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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-09-30
A Prairie Dog Village.
from Outing. I

Staying over night and the next day
at Rawlins, made the sixteen miles
to Fort Fred Steele next morning be-
fore breakfast, there being a very good
road between the two places. This
fort stands on the west bank of the
North Platte River, and few miles
west of the river I ride through the
first prairie dog town encountered in
crossing the continent from the west,
though I shall see plenty Of these in
teresting little fellows during the next
800 miles. These animals sit near
their holes and excitedly bark at what
ever goes past. Never before have
they had an opportunity to bark at a
bicycle, and they seem to be making
the most of their opportunity. I see
at this village none of the small
speckled owls, which, with the rattle
snake, make themselves so much at
home in the prairie dogs comfortable
quarters, but see them farther east.
These three strangely assorted COM
panions may have warm affections to-
ward each other; but am inclined to
think the great bond of sympathy
that binds them together is the tender
regard entertained by the owl and
rattlesnake for the nice, tender young
prairie pups that come at intervals to
increase the joys and cares Of the
elder animals. lam now getting on to
the famous Laramie Plains, and Elk
Mountain looms up not over ten miles
to the south-a solid, towering mass
of black rocks and dark pine forests,
that stands out bold and distinct from
surrounding mountain chains as
though conscious of it's own strength
and superiority. A snow storm is
raging on its upper slopes, obscuring
that portion of the mountain; but the
dark forest-clad slopes near the base
are in plain view, and also the rugged
peak which elevates it's white-crowned
head above the storm, and reposes
peacefully in the bright sunlight in
striking contrast to the warning ele-
ments lower down. have heard old
hunters assert that this famous Gland
mark of the Rockies" is hollow, and
that they have heard wolves bowling
inside the mountain; but some of these
old hunters see and hear strange
things.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-09-30

box Robson?' he asked me, and on
my replying in the negative he pulled
card out of his pocket, and, scrib-
bling a line on it, told the boy to take
1t to the box office and bring back an
answer. The boy rushed off, his head
full OF the general, and returned in O.
few minutes with the same card, which
he handed to the manager. A chastity
look crossed his face as he read it, and
without word handed it to me. The
first line read in the rather shaky
managerial caligraphy, Did Gen.
Grant pay for his box?' while under
Meath appeared, No, but my son Fred.
did. U. S. Grant, The boy had
taken it to the box instead of the box
office.'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-09-30
IGNIS FATUUS.

One night Of old sailor bold
Put to sea in stormy weather,
In light and dark, he and his bark
Had braved the deep long years together.
4 60" said he, "beyond the sea-,
To seek home in distant AideGu-
A home beside the swelling tide
Midst balmy breezes perfume-laden.
''Where doubts nor fears e'er come-nor tears
Nor sore unrest-'life's fitful fever
But peaceful Joy without alloy,
Shall gently row me down LIES river"
When morning light dispelled the night
HIS bark stood out upon the ocean;
Anq Tar away, through storm and spray
His fate was watched with deep emotion,
O'ercome at last by surging blast,
Despite his hope and stern endeavor,
Toward the skies he raised his eyes,
And sank beneath the waves forever,
And since that time, in every cline,
His fate is spoken as warming;
But few, indeed, will ever heed
The lesson of that stormy morning.
Just as OF old, the sailor bold
Was lured by hopes SO falsely given,
So now and aye do we assay
To find on earth the joys, of Heaven.
And in the strife to reach life
Or our ideal and continuing,
The good we miss of what's in this
And perish in our useless striving.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-09-30
INDIANS SENTENCED.
Bad Red Men of the Northwest Territory
Disposed of.

