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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-12-20
Advantages Of Smokeless Powder.

The fatal power Of the new weapon
Of the French army lies principally in
the smokeleSs powder used. Thearmy
provided with il can conceal from the
enemy the presence Of both lis artil-
lery and its infantry. The opposing
battalions may hear the thunder of the
guns. but they cannot discover the
situation Of the marksmen nor the OBJ
ject at which they areaiming. II will
be equally impossible to estimate the
distance or ascertain the direction in
which the fire should be returned.
The cavalry will be helplessly exposed
TO slaughter. Strategy on a large
scale will be impossible, aud military
tactics will be placed on an entirely
new basis. Chicago Herald.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-12-20
The Way OF u.

There were four or five men in q
knot, and they were discussing a can,
didate who had been elected.
I'm sorry he got there" said me.
so am l." added a second. Hes
a dangerous man"
He ought TO be tarred and fcath-
cred, instead of holding an oficeg" eS.
claimed a third.
YES, and I'd like toput on the tarv'
shouted n fourth.
At that moment the man came
around the corner, smiling with dc,
light and both hands ready for shak,
ing, and as he halted he slid;
well, boys, | got there
"You bet you didW shouted the four
in chorus.
And | wasa you to drink with me-"
"You bet we will Hurrah for
your
And they drank his beer and said
they had rather seen al the rest Of the
ticket defeated than to have him &c,
eft.-Detroit Free Press.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-12-20
Methods OF Removing FreckIes.

A lotion of chloride Of lime made
very weak and dried on the face in
the sun for five minutes and washed
off with lemon juice, followed by
glycerine, will usually Danish freckleS
II they don't GO at the first applica-
ton they will with sufficient repeti-
ton. Or you may touch the freckles
with javelle water, taking great care
1t does not touch the eyes, lips or the
inside Of the nose, and after a few
minutes Of washing off with lemon or
vinegar as before. When / say that
javelle water. used by laundreSses,
will bleach the hair, it is distinctly not
with a view Of recommending il, as il
will undoubtedly kill the hair and in.
jure the brain in time, as all hair
bleaches and golden dyes do. -Shrley
Dare's Letter.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-12-20
Turks Buried Alive.

Owing to the hurried burial and the
total absence Of anything in the way
of post mortem examination. a good
many Turks get buried alive. When
a body, however, is discovered TO have
moved in the grave. il is attributed TO
the struggles Of the dead with the evil
spirits. No mourning badges or change
OF dress are allowed by the Moham.
medan creed. and their resignation TO
Kismet enables the Turks TO regard
the loss of their dearest friends philo.
sophically ". Cor. Globe Democrat
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-12-20
No Other Railway in The Northwest

has in 70 short a period gained the rep
ut ion and popularity enjoyed by the
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINE.
From d comparatively unknown factor
in the commercial world, II has been
transformed to an independent, influ-
entail. grand Through Route, with
magnificent depots, superb equipment
and unsurpassed terminal facilities.
through careful catering to details 10
has Won for itself u reputation of solid
ity, safety. convenience and attention
TO liz patrons, second 10 no railroad in
the c, untry, Pullman eleepeTs, mod
els Of p~alatial comfort, dining cars In
which the cuisine and general appoint
ments ARE up % the highest standard,
aud coaches especially built for this
route, are among the chief elements
which have contributed towards cater
ing successfully Ia n discriminating
public. Located directly on its line,
between Minneapolis and 81. Paul. and
Milwaukee and Chicago, and Duluth and
Milwaukee and Chicago, are the follow
ing thriving cities Of Wisconsin and
Michigan New Richmond, Chippewa
Falls, Eau Claire, Ashland, Hurley Wis,
lronwood, Mich, Bessemer, Mich. Stew
ems Point, Neenah, Menasha, Oshkosh,
Fond du Lac, Waukeshs, and Burling-
ton, Wiz.
For detailed Information, lowest eur.
rent rates, herths, etc, via this route,
To any point in the South or East, ap-
ply to nearest Ticket Agent, or address
Mn. s. MELleN. JAMES BARKER.
General Manager. Geul. Passr, a Ticket Agt
MILWAUKEE,
=. n. ANSOI'. S~orhwe.tern Passenger Ann
No SO >tenlsit " hss Minres polls Migt.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-12-20
A Venerable 1oad.

