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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-23
The Entrance Hall at Abbotsford.
[From st. Nicholas. I


The entrance hall at Abbotsford, the
home of Sir Walter Scott, is forty feet
IN length. It's lofty ceiling of oak, fash
iond into series of arches, is exquisite
ly carved; the walls which are also of oak,
from Dumfermline Abbey, are richly de-
corated in the same manner. The floor
is made of black and white marble from
the Hebrides. Along the walls are many
suits of old armor, the most noticeable
being an English suit of the time of
Henry Y. and an italian one Of more re-
cent date; above them are the coats of
arms of the ancient border clans, con-
spicuous among these being the arms of
Douglas and the Royal Lion of Scot
land. There are also helmets, rapiers
and claymores in great variety, as well
as Polish lances, and suit of chain
mail taken from the corpse of one of the
acknowledgement ofTippoo Sahib, ruler
of Seringapatam, when that Hindoo
city was besieged and captured by the
English in 1899. On one side in niche
formed by a window, is a glass case con-
tanning the last suit of clothes worn by
Sir Walter. Hanging on the wall, at the
extreme end near the left door, are the
keys of the old Tolbooth prison. There
are also relics IN this entrance hall of
James VI, and Claverhouse, the IS Bon
ny Dundee of Scottish prose and poetry.
Only two windows light the hall, and
they are so obscured by coats of arms
that the interior has been spoken of as
being "as dark as the twelfth century.
I leave my young friends who study
history to decide how dark that is.
Standing in one of the corners, but not
visible in the picture, is an American axe
that was priced by Sir Walter as the gift
of Washington Irving. Many of you
have doubtless read Irving's description
of his stay at Abbotsford It is a fine
tribute to the host who entertained him
SO royalty. The farewell at the gate was
81 will not say goodbye, but come
again, Irving tells us that he was so
impressed while there with the fact that
Sir Walter, Notwithstanding the miracles
of work he did, contrived to appear ever
at the command of his guests, continu-
ally devising plans for their enjoyment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-23
Snake-Skins as Whips.
From the Philadelphia Record. !

The farmers boys in the northern
part of Chester County use snake-slzins
for cart-whips, the skins serving the pur-
pose remarkably well after soaking in
alcohol for q considerable time. Samuel
Elliot and John Miller, farmers of South
Coventry Township, Chester County,
about twelve miles from Phoenixville,
have killed this summer nearly sixty
snakes on their farms. The other day
Mr.. Elliott was vending his way from
his barn through a marshy meadow
toward a wheat field, when, nearing the
fence inclosing the grain, he saw a large
black snake making tracks In his direc-
ton. Now, Farmer Elliott is not a cow
ard, as he told Record reporter, but
the way "he got back to the barn after a
fence rail is something remarkable. !"
Calling one of the farm hands to help
him, they went back and dispatched the
reptile, which measured six feet in length
and was as thick as. a mans arm. The
snakes abound mostly near thick woods
or running water, and most farmers pro-
vide themselves with stout clubs when
working In fields adjoining such places.
A year ago Mr.. Elliott was bitten by q
copperhead snake when moving. HAY
ing occasion In the heat of the day to
stop his moving machine near a clump
of trees and rest IN their shade, he was
bitten in the left thigh. The poison Of
the bite entered so thoroughly into MS
system that he was unable to work. He
claims that the bite still troubles him,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-23

" but little die I dream as you was so
near me in soul. I was q settin' on the
back door step when you went a-past. [
had the face-ache and Fanny Dorel she
took charge of the school for me yester-
day"
Fanny DoreI - This, then, was the
name of the gold-tressed divinity who
had taken his heart by storm. There
was a misrepresentation all around, and
Mark Moreau made haste to disengage
himself from Miss Keturah Spikes cling
ing arms.
hurriedly.
emo, there amt" said Miss Spikes.
"I supposed this letter was addressed
to Fanny Dorel," he pleaded.
cit says Keturah Spikes plain enough
don't it?" said the lady, with gathering
clouds upon her brow.
My dear Miss Spikes" he began.
fCall me Keturah," she smiled.
1T see / am intruding on the busiest
part of your day." he urged.
"School-teachin' amt nothin', when
the tenderest feelin's of the heart is con-
cerned," murmured the tall woman.
But business is business" reasoned
our hero, artfully; "and L shall see you
this evening at your uncle's house. I'm
til then, OIL TeUO5T!"
The school-bell clanged-Mr. Moreau
hurried away. Miss Spikes returned
with softly-palpitating heart to her
books and slates-Minerva succeeded
Cupid-and our hero plunged into the
woods, wiping his reeking brow.
"Good Jupiter! he muttered to him
self; "does that Gorgon believe that
there is man in the United States mad
enough to marry her ?"
Miss Spikes "let out school early
that day, and hurried to the tavern with
out loss of time.
where's Mr.. Moreau ?" she breath
lessly demanded of her uncle.
"Gone," said Mr.. Stiles-"bag and
baggage, horse and foot. Sent for his
traps at IL o'clock, and took the south
ward-bound train.
Miss Keturah wrung her hands.
sob, dear oh, dear p she gasped;
why did ever lose sight Of him 2"
"KetUrah," said her uncle, severely,
"that's the third husband you've let
slip! 1 begin to think it's all your bad
management. And this was a dreadful
likely man, too"
AS for Mr.. Mark Moreau, he scarcely
dared to breathe freely until he was in
the Lake Champiain steamer.
Ho had merely intended to amuse
himself by little Irritation with a wood
land beauty; but the matter had become
decidedly serious.
And perhaps he needed the lesson.
Flirting young men sometimes do need
lessons.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-23

