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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-01-23

Major Hale returned from his visit
to Washburn's camps on Monday. In
conversing with Mr.. H. B. Cowles,
Major Hale expressed himself as a firm
believer in the SUCCESS Of the Prince
ton 4 Anoka Railroad; he said lie had
talked with some Of the largest pine
owners in this county, and all of them.
Mr.. Washburn in particular, thought
the railroad would be good thing;
none of then were afraid of being taxed
to death. on the contrary. they though
their taxes would be less, in a few
years after the road was completed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-01-23

Dance on the evening OF the 3lst
at the Granger's Hall.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-01-23

BBy a recent act of Congress, you
can go before the Clerk of Court and prove
up on your claim or homestead; you need
not go to q u. s. Land office.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-01-23
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Ignorance Of the law excuses no one,

Delicate, slender Cap. Cole was in
town on Tuesday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
About City Politics.
j.. P

The Democrat raises its voice feebly in
favor of the election of prudent, cautious
and energetic men this spring, who will
manage municipal affairs wisely and econo-
on the subject to which we called its atten-
ton week before last touching the incompe-
tency and lawlessness Of the present Board.
Neither does it affect to believe that the
Democratic ward and city conventions will
place in nomination men better fitted than
those now in power, who will give US a
more economical and respectable admins
tration next year than that Of the year just
closing. The Democrat knows very we'll
what the people have to expect from Demo-
cratic conventions. Its prayers for the
selection through that organization, Of can
didates Of pre-eminent fitness for the
places to be filled, are vain and will GER
tainly go unheeded. Look back for the
past ten or dozen years and see the groove
in which the Democratic party has been
running, and the class of men whom it has
designated to fill the offices. With scarcely
an exception they have been unfit, but they
have managed to run the gauntlet of the
Democratic caucuses and for the sake of
''the party" have been voted for and elected
to the exclusion of better men. The time
to break up this rotten system has now
arrived, and the job will assuredly be done
it properly managed. 1t is only necessary
to call public meeting of those who are
willing to act independent of party and let
them unite in the support of city and ward
tickets comprising the names of persons
who have the welfare of the city at heart
observance Of their duties A convention
of this character, to which all in sympathy
with the movement are invited and will be
allowed to participate can name the men
who will Ill the city Offices next year. But
the meeting should not be close corpora
ton nor wear the appearance of ring hav-
ing in view only the defeat OF another ring.
1t should be gathering of all those who
are willing to lay aside politics for the time
being and who stand pledged to defeat any
ringster or person whose name is not guar
anty..of his nprightness, integrity and fitness.
In this way, the"bummers" who are tolerably
certain to run the Democratic caucuses and
will come before the people with the Demo-
cratic label, can be defeated and the affairs
of the city placed in good hands. We
should be glad to have authority for stating
that the Democrat will cooperate in tn s
movement, but dou btless that sheet will be
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
St. Patrick'S Day.

The anniversary of Ireland's patron saint
falling on Sunday this year, the formal
celebration of the day here occurred on
Monday, the 18th inst. High mass was
lie Church commemorative Of St. Patrick.
AT noon large numbers of our Irish fellow
citizens repaired to Turner Hall to partake of
a sumptuous collation. which h sd been pre-
pared by the ladies of St. Bernard's congre-
CATION. The well spread tables loaded with
the good things of life bore testimony to
the culinary ability and fine taste of the
ladies having this important branch of the
days doings 10 charge and it was fully evi.
dent from the satisfied appearance of the
diners that the efforts made in their behalf
were duly appreciated. Tie ladies were re-
warded for their painstaking and trouble in
the large number Of appetites they were
given to appease. The weather all day was
of d much finer and more beautiful charac-
ter than is often allotted to the sons of the
Emerald Isle in this latitude for the cele-
bration of their national holiday. In the
evening the large hall of the Sacred Heart
College was crowded to excess to witness an
entertainment of two fold significance,
namely:'the observance of St. Patrick s day
or rather evening, and the celebration Of
the birthday of Rev. Patrick W. Condor,
G. S. c., President of the Sacred Heart
College. This pleasant affair consisted of
vocal and instrumental music and the
presentation OF the comedy of Handy Andy
tion of the enterta nment was par excellence
under the able direction of Prof. R. Hardege
W bile the dramatic effort was peasingly
rendered. The musical and dramatic exer-
cises were interspersed with the reading of
four addresses to Rev Father Condor, de-
livered in English French, German, and
Latin by different students, paying a high
tribute to the personal worth, ability an d
zeal Of their worthy head, and wishing HIM
many happy returns of the day. Rev.
Father Condor feelingly responded to the
sentiments thus expressed, and with appro-
pirate closing remarks byRev j Collovin,
pastor Of St. Bernard's church, the vast
audience dispersed we'll satisfied with the
proceedings which terminated the observ-
auce of St. Patrick's day in Watertown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
Clean Up.

