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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25
The Orioin of the Name Texas.

On a subsequent visit to Houston told
me the legend of the origin of the name
" Texas" as he had it from an Indian
chief. L wish 1 could give his very
words instead of my memory of them.
A long time ago, when the Spaniards
overrun and plundered Mexico, some OF
the red men left them and came towards
the rising sun. They crossed the Rio
Grande, and not knowing what lay be
fore them entered upon the great salt
marshes. They travelled many days and
found but little sweeter water or game.
The weather grew hot and the little
stream dried up and the grass withered,
and many old men and women, and
children died of thirst. One day after
many weeks of weary walking, a party of
young braves who had been sent ahead to
reconnolter, came running back and said:
"We have found water; come onl'
This good news put new life into their
veins, and although nothing could be
seen but dry, fiat, bald prairie, the
scouts were standing still, calling and
reckoning to them and pointing toward
something apparently at their feet.
At length they reach the spot where
the braves are standing. Fifty feet be-
low them the llmp1d waters of the Colo
RADIO sang melody TO heaven. Beyond,
far as even an Indian vision could reach,
stretched green expanse. The tall,
mesquite grass, yielding to the breath
of the gentle south wind, rolled in vast
pillows of verdure under the ardent
summer sun. Little "islands " of mes
quite trees dotted this grassy sea, and
herdsof buffalo and deer grazed in peace
full ignorance of an enemy's approach.
Forgetting hunger, fatigue and even
thirst in this DELICIOUS vision the red men
fall upon their knees and Cry out ''Tehas!
Tehas!"
"Tehas " is the nearest approach [
can make in English to the correct pro-
nunciation of Texas, and it means
as the narrator explained to me-Para-
disc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25
Trouble upon Trouble.
fFrorn the Boston Globe


Three singular condolences have fallen
to the lot Of George Morse, of Leomin-
ster, who few weeks ago was suddenly
summoned from business trip by a tel
egram announcing the Aeath of his
mother. Mrs. Gardner Morse. Suisse
quently he stated 90 d second trip and
was called back by the information that
his brother at Railway had died very sud
denly. The brothers wife was at that
time very sick and in an unconscious
state, from which she did not rally, and
passed away unaware but few days be-
fore her husband had died. II was her
decease which summoned the brother-in-
law back for the third time on account
of death in his family. There now lie in
the receiving tomb at Leominster the
bodies of mother, son, and wife.
Another coincidence attached to the above
is the fact that Mr.. Morse was on his
way to California the last time, accom-
panied by Nahum Harwood, who was
also summoned home on account Of the
burnipgof his leather board mill at North
Deomipster, last Sunday morning, in
volving a loss of 800, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25
The Effect of Woman in the Camp

From the Detroit ROEt.I
No man of us who was there can ever
forget the afternoon a party of hunters
and Indian fighters rode up to our camp
with lone woman in their midst.
1t had been twenty-five months since
any of us had seen anything more re-
sembling a woman than par of spec
tacles. and a red cotton handkerchief,
and to say that we were knocked down,
stepped on and crushed into hard soil
with astonishment is saying little
enough.
The woman was widow who had been
captured by the Indians from an immi-
grant train and then recaptured by the
hunters She was about 40 years of
age, had taken the situation cool, and
instead of making an effort to restore
herself to the train and to her relatives
with whom she was journeying, had
asked to be set down in our camp until
she could make up her mind what course
to pursue. This was the way the leader
of the hunters turned her over to our
care:
"Say, you diggers arter silver, here's
woman who wants to stay here for a
spell till she gifts rested She's eddie
Gated, and she sings like a south wind
blowing over prairie flowers.
If tidal wave six feet high had come
rolling up the valley it wouldn't have
tue presence of the Widow FIemming.
There were eighty or ninety of us, rough,
brawry and more or less wicked, some
married, some divorced and some old
bachelors, and to have a dumpy little
black-eyed widow with a pretty mouth
and voice as sweet as sixty cent mo-
lasses pop in upon us at o'clock in the
afternoon was excuse enough to stop
work and send the query up and down
the lines:
Well, isn't this the next thing to the
judgment day ?"
It was curious what change that
widow wrought in our camp, in our way
of living, and upon the manners of the
men. Each one made an effort to clean
and slick up, and IN most cases with
marked success. Before her advent we
could count on two or three quarrels per
day. After her coming such thing was
never known. Indeed, one day when
Peter White so for forgot himself as to
insult Charles O'Gay, Charles took him
aside and whispered:
Peter, 1 kin turn We wrong side out
IN six ticks of clock, but I'm not the
sort of gentleman to kick up row and
upseta lady's nerves. I'll lay it up agin
We, and after she leaves camp I'll walIop
ye or die trying"
And the widow, she sewed on buttons
and mended rent garments for the whole
of us, and she taught this one how to
cook and that one how to patch and darn
and before we knew it she was a god
mother and an idol. A queen could not
have commanded greater respect, nor an
angel greater reverence.
She was with us about six weeks and
then went away with friends who came
for her. Each man was taken by the
hand and given goodbye word, and as
she was lost to sight down the trail the
awful silence among our crowd was
broken by the laundering report of the
Judge blowing his nose, followed by the
husky observation:
Well, | swan! Hanged if I've felt
SO much like crying IN forty seven
years!'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25

