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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-01-23
SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT
In Trade Noted in the Bradstreet RepoI
for the Week.

In Trade Noted in the Bradstreet Report
for the Week.
New YORK, January 19.-At nine
tenths of the cities covered by special
dispatches in this issue of Bradstreet's,
it is noted that an improvementinth the con-
dition of general trade has taken place
during the week. This gain in the
movement of merchandise is not marked.
Neither does it point to boom" in
any particular line. But it varies the
monotony of months by the record that
buyers are increasing, that inquiries are
numerous, and in several departments of
trade purchases have been fairly liberal;
in short, that early signs of the approach
of spring trade have begun to show
themselves. In dry goods, New York
and Chicago note the greatest gain in
the distributive movement, although at
number of other cities, notably Bos
ton, a change for the better is men
toned. In iron the most conspicuous
advance has been made. Strangely
enough this does not reflect itself fully
from Philadelphia, although noticed
plainly at ST. Louis, Chicago, Cleveland,
Louisville, and to some extent at Gin.
Cinnati
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-01-23
Couldn't Play on 1t.

An old man from the undisturbed
quiet of rural hill tops and his daughter,
who was no doubt the belle of the
neighborhood, came to the city the
other day to do seasons shopping for
themselves and any of the neighbors
that "sent along" While they were in
a store the girl said:
"Pap, / want you to buy an album.
The old fellow gave her sarcastic
look, and replied:
"What the deuce do you want with a
album? You couldn't play on it eff /
wuster get it fur YOU.
When the salesman explained, the.old
fellow added: sob, I didn't understand.
I thought it was one of these here things
that you take in both hands and shove
up together and stretch out. To put
pictures in, Ell? Wall, she amt got
but three pictures, and they're made OF
tin. Reckin she can keep 'em in q box
while longer"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-01-23
NORTHERN PACIFIC's PRESIDENT.
Robert Harris, Vice President of the Fri
Railroad, Elected President.

Robert Harris Vice President of the Erie
Railroad, Elected President.
New YORK, January 17.-Robt. Har-
ris. vice PRESIDENT of the Erie Railroad, was
to-day elected president of the Northern
Pacific Railroad. Harris has accepted.
Mr.. Harris is one of the ablest railroad
managers in the land, and financier
of great talent. He has occupied his
present position with the Erie for some
five or six years, and to him as we'll as
to Mr.. Jewett is due the Improvement
in Erie affairs during the last. few years.
Before going to the Erie Mr. Harris
filed the position of president OF the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Rail
road, and previous to that was the gen
eral manager of that road. Under his
management the Burlington stepped in
to the front rank of American railroads.
UNION PACIFIC wITHDRAws.
The Transcontinental Association is
still in session. Yesterday was spent In
discussing and acting upon the division
of the expenses of the association. The
representative of the Union Pacific made
statement to the meeting that his at
tendance at these meetings is not to be
construed as meaning that the Union
Pacific intends to remain a member of
the association. His road, he said,
would withdraw from the association
February 9th, under the notice given at
Topeka, November 9Th. But, as the
road was member until February 9th,
it had been deemed proper that he
should attend the meeting and partlcl-
pate in the proceedings up to that time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-01-23
A Hope for Dudes.
From the Philadelphia CALL

Ethel" Obi isn't it lovely? The
paper says that huge mastiffs are to be
the pet dogs for young ladies this sea-
son."
Eudora-"T That's just too sweet for
anything. Why, mastiff is almost as
big as pony"
Ethel" Yes, won't it be lovely
When dear Alphonzo gets tired prom
enading with me by moonlight alone L
can lift him up and let him ride on the
mastiff."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-01-23

casters 14th, Allentowns 10Th, Trentons
18th, Brooklyns 10th, 21st, 22d; Metro
politans 23d, oath, 25th; Yales Goth,
Browns at Providence 2Sth, 29th, Both.
Joe Start, who SO ably captained the
team last year, will continue as captain.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-01-23

PROF. ALPHEUs S. PACKARD, of Bow
dom College, who is now In his 85th
year, said the other day that he has
never been i'll day in his life.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18

