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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06
GENERAL William W. Dudley, of IL

GENERAL William W. Dudley, of IL
diana, the new Commissioner of Pen
sions, was born III Vermont in 1912; re
moved to Wayne county, Ind, at an
early age, and remained until the year
1861, when he enlisted in the army as a
private. He was soon commissioned as
Captain by Governor Morton, and pro-
NOTED to Colonel and Brevet Brigadier
General for gallantry in action at Gettys-
burg while leading charge against the
enemy, where he lost leg. He resigned
in 1866, returned to Richmond, Ind, and
was elected County Clerk, which position
he held for eight years. He then com
menced the practice Of law, and SO con
tinued until 1879, when he was appoint
ed United States Marshal for that State,
which he resigned to accept his present
position.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06
BETTER.

AS we go to press the cheering advices
of the improved and more hopeful condi-
ton of President Garfield, continue uni
formly of the same hopeful tenor
Though he is not yet beyond all danger,
there seems now to be substantial reason
to hope for his survival. The popular
heart of the nation will "rejoice with ex-
ceeding great joy" if this hope shall be
realized.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

Mr.. H. J. Barron, Secretary of the
Swimming Association of Great Britain,
writes to the London Times to urge the
necessity of children being taught to
swim "a good straightforward breast
stroke" In case person falls into a
heavy sea, side stoke should be adopted
presenting the back Of the head to the
dash of the waves. If, he says, a child
is taught merely to "tread WATER no
doubt after a few lessons he will support
himself; but he will not be likely ever
afterward to swim good stroke. But if
a child is taught the brest-stroke properly
he will learn to support himself in fewer
lessons probably, and as he gains strength
and confidence in succeeding years will
practice and become efficient in a great
variety of strokes,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

THE Fond du Lac Commonwealth in
speaking of Lucius Fairchild's probable
return to Wisconsin before many months
winds up by saying that the soldiers may
want him again for governor. Oh give
us rest on Fairchild. He has been
continually in office since Adam was a
boy, and the poor man must be tired.
Common humanity would dictate the
propriety of giving Fairchild breathing
spell of at least few days before burden
ing him again with the care of public du-
ties. He has already made all the sacri-
fees that generous people ought to ask
of him and we are in favor Of giving him
an opportunity of quietly enjoying his
fortune acquired through lucrative Office
holding.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

Hon. j. Allen Barber died Tuesday,
June 18th. at his home in Lancaster
Grant county, Of peritonitis. The de
ceased represented his district in the
Fortieth and Forty-6rst Congresses.
Previous to his election to Congress he
had filled several important offices in his
State, including those of Assemblyman
and State Senator. He was one OF the
oldest members of the Wisconsin bar,
and one of the pioneers of the state, and
at the time of his death was one Of the
wealthiest citizens of Southern Wisconsin.
His age was y years
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

