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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-14
Mothers! Mothers Mothers !.

Are you disturbed at night and broken of yon-
rest by a 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 lit
tie sufferer mmediately-depend upon it; &aseen
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 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. % cents abottle. 4yl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-14
On Thirty. Days Trial.

Wewill send Dr.. Dyes Celebrated Electro-YoA
taic Belts and other Electric Appliances On tria
for thirty days to young men and older person
who are afflicted with Nervous Debility, Los
Vitality, etc., guaranteeing speedy elief and
complete restoration of vigor and manhood
Also for Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Paralysis,
Liver and Kidney difficulties, Ruptures, and
many other diseases. illustrated pamphlet sent
free. Address VOLTAIC BELT CO., Marshall
Mich. 3yI
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-14
General Manager Merrill, of the Chi

General Manager Merrill, fthe Chi
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway, an
nounces that no appointment efasucces-
sor to Van Horne will be made for some
time to come, nor will an assistant general
superintendent of lines east ofthe Missis-
sippi be made at present.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-14
VIM. WEBER & Co.
5W4

MYSTIC TWENTY ONE.-This is q new
novel, and beautiful game, and is just the
thing to enliven the long winter evenings
and keep the children at home. 1t com
bines instruction with fun, laughter and
Intellectual amusement. Enclose 30 cents
to E. n Rathbun, Decatur, Mich, and
it will be sent post paid.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-14
1.-THE CHILDREN'S
MAEAz!VE d AIIMl!EER!sA."
ST. NICHOLAS.

This illustrated magazine for young
folks has now attained circulation larger
probably, than that of any other monthly
magazine of its class. It has been called
"a marvel of perfection, both as regards
its literary excellence and lis artistic mer-
it's" 1t was the first to give to boys and
girls the very best illustrations that could
be had, and has earned the name of
The Children's Art Magazine.'
The greatest living writers of Europe
and America are among its
Distinguished Contributors:
Charles Dudley Warner, Henry aW-
Longfellow, John w Whittier, H FL.
Boyesen, SAKE Holm, Bret Harte, Gail
Hamilton, Thomas Hughes, Louisa NJ
Alcott, Donald G, Mitchell, Harriet Pres
colt Spofford Elizabeth Stuart Phelps.
George Macdonald, Washington GLADDEN.
The Goodale oisters, Alfred Tennyson,
Tohn HAY, Clarene Cook, Rossiter John
son Susan Coolidge, Edward Eggleston,
ProfR n. Proctor Christina G. Resseth,
Mrs. A. D. whitney, Francis Hodgson
Burnett, Celia Thaxter, Marion Harland,
T. w. Higginson, Lucy Larcom, Noah
Brooks. Author of"Alice in Wonderland"
Mrs. Oliphant, T. B. SSAldrich, and hume
dreds af others.
What England Says oft.
London Daily NeaOs:"We wish we
could point out its equal in our own peri
odical literature"
The Spectator. at IS the best OF all
chiGren's magazines"
Literary World: ''There is ne
magazine for the young that can be said
to equal it," etc. etc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-14

We guarantee "THE WESTMIN-
STER" perfect in operation, and the
most powerful base heater in the world
Sold only by
5w4 VIM. WEBER & Co.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-14
What England Says of It.
brilliant Features of
The Coming Wear.

The ninth volume, which begins with
the November 1881, number, will con-
tain new Serial Story, by Mrs. Mary
Mapes Dodge, editor of St. Nicholas, au-
thor of "Hans Brinker, or the Silver
Skates" etc. etc. A second serial story,
full of lively incident,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-14

On the inside of this issue of the Re-
PUBLICAN will be found the full text of
the Preeident's message.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-14

In Lake Mills, Monday, December 5, 1881, Of
consumption, RoMAINE MILLER, aged 80 years
months and 26 days.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-14
Board of Education.