Local antiquarIans and biologists
are enchanted at present with a live
toad found in the course Of railway
excavations at Greenock. Scotland
The toad is from 20, 1000 10 80, 900 years
old, as the stratum Of clay in which ii
was found certainly dates from the
glacial period. Its mouth is sealed up.
IL breaihes slightly through the nos
trils, and though the eyes are quiteex
pressive, il does not seem 10 see.-Sci.
entifc American.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-12-20
The Worlds Railroad sleepers.

The six principal railway companies
OF France use moro than 10000 sleepers
per day, or $685. 900 per annum. In
tho United States the consumption
amounts 10 IS, 900, 900 sleepers q year,
which is equivalent 10 the destruction
OF about 10000 acres of forest. The
annual consumption Of sleepcis by the
railways Of the world Is estimated at
10000, 900, and that is probably less
than the actual number. New York
Telegram.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-12-20
Getting II Down Pine.

A curious paper by an English or
ganist on Melody in Speech" asserts
that a COW moos in a perfect fifth and
octave or tenth, a dog banks in u fifth
DR. fourth a donkey brays in a perfect
octave; a horse neighs in a descent on
the chromatic scale, Each person has
his fundamental key, in which he gen.
orally speaks, but which he often
transposcs in sympathy with other
voices. or when he is excited. This is
getting it down fine. New York
Press.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-12-20
The Many Climates Of Lnnnn.

Japan isa land Of mountains and
valleys, and il has MS many different
climates as the United States. You
may find your Minnesota la Yczo.
your Florida about acasaki, and over
all you will find the green Of old Ire
land. Surrounded 10y the sea. the air
Is ever full Of moisture, and even in
winter the land is green. Il is a land
Of flowers. / saw camellia hedges like
trees near Yokohama. There are
acres and quarter sections Of water
about Toxic covered with lotus flowers
as big as a round 8 cent loaf Of Ameri-
can bread and surrounded by green
discs, each Of which is as big as a
palmleaf fan. The wisteria here grows
wild and Japan is the land Of the
chryssnthemum. This flower forms
the crest OF the mikado, and the poetic
nature Of the japanese people is
shown in their love for flowers. They
have their flower shows three times a
month and when the trees blossom the
whole nation goes wild. Flower ped
oilers are everywhere and Toxic Is a
city Of gardens. -Frank q. Crpen-
ter's Letter.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-12-20
unu WIZ. Arc IlIned.

OF course all good husbandmen have
provided suitable convenience 10 save
their wives extra labor and "veXation
Of spirit, but perhaps this little item,
from an Eastern paper, ought to be
read as a sort Of riot act 10 some Of
their %neighbors; See that skeleton OF
a woman Juggling two pals Of water
up that hill to the house, while at a
cost of $50 an aqueduct would bring
water into every building. That man
Cher husband) has g. 5000 at interest,
and three wives OF blessed memory in
yonder yard. The fourth will soon be
beside them, after which there will DO
an eager contest for the dead woman's
harness. Herald Of Health.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-12-20
Healing Of

Professor Leon lie Fort believes that
d impurity Of the air has no injuri-
Gus effect upon wounds, and that IL
may be ignored. He believes that
wounds will successfully heal il per-
fect cleanliness is maintained by the
surgeon, as 10 his person, and every
thing used by him In his operation.-
Science.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-12-20

The Eskimo doorways are very low
and narrow. which explains the curl
Gus remark OF the host at parting,
s'Good-by; don't bump your head"
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-12-20
HUMILITY.

Better TO sit at a masters feet
Than thrill a listening State
Better suspect that thou al, proud
Than be sure that thou art great 4
George Mcdonald
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-14

Little Justine, yougest daughter of T..
B. Csswell, Jr., is quite sick with pneu-
monia.
Married, at the residence of the brides
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Abbott, in
this city, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1888, by Rev.
I. s Leavitt, Miss Florence Abbott to
Edwin Green, of Koshkonong.
The Republican campaign flags were
unfurled to the breeze early Wednesday,
while the Democrats patiently waited for
favorable returns on which to make the
opposition "haul in its horns," but these
returns never came.
Miss Lizzie Langholf was surprised
Saturday evening by seventy-fve of her
young friends. The evening was passed
in dancing, Bridges's orchestra furnishing
the music. A grand supper was served,
after which the crowd left for home. A
good time was enjoyed by all.
Fort Atkinson, or rather it's vicinage,
loses mum Der of excellent citizens this
week in the removal to Holly Springs,
Miss, of the families of d. J. Barnes,
George White and Stephen Abbott
Married, at the residence of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Stephen Flanagan,
Koshkonong, Miss Lizzie to James Mitch
ell, of Milwaukee, Rev. Father Toohey
officiating, Thursday noon, Nov. 1, 1888.
Union.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-14
WATERLOO.

