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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-09-05

The teacher went straight to the one
toy-shop of the village and purchased its
last remaining toy balloon. Then new
sign "Theodore Gray, M. d." scarcely
noticed before, arrested her attention,
and soon she was on her way to the house
of want, accompanied by young ply
stefan who was not too well established
and successful to attend to the poor.
Little Len lay on his bed of suffering
his thin, drawn face SO white that he
looked already dead, and one felt almost
startled to see the blue eyes unclose.
Charles sat gazing at him in despair.
A fruitless fight against want and mis-
cry showed everywhere.
While the doctor examined his patient,
Miss Lawrence sought the heart broken
mother.
eve have come to help you, if you
will let u.s., she said, simply.
So the two-poor themselves-set to
work to relieve those so much poorer
and more unhappy.
Little Lens sunken eyes frightened
at the sight of the red balloon, and after
a supper of warm broth he fell asleep
with his hand on the string and the
bright globe nestled against his wan
cheek. .'a&s- = IS. .-.''.
No; he did not die. -s...lt,a. j.. r
Richard Markham heard the story
next day and went to see him. To his
credit be it said, he was not ashamed to
take Charles by the hand, and say:
Forgive me, lad. 1 was more to
blame than you. 1 ought to have found
out all about it before trying to make a
public example of you, when I had never
known you to do anything like that be-
FORE"
"I don't blame you," replied the
other. 1t a00S the first time, and it
shall be the last. But, of course, there
are plenty who won't believe me-
For while all Richards spending
money went to the briggs family. 9th
ers, too, in time joined to help them, so
that though always poor and struggling
as how could they be otherwise p
they did not again reach such depth
of want. The father did not reform, for
the dram-shop still stood open and his
earnings mostly dropped into it's TILL
But work was furnished his family-so
they managed to live.
Miss Lqwrence has never ceased to
practice the "most excellent way, 4" and
many lips called down blessings upon
her. She does not teach the village
school now, but q lady sometimes stands
at window over the new sign-now no
longer new-who looks much like her.
think you will find, too, that the
doctor is soon to take a student who
signs himself Charles briggs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-09-05
A Prisoner Claims to be DEAD.

From the San Francisco Call.
Justic Ross, of the supreme court, yes
terday ordered an application of Lloyd L.
Majors for writ of habeas corpus, to be
made returnable before Judge Belden,
at San Jose, on the 18th inst, at 10
o'clock A. NJ, Majors, in his petition
for the writ, states that he was charged,
with John Showers and Joseph Jewell,
with the killing of ". P. Renowden, in
Santa Clara County, Ia March last. He
was convicted of the charge, found guilty
Of murder in the first degree, the jur fix
ing the penalty at imprisonment for life.
From the verdict no appeal was taken,
and the sentence was carried into effect,
and the petitioner was committed to San
Quentin. Subsequently he was, upon
information charged with the killing of
Archibald Mcintyre, in the same county,
and upon on order of Judge BeIden, of
the superior court of Santa Clara County,
removed from San Quentin to the jail
at San Jose, where he now is, to await
trial upon the charge. In his petition,
Majors, among other statements, says
he is unlaWfu!ly kept at San Jose, that
his proper place is at San Quentin,
where his legal sentence may be carried
out; that, having been sentenced to i'm
prisonment for life, and the Judgment
against him being final, he is, under the
provisions of section 674 of the Penal
Code, "civilly dead" and is not subject
to prosecution Or trial for the crime
charged against him. --oa -.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-09-05

