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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

Since the war of 1872 the Constitution
had been used monthly as training or
school ship in special service. She was
stationed at Annapolis the most of the
time until the breaking out of the civil
war, and then was removed to Newport
and continued in the same service. In
1875 she was placed on the stocks at the
League Island Navy-yard and subjected
to repairs under the supervision of Naval
Constructor Hart, grandson of the
man who built her in Boston "a years
ago. In 1878 she was detailed to take
the goods of American exhibitors to the
Paris exposition, and upon her return
was again placed in as school ship. In
the summer of 1880 she was anchored at
the Brooklyn Navy-yard for several
weeks, and was visited by throngs of
people during her stay. Last April she
went on short cruise, and not being
heard of for 10 days, rrmor was cir
culated that she was lost. The report
created great deal of excitement, which
was allayed by the announcement on
April 90 of her safety. AS an evidence
of the sentiment felt for every plank of
cold Ironsides," an anecdote of the adj
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1882.
CASTLE ISLAND LIGHT.
A BALLAD.

Between the outer Keys,
Where the drear Bahamas be,
Through a crooked pass the vessels sail
To reach the Carib Sea.
IT'S the windward Passage long and dread,
From bleak San Salvador
{Three thousand miles the wave must roll
Ere it wash the Arctic shorel
Here are the coral reefs
That hold their booty fast;
The sea-fan blooms in groves beneath,
And sharks go lolling past.
Hitler and yon the sand-bars lie,
Where the prickly bush has grown.
And where the rude sponge-fsher dweils
In his waited hut, alone.
Southwark, amid the straits,
Is the Castle Island Light;
Of all that bound the ocean round
Tt has the loneliest site.
'Txixt earth and heaven the waves are driven
Sorely upon its flank;
The light streams out fer sea-leagues seven
To the great Bahama Bank.
A girded tower, a furlong scant
OF whitened sand and rock,
And one sole being the waters seeing,
Where the gull and gannet flock.
He is the warder of the pass
That mariners must find;
His beard drifts down like the ashen moss
Which hangs in the southern wind.
The old man boar stands on the shore
And BODIES the whitening gale,
Or wonders whence from the distant world
Will come the next dim SAIL
From the Northern Main, from England,
From France, the craft go by;
Yet sometimes one will stay her course
That must his wants supply.
In Christmas storm the Sc ClariDel struck
At night, on the Pelican Shoal,
But the keepers wife heard not the guns
And the BELLS imploring toll.
She died ere the gale went down,
Wept by her daughters three
Sun-hecked, yet fair, with their English hair,
Nymphs of the wind and sea.
With sail and oar some island shore
At will their skiffs might gain,
But they never had known the kiss OF man,
Nor looked on the peopled main
Nor heard of the old man Atlas,
Who holds the unknown seas,
And the golden fruit that is guarded well
BY the young Hesperides.
Nv.
Who looks on Castle Island light
May hear the seamen tell
How one, the mate, alone was saved
From the wreck of the 60 Claribel;n
And how for months he tarried
With the keeper on the isle,
And for each of the blue-eyed daughters
Had ever word or a smile.
Between the two that loved him
He lightly made his choice,
Aud betimes a chance ship took them OF
From the fathers sight and voice.
The second her trouble could not bear,
So wild her thoughts had grown.
That she fed with a lurking smuggler's crew,
But whittier was never known.
Then the keeper aged like Lear,
Left with one faithful child;
But twas i'll to see maid so young
Who never sang or smiled.
7Tis sad to bide with an old, old man,
And between the wave and sky
To watch all day the sea-fowl play,
While lone ships hasten by.
There came, anon, the white full moon
That rules the purple year,
Before whose sheen the lesser stars
Grow pale and disappear.
1t glistened down on lighthouse tower,
beach on either hand,
And the features wan of a gray old man
Digging grave in the sand.
E. c. Sted,nan, IL. Independent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

A TwENTY-EIGHT pound turnip is cock
of the vegetable walk in Florence, Ala
bama.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

THEY say it's never too late to repent.
How about it's being too early
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-01-04

A complete cure for dandruff is said
to be effected by washing with solution
of borax, once each tenth day, and using
bay rum each alternate day. At first
use it every day.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-01-26
PENSIONS.
What May be Looked for From Congress Various Changes in fbe Pension Law
 Proposed.

