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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24

A. Hubbard, Boon Co. Ill.,, in letter to
the St. Louis Republican says: "Eighteen
years ago my brother and,myself were bitten
by mad dog. A sheep was also bitten at
the same time. Among the many cures
offered for the little boys, 1--WE were then
ten or twelve years old, a friend suggested
the following, which be said would cure
the bite of rattlesnake: Take the root of
the common upland ash, Commonly called
black ASH peel off the bark, and boil j: to a
strong decoction, of this drink freely.
While my father as preparing the above,
the sheep spoken of, began to be afflicted
with Hydrophobia, when it had become so
fatgued from it's distracted state, as to be
no longer able to stand, my father drenched
it with pint of the ash root ooze, hoping
to ascertain whether he could depend upon
it as cure for his sons, four hours after the
drench had been given, to the establishment
of all the animal got up and went quietly
with the flock to Craze. My brother and
myself continued to take the medicine for
eighto ten days, one gill three times daily.
No effect of the dread poison was ever dis
covered on either of US. 1t has been used
very successfully in snake bites to my
knowledge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24

THIS standard article is COM
pounded with the greatest care.
Its effects are as wonderful and
as satisfactory as ever.
1t restores gray or faded hair to
it's youthful color.
1t removes all eruptions, itching
and dandruff. It gives the head
cooling, soothing sensation Of great
comfort, and the scalp by it's use
becomes white and clean. .
BY it's tonic properties it restores
the capillary glands to their normal
vigor, preventing badness, and
making the hair grow thick and
strong.
As a dressing, nothing has been
found so effectual or desirable.
A. A. Hayes, M. d., State AS
sayer of Massachusetts, says, "The
constituents are pure, and carefully
selected for excellent quality and
I consider It the BEST PREPARATION
for its intended purposes.
Price, One Dollar.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
Damon and Pythias.

On the evening of May 10th, our citizens
will have the opportunity presented them
of hearing the entire play of Damon and
Pythias recited by the celebrated elocu-
tionist- Mr.. Homer D. Cope. In the line of
dramatic effort, this entertainment will be
one of the finest ever rendered in Water
town, and cannot fail to be looked forward
to with interest. In the Indianapolis Sen
tnel of April 10th, we find the following
relative to Mr.. Cope's rendition of Damon
and Pythias in that city:
1t is seldom that an elocutionist of such
merit as Homer D. Cope appears before the
public. Although a young man, he has &C.
auired control over the voice aud facial
expression that is little less than wonderful.
Last evening at the Grand Opera House,
Mr.. Cope rendered the play sDamon and
Pythias" to very large and highly appre-
ciative audience. Through all the ranging
passion of ambition, patriotism, devotion,
hope, love, hate and fear. as portrayed by
the several characters il that intensely ex-
citing play, be never falters, but takes each
as it comes, and makes himself its thorough
master, winning frequent and hearty ap-
plause, and call before the curtain at its
final fall.
AT he close of damon and Pythias" be
assumed light role, by reciting the Rev.
Thomas K. Beecher's humorous sketch,
sBrudder Anderson" which was also well
received.
1t is to be hoped that Mr. Cope will favor
our citizens with another exhibition of his
powers at an early date.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
Weather and Crops.

From the copious showers that have fall
len for the past few days it Is assumed that
we have had enough Of rain and tc spare.
for the present at least. Vegetation is NOV
ing rapidly forward, wheat and grasses
looking especially thrifty and vigorous.
Within the recollection of the oldest inhabi.
tant vegetation of all kinds has not been so
giving every assurance of abundant crops
and season of great reward to the farmer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
Dodge County Items.

JUNEAU, April 23th.
Work has been commenced on the new
Court House, and the foundation will prob
ably be laid during the present week
A special meeting of the County Board
will probably be called within week or
two, in compliance with the request of the
County Treasurer, in order to examine his
accounts and vindicste him against the
charges brought against him
Seven new buildings have already been
finished or are in course of erection this
season.
Village election occurs on Monday, May
9Th. While probably no strictly anti
license ticket will be in the field, it is
probable that an effort will be made to elect
a board that will refuse to grant any more
licenses than those already now in force
Some of the citizens object to having q
saloon at every street corner in the village.
The coal sheds lately occupied by the
Chicago & Northwestern Railway here have
been torn down and removed to Watertown
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
The Baxter Claim.

