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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-23
A Bad Country to Live In
IFrOm london Truth.1

The Servians of Belgrade are as dis
reputable g. gang of thieves as any that
exists upon the face of the globe. The
Servian peasants are Woodworking,
quiet, decent people. Belgrade is peo-
pied by scamps, who make use of these
peasants for their own ends, and have
but one ob5ect-to steal. They now
want to steal their neighbours land;
usually they are engaged in stealing
Improperly OF any confding foreigner
whom they can inveigle into their den.
A little while ago an English gentle
man made g. bad debt in Servia. He
was handed over some property stu
ated In the country. What was the
surprise Of the Englishman when the
Servian government called upon him
to pay, upon some frivolous pretext,
$4,000. I'm vain he offered to give up
the property. Finally he had to make
a bargain with the government, and
pay 1900 to get out of the entire bust
ness. In another case that / know of,
some Englishmen foreclosed on mort
gage and became possessOrs of real es-
tate in Belgrade; they put it into the
hands of a Servian lawyer to sell on
commission; the lawyer suddenly
called upon them to pay him $500.
Then he died. Another lawyer at once
offered to settle the claim for half the
sum. On inquiry this second lawyer
was discovered to be as a great a ras-
cal as the departed thief. The courts
of Justice in the country are a mere
mockery. Any decision can be OBJ
tanned for money. Those, too, who
have had dealings on a large scale with
the government have discovered that
they must bride king, ministers, ard
deputies. The Servians have all the
vices of savages and OF civilized beings,
without any of the redeeming virtues
of either. If Belgrade, like Sodom,
were to bedestroyed unless ten honest
men could be found in it, it's fate would
not be doubtful.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-23

soldiers, the countless variety OF
costumes worn by individuals from
nearly all the different countries, towns
and villages on earth, the vast and
beautiful cathedral, with it's thousands
of chandeliers, lamps of gold, silver,
bronze, brass and stained glass, all
ablaze with light; the richly decked
affairs, the priceless gems Of art &C
cumulated throughout ages, the music,
singing, constant motion all combine
to form panorama of such wondrous
and bewildering strangeness and
beauty that it is impossible to appre-
Eciate it at first sight.
The grand service continues till 3
O'Clock in the morning. Long pro-
cessions wind their way through the
crowded church, carrying huge BAN
ners of cloth and gold bearing repre-
sensations of the birth of Christ.
During the duration of the service,
scattered over different parts of the
cathedral, but especially near the
doors, are tables and stands, on which
are displayed for sale relics, rosaries,
candles, shrouds blessed by the Patri-
arch and passports to heaven. These
placed in the right hand of the dead
who is wrapped in one Of the blessed
shrouds, are considered infallible to
secure admission into heaven for the
departed spirit. Title deeds for places
in heaven are also for sale here.
These are sold by measurement from
mere standing-room space to the
building OF palaces.
Toward daybreak the bells chime
out the glad tidings that Saviour is
born. The monks and priests here
embrace each other, saying, s'Peace!
Peacep' and the assembled crowd do
the same. Thus end the services eel
ebrating the birth of the babe that
was born in a manger nineteen centu-
ries ago, in the very place, Bethlehem,
on that account everybody wishing
the other peace, good will and a mer-
ry, happy Christmas to all.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-23
Got What They Wanted.
From the San francisco Chronicle

[From the San francisco Chronicle.I
But the experience Of a young man
well known in social circles during a
visit to Paris is about as funny as
they make them. 1t seems party OF
young Americans, including this ad-
venturOus Californian and a notable
joker from New York, found them
selves late one night at ball in Paris.
The wine had been flowing freely, and
the town was rather on the riot. The
Americans were having lots of fun,
when in passing group Of Frenchmen
the New Yorker stepped accidentally
on q Partisan toe. The Partisan
tapped him gently on the shoulder.
"You trod on my toe, sir"
"Did I? didn't see any toe"
"You are insulting, sir. Here is my
card"
The American took the card, looked
at it, then very solemnly put his hand
in his pocket and handed over anoth-
er. 1t was the Californian's card,
which hehappened to have. Next day
principal and second called at the
rooms of the Californian. He received
them blandly.
"You are not the man who trod on
my toe," said the Frenchman.
ooh, yes, I am. You are mis-
taken"
ooh, no. It was some other gentle
man."
ado you mean to tell me that lie"
asked the Californian. II tell you [
stepped on your toe"
eve have called to demand salts
faction"
''And you shall have it."
The other American, anticipating
fun, had dropped in.
every well, sir. When and where ?"
"Here and now," said the Cali
fornian.
''This is against all rules"
'I believe l am the challenged
party"
"You are, but"
'And / can choose any weapons.
"Ceftainly, but"
''All right. Here you are"
And he brought out a pair Of boxing
gloves.
''Put 'em on and we'll have it out
here"
The Frenchman could not but &C
cept. The door was locked and their
honor was satisfied by both principal
and second being knocked about SO
fearfully that they kept their beds for
a week. But they had their revenge,
for they put the police on the Ameri-
cans track and worried them so that
they got out of Paris.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-23
Lion VS.. Elephant.
from the Washington Star. ]