kF l1kf May be Looked LOT HfoHa &olAhfe-h-
 Various Changes in fbe Pension Law
 Proposed.
 Tine house committee on Pensions has authorized favorable report to the house on the resolution introduced by Mr Brown, Of Indiana, calling on the secretary oi the interior for sn estimate oi the appropria- tions necessary annually 10 pay pensions during the next twenty-five years. Con- missioner Dudley addressed the committee on the subject Of Indian pensions. He thought the payment of pensions 10 1ndi- ans should be paid in silver dollars These pensions are paid to CheTokees, Greeks and Seminoles at the Knoxville, Tennessee, agency. The custom heretofore has been to make payments by means Of checks which have been very heavily discounted. lt was suggested that the agent at Topeka Kansas, should be directed to pay these pensions instead ol the agent at Knoxville Tennessee, TOpeEa being much more convenient punt. Col. Dudley was au- thorized by the committee to prepare 8 bi8 embodying bis suggestions. The comuis slooer also spoke Of the present system 0i payment 70 inmates of the Soldier Homes. He rs:zrred to the abuse 0f the rules. which permit inmates who leave the homes after contracting large debts, to return and de mand from the gov srDment the payment ot rheir pensions. Members of the committee discussed this aubjecs brlt fly and were al of the opinion that the defect in the law should be remedied without delay. Col Dudley then called attention to the matter Of insane and invalid pensioners and rec commended the enactment of provision which would admit cf the payment Of such pensions to the widow or orphans. On this subject the committee will recommend legislation, providing that when children have resided with, and bean supported by, the widow of soldier. peDsion to children shall commence from the date of tae last payment made to widow. It was resolved that legal marriage must De proved ID order to establish Q widow right to 6 pension, and taat adulterOus cohGbitstion shall terminate pension from the date of the commencement and the continuance there of The question as to what shall consu- tute marriage being raised. it was decided that proof of cohRbitation ss man and wife shall Bs sufficient tC secure the payment of estopped pension. Col Dudley informed the commit ee that he mad issued iustruc- lions for the establishment of medical naaIds, at places about forty miles apart hrougloHr the country where pensioners will be requi.ed tO appear and exhibit lheir claims and undergo examination. On the subject of reducing the examination fee from S2 10 &l COi. Dudley said, in bis opinion lt was not advisable, as the fe. was a ready too small to make 1t an iu- ducement to any reputable physician to be 6 mem uer Of the examining board.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-01-26

read or write. High toned people are Eny- ing. Well II the Lord did it ief it go. The President did not die before bis time II the Lord had not wanted him he would nor have departed. Physical death is nothing. All men have died. all men will die. The President might have been taken by Q railroad acciaent, or slipped or au orange peel asd broken hiK neck.
 The interview with Brooks consider a special providence in my favor. talked with him freely about the Deity. my inspi- ration and
 TIE POLITICAL ETTu4TT0r which showed sheoondition of my mind on July 2. when ] was precipitatea on 10 the President 4 vast deal of rubbish kas got into this case on both sides. The iseue here is. who fired that shot the Deity or me Had fired it on my own personal account, no punishment would be too auiek or too severe for me and this is why ] protected Invcef bv going to iail and having the national troops ordered out, 1 would humblv suggest that the jury be charged as loiloHs That if they believe that be- lievad that il was right for me to remove the presi dent. because had special divine authority for so doing, thev will acquit on the ground that l was overpowered bT the Deity. After quoting Beeeher. Tnl1nage and other ciergymen, and declaring that when he became President in 1sSa. he would clean out the M0-nons right speedily, be closes thus to the jurr; To hang Q man in my mental condition on July 2, when ] fired on the President woud be Q iastiug disgrace to the American people. The mothers and daughters Of the republic are praying that you will vindiCate my inspi- ration. ] beg you do not get the Deity down on you by meddling with this case, beg. for your own sAkes, and for the sake of tbe American people, and for the sake oi generations yet unburn. that you let this case alone. You cannot afford to touch It. Lei your verdict be that t WAS the Deity s act, not mine. When the President was shot his Cabinet teiegraDhed to foreign nations tEat it was the act ot a "madman, and it will be far better every way that it be officially decided that 1t was the act of "Iuadmann
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-01-26

