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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11

ever, for how is it possible that the re-
suit of an individual turn can be affect
ed by turns which have already been
made and which lie in the past?
"When our bank was broke in New
York [ struck for the West and played
poker on the Mississippi steamboats,.
My partner, Joe Mason, was first-class
poker player, the coolest hand [ ever
met, and perfect gentleman. He could
discount your society swells for tone
One night a stranger came into our
game few hours after we left New Or
leans. The luck ran agrinst him and he
lost several hundred dollars all he had
7 guess. He borrowed stack of chips
$50 worth-and played them with a
trembling hand. In couple of deals
they were gone. LEND me another
fifty hoarsely, to Joe.
"'T don't know you,' Joe replied, and
I'm not going to stake you in the game.
If you are broke you had better with
draw
"The strangers lip quivered-he had
been drinking heavily. 'You have
swindled me out of my money, he said,
and drawing a revolver from his hip
pocket he fired.
Joe did not move a muscle of his
face--the bullet cut off the corner Of
the ace of clubs he held between his
fingers. His hand sought his pistol,
pocket, but, checking the movement
and seeing the man had been disarmed,
he simply straddled the ante, and said ::
You should learn TO shoot better, Mr..
Stranger I could have killed him,
he said afterward to me, but he was
drunk, SO [ let him CO.
Il never played anything but square
game of poker, and I have won large
sums at it. Poker isn't the game of
chance it is generally thought. l re-
gard it as essentially game of skill.
A man who bases his play on good
Judgment and little mathematics is
ure to come out ahead. Once in my
life I got into game of poker with a
man who had bug"
"a bug?" said the reporter, iDterrog-
atively. -.
eyes, little steel instrument with a
spring that can be fastened under the
table. It was at mining camp in Cali
fornia, when the gold fever was at its
height. The fellow was sharper, and
I had had my eye on him all through
the game. He kept his hand below the
level of the table most of the time, and
held some remarkable cards. I watched
him until I was sure I was not mis-
taken, and then pricked him under
the table and said. Hand it overP He
looked up in surprise.
"'Hand it overp / repeated.
what do you mean p he said, inno-
Gently; but the other players were look
ing at him, and he got red and pale by
turns.
SHOW it to u.s. said significantly,
and taking a six-shooter from the
drawer laid it on the table.
"The fellow saw the game was up,
and rose to make his escape, but they
grabbed him. We found the bug, with
two aces and. a king in it,. neatly fast
ened under the leaf of the table,"
"And what did you do to the sharper? ?"
said the reporter anxiously.
"Oh, we tied him to lame mule, like
Mazeppa, and drove him around the
town for the amusement of the boys. He
never came back to that camp"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11
Who Has a Stomach

Of which he or she can truthfully say, at was
never out of order" There are some human sim
teriors" whose digestive powers seem akin to those
of the ostrich Yet it may well be doubted if even
they have not felt a passing dyspepdc qualm at
some time or other. Thousands less lucky, the
chronic victims of indigestion, have, although the
inherent weakness of their stomachs seemed an in
superable obstacle to recovery, eventually regained
complete digestion by the use of Hostetters Ston-
ach Bitters, foremost of American tonics and cor
rectives The tone and activity of the liver and
bowels are likewise increased by this highly accred-
tied medicine, the purity and efficacy of which long
since won for it popularity which time | as only
served to augment. Built up with the Bitters,
system no longer weak may bid defiance to malaria,
and resist other causes provocative of i'll health
he rheumatic, and persons suffering from mac
hvity of the Kidneys and bladder also find it gen.
uine source of relief.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11
Lost Faith in Physicians

There are innJimersble instances where cures
have been effected by Scovill's Sarsaparilla or
Blood and Liver Syrup, for all diseases of the
blood, when they had been given over by their
physicians. 1t is one of the best remedies ever
offered to the public, and as it is prepared with
the greatest care, as a specific for certain dis
eases, it is no wonder that it should be more
effectual than hastily written and carelessly
prepared prescriptions, Take this medicine for
all disorders arising from impure blood. 1t is
indorsed by leading professional men.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11

ENoUIRER-You want to know how
to clean kids. We have had no expert
ence, but should advise washing them.
You had, however, better inquire of
some mother. To make a pickle, say
something mean about the girl across
tho ctraef = RO2fO91 Post
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11

A WISE man takes the trouble to IN
form us, in a very excellent article,
that sin the seventeenth century, on
the continent, boots were never worn
without spurs" And we can inform
him that in the nineteenth century, on
this continent, with the single exception
of the state of Georgia, (where in sum-
mer time, it is said the major wears
nothing else,) spurs are never worn
without boots.-Dem0$t Free Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11
TRUE WORSHIP.