The elephant is not very pretty,
but it has a certain phlegmatic force
which enables it to take care OF itself.
All other animals from man down
have to be little careful how they
trife with it. A bumptious young
lion of Forepaugh's menagerie, pulled
up by the title OF the .'king OF beasts, .
did not take into consideration suffi-
GENTLY this reserve power of the slug
gish mugwump of the forest, and last
night thought he would have a little
fun With his large friend. Hence he be-
gan to lash his tail and roar, like lions
In pictures, and finally sprang at the
quiet but observant pachyderm, who
thereupon tied him up in his proboscis.
stuck his tusks through him, and
stamped on him. Forepaugh has now
a dead lion for sale cheap.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-23

the captain who had saved his life
he obtained g. position In Liv-
erpooll shipping house. He wrote
to his wife apprising her OF his safety
and told her he would send for her and
baby as soon as possible. She never
received the letter; for, after waiting
week after week for a, reply, his own
letter was returned to him. Then he
asked for leave of absence, and came
home only to learn chat his child had
died about the time he was wrecked,
and his wife had gone away, no one
knew whittier. He employed q de-
tective to continue the search and
went back to LIVERPOOL. Later, the
detective sent an account Of the death
of woman, the name and personal
description answering to that of his
wife, and for years he had mourned
her as dead. He remained in Liver
pool, became partnerin the firm. and
now had charge of the New York
branch. SO AZ
Poor Mary had believed him dead,
and when she recognized him In Lucy s
betrothed, her sorrow-stricken heart
could bear no more. Had she lived a
half hour longer she might have learned
that he had been faithful for many
years after their separation; but she
died believing him false-doubtless
thinking he had deserted her.
Mr.. Mayhem and Lucy were married
last July, and are going to spend
Christmas with me.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-23
THE voNpmAID's CHRISTMAS DAWN
BY FANNIE BOLTON.
.ns . moor hnndmaiden.

She was poor bondmaiden,
And scarcely ten years old.
Her eyes Were blue and innocent,
Her hair was bright as gold,
But her gown was coarse and scanty,
Her hand, were worn and thin;
And she lived unloved with strangers,
For she'd nrither home nor kin,
Aa,3 it was Christmas morning,
And it was hardly light,
Aud the hondmaid's face bore traces
OF the tears she d shed at night;
For to I've lnoved with strangers
Is hard for rugged men;
But may Gods love help the helpless
Unmothered child of ten!
The bondmaid's blue eyes opened
With tender little SMILE
For she'd had d. dream so beautiful
1t eased her heart awhile;
For she'd dreamed of her sweet mother,
And she thought she heard her say,
''My little darling, waken,
For this is Christmas Day"
She donn'd her scanty garments,
And she c0mbed her hair OF gold;
And her heart was on SO happy
That she did not heed the cold;
For no cold unloving eye glance
Checked the hid who dared seem gay
I'm have time for joy ere master
Wakens u. this holiday"
Then she tip toed past the parlor,
And turned back the bolt and key,
And she sang for Joy, poor darling,
Like birdie just set free.
Aud the sky began to brighten
With pink and blue and gold,
And the bondmaid saw The sunshine,
With it's prisoned bloom unfold,
And suddenly about her
All the snow began to CLEAN,
Like the Jewels on the garments
That had touched her in her dream.
And the trees were all sparkle
With bright diamond and pearl,
And the sweetness of Gods beauty
Thrilled the little lcveiess girl.
Then the clouds, like troops of angels,
Seemed flying through the blue;
And the bondmaid rubbed her blue eyes
just to see if it was true;
And her heart forgot its sorrows
In gladneSS pure and whole,
While throug' Natures holy beauty
Flowed Gods love upon her soul.
And as the bondmaid wondered,
A laborer passed that way:
But his face grew kind and tender
AS he wished her merry day."
1'And did some holy angel
Let out q heavenly morn ?''
And The laborer told the story
OF the Child, His cross, and thorn.
Then Gods comfort opened to her
Like the opening of rose
How the Christ Child loved the loveless,
And felt all poor children's woes.
How He lived so pure through sorrow,
Teaching US we need not sin,
Even though we live with strangers
And have neither kith nor kin.
From a LIES Experience.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-23

