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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11
AMERICAN POSTAGE STAMPS.

The new 2-cent rate of letter postage
goes into effect on the 1st day of October
next. and by the change the familiar
gre 3-cent stamp, bearing the profile
o. Washington, will go out Of common
use, after thirteen years OF service. lhe
first issue of the adhesive postage stamp
nsed by the Government appeared III
1851, and consisted OF two denominations,
a.5-cent stamp bearing the face OF Frank
lin, whose zeal and ability laid the found
alton of our postal system, and lO cent
stamp with the head OF Washington upon
it, not long after second series OF de-
nominations was Issued. The cent
stamp bore Franklin's image, the 3
Washington's, and Jefferson's, and tn'
1O,and II varied picture of Washing
ton. In 1857 this series was increaseu
by the issue of 34 80 and 9O-cent
stamp, and of these two different por
traits OF Washington monoPOlized the "a
and so, while second view of Franklt
filed the frape of the 30. The third is
sue appeared in 1861, Washington still
appearing on five denominations, Frank
lin ON two, and Jefferson on one. In
1868 the first 2-cent stamp was printed.
1t was black, and bore the face-oi Jack
son very conspicuously placed. In 1866
the 15-cent stamp was introduced for
foreign postage, and had placed upon 1t
the portrait of Lincoln. These remalned
in use without change till 1870, when Ii
series of the square stamps of various de
signs 'peared. Three of them bore por
traits. The cent was still reserved ioi
Franklin. Washington was placed oil
the cent, and Lincoln on the 6O cent.
The other designs were fanciful and un-
popular, and new issue, the one now in
use, was brought out month later. IL
this Franklin is on the 1-cent, Jackson
on the 2, Washington on the 3, Lincoll
on the 6, Jefferson en- the 10, Clay on the
IL, Webster on the Is, Scott Oh the "a,
Hamilton on toe 80, and Commodore q.
II. Perry on the 90 The was later Civ
en- to Stanton, and the 5 to Garfield.
| Thus it will be seen that from the first,
the denomination in commonest use has
borne the head of Washington. AS the
3 cent stamp will now go almost entirely
out of use, and the 1-cent become uni
versal, it is very proper that the Postmas-
ter General should place the image OF
Washington on a newly-designed 2-ceni
stamp, as he intends to do-BoSton I'D
CeTttSeT.
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GD,tr 21ciehbors.
JEFFERSON.

VIM. Schwellenbach was made glad
upon awakening from his slumbers last
Sunday morning to the tune of a eleven
FOUNDERS ''melodious" squeal. Such an
awakening might have been an annoy
ance to Cranky" old bachelor, but 1t
was music for William, who adds another
thousand to the schedule of his assets.
We are informed that Peter Hauser and
his son Frank started for jamestown ID. T.,
yesterday.
The reaper of death has been plying his
scythe numerically during the past week
in Jefferson. Several of her most worthy
citizens have been cut down, and Adam
Martin, an old and much respected resi-
dentsof Jefferson county was among the
number. He yielded up his life to its
Creator yesterday morning at six o'clock
AN. Deceased settled in Harrington in
1916, and has continually, since that time,
been resident of this county.
James Stewart, an old Jefferson boy,
now a gentleman Of mature years, resid-
ing at River Falls, Wis, was back at his
boyhood home last week visiting the
scenes of his childhood.
P. DeForest, has recently purchased a
fine large Norman-Percheon stallion, from
James Mullen, of Rock County. All who
have seensthe animal declare he is a
beauty, and as stock horse cannot be
surpassed in this part of Wisconsin. He
weighs 1,700 pounds, and is of magnifi-
cent form.
The most hoggish fete that has been re-
ported for some time, was accomplished
10y SOW, the property of Christopher
Fischer, living in the town of Jefferson,
which recently gave birth to l6 little pigs
all alive and squealing.
Adm Dominic, recently residing in
Chicago, formerly Jefferson boy, died
al his home In Chicago, last tuesday.
Mr.. Schvieber. il,lnG - A.a -, upl /
returning from town last 1tursdae. and
while engaged i'll eating supper, udden.
ly, and without warning. was SIT ici:en by
death from heart disesse.--Bauter.
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LIFE ON A LIMITED EXPRESS.