AL. Hutchinson removed his family to
Mcfarland on Wednesday, where he has
been engaged for some time in buying
grain.
Mr.. .and Mrs Lewis Lewellin welcomed
young son to their home on Nov. 6.
We would suggest the name of Harrison
as a fitting one for him.
The placing of live Goals in wooden
box came near causing the destruction of
the bakery on Sunday. The board bet
ter hurry up with the purchase of new
fire engine, SO that we will be prepared
for fire.
The following officers were elected at
the last meeting of the I. O. g. T. of this
village, to be installed at the next regular
meeting: Rev. 81. F. knight, G. T.; Miss
Mary Williams, T.; Mrs. Joseph Lord,
Chap; Miss May Shepard, r. Scc.; Miss
Hattie Humphrey, F. S.; Ed. Hayhurst,
Treas; Theron Stone, NJ; Joe Clark, g.;
V. REIN, Jr., S.
An interesting and not altogether un-
looked-for event in social circles in this
village, took place Thursday morning at
6 o'clock A. M, at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. T. B. Squire, in the marriage
of their eldest daughter, Miss Nettie N.
Squire, and VIM. r. Reach, of Waterloo.
The simple, impressive, yet interesting
marriage ceremony of the M. E. church
was performed by Rev. H. F. Knight
Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-14
OUR NEIGHBORS.
LAKE MILLS.

Enos Cook, who has been very low, is
able to be about again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milan Demerit are re-
joicing over the arrival Of a little boy al
their home
q. w. Crump returned SATURDAY from
the northern part of The state, where he
has been hunting. He brought back two
deer.
Robert Hughson, formerly of this place,
but now of Colorado, is here visiting his
parents, bro' her and sister. He will re-
main during the winter
Mrs E Owen Flint and daughter
Maude, of Chicago, arrived in this place
Tuesday Thew have commenced prac-
ticing with the Royce & Lancing company
Tin Fetterley. who left Milford last
spring and went to Dakota to work, re-
turned last week, having made the home
ward journey on horseback. He is only
II years old.
w. F. Joeckel, of the firm of Joeckel
Bros, was married to Miss Louise Smith,
both of this place, on Wednesday, Nov
8, by the Rev. George D. Heron. The
ceremony took place at the residence Of
the brides parents -Ledder.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-14
frming the decision of the town super
visors. No further appeal is likely to be
taken by the aggrieved parties.

frming the decision of the town super
visors. No further appeal is likely to be
taken by the aggrieved parties.
Watertown Elevator company have shut
down at this place owing to farmers be-
ing too busy with their fall work. They
expect to start up again as soon as it freezes
up.
Sportsmen find considerable sport and
game in the woods adjoining this burg.
E. A. Cotton, of Lowell. treasurer of
the Elba Fire Insurance company, was in
town making collections on Monday.
Carpenters are nearly, if not finished
renovating j. j. Bergen's bouse.
Mrs. O'Leary contemplates moving to
Milwaukee to make her home with her
son John this winter.
Under the charge of the present pastor,
Rev. d. j. Spillaad, S. G.. S st. Joseph's
church has had some improvements made
on it; that of reshingling, the old furni-
ture replaced by new and a storm door
placed on the front entrance. The ladies
of the church, who labored so hard year
ago last sum mer and started this move
movent are no doubt well paid and pleased
with the taking up and the conclusion of
their plans.
Unsavory reports now floating, if true,
are very damaging TO parties concerned
1t Is hoped, at least. if it is true, that the
reports can be made much milder for the
benefit of toe community. J.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-14
JEFFERSON.

The artesian well at Mrs G. Stoppen-
bach's residence has been sunk to depth
of 2l5 feet.
Some of our local spor:smen spent part
of the week at Lake Koshkonong, doing
what they could to make ducks feathers
fly.
Last night Fred Stoppenbach shipped
carload of horses to Escanaba The
average weight OF the horses was ,425
pounds. They are to be used in the woods
Mrs. Kluckow after short illness died
last Friday. She leaves behind family
of four small children and bed-ridden
husband. The family has been for a
long time in very destitute circumstances,
and dependent on the dead womaE's la
Dor for support.
When Col g w. Bird came to Jeffer-
SOP last Saturday be was accompanied by
his son Hobart. Some time in the after
noon, while Hobart in the course of play
was climbing tree, branch broke and
he fell, cutting bis side on the end of the
broken branch. A doctor was at once
summoned, and he found a long and
deep cash under the boys arm. Chloro-
form was administered, and six stitches
were taken ia the wound.-B 1mmer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-14
EAU.

