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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14
THE CORSET IN POLITICS
From the Dayton Journal.


Whether General Hancock wears cor
sets or not is question of more import
ance than would seem at first glance.
That fact once established will prove a
serious obstacle to his polling his full
party vote. The old jackson democracy,
that glories in old Hickory with his sim
pie habits and his corn-cob pipe, will
hardly take kindly to the corset Han
cock. This matter of apparel has a
greater influence in the success or defeat
of man seeking political honors than
one would suppose. Two notable in
stances occur to us. The most recent is
that Of Governor Williams, of Indiana,
who sailed into Office by wearing a pair
of blue jeans pants. On all occasions
during the campaign the old blue jeans
made their appearance and created a
great popular furor in his favor, and to-
day, if you ask an Indiana democrat who
is governor of his state, his sole reply
will be Blue jeans" leaving you in
doubt whether Williams or his pants, is
governor. The other instance, which
operated quite differently, was that of a
candidate for congress some years ago in
Kentucky. SAID candidate was very
aristocratic and was on the democratic
ticket, and his district was overwhelming
ly democratic, the majority was up in
the thousands, but his great majority
availed him naught, when it was estab-
lished that when taking his nocturnal
rest he wore a nightgown When his
bucolic constituency were convinced Of
that fact, although a gifted and eloquent
man, he could make no appeal strong
enough to influence them to support him
for congress, and SO the nightgown can
didate was defeated for congress by a
round majority. We have the in
stance of a blue jeans pair of pants
electing man to the governorship of
Indiana, and a nightgown defeating the
Kentucky gentleman for congress, and it
remains to be seen what influence a cor
set will have in the fortunes of the demo-
cratic candidate for the presidency.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14
A PUZZLE FOR HINCOCK.

WAsHINGToN, July Army officers
are looking for General Hancock's letter
ofacceptance with great deal ofinterest
They are particularly anxious to know
how he can accept the nomination and in
dorse theplatform, i'll view of the fact that
the portion of the platform which received
themost enthusiastic applause at Cincin-
natl declares that the President of the
United States is the representative of a
consDiracy only; that he has used the
vetoto maintain his corrupt and despotic
power, and has sought to bribe his way to
the aat Of usurper. Army officers say
| thatGeneral Hancock cannot, with any
respect to himself or any regard for the
dignity Of the army, or even Of the arti-
cles If war, retain his commission in the
armyif he indorses the sentiments which
so reject upon his Commander-in-chief
1t isaot customary for Major Generals in
the army of the United States to speak
or wife Of the Commander-in-chief Of the
arm! and navy Of the United States as a
corrlpt usurper, and in the articles of war
some hard, terms might be found to de-
signte person who should give express
sionto such an opinion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14
DESTROY THE LARvA OF THE PorATo

DESTROY THE LARvA OF THE Potato
BUG.-Charles E. Farnum, of Woon-
socket r. l., writes to The Providence
Journal: 'The following is an easy and
rapid method Of destroying the larva of
the potato bug at any time when the heat
is as powerful as it has been in the last
few days. Perhaps less heat would be
appreciated by not few who are now
struggling against these pests:
'Pass along between the rows of pota-
toes, and with stick shake off the gurbs
between The rows, and if the soil is sandy
or well pllverized and well heaped about
the stalks they cannot get back, but will
be literally roasted in a short time.
cit will be observed that the heat of
the grouno and sun are the requisites,
and if the present is an exceptionally
favorable time, let those tH it who wish
and get rid dof one crop at least"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14
criminal sensation invol

A criminal sensation, involving two
well-known and prominent men in society,
sporting and banking circles, has set
New York all agog. The parties are
Lawrence r. jerome, son of Leonard w.
Jerome, the banker, and Edward M. Pat
chell, manager of a banking office, and
they have been arrested for having in
their possession stocks and bonds to the
value of $S7, 200 which were lost by or stol-
en- from messenger boy in the employ of
Brayton Ives, President of the stock ex-
change. 1t is stated that the young men
have been leading 'tfast'' lives.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14

WAR PREPARATIONS BETWEEN GREECE
AND TURKEY. outbreak of fhostiIities
in the East may be reckoned among the
probabilities rather than the possibilities.
The Hellenic Government is pushing for
ward its preparations, so that it may, un-
aided, be fully equal to the task of oc-
cupying by force the frontier districts adj
judged to Greece. The Greek Govern
ment hopes to be able to muster not few
er than 10000 men for this purpose. In
addition to numerous voluntary subscrip-
tions from Greeks belonging to other coun-
tries as well as the Hellenic Kingdom, the
Greek Parliament will be asked to vote
2O,000,O00 drachmas as the primary, cost
of the mobilization. Turkey, on her part,
is making counter preparations, and is be-
ginning to mobilize the reserves of Epir-
us and Thessaly. TbesupreIne command
Of all the Turkish forces in those provinces
will be in the hands Of Ahmed Milus
Pasha. The Porte is also about to dis
patch a war fleet to Cretan and Greek
waters. The commander Of the Turk
ish feet will be Assim Pasha.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14