How a day is passed on the New York
an Jhicago Limited Express train of the
PENNSYLVANIA road is thus told by George
Alfred Townsend: "For the first time
in many years [ have been moving this
winter for a week or two in the center of
the continent. | passed three weeks in
certains towns in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois,
Missouri and Western Pennsylvania.
The first thing that struck NY attention
was the limited express train from New
York to Chicago, on which | have never
Travelled before, passing over the Penn
sylvania Railroad, and making the dis
tance in about 26 hours The Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company furnishes
a smoking and a refectory car of their
own build, much lighter than Pullman.
The smoker is supplied with easy chairs
lounges and stiff pews. Seated in rat
an chair. made deep and with soft cush-
ions, or taking your place at a writing
desk on which is an ample supply of pa
per printed With the name of the limited
express, and with black porter to bring
in drinks OF any kind, cigars or mineral
waters or lunch, with cards and card
tables at hand, and with dinner served
for 81 which can hardly be matched in
the country for cleanliness, juciness and
variety, it seemed to me that the trip
across the continent was just the thing to
rest the wearied merchant or official, the
landscape passing so rapidly, and the
time being made in general with such
thoroughness. The ordinary express
trains seem poking arrangements beside
the speed Of this, the most perfect train
l suppose, now running for the distance
in the world"
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LAKE MILLS.

Mrs. Wight has sold her property,
known as the old American House, to Ed
Hoyt for a consideration of $4,000. MIR
Hoyt will run boarding house and will
be able to accommodate quite large
number of guests.
Ell, F. Conk4in returned from O. Brien
county, Iowa, yesterday, and informed us
that he purchase 280 acres in That coun-
&y. He purposes leaving here soon 70
commence the summer campaigns
Isaac Fargo intends to start out on Mon
day on an exploring expedition through
Dakota.
Elliot Fargo aud family purpose start
ing for Dakota on Saturday.
We are sorry to announce that Rock
Lake Temple of Honor in this place has
been compelled to surrender its charter.
The Temple has been running longer than
any other temperance order ever ran in
this place, and we do not hesitate to say
that it has accomplished great good.
The list Of those parties who want Ii
cense to run saloon is On the increase,
w. Waite hae sold one of his houses to
Laban Hoyt for $1,000.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Fargo entertain
cd party of their friends from here and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11

PRESIDENT ARTHUR's PERFECT DIM
NERs.-The Ministry of Lord Grenville,
following The death of Pitt, is derisiyely
known in English history as the Ministry
of All the Talents The administration
of President Arthur, following the death
of Garfield, will be Justly distinguished
in American history as the administration
of All the Gr4ces! 1t is a consummate
master ofthe art of dining, and shines
with unrivaled brilliancy around the en-
powered mahogany. Lord Lore confessed
that never even amid royal trappiDgs,
had he seen so gorgeous an entertainment
as that which welcomed and honored
him in the White House. Gen, Arthur,
who looks every inch the President, and
who is the glass of fashion and the mold
of form, is equally graceful at the table
and in the drawing room. and his asso-
ciates naturally emulate the tastes and the
skill of their chief IfSpre-eminence in
the realRa of pleasure were the highest
triumph, this administration would stand
foremost in Amsrican annals; but some.
thing more is needed for the successful
government Of a republic of fifty millions
and the victorious leadership of great
party, than the languid luxury of dinner
eating and the sparkling flow of the mid
night reception. on.-PhiIadelphia Press.
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WATERLOO.

Samuel Chadwick, of Marshall, sold
his DErham Bull to Mr.. Armstrong, oi
New London, for the sum of $107. The
animal weighed 2,14s. Who can beat
it.
LIE. Dudley, who has been seriously
i'll, reported to be improving slowly,
Our graded school closed last Friday
for vacation of two weeks. The teach
ers have gone home for aaittle recreation,
Prof. Conway to Hiilsborough, Mrs
Bushel to Milford, and Mss Mcmillan to
Madison.
Misses Ella and Cora johnson were
quite agreeably surprised 'en Wednesday
evening O. last week by about 20 of their
schoolna&tes. They preceded to the
resi- dence of Louis Biehle and there pre-
sented the young ladies with a splendid
album. The greater portion of the even
ing wasspent in dancing
A nearly fatal accident occurred at the
granite quarry one day last week. It
seems that heavy stone WAS being lif
ted, from a high ledge of rocks, under
which the foreman, Ar. Archie, hap
pened to be standing, when the Derrick
swung around the stone striking Mr.. Arch
lie on the legs. 1t was thought at first
that both his legs were brokea, but We
are..glad to state that they we've only Sc
verely bruised.-Journdl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11