The Republicans are highly gratifed
at the result of the National election,
while the Democrats, though pleased at
the result as far as local matters are con-
cerned, are very much chagrlned at Cleve-
lands defeat.
An active factor in the election of men,
ber of congress for this district, was the
on the faithful Alasl the member is
elected, but be is powerless to bestow Of
ficer, aud chief justiceships, district attor-
neyships and all the other Offices have
disappeared in the far distance.
Julius Sickel for some years resident
of this place, died suddenly at his home
on Sunday morning. aged bout 20 years
The county board of supervisors assem-
bled in regular annual session on Tuesday
of this week. Outside of ordinary routine
business, nothing of importance will be
brought up, as far as known, but the
board will manage to remain in session
Just as long as the law allows, so that the
members may draw their full per diem.
The case of the state against FL Col
ling, which has been on the court calen-
dar for more than two years and at the
spring term resulted in averdict of guilty,
after which new t1ial was granted, has
now been removed to Columbia county,
where it will come up for trial next
month.
j. g. Allard, who is making bis tempo
rary home in Kansas as special agent of
the General Land Office, has spenta week
or two among old friends and acquaint-
ances. W.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-14
Our Daily Bread.

Heavy and sour bread or biscuit has a
vast iDfuense through the digestive or.
gans upon the measure of health we on
joy. How important to our presen, h.
plness and future usefulness the BLESSING
OF good health and a sound constitution
are, we can cnl ly realize when we have
lost them, and when it is too late to renair
the damage. Notwithstanding these facts
thousands of persons daily jeopardize not
only their health, but their lives and the
healths and lives of others, by using arti-
cles in the preparation of their food the
purity and healthfulDess of which thew
know nothing. Perhaps few cents NAV
have been saved, or it may have been
more convenient to obtain the articles
used, and the housekeeper takes the re-
sponsibility and possibly will never know
the mischief that has been wrought
Paterfamilias may have spells of head
ache, the children may bave lost their
appetites, or look pale; if 80. the ,rue
cause is rarely suspected. The weather.
the lack of outdoor air, or some other
cause is given, and the unwholesome
poisonous system of adulterated food gees
on. Next to the -four, which should be
made OF good, sound wheat and not ground
too fine, the yeast or baking powder.
which furnishes the rising properties, is
of the greatest Importance, and of the two
we prefer baking powder, and always use
the Royal, as we thereby retain The orig
inal properties Of the wheat, no fermenta-
tion taking place. The action of the
Royal Baking Powder upon the dough is
simply to swell it and form little cells
through every part. These cells are filed
with carbonic acid gas, which passes off
during the process of baking.
The Royal is made from pure grape
acid, and it is the action Of this acid upon
highly carbonixed bicarbonate of soda
that generates the gas alluded to: and
these Ingredients are so pure and so per-
fectly fitted, tested and adapted to each
other. that the action is mild and perma-
nent, and is continued during the whole
time of baking, and no residue of poison
oHsingredients remains to undermine the
health, no heavy biscuits, no sour bread,
but if directions are followed every article
will be found sweet and wholesome.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-14
GILMAN.

Jos. Gahlman, ST., of Milwaukee, is
visiting with relatives in this vicinity.
Jahn McDermett, of Beaver Dam, was
in the village few hours on Monday of
last week:
Commercial traveller NJ. Laffey spent
Monday of last week with his parents.
Miss Lizzie McGeviren went to Chicago
on Thursday last to be absent couple of
weeks.
VIM. Caughlin, fireman on pay car B,
is home for weeks vacation.
P. P. Coler took trip to Chicago on
on Friday.
Major Miller and Robert Albrecht have
gone to Oconto to look for venison.
Miss Josie Robinson commenced four
months term of school on Monday last in
the Jones district, town of Emmst.
Mrs. J. Mclaughlin, of Waukesha, is
visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Thos.
Eagen.
Anthony Mahoney, Jr., of Elgin, ILL.,,
is visiting with his parents.
Miss Eta Walsh is home from Green
Lake to attend the winter term of school
E. OByrne, of Watertown, is enjoying
the bracing country air with his cousin,
J. II. Lafey.:.
VIM. Kelly, former Clyman boy, is
superintendent on the Minneapolis, St.
Paul & Sault Ste. Marie railway, with
headquarters at Minneapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Driscoll, of Water
town, attended the funeral of Mrs. P.
Lyons.on Monday.
J. 81. Sutton has sold his farm of forty
acres and will remove to Nebraska. Con-
sideration, $4,000. Mr.. Sutton ia one of
the oldest settlers in this vicinity and will
be missed by scores of friends.
MARRED-At st. Henri's church, Wa
tertown, on Monday, November II, John
Motl, of this place to Miss A. Nistler, of
the town of Watertown.
DIED-On Friday, November 9th, after
a long and painful illness, which she
bore with Christian fortitude, Mrs. Patrick
Lyons, in the 60th year of her age. A
husband, Eve daughters and two sons
survive her.
D1ED-On Sunday, November 4th,
John, infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Manning, Jr.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-14
MORE LOCAL.
After March old soldiers will have
a good friend in the white house.

