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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-10-01

KoNsTANTINos ARTos, of Crete, Is dead,
at the age OF 118, surviving five wives, eIey.
en- children and his sisters and his cousins
and'his aunts: VIZ. 80 -
Thou art gone, old Konstantiuos, q 'r ~ IS
But why should we repine us a'"'a' ofn1r1
Or fire resolutions over thee? i's hn Y ].
Though it's sad that Crete Is minus a'
/ Her respected konstantinos. 80 y iot 800. Bro
Thou vert older. Kon., than one man ought
70 to be. rfftLI \ 4lT'ff -
-. III NM -.Lll- -Coll,icr. Ln,lrrnL
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-10-01

Mr.. E. PURCELL, No. II Ann street, New
York, used St. Jacobs Oil for rheumatism
with entire relief-writes a New York Jour-
nal.-Riclmond Va.) Christian Advocate.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-10-01

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DIR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists SELF 25c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-10-01

Z THE man who went to see the board
fence, retired when he heard the fence raj
Z and saw the plank walk. --Bostoa Transcript.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-10-01

WHAT better pastime for frogs than croak,
ehp- Yaaoc06 Strauss. las.l.1 1 o.-.-s fii :
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-10-01

THIRTY-Two circusses are bleeding this
unhappy land. What tough time Of it
those poor old jokes are having PUCK.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-10-01

LIN KGtes Ahus -
DR.. SCHENCK: ...f.r.If..
My wife was svictim to that horrible dis
Consumption OF. the Lungs. The doc
tor attended ,hertor six weeks, she growing
worse all the time. Finally he told me that
he could do nothing more for her, and that
there was no hope for her recovery. %
: l had heard oft cure of a case Of Con-
sumption by the use of your medicines, and
as a last resort / determined to try them on
my wife; accordingly bought a single bot
tie Of each-the Pulmonic Syrup and Sea-
weed Tonic. When she had taken but this
one bottle Of each medicine she was able to
get out of bed and move about" bought
more of the medicine for her, which she con-
tinued to take until there was no furtheruse
for any more; her lungs healed up and be-
came sound again. Nothing but your medi-
cine saved my wife from the grave.
JOHN, ENqEL
Z il y n
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-10-01

IT is curious arrangement that compels
people to 60 to bed at night, when they are
not sleepy, and getup in the morning, when
they are. Boston Transcript. f"IF
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-10-01
Flies and Mosquitoes

Flies and Mosquitoes. E
15c. box Trough on Rats" Keeps house free
from flies, bed-bugs, reaches, rats, mice, &c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-10-01
1T Is SENT FREE
Pest Paid to all Applicants.

Address Or. In. Schenck & Son, 537
Arch ST., Philadelphia, Pa. o 'l~s1
Go and seethe people who write the fol-
lowing letters if possible. e2'''r..I .
From La Porte. Ind. - Consumption
4 .f - Cured. -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-09-14

but yell murder My cries for help were
ing. [ asked, In the name of God,
Charlie, are you going to murder me?"
He said Yes, | am, if you don't sign it.
| told him [ would sign any paper rather
than be killed He then let me up My
right eye was completely closed from
blows. signed the bill of sale of the
machinery first and then two others that
| have no idea what they call for. He
then tapped on the window nearest his
house which stands on an adjoining lot
and Immediately his daughter, Leona, an
swered it by making her appearance.
He unlocked the door, let her in and
said, this is my daughter, and [ have
brought her here to witness the signing
ofthe papers He then released me and
| went home in terribly bruised and torn
condition
OF the Wood side the correspondent
gives the following summary:
Mr. Wood was asked to give his side of
the affair, but said bis attorney had re-
quested him to say nothing whatsoever
about the matter. He did say, however,
that Jones had been fleeing him for the
past II years. and branded the statement
that he had pounded Jones as false. He
claims that Jones has made repeated
promises to assist him and has as many
times deceived him. He is quite conf
dent of being acquitted. Miss Kate NAL
10y, young lady neighbor, was over
visiting the Woods on the afternoon men,
toned, and states she heard cries, but up
on being told by Leona that they came
from the children paid no more attention
to them. Mr.. Jones is in fear of Wood,
as he has heard rumor that Wood said
he intended to shoot him. Wood was
seen by several citizens purchasing a re-
volver Mr. Jones is over 81 years old,
and Mr. Wood about 60.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-09-14
PROGRAMME.

