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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24
Common Sense and Piano Playing.

Prof. Watzoldt, the director for the
Elizabethschule Ia girls school in Ger
many, has addressed a very serious
warning to parents and guardians on
one of the evils of the present system
of teaching girls. He points out the diff
ference between the musician" and
the s'pianotorte player" and shows no "
far they are from being synonymous, as
they are often supposed to be. He re
fers to the illogical practice of excusing
them from certain subjects of the school
course, and at the same time insisting
on long continued and excessive exer-
tons at the piano 'orte. He shows how
great draft on the nervous energy of
the body is entailed by pianoforte play
ing, and says that where parents can be
prevailed upon TO diminish the hours of
pianoforte practice, or stop it altogether,
a marked Improvement in general
health invariably follows. Prot Wal
Zoldt, therefore recommends ~ that
pianoforte instruction should not begin
until the age Of y; (2) that only girls of
sound health, and who show some talent
for music should be made to play.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24
First a Pigmy-Anon a Giant.

We are too apt to regard a small ailmentmuch
as we would some pigmy, unpleasant of aspect
and prankish indeed but incapable of serious
mischief. We ignore the fact that it grows pro-
digiously, strengthens in proportion, and begets
evil progeny. A fit of indigestion, a slight bill
lous attack, sensations of unrest and languor
when the system should have been braced by
recent sleep, unaccountable nervousness, mac
tivity of the kidneys or bladder-what are these
but the precursors of obstinate and serious bod
lily disturbance? In either Of the above emer-
gencleS, common sense and experience unite III
indicating HoStetter's stomach Bitters as the
best preventive. Particularly should its use be
prompt when the languor yaWnin9, chill1ness
down the back, and feNtrishness that precede u
mala1ial attack, manifest thcmselyer. 1nclplent
rheumatism grows apace. Don't neglect 1t. SO
with constipation and Debility.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24
A Peculiar Thief.

A young man acting as scuilion in a
collegiate establishment according to a
Partisan correspondent has just been
arrested for theft under very peculiar
circumstances. He was led astray by
his mania for gorgeous costumes, with
which he arrayed himself in the seclu-
sion of the garrett wherein he reposed
after the labors of the day. In order to
satisfy his taste for sumptuous apparel
he was in the habit-as opportunity Of
fered-of taking money from the treas
urer's room, and when the discovery
WAS made it was ascertained that up
ward of ST 900 had been spent on "fne
feathers" Among the articles, which
for security he had slowed away in a
box in a coal hole, were costume of
red velvet, richly brocaded, a large ling,
crozier, and some photographs in
which the scullion was depicted in
papal attire, his head surmounted by a
tiara.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24
A Committee Comes to Grief.

From the Hartwell (Ga) Sun.
In conversation the other day an old
resident related this anecdote, which
occurred some forty years ago: ION
ShOal Creek there lived number of
Cldtime gentlemen with their antique
notions OF life, with the decanter of old
liquors on the sideboard as the corner
stone of their iar-famed hospitality and
the mainstay of the domestic economy.
Notwithstanding the universally of
whisky drinking, the churches as rule
were more rigid in disciplining their
members for drunkenness than they are
now. Among those whose mem bership
was at Shoal Greek was Judge L., and
in an unguarded moment he took too
much and was seen drunk. The next
conference appointed a committee to
visit the brother, which committee
consisted of Judge P. and Judge W. At
the appointed day the committee went
over to visit the offender. who gave
them a hearty welcome, and all took a
good social drink, which was SO often
repeated during their stay that they
forgot the object of their visit. The
next conference called Tor report on
the case, when one of the gentlemen
arose and said that they had labored
with the brother and were satisfied
Judge L.. who was present this time,
made his statement and finished with
the remark that if he ever got drunk
again the church would do we'll TO send
him men who were not as 1ond of liquor
as he was himself"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24
The kaiser's Great Activity.
From the Pail Mall Gazette.


