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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01
MORE miles of new railroad were laid

MORE miles of new railroad were laid
last year in the United States than in any
year since 1873, the increase of mileage
being 4,721 miles. Statistics of the new
railways now in process Of construction,
or which have been projected, indicate
that the increase for the present year will
much exceed that for 1879. They have
been gathered by The Railway Age.
That journal gives reports of 2S7 rail
way enterprises undertaken or projected
during the first half of the year, which
show contemplated mileage of the en-
ormous total of over 10000 miles. OF
this aggregate 100 miles Of track have
been laid, 5000 miles are in progress of
construction, and projects for the laying
of 10, $50 miles are announced.
This railway building extends into
almost every State in the Union, and with
few exceptions and projected roads are en-
tirely legitimate, and their completion is
probable. The proposed lines are, as a
rule, intended to develope new regions
which stand in great need of transporta-
ton facilities, and many of them are
built by strong companies as feeders to
their existing system.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01
NP2H Business.

By referring to our new advertisements
it will be seen that Misses Anna & Pau
line Schiller open new wool and fancy
goods store next door to August Schiffier's
Clothing store, between Third and Fourth
streets, north of Main, where full assert
ment Of goods in their line will always
be found at the lowest prices. The pro-
prietors are also prepared to give lessons
to children and young ladies in all kinds
of fancy needle work. We bespeak for
the Misses Schiller a full share of public
patronage
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01
PrOUjltU TOO NUcN.

At the Hancock and English club meet
ing held few evenings since, the orator
of the occasion, Major Gardner, thought
to further the interests of his cause by
playing upon the prejudices of his hearers,
but it is suspected that he stopped over
somewhat. He was drawing contrast
between the republican and democratic
parties, showing the difference between
the two, aud elucidated his point by say
ing, "show me christian and will show
you republican; show me temperance
man and will point you to republican.
Now, all this is very fine, and when pro-
nounced with all the vehemence and ira
gic eloquence for which Charley is noted,
the effect would have been electrical but
for the fact that some of the persons pre-
sent thought the logical conclusion OF his
argument was that the democratic party
comprises only anti-christian, anthem
perance men, and all that is bad in socle-
ty-a statement from which some Of his
hearers dissented. They do not wish to
have it understood that they are all re-
probates and bummers, and that their
being so is something to be more proud
and boastful of than being decent and
respectable citizens, as Maj Gardner
would try to have the fact appear. But
it is not our purpose to controvert Char
ley's proposition, or deny his statement
as to the extreme responsibility OF the
republican party We only want to tell
him that he is welcome to all the points
he can make, and all the glory he
can achieve, by that line of argument.
The republican organization can survive
all such attacks, and the oftener and more
persistently they are made the worse will
it be for the party making them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01

Mrs. Barnhofft, cor. Pratt and Broad
way, has been a sufferer for twelve years
through rheumatism, and has tried every
remedy she could hear of, but received
no benefit, until recommended to try the
Eclectric Oil. She says she cannot express
the satisfaction she feels at having her
pain entirely removed and her rheuma-
tism cured. For sale by K. Schubert &
Son.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01
BuckIen's Arnica Salye.

The best salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sares, Ulcers Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns ard all kinds of skin eruptions.
This salve is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction in every case or money re-
funded. Price 25 cents per box.
l7yl. For sale by K. Schubert & Son.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01

Parents in buying childrens shoes,
ask for those with A. S. t. Co.'S Black
Tip upon them. They will outwear any
shoe, adding to the beauty of even the
finest. A. S. T. Co. always on front of
tin
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01
n arrow Blue.

Go to K Schubert & Son for Mrs.
Freeman's Neao National Dyes. For
brightness and durability of color are
unequaled Color from 2 to 5 pounds
Price15 cents. 43y1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01
To the Public.

Excursion tickets will be sold at Water
town Junction Station Sept. 9th, 18th, Sth,
9th, 10th and 18th for the state fair at
Madison, for ST. so.
A. V. III. CARPENTER
G. p. & T. Agent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01
MiIyy Markets.