PROGRAMME.
MONDAY and TUESDAY-Recepticn
of articles for exhibition.
WEDNESDAY-At Ii o'clock a. M,
Foot Race, purse $40; at II o'clock, ex-
hibition drill by Wisconsin National
Guards; at 2 o'clock, 3-minute trotting
race; at 3 o'clock, balloon ascension; at
4 o'clock, Running Race.
THURSDAY--At1 II O. clock, acrobatic
exhibition of Juvenile Turner'S; at l
o'clock, bicycle race, pursd$25, Ii to 1st
So to I'd, So to Sd; best in 3-halfmile
heats; at 2 o'clock. 1850 trotting roce; at
o'clock, balloon ascension; at 4 o'clock
trotting race for colts four years old and
younger.
FRIDAY-At II o'clock, base ball
match; at l o'clock, $3.50 trotting race;
at 2 o'clock, balloon ascension; at 8
o'clock, trotting race, free to all.
Small bills will be issued from time to
time informing the public of additional
attractions and other particulars. Send
for premium list containing all details OF
the exhibition. The management will
spare no cAp0uSc VI 1dOol W pi0a0o GA
exhibitors and visitors. Address all COM
munications to
All persons can obtain tickets of ad-
mission to the grounds at the gate, at the
following prices:
Tickets admitting one person to the
whole Fair ~---------------$l UU
Tickets admitting one child under
II years for the whole Fair 30
Tickets admitting one horse or team
for the whole Fair 90
Tickets admitting one person once %
/" &C child under Il
| years once--------------- 10
| Tickets admitting one horse or team
20
F. P. BROOK, Sec'y.
Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-09-14

The Jones-Wood case was attended to
by a correspondent of the Milwaukee
Sentinel who was here Thursday and in
terviewed both parties. The result of his
labors he renders in Saturdays Sentinel.
The statement of Mr. Jones is given as
follows:
About five years ago Judge Baird, a
former lawyer of this city, and himself,
sold Wood a machine shop and took a
mortgage upon it as a guarantee of pay
ment. He paid Baird one or two years
interest but never paid me cent. We
finally closed the mortgage. The time
ofre1emption ran out and the property
was boug ht in by Baird and myself at the
Sheriff's sale. [ was appointed assignee
of the machinery belonging to the estab-
Hshment and tried to come to settle
ment with Wood, but there were so many
contingencies and difficulties it was Of no
avail. On the 10Th of last month Wood
came to my place Of business, said he
had parties who volunteered to help him
re-purchase the property held by me as
mortgage and assignee, and wanted to
know if I would come up to his Office,
and meet them. [ told him [ would af
ter dinner at about o'clock. went uE
to his Office on same property bid in by
Baird and myself Wood was sitting in
the Office, and I walked in. Immediately
on my entering he jumped up. slammed
the door and looked it. [ then asked
him where his parties were. He said q
will show you where they are" He ther
presented bill of sale made out to him
self of all the machinery in the establish
ment for the consideration of 81, ant
asked me to sign it. | told him I woult
not sign it, and could not if [ wanted to
as the machinery belonged to Baird ant
myself and [ would have to see Bairt
even it I would think best to do it. HI
then said: DWELL you will not sign it?'
Isaid, No I will not sign it." He thel
caught me by the throat with one han'
and with a weapon resembling a heaV.
stick in the other, dealt me three or fou
terrific blows and asked ne if | wouldn'
sign it. T told him no I would not. IL
then ierked me down on the brick floor
Jumped his knees upon my chest and be
jan pounding me with his fists. He is
powerful man and / could do nothin
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-09-14

THE Republican State Convention for
the nomination of state officers convenes
at Madison next Wednesday. There is a
long list of candidates for nearly every
position and lively time is anticipated
among the friends of the several gentle
men who are eager for a place on the
ticket. Inasmuch as nomination is re-
garded as equivalent to an election renders
the proceedings of the convention of con-
siderable moment. We hope harmonious
action will prevail and ticket nominated
worthy of the support Of the Republicans
of Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-09-14

The news from President Garfield is OF
the most cheering character. Yesterday
the President was moved from the bed in
to his invalid chair and sat in it for thirty
five minutes, greatly enjoying himself.
This morning the favorable accounts from
him are continued, and his condition I'M
der the circumstances is all that could be
desired. There is now every probability
that President Garfield will live to serve
out his term.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-09-14
Sale Of Forfeited State Lands.
STATE OF WISCONSIN.


andS
havebe
LANDS oferdby nie n
ncipdu tn tim 0 ure interest On
damages so
n
B.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-09-14

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. IA, 1881,
Rennhliean State Convention.

