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The National tribune., 1881-12-24
A YANKEE HEROINE OF 1912,

Miss Rebecca Bates died at Scituate, Mass
last week at the age Of eighty-eight years. In
1912 the borders of Massachusetts, Bay were
looked after by a numler of British cruisers
Inhabitants of the fishing villages were forced
to band themselves in a sort of military fashion,
and repel by arms attacks made upon their
chicken-coops. The maritime enemy had their
hearts set on poultry, which was natural, con-
sidering their long and forced subsistence upon
tough salt meats. To thwart them was to excite
their anger and malice, and not unfrequently,
failing to get chickens, they resOrted to harsh
measures in retaliation. In the spring of the
year named a British frigate ran into Scituate
harbOr, set fire to some vessels and seized Others
and threatened, if resistance was offered to bonn
bard the town. When the frigate departed, citi-
zens of Scituate banded themselves into home
guard, and fortified Crown Point with q brass
cannon. The British took the hint and stopped
away, and gradually as alarm subsidized the home
guard went about its farming. September came.
One pleasant evening of that month Miss Bates,
then a maiden of eighteen. sat sewing. Her
sister, Abigail fourteen years Old and her mother
sat with her. Captain Simeon Bates, the father,
likewise the keeper of the lighthouse, was away,
Mrs. Bates had just said to Rebecca that it was
time to put the kettle on. The maiden rose and
went into the kitchen. Glancing through the
window as she passed she saw a British frigate
close at hand and about lowering her boats. In
her own narrative of the occurrence Miss Bates
says that she knew the ship at glance as La
Hogue, and she called out to her sister: 90,
Lord! the old La HOgueis off here again! What
shall we do? Here are their barges q coming, and
they II burn up vessels just they did afOre.'
Two vessels lay at the wharf laden with flour,
and Miss Bates in her narrative says: We
couldn't afford to lose that in those times, when
the embargo made it so hard to live we had to
bile pumpkins all day to get sweetening for
sugar" Her quick mind decided to repel the
enemy by a stratagem. The musical instruments
Of the home guard were stored in the house. She
could play four tunes on the fife, and her sister
Abigail could beat the drum in an exceedingly
wild manner. Yankee Doodle was their
masterpiece. The idea thus conceived was
quickly put through. Rebecca and Abigail, with
the drum and the fife ran down behind the cedar
wood, and in a moment the quiet September
evening was startled by the most remarkable
martial outburst that ever was heard. Il looked"
says Miss Bates, and l could see the men in the
barges resting on their oars and listening Then
I saw flag flying from the masthead Of the ship,
recalling them. My sister began TO make q
speech, and l said Don't make me laugh for
can't pucker my mouth When the men in
the barges saw the flag they went about so
quick that one fell overheard and they picked
him up by the back of the neck and hauled him
in" A quarter of an hour later the La Hogue
sailed away, the strains Of Yankee Doodle"
pursuing her.
The National tribune., 1881-12-24

The number of Jews in Jerusalem has latterly
increased greatly. Twenty years ago there were
comparatively few; now, out Of population of
A 1000, about 10000 are Jews.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02
The Great Storm.

A most violent and severe snow storm
ragged in this vicinity all day Sunday and
far into Sunday night. The wind blew
fierce gale from all points Of the COM
pass, the snow whirling with binding eff
feet, rendering it altogether one Of the
most disagreeable and trying days ever
experienced in this section. The imprints
ofthe extreme severity of the storm were
marked on the face of thingsAIonday morn
ing and for that matter still remain. Main
street especially shows the dire effect Of
| the storm in the immense drifts that lie
piled up on both sides of the through
fare, impressing one with the idea that
he is spending a winter in Alaska rather
| than in southern Wisconsin, whose finely
poised climate has always been the boast
of its inhabitants. Shovels have been
busy since Monday morning and yet
there has been but little impression made
on the drifts, the street still presenting a
grand and desolating winter scene such as
has never been witnessed here before.
The country roads leading in every di-
rection were all more or less blockaded,
and on the most of them travel is still the
next thing to impossible, so much obstruct-
ed are they with drifts. The storm
placed complete embargo on railroad
travel. Monday every available man on
the lines of both the Chicago, Milwaukee
& St. Paul and the Chicago & North
western Railways were out shoveling, en-
deavoring to get their respective roads
cleared for traffic which had been efectu-
ally stopped by the storm.
The Sunday afternoon passenger train
on the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway, arrived somewhat behind time,
but found it impossible to proceed be-
yond the Junction, where it laid for over
As hours. This was the last train from
Chicago until last night, when ali trains
commenced moving again with regularity
except on the Madison division, which is
still blocked with snow. Two duller days
than Monday and Tuesday were never
seen in this city. Without mails for
nearly three days made the arrival of the
first mail matter after such a dearth appre-
ciated to a degree beyond describing.
But few realize what a boon the regular
receipt of mail is until cut offrom the
privilege for several DAYS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02
How to Secur q Health.