WINNIPEG, Sept. 26.-At Battle
ford, yesterday, Wandering Spirit was SEN
fenced to hang for the murder of Agent
Quinn, at Frog Lake. Some dozen other
Indians were sent down for from four to
fourteen years for arson and horse-stealing
at the time of the rebellion. Dressy-
man and Charlebois were convicted of muir
derng a squaw, and were sentenced to
hang. Gonison Mongrand was found guilty
of numbering Constable Cowan at Fort
Pitt, and received a similar sentence.
Bright-Eyes was given twenty-five years
for manslaughter. Wandering Spirit and
Mongrand are to hang November 27, at
Regina. Yesterday Big Bear and eight
others Of his band were sentenced to three
years in the Manitoba penitentiary. Left
Hand, Poor Crow and two other Sioux In
dams got two years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-09-30
A Curious Reward.
From the St. Petersburg Novosti.l

IFrOm the St. Petersburg NOVOsti.
The criminals of the Saghalien
Islands have done great work. For
the last five years they have been dig
ing tunnel to connect Post Due with
the Alexandrovsky settlement. The
wor K was exceedingly hard, for the ex-
lies had to dig through arocky mount
ain. Now horse railroad is running
from the post to the settlement by
way of the tunnel. To reward the
diligence and energy of the exiles, some
of whom were political criminals, the
car has graciously allowed them to
name it the "Tunnel of the Emperor
Alexander Ill"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-09-30
The Box Was Paid For.
From Letter to Cincinnati Times Star

From Letter to Cincinnati Times Star.
"Crane and myself (Robson) were
playing some years ago in well-known
managers theater out of New York.
The first act was over and we were
chatting in the wings with the mana
ger when one OF the boys rushed up to
tell us that Gen. Grant and family
were in one of the boxes. A flush of
gratified pride mounted the manageri-
al face followed by a look of agonized
doubt as he evidently reflected that
perhaps the general had dead-headed
into the box. Did you send him a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-09-30
WILL BE LYNCHED.
A Black Brute Who Assaulted Two Mis-
souri, Women.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Sept. 26.-Si King, a
big burly negro and ex-convict, most bru-
tally assaulted the young daughter of E..
Jeffries, living near New London, Mo-, yes
terday morning. King then went to the
house OF J. B. Harris, about four miles
away, and finding nobody at home but
Mrs. Harris, drew a pistol on her, robbed
the house of what money he could find,
beat Mrs. Harris nearly insensible and then
assaulted her. These two affairs speedily
became known, and the whole of that sec
ton of the country turned out in pursuit
of the black brute, but at the latest &C.
counts he had not been captured. Ii he is
found, he will be instantly lynched.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-09-30
.S1S6.6S9,793


At the beginning of the fiscal year there
were outstanding $51 TAI, 127 Of silver GER
tificates and 50, 359, $50 in gold certificates
in tens, SO that the greenbacks, national
bank notes, and certificates of $40 or less,
amounted to $40, 1876, O41. The $50
greenbacks and gold and silver certificates,
not including national bank notes, amount
ed to $11O, $780, 1878.
The government has been exchanging one
denomination OF currency for another for
banks at an expense of SO cents for 81 900,
25 cents per 81 600 each way being the ex-
press rate for the government. Treasurer
Jordan has advanced the charge to Chicago
to 70 cents per 81 900 for currency and 81
per 81, 900 for gold. Mr.. Jordan explained
to-day that his reason for doing this was
that banks are boarding small bills, and he
thinks it necessary to charge them a little
more than they have been paying in order
to discourage the practice. Seventy five
cents is a tri1e more than the express rate
for 81 900 between Chicago and New York
for private senders, and Mr.. j ordan s theory
is that it will be a shade cheaper for Chi
cago banks to get their small bills from
their New York correspondents than from
the treasury, and he does not think the
government ought to be obliged to print
small bills when banks have cords Of them
locked up. He will try to keep sub treas
uries supplied with currency of all denom-
nations for the accommodation of banks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-09-30

Is now on free exhibition at the Grant
House. Considering the fact that Mr..
freeman's capture measures Is feet,
and is one of the most dangerous man
eaters captured in the harbor for
years, it is without doubt great
curiosity. Mr.. Freeman was quite ex-
hausted after his struggle, and is the
nero OF the hour at City Point.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-09-30

NERVOUS old lady boards a train;
when about to seat herself, discovers
horrid man with a gun in the car.
81 hope that thing is not loaded"
Frollcsome Sportsman-"Ye ma am;
it Is. However, will insert this cork
IN the muzzle. There! Quite safe
now" The timid one is satisfied.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-09-30
PAPER IN CALCULATION.

