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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-17

answer the first query in the affirmative
The calf will be better than its dam in
some respects, and worse in none.
AS an accident or sport, it is
possible that the dam might be s. better
mixer than the dam or breed of the
sire, and the calf taking the type of the
sire be inferior to her, but the rule
taught by experience is the other way,
In this place the characteristics of the
offspring are determined by the long
known law-that the longer class Of
animals is developed in a single line, the
greater is their transmitting power, and
with the more certainty do they impress
their qualities on the offspring The
blood of the dam having no line of
descent, and no accumulated force, is
overborne by the thoroughbred sire.
theoretically, heprogeny or such con-
nection is more than half thoroughbred,
and should develop more than half
of the sire's stock qualities in milk and
form. There is but little danger of
reversion to original form If this method
of breeding is adhered to; but even if
there were, it is undoubtedly the cheap
est, quickest and surest way to de-
velop fixed milking qualities from milk
ing cows.-Americdn Aqriculturist.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-17
Down the Tientsin.

When we sailed down the river from
Tientsin we had a strange passenger on
board. The table-boy OF one of the
English merchants had risen, with the
self-hopeful energy that characterizes
the country, until he became mandarin
and commander of one of the Chinese
gun-boats stationed in the river. He,
his two wives and four children had died
within one week about year before,
and the geOnancers having only
now settled the lucky day, the
collins were placed on board for burial at
his native town, thousand miles away.
The quondam table-boy's was the largest
of these structures, standing at least 8
feet from the ground, and by way of
honor it stood just outside the cabin
door, and on the top there was, in a
cage, pure white cock with a beautiful
comb, grave and stately bird that was
to be killed at the grave. As we steam
ed slowly down three-minute guns
doomed, and strain of the most mourn
full and wild music foated into the
night. We were passing the deadman's
ship, and the band played its last adieu,
for every honor was paid, and powerful
mandarin was to accompany the body
all the way. We saw little of him;
perhaps his withdrawal was from reserve
mainly, I fear, from sea-sickness.
But even when our number was in
creased by another mandarin of equal
right who came on board with family
of seven, a common nationality did not
draw them together. Although one was
an old gentleman of seventy, they spent
their days in their respective state
rooms, (and, alas! their nights also,) fight
ing crickets. A supply of these insects
travelled with them, trained as birds are
trained for cock-fghts; it is said that
they have what resembles spurs. The
little wooden cages passed in every day;
and as the creatures raise wonderful
chirp or war-whoop as they approach
each other, cry that grows shriller as
the combat progresses, and is followed
by quick, fierce notes of victory when
one is slain; and as the men of Office
protected that the noise lulled them to
sleep, we had the indescribable, all
pervading smell Of opium by day and
the never ceasing cry of the cricket by
night.-Good Words.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-17
An Unlucky Domicile.

The house built by Commodore Rodg-
ers with his prize MONEY long years
since in Washington, has brought bad
luck to many inmates. Philip Barton
Key, after being shot by Sickles, died
there, it being the headquarters of his
club. MIR. Seward and his son, Frederick,
just resigned, were living there when
nearly assassinated by Paine. Two
members of Tyler's cabinet, Palmer and
Gilmer, killed by the explosion of gun
on the Princeton, had lived there. The
secretary of war, John @. Spencer, was
living there in 1912 when his son was
hung at the yard-arm of the brig Somers
for mutiny. Secretary Belknap lived
there when he became involved in dis
grace. Superstitious people believe
there is always curse attached to
houses built with prize money.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-17
POPPING GROIN.

One autumn night, when the wind was high
And the rain fell in heavy flashes,
little boy sat by q kitchen fire,
A-popping corn in the ashes;
And his sister, urly-baired child of.three,
Sat looking on, just close to his knee.
Popl poPi and the kernais one by one,
Came out ofthe embers flying;
The boy held long pine stick In hand,
And kept 1t busiIy plying;
He stirred the corn, and it ruapped the more,
And faster jumped 10 the clean-swept floor.
Part of the kernels few one way,
And part hoped out the other;
Some flew plump into the sisters lap,
Some under the stool of the brother;
The little girl gathered them into heap,
And called them flock of milk-white sheep.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-17
The ALL Conquering American Girl

