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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29
A Family Reunited After Separation OF
More than Thirty-SiX Years.

About thirty-six years ago father and
son, then residing in Germany, emigrated
to this country, leaving at home the moth
er, two sons and three daughters, all being
Younger than the son who accompanied the
father. On reaching the shores the two
settled in New Jersey, but shortly afterward
the son had an offer to go 10 Nav Orleans
which he accepted. Remaining in that city
for short time, he commenced a wander
ing sort of life with the view of bettering
his fortunes. He went to Mexico and sew
eral of the States and territories on the
frontiers, and finally settled at st. Joseph,
where he married, acquired competence,
and has remained ever since.
This man was Major Fred. W. Smith
who has recently returned from the Old
Country. The Lancaster pa. Iateuigencer
contains the following:
During the late war of the rebellion he
became captain in the Union army and
served four years During all this time =
thirty six years he never heard word
from his brothers and sisters in Germany
nor did he hear anything of his father after
leaving him in New Jersey. About two or
three months since he determined, if it
were possible, to hunt up the lost, and
with this object in view he went to his old
home in Germany, only to find that his
mother had died, and that his brothers and
sisters had long before gone to America
In making inquiries he discovered that
they were then, or when last heard from,
residing in Pennsylvania, at or near Read
ing or Lancaster. With this clue he started
for his return to his adopted country, and
reached here about eight or ten days ago
On Saturday last he came to Lancaster and
stopped at Cooper's Hotel, registering his
name as F. W. Smith, st. Joseph, Missouri
By inquiry he soon got upon the trail of
his family. He found that they resided in
Middle street, near East King. One of his
brothers, however, had died recently
The other was sent for, and, on reaching
the hotel, and being confronted with the
long lost, the former at once recognized
him, owing to the strong resemblance
which he bore to the dead brother In
deed the Lancaster brother shrank back
as it appeared to him, as he said that he
was in the presence of one who had risen
from the dead.
Mutual explanations took place, and the
two brothers we're soon locked in each 9TH
er's arms. The scene was said by those
who witnessed it to be very touching one.
The two then proceeded to the home of the
sisters in Middle street, where all five had
happy family reunion Mr.. Smith is still
in the city, and viii return to Missouri in
the course of few days.
The Major is one of the first settlers of
St. Joseph, and the father of the first white
child born in this city. He is also one OF
our wealthiest citizens, counting his accu-
mutations by the hundreds of thousands
ST ,TOsepb No. Union
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29
Personal Items.

John P. Hale is in poor health
Father Hyacinthe will return to Amer
Dan Rice is with his show in Missis-
sippi.
flesh.
Richardson's brain weighed fifty four
ounces.
-Liszt says Aida Topp is the queen OF
lady pianists.
Agnes Strickland is writing up the TU-
dor prlncesses.
Rosa Bonheur not only smokes, but
carries pocket pistol. .
President McCosh has abolished 'haz-
ing" at Princeton College.
Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie is writing
story for the Boston Advertiser.
The widowed Marchioness of Hastings
is illustrating a book of fairy tales.
The late Earl of Derby left behind him
a fortune of about 81, 900, 600 year.
Isabella is the guest of the ex King
of Naples at the Farnese palace in Rome.
1t is said that Long John Wentworth
throws shadow twenty seven feet long on
clear day. --.
Mrs. Fanny Morse, widow lady, died
in Weare, n. H., recently, aged 100 years
and months.
"A daughter of Professor Agassiz is in
the insane asylum at Somerville, Mass, a
monomaniac.
Rev. John Quincy Adams is instruct
ing Young Mems Christian Associations on
'sMental Culture. f"
Admiral Farragut has sent valuable
presents to the physicians who attended
him while sick in Chicago.
Chief Engineer Damrell, of the Boston
Fire Department, has been presented with
diamond ring valued at 81, 600.
-Rossi, the Italian tragedlan, who is ex.
pected in this country next September, is
now creating great furore in Palermo.
Capt. Dahlgren advocates the establish.
ment of National School of Mining i'll
the centre of the great mining regions Of
the West.
The mistress of Venancio Lopez has
been reinstated in the possession of hel
property at Asuncion, by order of the Bra
lillian Minister.
An old man of 80, who peddles on the
railroad train that arrives at East Con
neaugh, Pa, is the father of 80 children by
one wife, who is now "a.
The Pope sent a special invitation tt
Dr. Newman to attend the Gcumenica
| Council, but the latter was compelled BY
age and bodily infrmity to decline tht
honor.
! Miss Jennie Collins is the leader of The
.'strikes" and cooperative unions" among
the mill girls of Massachusetts and New
| Hampshire. She belongs to the Labo1
League, and travels and makes speeches
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29