The bill introduced by Representative Slo-
cum to increase the efficiency of tho militia
provides that every able bodied male citizen
between 10 and AZ years Of age shall be sub
ject to enrolment, under the laws Of his state
or territory, in what shall be known be known
rs the active militia" The enlistments
shall be for at least three years. but re-en-
listments may be for shorter periods. Each
state and territory is authorized to appoint
an adjutant general, who shall transmit an
nually report of the rendition Of tho militia
in such state or territory to the secretary of
war. 1t is provided that an officer of the
regular army shall inspect the troops once
year, and each state shall maintain rifle
range and instruct tho militia in rifle
practice.
The sum of 100000 Is appropriated, to no
distributed among the states in proportion to
their representation in the lower branch of
congress.
Any loss or damage to tho military equip
ments given by the government other than
ordinary wear and tear, shall be made good
to the United States, the same as in the regu-
lar army, and the uniform and equipments
of the militia shall not be subject to suit OF
taxation.
The bill also provides for the drilling of the
troops, their going into camp, their instruc-
ton in artillery and rifle practice, and other
matters of detail,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18

A decision was rendered in the United
States supreme court in tho case Of the Bur.
row-Gilcs Lithograph company, plaintiff in
error, against Napoleon Sarony. In error to
the circuit court Of tho Unitod States for tho
southern district of New York. This was u
suit brought by Sarony against the litho-
graphic company under the provisions of
section 1852 of the revised statutes for alleged
infringement of u copyright upon photo
graph of Oscar Wilde. The only important
question raised by tho case is whether con-
grcss had aud has the constitutional right to
protect photographs and negatives thereof by
copyright.
The court holds that there is no doubt
that the constitution is broad enough to
cover an act authorizing copyright of pho
tographs SO far as they arc representa-
tions or original, intellectual conceptions
of their authors.
That the finding of tho facts shows that
| photograph sued on in this case was an orig
inal work Of art which was the product OF the
plaintiffs intellectual invention, and OF
which the plaintiff was the author and that
IL belonged to class of inventions for which
| tho constitution intended that congress
should secure TO him the exclusive right to
use, publish and sell rs 1t has done by section
4 9l2 of the revised statutes. The court OK.
presses no opinion as to whether this protec'
| ton would extend to mere mechanical re-
production by Photographic process Of tho
| physical features or outlines of an animal,
or inanimate object, where there was nj
originality Of thought or novelty in thu
intellectual operations connected with IL:
visible reproduction in the shape of q picture
The judgment of the circuit court in favor o
Ssrony is affirmed. Opinion by Justice Mil
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18
opposing the importation of Opium.

A bill was introduced in tho house by Rep
resontative Budd, Of California, yesterday to
prohibit and punish the importation and salo
Of opium. 1t recites that the habit of opium
smoking among the people of the United
States is spreading with frightful rapidity
under tho fostering care OF the Chinese; that
tho importation Of opium has increased from
S5,O75 pounds in 1881 to 29s152 pounds
iu the year ended June, 1883, and it
is now proposed to reduce the duty
thereon 90 per cent; that the habit
of opium smoking once acquired cannot be
overcome and its victims will not live in any
place whore the drug cannot be procured, and
that nearly 80 per cent. of our Chinese popu-
lation arc slaves Of the opium pipo, and a
cessation of the importation of the drug
would cause large exodus of that people.
The bill provides that the importation of
| opium, except aqueous extracts for medicinal
use and tinctures, shall be prohibited under
penalties of fino and imprisonment and
| that sellers, or those who knowingly aid OF
abet its importation or sale, shall upon con-
viction bc punished by a fine not exceeding
Sc, 900 and imprisonment for term not ex.
ceeding five years.
Opium imported, sold, or offered for sale
shall be declared forfeited to the government
and be destroyed. Severe penalties are pro-
vided for concealment of or connivanCe al
violations of the act by government officials
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18

LOTTttpONueNCc LNICUDO INtWs
One thing is apparent at glance, and that
is that in real strength President Arthur
leads all other candidates. His record as an
adept politician had led people to think he
would use his official power to further his
own chances for second term. But in this
they have been disappointed. Without a
single exception his appointments have been
judcous ones and singuarly free from the
dictates of the machine men" by this laud-
able course he is gaining daily, and especially
with the independent voters, whose will con-
trolls the political fortunes of West Virginia.
Should President Arthur go into the conven-
tion in June with the solid support of New
York, and develop staying qualities during
the first few ballots, he can count upon the
united support Of West Virginia.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18

