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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-01-19
THE ELECTION OF l873-HOW
FARMER TAYLOR GOT IN.

The recent illumination of "Old Howe"
on the senatorial question has revived re-
collections of past events, and caused
considerable comment and discussion.
Among other interesting items of the
fight is the campaign of 1873 which was
so disastrous to the republicans and so
surprising to everybody. As to whether
the Boss was responsible for that de-
feat is, to my mind, quite as problematic-
al as that of the responsibility of the
other side. | have often though there
was no responsibility about it, but that
tie campaign run itself. That the latter
fact is true. so far as some of it's elements
are concerned, know to be true and it
probably is true as to everything connect
ed with it.
But my object in this article is to tell
how that campaign started so far as the
granger, are involved. 1t was during the
spring and summer Of that year that Or
ganization suddenly sprang into notoriety
and power as controller of political
movements. Every politician was chew
ing the granger cud with an JUNCTION only
equaled by his anxiety, all trying to d.
vine where the lightning was going to
strike.
During the summer of that year the
writer entered the sanctum of The Daily
News, then presided over by one Of the
present Telegraph editors, and paid his
respects to the colonel. During the con-
versation politics were spoken of of
course, and the opinion mutually enter
tanned that if the democrats could can
ture or control the grangers, victory could
be achieved. 1t was then that the writer
said that he was imbued with plan for
accomplishing the desired object, and that
he would make the first move in short
time. Only the faintest outline was given
the colonel, but he comprehended and
commended
Without further consultation with any
one / perfected my plan and put it in
operation. Being a member of the
grange and thus having right to act in
its councils, | prepared series of resolu-
tons which | offered at q general meet
ing OF the grangers of the county. After
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-01-19
NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL.
MADISON. Jan. 18th.


AS early as last Monday morning the
statesmen Of Wisconsin came focking to
the Capital to see that the legislature for
1881 was properly organized and set ago
ing. Monday and Tuesday were devoted
principally to choosing speaker of the
Assembly. One candidate after another
withdrew from the struggle until the con-
sest was narrowed down to two men
McFetridge and Bradford. McFetridge
came here with more positive strength
than any other one candidate; but COM
binations, aided by the Sawyer influence,
resulted in the selection of Ira B. Brad
ford, of Augusta, by large majority.
Mr. Bradford is one of the youngest men
of the body over which he presides. He
Ii slim and delicate in build and looks
younger than he really is. He has fine
voice, however, a clear and vigorous
brain, and will no doubt make as good a
speaker as the Wisconsin Assembly has
had for years.
@. E. Bross- of Madison. and J. E. Ell
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-01-19

THE Commissioners who negotiated
the Chinese treaties summarize the mean
ing of the immigration treaty a follows;
l. That immigration should be regulated
by our Government, and the regulations
communicated to the Chinese Govern
ment, for acceptance before going into
effect. 2. That artisans shall not be ex-
cluded. g. That the regulation shall a,.-
ply only to Chinese laborers employed by
American citizens 4. That the limita-
ton of immigration in point of numbers
and of time shall be specified 5 That the
treaty shall be interpreted in spirit OF
justice and friendship to the ChineseGov-
eminent and people. The Commission
ers seem to have met with considerable
difficulty in negotiation with the Celes-
tial statesmen, who held that the opposi-
ton against Chinese migration was the
mere talk of evident men, of "the rab.
ble," and had its origin in the jealousy to
the Chinese people by those ''who rule
in every country but Ireland
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-01-19

The Hon. Thomas G. Plat, of New
York, who is to be Roscoe Conkling's
colleague in the United States Senate
was born at Oswego, in that State, July
Is, 1888 He received an academic edu-
cation, nd entered Yale College, but was
compelled to Withdraw in his Junior year
on account of ill-health. Since then h,
has devoted himself to mercantile and
other pursuits having been president of
the Tioga National Bank, largely engag-
ed in numbering in Michigan, and is now
president of the United States Express
Company Of New York city Mr.. Plat
served two terms in Congress, from 1878
to 1877. He is very quiet, unpreten-
tons, and modest gentleman in social in
TIC use; but those who knew him best
say he is very sagacious politician, and
as business man possesses commanding
talents, and has demonstrated their pos
session in the administration of the I'M
portant and responsible trust he now
holds at the head of the company with
which he is connected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-01-19

