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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13

From the Chicago Herald.

FROM the chicago f1eFalu.
The laundry machinery in the Palm
er House is interesting; you see the
motive power before you reach the
largest private laundry in the West;
and you pass three tanks, filled
with enough hot water to hope
lessly sca1d 5000 persons. Four
of largest steam mangles iron A.
900 pieces Of house goods IN one day.
The hotel laundry is entirely distinct
from that in which work is done for
guests. The latter is called "bundle
work." and the size of the "bundle"
may be in erred when it is understood
that the receipts in the course of Il week
will aggregate 1878.
Passing on, the visitor is oppressed
by the atmosphere from six large dry
rooms, in which all articles are dried
only to point which corresponds to
the dampn-ss of the old-fashioned
sprinkling. In the wash-room-ana apart
ment as spacious as a dance hall-are
seven large'tubs and a quartet Of centrlf-
ugal wringers, one Of which will
Whirl 100 sheets perfectly dry In
seven minutes. Although you are IN an
underground apartment you may notice
that the foundation of each centrifugal
machine is five feet below the tagged
pavement on which you stand. The
machines make 1900 revolutions in a
,Oiputn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13
WHAT COST THE MOST.
A Few Articles for Which the Highest
Prices Have Been Paid.

IA
Prices Have Been Paid.
Cost is, of course, a very unsafe meas
ure Of value in many instances, says
the Decorator and Furnisher, and yet
there is unnatural curiosity on the part
of the general public to know the mere
money estimation in which more or less
beautiful articles are held. Here are
few somewhat remarkable examples OF
avish expenditure:
The highest-priced piano in America
is ownel by H. &. Marquand, OF this
city. The case, which was built In Lon
don, was designed and painted by Alma
Tadema. 1t cost S46, 900.
Sir Donald Smith, of Montreal, is the
owner of the costliest piano ever made
in this country. 1t cost, when landed
in Montreal, $4,000.
The most expensive sideboard ever
made in the United States is owned by
Judge Harry E. Packer, of Mauch
Chunk, Pa It covers the whole side
OF a room, and was built for $47 900. 1t
is Il marvel OF elaborate and beautiful
carving
Mr.. Marquand is the possessor of the
costliest billiard table in the country.
The price was $26, 900.
j. w. Mackay furnished about $4,000
in weight of silver, and paid S120,0O0 for
the work on his dinner service, which
thus represents $195, 900.
The costliest string of pearls in this
country belongs to a New York lady and
cost $5I 900.
Another New York lady has solitaire
diamond ring for which she paid $4S,-
600.
The late Mrs. Morgan paid $3.50, 900 for
her necklace. Mrs. Hicks-Lord is the
owner of diamond necklace which cost
$3.50, 900.
The famous picture by Meissonier,
called 1907" was painted for the late
A. t. Stewart. At the sale of his gallery,
Henry Hilton bought it for $66, 800 and
presented it to the Metropolitan mu-
scum, where it now hangs, the costliest
painting in America.
Sir Donald Smith is the possessor of
the highest-priced painting in Canada,
''The COMMITMENTS, by Jules Breton.
Cost at the Seney sale $4,000.
w. W. Corcoran, of Washington,
paid the highest recorded price for an
American picture. 1t is Church's chi
was reported that Legrand Lockwood
paid $50, 900 for Rierstad's "Domes ofthe
Yosemite" but as at the distribution of
his effects the picture brought less than
$500 the first price was probably fa-
BILE.
In the Lenox library is perfect copy
of the Mazarin or Gutenberg bible, the
first book printed with movable types.
It is worth $4,000, and nothing better
has ever been done since. Bray
ton Ives, of this city, has an imperfect
copy, tor which he paid $4,000.
J. F. Irwin, of Oswego, paid $10,-
600 for a bible. 1t was originally in
three volumes, but by the insertion of
woodcuts, manuscripts, engravings and
etchings has been expanded to sixty
| imperial folio volumes.
Of the original edition of the sonnets
Of William Shakespeare, published by
George Daniel, of London, in 1909, there
are two perfect copies. One is in the
Britith museum. For the other $4,000
was paid. 1t is a little book about by
4 inches in size. A somewhat hard
headed clerk figures that at the price it
cost $3.50 an ounce.
A sixteenth-century vellum manu-
script, with six paintings by Giulio
Clovis cost the aOOx library SIS 000
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13
In q Post Hole.