THE NOVELTY CLOTHES WhINeER. flake
it on trial with any and all others and keep
the best, is what the proprietors of the
''Novelty Clothes Ringer" say, as will be
seen by reference to their advertisement
in another column. Nothing but the ut
most confidence in their own goods. and a
full knowledge of what they had to COM
pete with, would warrant any manufacturer
in adopting SO broad platform. This
company have from the commencement
guaranteed their wringers perfectly salts
factory in all cases, which may to
some extent account for their great sue
cess. We are informed that their sales OF the
''Novelty" alone amount to over a quarter
of a million dollars annually. 1t should not
be forgotten that this wringer has a place
in our Premium List. Cog-wheels on both
ends of the rolls, so arranged as to give
them one third more power than those hav-
ing cog-wheels on one end only, allowing
the rolls to separate at either end-togeth-
er with the patent curved clamp for fasten-
ing the wringer to tub are few of the
noteworthy advantages of the "Noyelty. .
Nothing can be more appropriate for q hol-
iday present TO wife or mother than one OF
these best of wringers. s.-Neeo YorEc Christian
AduocGte.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29
The Baneful Effect of Ahsintlle.

A French saUant. DR.. Magnen, has just
been trying experiments with guinea pigs,
to illustrate the baneful effect of absinthe.
He administered to one animal (says COR
respondent four grammes of strong brandy
which is an ingredient of a Frenchman's
deadly drink-with the natural result of
making the poor little pig shamfully ine-
briated. To another unfortunate creature
of the same species he gave essence of alb
sinthe pure and simple, and as q conse-
quence extreme suffering was produced.
IF the dose be weak, says nj. Magnen,
sit causes vertigo; the animal hangs down
his head, evinces sadness, and remains
motionless. Then a shudder comes over
the anterior part of the body, gradually
followed by starts in the muscles of the
neck. This symptom will, by degrees, ex-
tend to the whole of the animals fore parts;
the creature will appear as if under the in
fuence of electrical shocks; its fore legs
are stifiy stretched to support the body,
while the hind legs are slightly bent, as If
20 seek purchase. A larger dose will IN
duce violent nervous fits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29

MORE TESTIMONY. From the Times New
Polzt, N. Y. ''We take pleasure this week
in calling the attention of our readers to
the advertisement of "Hoot1dnds German
Biters.' 1t is the only Tonic for the In
valid that commends itself Oar Druggist,
E. Van Wagenen, in this village has sold
two gross the past six months, and IN ecerg
instance it gave satisfaction. Nov is the
time to use the Bitters. Hoodldnds s Bttters
is entirely free from alcoholic adnirture.
Hoofand's German Tonic is comblna-
ton of all the ingredients of the Bitters,
with pure Santa Cruz Rum, orange, anise
&c. 1t is used for the same diseases as
the Bitters, in cases where an alcoholic
stimulant is. necessary. 1t is a prepara.
ton of rare medicinal value, and mos
agreeable to the palate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29
seleetto gftisfrllanp.

BY GEORGE H. SNYDER.