FIFTY-FoUR of ex-Speaker Grows sup
porters refused to go into the republican
legislative caucus atH rrisburg last week
and two members who attended with
drew from the caucus when it became
plain that they would be bound by the
election of the caucus if they staid Mr..
Oliver, of Pittsburg, received the nomin-
alton on the third ballot, but this does
not mean an election by any means, as
only nnety-four members attended the
caucus, while it required 1875 votes to
elect There is rumor of coalition BE-
tween the Grow men and the democrats.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-01-19

THE recent consolidation of telegraph
lines under one management and the con-
sequences likely to arise therefrom, have
set some people to thinking whether it
would not be wise to place the telegraph
lines under control of the Government,
and it is said bill will shortly be int1o-
duced in both Houses with that purpose
in view. Experts say that for $4,000,
900 new lines covering all the territory
embraced by the existing lines could be
laid.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-01-19
covered

The house of G'rman named Wis
kow, near Oshkosh Wis, was discovered
on fire last Wednesday night. The
neighbors, on going to ascertain the
cause, discovered Viskow's daughter out
side the house with her throat cut from
ear to ear, and afterwards discovered the
remains Of Viskow and his wife, the lat
ter with per throat cut, in the debris OF
the burned building. #t
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-01-19
REMARKABLE CASE OF FREMONT
ZION OF DEATH

singular case OF premonition Of death
is reported from Orange, n. j., involving
an entire family-that of James NJ. Bee
de, Assistant Principal of the High School
at that place The daughter, Clara, was
bright, active child of 10 years On
Friday preceding Christmas the School
Closed for the holiday vacation. Christ
mas was enjoyed to the utmost On
Sunday morning little Clara was unus-
ually sober and serious, and on being
questioned by her mother related a lrean
she had. 81 dreamt, mother, sue said,
''that | died and went to heaven. When
| got up there an angel met me at the
door. He led me by the hand toward Il
LAKE of clear water. | asked for drink.
L. was handed me. Oh, mother, low de
lIcious it was! could feel it 90 throurh
my veins Then, mother, saw you by my
size. was glad at that, for saw you
drink, too" Mrs. Beede babe her child
pay no attention 20 the dream. They
were both in good health The same af-
ternoon the little girl shove. symptoms
o. dIphiheria. On New Years morning
she died. The father did not assume his
duties i'll the High School on Mond. ~, for
he was suffering from the disease which
h I'd caused the little girls death. His
wife, too was attacked. On Friday Mr.
Beede died The news was kept from
his wife, as her death was momentarily
expected, and Oh Saturday evening she
d.ed also, ignorant, until she passed
the dark river, that her husband,
as we'll as little Clara, had gone before;
and thus was the little girls premonitory
vision strikingly verified. = Syracuse
Jonraul.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-01-19

OVER THE HILLS TO THE BoNEYARD.
Straight to the boneyard people go who
neglect too long the danger signal of APP
preaching consumption, hacking cough.
But with DR.. Thomas Electric Oil for q
safeguard the peril is averted. 1t is a
superlatively fine remedy for rheumatism,
piles, soreness, hurts, etc. For sale by K.
Schubert & Son.
Kenward Philip, who gained SO much
and such unpleasant notority in connec-
ton with the Garield-Morey letter for
gerry, has retired from journalism and be-
come travelling salesman of undertak-
er's supplies.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-01-19

James G. Fair, recently elected as
Sharon's successor as United States SEN
ator from Nevada, was one of the original
quartette of Bonanza Princes of the
Pacific coast. He was born December 8,
1884, in Clougher, county, Tyrone. Ireland
He came to this country in 1843 with
his parents, and for some time he resided
at Geneva, ILL.,, where he attended school.
AT Chicago he received a good business
education. In 1849 he went to Califor-
MIA, and he has ever since been engaged
in mining. In 1867 he became Superin-
tendent of the Ophir mine and the Hale
and Norcross mine in Nevada. It was
during their connection with the latter
mine that the Bonanza Princes made
the first 100000 of their enormous for
tunes. These men-James G.. Fair,
James G. Flood, William S. O'Brien ard
J. w. Mackey-secured control of sever
al mining claims, which, are now known
as the California and Consolidated Vir-
ginia mines, Mr.. Fair being the controll-
ing spirit in the movement. From these
and other mines and from real estate
speculations Mr. Fair has accumulated
an immense fortune, being assessed in
California alone for $4,000, 900. AL
though the owner of so much wealth,
Mr.. Fair is still hard worker, and may
be seen about the mines almost any day
in his miners costume. In politics nc is
a conservative and independent Demo
erat. He is five feet and eight inches in
height, and weighs 227 pounds. He
wears long. flowing black beard, tinged
here and there with gray, and has a
ford complexion. He was married in
1861, and has family of two boys and
two girls.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-01-19

