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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-27
COnSumptiOn Cured.

An old PHYSICIAN retired from practice, having
had placed in his hands by an East India mission
airy the formula of simple vegetable remedy,
fo- the speedy and permanent cure for consump-
ton, bronchitis, catarrh, asthma, and all throat
and lung affections. also positive and radical
cure for nervous debility and all nervous COM.
plants after having tested its wonderful curative
powers In thousands of cases, has felt it his duty
TO make it known to his suffering fellows. Actu-
ated by this motive, and desire to relieve human
suffering, will send, free of charge, to all who
desire it, this recipe with full directions for pre-
pairing and using, in German, French, or ENGLISH.
Sent by mail by addressing with stamp, naming
this paper, W. w. Sherar, 149 Powers Block.
Rochester, Ny.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-27
A Gigantic Bridge ENTERPRISE.

Mr.. John Waddell, contractor for the
foundations of the North British rail-
way bridge across the Forth, recently
began operations with a large staff of
workmen. Starting from abutments
on the high ground overlooking the
foreshores on either side of the Firth,
the bridge is to be carried in the form
of q light lattice girder structure upon
cylindrical brick columns to the edge
of the water. AS far as this part Of the
work is concerned, it is not believed to
present any feature of difficulty. But
IN the two great spans, each 1000 feet
long, which are to form the central por-
ton of the structure, there has to be
faced one of the most difficult engineer
ing feats imaginable. Regarding this
portion of the work the Scotchnaan says
that at the point on each side of the
estuary where the bottom begins to
shelve rapidly downward, there is to be
placed an immense composite pier:
consisting of four groups of iron col
umns-sixteen columns in all-frmly
bedded on easements of masonry and
securely braced together throughout
their entire height. Over the tops of
these piers will be carried immense
chains,to whose shoreward ends will be
anchored Iponderous masses of ma
sonry, and these, being continued over
two similar piers, placed on, the island
Of Inchgarvie in mid-channel, will
afford, on the suspension principle, such
assistance as is estimated to be requir-'
ed in supporting the spans, which, of
course. will also rest at either end upon
the framework of the piers. The
height of the great 1-600-feet spans has
been fixed at $50 feet, to reach which
level the shoreward section will require,
as in the case of the Tay bridge, to
have certain gradient, and when it is
added that the piers will reach the
height of from 500 to 600 feet, some
idea may be formed of the imposing
appearance which the completed struc
ture will present. EfAG#
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-27
SeaSOnabIe Advice to the Young.
Troy Times.

The young man who was married at
some time during the past spring or
summer, and who has been so devoted
ever since, discovers the quality of his
affection fearfully strained when, having
turned out the gas, he jumped into bed
and finds his shivering form used as a
hearthstone for her dear little feet,
whose touch suggests the sepulcher of
Sir John Franklin, and whose every
movement excites anew the miserable
husbands susceptibility to climate
changes. But he should rememb Der
that it IS such episodes as these that try
married soles, and it is the heroic en-
durance Of these ills that set upon the
Benedict the mark of true nobility.
Let him suffer and lie STILL and he will
have his reward in hereafter where
all is warmth and sunshine, and where
there ale none but angel feet, which it
is generally conceded are not of the
character that produces frigidity &C
cOmpanied by chills and shivers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-27
An Intestine War.

Ghe following letter explains itself:
Dear Doctor:-You did good turn
for me once; you saved by life. To be
sure you left me minus leg in doing
it-but life is sweet even with but one
foot to hobble through the world with.
1t was down at; it was bloody day
but a glorious one! You remember
how-but beg pardon, [ always for
get myself when [ get to talking about
these old times. This is what I want
to tell you: One morning last week |
awoke feeling very strange. For a
long time my liver had been rebellious.
but [ had anticipated no trouble. But
that morning / discovered that my
stomach had joined in the revolt, and
a lively skirmish was being carried on,
that threatened to end in hard battle.
The suddenness of the revolt put the
head quarters in confusion, and all
seemed hopeless till, suddenly, like
one of those flashing orders of Grant,
came the Communicates DR.. Pier ce's
Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant
Purgative Pellets;" and courier was
Immediately dispatched for them.
Now, what I Want to say is this, ] feel
like volunteer, who has just received
his commission, or, better still, as well
AS Grant did when he held Lees sword.
And I want to advise all VINO suffer
from rebellious liver and stomach to
eight it out on this line," and they will
surely be victorious. AN OLD VET.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-27