Tae death is announced of the Rev.
Harrison, d. D., Vicar of Fenwick. Eng
land, in his goth year. Deceased was
the author of several works on Church
history of recognized standing, and was a
we'll known Evangelical writer and
lecturer. He leaves uncompleted con-
siderable work upon Mosaic history
Some time ago Percy Howard, bright
little boy, was charged with stealing a
diamond pin from lady in Washington
in whose house he was employed. He
has parents in England, and Judge Smell
agreed not to imprison him if he was
sent to them. This was done, and the
boy left with cloud upon his good name.
A few years ago, says the Washington
Post, the lady who charged him with be-
ing thief found the pin wrapped up in
a piece of paper and laid in casket
where was kept the family silver. The
dis oyery vindicates the boy, but it comes
too L. .s to make amends for the wrong
which was done him.
PRESIDENT ARTHUR's SAFE ARRIVAL
IN THE PENINSULA STATE JACKSON
VILE, Fla, April 6.-Florida has for the
first time ia her history welcomed pres
ident of the United States within her
borders. Fruit trees in full bloom and
Cardinals stately pines shaken gaily by
pleasant breezes were delightful visions
to Northern eyes as the train moved to- |
ward the. land of flowers. Gen. Arthur |
received his relatives, Capt. Mercer and
Mrs. Bolts, at Savannah, and they ac-
companied him few miles on the way
hitherward. The Reception Committee
came out on special train to meet the
party. They were pleasantly received
and introduced to the President. At
Jacksonville Station great crowd assem-
bled A salute of twenty-one guns was
fred and escorted by band and military
the President was conveyed to
tie steamboat wharf He had changed
his programme since yesterday and had
concluded to 60 up the St. Johns River
tonight At the wharf there was great
throng and much enthusiasm. The Pres
ident heard an address of welcome from
Col. Walker and made a brief and simple
reply. The steamer left amid loud
cheers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11

Prof. Kasmus B. Anderson, of Madi-
son, is indefatigable in his labors in the
literature of Scandavia. He is busily
engaged on translation Of Winkel
Horns exhaustive History of Scandi'
navian Literature, work of 500 or 600
pages, whose publication, which will oc-
cur soon, ne anticipates will be favorably
received. His Morse Mythology which
had already Deen translated into Italian
by Tomasso Caunizzaro, is now being
translated into French by Jules Leclerc.
Prof. Anderson is also reading proof on
new and revised edition, the third Of his
America Not Discovered by Columbus" /"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11

elsewhere on Friday evening, the 30tb
ult., the 30th anniversary of their we'd
ding day. An elegant repast was served
at seven O'Clock, after which the company
spent the time pleasantly in conversation
and games. Among those present from
out of town were Mr.. and Mrs. W. s.
Greene, of Milford; Mr. and Mrs. j. d
Clapp, Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Willard, and
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Rankin, of Fort Atkin-
Son -Tpndpr
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11
PALMYRA.

Mrs. VIM Bradway whe went to Da-
kota to visit friends and attend to some
business matters there, has returned.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Leffingwell, OF
Whitewater, were in Palmyra on Thurs
day and Friday last week on the occasion
of the death of Mr.. Mckeusie, father OF
Mrs. Lefingwell.
The house of Ed. Agaz was destroyed
by fire on Friday morning. Most of the
household goods were saved. Insured al
$4OQ.
Some ffty-fve eteachersattended the ex,
animation at this place, On Friday and
Saturday.--Enterprise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11
STATEOF WISCONSIN-County Court
for Jefferson County. In Probate
NOTICE 10 CREDITORS

i, the matter of the estate of William H.
Richards late Of the City of Watertown, in the
County of Jefferson and State of Wisconsin, de-
letters Of administration on the said estate
having been issued and the first Tuesday of Sep
cember next being the time by the order OF
"a e|,,r+ iinifed for the creditors of said de-
ceased to present their claims for examination
ard allowance. ......,
Notice is hereby given that the Undersigned.
INDIE If said Court will on the first Tuesdays
of esch Of the months of July and September
next being the Sd day Of July &ad the 4th day
OF September, A. D.. 1888, at the Once % OF "a the
County Judge. i'm the City of Jefferson: IN said
eonnfy yeeeive examine and adjust ali claims
and demands Of all persons against said deeeas-
ed.
Dated at Jefferson. Wis, this 18th day OF Feb
ruary 4. J.. 1223. l,oxo o,,,1.o
HENRY COLON1Us,
1owz County Judge.
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TuT,S HAIR DYE,

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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11

Mr. Schrieber, lNln@ "a 4.a 81. up +
returning from town last 1aursdae, and
while engaged i'll eating supper, udden-
ly, and without warning. w&s stiicEen by
death from heart disease.-Baater.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11

Adam Dominic, recently residing in
Chicago, formerly Jefferson boy, died
al his home In Chicago, last tuesday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-11

The Fort Atkinson Lodge Of Odd Eel
lows are discussing the feasibility oi
erecting handsome new block on the
ground now occupied by their hail.
Union.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-10-22
WHEEIING W. VA MONDAY MORNING. OCTOBER %. 1883.