They say tbs s'form" when anthems roll
and incense unto Heav n ascends,
When at His name the proud knee bends,
And ev'ry glad ard humble soul
The message hears in music sweet,
In solemn voices soft intonsd,
uf Him who en- sad Calvary groaned,
That we for Heaven might be meet
But unto me no form it is
That lifts from this weary earth
A foretaste If a higher birth
Into life of purer bliss
For mystic symbol there must be
OF faith so full of mystery
Boston Every Other Saturday
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11

A REMEDY that has proven itself never
failing cure for scrofula and all nervous dis
orders must quickly cure less terrible blood dis
eases. DIR. Guysotts Yellow Dock and Sarsa-
parilla is such o perfect blood purifier and
srengthener of bodily functions, that it cures
the above diseases even when Hot Springs and
all other treatment has failed. Remember, it
is absolutely free from mineral poisons, and
viii not injure the most delicate constitution.
well. and will rid your system of all blood i'm
purities and every internal and external indica-
ton of disease.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11
Are You Discouraged Z?

Has your physician failed to arrest the dis
ease from which you are suffering? Are you
losing faith in medicines, aud growing alarmed
at your condition? Then give Compound Oxy-
gen trial. Write to Drs. Starkey & Palen.
HOS Girard Street, Phila., for their treatise Oh
Compound Oxygen. Sent free.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11
Don't You Do 1T.

Don't suffer any longer With the pains and
aches of Rheumatism, which make life bur-
den to you. Relief, speedy and permanent can
be procured at the nearest drug store, in the
form of Kidney-Wort. Elbridge Malcolm of
West Bath, Maine says:'T was completely pros
trated with rheumatism and Kidney troubles
and was not expected to recover The first
dose of Kidney-Wo helped me. Six doses
put me On my feet, it has now entirely cured
me and have had no trouble SINCE"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11
''RoUGH on pain" porus plaster for Backache,
Pains in the Chest. Rheumatism. 25c.

MEN sMANs Peptonized Beef Tonic, the only
preparation of beef containing its entire Yaari-
' lious properties. 1t contains blood-making,
force generating and life sustaining properties;
invaluable for indigestion, dyspepsia, nervous
Also. in all enfeebled conditions, whether the
work of exhaustion, nervous prostratlon, over
work or acute disease, particularly if resulting
from pulmonary complaints. Gasyell, Hazard
& Co., proprietors. New York. Sold by druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11

SO A THING of Beauty. The most brilliant
eh91es possible, on all fabrics are made by the
Diamond Dyes. Unequaled for brilliancy and
durability. Ice. aJ druggists. Send &c. for 81
Sample Colors. Wells. Richardson Co.,
Burlington, vt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11

THERE have been set out in the beds
in the Boston public garden this spring
$4,000 pansies, $4,000 daisies, 500 for
get-me-nots, and 1900 Canterbury
bells. These, with 1000 tulips planted
last fall, make a most brilliant show
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11

; Any lady who desires further information
than can be given in the limited public space of
newspaper columns can obtain Mrs Lydia E.
Pinkham's pamphlet, "Guide to Health" by
sending stamp to Lynn, Mass. .-s
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11
Horsford's Acid Phosphat

MAKES A COOLING DRINK.
Into half tumbler of ice water put tea
spoonful of Acid Phosphate; add sugar to the
taste
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11

MURDER will out, so will the fact that Carbo-
line. d. deQdoIiZed extract of petroleum, the
natural hair renewer and restorer, is the best
preparation ever invented and excels all other
hair dressings, as thousands of genuine certifi-
Gates now I'D our possession abundantly prove.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11

ALIENS Iron Tonic Bitters correct aeidity of
stomach, All genuine,bear the signature of J.
P. Allen. Druggist, ST. Paul, Mimi.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11

