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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10
THE CAUSE CT WHOOPING Con

The CAUSE CT WHooPING CoUGH.-
Before the Academy of Sciences, re
Gently, paper was read by DR.. Henry
A. Mott, Jr., on GA Fungoid Growth the
Cause of Whooping Coug h." The lee
turer began by saying that the idea is
prevalent that Whooping Cough must
run its course, and if broken up, injuri-
Gus effects result. Authorities differ as
to the nature of the disease, and owing
to the different views taken a great va
riety Of remedies are prescribed.
In 1871, DIR. Ludwig Letziriek began
microscopic investigation as to the cause
Of the disease He showed for the first
time that the phlegm coughed up in the
early stages of the disease contained clip
tical-shaped brownish-red fungus spores.
This discovery gave clew to its true ma
ture, and to new channel of treatment.
These spores are lodged by infection un-
der the tongue, where they remain until
they germinate and spread along the sides
Of the tongue and backward until they
reach the larynx and pharynx. When
the growth has extended thus far, the
full whoop is established. Small eleva-
tions or Jumps can be seen under the
tongue before the patient begins whoop-
ing. The time required for the germina-
ton of the spores is from nine to fifteen
days, varying in different persons. DR..
Letzeriek proved his theory by introduc-
ducing spores into the trachia of young
rabbits, in which he produced all the
symptoms of the disease. As quinine
readily kills all fungus plants, it is found
to be an efficient remedy, the speaker said
In administering this the immediate re-
suit is good, the patient usually not
whooping more than once day. The
best way to administer it is to place a
powder upon the tongue and let it grad
ually dissolve, but as children object to
the bitter taste, it can be given in other
ways, but always SO as to be dissolved in
the mouth.-NeW York Tribune.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10
Of the mother of Abraham Lincoln, an

Of the mother of Abraham Lincoln, an
old neighbor once said to correspondent
of The Gazette of Cincinnati: "My re-
collection of Mrs Lincoln is that she was,
in the latter years of her life, an invalid,
and underwent great physical suffering
as result of the privations and exposure
she was compelled to undergo in her pio-
neer life. But she was always gentle, al
ways kind. She had sweet expression
of countenance, though her face bore
the lines of great physical suffering. She
was far more energetic than her husband,
and was gifted with a great relish for the
humorous and keen appreciation of the
ludicrous She used occasionally to scold
her husband, but he paid little attention
to her 'chirping, as he styled her COM
plants at his want of activity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10

Mrs. Lucy III. Hooper writes that dur
ing the late cold bright weather in Paris,
Madame Christine Nilsson might have
been met daily, walking at pace that
would have rendered it difiealt for most
men to keep up with her, along the Rue
de la Paix. She is looking very well,
though her bea auty has lost that exquisite
semi-angelic character that used to lend
such charm to her impersonations; she
looks now like a healthy, handsome
Scandinavian woman, with high cheek
bones and bright complexion, and not
like stray seraph, as she used to do. NJ
Ronzeaud, her husband, who has been
dabbling in stocks of late, will not accom-
pany his fair wife to Madrid, but will fol-
low her later-that is to say, as soon as
the Bourse has stopped oscilliating like
the ends of see saw"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10

The Secretary of the Treasury gives
notice that proposals for the sale of the
Government of ST ,OOO,OOO of any of the
6 per centum interest-bearing bonds of
the United States, known. as "sixes OF
1881" will be received at the office of the
Assistant Treasurer of the United States
at New York, until noon of Saturday,
the 9Th instant, at which time the bids
will be opened and the awards declared.
The loans thus purchased are to be ap-
piled to the sinking fund, as provided in
Section 369 of the Revised Statutes of the
United States. The proposals should
state the specific character of the bonds
offered, whether registered or coupon,
and under what acts they were issued,
and may be for any amount not less than
$4,000. The offers must be for the sale
of the bonds, with their accrued interest
to, and including, the 9th instant, and
each proposal must inclose certificate
check for per cent of the amount of
the bonds offered. The checks of the un-
successful bidders will be returned as soon
as the result is ascertained, and those of
the others on the following business day,
when the bonds must be delivered, and
the pay, in lawful money will be made
as soon as they can be duly examined
The right is reserved to reject any or all
bids, and waive any defects.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10