By GEOE6E ID. SNYDER.
Ring for the beautiful knel,
A knell for the young and fair,
Who starts to the sound of her marriage bell
On lifelong walk with despair.
Swing and ring in your beifry high.
Clamor, o bells, to the SUNNY skv.
But your voices are knells,
And the pean that swel1s
Is only mocking lie!
1e should sing of joy, but in tones most clear
Xe are shouting far to the listening ear,
Soldi soldl sold
Sold for a million of ill-gotten gold
a thousand eyes are agape to see
The glittering cortege pass,
But the sweet bride walketh YEARLY,
And her eyes they are dim, alas
Hand, not heart, is the gift she brings,
Duty. not love, is the strain she sings,
And her visions are fraught,
With hankering thought
And direful imaginings;
Her heart should be light, but its beat is slow,
Sobbing and throbbing sad and low
SoldI soldi soldi
Sold for a million of glittering goldl
Orange flowers in her shining hair,
Half concealed by gossamer lace;
Oh, she is lovely beyond compare,
Fresh and sweet is her girlish face;
Starry jewels on hand and breast,
Gems of the Orient, gold of the West,
In gimm ering play
Seem, laughing, to say
: We are the price OF u71rest. "
But the song is sung and the rite is read
The pageant over: the vows are said
Sold sold sold
Sold for a million of perishiGg gold
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29
Result of Bridegroom's Getting Drunk

The Port Hope Canadian says that
couple residing in the rural districts, not
far from town, were engaged to be married,
and were "called" three times in one of
the town churches On the day appointed
for the celebration of the ceremony which
was to ssmake this twain one flesh" the
happv couple came to town arrayed IN all
the glory of new store clothes, bringing
with them brother OF the bridegroom,
who was to officiate as 'best man, and
who, the result proved, was fully entitled
to that character. Leaving the blushlng
damsel in charge of his brother, the in
tended husband adjournd to bar-room to
get sssomething hot" to cheer his spirits
under the trying ordeal through which he
was to pass. Here he met some friends,
and amid the congratulations with which
he was overwhelmed, partook OF more than
was necessary for the purpose of elevating
his courage to the proper point, and soon
became eblivieus to all sublunary matters,
wedding party, bride, prospective
domestic bliss, and ALL After
waiting reasonable time for his reappear-
ance, his affianced and the rest of the party
grew uneasy, and finally, an expedition
was organized to go in search OF hlm.
They discovered him in the tavern in a
comatose condition, and reported that fact
in the proper quarter The bride bore up
bravely under this trial, declaring that she
didn't care cent, he was good-for-noth-
drunken wretch, and she was glad to get
clear of him. Moreover, she was not going
to be humbugged that way out OF getting
husband; she came to town to be married,
and married she was determined to be-
to the first man that would take her.
Rather than to see the girl disappointed
about trife like that, the brother who
came to do the f'best man" business, vol
unteered to be her victim himself. The
bargain was soon made, and off he started
for license, returning in short time,
when they were married and started for
home, leaving the other individual to en-
Joy his little spree as best he could. The
affair has created no little talk and much
merriment among those acquainted with
the facts, and the intended husband is now
having arough time amoug the wags.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29
Plants i'm Sleeping Rooms.

Though the air is dependent for the re-
newal of its oxygen on the action of the
green leaves of plants, it must not be for
gotten that it is only in the presence and
under the stimulus of light that these
organisms decompose carbonic acid. All
plants, irrespective of their kind of nature,
absorb oxygen and enhale carbonic acid in
the dark. The quantity of noxious gas
thus eliminated Is, however, exceedingly
small when compared with the oxygen
thrown out during the day. When they
are Towering, plants exhale carbonic acid
in considerable quantity, and at the same
time evolve heat. In this condition, there
fore, they resemble animals as regards
their relation to the air; and number of
plants placed in room would, under these
circumstances, tend to vitiate the air.
While the phanerogamia, or Towering
plants, depend on the air almost entirely
for their supply of carbon, and are busy
during the day in restoring to it the oxy-
gen that has been removed by animals,
many of the inferior crypcgramia, as the
fungi and parasitic plants, obtain their
nourishment from material that has already
been organized. They do not absorb car
bonic acid, but on the contrary they act
like animals, absorbing oxygen and exhal-
ing carbonic acid at all times. 1t is, there
fore evident that their presence in a room
cannot be productive of good results
Aside from the highly deleterious action
that plants may exert on the atmosphere of
a sleepingroom, by increasing the proper
ton of carbonic acid during the night, there
is another and more important objection to
be urged against their presence in such
apartments. Like animals, they exhale pc
culiar volatile organic principles, which in
many instances render the air unfit for the
purposes of respiration. Even in the days
of Andronicus this fact was recognized, for
he says, in speaking of Arabia Felix, that
''by reason of myrrh, frankincense and hot
spices there growing, the air was so obnox
ious to their brains, that the very inhabit-
ants at some times cannot avoid its infu-
ence." What the Influence on the brains
of the inhabitants may have been does not
at present interest us: we have only quoted
the statement to show that long ago the
emanations from plants were regarded as
having an influence on the condition of the
air; and, in view of our present. ignorance,
it wonld be wise to banlsh them from oru
sleeping apartments, at least until we are
better informed regarding their true prop
erties.-Dr. j. G Draper in January Gal
acg
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29