this year fair catch of clover where no
seed was sown last spring.
The wet season in many sections has
made heavy succulent growth of spring
grain. Much of it is down. and unless
the ground has been rolled smooth after
sowing it will be difficult to harvest. A
more serious trouble arises. when storms
beat the grain down early in the season,
as the heads will not fill well. With thin
seeding and cultivation by the harrow,
after sowing the grain, the straw is
sitter and the yield will be better.
HE moderate use of cotton seed meal
for mich COWS would largely increase
during the summer if it we're more gem
orally known that this feed greatly in
creases the firmness Of the butter made.
1t is one of the very best feeds for the
butter maker, as it increases the guam
tlty, besides improving the quality of
the product The cotton seed meal
should, however, be fed sparingly, and
mixed with twice its bulk of wheat bran
to insure against injury.
PRESIDENT j. M. SMITH, of the Wis
consin Horticultural Society, says that
the Wilson is peculiarly apt to become
mixed with inferior strawberries. It is
low growing variety, and if others are
grown in the same bed, they smother
1t. Hence many complaints that the
Wilson is running out from growers
who have not kept their plants pure.
The true Wilson is as productive as
ever, and more so than most of the
highly Wanted new varieties.
In Pierce County, Washington Terri
tory, the wool growers have pooled their
stock, about fifty thousand pounds, and
are holding it for twenty-five cents a
pound. This business, holding for high
or prices, rarely ever pays, and farmers
who go into it are apt to lose by neg
Letting their own business, which right
~ attended to rarely fails to give a
profit. The wool-growers could much
more easily increase the clip one pound
per sheep than add one-half cent to it's
selling price.
The nurserymen and gardeners of
England or of Canada appreciate the
value of thorough drainage better than
their American competitors, and will of
ten thoroughly underdrain field when
they have only five or six years lease
of it. They say the loss by too much
water III one year often amounts to more
than the cost Of drainage. If this is
true, what an advantage there must be
in draining land which one expects to
own lifetime, and to leave to his chill
dren after him.
WEEDS are the most serious drawback
to successful American farming. On
most of our soils there is latent fertility
enough to produce good crops if the
soil were not robbed by weeds. In
hoed crops the weeds may be readily
killed by the necessary cultivation, but
it is not SO generally understood that
the small weeds that appear in spring
grain may be destroyed by surface
narrowing, which not only will not in
iure, but will absolutely benefit the
grain crop. At harvest the ground
thus narrowed will be nearly free from
weeds,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-09-05
Chinese MauiC,

4 gentleman who has lived among the
Chinese tells, as an illustration of their
abilities as magicians, an incident that
took place under his own eye, and In his
own room, where apparently there was
no chance for deception.
The magician was naked from the
waist upward, and his only magical in
strument seemed to be strip of white
cloth twisted about his loins. Taking a
dish Ofunco0ked rice the juggler covered
it with his mysterious girdle. squatted
before it and began his incantations,
which continued for half an hour.
During this process his bare arms were
passing to and fro beneath the cloth,
and this was ell the gentleman saw him
do. At last the linen was removed, and
10! there were six plates filed with
cooked edibles of various kinds, while
dish of boiled rice had replaced the
one containing raw rice.
Another gentleman, describing how
he was deluded, says:
ga juggler in the open street seized
boy 5 or years of age, dragged him
struggling into the circle, threw him on
his back, and in spite of the boys
dSOulASu CIIOS anu tuo CIRCUMSTANCES OI
the people, apparently nearly decapita-
ted hun. The victim gradually became
motionless, while the blood streamed
from the wound. Finally the magician
removed the knife, muttered a few
words, called aloud to the child, who
soon showed signs of life, and at last
raised him to his feet, when the boy ap-
peared unframed. Both actors in this
strange scene were literally rewarded by
the crowd, and the boy ran off to play
with his wondering companions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-09-05
The GAME AT LONG BRANCH.