TEE general tax laws of England are simple and not burdensoine. but the gov. ernment usually makes out to get all that is it's due. Some Of its prosec ations oi yiolators of the statutes look a little like persecution. Oftnis class were two recent prosecutions at Manchester A revenue officer bought of Walmsiey & Son a fine silver mounted umbrella, aud then had the firm arraigned for selling plate with out license. As soon as they found they had been guilty of an offense they took out the necessary papers, and it appeared so clear that they had no intention of deirauding the revenue that the m sgis- trate said the prosecution was hardship. For their technical ofiense he, however. fined them shillings. Then theinformer wanted to have a rule passed reqej ring the tradesmeu to take back the umbrella for which be had paid G5, bat the judge refused thus to add insult 10 injury About the same time another exciseman bought of female jeweier some orna- ment of greater weight than her license authorized her to sell. She was less fortunate than the umbrella firm and had to pay @, but in her case, too, it wa ruled that the sale was sale.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-01-26

THE Philadelphia Press says 'The old story about Ex-Nice President Wheeler approaching marriage with 8 Chicago lady, formerly of Washington, the widow Of Dr. John M Woodwork. late superintendent of the Marine hos pital service, is revived with an appear ance of authenticity. He has been twice to Chicago to see her lately, and is shortly going again. She was one of the most soicitous and faithful watchers al the death bed of his late wife, and Mir Wheeler, in turn while Nlce President, was assiduousIy attentive in Dr. Wood worth's last hours"
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-01-26

Is some respects Turkey is springiuz into new life. Itis not quite so appro- priate to call that empire the "sick ma a" as it used to be. A sort Of "Jingaisin" or "Blainism" is in ope -ation, one result of which is seen in a new departure as re- gsrds the treatment of criminals Of other nationalities fo1nd in Turkey. Occasion ally the consuls Of the powers have held courts of their own 10 try offenders. The sultan now proposes to abolish o, limit their jurisdiction in this direction, and has given notice that foreigners mnsl be held to be subject to the criminal reg1ia- tions of Turkey He has also abolished the Greek postofiices ia his douiui0ns as a retalialory measure. Measures of more general interest are the giving of asylum to the petsecpted Jcas who flee from nominaly christian lands in which act the em5hammedan shows himself more of a christian than many s9called christians are and the attempt to settle with lhe nations creditors on s sfe satisfactory terms. The chauees are, however, tbal these reforms and selfassertius measure. are spaslnodic, and will have no lasting influence The Turk is pretty far gone It may be that his new lease of life is merely a display of the paternatural strength which sometimes appears just before diss0lotion,
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-01-26

BEFORE the civil war the exports oi pecan nuts from Indianola, Texas, were reported al Slo0O O0o; now it is estimated that the amount annually gathered ex- eeeds s20U0,0o0 in value. No care, how ever, has been taken of the trees; in fact in many localities trees fifty to one hum dred years old have been cut down to secure the nuts. With proper care ofthe trees and systematic gathering Of the crop il is believed that Sl0,0000o0 could be annually realized.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-01-26
A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
4 Train on the Hudson River Railroad with Legislators Board, Teleseoped Webster Wagner Among the
 Killed

with Legislators on Board, Teleseoped
 Webster Wagner Among the
 Killed.
 A very serious accident occurred al Spuyten Duyvsl, on the Hudson river railroad. The express train which Jeff Albany st 2:40 p. m., containing a large number of state senators and assemblymen, vas ruH into by a Tarrytown special lecal train. They were the drawing room coaches Idlewiid, Empire and Ninnehaha The number Of persons killed and injured has not been ascertained with exactness, but probably dozen persons were killed. Iue most prominent of those known to be killed wsh Senator Webster Wagner, Of Wagner drawing room car fame.
 From persons who were on the wrecked train the following description Of the dis asteT was obtained. The express train, con slst4ng Of several ordinary passenger coach @ ana baggage cars, passed Spuyteu Duyve station aJJgt 2. m and rounded the curve al ths point Ou its way Co the grand central depot. Soon after getting around the curve. all through the cut, there was a sudden stoppage of the train. It was learned that the air brakes had given away, and tue engineer had stopped to repair tAe break Some minutes passed and while the passengers were talking over thc delay the train was struck by passcn- ger train from TarrytOwn, which was fol- lowing the express. The locomotive engine of tLc TarrgtOwu traia instantly telescoped 1 ,rs rear car Of tLe Albany train. This was ] Tbc ewild a Waguer drawing room coach. l tb- ro,,s, ',s end Oftbe coach was thrown upon ] s1.,,,,5 s,-le. the Empire the roof of the ! oosglll E~119l wbs broken in and both c..sc{s.. tt'.ll4le9l.pff the track together. The | l.S tI-, c(Si.s ySyk iue immediately. The shock ~ ~ tr. ogs3s4on Lad been terrific. In sll -s ,. ,.@.s a of dle Albany train the s1d ,as,,y oF ,Ehrown from their seats. 1 cs,s me Tarrvto,were injured Iu the also rrest enough 10 hrsin the shock was ! or tne.r seats w passengers out
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-01-26

