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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29
Another Example of Lawyers Hon
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Virginia City (Nev.) Enterprise.


|, Virginia City (Nev.) Enterprise gr
/ We were yesterday told the particu-
lars Of young man who is being eaten
up by interest at about as lively a rate
as though he were being devoured by
deviEfsh. His case is a reminder of
the horseshoe nail problem. In 1876,
the young man, not then being of age,
was the keeper of a restaurant in the
city. On one occasion he required
some money, and a lawyer, boarding
with him, loaned him $50, the young
man saying that, as interest on the
sum, he would not charge the lawyer
for his board until he paid him back
his money. The lawyer said this was
all right and the next day brought the
boy note, to be signed by him. in which
interest on the $50 was charged at the
rate of 81. 40 per day, the lawyer saying
that this was about the value Of what
he was eating each day. The boy OBJ
jected strongly to signing the note, but
was finally induced to put his name to
the paper. The lawyer went on eating
the boy not finding it in his power to
keep going and pay the $5O-till the
restaurant "busted' out. Finally, the
young man, who had gone to work in
some restaurant IN town, was sued on the
note by the lawyer, who obtained judg
ment with interest at the rate of ST. 40
per day. The young mans wages,
amounting to SIG, were attached and
gobbled. yet the note was far from being
paid Now the lawyer is going after
his victim again, and the principal and
interest yesterday amounted to just
$725.5O, not saying anything about what
the lawyer ate, and the SIG. he got by
attaching the young mans wages. t'1.
PERPETUAL PAsTE.-Dissolve tea
spoonful of alum in a quart Of water;
when cold, stir, in as much flour as gives
it the consistency of thick cream, being
particular to beat up all the Jumps; stir
in as much powdered resin as will lie
Ona dime, and throw In half dozen
cloves to give it pleasant odor. Have
on the fire a teacup of boiling water;
pour the flour mixture into it, stirring
we'll at the time. In few minutes it
will be the thickness of mush. Pour 1t
into an earthen or china vessel; let it
cool; lay q cover on, and puttlt into a
cool place. When needed for use, take
out portion and soften it with warm
water. Paste made thus will last twelve
months. 1t is better than gum, as it
does not gloss the paper, and can be
written on iain al .78saasHsa sh"
ONE hundred and sixty sewing girls
in Paris are working upon the balloon
which is to make. frequent ascents dur
ing the Exposition. a0''s7'5'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29
A Good Account.

h "To sum it up, six long years of bed
ridden sickness and suffering, costing
$500 per year, total, 81, 2OO-all of
which was stopped by three bottles of
Hop Bitters, taken by my wife, who
has done her own housework for a year
since without the loss of a day., and I
want everybody to know it for their
benefit" "JoHN WEEKS, Butler, N. ""
WHEN man goes to an evening
party and another man sits down on his
plug hat, and sits there till the hat. re-
sembles an attenuated pancake, and
when mutual friend takes that hat
and jams it into shape and brushes it
the wrong way with his elbow, and
hands it to the party Of the first part.
and when the party of the first part
places it upon his head and goes home
without knowing that anything has
happened, the indications are that beer
was one, of the principal features of the
entertainment.-Bu6Mo Express. .s, ~.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29

SAYS London Truth: "Each Mother
who thinks on the matter at all be-
lieves her own daughter absolutely safe
and trustworthy, and we may be sure
that the girl does not undeceive her.
Whatever others may do, thinks the
matron sitting quietly at home while
her child is rambling alone across the
park to college or is inspecting her male
classmates drawings in the art school,
she is to be trusted to take care of her
self. But men could tell strange stories
if they would, and in the next genera
ton of mothers will be many women
who, taking to heart the risky lessons of
their own experience, will keep sharp
er watch over their girls than was kept
over them, and will distrust the youth
full assurance of safety which brings
back those glowing cheeks and spark
ling eyes," sog ara3i o31 80 g.
A CURIOUS phenomenon has occurred
in the neighborhood of the village
of Dragniguan, in France. An
elliptical tract of ground, Including
an area of over 10000 square feet,
gradually sank one day to the depth of
100 feet and more The subsistence was
actually accompanied with loud noises,
and, when concluded a body of water
at the bottom of the pit covered the
submerged land FROM view. A similar
phenomenon occurred in the same
neighborhood century ago. and both
cases are referred to the action of sub
terranean streams. sis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29

The currant-worm has more motor
iety than the potato bug in Michigan
this season. 80 Be- ss5 gas8 e. Ills ale
4ns1k taRI hiaa ea gas.fae-fss "a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29
HAYES ON INVESTIGATION.