BY a vote of 6 to 8, the House Com
mittee on Military Affairs agreed to re-
por adversely on the bill of Mr.. McCook
providing for the retirement of Gen.
Grant with the rank and pay of General
of the Army. Mr.. McCook will present
minority report.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-01-19

The Wisconsin Supreme Court holds
that money lent on a Sunday cannot be
recovered. 1t regards the act 10 the light
of q business transaction, and even goes
to the extent of holding that if promise
is made subsequently to paying the money
borrowed on Sunday it cannot be re-
covered b. .a a1e-E .sH it
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-01-19

II. S. Senators have been chosen as
follows; John Sherman, Ohio; Ben.
Harrison, Indiana; Gen. Hawley, Con-
necticut; J. &. Fair, Nevada; and Gen.
Miller, Califorsia. Three of these are
republican gains, and one democratic
gain.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-01-19

There is no civilized nation in the Western
Hemisphere in which the utility of Hostetter's
bilious medicine, is not known and appreciat-
ed. While it is medicine for all seasons and
all climates, it is especially suited to the COM
est and best vegetable stimulant in the world :,
For sale by Druggists and dealers, to whom
apply for Hostetters Almanac for 1881.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-01-19
| An EXTRAORDINARY lE.Es

Until January 1st 1881, we will send to any
reader of this paper q splendid Imitation Cold
Watch and Chain for IS. A $40 Seven Shot Gold
Mounted Revolver for So %. Complete Set of
Shakespere's Works handsomely bound and illus.
trated, for 50. -Four Sets Of beautiful IOnlan
JeWelry (all differently for IS cents. Or we will
send all four for S12. This offer will only last
during the holidays, and is made for the pur-
pose of introducing our goods. Order al once
Address, U. 8. MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 116
SmithtieId St., Pittsburgh, Pa.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-01-19
STATE OF WISCONSIN, "r.
County Court, Jefferson County-In Pro

bate.
Notice is hereby given that at special term
of the County Court, to be held in and for said
county, at the Office of the County Judge, in the
City of Jefferson, in said county, on the ThirdY
Tuesday of January next being January 18th,
A. D., 1881, at O'Clock in the afternoon, the fol
lowing matters, will be heard and considered
The application of Samuel g. Roger for examin
ing and allowing his final account of his admin
istrations of the Estate OF VIM. S. Turner, late
of the City of Watertown, in said county, de-
ceased, and for assigning tie residue of said
estate according to law.
Dated this 18th day of December, A. D. $780,
HENRY CoLoNiUs, County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-01-19
Northwestern University
Academic and Normal Department


The second term of the session opens Jan. 4th
1881, for all who wish so gain thorough bust
esseducaton as well as for those who wish to
qualify themselves for teaching, or enter ON any
scrientific course. The branches taught during
this term will be English Grammar. Rhetoric
Composition and Literature, Mathematics, Ma
tural Science. Political and Physical Geography,
Book Keeping Latin, German, French, History
and Civil Government.
In connection with these departments a class
for young Ladies has been opened for all who
wish TO perfect their education in any of the
above named branches. AS the institution is
pleasantly situated in the city of WATERFOWL and
has for its aim thoroughness in all it's branches of
study, to meet the demands of the times, it asks
the patronage of all who wish to conform to its
regulations.
Terms for the ensuing term from Jan. 4th to
March 25th, are $500 for tuition.
All applications should be made at an early
date personally or by letter to the president,
a. ERNST, or to
T. SNYDER,
Professor Of English.
, 1881-02-26

Capt. William. Shaw, Of Howell's Prsirie.
thus writes to the Resources Of Oregon on
the massacre Of the Whitman family:
THE massacre of Dr.. Whitman and wife
aad two Of the Sager boys occurred on Nor.
q. lSs.. The horrors Of the massacre and
the motives Of i. are known and appreciated
by the public. In January, ls4S. the gov
ernor called for 600 volunteers under Col.
Gillian: but .uticien. number did not re-
spond to the call. So l and Thomas Mckay
Ensrp Two COMPANIES
And went up early in lS4s. The design OF
this expedition was to avense the murders OF
DR.. Whitman and his family, and rescue the
Sazer children AID women and children OF
immigrants there who had been taken cap
tives by the savages. When We arrived at
walla walla our eyes beheld what curdled
our blood. DR.. Whitman and his wife and
the two Saser boys bodies had been thrown
ont Like dead beasts, to be eaten by wild AMI
mails. A little dir: had been thrown upon
the bolie. OF the doctor and MS wife. but
none or the boys The flesh was eaten from
his legs to his boots, but hs head and breast
we're bare. Mrs. Whitmans head was gone,
and bones and hair were found scattered
around. The hair WIS a beautiful golden
color. This noble woman prayed tor her
mother. that she might be enabled To endure
the shock Of her death, which was near, as
she was then mortaIly wounded. She alsG
PRAYED Tor the Sager children that God would
Keep and preserve them. The instrument:
Of that horrible murder we're sorely PUNISHED
by the soldiers, and some on the galiows al
Oregon City. But the instigators OF tns'
ho-r,d massacre are yet unpunished. IL
God commit them.
, 1881-02-26

