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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-31
The Story Of Georgian Moonshiner,

Didn't you ever hear of how Donegan
hid his still? He had his house built on
the edge of bank. He tunneled out an
immense hole in the side of the bank
and worked it right under bis house.
He then adjusted his still under there,
so that the smoke from the still would
ascend through the chimney of his house.
The entrance was then carefully covered
over with old brush and leaves, and the
closest eye couldn't have detected it.
He ran it for long time and no one
ever objected to him. At last a man
named Whitecotton, who had helped to
build the still, told the officers where
abouts to find it, and they went and
"pulled" it. A short time after that
Whitecotten disappeared. He was a
loafng sort of character, and nobody
thought much Of it, concluding that he
had left the country. Last summer Jim
Bryant, drunken sort of fellow living
here, died, On his death-bed he con-
fessed that he had killed Whitecotton,
and told where his bones could be found.
He said he first tried to poison him, and,
failing in that, beat him to death with
the limb of a tree. His reason given was
that he had given information about
illicit stills. There was nothing to sug-
gest that Donegan knew anything of the
murder. The bones were found as
Bryant described. The affair was all
published at the time and made a great
sensation
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-31
The Wheel of Fortune.

a few evenings ago, says the Portland
Argus, party of gentlemen were sitting
round the stove in store in Deering,
when a commercially traveller who was
present commenced to tell about Mr..
Bassett belonging in Belfast, whom he
had recently met on 8 train, who had
suddenly become rich by selling portion
Of a Colorado mine. Another gentleman
named Jones, sitting there, began to
make inquiries about Bassett, when he
found he knew him, and related the
following incidents: A good many
years ago Mr.. Bassett went to Australia,
where he accumulated EGO, 900. He had
decided to come home, and on the last
day before he was to start went into the
mines when rock falling broke two of
the Joints of the back bone. He was
laid up 80 long, and it cost so much, that
when he got well he had just money
enough to get home with. After re-
naming st home some time he went
west, aud made money, but was again
unfortunate. Finally he took his fami-
ly and went to Rosata, in Colorado,
where he hired out as day laborer
When he could get no work he would 60
into the mountains prospecting. Mr.
Jones 1--WE will call him), kept store in
the town where Bassett stopped, and
finally the latter run up bill of nearly
$500 for groceries, tools, etc, One day
Bsssett brought in specimen of ore and
wanted it assayed, but had not money
enough to pay the sssayer. Finally
Jones became responsible for the assay,
and it was made and turned out wonder
fully. Jones then loaned Bassett money
enough to buy tools, and he went to work.
Jones was urged to give $500 for one
half of she mine, but refused. The mine
proved a remarkably productive one,
and recently Bassett sold portion of it
for 81, 100000 it is said, at the same time
retaining enough to give him some
$4,000 income.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-31
semi.weekIy WISCONSIN.

This edition of TaE WISCONSIN has been
enlarged to 36-column paper, practically
without advertisements, go that each mum.
Der contains twice as much reading as an
ordinary newspaper. 1t is by all odds the
cheapest aud best newspaper in the state.
The publishers desire to extend it's circula
ton, and for this purpose and without re-
ducing its regular price of $500 per annum,
will send it
SIX MONTHS FOR S1.00
As means of introducing it to those who
do not now take it. This offer will only re-
main open till January 1st, 1880.
Address, CRAMRR, AIKENs CRAMER,
Milwaukee
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-31
THE ORCHARD WEDDING.
By larry MAPES DODGE.


There's a wedding In the orchard, dear,
know 1t by the flowers;
They're wreathed on every bough and bra
Or falling down in showers.
The s'r is In mist, think,
And scarce knows which to be
Whether all fragrance clinging close,
Or bird-song, wild aud free.
And countless wedding jewels shine,
Aud golden gifts of grace;
/ never saw such wealth of sun
In any shady place.
1t seemed I heard tns futtering robes
OF msidens clad In waite,
The clasping of a thousand hands
In tenderes5 delight;
While whispers ran among the boughs
OF promises and praise;
And playful, loving messages
Speed TT rough the leaf-lit ways.
Then were there swaying to and fro;
The weeds iptoe rose;
And sang the breeze q sudden song
Tuat sank to sudden close;
And ust beyond the wreathed aisles
That end against the blue,
The raimeat of the wedding choir
And priest came shining through.
And though saw no wedding-guest,
Nor groom nor gentle bride,
knew that holy things were asked,
And holy love replied.
Soon will the frightening shadows move
UnwilHngly away,
Like frlenus who hnger with adieux
Yet are not bid to stay.
I follow where the blue-bird leads,
Aud hear its soft good night,
Still thinking of the wedding scene
And aisles of fowery light.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-31
Bad Ventilation.

