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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-04-13
In 1871, a carpenter out of work showed ,

IN 1871, a carpenter out of work showed a
copy of the AMERICAN BUILDER to friend
who wanted to build house. The result was
such job of work as he had never had before;
and then, another and another. Our friend,
the carpenter, is to-day well off and has TWEEN
ty men in his employ. Moral: Never get dis
couraged and don't neglect to buy books and
papers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27
A Peruvian Bonanza.

You've heard, 1 suppose, that they
expect soon to open up new and Won
derfully rich deposit Of silver in the
mines of Peru? No! Well, then, it's
high time you were warned about it.
Take your Jacks advice, my young
sters, and be very careful about things.
Why, if they go on finding big bonanzas
in this reckless way, silver will be too
cheap for use as money! They'll have
to use something in place Of it, of
Of course; but there's no telling what it
will be. Only think, they might choose
double-almonds, or something Of that
kind.
But don't allow yourselves to be cast
down about it, my dears. Try to keep
up your spirits, and remember that, if
the worst comes to the worst, good chill
dren will never be SO plenty that peo-
pie will cease to appreciate a good
child. That's bit Of solid comfort for
you, any way" jock in the Pulpit" St.
Nicholas for March.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27
Birds Hatched in February.

The Burlington (Vt.) Free Press of
the 18th instant says: Gas workmen
were cutting logs for E. n. Cotton, on
the 9th of February, on a flat piece Of
timber land on the top of the mountain
that divides the headwaters of the So
called mill-brook and Lee river, they
felled a spruce tree, and three young
birds, with pin feathers just starting,
probably about eight or ten days old,
fell from their nest, some thirty or forty
feet from the ground. They were taken
and cared for, but their fall proved too
much for them. The parent birds were
nearly as large as the common black
birds the female was Of a grayish
color, and the male bird had reddish
breast, with dark wings. The question
arises, Have we migratory birds that
visit Us and breed and rear their young
in winter?'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27
Winter OH the Silver Mountains,
Virginia New ENTERPRISE.

Virgins (NeyJ Enterprise.
Mount Davidson yesterday wore a
frosty old pow. Winter got up on the
peak and danced a jig. TO see the tall
pillars of snow chasing each other about
on the rocky apex of the mountain was
a reminder of old times-of some of the
wild Winters of former years. The top
of the mountain seems to be taken pos
session of by the winds as playground
There they halt on their long Journey
eastward, form themselves into eddies
and waltz about for hours. The nantes
of light, dry snow in which they wrap
themselves at these times enable us to
make out their forms. We see them
start on the crest of the mountain as
mere whirling specks, rising soon, like
the demon released from the a~ by the
Oriental fisherman, till they tower far
towards the heavens, when they are
scooped up by winds that are rushing
pOst-haste to the far east and are car
ried along and showered down over the
town. In this way the winds and old
Mount Davidson frequently treat us to
a tirst-class srow-stOrm when there is
not cloud in the heavens. These
whlrllng snOw-spOuts on the crest of the
mountain present a more beautiful APP
pearance when the setting sun is behind
them. They are then SO brightly light
ed up that they seem no longer snow,
but pillars of Observation-Disclosures of flame,
such as may be supposed to sweep over
the fiery plains Of Old Sol himself.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27
The Lady FreemasOn.
London Society.


This is a story of the girlish escapade
Of one who subsequently became Hon.
Mrs. Aldworth, and who is known as
the LADY Freemason," the only lady
who ever attained that honor. A Free
mason's lodge was to be held at the re-
sidence Of her father, Lord Doneraile,
aud with characteristic female impru-
dence and curiosity, she determined to
secrete herself and watch the proceed
ing>. She found the door guarded, and
being unable to make her escape, she
tainted away in terror. I'll mem
bers of the lodge 1eassembled, and de-
liberated as to what, under the circum-
stances, ought to be done. For two
long hours the wretched girl listened to
the angry discussion, and heard her
death deliberate y proposed and second
ed. II is said that she was only saved
from immediate death by the moving
and earnest supplication of her younger
brother. She was given the option of
submitting to the Masonic ordeal to
the extent she had witnessed, and if she
refused, the brethren were again to
consult" We feel, however, consider
able difficulty in believing that the
Freemasons really thought of commit
ting murder; respect for their own
necks might have led them to differ
ent conclusion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27
What Steam Has Done for France.