There will be q convention representing the
Republican party of Wisconsin, at Madison, on
wednesday, September 21st at noon, to nomin-
ate a state ticket consisting of candidates for
Governor and other state officers to be support
ed by the party at the coming November elec-
ion and to transact such other business as ma
properly come before the convention. Each
senate and assembly district is entitled to two
delegates to be selected in the usual manner
T. ID. Weeks, III. Palmer,
J H. Keyes P. L. SpooneI Jr.,
III. Waggoner, E. Bowen.
J. r. Brigham, u. +. Frlsby'
Chas. Luling. G.. w. Carter,
James II. Foster, j. b. sale,
Henry Cousins, f. A. Husher
S. w. Hunt. II. y. Fa1fchllu,
r. II. BAKER, Chairman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-09-14

THE number OF the Presidents medical
attendants has been reduced, Drs. Rey-
burn, Barnes and Woodward, all of Wash
ington, having been dismissed from fur
ther service, as also has Mrs. DR.. Edison
as one of the nurses. The attendants and
consulting surgeons now are Drs. Bliss,
Agnew and Hamilton, with DR.. Boynton
as medical adviser.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-09-14
District Contention.

The adjourned Mass Convention for the First
Assembly District of Jefferson County, viii be
held at the REPUBLICAN Office, Watertown, Sat
urday evening, September 18th, at O'Clock, for
the purpose of electing two delegates to repre-
sent said district in the Republican State Con-
vention at Madison, September 21st.
BY ORDER COMMITTEE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-09-14
y G555SS5I Acres ,ANDS
ON THE LINE OF THE
WISCONSIN CEN TRAIL .R,

For full particulars which win be sent free,
address CHARLES l.. COLBY,
Land Commissioner, Milwaukee, Wis.
DIRE MATUtSE DECLINE, mental, nerv-
! Gus and physical debility, mpediments to
marriage seminal losses impotence structures,
varicocele, PROSTATE gland, bladder, kidney,
and sexual diseases 4 medical treatise mailed
for IS cents, giving the experience of a special
ist physician, accumulated in large 81 years
practice also the causes of lost health never
revealed until published by the author, and their
cure privately without cutting, caustic, sounds,
electricity, mercury. copaiba. or pain, by the
European and American Medical Bureau pre-
scriptions, No. 314 Fourth Avenue, N. Y. Pam
phlets, with certificates OF cures free.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-09-14
THE Republicans of Dodge County,

THE Republicans Of Dodge County,
while having no particular choice among
the several candidates for Governor, are
absolutely unanimous in their wish to see
Hon. E. c. McFetridge nominated for
Secretary of State. In fact it may be
said that this wish is shared by nearly
all ofthe Republicans of the fifth dis
trict. Such backing certainly ought to
have some influence in the State Conyen-
ton. When, in addition, it is well
known that Mr. McFetrldge is a gentle
man Of more than ordinary ability, of
great popularity and in no way identified
with any ring" there ought not to be
much doubt of his nomination for the po-
sition he seeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-09-14

THE people of the state will rejoice to
learn that Governor Smith has so far re-
covered from his recent severe sickness
as to be able to attend to the executive
affairs
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-09-14

Hustisford E. Underwood.
Rubicon-Joseph Rector.
Ashippun-Ole Peterson.
Lebanon--John Kern.
Clyman-John Murray.
Burnett-Geo. Lawrence.
Westford-Geo. Davis.
Lowell-John ". Canes.
Shields-Ulrich Haggeman.
Portland-Peter J. Harger.
Oak Grove-E. J. Tyler.
Beaver Dam Town-R. L.. Clason.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-09-14

HOUSEHOLD WORDS. james Pearson
IS Sixth Street, Buffalo, says: 81 have
used your Spring Blossom for myself and
family, and think it invaluable as a
household remedy, for regulating the
bowels, liver and kidneys | shall never
be without it." Price so cents, trial bot
ties 10 cents For sale by H T. Eberle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-09-14