DIVORCE is the suspension bridge
that leads from spring bonnets to good
cigars.-P&ttsbwgh Chronicle IeIe.
graph.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11

"RoUGH on tooth ache" Ask for it. (, Instant
relief, quick cure. 15c. Druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11

If. afflicted with Sore Eyes, 'use DR.. Isaac
Ihompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. Is.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11

ROBERT GRIFFIN, of London, says
the world will not be able to hold the
population in a thousand years from
now,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11

f, : PIso's Cure for Consumption Goes not dry up
a. cough; it removes the cause. " e
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11

RoUGH on dentist" Tooth Powder, Fine
Smooth, Cleansing, Refreshing, Preservative.
1E.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11

SKINNY men. "Well's Health Remover" re-
stores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, I'M
potence, 81,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-06-11

Il The Short hacking cough, which, leads to
consumption, is cured by Piso's Cure.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-24

horse OF q crowd that knows no o,"''
use for him than n q beast OF ou'ue',
There are these, OF course, tha' W."
yield themselves willing slaves "'ue
necessities OF these modern k'euh',s'
Some msy think 1t better 10 DC 'ne
war.horse of an insignificant 'housn
desperate faction, than iare VIZ"
other steeds in common VIZ
tory. Satan preferred to reign IN ne'I
rather than serve ia heaven hu'
these cannot avert the doom when
destiny has fixed. Napoleon met his
Waterloo and gave it all he hau-a
name; the little clique OF revolution
lists, who attempted TO damn JUN
cious, popular and powerful admins
tration, know not the virtues oil u
Macedonian defeat, but Sinking away
behind a mask, transform the play
into a farce, and rend the state with
harmless cries-"a horse!"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-24
The Two Thirds Rule Should Go.

Among the questions indIchted as |
coming before the coming. conference |
of the Democratic executive commit
tee, called 10 meet at Waco on the
27th of March, appears the following:
"Shai the majority or two.thirds
rule prevail, or 10 submit the question
to county organizations and LEI the
delegates go To the convention in
stTucl edn
From time to time this question has
been affiliated, but heretofore the prac-
teal unanimity of the party in The
state, together with the personal
rather than the political cast of con-
tests in conventions has induced the
retention of the twothirds rule. 1t is
believed by many that the time has
arrived when it should be discarded,
and the executive committee, or the
convention, would doubtless reflect
the prevailing sentiment of the party
by such step, The better plan, and
the one which will probably be
adopted by the Waco conference.
would be 10 relegate the matter TO
county conventions, where, it Is hoped,
the friends of the majority rule will
not, by hamilton, suffer it TO be over
ridden. The only argument that can
be urged in favor of the two-thirds
rule is that ii prevents or rather miti-
gates disafiection on the part of the
minority. The question then resolves
itself into this: IL IL better to incur the
disfavor of the majority than the mi
nority? Should the party go to greater
lengths to please the former than the
latter? If il be decided in the afiirma-
tive it can only be done on the hvpoth-
esis that majorities are always more
conciliatory Than niuorities. If this
be true, Is it not high time to set the
forces OF reformation to work?
Otherwise, the party name becomes q
farce, and It's pretended ends sham,
TO be used by political jugglers FOR
the accomplishment OF their own
peculiar notions. The underlying
principle OF Democratic doctrine is
that majorlties are sovereign. With
this gone, all "a gone. III 33l per cent.
of a political factor be permitted to die
tate IT'D course, and through that the
policy OF the government, then the
dominant power in the country Is re-
duced TO an infinite rival relation, not
consistent with our ideas of republi
can government. But perhaps the
greatest evil of which the two.thirds
rule is prolific is what is popularity
denomiuattd the "dark-horse.n From
these and their progeny any people
might well pray TO be- delivered
When blankness of purpose and bar.
rennees OF ideas are given preference
in the councils of tho nation, 1t will
be time for another reconstruction
which viii not only involve states,
but principles OF political government
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-24
Gnnd Adrioe From las Own SIDE.