stock with profit, but there is none but
who can improve his herds by the use
OF the best male parentage.
RIPENING the seeds always tends in
some degree to exhaust the plants. It
is, therefore, advisable to prevent a
heavy crop of seed, or to cut as soon as
the blossoms have formed or are about
to open. But in doing this, leave as
much of the plant or of it's foliage as
possible, even if some seed remains.
Cutting very closely checks the plants.
Moving is of course better than grazing,
as the removal of the blossom may be
better controlled. For this reason, and
on account of the tread of the animals,
it Is not advisable to grace the first year,
especially on soft ground.
WHEN the melon begins to change
color inside, and it's seeds turn black. a
small speck, scale or blister begins to
appear on the outer circle or rind.
These are multiplied and enlarged as
the fruit natures. A ripe melon will
show them thickly over the surface. A
partial development only indicates half
ripeRed fruit. A full crop of blisters re-
veals its perfect ripeness. When hun
dreds Of melons are strewed along the
sidewalk, you will have to look pretty
sharply to find one that exhibits salts
factory ''escutcheon," to borrow term
from M. Guenon. But it is unfailing
when found; and by following this guide
you may walk away with your melon
with the most entire confidence. The
blister is only to be seen upon close in
spection, but it is plainly visible when
that is given.
The larva or grub of the cucumber
beetle (Di0brOGic0 V6tt0t0) bores into
the lower portion of the stem just be-
meath the lower part at the surface of
the ground, while the perfect insect or
beetles attack all tender parts of the
vine above the ground. Many remedies
have been recommended for this insect,
among which powdered plaster of Paris
sprinkled over the vines is q favorite
with some. This sometimes keeps the
beetle from the tops, but has no effect
on tue grubs at the roots. IF the hills
are boxed with boxes opened at the top,
and this covered with gauze the bug can
not get to the vines. Persian insect
powder or pyrethrum sprinkled over the
vines when wet is perhaps the best
remedy. If applied when the vines are
young, before blossoming, and continue
after every shower or every week, es-
especially on the main vines and about
the roots, no eggs will be laid, and of
course no CRIBS will kill the vines
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-23
Persuasiveness of the Muskef.

From The Toledo (OhiO) Blade.
Gen. Steedman tells a good story
which is applicable to the manner in
which the aristocratic Sixtieth Rifles re-
Gently skipped out in front of the Ram
leh and gave everything up to the Egyp-
tians. While near Nashville the general
had negro regiment on the picket line,
and bright young mulatto sergeant IN
command of a post got the drop on
rebel post and captured the whole out
fit. The rebels were crowd of high
stepping young Virginians, and some
of them were badly wrought up by the
idea of having to surrender to lot Of
niggers." Gen. Steedman took their
commander, fine young fellow into mis-
tent, extended some little courtesies to
him, and in the course of the converse
ton said: Tt was little tough, lieu
tenant, 70 be taken In by colored SOL
diers, but war has strange experiences.
"WelI, general, said the other, setting
down his glass, I've been in the army
now nearly four years, and If I've learned
anything it has been profound respect
for the musket. When the muzzle is
showed into my face don't usually ask
any questions as to who's got hold of
buC UIC0Cll.
Gen. Sherman tells nearly as good
story, in his book. He was standing on
the sidewalk in ST. Louis when Gen.
Lyon went out with his men to attack
tie secessionists at Camp Jackson. A
young lady of Gen. Sherman's acquaint-
daughter of one of the most aris-
tocratic families IN the city-was stand
ing on a stoop near by, wringing her
hands and crying. She said her broth
ers, cousins, and a number of acquaint-
ances were in Camp Jackson, and she
was certain chat they would all be killed,
for they were proud, high-spirited men,
belonging to the best families In the city,
and they would die before they would
yield. Gen. Sherman tried to console
her by saying that he had noticed that
sons of 6rst-class families were usually
not any more willing to die than other
people. He continued his walk, and in
little while met Gen. Lyon returning
with the entire force at Camp Jackson,
which had surrendered without firing a
gun. He FASTENED back to comfort the
young lady with the news of her kins-
mems safe, but after she heard 1t she
slammed the door IN his face.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-23
FASHIONABLE FANCIES,

