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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-13
Who's to BLfG1lle?
WATERTowN, June 18th.

WATERFOWL, June 18th.
Mr.. EDITOR:-I alluded Last week to
what considered mismansgement on the
part of somebody as TO our city affairs.
The case is more aggravated even than /
then supposed. 1t transpires that the
judgment taken by default the other day
at Madison covers something over 49,
900 for outlawed coupons. There IS
fearful responsibility resting upon some
body for this iuexcusable blunder Here
is judgment for over 100000 obtained
against the city, and one-half for claims
long since dead in law. / repeat the
question asked in my communication last
week, why was not somebody present on
the part of the city to see that It's inter
ests were protected? Has the Board of
Street Commissioners any conception Of
its duty in such matters? If any of its
members attended to his private business
in that way his friends would have him
consigned to a lunatlc asylum at once as
non compis mentis. For what are we
paving attornies, if not for their services
in matters of such grave Importance as
this? We have suffered much from the
cupidity and harassing of the bondholders.
but it begins to look as if this were but a
flea bite compared to the troubles which
are to follow the mistakes of those having
charge of affairs here at home. If the
authorities have not the capacity to Crap
pie with these questions and manage
them better than they have done, they
had better resign and make way for
others. That is the opinion of
A TAX PAYER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-13
LGaU VerSaES Equity.

The Judgment of $30,984.14 recently
obtained in the U. S. court at Madison
against this city, was for ten bonds of
$1,000, each issued in 1856 in favor of
the Watertown and Madison E. r. Co.
The company spoken of got possession OF
the bonds by some hocus pocus arrange
ment, but never built mile of railroad
with their proceeds. It is true, road
to Madison has since been built, but by
another corporation which was never
benefited one cent by the bonds Water
town voted in aid of the first named COM
pany. The WATERFOWL and Madison Co.
failed, its treasurer hypothetical many of
the bonds in New York at five cents on
Che dollar, and, if am correctly informed,
Mr.. Mariner, of Milwaukee, is trying to
enforce the collection of those identical
bonds dollar for dollar, principal and
interest. With these cold facts and fig
ures staring US in the face, who will say
that the equities of the case are not with
Watertown? Why should not the bond
holders make fair and honorable COM
promise on terms within our ability to
pay?
Another point to be considered in this
connection is this: The judgment men,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-13

report says that this distinguished divine
made Jump Tor the fence and such was
his vigor that two or three lengths gave
away before him and he started across
the fields with his pursuers just near
enough to make it interesting to them
and lively..for him. Jenkins did not en-
ter the Vale of Beulah that night. But
this Joke was soon carried too far and
spoiled: One night a strong coIored
man had a rope thrown over his head
and what purported to be ghost came
towards him. Instead Of fleeing he set
upon it with a club and, but for the cry
for mercy, would have killed it. The
ghost proved to be well-known young
man of the city. That same night sew
eral others were badly handled and it
proved to be the last of the smcthering
doctors. Our boom in building goes
steadily on. AS the season advances a
great many beautiful dwellings are be
ing put up and large number of fine
stores and factories We now have with us
Fred Wheeler, of the Eclipse Wind Mill,
manufactured at Beloit. Mr.. Wheeler
is here, with large force of men en-
gagged in the manufacture of Rail Road
tanks. Should this prove good point
of shipment it will undoubtedly be Sc
lected by the Eclipse Company as the
place for the location of a permanent
factory for the manufacture of both
tanks and mills with which to supply
their large and rapidly increasing
Southern trade
I have just learned that the most en-
terprising and public spirited citizen of
Montgomery was once a resident of Mil
waukee. | refer to Mr. Pollak, of the
firm of Pollak & Co. Mr.. Pollak does d
business in merchandise to the amount
of a million and half annually. He is
proprietor of the electric light business
here and is building sash door and
blind factory 50x150 feet, two stories
high He has also bought a controlling
interest in the Exchange Hotel and be-
fore the summer is ended we shall have
a place where our friends can stop that
will equal the best accommodations az
forded at the north Mr. POllak has
bought and now lives in the magnificent
residence built by ex-Gov Watt and
occupied by him during the war till Gen.
Wilson came into the city when he fed
from it never to occupy it again. You
can now get water melons here, weigh
ing about fifty pounds each, for one dol
lar piece. We are going to wait till
some in our own garden ripen.
r. G. BEDFORD.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-13
From the "iSI71ny SOattI.v



