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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-08-10

LTTTELLs LIVING AGE.-The numbers
of The Living Age dated July 10th, July
23d and July 30th, contain articles on
The Unity of Nature, Contemporary
The Early Life of Thomas Carlyle, by J.
A. Froude, and Intelligence of Ants,
Nineteenth Century; Hindu Households,
Fortnightly; A Talk about Odes, and
Tunis, Blackwood; In Umbria, Consola-
tons, and the Late Governor of Madras,
Fraser; Personal "reminiscences of Lord
Stratford and the Crimean War, and
Richelieu, Temple Bar; Among the Die
tionaries, Cornhill; Sir Walter Scott and
his Mother, Good Words; Timoleon, Mac
milan; The Arabs of the Desert, and
The Small Squire of Century Since,
Spectator; A Squire's Notebook in the
Seventeenth Century, Saturday Review;
"Mere Chatter, y How She told Lie -
by the author of John Halifax, Gentle
man. "My Poor Little Kite" cousin
Felix" continuation of 'The Frere's -
and the conclusion of "The Shut-up
House," and the usual amount of poetry.
For ffty-two numbers of sixty-four
large pages each Cor more than $500
pages q year,, the subscription price ($S)
is low; while for $1,000 the publishers
offer to send any one of the American 81
monthlies or weeklies with the Living
Age for year, both postpaid. Littell &
Co., Boston, are the publishers
There are 2,299 counties in the
United States according to the last CEN
sus, of which number Wisconsin has 60.
The census reports that there were
SO life insurance companies in the Uni
ted States at the close of 1879.
Many German newspapers have reach
ed a ripe old age Of the 4, 413 that are
now in existence, ninety-eight were born
in the last century and few in the cen
tury before One at Frankfort is 261
years old, one at Magdeburg 253, and one
at Leipsic 207. OF papers whose ages
average from 80 to 50 years, there are
266, while those that average from 80 to
81 number 1.127. Permanence in news
paper existence in Germ any is not, how
ever, the general rule. OF the papers
that were in circulation during the year
1880, 20 per cent. came to existence in
that same year, and their average life was
not more than six months.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-08-10

THE Wisconsin democracy have called
a State convention to meet in Milwaukee
September 2Sth, one week after the re-
publican convention. The prominent
candidates mentioned for governor on the
democratic ticket are Gabe Bouck, P. V.
Duester, W. w. Reed and Gen. Bragg.
One Of these will probably be nominated
If ticket is placed in the field, of which
there appears to be some doubt. In view
of the fact that Wisconsin has given from
twenty-five to thirty thousand republican
majority Tor the republican ticket the last
two general elections there is very little
hope for the success of a democratic tick
ct under the most favorable conditions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-08-10

The Lodi Valley News heartily indorses
the Waterloo, Journals suggestion that
Congressman Caswell would make first
class Governor, but doesn't believe i'll
putting him up for that position until ne
has served out his term in Congress.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-08-10

Vice President Sykes, of the Chica-
go & Northwestern company, states that
during the month of June the North
western carried considerably less than
half the quantity of grain that it car
RED in June 1880; yet the gross earnings
ofthe road were over $4,000 in excess
of the earnings in june 1880.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-08-10

The peach crop of Newcastle county,
Delaware, section famous for its produc-
ton Of the luscious fruit, is reported to
be total failure this year. The peach
crop in Southern Illinois will be compar-
atively small this year, but apples will be
plentiful; the same is the fact in Michi
Gan
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-08-10

KIDNEY Complaint CURED.-B. Tur-
ner, Rochester, n. Y :, writes: 81 have
been for over year subject to serious
disorder Of the kidney, and often unable
to attend to business; I procured your
Burdock Blood Bitters and was relieved
before half bottle was used. / intend
to continue, as feel that they will entire
ly cure me-" Price 81 90, trial size ~
cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-08-10

THE wooden mill of the McLeon Manu-
featuring Company at GAINESVILLE, was
totally destroyed by fire yesterday morn
inc. The loss will reach about 500, 900,
insured for $4,000. Cause Of the fire
unknown. Fifty hands are thrown out
of employment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-08-10

A VOTE will be taken at the November
election on the proposed amendment OF
of the Constitution providing fer biennial
sessions of the legislature.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-08-10

