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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-27
THE INDEPENDENTS IN THE SOUTH

Ex-Attorney General Alderman is very
sensible man, and was about the only re-
spectacle Southern man who rose to any
prominence or had any influence during the
Grant regime. He has recently been inter-
viewed In regard to Southern, and specially
Georgia, politics, and has delivered himself
Of certain sound and reasonable observations
in regard thereto, which we commend to the
special notice of the New York Times, which
has recently been engaged in working up the
"Independent movement down South.
The South, says Mr.. Alderman, is unit
In fact, it's "solid" and will so romain, at
least until after the election of 1880. The in
dependent movement, he believes, is confined
exclusively to the Democratic party, and
consists in the independent candidates trying
the regular nominees.
This is just what occurred In North Caro-
lima, where the Republicans claim the bal
ance OF power, because certain Democratic
nominees were defeated by such men as
Turner, Of Hillsborough, an extreme Bour-
bon, who denied the Democracy of his more
Conservative opponent, who happened to Sc
cure the nomination. Turner was elected tc
the Legislature over his opponent, the party
nominee, and the Republicans take great COM
| fort from the fact, and we won't quarrel with
them for doing so. We have no objection tc
the election of such Independents as Turner
| even to Congress, for which we understand he
| is candidate
| The same sort of independence would be
commendable in one or two Georgia districts.
| and we are free to confess, as q strictly party
organ, that specially in Aleck Stephens dis
trict, we should hail the election of an indie
pendent as a good thing, particularly since
Alexis nomination by a Republican journal
for the second place on the Grant ticket
| In regard to the Southern policy of HAYES,
Mr.. Alderman says:
"In nearly all of the Southern States the
Republicans as party have been almost dis
banded, and the SureSt way to test the sim
certify of the Southern Democracy is in q DO
litical contest. I hope the Presidents policy
my serious doubts about it. The Southern
Democracy can not reconcile themselves to
the fact that the negro is citizen, and that
the constitution guarantees him his freedom
and suffrage. They wish to make him sub
missive and dictate to him what he shall do.
Until they learn to recognize every man as
citizen and a freeman, think there can be no
true reconciliation in the South I heard Ben
Hill make very significant remark with
a significant gesture in speech some
time ago. He said: we will control our
labor TIE Democrats are determined to
rule II they can do so, and in order to do so
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-27

The Montgomery Advertiser has full re.
turns Of the late Alabama election from all
the counties In the State. The Democratic
majority is 1924, which is $4,000 larger than
any previous majority. Only six counties
went against the Democrats, and In these
Independents were, for the most part, elected
To the Legislature The two counties giving
the largest maiorities were Dallas and Mont
geometry, both OF which contain heavy negro
population. and went Republican In 1876, by
overwhelming maiorities.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-27

As rule, the New York Times is the fairest
of all the Northern Republican papers
towards the South. It is seldom, indeed that
orable misrepresentation like the following,
which would be more in place In the dirty
columns of the New York Tribune or the
Chicago Inter Ocean,. The name of this tex
Governor Of South Carolina" which the
Times takes care not to mention, is Scott.
He was the military and first carpet-bag
Governor of South Carolina, and is now under
Indictment for robbing the State of 100000,
and q requisition for him was reported to
have been made by Gov. Hampton some
weeks ago. The Times knew this when 1t
published this paragraph, and deliberately
suppressed his name and published malicious
falsehood for the purpose of mean SANDER
Here is the paragraph:
An Ex-Governor of South Carolina, of "'fo' de
wa" times, with his wife and seventeen
4 year-old son, were passengers, O. few days
ago, In q railway train In Kansas When the
& conductor asked for their tickets the ex-Gov-
ernor presented a pass, issued to another
person and bought from tjcket-scalper. The
conductor took up the pass, and demanded
fare He refused to pay, and the conductor
threatened to put him off. At this, Mrs. ex-
Governor opened o small hand-satcheI, drew
4 % revolver, and said she wanted it understood
that that family came from South Carolina
AT the next station the conductor telegraphed
for instructions, and was told to put the fam,
i lily off unless they paid their fare. When he
began to execute this order the seventeen
year old South Carolinian seized the family
revolver and was about to have summary
South Carolina vengeance, when other pass
engers interfered, and the gallant representa-
tives of a noble State were carried out to the
platform
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-27