The Baxter claim for work done upon
the Labaree bridge has finally been disposed
of, the sum paid by the city in settlement
being $1,000. Three or four weeks ago the
Board voted to pay $500, considering that
very liberal allowance for The services per-
formed and it was probably, all that the
city should have paid. When the Common
Council met, the matter was brought up
again and an additional 5000 voted, which
it is understood Mr.. Baxter is willing to
accept in full payment. The trouble which
has attended the settlement of this claim,
and the fact that the city, by way of COM
promise, has finally paid for changes in the
structure which were made expressly for
the accommodation aud benefit of private
parties, should teach our city fathers les
son as regards the manner of making and
enforcing contracts in the future. There
should be no more slip-shod business in
affairs of this kind, such as characterized
the building of the bridge in question.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
WHEELER,
WHITE f.
VAN PELT,
l2l and 1913 Wisconsin, ST.
Milwaukee, Wis.

ANGA w C% SA4AOO9 w -.
To Friends and Patrons:
We are in daily receipt of NEW
SPRING GOODS, bought direct land for
strict cash) from the leading Manufacturers
Agents and Importers in New York and
Boston. We keep an experienced buyer in
the Eastern Markets to secure for US "Job
Lots" "Auction Lots" and all the Choice
Novelties as soon as they make an appear
ance.
We are therefore opening New and Desr-
able Goods every day during the season.
and as many are bought far below regular
value, we can place them in the hands of
our customers at prices that defy competi-
ton. 1t is a we'll known fact throughout
the state, that we always sell RELIABLE
goods on extremely low profits. Our sue
cess during the past year and our large and
constantly increasing business shows that
our efforts to give our customers frst-class
goods at reasonable prices are appreci ated.
We are selling our superior BLACK
SILKS, imported expressly fo- US at about
Is per cent. less than prices that prevailed
few weeks earlier. We call special at.
tention to our $I.O0 grade as being of SUI
perior quality for the money. We also
carry full line of Colored and Fancy
Silks.
In MOURNING GOODS, we carry a
complete assortment, Cashmeres, Alpaccas
Brilliantines, &C. We offer SO pieces Su-
perIor Black Cashmere guaranteed all
wool) at soc, and large quantities of better
qualities up 10 $1.5O and $l.75 for the finest
qualities that can be imported; reduction
of Is per cent. from last years prices.
We have DRESS GOODS, for all classes
Choice styles for l29c, l5c, l8c and 20c.-
Silk and Wool mixed from zoe up. All
Wool, soc up. And an immense stock of
beautiful fabrics in silk, and silk and wool
from $l,00 up to $500 for the choicest pro.
auctions from foreign looms.
We make speciality Of HOSIERY, for
Ladies, Gents and Children, and can offer
bargains that few houses in the West can
equal.
We have also opened New Spring Styles
in parasols, Laces OF all kinds, Ruchings,
Collars, Cuffs, and fancy Neckwear. Lace
Curtains, Table Linens; Mems Cassimeres,
Gents White Dress Shirts at 75c, $l.O0 and
our best quality at $l.25.
Gents New Spring Styles in Collars at
l5c and l8c, same makes and qualities sold
elsewhere Mt zoe and Csc.
We will send samples to any part of the
country. and will fill all orders with as
much care, taste and promptness, as if at
tended to personally by the customer. In
ordering samples be particular to State the
kind of goods you desire, aud about what
price you wish to pay. If you make
selection from samples, you can send with
your order P. 0. order for the amount; or
\ Al. ~ ~
If goods so sent are not entirely satisfactory
they can be returned at our expense, and
money will be refunded. II you order the
goods sent by mail. be sure to enclose fl
cient to pay the postage.
Respectfully,
Wheeler, White & Van Pelt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24

A large proportion of the American
people are to-day dying from the effects Of
Dyspepsia or disordered liver. The result
of these diseases upon the masses of intelli-
gent and valuable people is most alarming
making life actually burden instead of a
pleasant existence of enjoyment and useful.
ness as it ought to be. There is no good
reason for this. if you will only throw aside
prejudice skepticlsm, take the advice of
Druggists and your friends, and try one
bottle of Green's August Flower Your
speedy relief is certain. Millions of Bottles
of this medicine have been given away to
try its virtues, with satisfactory results in
every case. You can buy sample bottle
for O cents to try. Three doses Will relieve
the worst case. For sale by G. & 81. T..
Eberle, j. H. Schultz or K. Schubert.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
Milwaukee Markets.

