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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-15
" Old North America. -

Wm. L. NORRIS,
Agent for the city of WatertoWn and vicinity
Office in Coles New Building, I'd floor corner
Main and First Streets.
Policies written in this old and reliable COM
pany on short notice and favorable terms.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-15
To Nervous 81 ferers-The Great European REM
edy-Dr. j. b, otmpson.S Specific Medicine.


tive cure for SpermatOrrhea, 1mpotency, weak
ness and all diseases resulting from selfabuse
as nervous debility, irritability, mental anxiety,
languor, lassitude, depression of spirits and
functional arrangements of the nervous system
generally. Pain in the back or side, loss of
memory, premature old age and diseases that
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-15
Hamburg American Packet Co 8
WEEKLY Line gg STEAIMSHIPS

Leaving New York every Thursday at P M for
ENGLAND, FIR AA1T5E & GERMANY
Tickets to and from Europe at lowest rates. For
Passage apply to G. B. RICHARD & Co., Gener-
al Passenger Agents, 81 Broadway, New York, or
O their Agents
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-15

-.
this veteran of
IS YEARS HONORABLEsERvlCE,
Firmly Established, Safe, Reliable.
Over $50 FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES in
the United States. failed or retired from bust
ness IN ~ years, from January l, 1870 to Jam
uary l, 1880. The history of the
"Old'' Insurance Co. of North America
during the evehtful 10 years Just closed-January
], 1870 to January l. 1SS0-is in marked contrast
with chat of the $50 unfortunate companies above
alluded to. The salient points in the history of
the & NORTH AMERICA are:
1--1ncrease of Capital Stock from
5O0,000.00 to 81 ,000,0 10000
2-Increase of Assets from
81, 1853, $50 90 to 81, 591, 74O1S
3-Increase OF net surplus from
$1,000, 5S7, 50 to s., 414, 461 81
4-Increase of Surplus as regards policy-holders
from $1,560,587, % to 81, 414, 461, 81
5--The prompt payment of the Chicago and
Boston Losses of 1912, amounting 10 over
Sl,6O0,OOO without impairing the capital
OF the company, or calling upon the stock
holders for q dollar.
6-The payment Losses in the 10 years.
amounting to over $21 400, 000-making
total losses paid since organization, over
$47, 5000 600.
1.-THE remarkable fact that at no time during the
past 10 years-either before or after the
Great Chicago and Boston Fires-Was a
single share Of the Com pany's Stock offered
for sale at less than 100 per cent. premium,
and is now worth over So for every 81 of
par value
s8~ The foregoing "facts and figures fitting
ly illustrate the confidence Of the public in the
STABILITY and SUCCESS of the
Sold II sspf,h q 20 ayiF9. -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-15
TIEE INSURANCE.
The attention of property owners is respectfully
directed to the old
Insurance Company
NORTH AMERICA.
OF THE CITY or PHILADEL-
PHIA.
xTIEE INSURANCE.

" 1t is wisdom and economy to insure in the
pest companies, anu there is none better than
this veteran of
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
Ladies, scamen,s Friend society.

The usual monthly meeting of the above
 society was held yesterday afternoon in the
 house of Mrs. Wooster Hotchkiss on High
 street. more encouraging statement was
 made.
 The report of their missionary, Samuel
 Thrasher, showed that about 200 ships had
 been visited. and reported many meetings
 held, many books distributed to vessels trad
 ing here, and that many sailors had signed the
 pledge; also that men he'd been heard from as
 leading new lives through the influence thus
 exerted. Extracts were read from letters
 written by some of the men thus reached,
 that gladdened the hearts of the members of
 the society, and encouraged them to feel sat-
 ished that good work had been accomplished
 The reports of the secfetary and treasurer
 indicated that the work has opened out to an extent quite unexpected, and that though ex-
 penses have been incurred beyond any expec- tations, funds have come in readily, more than keeping pace with the needs of the work, and that there is a prospect of even more extend ed work than has yet been done. A great cry among our sailors was reported for good read ing matter and it was said that sailors are as much interested in .'Her7ey's Meditations' and 'sYoungs Night Thoughts" or ''Locke's Understanding" as the average human being, put that @ utGle StreaK or pteaSanter, ngnter reading is equally as acceptable, and that any readable books or magazines will always find hearty welcome at 80 East Water street. A Happy Scene at the Poorhouse. A happy time was witnessed last evening at the almshouse at their annual New Years fes- tival. About thirty singers and speakers were present to aid in the exercises, which were
 conducted by Ezra N. Seeley in his usual happy manner. Deacon l.. s. Punderson, superintendent of the Sunday school, offered prayer, after which Mir. and Mrs. Frank Pot l ter, Mir. Bennett of the "B" quartette and | others sang several appropriate songs, which ! delighted both old and young. ''Parson" Is bell recited two humorous pieces in his pecu- | liar style, which brought down the house.
 John G. North, Esq, made one of his most | felicitous addresses. In conclusion he highly | complimented the manager, chaplain, and su- | perintendent of the Sunday school for their endeavors to do the poor people good and render them happy. Over 200 adults and
 children received presents, with expressions of great joy displayed in hearty cheers for the donors. The aisles and stairwsys were decor ated with evergreen trees and the chapel with ! other evergreen trees, gaily illuminated, and altogether it was bright and cheerful occa- sion in all respects Much credit was be-
 slowed upon Superintendent Sanford and his | efficient wife for their labors in connection ! with the pleasant affair.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
EdTgon-A CounIer CTaIm.