Regular meeting of the Board OF Edu-
cation, December 7th, 1881.
Present CONS. Wiggenhorn, Czech, Sol
liday, WILDER, Ruebhausen, Mooney and
the Superintendent.
President Wiggenhorn in the chair.
Minutes read and approved.
A petition to admit John Hunzicker
into the Public Schools free, was on mo-
ton laid on the table.
Several accounts we're presented and
referred to the Finance Committee.
The Finance Committee reported 40
follows:
To the Hon. Board of Education:
GENTLEMEN:
Your Finance Committee would re-
spectfully report that they have examin-
ed the following accounts and recommend
them to be allowed as follows:
zane Of Nature of Amt Amt.
Claimant Claim CID. Allw'd
VIM. II. Rohr paid express charges 100 40
VIM. II. Rohr, paid for wood. S.44 s.44
F. Kaplinger, for cord-wood........... $50 $50
E.A. Mendenhall, repairing pumps 4.2S 4.2s
J. Il: Reyes, Publishing notices.. leo 100
]. w. Moore, " "...... LOO LOO
T.. RUEBHAUSEN
A. SoLLIDAY
Finance Committee.
Watertown, December 7th, 1881
On motion the report was adopted and
the account allowed, all voting in the az
frmative.
The Finance Committee presented
their quarterly report, which was on mo-
ton accepted and placed on file.
The Superintendent presented his
monthly report which was on motion &C
cepted and fled
On motion the Superintendent was in
structed to engage another teacher for
the evening school, if necessary; the sal
airy not to exceed $500 per month.
On motion Board adjourned.
VIM. II. RoHR,
Clerk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-14

A dispatch dated St Paul, December
Sth, says: "The promotion of Mr.. Q. Fl.
Prior to the position of assistant general
superintendent of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul Road, with charge of all the
lines west of the Mississippi, has filed
the air with rumors of other promotions.
Tt is expected that Mr.. G. w. Case will
be appointed to the position of super
intendent of the Hastings & Dakota and
Iowa & Minnesota divisions, with Fl. R.
Williams, new trainmaster, as his assist
ant. 1t is anticipated in such an event
that J. S. Ryan will be promoted 70 the
position now filled by Mr.. Williams.
Rumor has it also that Mr.. Fred Under
wood will be made superintendent of the
River division, Short Line and Zambeota
divisions, and that should he be favored
with an assistant, it is likely to be Will
lam Kelley, who has filled a variety of pc.
sitions of trust with credit to himself, and
is now running one of the Short Line
trains"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-14

excepaSundays.
Take train at G. & N. W. R',y depot for all
noints on all c. & n. w. R'y, lines north and
northwest of Madison, viz for all points on its
St, Paul & Minneapolis line via Baraboo, Eau
Claire, &C. for all points on its W St T. line
via Winona, Rochester, &c, to WatertoWn ana
Fort pierre Dakota and for all points on its
Sioux Falls line via Mankato. The 1880 A: NJ,
train now makes direct and reliable connections
at GAINESVILLE for all points on above lines. Bag
gage checked through: No night changes OF
cars aud fare always as low as any competing
line make this the best route.
CHAs. H. WILBER, Agent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-14
WatertOWn Market.

Corrected Weekly by VIM. Buchheit
Commission Merchant, Third Street
Watertown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-14

Lydia, wife Of Norman Humphrey,
died at her home in the First ward, last
Monday evening, December II, 1881, in
the 63d year of her age, after a painful
sickness of little over one week. Her
final illness was oceasioned by sudden
cold which produced pneumonia, and be-
ing for years possessed of most delicate
constitution, her case baffied the skill Of
her physicians and her spirit took its
flight from the pains and troubles of this
life. The deceased was born in Ogden,
Monroe county, New York, and in 1854
came with her husband to Watertown
which has been her home ever since, ex-
cept for brief interval of less than year
that she spenti Louisiana. Mrs. Hum
phrey was person greatly endeared to
all who knew her for her superior won-
anly qualities, possessing quiet, unas-
assuming disposition and kindliness of
CHI aracter both as friend and neighbor
that will cause the intelligence of her
death to be received by large circle of
acquaintance with unfeigned sorrow and
regret. Her husband, adopted son and
relatives have the warmest sympathy If
all in their sad bereavement. The fu-
neral of the deceased will be held at her
ate home tomorrow morning at 10
O clock
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-14
In Memo rtem The life and public services of
GARFIELD EpHSy OF S2@Pss T. He

field. Contains 74steel portrait Of Garfield, faith
full portraits of mother, wife and children, also
numerous fine engravings; 63 confidential letters
covering and explaining his whole career, ten
original testimonial letters from Williams College
classmates extracts of important speeches and
writings; endorsement by Col. Rockwell and the
President in every book. Agents positively make
80 daily. 1t IS the most attractive. authentic
and best Price, SIPS. Agents wanted every
outfit, including copy of book. Address A s.
Barnes & Co.. Ill & 113 William st. N, Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-14
UNntcd