- NIArkefS.
The Milwaukee produce markets Yesterday
were again unsettled, and wheat was easier chs
ing at LOB for Mol and &c for No hard. &c
1or NO spring, SS5ac for No. cash or seaaer
September SS7ac October, S9Ac November. ard
|9c for No. B. and 90c for No 2Wnter. Flourazs6
mill stufis were unchanged and inactive Couzse
grains closed at 27c for OATS 3S3c for corn 75cpr
rye and 75cfor barley. Hogs were stronger raue-
ing at 4.50@4 95.-Sentinel Sept. LIST
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01
An absolute Cure Warranted.

The proprietcrs of " Distilled Sage Ca
tarrh Cure will warrant an absolute care
for catarrh No medicine is SO pleasant
to take, so speedy and so thorough in its
effects Try it and restore your health.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01

How sad when lovely women show by outward
sign,
The Deaths dart welded, by the hand Benign
How glad when death relenting, sheaths his
dart
And when Spring Blossoms used at once depart
Price 80 cents. Sample bottle 10 cents. For sale
by X Schubert and Son.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01

The Voi1nic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich
Will send their celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts to the afflicted upon 80
days trial. Speedy cures guaranteed.
They mean what they say. Write to
hem without delay. 44y1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01

LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the
Post Office, Watertown, Wis, September
LIST, 1880.
Baldwin S. Y Mullen Winnie
Craven VIM Perry w
Chamberlain Mamie Sheldon HI
Daily Mrs Mary Smith L J
Daylce Mrs Rachle Wright VIM
Finn John Williams
Gillett Mrs Melissa Williams w r
Gay l.. F
Persons calling for any of the above letter will
Please say ADVERTISED"
J. T. MOAK NJ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01

Frank Bishop, of Milwaukee, was a
visitor in the city last Friday and made
his many friends happy by his presence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01

Use Lemon Lung Syrup" for derang-
ed liver. Instant relief. 32t44
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01

Home For Sale.
A modern well-built house containing nina
rooms, in the First ward in this city, with ti,rue
lots attached is offered for sale on terms to SOL
purchaser This is good opportunity to seczue
q fine homestead cheap. For further particnassS
inquire of c. B. SKINNER
Watertown, Sept. l. 1880.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01
COUNTY NEWS.
JEFFERSON


The court house is progressing finely toward
completion.
Edwin Roessler, youngest son of Mr.. s. Roess-
Ter, broke his left arm last Friday while perform
ing on trapeze in Stresses blacksmith shop.
The hands in the chair factory are working
eleven hours day, owing to press of work.
meeting for the organization of Jefferson
County Board of Trade, held in this city last Sat
urday, was quite largely Observation-Disclosures
FORT ATKINSON.
The members the German Lutheran Church
have built nice addition to their parsonage, by
| adding to the front building 16 by Is feet, and
two stories high. Glad to note evidences ofther
prosperity
Wilcox & Co., of this city, have purchased this
season 5000 lbs, of wool. 1t is estimated that
about 10000 lbs. has found market here dur
ing the season while a few lots remain in grow
ers hands unmarketed.
tits contemplated by the membersof theMethod-
ist Church of this city to provide, during the
coming autumn and winter, some first-class en-
tertainments in the way of lectures by promi-
nen lecturers.
The High school building is being prepared
for school by putting in desks and seats, also
the Grammar Department rooms, of both north
and south side school buildings, are exchanging
the double seats for single ones. The people of
Fort Atkinson are alive to the comfort and well
being of their children and spare no pains and
expense for their advancement.
A large party of earnest, wellWshing friends as
sembled at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. o. s..
Cornish on Tuesday evening, the occasion being
i'll honor of the marriage OF their daughter Miss
Mary ID. Cornish to Mr.. Fl. H. Hemming, one of
the prominent business men of New Hampton,
Iowa. In anticipation OF the happy event. the
spacious lawn had been carpeted and lighted
with Chinese lanterns. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Hiram Cornish, of Pennsylvania,
uncle of the bride, in an impressive manner,
and took place in the open air under the kind y
shadow of the ''home tree"
We note the death Of John ROhde near Cold
Spring, aged s. years and months Mr.. Rohde
is father of Mrs. Fred Boldt, living north of
this city.-UniOR.
LAKE MILLS.
An effort will be made to establish lodge of
the l. 0. G. I. in this village if a hall can be
secured.
The colored people Of this village are desir-
Gus of erecting house of worship of their own,
and have agreed to raise certain sum them
selves and trust to the liberality Of the white
people to donate the balance.
The railroad surveyors were in town Friday
laying section stakes. 1t will not be long before
dirt is turned on the new road.
Mrs. R. Howell, of Oswego Kas., arrived in
Lake Mills last week, on a visit to her sister
Mrs. Robt, Fargo.-Spike.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01
Re9lMbLicO1h Club.