The interior towns OF Wisconsin have
pride in Milwaukee as the metropolis
Of the state, and any undertaking which
is likely to increase her in Importance
among the cities of the west is looked up
on with interest by the country towns
Among the recent enterprises Of the
Cream City none has been watched with
more pleasure than the progress of the
exposition building which is in course
of erection. It will be learned with re-
greet that there exists some doubt as tc
whether the movement will prove a sue
cess. The manager, Gen. Rincks, an
nounces in published circular that un-
less one hundred thousand dollars, be
sides the amount already subscribed, is
not forthcoming the building cannot be
completed SO as to be ready to receive
articles for exhibition this season. It
seems to us as if Milwaukee cannot afford
to let the project fall through after hay
lug gone as far as she has in the matter.
To drop the enterprise now after having
advertised a grand exhibition this fall
would be little short of suicidal. The
city would be ridiculed by every joker in
the land. Go on with your exposition,
gentlemen, if you have to mortgage
yourselves for more than y on are worth,
Chicago fashion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06
VERY ENCOURdGTNG.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 81 40 p.
m.-The Presidents symptoms are as
favorable as at the date of the last official
bulletin He has just had a natural and
perfect movement Of the bowels which
was not accompanied by unfavorable in
dications. He has taken no anodynes
since 10 o'clock last night, AMI his con-
dition is regarded by the attending ply
sicians as very encouraging.
WASHINGTON, D. c., July 5 AT 1:30
p. m. the physicians say that there is still
a marked improvement in the Presidents
condition. He has been sleeping natur-
ally, and his face has more of the natural
appearance than at any time since he
was shot. The doctors feel much encour-
aged, but do not go so far as to predict
his recovery. 1t is enough for them
(they say to know that the Presidents
condition has not grown worse, but inn
proved since yesterday. His pulse at /
p. m. was 10.
The large crowd about the entrance to
the White House has dispersed. The
company of regular troops continues on
duty, and no persons are admitted to
the White House but members Of the
Cabinet and members Of the press,
One Of the most prominent among the
surgeons said this afternoon: 'Surgically
speaking, the President cannot live; but
he is cmphatically lucky man and
fully expect the luck which has attended
him from his boyhood up will not de-
sert him, but will pull him through safe
ly.
WASHINGTON, JULY 5.-At o'clock
this evening the President shows signs of
almost certain recovery. We are all
very hopeful. The weather Is very
warm.
WASHINGTON, July 5.--There is COM
parative happiness at the White House
and in the city. The steady improve
ment Of the President since, last night
has virtual increased the hopes, but, Of
course there is great anxiety. While
the President is doing well, the fact that
danger i not yet past is realized. The
doctors say there has been an improve
ment every hour. Very little improve
ment and very slow, but it is perceptible.
The Western Associated Press agent left
the White House at 10 o'clock tonight,
and every thing was more quiet than
since the President was shot.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

PROF. G.. H. Haskins, having recently
turned over the superintendency of the
Moth Western Telegraph to the new own
ers is now looking for job-that job
being nothing more nor less than working
for the state of Wisconsin in the capacity
Of governor. Prof. Haskins would fill
he executive chair with credit to himself
and the state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
COUNTY COURT FOR JEFFERsON COUNTY
In Probate.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the matter of the Estate of Ezekiel West,
late of the State of Ohio, deceased:
Letters restamentary the said estate hay-
ing been issued, and the ID Tuesday of January
next, being the time by the order of said Court
limited, for the creditors of said deceased to
ance.
Notice is hereby given tina: the undersigned,
Judge of said Court, will, on the Second Tues
day, being the 10th day of January a. d. 1889,
at the office of the County Judge, in the City of
Jefferson, in said County, receive, examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against said deceased
Dated at Jefferson Wis, this 9Th day of July,
A. D. 1881 HENRY COLONUs,
County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

A Chicago gentleman, who summers at
Oconomowoc, proposes to discover, if pos
sible, the habits and best ways of the lit
tie cisco fish which were found to exist
in Oconomowoc lake last March He is
erecting floating building, which can
be anchored in any part of the lake. In
the center Of the structure large hole is
cut, into which may be inserted magni-
flying glasses that will enable one to see
the bottom of the lake in the deepest
part, where the fish remain the greater
portion of the year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

ANOTHER OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
d. C.,July 5th.--A man was arrested
this morning on Pennsylvania Avenue
who said he had come to Washington to
kill Secretary Blaine. He was armed
with a revolver His actions were those
of crazy man. When taken to the
police station, he was unable to give his
name.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

Mr. PARNELL is coming to this country
again to collect funds to help the poor of
Ireland. The size ofthe pile he wants
this time is $500, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06
DR.. A.G.OLIN

pol, SOUTH CLARK-ST., CHICAGO, ILL.
CONFIDENTIAL PHYSICIAN. Over twenty Years in
special practice, devoting his entire attention to
all CHRONIC, NERVOUS and URINARY diseases.
Young, middle-aged or old men suffering from
NERVOUS DEBILITY, PREMATURE DECAY, from
eXcesses exposures, indiscretions, or any other
causes cured safely, privately and at reasonable
charges. SYPHILITIC or MERCURIAL AFFECTIONS
on the latest scientific principles. FEMALE
WEAKNESS, that baue of seven tenths of the
American women which undermines their health
and strength and makes life burden, cured
PERMANENTLY. Consultation by letter or in per-
son-in all cases free of charge. The names of
patients are never published by him, and he can
be consulted in perfect confidence. Address
with stamp as above.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06
3aas.IIy your Grounds and Homes.