at offices where carriers system is in oper-
alton can be reduced from two cents to one
cent, Such reduction will surely result in
q very large increase of local business,
The report Of the Inspectors who inves.
tigated unlawful deposit companies shows
that the departments is losing
Thousands OF Dollars Annually
by their competition. They offer no better
facilities than the department and the only
thing gained by their patrons is one cent
on letter. A reduction in local postage
would result in a very great increase in
business as we'll as meeting the demands
citizens served by carriers. The endeaVOr
10 divorce" the money order work from
other postal business as contemplated by
Congress, is causing much trouble all over
the county and great annoyance TO this
office. The Law should be amended so as
to provide that the annual allowance for
clerk hire should cover the entire cost Of
the labor required at any and all points
The present system of making allowances
for expenses at offices of the first and sec.
ond classes is not practical or just, and
should be changed so as to base the allow
ances upon the gross receipts and revenues
returned.
In concluding his report Mr.. Hatton
says high compliments to the heads of di-
visions under his charge.
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MohsIGNoR CAPEl AROUSED.
He says We f. Preparing y Theoiogi
cal ThunderboIt for Hevettrs.

PHILADELPHIA, October 2l.-Monsignor
Captl has been reused by the debates Of
the Epi,coTal Convention now In session,
sndis writing pamphlet which II 10 eI.
pectsa will fall like a thunderbolt on
"hsrstica5' hesd%
"We will be short and TO the point" said
the MonsigDOr to reporter. my desire
10 10 put before the American public the
true nature Of the Cstholicity OF my church.
Ny pamphlet. which ! expect To have
ready early next week, will bs entitled
'CsiboliCIty, the Essential Quality and Ne
ce,ssry Mark OF the True Churcb-an Ap-
peal 10 The Good Sense OF the Protestant
Episcopal Convention now In Session"
Then, Monsignor, yonr pamphlet has
been suggested by the recent discussion 10
the CONVENTION In regard 10 changing the
title. Protestant Church 70 Holy Cstho.
lic'T'
"You are not going TO play the in.slleo-
teal mosquito With me 10 day" vas the
good bum0rtd reply. my mouth is
closed. On November II / shall give tuo
discourses In reference 10 the four hua.
drtdth snniSsr,sry of Lutbsr's birth. His
psrronsl character aud his works will be
nry theme"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-10-22
ROSE OF SHARON.
The Case Against the Little Ssna-
tor Dismissed
While the Babr's Lawyer Charges Bribery
ard the Intimidation Of Witnesses
Where was the Mar
riage Certifcate7

SAN Francisco, October 2l.-The charges
of adultery against Senator Sharon, pre-
ferred by Miss Aggie Hll claiming to be
his wife, came up for hearing before Judge
Lawler yesterday morning. An immense
crowd had asse mbled at the doorof the Police
Court, and long before the proceedings be-
san the room was
Crowded TO Its Utmost Capacity.
Senator Sharon, accompanied by his coun-
sci, General Barnes, was present. William
Nelson. the complaining witness, on be-
half OF Miss Hill was assisted by u. w.
TYLER. Miss Hill was not present. The
examination occupied the entire morning.
Prior 10 the consideration OF the case at
issue, Nelson made a motion that his wit
nesses had been intimidated; that the
police authorities had failed to serve sub
IWnas, and that consequently he was
Unable 10 Produce Them,
General Barnes objected to such assertions,
saving it would be sufficient for Nelson to
cite instances and the law would know how
to deal with them. BY permission OF the
Court, Nelson was allowed ~ continue his
statements, which were partly his own
knowledge, partly from information. lie
then proceeded to say that he had been
that when he refused he was intimidated; (;
that Miss Dletz, with whom the alleged
adultery took place, could not be found,
and that the father of Miss Brackett, the
Companion of Miss Hill,
hsd suddenly acquired wealth.
Witnesses called by the defense denied
Nelson's statements, after which the case
was called charging Sharon with felony.
The Prose cutting Attorney Immediately
arose and stated that it was impossible TO
continue the prosecution, as the statute
governing the base had been repealed and
no longer existed. General Barnes agreed
to set aside all teChnicalities and allow the
case TO 90 on, as he wanted an opportunity
OF Obiiging the prosecution TO produce
the
Alleged We rrIage Contract,
under which the complaint had been
| sworn out. The document was not pro-
! duced nor was the existence OF 1t admit
| ted, General Barnes strongly denounced
! the whole business as villalnous scheme,
! the contract as a fraud, lie and forgery
| from top to bottom, and the complaint as
| an outrage on public Justice, chlehy so on
| the defendant, who was dragged into court
| on a sworn charge OF felony, and wnen
/ the case was called the prosecution aoan'
! doned it.
Tyler said he was not aware when the
the complaint was made out that the stat,
/ ute had been repealed. The Judge said
/ such was so, and
Ordered the Case Dismissed.
The fact that the prosecution was unable
or unwilling to produce the alleged mar
rage contract seems to confirm in the puo
lie mind the original suspicion that tHe
matter was started to extort money from
| Senator Sharon.