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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-11
FORT ATKINSON.

The stockholders of the MELVILLE bridge
at the foot of Lake Koshkonong, took out
thirteen bents in the middle of the bridge
last week 1t was thought best to save
what they could before it was swept down
the river.
R. S. White has sold his North Side
drug store to Asa Foote, who will carry
On the business as usual.
The action of the City Council in grant
ing an increased number ofliquor licenses
was of very Doubtful expediency, to say
the least. The saloon interest Of this
town was large enough before, and there
was no reason in the increase.
The damage to the people in this por-
ion of Jefferson county, in consequence of
the maintenance of Indian Ford DAM
has been greatly incaeased since the pre-
valence of the recent high water. The
owners of the dam well illustrate the
"adage they whom the gods would de-
stroy, they first make mad" They closed
the gates of the dam last week, and refused
to have them raised, thus forcing the water
back onto the people and greatly adding
to the general distress. In consequence
of this action there is very excited state
of feeling hereabouts.
T. T. Proctor, of the city, has purchas-
ed the Lake View property on Lake Kosh-
konong for the sum of $1,000 Union
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-11
Cough, Cold, Or a Sore Throat.

should be stopped. Neglect frequently resultsin
an,Incur q BILE Lung Disease or COnsumB-
ton, BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRO-
CHES IRE certain to give relief in As
thma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Catarrh,
COnsumptive and Throat Disease. For
thirty years the Troches have been recommend
ed by physicians, and always give perfect salts
faction. They are not new Or untried but hav
ing been tested by wide and constant use 70
nearly an entire generation, they have attained
well-merited rank among the few staple rene
dies of the age. Public speakers and
singers use them to clear and strengthen their
Voice. Sold at twenty cents box every
where. 52yr1r
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-11

Are you disturbed at night and broken of your
rest by sick child suffering and crying with the
excruciating pain Of cutting teeth? If so, go at
once and get a bottle of MRS. WINSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP. 1t will relieve the poor litr
tie sufferer mmediately-depend upon it; them
is no mistake about it. There is not mother GU
earth who has ever used it, who will not tell you
at once that it will regulate the bowels, and give
rest to the mother, and relief and health to the
child operating like magic. 1t is perfectly safe
to use it in all cases. and pleasant, to the taste
and is the prescription of the oldest and best fe
male physicians and nurses in the United States.
Sold everywhere. 25 cents a bottle. 50 yr1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-11
"A good assortment of Ladies Hose
and Mittens at A. & P. Schifir.

I 0. G. 1.-THE following officers of
Watertown Lodge I. O. G. T., No. 314,
were installed Friday evening:
w. G. Tomas Stahl.
w. V.-Julia Ford.
f. Sc. w. Rundlett.
r. S.-Lee Skinner.
T-Mrs w. Teal.
C.-R. G. Bedford.
MT. d. Kanouse.
/. G.-Mattie Black.
o. CD Hendrickson.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-11
Bucklen's Arnica SalYe.

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sares, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns and all kinds of skin eruptions.
This salve is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction in every case or money re-
funded. Price Is cents per box.
l7yl. For sale by K. Schubert & Son.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-11

60 to K. Schubert 4 Son tor Mrs.
Freemon's NeaD National Dyes For
brightness and durability OF color are
unequaled. Color from 2 to s pounds
Price15 cents. 43y1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-11
TGEe Notice.

[ have determined to close out my
stock of Groceries, Crockery and Glass
ware at cost. Now is the time to get
goods cheap for the Holidays. also Of
fer my house and lot for sale.
j. w. MENTINK.
Watertown, Dec. 13th 1880. Oft
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-11

Some fine Improvements to the school
lot on Sixth street are going forward under
the direction of the Board of Education.
Shade trees are planted, new fences made
and the sidewalk placed to the proper
grade.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-11

1t is remarkable fact that Thomas
Eclectric Oil is as good for internal as ex-
ternal use. For diseases of the lungs
and throat, and for rheumatism, neural
gia, crick in the back, wounds, and sores,
it is the best known remedy, and much
trouble saved by having it always on
hand.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-11