revolved by bow IN the right hand OF
the workman, while the left applies the
work to the stone. The following recipe
may also be employed: Sand of the
required fineness, three or four parts;
shellac. one part; melted, Incorporated,
and nodded under pressure.
Ransome's artificial stone, sand ag-
plomerated by silicate of lime, has been
used for grindstones with excellent et-
feet. In test trial between Ransome' s
artificial grindstones and some Newcastle
grit. TO ascertains which had the great
est abrasive effect, it was found that the
Ransome stone ground away quarter
of an ounce from steel bar three-quar-
ter inch diameter in sixteen minutes,
while a Newcastle stone (natural grit)
driven at 20 per cent. greater speed re-
quired eleven hours to effect the same
work.
Stones, for grinding cutlery vary IN
diameter from four inches to two feet.
The faces of some, as of those for grind
Ing razors, are convex. Those for dry
grinding, an operation very detrimental
to health, have a fue above, through
which the small particles of stone and
metal are driven by an air blast. The
angles formed by the faces of the cutting
tools increase in proportion to the hard
ness of the material to be operated upon.
Great care should be taken, where tools
requiring an accurate edge are to be
ground, to keep the face of the stone
true. This may be effected by hanging
pair of grindstones so that their faces
shall touch. Their rotation thus causes
each other to wear away the inequalities
of the other.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25
An Accurate Time-niece.

While on the subject of
Waltham watches, we may mention that
we have seen a letter from the Com
mander of the Gordon Castle castle
line of Steam Packets), who was FORUM
ate enough to save life at sea, and who
for his gallant conduct was presented in
September last with a Gold Keyless
Waltham Watch by the President of the
United States, on behalf Of the London
Local Marine Board. Referring to this
Presentation Watch, he says; "When
[ left London the watch was six seconds
fast, and on my arrival at Singapore it
was only three seconds slow, a most ex-
traordinary performance for watch, as
1 carried it on my person the whole
time. I compared it every day with my
chronometers on the passage out, and it
seldom or ever differed one second from
them; in fact, found it almost, if not
as good as my chronometers, which is a
great deal to say for watch carried
about and subjected to all kinds of iolts. -
London, England, The Matchmaker,
JeeOeLer and SILUerSnaith, February 5,
1899
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25
The Death of John Quincy Adam

washington CORES. Of the Boston Traveller
A gentleman who was present at the
time when John Quincy Adams was
stricken with paralysis said recently:
Sc I shall never forget that scene. Tie
excitement was tremendous, and men
who had been his bitterest foes forgot
their enmity in that hour. You remem-
Der that Mr.. Adams was removed to the
speakers room, where he died. I was
there when Henry Clay came in and
looked at the face of the dead statesman.
He stood for moment, his eyes filed
with tears, and then his feelings over,
came him as he was led out of the room. ,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25
Vital Questions! !