First Assistant Postmaster General Hatton
has returned to this city. Postmaster Cen
eral Gresham stopped over in Indiana and is
expected here Wednesday. Before leaving
Chicago he had consultation with the
official Of the Illinois Central Railroad COM
.pany, and it is probable that it will result in
the establishment Of a fast mail service from
Chicago to New Orleans over that road. The
projected new service will connect with the
New York fast mail, and will leave Chicago
at a. M, arriving in New Orleans noon on
the following day. Mr.. Hatton says that the
fast mail service recently established is en-
tirely successful aud costs the government no
more than tho old facilities.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18

duty he will refuse to restore the traitor TO
his former position in the army, and prevent
him from drawing pay from government
whose confidence ho purposcly and malici-
Ously abused.
II WILL NOT REMOVE THE STAIN
MltDgttkce sentinel
Fit2-John Porter's restoration TO the army
by the bill passed by tho United States senate
yesterday may DO described as triumph of
persistence and sentiment over evidence and
justice. Portcr's sentence was not the ha5ty
act of n commanding general, but the delibor-
ate verdict of n military court. The reversal
of the sentence more than twenty years after
it was pronounced will not remove the stain
from Porter's reputation. Tho British once
shot one of their admirals-"to encourage
the rest" as Napoleon sad-for far less cause
than Porter gave; but as poor Byng did not
deserve tho severity Of his fate, so Porter Is
equally uhontitled to the loniency of his.
If IT HAD COME FROM LOYAL MEN.
| Portland Fr6ss.
And so far as n vote Of n majority of both
houses Of congress can vindioato him, Gen.
/ Porter is vindicatcd. Tho vindication would
! have been worth more had IL come from men
who were loyal to the government during the
| rebellion
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18
Alabama claims.

In the c0ur. Of commissioners OF Alabama
claims yesterday judgments were announced rs
follows, with interest at per cent. from dates
aaned: No. 3Oi, August Krouse, sl5O. Dc. 81,
1sC3. No. 300, Richard &. Wilton, $3.50, Jan. ~,
1868. No 9ylO Caroline +. Reed, VI O7G; George H..
Wills, Sll3 und Andrew +. Briggs, administrator
ui tine estate OF RruUei :, Wade, deceased, Sl,O16,
March is, 1861, No. 1863, former Judgment vacated
1870, July 10, lsOl, No. 3llS former Judgment va
John Z. Osgood, SS6S, Dec. %, 1868.
No, 2iol Former judgment vacated and Judgment
now entered Tor George W Robinson, S8,62l, Dec.
H. lsG3 No. $50, Daniel stone, SllSl, Sept. 5, lsGl
No. $50, Robert G. NlncEay, S232, MHrcn 10, 1903,
William MaCliny, firm OF X, &. MAckby Son,
81 $50, Feb ~, 1854. No. 1913, Robert c. Mackay
md William MlcEay, firm OF X. q. MHckay " son,
S2O,SiI, Match 7, 1907 No. 1926, William d. Nor
gun. executor viii Of Elisha H. Morgan, deceased,
Lamphear, administrator estate OF Elwlrd
HSTo aSSeaScY ; AHT G 5d lsg N@
N. Hood, ,S3s, Mereh D., 1868, No, 1872,
Nathaniel Hooper, S29j Feb. /. 1861 No 1893,
Elizabeth LOB, wills, eNeGutrIx OF the will of
Charles Wills deceased SOTO, July %, 1868, No.
l7&S, the Hamilton Manufacturing company,
81 ,3jl, Nov. -, lSG]. No 1852, Francis y. Durscy,
$3.50, Aug. 4, 1891, No, l7i2, George 7, peshon,
$1,000, Feb. 81, leGi No, 100, Charles W, Getting,
sGl7, Aug, T., 1915, No. 1905, H. Francis Parker,
administrator Of the estate OF Charles H. Parker,
deceased Sl,3Ii, Feb, %, 1854. No. 1917, Francis
Il. JenneY and BERNARD Jcgnoy, firm OF Fronc,
II. Jenney, sidj, jan. 10. 1868, No. 1922,
James Il, liunnewell and Henry X. Frolhins,
ham, executors of the viii of James ilunuowrl,
Feb. 10, iSGi No, 1891 Edward :. Mostly aud
Moses r. Hale AOSl, Aug, ID, 1901. No, 1916
Pembroke s., Hueflns and John j, HuGGins firm
2O7s, Francis Jacques aud Charles Merriam, on.
ecutOrs will Of CHutl, McrrluN, deceased, SlOd,
JIM /, 1864, NJ, 2J'l, Henry Cank, Sl6S2 oct. p,
4, Bowie, firm OF Curtis, Bowie u Coz 1921, Oct.
Il 1865.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18
More Harmony.