The Milwaukee produce markets yester.
day were rather quite, and wheat was in
active, owing to the absence Of Liverpool
and London reports, but prices ruled 4a1c
higher under a good shipping demand
The market closed at l.16a for No. spring,
l.124 for No. cash, Liz seller May, l.lOS
June, and l;O63 for No. Flour and mill :
stuffs were dull and unchanged Oats were
steady, and sold at 26c for No. 2 and 27a
Csc for white. Com was easier. and No. 2
teld at 4Oac and,new at 37a37ac. Rye was
&c lower, and No. sold at 58lc. Barley
wins frmer. and No. salable sic cash and
SOC seller May. No. was nominal at 4lc
and rejected at 34c Hogs were nominally
firm, and prices ranged at 33Oa3.45 for fair
to fancy. Provisions were dull and un-
changed, mess pork being offered at 800
and prime steam lard at $50 per 100.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
Easter Sunday.

Notwithstanding the premonitions for
fair and pleasant Easter Day the weather
proved quite the contrary Dark and low
erng clouds prevailed in the morning, and
at noon the rain began to fall continuing
until the afternoon was far spent, max ing
AS dismal day of it AS well could be- The
churches observing Easter as the highest
and most important festival in their caen-
dar had large congregations at morning SER
vices. St. PauPs Episcopal Church was
handsomely trimmed with flowers the
beautiful white Gala being appropriately
prominent among the floral decorations.
The full choral service was rendered with
sermon pertinent to the days teachings by
Rev. S. K. Miller, followed by the admins
tration of the Holy Communion. The Gus
tomary Easter services were held at St
Bernard's Catholic church. The music on
the occasion was particularly grand and in
spring. Mingled with the organ peals and
vocal strains were heard the clarion tones of
Murphy's cornet band, filing the vast ed,-
fee with beautiful melody, most fitting to
be heard in the commemoration of risen
Savior.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
Gift to the State.

In accordance with the provisions o.;
Chapter 80, Laws of 1878, the city of Mil
waukee has rendered to the State the deed
Of tract of lard for the proposed Milwau-
kee Industrial School, located in the First
Ward of that city, and described as being
the S. E. of the S. w. of section Is.
Town 7, Range % East. This Gift of land
is Given to the State upon the latter paying
$4,000 for the erection of Buildings there
on for the purpose mentioned. The land
having been duly approved by the Cover
nor, Secretary ofState and State Treasurer
Office.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
Illustrated Historical Atlas of Wis
cOnSin.

We have taken great pleasure in look ing
over the pages of the Illustrated Historical
Atlas OF Wisconsin, now being delivered to
subs cribers here. We find much in it Of
interest to the citizens of WATERFOWL and
Jefferson County. Among the illustration
is fine representation of the residence of
Mrs. John Richards, with striking like
ness of her late husband; the reside nee of
Mr.. J. Whittet, OF Sumner, the old member
of the County Board Of Supervisors; the
palatial home of MIRA. K. Earl, in Aztalan,
with view also Of his fine farm buildings
We have also within its pages history of
the county and biographical sketches of
many OF the old residents, altogether max
ing splendid volume.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
Sudden Deaths.

Mrs. Culver. mother of Mr.. L. F. Culver
living on the farm of Mr.. A. Boomer in
the Seventh ward, died suddenly of rheuma
tism OF the heart, last Saturday night,
being sick only one hour. Mrs. Culver
came here from Shetsoygan Falls lsst
December.
Mr.. August Goerder, residing in the oh
ward. died Monday night without mo-
ment's warning, his death supposed to be
caused by stroke of apoplexy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
Manager Merrill, of the St. Paul R

Manager Merrill, of the ST. Paul Rail-
way Company, has received the last of the
several lines of the corporation in regard to
the average Of crops sown this spring and
the stock Of last years crop yet in hand.
The reports were from $50 stations in Wis
consin, Iowa and Minnesota. and the fig
ures indicate that there is an acreage of
fully 30 per cent. over that of last spring,
and that the prospects of large yields are
very encouraging. Of last years crop there
is fully 33a per cent. yet in hand.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
The Green House
OF
j. c. JORDAN & SON,
9Th w A RID.
9Th w A RID.

