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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-27
Il Curious Specimen.

One day last week there appeared here
a member of the sable race, dark, un-
comely and in tattered garments whose
general appearance attracted considerable
attention on the street. He talked quite
wild as to his origin, history, experience
in life and other things The swarthy
stranger gave his name as Allah Cete
wayo and insisted to all the curiosity
seekers that che was the oldest son of
Cetewayo, King of Zulu, whose warlike
encounters with the English few years
ago will be remembered He said he
had been captured and taken to England
from his home in South Africa. Many
of his expressions and statements "gave
him away" bad, and the general infer
ence to be drawn from his remarks and
demeanor was that he was genuine ne
gro tramp. Yet Notwithstanding all this
upon examination he proved himself TO
be remarkably queer specimen of hui
mainly. From his pockets he produced
certificates from physicians showing that
he was the happy possessor of two hearts
and two sets of ribs. At the office of DR..
w. F. Whyte before select audience he
barred his body and exhibited his peculiar
anatomical makeup. The heart beat
was distinctly felt and heard on both
sides, sand he could at will.stop the hearts
action so that it was imperceptible, and
would remain in this condition for several
minutes. He also claimed to throw each
heart down in the lower part of the alb
dominal region. Whether Or not this was
done the hearts action could be distinctly
heard at these points. He had complete
control of the abdominal muscles and
would cause at will the most uncouth
motions in this region. Another pecu-
liarity was the power, as he claimed, to
cause one set of his ribs to descend down
over the abdomen so that apparently the
ribs covered the entire front of the trunk.
As sample of his great strength he bent
a one inch iron rod by striking it over
the muscles of his arms. He is certainly
queer abnormality, and while some
things in his make up can be explained,
others are surely out of the usual order
of things. He has been a study to med
ical men for years, and has visited all the
leading medical schools and been examin-
ed BY most Of the eminent doctors of this
country, they all pronouncing him a
mystery. Dr. Moulding, who was one of
those who examined him, saw the same
man in '76 at the University of Michigan.
He was before the medical class and was
examined by the different professors
there. The curiosity there was equal to
what was evinced here, and they could
come to no positive conclusion as to the
internal arrangements of the man. The
case has been cited in medical works as
one Of the curiosities of nature
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-27
R3I1ld1Cdy accident.

Last Friday afternoon the team of John
Enright, of Emmett, broke loose from him
near the Laberee bridge, the bit of one of
the horses having snapped in two and
dashing at fearful speed across the bridge
came in contact with the wagon of Mrs.
Patrick Norton standing in front of the
store of U. Habhegger. At the time Mrs
Norton was sitting in her wagon waiting
for her son to come out of Habhegger's,
and was caught in among the crushing
vehicles, which turned over and she was
buried beneath them. Without stopping
to see the result, Mr.. Enr;ght rushed into
town for a doctor, and supposing that
Mrs. Norton must be killed, spread a re-
port to that effect The news of the ac-
cident caused great excitement, aud Drs.
Spalding and Werner were summoned
to attend the unfortunate lady. Upon
examination it was discovered that Mrs.
Norton had sustained terrible shock,
but that the only injury she received of a
serious nature was in having one rib
broken and two others fractured, the next
morning being we'll enough to be remov-
ed to her home. All who saw the acct
dent claim that her escape from death
was almost miraculous.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-27