The Milwaukee Sentinel, a Republican pa
per, objects to Key for the second place on the
Grant ticket. II O Southern man Is taken the
Sentinel wants Alex Stephens. Well, we are
willing to an extent that would make Bdrhts
ashamed Of himself, and damage that gentle
mans reputation for complaisance beyond
recovery. The Sentinel thinks Stephens Is a
Tar better Republican than great many who
claim to belong to the party. We are unani-
NOUS again We honestly believe he Is,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-27

TO THE PUBLIC.
TWILL FURNISH CARRIAGES FOR -,
Funerals, ordered from my stables IlIN
for FOUR DOLLARS I'D to IL O'clock @1S-1s
and in the afternoon -FOUR DOLLARS for city
cemeteries and the Half Way House cemeteries.
In the evening for S. Give me call.
J. N. SHAWHAN,
au24 2w2dp Nos Sd and IS Baronne street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
Removal.

day "wednesday the firm of George
Hawkins Co., remove their stock OF Groc-
cries, Crockery, Cutlery and Plated Silver
ware, to their new store, corner of Main
and I'd streets, formerly occupied by John
W. Canes. The removal will not inter-
rupt the business of the concern, and all or
ders will be filled promptly. In their new
location the firm will continue to supply
their customers as heretofore with the best
goods in their line. Through the--changes
and Improvements made the new store of
Hawkins Il Co.: is one of the finest business
establishments west of Milwaukee and
credit to our city. 1t is stocked with tull
line of every thing desirable in their de-
partments Of trade, and we bespeak for
Hawkins & Co., an incl eased volume of
business com mensurate with their present
facilities.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
FIFTH WARD,

For Senior Alderman A lbert Baumann.
For A'derman--Franz Lothhammer.
For Supervisor John Bird.
Fot Justice of the Peace John L. Kube.
For Constable-John Monrean,
SIXTH WARD.
For Senior Alderman-Fred Maerzke.
For Alderman joachim Awart. t .t...
For Supervisor-Fred Herman.
FOR School Commissoner--C. Rnebhansen.
For Com. Public Debt---Urich Habhegger.
For Constable Henry Bassinger.
SEVENTH WARD.
For Senior Alderman-D. Crowley. Il.
For Aftermath. Dobberstein.
For Supervlsor--A. P. Wood.
For Justice of the Peace-Z. &. Cole.
For observation-disclosures Fakenbriuge
Fl. Finn, Chairman,
ID CHAS. GOETTE,
WILLIAM ULIN.
On motion the report was accepted, and
the persons whose name appear on the re-
port were duly declared elected for the re-
spective office therein named
Ou motion Board adjourned
G. BECKMAN, City Clerk
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
A Gentle Hint.

In orr style Of climate, with lis suddeo
changes OF mperatnfe-.rain, wind and
sunshine oiten.intermingle led in single day
1t is no wander that our children. friends
and relatives are 50 frequently taken from
us by neglected colds, half the deaths result
ing directly from this cause. j hottie of
Boschee 8 German Syrup kept about your
home for Immediate use will prevent serious
ckness, large doctors bill and perhaps
death, by lhe use Of three Or four doses.
For curing Consumption, Hemorrhages,
Pneumonia. Severe Coughs, Group or any
disease OF the Throat or Lungs its success
10 simply wonderful as yohr druggist will
tell you. Sample bottles for trial, 10 c.;
regular size 75c. Sold hy G. & II. 7 Ebe1-
lie, j. Il. Scbur Or K. Schubert. ta.z
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
Stole a Coat.

Wednesday of last week a tramp helped
himself 10 an overcoat at the Commercial
Hotel, belonging TO travelling agent. The
not find much trouble in disposing of it to
Mr.. j. Smith, of the town of WATERFOWL,
price $500 The coat W as identified by the
owner, and the seller also, and a case was
made up against the dealer in ready made
clothing. Justice Halliger attended to the
matter Friday and the tramp, giving his
name AS Albert Gilbert, and bic residence
the commonwealth Of Massachusetts, was
sent to board in the county Jail for six
months
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
| n
Minnesota and Dakota,
BY TIE
Winona & st. Peter Railroad Go