The prcprietors are prepared to furnish
parties this spring with the finest speci-
mems of green house, hot house and bed
ding plants of the new varieties Of 1877-78.
We have taken great pains TO procure all
of The rarest varieties such as would make
the house and garden attractive and beau
tilted. All of the latest novelties will be
furnished at prices to suit the times, maxi
Ing the adornment of gardens and parlor
windows possible TO all The assortment
at my bot and green houses comprise IN
part the following: Fuschas, all colors,
both double and single. Verbenas in IL
varieties rom pure white 20 jet black In
Geraniums we have .be Marshal Mcmahon,
Purple Prince, Asa Gray, Master Christie,
Mrs. Pollock. La Megre; Allne Tisley; flap
pyThonght; Ivy. leafed, King Albert; Roses
New Whie; Came.ia; Cook; Marshal;
Neil; Caroline Cook; Green Roses Some
thing entirely new. Among other plants
and flowers the Azaca; Indica; Camelia;
Japonica; White Addition or Flowering
maple; Paradise, and hundreds of oilers
too numerous 10 mention. We have
large assortment Of hanging baskets and
rustic vases Our green house is situated
J mile west OF the Chicago and Northw vest
ern depot ana visitors will be we'll paid for
their trouble in going out to see our plants
ard flowers. All are invited to call and
examine our stock to satisfy them selves of
our ability to supply the wants Of every
body in our line.
~ TnDDAN O. CAM
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
Painful Accident.

Tueday afternoon a lad named George
HOFFMAN, while a: work with planer in
Lewis, had his right hand cut clean off with
the machine, amputation becoming nee
essary at the wrist, DR.. Cody performing tie
operation. hoffman is only Is years of
age. and resident of the 9th ward. He
had been employed in the factory only two
days.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
AppletOn's JOurnal-COnten ts for M ay.

"Rapid Transit in New York, "(wth four
teen illustrations) by William H. Rideing;
"The Heavenly Harmony" by Cornelius
Mathews Jet: Her Face or Her Fortune?"
by Mrs. Annie Edwardes, Chaps. IX-XIII;
"Not Wholly Dead" by John Morgan; Gun
published Correspondence by Edgar A. Poe. /
by J. H. Ingram; "Mrs. Ganesborough's
Diamonds" by Julian Hawthorne; "Real
and Ideal Houses" by 0. B. Bunce; ''Stan-
ley's African Convert" by A. H. CUE rnsey;
"By Celia's Arbor," by Walter Besant and
James Rice, author of "Ready- Money Nor
TIDY" "The Golden Butterfly" etc., Chaps
XXXiX.- XIV. with three illustrations;
"Wind from the East" by Paul II. Hayne;
"For Love of Her." by Nora Perry;
"French Pictures for the Psrs Expos ton,
by Lucy II. Hooper; Editors Table,"
"Books of the Day"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
Easter Gift.

Rev. Father Lauth, assistant pastor of
St. Demands church, was presented on
Easter Sunday with beautiful silver
watch, a gift from the Juvenile choir Of St.
Bernarc's church in apprecia ton of his
services as their musical instructor and
religious guide.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
Dye
FOR THE WHISPERS,

This elegant preparation may be
relied on to change the color of the
beard from gray or any other I'M
desirable shade, to brown or black,
at discretion. It is easily applied,
being in one preparation, and quick
ly and efectually produces a per-
manent color, which will neither
rub nor wash off.
Manufactured by r. p. HALL E. co.
NASHUA, N. H.
ssM b. Ill Druggists, and Dealers In Medicines.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
Wardens and Vestrymen.

At the annual election for wardens and
vestrymen of st. Paul's church, held Easter
Monday evening, the following gentlemen
were elected for the present year:
WARDESs-Daniel Jones, Sen; W. II.
Clark, Jun.
VEsraYMEv-T. Prentiss, RIM. Wigginton,
II. S Howell, A. Baum, j. B. Bennett.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
Obituary..

Mrs. j. j. Miter, widow of the Rev. Mr.
Miter, died at her residence in Beaver Dam
at three o'clock, Monday afternoon. April
22d. The deceased was mo Their of Mrs. G
". Hawlsy, former resident of this city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
LIST OF LETTERS remaining in tn,
UNAVAILABLE LETTERS.

