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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21

EDITOR REPUBLICAN:-The tendency to
use words which have euphonious sound
regardless of their meaning, seems TO be
quite the fashion in Watertown. A cor
respondent of your paper recently made a
savage attack on young man who fills an
editorial chair for committing this offense
against rhetoric and good taste; and the
salutary effect which his communication
has already produced encourages me to
make similar attempt. In this instance
no one person is to blame; the offence has
been committed SO often of late, and by so
many people, that ii would be unfair to
single out any particular person for punish
ment | will make general indictme 1t
and allow all the offenders to secretly plead
guilty and promise themselves not to do so
again. The abuse of the word grand is one
that calls for the condemnation of all who
have any regard for the rules of rhetoric or
for the purity Of our language, and it has
now become impossible to pass a bill board
or dry goods box without seeing the I'm
fortunate adjective in large staring letters,
and invariably in bad company Webster
defines its meaning to be, great, naenifi-
cient, noble, lofty, sublime; but according
to the Watertown idea it qualifys every
thing from dog fight to a democrat tic con-
vention. We read of grand openings of a
seven by nine millinery; grand picnics
whose only right to the word consists in
having plentiful supply of beer and a
bowling alley; grand concerts where the
performers are all little girls not ye. in
their teens; grand raffles for the disposal of
a mich cow or a melodeon, "grand socia
gypsy hops" according to one of our
local editors, "grand fzzles," and
other grand affairs adnauseum Now I
would like to ask these handbilI and ad-
vertisement writer's if they have any idea
of the meaning Of the word. No doubt
they have sinned through ignorance and
when made aware of the fault, will abstain
from committing the offense again. How
would noble opening CT millinery shop
sound? or for instance a lofty gypsey hop?
Perhaps in the latter case the idea would
be conveyed that the gypsies who were ad-
vertised to hop were possessed of great
athletic powers and would hop in so lofty
a manner as to astonish the beholders.
Think of "sublime picnic in the Turner
Hall garden or, last and worst of all a magni.
6cent fZzle!
These attempts to raise ordinary or tr; vial
subjects above their level by the use of such
abjectives are absurd and ridiculous, and we
hope that this bombastic style of writing
advertisements and posters will soon give
place 10 something that does not border on
the burlesque. DRYASDUST.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
Injunction Dissolved.

The LIST ward school house Injunction
case was heard before Judge Conger on
Monday last, and the proceeding dissolved.
which leaves the school board at liberty To
60 on with the work. We understand
Judge Conger held that under the self-levy-
ing tax law of 1871, enough means were
placed at the disposal of the school board
and sufficient authority implied, TO Justify
that body IN its action. The case having
been argued and decided, there is no occas-
ion for further discussing legal propositions;
yet we cannot forbear referring to the
vague and uncertain wording of the law
under which it is claimed the board has
replenished its funds. The law says, ssthere
is hereby levied upon the real and personal
property Of the city of Watertown, annual
ly, five mills On the dollar for school our
poses," &C. New, we know very we'll
what was intended to be conveyed by this
language, but it falls far short of express
ing it. If it had said 'there is hereby lev
led upon the real and personal property,
subject to taxation, acithin the city Of Wa,er-
town, annually, five mills on the dollar"
&c, there could have been no mistaking the
meaning. But the law does not say this.
and cannot be reasonably thus construed
1t simply levies tax upon the real and per-
sanal property belonging to the city of Vat
ertown, to-Wit, its engine houses school lots,
&c, sc. and nothing more. AS the law
stands, there is no exemption whatever,
which, of course, is illegal. The provision
is sweeping and includes all manner OF
property, to-wit: churches, cemeteries and
everything else which is not taxable
Judge Conger, however, has interpreted the
law to mean what was intended, rather than
what it says, and that is enough for present
purposes. This, as said already, leaves
the school board m.ster of the situati on,
and we presume will result in the erection
of shanty and the Dissertation of beauti.
full lot, which falls little short of vandalism.
We have opposed to the best Of our ability
the preparation of this outrage. and pro-
pose to keep up the fight Personally, we
have no feeling or interest in the matter,
beyond that of a Taxpayer, but we know
that the board is acting counter to the
wishes of the people, and that some of it's
members>are actuated by the meanest and
worst of motives. We purpose showing ell
this up, and exposing the iniquiiy still
further. SO Tar as we are concerned the
Dali has but fairly opened, and the
school board, if it does not halt in its bare
laced meanness, will find it so.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
Liver is King.

