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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
Railroad Influences at Washington.

chicago iTlDune.
We have refrained thus far from ex-
pressing as bluntly as certain suspicious
circumstances warrant the opinion that
corrupt influences are at work, and have
reached into the Senate Chamber and
House of Representatives In behalf Of
the subsidized railroads that desire to
evade payment Of the debt due the
Government, and of other railroad COM
panies seeking subsidy which they may
at some future day seek to evade in the
same corrupt manner. But when so
careful and trustworthy Senator as
Mr. Edmunds announces this fact bold
~ on the floor Of the Senate, it is time
for the people to look upon Congress
sional legislation with this circumstance
in mind, and to judge of the votes of
their representative accordingly. Fol
lowing is an extract from Senator Ed
munds' speech on the subject:
/ have seen that, in respect of these
very companies, when danger to public
interests. and danger to the credit of
these companies in respect of all their
creditors, including the United States,
was first brought to the attention of this
body, and bill was about TO be con-
sidered taking some first and more mi
tial step about it, have seen officers
of the companies in this very senate
chamber on the day such bill was to
be up distributing their passes with an
ostentatious impudence that was amaz-
ing. | hope it did not affect any sena-
tor suppose it did not. | have seen
so cents line paid to affect legislation
in editorials of newspapers. That is a
very small price now That was in old
times. / suppose present editorials are
paid for at the highest rate. But we
shall find out by and by. after an in
quiry, if the two houses are willing to
direct it. and perhaps the present gov
eminent directors may be able to look
after 1t, how much has been paid by
these companies to protect their rights,
as they call it, at this session of con-
gress, not to any senator or representa-
tive in congress- beg everybody not
to misunderstood me,-but to pursue
everybody to his house and appeal to
his personal friendship for this director
or that director; to appeal to his inter
est in protecting his constituents, who
sold some bonds, OF some other thing
to excite his prejudice; to mlslead his
judgment. Everything that goes to
make unjust influences upon legislation
may have taken place to greater OF
less degree.
It was natural that Senator EDMUNDs
should defend as far as he could, in
this statement of fact, the character OF
the two congressional Houses, and re
frain from making any personal refec-
ton upon men with whom he is official
ly associated. But the people, i'll the
light of past experience, are justified IN
going further than he did, and suspect
ing Senators and Representatives Of
yielding to corrupt influences when they
advocate and vote for measures plainly
opposed to the interests of the Govern
ment and plainly beneficial to the in
terests of corporate monopolies. When
Senators and Representatives declare
themselves opposed to legislation de.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

UNANIMOUS VERDICT.-The most rigid
analysis by good chemists have failed
to discover anything in D. B. DeLand &
Co.'S Best Chemical Sdlerdtus which can,
in the least degree be detrimental to
health. While the women Of our coun-
try entertain sentiments widely different
upon other matters, ali concur in a YER
diet that the Best Chemical Saleratus is
the only infallible article in use for light
and sweet bread.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
published March 25, 1881
CHAPTER 16H

CHAPTER l69.
AN ACT to amend chapter IS of the general laws or
1870, entitled IAN act to provide for the represent
t"tion OF cities and Incorporated villages In the
county board of supervisors"
The people of the state Of Wisconsin represented In
senate and assembly, DO enact as foltouUs:
Section |. Section Of chapter IS Of the general
laws of 1870 is hereby amended to read as fol
lows: Section L. Every ward or part of q ward OF
any city in this state. and every rporated vii
.gr or part of an incorporated village in this state
shall be represented in the board of supervisors OF
The county in which such ward or part of a ward Of
any city or Incorporated village or parts Of an in
'orporated village is situated, by one supervisor
unless the charter of any such city shall provide
Tor y less nHmber than one from eaeh ward
Section > This act shall take effect and be in ferrn
from and after its passage.
Approved March IL 1919
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

AN ACT relating to the drainage fund in the sew.
era1 towns.
me people Of the state Of Wisconsin, represented IN
senate and assembly, do enact as fotlo,cs
Section l. The town boards OF supervisors OF the
several towns In this state authorized to appro
fund belonging to suuh towns now on hand In
constructing and repairing public roads and bridges
IN their towns; provided that no greater sum shall
than 3 authorised under existing laws
SecNOn :. Ali af1S and parts OF acts oontraventng
the provisions Of this act are hereby repealed.
Section This act shall take effect and be in force
nom and after it's passage
Approved March H. 1879
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
Publish ed March q, 1881
CHAPTER $50.