Number of Greenbacks, Silver and Gold
Certificates Floating Around.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. 26.-The
outstanding greenbacks are of the following
don Opin q tiono.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21
PERSONAL.

General Logan received the royal arch de-
gree in Masonry 10 Chicago last week.
Queen Victoria will linger at BalmOral till
Nov. 6. when she will go to Windsor Castle.
Edward Burgess, the designer of the Puri-
tan, is about thirty five years of age, and is
a graduate of Harvard of the class of 1871.
Prof Frink of Hamilton College, who was
appointed to succeed Prof. Chickering in the
chair of the English at Amherst, is now in
Europe preparing for his work, which he will
begin in January.
There is a young girl in Tennessee, Miss
ST. Pierre, who owns several hundred thou
sand acres of mining land, and who has bus
mess enterprises in the vicinity of Chatta-
nooga which cost 81 100000 to organize.
William Barney, who was graduated, q
brilliant scholar, from Harvard College in
1859, is now living on Mansfield mountain
the hermit life which Henry d. Thoreau led
many years ago at Concord, on the shores of
Walden pond
Miss Nellie Dean, the Chicago millionaire
daughter, who went to work in factOIv, quit
work after one days service. owing to the
publicity given the matter. Her contract
was for 60 cents a day, but worked so we'll
that she was paid 81 and given good recon-
mendstion. Her father, under the agreement
he made to give her al for every cent she
earned, will have to give her 800.
The Russian minister, VI. de Strive, is not
expected to return to Washington to stay
Nine. de Strive is now in Europe with her
family 1t is not probable that Nine. de
Strive will come back to Washington. This
charming family will be greatly missed, as
they have entertained more literally than
anv other of the members of the diplomatic
corps, and Nine. de Strive is very popular
with society people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21

disaereeable character. In spite of these dis
advantages aspire to marry. Is there any
lady Who will have me 2"
At London there is an active revival OF the
project to run line of passenger steamers
from Milford Haven, in Wales, across the
Atlantic to Newfoundland, to transport the
passengers across Newfoundland by rail, and
to convey them thence to New York by a con-
Meeting line of steamers.
A South Carolina justice has decided that
stealing watermellons from the vine is no
larceny. He rules that under the common
Law the taking of anything constituting q
part of the freehold is not larceny, and that
the special statute for the protection of grow
ing crops speaks only of cotton. rice and
other grains, and says nothing of fruits or
melons.
A census has recently been taken of the
population of Danish Greenland, which in
cludes nearly 1000 miles of the west coast.
1t is found that Denmark numbers among
her subjects about 10000 Esquimaux, of
whom 400 are half breeds. The census re-
port gives a very favorable account of the
industry and progress of these natives of
Greenland.
Some of the leading journals of the Cana
dian cities ignored utterly the victory of the
Puritan over the Genesta on Monday, and
others dismissed the event with line or two.
One of the newspapers coming under the
former category was careful to print in full
accounts of the molly Mcguire" conspiracy
and of the Pittsburg strikes. This is pat
riotism" with a vengeance.
Bunting made in Lowell at General Buffers
factory is used for the flag. of Ecuador and
Chill. The fair senoritas of Rio and Para
have their Estey organs and Chickering
pianos to make melodious the warm still
evenings. At any breakfast table drink of
Bakers cocoa-palm, and TINS too, in the hab-
itat of the cocoa-palm, in the stacado's win
dows the Terry clock. the Waterbury watch
and the Meriden silver plated ware make glad
the dark eyes of the Venezuelan maiden. On
the railroads, though the steel rails come
from England, the rolling stock is American
made. Everywhere the longing is for Amer
lean goods Letter from South america.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21
A Queer Story.

