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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17

The Supreme Court of Arkansas has
Just delivered an opinion by which 49,
600, 900 worth of her state bonds, known
as "levee bonds" are declared to be
unconstitutional and void. Whereup-
on the Little Rock Gazette congratu-
lates the people of Arkansas upon the
decision, which lifts burden of nearly
SO. OOO, 900 from their shoulders" 1t is
nice to have a big burden lifted from
ones shoulders this hot weather, but
then how do the fellows feel who own
the bonds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17
greatly.

The connection has cen made in the
Sutro tunnel, and strong current Of
air passes through sc that the great an
ticipations of the company are likely to
be realized. The work was begun on
the Sutro tunnel on the 10Th of Octo-
Der, 1869. The work has, therefore,
required eight Years and eight months
to complete. The progress was very
slow at first, all drilling having been by
hand; but in the spring of 1874, ex-
periments with Burlelgh drill having
demonstrated the advantages to be de-
rived from the use of that machine, a
carriage capable of supporting six of
those drills while at work was made,
and on the 22d day of June. 1874, four
were started. The progress was now
much more rapid than ever before in
the history of tunneling in the world,
and on August Z, in the same year, two
more drills were put to work. This
made six altogether. From that date
the average progress was over 800 feet
per month up to April, 1877, when, the
the header having entered the broad
Comstock mineral belt, the heat be-
came so intense that two drills had to
be taken off the carriage From that
day the average monthly progress did
not exceed $50 feet. Work has been
continued uninterruptedty from the
time that ground was broken until the
connection was made on the 18th inst
The greatest progress was in Deem
Der, 1875, when the heading was ad-
vanced All feet, and the least in Octo-
Der, 1870, when it was only advanced
19 feet. The total length of the tunnel,
as stated in the official chart published
last September, is 2O,170 feet. The
tunnel being connected with the Com
stock workings, the next move of Mr..
Sutro will doubtless be to start north
and south drifts to connect with all the
mines on tie lode. The work has cost
nearly $4,O00,00O. a41 1871 $3.50 sa7t
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17
The Microphone in Surgery.
New York Tribune.


The value of the microphone in oper-
ations for stone and other delicate sur
gical manipulations has just been shown
at the London University College. The
apparatus consisted of the usual feeble
battery with wires, connected with two
telephones running to different parts of
the room. The ordinary sound used in
operations for crushing the stone was
attached by a wire to the circuit OF the
battery. Near the handle piece of
carbon, such as is used by Prof. Hughes,
was carefully balanced and attached by
a delicate spring to the battery circuit.
When the end Of the sound strikes
against the smallest piece of calculus.
the acoustic wave is transmitted along
the steel of the instrument to the car
bon; where it is transformed into cleo
trio vibrations, which are multiplied
through the telephone, SO that the noise
becomes loud and unmistakable. The
carbon arrangement on the sound must
not be too delicate. nor the battery to O
strong; but with the microphone prop
erly adjusted, it was easy by trial to de-
tect the presence of even minute
fragment of unremoved calculus. The
carbon needed only to be fitted to the
probe, also, to detect bullets or frag-
ments of bone. But while it is quite
possible for a skillful surgeon to make
himself absolutely certain by means Of
the microphone of what he was previ-
ously only morally convinced Of, no
very remarkable results, at least in or
binary practice, are anticipated from
the use of the instrum ent. ata
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17
What Mexican War Would Require.

The New Orleans Times of the I'd in
slant says: ANY one who supposes
that war with Mexico will prove a
mere .bagatelle is making a very griev-
Gus mistake. 1t will require at least
100000 men and years hard fighting
to bring our neighpor to true sense Of
this Republics grandeur. In fact. if
the time and number of men were to
be so limited We should hesitate long
before buying pool on the Gringos.
If Mr.. Hayes wants a measure that will
give the country steady and exciting
occupation for the rest Of his term, he
couldn't hit upon better expedlent
than this. There is really little more
than rumor at present to indicate that
such measure is being contemplated,
but there is rumor, and it is SO sustain
ed andjpstified by probability that it de-
serves much more serious consldera-
ton than 1t appears to be receiving"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17