THE two Irishmen Who caused the ex-
plosion in the Liverpool England town
hall some months since have been tried,
convicted and sentenced McGrath goes
into life-seryitude in exile, and MCKEE
witt goes fer fifteen years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-08-10
Renubltcan State Convention

There will be a convention representing the
Republican party of Wisconsin, at Madison on
Wednesday, September Dist, at noon, to nonin-
ate a state ticket consisting of candidates for
Governor and other state officers to be support
ed by the party at the coming November cleo
ton and to transact such other business as may
properly come before the convention. Each
sen ate and assembly district is entitled to two
delegates to be selected in the usual manner.
T. d. Weeks, H. Palm'r r,
II. Reyes. j. l.. Spooner Jr.,
]. H. Waggoner, E. Bowen,
j. K. Brigham l.. +. Frlsby,
Chas Luling, G. w. Carter,
James II. Foster, l.. B, sale,
Henry Cousins, F, A. Husher,
s. w. Hunt. II. o. Falrchlld
r. H. BAKER, Chairman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-08-10

The noted Indian Chief, Spotted Tail,
was shot and instantly killed by Crow
Dog, captain of the police at Rosebud
agency, Friday. The cause of the
trouble is not stated in the dispatches
Ii is quite possible that this affair may
lead to serious complications at Rosebud
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-08-10

The twelfth annual Sunday School
convention Of Waukesha county, viii be
held at Aurorayille, Aug. II and IS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-08-10
PROGRAMME.

FRIDAY Reception of Guests. In the
evening promenade concert in Hall.
SATURDAY, Grand Street Parade at
$50 A. NJ, to Concordia Island, where
prize tournament and an open-air con-
cert will take place. In the evening
concert and theatre in the hall.
SUNDAY - Parade to the Island, at
which place a picnic on an extensive
scale will be held. In the evening ball
and distribution of prizes.
I%On Monday the Park will be open
to the public.
Music by Prof. cLAUDER'S Mill; ~
Eaal Of 20 instruments.
Turner Park will be Illuminated every
evening during the Festival.
PRICES OF ADMISSION.
Promenade Concert, - 25c
Island, Saturday afternoon, --- 10c
Concert and Theatre (HalD------ SOC
Island, Saturday afternoon) ----- 10c
Ball, (HalD------------------ $1.OO
Tickets for sale at the Post Office, Otto
Linde's and w. d. Sproesser's.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-08-10

Manufacturer of hair good. The new Sarah
Bernhard Friz, Wigs, Switches, Puffs and al
kinds of hair jewelry. A large assortment OF
above goods always on hand, sold at reduced
prices and made to order.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.

A bill for the protection Of cattle against
contagious diseases was the special order in
the house last Wednesday week, and eiioi-
ted great deal of discussion. 1t provides
that if wild or undomestica,ed cattle infect
ed with what is known as Spanish or Texas
fever are herded in any county the sheriff
shall, on complaint Of any citizen. corral
the same and prevent their running al large
until an Investigation is had, and no cattle
infected with these diseases ebsl be driven
into Kansas during the time between the
first of Msrch and the first of November.
The idea is to protect the cattle OF Kansas
from these dread diseases, and is in a meas
ure a quarantine provision, with the excep-
ton that the whole stste is quaran,ined.
This Texas and Spanish fever is dread
disease, or two dread diseases, and both IA
tai to domestic cattle. Finally the whole
matter was referred TO committee Of five,
TO be appointed by the chair, which COM
mittee ehsll report as soon as possible. The
committee consists of Messrs. Click, Clspp
Addy, ClOgston and Sexton.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24
HIS MANY NAMES.