The All-Conquering American Girl.
Lord Grantley married, last week,
Miss K. MacVickers, young American
lady, who has acquired fame from her
beauty. 1t is curious how many Ameri-
can girls marry Englishmen. This il
because they know how to make them.
selves pleasant. English girls are, as q
rule, either too gushing and laxative, o,
have nothing to say for themselves
American girls unite the tact and savio,
vivre of Frenchwomen with the solid
qualities of the Anglo Saxon race. They
know how to set off their natural
advantages with dress, and are almos,
always philosophically good-tempered.-
London Truth.
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and wide. Me Roild," he exclaimed,
"je me rends" The individual most
rejoiced at this denoument was natural
ly the disgraced turnkey who had been
locked up whole week for an offense of
which he was innocent. As for the
superintendent, he is still greatly dis.
turbed that for seven days he should
have literally sat upon one of his pris-
oners without knowing it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-17

THE German officers who attended the
French maneuvers two months ago have
been decorated with the legion of honor.
This is the first instance of military
courtesy between the two countries since
the war.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-17
THE SOUL
By WORDSWORTH,

Our birth Is but sleep and forgetting:
Ihe soul that rises with our life's stsY,
Hath had elsewhere its setting,
And cometh from afar,
Not in entire forgetfulnew,
And not in utter nakedness,
But trailing clouds of glory do we come
From God who Is our home.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-17

One pint of sour milk, one egg, one
small tablespoonful soda, one-half cup
molasses, one quart Graham flour; mix
well together; bake one hour. - .
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-13
Chicago, st. Louis and \. o. II. r. Co. \
OFFICE OF THE VICE President AND
GENERAL MANAGER,
NEw ORLEANS, August l, 1879
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS AND PERSONS
Doing Business on the Line of the Chicago,
st. Louis and New Orleans Railroad

nURING the Epidemic of 1878. this Com
IL pany was subjected TO many losses and
damages for nen-delivery aud delay of Mer-
chandise shipped over its line, which delays
and damages were caused b. Quarantine Reg
ulations at the several points on the line, in
Guiding New Orleans and Cairo
As fears are again entertained of the Fever
ma king its appearance, nearly all the Towns
and Counties on the line Of this Road are en-
acting and putting In to effect Quarantine Reg
ulations. 1t Is the intention Of this Company
as far as practicable, 10 comply with all legal
regulations adopted by the authorities and in
order to protect itself itself against loss or
damage in the shipment of ghts, 1t has
been determined:
lst- That the following agreement must be
subscribed To by all shippers of Freights 10
local points on the line OF this Road during
existence of Quarantine Re gulauons, to-wit:
Il hereby agree that If the Chicago, St
Louis and New Orleans Railroad Company Is
prevented by any Quarantine Regulations,
from delivering at its destination, the Mer-
chandise specified in said Company s receipt
given to nae, this -...--. day Of .-.....-. 1879,
at its depot at -. ...-..., the said Railroad
Company Is authorized TO deliver the said
Merchandise at the nearest point 10 the destI-
nation of said goods Tor at the nearest station
beyond. at the discretion Of the Company,
st which it may be allowed TO unload the same,
and that after said goods are discharged
such point, they shall be at owners risk Of
loss or damage to said Merchandise; and |
agree that the Companys responsibility for
L
Their agree, that if the said Merchandise is re-
turned to me- by or at my request, or for the
reason that the Railroad Company is prevent
ed from delivering the same on the line of its
road or on the line of its connections, | viii
receive the same whenever ii IS returned TO
any point Of shipment, and pay the proper
return charges thereon.
%. That all Freights shipped to any point
at which Quarantine Regulations in force
or effect must be Prepaid, otherwise they viii
not be received for transportation.
3D.. That the above requirements take effect
August 9Th, and will remain in full force dur
ing the continuance of Quarantines-and no
Officer Agent is authorized TO make any
exception thereto.
These regulations 10 not apply to Through
Freights destined TO points beyond the line of
this Road, or to Freights from any points des-
tined to New Orleans.
Agents are hereby instructed to govern
themselves in accordance with the above re-
quirements. JAS. c. CLARK,
Vice President and General Manager.
Aug.6 i9-2w.
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BOLTON ITEMS.
BY JOSH.
Most too much rain.

