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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06
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NOTABLE COMETS IN THE PAST

Away back, in 81 B. c., Diodorus ST.
culus says there was a comet presaging
the destruction of the cities of Helix and
Buris, whose tail reached ope-third way
across the heavens. In 1874 B. @. came
one that was ten times greater than the
sun. The birth of Mithridates was the
| occasion for the appearance of another
extraordinary comet, and soon after the
assassination Of Caesar his ghost shone
over Rome, 50 the poets Of the golden
Age wrote, in comet that was visible
by day as we'll as by night. Then there
was one in 1106 A. D. with small head
but with tail that rivaled the rays OF
the MONDAY sun in it's brightness; and
in 1864 the death of Pope Urban ". was
heralded by a comet with tail 100 de-
grees long, mentioned by Chinese as
well as European historians. In 1902
two remarkable comets5 appeared, and
in 1857, at the capture of Constantine
pie by the Turks, there loomed up an
other so big and so frightful that Pope
Calixtus III. issued q bull against it and
all pious folk added to their Ave Maria
the payer: "Lord save us from the devil
the Turk, and the comet!' In 1882 a
comet was seen by the people of Milan
at MONDAY.
The comet of 1877 was the most i'm
portant one that had then been seen.
Tycho Brahe first saw it one evening
when he was out late spearing eels by
torchlight. He gave up the eels, and
went to studying the comet; and was
first TO demonstrate that comets revolve
outside the atmosphere Of the earth
and beyond the moons orbit.
The seventeenth century was a great
time for the comets. Large ones were
seen in 1907. 1913, 1862, 1868, 1880,
1852 and 1859. The comet Of 1862 was,
it is said, as bright as the half moon
while the great comet Of 1880, with q
tail ninety-six million miles long enabled
Sir Isaac Newton to demonstrate that
comets are guided by the same principal
that control the course of planets. To
the comet of 1862 the astronomer HALEY
gave his own name, after he had proved
to be identical with the great comets of
1881 and 1907, and predicted its return
in 1859, which was fulfilled. He thus
established the,principle that the orbits
of comits can be determined, the periods
of their revolutions calculated, and the
times of their appearing predicted. Other
great comets where seen in 1744 1859,
1911 and 1843. The last named proba
bly, was identical with that Of 1689;.it was
visible in broad daylight, without the aid
of glasses. and approached to withinPOO,-
900 miles of the sun, being the ''closest
shave" on record. Donati's comet ap-
peared in 1853, and was remarkably
brilliant. It's period Of revolution is
1850 years, so that those who missed see
ing it then will probably not have anoth-
er opportunity. Other large comets were
seen In 1861 and 1874.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

PERU'S SANNIHILATION.- The annihlla
ton of Peru causes less attention in this
country than in Europe, for the good rea-
son that Americans have never had oc-
casion Ito deal much in Peruvian bonds,
and that the intercourse between the Pa
cifc coast of South America is not very
considerable, although it is not insignif-
cant. Since January II the capital OF
Peru is held by the Chilian army, and
nominally at least Pierola has been re-
placed by DIR. Garcia Calderon, But il.
reality Peru is still without an authorita,
tive Government. The Chilians have
dictated a person or a committee to whom
to dictate it. Meanwhile they have seiz-
ed Antoragasta, Tarapacua and Tacha
They work the Peruvian guano and inter
fields. They have destroyed the fortifca-
los of Callao, and they have carried off
the valuable movables of Peru, among
them the Lima library of $4,000 volumes.
Unless the Peruvians organize real gov
eminent they will haye to become aChil-
ian colony, absurd as it sounds. Chill,
on the other hand promises to recognize
to some extent the foreign owners of Per-
uvian guano and inter bonds. Peru has
no army, no navy, no real government
and will have to begin for the second
time de moro, db oUo. The foreign trade
Of Peru has suffered, but less than might
have been expected.-New York Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

WHOLESALE POIsONING.-W WILKEsBAR-
RE, Pa, June 28.-Sunday last party
of thirteen Hungarians employed in the
mines at Drifton, Pa, went to Hazelton
where they visited several saloons kept by
a low class of Polanders. They also Wis
tied cheap restaurant, where they ate
bologna sausage and drank water unspar-
ingly. Shortly after they left the place,
and while returning home they were at
tackled with violent abdominal pains, and
by their contortions and SCREENINGS at
tracted the attention of passers-by, who
called in medical aid. 1t was found that
the sausage which they ate was poisoned,
ard the indulgence of alcohol, diluted
with water, added to the pangs which
they suffered. Five of the thirteen have
died, and the recovery of the others is
rather doubtful.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