After March old soldiers will have
a good friend in the white house.
Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe has sur
prised her physicians by recovering so far
that she is able to walk cut.
The mean strength of our army ia
23,S41 men, officers included. It's propor-
ton of colored men is 2,24O.
One watermelon doctorel with half
an ounce of strychnine killed 1000 rab-
bits oD ranch at Traver, Cal.
Sir Arthur Sullivan's song ''The Lost
Chord" netted him nearly $50, 900. That's
the right kind of chord to tie to.
The Norris mine in Michigan is the
greatest mine 10 the world, the output be-
ing 100000 tons 50 lar this season.
Captain John F. Finnerty made a
brilliant canvass. 1t would not be strange
II some OF the victory in Michigan and
other states we're directly traceable to his
sledgebammer efforts.-Chicaqo Journal.
1t is difficult sometimes to loosen a
rusty screw. If you cannot withdraw
such one, heat an iron red TO a white
heat and hold it for two or three minutes
against the screw-head, after which the
screw will come ont with facility.
The Republican meeting at the rink
on Monday evening was brilliant cue
cess. The hall was crowded. and James
A. Norris, in an able and logical manner
presented the cause of temperance from q
Republican standpoint. He vas listened
to for an hour with keen int, rest. and his
argument was an excellent one throuyh.
out, Gov. Barto made a rigging sneecl
on the various candidates. 1t wasa very
satisfactory conclusion to long and
active campaign.-Sauk Centre (Minnl !
Herald, Nov. 8.
The following are the full returns on
congressman in the First and Second
Congressional distric,s:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-14

There is no more fruitful source of dis
ease than vitiated blood. It involves
every organ and function of the body, and
if not immediately corrected by the use of
Ayers Sarsaparilla, sooner or later leads
to fatal results. Be warned in time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-14
ragg's plurality in 1884, 4. 222.

The district giving the largest Repub-
llcan majority is the Eighth, Haugen's
plurality being 10,341. The largest DEM
ocratic majority is given in the Fifth dis
trlct, Brickner's plurality being 1927.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-14
REDWOOD NOTES.

Farmers are taking advantage the long
and pleasant weather by doing all the
blowing, etc.
The road commissioners appointed to
review the determination of a certain
highway west q this place, gave their de-
cision on Tuesday to the town clerk af-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-14
Consumption Surely Cured.

To THE EDrToR-Please inform yom
readers that | have positive remedy foa
the above named disease. By It's timely
use thousands of hopeless cases have been
permanently cured. | shall be glad to
send two bottles of my remedy free to any
of your readers who have Consumption. If
they will send me their express and uost
Office address. Respectfully,
I. A. SLoCUM, N. c. 1S1 Pearl ST., NY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-14
FORT ATKINSON.

Little Justine, yougest daughter of L.
B. Caswell, Jr., is quite sick with pneu-
monia.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-11-14

The artesian well at Mrs G. Stoppen-
bach's residence has been sunk to depth
of 2I5 feet.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-06-03
New York Stock Exchange.

NEW YORK, June 2-The stock market
was the duliest and most unfnteresting to-
day of any time during the present depres-
sion and was almost entirely devoid of
feature Alarming reports. of the illness
OF Gould from the west gave a weak tone
to the opening and first prices were
from to e to those of last even
ings 1here is a general disbelief in
the rumors circulated, however, and the
market. while extremely dull, regained
tone. The final changes are almost with
out exception in he direction of lower fig
ures but they confined to small fractions
Governments du and steady.