1t seems strange that any one will suf
fer from the many arrangements brought
on by an impure condition of the blood,
when Scovill's Sarsparilla and Stillingia,
or blood and liver syrup will restore per-
feet health to the physical organization.
It is indeed strengthening syrup, pleas
ant to take, and has p1oven itselfto be
the best blood purifier ever discovered,
effectually curing Scrofula, Syphilitic dis
orders, Weakness ofthe kidneys. Erysipe-
las, Malaria; all Nervous disorders and
Debility, Bilious complaints and all Dis
eases indicating an Impure Condition Of
the Blood, Liver, Kidneys, Stomach,
Skin, etc, It corrects Indigestion. A
single bottle will prove to you its merits
as health remover, for it acts like a
charm, especially when the complaint is
of an exhaustive nature, having tenden-
cy to lessen the natural vigor ofthe brain
and nervous system.
Bakers Pain Panacea cures Pain in
Man and Beast. For use externally and
internally.
DIR. Ruger's vegetable worm syrup in
stantly destroys worms and removes the
Secretions which cause them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02

Teachers examinations in the Jefferson
County District fol the spring of 1891
will be held as follows:
Piperville, March 25th aud Goth.
Fort Atkinson, March 2Sth and goth.
Palmyra, April 1st and I'd.
Lake Mills, April 9th and 9th.
Examinations of 1881, will be held in
Dodge county as follows:
Redwood, March 21st and 22d.
Danville, March 23d and oath.
Fox Lake, March Goth and Both.
Burnett Junction, April LIST and I'd.
Beaver Dam, April 9th and 18th.
Juneau, April 9Th and 9th.
Mayville, April 18th and 18th.
Neosho, April 18th and 10th.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02
LjtteGE'S LiUiaa0 AGe,

The number of The Living Age for the
week ending February 9Th, has the fol-
lowing interesting and valuable articles:
Benvenuto Cellini, Blackwood; Folk
Lullabies, Frazer; The Freres, by Mrs.
Alexander, author of F"The Wooing OFT"
etc, Temple bar; Prehistoric Science en-
Fete, Frazer; The Ants as Farmers Spec
tator, Suicidal Mania, Contemporary Re
view; George Eliot's Early Life, Pail
Mall Gazette; Al Apostle of the Social
/ Revolution, Pail Mall Gazette; together
with an installment of Visited on the
Children and choice poetry.
For ffty-two numbers of sixty-four
large pages each (or more the $500
pages year,, the subscription price ($8)
is low; while for $1,000 the publishers
offer to send any one Of the American 81
monthlies or weeklies with The Living
Age for year, both postpaid. Littell
q Co., Boston, are the publishers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02
Important to Comsumptivss


Rev. DR.. Cass, while medical mission
airy to the East Indies, had placed in his
hands the formula for simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent
cure of consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh,
Asthma, and all Throat and Lung Aztec
tons; also positive and radical cure for
Nervous Complaints, Debility, etc. After
having thoroughly tested lis wonderful
curative powers in thousands of cases, he
feels it duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows. The Recipe will be
sent FREE OF CHARGE to all who de-
sire it, with full directions for preparing
and successfully using. Address, with
stamp, (naming this paper,) DIR. M. E.
CAss, 1857 Washington St., Boston,
Mass. 1w26.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02
Personal.