Most too much rain.
Messrs Withers & Black expect to move into
their brick sometime next week.
Vicksburg, i" Health prevails to an alarming
extent"
Our Sunday Schools are becoming more and
more interesting. Let everybody take an in
terest in them.
TWAS quite showery, with several hard rains,
during the past week; the cotton prospect, how
ever, continues good.
The first brick pavement our town ever had
was laid last week. and runs in front of and on
the west side of the fine brick store OF Wlthers
& Black.
up party to go on the Kansas City $40 and
back excursion. Joe tried his "darndest," but
it was no go the boys didn't have time(?).
The largest watermelon we recollect of hav-
ing ever seen was brought to town last Saturday.
1t was of the rattlesnake variety, weighed forty
six pounds, and was raised by Mr.. Richard
Hume, near Queens Hill.
Agreeable TO appointment, the Rev. r. Price,
of Vicksburg preached to a large and appreeia-
tive congregation at the Methodist church on
SUNDAY last his discourse was able and compre-
hensive, and our ciitsens would be proud and
delighted to have him visit them often
We hear of a man who bolted the Democratic
offers to tote" rails for month, if the old par
ty will take him back and say more about it.
He says he has had enough already and if the
boys will only be easy with him, he will go and
sin no worcestershire man.
Mr.. J. L. Walton, retained from Newton Mon
day morning; he says he had glorious time,
that the concerts in which he participated were
a complete and grand success, financially and
fotherwise; that the people treated him up-tOP,
that YOU never hear anybody mention such
names as Greenbsekers or Independents, and
altogether the people are o. K and everything
| is lovely, etc.
We hear some talk of a new wagon road being
opened up to Bolton, commencing somewhere
in the Mcneil neighborhood below Raymond.
We hope it is so and may succeed, and must
say we think il is high time that our merchants
were looking after their interests in such mat
tiers; little exertion their part might direct
many an honest dollar this way.
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School Fund Distribution.

The semi-annual distribution of the Com
mon School Fund is now being made. This
would have been done early in July but for
the failure OF some Of the Chancery Clerks to
make their reports OF the amount Of fines, etc,
retained in the county, in accordance with.
law The total number of educable children
under this distribution is 33S 500, and the
amount to be distributed is S67,7l9 so, less
S1S.lS7 80 retained in the counties thus
giving to each educable child at this distribu-
ton the sum Of twenty cents.
As the law requires that $500, 000 should be
distributed annually, at the next or Janua-
nv distribution, there will be S132, $50 20 for
that purpose; or nearly forty cents to each
educabIe child. The reason Tor not distribu-
ting one-haIf or 100000, now IS that it is inn
possible for the Auditor to know the amount
Of fines &c. that will be retained in the coun-
ties between this and the next distribution !;
hence he can only distribute now in accor-
dance with the amounts above specified.
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CLINTON ITEMS.
BY MARIN.

No one is anxious about rain now.
Capt. NJ. c. johnson spent the day in town
the 9th.
Weather cool enough for fires and overcoats,
several days this week.
T. J. Hanes, D. G. NJ, was the guest of Rev.
Mr.. Walne several days last week.
Six converts were baptized into the colored
Baptist Church on Sunday evening.
Capt VIM H. Archer left on the 1880 train
Sunday night for ST. Louis and Virginia.
We have heard of the army worms being on
a number of places in the last few days
Quite a number of our citizens busily
engaged last week planting their Fall gardens.
Prof. P. H. Eager left on the morning of the
Sth inst, for Louisiana, in the interest OF Mis-
sissippi College
The health of our town was never better,
notwithstanding all of the Doctors here now
ride in new buggIes.
Our highly esteemed and enterprising young
friend, l.. q. Lamon, Esq, spent several days
in Raymond last week.
Miss Maggie New, of California, arrived on
the night OF the Sth inst, and is the guest of
Judge and E. W. Cabaniss.
We notice on the streets Sunday evening, a
number of handsome young men from Jackson,
but did not learn their names.
Mrs. Fife Chiffon, of Issaquena county, arri-
we'd one day last week, and viii spend some
time with her mother Mrs. NJ. NJ. Thomas.
The alarm of fire was sounded about o'clock
on Monday night, and big rush made to
the store of MesSrs. c. W. Hicks Il Co, where
one of the lamps in the front chandelier had
been upset by accident; it was thought for
few moments that the house would surely burn,
and would probably have done Sc, had it not been
for Mr.. owen w Cox, who caught u2 the burn
ing lamp and to the door, and threw 1t out
pavement and burned colored man by the
name of Ned Davis, who jumped little too
late, was caught by the flying oil and was soon
wrapped in flames, and twas by almost mira
Gle that his life was saved, and all the damage
he received was to his clothes and his right leg,
which was painfully, but not dangerously burnt.
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Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands BY an East
India missionary, the formula Of simple
vegetable remedy, for the speedy and perma-
nent cure Of consumption bronchitis, catarrh,
asthma, and all the throat and lung affections,
also positive and radical cure for nervous
debility and all nervous complaints, after hav
ing tested its wonderful curative powers in
thousands OF cases, has felt it his duty to make
it known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by
this motive, and a desire to relieve human sui
fering, | will send, free of charge, 10 all who
desire it, this recipe, with full directions for
preparing and using, in German, French, or
English. Sent BY mail, by addressing, with
stamp. naming this paper, W. w. Shearer, l49
Powers Block Rochester, y. y.
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The Raymond Fencibles.