What cause is there In all his wide
domain in which the German emper-
or does not take special and "per-
sonar' interest. He patronizes music
and he protects art and science; he is a
country squire with the men of many
acres, and he is the first soldier in the
land. Just now he is directing his
special attention toward the cyclists
and the brewers. The former are to
have their races at berlin in the course
Of next week. and William IL. has al
ready promised to be present, adding
that he would be glad if more officers in
the army would take to the sport. A
thousand brewers assistants meanwhile
are to-day, by special permission, going
in procession, dressed in fancy cos
tunes and preceded by carriages and
outriders, to the imperial palace at Ber-
lin to bring ali ovation to the ruler
whose eve looks with favor upon Ger
man beer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24
Conquered by Feminine Logic.
From the Philadelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
A young Englishman the other day
was relating his first experience at an
ice cream table with Philadelphia
girl. He said: 81 was utterly broken
up and astounded, don't you know,
When, after finding strawberry in her
half-fnished plate of cream, she fshed
it out on her spoon and offered it to me.
Won't you have it p she asked.
"'No. indeed [ replied, no doubt
looking the horror [ felt in my soul.
"sWhy not?' she demanded, seeming
to be hurt by my refusal.
why, my dear girl, don't you
know | exclaimed, you have had the
spoon in your mouth
well, what OF that?' she pouted
prettily as she made her perfectly par
alvzing reply. You'd kiss that mouth
if I'd let you, wouldn't you? I con-
fessed that would be too glad to do SO,
and since then [ have made it my bust
ness to get better accustomed to the
WAYS OF the place.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24
Not So Much Money in Opera.

London Correspondence.
The English papers say that Carl Rosa
left fortune of over $500, 900, and from
this fact adduce the assumption that En-
glish opera can be made to pay hand :
somely if properly managed. But a lit
tie correction is necess Try. Carl Rosa
received the greater part of that amount
from Parepa at her death-it was said
at the time from 1925, 90 to $3.50, 900
with the condition attached to it that
the interest should be devoted to the
development Of English opera. Rosa
made money during the early part of
his career, when he held small, mex
pensive company, but his profits were
not so large when he went into grand
English opera and ran opera in London
for month during the season. Rosa is
proved to have been coed steward, to
have carried out conscientiously the
wishes of his vile, who lifted him first
to fame and fortune. 1t will scarcely do
to say, however, that his large fortune
was gained from English opera.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24
A Comfortable Call.

At Harvard last winter the Rev. DR..
Phillips Brooks noticed three young
men who came to hear him regularly
and as they looked like working men,
he was more interested than usual. He
took pains to find out who they were,
and made an opportunity to speak with
them. Having ascertained where they
lived, and what they did, he went one
day to call on them. he climbed sew
eral flights of stairs, and knocked at the
door. All three of the young men were
in, and they were taking their comfort
in their shirt sleeves. Naturally they
were trifie embarrassed at being sur
prised by this man, to whom they look
up with so much respect. Dr. Brooks
shook hands all round, and then said
with cheerful smile. well, boys, it's
little warm here; I think if you will
let me, [ will take off my coat" And
he did, and sat down and made his call
in his shirt sleeves
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24
He SwOre Off.
Herdic Driver in Boston Herald,

Herdic Driver in Boston Herald.
| had queer experience one night
with young lady. 1t was rather late
when | was hailed by her She had her
veil drawn well over her face, and 1
could see that she was an aristocrat
from the manner in which she carried
herself. She gave me orders to drive
her to one of the best known aristo-
cratic clubs of Boston. When we got
there was asked to pull the bell and
did SO. The porter got his orders, and
in few moments fne-looking young
fellow in evening dress and blazing with
diamonds was carried out. He was ter
ribly full, but sobered of and seemed to
be thoroughly ashamed of himself
when be saw the young woman. | sup
pose that it was his wife. While put
ting him in the herdic heard him mutt
ter God bless you, Alice-this is the
last time, and it will never happen
again" She began to cry and kiss him.
drove them over to the Back Bay, and
she gave me a $40 bill, suppose to tor-
get all about what | had seen. Well,
I've seen that young fellow many times
since, and | guess that he has sworn off
for good. He was as straight as string
every time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24
An Eloquent Appeal to Delinquents