According to recent official statistics
the total power Of all the steam engines
existing in France is 100000 horse
power, representing the actual labor of
1900, 900 horses or 81 800, 900 men. This
last aggregate is equal to ten times the
present industrial population, which
amounts to S,4OO,UOO souls, but from
which must be subtracted old people,
women, and children. leaving q remain
der of 3,2OO,O 900 working men.
1t is interesting, says La Nature, to
compare the above data with the con-
dition Of affairs in 1888, before steam
engines were introduced in France as
we are thus led to appreciate the enor-
nous revolution which steam and i'm
proved machinery have produced. Just
ninety years ago in every $500, 900, 900
worth of French products, sixty per
cent. of the value represented labor and
forty per cent. raw material. To-day
this ratio is exactly reversed, although
labor has increased forty per cent. At
the present time the total industrial
products of France aggregate value of
about 100000, 900. Of this $1,4OO,-
100000 represents raw material, and
the remainder labor. If the same pro-
portion as existed in 1888 applied now,
taking into account the increase in Ia
Dor noted above, no less than eleven
twelfths of the above amount, or s., 200.-
100000, would be the cost of handi-
work. Roughly, then, steam engines
and improved tools have produced an
economy of 81 ,DO,0OO,0OO but more
than this, if they were suddenly swept
out Of existence and forgotten, there
are not enough men and animals in the
country to supply an equivalent amount
of power, and even if there were, there
would be no way of procuring the neces-
sary food for their support
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27
Ground Gases.

According to Prof. Pettenkofer, the
ground is full Of gas, which often enters
our houses. AMI thus occasions disease
Heated houses ventilate themselves mo-
only through the walls, but also through
the ground on which the house stands
If there is any gas or other odorous S. b
stance in the surrounding ground-air
| it will enter the current of this vei1tila
ton.
Prof Pettenkofer has observed case
| in Munich, where not the least smell O.
gas could be detected in the street, bu
a great quantity of gas found its way
into the ground foor-room Of house
where no gas was laid on. In another
case, the gas always penetrated into the
best heated room, and produced an i'll.
ness of its inmates, which was taker
for typhoid fever. ,qu
At Munich the quantity of carbonie
acid in the ground is smaller at fifty.
eight inches than at one hundred and
tifty-six inches throughout the year, the
months of June and July excepted
This large amount is exceeded at Ores
den, where, a few feet under the sur
| face, there is already as much carbOniC
acid as in the worst-ventilated human
dwelling. "a 3 a5afsasss'f 7asy T
From these observations the necessi-
ty of making provision for, the escape
Of the ground-air through pipes con
structed for the purpose, and not
through the dwelling-house, is apparent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27
Graphing for q Lost Cable.

The Great Eastern was fitted out with
apparatus, which may be ikened to
an enormous fshing-hook and line.
and was sent to the SPOT where the
treasure had been lost. The line was
of hemp interwoven with wire Twice
the cable was seized and brought a.
most to the surface Twice it Slipped
from the disappointed fishermen, but
the third time it was secured. It was
then united with the cable on board
which was paid out" until the great
steamer again reached Newfoundland
and a second telegraphic-wire united
the two continents.
The scene on board as the black line
appeared above water was exciting be.
yond description. 1t was first taken to
the teSting-room, and a signal intended
for Valentia was sent over it, to prove
whether or not it was perfect through
out it's whole length. If it had proved
to be imperfect, all the labor spent up
on it would have been lost The cleo
tricians waited breathlessly for an
answer The clerk in the school
house at Valentia was drowsy
when their message came, and disbe
lieved his ears. Many disinterested peo-
pie, and even some of the promoters OF
the cable, did not think it possible to re
cover wire that had sunk in thousands
of fathoms of water. But the clerk in
the little station connected with the
shore-end of the cable of 1865, sudden
ly found himself in commune
cation with vessel stu
ted in the middle of the Atlantic.
The delay aggravated the anxious
watchers on the ship, and second sig
nal was sent. How astonished that
supplemented Irish telegraph-operator
was! Five minutes passed, and then
the answer came. The chief electri-
clan gave loud cheer, which was re-
peated by every man on board. from
the captain down to his servant Will
lam FL. Rideing, st. Methodist for March.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27