EDWARDS, Miss, July 2S, 1879
EDITORS CLARION: L see in THE CLARION
a call for a reunion of the Raymond Fenci-
bles." in which the writer gives a few names
of the surviving members, but omits great
many whom l think deserve at least passing
notice / am the only officer of the company,
(Cols Taylor and Thomas having been pro
motedD and | have been called on by several
members of the company, to call attention to
the fact that they were there" through the
entire war, and do not like to be left out in
the cold l do not say that the writer of the
call, intended or thought that he was doing
any of them any injustice, but as their repre-
sentative and in Justice TO men whom | know
have done their whole duty, l would ask that
Won insert the names of the company enclosed.
| will say that reunion is desired by all
that have consulted me, and they propose to
make it a success.
DR.. A p Harris, DR.. o. III. Spencer, DR..
Sam CASTOR, Geo Harris, D. T. Yates, Jno. F.
Dillon, Gus Braoey, c. d. Gillespie, james
Gillespie, Ike Regain, ames Downing, F. c.
Nixon, r. n Hall, Jesse Henderson, Wesley
Bolls. B. D. johnson, H. L. McGowen, Felix
Fairchild
/ cannot close without mentioning Capt. Joe
Johnston and Lieut.. 5. L. Bracey, than whom
better soldiers never drew sword. 1 have
written to Col Taylor as requested, but as yet
have heard nothing from him.
Yours very respectfully,
GEO d. Nixon,
1st Lieut.. Co.. A, 18th Miss Regiment.
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TaEe ..Bl Ack- DRAuaHT,, ana 90 van

never be bilious.
For sals By BrsOs Lun1z.
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Hinda county ouarantine.

The following order was passed hy the Board
Of Supervisors of Kinds county Yesterday;
There being no National Quarantine yet in
force against New Orleans, il is ordered that
al freights specified in the schedule heretofore
published shall b. received into the county of
Kinds without any detention or restrictions
whatever. until such time as the National
Board shall establish quarantine; then all
such goods and freights to be subject to the
rules and regulations OF said Board.
ADOPTED August II, 1879.
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PROCLAMATEON.
$3.50 90 Reward.

WHEREAS, 1t apears by information re.
w ceived b. me that on the 18th day of
June, 1873 in Chickasaw county, in dittl-
Guilty between Thomas Gray and W: H. Neal
the said THOMAS GRAY took the life of said
NEAL by cutting his throat, and afterwards
effected his escape and is still at large:
Now. therefore, /, j. NJ. STONE Governor
of Mississippi, do offer the above reward for
the arrest and delivery of the said THOMAS
Gay. to the Sheriff of Chickasaw county
Said reward payable on conviction, and IS IN
addition TO the statutory reward: And do,
moreover require all officers of this State to
be diligent in their efforts to arrest said tugi-
tive Thomas Gray.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal
of the State affixed at Jackson, tins
IL. 81 9Th dav of August, A. ID. 1879
Rv tho Governor: j. NJ. STONE.
HENRY c. MYERS, Secretary of State.
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EDWARDS.
AUBURN.

All of township 6, range 4 west, and all Of
township l6 range east.
H,Insud SuunnrUSann.sa MAsShu-ich
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The Kemper Troubles.