The Liver is the imperial organ of the
whole human system, as it controls the life
health and happiness of man. When it is
disturbed in its proper action, all kinds OF
ailments are the natural result. The d.
gestion of food, the movements of the heart
and blood, the action Of the brain and ner-
vous system, are all Immediately connected
with the workings of the Liver. 1t has
been successfully proved that Green's Aug
ust Flower is unequaled in curing all per-
sons afflicted with Dyspepsia or Liver Com
plant, and all the Numerous symptoms that
result from an unhealthy condition of the
Liver and Stomach. Sample bottles to
try, 10 cents. Positively sold in all towns
on the Western Continent Three doses
will prove that it is just what you want.
For sale by G. & H. T Eberle, J. H.
Schultz, or X. Schubert.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
Northwestern University
Waterfront, Wis.

"HIS INSTITUTION HAS A FACUL.
i TY of Seven Professors; it comprises
Two Departments, the Preparatory and
Collegiate, and the Academic and Normal. In
the former Preparatory Course is pursued
three years, followed by a Four Years
Classical Course in the College. The AGA
demic and Normal department comprises a
Course of Four Years and is designed to
afford thorough preparation tor business
and tor the profession of teaching. The
next session of the Institution opens the
Goth of August. 1878. New students
should present themselves for examination
and admission, Wednesday morning, at 9
o'clock, Aug. 2Sth. For further in!orma-
ton apply to the president.
AUG. F. ERNST.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
2Gonc 20offers
BREVITIES.

Regular services at the Congregational
church will be resumed next Sunday.
The Grand Commandery of Knights
Templars of Wisconsin will convene at Por-
tage, September 3.
Thanks to Mr.. D MAspinwall, of Farm
ington, for some fine apples from his or
chard of the Duchess of Aldenburgh var
ETY..
The Watertown Colony Society have
appointed several committees to visit lands
for settlement
The Board of Street Commissioners at
their meeting, Monday evening" decided
against. the removal of the railroad track
leading 10 the ice houses in the 5th ward.
Mrs. ia mesHill has commenced the erect
ion of new frame dwelling house on ely
man street, east of the residence of John J..
Moulding.
Mr.. J. L. Hart of this city shipped to
Messrs. George S. Hart l. Co., New York,
from the 18th to the 10th of August, II car
loads of cheese or over $50, 900 pounds.
Mr.. Harris total shipments since May lst,
are l,eso,000 pounds.
Hon H. H. Giles, of Madison, delivered
lecture on the tramp question at Ft At
kinson, on the evening OF the / 9Th inst be-
fore the Wisconsin branch of the Universe
list Women's Centenary association. He
advocates the whipping of tramps guilty of
criminal acts, under certain conditions
Two new dwelling houses are in the
course of erection on West Main street, 4th
ward, one by Mr.. T. D. Exams, and the other
by Mr.. NJ. Duffy. We believe as many new
dwellings will be erected this season in
Watertown as in any previous year.
The Gath session of the Wisconsin Con-
ference of Unitarian and Independent So
ceties will be held in the Unitarian church
in the city of Milwaukee, to commence
Thursday evening, August %, and close
Sunday evening, August 25. A circular
will soon be issued prese nting full pro-
gramme of interesting exercises.
The Oshkosh North,ce stern denies the
statement that Messrs. Schooner l. Gallagher
intend to sue the State for the $4,000 re.
ward for practical road wagon The North.
aoestern says these gentlemen will do moth
ing except to memorabilia the legislature,
stating the facts and asking that the reward
be paid.
The designations of Messrs. Specht and
Chadwick as members of the school board
have not yet been acted upon, leaving that
body only trump" of the old concern.
We were in hopes that we could report
further designations this week, but unfor-
tunately none others have been rendered.
However, we don't go to press for several
hours, and there is ample time yet for the
glad tidings to be received.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
The Game Inv.