The claims of Edison for patents upon his new electric lamp, which is just now creating so much excitement, will be resisted by Mir. Hiram Maxim of this city, on the ground that he filed an application for patents on an ap- paratus substantially the same about eighteen months ago. Like Edison's lamp, the essen : tial features of Mr. Maxim's lamp are . piece of carbon ss.ev with elscsricity In . vacuum produced within glass globe. Efr. Maxim's carbon was from wood and his arch of it square at the sides, while Edison's arch is Of paper and circular in form. Mr. Maxim says that like Edison he attained diviability of the electric current, and that except fin the particulars named the lamps are precisely the same. He says he has plenty of witnesses who saw his hrst experiment. with the lamp eighteen months ago, and thinks he will have no difficulty in establishing his claim as to the priority of the invention. It will be remem- bered that with the platinum lamp which Edi- son has now abandoned, Mir. Maxim was also first in the field with precisely similar idea. The Scientific American devoted an article 10 the case q few months ago as a very remarks bIe coincidence. Bridgeport Farmer.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
Pure Air i'm she House.

Mir. Philo R. Viets of Birmingham, Oonn., ts the.patentee of new and valuable improve ment for the ventilation of sleeping and other rooms. It is attached to the window sashes, and is put up at small expense. The object is to introduce pure air into the room without Q cold draught. All those who have tried it are very much pleased with it, and have found that the air is very much improved, without danger of catching cold. Mir. yiets can be addressed in regard to It at his home in Bir- mfnQham
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
An Agonv of Listening,

None but those whose hearts sympathize with the sufferings of their kindred, appreciate the agony of listening to the premonitory cough which tells of having caught danger ous cold. Without hesitation let the listener give to the person afflicted with larynigital, or lung distress, a bottle of Dr. Roberts Syrup of Tar, Boneset and Wild Cherry. This medi- cine, of 8 fine amber color, and conscience like honey, has healing virtues which will cure any ordinary cough and relieve the breathing organs It is excellent for hoarseness- Child ren like it. Sample bottle ten cents, large size fifty cents.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
Pet stock.

A car load of fancy poultry, among the pet stock of various New Haven gentlemen, went up to Meriden for the show which opens in that city to-day, continuing three days in all. A nong the New Haven contributors are 0. P Jordan, #. ". Babcock, Edward Todd, F. A.
 Chase, N. D. Forbes and others. The show is backed by many of Meridsn's best men. Upon the reception committee are Hon. H !. 0. Wilcox, ex-Mayor Lewis, Rev. A. Nor wood, Hon. Eli Ives, Hon. J. P. Stow, Hon.
 William J. Ives, Dr. G. H. Wilson and others,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
THE WEATHER RECORD.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE or CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
 wAsHrSeroN, D. o. Jan. 6-1 A. N. )
 indications For the Middle An1ntic States and New England, northwest veerng to southeast wnds faliDg barome- ter, stationary or higher temperature, increasing cloudiness, in tho southern port light rain or snow.
 For tho canal regions of New York, temperature will continue below freezing of New Jersey, fall to freez ing.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
Mrs. xyinslow,s Soothing Syrup.

