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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-10-20
THE GRAIN CROPS OF THE
WORLD.
London Standard.

The animal volume on the crops of the
various corn-growing countries of the
world has just been issued by Mons.
Bruy Estienne, of Marseilles, and the re-
ports it contains occupy several hundred
large quarto pages. A map showing in
various colors the state of the wheat crop
in the different departments of France, is
also given. Of the whole of the cereal
crops of France, the reports are good.
The wheat crop is in five departments
very good, in seventeen departments
good, in twenty-six departments fairly
good (assee bonne), in sixteen departments
medium, and in six departments only bad.
Oats are very good in twenty-eight de-
partments, good in forty departments,
medium in six departments, bad in two
departments and very bad in one depart
ment. The maize crop, grown chiefly IN
the southern departments is fairly good.
In three departments it Is very good, in
nineteen good, in five fairly good, in five
medium, and in one only bad. Rye is re-
ported as very good in eleven depart
ments, good in fifty-three departments,
fairly good in six departments, and medi-
um in three departments. Barley is the
best crop of the year in France. In
twenty-six departments very good, In
forty good, in five fairly good, and in
three medium In no department is either
the rye or barley crop declared to be bad
So far as other countries are concerned,
with the exception only of Russia the re-
ports are generally favorable. In upper
Italy, the crops are reported as yielding
80 per cent. above the average. Rume-
liza and Upper and Lower Bavaria stand
next on the list, with produce of 70
per cent. over an average, and these are
followed by Podolia and Swabia, with an
average production of 20 per cent. In
the south of Italy and Bavaria ard IN
Wurtamburg the estimates are OF crops
Is per cent over on average; while IN
Bessarabia they are 10 per cent. over.
The crops of the year are five per cent.
over average in Hungary, Poland, Belgl-
um, and the United States OF America.
Average crops, without either surplus or
deficit, have been grown in Prussia, the
Palatinatc, Baden, Switzerland, Denmark,
Sweden, Norway, Central Italy, Holland,
the north of Russia, Serbia, and Egypt.
Deficiencies of Is per cent. are reported
in Great Britain, Ireland and Saxony. In
Courland the deficiency is put down at
20 per cent. under average. In Central
Russia the crops are SO bad that the de-
ficit is estimated at 40 per cent below the
average. The commercial summary which
accompanies the report shows that Europe
will largely depend for much of her
breadstuffs from America, and that there
is every prospect Of fairly good and .
numerative prices being obtained for
cereals this year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-10-20

The Presbyterian congregation at Brus-
sells, Ohio, made up a purse of 500 for
their pastor, the Rev. Mr.. Cunningham,
to meet the expenses of his vacation.
The reverend gentleman decided to spend
the time and money in St. Louis, where
an industrial fair was in progress. He
had not been in that city an hour before
he met an affable young man who knew
all about him and the folks at Brussels,
and who brought him to room where a
game of chance was going on. The
manager permitted the clergyman to
draw several times without charge, and
then informed him that there was 500
to his credit. The gambler proposed to
pay this with a "good as gold'' check for
$500, which he professed to have just
won from a solid merchant, taking the
500 difference in money. The pastor
fell into the trap, and parted with his
800, receiving worthless check. AT
the police station he was asked if he nev-
er read newspaper accounts of such
swindles. II only read the religious
journals he replied, and never pay
much attention to the secular press
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-10-20
A CLEAN SWEEP.

