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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-02-22
As to the identity Of the assassin and

AS W tuc iueutlty VI Tue aSSdSSlu dit
his confcderates, there is yet no certain
knowledge, and, of course, all sorts Of
conjecture. That imp of Satan, jim
Stroll, and a fellow of the same stripe
calling himself Henderson, were arrested
the same evening Of the assault and are
in Jail under a ten days sentence for
vagrancy, pending which inquiries are
being pushed, intended to throw light
upon their movements on the night in
question. While these investigations
are going on, we prefer to express no
opinions on that point, though nine out
of ten persons in the community seem
to have no difficulty in identifying the
assassin to their own satisfaction, at
least. AS to the motive, it cannot have
been anything else than revenge. We
have no doubt that it was the work of
one of the unhung scoundrels, some of
them fresh from the ~penitentiary, whose
crimes have been ventilated by the Bull
LETIN, and who, at various times, have
made threats of numbering the editor or
some member of his family. If the OBJ
ject was to prevent future comment up
OF their rascalities, they have counted
without their host. A newspaper is a
%nonenity that does not contribute it's aid
to the exposure of crime and. the con-
viction of criminals. The BULLETIN
does not propose to vacate this function;
besides, it does not II in the blood of
the family to back down in the face of
opposition, as the bloodthirsty villain
discovered the other night.
SENATOR HARMON has introduced a
bill in the Legislature providing for an
appropriation of SAG, 900 for the Insane
Hospital building, There is a determ-
ined opposition to all appropriations of
this kind manifested in certain quarters,
and it is not at all certain that the bill
will become a law in it's present shape.
Considered, however, in the light Of the
actual and imperative necessity for
more room for the treatment of this
rapidly increasing class of un%fortunates,
and their often wretchcd condition when
deprived of skillful treatment, the APP
preparation for this purpose shouldform
an exception to the rule of scrimped
economy. The Dubuque Times, a few
days since, advanced the idea that no
State institution should receive liberal
appropriations, except the %penitentia-
ries. 1t was based on the ground that
crime and criminals are increasing, and
that society must be protected against
them. The argument is a himsy one as
against providing suitable quarters for
the insane, for it is no more unfit that
the overflow of criminals shall fill our
jails than hat the surplus of lunatics
shall be crowded into the almshouses Of
the State.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-02-22

Don't forget this: That you can buy
goods at actual cost, and many Of them
less than cost, for the next 80 or 40
days Mt the New York Store.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-02-22

pie, where it yet remains, the surgeons
being unable to locate it by the probe
as yet. 1t is only certain that it did not
enter the brain. The effect of the last
shot was to blind and stagger its recip-
lent. Stretching out his hands, he crop
ed and tottered to the fence, where,
supporting himself-the blood in the
meantime flowing in a stream from his
wound-until he had collected his scat
tered senses, he made for the team, led
them a few rods until they trotted off
freely, and then springing into the vehi-
Gle, drove toward town and a doctor
with the utmost speed, Miss Sherwood
holding her mitten over his wound to
stop the blood. The cowardly villain
whose work this was, jumped on to the
back of the buggy and rode to near the
Central depot, the lady in the meantime
trying to wrench his hand from it's grasp
upon the curtain, and all the time utter
ing wild EXPLANATIONS Of distress. In
this plight Sidney drove to the residence
of Mr.. Thomas Sherwood, the vehicle,
his own clothing and that of his com
panion by this time being drenched with
his blood. Drs. Hunt, Brewer, Wilson
and House were called in, and the
wounds were dressed. AS before stated,
the probe failed to find the ball in the
temple, and it was deemed best to await
the process of suppuration before at
tempting to cut for it. Sidney was tax
en- home the next day, where he is yet
confined to his bed, suffering from the
shock and soreness, but still out Of all
: probable danger.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-02-22

If you want the best quality of coal
hard or soft, buy of Barber 4 Kellogg
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
Murderers in the GAINESVILLE Jail.