Two good men, to sell the Genuine
Singer Sewing Machine; a liberal salary
and Commission paid to good men.
Address The SINGER MFG. Co,
32yl WATERFOWL, WIS
List of letters remaining in the Post
Office, Watertown, Wis, Dec. 13, 1881:
Blanchardt, G.. P. Bird, J. N. 2.
Blake, Z. Emerson, Mrs. B.
Galliger, Jack Howe, A. G.
McLead, Rev. Z. NJ. Powers, J. A.
Whipped, Chas. Mrs. Mary Norton,
in care of Francis O'Rourke.
Persons calling for any of the above
etters will please say advertised"
J. T. MOAK, P. NJ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-14

ILLUMINATING OILs.-The annual re-
port of J. T. Reeve, State Supervisor of
Inspectors of Illuminating Oils, has been
filed with the Governor During the
past fiscal year, 79,90S barrels of oil were
inspected in this state, of which n, 225
were approved, as coming up to legal
test, and 2,0S3 rejected. For performing
the duty, the local inspectors received
IS, $40 &c in fees, to which was added the
state supervisors fees, 81, 5S6.10, making
the gross fees $10,435,02. From the su-
pervisor's fees, however, all expenses in
cident to the Office have to be paid-such
q. travelling expenses, printing, postage,
stationery, clerical and transportation
charges, ctc-making his perquisites not
much over $500 The local inspectors,
too, have had to pay their own travelling
expenses and outfit, thus greatly reducing
the amount of their net fees.
The supervisor is of the opinion that
the reduction. in the test, made by the
last legislature, were not such as to in
crease safety, and that any further reduc-
ton would defeat the object of the law.
OF the several reported kerosene accidents
during this year, the supervisor thinks
none were attributable to poor oil, and
none to actual explosions. In several
instances cited, oil of a low test would
have caused much greater loss of life and
property.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-12-14
Garfield MO,,at39s emit Fund.

The friends Of our late President, Gen
eral Garfield, are taking steps toward the
erection of monument at his grave in
Cleveland, Ohio, and Governor Smith,
chairman of the committee for this state,
has requested Postmaster Moak to receive
contributions for the purpose in this city.
A subscription book has accordingly been
opened at the post Office where all desir-
ing to aid the object in view can have an
opportunity. 1t is hoped and believed
that there will be prompt and liberal
response to this call. Each person sub
scribing 81 Or more will be furnished with
certificate bearing the portrait of Gen.
Garfield, his mother, and Mrs. Garfield.
Smaller contributions, however, will be
thankfully received from those who are
disposed to make them. Of the sum ap-
portioned to Wisconsin as its quota of
the aggregate amount to be raised, the
committee hope to receive from Water
town and vicinity $500 and it seems
that there should be no difficulty what
ever in realizing it promptly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-05-27
Lawns.

The most attractive feature about any
place is neat, well-kept turf; should
this be neglected, no matter how fine
the flowers or clean the walks, the lawn
will lack its greatest charm. If it has
had coat of short, rich manure spread
over the surface during winter, as it
should have received, the first work in
very early spring is to rake it carefully
off without disturbing the grass roots,
and then give it q thorough rolling,
passing over the entire area several
times, crossing and recrossng in differ
ent directions. In lieu of the above,
SOW thickly bonedust, plaster, or other
good fertilizer, so as to induce q thick
coat of dark-green grass. Scatter lib
orally over any bare spots n mixture OF
green grass and white clover seed,
which will obliterate any such insight
liness before the hot weather sets in.
Start the lawn-mower to work early, as
it is fallacy to suppose it will weaken
the sod to begin too soon. Our next
move should be to dress up the walks.
Trim the edges neatly and evenly with
sharp spade; and this ought to be at
tended to at least three times during
the season, as the effect will be spoiled
If the lines are not sharp and well-de-
fined. Should the center not be raised
slightly above the two edges, coat of
gravel must be applied and then fire.
quently rolled until quite firm. Never
let weed show here, and if taken in
time the labor will be slight. Trim the
shrubbery early, so as to induce dense
mass of shoots, and, as q matter of
course, a profusion of bloom. BY dig
ging in around each little compost or
short manure, we can procure better
display during the towering season.
See that the trees are properly pruned;
that is to say, remove any unsightly
branches, and tie struggling shoots into
proper position. Tie ilower beds
must be manured and carefully dug and
we'll pulverizcd at an early day, SO that
the planting season will find us all ready
for setting out our plants. These may
all appear tribes. but upon just such
tribes depends the success of our lawns
and dooryards. Cor. A. y tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-05-27
Walls and Ceilings.