Mr.. Vincent" said the parson to
the tall stranger, this is my youngest
child"
g L am the black sheep Of the family"
said Lisbeth, hanging her head, "and
I'm very sorry, Sir, and ! beg your par
DON"
Pray don't mention it," said Mr..
Vincent, In genuine distress at the sight
of the modification Of this yellow-hair-
ed lassle with deep hazel eyes and the
red, sensitive mouth.
And when dinner was overland here
let us mention that Mr.. Vincent ate and
drank with an excellent appetite, as if
no lurking shadow of the threatened
dyspepsia disturbed his digestion-an
the country parson had taken his guest
into the study, Polly put her arm around
Llsbeth's waist and drew her out under
the morning-glorv vines, where, by this
time, the blue and rOse-tinted cups had
all folded themselves into tight little
parasolettes, and hidden behind the
leaves.
"Lisbeth," said she, GIVE got good
news for you"
Nothing can be good news any
more" said Lisbeth, with fresh burst
of tears.
"Oh, but listen," soothed Polly. "Do
you know who this Mr.. Vincent is ?"
"A-missionary, / suppose" And
poor Lisbeth spoke the word as if it was
dose of quinine.
No, dear, he's the bishops secretary.
And he has heard of papa's learning
and zeal and talent, and he has come TO
offer him a parish near New York, with
twelve hundred dollars-only think of
it, Lisbeth!-twelve hundred dollars a
year, and an assistant. We shall be
rich, darling, and dear, dear papa will
have a little rest and ease in his old
age"
at can't be true" said Lisbath,
vaguely.
"But it u.s." cried Polly; and then the
two sisters began to cry and sob, with
happy incOherence, in each others
arms.
is it possible" cried Polly Fem,
' that it is a whole year since we came
to Moreham Rectory?'
1t was year. Once more the wild
grapes were seeming all the woods, ,once
more the golden-rod held up its torches
of flame along the course of babbling
brooks, and Polly shaded her eyes with
one hand, as she stood in the doorway
and watched Lisbeth come lightly along
the garden path, with the yellow sun
shine tangled in her hair, and an I'M
wonted moisture in her deep eyes.
"What have you done with Mr.. Vim
cent?" asked Polly, demurely.
"He Is walking down by the falls with
papa" said Lisbeth, coming up to her
sisters side, and slipping one arm
through Polly's. "And, Polly"
well, dearest?"
CT have something to tell you"
Couldn't l guess it9" said Polly,
laughing. "No, Lisbeth, don't turn
your face away know it all. darling.
He loves you, and you have promised
to be his wife"
Polly" said Lisbeth, 81 think you
must be a fortune-teller But, oh! |
am SO happy! and l can hardly believe
that it isn't all dream"
"But. Lisbeth--"
"WeH?"
~ thought you were never, neuer,
going TO marry "a"
But Lisbeth's soft little hand pressed
over her sisters mouth, and her plead
ingly uttered, "Please, Polly, DON'T"
stopped the sentence ere it was finished.
And Polly was merciful, and didn't.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-27
The Primary Cause of Distant Symp-
tOm

Nervousness is rarely disease in itself inhe-
rent, but it is the lineal offspring Of dyspepsia,
in majority of cases. The nervous disturbance
is at first triling, but ultimately its parent
dermines the general health as to produce con-
sequences very threatening to that great nervous
centre, the brain. Hosteters Stomach Bitters
is the most powerful medicinal opponent of the
ravages of indigestion, and protects the nervous
system from them. The tremors, the unnatural
anxiety, the headaches, the seeplessness and loss
of appetite which CharaCterizes digestive irregu-
larity and weakness, and which are almost inva-
riably &C accompanies by an uncertain condition OF
the bowels and inactivity of the liver, are all
eradicated by this matchless corrective, and when
nervousness does not proceed from the cause
designated, it affords most grateful relief.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-27
ARE THE CHILDREN AT HOME?