Now is the time to put your premises in
order. All lovers of cleanliness and good
health should see to it that this is done; and
don't allow your neig hbors to excel you in
this particular. The amount Of rainfall for
the past winter has been considerable; and
the fact of its having spread over consid
cradle length of time, and nearly all
remained or soaked in where it fell. very
little of the debris or accumulations have
been carried off. And owing to the present
wet and sodden condition of the streets and
grounds, 1t behooves all property owners TO
avail themselves of every opportunity for
drying and making their premises more
healthy. All cutters and watercourses
should be opened and cleaned, and the
backwards and alleys scraped into heaps
ready for removal. Cellars should be
cleaned and dried, and if any bad odors
from decayed vegetables remain, ventila-
ton and disnfectants will be in order
Lime should be used freely. A very good
and cheap disinfectant is sulphate of iron,
or common copperas, dissolved in water,
or 6 ounces to the paitul, and sprinkled
about, after the cleaning has taken place.
BY request of BOARD OF HEALTH.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
Third Judicial Circuit.

n. A. Scott Sloan is an independent
date for Circuit Judge in the Third
lit, in opposition to Judge Pulling, the
Mt incumbent. In his desire to get
ne bench Mr.. Sloan gives another dis
of his chronic Office seeking propensi-
and his general inclination through life
erve the dear people in some official ca
ty that pays. Above all other men in
sconsin be has been successful in getting
from both the political parties. 1t
aid appear to be time for Mr.. Sloan to
81 Ter that he had got to the end of the
itical ropes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
First Silver Dollar.

Hon. A. J. Turner, the Railroad Commits
sioner, received on Saturday, from Wash
ington, one of the new silver dollars of the
first days coinage, which is believed to be
the first to reach this state The State Re
gister, under Mr. Turner's editorship, was
the most ardent "silver dollar" paper IN the
state, and lie was the author of the silver
resolutions which passed our State Legisla-
ture it favor OF reconciliation. So he is
naturally somewhat happy in being the
possessor of one of the very first dollars of
the new coinage. The new coin is certainly
a very handsome piece of money Madison
Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
Race Course Let.

Sealed proposals will be received until
Monday, Apri, 18th, 1878, for the occupancy
of the grounds and stables of the Central
Wisconsin Agricultural and Mechanical
Association for one year from the first of
May, inst. Applicants will be very explicit
in laying down conditions, time ofpayment
ETC., so that no misunderstanding can arise
between the lessee and the association. The
association reserves the right TO occupy .the
grounds and all buildings whenever it may
wish to hold races or other exhibitions.
Stockholders to have the privilege of the
grounds and track during all reasonable
hours. The lessee to keep the track, fences
and buildings in perfect order and repair.
Address all communications to F. P.
Brook, Secretary, Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
Let The Ice Move.