Rev. SyIvanus Cobb thus writes in the Bos- ton Christian Freeman: We would by no means recommend any kind of medicine which we did not know to be good particularly for in fants. But of Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syr- up we can speak from knowledge; in our family it has proved blessing indeed, by giving an infant troubled with collie pains, quiet sleep, and the parents unbroken rest at night. Most parents can appreciate these blessings Here is an article which works to perfection, and which is harmless; for the sleep which it affords the infant is perfectly natural and the little cherub awakes as Upright as a button" And during the pro cess of teethipg it's value is incalculable. We have frequently heard mothers say that they would not be without it from the birth of the child till 1t had finished with the tecthing siege on any consideration whatever. Sold by all druggists, 25 cents bottle.
 j5 mws 1tw
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
Vhe Manl,notfl Tank

at the Swimming Academy, Russian and Turkish Baths, of E. Krause, 14 York street, holds 25 900 gallons, is 4ox17 in size, and from five to six feet deep. The water Is kept con- stantly fresh, at summer heat 80 degrees, while the temperature of the room is about 100. i3 St
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
Wedding

A wedding ceremony was performed at the Tontine yesterday afternoon. Rev. Dr. Beardsley oficiated. The contracting parties were W. P. Weaver. popular young gentle man, formerly night telegraph operator in this city, and now in charge of an office in Boston, and Miss Minnie Ellis. daughter of MT. An- drew J. Ellis, boarding at the hotel. The young couple, followed by host of wishes left on the 3:27 train for Boston.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Tuesday aorning, Jan. 6, 1880.
NEW ADTERTIsBMENrs TO-DA Y.

NE " ADFEH 16DM HIVE IV-1'7T Annual Meetlng-F. Fl. & W. R. Go. Beaver Pants-Hub Clothing Store. Bargains in Oloaks-J. N. Adam Go. Boots and Shoee-Wallsoe B. Fenn O. CIoakB-J. N. Adam & Go. Ooal-George Hughes. Crockery-O. H. Clarke & Go. Clearing Out sale-Edward Malley. Gder-Klsos' Cider Mill. OottU9R-J, N. Adam & Go. pr. Bulls Cough Syrnp-At Druggists'. For Rent-House-Frank ". Benedict. Gran1 Drawing for Books-Boston Bookstore. Lima Beans-FrRnk s. Platt. Liuen Goods-J. N. Adam & Go. Money to Loan-Peter McQuaid- 14 ' Probate Notice-Estate of Frank Schlegel. WaDted-Nurse Girl-13T Dwight Street. Wanted-HOuse-P. o. Box ,134. d-Engagement-"Corset Maker." Wanted-GlrI-Lock Fox Ss7. Birmingham. wanted-Partner-To Tontine Hotel. wanted-Womsn-107 Greene Street.
 wanted-GiVl-Box 46, North Haven. Wanted -Situation-27 Humphrey Street. WAnted-SituAt on-39 Myrtle Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06

J. N. Adam & O. have very large stock of bleached and unbleached Cottons in all widths. Take advantage of their present low prices and provide yourselves with sup ply for 1880 before this month is out. Cotton will be dearer. jan6 St
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06

Linen goods have again advanced in the wholesale markets, retail prices must follow soon. Buy NOW what you are in need of.
 jan6 St J. N. ADAM 6 Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06

CONGRESS WATER.-Its superiority as ca thartic and alternative consists in its entire freedom from everything bitter, acid or crude that produces headache, internal soreness, and tends to destroy the mucous membrane. All mineral waters that are dangerous irritants may be known by an acid after taste. dS5w
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
Sn4cial Notice.

MT. Ernest Krause has removed his Russian Vapor and Turkish Hot Air Baths, from Grand street, to 124 York street, formerly known as Shelton Hall j3 Ct
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06

Ladies who remember the great bargains they got in Cloaks, January last year, from J. N. Adam 6 Co.,, will please note for them selves and notify their friends that the annual closing out sale is again being effected.
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Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
The Best Ovcrcoats

in the city of New Haven, and the price is wonderfully low for such nice garments. Buy one for yourself or to give away for New Years present. H. Machol, 407 State street, is making up custom orders at unheard of low prices till February, to make room for spring and clear out winter stock.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06

Ladies who desire to learn to swim would do well to call and examine the bath house at 124 York street. Arrangements for lessons
 i3 Ct E. KRAUsE.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
For Additional Local News See Fourth page.l
LOCAL NEWS.