The ualtzes were over at Leland's
And / stood by my chaperon's chair,
Where the breezes coming in from the ocean
just toyed with the bang of my hair,
And if ever mortal was thankful,
1T was 7 that the window was there.
Tor / own to you, Nell, was choking,
And it seemed like tia moment of doom;
4 had spied him, my falthless Tom Hawley,
Making love-don't you think-and to whom
3ut the heiress of Pilpatents millions,
And the vulgarest thing in the room.
Now, Tom, as you know, is too handsome
For anything under the sun
les. honestly own had firted,
But only little, in fun
And twas clear she was trying to catch hinl,
IF the thing could possibly be done.
fdt in my bones twas all over
The cottage, and Thomas, and bliss
For, of course, twas a grand speculation
Which fellow like Tom wouldn't miss,
3 ut TO think, after aIl his palaver,
That he ever could snub me like this
Z cannot describe my emotions
But ii gave my poor heart-strings tug;
Then I saw my old chaperon sImper,
And up to me whom should she tug
EBut that great millionaire from Nevada,
Whose head is as bald as jug
The occasion, you know, proves the hero,
And it came to me just like fash;
He'F been dangling around all the season
Yes, Of course it l0GS dreadfully rash,
But just thought I'd ShOW Mr.. Thomas
How to play, if the game was for cash.
50 Would 1 walk on the breezy veranda ?"
= oh, thank you"-now, Nell, you can guess
How it all came around, and imagine
That moment of choking distress
When I said seeing Tom through the window,
. Indeed, sir, you-that is-why- yes"
So it's all coming off in October;
am having my trousseau from Worth.
He is nice, Nell, and perfectly solid,
aud man of respectable birth;
II 1t, somehow-that is-well, don't know
Pm the wretchedest girl upon earth.
Century Magazine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-09-05
The First SIS Greenhack.
FRO q the Nashville IllA Democrat I


Maj. G. w. Candee, paymaster of the
army, is the fortunate possessor of the
first SIS greenback ever issued. It bears
the date of March IL, 1863, and is
marked 8 No. l of series of A, . with the
initials of William a. Seward in the
northeast corner. The major came into
possession of this valuable relic in 1876.
the bill being discovered among the
money sent on to pay Gen. Clusters com
mand the last time those poor fellows
were permitted to feel the subtle texture
of the root of all evil. The major has been
offered several hundred dollars for the
great treasure, but will not part with il
for any amount. It is well preserved
and inclosed between two panes of glass.
Maj. Candee is a brother of Mrs. j. s.
Tindale. late of this city, and now OF
Belleville.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-09-05
An Odd Court Incident Down South.
[From the Chattanooga Times.l

A strange incident occurred at Kings
ton few days since. Judge Rogers
convened circuit court and in his hurry
to empanel the grand jury selected
thirteen men from the number in the
courtroom. The law requires a small
child to draw the names from box and
when Judge Rogers mode was dis
covered Thursday the entire business of
the grand jury was set aside and new
panel was ordered. When the names
were drawn from lot of two hundred
they were precisely the same as had
been chosen by the Judge when the
court first convened. 1t is remarkable
coincidence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-09-05
A MODERN PROPOSAL.

Nan, you are engaged to Fred,
And, too, as happen to know,
You have solemly promised to wed
Your ugly cousin Joe,
Why have but two when you can
With perfect ease have three ?
There's luck in odd numbers, dear Nan,
Please be engaged to me!
-BOsts71 Courier
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-09-05

MRS. PARTNaToN, dear old lady, says
there are very few people nowadays who
suffers from suggestion of the brain.
National Republican., 1883-09-20
Mrs. Johnson's Funeral.

The funeral of tho late Mrs. Mary NJ. John
son, wife of MIR. A. Johnson, of this city, was
solemnized yesterday at tho Mount Vernon
Place NJ. i. church, Rev. DIR. Cox officiating,
Tho choir rendered appropriate music. and the
pastors discourse was touching tribute to
the lovely character of the deceased. The
floral offerings were very handsome, consist.
ing in part of the gates ajar. broken columns
surmounted by pure white doves, crosses, and
other symbols At the conclusion of the scr.
vice at the church the remains were conveyed
10 Rock Creek cemetery and deposited TEN.
porarily in tho public vault. At this funeral
seven brothors OF the husband aud one cousin
performed the Office of pail bearers for the
dead-a spectacle seldom seen at funeral.
National Republican., 1883-09-20
NO MORE oRIoLE.
Baltimore People Think They WOuId
Prefer mn Exposition 20 Their Gildcd
Street Pauennta.