From the Watertown (G } Clipper.
The editors are anxious to get up
their summer suits, or as much of them
as they can. We, therefore, ask our de-
linquent subscribers 10 do the square
act. Come forward at once and plank
down the hard cash SO that we can lay in
our supply. Owing to the hard times our
wardrobe will not be very expensive
this season; however, we hope TO be
able to purchase for cash, a pair OF
striped homespun breeches and linen
duster each, couple of straw hats at Is
cents piece, celluloid collar, which
will be worn by first one and Their the
other, two pairs Of secondhand shoes,
Nos. II and Is, and possibly few other
minor articles of dress, which if we
could only purchase would relieve us o
lots of embarrassment, and add very
much to our personal appearance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24
The Great File Invention
From the Portland Argus.

When lived in Chicago queer chap
invented a cheap way to make files. A
bit of hot steel went into his machine
and the file was made at single blow
and fell into a tank of strong mineral;
water 10 cool. Then the bare armed
workman thrust in his hand and felt
around and brought it up lor inspection
The files thus made were little imper-
feet. but were good ones, and he ex-
planned that the machine was a small
experimental one and could not, of
course. do perfect work as large and
powerful machine would Capitalists
went around and examined the ma
chine and saw him heat the steel in a
hand forge and put it in the ma
chine and saw the red hot iron file
come out and drop into the water, and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24

they tried the file with their own hands
on iron which they had brought from
home and found it excellent. The
only secret was the chemical water into
which the files dropped and which gave
them edge. A company was formed
and money was paid il freely to enable
the inventor to make set of large ma
chimes, and when that was done he dis
appeared. 1t was fraud. He had
bought good files and defaced them
little. and stocked his tank with them
into file shapes, and it dropped into the
water with the files. and his workman,
brought us file instead of the steel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24
An Editors Experience.

agricultural circles, writes April 18th, 1889: Some
five years ago wrote letter stating that Swifts
Specific had cured me of severe rheumatism. Since
that time 1 have had return of the rheumatic
troubles although frequently exposed to the infu-
ences that produced former attacks. Several of my
friends had similar experience. and firm in
their conviction that S. s. s. brought permanent
cure. The searching power of this medicine is
shown in the fact that it developed scrofulous
faint that conspicuous in my blood over thirty
years ago, and has removed the last trace of it. !
have also tested S. s. S. tonic after severe
attack of malarial fever, which kept me in bed for
three months, and convinced that its curative
and strengthening properties insured my recovery
from that illness, in very low condition of
health. SIDNEY HERBERT, Atlanta, Ga.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24
THE OLD STORY.

She told him that men were raise,
That love was dreadful bore,
AS they danced 10 the Nanon waltz
On the slippery ballroom floor.
He said that her womau's lace,
The crown of her shining hair,
Her subtle emlnine grace,
Wee haunting him everywhere.
He told her his order had come
10 march with the Dawn OF ,lay;
A soldier must ''iOt ow the drum
No choice but to mount and away.
A sudden tremor of fear
Her rallying laughter smote
AS he gave 81 souvenir
A button from Off his coat
lie went to the distant war
And fought as d man should do:
But she forgot him altar
In the passion for something new.
His trinket amongst the rest
She wore at her dainty throat:
But bullet had pierced his breast
Where the button was OFF his coat.
London Figaro
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24

SAYS clock manufacturer: 'fThe dial
of the clocks which we make for China
is marked, in lieu of figures, with char
acters which, | suppose, means some
thing to them. They don't to me.
There are three circles of characters,
the inner one having eight divisions,
the next one twelve and the outermost
twenty -four. There are two hands, the
shortest one making revolution every
two hours, while the long takes twenty
four hours to get around. But how they
compute time by these is Chinese puz-
Zle -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24
THE MOUNTAINEER.