Miss Kittie Mathews, of Minneapolis
is visitor in town, the guest of Miss AID
die Baker.
Miss Annie Slight, of Mendoza, has
been paying a visit at her home in the
! Second ward.
George McCabe, of Fargo, Dakota, and
! formerly connected with the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St Paul Railway as opera.
tor in this city, has been paying his many
friends here visit of few days, leaving
yesterday for his home accompanied by
ais mother, who will make Fargo her
future place of residence. Like nearly
all Dakotans George appears prosperous
and happy, and as dispatcher for the
Northern Pacific Railway is successful
and popular.
Rev Harry Thompson, Canon of the
Cathedral at Davenport, Iowa, and form
er rector st, Paurs parish, is welcome
visitor here to day among his old parish.
toner's. Rev. Mr.. Thompson is attending
the meeting of the Alumni at Noshotah,
and will officiate at st. Paul's church here
next Sunday.
Rev. Father Ward, of Benton, former
pastor of Clyman Catholic church, made
his appearance among his friends here
Friday last. Father Ward has been
transferred to the church at Beloit
James F. Slight, of the Oshkosh Nor.
NAL School, is spending the vacation at
his home in the town of Emmett
Daniel Jones is able to appear on the
streets again after severe attack Of
quinsy.
William Mooney, of Bathgate, Dakota,
is in town on a visit of few weeks
Mr.. Mrs. Theo. Prentiss have been on
visit to relatives at Winona. MINI.
John Bennett is rambling amid pleas
ant scenes in Minnesota, taking in st.
Paul and Minneapolis.
Miss. Maggie Mcintosh, of Cornwall,
Ontario, is visiting her uncle Col. d. d.
Scott.
Mrs. VIM. Price, of Garfield, Kansas,
is here to spend the summer with her
mother, Mrs. I. Spencer.
James Barber, of Milwaukee, connect
ed with the Auditors office of the Chica-
go, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, and
wife, formerly Mrs. H. P. Russell, were
here and visited friends last Sunday,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-27

The CONTRACT LET.-Last evening
the Board of Education entered into a
contract with c. Schmutzler for the cree
ton of the First ward school building at
the sum of $14.5OO this being 500 lower
than the bid of j. Trumbuli, of Whitewa-
ter. The bid of w. Quentmeyer, al
though lower in price was not satisfac-
tory to the Board in certain requirements
such as binding the Board to advance
money for material on the ground, &c.
Mr.. Schmufzler binds himself to have
the building under roof and windows in
it by December l, ssand fully completed
by July l, next.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-27

NORTHWESTERN COMMENCEMENT
Commencement exercises at the North
western University last Wednesday were
largely attended with the usual degree OF
interest manifested. The graduates were
g. Burk, Buffalo, New York, who de-
livered the salutatory in Latin; I. Sauer,
La Crosse, English grafton; J. Bittner,
WATERFOWL, valedictoryin German. Au-
gust Wegner, Norfalk, Nebraska, gradu-
ated from the Scientific Department and
four students completed the Teachers
Course.
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JUNEAU.

Posters are out for the celebration OF
the 4th at this place, and the prospects
are that the occasion will be one OF more
than usual pleasure. Hon. J. B. Hays
will be the orator of the day, and Prof.
Curtis the reader of the Declaration.
The public schools closed on Friday
last and on Saturday the scholars enjoyed
picnic at Rich's Grove. The annual
school meeting is to be held on Monday,
July I'd, when a Director in place of Hon.
Eli Hawks, will be elected. The present
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The SGe9lDerfeSt.

The members of the Concordia Society
who were in attendance at the Saenger
fest at La Crosse returned Monday night,
and all are loud in praise of the delight
full time they spent. Our delegation up
on their arrival at La Crosse Thursday
evening, received splendid reception
from their brethren and were welcomed
in fine speech by DR.. Otilie, which was
happily responded to by Constance Wig
genhorn. At the concert in Germania
Hall Friday evening the Watertown dele
CATION presented the former director of the
Concordia Society, Prof. E. G. Gaebler,
now residing at La Crosse, with a beauti-
full Tyre composed of the choicest and most
delicate flowers, which was complete as
well as happy surprise to the recipient.
John B. May performed the task of pre-
senting the testimonial in a graceful man
ner. The Saengerfest is pronounced
fine success and all came home highly
pleased with La Crosse and her hospita,
bic people.
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Personal.

Ensign Percy J. Werlich, U. S. Navy,
attached to the ship Alliance for over
three years, is at present enjoying fur
Tough at his old First ward home.
DIR. Edward Johnson, of this city, re-
presented Wisconsin in the deputation
headed by President Sullivan, from the
Irish National League, who waited upon
President Arthur last Saturday and pre-
scented protest against the immigration
into this country Of paupers from Ireland.
Miss Mary Baum is visitor with DIR.
r. NJ Wigginton's family at Mendoza
Hospital.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-27
The Fourth Celebration