Washington advices of the Goth inst
say that President Hayes while main
taing his natural equanimity in temper
s n was not inclined to look lightly on the
house proceedings of the past week,
He did not think it was a matter to
treat with Indifference; great events in
history had sprung from smaller begin
nings. Tracing the movement from
its birth the president has been struck
with its rapid growth. He points to the
significant circumstance that such indie
so pendent and Influential men as Alex.
ID. STEPHENS are already powerless to
stay caucus mandates Whatever the
result of the investigation might be,
ISL whatever disclosures might result there
from, the president said he entertained
is no fear that anything could be brought
e. home to him; If any person made any
- promises in his behalf or entered into
any bargains, they did so without his
knowledge, and he hoped their acts
would be exposed. The president re-
CARDS the action of southern democrats
In supporting the investigation scheme
as ungratefuI in the highest degree.
When he assumed the executive office
he found the south, or at least a large
portion Of it, distracted and torn assun-
81, der by political strife almost bordering
81 on revolution. ..- efafy
The president claims that he gave
.s. the south peace; especially South Caro-
lima and LOUISIANA were restored to the
rule of the native population and the
carpet baggers ceased to be an ele-
ment IN southern politics The presi-
dent asserts that he acted from a strict
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29
Catching a Bear.

.
According to the Manistee Mich.
Times, bears must be plenty in that sec
ton. The following is copied from its
issue of the Sth instant ..-.
| q We have already spoken of bear-cstch-
ing in Manistee town by Messrs. Goode-
now and Thompson. We believe we
have referred to the catching of two,
the last one having been mentioned last
week. On last Wednesday, however,
they trapped the third one, which turned
out to be rather young. Monday of
last week Mr.. Goodenow sent word down
to us that large one, older than the
others, had been caught, and desired us
to go up and see it. We went up about
II o'clock in the forenoon, and after
passing the swamp north Of Hugh Nc
Guineas' farm, we passed on up. the hill
and turned into the woodss near Reitz
Bros old camp. Just east of the
shanty we found Bruin with his foot in
the trap and the trap caught under a
log. He had dragged the trap several
hundred yards from where he was
caught, and had almost pulled his foot
off in his frantic efforts to free himself
from its iron grasp. The small trees
all through the wood where he had
gone, and the logs, were torn almost
into fragments by his teeth. After look
ing the brute over few nom ehts, Mr..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-29

ONE hundred and sixty sewing girls
in Paris. are working upon, the balloon
which is to make. frequent ascents dur
ing the Exposition. V''S37'3'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-06
Honor in His Own Land.

Says Comley in his recently work, The History OF
New York state The day has passed when the benefae
tors OF humanity allowed To live In ignominous pow
ery-ther sacrifices their Rbos, nnrecompensed To-day
the bcncfacois OF the people the men who devote their
lives aud energies the interests of humaniythese are
the men whom the world delights To honor and whom re-
wards with prncey As earnest worker for
the welfare OF his fellow Dr. Il. V. Pierce has
their warmest sympathy aud esteem while seeking to be
their servant only he has become prince among them.
Yet the Immense fortune layished upon him by
people he hores not invests In the erection and eab
ishment Of institutions directly eonnbutye To the public
good the people thus realizing In their liberal patronage,
new meaning OF that oenal custom Of casting
bread upon the waters m both public and private
life for his answering integrity and all those sterling ylr
tues thai ennobe manhood pr. Pierce ranks high among
those few whose names the Empire state Ia Justly
proud 10 inserbe upon her roll OF honor Ambitious, yet
moved by an ambition strictly amenabe To the most dts
eliminating we'll ba anced Judgment, his future
promises unparalleled activity and usefulness
ably suppementng the WORK he has already accomplished
by life noble In effort. envabe In It, grand
suits" While DR., Perces genius and energy have for
hun enyabe position the records OF nation, having
been elected senator by overwhelming majority, hts
Justly celebrated Household eInedea have gained for him
yet desirable place in the hearts Of grateful people
Ills Golden Medical Discovery and favorite Prescription
have ooaht health aud happiness 10 ten thousand house
holds.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-06
Boston Produce Market.

