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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-25
NINETY YEARS Or welded LIFE.

NINETY YEARS OF Welded LIFE. =
In Montreal in January, 1889, Michael
Gannue and Melissa GAMER were married.
He was II and she was IA. In 1901
they removed to Scotsburg, now Scotsville,
There they lived together for seventy
eight years On the 5th of December 1879,
Mrs. Grannue died at the age of lO3 years,
after married life of eighty-nine years.
Her husband is still living, l08years old.
He is sound mentally. With the except
ion of being cripplessfrom fall he had
sixteen years ago, his physical condition is
excellent. He became blind in his Goth
year. He was blind six years when, bis
sight gradually returned. When his
wife was dying he stood by her bedside.
When she could no longer speak to him
he became SO affected that his eyesight
failed again. On the day of her burial
he was escorted to her coffin to take
last look at his venerable consort. He
could not see her face. He exclaimed
bitterly: 'It is hard, after living nearly
ninety years with her that she must be
taken away without my being able to
see her again. He was never known to
weep before.
Mr.. Gannue is a basket-maker. He has
not worked at his trade since he became
cripple He is an inveterate user of to-
bacco but never drank Intoxicating liquor.
His wife bore him sixteen children.
Eight, three sons and five daughters are
still living. There are living besides,
thirty-eight grandchildren, twenty-three
great-grandchildren thirteen great-great-
grandchildren, eight great-great-great-
grandchildren, and five great-great.great-
great A few months ago
Mr. Gaunne's eyesight was again renew
ed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-25
What is meant by Sir Edward Thorn

What is meant by Sir Edward Thorn
ton considering a promotion to be appoint
ed to st. Petersburg instead of remaining
in Washington is simply that he will then
become an Ambassador, and as such re-
ceive higher salary than if he remains
here or was sent to any other country
simply as a Minister Plenipotentiary.
The pay of the former grade is higher
than that of the latter in the diplomatic
service, and, when Sir Edward is retired,
as he will be after time, according to
the rules of English diplomatic service,
he will receive higher salary than if he
retired while a Minister Plenipotentiary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-25

GENTLY DOES IT Eugene Cross Buff
falo, writes: 'I have used Spring Bios
som for dyspepsia and indigestion and
have found it to act admirably as gen.
tie aperient and blood purifier. I con-
slider it unequaled; you are at liberty to
use my name as reference Price so
cents, trial bottles 10 cents.
sPoUR On OIL"-L. P. Follett, o.
states that he has used THOMAS ELECTRIC
OH for burns, and has found nothing
to equal it in soothing the pain and giving
relief.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-25
The ATLANTIC MONTHLY
FOR 1881 /.
Will contain
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SERIAL STORIES
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-25

THE CENTER OF POPULATION Gen
eral Walker, Superintendent of the Cen
sus Bureau, has published curious bull
letin showing the position of the center of
population since 1890 In 1880 it was
eight miles west by south of Cincinnati,
having moved west fifty-eight miles
during the preceding decade. The follow
ing is an approximate location of import
ant points from 1890:
1890 Twenty-three miles east of Balti-
more.
1900. Eighteen miles west of Balti-
more.
1870 Forty miles northwest by west
of Washington.
1920. Sixteen miles north of Wood
stock
1880. Nineteen miles west by south
west of Moorefield.
1910. Sixteen miles south of Clarks-
burg.
1850. Twenty miles southeast of Par
kersburg.
1860. Twenty miles south of Chilli
cothe.
1870. Forty-miles east by north of
Cincinnati.
1880. Eight miles west by south Of
Cincinnati.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-25

FRAUD.-Tens of thousands of dollars
are squandered yearly upon travelling
quacks, who go from town to town pro-
Tossing to cure all of the ills that our poor
humanity is heir to. Why will not the
public learn common sense, and if they
are suffering from dyspepsia or liver COM
plant, invest dollar in SPRING Blossom,
sold by all druggists and indorsed by the
faculty. See testimonials. Price 90
cents, trial bottles 10 cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-25