queer story comes from New Zealand.
The owls in that island used to be harm
less as doves; indeed. they once were ''mous-
ing owls" and, therefore, useful. But ose
night a settler left a sheepskin nailed to his
roof and an owl came along and tasted of the
IA, mutton left thereon. That owl became a
sheep killer. alighting on lambs neck three
nights later. Still more strange, all the other
owls began to like mutton, and now the New
Zealand bird of that ,pecies Stays thousands
upon thousands of sheep, their appetites grow
irg by what they feed on, and their numbers
Increasing in proportion to their prosperity.
They light on the backs of the sheep and tear
the poor beasts with their beaks, going at
once down through the carcass to the kidney
fat. which to the owls tongue is the daintiest
of mnrsels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21
A Good Story OF Gen. Grant.

The best story yet told about General Grant
has Just come into print At the time 10
question he was in the White House. One
evening he was walking With Marshall jew
ell. when they came to a little girl in distress
because she had lost her wav. 1t was evl-
dent that she was 10 need of something more
than the proper direction which they gave
hut the tvo men walked on. Soon General
Grant excused himself for moment "Now."
thought Mr.. jewell, "whiie the Generals
gone I'll step back and give that child some
money" Both men we're trying to do good
BY stealth. for that had been General Grants
errand But it so happened that General
Grant had not a cent about him, and when
Mr.. Jewell overlook the little girl he found
her with n apron full of cigars. The man
Of many conflicts had emptied his pockets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21

Are you disturbed at night and broken Of
your rest by sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeth? If so, send
at once and get bottle of MRS. WINsLows
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHINo.
Its value is incalculable. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces in
flammation, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHINa is pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one Of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
25 cents bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21

If there is anything in this life that viii
give one q foreta.te of hell, as some represent
it, that thing is Neuralgia 1t is the refine,
ment of torture. But there is q simple and
inexpensive remedy for it. Johnson's
Anodyne Liniment snuffed up into the head
will eivd instant relief
Pure rich blood gives us health, long life
and green old age" but how few pay any
attention to the state of their blood? Par
sons Purgative Pills make new rich blood
and taken one q night for three months will
change the blood in the entire system.
septl5d&wlw
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A Walking Skeleton.

Mr.. E. Springer, of Merchandising, Pa,
~rites: 81 was afflicted with lung fever and
abscess on the lungs, and reduced to a walk.
ing Skeleton. Got free trial bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
which did me 90 much good that bought q
dollar bottle. After using three bottles, foun
myself once more man, completely res,or.
to health, with hearty appetite, and q gain
in flesh of 10 lbs" Call at Dev.ne & Cough.
lin Drug Store and get free trial bottle OF
this certain cure for all Lung Diseases.
Large bottles Soc and LOO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21

Warden A. A. Brush, of the Sing Sing,
New York, State Prisan. says Brandreth's
Pills are the most valuble cathartic he ever
used. He has been great sufferer from
rheumatism and blood poisoning, but obtain
ed very little relief from medicine or doctors
until he commenced using Brandreth's Pills.
He took fifty Pills in ten days. They not
only cured him of rheumatism. but gave him
a vigorous appetite and purified his blood
completely. septl6deod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21

"'Mid pleasures and palaces though We
may roam, be it ever so humble" there's no
specific for pain like Salvation Oil. Price
20 cents bottle.
"rhe most troublesome companion a per-
son can have, while being away from home,
is cough, and would advise everybody to
procure DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup before start
ing" Drummer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21
Thousands Say So.