Each day when the glow OF SUI set
Fades in the western SKY,
And the wee ones, tired of playing,
Go tripping lightly by,
I steal away from my husband,
Asleep in his eaSy-Cha!r,
And watch from the open doorway
Their faces fresh and fair.
Alone in the dear old homestead
That once was fall of life,
Ringing with girliSh laughter,
EchOing boyish strife,
Wetwo are waiting together;
And oft as the shadows come.
With tremulouS voice he calls me.
1T is night. are the children at hOme?"
Yes, lover' answered him gently,
..Tnev're all home long ago!
And sing IN my qu1yerlng treble,
A song SO soft and low,
Till the old man drops to slumber,
With his head upon his hand,
And tell to myself the number
At home in better land.
Home, where never sorrow
Shalt dim their eyes with tears,
Where the smile of God is on them
Through all the Summer years,
know; yet my arms are empty
That fondly folded seven,
And the mother heart within me
Is almost starved for heaven.
Sometimes in the dusk Of evening,
only shut my eyes,
And the children are all about me,
A vision fl ON the skies:
The babes whose DIM led fingers,
Lest the way to my breast,
Ana the beautiful ones, the angels.
Passed to the world of the blest.
A breath, and the vision is lifted
Away on wings of light.
And again we two are together,
All alone in the night.
They tell me his mind is falling,
But smile atide fears;
He is only ok with the children,
Ia the dear and peaceful years.
And STILL as the Summer sunset
Fades away in the west,
And the wee ones, tired of playing,
Go trooping home to rest,
Nv husband calls from his corner,
Say, love! have the children come:
And ] answer, with eyes upllfted.
Yes, dear! they are all at homer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-27

For some years the Russian army
has been experiment with passenger
Something like $500 birds are now at
the disposal of the military staff. The
principal depot is at Warsaw, and there
are stations at all the fortresses. Each
station consists Of several dove cots
fitted up separately, the number of them
corresponding to the direction whence
the pigeons will be flown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-27

IF each one of several makers had
taken the highest medal at one of the
great worlds expositions there would
be room to question which was best;
but Mason & Hamlin have taken the
highest honors at every such competi-
ton for twelve years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-27

GOOD Cooks Ladies, if you would
be good cooks, and would avoid the
modification of having poor biscuit for
tea when you have company, use D.
B. DeLand & Co. 3 Best Ctenaica! Salera-
tus, and that only.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-27
THE FRIEND OF ALI!
H0LL0WAYS PILLS. |

These famous Pills PURIFY the BLOOD.
and act most powerfully, yet soothingly, OH
the LIVER, STOMACH, KIDNEYS and
BOWELS, giving TONE, ENERGY, and
VIGOR to the VIII ole system. They are won
derfully efficacious in all ailments inciden
tai to FEMALES, Young or Old, and as a
general FAMILY MEDICINE, for the cure
of most complaints they are unequalled.
IMPORTANT CAUTION.-None are genuine unless
the signature of j. HAYDOCK, agent for the
Onrment. Boxes at % cents, 81 cents, and 81 EACH
EE There IS considerable saving by taking the
larger sizes. HOLLOWAY & Co., New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-27

THE ladies of Utica, N. Y, furnished
coffee to the officers at the polls on cleo
ton day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-27

q a DAY. How 10 make 1t. Something newt
3IS Agents. coz. YoNGE 4 Co. St. Louis No.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-27

A FELLOW walked into house at
Eureka, New, and calling for the lady
of the mansion unbottled a centipede
and a tarantula, remarking that he
would make them fight for the pleasure
of the family. 1t is unnecessary to say
that the woman retired quickly, and
when the room was looked into again
the man and his menagerie were gone,
as was also the jewelry of the house
hold.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-27
Bogus Certificates.