Never a boy had so many names;
They called him Jimmy, and Jim, and James.
Jeems and Jamie: and well he knew
Who it was that wanted him, too.
The boys in the street ran amer him,
Shouting out loudly, "Jim! Hey. J-l-m-m.'
Until the echoes little and big,
Seemed 10 be dancing Jim Crow jig.
And sister Edith. out in the hall
'Jim amy. Jim-my!" would sweetly call,
Until he answered. and let her know
Where che might find him; she loved him so.
Grandpapa. who was dignifed,
And held his head with an air of pride.
Didn't believe in abriGging names,
And made the most that he could Of james.
But if papa ever wanted him,
Crisp and curt was the summons "Jim!
That would make the boy on his errands run
Much faster than if he had said MY son."
Uncle Ben could never. It seems,
Call HIM anything else but ''Jeems,"
And when A unity, the nurse,
Called him Jamie it sounded nice.
But sweeter and dearer than all the rest.
Was the one pet name that he liked the best:
I'.Darling! he heard it whate'er he was at,
For none but his mother called him that.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24

Every farmer 10 Kansas ought to plant
trees. Every orchard and every farm, and
every hcme ought to be surrounded by trees.
The cottonwood and bo1-elder grows where
ever planted. A little care and attention
would change the Landscape Of cur prsiries
to paradise. The farmer who plants trees
and takes care of them a ids a charm 10 his
home, and in he passing years is amply re-
paid for his labor. A farm without trees, a
house un-urrounded by these evidences OF
thrift, and We may say of intelligence and
refinement, are bleak looking afiiirs.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24
THE GROWTH OF KANSAS.

The wonderful growth Of Kansas is aptly
illustrated by the growth OF the Leaven-
worth TINES. This paper has always been
the friend OF the State, and has done much
to advertise Kansas in the East and attract
people 10 our borders. We have made ar
rapgements with D. r. Anthony, the pub
Usher, whereby We are enabled to offer Tue
Leavenworth Weekly Times and The
LODGE CITY TIMES for one year for 500.
Even if your time does not run out tor six
months hence renew now, and you will i'm
mediately receive the mammoth edition of
the Leavenworth Times each week. During
the sessions of the Legislature and Congress
You cannot sfiord to be withou, its complete
and interesting reports, and the sooner you
begin the better it will be. Bring OK send
your money TO this office
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24

HALLS VEGETABLE SIcILIAN HAIR Re-
NEWER is a scientific combination of some Of
the most powerful restorative agents in the
vegetable kingdom. II restores gray hair to
its original color. 1t makes the scalp white
and clean. 1t cures dandrutf and humors,
and falling out of the hair. 1t furnishes The
nutritivc principle by which the hair is
nourished and supported. 1t makes the hair
moist. soft and glossy, and is unsurpassed as
a hair-dressing. 1t is the most economical
preparation ever offered to the public, as its
effects remain long time, making only an
occasional application necessary. Ii lie re-
commended and used by eminent medical
men, and officially endorsed by the State As
saver of Massachusetts,. The popularity Of
Halle Hair Remover hiss increased with the
test of many years. both in this country and
in foreign lands, and it is now known and
used in all the civilized countries of the
world. FoR SALE BY ALL DEALERS.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24

There are indications of a large emigra-
ton from Canada to the United Sts;es this
summer. The Montreal Post declares thst
oihipg can stop the exodus until the do
minion ceases to be a crown colony, and has
the sole management Of its own aiiairs.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24

The citizens of Ottawa are afraid Of the
great comet. Intense religious excitement
is being manifested by the most abandoned
sinners: even editors and lawyers are crowd
Jog into the houses OF worship. -Exchange.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24

Perhaps this years floods will warn peo-
p,e aeaips, building on low ground near
rivers. Almost every year several towns
lose erea, deal of property and some life
by oyerfows, and yet men go on crowding
residences toward the waters edge.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24

Mr.. Robert Mccall. OF Industry, bought
five head of pure-hred Leicester sheep from
Canada lees than two years ago. lie now
has nice little flock of thirteen. The tieec-
es averaged IA pounds last year.-Abilene
Gazette.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24
TREES.

Morris Coll ar has large variety of shade
ornamental and fruit trees for sale cheap,
and We advise all who can TO purchase. as
the indications are favorable for wet spring
which will give shrubbery a good star.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24

FARMERS and stock men look TO your in
terest. / have on stand one of the finest
CIydesda.e Horses in western Kansas. In
sure for Ten Dollars. Call and see him a,
III. b. BELLS.
Livery, Feed and Sale Stable,
Near the bridge, Dodge Ciy, Kansas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24
SEEDS.