All who wish to purchase strictly drst-class nur-
sery stock will do well TO call on Z. o, Finch,
Cor. Main and Ninth streets, agent for Stone &
Van Lieu, Rochester, n. Y, for all the choicest
% Iron Clad - Apple trees, best adapted to this
climate. Pears. Plums, Cherries, Eyergreens,
Ornamentals-upright and weeping:--and great
variety of small fruits. would call special at
tention to the new Cur ant "Moor's Ruby and
the new Grapes. Pocklington, Amber Queen and
August Giant, which can be procured from no
other firm. In Roses, Clenatis, Rhododendrans,
Azalias and Camelias they import and grow the
largest stock handled by any firm in this country
and making speciality ofthem can do better by
their customers than most other firms.
. Z. 0. FINCH.
Waterfowl, April, -, 1881. Como
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

Q7O A WEEK. 512 day at home easily
y "a made. Costly Outfit free. Address
TRUE & Co., Augusta, Maine. 22y1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

WASHINGTON, JULY Sat o'clock
this evening the President shows signs of
almost certain recovery. We are all
very hopeful. The weather Is very
warm.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-29
Blaine and Davis.

Louis Hllo Commercially
IL is in the nature of a coinci-
dence that Mr.. Blaine and Mr.. JEFF
ferson Davis, who were put in the
attitude Of representatives of antip
odal sentiments during the debate
on the Mexican pension bill six or
seven years ago, should both be
made the subjects of suspicion and
detraction at the same time and
with equal injustice. The assail-
ants of Mr.. Blaine have ingeniously
dovetailod together criticisms from
English journals called out by his
dispatch on the Isthmus question,
ana extracts from his dispatches to
Minister Hurlbut relating to a long
pending claim against Peru con-
corning properties and rights con
nected with some territory likely to
be annexed by Chill, and adverse
CRITICS ms on contradictory commu-
nicaJions from General Hurlbut and
General Fitzpatrick TO the Gillian
Government, containing as to Gen.
Hurlbut some novel principles OF
international law, and sought to
make them all apply to Mr. Blaine's
relations to tue marvellous Cochet
claim, of which both Mr.. Blaine and
Gen. Hurlbut speak in their dis
patches with as L9uch contempt as
the traditions OF diplomatic expires
sion allow. To believe the charges
against Mr.. Blaine it must be as
sum ed that he is not only openly
and unscrupulously dishonest, but
most gorgeous ass, which is tax
ing pubuc credulity too far. AS
the facts come out and are put in
their proper relation, it is apparent
that there is no room for bringing
the question of Mr.. Blaine's integrity
into the discuss sion at all.
So with the insinuations against
Mr.. jefferson Davis about the. dis
position Of the confederate specie
fund upon the collapse of the reoel-
lion. Nobody believed that Mr..
Davis stole any of it. The evidence
produced is overwhelming that he
could not have done so if he want
ed to, and careful reading OF the
original interview in the Philadel-
phis Press with Gen. Johnston, on
which the charge was based, shows
that It does not justify any such
charge, and Gen. Johnston says
that even that publication is essen
TALLY incorrect. All Of which goes
to show that nobody should believe
without proof attacks on the char
acter OF public men.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-29
Meat Bread.