In many rural homes ceilings are
freshened and walls newly papered
by the men and women OF the house
hold. To this class a few suggestions
relative to whitewashing and paper
hanging will perhaps be welcome at
this time.
In order to do satisfactory white
washing or calcimining two things are
imperative, good brush and good
wash. These being supplied make
ready suitable scaffold, where the
walls are too high to reach the ceiling
with long-handled brush. Dip the
| brush into the wash about half the
length of the bristles, and brush as
much OF the ceiling only as that
amount of wash will cover, wetting it
thoroughly. Then finish by passing
the brush once over the strip Just put
ON, and Immediately dip and repeat the
process upon an adjoining portion
of the ceiling. Avoid dry jennings.
One coat, unless the ceiling has become
much disco!ored, is usually sufficient TO
whiten an old wall.
Calcimine, being in many way supe-
rior to ordinary whitewash, and cost
ing but tribe more, is now generally
adapted TO hard-fnished walls. To
prepare calcimine dissolve fifteen
pounds OF best whiting or French calci-
mine in sufficient amount of cold
water to render the mixture the con-
sistency of rich milk; to this add one
pound of fine white glue previously
dissolved in water. One half ounce OF
ultra-marino blue added to the above
gives q clearer white. When it is de-
sired to color the calcimine tho color
ing material must be put in before the
glue-water is added. The tints will APP
pear brighter upon the walls than in
the calcimine pot. fact to be borne in
mind when adding the coloring pow
ders. A gray is produced by adding
raw umber with tritling amount OF
lampblack A small quantity of Prus-
sian blue will give soft azure tint.
Straw color is gained by adding
chrome-yellow with touch OF Spanish
brown. While delicate tints are pre-
ferable to glaring white walls, vivid
colors are by all means to be avoided.
Clear white calcimine for the ceiling
and paper-hangings for the walls is the
safest rule for homes where a pro-
fessional' services are not employed, for
II the tlnts OF walls ana ceilln8 40 not mar
monize the effect is far from pleasing.
Previous to hanging the paper have the
wall thoroughly cleaned, the old paper
or whitewash scraped off, and all
cracks filed with plaster of Paris.
When the walls to be papered have
been whitewashed apply with brush
sizing made by adding eight ounces OF
dissolved glue in pailful of hot water.
A good paste for paper-hanging may
be made by beating to stilf batter,
with clear cold water, four pounds Of
flour. Then pour boiling water slowly
upon this batter, stirring briskly all the
while, until it becomes fine smooth
paste. The quantity given will bt
enough for room that will require
eight TO nine rolls of paper to cover it,
walls. IN y. World.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-05-27

-Mohammed-el-Sadoke, the present
Bey of Tunis, lives in palace which is
marvel of Moorish architecture. The
exterior walls are of dazzling whiteness
and reflect the sun rays like mirror,
the upper part of the building being a
mass of embattled towers, green and
yellow cupolas, and vanished roofs.
The central gate gives entry to the Es-
caller des Lions, whence the visitor
passes into the vestibule with its cov-
cred walls, arabesqued ceilings, and
rainbow -colored columns. In the CEN
ter is an inner court. in the midst of
which plays fountain casting an agree
able and cooling spray over the sur
rounding apartments. Round this court
lie the Bey's private rooms.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-05-27
TIE DEAD CHlBD AND THE MOCK
INC RIRD