All kinds of field and garden seeds are
now being received in large quantities; also
a iull assortment of clover seed at Norris
Collars.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24

We can vouch Tor it that Halls III ir Re-
newer Restores gray hair to lis youthful COL
or, prevents badness, makes the hair soft
AID GLOSSY, does not stain the skin, and is
altogether the best know remedy for all hair
and scalp diseases. We therefore take grea
pleasure in recommending Halle Hair R.
newer to our readers.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24

The Perkins Windmill sold by Colvin 4
Son, near Larned, is the most substantial
and reliable mill manufactured in the Unir-
ed States; and they know how to put The m
up 10 stay; cheap to suit hard times. Try
one; it will be better than many dame.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1881-02-24

S. to $40 nr,s S, 4 =, homo Hsdr.s Samples
Stinson 4 Co., Portland, Maine,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
NOT EQUAL TO THE EMERGENCY.

He looked bit hard up, but he had pleasant
face and smooth address as he walked into the
Office Of q railroad running west and asked Tor
the Superintendent. When conducted to that Of
icIals desk he began:
/ want the favor Of pass to Buffalo.
Can't have it, VISA the prompt reply.
Il expected that reply and am prepared for 1t,
1 did not come here with tale Of woe, have
not been robbed
Nor
Not rob. did not lose my money on the
street. am not obliged to rush home to see my
dying wife. l am not a consumptive who Is
anxious to get home.tO die among his friends ALI
these pleas are old
YES very old and thin
And yet 1 want pass to Buffalo, feel that l
have right to ask it,
'On what groundsf
This morning saved the life Of passenger
ON one of your transfer boats, He was big red
whiskered man named Clark. Had he gone over.
board It would have cost you perhaps $4,000 to
settle the claim.
Clark Big man with red whiskersf Wretched
man, you know not what you did, That's the
man who already has a claim Of $4,000 against
us for breaking his leg. II you had only let him
gone overheard we could have settled with his
heirs for less than half the amount Go out Go
awayl You have taken thousands OF dollars out
OF your pockets by your medilesome act.-Wda
Street Daily NelUs.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
HOW HE WAS TAKEN IN.

How a ROtlsChild Gave Annuity for a Porcelain
Service.
European Correspondence Dayton Journal
One day an old man, carewoln, wrinked, fec.
BILE, and apparently tottering on the verge Of the
grave, presented himself before Baron James
Rothschild soliciting the honor Of an interview
with the famous banker. The old man was so
aged, so poor, and had so detected an aspect that
the Baron, Immediately impressed with com.
passionate feeling, and this became a lively in.
tsrest on learning that he was Jew. The aged
visitor took from bag that he had with him
rich and beautiful plate so splendidly wrought
that the Baron admired It exceedingly
Sir said the patriarch, will you buy this Of
me3 Ihave the whole set and a service so beau,
tlful must find its fitting place in the mansion of
the prince Of inanciers'
I, is indeed very fne,' said the Baron. How
much do you wish for the serViCeY
Look you, sir said the old man, 4 am bowed
down with the weight Of many years, and have
not long to live. am poor, and wish to end my
days in comparative comfort viii you In ex.
change for this valuable set Of porcelain give me
an income for life Of 100 francs IS2Ol month"; 1!
is not much for you, and l am 30 old
The Baron looked at the poor old man examin.
ed the plate again. and after few minutes reA9c,
ton said: We'll, be 1t so; here is the first payment
Send me the service, and give me your name that
may have 1t entered in my treasurers booksp
The splendid set Of porcelain was delivered the
same day to the Baron, and a month aiterward,
while he was seated in his counting house, a man
entered and asked for the second payment Of the
proposed income. But the man was young,
scarcely 81 years Of age and Of vigorous constl.
tuition and great muscular development, and
looked as If he would live for 100 years.
But you are not the mani exclaimed the as.
tonished banker.
Excuse me, Baron, said he; 4 am indeed the
man..
But you appeared at least 80 years DID, said
the Baron
But sir, l am only 3d. said the man.
In fact Cantinued the Baron I thought your
venerable appearance did not belle your asser
tion.'
have wonderfully recovered observed the
young man, and thanks to your generos ty.'
Thg Baron laughed heartily, and gave orders
for the payment of the moned, exclaiming. Ah
you are an excellent comedian, and have taken
me in thoroughly
I am probably the first who has done so,' re.
piled the Jew, politely bOwing to the millionaire
For years Rothschild paid the monthly allow.
anCe His porcelain service is 80 exquisite that
he does not complain.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
ONE HONEST MAN.