The bad air of workshops, court rooms,
churches and places of amusement
poisons the blood no less than if the
same poison were taken into the system
by eating or drinking it. To expel this
poison, with certainty and celebrity, Hop
Bitters should be taken.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-31

THERE is no time to be lost when cough
attacks one, in adopting means of prevention
against consumption and bronchitis. cough
may, with perfect truth. be termed the il.
cipient stage of those destructive mslsdies
and it is the height OF folly to disregard il
II neglected, it will assuredly culminate il
some dangerous pulmonary affection, but if
DR.. VIM. Halls Balsam for the lungs be used, the
complaint is speedily vanquished and all dan
ger averted There is no pulmonic compara a.
able to this great specific. Sold by Drug
gists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-31

These boots had constant wear through
April and sMay, and since that time they have
been worn every morning through the dew to
get the cows and do their milking in, and ]
have seen four pair of them, and they are ap-
parently as good as when sold them. Milk
whey and dew on q rubber boot or any other
boot, for six months, are as good tests as can
be had. The pair of "95" boots sent me March
II, I put on farmer who is one Of my hardest
customers. They have not cracked st all
but the one marked 8. @. on front OF Leg has
worn through the first layer of the sole
Yours in haste, NJ. M. JosLYN.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-31

An old physician. retired from practice, having had
placed In his hands by East India missionary the
formula of simple vegetable edy for the speedy
a. d permanent cure for Consumption, Bronchitis,
Cat8rrh Asthma and all Throat and Lung affections
also positive and radical for Nervous Debility
and ali Nervous Complaints after having tested is
wonderful curative in thousa nds of
felt it his duty to makei it known his suffering fell
lows. Actuated by this motive and desire to relieve
human suffering, WILL send free of charge to all who
desire it. this ecipe in German French English,
with full direch ons for preparing and using Sent by
mail by addr essng with stamp. naming this paper.
w. w. SHERAR. lag PoMers' FLOCK. Roche. ter. N Y .
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-31
What it Does.

Kidney-Wort moves the bowels regu-
larly, cleanses the blood, and radically
cures kidney disease, gravel, piles, bill
ious headache, and pains which are
caused by disordered liver and kidneys.
Thousands have been cured-why should
you not try it?
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-31

FoR one cent purchase postal card and send
your address to DIR. Sanford, 1862 Broadway,
New York, and receive pamphlets by return
mail, from which you can learn whether your
liver is out Of order, and il out OF order or in
any way diseased what is the best thing in the
world to take for it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-31

NEGLECTED CoUGHs AND CoIDs.-Few are
aware Of the Importance Of checking cough
or common cod," in its first stage; that
which in the beginning would yield to Crowns
Bronchial Troches, if neglected often works
upon the lungs
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-31

PAINTING pictures on old teacups is
very nice employment for woman, but
the girl who can fix up last winter s
bonnet is the one who will make her
mark in the world.-Nep York Eapress.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-31

EVERYONE who thinks Of buying an organ
| should read circular headed " Useful Iufor-
nation for Purchasers Of Parlor or Cabinet
| Organs" postal card addressed to the
Mason & Hamlin Organ Co., will bring one,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-31

IF you wish to save one pair of Boots every
year get Lyons Patent Heel Stiffener applied
to them while thew are new.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-31
~ nnfaSf

Sherman & Co., Marshall, Mich, want an
agent in this county at once, at salary Of 800
per month and expenses paid. For full par
ticulars address as above
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-31

YOUNG men go West. Learn telegrapy.
Address r. Valentine. manager, GAINESVILLE, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-31