They held q shell to his ear
And said, cit sings of the sea-
He listened, and smiled. 1T brings
No sound of the waves to me.
The rushing of mountain streams
And OF mighty winds | hear.
And the roar otthe coming storm"
He murmured, "the shell brings near.
They whispered, wherever his steps may roam
His heart still dwells in his mountain home"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24

BUNco STEERER Ito farmer)-"Isn'
this Mr.. Swansdown, of Grayneck
Corners pr Farmer = CHATS me-"
Bunko Steerer =" My name is jim
Sharper, son of old man Sharper, the
looks don't show it; but, by gosh, jim,
Pm glad to see you! / dropped into
Wall Street to-day, and you've got to
help me git back to the Corners or l'll
have to walk. "-Harper's Weekly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24
slater unto Anaic0ld

j" Later unto Amicola
Came a pale face preacher, teaching
Peace and progress to the mattress.
Wooed and ICON he Uanita.
She, nobler to make las calling,
Whispered to HIM natures secret
Told him Of the herbs so potent
For the healing and the sari,ag."
EXTRACT FROM POEM OF "UAN1TA
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24

No soap in the world has eUer been imi-
tated so much as Dobbins' Electric Soap
The market is fill of limitations. Be care
full that you are not deccired. ~. B. Dob
bins. Philadelphia and New York." is
stamped Oh every bar
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24

A BANANA trust is advocated by fruit
dealers in Hawaii, according to intelli-
gence from the Pacific Coast.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24
Our Girls

Kitty is witty,
Nettie is pretty,
Lutte is cute and SMALL
Irene is a queen,
Annette is pet,
Nell is the belle OF the ball;
Diantha is wealthy,
Bertha is healthy
And health is the best of all.
Perfect health keeps her rosy and radiant,
beautiful and blooming, sensible and sweet
1t is secured by wholesome habits and the
use of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
Bertha takes it, and she also ''takes the
cake" The only guaranteed cure for those
distressing ailments peculiar to women.
Satisfaction or your money returned.
For Constipation or Sick Headache, use
DR.. Pierce's Pellets; Purely Vegetable. One
a dose.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24

AT DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS.
THE CHARLES A. VOGElER co., Baltimore, Md.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24

IN the Side. STOCKTON, Cal, June Il, 1885,
Had rheumatism in side for over a week: used
ST. Jacobs Gil; it cured and remained
cured. JULIUS GEDTKE
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24
vigor and Vitality

Are quickly given to every part of the body by
Hoods Sarsaparilla That tired feeling is entirely
overcome The blood is purified, enriched and
vitaliZed and carries health instead of disease to
every organ. The stomach is toned and strength
ened, the appetite restored. The kidneys and
liver are reused and invigorated, The brain is
refreshed, the nerves strengthened. Tie whole
system is built up by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
81 was all run down and unfit for business.
was induced to take a bottle of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, and it built me right up so that was soon
able to resume work" D. w. BRATE, Martin
Street. Albany, N. Y.
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Sold by all druggists 81; six forS5 Prepa, ed only
by c. l. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24

Atlanta
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24

IN the Knees. Rochester N Y JULY G ,as
Had rheumatism in knees four we sks. One bottle
OF st. Jacobs Oil cured me entirely
E. H. MAXI, Pub. of "Volksblatt"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-15

that you choose with light soil and we'll
packed, sow part CT the seeds in the
packet and cover half inch or little
less, take piece of old wooden cloth
and place it carefully over the soil and
set the pan where the soil will keep
warm.
The cloth is to keep the moisture in
the soil. and you can give water by
pouring it warm into the cloth very
carefully, so that it will spread evenly
and dampen the soil. Now will come
the waiting of three or four weeks for
the seed to terminate and make it's APP
pearance above ground, which
will sometimes occur in three
weeks, or at times six weeks,
according to the freshness of the
seeds and the warmth they receive
These seeds are all imported, and
the plants do not yield seed in this
country; only at very rare intervals has
any one ever succeeded in obtaining
seed that would terminate at all. But
apacket of seed divided will be sufficient
for two years. supply, for the old plants
may not do we'll in blooming the
second season. have always thrown
the plants away after they have done
blooming in the spring, as they never
proved satisfactory the second season.
When the seedlings appear transplant
at once into small flower pots in light
soil and keep out of the hot sun, water
moderately at all times, and you will be
sure Of flowers another winter in the
sitting room.
Mrs. MARTHA CRANDALL.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-15
BALLAST,