Carl Schurz will resume editorial work
in st. Louis at the close of his official term
at Washington
Benjamin Mute, of Milwaukee, connect
ed with the Republican and News, as trav-
cling agent and correspondent, has been on
visit of few days in town.
Fred Prentiss, of Racine college, came
home Saturday to visit over Sun
day, but the storm prevented his return
to his studies on Monday as he had in
tended.
Richard, Mertz, of Juneau, one OF
Dodge county's prominent citizens, made
the REPUBLICAN pleasant call yesterday
morning.
George Wilder, of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & St. Paul Railway, has been
snow bound in this city for few days.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02
COUNTY NEWS.
JEFFERSON.

JEfFERSON.
The Common Sense Club of this city is
indeed common sense organization.
The club numbers about sixty members,
all of whom have signed the pledge and
entered upon q new era of existence, I'M
der the plan of total abstinence. They
have fitted up pleasant apartments in the
upper story of Mrs Mucks new block,
consisting of reading and smoking rooms,
placed carpets on the floor, pictures on
the walls, and have subscribed for several
newspapers and magazines which will be
free for all members. They have three
regular meetings week A circulating
library will be added to its attractions,
members being able to rent books for a
week or more at small remuneration.
They have seating capacity for about
sixty-fve members, and four card tables.
The officers elected last Thursday are:
President Henry Smith; LIST Vice Presi-
dent, Roland Whealan; I'd Vice Presi-
dent, John Clark; Sd Vice President,
Frank Greve; Treasurer, Chas. Hanover;
Secretary, Henry Martin.
DR.. Mansfield, at his request, was tried
by jury last week to determine the
question raised as to his sanity. The
Doctor questioned the witnesses, and
showed conclusively by his style of exam
ina ions that he had mistaken his calling
that instead of being dentist he ought
to have been lawyer. The jury decided
he was of sound mind, and he was there
fore Observation-Disclosures
LAKE MILLS.
The auction at J. Payne's farm at
Aztalan, Wednesday, was largely attend
ed. The bidding was spirited, and every
thing brought fair price. E. n Har-
vey bought the farm of 203 acres at
forty dollars per acre, and VIM. Ziebell
the sixteen acre wood lot at sixty dollars
per acre. 1t is expected that Fl. Able
will continue to run the farm
B. Howe has entered into partnership
with w. L. Hoskins & Co. This addi-
ton cannot but prove beneficial to the
firm, for Mr.. Howe, has the reputation
of being one of the best business men in
Lake Mills, and is moreover very popular
throughout the county.
II. F. Conklin has been appointed de-
putty sheriff for this town.-Spike.
PALMYRA.
At the Palmyra Lyceum and Literary
Society on Saturday evening the follow
ing officers were elected for the term. S.
r. Perkins, President; I. Lathrop, Vice
President; "A. Thorne, Secretary; R..
Williams, Treasurer.
Mr.. q. Wilson Of this place, has sold
his cheese factory and five acres of land
to man by the name of VIM. Stowe for
the sum of 81 900.
The meetings of the Southern Wiscon-
sin Cane Growers Association on Thurs
day and Friday at this place were high
ly interesting.-Enterprise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02
MARRIED

At the residence OF the brides father, February
23d, by Rev. j. T. Boynton, Mr. J. M. HAGER
and Miss NINA FUTILE, both Of ] eferson.
In the town Of Jefferson on Tuesday Feb. 22d,
MT GEORGE AEBLER. Hebron, and Miss KATIE
SEITZ of Jefferson.
At the Catholic Church in Jefferson city, on
Tuesday, Feb % by Rev. DR.. Joeger, Mr.. FRANK
sTEPHANs, of Fort Atkinson, and Miss FRANCES
KEMMETER of Jefferson.
At the Catholic Church east of Jefferson, on
Tuesday Feb 22d, Mr.. JOHN MAsER and EMaA
EMIL, both of the town of Jefferson.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02
A Wonderful Discovery.

For the speedy cure of consumption
and all diseases that lead to it, such as
stubborn coughs, neglected colds. bron-
chitis, hay fever, asthma, pain in the side
and chest, hoarseness, sore throat, an dull
chronic or lingering diseases of the throat
or lungs, DIR. Kings New Discovery has
no equal and has established for itself
world wide reputation. Many leading
physicians recommend and use it in their
practice. The formula from which it is
prepared is highly recommended by all
medical journals. The clergy and the
press have complimented it in the most
glowing terms. Go to your druggist and
get trial bottle free of cost, or regular
size for 81 For sale by K. Schubert &
Son.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02
HOaU to Eat ORANGES.