The Attorney General being beset with coin.
munlcatlons from sportsmen throughout the
State relative to the new chicken law, in
forms the people !. that chapter 1913 laws Of
1873 section reads as follows: Section ]
of chapter 329 laws of 1874, is hereby
amend as 10 read: Section l.. No person
shall catch, kill or otherwise destroy, OF
have in his possession or expose for sale in
this State, between the first day of January
and the 25th succeeding day of August in
each year any woodcock, quail !, grouse prar-
lie hen or prairie chicken, partridge or
grouse under the penalty of ten dollars for
each said game bird caught, killed, or des,
troyed or had in possession or exposed for
sale.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21

The Supreme Council of the Temple OF
Honor held its election at GAINESVILLE Thurs
day morning. The following were elected
for the ensuing term of two years:
NJ. W. TT. Fl. Sage, of Connecticut.
M. W. Y. TT. A. Watrous, of Wiscon.
sin.
NJ. W. R.-R. c. Bull, of New Xork.
NJ. W T.-Chas Kelley, of Penns vlvania
M. w. Chaplain-Rev. Geo A. Hicks OF
New York
NJ. w. U.-John ". Graham, of Texas.
M. W. G.--Thomas Keats, of Texas
The term of officers of subordinate lodges
was changed from one year to six months
plan of lite insurance was adopted for
the order. The parade was fine
spectacle. Nine Temples were represente ed
together with the Supreme Council. Three
brass bands supplied the music. The next
annual meeting will be held at Hartford,
Conn, on the I'd Wednesday in August
next year. Thursday evening the Tenn
plars had an open meeting in Lappin S
hall and afterward gave a grand ball. The
Council adjourned on Friday noon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
Fancy Dress Goods,

A great variety of choice foreign novel;
ties for polonaise and combination suits at
10 per cent. less than prices that prevailed
last month. We now have the best bargains
in low price fancy dress goods to be found
in the city, ranging in price at cents, 8
cents, S123 cents, Is cents, Is cents and up
wards. New Novelties for Travelling Suits.
All wool Serges Gall colors) 30 cents.
Buntings in all the new colors and COM
binations. All qualities and greatly re-
duced prices
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
Don't he Deceived.

Many persons say 81 haven't got the
Consumption" when asked to cure their
Cough with Shilons Consumption Cure
Do they not know that Coughs lead to Con-
sumption and remedy that will cure Con-
sumption will certainly and surely cure a
cough or throat trouble. We know it will
cure when all others fail and our faith in
it is 81 positive that we will refund the
price paid if you receive no benefit. Is not
this fair proposition. Price 10 cts. SO cts.
and $500 per bottle. For lame Chest
Back, or Side, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster
Price Is cts. Sold by K. Schubert & Son
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
Obituary.

Mr.. Louis Doering, proprietor of the
Eagle Touring mills, died of dropsy of the
Heart, at his home in the First Ward, Tues
day afternoon. August goth, aged 40 years,
after al illness of three months. Mr. Doer-
ing was native of Germany and aud a
resident of Watertown for over twenty
years. He leaves wife, two sons and a
daughter to mourn his loss.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
The California Herb Remedy
YERBA BUENA
BITTER S!
THE BEST
BLOOD PURIFIER.
CATEARTiC
AND
LIVER REGULATOR,

This is medicinal bit,ers, not mere
fancy drink, although it is pleasant to the
taste.
1t acts on the stomach, Liver, Kidneys
and bowels, producing a natural operation
and purifying the blood.
1t is thorough cathartic and regulator;
purely vegetable compound composed of
the native roots and herbs of California.
1t does not cure everything, but is
er-failing remedy for such diseases as
impurities of the blood, liver and kidney
complaints, dyspepsia. indigestion, bilious
ness habtual costiveness, headache, bad
taste of the mouth, disease of the kidneys,
female complaints, rheumatism, erysipelas.
scrofula, inflammation asthma, fever and
ague, piles, etc., etc., ete.
A Single Bottle of these Bitters will
Convince the most Skeptical of
Its Extraordinary Merits.
We, the undersigned, take pleasure in
saying to the public that we have known
and used the California Yerba Buena Bit
ters for the past two years with the most
perfect satisfaction, and believe it will do
all the proprietors claim for it, Consider
it perfectly safe for the most delicate, yet
powerful and harmless in its operations, be-
ing entirely free from all minerals. In
short, we would not like to be without it.
AS medicine, think it unparalleled.
Mrs. W. P. Gates and family, Chicago. /,
D. R. Fraser and family, i"
Walter Mills and family, /"
Byron Bradley and family,
VIM. H. Scoville and family,
Mrs. R. Lewis and family,
Jas. L. Fargo and Family,
Luther Mills and family,
And many others. For sale by all 'ug-
gis.s. 39m3
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
Social Event.