Due preparations are being made for
an enjoyable and interesting celebration
of the Fourth Of July in this city. The
parade that takes place in the forenoon
consists Of the Fire Department, Water
town Rifles, Governors Guards of
Madison and the Veteran Corps, preceded
with.music, forming one of the longest
and finest professions ever seen here.
The line of march will be through our
principal streets and the civic and military
display will be we'll worth seeing. When
the procession breaks ranks the Veterans
Rifles and Guards will go into camp at
Turner Park, tents for this purpose be-
ing procured, and thus can be witnessed
an interesting phase of army life. Moth
ing but bad weather will prevent us from
passing the anniversary with great inter
est and pleasure.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-27
Ice Cream and STRAWBERRY FeS-
tiUHE

An ice cream and strawberry festival
will be given by the ladies of the Concor-
dia Society, this "wednesday evening,
the 9th inst, at Geo. Hawkins store,
west end:of Main street bridge. A cordial
invitation is extended to the public.
Come onel Come ALL!
By ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-27

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. Real estate
sales have been lively within & few days
past and to Judge from the transactions
property would seem to be on the up
grade. We note the following transfers:
Mrs. Daniel Clark, house and lot on
Washington street, Third ward, to E. H.
Jones, of Clyman, 5000.
o. NJ. yesterday, house and lot on
Western Avenue, First ward, to John
Z. Throne. Price $1480.
A. w. yesterday, house and lot on
Western Avenue, to II. Steinfort, of the
firm of Brennecke & Steinfcrt, druggists,
for $500.
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HOME MATTERS ).

There are. 100000 hives of bees in
the United States.
i. D. Powell, of New Jersey, says
that he keeps 100 COWS upon 100 acres.
-Sharp's Black Ink manufactured in
Chicago, is prime article, shows fine
jet black on paper, and COWS easily from
he pen.
Daniel Hall delivers the Grafton at
Turner Park on the Fourth Of July, and
the Declaration will be read by Charles
H. Gardner.
Alexander Mitchell, Of Milwaukee,
is now said to be the richest man of the
western states; he is credited with about
twenty-five millions.
Master Mechanic, J. NJ. Lowry, of
Milwaukee, made hasty run here Sat
urday and purchased fire drying horse
from P. Rogan for which he paid 5000.
Passenger train No, that formerly
arrived here from Chicago on the Chica-
90, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway at l.
90 p. N. now reaches here at 8 o'clock
p NJ.
As will be seen from our Redwood
correspondent the coming Fourth will
be duly celebrated by the citizens of that
place and day of rejoicing and great
pleasure is anticipated,
The monthly tea party by the ladies
ii the Congregational church will be
held Thursday evening at the residence
of Mrs. J. Prentice. Conveyances start
at 6 o'clock from D. 0. Bradbury's and
the Post Office.
VIM. I. Miller, Of Fond du Lac, a
brakeman on the Northwestern Railway,
while coupling cars in the yard here early
Saturday morning had his hand caught
between the bumpers and lost two fingers
both requiring amputation.
Work given out. On receipt of your
address We will make an offer by which
you can earn 50 to 81 evenings, at your
home. Men, women, boys or girls can
do it. H. @. Wilkinson & Co., 1875 and
197 Fulton Street, New York. 11w26
H. H. Rounree, of Platteville, Grant
county. has just purchased the noted
stallion Hector, paying therefor $4,000
cash. Hector was foaled June 10, 1879;
stands Is hands high, is coal black, and
viii weigh, when mature, about 1900
ounds.
>Applications for space in the Third
Annual Exhibition Of the Milwaukee
Industrial Exposition Association must
be made by July Is, Exhibitors are re
quested to send their applications without
delay Blanks for the purpose will be
furnished on application to r. 2. Jen-
nings, Secretary.
John Stoveken, of Kaukauna, this
state, recently lost an old horse by death
which was formerly owned by the Major
Of the I'd Wisconsin Regiment during the
late war This old horse was in the bat
tie of Bull Run, and received two rebel
bullets in his body, one in the neck and
the other in the hip.
The play of the Butterfly was pre-
sented at Turner Hall last Thursday
evening by the Georgia Woodthorpe
troupe to a small audience. The play is
full of exciting interest representing
border life and was well produced, the
character. Of Butterfly taken by Miss
Woodthorpe, and Of. Hop Sing, the
Chinaman, by T. A. Cooper, being
specially praiseworthy. Their support
- good.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-27
RiChlUOOd RiODLeS.