There is no longer any doubt about
Indiana That State is as assuredly Re-
publican, though by smaller majority,
than Ohio. The entire State ticket and
majority of the Congressional delegation
and Of both houses of the Legislature are
ours. The victory is complete and over
whelming. 1t is clean sweep.
The returns of Tuesday opened to the
Republican party glorious opportunities
The pail of Democracy can now be lifted
entirely from the country, to the great
relief of patriots and business men.
The popular branch of Congress now
stands: Republicans 130; Democrats,
149; Republican Nationals, 5; Demo-
cratic Nationals, Z; Nationals, 2. This
is the classification, as the members them
selves give it, each for himself In the
next Congress there will be two 'Nation-
al Democrats" Murch and Ladd, of
Maine, but they will probably act with
the Democracy. Assuming that all the
opposition will fuse, the two parties would
stand in the present House 130 Republi-
cans to 163 opposition. A change of
seventeen would make the minority the
majority. Tuesday alone gave us more
than half that number, that is, six in
Ohio and two in Indiana. Vermont had
already Furnished one recruit. Iowa is
morally certain to send a solid Republi
can delegation as usual, which will be a
gain of two. But it is useless to 60 into
details Of speculation. 1t is enough to
know that the eight additional gains
still necessary to make the next House
Republican are as nearly assured as any
event could be which was dependant
upon future election.
The present Senate stands: Republicans,
thirty-three; Democrats Cincluding David
Davis), forty-three. A gain of six would
turn the scale in our favor in that body
General Garfield was elet ted last Winter
to succeed Mr.. Thurman on and after
March 4, 1881. The vacancy to be
created by his election to the Presidency
will be filled by John Sherman, or some
other good Republican. Senator Nc
Donald's place will be filled by General
Harrison or some other Indiana Repub-
lican The term of Herman, of New York,
will expire next March, and that State
is sure to elect Republican Legislature,
however the general election in the State
may 60. Eaton, of Connecticut, is an
other Democrat, whose term will expire
then, and so is Wallace, of pennsylvania
Those two States are morally certain to
elect Republican Legislatures. But
Bruce, of Mississippi, will have to give
place to Ku-Klux successor, so that the
Democrats will probably have just one
majority in the Senate.
Such is the Congressional aspect of the
case. 1t is certainly most encouraging
outlook. The Senate is less important
than the House, for the latter originates
all bills involving taxation. The situa-
tion is less critical than it was before the
October elections, for then we had just
fears for the Presidency, but now larger
hopes are before us, and the incentive to
effort is greatly stimulated by the strong
possibility of making clean sweep and
recovering all the ground which has been
lost, putting complete quietus to the
solid South in national politics. Chicago
Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-10-20

The kindly intention of providing Mr..
Francis Murphy, the temperance lectur-
er, with a home in Philadelphia worth
$4,000, has not been realized, owing to
the failure of the committee to raise the
money. Mr.. Murphy is worse off than
before He has been turned out of the
house after advancing $1,000 toward the
purchase. Of this 81, 200 has been re-
turned by the committee, which has given
a note of hand for the remaining $500.
But he loses a large sum which was ex-
pended on improvements.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-10-20

A lady of Indianapolis, the wife Of w.
M. French, is reported to be one of the
heirs to a fortune in England, stated to
the amount of $1OO, 100000. The proper
distribution of this immense fortune is
said to be dependent upon finding an old
bible containing the record of the family
of Lord John Townley, of Lancashire,
Eng land, who had a daughter who eloped
in the year 1910 with her lover to the
American colonies. Mrs. French is de-
cendant of this daughter, who was the
heir to her fathers immense wealth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-10-20

There was a narrow escape from fear
full panic of the audience assembled In
Metropolitan Hall, New York, the other
evening at the concert Of Theodore
Thomas Orchestra. A tongue of fame
was seen encircling wooden pillar, when
some one shouted "fre." The people
started from their seats, but were saved
from the panic by Mr.. Thomas, who kept
his orchestra playing while the employees;
of the hall speedily extinguished the.
flames The audience then resumed
their seats and the concert was finished.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-10-20
INSIDE AND OUT.

Inside and out. A double advantage
is derivable from Dr. Thomas Eclectrit
Oil because it can be taken inwardly
and outwardly. 1t contains no ingredi
ent not eminently safe and pure so it ex
lists an influence of great potency. Used
it for pulmonary disorders, rheumatism
neuralgia, sores, bruises, scalds, burns
etc. For sale by K. Schubert & Son.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-10-20

Miss Clara Louise Kellogg has been
received in Vienna with hearty applause
by the audience, and the critics praised
her versatility and her voice with the
qualifications that if her voice in some
passages lacked sufficient power, the gen.
efai effect was nevertheless charming.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-10-20
BOTTLED LIGHTNING.