A special to the Chicago Mzer- Ocean
gives the following interesting infor-
nation relative to the three murderers
now incarcerated in the Rock county
Jail at GAINESVILLE:
Mrs. Belinda W. Mack, in Jail here
awaiting trial at the next term of the
Circuit Court for Rock county charged
with the murder of her husband George
H. Mack, on the night of Saturday,
July l3, an account of which appeared
in the Inter- Ocean the next day, was
visited on Saturday by her mother and
three little girls, She completely gave
way to her feelings on the occasion of
their visit and showed symptoms Of a
mothers heart. Frank Dickinson the
hired man, who is also in Jail here, on
the charge of being an accompllce to
the murder and who intended to be.
come the husband of Mrs. Mack after
George had been year under the sod
according to custom), spent his time
playing cards and singing sweet love
songs so that Mrs. Mack may drink
them in her lonely apartment carried
there on zephyr's tiny wings.
Fred Ohms, chargedwith the murder
in June last, of his father, a farmer
bearing the same name and resid.
ing near Sylvester in Green county,
whose examination has been occupying
the attention of the court at Monroe
for several weeks past has been further
held for trial at the next term of the
Circuit Court for Green county which
convenes in October. Ohms pleads an
alibi, claiming that he was in this city
at the time the murder was committed
and that he had been here for four
weeks previous to that event, but the
as brought out in the
examination, would go to prove that
he came into this city on the train the
day following the murder, and was
seen at Juda buying cartridges, the
night of the murder, and that he and
bis father quarreled, and they could
aot live together, etc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
Business In Hamburg.

Mr.. John M. Wilson, United States
Consul at Hamburg, reports to the
Department Of State at Washington,
that since the consolidation of the
Geman Empire and the close of the
war, the cost of living has greatly in.
creased-nearly double in the last ten
years, while the price of labor has not
proportionately advanced. During the
last two years business of every kind
has been very dull. Within the last
three months an improvement is mani
tested and more confident feeling
prevails among business men that the
worst is passed. The labor of the
Hamburg district is performed by men
but few women being engaged. The
hours of labor are from daylight to
dark. Half an hour is allowed for
breakfast, two hours for dinner, and
half an hour at 4 P. M. for lunch
Farm hands are paid by the year, first
class hands receiving s55 to sl14, and
the second class $57 to SS5, board and
lodging included. These laborers live
frugally, clinging with great tenacity
to old customs, and are honest and law
abiding. Mechanics are paid by the
day, receiving from 70 to IS cents,
board and lodging not included. Clerks
in stores, Offices, banks and etc., re-
ceive from 5000 to STA and SLABS
per annum. Their cost of living, if
single. varies from 1886 to STA per
year; if married, one-half more. All
wages are from 10 to 20 per cent.
higher than in 1873. The manner OF
doing business in Hamburg is very
different from that of New York or
London. In large transactions pay
ments are made by transfer from the
bank account of the purchaser to that
Of the seller, without the use of checks.
Within the last few years attempts
have bsen made by merchants to intro
duce the system of bank checks com.
mon in the United States, but il has
been steadily opposed by the banks
whose officers allege that this innova-
ton woIld revolutionize all the meth
DDS of banking and open the way tc
questionable transactions. Thus bank
checks are unknown in Hamburg
The exchange is held between the
hours of l and 3.P. NJ, and is visited
by 5000 or 5000 men.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
St. CLARA
AGA u EMY,

THE OLDEST CHARTERED INSTITU-
Il ton for the education of Girls in the
Northwest. is situated in Wisconsin, few
miles from the Mississippi, on the Southern
Slope of Sinsinawa Mound, the highest
point OF land but one, in the Great Basin.
Sinsinava overlooks three States, standing
as it does, close to the boundary line, and
its elevated position, aside from its grand
eur and beauty, secures perfect healthful.
ness; to high too beIreacbed by the malarial
infuen ces of tie low-lands, while its crest
shields the buildings from the winter winds.
The graceful slopes are well wooded, the
clearings necessarily made, designedly
leaving nature to her own plans as far as
possible. This with the distance of tie
place from the large towns, secures unlimi-
ted advantages for outdoor exercise, which
is SO painful lack in many of our schools.
The plan of instruction carried out in
this Institution, unites every advantages
which can contribute to an education, at
once solid and refined.
For further particulars address,
42w8 ST. CLARA ACADEMY,
Sinsinawa Mound, Grant Co., Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
A Presidential Excursion.