EDITOR REPUBLICAN:-I find that nv
last letter to you is dated May Sd. 7
think in all my experience, so far, [ nev-
er passed a month of such beautiful
weather as that which has Just closed.
We looked for marked increase of heat
when we came over into June, but. as
yet, the temperature remains about the
same. By reference to Mrs. Bedford's
record of events, find that we ate our
first ripe Strawberries March %. We
have had them constantly since then
and we voted, unanimously, yesterday
that those we are now eating are the:best
of the season, SO far. The price began at
50 cts per quart but, for nearly month,
we have been buying them at three
quarts for twenty-five cents. Unless a
drought should set in we shall proba-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-13
Mrs. H. Hamilton, Of Elgin, Illinois,
is visiting her old friends here.

Mrs. H. Hamilton, Of Elgin, Illinois,
is visiting her old friends here.
Miss Matte Mentink has been taking a
respite from her clerical duties at T. A.
Chapman's, Milwaukee, and passing the
time at the home of her parents in the
First ward
John A, Evans who is doing duty in
the War Department at Washington is
at presentscn a visit to his home here.
seeking enjoyment from the humdrum
of Capital city life, and looking in good
state of preservation.
Mrs. n. L. Thayer, of Beloit, is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N. Bartlett.
Jim O'Beirne, formerly connected with
the Commercial Hotel as clerk, and fill
ing the same position in the Villas House,
Madison, last winter, is in town from
Omaha, where he had been clerking in
the Grand Pacific.
Mrs M. E. Parker returned yesterday
from Chicago where she had been to make
purchases for her millinery establishment.
George Parker, of Nebraska, was here
Sunday to visit bis mother, Mrs. NJ E.
Parker.
DR.. G. B. Scott, of Fontanelle, Iowa
is visiting at his former home in the town
of Pennington, accompanied by his
daughter. The doctor is in poor health
from overwork and expects to be benefit
ed by the pure air of Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-13
The WOTts Case A0027t.

The following is the gist of the opinion
delivered by Judge Bum and concurred
IN by Justice Harlan in the Worts case:
1.-the question for our determination is whether
or not this is a sufficient service of summons,
and we are clearly of opinion that it is. The
evident effect of Sec 2, chapter 46, laws of 1879
IN connection with the previous provisions of
Board of Street Commissioners, is to make the
power OF said Board of Street Commissioners and
the chairman thereof, except the one respect of
that of the mayor, and that upon the RESIGNATION
OF the mayor, which resignation of itself on the
fact Of filing, without an acceptance thereof
pro Jdcto vacates that Office the said Board Of
street commissioners and chairman thereof be-
come mayor pro hac vice, and as such had ali the
powers of mayor including that of receiving
service OF summons in suits against the CITY ="
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-13
JUNEAU.

Extensive preparations are being made
for proper celebration of the glor;onz
Fourth at this place Among the festty-
tiles will be grand picnic on the Fair
Grounds of all the schools of this and
adjoining towns, a dance at Concnexa
Hall and fireworks in the evening.
Henry Allard, the year old son of
Mr., and Mrs. J G. Allard and geniM
favorlte III the village. was severely hurt
by kick from a horse last Thursday. "A
severe wound was made in the forehead
Just over the left eye, but fortunately ,se
skull was not fractured, and it is hoped
that the little fellow will soon entir "
recover, although probably scar will
always remain.
County Court met on Tuesday last,
arranged for tie trial of several cases.
and adjourned until Monday, June 18th,
when the several cases will be taken ND
and disposed of
An insane woman, named Flynn, es-
capped from the County Asylum last week
and made her way on foot to Oakneid.
Fond du Lac county, where, after three
days chase, she was recaptured and re-
turned to the asylum.
Large quantities of wheat have been
marketed here during the past week, and
the hay press has been running steadily
in order to make room for the large guam
titles of hay brought to this market. w.
Wanted Immediately two apprentice
Girls to learn dress and cloak making.
Mrs. F. WILLARD.
I'd Street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-13
Il Run on IL DPaL0 Stare.

Never was such rush made for any
Drug Store as now at II. T. Eberle's for a
Trial Bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, coughs and colds All
persons affected with asthma, bronchit-
is, hoarseness, severe coughs or any at
lection of the throat and lungs, can get a
trial bottle of this great remedy free by
calling at the above drug store. Regular
size 81 90.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-13
PERSONAL.