MrSicIrAL REFORM In this city the au-
thorities are at present making every eIert
toward . reform in the status of our town.
II is customary In new communities else
where to enter upon all sorts OF enterprises,
requiring enormous public expenditures far
beyond the current resources, the enthusiastic
and reckless people relying upon the growth
of their neighborhood to Justify the extrara-
gance. Nothing Of the sort is here seen: our
councilmen are in every way. both in busi-
ness and socially. identified with the welfare
Of the city and have never authorized a fool.
ish expenditure for any reason They are
now trying their prentice hand at -eform.
Every ordinance so far issued j. based upon
natural requirements and they have met
with general appreciation from our tax
payers, yet We are sorry 10 find that thc-a a
few who object to the good these oriiLa..1es
will surely accomplish. Oar city is liable
1t any time to be sued for heavy damages in
case accidents occur At any place within our
jurisdiction Il must be remembered, how
ever. that the city is not whst it used to be
when it was filed NJ with transient ard
hostins pepulatacn, uho. here to-day in q
week were scattered every where Nov, the
people Who are here are steady going residen.
ssss; they are here to stay and grow up with
our esfy and country ., d look to the sntho.i.
eee 10 gve them proper protection. To
this end mary ordinances have been pssses,
and are in force. Every god citizen shocld
assist them in their efforts We. ae find in
m.ay cases passive Obstructive and BOY
cotnns policy which viii. ii Continued. ne.
doand - the disadvantage nf the whole
II u 70 te hoped that this viii cesse ap,;
every tax payer use his efforts to encour,gs
The eoanciinen in their good work.
, 1881-02-26
MALARIAl
BLOOD
POISONING,

Causing chiiIs and Fever
Dumb Ague, intermittent, Re-
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biIiousness, Liver, Stomach.
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Ing the health and lives of
millions, Is driven out OF the
system, and radically cured
by the use of tho LION MA.
LARIA AND LIVER PAD and
cANcIlONlc BODY AND
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est and only perfect treat
ment by the Absorption prin-
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conIunctionw with tho Pad up.
on the nerve centers and re-
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sorbing and thoroughly rid
dingth systemfyom MAlA'
RIAL POISON.
The whole treatment, PAD,
BODY PLASTER and FOOT
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sold for ST. 90 the cheapesr
and dbestremedy ever discov-
cred, and a positive cure
guaranteed If worn accord
Ing to directions. Remem-
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Foot Plasters, the whole,
ST .OO.. Sold by all druggists.
or maliod on receipt Of pr ce
by
the LION MEDICINE CO.,
NEW YORK
, 1881-02-26

such as Loss OF Memory, Lassitude, Nocturnal
Emissions Aversion TO society, Dimness of
Vision. Noises in the head the vital fluid
passing unObserved in the urine. and many
other diseases that lead to insanity and death.
DR.. Mintie viii agree to forfeit Five Hun
dred Dollars for case of this kind the Vital
Restorative tunder his special advice and treat
mentl VIII not cure, or for anything impure or
injurious found in it DR. Mintie treats all
Private Diseases successfully without mercury.
Consultation Free. Thorough examination
and advice, including ANALYSIS Of urine, s. o.
Price of Vital Restorative. So 90 bottle. On
four times the quantity, $40 90; sen. 70 aRy
address upon receipt of price. or C. o. D., Sc
cure from observation. and in private nsme if
desired. BY \ +. MINTIE, NJ D.,
II kearney Street, San Francisco. Cal.
Dr.. Mintie's Kidney Remedy, Nephreticu,n.
cures all kinds of Kidney and Bladder com
plants, Gonorrhaa, Gieet. Leucorrhea. For
sale by all druggists; 81 90 bottle, six bottles
for IS 90.
Dr.. Mintie's Dandelion Pills, are the best
and cheapest Dyspepsia and Bilious cure In
market For sale by all druggists. Hodge.
Davis d. Co. Portland wholesale q, snts 4Ilv
, 1881-02-26
MIDDLE.AGED MEN