Brief Mention.
 The Consolidated road now accepts trade dollars in payment for tickets.
 To-day falls the Feast of the Epiphany, 8 festival of the Episcopal and Romish Churches.
 Gov. Andrews and family will be at the United States Hotel during the session of the Legislature.
 land locked salmon was taken from Snip sic, last Saturday, which weighed three pounds and fourteen ounces
 Counterfeit trade dollars are afoat in Nor wich. They are lighter in weight than the genuine but otherwise are excellent counter feits.
 Governor Andrews will submit a message to the new Legislature on Wednesday, but will make no formal address to the retiring body.
 The second annual reunion of the Connect tout Commercial Travellers Association is to be held on the evening of January 22 at the United States Hotel in Hartford
 The Rev. Jesse Brush, of North Stamford, pastor of the Congregational church, has de- cided to sever his connection with the Con- gregational denomination and join the Epis- copsl Church.
 The schooner Eddie Huck, Capt. Bartlett, arrived at Pensacola on the 29th ult., on the return voyage. This is tho vessel which car ried the first part of the sugar mill built in this city for erection in St. Domingo.
 Captain Paul Boynton, who swan the Con- necticut river last summer, at present located at Flushing, l.. l., has abandoned his contem- plated trip to California on account of i'll health, and will leave for Florida in few days.
 Supervisor Eggleston began cutting ice yes- terday for the Naugatuck road at Litchfeld station. It is nine inches thick, clear aud with no snow on it. No other parties have yet commenced the harvest of the ice crop in that section.
 The bark Alfred Gibbs cleared from Ale audria, Egypt, Dec 9th, with Q cargo of rags for this city. The average sailing time be- days. The longest trip in late years occupied 120 days.
 A temperance meeting was held at English Hall last evening, led by MT. Fullerton. The attendance was fair and much interest was manifested. About one dozen signed the pledge. The next meeting will be held nexi Saturday night.
 A daughter of the Hon. Elisha Johnson, of Hartford, and the Rev. MT. Taylor, of De- troit-a Trinity graduate-were married at Trinity church, Hartford, Saturday noon. The wedding was full dress affair and was very handsomely conducted.
 The hearing before Railroad Commissions Woodruff and ex Commissioner Arvine, for the settlement of freight tariffs between the Connecticut Valley and Connecticut Central railroads, will begin this afternoon at the Railroad Commissioners room in the Capitol
 The only eclipse visible this year in tho eastern part of the United States is a partia one of the sun on the last day of the year, be ginning at 7:12 in the morning. Othe, eclipses of the year not visible in the Easter1 States are 8 total eclipse of the sun January 11th, total eclipse of the moon June 22d, ar annular eclipse of the sun December 1st aui 8 total eclipse of the moon December 16Eh.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
Heavy Beaver Pants. At the Hub Clothing House, cheap.
Grand Drayviux for Books

Grand DravViuK Tor HOOKS at the Boston Bookstore this evening. Tickets $1 each Each ticket draws a book or lot of books; no blanks. The cheapest book is worth $1.50, and several sets worth $11 each. In order to close out the stocks books will be sold very cheap at private sale. Auction in the evening. 257 Chapel street.
 Another "mark down. in Cloaks has been effected in J. N Adam & Co.'s stock this week. jen6 St
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
Swtmn,ing Academy

Swimming Academy now open every Monday and Thursday, from 7 to p. m. Lessons given to men and boys, 1t 124 York street. i3 St
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
Her second Uentury.

Mrs. Mary Jerome, better known as Aunt Polly Jerome, living at No. g Hill street, reached the great age of 1O2 years Sunday. Now that Aunt Polly Goodale, of Poquonnoc, is dead, Mrs. Jerome is the oldest person in Eastern Connecticut. With her. the faculty of hearing is as acute as ever. but her sight is failing and she moves about but little. She is not afflicted with illness of the ordinary or severe kinds, but is gradually wasting away in nature's appointed manner.--Naw London Telegram.
 QuInnipiac Lodge Celebrates.
 The fifth annual supper of Quinnipiac Lodge, No. l, I. O. o. F., was held last even- ing at Odd Fellows Hall. The following off, cers were installed: N. G., J. R. Bradley; V. G., R. H. Johnson; Treas, H. 0. Good win; R. S., E. A. Harris; w., Wm. H. Robinson O., Geo. A. Treat; Supporters to N G., E. P. Hitchcock and Geo. K. Jewell !; Supporters to v. G., W. A. Schappa and Henry A. Palmer; L. G., A. Schappa; o. G., Samuel Cleeton. The officers were in stalled by G. M. Geo. N. Moses About 40 members of Wopawage Lodge of Milford ] were present as guests of the evening. Fol lowing came fine supper and joyful social time. The exercises, which were replete with interest, concluded in the most happy man. ner with the rendering of the following pro | gramme by ''Jewen & Weeds Excelsior Con- pany":
 Lecture ssPatent Medicine, e, K. Jewell l HarmOn1c3 Soio E T. HnlIs l Song. L T. G Ir1c Banjo Duett ..ParKer & CoDurI | DR... Harmonica and Guitar, duett White Holiday l Speeches, Songs, etc., etc.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06