Tug decree providing for the gradual abolition Of slavery in Brazil went in.a effect in 1870, but nearly every industry is still carried On by slave labor and it is estimated that nearly thirty years viii be required to complete the work of emancipation. Nearly fourteen per cent 1.-the population are still slaves. 4 free negro in Brazil is regarded without prejudice. and may move in almost any eocieav. aeeording to his lligenee.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-01-26
remain

Tuz latest triumph oi electricity was Q few days ago accomplished in ezperi- meuts between Harrisburg snd Phila- deIphia. 6 distance of 105 lniies. Music vas received iu Professor Bankers study at tbe University of Pennsylvania so perfectly that it was easily heard in all parts ofthe room. and by persons twenty five feet distant from the receiver.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-01-26

TIE Toronto, Canada, AfaH makes the statement that some portions Of Montreal are so overrun with hungry rats that eats frequently become food for their voracious appetites. They will fall upon pussy in battaGons, and when they depart a few bones and a little fur only
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-01-26
NOTES OF THE DAY.

ArRAvELEE for the Hartford Times sayE that sunlight on a faded carpet, or even on bare floor, is prettier that the richest, most minded carpet that can be bought to cover the floor 0fa dispsl room.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-01-26

Ex-Prr-mE>rHhYas toIz a correspond ent Of the Philadelphia pye<s recently that bc had no aspirations for Jetufu to pualic life He saws of his admjnistra- ton. Jt was very pleasant. The first two years of if were tojIsoiue and fcaught with all sorts of trouble and hard work. The country was not prosperous. The last two vears were not so burdeued and the country VAS presnerous.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-01-26

TaErE arc in California about 10000 men formerly ia the military service of the e9aatrv. many of whom gre old and feeble. More tbau one hundred areia tHa poor houses of tile state. Considering these facts. members ofthe numerous sol- diers a-s2eiatI9uso of California have de- ternined lg build, equip and maintain .-.-a--L ---.LaL-- .n--.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-01-26
Keen xonr Erle1ln-

Never cast aside your iriene possibility yen can retain them. " an! the weakest of spendtbrits if we ie, one friend drop off through inattention oi lei one push away another, or if we hold aloof frola one for petty jealousy or heed less slight or roughness. Would you 1i--5v away diamond because it pricked yog. 157e good friend is not t3 be Nelfueo rf fa5:Ilst the jewels of all the earth. II there eoolpesg or unkind- ness between us, let to -,ns face 10 face and have it out. Quick, bta- tbe loyc grows cold. Life is foo short to qe.-.-, 1. in. 0r 10 carry black thoughts of friends It is easy to lose a friend, but new on' will not come for calling, nor make ui for the old one when he comes.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-01-26
UEprR puESes.

ID law any one under dgress is mol rr. spunsible for h.s act On this ground, a-k you to-day to acquit me How do we know that sou wersunder dures.. My word for iU SO one else can know the fact oul t1e Deity dad me I know is The Deity
 knows lt. had to do my duty 70 ibe Deity and the American people regard ess Of con sequences to myself No one wants to shoot or hang me u0w save few cranks who arg 90 ignorant that they can hardly
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-01-26
SECURE A HOME--LANDS! LANDS!!