TUESDAY, February 5th 1873
HAY AND srRAw-The demand for hay has been quite
moderate and only extra lots will command Slg u ton.
Most of the sales have been made Sis aud under Rye
straw Ia slow at sl3Gli d ton.
POTATOES There IA great difference between Early
Rose and Jackson Whites This Jtcksons poor.
and slow OF sale t 45etOc while Rose readily com
mand b6t63c and some sales have been made at Zoe "
bushel.
large receipts and mild weather md receivers lind diff
cult to sell large lots Fresh Eastern sod mostly ut Gsc
N hard To sell Northern slh(Llbc, and Western
Offering at 4Gtl5c The market closes little drner.
CHEESE-rhere has been a moderate trade the past
week. and prices well maintained Sales Of good "a
choice Western and Northern have been nude at l2Gl3k
" n. and occasional fancy lots commlnd a4@4'. but
Common to fair ranges at l0G1lHc 81 H. but little
serviceable stock goes under IKE.
FLOUR-The market Is very dun for -four and the ten
dency Of prices has been to lower rates JObbers
chasing only In m I'll lots for present wants and sales
could only be forced nj low and unsatisfactory prices
he sales have RANGED at si@s q hrge for Patent Wis
s725 for Illinois. and s. 756J for nho Indiana and
Michigan Baker, extras range Si5OGlbbO for Mime
sofa, and s5.25@16 for Wisconsin.
RUrrER-rle scarcity OF desirable grades which
ported from week TO week. resulted In higher range
prices for good to fancy lots and there indications Of
better demand. The sales since last ave been Ut 2b6
206Dic for fair to good. Extra fan lots command 2s@3c
and creameries 5@Dlsc u 10. But must be unersloo,
that only small ,purtion of the receints
high choice, and therefore the bulk OF the business
rules Mt 20@9t n ID. Occasional lots OF choice Wtseri
command 22@lic but of the Western stock
~ range for and inferior butter but
| that a lower bid would he accepted.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-06

WILLIAMsTowN.-Mr George Bass has taken
the agency for Hulrs new patent weather strips
in this section OF the country. He is now at work
in Barre, where he is meeting with success.
The first preparatory rehearsa. for the school
ercises will be held in the Town Hall on Thurs
day of this week. All the scholars who can sing
should be there at half-past six p. The off,
GERS Of the j. B. Mead Lodge, Independent Or
der of Good Templars, for the coming quarter are
as follows: Worthy Chief Templar, W. S. Covil
Worthy Secretary, j. F. Bailey; Worthy Finan-
cia Secretary, W. IL Clough Worthy Treasurer,
Mrs J. F. Bailey; Worthy Chaplain, A. NJ Good
rich; Worthy Marshal, G. A. Clough; Worthy
Vice Templar, Miss II. Smith; Worthy Guard,
Miss L. Roberts, Worthy Secretary, W. Z. Fay.
Under this board it is hoped the cause of temper
ance will prosper more than ever
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-06

WATERBURY. There IL u remarkable ciTcunl-
stance Of longevity and good health in the case
IT the mother of James Ryan Of Dnxbury, who
died last Saturday, at the age Of one hundred
years. Mr.. Ryan says that his mother had not
been sick day for thirteen years, until within
six days Of her death. The entertainment given
by Mrs A. A. loughton, at the Methodist church
last Wednesday evening, was not n well attended
as 1t should have been, Mrs. Houghton deserved
larger audience, as she il an excellent reader
aud all those that had the pleasure Of listening t0
her Rotations were highly pleased with the en-
terttinment The ladies of the Methodist church
are to have an antiquarian supper at the Village
Hail. next Friday evening Lots Of fun and n
good time il expected Rev. S, II Wheeler ex.
changed pulpits with Rev. o. s. Basford, Of iiyde-
park, last sabbath. Rev. Mr. Basiord preached a
very effective sermon from the text, " am the
way, the truth and the life On Saturday last
while J. J. P0tter's hired man was driving across
the railroad track between here aud Middlesex,
at the place known ~ Slip Hill, his horses were
struck by engine and one horse instantly killed
and the other legs were broken so that he had 10
be killed. The "sumptuous feast" 10 be held
at Village Hall, Friday evening. promises u be n
success and most enjoyable time may be
| counted on....II. T. Remington, OF Willimanic,
| Conn has been visiting his relatives In town the
past week. Mr., Remington WAS long the popular
| clerk at Wyman Smiths, In this village, and
| his many friends receive him with hearty con
| gratulations lie returns 10 Willimantic to-day
| "Wednesday where he has a large and increasing
clothing business which forms one OF the links o
| the grand combination OF twenty-six clothing
stores, founded by the boys mostly from Wash
ington county.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-06