The Chicago and Northwestern Railway
are prepared to lay temporary track run
ming from their road to the ice house of the
Washington Ice Company on the bank OF
the river ia the 5th ward, thus enabling
the company to load the cars at their ice
house and ship direct avoiding the expense
and trouble of taking the ice to the cars by
team. But the lot owners along the pro-
posed temporary track will not give their
consent to the arrangement aud az nothing
can be done without all along the route
giving their assent the matter remains in
statu quo and the ice company are left in a
quandary as to what is best to do under the
circumstances. We trust some arrange
ment may be effected whereby the ice com
pany will be allowed to ship their ice in
the way that is for their best interest, with
out, of course, infringing on the rights of
any OF our citizens In consideration of
the benefits derived to our laboring popu.
lation the past winter through the work
carried on here by the Washington Ice
Company we think We ought to be willing
even TO inconvenience ourselves in order to
convenience them. We should do what we
can to encourage the company to carry on
their work here every winter, and not drive
them awaJ through the pursuit of mar :
row, contracted policy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
A Gentle Hint.

In our style of climate, with its sudden
changes of mperature-rain, wind and
sunshine often intermingled in single day
it is no wander that our children, friends
and relatives are so frequently taken from
US by neglected colds, half the deaths result
ing directly from this cause. A bottle of
Boschees German Syrup kept about your
home for immediate use will prevent serious
sickness, large doctors bill, and perhaps
death, by the use of three or four doses.
For curing Consumption, Hemorrhages,
Pneumonia. Severe Coughs, Group or any
disease Of the Throat or Lungs, its success
is simply wonderful, as your druggist will
tell you. Sample bottles for 'sial, 10 G;
regular size, 75c. Sold by G. u Il. T. Eber-
lie, ]. H. Schulz or r. Schubert.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
MeteOrOlogi cal Display.

A beautiful meteorological display was
witnessed here last Wednesday afternoon in
the shower Of snow, the flakes of which
were of an enormous size, many of them
being fully four inches square. AS far as
the eye could reach into the heavens, APP
parently several miles, these immense flakes
could be discerned rolling and tum bling
towards the earth. Many persons who had
seen the movements of the grasshoppers
out West said that the sight resembled the
flight of those insects, and it would give a
very good idea of the vast numbers of them
that journeyed across the country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
Reduced Prices at the 80 Cent Store

Messrs. E. R. Baum 4 Co., proprietors OF
the Novelty 80 Cent Store, at the east end
of Main street bridge, make an important
announcement to the public, through the
columns of the REPUBLICAN this week The
reputation of the Novelty Store for selling
goods a. low figures, has extended far and
wide, and the good name of the establish
ment in this respect, it appears, is to be
still further populafized by a yet greater
reduction in prices, for nearly everything
in the store. The sale at the present low
figures will continue for the space of tgo
weeks. The rare opportunity thus present.
ed will no doubt be EN- braced by all in want
OF any article they can be supplied with out
of the large and well selected stock kept by
the Novelty SO cent store. Read the an
nouncement in another column and see for
yourselves.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
Teachers Exanltn ton.

First District of Dodge County, Spring of
1878. Examinations to be held as follows.
ville--March 20 and 81.
Rich wood-March % and 23.
Juneau-March. % and ~
Fox Lake-March % and 30.
South Beaver Dam-April % and "a
Exercises will commence at 10 a. m, on
the first day. Applicants will please come
furnished with pens, ink, paper and Fourth
Reader. Come prepared to do two days
hard work in the educational field. 1t is
presumed that no one Of inferior qualifica-
tions will presume to expect a certificate
or to aspire to the responsible position of
Teacher.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
SDieo.

At the residence of ii. Parks, in Waterloo,
on Thursday, March, 9Th Of Consumption,
Miss EDITH PEcKMAN, age 26 years.
In Hebron, March IL, 1878, JAMES WEN.
HAM, SEN aged 80 years and months
In Pueblo, Colorado, March 2, 1878, OF
Consumption, GEO. w WEBB, of Fl. Akin
son, Wis, aged 40 years and month.
In the town of Emmett, Dodge County
Wisconsin, on Tuesday, March 18th, 1878
of lung fever, KATIE ELLA. only daughter of
Evan and Mary Griffith, aged !8 years and
mont
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
uOrtant to Farmers.