The work on the new r. R depot has
been suspended for a short time owing
to some misunderstanding as to the To-
cation of the Company's ground. They
have laid the foundation of building 80
by 20 feet with bay windows on track side.
And have sencroached trife, it seems,
on the premises of Mr.. Carroll. An adj
iustment Of the affair is looked for, with
hopes that the building will go on.
The corn crop continues to look, bad,
and many farmers have planted the
ground anew. Some have planted sugar
cane instead On finding in time that the
seed corn was not apt to grow. But the
extreme cold weather has injured the
prospects of the latter. Quite number
will SOW Hungarian grass seed, &c.
The Fourth of July will be celebrated
at Sneider's Park. J. T. Flavin Co.
Supt will deliver the grafton. Miss
Tessie A. Driscoll, teacher in Lowell
Village school, will read the Declaration.
A glass ball shooting apparatus has been
procured. Target rifle practice will be
in the programme. Also songs, stump
speeches, dancing, sack racing, &c. In
the evening a grand display Of fire works
and ball.
The management guarantees that the
programme as announced will be carried
out to the letter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-27
Gun Bird DTOlC2Ied.


The painful news is received here that
Guy Bird, son Of Colonel 4. W. Bird,
was drowned in Rock River at Jefferson
last evening at 5 o'clock while in bath
ing. As to the cause of the accident his
companions who were in the water with
him believe that he became entangled in
the weeds, and being unable to extricate
himself, drowned before help could reach
him. The sad affair has cast a gloom
over the entire city of Jefferson and where
ever Colonel and Mrs. Bird are known
the keenest sympathy will be expressed
for them in their great and sorrowful
afliction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-27
BuckIe1t's ATItirH S0LUe.

The greatest medical wonder of the
world. Warranted to speedily cure
burns, bruises, cuts, ulcers, salt rhenHn,
fever sores, cancer, piles, chilblains, corRs,
letter, chapped hands, and all skin erup-
tons, guaranteed to cure in every in
stance, or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale by II. I. Eberae
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II Life SdUinO Present.

M. E. Allison, Hutchinson, Kan, say
ed his life by simple trial bottle of Dr.
Kings New Discovery for consumptiop,
which caused him to procure large bot
tie, that completely cured him, when
doctors, change of climate and everything
else had failed. Asthma, bronchitis,
hOarseness, severe coughs, and all throat
and lung diseases, it is guaranteed TO
cure Trial bottles Tree at II. T. Eberles
drug store. Large size 81.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-27
MARRIED.

June 10Th, by Rev. d. J. Holmes, assisted by
Rev. Emanuel Hake, at the residence of 1sse
brides father David Hake, Jr., in the t0wnsf
Jefferson, Mr., JOHN G. SCHLoGENHAUF. and Miss
MARIA HAKE.
In Fort Atkinson, Wis, June goth, by Rev. D
J. Holmes. Mr.. /. l.. BEACH, of Waucoma Iowa.
and Miss EDITH V. WILLIAMS, of Fort Atkinson
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-27
Comm e11Cen3eItt Exercises.

Exercises both literary and musical OF
an interesting character took place last
Thursday at Sacred Heart College it be-
ing Commencement Day. The following
programme was rendered.:
Music-Piano Solo Miss Annie Malloy.
Song-Solo---------------P. J. Farley
Essay-'Intellectual DISCIPLINE
J. Meagher.
Representative of st. Patrick's Society
w. f. Weadley.
Song-Solo- Prof i. S. Hawley.
Essay-"Intellectual Philosophy and
Society" J. Farley.
Music-"Home Sweet Home" ----
Miss Annie Malloy.
Attic close Of the exercises Rev. E. NJ.
McGinnity, Of GAINESVILLE, the orator of
the Day, delivered fine address, after
which came comforting of degrees, award
ing of honors, distribution of prize med
ais, &c. The following graduated in the
Commercial Course: Thomas Prender-
CAST, W. J. McMahon and Robert Nc
Cabe, WATERFOWL; w. D. Mcmahon,
Jefferson; JAS McHugh and Thomas
OReilley, Red Wing, Minnesota; J. H.
Kilbourn city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-27

THEVoLTAIC BELT Co., Marshall, Mich, vii
send DR. DYES CELEBRATED ELECTRO VOLTAGE
BELTS AND ELECTRIC APPLIANCES on trial tor
thirty days to men young or old) who are af1iet-
ed with nervous debility, lost vitality and kin
bred troubles, guaranteeing speedy and eom-
plete restoration of health and manly vigor- An-
dress as above. n. B.-NO risk is incurred, as
hirty DAYS trial is allowed. 11y1
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Fruit Jars, CPOcEery and Glass
2CNIE.