Parents should not forget that their
shoe bills can be reduced one half by
purchasing for their children shoes with
the A. S. 7. Co. Black Tip upon them.
They wear as well as the metal, and add
to the beauty of the shoe
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-11

IMPORTANT NoTICE.-The Winona &
st. Peter, Dakota Central and Black Hills
lines of G. & N, railway company, and
also its st. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha
line running via Madison, Eau Claire,
St. Paul, Mankato, &C., to Sioux Falls,
Dokato and Sioux City, Iowa, are now
entirely free from blockades of every des-
cription, and passengers and freight going
forward without any delays. For the
benefit of passengers going to any point
on any of the above lines in Wisconsin,
Minnesota, Iowa or Dakota, the G. & N.
railroad company will change the time
of its trains through this city very short
ly so that connections can be relied
upon as sure and direct. Look out for
change of time. CHAS. III. WILDER,
Agent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-11

Imported English Lawn Grass seed
All kinds of best garden seeds in bulk.
27w3 S. MEIER, Third Street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-11
"A large number of citizens united

"A large number of citizens united
last Thursday afternoon in paying the
last tribute of respect to the memory of
Thomas G. Jones, editor of the Democrat.
The sad rites over his remains were OBJ
served at the residence of his parents in
the Fourth ward, where he had passed
through his final sickness and breathed
his last. The impressive burial service of
the Episcopal Church was said by the Rev.
Mr. Davis, of Oconomowoc, and Messrs.
Hawley, Moulding, Terbrueggen and
May sang an appropriate selection. The
procession following the body to Oak
Hill Cemetery, its final resting place, was
one of the longest ever seen here Earth
to earth Ashes to ashes, and Dust to dust"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-11
For Sale.

will sell my present residence cheap for cash.
For particulars. please call at my house, corner
of Second street and Western Avenue, LIST ward,
city of Watertown, Wis.
n. STRAW.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-11
WatertOwn Market.

Corrected Weekly by VIM. Buchhet
Commission Merchant, Third Street
Watertown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-11

FIRST BRICK VENEERING.-It is bold
ly asserted that the brick veneering plan
of erecting dwelling houses and other
buildings, now so much in vogue, origin
ated in this city, d. S. Chadwick
claiming the honor of being the first to
build after this style. The residence now
standing in the Seventh ward at the brick
yard of G. A. Sprague, is said to be the
first veneered building ever erected. It
was veneered about 20 years ago, and is
claimed as the primitive brick veneered
structure on the American continent
Perhaps the untenableness of Water
towns claim in this matter can be over
thrown, if so, let the testimony be given.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-11
For Sale.

The residence Of T. D. Kanouse, in the First
ward on Fifth Street. New, well built, high and
dry at all seasons and in all weathers Possession
given within ten days of sale. Price, cheap for
cash. Come and look over the premises
THEO> I'D. KANOUSE.
Watertown, April 9, 1881 26m2
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-11

0RG week in your own town. Terms and
QOO SIS outfit free. Address H. HALLETT d
Co., Portland, Maine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-11

Agent wanted to take sole charge and canvass
with our laces, trimmings, ties, wells. &C., the
best sold anywhere Must be intelligent and en-
ergetic, and give security. No risk permanent
Address, HULING q GOULD, Chicago, Ill,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-11

LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the
Post Office, WATERFOWL, Wis, May IL,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1881-01-20
The KangarOO.