Col. Lucius B. Northrop, the commits
sary general of the Confederate army
from the commencement of the civil war
until few months before it's close, is
now living in retirement near Charlottes-
vile, the seat of the University of Vir-
ginia. He still grieves over the Lost
Cause and laments the abolition of slav-
cry, maintaining the opinion that the
soil can only be properly cultivated by
slaves. He has been devoted friend of
Jefferson Davis since their West Point
days. and has been asked by the latter to
contribute chapter to his ''History of
the Civil War;" Col. Northrop is pre-
pairing a sketch of this commissary de-
partment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10
AN INDIAN TRADITION OF THE GREAT

AN INDIAN TRADITION OF THE GREAT
FLOoD.-One morning water for washing
was brought to Manu-, and, when he had
washed himself, fish remained in his
hands. And it addressed these words to
him: Protect me, and l will save thee"
"From what wilt though save me?'' ga
deluge will sweep all creatures away; it
is from that I will save thee GLOW
shall [ protect thee?" The fish replied:
"While we are small we run great dan
gers, for fish swallow fish. Keep me at
first in vase: when [ become too large
for it, dig basin to put me into. When
| shall have grown still more, throw me
into the ocean; then l shall be preserved
from destruction" Soon it grew large
fish. 1t said to Manu-: "The very year
1 shall have reached my full growth the
Deluge will happen. Then build a YES
sci and worship me. When the waters
rise, enter the vessel and I will save
thee After keeping him thus, Manu-
carried the fish to the sea. In the year
indicated Manu- built vessel and wor-
shipped the fish. And when the Deluge
came he entered the vessel. Then the
fish came swimming up to him, and Manu-
fastened the cable of the ship to the horn
of the fish, by which means the latter
made it pass over the mountain of the
North. The fish said: E1 have saved
thee; fasten the vessel to tree that the
water may not sweep it away while
thou art on the mountain; and in pro-
portion as the waters decrease thou shalt
descend" Manu- descended with the
waters, and this is what is called the de-
scent Of Manu on the Mountain of the
North. The Deluge had carried away all
creatures and Manu- remained alone
Rig Vda-Mar Muller.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10

Mr.. Longfellow being visited at Cam
bridge by Mr.. Charles Warren sStoddard,
was naturally asked by the latter for an
autograph. "What shall | write for you?'
asked the poet; and Mr.. Stoddard begged
him to write down some line of his own
which he might have a preference for.
Mr.. Longfe low thought for moment,
then went to his desk and wrote the four
lines beginning Olives of great men all
remind us" etc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10

PATRONIZED BY THE LADIEs.-Dr.
Prices Special Flavoring Extracts are
used by the most intelligent ladies in this
country. A few cents additional cost
does not deter ladies who are mindful of
the health of their family from procuring
that which is known to be pure and
wholesome.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10

Merits NO Moneyto Fay until Machine
is delivered to YOU and examined.
1t makes the shuttle, ,double-thread, lock-stitch
(the same on both sides of the wOrk), which re-
ceived the highest award at the Centennial 'EX-
hibition Philadelphia, Pen, 1876. And is COM
plete with a larger assortment of attachments for
fine work than any other machine, and Reduced
to only $25.
1t is an easy and pleasant machine to operate,
requires the least care produces every variety of
work, and will last until the next century begins.
Strong, Simple, Rapid and Efficient.
Use it once, and you will use no other. The
money cheerfully refunded if it will not outwOrk
and outlast any machine double the price.
Agents sell them faster than any other in con-
sequence Of thier being ''the Best at the Lowest
Price"
Each machine thoroughly warranted with
Written Guarantee for five years. Kept in order
free of charge; money refunded at once if not
satisfactory.
1t is the most solid, reliable and satisfactory
machine ever invented for all kinds of family
work. 1t is an acknowledged unequivOcal me-
chanical success, thoroughly tested, and used in
thousands of homes. An efficient, silent, rapid
reliable, and ever-ready helper to the weary wife
or seamstress, it will do the work of family for
a life time or it will earn from S4 to S. per day
for any one who wishes TO sew for living. This
machine costs less than halfthe price Of any new
machines of like quality. Has extra long, large
sized Shuttle, easily removed. Extra large-sized
Bobbins holding 100 yards of thread doing away
with the frequent rewinding of bobbins. 1t is
built for strength and constant hard work. In
terchangeable working parts, manufactured Of
fine polished steel. Will run for years without
repairs; is simple to learn, easy to manage, un-
stood perfectly in an hour, and always ready in
a moment to do every description of heavy or
fine work at less cost or trouble than any other
machines at any price ever did, or can do. 1t
will sew anything needle can pierce, from lace
or cambria, to heavy cloth or harness. with any
kind of thread and will run off twenty yards per
minute, 1t uses strong, straight needles, and nev-
er breaks them. 1t cannot miss or drop stitch,
ravel or breaks the the thread Ifyou have any
other machine, buy this and have better one,
The ease and rapidity of its motion and quality
of its work, are its best recommendations. 1t
will hem, fell, tuck, braid, cord bind, gather,
quilt rufe, peat fold, scallop, shirr, roll baste,
embroider, run up breadths, etc, with elegance,
ease and quickness, unsurpassed tsy any machine
ever invented.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10