Three-year-old Robbie De Forrest, a
Connecticut boy, fell headfrst into a
big post-hole the other day. There were
several inches of water at the bottom of
the hole, but Robbie held himself up by
the arms, SO that he didn't get bis face
in the water, and the earth he loosened
In his struggles absorbed itsoon; so dan
ger from that source was taken away.
There the young man remained. upside
down, for three-quarters of an hour,
when his aunt saw his feet sticking out
of the hole and promptly yanked him
"Auntie,' he said, ~ heard you every
you hear me.'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13
The Coming Comet.

1t is fancied by grateful patron that the
next comet will appear in the form Of a
huge bottle, having " Golden Medical Dis
covery" inscribed upon it in bold char
acters. Whether this conceit and high
compliment will be verified remains to be
seen, but DR.. Pierce will continue to send
forth that wonderful vegetable compound
and potent eradicator of disease. 1t has no
equal in medicinal and health-giving prop
critics, for imparting vigor and tone to the
liver and kidneys, in purifying the blood,
and through it cleansing and renewing the
whole system. For scrofulous humors and
consumption, or lung scrofula, in its early
stages it is positive specific. Druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13
The Author Of s. HeIen's Babies
From the PHILADELPHIA Press.

John Habberton. author of "Helen's
Babies" outside of his regular duties as
a New York reporter is not engaged on
any special literary work. He general
ly has two or three novels Gin the
rough" but never completes one until
it is wanted Tor publication, when he
revises it and gives it to typewriter to
copy. He has no set hours or place Cor
work, writing only when plot or scene
occurs to HIM. He uses any kind OF
paper that comes in his way. frequently
writing on the margin of a newspaper,
where he says there is room for two
chapters of a novel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13
You Will Favor Him and Benefit
Yourself by Reading This.

here is hardly a person who picked up
any Milwaukee paper to read who has not
noticed Silverstone "My Tailor" as being
highly spoken Of To many of our citizens
Mr. Silverstone needs no introduction, they
being we'll acquainted with the gentleman
and his history. Mr.. S. came to Milwaukee
about four years ago, opened store at 420
and 422 East Water positively the
largest and best stocked merchant tailoring
establishment in the West-and, although
his competitors, envious of such a store and
the man himself did considerable "kick-
ing" and Dragging that they would only
give him but few weeks or months to do
business in and go" he nevertheless made
it success and the biggest success of any
glad to say that Mr.. S. deserves this
credit his ability as an artist
cutter end tailor himself em-
ploying the best of workmep; his honesty
and integrity; his aim to please and accom-
modate his customers, and especially those
very reasonable prices he charges tor his
splendid work, is we'll deserving the large
and extensive patronage he is receiving,
from not alone Milwaukee itself, but from
all over the country. We kindly advise
our citizens if they are anyways in want of
first class clothing. when in Milwaukee, to
visit this enterprising merchant for such, or
write to him for samples or instructions to
enable you to take your own measure,
which you can easily do according to his
guide, and receive the best of satisfaction.
We hope to see our citizens follow our ad-
vice to them, as we can assure them of no
rpurpt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13
Lung Troubles and Wasting

Diseases can be cured, if properly treated in
time, as shown by the following statement
been great sufferer from pulmonary at
tacks, and gradually wasting away for the
past two years, it affords me pleasure to
testify that SCOTS Emulsion of Cod Liver
Oil with Lime and Soda has given me great
relief and | cheerfally recommend it to all
suffering in a similar way to myself In adj
dition, | would say that it is very pleasant
to take"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13
A General Tie-up

Of all the means of public conveyance in a
large city, even for a few hours, during a
strike of the employees. means general
paralyzlng of trade and industry for the time
being, and is attended with an enormous ag-
gregate loss to the community How much
more serious to the individual is the gener-
al tie-up of his system, known as constipa-
ton, and due to the strike of the most i'm
portant organs for more prudent treatment
and better care. If too long neglected, a
torpid or sluggish liver will produce seri-
Gus forms of kidney and liver disease, ma
larial trouble and chronic dyspepsia. DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets are a
preventive and cure of these disorders. They
are prompt, sure and effective, pleasant to
take, and positively harmless.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13
LOOK YOUNG!