authorized guarantee this remedy for the
of Dyspepsia Inactive Liver. Sour stomach Constipation
Loss OF Appetite, Coming up OF Food, Yellow skin and
General Languor and Debility You must acknowledge
that this would be runous unless hal positive evidence
that II viii cure. To you who suffering from these
plants these words are addressedand Will you continue
TO suffer when you be cured such terns2 1t Is
for you determine. sample bottle ten cents; regular
size, seventy Ave cents. Sold by FRANK II. RASCOM.
FUZZY THOUSAND die annually by negecting n Cough,
Cold or Group, often leading TO Consumption and the
grave why will you neglect 50 important matter. when
you can get at onr Shiioh's Consumption Cure.
with the assurance OF speedy recovery. For Soreness
across Lungs Lame Hack or Side shiloh =
Porus Plaster gives prompt relief. Sold by FRANK
BASCOM.
HAoKMETAoK. popular aud fragrant perfume Sold by
FRANK II. BAsCoM. Montpelier. Vermont. Elsewhere,
by dealers generally. sa-si-eow
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-06
Personal.

THE Judges Of the Addison county court have
appointed 7. T.. Woodbridge, Of vergennes state $
attorney for that county.
Nina srS,rou rpnuSps assisted Mrs HAYES N,
no, ,ocuar weakly rocent,on. last saturday. at
tho white uouse Mrs Fdmuuds was attired In
a r;ch ,,,nosso NJ bapdsome I'm, ,ndescribable
shado -, vo,, ,,sh, hro,yn
, -, c., 60, 80. ,,.
90 "o"'9ou, "ou 49, D''Ho W ."'
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- "''.u w Wv u " '"'''"' V" Wv - y,
o""''s '"s' o"'ls' "o""'on ""' u"
ooui'eous se"''o,",'n' ~, eN'e'en' "'wse, I'VE
eon', ,r', ".' '''o'''"' '"'S' "'' ''"''
was ''''''' Az
WE regret to announce that Joseph i. warden
died ut the residence OF his brother, j. j. Warden
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-06

PROBATE CouRT-The following business wa,
transacted in the Probate Court for the District q
Washington during the week ending February 4th,
1873; January 29th-Thomas Reeds estate ad
miuistration account referred To February 10th
Fred T.. Websters guardianship guardian ac-
count allowed; Fred T. Horr's guardianship, T.
n. Morse, guardian Rufus Barnards estate, ad
ministr,tion account allowed and decree made
January 30th-C. A. Dwinell's estate Asa Spencer
administrator, and G. W. H. Dwinell and S. Il
HOLSTER, appraisers and commissioners; Ruff,
severnce's estate, administration account re
ferred To February 10Th. January 3lst-A. j
Braley's estate, will referred for probate TO Eel
ruary Goth James Wallaces estate, administra
ton account referred to February 26th. Februar,
2d-Charles Slaytnn's estate, T. Z. keton, admin
istaior, and u. L. Bnrnap and 7. b Stevens, ap
praisers and commissioners Parmea NJ va
wards estate, commissioners report returned
February 4th-Mahala Kisers estate, will re
fsrrsd for probate To February 2Sd.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-06

PLAINFIELp-lhe old ioik concert and enter
tainment held at the hotel hail. Thursday evening
last, under the auspices OF the Methodist Episco-
pal church, was generally voted success. Rev.
Mr.. Ferrin, of the Congregational church, kindly
offciated as chaplain, Mr.. Dean, OF the Metho-
dist church, being necessarily absent. Friends
from the Unitarian church assisted the choir in
the praise OF God, from whom all blessings flow.
Mine host Slayton and his excellent lady com
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-06

NoRTHFIELD. Saturday and Sunday mornings,
February I'd and Sd, at sunrise, the thermometer
stood at twenty-four degrees below zero, and
Monday morning at twelve below. Many cellars
in town begin to feel the effects Of the frost.
George D. Marston was arrested and brought be-
fore Justice Howaitte on Friday on charge OF at
tempted incest with his daughter under eleven
years of age The cause was continued until Mon
day, when after hearing he bound up in the sum
of two hundred dollars. The Juvenile Temple
at Depot Village held public exhibition on Sat
urday evening last at Good Tempar's Hall. There
was good attendance, and an excellent enter
tainment was presented without attempting to
give special credit to any one of the more than
fifty different boys and girls that participated, it
ought and may be said that all did well and many
excellently. To Mrs. Persons, the superintendent
Mrs Avery, Mrs John Wiley and Alma Huntley,
under whose care and direction this entertain
ment was brought forth, especial credit is due
This Temple is worthy the enthusiastic support of
all lovers OF true temperance work. DR.. W. n.
Bryant, not having found the property at Fetch
vile as his agent had understood and represented
refused to ratify the contract whereupon it fell
through" On the urgent solicitation of his
friends, he has come back to Mortified to reside.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-06