THE PORTLAND, (Me.) Advertiser tells a
story at the expense of minister who
processes to be averse to all study, and
who once upon time preached from the
text, t'The Wages of Sin is Death. He
confounded the words ''wages" and "wedg-
es, and gave very lucid disquisition on
the mechanical powers, concluding with
the inference that death acted like q
wedge in separating the righteous from the
wicked.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29
Prehistoric Man.

A somewhat remarkable discovery of
human and animal remains is announced
by Professor Capellini, of Bologna, in a
a letter to the Gazetta DELI Emilia. The
Professor on his return from Denmark
whittier he had gone to be present at the
International Prehistoric Congress-, was
rendered SO Jealous by what he had heard
that he was induced to make many eXcur-
sions in the neighborhood of Spezaia. In
the course of these excursions he visited
many caverns, and in one OF these he was
successful in discovering traces of prehis-
toric man. Et.r
This was a grotto in the island of Palme-
ria the access to which was difficult and
dangerous. Here he caused excavations to
be made, and the result was the discovery
81 numerous flint and stone implements,
the workmanship of which showed that
they belonged to the earliest period Of the
stone age. Besides these wrought imple-
ments and various other objects brought
into the cavern by its human occupants
he found a considerable quantity of bones
of animals mingled with bones of human
beings. The condition of these latter
bones, he says, ''wou1d justify the infer
ence that the grotto had been inhabited
by anthrophagi, and that the Italians of
that period were cannibals, like their con-
temporaries in Belgium France and Den
mark "
'sAmong the human bones were found
those of women, and part of the jawbone
of a child, some seven or eight years of age.
Some of these bones were entire, others
were partially calcined. In the centre of
the cave it was possible to discern traces of
fire place. Professor Capellina says:
Whoever has busted himself in prehistoric
researches, whoever has read Springs ex-
cellent work on the Chavaux cavern IN
Belgium, and the writings of other authors
on the subject of the caverns in France,
will not hesitate to admit that the discov-
cries in the island of Palmeria prove that
| the Italians were, as I have said, maneaters
For the present, it will be sufficient for me
to direct the attention of naturalists to the
subject The Cyclopeans spoken of in the
fable were probably these cannibals''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29

If ANY of our readers are prematurely
gray, or are troubled with falling of the
hair, d&udruff. er itching of the scalp, they
haveto use Rings Vegetable Ambrosia, and
their trouble will soon be over. The pre-
paration is not only restorer of gray halr,
but one of the most elegant hair dressings
we have ever seen. 1t also, by sottenln8
and invigorating the hair, prevents Pfelna-
ture badness, and in many cases restores
hair to bald heads.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29

THE OLDEST YOUTHS PUBLICATION. Mr..
Nathaniel Willis, father of N. P. Willis,
started Youth s paper in Boston in 1927,
called the Youths Companion. 1t has been
published weekly from that year until the
present time as years., and is to-day one
of the most vigorous and enterprising
sheets in the country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29

THE discovery of the skeleton of a sea
horse, buried Is feet beneath the surface,
near Bic, on the line of the International
Railway, by the men at work under the
contractors, is an important fact of which
scientific men will avail themselves. The
existence of a skeleton at hight of more
than 100 feet above the sea level afford S
conclusive evidence of two facts-frst, that
the land on which the skeleton was found
was once sea beach or covered by the
ocean !; secondly, that the elevation of the
land above the sea must have occurred
within comparatively recent period (that
is, geologically speaking), otherwise the
bones of the skeleton must have wasted
away. Sea-horses were at one time abund-
ant in the st. Lawrence, but have long
since been extermlnated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29