WEST WINFIELD, Herkimer Co., N. Y.
October %, 1879.
L. OANDEE & Co., New Haven, ct.
Gentlemen: Out of the case of " 95 Rub
Der Boots sent me last April,
I sold one pair April 4, to Alvin Bliss,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-01
Ophir and Vicinity.
L Nut

OrHIR, Jan. 27th, 1879.
Mr. VIM Mcintosh, of Ottawa. is visiting
friends in this vicinity.
Mr.. Robl Wylic recently purchased spank.
ing grey team.
lhc O'Connor team has been purchased by
viii Carr
Triumph and Dimmick are laborng under
the agonies Of debating societies,
Mr. }. d. IIaney, of Troy Grove, was agree
ably surprised last week by large crowd o.
Mendoza friends
Pierys machine for pumping water is in
good running order
John Culhbcrson had "A party last week,
but am informed by some that were there that
it was "A tizzlc.
Regrets are general that Sancho Panza is
about to retire from reporting duty, but pre-
sumo he has made his fortune.
Mr. Archie Curry, of Goodland, Ind, Is Wis
ting friends in these parts.
Doughery is around again after his recent
severe illness,
Mr. Charles Xorn IS going TO start store
and restaurant in the building recently vacat.
ed by Miss brewster.
There was a grand wolf hunt in Dimmlck
last Saturday, One large fellow bagged.
Miss Katie Mitchell, of La Sale, is the guest
of Miss Mary IIoutz.
viii Miller has gone to procure work near
Chicago.
Naiicd-Tucsday, Jno. Nicholson and Miss
McManus.
What has become of your correspondents,
Harry Dale, Invisible Bill and J. IIawker?
PEDRO HERCULES
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-01
From Mendoza.
NENDOTA, Jan. 20, 1873.

HtNDoIA, JAN ~, 1910,
The Hon, L. B. Croker was home on a
visit during the adjournment Of the legisla
| turc
/ The bridge on Illinois street of this city was
an employee of the gas company who was fix
ing gas pipe under the bridge The loss
Will probably be borne by the company
Several of our gray-harcd citizcrs were com
PEELED to appear before the grand jury TO give
testimony IN regard to bagnio, which 1t is
alleged has been kept in Mendoza for some
months past What they knew about it, or
what they are willing To tell is not known.
The peace on earth which the good little
boy hears about, never was meant 10 apply to
Mendoza, for now mandamus is talked of to
compel the mayor to sign bills
In the settling up of an estate OF IN old Ger
man. living short distance from Mendoza,
some facts were developed in regard to family
discipline which are SO revolving and dovilish
is to bc almost incredible, 1t appears from
the best authority that about sixteen years ago
a daughter of the person in question became
cnamorcd with Il young man, and as the par
en,s were catholic they stoutly opposed the
young man, who was a protestant, young
lady left her home, but was brought back by
the parents and locked up in an attic room,
where she has been kept all these years. a
physician who made IA recent investigation is
reported to have actually tainted at the sight.
The condition Of the girl and her room beg
CARED description. Crouched upon pallet OF
straw was what was once blooming young
girl, now a chattering maniac unable to see orr
stand erect with scarcely a garment upon her
body In this prson.housc has lived this
young person for all these years without even
the God given comforts of light and fresh
air If this be true in detail the parent yet
living should have hearing,
Mrs James West had her pockets picked of
IS 90 on the streets Of Mendoza this week,
7. Nut |
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-01
For the FREE TRADER
CONSTANT.
Bl UNA.