The Garfield and Arthur club was per-
manently organized last Wednesday even
ing by the election of the following Off
GERS;
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01

The colored people of this village are desir-
Gus of erecting house of worship of their oWn
and have agreed to raise certain sum them
selves, and trust to the liberality of the white
people to donate the balance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01
LAKE MILLS.

An effort will be made to establish lodge of
the 1. o. G. I. in this village if a hall can be
secured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01

The regular meetings of the club will
be held on Saturday evenings at half past
seven. II is the purpose Of the club to
make these meetings interesting. Speeches
may be expected at every regular meet
ing by speakers of reputation, at home
aud abroad Next Saturday evening w.
d. II oald, of TT. Atkinson, will address
the club.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01

The railroad surveyors were in town Friday
laying section stakes. 1t will not be long before
dirt is turned on the new road.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01

We note the death Of John ROhde near Cold
Spring, aged s. years and months Mr.. Rohde
is father of Mrs. Fred Boldt, living north of
this city, Union
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01

Mrs. R. Howell, of Oswego, Kas., arrived in
Lake Mills last week, on visit to her sister
Mrs. Robt, Fargo.-Sptke.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01

NCCOTuIIIg DUC III. /. EUtIIt.
Corresponding Sec'y-J. III. Reyes.
Treasurer-G. B. Lewis.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Memo Stamm,
Jesse Stone.
J. T. Moak.
d. O. Bradbury.
S. Nj. Eaton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-09-01
WatertoWn Market,

Corrected Weekly by VIM. Buchhait
Commission Merchant, Third Strssa,
Watertown.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-10-22
EIGHTEEN.

OIL grown dim and fairy shade,
Dear child, who fifteen years ago,
Out of our arms escaped and fled,
With swift white feet, as II afraid,
To hide beneath the grass, the SNOW,
That sunny little head.
This is your birthday Fair. so fair!
And grown to gracious maiden-height
And versed in Heavenly lore and way,
White-vested as the angles are
Mid very light of very light,
Somehow. somewhere you keep the day,
With those new friends-whom new we call.
But who are dearer now than we
And better known by face and name;
And 80 they smile and say: How tall
The child becomes, how radiant-she
Who was SO little when she came"
Darling, we count your eighteen years
Fifteen in Heaven, on earth but three
And try to shape you grown and wise.
But all is vain: there still appears
Only the child you used to be-
Our baby with the violet eyes.
-Susan Coolidge. IN N. T. Independent.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-10-22
A Goat Excitement.

MAYBE there is never any excitement
at the West End, but you can't make
the people who saw a colored gentle
man try to lead goat through that
district the other day believe it. At
first the goat didn't want to 60. and
the colored gentleman, who was about
ten feet ahead of the animal, pulled
vigorously on the rope. He had just
got his whole strength on it, when the
goat changed his mind and started for
ward so suddenly that the colored gen.
tleman didn't have time to recover his
balance and went down, and as the
goat ran past him and kept running,
he was dragged along, clawing wildly,
until his head collided with a lamp
post and he brought the procession to 9
halt. On regaining his feet the colored
gentleman was very angry and ran tor
the goat to kick him. and the goat took
to fight and they flew at rapid pace
down the street. About five rods ahead
the goat observed q citizen bending
over to look down an open coal hole.
and on reaching him the goat cOntrived
to hit him and the citizen disappeared
down the coal hole like shot,
lust as the colored man stumbled
over the goat, which had come to
halt. A number of people had
gathered about. and then the goat took
notion to turn and go the other way.
and he got the rope SO entangled in
people feet that seven were upset and
much blasphemy resulted. The man
down the coal-hole then attempted to
climb out, and got his head and should
ers above ground when the goat made
another rush at him, and he had to
dodge down again. And then the goat
assaulted his owner, who went up q
lamp-post, and then the goat went for
another man. and, as the owner had
tied the rope to his belt. he was yanked
off that lamp post quicker than powder:
Fortunately for him, his belt broke, and
he sprang to his feet ard took off to-
ward Harvard College, yelling fire. and
the goat suddenly jumped into an open
window, scared q woman into faint
ing fit, and upset table on which stood
a dish of hot water. He got most Of
the water upon himself and, made
more frantic by pain. jumped out OF the
window again, butted bulldog and
stove in three of the CANNES ribs, and
then disappeared down the street
amidst cloud of dust, just as police
man came around to shoot him. And
the man down the coal-hOle came up
with awful expressions on his face and
in his language, and offered seventy
five dollars to anyone who would tell
him whom to sue for damages. Boston
Post. ~ 5Sl t1tfd.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-10-22

