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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12
Gray-headed Games.

Boys cannot help being boys, and. If it
is any comfort to them to know it, they
always have been, says the Youth s
Companion. There is no reason to
doubt they have played approximately
the same games for thousands of years.
If flavor of antiquity can dignity
sports, the following extract will satisfy
many an anxious parent that his OH
spring are entirely respectable in their
methods of amusement.
Sakva-Muni, the founder ofBuddhism,
who died probably 400 years beio1 e
Christ, gave to his disciples some par
agraphs on conduct. He took con-
sentative stand against certain games.
The fact of his speaking of them shows
that they must have existed long before
his day.
He says that the true Brahman should
refrain from games detrimental to pro-
gress In virtue; that is to say, with q
board of "a squares, or of 100 squares
tossing up; hopping over diagrams
formed on the ground; removing sub
stances from heap without shaking the
remainder; dicing; trapball; sketching
rude figures; tossing balls; blowing
trumpets; ploughing matches; tumbling
forming mimic windmills; guessing at
measures; chariot races: archery shoot
Ing marbles from the fingers"
The reader will easily recognize in this
list games which be himself has often
played. The first is no doubt chess; but
can any reader tell what the 100-square
game was? Is any such played now ?
After these come hop scotch, jackstraws,
perhaps backgammon, cupball and car
tOOn drawing.
To our surprise, we find that base
ball, the great American game" is by
no means recent invention, but rather
survival OF the fttest. Comets are
still nuisance, and blowing matches
are still heard of once in while out
West. Even in those days cartwheels
were turned and other trightful atti-
tudes struck by 'contortionists."
Our boys make mimic waterwheels
oftener than mimic windmills; but the
guess game is still a favorite; horse
racing and archery are not modern
diversions; and marbles are rs popular
now as when the first pair Of youngsters
went sch oil. 1t Is claimed that chess
dates back about 4 900 years. What rea-
son is there to doubt that hop-scotch,
ball and marbles are equally ancient.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12
An IndOleut Organ.

When the liver is indolent, as it must necessa
1ily be when it fails to secrete the bile in sufi
clent quantities to meet the requirements of di
GeStion and evacuation, it should be set at work
with Hostetters Stomach Bitters. The healthfu
stimulus to activity impaired by this incompar
able Alternative, speedily evinces itself in a de-
parture of the uncomfortable sensations in the
right side; the nausea; fur upon the tongue; in
digestion, and sick headache consequent upon
inactivity of the liver and the diversion of the
bile from its proper channel. Irregularity of the
bowels is always and painlessly reformed by the
corrective indicated, which is infinitely to be
preferred, both because it is safe and more eff
cacious, TO blue pill, calomel and drenching
purgatives of every class 1t cures and prevents
fever and ague, and rheumatism.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12
The Newspaper Library.
a NEW PUBLICATION.

In January we commenced the publication of
THE NEWSPAPER LIBRARY This publica-
tion is printed in the form of what has been
known heretofore our Free Library, and will
be published bi-monthly each number will
contain complete novel, biography or travels
and will be presented to every subscriber of
the WEEKLY WISCONSIN. The works to be
printed will be original and select novels and
biography from the current literature of the
day. This method of giving to the readers of
the WISCONSIN a number of serial stories
during the year will relieve the columns of the
main paper for other matters more appropriately
within the province of newspaper. 1t has
become the custom of many of the leading
newspapers of the country to publish, from
week to week, instalments of serial stories in
the column of the paper. The WISCONSIN
has not been in the habit of publishing this
kind of literature but in order to meet a
popular demand for this class of reading, we
determined upon the publication of work
such as we have above described. THE NEWS
PAPER LIBRARY is novel idea. and has never
to our knowledge been undertaken by any
other publishers. 1t practically gives to the
readers of the WISCONSIN two publications
for the price of one. The first number of the
Newspaper Library contains story entitled
THE GAMBLER" translated expressly for
the Newspaper Library, from the celebrated
Russian author, FEo DISHONESTY. 1t was
issued in January. Number was issued the
18th of March, and contains the highly popu-
lar novel entitled NAPOLEON SMITH. by a
New York gentleman. The number of the
Newspaper Library for May contains charm
ing English novel. by l.. B. Walford. entitled
MERE CHILD. July 18th will be issued
splendid novel entitled
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12
A Lawyer Who Went a Fish ing.
From the Albany Journal.