In GOOD SPIRITS IT. Walker. Cleve-
land. O., writes: 'For the last twelve
months have suffered from lumbago and
general debility. commenced taking
BURDoCK BLOOD BITTERs about six weeks
ago, and now have great pleasure in sta
ting that have recovered my appetite,
my complexion has grown ruddy and
feel better altogether" Price $I.00, trial
size 10 cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-25

A SIGNIFICANT FACT The cheapest
medicine in use THOMAS, ELECTRIC On,
because so very little of it is required to
effect cure. For Group, diphtheria,
and diseases of the lungs and throat
whether used for bathing the chest or
throat for taking internally or inhaling, it
is matchless compound.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-25
w. G.. SPALDING.

physician and Surgeon and Examing Surgeon
: Pensions Office over Bank of Watertown
aiding, up stairs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-25

One man and three boys were publicly
whipped at New Castle, Delaware, Satur-
day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-25
"a. Eugene GOeldner
Gy DENTIST,

Second Door East of Post offer, Watertown,,
Wis. Teeth extracted without pain; Artlhclai
aeth inserted on gold, silver and rubber plates
Feeth filled with gold and silver, and all work
warranted to give entire satisfaction
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-25

va+.rtown Tumber Yard. Lumber of every
description, Lath and shingles constantly on
1and and for sale at the lowest Market Prlce' at
he Milwaukee Depot, Watertown, WIS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-25
AUGUST WIGGENHORN,

Jeweler, has recently opened Jewelry store
in Johnson's block, corner Main and lst streets,
where he will keep constantly on hand large
stock of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and
Plated Ware &c Particular attention paid to
repairing Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, &C., and
Warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-25

arlages and deaths inserted gratis.
ofessional and Business Cards S3. 90 q year.
siness notices in local column 10 cents per
for first insertion. and five cents for subse-
mt insertions.
ivertisements not accompanied with dfrec-
s. will be inserted till forbid and charged
accordingly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-25
A. GRITZNER.

Fashionable Barber and Hair Dresser shop III
Salick's basement, on the Bridge, WatertoWn,
Wis The best of Hair Dye used, warranted to
lold color for eight weeks
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BUSINESS 9aros.

.ANIrI HAIL c.. B. SKINNER.
HALL & SKINNER,
ttorneys and Counselors at Law and Solici-
) in Chancery. Have a complete abstract OF
records of all titles and membranes on
| estate in Jefferson county. Office over Wis
lsin National Bank, at the foymer office of
los & Hail.
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f.. TRZCINSKI
has removed his
Barber Shop and Hair Store
NARROW BLUE FRONT,

Ibeg to call the attention Of ladies to my new
and extensive stock of hair goods, which has
inst been replenished. Having now completed
ARRANGEMENTS for the manufacturing OF all
k:rds of hair goods, feel confident that through
~. facilities l now possess, am able to meet
vo II requirements at figures which am positive
wi, gain YOUR appreciation. Strict attention is
paid to orders from snarled hair-ihis can be
rooted which restores its lustre, beauty and
natural appearance; then it can be made up IN
elegant new styles of hair goods and hair jewel
ry at the lowest prices. Heavy switches from
/. co to s.. 90 and above.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-25

Doctor Joseph Jones, President Of the
Louisiana State Board of Health, has
completed the investigation of the cases
Of leprosy discovered in the Delta of the
Mississippi last summer, and, while he
finds the number of cases to have been
less than reported, he urges the thorough
isolation of the victims, and the erection
of leper hospitals by the State and city
authorities denouncing the practice of in
Producing such patients into the crowded
wards of the Charity Hospital of New
Orleans.
The Jewish advance., 1881-07-01
[ [
A CHILD LEFT THE HOUSE.