THE GEMS OF ALL doors. Prices
Unique Perfumes surpass in durability
and natural fowery freshness those made
in this or any other country. Persons
who think perfumes poor unless they
come from abroad, should try Dr. Prices
Handkerchief Odors. They are really ex-
quisite.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10
HEALTHFULNESs.- distinguish,

HEALTHFULNEss. "A distinguished
physician says: CATER careful exami-
nation of DIR, Prices Cream Baking Pow
der, am satisfied that it is Wholesome
preparation. | have introduced it among
my patients, and have to learn where a
convalescent patient could not indulge in
warm buiscuits made with it, and feel the
better for it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10
Golden Opportuniy!!

Positively no humbug. No capital required
Money made during the winter months at home.
Male or female; no peddling nice business; sure
pay; don't interfere with other business; suits
anyone; can't explain here; send three cent
stamp and you will get beautiful specimen of
ore from one of our gold mines by mail, free and
full particulars of business. Address
"HOME MIRROR"
LongmOnt Colo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10
NO. 2
A NE W DOUBLE BABY.

There is at present in Bombay living
object that may rightly be classed amoGg
the most curious phenomena of Nature.
At house in Mazagon may be seen a
pair OF female twins, separate in every
respect but from the breast-bone of the
lower part of the abdomen, which il
closely joined. The upper breast-bone of
each infant is linked into the other, the
outer skin covering both trunks. The
twins are joined front to front; shoulders,
arms, lower limbs. and feet perfectly
formed, and development healthy, whiie
the heads are well shaped and the faces
really pretty, with beautiful eyes, large
and bright. The twins are 6 months
and 20 days old, are twenty inches "a
hight, one appearing in trifling
degree-larger than the other. Both
have vigorous appetites and take kindly
to the feeding-bottle, are extremely lively
and appear good tempered. The pulses
beat Ill unison, they generally fall asleep
or keep awake together, and their actions
are unusually simultaneous, though.
sometimes one would cry while the other
was quietly drawing at the mouthpeice
OF It's bottle. The strangely-united pair
were born at Dapooli, in the RutnagheE-
ry Collectorate, the father being No
hammedan and seafaring man, while
the mother has, besides a pretty little
daughter about 10. According to the
formers account he called in native
doctor at Rutnagherry, whose opinion
was that there was connection internal
ly between the two abdomens so that
whatever sustenance the one took por-
ton passed to the other. However that
may be, the infants feed separately, each
having bottle to itself, and draw vigor-
ously at their nourishment. This same
doctor also declared it would be impossi-
bic to separate them without extinguish-
ing life. The twins have up to this time
never been ILL and to every appearance
are likely to grow up.-Times Of India
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10
FOR SALE.

Lot a. block !, e. W. Coles addition, 7th ward,
containing about one acre ofland will be sold on
favorable terms. For particulars enquire of
VIM. l.. NORRIS,
Republican Office.
Watertown, September 23d, 1879
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10
Fine Clothing Cheap

Through the separation of the firm of Schiller
Son am induced to sell out my entire stock OF
pods, extremely cheap and viii do so by the
lrd or made up / assure my customers and
lends that viii satisfy them now as before,
eliyer and guarantee good fitting suits. Over
ats, Boys Clothing, ETC., in the newest styles.
AUG. SCHIFFLER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-12-10
BEWARE of IMPOSITION