DR.. M. N. Barber and Mrs. Barber en- ter
tanned large party Of friends at their resi-
dence in the Fifth ward, Thursday even
ing, their daughter, Mrs. j. R. Buchsnan,
assisting in doing the honors .of the occa.
sion. The spacious apartments of their
home were beautifully decorated with
flowers lending au additional charm to the
general happy surroundings. Tie men,
bers OF the Quartette Club being present,
the company had the pleasure of listening
TO few of their choice vocal selections. A
scene OF gayety and delight continued
among the guests until admonshed by the
approach of the wee sma hours the party
dispersed, with pleasant re collections of
the evenings enjoyment, and expressing
many wishes for long life of happiness to
their entertainers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
"HACKMETACK" a popular and fragrant
perfume. Sold by K. Schubert 4 Son.

Why will you suffer with Dyspepsia and
liver complaint Constipation, and general
debility when you can get at our store
Shiloh's System Vitalizer which we sell on
positive guarantee to care you. Price 10
cts and 75cts. For sale by K. Schubert &
Son.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21

The ball a,'Music Hall Friday evening !,
Tor the benefit of Mrs. A. j. Rutherford,
out OF sympathy for her loss by fire on the
10th inst, was we'll attended, and realiz ed
the sum of $52.71.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21

A genuine John Chinaman walked our
streets Tuesday looking after the chances of
starting laundry.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21

Query.-''Why will men smoke common
tobacco, when they can buy MaTburg Bros
Soal eff North Carolina at the same price"
lOYl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
Satins and VelVets.
HOSIERY DEPARTMENT.

Hosiery for Ladies', Gep's, Misses and
Children, solid colors, strips cloxs, en-
broidered, tints, &C. All II new Spring
combinations.
Bargains IN reguIar-made Balbrig-
gans.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
2J1larrieo.

In ST. Paurs church, Watertown, on the
10th inst. by Rev. S. K. Miller, Mr.. l.. G.
FRANKLIN and MISS MINNIE DERKsEN, both
of this city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
SILK AND GRENADINE
Department.

We have all the popular makes and qualit
ties Black Silks from IS cents up to So 90.
We guarantee our loo Black Silk the bes
value in the market. Brocaded Silks 81.
20 to $3.50; Summer Silks from so cents
up Grenadines in all the new styles and
choice effects, a beautiful assortment from
Is cents to $3.50,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
CASHM e RES

Larges quantities (all wool) Black CASH
meres at % cents, IS cents, IS cents, 873
cents, up to $3.50. We have extra wide
Cames Hair Cashmere at so cents; CASH
meres IN coIors at equally low prices. We
guarantee every piece Of Silk, Grenadine
aud Cashmere we sell.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21

Onr new stock comprises everything in
Dry Goods that is new, stylish and staple
not only medium and low priced goods, but
the choicest fabrics from foreign markets.
A stock suited for all classes of trade
Among the many attractions in our House
we Will name few OF the leading special
ties:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
list OF LETTERS remaining ia tn

UNAVAILABLE LETTERS.
The following letters are either held for
postage, not properly addressed or are de-
tanned for some other cause, and will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office in one week
Loren Blanchard, Milwaukee Wis.
Nellie Bray, Chicago H..
H. Heyn, Milwaukee Wis.
G. F. Schiller, Garner Iowa.
Rev. W. Schimpf Woodland Wis.
Rev. F. Gaenther. Oconomowoc Wis.
Persons calling for any of the above let
tiers will please say "Advertissd."
J. T. MOAK, P. NJ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
Fancy Goods Department.