! These lines suggested themselves to thu
writer's mind, upon seeing two portraits-one, d
young man leaving the grave Of his wife, the
o,her-thc same man, old and weary, "only
waiting" for death to rcunitc him to the object OF
his constant love
walked in the church.yard one moon-lighted
night,
And paused by n tomb. stone so dazzlingy white
! It seemed like a spectre to rise from the earth
To tell Of my lost one her beauty and worth.
0, earth. what a treasure you've hidden from
sight.
0, angels in heaven. she, with you tonight
While l. poor, for5aken, without friend or home,
Alone in my sorrow, forever must roam.
knelt by the marble that bore her dear name,
And prayed to "Our Father" that might win
fame
That might win laurels-be victor in life;
In DEATH rest beside hel, my darling, lost wife.
kissed the cold marble; | brcathcd there vow
Her mem'ry should ever be sacred AS now;
Her name should be cherished-bc breathcd in
my pray'rs,
Until done with lifc's turmoils, its SORROWS and
cares.
walked from that church yard; then fingered =
while
Beside the great gate and the oId.fashioncd stilc;
Then back to the world with my grief and my
pain,
Yet checred by the hope that my life was not vain,
Long, long years have past, and in many a land
| have wandered and worked at the Lords com
mand
Not for honor or wealth, but Eve gained name
In the Lambs Book of Life" much better than
fame.
And again have knclt in the church. yard old
And have pressed my lips to the marble cold
Where the name Of alice was carved long ago,
When my heart was breaking with its weight of
woe,
Now, aged and feeble, patiently wait
For a summons to enter the pcarly gate
Where Alice, my Alice, is waiting for me,
aust over the river, soon shall see"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-01

DID BLAINE PRG HIS SrELCH.-An Eng
lish gentleman who resides IN this vicinity
and has read Mr.. Blaine's latest harrangue
against the South, says II struck him that h,
had read the substance, and in great part the
very language of that speech, great while
ago. On turning To his collection of The
speeches of Daniel OConnell in Parliament
he saws he found almost the same speech, de
livered Of our informant remembers correctly
what his English friend said in 1882, in the
matter of the Cork election OF course, the
figures and the language also, in places are
changed To suit Blaine's purpose in the pres
ent case, but the speech is SAID To be essential
" O'Connell's, and not Baine's-Hdrtford
Times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-01

Hopsl,in Hill, aged about GOycars, wlAle work.
iUs in No. shaft, at Streator, ON last Saturday
morning, was fatally injured by rock from the
roof falling on him. He was brought out and
carried home, but died soon after He was a
nember Of the Baptist church, and highly re.
spectcd by all. He worked in mines forty nine
years. On Monday last the body accompanied
W large number of his friends and the Streator
light Guard Band passed through Ottawa to the
Eock Island depot, where the body was put on
The cars and taken to the western part of the
state for burial
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-01
ArOuntI the Court House,

The following were ths,weck granted license
e marry
Geo Eaton and Franc Clark,
Mlch Simpson and Sarah Ann Miller.
John Nicholson and Katie McManus.
Frank kincr and Ida NJ. Clements
,Thos. W. Miller and GcOrgiana Watts
Jos. Querlciter and Frederick Cosnuck.
Thos. H. Walker and Minnie Mclaughlin.
Fred 5. Cody and Sarah B. Hall
ThcO Mcclure and Hattie NJ Stevens.
Geo. 7. Crawford and Netic Essick.
Paul Shccfski and Wa Rnka.
Walter \. Cayerly and Maggie 4 Bry.
Geo. Cook and Mrs. Kate Allen
John Stadcl and Marie Ballnsufcr.
In last weeks paper for Alvin +. Tyler and Lau
sciie '. II. Benson, read Ezra II, Bailey and Lau
s.tte '. RI. b. II was not our error but some OF
%Fial'S
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-01

How A BANKRUPT Is ABLE TO NEGOTIATE
MILLIONS OF DOILARS-About four weeks
ago noticed in the Salt Lake Tribune that
Jay Cooke, with party of capitalists, was in
Utah, and negotiating for the purchase Of the
Horn Silver Mine, in that territory, at 5000
900 At the time supposed the name was Il
misprint, and that 1t was meant for that of
Jay Gould
Meeting Sandusky gentleman the same
day, called his attention to the article, and he
informed me the name was correct. Remind
ing him that Cooke was in bankruptcy, he
smiled, and said notwithstanding such was the
case, that nevertheless he was one of the own.
ers of the First National Bank of New York,
and could command an unlimited amount of
money.
When it is remembered that Cooke and
John Sherman have been lifelong friends, is it
not reasonable to suppose that Sherman also
has an interest in SAID bank, and will not this
account for the extraordinary tavoritism shown
the First National Bank of New York, in the
way of deposits which enables the bank to re.
alZc hundreds of thousands of dollars IN inter
est on money owned by the government, but
controlled by John Sherman ?-7oiedo Bee.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-01