From the Albany Journal.
An Albany lawyer, who in his early
days was fond of trout fishing, was hav-
ing good luck at stream when a horny
handed son of toll came upon the scene.
He was the owner of the property.
Don't you see that sign ?'' said he,
pointing to one of several with the same
lettered inscription: mo fishing allow
ed here" The lawyer answered in the
affirmative by nod of the head, at the
same time landing beauty. perhaps
you know the law on the subject?"
again put in the farmer. swell, yes, /
do. Would you like to hear it?" The
farmer then listened to an able inter
probation of the law, and at it's close or
dered the angler to skip, as he was
clearly by his own words a transgressor.
He continued fishing, however. secured
a good string. and when he had return
ed to Albany he began suit against the
granger Tor $40 for counsel fees. And he
won his suit, too
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12
Nobody's Darling.
Happy Homes.

Here's health to the wives and the mothers
Who sit in our households to-day;
Who are glad when they brighten for others
The hours that go drifting away
May their eyes keep the light OF the glad
ness,
Their hearts hold the fullness of bliss
That banishes shadows and sadness,
And what need we ask more than this?
But-how can this happiness be kept?
What shall protect those we love-those
who make a Heaven Of the Home-from
the ravages of disease that is often worse
than death-that is, in fact, a lingering
death? The question is easily answered.:
DIR. Pierces Favorite Prescription-the
standard remedy for all of those peculiar
diseases to which women are SUBJECTS
what must be relied Oh to preserve the
health OF wives and mothers. 1t preuents
those diseases, and it cures them. 1t is a
blessing to women, and, therefore, nation
al blessing, because it gives health to those
about whom the happiness of home centers,
and the strength of nation is in its happy
homes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12
One on Charles Francis Adams.
From the Boston Courier.

From the Boston Courier.
Charles Francis Adams tells, with ap-
preciative amusement, a story at his own
expense.
In a town in the wild and woolly
West, as it is the fashion to call it now
a-days, he was rendered reception by
the inhabitants, and as they had no 9TH
er place where they could or would
hold the festiyity, the gathering took
place on the stage of the theater of the
burg. Much to the surprise of at least
the chief guest, after the first greetings
between himself and those present had
been properly got through with the cur
tain of the stage rolled up, disclosing
the auditorium of the theater well filled
with inha bltants whose social position
did not entitle them to an invitation to
the stage itself.
Once the curtain was up, there must
of course be speaking, and Mr.. Adams
was straightway called upon to address
the assembled multitude. This he did
as well as might be on an occasion when
presumably there was nothing in par
ticular to say beyond the ordinary ex-
pressions of good will, and after he had
finished the mayor of the town was
called for.
The Mayor evidently felt that here
was an opportunity which should not be
lost, and that he could not do better
than to begin with a tremendous COM
pliment TO the guest of the evening.
Ladies' and gentlemen" he began,
''we have listened with deep interest to
the platitudes of Mr.. Adams"
The audience did not show any sign
of perceiving anything wrong, and the
mayor sailed on in his eloquent ora,
ton. Bus the guest was reduced to a
state of mind which must be felt to be
appreciated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12

the shore. She was moored so that her
forward gun pointed straight at the prin-
cipal hotel oil the place, in 'front.' of which
many guests were lounging. According
to custom, the man ot-war prepared to
fire one gun to announce her anchorins,
and, as the big l0-inch gun was loaded
with blank cartridge, the gunners
simply pulled out the tompin and
blazed away. In an instant the cir was
filed with missiles of some nature, and
the guests in front of the hotel fed in
terror. 1t was afterwards discovered
that one of the cooks had stored bas-
ket of knives, forks, spoons, and tin-pots
into the gun, and these had bombarded
the hotel
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12
"A Foolhardv Indian.