MAHOGANY is the newest shade of red.
WATBRED and shaded ribbons will
again be worn.
HUNGARIAN braid patterns trim manv
many fall Jackets.
MARLBOROUGH is 3 new and delicate
shade OF copper red.
The favorite point for the corsage bow
is the top of the left shoulder
The new English alpacas come in gray
shades and black, with softer finish than
the old time goods.
PALE blue or pale pink muslin dresses
dispute the majority with sprigged and
polka-dotted patterns.
JACKETS have from twelve to fifteen
wooden buttons, finely cut in pugs'
heads, down the front.
SMALT and silver blue will be COM
blned III new fall suits with terra Gotta
and mahogany shades.
The golden Hamburg cocks back is
most in demand for hat trimming. as it
shows natural shaded effects in mahogany
tints.
The new pushes come in all lengths
Of pile from the short moleskin plush to
the long-napped silk and mohair goods
that resemble the heavier furs.
NEW style of skirt trimming consists
OF punches of side plaits alternating with
lateral loops. There is a knife blade
quilting both above and below this.
MANY underwaists for summer are in
shawl shape in the neck, trimmed with
fine nainsook or batiste sdraperies to
form shirred and plated fichus. This
waist is very pretty with open dresses.
The earliest fall suits will be of chev-
lot, flannel, and Gilbert cloths of light
texture, in shades of huzzar and silver
blue, drab, terra Gotta, Marlborough
red, mahogany, brown and neutral
shades, and will be made dressy with
buttons, buckles and fancy ornaments
Of cut steel.
The best dressmakers here and abroad
use silk for lining, but nothing is SO dur
able or preserves the material as well as
firm slate twill. This is sold double
width, and should be laid out thus
folded: Place the pattern upon it with
the upper part towards the cut end, the
selvedge for the fronts. The side pieces
for the back will, most probably, be got
out of the width, while the top of the
back will fit in the intergect of the front.
A good yard Of stuff may be often saved
by laying the pattern out and well con-
sidering how one part cuts into another.
Prick the outline ON to the lining; these
marks serve for guide for the lacking.
IT is getting to be quite the fashion
this summer to wear the waves of false
hair over the forehead, which but short
time ago were looked upon by most Ia
dies as too stacy and wig-like to be en-
dured. Even those who were obliged
by the scarcity Of their own locks to re-
sort to switch, which they twisted
in with their own back hair, had still
strong dislike to anything in the shape
of couture or bandeau for the front Of
the head. Ladies who find it impossi-
BILE to keep their own tresses in crimp at
the seaside are, however, taking to these
substitutes, one after the other, after
overcoming a very natural prejudice
against them. These artificial waves
and short water-curIs are now made so
ingeniously that it is almost impossible
to tell who does and who does not wear
them,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-23
A SERIOUS MISTAKE,
BY RUTH RANSOM.

