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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12

A Philanthropic Scheme.

A Paris philantnropist induced a
number of generous merchants, manu-
facturers and trades people to take into
their employment such unemployed
men as he should send with letters OF
recommendation. Then be advertised
for men out or work, got together a
great throng; talked to them OF dignity
of labor, the blessings of economy, the
danger of incompetence, and then di
rected them to call for letters of re-
commentator which would put them
in the way ofgetting work at the mini
mum rate OF 80 cents day. Immedi-
ately more than half of his throng of
727 unemployed men disappeared and
that was the last he saw Of them. Of
the remainder some took letters and
never presented them; some worked
half day and then wanted the wages
of that time, and at the end of three
days only eighteen men were at their
posts, and these were all genuine arti-
sans and laborers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
Protection from Lightning.

In his recent lectures on protection
against lightning, Mr.. Oliver Lodge said:
"A wire netting all over the house, q
good earth connection to it at several
points, and plentiful supply of, that
barbed wire which serves SO abomin-
ably well for fences, stuck all over the
roof, and you have an admirable sys-
TEN OF defense. Now let us see how
far most people agree, and where they
they begin to branch out and differ.
The old and amusing political contro-
versy between knobs and points has Gis-
appeared. Points to the sky are recog-
niZed as correct; only | wish to advo-
cate more of them, any number of
them, rows of them, like barb4d wire
not necessarily at all prominent-al along
ridges and caves. For point has not
very great discharging capacity. 1t
takes several points to discharge readily
all the electricity set in motion by a
moderately sized Voss or Wimhurst
machine; hence, If you want to neutral
ize thunder cloud, three points are not
SO effective as 1000. No need, however,
for great spikes and ugly tridents, so
painful to the architect. Let the light
ming come to you, do not go to meet IT..
Protect all your ridges and pinnacles,
not only the highest, and you will be
far safer than ii you built yourself a
factory chimney to support your con-
ductor upon. At present the imme0i-
ate neighborhood OF factory chimney
or steeple is not a safeguard. but a
source Of mild DANGER
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
A Truant Prince.
From the London Truth.

The eldest grandson of the Regent of
Bavaria is a very promising youth. A
short time ago considerable consterna-
ton was caused by his sudden disap-
pearance from the court, and a search
was instituted, but tC no etfect-Prince
Rupert had vanished. The telegraph
was put into operation, the police all
over Europe communicated with, but
the sole result was the arrest, in differ
ent cities, of several unfortunate Ger
man youths who bore real or sup
posed resemblance to the missing scion
of royalty. Recently the attention Of
the Partisan police was drawn to a
young man of aristocratic appearance
who was trying to sell two valuable dia
mond rings, of the possession of which
he gave a confused and contradictory
account. This was the truant, and the
details of the trip are amusing enough.
He had. it seems, determined to enjoy
month in Paris. but his funds
were played out" and he was,
when discovered, occupying a
small apartment in third-rate
hotel in the Quarter Latin. Al
though only 19 he had established ami
cable relations with the widow of gro
Ger of Munich. and is said to have
promised her marriage. and it is this
detail of his escapade which has rup-
tured the negotiations which were
pending for an engagement between
the Grant prince. who, if he lives, will
some day be king of Bavaria, and the
Archduchess Marie Valerie, the
younger daughter of the emperor of
Austria
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
A Unique Entertainment.

A wealthy English bachelor invited a
few friends 10 an evening party just be-
fore his departure abroad. AS the
guests entered the reception room each
received a handsome engraved card
with the word "Causerie" at the top,
and the quotation from Paradise Lost:
with Thee Conversing, / Forget all
Time" 1t was explained that ten sub
jects Lad been selected for discussion,
and ten couples chosen to do the work.
Instead Of spending the evening in
dancing, each gentleman was expected
to fill out his cards with the names OF
the young ladies to whom he desired to
talk. Five minutes were to be devoted
to each topic, and at a signal from the
host there was to be general swapping
of partners, and compile tie change in
the subject.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
Why the Train stopped.