A STRANGE PETRIFACTION.-The re-
mains of a little child which were buried
twenty-five years ago were removed in
our cemetery and placed by the grave Of
its father, Meredith Kendrick, promis-
ing lawyer of this place who was killed
in the Confederate service. On taking
the plate from the top Of the metallic cof-
fin, through the glass the child was seen
with every feature just as perfect as the
day it was put in the grave. In Its
hands waslthe little bouquet Of flowers
which was put there upon its burial day,
perfectly preserved. It's cheeks was
slightly more forid than when buried.
The child was not buried until three days
after death, and was then brought from
Fayetteville to this place for interment.
-AHo7stic Constitution.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

A BAPTIST MINISTER'S EXPERIENCES
I am Baptist Minister, and before 1
ever thought of being a clergyman ]
graduated in medicine, out left a lucra-
tive practice formy present profession,
40 years ago. [ was for many years a
sufferer from quinsy; Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil cured me-" | was also troubled
with hoarsneess, and Thomas Eclectric
Oil always relieved me- Nv wife and
child had diphtheria, and "Thomas' Ec-
lectric Oil cured them,' and if taken in
time it will cure seven times out of ten.
[ am confident it is cure for the most
obstinate cold or cough, and if any one
will take a small teaspoon and half fill
it with the oil, and then place the end
Of the SPOON in one nostril andSS SSdraw the
Oil ont of the spoon into the head by
shifting as hard as they can, until the
Oil falls over into the throat, and prac-
tice that twice week, don't care how
offensive their heads may be it will clean
it out and cure their catarrh For deaf
ness and earache it has done wonders to
my certain knowledge. 1t is the only
medicine dubbed patent medicine that
have ever felt like recommending and
am very anxious to see it in every
place, for 1 tell you that I would not be
without it in my house for any onsider
alton. [ am now suffering with a pain
like rheumatism in my right limb anC
nothing relieved me like Thomas Eclec,
trio Oil.
DIR. E. F. CRANE,
Cory Pa,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

Persons have risen to the defense of
Rome against the charge Of unhealthful-
ness. They say she has been the subject
of calumny and cite the fate of the re-
spectacle dog with a bad name. Even
Italians who were not born in Rome,
have got to believe that the stories of it's
fevers are true, and do not visit the Eternal
City without trepidation. But old Ro-
mans insist not only that 80 other Italian
cities are more unhealthy than Rome,
but that no city equals Rome in Summer
for GOODNESS of temperature, and that it's
mortality is less than most other towns in
the peninsula. Nowhere in Italy do
people live SO long. The late Pope died
at 90. Cardinals with few exceptions,
live to great ages. Prince Torlonia is
nearly 90, and is still more hale and
hearty than many younger men out of
Rome. Its streets are as clean as those of
Paris, and its population since 1900 has
more than doubled; since 1870 it has in
creased a half Now it is 80, 900 in 1870
it was 100000, and in 1900, 147, 7,024,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

CITY OF MEXICO, JUNE 28,-The Gov
eminent of Moreles has been informed
officially that the accident on the rail
road was caused by an officer who appre-
hended the desertion of his soldiers He
compelled, pistol in hand, the engineer
to 60 forward, in spite of the opposition
which the latter made, on account of the
heavy rain and the complete darkness.
Both were saved. Among the dead are
thirty-seven women and five children.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

DEAF AS A PosT.-Mrs. w. J. Lang,
Bethany, Ont, States that for fifteen
months she was troubled with disease
in the ear, causing entire deafness. In
ten minutes after using Thomas Eclec-
trio Oh she found relief, and in short
time she was entirely cured and her hear
ing restored.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

KIDNEY COMPLAINT CURED.-B. Tur-
ner, Rochester, New York, writes: |
have been for over year subject to Sc
rious disorder of the kidneys, and often
unable to attend to business; I procured
your Burdock Blood Bitters, and was re-
lieved before half bottle was used. ]
intend to continue as I feel confident
that they will entirely cure me" =. :. Price
$1,OO, trial size 10 cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06
The ATLANTIC MONTHLY
TOR 1G s l..
Will contain