Leaurelle Oil prevents tendency to Wrinkles
or ageing of Skin. Preserves youthful plump.
fresh condition of features. Ii you desire a
TRANSPARENT clear, fresh Completion, free from
blemish, or roughness, use Leaurelle OIL it
cures and prevents cracking, chapping. rough
ness or coarseness of skin. Keeps faco, neck
and hands soft, plump. Preserves the tone,
life and transparent glow of tho skin as in
youth. This is remarkable article though
called an Oil is more the nature of expressed
Juice, and is superb tonic and elegant dressing
for the Hair and lVfdskers. which it stimuli" tes
and tones without grease; yet keeps the hair
and whiskers soft. glossy, luxurious aud uigor-
ous 81 at Druggists or by Express, free of FIX
press charge. E.S. WELLS, Chemist Jersey City.
To clean doorplates use a solution Of
ammonia in wafer ann1iad with 70
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13

would dare make warts something
that the manufacturers OF guns large
and small are unconsciously working
out.
When war means simple, ruthless
slaughter. nations will pause even at the
thought of war
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13
just to be English"
From the New York Tribune.

The clergy, and especially the Episco-
pal clergy, who are bound by strong
ecclesiastical traditions to England,
show this interest in things English in
their speech and dress Many of them
have adopted the remarkably broad
sound OF the letter "a'' that is supposed
to be SO lawfully English" They are
very careful to give the open sound to
the letter ''u'' In such words as tune"
and Tuesday" Indeed have recent
~ heard an Episcopal clergyman go SO
tar as to give to these words the pro-
nunciation of ''chune" and "Chuesday"
which to an. American ear is simply
atroc,ous. And | know delightful lit
tie Rltualistic priest, whose whole aim
IN life is to be Anglican when he is not
Roman, and who defines the trinity to
bis people as "three Parsons and one
God. Moreover, in the Episcopal
church it IS getting so that the clergy
man who says Amen" and " either"
and neither" is marked man. He
may possibly succeed in getting par
lsh which is not up in religious aesthetics
but If he wants to be in the ecclesiasti-
cal swim he must say "Ah-men" and
'l-ther" and 'ni-ther"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13
The Tennis Bracelet.
From the San Francisco Renort

The latest for the tennis young man is
bracelet. Trou. cred simpletons have
worn the bangle ever since it came in,
but the hand bracelet is as new us the
Sutro road. Some favored woman is
supposed to lock it on some favored
ma M
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13
WOman'S Work.

There is no end to the tasks which daily
confront the good housewife. To be sue
cessful housekeeper, the first requisite is
good health. How can a woman contend
against the trials and worries of housekeep-
ing if she be suffering from those distressing
irregularities, ailments and weaknesses pc
culiar to her se1.? DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription is specific for these disorders.
The only remedy, sold by druggists, under a
positive guarantee from the manufacturers.
Satisfaction guaranteed in every case or
money refunded. See printed guarantee on
bottle wrapper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13
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WHY do [ have this drowsy,
ifeless feeling? WHY do I have
Backache? WHY Neuralgia and.
Rheumatism ? WHY does Scroful-
Gus faint and Erysipelas show itself?
BECAUSE your blood is filled
with Poison, which must be Com
pletely Eradicated before you
can regain health. You must go to
the root of the matter. Put the Kid
neys-the great and only blood puri-
flying organs-in complete order,
which is complete health, and with
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13
The Stons of an ORGAN.

With such important functions as the liver, are
of course productive of serious bodily disturb
ance When it relaxes its secretive and distrinu-
tive activity, bile gets into the blood, and tnges
the skin and white OF the eyes with yellow, the
bowels become constipated the tongue coated,
the breath sour. Then come headaches, vertigo
and congestion of the organ accompanied with
pain in its vicinity or under the right shoulder
blade. Shall blue pill be the remedy sought?
No, for mercury in any form is pe1niciou9. " hat
then? experience indicates Hostetters Stomach
Bitters as the true remedy for inactivity OF the
liver. 1t not only relaxes the bowels without
pain, but has direct stimulating effect upon the
hepatic gland itself the seat and origin of the
trouble. All malarial complaint involves dis
order of the liver, and Of these the Btters is the
most popular curative. 1t also conquers dys-
pepsia nervousness, rheumatism and kidney
troubles.
GEN. BoULANGER reiterates his ex-
clamation at the recent speech he made
prior to his election: eff [ wished for
war / would be mailman; if l did not
prepare tor it | would be worthless
wretch :"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13