AN ACT to amend section of chapter 273 general
laws of 1862 entitled IAN act to regulate the keep
ing and maintaining OF slaughter houses in this
state"
The people Of the state Of Wisconsin, represented in
senate aud assembly, do enact as fotto,es
Section |. Hereafter 1t shall be unlawful for any
person or persons to erect, maintain Cr keep u
slaughter house upon the bank or banks OF any
running stream of water, to throw deposit
any of the carcasses or ofal therefrOm in upon
the banks Of any such running stream which shall
lied town Containing two hundred or more inhabi-
tants, and any person or persons who shall throw
or deposit in such running Stream any dead animal
or any part thereof shall be guilty Of the like of
in section three Of the to which this amenda-
tory.
Section 3 This act shall take effect and be In fouoo
from and after its passage and publication.
Approved March Is 1874
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
GENERAL LAWS OF WISCONSIN.
Published March u, 1881
~,

Al ACT to amend section of chapter $50 Of the
general laws of 1871 relative to the employment
OF children in factories or other workshops in
this state.
THE people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in
senate and assembly, do enact as follolvs:
Sectionl. Section Of chapter 2Ss Of the laws Of
1877 Is hereby amended so as to read as follows:
Section l. 1t shall hereafter be unlawful to employ
any child children under twelve years OF age 1t
any m anual labor in any factory other workshop
where more than three persons are employed In
this state, and no child or children OF twelve and
under fourteen years of age shall be employed in
any such factory workshops for more than seven
months in any one year.
Section q This act shall take effect and be in forco
from and after Its passage and publication.
Approved March Is. 1875
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10
Published March -, :! n1
CHAPTER 20S,

AN ACT to provide the sale of the reports OF the
decisions of the supreme court now owned by the
state.
The people ef the state of Wisconsin, represented ~
Senate and ssemblv. do enact as follo,cs:
Section |. The state librarian is hereby author
lied to sell and deliver to any resident Of this state
who desires to purchase the same for bis own use,
set, and no more, of the volumes at the reports
of the supreme court Of this state; and to any res
ident of this state for MS use, each of the
odu volumes and no more of the said reports not
required to make complete sets owned or to be
owned by the state at the price of two dollars per
volume. The money realized and received by said
librarian from sNch sales shall be paid by him into
the treasury of this state the credit OF the gen
era fund; but such sales shall not be made further
reports to seventy five; preciAed. that any person
desiring to p.rchase any Of said reports shall nile
some ofacer authorized by law to administer osthA
ports for his use. and not for resale exchange
or transfer.
Section g This act shall take effect and be In force
from and after Its passage and publication
Approved March Ii 1873.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-10

! EVERY PACKAGE OF
SLOAN'S CONDITION POWDERS

SLOAM'S CONDITION POWDERS
Given to your Horse, Cow or Hog, will
return many times its cost in the i'm
provement of the flesh, and health OF
your stock.
The horse will show more life, and ac-
complish more work The COW will
produce more and richer milk. The hog
win take on flesh, and prove less liable
to disease. Sloan's are the only Condition
Po0ders compounded upon scientific
principles. Your horse having worked
hard for you during the past season, 1t
is your duty to take good care OF the
animal after the service he has performed
for you. Plenty of warm bedding, good
feed, and bran mash once a week, with
some of lSloan's Condition Poaoders, will
cut him IN good order for next season.
If your Druggist does not keep the
.owder, send 25 or 30 cents, and you will
.ceive package by return mail.
T. IRVING WALKER, Propristor.
70 uaskst Street. Chicago, IN.
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powers to their full vigor, and the mind to its org
nal cheerfulness and strength. The Doctors skill
with the Turkish and Sulphur Baths cannot be
nrceled in the healing art.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
SHEPAUG RAILROAD.
FIR ARRANGEMENT