A Washington correspondent states
that one of the largest official excur-
sions on wheels will leave that city the
last of this month, for an excursion
trip throughout the Northwest. This
excursion is under the management of
Mr.. LIE Due, Commissioner of agricul-
ture. The objective point of the ex-
cursion is the State Fair at St. Paul,
Mimi, which begins upon the I'd of
September, and continues five days.
The President and his Cabinet are in
vited. The President has accepted.
He will be accompanied by such of his
cabinet family as can conveniently get
away at the time. Besides these mem
bers Of the Administration family, one
hundred and sixty invitations are is
sued. These invitations, it is reported
are sent to the Governors of States,
and leading members Of the Senate and
House. Each invitation specifies that
it will entitle the person invited to
transportation for himself and lady.
1t is further specified in the invitation
that the only expenses to passengers
upon this trip will be for meals upon
the route. A tariff of seventy-fve
cents for each meal will be extracted.
The invitation suggests glowing prom
ises of entertainment at St. Paul, and
a possible continuance of the trip into
the Red river country over the North
ern Pacific Railroad. The party will
be all provided with Pullman cars,
which will carry the excursionists
wherever they go. The President will
60 to Ohio for visit, shortly after the
10th Of this month, and will be taken
up by the excursion train, at Fostor "a.
1t is the present intention to leave
Washington on the 25th inst, and ar
rive In Chicago on Tuesday, the 9th
inst. Wednesday is to be spent in
Chicago, leaving so as to arrive in St.
Paul in time for Sunday rest, so as to
be fresh for the Fair and Minnesota
feastings on the morrow. Mr.. LIE Due
is engaged in telegraphing to his Min.
nesota friends, making arrangements
for most liberal hospitality for the
official party. 1t is intended to be
away from Washington for week OF
ten days. The managers Of the Wis
consin Fair have rendered the Presi-
dent an invitation to be present at their
show, which occurs the week following
the Minnesota exhibition; this invita-
ton being backed by several members
of the Wisconsin Congressional dele
CATION, it is thought the President viii
accept the call, and stop over in Madi
son with his party.-Madison Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21

The CoTToN CRoP.-WAsHINGToN
D. g., August l4.-The August re-
turns to the Departmental Agricul-
ture show an average condition of the
cotton crop in the ten cotton States, of
95, decline Of four. North Carolina,
50, a gain of l; South Carolina, 81, a
loss Of 7; Georgia, 90, a loss of 13;
Florida, SO loss of l; Alabama, 50, a
loss of 80; Mississippi, 90, loss of
six; Louisiana, 90, loss Of five; Tex.
as, lOS, gain Of 2, Arkansas, 90, a
loss of 7; Tennessee, 90, loss of 6.
OF the 299 cotton counties reporting,
63 reported 100; SO above, and l53
below. The condition of the crop is
somewhat better than in August 1877.
In the northern portion of the cotton
belt many counties complain of ex-
treme heat and drouth, causing the
plants to shed and the bolls to open
prematurely. Further south the rain
fall has been excessive, causing rust.
Insectinj juries at date of correspond.
ence were inconsiderable, but later re-
ports to Professor Riley, the entomolo-
gist, show considerable local injury
from this source.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21

EOR SALE at the Wagon and Carriage
J. Paint Shop of W. E. Jones, First St..
The Centennial tops are adjustable to any
kind Of vehicle and make perfect sun
shade and storm protector at a moderate
price. Clarkes Carriage umbrella can be
used on every kind of vehicle with an open
seat, and is easily changed to any angle
They supply want long felt. Come and
examine my large and complete stock of
these goods. Prices low.
w. E. JONES, lst Street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21