weak, miserable villain, Mary! I am
unworthy Of pardon from you'll"
You have saved my life" whisper.
ed, with my cheek upon his shoulder as
he bore me from drift to drift, land |
love you, Alexis"
81 have learned mans lesson, Mary
pray that 1 may not betray my trust
again"
The Winter dawn was breaking when
we reached DR.. Jones'. They laid me
on couch, as weak ana nervous as a
little babe. But oh! what delicate at
tentions did / receive.
And now for word Of explanation
Alexis had not heard Of my bereave-
M ent. But from the hour when he had
fled from me and my forgiveness in the
lonely street, he had sought me everv.
where.
He had met DR.. Jones that day after
my fathers burial. ard, uneasy and i'm.
patient, had persuaded the worthy med
lcal man to return for me that night.
Finding the cabin closed and Dobbir
gone from the stable, they rightly con
jectured that | had started upon the
treacherous path and lost my way.
That was six years ago. And to-day
q little prattler on my knee, with
Alexis eyes, lisping to his mamma o.
his expectant New Years gifts, asks
odd you ever Diet New Years pres
ent, mamma?'
And answer, Yes, my boy; I had
two very precious New Years gifts
once upon a time--my life. and youl
dear papa" .....
And little Alexis looks at me wonder.
ingly, and says, "I ton't un-te-stand
mamma; does you, papa?"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27
The "Bad Husband Headache. -
Contemporary Review.

1t is many years since, in my early
youth, was struck by singular coin
cldence. Several of my married &C.
quantances were liable to a peculiar
sort of headache. They were Obliged,
owing to these distressing attacks, to re-
main very frequently IN bed at break
fast-time, and later in the day to lie on
the sofa with darkened blinds and a
considerable exhibition of eau de CO.
logne. A singular immunity from the
seizures ned to be enjoyed when any
pleasant society was expected, or When
their husbands happened to be in diff
ferent part of the country. By degrees,
putting my little observations together.
| can In my own mind to call these
the bad husband headaches" and I
have since seen no reason to alter nv
diagnosis. On the contrary, I am of
opinion that an incalculable amount of
feminine invalidism arises from nothing
but the depressing influences Of an un-
happy home. Sometimes, Of course, it
is positive unkindness and cruelty which
the poor creatures endure Much more
often it is the mere lack of the affection
and care and tenderness for which they
pine rs sickly plants for sunshine.
Sometimes it is the simple oppression
OF an iron will over them, which bruises
THEN pleasant fancies, and leps off their
innocent whims, till there is no sap left
IN them to bud or blossom any more.
Not seldom the misery comes of fire.
quent storms in the household atmo-
sphere-for which the woman is proba
bly, as often to blame as her companion,
but from which she suffers doubly since,
when they have passed, he goes out to
his field or his merchandise with what
spirit he can muster, poor fellow! while
she sits still where the blighting words
fell on her, to feel all their bitterness.
Of course, it is not only unkind hus-
bands who make women down-h hearted.
There are unkind people in every rea-
ton, and the only specially of wo-
mans suffering from unkindness is
that she is commonly like bed.ridden
creature, for whom a single thorn or
even hard lump in her bed is enough
to create soreness. To those who can
get up and walk away, the Importance
which she attaches to the thorn or the
lump seems inexplicable.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27
Resto Z the Models.