SERIAL STORIES
Aiar' 'The Silent Partner" etc, George P.
Lathrop. author of ga Study of Hawthorne; ,
w. H. Bishop. author Of "Detmold;" W. d;
Howclls author of "The Lady of the AroOstOOk,' -
1.-THE Undiscovered Country" and Henrypames,
Jr., author of 1.-The Americans" "The Euro
peans,' etc.
SHORT STORIES AND SKETCHES
By Harriet Beecher Stowe, I. B. Aldrich, Sarah
o. Jewett. Constance Fenimore Woolson, Mark
Twain, Rose Terry Cooke, Ellen W. Olney.
ESSAYS
On biographical, historical, and social subjects,
by Goldwin Smith; Edward Everett Hale on
the social, political and religious life of the
world in the time of Christ; William NJ. ROSSeth.
on ''The Wives ofthe Poets;' John Fiske, on the
''Early Culture, Myths. and Folklore of our
Aryan Ancestors Joseph Dugdale, on ''The
Relation of Society to Crime"
TRAVEL SKETCHES
In Norway, by H. H., and by excellent writer
on other picturesque lands and interesting peo
pie.
DISCUSSIONS OF LIVING CUES
TIONS.
In politics. education, industry, and religion
by persons specially qualified to treat them
thoroughly and in an bipartisan spirit.
THE ATLANTIC CONTRIBUTORS
Include LongfeIlow, Whittier, Holmes, Lowell
Hale, Whipple, HOWells, Aldrich, Stedman
James Warner Waring, Fiske, White, Scudder
Bishop, Mark Twain, Mrs. Stowe, Miss Phelps;
H. H, Miss Jewett, Miss Larcom, Miss Preston,
Mrs Cooke, Miss WOOlsOn, Mrs. ThaXter, and
many others of the best American writers
TERMS: $1,000 year, in advance, Postage free:
35 cents number. With superb life-size portrait
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Holmes, S5.00awith two portraits 5000; with three
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ATLANTIC for 1881 before December 90.
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

In St. Louis 5,729 German children,
and 4,S51 Americans have been study
ing German. This is an increase Of 3S4
over last years figures, and two-thirds of
this increase was caused by American
children taking the study. There are
1878 pupils in kindergartens.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

A FRIEND IN NEED.-Time over and
and again Thomas Eclectric Oil has
proved a salutary friend to the distressed.
As reliable curative for Group il chill
dren, sore throat and bronchial affections,
and as a positive external remedy for
pain, it is never-failing antidote.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

BRADFORD, PA.-Thomas Fitchap,
Bradford, Pa. writes: '1 enclose money
for Spring Blossom, as said would if
it cured me. My dyspepsia has vanished
with all its symptoms. Many thanks; I
shall never be without it in the honse.
Price so cents, trial bottles 10 cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06

Great Britain's population is $4,000,
900. Leaving out India and China,
Great Britain now ranks sixth in num-
Der of inhabitants among the great
States of the world. Russia is first the
United States second, and the others
follow in this order; France, Germany,
Austria-Hungary, Great Britain, Italy
Turkey, and Spain.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06
F. TRZCINSKI
has removed his
Barber Shop and Hair Store
MARROW BLUE FRONT,
opposite his old stand between 1st and I'd streets

beg to call the attention Of ladies to my new
and extensive stock of hair goods, which has
Just been replenished Having now completed
arrangements for the manufacturing of all
kinds OF hair goods, feel confident that through
yil4 facilities l now possess l am able to meet
vo IT requirements at figures which l am positive
viii gain your appreciation. Strict attention is
paid to orders from snarled hair-ihis can be
rooted, which restores its lustre, beauty and
natural appearance; then it can be made up il
elegant new styles OF hair goods and hair jewel
ry at the lowest prices. Heavy switches from
LEO to s.. 90 and above
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY,
Academic Department.

The Spring Term of this department openedon
Monday March 28 and continues till the middle
Of June next -, IT,,
The studies pursued will be: All OF the Eng
lish Branches, Grammar, Rhetoric ana Lltera-
ture German, French, Mathematics, BOOK
Keeping, Natural Science, Ancient HIstorv;
English History, United States History ana ClVll
Government, Weekly Compositions ana Com
mercial Correspondence.
-. a addition to the usual term work, there VIII
IL geviews Of the work done during the year;
thus making this term most beneficial one 10
all intending to qualify for teaching, or pass the
examinations III scientific schools.
In order to meet the wants of the city ana the
surrounding country, Ladies Class has been
formed and added TO this department. Special
pains is taken in the education of the young
ladies entrusted to our care in this depal tment.
in order to give them thorough and practical
education in all or any of the above named
studies.
will please apply at an early date, either per
sonally or by letter to
A. f. ERNST, President. or to
T. SNYDER.
94m3 Prof Cf the English Language.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06
". G. SPALDING G

hvsician and Surgeon and Examing Surgeon
Pensions Office over Bank of Watertown
building, up stairs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06
Rates Of 4dCertjsi9tg.