The following official circular con-
corning Kansas City appointments sent
out yesterday by General Passenger
Agent Busenbark, will be read with in
terest in railroad circles:
"Chicago, ILL.,, March IS, 1887. B.
Ross has been appointed Northwestern
passenger agent of this company, with
headquarters at No. 1876 East Third
street, st. Paul, MINI. The territory
under the Jurisdiction of Mr.. Ross will
extend north and west of st. Paul and
Minneapolis exclusive of those cities)
to Winnipeg, Man.. Butte and Helena,
Mont" 1t is understood that Mr.. Ross
will have all assistant to be located in
Hanley'S efficient assistant, Will sever
his connection with the road April 1.
In the appointment of Mr.. Ross the
Kansas City line has secured the
services of a valuable man, whose ac-
quaintance with the territory supple
mented by the good will of host of
personal friends, will have telling
effect in an increased passenger business
from the Northwest.
The 3211S-cent rate on flour to New
York, made by the 500 line, will not be
met by the Burlington, as announced.
Eastern lines will not agree to cut below
their proportion of Is cents of the
through rate of IS cents.
S. A. Smart, late travelling passenger
agent of the Northwestern has accepted
similar position with the Manitoba
corporation, with headquarters at Des
MONIES, 10.
P. Harvey, travelling agent of the
Baltimore & Ohio road, is in the city.
81. J. Dexter. solicitor of the Northern
Pacific railroad, is in the city.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-15
CLEANED IN SALTWATER.
A Woman Becomes Violently Insane in
Church.
A UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT.
Prominent Young Lady to Be Married.
General News Of the Bluff
City.

Mrs. Mary Samuelson, when III church
at South Saltwater last Sunday, at
tempted to deliver a long religious ad-
dress, and became so violent and inco-
herent that her removal by force became
necessary. The lady had heretofore
shown no symptoms of insanity, though
OF a fervent religious nature. She is
NOW raving maniac, and was yesterday
committed by the probate court to the
Rochester hospital for the insane. Mrs.
Samuelson is thirty-eight years of age,
and has husband and two children.
The programme of the unique enter
tainment to be given this evening at
the First Presbyterian church includes
numbers by the ladies' quartette, COM
posed of Mrs. q. M. Seymour, Mrs, FIJI.
Lemon, Misses Mollie Robertson and
Mollle Butts; piano solo by Miss Yates;
piano duet by Mrs. G. ii. Browne and
Mrs. +. IL. Lemon; vocal solos by w.
Pownall and Miss Sprague: impersona-
ton of natiOnaiitieS and fan drill led
by Miss Sprague.
Miss Eliza Glenn May retired from
the position of cashier at ThOrne's es-
Enlistment. and will be married Thurs
day morning. March 90. at the home Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William NJ.
May, to Ernest Ringwald, recently Of
st. Paul and now resident of Great
Falls, Mont.
An order by the court was fled yes
terday in the Theodore Rees assign
ment matter, fixing the compensation of
the assignee at $500, ane directing the
distribution of the assets pro rata, no
releases being required from the credit
ors further than their receipts for the
amounts so paid over by the assignee.
The estate will pan out about s per
cent on the dollar.
The board of education instructs it's
secretary to advertise for bids for the
purchase of $4,000 OF the Saltwater
school district bonds. the latter to be
payable $1,000 each year from 1909 to
1914 inclusive, with interest at AZ per
cent per annum.
MIR. and Mrs. Harry Wheeler will
leave the first of next month for their
future home, California. Mrs. Wheeler
and the children, in the meantime, are
visiting with relatives at Osceola.
The average attendance at the Lin
coin building night school last month
was forty-three, as against fifty-five for
January.