The night which followed the day
described in the previous chapter, was
one of the most distressing nights that
passed in the house of the village Jew.
1t seemed as though long suppressed
unuttered grief wandered through the
rooms and filed the air with subdued
plaintive groans. The grandmother re-
tired to bed earlier than usual, but in
the midnight she awoke and was heard
The Jewish advance., 1881-07-01

"ouAu AoiH Oo oAoocu iOICNci! Io COuiu
easily be noticed that the young peasant
woman wished to pass quickly the house
where the old woman and her grandson
were; she hastened her steps and kept
herself as close as possible to the houses
on the opposite side of the street. But
her strength failed. She nearly broke
down under her burden, and was COM
PEELED to lay down her hoe and her sack
just in the sight of the old woman and
the boy.
Does she look over to us?" asked the
old woman in whisper.
L believe she does" the boy ans
wered with an expression of deep SYM
pathy in his face.
The peasant woman stood there wiping
with her apron the sweat from her
brow She bowed down to pick up her
burden and to quit that spot as quickly
as possible. 1t seemed as though a
storm within her breast was forcing her
away from the burning glances Of the
two pairs of eyes that were fixed upon
her But all her attempts to raise her
burden were futile; only the hoe she
could raise, and that with apparent
difficulty.
"Grandma-said the boy with sub
dued breath-she cannot move from her
place.
Don't | see it?" rejoined the old
woman with a trembling voice.
II will help her." said the boy and
arose quickly from his seat.
''Fischele!'' called the old woman;
but this was all she could utter, for she
could not forbid him following his in
tention.
The peasant-woman, in the meantime
made repeated attempts to raise her two
burdens. Noticing the intention of the
boy running across the street toward her.
she strained every muscle to do the work
alone. But all in vain; just on this
spot, before the very eyes Of the old
woman, her strength failed! There she
stood not knowing how to help herself
the very image Of despair.
Where are you running to? What do
you intend to do?" called stern manly
voice to the boy. It was Reb Joseph,
his father, who had passed behind the
church when the evening bell began to
ring and who now came forward toward
the house. Fischele hurryjng to assist
the helpless woman, ran against him
without noticing him. The boy trembled
in all his limbs at hearing the stern
voice of his father.
''Do you imagine, Reb Joseph con-
tinued scornfully, that l do not know
what your grandma ordered you to do!
You should help this woman here, for
sooth I will break every bone in your
body and turn your neck if you dare to
assist her with touch of your finger!
Come, quick! She has loaded herself
with this burden and must be able to
carry it herself" He took the boy by
the arm and led him off into the house.
At this moment the peasant woman
must have perceived in herself the
strength of a giant. With one sudden
start she raised the heavy hoe and the
heavier sack and went off with a quick
step; the heavy burden seemed to have
turned as light as feather She disap-
peared from sight behind the church.
Two heavy tears rolled down the fur
rowed face Of the old woman
The Jewish advance., 1881-07-01

And yet you ought not to have pre-
vented the boy lending her helping
hand. You chased him away from her,
while she was unable to move with her
heavy burden.
Mother, said Joseph with fearful
calmness-with this hand which | am
raising now, would turn his neck, if he
had lifted feather from the ground for
her. He would not live after such an
act.
Joseph. Joseph!--cried the old
woman in wild irritation-do not be so
sinful in the sight of God Almighty"
DO you call this being sinful? he
responded-Would one be accountable
for any sin against herr"
Were you blind, man?-cried the
aged woman at the pitch of her voice
did you not notice that she was woman
with child under her breast"
There was a magic power in the last
words, for it calmed the wrath of the
mau in an instant. He was visibly
frightened when he heard the secret of
his sisters condition from the mouth of
the old woman For few moments he
looked in her face as if he were doubt
ing her word But at last he arose and
blew out the taper without saying a
word, as though desirous to extinguish
his and his mothers grief. He retired
quietly but did not go to bed. He stood
by the window and looked for long
time into the dark, dark night
81. (To be Gontinued.)
The Jewish advance., 1881-07-01
DeutIGe er Tbetl.
The Lost Sheep.
Adapted from the German of Leopold Kom
pert by HENRY GERsONI.
I
(Continued.l