There is no Finer Therapeutic agent
than Electricity. DR.. Thomas Eclectric
Oil, a standard remedy for lameness,
soreness, bruises and abrasions of the skin
diseases of the throat and lungs, piles and
kidney troubles, contains it. Veterinary
surgeons also command it for horse and
cattle diseases. For sale by K. Schubert
& Son.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-10-20

Lieutenant Schwatka, whose discov.
cry of the Sir John Franklin relics is
attracting so much attention, is First
Lieutenant fthe Third Cavalry, United
States army. He is a native of Illinois,
and graduate of West Point. He
served on the frontier from the time OF
his graduation until March 6, 1878, when
he received leave Of absence to 60 on the
expedition from which he has just retnrn-
ed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-10-20

Many of the leading orchard proprie-
tors in Northern Italy and Southern Ger
many are cultivators of the common
black ant, which insect they hold in
high esteem as the fruit-grower's best
friend. They establish ant hills in their
orchards, and leaving the police service
of their fruit trees entirely to the tiny
colonists, which pass all their time in
climbing up the stems of the fruit trees,
cleansing their boughs and leaves of
malefactors, mature as well as embryotic,
and descending laden with spoils to the
ground, where they comfortably consume
or prudently store away their booty.
They never meddle with sound fruit, but
only invade such apples, pears and
plums as have already been penetrated
by the canker, which they remorselessly
pursue to it's Businesses within the very
heart of the fruit Nowhere are apple
and pear trees so free from blight and de-
structive insects as in the immediate
neighborhood of a large ant hill five or
six years DID, The favorite fruit of ants
would appear to be the larvae and pape
of those creatures which spend the whole
of their brief existences in devouring the
tender shoots and juvenile leaves of fruit
trees.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-10-20

He who does nothing but sit and eat, will wear
away OF his pants the seat,
But who works hard, earns sweet repose,
Can eat square meal and wear good clothes,
And if he has indigestion he's money to buy
The best of all cures Spring Blossom, for Re-
medy.
For sale by K. Schubert g. Son. Price SO cents
sample bottle 10 cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-10-20

A correspondent of The Baltimore
American reports that just before leaving
this country for Europe, Edwin Booth
was cured of what had been supposed to
be cancer of the tongue. The belief of
the fatal character of this malady had
marked effect upon his acting. He had
lost much of his fire and all of his spon-
tanity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-10-20

1t is said of the late t. S. Hawks the
oldest bookseller of Buffalo, and a sue
cessful business man, that he never asked
nor gave credit, never kept bank ac-
count for the transaction of business, and
never kept set of books, not even a
cash book.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-10-20
MR.. THOMAS HUGHES ON SUNDAY
OBSERVANCE.

Before entering upon his lecture on
"Charles Kingsly," in Cincinnati on
Sunday last, Mr.. Thomas Hughes said:
'In Difference to the strongly expressed
wish Of the Young mems Unity Club of
this city, am here to-day to deliver this
address on Sunday afternoon. Before
proceeding to my immediate subject,
wish to make my own position here per-
fectly clear. In my own country have
never taken part in any snch work as
this. Without the least wish to Judge,
still less to censure, others many of whose
views [ acknowledge have much to COM
mend them, [ have never been able at
home to satisfy myself that I should not
be doing more harm than good by identi-
flying myself with those who provide gener-
al lectures for the people on Sunday af-
ternoons. [ was trained as a child to look
upon Sunday as day which should be
devoted to rest and to worship. Every
year that has passed over my head since
childhood has strengthened those
early impressions. look upon Sunday
as quite unspeakable blessing to all
Christian nations, and above all to our
race, upon whom go large a share of the
worlds hard work has been laid in this
marvellous country, and who are address
ing themselves to it with an energy full
Of hope and promise for the future, while
controlled by high purpose and nigh
principle, but constantly in danger Of
running into feverish haste, and reckless
and uprighteous greed of possession-an
unmanly hankering after material pros
perity and wealth. Against this false
tendency, this subtle temptation of us
English folks On both sides of the Allan
tic-Sunday, Gods appointed day of rest
and worship, stands out as the great bull
wark and safeguard. No man who has
faith in God and true love for his coun-
try would do an act or say word which
could endanger in the remotest degree the
reverence for or the observance of that
day. We have the endeavor for our
selves and for those who come after us
to restore the true ideal, and reassert re-
solutely, but wisely and gently as we may,
the true relations between rest and wor-
ship, which alone can restore Gods ap-
pointed day Of rest to its full power, and
make it mighty again for the healing of
the nations To help on this good work,
then, as [ understand it, I am here to-
day. [ trust-indeed, take it for grant
ed-that the object of this society is at
bottom the same as my own, otherwise
| am here under false pretenses. We
are not here professedly, indeed, for an
act Of worship in the common acceptance
of the world. But we are here to lift up
our hearts for an hour above their ordin-
ary surroundings; and at any rate to
commune if we can with one of the BRAY
est and ncblest spirits who have been
working amongst us for the good of
man and the glory of God in this genera
tion."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-10-20
Still in the Field.