THE WlNONA & ST. PETER RAIL-
ROAD COMPANY IS now Offering for safe,
at very low prices, its land grant lands
along the line Of its Railroad in Souh bern
Minnesota and Eastern Dakota, and will re-
ceive in payment therefor, at par, any of
the Mortgage Bonds OF said Company.
The lands lie in the great wheat belt of
the North west, IN clima:e unsurpassed for
hcalthtulness, and IN q country which is be-
ing rapidly settled by q thriving aud indus
irious people, composed TO large extent of
farmers. from the Eastern add the older por-
lions of the Northwestern States
Land Office Of said Company. for he sale
OF lands at MARSHALL, Lyon County,
Minnesota.
H. NJ. BURCHARD Land Agent.
GEO. P GOODWIN, Land Commissioner.
General Office OF Chicago & North " est
ern Railway Company, Chicago, jill.
DsH To ali Persons requesting Information.
by mail or otherwise, Crcna,s~ and Maps
will be sent free Of cost by sa;d Land Com
missioner or said Land Agent Inns
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

plars in Cambran block, is being enlarged
by the removal of the partition which has
heretofore divided their hall from he hall
OF the Temple of Honor, changing the en-
tire third floor into one ball, and making a
fine commodious lodge room for our Good
Templar friends. A large stage is also in
course of erection suitable for performances,
which, with the other Improvements, will
and exhibitions.
The Good Templars will dedicate their
new hall with an open lodge meeting, Fri
day evening, April 18th.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

tic medicine that can be employed: cleans
ing the stomach and bowels. and even the
blood. In small doses of one pill day,
promote vigorous health. F
AYERS PILLS have been known for
more than quarter Of a century, and have
obtained a worldwide reputation for their
virtues. They correct diseased action in
the several assimilative organs of the
body, and are so composed that obstruc-
tons within their range can rarely with
stand Or evade them. Not only do they
cure the everyday complaints of every
body, but also formidable and dangerous
diseases that have baf1ed the best of
human skill. While they produce power
full effects, they are, at the same time, the
safest and best physic for children. By
their aperient action they grippe much less
than the common purgatiyes, and never
eive,pain when the bowels are not infamed.
They reach the vital fountains of the blood,
and strengthen the system by freeing it
frcm the elements of weakness.
Adapted to all ages and conditions in
all climates, containing neither calomel
nor any deleterious drug, these Pills MAJ
be taken with safety by anybody. Their
sugar-coating preserves them ever fresh,
and makes them pleasant to take; while
being purely vegetable, no harm can arise
from their use in any quantity.
PREPARED BE
DR.. ]. c. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
Obituary..

Mr.. Patrick H. Lyons, an old engineer
on the Milwaukee and st. Paul Railway and
some years ago a resident of WATERFOWL,
died at his residence IN Milwaukee e, on Sat-
urday, April 9th, aged "a years. The de-
ceased belonged to Watertown Masonic
attended the funeral on Tuesday, the SER
vices being conducted by Excelsior Lodge
Of Milwaukee,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
JOlurrie0.

In the city OF Waterfowl, oy Rev. Father
Colovin Thursday, April 4th, 1878 Mr.
GEORGE ENGLEHARDT to Mss MARTHA BERT
LING, both of WATERFOWL.
Wishes are expressed on all sides that a
long life of happiness may fall to the lot OF
George and his fair bride.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
How Is This.

At the last regular meeting of the Board
OF Street Commissioners, a resolution was
introduced authorizing the clerk to adver-
tise for proposals to do the city printing the
ensuing year. On motion, of Aid. Kusel
the resolution was laid upon the table.
There is no report of this action in the pub
lished proceedings, which is singular
omission-quite as remark able as that re-
latlve to the appointment of School Com
missioner in the Sd ward, the account of
which was suppressed. We would like to
enquire what the object of publishing the
proceedings is, if not to inform the public
of what is done. A report which contains
emily such accounts Of its transactions as
the Board chooses to print, or omits alto.
gether what it is ashamed to have the pub
nc see, does not seen to be very valuable,
and must be reg led as a strange proceed
ing, to say the least.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

Are the most eff.
fective and congo
NAL purgative ever
discovered. They
are mild, but eff
fectual in their
operation, moving
the bowels surely
and without pain.
Although gentle
in their operation,
they are still the
most thorough and
roo-al.~-oo4o
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
Ir'ces surprising anything ever offered by
ts5 them heretofore.