In Texas. A railway train stopped in
a swamp, and while blended express
ion of WEAKNESS and disgust was sitting
on the passengers faces, the conductor
came into a car where "a recently ar
rived Englishman sat.
Guard" said the Englishman, "may
I speak to you moment ?"
''What did you call me ?"
81 called you guard, for aren't you
the guard ?''
Guard the deuce Do you take this
for convict train; that We have to keep
guards ?''
.'Oh, no, no, no, didn't mean that,
but, 'owever, We will not araue that
point, but will you please to answer me
one question ?"
''Spit it out !''
'.Wen, wat are we stopping here
for %
There's frog in the SWITCH" the
conductor replied.
"A frog in the switch %
Eyes"
II really don't understand you
Il reckon not"
But will you please explain frog IN
a switch | know what frog is, but
wy you should stop on account of a
frog being IN a switch or anywhere else
IS something L CANNOT IatnOm, you
know"
II can't explain it." the conductor
replied.
but you can tell me why you stop
on account of frog ?"
no, it's against our orders to give
away such information.
"Well, that's viry, viry queer, you
know. wy in England, we would not
think for moment of stopping a train
on account of frog. must say that you
Americans have some very ridiculous
CUSTOMS
Needn't say it unless you want to, y
replied the conductor, as he syly
winked at a porter.
''Eh, yes, am compelled to sayit. On
account of frog. Well, well, never
heard of such thing. [ knew that the
Americans held up the frog in super
stitious veneration. By George, / must
make note of this. | am writing a
book on America, and this is the most
peculiar thing that I've found IN this
crude but wonderful country"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
The Butcher Bird.

During the recent long and severe
storms the little sons of Matt Riehm.
residing on the divide, amused them
selves occasionally at catching snow
birds In cage trap, just to see how
they looked and acted, and then let
them 60. One day, however, they were
much surprised to find big. stalwart-
looking bird, about the size of robin,
in the cage with three or four dead
snowbirds around him. They soon as
certained that they had captured very
good specimen of the famous butcher
blrd' becoming SO plentiful here OF
late, and which is death to all small
birds, even canaries in cages. Matt
was delighted at the capture of his
feathered pirate. and soon had him in
stalled in a fine cage. They fed him on
sHowbirds for a day or two, but this was
too cruel. so they tried him on mice,
which were plentiful, and easily
trapped. The first one put into the
cage was Immediately grabbed by the
sharp hawk claws of the butcher, who
bit off his head and swallowed it whole.
and then proceeded to tear up and de-
YOUR the body. The boys considered
this fine game, and kept him well
supplied and tat. One day they had a
splendid, big, old. long-talled Norway
rat i'll the trap, and Matt put him in the
cage. The butcherbird Immediately
dropped from his roof down upon the
rats back, gave one quick nip with his
strong hooked beak in the back Of the
rats neck. breaking his spine, and was
soon regaling himself with a liberal sup
ply of rat meat. In observing the
butchers operations Matt noticed that
he kept trying to hang his meat to the
wires of the cage for convenience, SO he
drove some bits Of wire into q strip OF
wood and showed it into the cage. a few
inches above the floor. The bird d.
rectly showed his appreciation by hang
ing what meat he had on hand on these
little wire spikes, or hooks, the same as
is done in regular butcher shop.
This, says the Virginia City Enterprise,
is in conformity with the habit Of this
peculiar bird, which hangs its vic
tins on the forked pushed branches
or impales them upon thorns.
Many small bird, morse, wood rat or
chipmunk are thus disposed of by this
remorseless plumaged assassin. They
get rat for him quite frequently, and
he kills it promptly and impales it in
precisely the same way.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
He Stuck to His Own Name.
From the Chicago Herald.

'The whole house rOared and roared
again. There was no let up on this mer-
riment, and amidst catcalls and shrill
whistling the curtains had to 60 down."
1t was at theatrical agency on Clark
Street, and the speaker was a
young comedian in search OF an
early engagement for the fall.
''And what was the cause of it
all % queried a bystander who had just
dropped in. 1T was like this" he said,
1--WE were making tour of 'one night
stands in Michigan. One of our most
successful plays Was an adaptation of De
borah.' There is child's part in it.
The little girl who usually PLAYED it
happened to be sick when we got down
to Battle Creek, so we had to get the
to assume the part The little fellow
was fresh enough, and not likely to be
embarrassed by the crowd and lights.
Ofcourse he was put In girls clothes, and
with l. is piping voice and small featured
face he made as good little stage girl
as one could want. He had only few
words to say, and they were repeated to
him over and over again, until he knew
them thoroughly. The performance
ent all right until Deborah stood in
front of Joseph's house and was met at
the threshold by JoSeph>S little GIRL HIS
child? All | must kiss the dear little
girl = exclaims Deborah. oh, it's you
poor woman? Father is looking for
you, replies the child. Deborah Jim
printing burning kiss on the child S
lips): And what is thy name my sweet
child" Here the little pseudo girl, for
getting bis lesson, or bewildered by the
unusual situation, blurts out: Tommy
O'Houlihan, please, nla'am. His father
keeping a particular saloon in town, and
being known to every body in the audi
ence, a burst OF laughter broke loose
such as I've seldom heard in theater.
And, that's why the curtain finally had
to 90 down.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
CerenOniOuS.