If tariff reform, rs embodied in the Nor
rison bill, Is not distinctive democratic
issue, there is no issue between the dem o.
cratic and the republican party. Upon that
issue a democratic congress and democratic
speaker were elected. The Morrison bill is a
distinctive and vital party measure upon
which party lines must be drawn. Its sup
port Is test Of party fealty, and caucus is
the simplest and surest way of separating
the sheep from tho goats tho true soldier
from the traitors. Call caucus and kick
out tho kickers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18
"rho Old Man VIII BE Thar

Mr.. Tilden is not candidate for the presi.
dency. Hc will not enter into the scramble
of political race. But he is patriot, who
will not refuse the call of dut5' when made
in such manner as to show that the people
consider him the best exponent of the policy
of reform" upon which tho battle must be
fought. If Mr. Tilden is in health on the
eighth of next July, and if the American
people should call him into the field, it will
be found that no knows how to answer the
call of patriotism.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18

Secretary Chandler, Commodore Walker,
and the members of tho naval board of in
spccton will leave Washington this after
noon On the United States steamer TalapoOsa
for Norfolk, whore they will inspect the
United States steamer Os3ippcG, now being
fitted out for u cruise TO Japan. Tho party
will return TO Washington in a few days.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18
JVEALru Is WEALTH.

IN a. e. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN
tEATMENT, II specific for UystcrlR, Dizziness,
Commissions Nervous HEADACHE Mental Depression.
IoSs %, Memory S'pprnatorrhma, lmpptenCy, lnVOl'
untnry Eul7sOus Premature Old Age, caused by
nVpr-G, orion self abuse, observation-disclosures, which
leads Ia misery, decay and death. ono hos VIII cure
recent eases. Each box contains one mOnths trcnr
mall prepaid on rorript OF. price We gunragteeSN
M for I'll, hnNps accom- panied with 50 We Will send
Tic purchaser ulr written guarantee 20 return tho
money Irthu treatment does not effect cure Guar.
autupS ,ssllri by Slurn ~ CROMWELL iSO Penn
sylyauIn avenue, WIsllugtou D.. C., wholesale and
lpnIiOI,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18
MrSitul.


HEALTH IL WEALrH-DR HARDIN, 30
III tanlc physician. II regular graduate of q
botanical college and an old army surgeon age and
experience importantly, has taken rooms At No OBS
has had over twenty-five years experience In the
treatment and cure of private chronic nervous and
dyspepsia, kidney, liver throat and lungs, eonslipt-
ton and impOtenCy. Nervous diseases with or
without dregn or debility and loss ofnervc power,
Young men and middle-aged, and all who suffer,
should consult the Doctor ut once. Delays
are dangerous. REORGANIZATION H. the thief Of
skin diseases Of every kind. name, and nature
completely eradicqted. Remember that one
horrible disease, II neglected or improperly
Diseased discharges cured promptly without hin
dranCe 20 business. Both sexes consult coniIden-
tlaiiy The Doctor challenges tins world to produce
not yield to tine treatment Ut MS pure botanical rem
edies. Dr. II, makes speciality OF the peculiar all.
guarantees cure for life the most ANXIOUS should
consult him, You might he deceived II you have
any disease, matter what the name or nature may
he, or how long you have been treated or by whom,
YOU would do well to consult lis II will cost you
nothing N0u may depend upon honest, fair dealing,
reasonable charges and no encour0scmenJ without
Hr S@s q SuS StS St HSy unacaCn
Letters promptly answered, ana medicine sent
cverywhcre by express unce hours From A. III,
AddrcsS Dir. THOMAS NJ. HARBiE,
malA-lm hlS IlNNrnlh 81, NJ w
vV,o WHOM IT MAY CONuEHN-PAINLES,
4 labor In all cases whore dCslrcb-A physician u
more than twenty-five years experience, uul OUp
who for many years has made tnia class or eases 4
sppCIallv, promises immunity hpm suffering by Il
mode ut hurml,sS treatment ~ hB lrActlced Tor
h0nor !. hush oes, none but patients Of hAt elias,
desired. Fprall further particulars, or for purposC
decentralization, NEGn Wl No nee. address l.oCi. Box
oil, Guy postoilec. First class city references
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18

sSrV1UE TREMONr"--THIS HOUSE HAS
1 been rcpuporod aud rcpalnled and IN every
way put IN Isl class order u II me lu05t desirable
Sl5 Der month, House and halls heated by steam.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18
To Inspcet die ossippce.

II you can't Bear" cough, Bull" it with DR.
Bulls Cough Syrup.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18
Rnnrhinn.

CTINTON HOUSE, TrH AND I SIS. NJ W.
First class table board and large rooms ut reason
able rates; location Centrai transient rates g. 81. 20
aud 81 .bO' no liquors w, o. NAHLOR, PrOpr.
dulru
J0REp. W. EVANS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18
MOT GUILTLEss.
Duinry IlLlg.