Ask the most eminent physician
Of any school, what is the best thing IN the
world for quieting and allaying all irritation Of
the nerves and curing all forms of nervous
complaints. giving natural, chiIdlike refresh
ing sleep always?
And they will tell you unhesitatingy
"Some form of Hopsl"
CHAPTER l.
Ask any or all of The most eminent phvsi-
clans:
What is the best and only remedy thatean
be relied on to cure all diseases of the kidneys
and urinary organs; as Bnght's disease,
diabetes, retention or rsDility to retain urine,
and all the diseases an ailments peculiar to
Women =
And they viii tell you explicitly and emphati-
cally 'Buchu."
Ask the same physicians
"What is the most reliable and surest cure
for all liver diseases or dyspepsia; constipation,
indigestion, biliousness, malarial fever, ague,
&C." and they will tell you:
s. Mandrake! or Dandeionw
Hence. when these remedies are combined
with others equally valuable
And compounded into Hop Bitters, such a
wonderful and mysterious curative power is de-
veloped which is so varied in its operations
that no disease or Ill health can possibly exist
vi ICc1pC lis ilOHOls duu y6G IL 10
Harmless for the most frail woman. weakest
invalid or smallest child to use.
CHAPTER II.
HPatents
"Alrnost dead or nearly dying
For years, aud given up by physicians of
Bright's and other kidney diseases, liver COM
plants, severe coughs called consumption,
have been cured.
Women gone nearly crazy!
From agony of neuralgia, nervousness,
wakefulness and various diseases peculiar TO
women.
People drawn ont of shape from excruciat-
ing pangs of Rheumatism.
Infiammatory and chronic. or suffering from
scrofula!
Erysipelas
Salt Theum. blood poisoning, dyspepsia, IN
digestion, and in fact almost all diseases fran
Nature IS heir TO
Have been cured by Hop Bite s-p 7of of
which can be found in every NEG Dor God in
the known world
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25
WAIT.
BY MARGARET EYTINGE.

The winter scarce was over,
Some snowfiakes tarried yet,
When in a garden corner
A little root set.
The friend who sent it promised
That it should surely bring
To me some fragrant treasures
Before the fight of spring.
Aud patiently waited,
AS April came and went,
And May taught all the song~birds
A song of sweet content.
But bonny Spring departed,
And June the roses brought;
And, save two slender green leaves,
The rootlet gave NE naught.
And so my mem'ry lost it,
And summer also passed,
When in the garden corner,
One day I found, at last,
s very pearl of lilies
And snow-white hower-gem-
With conscious beauty trembling
Upon graceful stem.
oh weary hearts, take courage,
With Faith and Patience wait;
Though sown TO blossom early,
Fall many joys bloom late.
The blessings due in spr1ng-ume
May linger on the way,
And like my pearl of lilies.
Make sweet an autumn day.
-ChtTch's Fashion Quarter
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25
Eau W RS.

my little boy was badly afflicted with hunor
that had to mten his hands to keep him from rub
bng the sores, which itched and discharged watery
matter Before we had flushed one bottle of Hoods
Sarsapara the were healed."-L. ]. CLEMENT,
Merchant, Warner, n. II.
For four years have been troubled with humor
seriously affecting my health at times getting in nv
eyes. used nine bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla. My
eyes nearly cured and the humor about eradcated
from my system "-CHARLEs N. ADAMS, Fore man
the journal Co. Windsor, VT.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25
THIS is what circus performer does

THIS is what circus performer does,
as described in the bill, when he rides a
bicycle up a spiral incline and back:
=" He makes his way along the dizzy,
curving track, seated upon his writhing,
racing, tickle wheel, at a breakneck
speed. The variation of an inch from
the center of gravity and the desperate
man would incur instant death; but he
gracefully energies with his quivering
wheel into the arena, amid the wild and
deafening applause of the enthusiastic
multitude.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25

INDIGESTION, dyspepsia, nervous prostratlon
and all forms of general debility relieved by
taking MENsNAN's PEPToNIzED BEEF Tonic, the
only preparation of beef containing its entire
nutritious properties. 1t contains blood-mak-
ing, force -genel ating and DEMONSTRATING prop
critics; is invaluable in all enfeebled conditions
whether the result of exhaustion, nervous pros
tration overwork, or acute disease, particularly
if resulting from pulmonary complaints. Cas-
well, Hazard g. Co., proprietors, New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25
rheumatic Affections.