Yesterday we looked upon pcturc--a sccnC
nsmpli.hcd Of "thc old masters" Like the works
ID Raphael and Angelo, its works all have point
I'll resemblance, or "manncrSm,' in technical
language. They are figure peces-kings, phil
Gsophers, poets, peasants, paupcrs-cvcry phase
Of human life has occupied the genius Of his pen
~. Palaces and novels alike have formed the
Back ground for his wonderful portrayals. "lhc
Sying mother" leaving as legacy to her loved
ones her new born babe, is one Of his most pa
Nhclic pieces" The name of this artist is Dis
rT4se Scarcely home in all this land that has
rot one of his pictures hanging in sosle of its
ICONS Invisible to the stranger perhaps, but to
iis inmates rs distinct rs painted but yesterday.
sse has a dreaded assistant to whom he often
ronfldes the "iinishing" Of his picturcs-Death.
" you would prevent Disease from placing one
al his fatal shadow pictures" in your home,
you must take the requisite precautions 10 pre-
vent his entrance. At the first signs Of his APP
p0ach, general ability. slecplcssncss or habitu-
ii arowness, loss Of appetite, impaired appetite,
constipation, unusa pallor, cough, night swcats,
6s;adacho, or nausea, measures for relief should
AZ promptly taken. The system should he
cieanscd and strengthened by DR.. Picrcc's Golden
Medical Discovery and pleasant Purgativc Pei
lets, which are acknowledged to he the best al
feratve, or blood-cleansing, and cathartic RENE
dies ever before the public. Besides, they rcgu-
late the whole system and impart to IT u health
nj vigorous tone
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-01

\ ROMANCE OF WESTERN RAILROADS.&C.
An old rairoa0cr relates this incident OF
the Union Pacific in its early days, when the
running time was very slow \ former EN-
ployce OF the road boarded Il train, and as he
knew the conductor, tried to cheek it through
General manager Hoxic was on the train, and
the conductor said he dare not pass the man
but referred him to Mr.. Hoxlc The passen
ger applied to the general manager, and his
application to be passed was refused. He
seated himself right in front Of the manager
and refused to pay fare when the conductor
came around again The latter ordered him
TO get oil at the next station, and when that
was reached the man did get off, but it was
only to run around and climb into the baggage
car, where he rode past several stations before
the conductor entered and discovered him
This won't do" said the conductor. "IIoxie
will be in here to smoke after awhile, and the
devil will be to pay when he discovers YOU
The man who was beating his way fixed that
by hiding behind lot of trunks, and from his
position enjoyed Il conversation Mr.. HOXie,
who had entered the car, was having about
him with a friend. Finally the train entered
the dining station, and the man behind the
trunks got off to get something to eat As he
sauntcred up the platform he came face to face
with Mr. lIGXic Here" said the latter stern
", Il thought you got off at --," naming
the station. so | did" was the reply. How
did you get here, them Taking Mr.. IIoXic
To one side, the passenger whispered, Coniiden-
tally: Il don't want Ia give your road and
its slow time away before all these passengers,
but ! will tell you privately walked" He
got pass for the rest of the journey, and to.
day occupies "A prominent position on the road,
FOR which he is indebted to his cheek and Wit.
Dctr0U Free Press.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-01

When Chicago girl received dispatch
announcing that her lover was going off with
consumption, she tclegraphed to his friend
Has poor Jeffrey kept up his life insurance -
The friend tclegraphed back: Policy for
$4,000 in your favor is paid up till May next.
Poor Jeffrey cannot last after the first cold
snap" The young lady then wondered phllo
sophcally how she would look in black, and
tecgraphcd to Jeffrey Darling | will he
with you on Tuesday, never 10 quit you dur
ing life Lurlinc" 1t will be IA sad loss TO
YOU, my love" said her mother. YES, ma,
sobbed the poor girl, but the loss is fully Gov
cred by insurance
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-02-01

The SHORTHAND REvIEw.-This little maya
zinc, published quarterly by r. Theophilus, 10,
Federal St, Allegheny, Pa, is at hand for Jan
70 The number is fully up TO the past issues
containing valuable swords to Students" use
fa hints for Court Reporting" new word signs
reading exercises, and many other articles ia
ssaghand and stcnography useful to students o
Schorilrs system.