The rank and file of the union army, u
competent jury now as heretofore, do not
hold Gen. Porter guiltless, nor do they desire
that the country should do him honor for his
faithlessness. With them there is no quos-
ton Of sympathy, no tcchnicality, 10 mere
sentiment, which alone or combined can sup
plant tho principle at stake in the conclusion
of the issue involved, and in the determina-
tion of which thoy are IN hearty accord with
the position as,um d by Gen. Logan. 1t is a
position which was maintained by the mar
tyred Lincoln, the lameuted Garfield, and a
toned aud whose Judgment was free from
hioa
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18

For the third time in tho history of the
United States n contest has ragged over the
plains Of Manassas, and for the third time tho
loyal forces Of tho union have met disaster
owing TO treason in their own ranks The
third contest, in which tho ground and incl
dents Of the second battle have been gone
over in debate in the American congress has
resulted in tho apothcosis Of Fitz.John
Porter by confcderates. democrats, and few
maudlin republican scnt,mcntalists The
country looks to President Arthur to check
this infamy by his veto. IL he does not there
will be prairie fire of indignation that will
cover half dozen states in this part OF tho
country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18
WAN
PREMATURE Badness.
70 PREMATURE Badness.
PREMAT,uRE BALpNE!SS.

The process of loss Of hair may take take place
either rapidly In the course of weeks or months,
genefaliy the cnsr. the loss Il slow and gradual
through u period Of years. The hairs may commence
to come ont at amy period after PROPERTY, although
badness does not ordinarily begin manifest Itself
until the agc of % or 30 years The scalp through
ont the process appears 10 he healthy. At first only
few HAIRS como ont from time TO time, and these are
replaced Immediately by II shorter and finer growth
Ofhair Later these In turn urc shed, and are cue
Ceeded by still finer hairs, ana In the course of time
even these cease 10 appear, when complete badness
of certain portion of the scalp Is the result There
may be an appearance of fine down, which proves
that the hair fOlllce s exists, and can be made TO
produce healthy hair ngain by proper treatment
The prevalence Of premature badness among our
young men and women of the present day is really
surprising. Bndncss Is desgratcd by tho parts Of tho
scalp affected. Thus we have Crown, Frontal Part,
and Temple Badness. The rt two are 80 much
dreaded By ludics DR.. VAN DYCk positively cures
badness RemVnber badness CufublC so long aB tn
hair fOlliCluI are not destroyed. DIR. VAN DNCk,
DermHtOOgist, has perfected scientific capillary
treatment which enables him to cure badness, even
in cases Of years duration. He produoen ygor-
hair oilces are not destroyed. No one should he bald
before 90. If your hair Is getting thin, hnrsh dry
split, fhdC1 prematuroy gray; u you are getting
bald, or have excessive dandruf sCaly scalp letter
any hair or scalp disease, consult DIR. VAN DlCN
DerriutOlOgist, No. ~ Grant Place, ut once. salts
faction assured. Hours, H. m. to y. MI sundays
q to-. Ifunablo TO call describe your case and send
three stamps for answer -
VXTANTED-TO ANNOUNCE; THAT JOHN r.
w Beal Hnteman & Co.'S Bank, 1ill L IT. NV.
Isl Commissioner of Deeds for every State and Terri
tory, United States Commissioner, Examiner, anC
Notary Public always in office nom "A. M to p M
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18

AN INVALID CHAIR, WITH MOVABLE
N back and foot rest for little girl with spine dis
ense; price must be low, +, q. HoWSER. b. and o.
ticket office, llth and Pa. Nv. Old
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18
S6lantto---Rooms.

VNOR 4 LADY--A CHEERFUL FRONT ROOM.
n with good table board, gas and heat not too lar
from treasury department. references given; price,
nubiican Onice, l-2O
10Y A GENTLEMAN AND HIS W1FE-A
ID suite Orwell. furnished rooms LIST floor preferred;
omen crate desired, and n good Rtn exposure; state
terms and situation. Address PROMPT, Republican
OfiiCO. 4-lO
1.-TWO OR THREE FURNISHED or UNFUR-
Il nshed rooms. ID ioOrI modern improvements
and caterer; by family Of three adults board
IN the house preferred: permanent suited Address
LEMON, Route 80. 5-lS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-18

Hs- Advertisements Under nc hs1ts Of Wants. For
Rent, T9r Sale, boarding, Lost and Found, ant
Personal Of Nree lines or less, eighteen tong D1rds
rs cents mn Insertion; each additional insertion 10
cents. Business cards not included IN thc'e rats.