THE GREATEST medical discovery OF the
aqe-Pratt & Butchers Magic Oil, used ia
families for the past fifteen years with as
tonishing success-a certain, quick cure
for all rheumatic complaints, also head
ache, toothache and lame back, stiff joints,
&c-price only so cents. Sold by druggists.
Fuller, Finch L Faller wholesale agents,
Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29

We CALL the especial attention of all
those of our readers interested in the knit
ting of socks, stockings, drawers, hoods,
shawls, under clothing, &C., to the adver-
tisement of the American Knitting Machine
Co., of Boston; who have reduced the price
of their machines to S25, which places them
in these close times, within the means of
every one.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29

Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover
is becoming universal favorite for re-
storing gray hair to its original color, and
making the hair grow out thick
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29
A Model Printing Office.

In the Union Building is located one ofthe
most attractive job printing establishments
in the entire west, of which MesSrs. p. IL.
Hanscom & Co. are the proprietors Not
least among those men who have sought
and secured hold upon the confidence and
patronage of the business public, and
achieved a success in Chicago as merited as
it is solid, IS Mr.. Hanscom. Some five
years ago he opened small Office on Dear
born Street, and, in modest way. com
meneed business, obtaining customers here
end there, steadily making friends. His
plan of conducting business was then as
| It always has been, to give perfect salts
action and send out work unsurpassed in
point of finish and workmanlike execution.
The result was that friends and customers
multiplied, and lis business soon necessi-
! tated more room, as well as increased faciI-
tiles, to keep pace with its demands. Far
well Hall Building was selected as q new
base, and there be opened and operated
upon much more extensive scale; when
in the midst of prosperity he lost his entire
stock of materials and presses with
the disastrous fire which occurred
to that building two years ago. 1t requir-
ed, however, only few. hours to secure
new quarters, and, with q new outfit, set
tied down to business again-this time at
Nos. 120 and 130 LaSalle street. An inn
portant branch of his business then, as
now, was that of gummed and cut labels
for druggists use, and while at the last
named place he very largely extended his
facilities for procuring business, soon sue
ceeding in obtaining customers in all parts
OF the country. The rapid growth of the
business made it evident that still more
room WAS needed for the prompt and
efficient execution of his many orders
For this purpose he secured the mag
nifcent hall over the Union National
Bank, occupying 100 feet on Washington
street and so feet on LaSalle. Seven steam
presses are now kept constantly in use, and
some forty of the best workmen to be OBJ
tained find steady employment. For the
convenience of the public his counting
room Zone of the finest offices in the build
ing), is located on the second floor, easily
accessible from both Washing on and La
Sale streets Here the energetic and ge-
NAL proprietor or his gentlemanly assistants
may always be found in readiness to supply
| the wants of customers, and when desired
show them through the busy establish
ment. Ii there is job printer in Chicago
who is deserving of widespread patronage
| it is Mr.. Hanscom; but the fact that he
has, from an humble start five years ago,
succeeded in establishing one of the largest
and finest job Offices in the West, of itself
speaks forcibly in his praise ard best illus
trates the character of himself and his
work. Chicago Tribune
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29

-Daggett, convicted of the murder of
White at Big Rapids, Michigan, has been
sent up for life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29

George Alfred Townsend has volume
of poems in press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29

See Little Corporal" among advertise
ments.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1869-12-29

CLEANING THE CELLARS. Every cellar
should at least have thorough cleaning
oat. Everything movable in it should have
Its position changed with this view, and
the sides and ceiling of the cellar should
oe carefully brushed down and one or two
neavy coats Of whitewash applied. Early
@intef--we VIZ may say at this very time when
out-ooor labor Is pretty much over-should
% app1lntea Tor the first cleaning. The
other should take place in April. when the
vegetable matter, and meat pickle imnera
lively require attention
In both cases the cleansing shonld bo
thorough, and the cellar made to apnear ss
clean and sweet as any room in the honea
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