David Schwab, of Griffin, Georgia, is
on a visit to relatives and friends here.
J. ]. Moulding, of Milwaukee, visited
in the city over Sunday, the guest of his
brother, DR.. F. @. Moulding, and occu-
pied his old position of precentor in st.
Pauls church at morning service, with
great qualification to the congregation.
Rev. Prof. Riley, of Nashotah, was
visitor in town last Wednesday, the guest
OF Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Prentiss.
R. ". Cole, of Larrabee, Manitowoc
county, was a visitor here last week Mr.
Cole has just purchased the fine farm of
his uncle, J. w. Cole, in Lake Mills,
containing $50 acres, paying therefore
$1,000. He will take up his residence
upon it in the fall.
Paul Findlay, of Madison, spent Sun
day in the city with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B.
Murphy.
Peter Norton, Of Chicago, made his
appearance among relatives and friends
here last week.
Hon. J. d. Bullock, of Chicago, has
been visiting at his old home, Johnson's
Greek, accompanied by his wife, who is
still lingering among her Jefferson county
friends.
Mrs. DR.. D. Hadley, of Oconomowoc,
visited her mother, Mrs. NJ. S. Wilder,
last week.
Mrs. E. Bradbury, of Taopi, Minneso-
ia, is making short visit in the CITY at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. D. O.
Bradbury.
Mrs, J. M. Lowry, of Milwaukee, made
a flying visit to town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. Cheney, of Mil.
waukee, are visiting at the home of Mr..
Cheney's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin
Cheney, in the First ward.
Our old townsman, Louis Kehr, of
Pierre, Dakota, is here for brief soiourn
among his relatives and friends. Mr..
Kehr's appearance is illustrative of the
boom that exists at his town, which is
the gateway to the Black Hills country.
Everybody is glad to see Louie looking
so well, happy and prosperous.
George Mannegold, of Chicago, has been
In town on brief visit at the CONNER
cial.
f. Wiggenhorn returned Saturday
from two weeks trip east, visiting at
Cleveland, New York, and other cities.
Mrs. F. Trzcinski and sons arrived Sat
urday from Washington, d. c., where
they had spent month or more with rel
atiYes and friends,
Mrs. J. NJ. Sylvester, of Copenhagen,
New York, is in the city enjoying visit
with her sister, Mrs. Daniel Jones.
'Billey" OFF, an employe in Mendoza
Hospital, passed Sunday at his old home
In the First ward.
Mrs. J. G. Ford, of Milwaukee, is pass.
ing a few days in town.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-13
HOME MATTERS.

The Congregational Church Sociable
meets Thursday evening with Mrs C. ii
Purple.
BY the new Chicago train mail is
received at the Post Office here from the
east at POP. NJ.
Strictly pure Paris Green wholesale
or retail, at the lowest market price at
Straw & Nurphv's Saw
Fred Miller has the handsomest Jer-
sey cow to be seen anywhere. She's a
beauty, and no mistake.
Charles H Gardner's son, Charlie,
had one of his second fingers almost sew
ered by sickle which he was using Sat
urday afternoon. A painful accident for
little fellow.
The regular June term of the Jefer
son county Circuit Court will open
Thursday. Judge Bennett being de-
tanned with the trial of a murder case at
GAINESVILLE was unable to open court yes
terday the regular day appointed.
The Board of School Commissioners
at their meeting Monday evening without
taking decisive action determined upon
the erection of the new First ward school
building, and decided upon changes in
the manner of finishing off the building
which would bring.its cost within the
the limits of from $4,000 to $4,000
The collegiate year of the North
western University closes Wednesday,
June Goth, the commencement exercises
taking place at 10 o'clock a. m. Exam
nations of the different classes will be
hell next Friday and Monday. The
graduating class from the Classical De-
partment will be examined orally en-
Tuesday, the graduates from the Normal
Department Tuesday evening.
S. S. Griffey, of Johnson's Greek,
one Of the substantial farmers of Jefer-
son county, is the owner of COW, part
Durham, that is milking 80 quarts OF
milk a day on the average. Her milk
for the season sold at the factory will
amount to about $50. Mr. Grifev would
like to hear of & better mich cow in the
county. The animal was formerly owned
by J. G. Weissert, Of Emmett
-Jervis A. Hall celebrated his 74th
birthday yesterday, at his residence in the
Second ward by family reunion, there
being present on the happy occasion be-
sides the members of his family residing
here, Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus o. Hall, OF
Chicago, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles 81. Hall,
OF Kewaunee, Illinois, and Mrs. E. M.
Wood, of Chicago, his son Samuel, Of
Detroit, being unavoidably absent.
Last Thursday DR.. T. S. Harrison was
badly bitten by a dog belonging to Dr.
NJ. n. Barber. He had entered the barn
to attend professionally to horse when
the canine attacked him, biting him sc.
verely on the arm and hip. The conse-
quences might have been more serious
had not the dog been chained. We are
glad to note that the Doctor has recover.
ed sufficiently to be able to appear on the
streets again.
"A team belonging to Joseph Lindon
INDUCED in two runaways Saturday after.
noon, the last time starting from in front
of the Cramer block and dashing with
wild fury across the bridge and up Main
street when reaching HoWell's store tax
ing the sidewalk for their track and turn
ing onto Third street when the animals
were caught at Wieseman's store, little i
any injury being done to the horses o.
wagon, but the escape of pedestrians botE
large and small was almost miraculous
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-13
BucKIe11'S A4HirG SOLUe.