M. Scheurer- Kestner has discovered
the remarkable fact that the fermentation
of bread causes the complete digestion
of meat He found that becfsteak cut
into small pieces, and mixed with flour
and yeast, disappeared entirely during
the process of panifcation, its nutritive
principles becoming incorporated with
the bread. The meat would also appear
capable of preservation for an indefinite
period in its new state, for loaves of meat
bread made in 1873 were submitted to
the French Academy of Science. when
not q trace of worms or mouldiness was
observable At the beginning of his ex-
periments, NJ Standardization used raw
meat, three parts of which, finely minced,
he mixed with five parts of flour and the
same quantity of yeast. Sufficient water
was added to make the dough, which in
due time began to ferment. After two or
three hours the meat disappeared. and
the bread was baked in the ordinary
manner. Thus prepared, the meat bread
had a disagreeable taste, which was
avoided by cooking the meat for an hour
with sufficient water to afterwards moisten
the flour. The meat must be carfully
deprived of fat, and only have sufficient
salt to bring out the flavor, as salt by
absorbing moisture from the air would
tend to spoil the bread A part of the
beef may be replaced with advantage by
salt lard, which is found to improve the
flavor The proportion of meat to flour
should not exceed one-half, so as to insure
complete digestion. Bread made with a
suitable proportion of veal is said to
furnish excellent soup for the sick and
wounded.-EllgLish Mechanic.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-29
Chasing Reindeer.

On our way north, we had telegraphed
to Hammerfest to send down from the
hills given number Of Lapps and rein
deer, as per order, for the benefit of such
of our passengers as had not yet seen
either, the money for the show being in
trusted to the Captain Unluckily, the
steamer arrived late; the Lapps, getting
tired of waiting, went off into the mount
aims again, and the deer, finding nobody
to attend them, wandered away toward
the upland pastures. Thus, when we
landed, our ''view of a Lapp encamp-
ment' was like the Irishman's picture of
''Israel crossing the Red Sea, " in which
nothing was visible but the sea itself, the
Egyptians being all drowned and the Is
raelites gone by. So, as the reindeer
would not come to US, we had to go to
the reindeer, and ascertain, by personal
experience, not how many laps go to one
mile, but how many miles go to one
Lapp. Away we trudge, as best we may,
over a country suggestive OF a continent
of sponge-cake crumbled into an ocean
of molasses, after an hour of which en-
livening exercise we suddenly perceive
that the herd-which has been grazing
below US in a deep hollow-is showing
signs of making for the mount
aims again. There is not monen-
to lose. While the rest of the party amt
bush behind rock, the Captain and
strip to our shirts and trousers and start
off at full speed round the elbow of the
ridge, to head the deer back. Down. up,
down again, splashing through black
quagmires, stumbling over grown
rocks, sprawling upon beds of wet
heather with our breath coming In gasps
and our hearts humping like hammer.
At last 1 came out upon the higher end
of the gully, with my bare feet bleeding
at every step; but between me and the
deer lies a broad sheet OF hard snow,
and before 1 can cross it the wary herd
have taken the alarm. Right past me
they scurry, the long procession thrown
out in bold relief against the background
of snow, and tossing their antlered heads
disdainfully as they dart away toward
their sanctuary in the misty heights far
above. There is nothing for it but to
hobble back as fast as my frozen toes
will let me, and strive to thrust away
the haunting presence of a conundrum
which suddenly recurs to me as if IN bit
ter mockery: ''What Is the difference
between hundred head of deer and
deer with hundred heads?' '"The one
is herd of deer, and the other an un-
heard-of deer. "-NorUegian Core
spondence of Ne1O York Times.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-29
What TO Saw,

Say al would rather walk" and not
al had rather walk.
Say "I doubt not that SHALL" and
not "but shall. p"
Say 'for you and me, and not ''for
you and l.
Say ''whether L be present or not, "
and not ''present or no.
Say mot that know, and not ''that
I know of.
Say ''return it to me-" and not ere
turn it back to me. "
Say 81 seldom see him" and not ''sel
dom or ever see him.
Say 'fewer friends" and not '1ess
friends"
Say eff L mistake not, and not eff 1
am not mistaken"
Say ''game is plentiful, and not sis
plenty"
Say 81 am weak in comparison with
you," and not "to you"
Say sit rains very fast, ," and not Every
hard.
Say Sin its primitive sense" and not
primary sense.
Say che was noted for his violence,
and not che was man notorious for
violence"
Say ''thus much is true, and not "this
much is true"
Say 81 lifted it, and not 81 lifted it
up"
And last, but not the least, say 81
take my paper, and pay for it in ad-
vance,"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-29
SchooI-boys and Headaches.