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
Mrs. b. B. Smith, Leon Wis.
Seavy Bros. Northford Conn.
braves Miss, Milford Wis.
Persons calling for any of the above let
ters will please say "Advertised."
J. T. MOAK, P. NJ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24

Query.-s'Why will men smoke common
tobacco, when they can buy Marburg Bros
Soal ef North Carolina at the same price,"
10yI
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
WatcrtOWn Market.

Corrected Weekly by VIM. Buch
heit, Commission Merchant, Third
Street, Watertown.
WEDNESDAY, April "a, 1878.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-04-24
'2Ho1,re 90loffers.
RREVITIES.

There is one public Office to every $50
,fus.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-16
OPENING or TIE ERIE CANAL.

Water was let into the Erie Canal on Satur-
day and the formal opening announced yesterday,
under what are considered very favorable circumstances
About 900 bushels Of wheat are said TO be stored
at Buffalo Rates are stated TO be good as usual on
basis of cents bushel for wheat. Last year at the
opening the canals rates 10 cent higher but
that was before the revision OF the toseet said one
boatman yesterday The canals were never In better
been go much carelessness heretofore in letting the
water in that the banks have been badly washed, but
now when the funds for repairs are limited more care Is
exercised" 80
There are ready for wheat carrying about 100
pew boats gentleman interested In the canals said
we have O prospect this year OF two OF the greatest
crops OF wheat ever produced In the United States The
and think IL will be difficult TO find market for the
crop From all parts OF the country come reports OF
good indications for crops, excellent IN both quantity
and quality More wheat has been exported Tor the nfs
half April than before IN the same time One ques
tOn he added of especial interest 10 bOatmen and
would be settled this Heretofore b0amen have
acted INDEPENDENTLY OF each other, and made their own
rates for carrying freight Is expected that soon
there will be schedule Of fixed through rates. so That
the owners OF grain will know what his freight VIII he
before shipping his goods This want OF concert of ac-
ton he said has been beneficial TO the railroads, as
shippers wOud send their goods by rail- rather than oy
route upon which the expense was uncertain.
BUFFALO. April l5.-At the opening OF tho canal
to-day thirty boats cleared. The rate on wheat gen
orally wsB nomnaly &C. corn 5l4c. charters for hard
lumber at S3 90 and for soft lumDer, at " 20 ship
pers think the above rates will be sustained at present
In consequence OF the daily expected arrival OF large
graiu feet route 10 this port, but becalmeu
short distance up the lake.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-16

THE oATHs OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO 'ODoh
BLATCHFORD AND JUDGE CHoAIE'
The oaths of office were administered yes
terday 20 Samuel BlatchfOrd Judge OF the uhile"
States Circuit Court and TO william g. Choate as Juoge
of the United states District Court In ihe Crci |o
room ia the Post Office Building. Many prominent law"
yers were present Judge Blatchford said IN part
The taking Of the oaths of Office by Dlstret VI
the United States from the Southern DlslIlCI VI
York Is an event which now only Tor tue sIro
time in period Of more than fftyOne years: rlui s
December 1896 TO May, 1867 the bench OF this Cur'
was filled by the Hon. Samuel T. Bets HIS was ions H.
dciaI carecr rarely eXceleG IN length and ID so m
service The vacancy thdt Is DOW w pe .d h,
this court is TO filled by who was desEut1u W
the general voice of the bar for the position hnu W"s
trained by the habits Of his professional lc ioI @ ny
career that il now open TO him. HIS judicial service W
be as pleasant to himself it will he accepdOe 10 III
bar aud the public. ,-.A.o. - ,ho
FOR myself in saying farewell 70 my brethren OF ine
bar in the District Court, have the satsiact,oh @ vi
cying that their good wishes will follow me 10 he
sphere of duty in which am about To enter ~
my labOrs in this court able 10 say thht leaNo Ho
case undecided which has been heard before me-
judge Choate read the oath with nplifted mana anu
then administered the oath to Judge Blachiord DIE
rict Attorney WOodOTd made few remarks eulogie'V
of f. Deafeld Smith. formerly United STATES ~
Attorney, who died last week. The court ao0oineu "
respect TO Mr.. Smiths memory until to-day