Mr.. T. w. Atkins, Girard. Kan, writes /:
81 never hesitate to recommend your Elec-
trio Bitters 10 my customers, they give entire
satisfaction and are rapid sellers" Electric
bitters are the purest and best medicine known
and will positively cure Kidney and Liver
complaints. Purify the blood and regulate
the bowels. No family can afford to be
without them. They will save hundreds of
dollars in doctors bills every year. Sold at
ifty cents a bottle by Devine & Coughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indiges.
ton, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite,
Yellow Skin? Shiloh's Vita'izer is positive
cure. Sold by Bowditch, Webster & Co
A man attacked with Bright's Disease or
any kidney disease. don't want fine words
but its conqueror, Hunts (Kidney and Liv-
er) Remedy. sept2l teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21
The Terrible Drain

Which scrofula has upon the system must be
arrested, and the blood must be purified, or
serious consequences will ensue. For puri-
tying and vitalizing effects, Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla has been found superior to any other
preparation 1t expells every trace of impu-
rity from the blood, and bestows new life and
vigor upon every function of the body, en-
abling him to entirely overcome disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21

FIrs.-All fits stopped free by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after first
days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and
80. 90 trial bottle free to fit cases. Send to
DR.. Kline. 93l Arch ST., Philadelphia. Pa.
dec3leOd&WlY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21

Women are everywhere using and recon-
mending Parker's Tonic because they have
learned from experience thar it speedily over
comes dependency, indigestion, pain or
weakness in the back or kidneys, and other
troubles peculiar to the sex.
septl4- +m&th&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21

1t is at last announced that the arrange
ment made by England with King John.
o! Abyssinia, for the relief of Kassala is
being executed. and that force of 10000
Abyssinians is on its way thither. This
will be grateful intelligence to the philan-
thropcally and scrupulousy inclined
everywhere. as the Egyptian garrison at
kassaa has demonstrated that it merits
the most active efforts in its behalf, by
holding out as it has done for many months
against attack from without and treachery
from within
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21
Trough ON Casarrh.-

Corrects offensive odors at once Complete
cure of even worst chronic cases, also un.
equalled as gargle for Diphtheria, Sore
Throat, Foul Breath SOC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21
Bucklen's Arnfca SaIve.

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Cerns. and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cure. Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by Fuller Drug Store, F. G. Kins-
man G. Co. dec27d&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21

SHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY-a pos
tive cure for Catarrh, Dipttheria. and Can
ker Mouth. Sold by Bowditch, Webster &
Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21

Catarrh Of the Bladder.
Singing, irritation, Inflammation. all kid
ney and urinary complaints, cured by "Buchu-
Paiba" 81
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BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.

The Kennebec journal establishment IL prepared
at all tirses to give immediate attention to orders of
any kind of book Or joh printing. We have every
facility for doing work cheaply and WELL Have new
presses. large quantities of paper stock. and the
latest .'ves Of type. Orders by mail viii receive
uYornuf attention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21

Nervous debility, premature decline OF
power in either sex, speedily and permanent
ly cured. Large book. three letter stamps.
Consultation free. Worlds Dispenssry Med
ical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
sept 5-dM& Th&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21

"Water Bugs, ROaches."
CROUCH on Rats" clears them out, also
Beetles, Ants, Insects, Rats and Mice, Is and
25c boxes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21

Know myself by reading the "Science of
Life, the best medical work ever published,
for young and middle-aged men.
may7d&w1y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21

A NASAL INJECTOR free with each bot
tie OF Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price so
cents. Sold by Bowditch. Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21

We must tell of the great specifc-Hunts
(kidnev and Liver) Remedy. 1t never fails
to cure Diabetes, Dropsy. Brieht's Disease,
&C. sept2l teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21
The Hope of The Nation,

Children, slow in development, puny,
scrawny and delicate, use wells Health
Remover"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21

\ Stitch in time saves nine and bottle of
Togus Cough Mixture may save your life.
6f&wwtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21

WHY WILL you cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief Price 10
cts, so cts, and 81. Sold by Bowditch,
Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-21

"HACKMETACK," a lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price 25 and so cents. Sold BY
Bowditch, Webster & Co.