'FAnd this, I suppose is the village
-school-house, said Mark Moreau. as
emerging from the deep gloom of the
Adirondack woods, he stood in the little
cleared space, where the grass was as
close and fine as velvet, the scent of
white clover filed the air, and a snail
one-storied house, painted the dull color
which would now be called "Venetian
req, - nestled beneath the boughs of
monster black walnut tree. "Onlv
there's no village worth mentioning, IN
less you choose to call the stage-station
one. Upon the whole, this portion of
the world seems to be still in It's print
tive condition"
Mr.. Moreau had been fishing all day.
His creel was well filed, his lunch-bas-
ket empty; his India-rubber boots be-
splashed with mud; his countenance
bronzed with a fine, healthy sunburn.
He was tired out, with joints aching,
nose bliste1ed, face swollen with the I'M
intermitting attacks Of the black flies
and mosquitoes. And yet he called this
" capital sport y
''Hello, you, sir y said Moreau, to a
sly, white-headed little urchin, who was
coming down the hill with a pail.
Wnat III tnat pail :?
NOthin', sir, was the answer.
''What are you doing with il? ?"
Coin after water.
:" Is there a spring hereabouts ?"
Yes, sir.
Moreau nodded his head.
"Good = said he. "Show me where
it is, and I'll give you a penny"
The little lad, nothing 10th, ran
lightly on Ill advance, until he reached
the spot, beneath huge, gray rock,
where q tiny staeam of water dubbed
into rude stone basin, worn by its con-
tinued drip.
''Here it is, mister" said her ''and
here's gourd to drink outen.'
And Mr. Moreau drank deep, long
draught.
"Sweet as champagne" he said, ''and
cooler than iceI
And he flung the penny to the expect
ant lad, who, having secured his largess,
speedily filled his pail and trudged up
the hill once more.
''Johnny Johnny! What keeps you
so long ?"
It was a sweet bell-like voice, and
Moreau listened to it with a sort of
dreamy satisfaction as he lay there
among the ferns, staring up at the sky.
''The school-ma'am in all probable
ity," he said to himself, and turned
halfway around, among the green
"heart's tongues" to see what manner
of female she was.
Round, and dimpled, and rosy, with
hair like braided sunshine, big blue
eyes, and cheeks pinker than the wild
roses even now scattering the petals
over his face. Mark raised himself on
his elbow.
"Shes beauty" he said, half aloud
=" wild flower of the wilderness. And
not a bit ike the ideal district school.
teacher. I'll get acquainted with that
girl, or I'll know the reason whyi"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-23
Historic Statues.

Harris statue of Henry Clay, one of
the pieces of statuary of which Rich
mond is most proud, has lately been
treated to a thorough securing and re-
storation. New hands have replaced the
broken ones, and, instead of standing in
the little pagoda on the green, the statue
now occupies one Of the inches in the
quadrangQlar hall of the capitol. The
famous statue of Washington bv
Houdon occupies the centre of the circle,
and another niche contains the bust of
Lafayette. The Washington is consider
ed the most exact likeness that exists.
since Houdon made trip from France
for the express purpose of taking the
portrait Of Washington, was his guest at
Mt. Vernon, and took accurate measures
OF all parts OF his body, as well as a
plaster cast of his face.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-23
WEDNESDAY,. AUGUST 2s, 1882.
OFF MESoLONGI.

BY ALFRED AUSTIN.
The lights of Mesolongi CLEAN
Before me, INV the day is gone;
And vague as leaf on drifting stream,
My keel glidss on.
No mellow moon. no stars arise;
In other lands they shine and roam;
All discern are darkenlng skies
And whitening foam.
So on those lights gaze that seem
Ghosts of the beacons of my youth,
Ere, rescued from their treacherous CLEAN,
/ steered toward the truth.
And you, too, Byron, did awake,
And ransomed from the cheating breath
OF living adulation, stake
Greatness on death!
Alas the choice was made too late,
You treated Fame as one that begs,
And having drained the joys that safe,
Offered the oregs.
The lees of life you scornful brought,
Scornful she poured upon the ground;
The honOred doom in shame you sought
You never found.
1.-The Spartan borne upon his shield
Is not the NEED of jaded lust;
And ere your feet could reach the field,
bShbn SAallnSd ySuA uucte
Upon your pillow. not the rock,
Like meaner things you ebbed away,
learning in vain for instant shock
OF mortal fray.
The futile prayer, the feeble tear,
All that defotms the face of death,
You had to bear, whilst in your ear
Hummed battles breath.
You begged the vulture, not the worm,
Might feed upon your empty corSe.
In vain Just Nemesis was firm
'Gainst late remorse.
Too much you asked, toe little gave,
The crown without the cross of strife.
What is il earns soldiers grave?
a soldiers life.
Think not 1 come to taunt the dead
My earliest master still is dear:
And what few tears have to shed,
Are gathering here.
Behind ne lies Ulysses isle,
The wanderer wise who pinned for home.
But Byron! Neither tear nor smile
Forbade you roam.
Yours was that bitterest mortal fate.
No choice save thirst or swinish trough:
Loves self but offered sensuous bait,
Or yirtuCus scott.
Yet was it well to vince and cry
For anguish, and at wrong to grid?
Best,-like your gladiator, die
Without word.
There be, who in that fault rejoice.
Since sobs survive as sweetest laws,
And yours remains the strongest voice
Of later days.
For me, think of you as one
Who vaguely pinned for worthier lot
Than to be blinRed at like the sun.
But found it not.
Who bIindly fought his way from birth.
Nor learned, till twas too late to heed
Not all the noblest songs are worth
One noble deed.
Who, with the doom of glory cursed.
Still played the athletes hollow part
And meath his bay-green temples nursed
withered heart.
On, silent keel, through silent sea,
viii not land where He, alas!
Just missed Fame's crown. Enough for me
To gaze, and pass.
The Contemporary ReUiew
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-23

ONE thousand eight hundred and six
ty-nine work people get their living in
Paris by making personal decorations
and habiliments for pet dogs. Every
dog having any claims to be we'll cared
for wears tall boots of doeskin when he
goes out walking.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-23
THE TWO OCEANS.
By JOHN STERLING.