iy# them heretofore
all our Departments are unusually full
owing to the mild weather. and purchasers
Will Ind this rare opportunity to supply
thelr wants. AS we must close out our entire
winter stock to make room for spring ooods:
among other attractions will be found the
following bargains
R00 pieces all wool dress goods from
wv soc upward. a reduction of 20 per
cent
R00 pieces plalds bou, cites and mixed
cOO goods from SC upwards. a sweeping
reduction from prices asked earlier in the
season
Black silks a. special offerings from 75c to
$500, Varying ia width from Is to %
inches
fine Velves for c]oake, poonaises, dress
IS, also large line Of trimming yevets at
u reduction of 20 per cent.
tashmeres and aipacas from the best
forelgn nd domestic makes at heavy sa-
er'hce, commencing at 49, yard and up
ward.
Reduced from
Heavy scarlet twilled Flannels, 375c TO 25c
Fine Vermont grey 3 zoe TO l5c
Fine opera SOC 10 3sc
Lum berm$''s. (alI wooD" 35c to Csc
Fancy s'riivd and plaid q zoe to l2c
Canton 121c 70 a.
~ mite wool Blankets, 81 so to $3.50
heavy white wool Blankets, 800 to 200
Eek. heavy "a W hite DOL Bks. 5.oOto3.OO
Fleece lined Ladies hose (alig job 75c 10 Csc
RepelIants, ~ 75c to soc
y B " hen it is considered that our
former prices were as low as offered by any
house IN The ives, this fTeat clearing sale
cannot fail to attract attention.
We will send pies 10 any part OF the
country, and Will fill all orders with as
much care, taste md promptness, as if at
tended to personally b. tbe customer In
ordering samples be particular to state the
kind OF goods you desire, and about hat
price you wish to pay. Il you make a Sc
lection from samples, you can send with
your order q ?. .. order for the amount; or
If you prefer we will send the goods G.. 0.
u. II goods so sent are not entirely salts
factofy, they car be returned al our ex1ense,
aud money will be refunded If you order
The goods sent by mail be sure 10 enclose
sufflclent to pay the postage.
Wheeler, White & Van cit
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

Resolued That The receipt of the above
named books is hereby ack no wledged and
that the thanks of this Board are hereby
rendered 10 be donor
The following accounts duly audited, by
the committee on finance were allowed TO-
wit.
t5t' GENERAL FUND. tf
.. =. Cook. text books... .... $3.50
Sheldon Il %. text books .....s 400
lvison, Brakeman, Text books... 6 90
CHM Heath, globe. :. 24.2O
II. Steinfort, shade,reps. 2l.75
,as .s..., TUITION FUND.
W. McGraw, jantors wages...,. 500
Mrs. I. Minor, ink account 4.55
On motion Board adjourned
VIM. BIEBER, City Clerk. .
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
WATERFOWL Market,

Corrected Weekly by VIM. Buch
heit, Commission Merchant, Third
Street, WATERFOWL.
EDNESnAY A nril 10 1875
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
Fire.

Last Friday morning at 3 clock the cry
to be caused by the burning Of the frame
building on 4th street in the "a ward, be-
longing to Mr. Julius Meyer. Both steam
ers were on the ground in due time, but
with such rapidity had the ha.les spread
that before the fire department could get to
work the wing portion of the building use
by Mr.. Meyer as grocery and saloon, was
totally destroyed together with nearly the
entire contents. Through the energies of
the tiremen the main portion Of the build
ing in which MIR. Meyer and his family re-
sided was saved in badly damaged condi-
ton; but the household furniture aud clo.h
ing proved an almost total loss, it being
found impossible to take away anything
from the burning building, the family
themselves barely having time to escape
from the flames The shoe shop and dwell
ing of Mr.. W. Roeber, situated south of lie
Meyers building, received slight damage
from the fames. Mr.. Meyer estimates his
loss on building, furniture, clothing ard
and stock at about $1,000, on hich be had
an insurance of $500 in the Niagara anl
Girard, Mulberger and Gardner, Agents.
Mr., ROBBERS loss is covered by insurance in
the Milwaukee Mechanics. The genera.
opinion seems to prevail that this fire was
tie work of design, aud caught from the out
side. At the time of its occurrence, Mr..
Meyer was absent in Milwaukee and knew
nothing of his loss until told on the train
when on his return home next day
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
Attempting to Fiji a Vacancy where
None Existed.