The following invitation to attend the
funeral OF the Baron Solomon de Roth
schild was received by United States
official In Paris, who says truly that 1t
cannot fail to be curious to American
readers:
"S1R.-The Baron and the Baroness
Anselme de Rothschild, the Bar on and
the Baroness James de Rothschild, the
Baron and the Baroness Nathanie de
Rothschild and their children, the Bar
on and the Baroness Adolphe de Roth
schild, the Baron and the Baroness Willy
de Rothschild and their children. the
Barons AlphoEse, Gustave, Solomon and
Edmond de Rothschild, the Misses
Louise and Alice de Rothschild, and the
Barons Nathaniel, Ferdinand and SaIo-
schel de Rothschild, Madame
Montefore, Madame Beyfus, the Baron
and Baroness Lionel de Rothschild, and
their children, the Baron and the
Baroness Anthony de Rothschild, and
their children, the Baron and the
Baroness Mayer de Rothschild, and
their children, the Baron and the
Baroness Mayer-Charles de Rothschild,
and their children, Mr.. and Madame
Adolphe Beyfus, Mr.. and Madame s.
Sichel. and Mr. j. Sichel.
"Have the honor to inform you of the
irreparable loss they have experienced
toy the decease OF the Baron Solomon de
Rothschild, who died at his hotel, No.
II Rue LATTE, the twenty of
July, 1855, at the age of eigbty-two
years, their well-beloved father, father
ln-law, grandfather. great-grandfathe
brother, and uncle;
eral on Tuesday, the thirty-frst of July,
at nine o'clock.
The funeral will take pace from the
residence of the deceased
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12

his estimable young wife, who has
stood by him in all of his troubles,
are among the best in the state. Since
the killing it has become known that
Hoy, who latterly was a strong drln ker,
had been in the habit of using daily in
his liquors sulphuric ether, opium and
cocaine in sufficient quantities to kill
half dozen men. When en'by the
World correspondent Hoy, who less
than year ago was tall stalwart, fine
looking young felloy of 80, bright and
intelligent, was found an emaciated,
almost lueless shadow, weighing not
more than 120 pounds. Since his incar-
oeration he has been entirely deprived
of the deadly drugs-opium and
cocoaine-perhaps, as some physicians
think, altogether too suddenly. The
habit which had grown upon
had so thoroughly done its work
that it had affected his brain
and mind. His memory seems almost
entirely gone, with only brief revival
at long intervals. He cannot rel member
anything Of the killing, and, in fact, the
second dav after the occurrence seemed
utterly to have forgotten it. His case is
one which is attracting the attention OF
the medical men all over the state. as
that Of another victim of the deadly use
OF cocaine. None of the physicians |
have seen believe he will ever entirely
recover from it's effects, while many Of
them are of the opinion that he is al
ready dying. It was one of the saddest
sights ever seen-that wreck of a once
brilliant man, with that devoted, heart
broken wife waiting upon him and car
rying out his whins with such devotion
as only q loving woman can bestow.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
Had to Come to Web Feet.
Atlantic City Correspondence.