every family Of sisters there Il ono
brighter than tho rest. who gilds the
ionorances and lack of brilliancy OF the
others; one prettier than the rest. TOR
whose sake the others receive atten-
ton; one stronger than the rest, upon
whom they lean, and thus they bolster
and shield each other. The sisterless
girl never tastes the flavor OF sisterly
talks latter the ball." or over tho
workable. In affairs OF the toilette
she has few to aid her. and often pre-
sents the appearance Of dowdiness for
lack of little genuine advice. A SIS
ter desires nothing 80 much as that ono
should look ones best; friend. alas!
is sometimes better pleased when one
appears at ones worst. Moreover. sis
tiers are rarely jealous; praise OF ono
reflects upon the other; blame OF one
is only q backhanded insult to the
other, since they hold everything in
common, and Rue does not care to be
flattered at the expense OF Lily. The
beauty would like to share her lovli-
ness with the plainest; does not enjoy
shining, unless her sister strikes
sparks, whom it is no pleasure to rival
in any respect. To be sure, there Is
the exceptional sister who is more like
a changeling than anything else. who
betrays condolences, estranges lovers,
demands the lions share of everything
but work, and shirks care; but she Is
more rare, thank Heaven, than four
leaved clover. and we are more likely
to find her in novels than in real life
Hdrper's Bazaar.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-10-22
The Sister.

PERHAPS there is no possession IN
life like that of q sister, sort OF sec
ond self, to whom one may say ones
say. confident that it will be as secure
as if unsaid; from whom one may hear
homely truths, with the certainty that
thew are not dictated by petty spite or
jealousy; from whom one may receive
compliments, assured that they are the
sincere expression of opinion. and not
the thoughtless adulation of those who
expect to be repaid in the same coin
with interest. A person destitute OF
sisters is almost as much alone in the
world IS the Wandering Jew; her
father and mother may be models OF
their kind, but they are not her con-
temporaries, so to speak-not OF her
generation; she has not played doll
with them. They may adopt cousin
or friend to fill the vacant niche. but
no friendship or cousinly feeling is am-
ple enough. Our friends and cousins
are apt to talk us over with each other;
they are not always charitable to our
little faults; our short comings are not
pieced out by any skill of theirs; we
are at the mercy of their moods and
lenses, and our idiosyncrasies are at
the mercy of their sense of humor; but
a sister is bulwark between us and
"the arrows of outrageous fortune. y
She makes our troubles her own;
whatever hurts us wounds her; she
abets and encourages us; extenuates
our faults, publishes our virtues. In
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-10-22
Uncle Esek's Wisdom.

THERE is no victory 50 cheap and 50
complete as forgiveness.
If you suspect q man wrongfully you
license him to defraud you.
Luck is the dream of simpleton; .
wise man makes his own good fortune.
Wealth in this world is just so much
baggage to be taken care OF, but cul-
tivated brain is easy to carry and is q
never-failing source Of profit and pleas
ure.
Gratitude is debt which al men
owe and which few pay cheerfully.
Impossibilities are scarce. Mankind
has not seen more than half q dozen OF
them since the creation.
Happiness consists in being happy
there Is no particular rule for it.
About all that cunning can do for
man is to make him incredulous.
Too great economy in youth leads to
avarice in old age.
All prudes were once coquettes and
only changed because they were obliged
to.
Experience has q very poor memory,
and true charity none at all.
A fair compensation for honest serv-
ice is the best present you can make .
man, and the best gift he can receive.
Doing nothing is the most slavish
toll ever imposed on any one.
True eloquence is the power of COM
pletely impressing others with our
ideas.
The charities which man dispenses
after his death look suspicious.
Adversely links men together, while
prosperity is apt to scatter them.
Some men seem to have . salve for the
woes of others, but none for their own.
Extreme gravity is oftener the result
of stupidity than of wisdom--Scrid.
mer's Monthly.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-10-22