One of the most common varieties o.
this complaint is nervous rheumatism. This
disease affects the motive nerves and muscles
aud often cripples the sufferer. 1t may attacl
any part of the body. The success which hai
attended the use of Perry Davis Pain Killer
in curing this disease is a matter of record
Testimonials to its merits from the highest au.
thorities will bear us out ia claiming for it
complete cure. Try it, those who are troubled
with this distressing complaint.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25
Persoua,.-ro mem ONLY

The VoLTAIC BELT Co., Marshall, Mich. will
send Dr. Dyes Celebrated Electro Voltalc Belts
aud Electric Appliances on trial for thirty DAYS
to men young or old) who are afflicted with
nervous debility, lost vitality and kindred
dress as above. N. B.--No risk is incurred, as
thirty daYs trial is allowed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25
ALIENS .kHron ronic Ritters ,,

is the grand blood purifier, tonic, liver invlgo-
rator and appetizer CT the age. 1t gives
strength and vigor to the whole system, aids
digestion and the assimilation of food, and
cures dyspepsia. Look out for counterfeits.
Every bottle OF the genuine bears the sigma
ture of j. 2. Alien, st. Paul, Mimi.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25
Cleveland. Ohio.

The Daily Anzeiger says: "Chief
Superintendent of Police, j. w. Schrnitt,
of this city, who has been in the service
quarter or & century, endorses ST.
Jacobs OIL as q pain baDlsher. 1t cured
him Cf Rheumatism
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25

THE Army and Navy Ln1menr takes the sore
ness out of SPAWN, ringbone splint or curb, and
arrests their growth. Cures colo, scratches
and all other diseases. For particulars call at
J. M. Allcott and CO.. Druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25

MURDER will out, so Will the fact that Car
boline. a deodorized extract of petroleum, the
natural hair remover and resterer, Is the best
preparation ever invented and excels all
other hair dressings, as thousands OF genuine
certificates now in our possession abundantly
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25

twitching Of the eyes, numbness OF hands and
feet, with more less paiu and throbbing at the
base of the brain, are of the premonitory
symptoms OF this rapidly increasing disease. Ger
man Hop Bitters should be taken when you are
warned by any of these symptoms.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25

doctor to tell you that with pure blood, there be
eruptions, pustuIes, pimples. These the
outward evidence of the foul corruption that riots and
rankl inwardly Any innocent and healthy fund be
comes a humor when in a Initiated condition. Then it
q1res Hoods Sarsaparila to purify the blood, to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25

SEND to James Morgan, Milwaukee,
the leading dealer il dry goods, mill,n-
cry and shoes, for catalogue of McCalPs
Platforms
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25

ALTHOUGH we have new postmaster
general, it is believed that Frank will
still keep bis head and Hetton. oil city
Derrick
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25

COMPARE the dose and quantity of Hoods
Sarsaprills and you have conclusive proof Of
its superior strength and cheapness. Try it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25

Between disease and health is often brief and fatal
1t is better to be provided with cheap and simple
remedies for such disorders coughs, colds
etc. than the risk of contracting fatal disease
through neglect DIR. VIM. Halls Balsam is sure
and safe remedy for all diseases of the lungs and chest
If taken in it certain TO cure and may save
you from that terrible disease, Consumption. 1t has
been known and used for many years in America and
is exaggeration to say that it is the best remedy
the world for Coughs, etc. Ask tor DR.. VIM. Halls
Balsam for the Lungs, and take other Sold by all
Druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25

The finest flesh -colorel marble is
found near MAnetta, Ga.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25

symptoms OF Paralysis.

1t is said by celebrated physicians in Europe and
America that German Hop Biters is one of the best
remedies now in use
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25
IT DOES NOE REOUEkE

CORRECT your habits Of crooked walking by
lsing LYONS Patent Metallic Heel Shffeners.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25
HOOPS SARSAPAR1LLA.
The Conflict OF the Races

Sold by all Druggists. Price 81 SIX for So Prepared
only by c. I. HOOD d CO. Apothecarles Lowell, Mass.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-04-25
CONSUMPTION,

Ihave positive remedy for the above disease By tia
thousands Of of the kind and of long
standing have been cured Indeed, strong is my faith
In its efficacy, that will send TWO BOTTLES REE.
gether with VALUABLE TREATISE on this disease, 10
any sufferer. Give Express and ?. o. address.
DIR. Il. A. SLOCUM, lei Pearl St., Ne Y York
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-10-26