It is no vile drugged stuff. pretending
to be made of wonderful foreign roots,
banks, &C., and pulled up by long bogus
certificates of pretended miraculous
cures, but a simple, pure, effective
medicine, made of we'll known valuable
remedies, that furnishes it's own certifi-
cate by its cures. We refer to Hop
Bitters, the purest and best of medi-
cines. See Truths" and "Proverbs,' u
in another column. ia a9e
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-11-27
500 LOTS
In the Town Of MedOra. South FlOrit

To be sold if taken this month at $1.5O each, Cor
ner Lots so cts. Extra
Deed, Abstract and Acknowledgements furnished
without extra charge. and l0-acre Orange Tracts
adjoining the town. Long time.
Improved and bearing orange groves from $40 600
to SIS, 600 cash. Cheap Lands in North Florida, for
sale. Apply to VIM. VAN FLEET South Florida
Land and Emigration Office, LAG La Sale Street,
Chicago. ILL. AGENTS wanted
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-05

The Mill River Valley, Mas
sachusetts, is not very comforta-
BILE place to reside in. A sort Of
liquid sword of Damocles, as it
were, hangs over the heads Of the
unfortunate inhabitants there
They never know at what moment
a ruined reservoir will come down
upon them like wolf on the fold.
1t is thought that the Goshen reser-
voir is unsafe, and this rumor has
spread terror along the valley
Most families are on war basis
and have everything ready for a
speedy retreat. They keep sem
tries on watch all night and guards
by day. II seems rather strange
that the authorities there do not
see to it that the dams are made so
strong that there would be no
foundation there for the fear that
now prevails in the Mill River Val
ley.-Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-05
Wednesday, JIne 5, 1878.

Tho Philadelphia flying machine
continues TO be the admiration OF
that city. The boy Of ninety-six
pounds weight who operates it,
finds no difficulty in keeping aloft
nearly all day, and in moving up
end down, forward and hack as he
pleases. The manager advertised
the other day for young lady to
do some flying and over a hundred
applicants offered themselves as
candidates for the "high" position.
Meanwhile the inventor is at work
on the big machine with which he
proposes crossing the Niagara Falls.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-05

Those who have good books will
be interested in knowing how TO
preserve them. A recent London
library authority says that morocco
lasts longer than any other bind
ing except vellum, and is therefore
cheaper in the long run. Lofty
shelves of books perish. 1t is not
gas, as many people suppose, which
is the librarians foe, but heat, and
as heat rises, the books on the top
of tall shelves perish at frightful
rate. No book shelves meant to
keep books for ever should be
above six feet high, but If that linn,
itation is impossible, as it is in all
private houses, then keep the books
you care least about on the top
shelves, and ventilate your libra
ries from above. Let the hot air
out if you want your letterings to
last.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-05
New York. MAY 31.-A special

New York, May 3l.-A special
from London gives an interview
with Count Schouvaloff. The cor
respondent says: The Count in
sisted that the probabilities of war
had mostly vanished, and that Rus
STA preferred peace to armed con-
6ict. All the greater obstacles out
standing between England and
Russia have been finally removed.
The terms of the agreement were
last night. Invitations
to the congress, not to the confer
ence, will be issued in the course
Of a few days.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-05

Moved by Alderman Golling that the
foregoing bills be allowed as recommend
ed by the committee and warrants
drawn for the payment of the same.
Ayes-Brown, Burrell, Golling, Healy,
Rayburn, and Tins. Nays--None. Car
ried.
Streets and Sewers, recommending
that the crosswalk between Bolton &
McRae's brick building and Gillett's be
raised to within eight inches Of the level
OF sidewalk. Recommendation concur
red In and Street Commissioner instruct.
ed to perform the work.
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS.
BY Alderman Burrel, that II is ex.
pediept to have constructed in this city,
water works for the purpose of supply
ing said city aud the inhabitants there
OF with water, but that It Is inexpedient
for said city under the power granted in
its charter to build such works. AYES
Brown, Burrell, Golling, Rayburn and
Tins. Nays-Alderman Healy. Car
ried.
By Alderman Golling. That COM
mittee Of two be appointed to confer
with Mr.. VanLleu, of Bay City, to as
certain the best possible terms upon
which he will introduce water into the
city for efficient fire purposes and for
domestic and other purposes. and report
at meeting to be held on Thursday
evening. Ayes-Brown, Burrell, Col
ling, Healy, Rayburn and Tins. Nays
None. Carried.
On motion of Alderman Tins, the
Council adjourned.
A. r. MCDONALD,
Recorder.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-05