In the large island of Australia-an
island so vast as to be ranked as a con-
tinent- nature has produced a singular
menagerie.
The first discoverers of this country
must have stared in amazement at the
strange sights which met their eyes.
There we're wildernesses of luXuriant
and curious vegetable growths, in
habited by large quadrupeds which ap-
peared as bipeds; queer little beasts
with bills like duck, ostriches covered
with hair instead of feathers, and legions
of odd birds, while the whole woods
were noisy with the screeching and
prating of thousands of paroquets and
cockatoos.
The largest and oldest Australian
ouadruped is the kangaroo, member
Of that strange family, the Marsupialia,
which are provided with a pouch, or
bag, in which they carry their little
ones until they are strong enough to
scamper about and take care OF them
selves.
The delicately-formed head of this
strange creature, and its short fore-legs,
are out of all proportion to the lower
part of its body, which is furnished with
q very long tail, and its hind-legs,
which are large and very strong. 1t
stands erect as tall as aman, and moves
by a succession of rapid jumps, pro-
PEELED by its hind-feet, its fore-paws
meanwhile being folded across its
breast. A large kangaroo will weigh
fully two hundred pounds, and viii
cover as much as sixteen feet at one
jump.
The body of this beast is covered
with thick, soft, woolly fur of a grayish-
brown color. It is very harmless and
ipofFensive, and it is very pretty sight
to see a little group of kangaroos feed
ing quietly in o forest clearing. Their
diet is entirely vegetable. They nibble
Grass or leaves, OF eat certain kinds OF
roots, the stout, long claws of their hind
feet serving them as a conveniently Pickax
to dig with.
The kangaroo is a very tender and
affectionate mother. When the baby
is born it is the most helpless creature
imaginable, blind, and not much bigger
than newborn kitten. But the moth
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1881-01-20
Chinese Advertisements.

THE Chinese newspapers contain
more ingenious advertisements than
ever appear in print in Yankee-land.
For example, Hong Kong journal dis
plays the following "Missing, from
the neighborhood of Queens Road,
Hong Kong, tall, stCut-complexioned
gentleman, five feet six inches of age,
twenty-seven years in height, pink hair,
green eyes, mauve eyebrows. He had
on, when last seen, pair of swallow
tailed trousers with sausage-striped
sleeves, fashionable muttOn-cutlet
waistcoat, with cast-iron trimmings and
knitted mahogany legs, a double-bar--
relied frock coat, with tripe collar and
tobacco Innings, adorned with three
iounces; water-tight canvas boots, with
porcelain tops, laced up at the soles ;
matchbox hat, low-crowned, trimmed
square round the edges, without the nap ;
a pair of green and white stockings with
potato heels and sides; a Tartarian
necktie, rather down at the heels and
broad of belief, tied with true-lover's
knot around his massive forehead; a
shirt of cabbage cloth with rat-tail but
tons up behind his belly; cast-steel
Honiton lace gloves with air-tight ven
tilators at the joints, and magnificent
cheese-headed plum-pudding walking,
cane, with initials ID. b. in castor-oil
letters. This singular gentleman was
born after his younger brother, his
mother being absent on each occasion.
No cards. By Telegraph-The missing
gent has been seen again, admiring our
extensive stock of mountings for picture
frames, dolls, toys and fancy goods, at
Messrs. Uhlmann's Bazaar, in Queens
Road. ANY information given by
wealthy people will enable them to pro,
cure supply of the aforementioned
articles for consideration, according to
quantity. Call and see us ;"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1881-01-20

er lifts it carefully with her lips, and
gently deposits it in her pocket, where
II cuddles down and begins TO grow
This pocket is its home for six or seven
months, until it becomes strong and
wise enough to fight its own battles in
tue woodland world While living in
its mother pocket it is very lively. 1t
is very funny to see a little head emerg-
ing all of a sudden from the soft fur of
the mothers breast, with bright eyes
peeping about to see what is going on
in the outside world; or perhaps moth
ing Is visible but little tail wagging
contentedly, while its baby owner is
hidden from sight.
The largest kaDgaroos are called
menuahs, or boomers, by the Australian
natives, and their flesh is considered a
great delicacy, in flavor something like
young venison. For this reason these
harmless creatures are hunted and
killed in large numbers. They are very
shy, and not very easy to catch; butthe
cunning bushmen hide themselves In
the thicket, and when their unsuspect-
ing prey approaches they hurl lance
into its body. The wounded kangaroo
springs off with tremendous leaps, but
soon becomes exhausted, and falls on
the turf.
If brought to bay, this gentle beast
will defend itself vigorously. With its
back planted frnly against tree, it
has been known to keep off an army Of
dogs for hours, by dealing them terrible
blows with its strong hind feet, until
the arrival of the hunter with his gun
put an end to the contest. At other
times the kangaroo, being an expert
swimmer will rush into the water, and
if VenturesOme dog dares to follow it
will seize him and hold his head under
water till he is drowned.
Kangaroos are often brought to ZOO
logical gardens, and are contented in
captivity so long as they have plenty OF
corn, roots and fresh hay to eat.--Har-
peT'S Young People.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1881-01-20
DOWN THE RIVER.