The Board of Street missioners
showed its capacity for laundering again
last Friday evening i'll manner which has
ludcrous feature, and will bear rela ting.
The published proceedings make no men
ton of the fact, and hence the appropria-
teness of our supplying the missing link in
history. AS usual in matters of this kind,
when there is a mistake in legislation,
whether at Madison or ia the Board of
hero who figures most prominently in the
case. So it was in the present instance.
Finn in some way had become possessed of
the thought that School Commissioner Nc
Cabe, of the Sd ward, died during the day
Friday. and brilliant idea seized him on
his way to the city hall, that he would
have the vacancy filed that evening. The
improperly of such hot haste never occurred
to i'm. He could not wait, as was proper,
for an official notification from the Board
of Education that vacancy had occurred,
nor could he restrain himself, as common
decency required he should, until Mr..
McCabe had been acc orded christian bur-
ial. He therefore rushed headlong before
| the Board with motion to fill the vacancy
mentioned, by the appointment of Philip
| Quentmeyer, and the same was done with
! out objection. But serious complications
arose the next day when it was learned that
Mr.. McCabe instead of being dead W as alive.
| How to get out of the dilemma in which
| the Board found itself mas a puzzler.
| McCabe stubbornly refused to die, even TO
| accommodate Finn and save the exposure
of the Boards stupidity which had set the
! whole city in broad grin. The only al
tentative for Finn and his associates was
TO fasiiy the record and make no mention
| in the proceedings of what they had done.
| But it was an unfortunate blunder, and
| Finn will NOT soon hear The last of it. He
will hardly dare to accuse Dennis aud Moak
OF leading him into it, as he did the mis-
take made about his double barreled cleo.
ton last spring. though possibly be may say
that these gentlemen positively informed
him of hcCabes death, and hence are re-
| sponsible for what followed. Whether he
will DO this, or try to fasten the blame up.
on some one else, time alone will disclose.
/ The racopf rai me- bav oiuop Uorof
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
Personal.


Mr.. W. A. Bingh ham, of Depere resident
OF Watertown in his youthful days, was in
town Tuesday.
Mr.. w. B. Folds, Of Minneapolis, some
years ago resident of WATERFOWL. visited
friends here last Wednesday, while on his
way from Oshkosh to his home.
Mr.. Robert Linden, of Charles CITY.
Iowa, dropped in upon his old acquaintan
ces here one day last week
Mr.. Louis Stallman, head man in the dry
goods house of Pettibune & Co., Fond din
Lac. spend portion of last week in town
visiting his relatives and friends.
Mr.. A. ]. Carlin. takes his departure this
week for the Black Hills, where be has ex-
tensive mining interests to look after.
Mr.. w. +. Sommerfield has closed up bis
bankrupt boot and shoe store 10 this city
for the present, and is established in the
boot and shoe business TT Sparta.
GAaEs.-Buy your Croquet an Base alls
al !. ). Clark's Book and Stationery store,
where you can get the best quality of goods
Tor your money to be found in the city, cor
Third and Main streets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

LA ~ AAAtAA AAAt1A ~ VOAH6
Manufactured of Wigs, Toupees,
frs and all kinds of Hair Jewelry.
~ Curls warranted naturally cur
b ly in large variety, from rs cts
- upward Gray hair specially
" Hair takeni in exchange. Comb
~ ings made up in the most ap-
M proved manner and warranted
q to give satisfaction. The new
~ Invisible Front for young and
M old ladies improves the looks
- of ever one. BY using the Sa-
III ratoga Front ladies will save
~ their front hair from being
burned and ruined, and always
be able to dress their hair
II on short notice in the latest.
" style and in one fourth the ma.
- ual time. Faded Switches
- dyed and cleansed to look as
- good as new.
- ~Call and examining my
Goods.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

The recent rains have given vegetation
q fine start.
, 1878-03-15

WRlTING SCHOOL.-Prot. w. f. Wells
Is in town. and has organized writing
school. We may say of him that a course
Of writing lessons under his teaching. dur
ing our attendance at Union Academy, at
Olympia, is the basis OF our personal
knowledge Of him and his qualifications,
and that speaking thus knowingly we can
say he Is tirst-class teac her. one who is
what he claims to be, and who will give
complete satisfaction in his capacity. His
testimonials come from some of the lead
ing educators on the Pacific coast. He
will remain four or five weeks in this town,
during which time we predict for him a
liberal patronage. There is no branch OF
practical education of young persons SO
likely TO be neglected rs that of penman-
ship, and none really more important,
hence we deem it proper to encourage all
worthy teachers of this art.