II Is scarcely necessary
to say that this Is incorrect From the simple in
terchange OF opinion which has taken place this
question the impression Is that none OF the Powers
consulted consider that. such mediation offers
chance OF successm
THE TREATY OF PARIS DOOMED.
Asyienna despatch SAYS It remains to be seen
"wnether the Powers VIII answer the Porte's note.
The pour pdrters which have commenced between
the Cabinets seem to point to an intention to
reply. II these pour parlers do not lead
to an understanding the Treaty OF Paris
must naturally be considered as cancelled, not
onIy as between Russia and Turkey, but also as
between Russia and the other signatories. 1t is
probable that France will send Count Chaudordy as
special ambassador to constantinope.r
HUNGARY WANTS TO KNOW.
In the Lower House OF the Hungarian Diet to-day
the members OF the independent liberal party an.
nounced an Interpolation whether the govern.
ment considered the Treaty OF Paris binding for
Austro-IIungary, and whether they would prevent
Russia obtaining an augmentation OF territory at
the cost OF the Turks and from bringing the prnci
palitics and countries OF the Balkan Peninsula
under her sway.
ITALY NEUTRAL
A despatch from Rome states that the proclama.
ton Of Italy's neutrality has been Issued
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-29

wick, has been convicted OF swindIing-and 80 tho
record goes.
AN ITALIAN MEDIUM.
Fashionable circles in tins gay city OF ours are a
present being scared by the spiritual developments
OF an Italian medium. Napoleon H.. the Gar
Nicholas and Count Cavour speak freely. but eng
maiicay, ut the seances while the hair OF the
hearers stands on end.
pIILoIR's LEGACY.
BloIr the murderer after some delays to oblIge
the public execuiioner has been gu.llotined. He
died >bequeathing his snunbox to President Mac
Mahon.
AN AMERICAN SCIENTIST.
Paris journal announces the arrival OF the
Director OF the New York Observatory 10 exhibit .
new telescope three times as powerful as any
hitherto employed. Commenting on this It says
Encore pen on comptera les uous ratfs Ia
lune-In a little while we shall count the holes In
the moon.
Art NOTES.
The Oppenheim picture sale realized In two dayi
sls5ooo, the prices fetched icing extravaganza,
high.
painted for the salon by the late American artist,
wylie II Is his best work.
A superb picture was shipped this week to
Knoedler. OF New York. II Is by the Spanish
painter Jimncs Amanda. Its subject Is an cpl
sode IN the vendeean war;
LITERARY CHIPS.
The Ddbats OF yesterday contained an elaborate
comparative article on Chevallcr's and Molinari's
articles on America.
NJ. Victor Tissots translation or DR. Schcrr's book,
and Is making sensation
FASHIONS yAGARITs.
The taste for decorations OF the female head Ia
passing IRON flowers to vegetables. "Mon petit chon
my little cabbage) is no longer term OF figurative
cndearmcnt.
The new shades make light OF political GRANTEES.
Moss and coral tints are now called .'vert russo"
and ..rosc Orient"
Elderly ladies' have adopted the baby robe for
spring and summer fashions. With many "of u GER
tain age this return to a second childhood appears
natural.
Tnrncwcst thing In stylish grace Is wearing tho
train the arm, making the bellies look like little
kittens running round after their tails.
AMERICANS IL PARIS
The following Americans have registered at the
Paris Bureau Of the HERALD during the week.
Mr.. A. l.. Washburnc. New York
Mr.. i. Baxter, Boston.
T.. l.. Sheldon Cambridge, Mass
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-29
FORGER ARRESTED.

ST. Josrrn, No., April 2s. 1877.
Yesterday morning young man entered tho state
Savings Bank in this city, presented a letter from
Ogden, Brown Co., bankers and brokers OF New
York CITY, introducing D. q. Quinn ana recommending
him TO the bank. Quinn then presented a certified
check on the National Park Bank, OF New York city,
Tor - 900 and drew 81 900 on H. leaving the balance
on deposit A lew hours later tho cashier noticed a
SIM larry between the name QUINN the lcitcr and
his Signature the back Of the cheek. He tecgapbcd
to New York and the reply came, 'No such check has
been certified" kilograms were sent and Quinn was
arrested at Weston No., on the train which lelt here
nj noon and brought this city aud lodged In jail
He gave up the money drawn on the check, and Gays
he resides in BROOKLYN, NJ Y.