The extreme rarity of cotemporary
manuscript notices Of Shakespeare is ex-
emplifed by the singular circumstance
that not even trivial one has yet been.
unearthed by the extensive and welLdi-
rected researches Of the historical COM
mission. The new Shakespeare Society
has to tell the same tale In the last
number of its Transactions, just issued,
is copy Of manuscript respecting the
delivery of red cloth to Shakespeare on
the occasion of the procession Of James I.
through London in 1904 Tt appears as
novelty, with an interesting note by
Mr.. Furnivall, but the document itself
was printed in the Athen@um many
years ago (April 80, 1864, long before.
the society was founded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14
A writer in the International Review

A writer in the International Review
gives some startling figures, showing the
enormous growth of American agriculture.
In 1862 our wheat crop was las, ,553,O
bushels; in 1879, 448,756,000 bushels,
Corn in 1865 was 704, 427,0 900 bushels
and in 1879 1,544,000,000 bushels.
Within thirty years the corn center has
been transferred from the South to the
West, and the wheat center from the
Middle States to the West. The tobacco
increase has, of course, been in the South
ern States. Within the same period the
cotton croh has increased from 3,015,000
dales to 5,216,OO0. Arkansas and Texas
are the largest gamers from the increase
in cotton. The total exports of the grains
had risen from 100000 900 in 1878 to 189-
100000 in 1879. These figures show
marvellous development and progress.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14

New Mexico being rapidly developed,
and its grazing lands increasing in value,
the old system of ranges over which the
cattle roamed at will is rapidly being re-
placed by that of Individual ownership
and fencing. 1t is claimed that the added
security Of stock and lessened expense of
herding much more than pays for the in
terest on the investment, and it is prob
able that five years from now it will have
become the almost universal custom to
fence all ranches.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14


It is isreported from Arkansas City, Kan,
that Captain Paign, and "a party of 800
has deliberatly invaded the Indian Ter
ritory and settled down at point where
they will establish a colony, in defiance
of the Government and its treaty with the
Indians. Lastspring Payne attempted to
enter the Territory, but was turned back
by the military. 1t is said that he is
willing to be arrested and tried, SO that
the legality Of his proceeding may be test
ed in the Courts. IF there was a great
scarcity ofroom on this continent for peo~
pie to "spread themselves" there might
be some excuse for this invasion of the
rights of the Indians, but, under the cir
cumstances there is no good excuse at
all.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14
An Ohio Democratic naner-The Me-

An Ohio Democratic paper-The Mes
senger, at Fremont-is so much pleased
with the nomination Of Garfield and so
disgusted with Hancock, that it has open
ly renounced the Democratic party and
comes out in advocacy of Garfield It ex-
presses the opinion that "a bona 1ide vote
of the American people will loudly call
on General Garfield to take the reins of
Government for four years, from March
4, 1881
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14
90
II STORM IN THE STATE.

OSHKOSH, July 10.-A terrific thunder
storm accompanied by an incipient cy-
clone struck this city about 10 o'clock
last night creating considerable alarm
among the timid. Daylight this morn
ing disclosed abundant marks of the de-
structiveness of the storm, the streets
throughout the city being strewn with up
rooted trees and smashed fences Reports
from the country say immense damage
was done to grain and all standing crops.
Corn will recover, but other grains are
laid flat and seriously injured. Billings
d Morrison, of Appleton, lost 900,0 900 feet
OF oak logs, and Webster & Lawson and
Charles Worden, of Menasha, are reported
to have lost 100000 feet of pine logs.
all Of which broke loose and came to Osh-
kosh or were scattered along the lake
shore. The loss will be many thousands
of dollars. All our lumbermen here suf-
fer seriously in the loss of logs, and some
OF the mills are without log to saw this
morning. A large number of RATS hav-
ing broken jammed against the Chicago
q Northwestern Railroad bridge. The
tent of the Inter-O Ocean circus was rent in
twain while the show was in progress,
and scene of wild confusion followed.
the crowd being left to the mercy of the
storm and In Egyptian darkness, except
as the scene was lighted up by vivid flashes
OF lightning Several persons were more or
less injured, though no loss of life is re-
ported. Owing to the log jam at the
mouth Of the river, the Wolf river, steam
er John Lynch was prevented from max
ing her regular trip to New London to-
day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14