II. j. Strauss approaching the force and
wisdom in advertising, has something to
say through our columns this week to
those in want of anything in the line of
fruit jars and crockery. Mr.. Strauss can
make good the claim that in fruit jars he
sells something entirely new and of the
very best quality. A visit to bis estab-
lishment on Second street, south of Main,
will convince all that they can purchase
as choice and good quality of crockery
and glassware as the Chicago or Milwau-
kee markets afford and at prices as low.
Call and see Mr.. Strauss stock and you
will be satisfied that what we have said
is correct. Read the advertisement else
where.
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Orders not exceeding $40

The postal notes authorized by law
of the last congress- for five dollars and
under at fee of three cents, are not yet
ready for use, but it is understood will be
by September 1st The reduction of
postage from three cents to two cents takes
effect October LIST.
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a CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and In
discretions of youth, nervous weakness, early
decay, loss of manhood, &C., willsend areeipe
that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This
great remedy was discovered by a missionaryin
South America. Send a self-addressed envelope
to REV. JosEPHT. INMAN, Station d. Nea0 Y0rA
City. 4oyl
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NeaU Postal arrangement.

The new rates for fees on postal money
orders take effect next Monday, and are
as follows:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-06-27

st. Paul's parish Guild will meet
Thursday evening with Mrs E. Off
For bottom prices on pure paints of
all kinds and linseed oil, go to the paint
and oil store OF Straw & Murphy. 2
A concern advertised as @. w.
Halls Great East tern Show and Museum
is billed to exhibit here next Friday af-
ternoon and evening The tent will be
pitched on the river bank south of Helm
rich's factory.
H. Ratterbee and II. Barber, the
persons arrested on suspicion of having
committed the burglaries at the Brick
Mill and Hah.lin and Ford's, were
brought before Justice Halliger last
Thursday for examination. There be.
ing no proof against them on motion of
Carl Field, who appeared for the District
Attorney, the prisoners were discharged.
Those of our people who desire to
celebrate the Fourth with the citizens of
Lake Mills can rely on having splendid
location to pass the day in, Messrs. Phil
lips and Smith having kindly consented
to open their grounds 20 the public on
this occasion, and we are assured by edi-
tor Hubbs, of the Leader, that finer ma
tural parks cannot be found adjacent to
any lake shore.
For ink and stationery the West
End Drug Store seems to be the favorite
emporium these days. Upon the shelves
are kept complete stock of the best
grades Of inks comprising all colors, and
as for letter paper and envelopes, from
the most fanciful to the commcnest grades,
no larger or better assortment can be
found anywhere. Bear this in mind
when you desire to correspond. 81
The report of the Grand Recorder of
the Wisconsin Temple of Honor gives
the following statistics of the order for the
year:
Initiated, 400; withdrawn, 100; sus-
pended, $40; violated the pledge, ISL;
expelled, 1856; died, 81; present member
ship, 2l5S; members of social temples, rs;
total membership, 1926. The financial
report showed that the liabilities of the
Grand Temple above its assets were $685.
43, which is a much better showing than
last wear
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DIED.

AT the residence of c. j. Lee, in Sumner. en-
Sunday June 10TH of consumption, FExD
PHELPS aged % years.
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The SCHooLs.-The public schools
close this week. Friday the examination
of the high school will be held in Union
School No. l, with the graduating exer-
cises, and presentation of diplomas. Eight
scholars will graduate. Or Saturday all
the public schools of the CITY will hold a
grand picnic on Concordia Island. The
scholars and the teachers will move in
procession to the picnic grounds at one
o'clock p. m
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THE FOURTH AT observation-disclosures
dia Island will be an attractive spot on
the Fourth, next Wednesday. Picnick-
ing will be the order Of the day amid the
sylvan shades in this favorite retreat and
the hours will be enlivened with sweet
chords of music from the Philharmonic
cornet band. Arrangements have been
made for grand balloon ascensions aud
other amusements during the afternoon,