WALTER DALE was a little boy six
years old, who lived with his parents
on the bank of the River Thames in
England. One day after dinner he
went to the waters edge to play.
Seeing small boat tied to big
stone by rope, he pulled the boat up
to the shore. "What a nice little
boatp' said he, IL will get into iC,
and rock it, as l once saw big boy
do" ...
So he got into the boat and began
to rock il. The boat got loose and
drifted down the river. Walter did
not notice this until he was quite q
distance from the shore; then, turn
ing round, he saw what had happened.
Every moment the current was carry
ing him further from home.
Walter was not timid boy, and,
instead of crying, he began to reason in
this way: "The boat does not leak. 1t
is safe and sound. There are no waves
to make me afraid. The wind does not
blow. Here on seat is thick
blanket. In this box is q loaf of bread
and knife. The water of the river is
good to drink, and here is a tin mug.
l think l will not cry, but hope for the
best"
So he sat down. He called to some
people on the shore; but they did not
hear him. He stood up and waved his
hat to a man in a passing boat, and
cried, "Help, help!n But the man
thought it was some little fellow max
ing fun of him. ....
Meanwhile Walters mother had be-
come anxious. She ran down to the
river, and followed his foot-tracks to
the edge of the water. Then she ran
back to her husband; but he was not in
the house. In about an hour he came
back, and she said, "Quick, quick!
Get boat, and call John to help you.
Walter is drifting down the river in that
little green boat, l am sure. E"
Mr.. Dale ran out of the house, called
his man John, and they went down to
the bank. Here they took a good fast
boat, pulled it out into the stream, and
began to row with the current.
It was getting late. A mist was
creeping over the great city of London.
They could hardly see the tall stores,
the masts and steeples on one side. But
on they went, rowing swiftly with their
GOOD oars, as if for dear life.
They looked out sharply on both sides
to catch u sight of the little green boat.
At last, when they had rowed about two
miles, with the tide in their favor, Mr..
Dale cried out, II see it! l see it! But,
ali! it is empty. l see no sign Of a boy
in it. What can have become of poor
WalterP"
On they rowed, and at last came up
with the boat. Still no Walter was to
be seen. The.poor father was in de-
spair, when ali at once Walter started
up from under the great blanket, where
he had been hiding. He cried out,
"Rere am, papa, safe and sound"
"Oh, you little rogue! Come here
and let me pull your ears" They all
got back to their home in time for a
late tea, which mother had kept warm
for them. Walter was kissed and then
cufed; but the cuffs were so tender,
that they made him laugh even more
than the kisses. s.-AaTSeTy.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1881-01-20
Our Young Folks.
HIS MANY NAMES.

NEVER q bOy'had 80 many names;
They called him Jimmy and Jim, and James,
JeemH and jamie; and well he knew
Who II was that wanted him, too.
The boys IN the street ran after him,
Shouting out loudly, "Jiml Hey J-Em-mW
Until the echoes, little and big,
Seemed TO be dancing Jim Grow jig.
And little Mabel out in the hall
"Jim-fau Jimmy" would sWeetly call,
Until he answered, and let her know
Where she might find himi she loved him 30.
Grandpapa, who was dlgnihed,
And held his head with an air Of pride,
Didn't believe In abridging names,
And made the most that ne could OK "5-a-n-e-s.
But II papa ever wanted him,
Crisp and curt was the summons "JimF
That would make the boy on his errands run
Much faster than If he had said my son.
Biddy O'Flynn could never, IL seems,
Call him anything else but "Jeems,"
And when the nurse, old Mrs. Mcgysei
Called him "Jamie," it sounded nice.
But sweeter and dearer than all the rest,
Was the one pet name that he liked the best:
"DaTling heard 1t Whate er he was ut,
For none but his mother called him that.
--JO8ephine Pollard, IN st. N1ch0las.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1881-01-20
Good Advice to Young Men.