A fork is pierced partly through the
center of an orange, entering it from
the stem side. The fork serves for a
handle, which is held in the left hand,
while with sharp knife the peel and
thin skin are cut off in thin strips from
the top of the orange to the fork ham
die. Now, holding it in the right hand
the orange can be eaten, leaving all the
fibrous pulp on the fork. ANY gourment
knows that the only way to eat an Or
ange is to suck it. By this method the
same satisfactory result is obtained in
a more reputable manner. A tart Or
ange eaten in this fashion is allie ged to
be an appetizer.
In Hot WATER.-Orpha M. Hodge, OF
Battle Greek, Mich, writes, May Is,
1878. ri upset teakettle of boiling hot
water on my hand. inaicting a very Sc
we're scald. I applied DIR. Thomas Ec-
lectric Oil, and take great pleasure in an
nouncing to you that the effect was to al
lay pain and prevent blistering. [ was
cured in three days: We prize it very
highly as family medicine For sale
by K. Schubert & Son.
College of Sacred Heart ROI OF
Honor.
The following are the names of those
students whose conducts during the past
week has been entirely satisfactory to
the faculty: Ell. Brooks, w. Barron, J.
Barron, J. Brady, G. Buckley, J. Clearly
w. Clancy, E. Cullen, w. P. Devine,
P. Farley, I. Giesenberg, a. Johnston,
T. Joyce, T. Madden, M. Moran, F. Nc
Kee, j. Meehan, J. M. O'Malley, T.
O'Malley, F. OBrien. D. O'Keefe, M.
Rice, R. Sullivan, W. Boyle, E Boyne,
M. Began, W. Oavanaugh, E. Dryer,
M. B. Forbes, F. Farley, A. Gahlman,
T. I. Holland, j. Laffy, w. J. Mcmahon,
E. Mcmahon, Jno. McCabe, r. McCabe,
J. Moran, J. Meagher, J. Reilly, J. Shin
nick, D. Sullivan, L. Walsh, T. Prend-
ergast, G. Prendergast, E. O,Conner, E.
Gallagher.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02

The annual election of officers of the
Central Wisconsin Agricultural and Me
chanical Association will be held at the
Secretary's Office on Monday evening,
March 18th, at s o'clock. A tull attend
ance of members and stockholders is
earnestly requested. F.P. BROOK.
Watertown, Feb. %, 1881. Sec'y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02

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
SOOTHING SYRUP. 1t will relieve the poor lit
tie sufferer mmediately-depend upon it; their
is no mistake about it. There is not mother on
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
old everywhere. % cents bottle 52yr
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02
Buckien'S Arnica SalYe.

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sares, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns and ali 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, 1881-03-02
The NeaU Fatuding.

The national banks object to the new
Funding bill for the reason that it will
compel them to exchange the bonds they
now hold to secure their circulation,
which draw ito 6 per cent. interest, for
the new bonds that draw but 8 per cent.
thus entailing a loss upon them of the
difference of interest. They regard it
something in the nature of forced loan;
and the bankers think that Congress has
taken an unfair advantage of them, and
that some favor should be extended to
them in the way of compensation, such
as relieving them of the tax on deposits.
The sentiment of the bankers through
out the country is probably reflected by
the most of the New York city bankers
who insist that the new pei cent. can
not be foated. But Secretary Sherman
is of the opposite opinion, and reminds
the bankers that the like unfavorable
prediction was made regarding the per
cent. bonds which, however, went off as
soon as they were placed in the market.
There is better feeling in financial cir
cles within a few days and much less
excitement in the money and stock
markets than was evinced just after the
passage of the funding bill. Advices
from New York are to the effect that
money is easier, bonds improving and
stocks, while still little shaky, have re-
covered from the panicky feeling.
The Congregational Church Sociable
meets Thursday evening with Mrs. j.
Hill.
Mr.. & Mrs. A. G. Steiner returned
Saturday from their visit at Davenport,
Iowa.
The notice of the dissolution of the
late firm of Walter & Sheer, marble cvt-
tiers, Fifth street, will be found in an
other column.
The Concordia masquerade last even
ing at Turner Hall bore off the palm
from all similar entertainments ever
given in this city. The masks were the
most numerous as well as the finest ever
seen here and the calcium lights shed a
brilliancy and lustre on the scene that
dazzled all beholders.
The members of WATERFOWL Juvenile
Temple were greeted with full house
at their exhibition last evening at Good
Templar's Hall. The little ones did
splendidly in their several performances
and satisfaction was expressed in the
countenances of all over the fine success
that attended everything connected with
the entertainment
The entries for the Chicago running
meeting, to take place at the latter end of
June, number 252, among them being
Long Taw, Mintxer, and Gold Bug. The
sporting fraternity of the Northwest may
look for something particularly good at
the June meeting.
The Chicago & Northwestern Rail-
road has in course of construction four
magnificent dining-cars, and will COM
mence to run..them on the regular through
trains to the West about May /. The
company promises to get up as fine a
dining-car line as is run by any road en-
tering Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02
Cough, Cold, Or a Sore Throat.