DR.. Shilieman is at Constantinople
and intends resuming his excavations
in the Troad if he can obtain from the
Porte fifty soldiers as guard against
robbers.
The forty-six ixAmerican delegates
to the Universal Convention of
Young Mems Christian Association
which met last week at Genev Switzer
land have arrived there
The Russians in the race with Eng
land for the trade of northern India, are
first at Cabul, the capital of Afghan.
istan. The caravans between Persia
and India pass through Cabul, and the
city is the center of a trade which the
Russians desire to control.
The Democratic nominee for Con.
gress in the Third Texas District is
Olin Wellborn, carpet-bagger. But
as he came from Georgia and was in
Captainin Wheeler's rebel cavalry he is
accepted as representative Texan al
though he has been in the State only
few years.
A summary account Of the German
excavation at Olympia says that the
number of marble objects found during
the last three winters is 904: of Eronzes
1874 of terra.cottas, 9O4; of inscrip-
tion, 429, and of coins, 1870. Ali
the more important ruins have been
photographed, and the third volume
of the official account is about to ap-
pear. An exhibition of all the casts
taken will shortly be opened at Berlin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
There is a general stampede from th

There is a general stampede from the
region of the Southwest, Northward,
by all persons who are able to get
away. The up-coming steamers on the
Mississippi and the North bound trains
on the railroads are crowded with pas
sengers fleeing from the horrors of the
yellow fever scourge. The Southern
Summer colonies in Minnesota and
Wisconsin are receiving large addi.
tioral accessions this season and the
Chicago hotel registers show an unus-
ual number Of Southern arrivals.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
HAMLIN & FORD,

WATERToWN Lumber Yard: Lumber
w of every description; Lath and
Shingles constantly on hand and for sale at
the Lowest Market Price, at the Milwaukee
Depot. Watertown. Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
School,.

DRIGHTSIDE SCHOOL FOR SMALL
- Children, will reopen Monday, Sep
tember I'd. For particulars address,
MISS VOLCK,
Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21

DEMOCRATIC UNHAPPINEss INMAs-
sACHUsETTs.-Whatever success may
for the time follow the Kearney Butler
alliance it will be secured in this state at
least at the expense of the Democratic
party. Here in Boston the men who
shouted loudest over the new conner and
made themselvs hoarse when Buffers
name was mentioned by him belong to
the happy Democrat family and when
they leave it they expect to carry along
with them most of the family spoons.
The question, now agitating the souls
of the Democratic leader is whether
to let their Irish constituency 60 into
this wild chase with Butler and Kear-
ney for year or to or to conciliate
them by timely surrender. The
issue is certain to be raised in their
primary meetings, and we hope they
will enjoy it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21

Philadelphia Press, Rep. General
Fitz.John Porter will probably find
his best line Of defence in establishing
the fact that there was no war at all !,
no battle of Bull Run, and no General
Pope to disobey. He can cal | Grant
and Hooker as Witnesses to this.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21

is done with the greatest neatness and pune
tuality, and every care taken to give entire
satisfaction. He thanks the public for the
liberal patronage he has heretofore received,
and solicits all to call and give his goods a
thorough examination. as he is confident he
can please both as to quality and price.
F. w. KURZWEG.
Watertown, Nov lst, 1877 27
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
STRAW & MURPHY.

PLANTERS and Dealers in Wad Paper
i Window Shades. Paints, Oils, Varnish
Glass, Putty, Brushes, &c. One door west
o f Wisconsin National Bank, WatertoNn n
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
A. GRITZNER.

FASHIONABLE Barber and Hair Dres-
IL ser. Shop in Salick's basement, on the
Bridge Watertown, Wis. The best of Hair
Dye used, warranted to hold color for eight
weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
AUGUST WIGGENHORN,