1t seems that Russia will not offer
any objection to the occupation of the
Island of Cyprus by England. The two
nations are already both land poor, and
the more of the desolate country IN
Asia that each acquires the worse it is
for If
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17

Time makes all things even. For
twenty-seven years Now Hampshire
husband kept haunting his wife with the
fact that her brother was once in jail.
Last week his mother was arrested for
setting barn on fire, and the wife shifts
and says: "Nice family you sprung
frOm"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17

CHINA is opposed to railways; the on
" one ever constructed in the Empire
was bought by the government and
DESTROYED.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17

NOTWITHSTANDING the report of the
state board of charities on the action OF
the officers of the Deaf and Dumb In
stitute of Wisconsin, the board Of trus-
tees of that institution have reelected
DeMotte as principal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17

The sixth congressional district green
back convention, of Illinois, nominated
W. Haney, Of Moline, for congress.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17

The New York Times makes the in
credible statement. in relation to one Of
the hot DAYS last week, Mr.. Charles
Adams hinaselfwas thoroughly warmed
through"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17
GENERAL NEWS.

The Wisconsin greenback party has
nominated Ex-Lieut. Gov. Parker tor
congress in the seventh district.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17

1t is said that Simon Cameron re-
CARDS Don's marriage as joke. Seven
dollars and quarter that Don doesn't
not by this time -Keokatk Constitution.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17

q y"THERE is a Rattlesnake in this Gel
lar,p'is placarded by Florida farmer
to scare away thieves.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17

Experienced dear teacher. old
naarina. Not half so dear as pretty
school marin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17
Value of Wisconsin PrOperty.

The state board of assessment, con-
slsting of Secretary of State Warner,
State Treasurer Guenther and Attorney
General Wilson, have completed their
work of equalization and filed their re-
port in the Office of the secretary of
state. From the report we learn that
the total value of taxable property
within the state for the current year
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-17
Foreign News.
MAKING PEACE

London advices under date of july
18th say that the congress has resolved
that an urgent recomm endation, virtu-
ally amounting to command, should
be made to the sultan to institute an
international financial commission to
guard the rights of holders of Turkish
bonds and to regulate finances. 1t was
also decided that the commission should
immediately proceed to investigate the
disorders in the Rbodope district.
1t is thought the congress, if it has
not already done so, will insert in the
treaty of peace, and not only in the
protocol, a clause concerning Greece.
Turkey will thus be obliged to take the
Greek claims into serious and immedi-
ate consideration. A Berlin cores
pendent denies on authority the report
that cabinet council at Constantine
pie has decided to ignore these claims.
1t is reported that the congress has ex-
empted Servia and Roumania from the
payment of the arrears Of their tributes
to the Porte. The tributes henceforth
cease.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14
Fine Farm Buildings.

For number of years back, our farmers have been
taking especial pride in the improvement of their
farm buildings not only in outside attractions but in
the comforts and conveniences of domestic life. A
ride through any part of county shows the march
of improvement keeping pace with the times Kent
county attracting attention for its handsome rural
residences and fine large barns in which all the
veniences well as many of the luxures of life find
permanent footing. Years ago, in the bygone days
of our fathers and grandfathers farm-labor was a
drudgery and the buildings erected thereon the crea
ture Of necessity, rather than for comfort There
here and there nevertheless in every district in
the county, buildings whose comforts and architec
tural attractions most admired in the long ago,
but whose crumbling walls and shifess outlines
reflect as stumbling blocks to more advanced civli-
zation. If the of such could appreciate the
fact that few dollars judciously spent in beautify
ing the buildings upon their places, would add ten
fold to the selling price of their acres perhaps they
would be willing to profit thereby. The great problem
among farmers as to "wha shall we do with boys
and girls" is easily solved, when the centre Of all
domestic mfort-home-is made cheerful and happy
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14
For the Smyrna I'll
ANTI-DARWINIAN.