Prof Treichler has delivered a lecture
before the German Association of Natur-
alists and Physicians which contains a
fact of some interest to teachers He
says that headache in schools decidedly
increases, until in some schools, and
notably III Nuremberg, one-third of the
scholars suffer from it. He believes
that the cause Is over intellectual ex-
ertion, caused partly by the adoption of
too many subjects, but principally by
the tendency to demand night-work.
The brain Is then freshly taxed when its
cells are exhausted. We begin to hear
the same complaint in England, espe-
eially from London schools, and are
tempted TO believe that in some of them
an impercephble but steady increase
in the amount Of night-work demanded
has been going on, which is passing a
safe limit 1t does not hurt the quick,
and 1t does not hurt the stupid but it
does hurt the boys and girls who want
to fulfill all demands, and have not
quite the quickness to do it. The usual
quantity of Latin, for example, to be
learned at night has within the last
thirty years more than doubled, while
the pressure from parents upon the
children to learn it all has increased In
nearly the same proportion. The in
creased crowding of schools explains
much, but it does not explain this head
ache, which is not suffered by the boys
in proportion to their ill-health.-zhc
Spectator.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-29
A Trap to Catch a Polar Bear.

The natives of the polar regions have
q most ingenious method of trapping
bears. A thick and strong piece of
whalebone, about four inches broad and
two feet loug, is bent double. While in
this state some pieces of blubber are
wrapped around it, and the continuance
renders it hard and compact; it is now
ready for use. The natives, being armed
with bows and arrows, and taken the
frozen mass with them, depart in quest
of their prey, and as soon as the animal
is seen, one of them deliberately dis
charges an arrow at it. The bear, feel
ing the result, pursues the party, now in
full retreat; but meeting with the frozen
bluboer, dropped expressly for it, swal-
laws the lump. The chase, the exercise
of the inside soon cause the dissolution
of the blubber. The whalebone, thus
freed from encumbrance, springs back to
its old position, and makes such havoc
with the intestines that the beast discon-
tinues the chase, and soon dies.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-29
The Norwegian Horse.

The horse was one of the prettiest,
most docile creatures imaginable. But 1
had done with it. 1 loved the animal,
and like the Irishman with his COW,
could 1 have sent it over to England in q
letter, it should have bid long farewell
to its wild mountain life. It was graz
ing quietly about hundred yards away.
Then, catching sight of US, it knew well
enough what the invasion meant, and
pricking up its ears and arching its neck,
gave a slight neigh and began gently
trotting up and down, its fine white
name and long tail futtering in the
breeze. It answered the masters call as
Obediently as a dog, and followed gently
at his heels up to the cottage. We were
soon ready and once more on the way.
Now began long, toilsome climb, which
lasted until 7 o'clock at night L had
never yet gone through anything of the
kind ON horseback [ am not sure that
l should care to attempt it again. With
out ever encountering actual danger
thanks to the sure-footedness of the
horse-we were often in what appeared
such imminent peril that more than once
l regretted the adventure and devoutlE
wished myself back again. For the pc
destrians there was not even the appear
tAiAGS "a AA9h, bSJ C4O eAlS Po9sADAA'J VI
stones loosening from the heights and
rolling down upon them. From the very
beginning [ noticed how wonderfully
the horse piloted himself over the rough
places and through impossible difficult
ties, exercising n skill and discrimination
far greater than that of his rider At
length gave 1t up to him and allowed
him to take his own course The sa-
Cacity of the animal WAS marvellous: the
manner in which he would pause a mo-
ment at n troublesome spot, seem to
pick ont his way mentally, and then
boldly taking it, never hesitate until it
was over.-Ihe ArgoSy.