sHARos.-sharon Lodge, No. 1856, Independent
Order of Good Templars, installed the following
officers Friday evening, February LIST, for the en-
suing quarter: Worthy Chief Templar, q. 5. Will
ley; Worthy Vice Templar, Mrs. c. A. Mosher;
Worthy Secretary, j. s. Wiley; Worthy finan-
cial Secretary, H. c. Bruce; Worthy Treasurer,
Mrs. o. S Wiley; Worthy Chaplain, Rev L. B..
Steele; Worthy Marshal, Edward Chamberlin
Worthy Outside Guard, NJ &, Noyes; Worthy
Inside Guard, Miss Sarah Howe; Worthy Assist
ant Secretary, Mrs. J. $ Wiley; Worthy Deputy
Marshal Miss Minnie Howe; Worthy Right Hand
Supporter, Mrs. G. A. Wiley Worthy Left Hand
supporter, Miss Ella Snow; Past Worthy Chic
Templar, X. l.. Mosher The trustees for the en-
suing year are: L. b. Steele, ?. l.. Mosher and c
A. Mosher Lodge Deputy, L. b. Steele, The
Lodge meetings every Friday evening are well at
tended and much interest in the temperance worl
is kept up by It's members. The declarations anC
Rotations have all been well learned and wei
spoken, and are worthy of praise,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-06
Fire Record for the Week.



In SrniSGfiEID.-The dweling-house OF Il. Z.
Mason was burned the 3lst ult. Insured forSlooo'
IN EAST BrRKsuIRr. the 9th ult., the
drug and grocery store Of J. II. Gross was burned.
Loss. about $4,000; insured for s3iOo.
,v Tho us,hod,st church in this
L.. h,,.,,aa -, soda, ,no,,i,g Tho canse Of
,,a H. ,,,,,,,.ad ., lo 90 noon dofect,ve stove
No. ,s ~, ,a,,.,, ~ ,,,,,. I,s,,ranco
-, r, ,.u,.,.n.o aa,.v
"hsrfohp' u"vn'"s A. oo,s,,o
HOUSE "hu Woousuou "u'o"bi"h '" 49, 'eN
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-02-06

HARDwIcK.-A serious and disgraceful ARRAY
occurred here on the evening of January Goth, in
which Jacob Vanornam and his son Eugene and
Mrs. Phebe Britain and her son Francis, were par
ticipants. These parties occupy adjoining tene-
ments belonging to the Britain estate, and 1t
seems something OF a feud between the two fam
lilies has for a long time existed, only Indicated
however till now, in various petty annoyances
Francis Britain was on his way for a pail OF water,
which led him past the door OF Vanornam's shoe
shop in the basement OF that tenement, when he
was assaulted and knocked down by Eugene Van
ornam who came out Of his shop for the purpose,
returning again AS soon as he had accomplished
IT, Britain resented the assault by breaking some
OF the shop windows. This brought ont the
younger Vanornam again, armed with stick of
wood, and followed by his father, who told him
TO " kill the d-n cussl knock his brains outr'
which Eugene proceeded apparently to do so far
~ he was able The noise of the row soon
brought Mrs Britain To the rescue OF her SON.
armed with clothes stick. Jacob Vanornam in
| tercepted and knocked her down twice, effec-
| tually preventing her interference with the muir
derous work Of Eugene, who all this time was
pounding Britain over the head with his club
with telling effect crowd Of men and boys
| had collected near the scene of combat but with
out interfering in any way to stop il, till Sheriff
| Woodbury. was called who happened to be near.
| The result OF the fight was the serious injury Of
Francis Britain, who was badly cut and bruised
about the head aud face, the other participants
escaping nninjnred except in the tearing of cloth
| ing and slight ruflling' OF temper. The assault
seems to have been without justification and brll-
tai Both Vanornams were arrested Jacob
was tried the 3lst, for assauting Mrs. Britain,
and fined six dollars and costs, amounting In all
| TO about twenty -one dollars. Eugene had his ex-
animation Saturday, resulting In his being bound
up for appearance at county court, with bail al
oae hundred and fifty dollars, which was fur
nished 49,. The recent school census for the vii
age school district shows ninety-six families, of
which sixty have children under twenty years OF
age. Number Of children under five years oil
age, thirty-four; number from five to ten years
old, twenty-seyen number from ten TO fifteen
years, Twenty-Five; number from fifteen to twenty
years, twenty-three; whole number OF children
under twenty years OF age. one hundred aud six
Fred Hall has gone 10 Kansas Think h,
had better stayed at home and cared for his fam
lily" il the general opinion hereabouts.