Professor Darwin says that we have all from monkeys
sprung,
But for the honor of our race wen try to prove he's
wrong.
We care not for his deep research his theory of pro-
gression,
We scorn such ancestry as that, and dare defy his
mission.
For four thousand years or more the monkey tribes
been known,
But no progress toward manhood yet, has anywhere
been shown.
If this progression was a fact and one of natures
laws,
Some change ere this must be discerned in fingers
nose:
But such change has ever come, and stoutly well
maintain,
A monkey he was made at first, monkey he'll re-
main.
How dare we put a limit then to Gods almighty
mind;
He made the world, flrd boundless space with orbs
of every kind;
And thousands of those shining stars are globes i'm
mense in size,
Which by fixed laws maintain their place. forever in
the skies.
And shall this Architect divine complete this gorou.
plan,
And be unable then to make a paltry thing like
man,
But must make q chattering monkey first which in
million years
Would develop into manhood like what we are now
my peers?
But the thing is too ridiculous apart from Holy Writ
Well never entertain the thought or give it place on
| whit.
When that Almighty Power arranged the livin
| vital spark,
He knew what He was doing, and not working in tn
| dark
1t matterd not one jot to Him, whate'er He chose
I make,
The vital spark all the same. in monkey, man
| snake.
But what is said in Holy writ?-God said, LET I
make man.
"In our own image" too, He said-but not on monke
| plan.
He formed him from the dust Of earth, breathed in
him his life,
Took from his side living rib, and made for him
wife,
God made man perfect, tOo-and no progression me
tons
But restless he has always BEEN to find out nve
tions.
Then let us stick to Holy Text it's precepts rules al
lines
And leave Darwinans in their bliss to cut up monk
shines.
$ Z. C.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14
Repudiates the Platform.

The Morning Herald hoists the names of the Demo-
cratic nominees at the Dover convention, but utterly
repudiates the platform upon which they are placed
in the following emphatic manner: "In consonance
with party usage we put the names of the nominees
at the head of our column but will neither halt,
falter, nor fall in endeavor to right the deep
wrong indicted upon the millions of the hard-fisted
workers of the Union by the money changers. This
remedy Gun be obtained within the Democratic party;
and we promise to labor for it there We are sadly
certain that resumption will produce wide spread dis
aser lower wages for workers. starvation for millions,
and that before six months that the resolution passed
by the convention upon finances will be exchanged
from our policy, by the general demand of suffering
Deople"
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14

A CHICKEN YARN.-The following is for
the benefit of the lady who remarked that
a hen couldn't hatch two chickens from the
same egg but what it had to be put in tho
SMYRNA TINES. We quote from the Sentinel
the following: "Alderman Dickson is
quite chicken fancier, and when business
is dull at his Office he spends a large por-
4ion of his time with flock of chickens
that he takes great delight in attending to.
A short time since one of his flock showed
signs of incubating, and being short of
boxes he thought that he would try an ex-
pertinent. Securing an empty tomato
can, he set her on it and in the course of
time she hatched out five bottles of catsup
with fancy labels and two dozen tomato
plants. Those of our readers who want
this story verified will do we'll to call upon
the Alderman and ask him about it,"
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14
stopped the runaway horses was sug.

stopped the runaway horses" was sug-
gested and the story told.
Humphl A very dangerous business
next to foolhardy; not one in ten thousand
would have escaped alive" replied the
physician with pressed lips and flashing
eyes. "Well, all that can be done now is
to get him home. Then l will make
more minute examination"
Very tenderly was the noble-hearted
fellow taken to his humble abode, and the
scene, when he was laid upon the bed, side
by side with his sick wife and children,
caused every eye to overflow with tears.
Tom, dear Tom," said Jenny, as we'll
as she could for her pitiful sobbings, "what
will become of us-of the children? We
will starve and die together"
mot while we have hands," replied his
associates, and every heart was touched
and every arm nerved to- 10 the utmost
toward relief
They all looked around anxiously for
the physician-had supposed he had ac-
companied them. But he was not to be
seen, and their grumbling became loud and
deep.
| can bear anything" said Tom, "but
for you, Jenny, and the children" and lie
entirely broke down.
| "And | could curse that doctor for an
unfeeling wretch" blurted out one Of the
most passionate. "But it is ever thus
We give our lives freely to please the
public and when anything happens they
care nothing for u.s."
Tom Orton groaned heavily. The sounc
awoke his little girl. She raised up in bed
strained her eyes, clapped her tiny hands
and shouted in true childish glee anC
wonder:
Mamma! papa! See-an angel!'
All eyes were turned in the direction
pointed, and in the doorway stood
beautiful woman, leaning upon the arm c
the physician!
Yes, an angel had come to them. Tor
Orton had risked bis life to save that of til
daughter of DR.. Armitage and his grant
children, and the merest chance had give
them the knowlege of who it was.
But never was an equestrian feat bette
rewarded, and never a more charitab
+, angel appeared upon earth even upon tt
+ day when alike upon hilltop and valley
:. proclaimed: "Peace upon earth and goo'
will to men,"
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14
The Gazette Not Harmonius.