The result of the attempt to restore
the models damaged in the late fire
bids fair to more than realize expecta-
ton. About 1000 models have already
been restored, and from present midi
cations the whole number capable OF
being put in good cond ition will reach
at least 5000 m ore than the Commits
sioners estimate, or about $4,000. II
is doubtful, however, if the present APP
preparation will be sufficient for the
purpose. as it is believed that it will be
exhausted by the time that the restor-
ing of the 10000 models originally esti-
mated for has been completed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27

FRANKLIN DENOUNCED. We wish to
denounce, says Puck, one man as beat
and fraud and a bushwacker. That
is Benjamin Franklin. Our life has
been made miserable by doing all sorts
of things to-day which we could great
deal better have put off until to-mor-
row, and altogether the old man, with
his confounded aphorisms, has hung
like pail over our young existence.
And now it appears that he was the
originator Of the suggestion to reduce
the army to ten thousand men," This
is getting too much. We call Benjamin
to order.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27
The Way Thing Is Done Is What
. Counts.

An old darky who was asked if in
his experience prayer was ever an
swered replied swell, sah some
pra'rs is ansud an some isn't-'pends
on wat you axes fo'. Jest arter de
wah, Wen it was mighty hard scratch
in TO de cullud breddern, I 'bssrved
dat w'enebber 1 pway de L'od to SEN
one O Marse Peyton's fat turkeys fo'
de ole man, dere was no notice took of
de partition but wen / pway dat he
would SEN de ole man fo' de turkey.
de matter wus tended to befo' sun-up
mex mornin, dead sartin I"-Atlanto
(Ga.) ConstH ution. ....
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27
FRIENDSHIP AND PLATTER Y.

I.
When friendship first came down to earth.
With heart of generous mold,
And soul of truth and heavenly worth,
Twas in the age OF gold
She taught the love that came from Coo
For all humanity,
sweet Pity in her footsteps trod,
With Faith and Charity.
But Flattery, as The world grew old,
Stole friendships honest face;
When Truths stern accents grew less ooid,
And falsehood taught grimace
TIL indignant martyr did not Wreak
Her vengeance upon men,
Nor soar on refluent wing, TO seek
Her home in heaven again,
III.
She left her rival to reign Ger
The sunuy paths OF life,
And loved the dark ones to explore
With sad misfortune rife
Both to their own their aid extend,
Each in her way a mother;
Success still finds the one a friend,
Adversely the other.
Temple Bar.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27

1t now seems certain that the Russian
army will keep the English fleet OIL
the Balkan mountains and that the
English fleet will sweep the Russian in
fantry from the sea.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27
EVERY PACKAGE OF


sLoAN's3 coN0ITloNa 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-
rompl;sh more work The COW will
produce more and richer milk. The nog
will take on flesh, and prove less liable
% disease. SIodn's are the only Condition
Poaoders compounded upon scientific
Principles. Your horse having worked
hard for you during the past season, it
8 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
tonne of St0an's Condition P0toders, will
out him IN good order for next season.
If your Druggist does not keep tho
'owder, send % or so cents, and you will
ceive a package by return mail.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27

" | clasped her fair hand in rapture
of bliss, and thought, O. how blessed
our fates. till looked on the gloves that
encircled her wrist, and found that, alas,
they were Fights !"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27
MEASURE FOR MEASURE.

What love do bring you? The earth,
tu of love were far lighter.
The vast hollow sky full oflove,
Something sllghter.
Earth full, and heaven full, were less
han the great measure given
Nay, cay heart full the heart
Holds earth and heaven.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27

Mr.. Jones was advised to get his life
insured. wont do, it, he said; sit
would be my luck to live forever if l
should"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27

Our latest news from Sitting Bull
is that-(we keep this in type all the
time.)
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27

HEAVY SHOWS are reported in the
north ern woods. 49,. 49,.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27

powers their u vigor. and the mind to its origi
nal cheerfulness and strength The Doctors skill
with the Turkish and Sulphur Baths cannot be
eXcplled ih the healing art
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-02-27
ESTABLISHED 1861
ELECTRO MEDICAL INSTITUTE.