At this moment the evening bell be-
gan to ring. From the opposite direction
the peasants of the village came on.
They all stopped at hearing the sacred
sounds vibrating in the calm evening air
and made the sign of the Seedman
of humanity who had been nailed to the
cross. A young peasant woman came
up in the rear, who seemed to be more
heavily burdened than the other women
She carried hoe in one hand and a
filled sack in the other She had to lay
both on the ground in order to free her
hands to make over herself the sign of
the cross. The peasants composed a
group of pious worshippers; the whole
village appeared at that moment like a
large church, the blue sky bending over
them like the dome of the holy shrine.
DO you see her, grandma whisp-
cred the boy in hardly audible accents,
as he pointed with his finger at the
young peasant woman who stood behind
the other worshippers.
"For heavens sake"-said the old
woman affrighted-do not point with
your finger. You know how these people
are; they may believe that you make
fun of them. Is she also there?''-she
asked in low whisper. The boy paused
few seconds and then he said quickly:
"She has made it like all the others.
I have seen it,
A hollow sound issued from the breast
Of the old woman-a sound indescribable
in it's depth and keenness.
The first ringing of the bell having
ceased with powerful stroke of the
tongue, the group of worshippers dis
persed But after short while the
second ringing began and the peasants
stood together again in worshipping
attitude.
Now I have seen it!' called Fischele
in a subdued tone
what have you seen?" asked his
grandmother with trembling voice.
"She has made over herself the sign
of the cross" answered the boy, and it
seemed as though the horror in which
he pronounced these words had vibrated
through every fibre of his body; he be-
came as white as chalk.
The old woman was silent; her head
sank down upon her breat. The bell be-
gan to ring the third time. The boy
made no remarks now, his eyes were
fixed on the worshippers, and of all
others, upon one person in that group;
that person made over herself the sign
of the crucifed divinity.
Singly did the peasants now mass the
house. Some Of them greeted, but the
grandmother answered only with nod
ding of the head. She could not speak
at that moment, even if God in all his
heavenly majesty had passed by her.
At last that peasant woman came by,
who was of such peculiar interest to
the old woman and her. grandchild.
Fischele touched his grandmother with
his elbow that she may look at her.
Who can fathom the secret emotion
rising from the heart to the eyes, open
ing them widely and fixing them upon
an object for the sight of which they
The Jewish advance., 1881-07-01
Boerne and Heine.
Adapted from the German of DIR. Graetz by
Fl. ELIASsOF
HEINE's THOUGHTS ABOUT JEWS.
(Goncluded.)

tCOncLUGeGJ
Moses built human pyramids. he CHS
eled human obelisks, he took poor race
of shepherds and formed them into a
nation able to defy centuries, grand,
eternal, holy people, people of God,
which could serve as model to all other
nations, yes, as prototype to entire
humanity: he created Israel. /. . AS of
the master so l also did not always
speak of the work, the Jews, with sufi-
cient reverence. The history of the
middle ages, and even of the other times,
had seldom chronicled the names of such
knights of the holy spirit, for they usu-
ally fought with closed visor. The
deeds Of the Jews are as little known to
the world as their peculiar nature. Peo-
pie believed to know them because they
have seen their boards, but more they
did not perceive, and as the Jews were
during the middle ages, they are also in
modern times walking mystery. It
may be unveiled on the day of which the
prophet had prophesied. .
HEINE's THOUGHTS ABOUT JUDAISM.
"Yes, to the Jews, to whom the world
is indebted for it's God, it has also to be
thankful for His word, the Bible; they
have saved it from the bankruptcy of
the Roman Empire, and in the maddest,
toughest time of the migration of the
nations, the Israelites preserved that
precious book until Professionalism
sought for it among them, and translated
the discovered book into the vernacular
tongue, and spread it all over the world
... In the north of Europe and America
Palestinaism has welded such power
full influence that coming to those places,
one imagines to have been transported
among Jews. L will not speak of the
most of the new congregations of the
United States, where people initiate the
life of the Old Testament in pedantic
manner. .. But the caricature will not
disappear, the genuine, imperishable
and the true, viz. : the morality of anci-
ent Judaism will just as we'll flourish in
those countries as it did once on the
banks of the Jordan, and on the heights
The Jewish advance., 1881-07-01
TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Lost Sheep-BGrne and Heine-Jewish
Women - Local and Domestic - Foreign -
Thoughts on the Sengerfest-Notes and
NOTES.-THE Jews of Abyssina-The Oldest
Hebrew inscription - The Hittites - The
Teachers of Ethics as the Successors of the
Clergy - Romance Of Leopold Kompert -
Gleanings.
Deutiner EbetI.
Gbaiim grOiiad-1o,' ~ nN,y-Dis rniiiiaen Sus
ben-Der Sanbel i'm SER Nan,en-yteutstei
The Jewish advance., 1881-07-01