SIMMER ARRANGEMENT. COMMENCING June sd, 1878. trains will run as U follows:
 Through car to or. from South Norwalk all regu- lar passenger trains
 DOWNWARD.
 715AM-Passenper train from Litchield connects at HawIeyville 1O57 6. mi for Pittsfield and Albany; 1130 a. m. for Bridgeport and New Haven. Connects at Bethel with trains arriving in Danbury at 10 40 a. nl.: South Norwalk at 1031 a. m.; New York at 12.O5 D. m, and New Haven at 12O4 3O P M-Freight train from Litchfield connects at Hawleyvile with Housatonic Milk train at Bethel with Danbury and Norwalk freight train and arrives in Canbury at 6.55 D. m. Saturdays to Bethel only. 245 F. M.-Passenger train from Litchfield connects at Hawleyvie with trains arriving in Bridgeport at 5.45 D. m.: New Haveu 73O p. m.; and Pittsfeld at sos p. m, Con- nects at Bethel with trains arriving in Danbury at 5.36 p. m.; South Norwalk at 600 p. m., and New York at 7.45 p. m. Sunday Milk-. 30 D. m. train from Ltch6eld, con. nects at Hawleyvile, for Bridgeport and New Haven, at Bethel for South Norwalk and New York, arrives in Danbury at [ .s3 p.m.
 UPWARD.
 7.5O A. M-Freight train from Danbury, leaves Beth el at 8.25 a. m.; Hawleyville at 1000 a. m., and arrives in Litchfield at 1 .45 D. 1035 A.M.-Passenger train from Bethel, connects from New York at sos a. m.; South Nor walk at 930 a. m.; Danbury at 9.20 a. m., via Danbury & Norwalk Railroad. Con meets at Hawleyville, from New Haven at 9.33 a. m.; Bridgeport at 10.1O a, m. via Housatonic railroad. arrive in Litchfeld at 12.50 p. m.
 5.92 P. M.-Passenger train from Bethel, connects from New York at 800 p. m. ; South Nor walk at 4.30 p. m.; Danbury at 4.50 D. m., via, Danbury X Norwalk Railroad. Con- meets at Hawleyville from New Haven at 3.45 p. m.; Bridgeport at 455 p. m Pitts field at 1.25 p. m. via. Housatonic railroad arrive in Litchfed at TAO p. m. Saturday special-7.3O p. m. Passenger train from Bethel, connects from New York at 4.4O p. m.; South Norwalk at 6.N D. m.; Dan- bury at 6 10 p. m. via, Danbury and Nor walk railroad. Connects at Hawleyville, from New Haven at 5.28 p. m.; Bridge port at 500 p. m,; Pittsfield at 200 p. m.. via, Housatonic railroad. arrive in Litch- field at 9.50 p. m.
 0. H. PLATT, Superintendent.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
PREMIUMS.

New subscribers (appying early) for the year ISIS may have without charge, the numbers for the last quarter of 1877 of such periodicals they may sab scribe for.
 Or instead, new subscribers to any two, three, or four of the above neriodcsls, may have of the -four Reviews" for 1877 subscribers to all i've may hove two of the -four Reviews" set of Black. woods Magazine for 1877,
 Neither premiums to subscribers discount to clubs be allowed unless the money is rSmitted d. rect to the publishers No premiums given to sluha To secure premiums it will be necessary to mAks eGrty application the stock available for that par. laOse is limited.
 THE LEONARD SCOTT PUBLISHING co
 fl Barclay Street. NeN York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
vEGETINE.
For Cancers and c AN EROUS HU M o R s The Doctors Certificate.


 ASHLEY WASHINGTON Go, ILL.,, Jan. IA, 1878. DR H, R, STEvENs:-
 Dear Su,-This is to certify that had been suffer- ing frOm R0se CGncer my right breast, which grew very rapidly, and all my friends had given me up to die, when heard of your medicine. Vegetine recom mended for CGncer and Generous Hum0rs. com menced to take it. and soon found myself beginning to feel beter my health and spirits both felt the be- nign influence which it exercised and in few months from the time commenced the of Vegetine the Cancer came out almost bodily.
 CARRIE DEFORREST, certify that am personally acquainted with Mrs. DeFOrest, and consider her of very best wo- men. DR. s. H. FLOWERS. ALL DISEASES OF THE BLooD.-If Vegetine will re- ieve pain cleanse purify and such diseases re- storing the patient to perfect health after trying diff ferent physicians, many suffering for years is it not conclusive proof if you sufferer you can be cured? Why is this medicine performing such great cures? It works in the bood in the circulating fuid It truly be called Great Blood PurtFer. The great of disease originates in the blood; and medicine that does not act directly upon it, to purify and rennovate has any just claim upon public attention.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
PATIENTS,
 R. H. EDDY,