IThe following poem is In no sense n mere
fancy. On the contrary, tho strange, pathetl,
Incident it onmmomoratos actually occurred
not long ago, in the ncighborhood of Jackson
yillc, Fla.l;
onco, in land Of balm and flowers,
OF rich fruit-ladon troos,
Whore the wildw~eaths from jasmine bower
. Trail o'or Floridian seas,
wo marked our Joannie's footsteps run
Athwart tho twinkllng glado:
Sho seemed q Ticbe In the sun,
A Drynd in the shade.
And all day long hor wlnsomo song,
Her trebles and soft trills,
Would wavc-like flow, or silvnry low
Die down tho whispering rills.
One morn midmost the foliage dim
A dark gray pinion stirs;
And harkt along the vineclad limb
What strange voice blends with hers7
II blends with hers which soon Is stillod-
Braver the mook-birds note
Than ull the strains that ever filled
The queenliest human throatl
AS Jeannio heard, she loved the bird,
And sought thenceforth to share
With her new favortc, dawn by dawn,
Her daintiest morning cheer.
But ahl blight beyond our ken,
From some far foverous wild,
Brought that dark Shadow feared OF men
aCTOss Inc lutcu
1t chilled her dropping curls of brown,
1t dimmed her violet eyes,
And like IN awful cloud crept down
From vague, mysterious skies.
AT last ono day our Jeannie lay
Il All pulselcss, pale, forlorn;
The sole swcet breath on lips of death
ATrhe iluttering breath of morn;
whon Just beyond the o'er-curtained room
How tender, yet how strongly
Hose through the misty morning gloom
The mock-birds sudden song.
dear Christi those notes of golden peal
Il Seem caught from Heavenly spheres,
sYetthrough thor marvellous cadencestoal
: sTonesso as chnstcned tears.
rs itan angels voice that throbs
Within the brown birds breast,
Whose rhythmic magic scars or sobs
Above our darlings rest?
The fancy passed-but came once more
Z When, stolen from Jeanme's bed,
kThnteve, along the porchway floor
: found our minstrel-dcadl
The Are of that trnnscendent strain
HIS hfe-cbords burned apart,
kAnd, merged in sorrows carthlicr pain,
{ IT broke the o'erladen heart.
Maijcn and bird tho self-same grave
I Their welded dust shall keep,
lWhile,the long low Foridian wave
Means round their place of slccp.
Paul III. Hdync, IN Hdrpor's Magazine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-05-27

"A Florida correspondent of o sport
ing journal asserts that he saw, recent
ly, a water moccasin lying on the body
of o six-inch pecan tree which might
have leaned trille from the perpendic.
ular, though only trife. His head
was down, and his body laid straight as
an arrow up the tree, which was smooth
and straight. He asks: "Did he crawl
down the tree in this position, or how
did he take itpn sf.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-05-27

Mr.. William L. Carpenter, in writ
ing OF visit to tho Falls OF Niagara,
heartily sympathizes with the impression
which the sound of the mighty rush Of
water made upon Mr.. Schuyler, who
thus concluded an article in Scribner's;
al have spoken only of the pitch and
rhl thm of Niagara, What is the quality
of Its tonep Divnel There Is no other
word for tone made and fashioned by
the infinite God. repeat, there is no
roar at all---it is the sublimest music
upon earth" vi .. f..r
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-05-27
According to a Georgia newspape

According to aGeorgia newspaper,
1t is considered more complimentary in
South Carolina to address man as
Judge than to give him the title Of
Colonel" although it is generally ac-
knowledged that a man who goes by
the latter title can drink third more
whisky than one who is familiarly ad.
dressed as "Judge."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-05-27

Some people suffer for years from weak
kidneys and torpid bowels and liver. II you
know such person tell them that Kidney
Wort is certain cure. 1t can now be had in
either liquid form or as a dry vegetable pow
Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-05-27

Ladies', you cannot make fair skin, rosy
cheeks AMI sparkling eyes with all the cos
metics of France, or beautiters OF the world.
while in poor health, and nothing will give
you such good health, strength, bouyant
spirits AMI beauty as Hop Bltters. trial is
certain proof. See another column.-1ele-
1rdDh,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-05-27
Tsbcboypan FANS, sboboysan Co., News.l

We never saw any one joyous when suffer-
ing from pain;-neuralgia for instance. In
relation to this malady Mr.. George Guyett,
Prop. Guyett House, thus informed our rep
resentative: have used St. Jacobs Oil for
neuralgia, and can confidently recommend 1t
to any one similarly affected.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-05-27

"A fashion journal makes the horri-
BILE revelation that "the hair merchant
frequently handles hair with pieces OF
the scalp.skin attached to the end,
showing that it has been pulled out OF
the head Of some pale tenant Of the
tomb"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-05-27

Mrs. A. MILLER, 112 Genesee street, Bulfa-
10, n. Y, says: "James Cough Pellets cured
me OF a very bad chronic cough. l eau recon-
mend them to all troubled with coughs or
lung difficulties, as the best remedy known"
Benton, Myers u Co., Cleveland, o., wholesale
agents.