sit is an ancient Jewish usage to rent the
garment-''tear Krv'ah'' and to observe seven
days of mourning to sit SiU'ah when near
relative dies. The same ceremonies are OBJ
served when q near relative abjures his faith.
He is mourned after as one who is lost to life
eternal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-26

LOCAL B2ETIIIES.

There we're no sos at polio, hes1q1ar!er
to day.
Rev. j. W. Webb. coIored, Ct this city
nreacted 10 the Baptist Church of Primes
Georges county. Nd, yesterday.
Mr.. George Arp'ch, of this CITY. has had .
three legged chicken IT suited 10 him ty
friend in Culpeper.
Work was suspended e. tho shops OF tht
Virginia Midlsnd RsiwaY Company 10 this
city ct 10 clock to day in ro-psct TO tho mem
DRY Of the late President.
The memory of the oldest inLablant ruonelt
not back to as warm s ptembof So tho present
Inc mercury 10 the Thermometer has register
ed 90 to day.
WE observe in tho San Antonio Times the
marriage OF Mr.. Robert b Minor, 2 lawyer o.
SeGune. Texas. to Miss Routez Houston, of San
OF the staff OF the Episcopal High School, and is
brother of Dr., g. H. q. Minor, OF The Shensn.
doah Valley Academy, in Wincheater, Va.
SEVERAL young men left here Saturday hight
IN small sloop foc the lower Potomac 10 spend
Sunday in fishing &C., &c. Before they had
we'll started dispute arose. md the captain
put the boat ashore and left his companions
Inc Iemsinder OF tho crow set Gail a3d et,rted
again. Coon, IN tho darkness, Tho toat went
ashore on the opposite side of tho river. Moth.
lag moro was hoard Of the members Of the crow
until yesterday afternoon, when they returned
10 this city wilhouf any fi:h, ard completely
played GU.
Friday evening last an old co,o;ed woman,
on c1u!ches, entered railroad car. in Wssh.
angton' for the purpose o! coming to this city.
Tho car was crowded and tho old woman re.
queeted a coored man 10 give her his seat, CT
1t was Impossible for her TO stand. Tho msn
refused, Gov. Holiday. Of Virgins, who
was IN The cAr. overheard the covtrsa.ion, ard
promptly rendered the Old womsn his seat
winch Wss accepted with thanks. Tho ret WAS
looked upon by those in tho car as p most grace.
iul one.
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"A large number of cars loaded with cattle,
passed over tho Virginia Midland RiilWsy Sat.
u;dly hight, Rciny Dorlh.
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HE BURYGNd GROUNDS YEsrERDAY,-Tne
weather yesterday b9ng intentionally warm,
the buying grounds we're rot visited By as
rnaoy peopo as usual. The thoroughfsrcs lead.
Ing Tia: direction were exceedingly dusty, and
tI:a fey who did struggle around mid the tonbs
carried enough foe PARTICLES Of mother cart h
On thsir persons to cause people to clnjaoluro
that they had footed it from Mount Vernon To-.
stead Of ncrc y tranp;rg around the envrous
OF the CITY. Tso uuorsIs took plscc-thoso of
an adult and osbe-snd as the diuinu i've cor
ttg1 oi the latter wourd itself into the gard on
rs way to the gave, tho appearance 10 the pro.
oeasion OF tho two renlainicg children of the
ismlly-oIo about SIX and the other three wears
OF asc-!he eldest freely usog her bsnaker.
c.t!et while the younger tIip2cd aorg by her
side, seemlCgIy Of too tend=r years 10 NC ,r-
s'sbd the scene, was spectacle touching in.
deed.