Miss Maud Banks, theyoungest daugh-
ter of the General, will shortly sail for
Europe with her mother, with the inten-
ton Of studying with NJ. Delsarte, in
Paris. The young lady has not finally
determined to goupon the stage, but will
at any rate thoroughly prepare herself
for the work. She has already made
some progress in dramatic stud y. Her
elder sister, Miss Blanche Banks. is to
be married next month.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14

Garcelon Of Maine, is now broken
down and despised old man He and his
family were obliged to leave the aristo-
cratic church to which they belonged on
account of the scathing rebukes Of the pas
tor; he lost his lucrative medical practice,
and no one of his creditors would extend
helping hand to him. 1t is said he has
been obliged to part with his fine residence
and take up humble apartments in a
crowded tenement house
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14


WATrERsoN AND GARFIELD.-Mr.
Henry Watterson is the responsible editor
Of the Louisville Courier Journal, and
personally is genial and pleasant gentle
man, who in private conversation un-
doubtedly says what he means, and tells
the truth. We learn from a recent inter
view that he says that he shall take the
opportunity offered by the first campaign
speech which he makes to put his foot
down, so far as he is concerned, upon the
idea that General Garfield is not an hon
est man. He knows him well, and de-
clares his belief that he is not corrupt
man. The simple fact that he is poor
man, when he has had so many oppor-
tunities to enrich himself through the i'm
proper use of his position, is proof that
certainly he is honest"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14

The graduating class of Williams College
is thus dissected by its statistician: The
average age is % years, months and 9
days, being 6 months and 27 pays less
than that of 1879. The average weight
is 151 y pounds; the average height is 5
feet 8 inches In opinions "a are Re
publicans, s Independent Repub-
licians, 4 independents / stalwart and
one Democrat. Is Congregatpnalists IA
Presbyterians, 8 Episcopalians, and 2
Methodists: Il are free-traders and "A pro-
tectionists of various shades. Eleven of
the class will study for the ministry, law
and medicine -Four will 90 into bust
ness; journalism and teaching will attract
2 each, and one will be Scientist.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14

The president has signed the commits
sions Of David NJ. Key, Of Tennessee, to
be United States District Judge of the
Eastern and Middle Districts of Tennes-
see, and Of Horace Maynard, of Tennes-
see, to be Postmaster General of the
United States. Judge Key tacates the
Postmaster Generalship and Mr.. May
nard resigns the mission to Turkey in Or
der to accept the new appointments.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14

GOLD IN DENTIsTRY.-Dr. Ferrar, of
Brooklyn, says that not less than half a
million ofdollars, is annually packed in
to peoples teeth in the United States, and
that at this rate all the gold in circulation
will be buried in the earth in 800 wears.
Pacific Medical Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14

Mrs. Elizabeth Tilton and her mother,
Mrs. Morse, continue to live together on
Macon street, Brooklyn. Mrs. Tilton is
provided for by her husband, Theodore,
who continues to live apart from her;
and Mrs. Morse receives her support from
her husband, who is president of the
Union Ferry Company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14

The reports regarding the crop pros
poets in Ireland this season are very
gratifying. The weather has been most
favorable al over the country. The pc
tato crop, in all likelihood, will be enor-
NOUS, exceeding that of any previous
year since 1S47. The cereals are doing
well, and promise abundantly. There is
hope for Ireland still.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14

The Roman Catholics Of England are
building a magnificent cathedral at South
Kensington, London. 1t will rank in
size next after St. Pauls and Westmin
ster Abbey Over 81 100000 has been
raised for it, and money is still pouring
in from all quarters. 1t will be in the
forid Gothic style.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14

for DySIMMONS LIVER REGUL ATOR
attackspepsia, Constipation, jaundiCe, Bilious
spiritss sick headache, collie, depression of
mind, sour stomach, heart burns, &C.,
IT HAS NO EQUAL.
This unriyaled southern remedy is warranted
not to contain a single particle of Mercury, or
any injurious mineral substance, but is
PURELY VEGETABLE.
Hyou feel drowsy, debilitated, have frequent
headache, mouth tastes badly, poor appetite and
tongue coated, you suffering from torpid liver
or ''biliousness," and nothing will cure you SO
speedily and permanently as to take
SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR.
1t is given with safety and the happiest results
to the most delicate infant 1t takes the place of
quinine and bitters of any kind. 1t is the cheap
est, purest and best family medicine in the world.
J. FL. ZEILIN & CO, Philadelphia, Pa.
Sold by all druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14

The sect of Campbellities, to which Gen.
Garfield belongs, numbers $4,000 men,
bers in this country, and nine Uuited
States Senators and several Representa-
tives are followers of it's faith.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14
Fine Clothing Cheap

Through the separation of the firm of Schiller
& Son am induced to sell out my entire stock of
goods, extremely cheap and will do so by the
Ward or made up. assure my customers and
friends that viii satisfy them now as before,
deliver and guarantee good fitting suits. Over
Goats, Boys Clothing, etc., in the newest styles.
AUa. SCHIFFLER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14

ABDURRAHMAN KHAN, the pretender
to the Afghan throne, has only two or
three thousand soldiers, and lives in con-
slant fear of assassination.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14
HAMLIN X FORD.