The prices of our new machines are less than
those asked by dealers in second hand, rebuilt
and refinished machines, or those selling out old
stock to close up business, many such inferior
and old style machines being offered as new at
reduced prices; beware of imposition and only
buy new machines. There are no new first-class
machines offered as low as the Family" by
many dollars
Machines sent for exa nm I'm q tiOn before
payment OF Bill.
Extraordinary inducement offered to Clergy
men Teachers Storekeepers, etc., to act as agents.
Horse and wagon furnished free. For test1mon-
ials see descriptive books mailed free with sam
Piles of work, liberal terms, circulars, etc. Ad-
dress,
FAMILY SEWING MACHINE co.
755 Broadway, New York,
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-05-29
LITCHFIELD.

Fresh strawberries at E. E. Champlin's.
 Mir. c. o. Belden is home on vacation from Medical school
 Miss Lucretia Deming has returned to hel summer residence in this village.
 -Dr. Farnum, of New Haven, has ren ted the Hoppin place and taken up his sojourn with us for the summer.
 -Messrs F. D. McNeill & O., receive "vi enna Bread" from Bridgeport Bakery, every Tuesday and Friday. See advt.
 The Supreme Court finished it's May term here in one day, Judges Park, Pardee, Loom- is and Granger being present. None of the cases were decided.
 Presiding Elder Fletcher preached at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon It was one of the most eloquent discourses to which we have listened in long time. (Qm audit per alum, audit per se)
 Mir. E. B. Sanford las taken the agency for the sale of the Eureka Wall Protector and Towel Rack Combined" in this town, and will commence canvassing at once. It is an article of great utility and cannot fail to be appreciat- ed by housekeepers everywhere.
 On account of the annual meeting of the Circulating library which takes place on Thurs day of next week, no books can be taken out on this week, and all books now outstanding must be returned on or before Saturday, under penalty of twenty-f five cents for each volume.
 On Saturday of last week, Sheriff Cham plin and MT. o. P, Peck took the following prisoners from this jail to the State Prison : Thomas Hickey, Pardee Lockwood, Geo. Will liams, John c. Bowers, Edwin Ryder, Mrs. Eliza Smith,
 The Judges of the Supreme Court came here armed to a man with the new fountain pen-pencil; and when they wished to make note of some point, and the entire bench was hammering the knee simultaneously to bring down the ink into the pencil point, the effect was not little impressive.
 School Visitor Kilbourn kindly furnishes us the following list of ditchfield teachers of summer schools for 1879:
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-05-29

of former conviction of theft was offered to lessen the credit of Bowers as witness. The jury brought in verdict of guilty, and the judge sentenced Bowers to two years in State Prison. Hickox and Kellogg, for prisoner
 On Saturday morning, among other senten- ces, the Court passed sentence of seven years imprisonment in State Prison upon Thomas Hickey, whose trial was reported in our last The extreme term for this offence is ten years. *-
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-05-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

AG ENTS WANTED For the Best and tastest sellSng Pictorial Books and Bibles Prices reduced B per cent. National Publishing Co.,, Philadelphia, Pa.
 7-4w
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-05-29
0be iitfbtie!h Glsauirer,
 LlTCHFiELD, CONN.
Clubbing Rates.

To Counts subscribers we offer the following peri odicals with the Enquirer, at ike folio wing yearly
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-05-29
Deaths.