AN animal having head and forefeet
like squirrel and hind feet like a coon
has been killed near Augusta, KY.
Several hunters of that section, when
shown the carcass, declared that they
had not seen one like it before.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13

ANARCHY is speeding toward oblivion
in Boston. It's adherents there have
been forced to discontinue meetings be-
cause of non attendance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13

If gray, gradually restores color elegant tonic
dressing Soc, Sl.O0, Druggists, or 81 o. size pre-
paid by Express for 81. E. s.Wells, Jersey City.
ROUGH ON PILES. Quick, complete cure. 500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13

A FISHERMAN in Stewart County, Ca,
pulled out his line from the water the
other day and found two fish on it. A
large fish was caught in the regular way,
and little way above was small fish
with the line running lengthwise through
it. No one can account for the fish be-
ing on the line as it was.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13
BHiOuSneSS

is more general at this season than any other
The bitter taste, offensive breath, coated tongue,
sick headache, drowsiuess dizziness and loss OF
appetite make the victim mise able, and disa-
greeable TO Others. Hoods SarsapaIilla combines
the best anti-biious remedies of the vegetable
kingdom, in such proportion TO derive their
best medicinal effects with the lea disturbance
balanced in its actious upon the alimentary
canal, the liver. the kidneys, the stomach, the
bowels and the circulate, of the blood, taat 1t
brings about healthy action OF thu entire human
organism, restores tue appetite, and 0Vercomes
that trsG feeling.
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Sold by all druggists 81: six for ST. Prepared only
by c. 1 HOOD & CO., Apotheceries. Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13

Send money by draft, post-o6ice money
order. or postal note echen possible.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13
T7E5sEy5Il SE5vyylJ7 gIy

n EynT1n Urea ed and cured without the knife
{.Hwl.f,h Book treatment sent free Address
SS&&sS T. L. POND, NJ D., Aurora, Kane Co., I
HHS Live tLone make workln than
kk3 anything else in the world Either Costly outfit
FREx. Terms Address, TRUE g. Co Augusta Maine
GOLD is worth $500 per pound, Pettit's Eye Salvs
VI 81 900, but is sold at 25 cents box by dealers.
III. N. U.,...... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. -.
WHEN WRITING TO ADvER
G@%=aA TISEKS please say you SAW the
Advertisements In this paper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-06-13
For The Nervous
The Debilitated
The Aged.

Medical and scientific skill has at last solved the
problem of the long needed medicine for the ner.
vous, debilitated, and the aged by combining the
on the kidneys liver and bowels. remove disease,
restore strength and renew vitality. This medicine In
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-27
Eearfuiiy beaten.

Another serious Outgrowth of the re-
cent strike of the engine men on the c.,
b. IL @ occurred at BeardstOwn Monday
evening. Engineer Logston, was, prior
to the strike, IA freight conductor on the
st. Louis and Rock Island division of the
road. but when the strike came on he
was given an engine and has held 1t since
On Monday evening he was passing the
Park house in Beardstown. when some
some one flung stone and it dropped
near where Longston was walking.
There is question as to whether the
rock was aimed at Logston. At any rate
he turned and went back and accused
group of striking engineers of doing it
and drew revolver The strikers then
attacked LogstOn. one Of them, Mike
Hessmer by name, beating him fearfully
with a club. Logston was picked up in
a precarous condition and may die from
the injuries. The strikers dispersed and
fled and HessmeT was afterward arrested
and is now out on bail.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-27
BEARDsLEY CAMP CONCERT.