u $500 49, "
Real Lace Sets and Tie Ends; Children's
Collars in Muslin, Lace and Colored EN-
brodery; French Lace, so popular for trim
ming; Russia Lace; New Smyrna and
Torchon Laces; New Styles in Ladies' COL
lars and Cuffs; New Rou"hings in white,
black and tints.
LADIES' UNDERWEAR.
Convent make, handsomely embroidered
and sold for less than the material alone
would cost.
SUMMER SKIRTS
(Colored) 5Oc., e2ac., SIZE, sl.Oo up to
$l.75.
BaF"lt will pay partiesliving in any part
of the State to trade with Us either in per-
son or by selecting from samples we send on
application. Goods sent by Express c. O.
D., or by mail if money accom- anies order
sufficient to pay postage. Goods so sent
not proving satisfactory can be returned a.
our expense and morey will be refunded.
Wheeler, White & Van Pelt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
WHEELER,
WHITE e.
VAN PELT
OH and 1913 Wisconsin Street.)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

We invite attention to large purchases in
Dry Goods just received. We have taken
advantage of the demoraized condition
the Eastern markets, and have bought a
larger quantity than usual!
Many of our goods having been
bought for less the n the actual
cost to manufac ture them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21

In Black and colors at 122 cents, Is cents
Is cents, 20 cents, and upwards.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
SUMMER SKIRTS

(Colored) Soc, 62ac., SIZE, 81 90 up to
$l.75.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
LADIES' UNDERWEAR.

Convent make, handsomely embroidered
and sold for less than the material alone
would COST
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-08-21
Person a..

Gen. t. A. Cole started Thursday last for
Denver, Colorado, TO look after business in
terests at that point.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-09-11

plunderd, and every house burnt,
after the putting to death every per-
son who could not escape. This was
not all. The Indians kept possession
of the island as long as they pleased,
and long enough for them to be at
tackled by, and to defeat and drive
back small military force of the
United States army, armed with ar
tillery, from an adjacent island. The
horrors and disgraces of this war
with a few hundred savages increase
instead Of diminishing, after years of
duration, and after sacrifices made
by this country'beyond all precedent,
or what would previously have been
beyond all relief.
The following extract from a
southern newspaper presents some
OF the particulars of this last act of
the Florida war.
About two o'clock on the morn
ing of the 7th inst, q Mr.. Glass, in
the employ Of Mr. Houseman, hap
pening to be up, saw boats approach
ing, and informed a person in the
same employ, when they passed into
Mr. Houseman's garden and were
satisfied that they were boats con-
tanning Indians. The Indians COM
menced their firing upon the houses
OF Mr.. Houseman and DIR. Perrine :;
the former of whom with his family,
and that of Mr.. Charles Howe, sue
ceeded in escaping to boats and
crossing over to Tea Table Bay.
The family of DR.. Perrine passed
through trap door into their bath
ingsrooms, from whence they2got in.
to the turtle crawl, and by great
effort removed the logs and escaped
nvs4tl, u. 81 -
They went to boat at the wharf
which six Indians, all who remained
had partly filed, and were in the
store after further supply. They
then pushed off, and pulled with an
oar, paddle, and two poles, toward
the schooner Medium. They were
met by boat when they had rowed
mile, and then taken to the
schooner.
Mr.. Motto and his wife, and Mrs.
johnson, lady seventy years of age,
fed into an clubhouse, whence Mrs.
Motto was dragged by an Indian, and
while in the act of calling on her hus,
band, "John, save me-" she was killed.
DIR. Motto shared the same fate,
and was scalped, and the.old lady las
she was dragged forth, suddenly jerk
ing from the Indian, broke his hold
and escaped under house. Her
grandchild, daughter Of Mrs. Motto,
eleven years, was killed, with a club,
the infant was then strangled and
thrown into the water. This was
seen by Mrs. Johnson from her hid.
ing place but the Indians fired this
building and she was again forced
to fee, and escaped to Maloney's
wharf, where she, secreted herself,
and was finally rescued, A. Sturdy,
boy about eleven xiars of age, hid
himself in the cistern under DIR.
Houseman's house, and was scalded
to death by the burning MguiMing
heating the water. The ramaRs Of
an adult skeleton were found
among the ruins Of DIR. Perrine's
house, supposed to be the Doctors,
as well as a child thought to have
been slave to Mr.. Houseman."
Mrs Perrine's account of the es-
cape of the family of DR.. Perrine, as
published in the Wayne IN. W Sen.
tineJ:
Mrs. Perrine and her three chill
dren, Two daughters, young women,)