The greatest medical wonder of the
world. Warranted to speedily cure
burns, bruises, cuts, ulcers, salt rheuna,
fever sores, cancer, piles, chilbIains, corBs,
letter, chapped hands, and all skin egup-
tons, guaranteed to cure in every in
or money refunded. Price %
cents per box For sale by Fl. 7. Eberle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-13
THIRTY DAYS, TRIAL.

THEVoLTAIC BELT Co., Marshall, Mich, w3I
send DR.. DYES CELEBRATED ELECTRO YoLTAIc
BELTS AND ELECTRIC APPLIANCES on trial for
thirty days to men young or old who are ataict-
ed with nervous debility, lost vitality and kin
bred troubles, guaranteeing speedy and con-
pIete restoration of health and manly vigor. An-
dress as above. n. B.-No risk is incurred, as
thirty DAYS trial is allowed. lAs1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-13
ObjtlCH4-U.

Casper Book, of the Sixth ward, and
one of the old German settlers, died on
Saturday aged u years, his funeral be-
ing held from St. Henri's church Mon
day.
Mrs. M. Kelley died at her home in
the Third ward Saturday, aged about GO
years. She was person of peculiar and
eccentric habits of life and had lived here
for over 80 years. Her funeral took place
at St. Demands church Monday morn
ing.
Wenzel Worms, an old resident of
the Fifth ward, died last Thursday at the
age of 81 years. Deceased had been an
invalid for many years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-13

TONED above covers about $4,000 for
interest on coupons which in law are III
worthless as a last years bird nest. Thu
u. 5. Supreme court has decided ti,at
coupons outlaw at the expiration Of six
years. Yet jenkins, Winkler & Smith
took judgment upon all the coupon- as
if $4,000 Of them have not become
worthless. So Of the judgments ohtain-
ed years ago before Judge Miller who
recognized the validity of the coupons
no matter how old, and COMPOUNDED the
interest besides. Yet the holders of
these bonds and judgments insist that
we shall pay every dollar which they can
figure against rs under this system o. 81
culating, Perhaps the law is or their
side and justifos their demand. Fut
certainly justice and equity are against
them, anu 40 jair minded man can say
that the offer Of 80 cents on the dollar,
as contemplated by the law of last win
ter, Is not under the circumstances I'll
that can reasonably be demanded. X
LINENS AT T. A. CHAPMAN & Co.'S
Read Messrs. I. A. Chapman & Co.'s
advertisement. Any one in need of t.
bic linens towels, etc, can be suited Mt
low prices
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-13
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errorsand in
discretions of youth, nervous weakness, early
decay, loss of manhood, &C., 1 will send recipe
that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This
great remedy was discovered by missionaryin
South America. Send selfaddressed envelope
to REV. JosEPHT. INMAN, Station d. New York
City. 45y1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-13

HELD FOR TRIAL.-The examination
of the case of the State against Joseph
Thomas, of Sun Prairie, for alleged as
sault with intent to murder Carrie Veith,
of Waterloo, held before Justice Stein
acker at Jefferson, was closed last Friday
night, and resulted in Thomas being held
for trial at the next term of the Circuit
Court. The defendant gave bonds for
his appearance in the sum of $1,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-13

Wanted Immediately two apprentice
Girls to learn dress and cloak making.
MRS. T. WILLARD.
I'd Street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-13