stFoet EoSenhtss
Special Letter.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 1o.--Intervews with
representative men in business and profes-
sional circles show wide diversity Of opinion
as to the expediency of continuing the oriole
festival celebrations in tho future. 1t is gem
orally admitted that tho recent grand mystic
pageant was an artistic success land IL
certainly should have been, as il cost $50,000),
but many of the iobbing merchants are op-
posed to future celebrations of similar char
acter on the ground that IL unsettles business
and is thus injurious to legitimate trade.
The hotels, restaurants, and retail establish
monts no doubt reapcd n rich harvest, and
thc proprietOrs of such establishments arc
ready TO subscribe for tho cost OF another
festival; but tho general drift of public
opinion is rather in favor of an exposition,
illustrative of tho trade and manufacturing
interests Of Baltimore, rather than glitter
ing pageant purely illustrative of legend
history. at is all very well, said leading
merchant to your correspondent, ITO illustrate
Mr.. Donnelly's speculations about the lost con.
tinent of Atlantis, and no doubt the depicting
of early Spanish history with Representations
of the architectural grandeur of the carly
days Of Spain before tho conquest is instruc-
tive TO tho masses of the people, but in these
practical days we want something more sub
stantial. Such displays should more properly
bo accessories to great oxpositon-just
as tho sido shows are to Barnums s
hippodrome." There is q good deal
of truth in this rumor, and there is little
doubt that year from now Baltimore will
offer an attraction of a public character sec
ond only to that of tho great centennial ex-
position of Philadelphia and fully equaing
the southern exposition Of Atlanta and that
now in progress at Louisville.
Already steps have been takon looking to
this end, and the refusal Of nearlya block of
ground not far from the academy of music
for the site of permanent exposition
building has been secured. Interest in
this exhibition will probably bo heightened
by some such historical or NEUROLOGICAL dis
| play as that of Friday night last, but IL will
be more in the character of an incidental
advertisement than the main feature of attrac-
| tion.
There has been some complaint from NOR
chants to the effect that the recent celebration
was held month too soon, and there is al
ready talk of repeating the celebration in
Druid Hill park during the month Of octo.
| ber next
National Republican., 1883-09-20
Lutheran Anniveranry. A

Extensive preparations are about to bo COM
monced for the celebration of the four hun
dredth anniversary of the birthday of Martin
Luther by tho congregation of the Memorial
church, of which DR.. Butler is the pastor.
At meeting of the congregation the other
evening important busineS7 in that direction
was transacted Committees were appointed
on music decorations and invitations. 1t is
intended that this celebration shall be worthy
of the national capital, and such q course was
outlined at the meeting Tuesday evening.
National Republican., 1883-09-20

RS-Ihose Advertisers gho so desire can hare their
names aud address placed in a Register IN THE RE-
PUBLICAN Business Office prepared for that purpose in
order that responses thereto coming after the advertise
ment has been taken out can be Jort0arded By mail
otheriVise. lH-4
National Republican., 1883-09-20
ilrrsnnal dnmfnrt.

TTNHg sHEDD BATHS, 9OS y STREET. NEAR
l. Ninth-rurklsh Russian, sulphur and MerCuriul
Baths given with skill and experience. ManpnaiOr
often years experience at this establishment Single
bath, u; for S6i II for 80 open Sunday from a.
m TO D. m, aulTif
AyEW TURKISH BATH lDR BovEESl
IN Ill7 street, opposite Riggs House Large pool,
open sunday. Open from a. m til 10 y. M; Satur.
day, ~ d. IN Baths, Sl: o 6tickets $3.50
np8 DIR II. L. BoVEE, Electrician.
National Republican., 1883-09-20
CWIss sTEAMLAUNDhY.
FINE WORK.
1922 F STREET NEAR ERRrrT HOUSE
II IRA GODFREY. Je.. propri,

aullslu IRA GODFREY, Ja,, Proprietor,
UNAsY FEET ARE REQUISITE 10 HEALTH
II aud lOugeVltyi hence the most cnlnent phys
tiais, surgeons and thousands OF other Well known
persOils from Tar and near Visit
Dir. WHITES ESTABLISHMENT,
I4l8Pennsylyanla avenue, opposite Wizards Hotel
for relief from corns, buniOns, diseased nails, and
other complaints Of the feet. -
twenty-five consecutive years of practice in WASH
inEton. D. q.
~" W bsA ''"' 'NN FN''1@ - " - '-' ',
National Republican., 1883-09-20

ToBwORK or EVERY CHARACTER ANDpS
~ SCI iptton executed at The National Republican
Once, AZ any hour, day or night aud every uAylA
theysAr Good work and low Rrl00A
National Republican., 1883-09-20
Y ust ano ,Fuuno.