The Gazette, the leading party organ says the plat
form adopted at Dover Gt did not adopt the Rag
Baby" policy shows trucling least expected, and
did not up to the average standard of political
conventions. 1t condemns the silence on the Z" in
crease of the army, the "saary grab" and the Pre-
sidents salary, and says: These evidences of a
want of manhood and subservency thatit is fearful
to contemplate in the midst of a community cul-
tured ours; and shows reign of terror than
that to which the arms of Gen. Tyler who subjected
of our people to the hardtack of Fort Delaware
who were brave enough to speak openly just what
others more discreet said behind DOORS"
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14
The Candidate for Congress.

The DeldlCdre Gazette endorses Hall for Governor,
but is not at all sweet on Mr. Martin for Congress- 1t
says: "We wish we could say as much for the gentle
man who secured the nomination for Congress.
Nothing causes us more unpeasantness than to differ
with members of our party. But we compelled to
admit that he has not, in our view, the gifts and
graces that would call down upon him the choice of
the people of the State in close contest is he
markable for those Christian, parental public vr
tues that attract the attention Of the people But he
nominated in conformity with some notion for
rotating the Congressman from one county to the
other by which the State has long suffered and by it
Delaware has become weak in the House in nearly
every Congress-"
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14

The FOUNTAIN OF ALL.-It is fact worth
noticing that the elements of nature be-
come more and more powerful as they ap.
proach the region of the immaterial. The
solid earth crumbles and gives way before
the soft, fluid water,-the more attenuated
air drags the water from its ocean.bed and
sends it careering across the heavens, until
it is liberated and remanded back to earth
in form of snow or hail or rain, and the
electric current, most imponderable of all,
can resolve both water and air into their
original molecules, and in a flash reduce
the granite pile to a heap of powder
Higher and more potent than these is the
human will, which controls and directs the
elements, and highest of all, the Divine
WILL which is the fountain of all.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14
John w. Hall.

John W. Hall on the reception of the news in
Frederick of his nomination for Governor was compli
mented with serenade and speeches by several cit
zent, after which, he came forward and read shor
speech, the tenor Of which was "equal justice to all
persons, irrespective of color creed nationality
and "tO strive to build up pure party on the ruins
of the foundations of acOrrupt administration" Thi
is all very WE'LL and shall watch with inter
est to see him grapple our election laws and Lev!
Court manipulations. Delaware and Louisiana boil
need reforming hand.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14
Improving the Delaware.

of the U. S. Engineer Cops, in company with Hon.
Vim. Ward and Collector Arnold, made thorough
examination of the river below Chester, with view
to making some needed Improvements. They first
made a thorough examination of the lower pier and
decided to begin work on it at once. They then
steamed down the river examined the Marcus Hook
piers, and went on to Pennsville. They decided to
make a survey of the river with view of removing
the Schooner Ledge rocks just above the Hook, and
improving Cherry Island Flats. They also partially
decided TO establish range flights between Chester
and New Castle. At the present time there are no
lights above New Castle and if the lights esab-
lished it will be great improvement to the river
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14
ExampTiou.