IN blank astOnlshment.
'Let me see her, Miss Bronson.
she was my wife," he said in tones of
the deepest anguish.
took the lamp and silently led the
way to the room where we had laid her.
He threw himself on his knees beside
the lounge and placed his cheek against
the cold, still face. | put the lamp
down and turned away, leaving him
alone with his dead.
"Aunt Ruth, what does it all mean ?"
demanded Lucy, with an injured air.
"It means that Mary was Mr.. May
hew's wife. Doubtless when his grief
is spent he will explain. Such grief is
surely born of love-" responded.
Lucy'sfa face grew pallid. Sheclenched
her hands and walked to the other
side of the room. | wondered if she
was jealous of his dead love.
Despitemy remonstrances he passed
the night in the room where Mary's
body lay. Before | retired he told me
the brief story of his welded life; how
he had married Mary Corson, the
name | knew her by, when she was a
mere child and he had not reached
mans estate; how happily they had
lived together for three years, and
about the baby that had come to
strengthen the bond of affection be-
tween them. Then sorrow marked
them for it's own. He lost his situa
ton, went to Philadelphia hoping TIC
better his fortune, and, as a last resort
shipped on a sailing vessel carrying
cargoes from one port to another
was wrecked and all on board were re
ported lost. But he and two compan
ions were rescued by a ship bound fol
Liverpool. Through the kindness O
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-29

20 them. II know man to be worthy,
will sign his petition, but that Is all |
can do. That is all can be expected to
do. After the holidays are over | must
buckle down to work, and my committee
work and my work about the departments
Will take up every minute Of time | will
have outside Of the sessions of congress-"
The same experience IA common to all
congressman. They are looked upon by
a largo class Of men merely as Office
brokers, whose chief duty is to interest
themselves In hunting soft places in the
public service for their constituents. The
congressman who gives heed to the de-
mand upon his time, which is made by
the thousands Of clamorers, has little
leisure to study the character and purport
Of the laws he Is called upon 10 vote for
or against, and he Is forced to neglect his
public duties entirely II the Hampton
bill does not become a law, there are
many congressman who will regret its
failure.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-29
4 MOE DISTINCTION.

The hair-splitting that is going on in
Atlanta, growing out of the attempts of
the lawyers TO defeat prohibition, would
confound Plato or Bacon. Judge Clarke
of the superior court, in his decision in
the contest, makes very minute dis
tinotion.
The court was called upon to pass upon
the constitutionality OF the prohibition
law OF Georgia. Judge Clarke says he
cannot take that point into consideration,
because prohibition has not yet been de-
clared in Atlanta, and nobody is as yet in
iured by It, AS long Us no one suffers
from IL no one has cause of complaint,
ana he will not, therefore, consider the
question OF It's consti.utionality As soon,
however, as prohibition is declared and
steps are taken to close the dram-shops,
1t will be in order for any person sIf-
fering from the execution of such order,
to contest the constltutionality of the
act, To quote his own words, ga court
of equity will not interfere with meas
ure of the legislature until it becomes a
complete statute, The act before me
now, and Familiarity known as the Pro.
hibition act, is to take effect only upon
certain conditions. These conditions
have never been met, The act is no law
whatever in the county of Fulton, and at
this time this compliments rights are in
no way affected by it. Until it becomes a
law do not conceive that the courts
have anything to do with it,"
Ordinary Calhoun, Immediately upon
the announcement of the court that il
would not declare the law unconstitu-
tional, drew from his pocket paper con
tanning the returns of the election, at.
tached his signature 10 it, and said, "Gcn-
tlemen, here is the result. declare it to
be 92s for prohibition"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-29
TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 20.
LIVING OR Dead.
HUGH CONW AY.
A POSTHUMOUS PUBLICATION.