THE following, from an exchange, is
true to the letter:
"The most unfortunate day in the ca
reer of any young man is the day on
which he fancies there is some better
way to make money than to earn it; for
from that feeling spring the many ex-
travagant and visionary plans which are
INDUCED in for the purpose OF gaining a
livelihood without labor. When a young
man becomes thoroughly infected with
this feeling, he is ready to adopt any
means for the accomplishment of his
objects, and, if he is foiled in his efforts,
upon the crest of the wave which has
already mounted, and in full view, is
the temptation to crimes, to shield him
from the disgrace which he thinks must
inevitably follow in the wake of defeat.
To those he Yields, and the first he re-
alizes he finds himself the yiOlator Of
the law, and a criminal in the eye Of the
community, and the inmate of prison,
waiting trial, all brought about for the
want Of a little manly firmness in the
outset of life to prompt him to choose
an avocation where the penny earned
wO0ld bring with it its sure reward. "
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1881-01-20
THE CHARCOAL-BURNER.

HE lives within the hollow wood,
From one clear delFhe seldom ranges;
Ills daily toll in solitude
RevOlVes, but never changes.
"A still old man, with grizzled beard,
Gray eye, bent shape, and smoke'tanneo
features,
His quiet foOtstep is not feared
BY shyest woodland creatures.
Il love to watch the pale blue spire
His scented labor builds aboYeit;
u track the woodland by his fire.
And, seen afar, love 1t.
1t seems among tho serious trees
The emblem of living pleasure,
ut aniInates the sllenees
AS with tuneful measure.
And dream not that such humdrum ways
Fold naught Ofnature' scharm h1m
The mystery of sOundless days
Hath sought for him and found nina.
He hides within his simple brain
An instinct innocent and holy,
The music of IA wOod-bird's strain
Not bithe, nor melancholy,
But hung upon the calm content
wholesome eleafand Oughandblossom-
An unocStQtic rayiShment
Born in rustic bosom.
He knows the moods of forest things;
He holds, in his own speechess fashion,
For helpless forms of fur and wings
A mild patGrnal passion.
Within his horny hand he holds
The warm brood of the luddy squirrel;
|Their buShy mother storms and scoldsI
But knows no sense OF peril.
The dormouse shares his crumb Of cheese,
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1881-01-20
Five Cents.

"WELL, my boy" said Johns en-
ployer, holding out his hand for the
change, "did you get what l sent you
for?'T
Eyes, sir,'' said John; "and here
is the change, but l don't understand
it. The lemons cost twenty-eight
cents, and there ought to be twenty
two cents change, and there's only
seventeen"
perhaps made mistake in giving
you the money!"
"No, sir; l counted it over in the
hall, to be sure it was all right
"Then perhaps the clerk made mis-
take in giving you the ehange?'
But John shook his head: "No, sir;
Icounted that too. Father said we must
always count our change before we
leave a store"
"Then how in the world do you ac
count for the missing five centsP How
dOyou expect me to believe such a queer
story as that?''
Johns cheeks were red, but his
voice was firm: Al don't account for
it, sir; can't. All know is that it is
So"
"WeI, 1t is worth a good deal in this
world to be sure of that. How do you
account for that fYe-cent piece that is
hiding inside your coat-sleeve%
John looked down quickly and
caught the cleaning bit with a little
cry Of pleasure. "Here you are" he
said. NOW it is all right Icouldn't
imagine what had become of that five
cent piece l knew l had it when l
started from the store"
"There are two or three things that
know now," Mr.. Brown said, with a
satisfied air. 81 know you have been
taught to count your money in coming
and going, and to tell the exact truth,
whether it sounds well or nOt-three
important things for an errand-boy. l
think pll'try you, young man, without
looking any farther"
At this Johns cheeks grew redder
than ever. He looked down and up,
and finally he said, in low voice, i
think ought to tell you that | wanted
the place so badly almost made up my
mind to say nothing about the change
If you didn't ask me-
Exactly" said Mr.. Brown; "and it
you had done it you would bave lost the
situation; that's all. l need a boy about
me who can be honest over five cents,
whether he is asked questions or not. "
The P0RSy.