Two seas, amid the night,
In the moonshine roll and SPARKLE
Now spread in the silver light,
Now sadden, and wall, and darkle;
The one has r billowy motion,
And from land to land it CLEANS;
The other is sleeps wide ocean,
And its glimmeTing waves are dreams;
The one, with murmur and roar,
Bears fleets around coast and islet;
The other, without shore.
Ne'er knew the track of pilot.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-23

BY ALFRED AUSTIN.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-23

THE concern that always makes money
the mint.-Quiz.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-01-27

ALPHA LODGE NO. L, A. o. u. w.
MEETS AT THE FOLEY AND RICHARD
1u building every Tuesday evening at
o'clock. sojourning brethren in good standing
are invited to attend.
Examining Physician DIR. G. h. Thoma.
o. L. SCOTT, NJ. W.
I. O. O. wHrTMoRE, Recorder.
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PIONEER LODGING HOUSE

HNHIs OLD LANDMARK HAS RECENTLY
l. been removed to Monroe street. two doors
south from Bateman. 1t has been thoroughly
renovated and refurnished, and is now one Of
The cosiest lodging-hous in Eureka. Rooms
by the day. week or month. at the lowest rates.
No stairs to climb. Good beds. so cents Q
night. [dlsfl MRS. 3. GoYNE.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-01-27
just Received |!

T,REsH EGGs-Two AND A QUARTER
Oysters, reduced to 81 per can. at BERG's. dc
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-01-27

BEATYFIC LODGE, NO. =. X. OF p,
MEETS EACH FRIDAY OF EVERY
Hall, n the Richard Foley building.
All Brother Knights, III good standing, are
raternally invited to attend such meetings.
W. 81. DAVENPORT, O. @.
O. H. CApy, K. OF r. and 9.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-01-27

G. N A WEEK. s12 day at home easily
D 0IZ made. Costly outfit free. Address TRUE
Co., Augusta Maine.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-01-27

DARTIEs INDEBTED TO THE FIRM OF
r. Sadler 4 Go. will take notice that the
undersigned having purchased all accounts OF
same immediately, unless satisfactory ar
rsngements are made. II. sADLER.
Eureka, Nov. 90, 1881. dl II
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1882-10-04

OigarrillN gruesos en- la clase de pa
1 fpel que So quieran, de cinco nesos
r en- adelante & 10 c9jedllas por. -. 5
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TAB.AOOS ELABORADcS.

TAB.AOOS ELABORADcS.
Exeepcionales en- cajas de 'ujo de & Is
rabaCog, millar. !. ,........ 3. $llO ;.
Idem sin lujo de Id 80. ,........ loo :.
Imperiales On cajas de 81. ..... 81 :.
Regala antillana on cajas de 25.. -. 85 :.
Id0m idem en- idem de 5U.. ,..... 75 :.
Idem de preferencia en- ldem de rs 80 :.
Reina Victoria on idem de 80. -. 10
Brevas imperiales en- idem de 5O.... IS :.
Ca8adoreG imperiales en- idem de 81. 80
BTovas On hoja enidem de SO 80. so :.
dem ciindradas On idem de 100 40 :.
dem corrientes en- idem de 100. 30 >.
dem en- paquetes de lO......... ;. ~ :.
iegalfa britannica On cajas de so. SO :.
ctOrias fnas on idem de so. .. As >.
Las vitolas no expreaadas en- el I
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AMIGO DE TOUOS.
PttgyaAs a0LG0WAy.

MlliUneS de perSOnetS, en- to0&s las parties
Gel munuo, recumlendt.n dlchas Pildoras
CVm0 ei mejUI ro6;AuIdLlyC dc la saIud que
sc conoce. Lii&s Culau tOdAs las atecclO-
nes del coIazon, uei -LdSauO, Gel esIomago,
Oe los L1HOnes 0e Ioe lnLesLln0S, remue-
ven La acIlmonla, la t1aJuIenc1a y Ia cardial-
ga, 0xpuiSenoO ue Id sesngre LOQa lmpurezH,
compietsM0nte el slstema neT-
vluso y dando IN IoDo salu06ble q la orga-
uIzAC1Ou general,