Marriages and deaths inserted gratis
Professional and Business Cards $500 year
Business notices in local column 10 cents per
ne for first insertion. and i've cents for subse-
1ent insertions. -
Advertisements not accompanied with dlrec,
ms. will be inserted till forbid, and charged
r accordingly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06
HANl,[N g. FORD,

Ua+ertown Lumber Yard. Lumber of every
description, Lath and shingles constantly on
hand and for sale at the lowest Market Prlce' al
I he Milwaukee Depot, WatertoWn, WIS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06
business Goros.
DANIEL HALL. Z. b. SKINNER
HALL & SKINNER,

Attorneys and Counselors az Law ana Sollcl.
,rs in Chancerv. Have a complete abstract OF
ae records of all titles and membranes on
eal estate in Jefferson county. Ohice over WIS
onsin National Bank, at the tormer Office OF
Enos & Hall.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06
a, Eugene GoeIdMer,
Nyy DENTIST,

Second Door East of Post Offer, WatertoWn;
Wis Teeth extracted without pain; Artlhclal
teeth inserted on gold, silver ana rupper plates
Teeth filled with gold and silver, and all work
warranted to give entire satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06
A IRITZNF FIR.

Fashionable Barber and Hair Dresser, shop III
SaIick's basement, on the Bridge, WatertoWn,
Wis The best of Hair Dye used, warranted TO
hold color for eight weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06
AUGUST WIGGENHORN,

Jeweler, has recently opened Jewelry store
in Johnson's block, corner Main and Isl streets
where he will keep constantly on hand a large
stock of Watches, Clocks, JeWelry, silver anu
plated Ware,&c. Particular attention paid tC
repairing Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, &C., and
Warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-07-06
NJ y. x T. A. BARBER.

Physicians and Surgeons, Office, L door west OF
". IT. Rohrs , floor. Office hours from to II
a.. NJ
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-03-16
The Public Press-Wbat IL Says Of
Zera.
Springfield Mass Republican,

Springfield (Mass.) Republican,
"To say that Zera, who has crowded oui
Opera. House with delighted audiences du'
ring the past few nights. is magical prince,
is but faulty the echo Of the popular deci.
sion. He is postmaster OF all cODiurers we
have ever had here. while his charming and
laughable ventriloQuial, mimicll, aud vocal
effects have nightly made the walls echo to
peal upon peal Of uproarious laughter"
Philadelphia Press
"His audience was the largest and most
delighted we have seen for long time,
while bis feats are so mysterious, and accom-
plished with such supreme ease, as to utterly
battle comprehension. His efforts in ven.
trlOqual dialogue kept the audience In q
continual roar indeed be is by far the most
astonishing ventriloqulst and mimic we have
ever SEEN"
New York Tribune.l
"Zera is beyond all doubt the most &C.
compished performer in his line that has
visited this city, and 1t is doubtful il his
superior exists anywhere. His feats in
magic are entirely new, and many OF them
wonderful, beyond conception, while, as a
mimic aud ventriloquist, none whom We
have ever heard bear the slightest cOmpari.
son to the talented gentleman who last night
delighted his large audience"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-03-16
BY Wellington GOddln. Auctioneer,
corEer Of Elevenih and Bank streets