The great novelist, Hugh Conway, left
unpublished story which has been sold
TO syndicate of newspapers, among
which is TUE GAZETTE. Competent
critics have examined this story and pro-
nounced it one Of the best ever written by
the world-famous outhor The first in
stallment will be printed in THE GAZETTE
on Sunday, January o, next, and run
some time. Those who want to read all
tins intensely interesting story should sub
scribe at once, as we cannot promise to
furnish back numbers.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-29
NATIONAL PRQB11MS.
by
GEN. CARRINGTON
THE INDIAN QUESTION.

To-day THE GAZETTE prints the first
article of the series of discussions
of present national problems. This
first installment is brief history OF
the Indian question by Gen. Henry
b. Darlington, and other installments
win follow regularly. These articles
are copyrighted, and only those in
North Texas who read THE GAZETTE will
be able to get these articles entire and
complete Those who feel an interest in
the discussion of Important national
questions, by men of mark and specially
qualified for the task, should not fail to
send in their orders early for subscrlp-
tions to THE GAzETTE.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-29

Is 1868 Mrs. Kollmeyer was granted a
divorce from her husband in Ohio, and
soon after married again. Her second
husband, growing tired Of her, began suit
to declare the divorce from her first hus-
band void, and the supreme court has so
decided. Now Mrs. Kolmeyer finds that
she has been living for fifteen years or
more with man who was not her hus-
band, and Mr.. Kollmeyer is living with a
woman who is not his wife, though he
was married to her and they have
children They have both been guilty Of
bigamy, in strict law; but what jury
would find them guilty OF such a crime?
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-29
olrP LANn POLICY

The, "whirligig Of time" brings about
strange things. We find the free-grass-
ophobac Galveston News and the free
grassophilc Colorado Clipper standing
shoulder to shoulder Ia support Of the
proposition OF MIR. Charles Goodnight,
that the sale OF the public school lands in
unlimited quantities is the only solution
Of the land problem. The Clipper asserts
that it "has advocated the identical pol
Icy indicated by the News for three years,
and that for speedy sale of these lands
we have advocated system Of sale on
long time, at low rates OF interest, and
in quantities to suit purchasers who wish
to occupy the same with stock, or for
any other purpose.n
The sale of our land in large quantities
is condemned by the people of the state,
who forbid that method Of augmenting
the great fortunes OF already rich landed
proprietors. Our land is for our own peo-
pie, our common people, not for foreign
syndicates. The state should not part
with title to its lands except to transfer
them to purchasers and intending settlers
in small lots. Held in boundless pas
lures by cattle-grazers, these lands will
do the state little good. Owned in
small lots by men who live on their pos
sessions, make homes, improve the coun-
try, add TO the store of the common pro-
auctions and the common wealth, pay
taxes and render the duties of citizen
ship, these lands are capable of assisting
in the highest development of the state.
TnE GAZETTE will not undertake to say
what amount OF land should be
allowed to each settler, but is
OF opinion that one section in
the best agricultural counties and
seven sections in those counties where
grazing is necessary auxiliary to agri-
culture should be the maximum. Patents
should be issued to actual settlers only,
and then not until they have settled upon
their selections, lived there long enough
w eHON lltb tllcJ ulC dStiuS III SsOOu lultLli
and made improvements of permanent
character. This is necessary to prevent
fraudulent transfers from fictitious set.
tiers acting in the interest of men who
wish to get possession Of large bodies
of land-a plan now often resorted to.
The adoption of some such system as
this would make of our public lands
benefit instead of vexation. 1t would
bring us population and stable prosper
ity. If our public lands are for the pub
lie enjoyment, their possession ought
never TO be given up to patrician class
for monopoly, to fortify themselves in
their already exaggerated fortunes. The
increase in their value, which comes from
the filing up of the state by immigration,
does not belong to the rich few, but to
the many who people the state and de-
velopi it,
In the meantime, until the demand has
taken up these lands in small farms, let
the grass be free on them to the herds of
all men allke--to the rich and to the poor;
to the syndicate and to the hester. Tear
down Illegal fences that appropriate the
common property to private use. Repeal
the lease law that legalizes this robbery,
and give ga fair field and no favor" to all
our people.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-29
oFFIoE,BRoKIYG IN CONGRESS-