Many farmers forget that animals
need plenty u water.
Salt iish are quickest and best
frcslencd b. soaking In sour milk
Fresh meat beginning 70 sour win
swceten II placed out Of doors IN p
cool air over night Exchangc.
-Rcmoying tam; "A wash 70 remove
IN II made 81 sliced cucumbcrs soaked
M milk. applied nightly 70 the hands
and face and left 70 dry on.- me House
hold.
oh and place under cover, after
thoroughly cleaning. All farm impie-
msnts and machinery with which yon
are through for the season Troy a.
~ Times.
"A good garden and small orchard,
well taken carc 81, pay more than any
nero on the farm, besides the luxury.
benefit. pleasure and health II gives 20
the family. -C ncinnot Times.
tailed and sore shoulders IN horses
are often caused Nv the name working
under the collar while pulling. This
can be avoided By plating the name
and tying Il up in such = manner thnt
II can not touch the collar. II not only
Injuries the shoulder but the name also.
which Is one Of the beauties OF The horse.
~. Y. Post.
An appctizing cntrcc i made by
taking cold boiled cabbage: chop u
fine: Tor d medium->izcd pudding dish
full add two well-bcatcn eggs. q table
spoonful OF butter. three tablespoonfuls
II cream. with pepper and salt ad re-
fum. Butter the pudding dish, put the
cabbage in and bake until brown, This
NAV bc eaten cold. but IL j. much BET.
ter Ii served hot. II is especially good
with roast pork or pork chops'-N. 4
Post.
-Beefsteak Picked; Lay . steak u
a pudding dish, with slices Of onions
4 few cloves. whole pepper. salt, an'
bay leaf a sprig q thyme. one Of mar
ioram. and some parsley, add on an'
farragon vinegar in equal parts. just Z
come up TO the steak, and LEI u steep y
this for about twelve hours. turning. !
occasionally; then either broil u or u.
II in butter. aud serve with mashed po!
tatoe-. Il may also he slightly fried y
butter. and then ~tcwed with 4 it'll
common stock. and served with piquant
sauce -B0sfcn Post
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1883-10-26

Dramatic garret where liquor =
sold.-1he J,nfgs.
-..One good turn deserves another
A. the tug-boat Captain said 70 Che
bridge-tcnder-
How q a vein Be likened 70 adry
book? In a. being opened only ~
cases ii extreme necessity
An advertiser Of very cheap shoes
recently blurscd out the real truth in
raistake-thu-: IN. b. Ladies wish
inr those cheap shoes will do well 70
calI soon. as they viii not last long
Dcir0if Post.
The widow OF . Scotch Duke -
,bonf n b. married to 4 New York ex-
| editor. we are glad to nee that the
| nobility doesn't consider itself incapa-
biz II improving it, condition -her-
| Chant Traveller.
..A Georgia man has raised = peach
that weighs = pound" a : Georgia
man cant raise . peach weighing more
than 4 pound he must be pretty weak.
We have iifteen-year-old boys IN this
vicinity who can sraise'' . pumpkin
weighing one hundred pounds. Norris
forn Herald.
-..You ought % b in our room
nov. m said Amy: s'we have q teacher
NAV rules he roost.f' s.Nvell.'' replied
tbe Hich school girl. I'D be ashamed
~ myself: you should say: governs
thc horizontal perch N which the low
reposes, not rules the roost- '-Vs
Cty Derrick.
-..My son Willyim." said : fond
mother, custer be pretty wild Is 2 boy
but since he went West he's sorte'
turned over 4 new leaf and got steady
Hes getting along well, 20, for ! see hi
name In the ~papcrs-they say he = Dec'
4 road agent doing 4 large business
and that his fellow citizens organized
meek -tjc Sociable In his honor recently
am u rlad that Wi1lyim j. gcttin'
~ n the world. ''-Hochesier Iosf-Es
/. - little four-year-old was taken Q
|. 4 visit 20 grandmamma IN ne country
There. for the first time, he had anee
view ~ a cow. He would stand m
4 hok on while the man MIXED. and -
4 Ali manner III questions. IN this VA
. NJ learned that the long crook
!. branches On the cows head were Gale
! horns. Now the little fellow know
= onlv one kind Of horn, and q few an,
4 after obtaining this information, neh'
ing 4 strange kind q believing noise
3 Tie yard. he ran out 20 ascertain 7
cause. IN q few minutes he returne
with wonder and delight depicted {
Y. hi- countcnancc. exclniminR: "Ma
I, nm. mamma! Oh. Do conc out neE
4 The cows blowing her horns: ~