NORTH 3RN TEXAS offers greater attrac-
In lions in way of good, cheap lands healthy
country, mild climate, abundance Of timber and
water, diversity of products than any other re-
gion now open to settlement. In this rapidly
developing section, the Texas and Pacific
Is"iIway has in operation over 500 miles of
road, along which are to be had, at low prices
and on easy terms, millions of acres of good and
cheap Railroad and Government lands, but re,
GENTLY opened for settlement. For circulars and
maps giving truthful information, address W. II.
ABRAMS Land Commissioner T. 4 z. Rail
Way Marshall Texas.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-09-14
Grand ASCENSION
with the mammoth balloon Donaldson, !"
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday af-
noons-the weather permitting.
WANTS Museum:

The Society has engaged this museum for
Free Exhibition, which is greatly en-
larged since last year, and pronounced
by competent judges to be the largest
and best museum in the northwest. A
thousand curiosities from all parts of
the world
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-05-13
Tho Beginning Of the End. in the star.aeute
prande

The postoillce department has begun the
prosecution of the people implicated in the
Star route frauds by causing the arrest OF
Joseph II. Black, Joseph Blackman, W. Il.
Carson and Joseph Funk at Philadelphia, on
the charge of conspiracy to dcfraud tie gov
eminent through straw bonds and bids Tor
carving the mail in Texas under contracts
let By the postotiicc department in 1873. 1t
appears that the bidder on one contract, Mr.
Blackman, had given bond for service lel at
$1,000 per annum, and for nonfuiilmcnt OF
the contract the fines amounted 10 Slo,Ooo,
The posi0ilicc department had, through Mr.
Lyman, in charge OF the Depreciation divl-
sion, commenced an investigation for the IL
covery of the amount of the fines which was
in progress when Mr. James became POST
master General. The agent in Philadelphia
in calling at the number of the house given
as the residence Of Mr.. Blackman, found that
it was the home of Joseph ii. Black.
Blackman was found, on investigation, TO be
Mr.. Blacks coachman, and the surety on
the bond Carson. a clerk in Mr. Blacks en-
ploy. These facts coming to the knowledge
of the Postmaster General a thorough invcs-
tigaiion was ordered when the reports OF
three different agents came 10 light with
abundant testimony showing deliberate fraud
on the part of the persons accused. They
were taken before a United States Commits
sioner and held for further hearing IN
$4,000 each Mr. Black made a statement IN
which he acknowledged that lac was the con
tractor and that the other people who had
been taken into custody had bid for him in
order that the proper security might he Tn
tered, and lac further stated that he was able
and perfectly willing To indemnify the Coy
eminent for any loss they might have s'is
tanned
The Washington correspondent Of The
New York Herald says tina! the evidence
winch the Government is daily accommodating
against Gen. Brady and the whole ring OF
contractors, bidders, bondsmcn, r"stmaslers
and Intermediates is both direct, document
ary and circumstantal. The prosecutions
will he conducted in dozen States and i'll
nearly if not all the Territories. Besides
this evidence for criminal prosecution the
Postmaster General is empowered and III
position to recover large amount OF the
money got from the Treasury in the name OF
,xpedited and increased mail service. On
La, L..n ft..,.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-05-13

thus reach the sea-going vessel for transhlr-
ment to Europe, as chcaply at New York as
at Montreal while the fact TINT return
cargOes are much more easily secured al
European ports for New York than for Mon
treal, will be sufficient 10 throw the balance
in favor of New York, ms the port If tran
shipment. The Dominion will thus secure
the traffic for its canals and il canned I've
prevented from securing the great hulk oil 1t
in any event-but New York will retain lt'
pre- -emincncc aud lis trade, rs the great com
mercial metropolis. The city of New York
| cannot save itself 10y saving the business IL
the Erie canal, as it will discover If 1t trics
the experiment, perhaps too late to remedy
it. II can save itself by dropping the cilor'
| to make the Erie the rival of the Lakes, the
enlarged Welland and the 81. Lawrence, anc
by scizins tie advantages Of the latter route
for itself. and turning 10 its own docks
through Lake Champaign and tie Hudson
the immense tide of Western frcights
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-05-13
Water Routes From the West.