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE LOTS AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF FRANKLIN ANJ FOURrEEN II STREETS,
OPPOSITE To THE BALLARD HOUSE.-ln
obedience 10 decree of the Chancery Court OF the
city OF Richmond pronounced on The ID day OF
March. 1881 In the suit Of Rebman az. Rebmans, |
shall sell al public auc ion. on The premises, on
WEDNESDAY, MARCH l6, 1881,
at half past o'clock +. NJ, those TWO LOTS at the
northwest corner OF Franklin and Fourteenth
streets IN This city. numbered and I; Lot No.
fronting 225 feet on the north side Of Franklin
street near IT'S intersection with r. urieeDih street.
and running back 107 feet. more or less and Lot No.
f. adjoining it on the east BE- ginning 2Z2 feet from
the corner of Franklin and Fourteenth streets. and
extending along the west line Of Fourteenth street
81 feet. with Widih OF 1917 feet.
TERMS One third in cash and the residue IN two
equal ms ailments payable AZ six and twelve months,
the purchaser 10 give NEGOTIABLE notes for the defer
red payments with interest added and the title 20 be
retained until al the purchJ e-monty Is paid and u
conveyance directed by the CJurt.
ROBERT HOWARD.
NH Special Commissioner.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-03-16
AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE Days.
BY Robert u. Lyme,
Real Estate Auctioneer,
1910 Mnln street
IN PURSUANCE or 4 DECREE or

TN PURSUANCE OF i DECREE OF
Il the Oh ncery Court Of Rchmond II. the cause Of
Darlington rs. Thornton. &c. entered on The Sh
day Of March, 1851, we will sell at auction, upon
the premises. on
THURSDAY, MARCH H. 1881,
a. AZ O'Clock that LOT OF GROJ ND, with he I'M
prOvoments thereon, consisting OF BRIO
DWELLING with - rooms, 'front.' < 80 feet on
the north side of Franklin street at the northwest
corner Of Tgenty-seyenth and Franklin, and rum
ming back about 80 feet.
cause have. The property has been In the actual
undisputed possession Of 1hOrRion. Darlington \
Co. for more than forty years but no deed 10 them
can be found. aud II Is supposed the deed was Ic-
corded IN the Office of The General Conrt. which
DESTROYED 10y fire in 1868. at the evacuation. la
l796 the house the lot was insured In the Mutual
Assurance society Of Virginia In The name Of VII
liam Marshall, and was so continued until | 500,
when ii was transferred TO Richard Anderson. as
sigLee of William Marshall. and remained insured
as his property until December 81, 1929, when II
was Transferred to Thornton. Darlington Co. who
were stated 10 be the then owners and 1t 'las con-
tinued to be insured I'm their name IN to the present
time. Parties wishing 10 bid Tor The properly are
requested 10 Inform themselves concerning the tile
before the day of sale.
TERMS: One third cash balance at six and
twelve months. notes TO be given for the deferred
payments, with interest, &C,
+. NJ. CONNER.
ALEXANDER HAMILTON,
NH Il Special lOmmi ssiOnprs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-03-16

Brief NemS.-The Chesterfield County
Court has adjourned over until tomorrow.
The grand jury was in session short while
Monday and has been adjourned for the
term.
The Executive Committee Of the Read
justers party Of Chesterfield met at the
Courthouse Monday afternoon and decided
to hold meetings In the different townships
on the first Saturday in April to appoint
delegates TO the County Convention, which
will be held at the Courthouse on the Sec
Ond Saturday in April.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-03-16
By George ~. PoindeXter,
Real Estate Agent and AucttOneer.
1902 Main street.


COMMISSIONERS SALE OF ONE
~ HUNDRED AND TillRTI-TWO ACRES OF
LAND ON BROAD-STHEET ROAD FIVE MILES
NORTH OF RICHMOND AT AUCTION.-By au.
thoriy Of decree Of HE ChIDcery Court of The city
of Ricnmond, entered February IL. 1881. in the
suits Of Edmond Davenport and ais. rs. j. H.
Wickham and dis.," and "Armise1d Walker rs.
Robert Alys." the undersigned. special commits
sioners thereby appointed. Will, on
FRIDAY. MARCH %. 1881,
between the hours of and 4 O'Clock i. NJ, sell at
public auc ion. the premises. The land sad de-
or g ms nlIOnej consisting Of 1872 ACRES Of GOOD
FARMING LANDS. with several SMALL HOUSES
thereon, lying tie upper waters OF the Brook run
and FRI ntDg The Broad street road or Deep Run
turnpike about five miles from Richmond opposite
the farm Of Thomas :. DicSn, Eq. The said land
is part of the Hopkins tract. and eml races that
portion on which is situated Mount Oiyet meeting
house.
TERMS: One fourth cash balance on a credit Of
one ana three years, the credit payments 10 he
evidenced by negotiable notes, with interest added,
and Title retained nl the whole purchase-mOney Is
paid. ROBERT G. SCOTT,
JACKSON GUY,
HENRY G.. CANNON.
NH l3 special commissioners.