T OST-s5 REWARD-A GREEN AND BLUE
II parroquelte bird, irom 900 street northwest,
self u"
National Republican., 1883-09-20
Ilroital.

80 XToUR TREATMENT FoR IMPoTENCY
4 aud nervous decay, am convinced, Is the
best known TO the medical professional Private
leNor from John .. Allen, NJ, d., TO Erie Medical Co.,
Buffalo. n. Y, On request the company Will mail
free COR sealed for stamp explanatory pamphlet SC
IIEALrH Is WEALTH.
DR. T. G. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN
TREATMENT, a specific for Hystern, Dizziness,
Commissions, Nervous Headache MentalIDepTesslon,
Loss OF Memory, Spermatorrhna, lnpotency, IN.
voluntary Emissions, Premature Old Age, caused by
over-exertiOn self abuse, or over.indulgence, which
leads to misery, decay and DEATH One box will cure
recent cases Each box contains one months treat
ment One dollar box or six boxes for five dollars.
Sent by mail prepaid, on receipt Of price We guar
nntee SIX boxes TO cure any case. Win each order
received by us for six boxes, accompanied with Ave
dollars we viii send the purchaser our written guar
Rntce TO return the money II tho treatment does not
effect cure Guarantees issued cy STorr& ClOM'
WE'LL, $50 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, d. g.,
wholesale and retail agents, Orders by mall VIII
Ceive prompt attention. Willy
National Republican., 1883-09-20
8ral Gstate Brokers'.

oar Weekly Rent Last, published every Monday
morning contains II complete schedule Ot our houses,
stores, shops and farins offered for ront together
with descriptions, prices, Sc, and how they may he
Property for sale IN all parts o the cy, Money
h. ii. WARNER, oIO y street.
National Republican., 1883-09-20
Bnsinsss Ghantss.

{. En nnn WORTH GOOD IMPROVED
SDOOsOOO property. 10 miles from Phila-
dCphia. Exchange for Washington or Alexandria
property COED lots preferred. Address j. T. NJ FRS
Alexandria, Va. sel0jt'
II LIBERAL RATE OF INTEREST ALLOWED
j ! on Time Deposits, United states Bonds bought
and sold at market rates. Collections made every
where, BY j. n. sQuIEk a CO.. BsnkerA l4s Penn.
HylvhniARvenua HAasru
National Republican., 1883-09-20

DICYCLEs AND TRICYCLES REPAIRED IN
ID the most skilul manner, and all work guar.
anteed. New and secondhand bicycles and tricycles
for sale. VIM. c. SCRIBNER, lOs Il street north.
west, (FenIOn Hall) aus .
National Republican., 1883-09-20

nEcoRATIYE ART OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
~ Il. BRASELMAN will give instruction in
Crewsi, Kensington, and all kinds Of Embroidery.
Lessons In classes and private. Apply at hor EN-
broidering Parlors No. 1911 u street northwest.
Termsreasonable seltly
National Republican., 1883-09-20

NURSES KINDERGARTEN TRAINING
~ School for Mothers and Nurses reope1s Wednes'
day, oct 10, at O'clock, In st. Georges hall $40 Elev-
enth street. Lectures every Wednesday by Mrs.
LOUISE POLLOCK upon Infant training. se5.Gw
National Republican., 1883-09-20

SVXTEAK AND UNDEVELOPED PARTS OF
w the human body enlarged, developed. and
strengthened" &c, Is an interesting advertisements
long run IN our paper In reply 10 inquiries we Will
say that there Is evidence or humbug aboubpthS.
ON the contrary, the advertisers are very highly In
dOrsed Interested persons may get sealed circulars
p. o. Boz 5l3, Buffalo N. Y.-20ledO Evening Bee.
oc8l.H
National Republican., 1883-09-20
@antrS--- -Mistrllamtous.