Tobacco has become a leading crop in
sconsin, and it becomes necessary to
IN farmers engaged in its cultivation
the practice of Unfortunately selling
acco to neighbors, is serious offense, in
eye of the Internal Revenue law. No
ner can sell tobacco, except to licensed
lers and manufacturers of the article;
then only in unbroken cases and pack
s, without taking out license as retail
Ter; violation of the law renders the
dor liable to very heavy fine, to be
ected on suit by the United States off :
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
Reports! Reports! Reports!

Is what we want from the city Treasurer
to show where the $4,000 has gone and
who is responsible for its expenditure.
If the present Council have transcribed
their duties and have voted it away in vio-
laton of law let them be held personally
liable. We want reports from ward officers
We have had none since 1874. There has
not been one dollar of poll tax reported or
accounted for. No one believes that out of
$50 persons subject to poll tax not one has
committed or worked his tax. On the con-
trary hundreds have done so. Let us take
a view Of the different wards. First ward
general fund, 1922 over3rawn about $50
besides poll tax which would amout to $3.50
more. Where has the money gone ? Sew
eral street crossings repaired that were
necessary and few repaired that were not
at all necessary to repair and Main street
graveled in violation of Chap. Sec 6
which requires that all gravel ing of streets
shall be done by lot owners Second ward
has followed in the wake of LIST ward; has
expended $44S besides poll tax has about
Sc on hand to defray expenses for 1878; has
endeavored to run water up hill at Enos'
place, and to keep the Methodist church
sidewalk at grade while the saloon ear by
is kept at six inches above. Third ward
has expended 1888 besides poll tax; has
overdrawn its fund Sc and has to skin
through the year 1878 on lick w here all the
money has gone no one can explain but the
roadmaser who has gobbled up $245 for
himself and mules. Fourth ward has
expended about $3.50 besides poll tax and
has on hand 5000 to pay expenses for the
present year. This ward is the only ward
that elected an anti-Leaguc Alderman.
Fifth ward has expended $500 besides poll
tax, has about $35 on hand to defray expen-
ses for the present year. 1t is difficult to
find out where the above amount has been
expended.
Sixth ward has expended $500 besides
grading, graveling and building cutters
and sewers; have put out and destroyed all
street lamps in the ward while we are pay.
ing $3.50 per year for lighting other wards.
Seventh ward has expended 1886 besides
poll tax; has overdrawn its account $l4;
has to run the balance of the year on credit.
If any one can tell where alsths expense
has materially benefited the wards | would
like to have him point it out.
RETRENCH! RETRENcH RETRENCH!
Is what we have got to come to in this
city or we are bankrupted by the barnacles
who are feeding and fattening GU. of the
public crib. Let US give notice that oil
salaries except those that are fixed by law,
shall hereafter be reduced 90 per cent; and
we shall not lack of competent persons to
have never had better treasurers than those
that have served for $500 per year, clerks
that have served for $3.50, marshals for $500,
assessors for 1925, each Waterman for $50
PEI month, and the material is by no means
exhausted. Let no partizan, whether Dem
ocrat, Republican or Greenbacker pledge
himself to any candidate who will not
submit to 20 per cent reduction of salary
j. P.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20

The annual election for officers of the
Watertown Fire Department was held Mon
day evening in lower Turner Hall. The
attendance was large and considerable
interest was manifesto The following
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Chief Fire Marshal--Wm. Schultz.
Asst e &C Robert Lewis
FIRE WARDENs.-)st and 7lh wards w. II.
Rohr; I'd and 9th wards, l.. Jeahrling; 3D.
and 4th wards, Jos. Kern; 5th ward, VIM.
Steinmann
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
Selling Liquor to indians.