In New Preston. May 25th. MT. R. N. Cogswell, aged 53
 At New Haven, May 16, Mary, wife of Levi Miller, aged 67 years formally of Falls Village.
 In Colebrook River, May 19, George Persons, aged 12 years.
 In Winsted, May 19, Mrs. Clarissa Futile, aged 93.
 In Winchester, May 16, Ella J. Beach, aged 21 years.
 In Titusville, Pa., April 30, Joseph L. Chase aged 80 years native of Litchfield, Conn.,, and Titusvilles first merchant and postmaster.
 In Wolcottville, May 14, Lionel. R. Prentice. ] In Plymouth, May 15, Miss Julia Dunbar, aged 21 years
 In New York, April 26, Dea. Henry Whit tlesey, aged S9 years--for many years a city missionary.
 In New Milford, May 17th Dea. George W. Whittlesey, in the S0th year of his age
 In Warren, May 15th, James Burns, aged 45 years. He was formerly member of Co. K., 2d Conn. Heavy Artillery.
 In New Milford, May II, Mrs. Fanny Whit ney, aged 77 years
 In New Milford, May IS, Herman Bowers, aged 75. @15- 4H
 At Ellsworth, May 22d, Abby Ann. wife of Joshua Studley. She was buried from the Congregational church on the following Sab bath. The deceased was the daughter of Jacob and Mary Cummings, and born in New Pres ton, Ct., July 30th, 1914. She was a faithful member of the church for 36 years; exemplary in her life, always in sympathy with that which was good guide and shining light in her home. She leaves an lnfirm husband, an aged sister and four 1 children, who deeply mourn her loss, and their only consolation seems to be the thought tEat the departed wife, mother and sister forms an- other star in Heaven.
 Sweetly rest, gentle spirit, thy labors are done, Earths conflicts are ended and victory won, Forever reposing on Jesus dear breast; Rest, rest, weary spirit, eternally rest. -1r3 Pm resting, dear friends, in that bosom of love, How sweet was my flight to that region above; The love of my Saviour has borne me quite LY through, 4iYs.sfsI .fssft I'm resting most peacefully waiting for you.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-05-29
M Iarr1ageS.

In Millerton, May IS, by Rev. A. c. Lyon, George H. Skidmore, of Millerton, to Abbie L. Dean, of Canaan, Conn.
 In the Episcopal Church, Salisbury, Ct., May Eth, Deputy Sheriff Lewis P. Ashnlan to Miss Katie A. Glenns.
 In Searcy. Arkansas, May 7th, MT. Isaac Lawrence, formerly of Canaan, Conn.,, to Miss Lucinda Kelem of Searcy
 At New Hartford, May 14th, by Rev Mir Betts, Austin Lee, of New Hartford, to Miss Susan Kellogg of Hartford.
 In New Milford, at the Congregational par sonage, May 21st, by Rev. J. B. Bonar, Mr. Geo, ". Murphy, of Washington, Conn. and Miss Emma l.. Hunt of New Milford
 In Woodbury, April 30, Garry Woodworth and Miss Charlotte Ferris.
 At Litchfeld, May g, by Rev. Father Luke, Mir, Wm. Devlin and Mrs, Bridget Corren, of Goshen.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-05-29
Births.

In Harwinton, May 2nd, daughter to Eli jah G., and Mary E. Gibbs .....
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-05-29

LIQUID CREMAToN.- N.-Counteract the result of alcoholic beverages with Boneset Bitters
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-12-12
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Letter From Fork Meeting, Md.

The concert and reading by twelve members
of the Baltimore Singing Association, under the
direction of Mr. John T. Grape, was we'll attend.
ed and success. The singers were Misses EN-
ma Evans, Sallie Campbell, Mary Day and Mrs.
Webb-soprano; Miss F. Kate Curtain and Mrs.
Bennett-alto; Messrs. James Webb and VIII
Kerr-tenor; and Messrs. William Prime Thom-
as Bennett and James Stone-bass. Especial
mention should be made of solo by Miss Day,
also "God is the Refuge of His People," by Miss
Campbell, assisted by the chorus and quartette,
"Call john" by Misses Evans and Curtain and
Mcssrs Webb and Prime. AS one of the several
encores they sang "We'll rise with the lark of
the early MORN" which Mr.. Grape said they
seldom did. One 'prime" feature of the enter.
tainment was several readings, by Mrs Webb,
which were we'll rendered in her usual pleasing
manner The music produced upon the organ
by Mr.. Cook was charming. A vote of thanks,
in which all of the audience heartily Joined was
rendered to Mr.. Grape and his corps Of assis.
tants for their gratuitous concert.
On account of the inclemency of the weather
the irving Literary Society did not meet on last
Saturday as intended; but will hereafter meet
on every Wednesday. The subject for debate on
the 18th, inst. will be sResolved, that moral
courage is more valuable than physical courage"
Prominent debaters will discuss this question
and the public are cordially invited to attend.
Mrs. Hannah Tarbert died at her residence,
near Greenwood, on the Both ult, and was buried
ut Waugh Chapel on the Sd instant.
Mr.. Darlington Hopes, "Friend preacher"
spoke ct the Fork, on Sunday afternoon, to o
large and attentive audience W. II, r,