FORTY years Practical Surveyor, 80 years in
this city, familiar with every grade, street, lot,
mound and monument; will warrant all work
nav. reasonable charges will be made. To those
who cannot, my services are offered gratituously.
residence srth avenue 9th ward, place of bust
ness in the Iield.
J. PRENTICE,
Deputy County Surveyor. ex. city Engineer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-10-20
Simmons Liver Regulator.

1t is given with safety and the happiest results
to the most delicate infant. 1t takes the pac of
ouinine and bitters of every kind. 1t is the
cheapest, purest and best family medicine in the
world.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-10-20
barber sHl! \ bath ROOM.

The undersigned having purchased the Barber
Shop and Bath Room of II. L. Beckman, has
fitted them up in Flrst-Class style. Inc bath
Room will now be in running order both day
and evening Corner of Main and Second Sts
VIM WAIVER, Prop.'r
Watertown, Feb. 18th, 1880.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-03

pcople-not the political traitors in the
party, or the Office holders who are muster
ing under orders-will take charge of and
mold this question of State representation
in the National Convention. They will be
heard from at Chicago.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-03

THE class who have to bear the burdens Of
District expenses whether Democrats or Re
publicans white or cOlOred, are pretty gencr-
ally Of one mind in giving the cold shoulder to
the suffrage moyement.-Stdr
Our evening luminary has perfect right
to oppose suffrage in this District, but in
the exercise of that right it should not feel
justified in incorporating the facts in
volyed 1t would be very difficult for it to
verify the above statement with any COM
petent proof.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-03

THE ofice-holders in Virginia, North
Carolina and South Carolina are busily en-
gagged in making delegates to the Chicago
Convention. When they get through let
the Republican party take hold of the mat
ter in those States apd send delegates who
will represent the sentiment of the party.
Snap judgments will not be at par at Chi
cago in June.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-03

THE Republicans of the State of New
York hold their convention to select dele
gates to the National Convention at Chicago
in June next on the 25th instant. When
those delegates are appointed they will no
doubt faithfully represent the Republican
sentiment of the State. The delegates will
be strong and decided Republicans, and will
know just what the people want
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-03

IT is due to General GARFIELD, and to
truth, which are somewhat synonymous,
that the classical letter directed to him and
published in yesterdays REPUBLICAN was
not furnished by him, but by the author,
who seems to have mailed copy TO us
simultaneously with that to the General,
and in that we got little the best of him,
as he no doubt had the pleasure of reading
it in the REPUBLICAN before he had opened
his mail that contained it. However, it has
lost none of its excellence in the liberty we
have taken.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-03

sary IN my Pile treatment or Female Weaknesses, but
must see all patients 10 know Their cOndtun.) then
any person use my remedies themselves. Ca
tarTh cured aud deafness caused by cnturrh Loss OF
mental power. VgOr and general debility by either
sex restored. For further Information and difficult
ties Of which treat, You must make application nt
my office, No. 4s9 Ninth street northwest RILEY
BUILDING, othco and residence. Consultation rec
to all. deS-ly
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-03

GARcELoN's idea of exculpaton is good.
He wants to run as Democratic candidate
for mayor of Lewiston, that he may be vim
dicated for his wickedness and folly at
AuOusta
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-03
PERSONAL.