should be stopped. Neglect frequently resultsin
an. Incura bl Lun 8 Dis sc or Cor sump-
ton, BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRIO
CHES are certain to give relief i'm 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 not new or untred 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 al twenty-five cents box every
where. 52yr If
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02
DIE D..

At Lake Mills, Feb. IL, 1884, Willie youngest
son OF Mr.. c. Hanson, aged II years, 5 months
and days.
In the town of Cold Spring, on Friday morn
ing, Feb. 18th, 1881, of measles, Willie E. Co.
burn, youngest son of Mr. A. D. Coburn, aged
about % years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02

The A. S. t. Co. Black Tip for child
ren's shoes should be called for by parents
not only upon heavy shoes in place of the
metal-as it wears as well-but upon all
fine shoes, as it looks neat and doubles
their value.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02

Go to K. Schubert x son icr Mrs.
Freeman's New Natlosaa; Dyes. For
brightness and durability OF color are
unequaled. Color from tc 5 pounds
Price15 cents. 43y1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02
TNEe " office.

[ 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
ter my house and lot for safe
J. W. MENTINK.
Watertown, Dec 18th, 1880 Oft
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02
Home For Sale.

modern well-built house containing nine
rooms in the First ward in this city, withthree
lots attached is offered for sale ON terms to suit
purchaser. Thisisa good opportunity tosecure
afne homestead cheap, For urtherparticulars
iuquireof &. B. SKINNER.
WatertoW n, Sept. ]. 1880. Is
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02
Board of Street Commissioners.

BONTU or SLT00C COMMISSIONERS.
Proceedings of regular meeting of the Board
ofStreet Commissioners, held Feb. 2Sth. 1881.
Roll called and all members present
Com Voss, chosen chairman, pro. tenn.
The minutes of the previous meeting were
read and approved.
The Finance Committee to whom were refer
red the accounts of the Watertown Democrat Of
$l31 80, and Watertown Weltburger of $152 40
for one years City Printing, recommended that
and at Sl46 70 to the Weltburger Report adopt
ed and accounts allowed as recommended.
BY Com. Miller:
ORDERED, That the Clerk notify the Fire De-
Third Monday in March, 1881, at Lower Turner
Hall, for the election OF officers, as provided by
Sections and 5, of Chapter s, of the City Char
ter. Adopted,
On motion, the Board adjourned
HENRY BIEBER, City Clerk
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02

To-day, Ash Wednesday, is the first
day of Lent, penitential season in the
church continuing 40 days ending with
Easter Sunday.
Rev HI. Thompson conducted the
Ash-Wednesday services at St. Paul's
this morning. This is Rev. Mr.. Thompson's
last service with his old congregation
here as he leaves this week to take charge
Of the Chapel at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The
severance of his connection with st.
PauFs church, is matter deeply regret
ted by every member of St. Pau's parish.
Rev. Mr.. Thompson has been
highly successful in his ministra
tons since coming here, and his great
desire to engage in broader field Of
labor, which he expects is open to him
at Cedar Rapids, is his only motive for
leaving this city. May success attend
him in his new home is the wish Of all
his friends here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-02
Population OfJefe3son County.

Below we publish the population of the
towns Of Jefferson county and the 9Th
and 9Th wards of this city as taken in
June last. It is handy table for refer
ence and our readers would do well to
DrnServn If.