.I tnber; good real estate security Address p. l..
f.. GEORGETOWN +. o. seeO.3t%
II LOYD'S WASIiINGroN % CENT EMPRESS
IL Baggage. parcels, &c. Offices, 4Sl PA. aV aud
lGOi + ST. N. W. Telephone connections call Lloyds
National Republican., 1883-09-20

A SMALL BOOKCASE, TALL, WITH DRAW
"A ers below. Address l.. H., United States Trcns-
uIU. = ONCE, city, seI9 80
National Republican., 1883-09-20
@antrS-GmpIonment.

A SITUATION BY A RESPECTABLE YOUNG
IA white girl ~ chambermaid or waitress Call or
address 2025 ST., between Goth and 2lst sts n. w.
National Republican., 1883-09-20
9trsonaI.

Mt ArIONAL DETECTIVE AGENCY AND
IN Bureau OF General Information, g3i f street,
Rooms 4, o, and 10. Established lST5.
All classes OF civil and criminal detective cases
worked up promptly throughout America Canada,
| and Europe. Correspondents everywhere. Com
munications and business strictly confidential. High
est reference for capacity and integrity.
JAMES T. CUNNINGHAM.
Mananer
National Republican., 1883-09-20

IF YOU WANT TO BUY. SELL, RENT, OR
Il Trade City or Country Property, come and see tho
Erent bargains at the Renl Estate Exchange OF
WILLIAM II. MAIN d BROTHER, 81. Charles
northwest mhlef
National Republican., 1883-09-20
e1ranteO---Youms.

DLEAsANT FURNISHED ROOM tHEATED)
Il and board for s8O pcr month; central location.
Addres Y Y, Republican Once. sel9ltt
National Republican., 1883-09-20
S0lanttn-@ouses.

A HOUSE or g OR s ROOMS, BETwEEN II
IA aud q and 18th and l2th SITS. N. w Address
s,n ing price, which must be moderate, H. c. b. iloi
National Republican., 1883-09-20
Fnr Ytnf... Nnnms.

TWO UNFURNIsHEp RooMsj az o 81. NV
Il parking In front OF hOusei u s.. cars pass INC
loor; rent, S7 pcr month, In advance. sosoSt
National Republican., 1883-09-20

nCT. NEAT OK ROOM BRICK HOUSE IN
" n. w. part OF city; mpdern improvements;
reasonable rent required. Address H. j., No. 1875 sh
81, n. W, se1O3ts
National Republican., 1883-09-20

w TANTED-BY A RETIRED ARMY OFFICER
w house Of nine rooms In northwest section; reut
not to exceed sl5 per month. Address G. a. ms q
National Republican., 1883-09-20

XHTANTED-A CIGAR STAND; CENTRALLY
w located cheap for cash. Address ADVItR-
TISEl. 6sl Lloventh street n0rthMest. sels-att
National Republican., 1883-09-20

rVNo TAKE PRIVATE LESSONS IN 4 FEW
l. studies two evenings each week; slate terms
Address CASH. Repnhlcan Otlcc. selN.lts
National Republican., 1883-09-20


ENOR RENT-UNTIL THE FIRST OF MAY
IA next. nice dry cellar, suitable for oyster bust
ness. For location terms, &c, address LATHAM
Republican Office. seis-3ts
nor RlNT-FINE BUSINESS PROPERTY
A. 0Ss seventh street northwest for many years
occupied as shoe store Apply to WM. q. BURNS
SOL street northwest iy25.tf
National Republican., 1883-09-20
for Sair.

CooKING RANGE, NO. 7; PRICE, 50; ALSO
" handsome walnut chifioner. Inquire l2l3 L ST.
N, w. SeaO-3ts
National Republican., 1883-09-20

nor SALE-SiVERAL NEW HOUSES ON
II Connecticut avenue, BOARDMAN & COR
DON, illl q street, opposite United States Treasury.