The appearance of four or five Indians on
our streets last Monday in q state of in toxi.
cation gives rise to the suspicion that some
one in our midst is selling liquor to Indians
in violation of the laws of the United States.
Persons guilty of this grave offense should
be punished to the full extent of the law
and we hope the offenders may be dscov-
cred and given their just deserts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
SAWYER House Burn ed.

he Sawyer House at Jefferson took fire
80 O'CLOCK Suncay morning caused by
Elective chimney, and before ,he.fames
brought under control the building
we'd almost a total loss, the damage
1g estimated at about $4,000. The con-
s of the hotel and saloon adjoining were
owed with slight damage. Stoppen-
IS fine three story block joined the
yer House on the north, but it suffered
damage save that the walls were black
with smoke. The Sawyer House was
ted in 1887 Mr. N. Sawyer, the pro-
Tor, has the sympathy of our community
is great loss
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
FOR SALE.
CHOICE
T ARMING LANDS
IN
Minnesota and Dakota,
BY THE
WinOna & st. Peter Railroad Co
Win0na & st. Peter Railroad Co

THE WlNONA Il ST. PETER RAIL
ROAD COMPANY is now Offering for sale,
at very low prices. its land grant lands
along the line Of its Railroad in Southern
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 Northwest, IN climate unsurpassed for
healthtulness, and in a country which is be-
ing rapidly settled by thriving and indus
trious people, composed to large extent of
farmers, from the Eastern and the older por
tioIs of the Northwestern States.
Land Office of said Company, for the sale
of lands. at MARSHALL, Lyon County,
Minnesota.
H. NJ. BURCHARD, Land Agent.
GEO. P. GOODWIN, Land Commissioner.
General Office of Chicago l. North est
ern Railway Company, Chicago, I'll.
BH~To all Persons requesting information.
by mail or otherwise. Circulars and Maps
will be sent free of cost by said Land Com
missioner or said Land Agent. l7m6
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
Ascheme That Should BE Abandoned,

A project is on foot for the erection OF a
school building in the LIST ward, the militia
tive steps having been taken by the Board
of Education at its last session. The mat
ter was referred to a committee which is to
report at special meeting of the Board to
be held to-day. There may be a pressing
necessity for the erection Of an additional
school house in the city at this time. bat
we doubt it. The scheme was probably
Matched in the fertile brain OF Baxter, Finn
& Co who are just now out OF a job. here
are no more engine houses and bridges to
build, and hence their attention naturally
turns to som ething else. The existence of
this ring Of contractors who manage to
monopolize all the crumbs that fall from
the city table in the way of jobs, is becom-
ing irksome, as it has long been expensive
We believe the sentiment of the com immunity
is decidedly ayerse to the erection of the
proposed edifice at present, not alone be-
cause it seems unnecessary, but on account
of the stringency of the times. 1t is better
to await return of financial prosperity
when the outlay can be met by taxpayers
with greater ease than at present.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
Turner Society Officers.

At the annual election for the officers of
the Wate-town Turner Society held last
Thursday evening, the following were
chosen for the ensuing year.
President-Charles Cech
-President-E. Kramer
Secretary-E. Neumann.
Corresponding Secretary-O. Linde.
Treasurer NJ. Schubert.
I'd Treasurer-W. Steinmann.
Hall gent-Louis Kehr.
The society contemplates making some
fine improvements on their building the
present season. 1t is the intention, if means
will permit, to brick the building and beau
tify it with architectural displays so that
the edi6ce will be one of the chief orna.
ments to our city in style and finish.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-03-20
0GeOrgc Francis Train:

forts are being made to engage this
| lecturer and eloquent orator for an
;ng at WATERFOWL in the early part of
week. 1t is impossible to announce
inject before we go to press, but it will
her "The Coming Reign of Terror or
Times" LOOK for future announc e.