Until a few years ago the Arikara n
dams, living at Fort Berthod, on the
Upper Missouri (Dakota), held series
OF Interesting ceremonies, conducted
by their medicine men. These ceremo-
MES, says writer in the Philadelphia
Press, usually occupying about seven
weeks, were attended by Indian visit
ors from all directions. At the conclu-
sion of them one day was generally set
apart TOR an extraordinary display of
what might be termed allegorical exhi-
bltions, which took place in the open
air around the vicinity Of the medicine
lodge.
1t was customary, at such times, for
one of the medicine men to display
teats OF couraye-though they were in
reality onjuring-and one of the tricks
was Tor the medicine man to stano up
and allow a confederate to shoot at him
nth rifle, the principal to catch the
ball between his teeth. 1t happened
upon one Of these occasions that the
yellow" made q public challenge, as
usual, Tor any one to step forward and
discharge gun at him. At previous
times the medicine man would load his
own gun IN the presence Of the tribe,
but on account o! q slot filed in the bar
rel of the rifle the ball escaped, and
there was no harm in the charge OF
powder; the ball itself was hidden un-
der his tongue, and would be seen by
the Indians after the discharge, OF
course, between lis teeth.
In the last instance, the reservation
compelling the challenged man to use
the medicine-man's gum was omitted,
and Cree Indian, from the Northwest
territory. who, by the way, had a
6uno - 4 I, A 49,
liy accepted the challenge, and stepped
back to fire. The Arikara was fully
aware of his danger, as his enemy was
armed with Winchester, but rather
than be designated coward he stepped
back to receive the shot. The Cree
fired, and the Arikara fell, the ball hav-
ng passed through his forehead.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12
He Wasn't Dead.
From the PHILADELPHIA Times.


A railroad man, occupyinga RESPONSE
ole position on one of the great lines,
according to a Western cotemporary
was riding on train when collision
happened. and car was knocked into
smithereens. He was picked up as one
dead, and was stretched out in some con-
venient place to await the arrival of the
doctors to officially pronounce upon his
condition. By and bye a physician
hustled up, looked at his PROSTATE, mo-
tionless form and pallid face, and said
''That poor fellows goner, guess. %
Then he kneeled down, lifted up an
eyelid, and saw a dull, expressionless
orb.
eyes, he's dead fast enough take
him away" exclaimed the doctor.
The supposed corpse suddenly began
to move its lips. The startled surgeon
listened, and this is what he heard:
''You BANKED old fool. that's my glass
ovo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12
African Cannibals.

Information from the Bonny River is
that the natives at Opobo and the canni-
balls OF Creeka are as savage as ever. 4
short time since some merchants went
to trade with the Creekas. who invited
them to land. One hundred and thirty
six of them were killed. The Creekas
men, women, and children-ran
through the town drinking human
blood out of the mugs that they carried.
At the Ju-Ju house the head men held
festival, az which the flesh of the vic
Tins was the chief dish, while some oil
it was sold, to be dried and eaten at
leisure. The Ju-Ju men always keep
human flesh in their house.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12

The PARAGRAPHER's PUNIsHMENT.-Pro-
prietor OF paper Ito manager)-"I I'M
derstand you threw our paragrapher,
Mr.. Phonyman, down stairs and injured
his spine. What do you mean by treat
ing members ofthe staff with such rude
ness?" The managing editor did not
reply, but merely handed over para
graph in Mr.. Phonyman's handwriting.
1t read: "What ales Porter. Ask the
Butler" Proprietor-"You salary is
doubled. If he dies from his injuries
/ shall offer you third interest in the
paper "--Te1as ,Siftings.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12
A Woman in Every Case.