The other day six men sat around a stove in a
Detroit tob eco store. There had been long
period of silence when one of tham rubbed his
leg and remarked:
That wound feels as il it was going to open
again. shall always remember the battle Of
Rich Mountain
There was a slight stir around the stove; and a
second man put his hand to his shoulder and OBJ.
served:
AND shall not soon forget Brady Station. Feel
to-day as If the lead was going to work out
The interest now was considerably increased,
and the third man knocked the ashes off his cigar
and said;
Yes those were two hard fights; but you ought
to have been with Nelson at franklin. Lor', but
wasn't excited that day2 When these two fin.
gers went with grapeshot never felt the pain
The fourth man growled something about Bull
Run and a sabre cut on the head, and the fifth
man felt OF his left side and said he should al
ways remember the lay Of the ground at the Vel
low Tavern. The sixth man was silent. The
other fve looked at him and waited for him t
speak, but 1t was long time before he pointed tC
his empty sleeve and asked:
Gentlemen, do you know where got thatH
Some mentioned one battle and some another
but he shook his head sadly, and continued:
Boys, let's be honest and own right up. los
my arm by a buzz.saw, and now we will begin
on the left and give every one chance to eleal
his conscience. Now then, show your wounds
The flve men leaned back in their chairs and
smoked fast and chewed hard, and looked at each
other, and each one wished he was in Texas
when a runaway horse few by and gave them q
chance to rush out and get clear Of the one'arm'
ed man. 1t was narrower escape than any one
of them had during the War,-Detroh Free Press
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-03-24
VARIETY SCRAPS.
The latest thing in boots stockings.

The latest thing In boots stockings.
A game Of baseball is like buokwheat cake
a great deal depends on the batter.
Ex.secretary Thompson says that there isn't O
ship In the navy that hasn' euchre deck.
Some one says cruelty that horses coat Is the
gift Of nature, but that an ass's may be made by
the tailor.
An exchange says: "a man died In Kentucky
last week, aged ninety. who never saw q locomo
tive or entered steamboat" This may, In 9
measure account for bis long life
A citizen Of New Jersey, recently introduced t
a newlymarried man, congratulated him warmly
and then said: "Ah those Paterson girls make
clever wives I've had three Of en-"
"How do you like me nowH" asked a belle o.
her spouse, as she sailed into the room with 9
sweeping train Of muslin following her. "Well,'
said he, ITO tell the truth, 1t is impossible for me
to like you any longer.
1t always sounds pretty to say, 1.-THE sun hai
sunk beneath the western horizon; but a mo
menti reflection shows that that is about the only
horizon he could sink beneath, under the circum
bthuCGb, Wueu ue lGelh llk5 hluAluBi ub always
selects the western horizon.
There is nothing says Western writer that
concerns people less and 10 which they take
greater interest than the marriages Of others.
Commenting on DR.. Gordon Holmes advice tC
singers to wear Aannel, contemporary urges
that in many cases the best place for 1t would be
over the mouth and carefully doubled,
All the Florida oranges have been destroyed by
FROST II they are the kind If FLORIDA oranges
tie boys sell on the train, we are awfully glad
oft.
"a collection will now be taken up" said the
minister Deacon swlpes, will you pass" aud
that good man, waking suddenly with his hands
full of hymn books, responded mo, I'll order Il
up by thunder" and then the minister dealt him
a terrible look and the good man passed out,
At the drill OF the reserves a soldier In the
ranks spits "Give that fellow four days In the
guard house." cries the sergeant "There shall
be no splitting In the ranks. We are not in par
lor here"
A yender Of q universal medicine declares
that II his prescriptions be followed literally 0
cure Is certain-This medicine is to be taken In
ternally, externally and eternally,
IT'S said that thirty inches span
The average womsn's waist,
And Just so long the arm Of man;
SO when its snugly placed
Around the damsel whom one treasures
There is conformity Of measures.
How admirable are thy works,
mature, kind and dearl