Ri. ANDERSON and P. +. holland, Of Rlchmsnd,
are at the 81 James.
CHARLFs MCDERNOTT, Of New York, registered at
the st. James yesterday.
Mr.. IL. J, KISTz sat the Howard House In this
city, where any ono who desires W see him can
find him,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-03

II is now intimated that the howlers
about "Cesarism," "the ring" &c, are just
craning their neclis to see that letter "
which "a reliable newspaper man" said was
in existence, but for some reason the mis-.
sive doesn't turn up.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-03
1860 Prizes,
Whole Tickets, 81.
81 Tickets, 500.
The SMITH & EGGE MANUFACTURING CO..


LOCK BOX l7O5, BHIDGEPOWl CONN.,
Manufacturers of speclallies In Light Hardware and
Metallic Goods GENERALLY Government ana Giant Pad
locks, sewing Machine Locps, Piano Locks orgtu
Locks, the automatically made Gipnt Sash Chnn, su
pCrUr to every other and very much cheaper M
special pulley required The smith & Egge Manutho
turing Co also gives special attention to tha maxim
OF estimates for tho cost Of the manufacture OF pat
ented inventions and all the necessary tools and the
manufacturing OF the same on royalty All commu-
nicItions treated eonhdentlally. ocl6-soUn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-03

THE Lynchburg Yirgiaian deplores the
probability of there being three tickets in
the field this fall, from which the voters of
the Old Dominion are to select.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-03

IT was General HAwLEY, of Connecticut,
who, on the eve of a National Republican
Chicago Convention, made use of the mem
Orable words, Every dollar of the debt
"must be as sacred ms a soldiers grave"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-03

GRANT and BLAINE, GRANT and GAR
FIELD, GRANT and KEY, GRANT and MAY
NARD, GRANT aud SETTLE, GRANT and
WILSON. Choose which you will.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-03

The Cincinnati Enquirer thinks that
GRANT, BLAINE and CoEKLING control
three powerful levers in the Republican
National Convention, and none of them are
likely to be used, in any event, to raise
SHERMAN,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-03

THE Democrats are now engaged in firing
off CoNKLING boom. All right-we rather
like that sort OF music.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-03

PROBABLY the Democrats of Pennsyl-
vania have never had 50 busy time as
now. They are so very anxious to find out
what Senator CAMERON is to do in the
State convention on the 4th instant that
they are fast losing their head and shooting
wild. At the proper time they will un-
doubtedly learn what he proposes to do,
and will find that the people of that State
will enable him to accomplish his purposes
to their own full satisfaction. The Demo-
Gratis seem to have lost all interest in their
own side of the Presidential question
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-03
No. 1921 F Street Northwest.
)R. CANDEE OF NEW YORK.
bpENIAL Isp.


| treat HemOrrhods OF Piles. VIII
give $500 for any case Of Itching,
Bleetlng, Blind or Projecting Pilea
my remedies VIII not help ana cure.
use only external and internal
remedies; no caustics no acids; an I'M
mediate relief; no detention from
business. treat and cure all Female
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-03

The st. Louis Globe Democrat, which has
a good opportunity to note the Westiicho
Post, says that when General SCHURZ got
through with his fearless criticisms of
GRANTS military record the other day
there was not enough left Of the little man
from Galena to make good second lieu
tenant The GID. adds; "The truth is
" that there was no real military genius dis
"played in the late war, on the part of the
"Federals, except at the battle Of Chancel-
"lorsylle, where Generals SCHURz, SCHDf-
"MELFENNIG and SIGEL were in command.
"ScHURZ killed great many rebels there,
"but he killed them after the manner re-
"lated by noted Mexican scout named
"BILL CHowDER. BILL was six feet three,
"and was one of many sitting round camp
" FIRE aud telling how each had killed
" his man. you killed your man, didn't
"you, BILL| ooh, you bet did Did you
"shoot him p No. Run him down.
"Well, no, not exactly that either but he
"died a.uyn' to run me DOWN"