The so-called "Kemper Tragedy" isdestined
to cut a figure in the politics Of the State and
OF the country for some time yet, and every
citizen should be well posted in the facts
They are all presented infinitely and impair
TALLY in Capt. Lynch's history Of the affair.
1t Is on sale at Eyrich's Buy it.
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Local and Miscellaneous Items.
ATTENTION. Sir Kniehts.

A special conclave of Mississippi Comman
derry, No. l, Will be held on Friday night,
18th, for the purpose OF comforting Orders
Eight o'clock sharp. J. L. Power, E. c.
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Thousands Use It. why Hesitate.

1t is adapted especially to those cases
where the womb is discovered, and viii cure
any irregularity of the "menses." DR.. J.
BradhelPs Female Regulator acts like
charm in whites or in = sudden check Of
the monthly courses" from cold, trouble OF
mind, or like causes, by restoring the dis
charge in every instance So also in chronic
caseses its action Is prompt and decisive, and
saves the constitution from countless evils and
prem ature decay. Ask your druggist for
circular. For sale by DR.. Byron Lemly, Jack
son. Miss,
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1879-08-13

To all persons residing in paludal districts,
DR.. F. Wilhoft's Anti-Periodic or Fever Tonic,
cannot be too highly recommended It has
been for years a specific in malarial diseases,
but now that the prOprietors, sWheelock,
FinIay & Co, OF New Orleans, give its
composition to the public, it should be pre-
ferred to any other proprietary medicine.
All Druggists keep it for sale.
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day of May, 4. D., 1873. ,-

Know All Men by These Presents, That the
Mobile Life Insurance Company of Mobile,
Ala do hereby authorize any and all agents
that said Company has or may hereafter have
or appoint in the State of Mississippi, for or
on behalf of said Company, to accept and &C.
knowledge service of all process, whether
mesne or final, in any action or proceeding
against said Company in any of the courts Of
said State of Mississippi; and it is hereby ad-
mitted and agreed that such service of the
process aforesaid shall be taken and held TO
be valid and sufficient in that behalf, the same
as if served upon said Company according to
the laws and practice of said State, or of any
other State and all claims or right of error
by reason of the manner of such service IS
hereby expressly waived and relinquished.
Witness our Hands and the Seal Of said
H. 81 D., 1879.
MAURICE MCCARTHY, President.
n NJ FRIEND. Secretary
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day:
JACKSON, MISS, August u, 1879.
A d. LANGsTAFF. President H0HaTd Associ-
ation, -Hemphis-DEAR SIR: OF the abundance
sent, through me, last year, by the Masons,
Odd Fellows and other generous peopleof this
and other countries Tor the relief OF the affiict
ed communities in Mississippi, l have been
able to keep a small balance 10 meet any emer-
gency during the present summer 1t looks
now a. if our State may be spared anything
like an epidemic this season; but whether
spared or not, if you get short OF funds in
Memphis / will honor your sight draft to the
extent Of five hundred dollars.
Our people are in hearty sympathy with
stricken Memphis. Very truly,
J. l. POWER,
(trand Secretary.
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PROCLAMATION.
SI5O 90 REWARD.

WHEREAS, 1t appears by information re-
w ceived by me, that on the night of August
18th, 1879, some unknown person attempted 10
assassinate F. r. CARLoss, near his residence
at Terry, in Kinds county, when returning
to his home from his store, and afterward
effected his escape, and is still at large:
Now, therefore, /, ]. NJ. STONE, Governor
of Mississippi, do offer the above reward, for
the arrest and delivery of the said unknown
person to the Sheriff of Kinds county. Said
reward is payable on conviction. And ] do
moreover, require all officers of this State to
be diligent in their efforts to arrest said flu
gitive.
given under my hand and the Great Seal
4. 81 of the State affixed, at Jackson, this
18th day of August. A. D., 1879.
J. N. STONE.
By the Governor:
HExRY c. MYERS, Secretary of State.
Ang. 13, '79-3w.
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Persons calling Tor any Of the above letters
viii please say advertised"
w II. H. GREEN Postmaster.
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Grange Meetings.

Capt Put Darderi, Master Of the State
Grange, will address the Grange at Auburn,
Kinds county, the 18th day Of August and
at Mississippi Springs on the 10th. The
public generally are invited.