E. Wiggenhorn has sold his house
and lot on Third street to DR.. Hoerman.
Price $4,000.
Wines and liquors that can be guar
anteed for their purity, may always be
found for medicinal purposes at the West
End Drug Store. 80
AT regular meeting of the Glee
Club last evening it was resolved to ad-
journ till the first Tuesday evening in
September.
Mrs Theresa D. Loahr, an old resi-.
dent of the town of Watertown, having
been adjudged insane was yesterday tax
en- to the Northern Hospital in charge of
Deputy n. Bruegger.
AT the junction shops Herman
GoerdeT, resident of the Fifth ward,
last Saturday afternoon met with a Sc.
we're accident by having his left leg
crushed by some rails he was assisting to
load, falling upon him. Goerder is a
young married man and the painful
fracture he suffered will confne him to
his home for some time.
There is a gradual and satisfactory
Improvement in business at the West End
Drug Store, ]. W. Williams, proprietor.
Mr.. Williams is thankful for the favors
thus far extended to him and hopes by
his dealings and the care with which lie
shall always endeavor to conduct his
business to deserve still further the pat
ronage of the public. 80
On Monday marshal Zautner arrest
ell H. Batterbee and II. Barber on sus-
picion of being the burglars who broke
into the Brick Mill office and the Office
of Hamlin & Ford Saturday night last.
Ratterbee has been in the employ of
Straw & Murphy short tins and Bar
her for a week or so was at work at the
11OuSG. AS lIlC DlSAllNb ~AllOA-
ney could not be present Justice HALL
ger postponed their examination until
the Goth inst. and the prisoners were
lodged in Jefferson Jail.
On the Chicago, milwaukee, & St.
Paul Railway the new trains between
Chicago and La Crosse commenced run
ming Monday, arriving here from Chica-
g. at 100 P M. Returning the train
leaves here for Chicago 40 P NJ. Both
trains stop for dinner at the Junction
hotel. These trains will prove Of great
accommodation to the travelling public.
The old WATERFOWL passenger train has
been restored between here and Milwau-
kee leaving here at A. NJ. and arriving
at P NJ.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1883-12-14

New York is one of the greatest cit
les of the world. 1t has nearly mil.
lion and half of people. Its property
is assessed at fifteen hundred millions
of dollars. 1t has two hundred million
dollars invested in manufactures the
yearly product of which reaches five
hundred millions Of dollars. Its yearly
municipal expenditures amount to ovel
thirty millions of dollars.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1883-12-14
Petroleum Chewing Gum.

"Did you know that three-quartors of
the chewing-gum that tires the jaws of
the rising generation in the United
Stat es, is now made from petroleum 2"
said manufacturing confectioner to
reporter the other day.
The reporter did not know it.
"Oh, yes" said the confectioner. "Pe-
troleum first knocked the spots off of
the whae-oil business of New England,
and now it is clipping into its spruce
and tamarack gum industry at fear
full rate, Here's lump of petroleum
we have just received" The confec-
toner slapped his hand OIL large block
that reSembled piece of marble. "A
few days ago. said he that came out of
the ground in Pennsylvania, a dirty,
greenish-brOwn fluid, with smell
that could knock an OK down. The Oil
retiners took it and put it through lot
of chemical process that don't know
anything about, and after taking out a
large percentage of kerosene, good
share of naphtha, considerable benzine,
a cart load or so of tar, and number of
other things with names longer than
the alphabet, left us this mass of nice
clean wax. There isn't any taste to it,
and no more smell than there is to a
china plate.
"We will take this lump, cut it up,
and melt it in boilers. This piece will
weigh two hundred pounds. We add
thirty pounds of cheap sugar to 1t, and
flavor II with vanilla, wintergreen, pep
perment, or any pleasant essential oil.
Then we turn it out on marble table
and cut it into all sorts of shapes with
dies. After it is wrapped in oiled It's
sue paper and packed in boxes it is
ready for the market. You can i'm
agine that somebody is chewing gum
IN this country when tell you that
lump like this will make ten thousand
penny cakes, and we use one up every
week. There are dozens of manufac
turers using almost as much of the wax
as we do.
IL believe this petroleum chewing
gum, if honestly made. is perfectly
harmless, and that is more than can be
said Of some of the gums made from
the juices of trees, especially the I'M
ported article. IN. Y. Sun.