The Morning Herald since its "Grcenback" defeat
by the Late convention is sounding henote of reform.
It says: Now that workmens' wages are reduced to
the lowest ebb we deem that sound policy requires
such protection for them as to make wages the first
lien upon any property sold by constable or sheriff.
thereby ensuring the mechanic, or labOrer against
loss by judicial sale. The bankrupt law has such
provision and it always worked well-it is also held
to be benefcent in practice. There is why
necessary furniture should not be secured to the
laboTer against the execution landlord creditor
We would also enlarge the Exemption law to $500 in
all cases of contract, and make any waver void"
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14

Ono, l don't want to buy any pins,"
said he, as he saw woman coming in the
office door with basket, "nor any needles,
tape, cotton, buttons, hooks and eyes, shoe
strings, combs or tooth brushes; l don't
want to subscribe for any book, paper or
magazine. l have nothing whatever to
give to charity. l want no lead-pencils.
"All right" says she, "but how are you off
for soap? ?" She made sale.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14

AN EARNEST JoKE.-In Indianapolis a
gentleman was introduced to a lady at
party, and at once proposed to her. She
accepted in fun, and preacher being
present, they were married in jest; but the
lady, discovering that the gallant joker was
an eligible financier, suddenly made it
business matter. The bridegroom requested
time to get his trosseau but the bride re-
fused, and the housekeeping began at once,
the whole thing, Introduction, marriage
and settling down, taking just seventeen
minutes.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14
KearneYisn.

The Kennett Square Adrancc expresses surprise that
former Republican like DR.. Prettyman of the Mil
ford NecS and AdUeer should go over to the Nation
ais. The AduGnce declares that "Kearney is the
patron saint of the Delaware editor" and asks wheth
er the Doctor really weeps with oppressed labor or
whether he like Ben Butler, is looking around for
ga soft SnaD"
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14
The Delaware Gazetta.

The Dela,Care Gazette is down political speeches
in this campaign, as those which have been made of
late years have been mere rehearsal of what has
appeared in the GG=ettc" The stump speakers who
have been drawing so largely this repository of
political intelligence certainly must be very un-
grateful set for they did not even give the editor
complimentary dot" for the coveted congressional
honOrs
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14

High-church.parson-"I am sorry to see
that you have given up attending church,
Mrs. Mangles." Mrs. Mangles-" Well, sir,
hain't been lately, you see, they do tell
me you have took to Roman candles, and /
was allus mortal afeared of fireworks"
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14

An attorney, about to furnish bill of
costs, was requested by his client, baker,
"to make it as light as he could" "Ah,"
replied the attorney, 'that's what you say
to your foreman, but that's not the way I
make my bread"
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14

BEAUTY OF WOMAN.-It is difficult to say
what constitutes the beauty of woman.
The Sandwich Islanders estimate women
by their weight. The Chinese require them
to have deformed feet and black teeth. A
girl must be tattooed sky blue and wear a
nose ring to satisfy South Sea Islander.
African princes require their brides to have
their teeth filed like those of saw. And
thus goes the world, the criterion of beauty
differing according to latitude and longi
tute.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14
A Stone Removed from n Horse.

One day last week, VIM. Shockley removed from a
horse stone, which was about the size of hickory
nut. The horse was suffering, and would have soon
died. but is now getting we'll The stone was porous
like sponge.-DcLGlUdrean.
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14

Arago once confdentially announced
that big comet that was approaching the
earth would not destoy it. How do you
know?'' he was asked. 81 DON'T" he
replied; "but in either case am safe. If
it does not knock the world to pieces, 1
shall be considered a prophet; if it does,
they can't blow me up in the newspapers"
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14

Cor EVEN WITH HTM.-Dr. r. i. Dashiell,
Missionary Sec., preached one of his grand
sermons atthe Camden (Del.) Camp-meeting
on the 9th inst, after which he was dined at
one of the boarding tents. He remarked
to companion at the table on finishing
his dinner, ''this is the best dinner | ever
ate on a camp ground; it would do for
Martha's Vineyard" The proprietor, who
happened to be passing at his back, over
heard the remark and replied instantly,
''yes, and you preached the best sermon
this morning that ever heard on camp
meeting ground"
Smyrna times., 1878-08-14
WHOLE NO. l,215.
Notice,

A Convention and Mass Meeting of Grangers, of this
State, will be held on the Camden Union Camp
Ground, on the Dist inst Distinguished speakers from
abroad will address the meeting
B5- For additional County and State Hcms see second
DuQe,