Atlantic City Correspondence.
Samuel j. Mckinley. of PIttsburg, is
perhaps the best swimmer here. But
what's that he has strapped to the soles
box wood, following the curve of the
foot on the inside. but on the outside
extending some inches beyond the foot
measurement. Of course, with this ex-
ira surface as paddle wheels he can OBJ
tain greater resistance and momentum.
He doubles himself up until his padded
feet touch the small of his back and
then, with sudden kick, be makes ten
feet at a stroke. Naturally a hardy
swimmer, with these paddles. he can
srin mile out and back before you
realize that he has gone. 1t wouldn't
do for novice to try this paddle act,
for it took Mckinley long time to be-
come an expert in their use.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
Another Victim of Cocaine.
Point Pleasant wv. Va.) Correspondent New Y,
WGrlI

Point Pleasant wv. Va.l Correspondent New York
World
The World correspondent having
heard of the killing of the colored girl,
Julia Hussman, by DR.. w. s. Hoy last
June. and the discovery that Hoy had
LONG been habituated to the use of
onium. sulphuric ether and cocaine I'M
der the influence of which and while
partially demented he had shot the
pirl. visited the prison in this city where
The doctor was confined. DR.. w. S.
How was one of the most eminent ply
eicians in the state, member of the
board of pension examiners, and man
who was looked upon with great
respect. His family and that OF
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
NESS NO SIGN.

We were out among the mich cows, speaking OF
the best ones there,
When the farmer, of my first choice said, with
patroniZing air:
'sShe's as plump as any pigeon and her coats as
soft as sllk,
But the sickest-lookiug heifer amt the one that
gives the nils
Take d lesson from the farmer, with his sturdy
common sense,
Who, unlike The politician never sits astride the
fence:
Watch the smoothest-ta liking fellow, he may
prove the biggest blk;
Know 1.-The slickestlooking heifer amt the one
that gives the milk"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12

THE Duke OF Argyll says that crema-
ton is q subject from which he prefers
to turn aw@y, but he does not think it
unscriptural, and admits that the prog
ress or population may make it almost
q physical necessity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
D GIVE ALL A CHANGE TO GET ONE FREE.
THE R. w. SEARS WATCH CO.,

81. 81 REB IS Gtk.BoRN ST., CHICAGO. ILLHuIS, u a.
We haoso tbs firm TO BE perfectly elta6le H5d sotl
do theY agree We recommend their GUGtcheS 20
oar reddeTs 10 be inst as TeDTcsente1.-EDIToR
Say sd0 IL advertised IL 0ie2e yOW order
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
fCoPYR1GIIT, 1857.
CATARREa I'M TIN HEAD.

SYMPTOMS OT THE DISEASE.-Duu, heavy headache,
obstruction of the nasal discharges falling from the
the throat acrid
Others thick tenacious puruen bloody and pud
coughing throat expectoration
together with sabs from uces the voice is changed and
the breath offensive; smell
impaired there sensation of dizziness with mental
hacking cough and debility Only few of the
likely present in
Thousands of annually without manfesng half of the
above symptoms result consumption, and end in the
No deceptive dangerous,
understood unsuccessfuly treated by physicians
fn.--.- OE IF you would evil strike at its
EMSM NFkSF AS the predisposng real Of
Ss"S" OA~ catarrh is, in the majority of
TREATMENT Of Rs system or m atamp faulty
the disease chief be
directed removal Of that The of this
successfully thousands
nuay the Invalids Hotel and Surgical the do
realize the Importance CT combining with the of local.
soothing and healing application thorough and persistent inter-
nal Of bOOdceansng and tonic medicines.
In curing all the various diseases with
KNIFE which it frequently complicated,
Whilst bronchial, diseases,
RELIANCE oda sd ohdp sa e
full and virtues of DR. Perce's Golden Med
ica Discovery be strongly extoed It specific
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-03-17
FACTS FOR READERS.

During the week we have re-
ceived with more to follow 81
stock of Ladies and Gents shoes,
which we think comes nearer the
features OF completeness in style
and quality, than anything hereto
fore brought to Caldwell.
It comprises the heavy, medium
and fine. There are many novel
ties represented, which lack moth
ing of merit by being novel.
Among these-and the latest
is a line of Ladies', Misses and
Children's Curacao Kid Orange
Color, machine and hand sewed, in
Newports, Button and Lace, high
and low cut.
Ladies genuine French Kid
Hand Turned.
In gents wehave genuine French
calf hand sewed in various styles
of button, lace and congress.
We have also ready for sale a
handsome line of gents shirts in
spring and summer fannels, fan
mel coats and vests, all wool light
cashmere pants, and an Install
ment of neekwear, by express.
Don't fail to see these goods, as well
as the latest shapes in mems hats.
HOWARD SEBREE Co.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-03-17
Who Wouldn't Smoke!