TEWELER, has recently opened a Jew
u elry Store in Johnson's block, corner
Main and lst street, where ho will keep
constantly on hand a large stock OF
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Pla-
ted Ware, sc. Particular attention paid
to repairing Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
sc. and warranted to give satisfaction.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-08-13

wake and Influence of these proud
cavaliers, no less deserving OF men
tion. The yeomanry OF the Old Do
miuion, the plOwman, the mechanic,
the Iaboring men from the town and
country, and whose stout hearts and
hrawny arms had sprung from a war
like ancestry, whose individual names
and acfs in war are unreeordei upon
the scroll of fame. but mustered az Il
mass, worthy sciOns and worthy sires,
as BriIon, Dane, Saxon, Norman. En-
glish and Virginian, can point To
deeds In arms 10y sea and land, in ev-
cry CLINE that have made the race ia
nous on the historic page for more
than a thOUsani yrsr.
Strict military discipline, the regu-
lar drill aud proper handling OF this
material in the first two or three bat
ties, where victories were gained. soon
converted the raw recruits into effi-
cient soldiers. and, a. the flush of sue
cessive victories followed. these sol
diers in time became almost iuvinci-
bile.
A reputation once acquired by a
corps or division is easily retained and
hard to break AS each sii,gle soldier, il
not himself hero. believes eve y 9TH
er man upon his right aud lefl il one
and he is soOu converted by assOcia-
tinn and conviction into reliable
veteran.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-08-13
A Remarkable Publication.

The enterprising New York Pub.
Usher, Frank Leslie, supplies the
reading public with more pleasant, in
teIestIng and Instructive literature
than any other purveyor Of mental
y bulum in the country and in his
Popular Monthly lie has achieved
one OF his greatest successes, and pro-
duced a really remarkable, and be
yOnd question, the cheapest magazine
published in the world Each mum
btr contains l2S quarLO pages of choice
reading matter. and over 100 engTav-
ings aud this rich feast for the mind,
with The abundant accompanying tnI-
Refreshments, il afforded fOr % cents,
tile price of y single number, or So ,er
auNunI. stnt free of pUstaIe. The pub
IicatiUn, therefore, may justly claim
10 be as remarkable for It's chrapness.
as it IL for its literary merits aud artIs-
tic excellence. Win Fiction of
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OH Science and the Fine Arts, Auec-
dUtes, and general Miscellany, from
which all tastes NAV derive gratitica-
ton, the merits of Frank Leslie's
Popular Monthly could scarcely fan Ia
secure public recognition. and II has
d servediy obtained an immense cir
ia ion.
The number for August il reple.e
with attractive features !. and the coli
tents generally are of light. agreea-
bic character, suitable for sultrY
weather when one reads, as il were.
"by fits and starts" Ii opens with
Mrs. Frank LesiIe's very Interesting
descriptive article. Scenes in Sun
Lands Us cuis); Aga Khan an
original sketch Of recent travel, by
August LOcher (illustrated); a capital
story by Mrs. NJ a. DtnIson, How
Widow WIllets was Sold Out illus
tratedl, Tire Life of Bsrnari Paiissy
the Potter (prUfustly illuS rat 'dl. ct,
Madame de Genlis and her Fi.ue, >
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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-08-13

fourth fifth and sixth belong to the
"Kindergartin." These gifts consist
of boxes Of cubes. variouSly divided,
which are used to give pleasant les
sons 10 numbers. or the elements OF
arithmetic, in form and invention. -
They develop the constructive facul-
tv, and with the aid of stories, anec-
dOtes and useful information. accord
ing to the teachers tact. are made to
convey much simple instruction con-
cerniRg the laws of nature and com
mon things. Little children cannot,
in accordance with their nature. sit
still for any length of time. even to
look and listen-their constant anxi-
ETY. to have something to do, and
hence the many employments for the
fingers and feet, as we'll as for the
eyes and ears, which Frebel suggest
ed. meet in All admirable manner the
child's wants Active games. with
songs Of the most innocent and ir-
struc.iye kind. form a part Of the
daily exercises, of the "Kindergar>
ten"
kindergarten education S fast
gaining ground in America, the only
obstacle to its more rapid spread
being the want Of competent. thor
oughly trained KIndergarteners
A considerable number of Kinder
gartenS are in successful operation in
New York. Boston. Brooklyn, News
ark, and other eastern cities. as well
as in the western States. They are
mostly connected with private insti
tutions, in some cases with parOchial
schools. Catholic and Protestant. -
In St. Louis and elsewhere the Kin
dergarten system has been engrafted
upon the public school system.