There are many at the age of thirty to sixty
who are troubled with too frequent evacuations
of the Bladder. often accompanied by a slight
smarting or burning sensation. and weaken.
ing Of the system in manner the patient can,
not account for On examining the urinary
deposits ropy sediment will often be found,
and sometimes small particles of albumen will
appear, or the color will be of thin milkisl
hue. again changing to a dark and torpid ap.
pearance. There are many who die Of this
difficulty ignorant of the cai,se. which is the
second stage Of seminal weakness. Dr. Spin.
ney will guarantee perfect cure in all such
cases, and a healthy restoration of the renito.
urinary organs.
OFFICE HouRS--10 to 4, and 6 TO s. Sun
days from 10 to IL A. NJ. Consultation free.
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nm SPyNyrv l. IN
, 1881-02-26

AIyswoR1u.-Writins from Aiusworth on
February I4th, Mr.. Jas. Galbraish says IN
common with many others he hasnot received
a paper or letter since Feb. I'd, and with the
voice of one in the wilderness simply en-
erires ''how is this QUita sabs, friend
James, YOU ask conundrum that perhaps
Ben Simpson or some postmaster can answer
but it is entirely beyond our powers. The
Daily and Weekly STATESMAN are both reg
ularly sent and the former every evening is
placed in the postofice. Times at Ainsworth
our correspondent informs US, are very lively
indeed; the town Is alive with strangers and
buildings going up in every directions,
looms, stores, restaurants, barber shops md
church are being erected; it VIII be the hive
town for years 20 come; 'cash-cash-every-
thing cash heIe, and no supplies. Active
operations in numbering and construction are
going on with more men being sent to the
front every day. The weather has been ter
ribly cold and cattle still continue to suffer.
, 1881-02-26

FEIsEs ArrAcKEp.-Cats in Goldendale
are dying OF diphtheria If the disease
throughout the country wonld spend itself
npon the felines and spare CANNES, it would
prove public benefactor instead of dread
al foe. as heretofore.
, 1881-02-26

INrESDED IMPRovEMENTs.-Welearn from
Mr.. B. 4. Land, formerly of the Waitiburg
Times that Preston, Powell ( Co. of Waits
burg intend enlarging their grist mill in the
Spring. The improvements will cost in the
vicinity OF SO, 1000.
, 1881-02-26

ADJOURNED SESSION OF COUNTY CoMMIs.
sIoSERs- FEBRUARY TERM.-Board met IN
adjourned session Feb. 2lst. Present, com.
missioners Cummings, Ward, and Irwin.
Bill Of J. F. Boyer allowed for salary. In
the matter of bids for county printing; it is
ordered that Frank J. Parker of the STATES.
MAN be allowed the job of doing the county
printing for the year beginning March lst
1881 to March lst 1882. In the matter Of
keeping the county poor; it is ordered that
the contract for keeping of the county poor
be awarded to Thos. P. Page In the mat.
ter Of D. Wooten's bill as road supervisor
ibilii VIZ. alallowedi Il tas matter of officers
for holding election in Waitsburg; VIM. Pres
ton, inspector; Frank Hart and {. R. Hans
ford, judges; AL kinnear, clerk were ap
pointed to hold said election. Adjourned te
meet at the call of Auditor.
, 1881-02-26
FOR 8AI.H

RnA ACRES IMPROVED DPEprn
wWNN N.Y. land, eish. miles Eas, of Wal.
WallA all under fence, 800 acres in whs..
young orchard. good BAN and comsort.h,.
c acres adjoining the town of ,Iilton
80 oregon, very desirahle fer br.,in--,
houses or private residences.
II oCSE and Lot on Poplar street b-tw.sn
- "a and 9Th STREETS. honse contains svs
me- me- re"ms besides kitchen. pantry ard bath
rom, large brick cellar, new stab:e. cood well
Gt water and city water. bearing fruit ,rse.
sn,U6oery, etc. This Is oce Of the mo.t S.s;r
able houses i. walls wala. Ne'A
HOUSE and two lots 6 and in block 70,
- IL Roberts Addition. house contain,
tsrse Rooms. stable and wood .hed fruit s:,d
shade tires, COOL well Of water VIII pumn.
lots IN bsrrDr's addition. FIVE in block y
and two IN block Il Very desirable for
private residences. 'e 'oi
Az OF u. sSovs sronsrty for sale n hs.,s;ns
for particulars enquire Of
F. F. ADAMS.
'-n N@ner Of Main sed Thiri Streets