evil YOU not tell us one thing more?
Why did you refuse to empty your peck
cts, as all the rest were willing to do"'
because" said the old soldier sor-
rowfully, "because scGs thief, and
I could not bear that anyone should dis
cover it! All whom I loved best in the
world were lying sick at home, starving
for want of the delicacies l could not
provide, and felt as if my heart would
break to see my plate heaped with lux
uries while they had not so much as 9
taste! 1 Thought . mouthful of what l
did not need might save them. and
when no one was looking l slipped some
choice bits from my plate between two
pieces of bread and made way with
them into my pocket. I could not let
them be discovered, for soldier is too
proud to beg, but oh, my lord. he can
bear being called q thief all his life
better than he can dine sumptuously
while there is only black bread at home
for the sick and weak whom he loves!'
| Tears came streaming from the OLD
soldiers listeners by this time, and each
We'd with the other in heaping honors
and gifts in place of the disgrace sui
fered SO long; but all that was power
less to make up for the past e
Two good lessons may be Learned
from the story: Never believe any ont
guilty who is not really proved to be so
Never let false shame keep you iron
confessing the truth, whether trifiing o.
of importance.-Lsa5elle J. Hopkins. u
Wide-At0Gke.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-08-26

Dry, parched, sore throat, pneumonia
bronchial and asthmatic attacks, weaken
ed and debiltated state Of the system, al
these dangerous symptoms are cured By
"Dr. swayne's Compound Syrup Of Vile
Cherry" The first dose gives relief, ant
the worst cough and sore lungs yield TO III
healing properties. An occasional dose o.
"Swayne's Pills" should be taken to KEEP
the bowles free. They are excellent fol
torpid liver and bilious complaints.
Frankfort, Ry.. Physician Writes:
Some months ago the daughter OF one Of
our prominent citizens was pronounced Q
hopeless consumptlve. She was very
much reduced In flesh, terrible cough, her
life gradually wasting away. l recon-
mended her to use "Dr. Swayne's Com.
pound Syrup Of Wild Cherry which she
did. In a short time she was free from all
cough and other symptoms, and is now
rosy apd healthy. Price 25 cents and 81 OC
q bottle, or six bottles for s.. The large
size is the most economical. Prepared
only by DR.. Swayne 4 Son, Philadelphia
Sold by druggists in Wheeling and else
where. N
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-08-26

The Chicago Tribune prints the follow.
ing as q special dispatch from Pittsburghl
uThe Hon. William H. Graham, Of this
city, has just returned from an extensive
tour In Ohio and Indiana. He Is a close
and accurate observer OF men and affairs,
and what he says may be depended upon.
Mr.. Greham says there 10 no doubt Of o
Republican success in Ohio. As for In.
diana, he Is OF the opinion that Garfield
and Arthur will pull through BY hand
some majority. Mr.. Graham 10 q member
Of the Christian, or Campbellite Church,
10 which General Garfield belongs. He
visited a large number Of his fellow be.
levers In Southern Indiana, and says they
are nearly all enthusiastic for brother
Garfield Many emphasized the fact that
they were Democrats, but intended 70 vote
for the Republican nominee for President
The denomination In question had by the
last Census-that OF ls70-in Indiana 455
organizations and 377 edifces, with 1921
IT'S sittings and about 10000 communi'
cants. Allowing one-third Of these to be
voters, II will be seen that their feelings Of
predictions may have an important intu
ence In settling the results oil the election
in November. Mr.. Graham says he me
scores Of Democrats who declared, they
! would not vote Tor EngliBh because Of hi