F1Om Tie bOStON hCEAIu.
The women have made a great deal
of trouble for distinguished men in
Europe during the last few years. It is
said that the number Of instances in
which. during the last ten years, noted
men have been killed and great places
lost by feminine influence is unequaled
in the whole history Of Europe, which
has long record Of petticoat intrigue.
Gambetta, Gortschakoff, Alexander OF
Battenberg, Crown Prince Rudolf, and
now King Milan, are only few Of the
yielded to the voice Of the siren. And
we presume the end is not yet
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12
The Hostetter Stomach BiIGers Peo-
pie Score Another Point.

In the United States circuit court for
the Southern District of New York.
Judge Shipman banded down an opin-
ion, few days ago. in the suit of the
owners of the trade marks covering
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters against Ar
mold Theller and Cornell Theller, the
compounders located on Vesey Street,
New York City, in which it was decided
that. although the defendants made use
of their own names on the labels affixed
to the bottles containing bitters pre-
pared by them. yet as they were evil
IDENTIFY designed to initiate the Hostette,
labels, they were infringers, and per-
petual Injunction was granted and an az
counting of damages ordered, together
with the costs of the suit. 1t is the evil
dent intention of the Hostetter people
to protect their valuable trade mark
against all infringers, and the granting
of the above injunction will encouras.
them to renew their efforts against the
ravishes of the omnipresent infringer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12

MIsTAKING trench blowing for SUBJ
soiling is responsible for much of the
prejudice against the latter among farm
ers. Bringing large quantities of the
subsoil to the surface is rarely profitable
in farming, while occasional STRINGS of
the subsoil are rarely improbable.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12

UNCLE CLEARWATER (noted temperance
apostle, on visit to his nephew. look
ing out of parlor window)-"Whata fine
building that is across the way I"
Nephew-"Yes; but the owner built it
out of the blood, the aches and groans
of his fellow men; out of the grief of
crying children and the woe OF wailing
women" Uncle C.-"Ah! A rumsell-
er, of course Yes, yesw Nephew
ooh, no; he's a dentist. y Toronto Grip.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12

JOHN MAYO of Dooly County, Ca, is a
splendid shot. He is an anvalid, and
sits in the door of his house and shoots
lizards from his fences with his rifle. He
shoots Crows on the wing with pistol.
When he has hogs killed negro man
jumps astride of bog, catches hold OF
both ears of the animal and turns its
head toward Mr.. Mayo, who will shoot
it in the head with his rife.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12
Haytian Naval Discipline.
From the New York Herald.

FIOW tIl5 IN6W TUX dtldIU.
As an example of the lack of disci-
pine on board the vessels Of they Hay
tian navy, Mr.. Plumer relates the fol-
lowing amusing incident: The Des-
salines had just returned from a cruise
and anchored at Port au Prince, close to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12
A Surgical Operation Upon Himself

A Birmingham, Ala, physician, now
in the insane asylum at Tuscaloosa, not
long ago performed wonderful surgi-
cal operation on himself. He put him
self under the influence of cocaine. de-
liberately cut into his own abdominal
cavity, removed tumor from his liver,
and sewed the incision up. He has
since entirely recovered from the effects
| of the operation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12
100 Ladies' Wanted.

And 100 men to call daily on any drug
gst for a free trial package of Lanes Fam
lily Medicine, the great root and herb rem
edy, discovered by DR.. Silas Lane while in
the Rocky Mountains. For diseases Of the
blood, liver and kidneys it is positive
cure. For constipation and clearing up the
complexion it does wonders. Children
like it. Every one praises it. Large size
package, so cents. At all druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12
Kisses a la Onion.

From the Kearney Neb.) County Democrat.
Onion parties are fashionable in Ne
braska. Six girls stand in row, while
one bites small chunk out of an
onion, and young man pays 10 cents
for guess as to which one it was. II
he guesses right, he gets to kiss the 9th
er five, but if he doesn't, he is only al
lowed to kiss the one with the onion.
scented breath.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12

THERE has nerer been anything discov-
cred that will equal Dobbins' Electric SOAP
for all household uses. 1t makes paint look
like new, and clothes as aUhite as snow. Our
wash-woman says it is pleasure to use it
Ask your grocer for it,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12
Give Your Lungs a Bath.
From the Hartford Courant.