It is o fact not generally known
that tobacco smoke is sovereign
preventative of smallpox. The germs
of that loathsome disease cannot
live in an atmosphere impregnated
by that fragrant weed. This was
signally proven in San Francisco
fifteen years ago, when smallpox
was epidemic in the city-when
yellow flags were floating from
nearly every other house. Among
about 1000 printers employed in
that city, not one was attacked by
the disease very remarkable
fact, which was accounted for by
medical men from the habit of
printers continually smoking. The
printer, as a rule, is rarely seen
without a pipe or cigar in his
mouth; not that he smokes from
fear of smallpox, but because he
enjoys intensely the soothing slim
illus of tobacco-Wood River
Times.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-03-17

Wretched men and women long condemned TO
suffer The tUrtues ot dyspepsia. filed with new
hope after few doses Of Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers. This budding hope blossoms Into frution Of
certainty, IL the Btters persisted in. It brings
a reprieve to all dyspeptcs who seek its aid. Fla
tulence, heartburn, sinking at the pit of the stom
ach bs tween meals, the nervous tremors and ia
sonia of which chronic Indigestion is the parent,
oil appear with their hateful psogenitor. Most
benefcents OF stomachics! woo can wonder that
In SO may Instances il awakens grateful eloqnepce
in those who, benefited by II, speak vounta lily In
its behalf. 1t redui grsp h pen to describe the
torments OF dyspepsia, but in many of the testi-
moniaIs received by the p-opretors OF the Bit
ters, these portrayed with Vivid trG;bfulnes,.
Constipation, bo ,sness, muscular debility, ma
aral fevers AID rheumatism are relieved By it
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-03-17

sale with the usual stop-over priv
ileges in both directions within
these limits. These tickets are al
so good by way of Denver and Salt
Lake City in each direction. The
agent, Mr.. James Ireland, tells us
quite number of our townsmen
are thinking of making the trip
soon, and it would be well for those
intending to gn in select parties to
seq him and arrange for their ac-
commodation. Mr.. J. V. Parker,
Division Passenger Agent, Salt
Lake City, Utah, will give you any
information in regard to these ex-
cursions. Parties who prefer can
correspond with Mr.. J. S. Tebbets,
G. p. q T. A., Omaha, Neb.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-03-17
ONLY THREE DAYS LONGER.

The time to come into the new
bracket now being formed by the
Building and Loan Association, ex-
pires on the Goth inst.-only three
days longer. After that day no one
can enter at par. Quite a number
have increased their shares and
all those who desire their surplus
change to pile up at interest, should
lose no time in calling at the Bank
and getting a. book.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-03-17

The undivided one-half interest
in the Fortune mine, located in the
Warrens Mining District, Idaho,
says the Weiser Leader, has been
bonded for $4,000 by the Franklin
Mining Co., a syndicate of Weiser
capitalists. The bond runs until
the first of August next. The pur-
chasers expect to begin active oper-
atoms as soon as the snow leaves
the mountains. We understand
the Franklin Mining Co. has the
guarantee of unlimited capital from
the east.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1888-03-17
AN OPEN LETTER.

If you wish to purchase shoe
for your boy or girl that will stand
the wear and tear of every day
usage
Try the Henderson Little Red
School House shoe. They are
made of solid leather throughout,
and every pair warranted.
If you want a pair of Ladies
Goat Button shoes that will stand
the wear and tear Of every day
usage
Buy pair of Henderson's $3.50
shoes. Every pair warranted to
be nothing but solid leather. No
paper soles or counters, but solid
sole leather, warranted.
If you want good, solid, heavy,
every day Ladies' shoe
Try Henderson's Oil Grain
lace for $500; button for 1926.
We will give new pair for every
one that IS not good.
If you want nice stylish Gen
tleman's shoe, in button or lace
Try Henderson's famous shoes Of
which we carry full stock, at
prices ranging from $500 to 500
per pair.
IF you want q good, solid, dura-
BILE loot
Try the IS, M. C. Boot" for IS.
Every pair warranted. The best
wearing and neatest looking boot
in the market.
If you want a good, sensible and
stylish Cow Boy Boot
Buy the "Coflins Cow Boy Fa-
vorite," price $500. The best boot
ever sold for the money. Every
pair guaranteed.
If you want anything in the boot
and shoe line
See cur stock before purchasing.
We can please you in price, in
style and in quality.
Yours Truly,
FRANK r. COFFIN & Bro.