Nervous and Rheumatic Suf-
ferers from early indiscretion
should not fail TO consult conf
dentlaliy DR.. MCNAMARA $50
BROADWAY. He has rene
, dies with the aid Of electrici-
ty) that will stop those nightly
emissions, remove all irregu-
larities attendant on Females
at puberty, monthly period or
marriage; build up the nerv-
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-03-28

The Herald says: Relations between
England and Russia are so strained at
the present moment as TO be somewhat
more than critical. They are at the ex-
treme point of tension consistent with
the preservation of peace, and in the ex-
aggerated susceptibilities of the moment
n rupture may result any day apparent
ly as a consequence OF events that at
other times would be regarded as trivial.
For two years now these governments
have played at cross purposes with one
another, and England has certainly no
occasion TO congratulate herself on the
results Her diplomacy through all
the difficult and delicate negotiations
that have followed one eanother so close
", has been always at fault. From the
rejection Of the Berlin memorandum in
May, 1876, down to the sending of the
feet into the Sea Of Marmora, every act
was a blunder. Eng
lands preparation seems to indicate q
decision to fight, and it 10 apparently in
terpreted that way in Russia; for the de-
mand that her feet shall be withdrawn
from the Sea Of Marmora is only pre-
scented now as a ground for Russian &C
ton. England will refuse to withdraw,
and thereupon the Russians will occupy
Constantinople. II the English occupy
the other side of the strait, with the in
tention to ultimately create there q new
Gibraltar, they viii find that game at
which two can play, and that Russia is
not Spain.
The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1878-03-28

Tuan interview of Secretary Sherman
with the senate committee oI hnance on
Wednesday he expressed the c0hNictloh
hat the resumption act should not be
repealed, believing that the country
,ould resume on the first day OF Janua-
nv next The statement OF the condl-
ION of the treasury shows that the total
amount of gold coin and gold bullion on
uand is Si25. loss, ,7j5. After deductlug
ali liabilities the total amount OF gold
and silver coin and bullion available for
redemption is $7l l,75,SGO. The volume
Of United States notes has been reduced
10 S34S, ,6lS, ,024 against SIS, ,OOOOOO al the
time Of the passage OF the resumption
act The secretary estimates that there
are now $500, 100000 Of legal tenders IN
circulation. deducting those that had
been lost or destroyed. This amount
with the national bank notes makes the
total paper money circulation S645,OOO,-
600. To repeat the general result OF the
preparations for resumption, the preml-
um on gold has been practically abolsh-
ed. The amount Of legal tenders and
national bank notes has been reduced.
The fractional currency has been paid
of. and the balance Of trade has been
favorable to this country to the amount
$l60, 100000 year, bringing back gold
and silver and bonds.
As TO the silver bill the secretary
thinks it has had some adverse and
some favorable effects on the question
of resumption. II has stopped the re-
funding Of the bonds and the accumula-
ton of coin in the treasury. On the
other hand, the silver bill has satisfied
strong public demand for bimetallic
money. The secretary thinks that by
the passage Of the silver bill resumption
can be maintained more easily upon n
double standard than upon asingle stan
dard. The bonds that have been returns
ed from Europe have been readily alb
sorbed. Recent returns in New York
show the amount Of bonds absorbed III
this country is at least a million ana
quarter a day. This shows the conn
dence of the people in the securities OF
the country and their absorption Will at
tend to check the scare in Europe Inc
secretary would not accumulate more
than S., 600 900 a month of both metals,
and all sales beyond that should be aP'
pIsed for refunding six per cent. bonds.
He would be willing TO begin resumpI
ton with &I20 100000 Of coin on hand
and let the nationel banks look out lor
themselves.