A few days ago New York specialist
in pathology showed the writer two bot
ties. One contained a section of d
healthy lung of man who lived in the
country, and the other the lung of a
man who had lived and died in New
York. The country lung showed a
clear pink color; the city lung was al
most black, and it was impossible to
trace the veins through the smut and
dirt. The experiment proved, of course.
that the air in New York is SO impreg-
mated with dust and lirt that the lungs
become in as much need Of a bath as If
they were laid in d bed of charcoal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12

OFFICER MULDooN-Come or wild yer I"
Vender of Peacock Feathers-"Wh
fer?" Officer Muldoon-"Fer sellin'
cocktails widout'r ticker license. p
T;fo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12

A Cool G1RL.-'That was pretty
young thing with you in the park yes
terday, Willie" Eyes, that was my
best summer girl" "Your summer
girl What dc you mean ?" eyes, my
Ugh school girl. Do you see lt?'-
Chicago Herald.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12

A GOOD business dog is always looking
for snap job whenever he starts out on
tramp.-Baltimore american.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12

DIR. PIERCE's Pellets, or Ambitious
Granul es; in Walls, 25 cents; one Dose
Druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12
Oregon, the Paradise of Farmers.

Mild, equable climate, certain and abundant
crops. Best fruit, grain, grass and stock country
in the world. Full information free Address the
oregon immigration Board, Portland, Oregon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-06-12

A BROOKLYN father is under arrest for
having whaled his daughter with a
section of garden hose.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-08-29
TO BE CONTINUED.
Ruined by O. Parrot.

Mr.. Brown had "bird dog"-a
very handsome hunter-and | must
tell you how he was spoiled for
hunting. 1t was so funny circum-
stance that his master always laughed
when he told the story, although he
was much veXed to lose so good u dog.
His househeeper had parrot given
to her, and the first time the dog
came into the room where the bird
was he stopped and pointed. The
parrot slowly crossed the room and
came up in front of the dog, looked
him square in the eye, and then after
a moment said: You're rascal
The dog was too much astonished to
hear bird speak that he dropped his
tail between his legs, wheeled about
and ran away, and from that day tc
this ne has never been known tc
point" at n bid.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-08-29
Belglum's HatIass Monarch.

Leopold, king of the Belgians is sworn
foe of tobacco and an ardent supporter of
the Belgian anti.tobacco league. He is, as
well, man Of "simple and severe way Of
life" He rises early, breakfasts sparingly,
and a rare thing on the cOntinent-talies
his morning tub with all an ErgHshman' s
fervor. His wide sympathies embrace veg
etarianism in their scope, and his most not
able passion, perhaps, is for going about
without a hat. Whenever the weather is
suitable King Leopold goes abroad in his
garden as hutless as Adam, eXulting in his
freedom from the conveutiouality of IA head
piece He has some strange craze about
tho wind action on his brain, and he puts
his craze in practice whenever possible
In fact, eccentricity of the intelligent kind
marked him Tor her own. lie is "A linguist
of rare acquisition, and is always deep in
the study OF some new language or other.
Music is one of his avcrsions, but the sister
art of painting finds in him an appreciative
and enthusiastic amateur His face is
strong and intelligent, without being hand
some, and beard of appropriate regal
length sweeps his chest.-London Cour,
Journal.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1889-08-29
Whistling VS.. Snoring.

at is singular fact" said we'll
known merchant to-day that the
worst case OF snoring can be stopped
by low whistle. You don't believe
it? Well, there's my Office boy asleep
now on an old box. Hear him snore
OF course you do. The dead could
hear him. Now listen" The mer.
chant gave one quick, low whistle and
the fog horn accomplishment ceased
instantly, although the lad still slum-
bered. What are you doingP" then
asked the man OF business, as he
aroused his satellite with a shake.
"Nothin'," was the instant reply o.
the youngster. al was just hearin' q
fellar outside a whistling like blazes.
Albany Journal.