The San Antonio Light, which is a
sound Republican paper, reads
Richard Nelson = round lecture anent
his recent escapsde on the Texas q 81
Louis railroad when the distinguished
colored politician and edittr was
elected from the ladies coach, where
he insisted he should remain. His
Republican friends tel him:
In fact, 20 long ms the whites object TO ne
eroes riding In the same coach with them.
1t has always stiuck US thut the proper sc I
resp CT sh uid induce the neg'oes 10 avoid
even the ap. ,earance of obtiud ns Were THEY
are not welcome. especially riding IN
coach with white people is of no practical
value to them. The riilrua should provide
a goud coach for begtocs exclusively, a d I
pack them into smol ing cars, among r"ut hs
and d. sperauues. Gov. Ireland was right ON
this point.
This is timely aud sensible, whether
Nielsen accepts ii or not. The con-
GLIDING sentence, howe ever, calls TO
mind the fact that while one or two
roads have acceded To Gov. ireland's
request to furnish equal but separate
accommodations for white and negro
passengers, the majority of the roads
have not done so, and continue The old
style of crowding the negroes who have
paid for flrst.class tickets into second
class cars. The roads should know
that the better class Of white people,
while strenuously opposed to occupy
ing the same coach with negroes, do
not believe il is just or right that the
negro should be denied the worth of
his money; and it will afford more sat
i,faciion To white people at larue If the
culored passenger il given better ac-
A separate coach by
all means, but "a good a any attached
to the engine; and IL white man in
trudes upon the negroes let the train
men fire him out as unceremoniously
as is now done with negroes who at
tempt 10 intrude upon the whites. If
a negro wants to buy barrel of flour,
the best that merchant has, and is
able and willing to pay the market
price. his money will get it, as surely
az though he were Il white millionaire;
his money is just as good Us the white
millionaire's The railroad should
treat him in the same spirit, or cease
eyactinv tirsl-cla4a fares
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-24
Wanted-A Horse.

In the fancy of the immortal bard,
Richard III. hard pressed by Rich
mond, exclaimed, "A horse! my king
dom for horse % In the presence of
danger, all considerations save those of
personal safety We're ignored and the
intrepid warrior was ready TO sacrifice
fame and fortune in ignoble fight,
Human nature, like history, repeats
itself In theatttude Of certain Texas
politicians of to-day Is found striking
similarity to that assumed by Richard
under the shadow of the sword
of vengeance and destruction. Hard
pressed, check-mated and exposed,
with Richard they have sheathed
their swords and vainly cry. "a horsev'
With great parade and much ado they
went forth to battle; rich IN self
Wanted courage they We're expectant
OF great achievements. But what IA
change! Scarce are the defiant ech oes
of their charge stilled In defeat, ere
the cringing warriors catch up the old
Shaksperian refrain aud shout a
.o-se!p The stables of an ancien
enemy are sought, and the oldest,
most respectable warehouse brought
forth. But for once the o. a. refuses
TO go. He prefersa different master,
Then emissaries are hastened north
ward where an animal is kept that IL
said to be entirely trustworthy. Hav'
ing been ridden some on the political
field, aid being favorite with the
"boys,n 1t Is anticipated that II he IL
tractable all may yet be well
General Ross, however is too
old soldier, too good sol
der aud too true soldier to be ridden
into battle under false colors, and toe
true q tacticlan to become the pack.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-24
Why So Hostile?

The San Antonio Times continues
tn most persistent opponent of the
movement to secure deep water at Gal
weston: or, to be more literal, of the
plan u have Captain Eads undertake
the w, TX, with the promise of $500
900 if he succeeds why the Times is
5 zeaiou-ly anti-GalvestOn il zone of
those things" rs Dundreary would
say, "that no fellow can find out.n 1t
ce tainly does not suppose that keep
ing hello from Galveston will prove
any benefit to Arkansas or Pass CaOallo.
II this is to he the game Galveston is
powerful enough to make her influence
against those places felt. II forced to
1t she can pursue "A dog-in-the-manger
policy that will worry the antagol is
tic shallow-water ports for years to
come. And granting that Arkansas or
Pass Caballo had each twenty-five feet
of water, where would be the special
benefit 10 San Antonio? She has no
railroad connection with those points.
She might build railroad, but Ii il
just as probable that she would not.
Her reputation "a "a builder or promot-
er of railroads Is by no means bril-
liant one. Deep water at Galveston
would benefit san Antonio as much az
any point in the state Outside of Gal
weston, OF course) and while we mus
coucede that the Times stubborn
stand is an honest one, IL is certainly a
very nIystifSing policy our contempt.
rary il pursuing. Fort Worth, who
has given money to the tune Of hun
dreds of thousands of dol ars TO rail
roads; Fort Worth, with dozen OF
more big irons in the fire all the time
has yet time enough 10 give attention
and cooperation to the Galveston
movement, for the most practical o
reasous--btcause there is money i'll II
for Fort Worth. Every ocean steamer
OF heavy draupht that loads or unioads
at Texas wharf implies increased
business for Fort Worth. And 20 %
San Antonio and every other point II
the state. All will derive benefits
Local prejudice, if there be any, SHOULD
fade away in consideration of the sub
| ject, which is statewide IN its import
ance.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-24