The Dominion government follows up tho
enlargement Of the Welland canal by II de-
cree allowing istward-bound freight beween
Lake Erie and Montreal to pass free through
the St. Lawrence canals, and ut u reduction
of about one half the tolls on the Welland.
The intention and expectation, OF course, is
10 secure for the great Canadian water route
the main business of transportation, between
the west and the southwest The probable
effect Of these .lauges on the Erie Canal Is
largely discussed in the State Of New York,
and the scheme of aholishing all tolls on the
Erie Canal, has had fresh resurrection.
The proposition TO make the Erie free
canal was, however, rejected by the New
York Senate, the other day, and 50 radical a
measure, involving II heavy increase oil State
taxation, ,gill hardly be adopted, except us Il
last and desl >eraie remedy. Regarding this
subject, BraIstr@ets circular says:
ANY further action toward holding what
has been termed New York's share in
the grain trade may well he postponed until
the result Of the present systems oil tolls anu
the rival facilities, via Welisnd and Ere
Canals to the seaboard, have been tested. All
talk of loading grain at Chicago !" :" 10
Liverpool without transhlpment hns iohS
since been abandoned. Even the TORONTO
GIoJe denies its practicabihiy. The question
10 be solved now is which water route VIII
the Grain trade under existing circumstances,
find the cheaper and better. II by way 81
Canada, then New York can certainly
not hope TO compete by abolishins all t"lis'
Two can play at that, and aiterfrce canals Inc
snort may even be continued indefinitely ny
means OF bounties Like conditions on both
lines, with an improved prism across New
York, will serve to test the matter, AS Tor
the Mississippi route. New York eau not
hope to draw grain oway from New orleans
by any amount OF legislation.
The improved prism" is, we suppose,
the concrete lined prism, proposed by the
State engineer of New York. But
no such improvement, however Cosby
is likely TO enable the Erie To
hold its own against route which VIII
soon permit 1OOO-ton vessels 10 pass from
Chicago To tide water, at great reduction oil
expense in tolls There is one way, and but
one, in which the State and port OF New
York can retain the Western traffic. by the
construction of the Caughnawaga and liud-
son ship canals, New York can effectively
tap the St. Lawrence route. The grain can
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-05-13

PrBIIC opinion, as represented by the press,
is overwhelmingly against Senator Conkling in
what the New York Ecening Mail character
lied as his NOW acknowledged game of Oh
struction and revenge" The line of argyll
ment adopted by his home organs, Is that The
President should have consulted Mr.. Conk-
ling in regard to the New York Collectorship
and should have nominated for that Office
supporter of Mr.. Conklins instead OF an In
dependent Republican. In other words, they
rciicrate the courtesy OF the Senate plea
of which the Boston idceTtiser says: 1.-The
principal on which the courtesy OF the Sen
ate is based is wholly aid Incidentally bad,
and the custom ought 10 be over,hrown'
The Providence Or. L. Press says: Inc
sooner Senatorial courtesy is abolished, ths
better it will be for the Senate. II has oceh
carried to the extreme OF absurdity, and has
done great harm to the public service In more
ways than one. We warn Senators that I'M
less they abandon this absurd and vicious
doctrine, which is essentially dangerous AM
revolutionary, the people, who care a good
deal more for faithful execution OF the
laws than they do for the personal whins or
pique of Mr.. Conl5ling or any other Senator,
will set the seal OF illciI condemnation upon
it." The stand taken by the majority
of Republican journals in New York
against Mr.. Conkling is plainly in
obedience to the popular will. The
patent truth is, says the Albany Journal,
THAT Senator Conlding's opposition 10 the
confirmation means, 50 far as New York is
concerned, little more than his personal OPP
position and that of his immediate followers,
who are most devoted 10 his individual for
tunes and TO the interest of the machine OF
the Republican party of New York take Their
stand with the President whom they helped
To elect Senator Cenklines constituents
are strenuously dcsirous Of seeing Judge
Robertson confirmed. We are talking now
of his Republican constituents That his
Democratic constituents may he reconciled
To the withdrawal OF defeat of the nomina
ton, we can well believe" The Cincinnati
Commercial says: IF Senator Conklng
were jcdiciously Inundated, lac might he 1
wise man. We have seen with regret th'
impossibiity of living with him in peace. II
is not the mere fact of his attitude with re
spcct to the colleciorship that should gave
the country the deepest concern. IL Is th'
| assumption upon which his pretensions are
supported that are dislmeting. lie IS en-
gagged in u conspiracy TO take from the l'rcsi
dent the appointing power and parcel II on
among Senators" The New York 1rbnn'
asks: Which did the Republican voters dc
eide to trust and pledge themselves 0np
hold,-Roscoc Conkling or James A. Gsr
field p and, continuing, says at seems
that the issue is joined. II the people want
government by Senatorial bosses, let them
coun,enance by their silence the ate mpt OF
Senators TO usurp II power which docs not
belong to them"