When the lips are dry or scared,
 When the teeth are dark or dull, When the tongue is hot and hard,
 And fills the tainted mouth too full, The magic SOZODONT supply, And all those ills before it fly. il 3teod 1tw
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
Me8fgn6tLOn of Professor w. Es Ohand-
 naRa

Professor W. E. Chandler, organist and director of music at the Church of the Re- deemer for the past ten years, sent in his res ignation December 15, the same to take effect May l, 1880.
 Under Professor Chandler's skillful leader ship the Church of the Redeemer has long had the reputation of having the best chorus choir in our city.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
City -orinninaI side-5udse Par

John 2. Donegan, Max Kaltschmidt and Howard ". Main, breach Of liquor law, to January g. Marcus schwed, same, to January Murton Painter assault with intent to commit rape and forncation, to Janu sry Peter Day, arsauit with intent to commit rape demurrer oyerruled and accused bound over game, fornication, continued to March 1 Maria Jones, same to March Thomas McFadden, defrsuding hotel keeper, discharged John Mullen, breach of peace, to January 6.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06

Gold is antagonistic to health, inducing Coughs and other dangerous Bronchial dis eases, which quickly yield to the soothing yet positive influence of Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup. Price 25 cents bottle.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
Marine.

The steamer Norman Monarch sails Thurs day morning early for Notre Dame Bay, New foundland, to load for Liverpool, England. She returns from there to this city.
 The schooner A. H. Hurlburt left this port yesterday in charge of Captain William Cros- by, her former captain, Irving remaining home on account of illness. She goes to New York to load for an eastern coal port.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
Dead Rodies in Transifu.

The station agents on the New York, New Haven and Hartford, and Housatonic roads, received orders some time ago not to receive the remains of deceased persons for trans- Portation unless they were accompanied by permits from the registrar of the town in which they died, and now the same orders have been issued on the Naugatuck road. The New York law forbids the receiving of a body in New York city without this permit.
 and in some cases remains have been delayed at stations this side of New York until the per init could be obtained. Not long since body was detained at the depot in Bridgeport be- cause the New York, New Haven and Hart ford road refused to receive it for transpor- tation to New York without the necessary per init, and 1t Is to prevent the recurrence of such delays that these orders have been issued.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-06
Jurors for 1880.
The Annual Meeting Of the Civil Au-
 thOrfsy-JurOFsf for the Common Pleas

The Annual Meeting Of the Civil Au-
 thOrfey-Jur0rs for the Common Pleas
 and Superior Courts.
 Last evening. the annual meeting of the civil authority took place at the City Hall, Louis Feldman presiding and Charles R. Whedon secretary. The meeting was well attended Messrs Frederick Botsford, Se- lectman E. s. Andrew, Attorney H. L. Hotch- kiss of Westville, Attorney Hugh Daley and Attorney E. P. Arvine were appointed a con- mittee to prepare ticket. They repaired to the room of the Sslectmen, where they dis charged their duties and heard interested par ties who appeared before them. They then returned to the meeting and made report. MT. Botsford read the names, after which ob- jection was taken by Attorney Ullman to the name of George s. Allen, on the ground that he was Government officer and had declined a citation to serve as juror on account of his official duties. MT. Hugh Daley opposed Mr. M R. Enscoe seconded MT. Ullman on the ground that he was personally cogni- zant of the fact set forth by MT. Ulmau. MT. Daley then withdrew opposition, and the name of Abram Krauss was substituted. Mr. Enscoe favored the erasure of the name of Michael Dillon, the shoe dealer, and the substitution of that of Michael Finnegan. This Mr. E. P. Arvine opposed. holding that Mir. Dillon's disinclination to serve was all the better reason for retaining him; that many who were disinclined to serve were the very men most qualified to serve. He would moi impugn MT. Finnegan's name or qualifica- tions, not being acquainted with that gentle. man. A vote being taken, MT. DiIlon's name was not erased. The whole report as then standing was adopted, the names for 1886