A Fine Musical Entertainments nj
Harper's Theatre Last Evening
Despite the unfortunate Indictment
weather last evening, n fair sized audience
assembled at Harper's theatre on the oc-
casion of the grand war song concert
under the direction Of Prof. q. e. Whit
more, and under the auspices of Boards
ley Camp, 13. Sons of Veterans. The
boys had commenced preparations for
the interesting musical event, while ar
ranging entertaining features for the Sons
Of Veterans enoampment located at Rock
Island by the last encampment held at
Peoria. When, however, the boys were
relieved through Col. McCriliis' assump'
ton from the duty they had looked for
ward to with eagerness and pleasure,
| they determined to carry out their orig
inal intention of having the concert any
way. and while the local sons are not
much ahead owing to the force OF cir
cumstances which confronted them, they
are to be commended for their enter
prise and determination.
The concert opened with a chorus
number the ladies attired in white with
red and blue ribbons, while the musicians
were stationed in the rear. The seecN
tions were as follows: "The Battle Cry
OF Freedom" by the chorus, with solo by
Mr.. Sewall Dodge; The Prisoners
Hope" and "On. Ga the Boys Come
Marching" by Mr. A. NJ. Downie, and
the Kingdom Coming" by Mrs. Milton
Jones; Babylon is Fallen by Prof. G
Il. Whitmore; STARVED in Prison" by
Miss Ella Wilcox; Cover Their Caves,
by quartette composed of MesSrs. G. y.
Whitmore, ID. Roy Bowlby. W. c. Col
Inns and s. T. Bowlby. aud Just Before
the Battle, Mother" by the chorus, and
solo by Miss Minnie Crubaugh. Then
came Il camp scene-a very effective rep
resentatien OF wounded sol1iers. render |
ing Just Before the Battle, Mother"
with solo by Mr.. p Keller The next few
selections were as follows: Marching |
hiOuSh ucuISidi ny VII ~ lNbf DuWl- |
by; THE Star Spangled Banner" by Miss
Ella Wllxox; "Tenting Tonight" by the
Chorus; THE Vacant Chair" by Miss
Alice Bixby; "The Sword of Bunker
HILL" by Miss Ellen Wilcox; when this
Cruel War is Over" by Miss Lille Hen,
dren, and Home, Sweet Home" by the
Male Quartette, composed of Messrs
Bowlby, Collins and Bowlby.
The last number and decidedly one of
the marked features of the programme
was that with which the eventful exer>
cises closed. 1t was given by the Druid
who gave with appropriate
stage effects the battle hymn OF the Fa-
"Auf der Wacht.
All the selections were well given. and
he applause was frequent and apprecia-
i've, notwithstanding that several changes
we're made in the programme part before
he concert commenced.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-27

For wedding or birthday presents-in
fact for all presents-it is desirable that
spend, what is given should be in good
taste and good of its kind.
For these reasons especially a stock
such as that at Loosley's crockery store
is particularly easy to choose from.
From even so small sum as ten cents
up to the largest, there are unique and
charming articles to be had, all tasty and
likely to please. A visit to the store,
No. 1909 Second avenue, can hardly fall
to prove this, and you will be welcome
whether you buy or not.
And now is the time for fruit jars
Mason jars.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-27

The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Adair on Elm street WIS last evening the
scene of surprise party given in
honor of Miss Maggie, the eldest daugh
ter. About forty young people partici-
pating and were very pleasantly enters
tanned. MIS-. Adair and family will in a
few days remove TO Los Angeles. Cal,
where the husband has been since last
December, having left her at that time on
account of asthma trouble. The climate
of California has been so beneficial to his
health that he has decided to make that
state his future home. The family will
be greatly missed in the community in
which they have lived for many years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-27
THE ENCAMPMENT.
The Sons of Veterans on Sylvan
Island.
The chicago Boys Hun tie Division
and Re-eieet McCriiIis Commander
---Other Proceedings

Ia consequence Of the unfavorabl'
weather this has been quiet day fol
camp Lille on Sylvan island. The follow
ing daily call began this morning:
Reveille, m; mess call $3.50 m
guard mount. = n m; music, $40 10 9:l0
mess call, IL m; dress parade, o p m;
mess call y m; music, 7;30 10 8 p m
tattoo, 10 p m; taps 1890 pm.
The delegate division convention com
pleled its work this morning and adj
journed. A matter Of importance that
came mp for consideration was the differ.
ences between Past Captain f. G. Ellis, OF
Beardsley camp and the camp,
1t was decided yesterday to postpone
the election of officers until Thursday,
but this action wasIrescinded this morn
ing, and the election took place this af-
ternonn, Col. McCrilis being reelected.
AT o'clock this afternoon the COM
petitive prize drill is TO occur. The
judges are to be Lieut.. IL =. Reeves, L.
N. G. ; Capt Chas Kecsler, of Company
F, of Moline, and Capt. p. McFadden,
of Cambridge
This evening the Sons go to Moline to
accept the hospitality of Graham Post.
@. A. X at Waener's opera house.
Yesterday Col. MeOrillis made his ans
nual address. 1t was delivered in the
first person singular and was quite inter>
esting Last evening Company F of Mo
line, and the Light Guards visited the
Camp, and despite the bad weather, a
good time was had.