In which Candidates interest was
the Democratic national convention
,llad at Chicago? Chicago is in Hi
nois, and Illinois Ia Morrison's state;
but Morrison's chief strength lies in
Southern and Central Illiuois, c"ntig-
uous TO st Louis, and there is power
fur feeling in Missouri in his favor
Doubtless he would have preferr, ST.
Louis TO Chicago. There is no other
candidate mentioned nearer than In
diana, and McDonald's advantage
lay IA Louisville. AS long as the con-
vrution was to be held in a Western
city, the Eastern candidates cared
little whether it be Chicago or st.
Louis. AT the present view il does
not seem that the choice of the COM
miitse was a victory for any candt-
date. or in any candidates interest,
but only that accessibility and acconl-
modations were considered, and Chi
caso showed up best.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-24

TIE press of San Antonio is singu-
Iarly unfortunate or singularly foFtu-
nate, as the circumstances may oe
viewed. IL j. but few weeks since u
Judgment for several thousand dollars
damages was rendered against the Ex-
press OF that city Cor libel, aud now
the grand jury has indicted the propri-
etors of the Light for criminal libel
At this rate, the Democratic conven-
ton eau never be held in San Antonio.
Tho local papers would be afraid to re-
port the interesting part of the pro-
ceedlngs, lest a libel suit or indictment
follow.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-24
A VERDlNr DUDE,

For The sake of merely conversation,
And a little Information,
Once sphed young man mo relation
what was me i by osculation..
Then he spokeo. jcriyatlons,
oflhe ca toms Of old nations,
And q lot Of Information
Abvn, old rersa's kissing station
Spoke Of nIiiy spnFta's rule.
OF old tgyptn klasing stool.
Just as though wo were at school
Wasn't be an awful fool:
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-24
THERE is little DOUBT, now, that Bis

THERE is little doubt, now, that Bis
maIck has thrown the Lasker resolu-
tions back In the face of congress.
There Is not much Importance in this,
and not much to be regretted. Con-
gress has been foollshly profuse In its
expressions of concern in European
matters with which 1t has no business,
aud Bismarck's vulgar snub was what
might have been expected. Bis
marck's action was witha purpose. He
knew II would create III feeling be-
tween the two countries, and he desires
this to check the heavy emigration
from Germany to America.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-24

THE Chicago News "agrees with
John Kelly that New York is the bat
tleground next fall, and that Hancock
is stronger in New York than any 9TH
er man" Where did General Han
cock get this new strength He lost
New York In 1880; how do we know
he Ia stronger now than then? And If.
after losing New York in 1880, he 10
now the strongest man In that state OF
the Democrats named for the presi-
dency, how can Democrats expect sue
cess when told that TO carry New York
with Hancock Is their only chance,
and ifHancock can't carry that state no
body cant There ia not much encour-
agement In this.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-24

As an argument in favor of protec-
ton the Memphis Avalanche puts 1t
this way: "In thre years Tennessee
has advanced from the l4th iron pro-
duclng state to the 9ih, Alabama from
the 18th to the 9Th, and Virginia from
the 18th To the nth" This Is but II
hslftold tale. Within ten years, from
1870 to 1880, Tennessee has recorded
from the 18Th To- the 18th place in pop
ulation, Alabama from OH to l2th,
aud Virginia from 10th to l4th. The
decline in relative wealth is even great