No. 76 STATE ST.. opposite KTby, BOsToN, Secures Patents in the United States also in Great Britan Franee and other foreign countries. Copies of the claims of any Patent furnished by remiTtng dollar. Assignments recorded at Washington. Nc Agency i the Uited states possesses superior localities tor ObtQining Patents GSctTtdiRig tke patentabiW of inDentiOns R. H. EDDY, Soliritor of Patents.
 TEsTIMoNIALs.
 CT regard NIT. Eddy of the most capable an1 sccessfWl practitioners with whom have had ofAoiAl intercourse.
 CHAS. MASON, Commissioner of Patents." 'Inventors cannUt employ person more trusswsr- thy or more capable of securing for them early and favorable consideration at the Patent once. EDMUND BURKE, late CommissiOner of Patents. {"
 BOSTON, October lo, ie5o. R. H. EDDY, Esq-Dear Sir: you procured fer me, ill l840 py first patent. Since then you have acted for and advised in hundreds of casss and prosuR ed many patents, reissues and extensions. have casionaly employed the best agencies in New York. Philadelphia aud Washington, but Etfn give yoa d. most tie whole of my business, in your line. and a6 wise others to employ you.
 Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER. BOSTON. January l. 1878. to-iV
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
CT HRS

discount of twenty per cent. win be allowed to clubs of four more persons. Thus four copies of BlackwOOd CT of one Review will be sent to ad- dress for $2SO. four copies of the Reviews and Blackwood for $4S, and on.
 To clubs of ten or more. in addition to the above discount, copy gratis will be allowed to the getlsr- up of the club,
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
vEGETINE Is RECOMMENDED by all
 PHYSICIANS,

VALLEY STEFAN, QUEENS Co.,, LONG ISLAND, N. Y. MR. H.R. STTvBNs;-
 Dear S1.I take pleasure of writing you small cer- ticate concerning Vegetine prepared by you. have been a sufferer with the dyspepsia for over forty yeLrs, and have had the Chronic DfdTreG for six months and have tried most everything given up to de and did not expect to live from day to day, and ne physician could touch my case. saw your Vsge- inc recommended to cure DyspepsiG. I commenced using it, and continued doing so, and ~ell woman and restored to perfect health. All who are afflicted with this terrible disease, would kindly commend to try for the benefit of their heath and is excellent a blood purifier.
 By Dr. T, B. Forbes. M. D., for
 MRS. WM. H. FORBES, VEGETINE-When the blood becomes Hfeless and stagnant either from change of weather of climate want of exercise, rr sgular diet from any ether cause, the Vegetine will renew the blood, carry of the putrid humos cleanse the stomach regulste the bowels, and impart tone of vgor to the whole body
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
BlackwOOd's Edinburgh Magazine

eB-These Reprints NOT SELECTIONS they give the oris inals IN FULL, and at about THIRD the price of the Enghsn Editions.
 The latest advances and discoveries in the arts and sciences the recent additions to knowledge in every department Of literature and all the publications as they issue from the press, fully reported and discussed in the pages of these peri0dicaa, in lan guage at once clear, fOrcible and comprehensive. The articles sre commonly more condensed and full of matter than the average books of the period.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20

The other day distinguished literary ma n was crossing the Boston Common, when a policeman, observing him treading upon the
 grass, growled, Don't you see that sign, Keep off the grass?'" Certainly do D was the reply, q am doing all can to keep it of !'-
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20

A very beautiful and stylish American lady has married the SOB of the great French man modiste. It is not often that remarkable beau ty and great Worth are united, but this is an instance.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20

At wedding recently, when the clergyman asked the lady, ''Wilt thou have this man to be thy welded husband ?" she, with nodes ty which lent her beauty an additional grace, replied, Eff you please.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20

The ancient Phenicians believed the stom- ach was the seat of wisdom. That is where David Davis got his idea of running for Presi- dent If he had lived in Phenicia he would have been a postmaster
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20

Moments with Satan" is the title of an en- tertainment in magic. AS an admission fee is charged, it looks very much like case of the devil to pay.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20

Proud lady of the house (condesendingly)- J. 'sWell, William have you got the place ? William, the small page boy (more condes cendingly still )-''Yes, I thank my lady: there was six other young gentlemen, but was chose"
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20

In recent case for assault, the defendant pleaded guilty. ''I think I must be guilty, " said he, ''because the plaintiff and were the only ones in the room and the first thing knew was that was standing up, and he was doubled over the table. You'd better call it guilty"
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20