tI HE undersigned, agent for the fine prant oy sas,N is1dS maae te Che Tjjle Rock < F1-s Sfnith RaiiWay now offers for Sslr any ana a1i 'nS gs 5ahFoad lands ly.Delu Pope county.
 AHest '1f1N e1t3f8cs some ttyl fat TdctS ip- csailaq RLPhR BOTTOM FP4IRIE AND = GCrLAAltN' and 7n cosy o'H'orhnt'y is Aere Qfce9 of eat'a .ng chem tyrr -s a4s,, sag,,ts
 CoTespoudenco sohc.sed hom those seeking homes tn MILD, HEALTHY CLIMATE. and in new country which s rapidly doyolau ing Gnd olors mau. advauiagcs
 to tac7C who hart inpraecMeuis 0l. rsaro&a lands would say no rmo shor'a "a lost iu epmihg toreare and entering. -o e5AtIeei t1v thc same Wy n& ucU0py sN " eN ANY ANn All gaNrs, and delay 'r --'N''s efpi 'eaeon may e,g ,'-.,,5Tr 5 eivo flB information n re. s.sS t, aT These lands tn Pope county.
 ,o,.-s eayig and crqaine rag F2at aud 6st af . tees aN6 eesre a cie7p farm.
 JAMES POTTS, Agent. RuNeliviils, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-01-26

MEs. LANGrRY's sxcellent eloeution on the stage is said 10 be gift she has in- heritod from her father, the Dean Of Jersey. Much of her beauty, too, comes from that exceedingly handsome digni Naru
The Russellville Democrat., 1882-01-26
R. J. WILSON.

or GROCERIES consists Suraz Salt GheG l ooAi ol Meals Sosys saldles which VIII oe
 dalru Cash
Morning journal and courier., 1882-10-17
HVmen0Al.

The Albany Argus of October 18th says ::
 'sThe marriage of Miss Rose E. Fake, one of
 Albany's well known and estimable young
 ladies' to MT. Albert Zunder, prominent
 gentleman of New Haven, Ct., took place the
 early part of the week and was solemnized in the presence of the relatives and friends of the young couple. The bride was attired in dress, eaa truth, of plain and brocaded mag nola white satin the front being made of a robe of seed pearls and glistening beads elaborately trimmed with orange blossoms and beaded lace, triangular corsage and bow sleeves. The veil, of Brussels lace, was fas- tened to the hair with blossoms, and finished on the sides and bottom in beaded lace pattern of roses and leaves, where it was caught to the
 bottom of the train with orange blossoms 1 and 8 fringe of beads. The only ornament ! was bridal fan composed of natural flow CTS the shade of the dress After the recep- tion, dancing and social amusement made the hours fly rapidly until the conclusion of fes- tivities. Friends were present from New Haven, Waterbury and Middletown, Conn. Providence, R. l., and New York city, while | numerous telegrams were received from ab- sent ones The young couple left on trip | to Niagara and Canada, and on their return | will take up their new home in New Haven. At o'clock last evening the marriage cere-
 mony of Franz Rudolph Milcke and Miss Florence Elizabeth Hobson was solemnized by the Rev. MT. Wildman, in St. Paul's Epis- 1 copal church, Wallingford. Henry A. Eos ter, of Meriden, of6ciated at the organ, as- l sisted by string quartette, consisting of
 first and second violin, violoncello and bass
 
 were ushers. Miss Gertrude Hodgkinson and Miss Bessie Hull were bridesmaids. The happy couple left for Montreal, Canada,
 where they will spend couple of weeks, af-
 ter which they will locate in Wallingford.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-10-17
The RRtIrOada

Superintendent Stevenson. of the New York division of the Consolidated road, has enforced the rule which requires that trains shall not follow each other at intervals of less than ten minutes. This rule, for con- siderable length of time, has not been heed ed, trains at many times following each other at intervals of only three or four minutes.
 The following appointments have been promulgated by the Esie and New England Express company: c. A. Barnard, route agent for the New York and New England route, with office at Hartford F. R. Winne, agent, with office at Albany. N. Y.; J. D. Wells, agent, with off ce at Springfield, Mass ; A. Cheney, general traffic agent, with office at Boston; James H. Crawford, assistant su- perintendent, with office at Boston.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-10-17
The Foot Guard Testimonial. |.

The splendid testimonial to go to Charles ton to the Washington Light Infantry seen in Longley's window attracts great attention, and is pronounced 6 fine gift. The cost was about $4O0, paid out of the company treas ury. One of the members of the company will take the testimonial to Charleston, start ing the latter part of the week. The pic lures of the two Foot Guards which flank the resolutions represent MT. Wells, senior, and Mir. Wells, junior, both members, father and son, and are excellent ikenesses, as we'll as illustrative of the past and present uni forms Mr. Wells, ST, has been 8 member of the company 33 years. A committee of the company will meet this evening to do eide who will take the testimonial to Charles ton. It is certainly ono of the finest testi- monials ever prepared in this State in the history of our military organizations.