Watertowa Lumber Yard. Lumber OF every
description, Lath and shingles constantly on
hand and for sale at the lowest Market Price, at
the Milwaukee Depot, Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14
AUGUST WIGGENHORN.

Jeweler, has recently opened a Jewelry store
in Johnson's block corner Main and 1st streets,
where he viii keep constantly on hand large
Plated Ware, &C. Particular attention paid to
repairing Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, &C., and
warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14
STRAW Il MURPHY.

Painters and dealers in Wall Paper, Window
Shades, Paints, Oils, Varnish, Glass, Putty.
Brushes &c. One door west of Wisconsin Ma
tional Bank. Watertown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14
Business Gtoros.
W. G.. SPALDING

Physician and Surgeon and Examing Surgeon
for Pensions. Office over Bank of Watertown
building, up stairs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-07-14
A. GRITZNER

Fashionable Barber and Hair Dresser, shop in
Salick's basement, on the Bridge, Watertown,
Wis. The best of Hair Dye used, warranted to
hold color for eight weeks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-22
Assault and Pepper IN Platteviile.

On Tuesday, Miss Mary Kruse was arr
raigned before Justice Marshall, upon q
charge of assaulting one McCarty,for throw.
ing pepper in his face and eyes. She plead
guilty, AMI was fined five dollars and costs.
Failing to pay, she was sent to Lancaster,
where, upon her arrival, telephone dis
patch was awaiting her, IRON the Justice,
stating that her costs and fiGe had been paid.
ThereuPon she returned al once to plattevilis
with Bentley, who took her up.
The facts in the case, had they been
proven, are about these: This McCarty is
one Of Platteyille's principle gawkeys. He
may be known and recognized with others !,
BY his standing on the sidewalk with hat
drawn partly over his eyes, ready and vii.
ling to make Insulting remarks as people
pass by. On Monday night, he saw Miss
Kruse on the sidewalk, and pushed her of in
the mud. He followed her about for some
time, until finally she went with another
lady into store. where she bought small
quantity Of pepper and started down street.
They soon came in contact with this notori-
Gus character, who began his insults as
usual, whereupon she peppered him. 1t so
happened that several others received the
shower of pepper. Time will not permit, or
would name several others as deserving of
the seasoning as McCartv was. EYE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-22
Platteville Notes.

"A new boy has lately taken rooms at the
NJ E. Parsonage, and will remain there if he
isn't too noisy.
"A case OF pepper and battery was had
yesterday before Justice Marshall.
w. II. Bishop has quit his livery bust.
ness for the present. and takes charge of the
stage line from Mineral point to Arena.
-Broadbeck, the butcher, has moved to
his old stand.
The Washburn store is closed for invoic-
Ing.
In few weeks Plattevile will have ans
other bank. 1t will be in the same building
the bookstore is in. Mr.. Hendy will move
his books and stationery into the Robertson
block.
One OF our chief gawkies has recently
adjourned his business sine de.
over two hundred teams were in Platte.
vile last Saturday at one time.
The fourth OF the series of Association
lectures will be delivered Thursday night,
22d, by blind preacher, subject, "Aaron
Burr
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-22


stock yards and stables, of which be can really
boast. He is indeed well fixed and UNDER
stands his business
Also met Mr.. Jos Doll, who has just re-
turned from a trip through some of the west
ern States. lie enjoyed his trip but speaks
none too favorable of some parts OF the"great
aud beautiful West He says one who is
accustomed to the hills and woods of Wis.,
consin cannot be contented 10 such states as
Kansas and others.
Grant river had quite boom few Sat-
urdays ago. The warm weather started the
ice in the river and sent it down stream In a
hurry, and il no doubt by this time has nearly
reached the gull.
Must now wind up again as am tired, and
am as stiff as old Ben Lomond for which
those wonderful strides must account which
made while skating with the boys. Was in
vited down to the pond, so "Will and me"
went, and after breaking several jack kni ives
and swearing little, succeeding in fastening
pair Of skates, then struck out on the ice
although they refused to fasten skates on my
back-and 20 boldly too--but somehow or
other the velocity of my feet was greater than
that of my upper story several times, and
well, | got wet, that's all. We had a fine
game of Blackman. but the .'niggersn would
manage TO catch me first every time, because
Use boss skater, guess. SwIPEs.