0FFICE-BROhLNG IN CONGRESS-,
In Congressman o'Neill OF Missouri
we may expect to find staunch sup.
porter of Senator Hampton's bin ia
prohibit senators or representatives from
soliciting appointments to Office Mr.
o'Neill is disguised with that part of a
congressmGn's existence which Is taken
up in pursuit OF the loayes and dishes
for some one else He utters his disgust
in this language; al have had in the past
week over two hundred letters from peo.
pie wanting positions as foremen and
watchmen and ianitors have had over
five hundred applications OF the same
kind since came to Washington at the
beginning OF this month. Now, would
like TO know how my people in st, Louis
expect me TO look after their interests in
congress, 20 urge national legislation
which will benefit them by creating OPP
portunlties for labor, II must look at
ter ten or fifteen applications Of this kind
every day how do they expect me to look
after mail of this character with the
work win have to attend tor Why, Il
had control Of all the federal patronage
In the city Of st. Louis | could not re
spoud to one-quarter Of the appeals that
are made to me. They have organized
clubs In st, Louis for no other Object
than to sec that the patronage is appor
toned out 10 suit their tastes. Now, this
thing has got 70 stop pretty soon. thinl
/ have done enough when the beads o
departments Arc changed. After this
people who are anxious for once must &,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-29
THE fort WORTH DC NEW OR
LEANS ROAD.

Work on this important enterprise OF
Fort Worth is progressing. More than
one-half of the grading to Waxahachle is
now completed, the ties are on the ground
for the same, one-third of the rails for
the completion OF the road to Waxa-
hachie have been received, and the re-
mainder is now in transit. Track laying
viii be commenced in few days and
pushed rapidly forward. The company
have made the second cal of tlcenty per
cent on the subscription made by our
citizens.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-29
Fort worth,s way.


While Dallas resolves on paper to build
railroads, Fort Worth constructs them.
Two thousand feet Of steel rail were laid
on the Fort Worth & New Orleans road
on Thursday, and on the arrival of rails in
transitu, track laying will progress at the
rate of a mile day. Besides this, active
steps are being taken for an early com
mencement of work upon the Fort Worth
and Brentwood road. "The gods help
those who help themselves
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-29

TINS is feeling hint from the Louis
Vile Courier-JOurnal;
Yes the Republicans are exceedingly anNlou,
to have South Dakota state. suppose we give
1t to them, boys, and at tho same time make
them present OF about four other spck-and
span new sto,es cut mp out Of Texas,
Texas will be on hand when the dlyis.
ion is to be mad with large sized pro
test that will I'll the air. The division OF
this state is left entirely to our own peo
pie, and when we get ready for divide
we will send note of invitation to the
Couricr-Journal. If Dakota has to wait
until that time before it gets to be state,
there is no use for its precipitancy in
electing United States senator's.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-29
Pubic Men as Trighlfal Example
BostOn EvenIng Beeord.

The Southern parsons stick 10 the old.
fashioned habit of placing go and relig-
ion before men and policy 1.-Two of them.
officiating at Robert TQzfibs' funeral, in
a community where b/was regarded as :, a
demigod, lamenteE that he did not ioin
the church unt/three years ago, and
drew lessonxSor the living from his frail.
ties. rhi|& not the huppiest way of
treating w dead, but il squares with The
IDEAS N religion which these ministers
hold
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-29
AIuie Raising.
Texas Live stock Journal

There being in the vicinity of Fer,
Worth several thousand Texas.raised
mules Of all ages, sizes and conditions
and by feeding, roachlng aud breaking
shaping for spring markets, several mar,
ties who contemplate establishing mnlc
ranches In the country have visited rho
Fort 70 examine the quality Of the stock
The Inspection showing that as good
mules can be raised in Texas rs snv'
where, there Is every likelihood of exteS.
slye muieIraising ranches becoming estab.
lished in the near future.