Almost every one desires to live
long, and is eager to read but gen.
orally slow to follow the rules which
tend TO bring about such a result.
1t is therefore with little hope that
the plan here given will he general
ly adopted that it is laid before the
public. Here is a method which
scientific men assert will double the
chances of life, and yet, alas, how
few will avail themselves of IFS
privileges. The receipt is contain
ed in three words: $50 to prison"
with the supplement Of equal length
-"and stay there" 1t is believed
that prison life is conducive to
longevity, that is, if the humane
methods of punishment in vogue in
New Jersey are not INDUCED in too
freely. The records Of the best
English penitentiaries show that a
persons chances of life are nearly
double what they would be in a
state of freedom. Notwithstanding
that two-tbirds Of the inmates en-
ter such institutions with disease
upon them, often in advanced stages
yet as a result Of pure air, cleanli-
ness, and well-regulated diet,
prisons ere made seats Of health
In those of Scotland the death rate
is only three In 1000. Contrast
this With the death rate Of seven.
teen per 1000 in the British army
or with the average rate OF twenty
per 1000 IN other occupations, and
Il will be seen what marvellous re
sults may be obtained by propsl
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-05
DROBATE ORDER.

State Of Michigan, County Of Aipena-ss.
At a session Of the Probate Court for the county
Of Alpena, holden at the Probate Office In The city
Of Alpena, on Monday. the ad day Of June,
in the year one thousand eight hundred and
seventy-eight.
Present, Ira Stout Judge Of Probate.
In the matter Of the estate Of the Minor heirs
Of Frederick Bensch, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition, duly verified
OF t'hafles Golling. praying that he may be an
pointed guardian Of said Minors
Thereupon II IL ordered, that Monday, the LIST
day Of July next, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon, be assigned for the hearing of said petition
and that the heirs at Law Of said deceased and all
other persons interested in said estate. arc re-
quired TO appear IT a session Of said court, then
TO be holden at the Probate Offoo. In the city OF
Alpena, and show cause, II any there be, why the
prayer Of the petitioner should not be granted :
And IL n urthcrordered that said petitioner give
notice 10 the persons interested in said estate Of
the pendency Of said petition, and the hearing
thereof, BY causing copy Of this order TO be pub
hsbed in the ALPESA WEEKLY ARors, news
paper printed and circulated In said county Of Al
pena, four successive weeks previous TO said dag
Of hearing. ... - 80
A true copy. IRA stout,
sssw&-s-S.s7 --a Judge Of Probate.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-05
Board Of Review.

For the purpose Of examining the assessment
roll for the city Of Aipena for the year 1873 cor
recting any errors found therein, ION cause shown
reducing, equalizing or increasing the valuation Of
anv and all property found In said roll, and add
ing thereto any taxable property in sold city that
may have been omitted, and vsluing the same,
the Board of Review, Of said city, will meet and
be In session ut the Common Council room, In Mo-
Donalds block, Second street, 0n the 18th, 18Th
and 10th days Of june next, from y a M. 10 70 NJ,
and from p. NJ. 10 p. M. OF said lays at which
time all persons desiring 10 do so may examine his
or her assessment on said roll, and may show
be changed.
In witness whereof, and by order Of the Common
Council, we have hereunto set our hands az the
city Of Alpena, the 2lth day of May, A. ID. 1878.
A. r. MCDONALD, Mayor.
Recorder.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-05
sanitary regulation. A high medic

sanitary regulation. A high medic
al authority declares that the Perth
Prison, in Scotland, is apparently
the healthiest place in the world.
The government inspector, who
visited it SIX times annually for
thirteen years, rarely found more
than two, among 750 inmates, in the
inilrmary, while once or twice there
was no one. Epidemics rage around
such institutions but do not enter
them.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-05
The Hopeiessness Of Communism.

Ihe HOpeleSsness Oi tOniihUnism'
The bopelessness of Communism
in America, is in the fact that a
great majority of the people are
property owners, and in that sense
capitalists. They own their own
farms, houses, shops, manufactor-
les, railroads, telegraph lines, and
so on, and feel abundantly able
to manage them without the super
vision of the government. More
over the property represents their
own labor with head and hand, and
the investment of their own earn
ings and savings. In society so
constituted, the proposition to
transfer all property to the govern
ment, or cause it to be seized by
the government, to be distributed
pro rata among the people, can no
more take root and flourish, than
the morals of Dick Turpin, who
condoned for robbery on the high
way by distributing among the
poor what he plundered from the
York Tribune.