A celebrated actress, whose fresh smile and silver voice favored the deception, always call ed hereself sweet sixteen" She stated her age as sixteen in court as witness. Her son was directly afterward called up and asked how old he was ''Six months older than mother" was the honest reply.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
TERMS FOR 1878 QnCluding pOstage)

Payable strictly i'm Advanc
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20

''Give him consulship in warm place. " said MT. Hayes when he endorsed Andersen's application. We do not betray confidence when we say this was Mr. Hayes Christian way of telling Anderson he might go to H-- alfaX
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20

Two sweet little girls sat upon the sidewalk in front of the Post office, one of them nursing a large wax doll. Her companion asked in tones of deep earnestness; "Does 'oo have much twoubie wifi 'oor baby?" '.Oh, doodness, yes. was the reply, ''she cwies mos all e time. She's ies' cwied an cwied ever since she was born Is jes discouraged, an don't fink I'll ever born any mere"
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20

A Minnesota girl has been serving on a rail- road as brakeman in male attire. She gave civil answer to the questions of passenger, when her sex was at once suspected
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20

Barber (apropos of customers beard )-'FYes, great improvement, indeed, sir, since you took our Balm of Ilyria.' Of course you willtak another bottle?' Customer (dryly)-'tNo thanks, haven't tried the first yet"
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20

SIMMER ARRANGEMENT. COMMENCING June 3d, 1878. trains will run as U follows:
 Through car to or, from South NofWalk on all regu- lar passenger trains.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20

''Brave men, wise men, true men!" shouts the Newark Journal, ''to the front! !" Thank you, thank you kindly. Now if the usher vii please show us right up to the orchestra chair -Barlt7tgt07e Hd,o6eye.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-20
The Rebellious Cheyennes,

OFFICIAL DISPATCH FROM GEN. SHERIDAN.
The following dispatch was received at the
War department this morning:
CHICAGO, ILL, Sept. 19, 1873.
General e. g. I0aoase7ad, WASHINGTON D. c.
On the 9th of this month, about three hun
dred of the southern Cheyenne Indians. at
their agency at Fort Reno, broke away from
the agency, leaving their tents and property
Dehlnd. They were Immediately pursued by
the troops. Capt. Rendlebrock, with two com
panieS OF the fourth cavalry coming up with
them last Friday at or near CimarrOn An en-
gagement took place, in which his command
lost three men killed, and three wounded and
several horses wounded. The attack was un
successful, and Captain Rendlebrock fell back
towards Camp Supply, reporting that he
engaged one hundred and thirty In.
dian warriors, who surrounded and attacked
him while their families moved on north.
Prepa ratlOnS have been made by General
Pope to meet theses Indians at or near the
crossing OF the Arkansas and along the line of
the Kansas Pacific railway. also in DEPART
ment Platte along and north of the Union
Pacific railroad. There is strong hope that
capture or destroy them. The Indians have
for their principal grievance insufficient food
and lrregularity in its delivery; then the un-
wise permis ion given to the ArapahOes to live
out near the Big Horn mountains, the Chew
ennes claiming to have as much right to live
there as the ArapahOes. 1t is important for
the peace OF the plains and the success OF the
reservation system that these Indians be
captured, and every effort will be made to ac.
cOmpliSh that purpose.
tSlgned) p. II. SHERIDAN, Lieut.. General.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-20

TIE HERO OF THE MoN1ToR-A Sensational
Sutt Against Him.-A dispatch from An.
napolls says that the preliminary papers were
6led in the circuit court of the county yester.
day, In case that promises to result in some
very sensational developments. 1t is suit Of
damages for defamation against Rear Ad.
mira mirai John Worden, the hero of the fight
between the Monitor and Merrimac, and late
superintendent Of the Naval academy. The
SUI salt Is instituted by Prof. Bernard Maurice,
late professor In the academy. The facts on
which Prof. Maurice lays his claim to damages
are Admiral Worden indorsing the prOfessor's s
res reesignaIion with dsfamatory remarks as to his
and expressions of like character, all based
upon an alleged assault made by the professor
upon young girl in Annapolis. The damages
claimed are $4,000. There is another suit on
assumpsit-a debt alleged to be due the pro.
ieSs0r for private instruction in Admiral WOr-
den's family. The professor is brother In
law OF an ex-governor of Maryland. and the
parties are all of q high social standing. The
counsel for Prof. Maurice are j. c. Bonaparte,
0I baltimore, and John Thompson Mason.
rear Admiral W0rden's counsel Is Hon. A. B.
Hagner.