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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-15
a WONDERFUL WOMAN.
8onS@ Of the Prominent Chara cteristics o
the y.ate Maria Mitchell.


the Late Maria Mitchell.
From an open letter on Maria Nit.
cheIl, the astronomer, by Anna c..
Br2ckett, in the Century, we quote the
snllowing: Nothing was more char
sseseristic of her than the way in which
she accepted the position and the sal
:ssy offered her, without ever thinking
70 inquire whether the salary was the
same as that given to the other pro-
lessons. 1t was the chance to work
zfat she wanted, the chance for in
aateuce in one of the first colleges for
women. The money she was to re-
eeive was minor consideration, and
quite as characteristic was her indig-
l1xsicn when, after being there for a
considerable time. her attention was at
last called to the fact that she, a ma
enre woman, with European fame,
was receiving q salary less than that
paid to some of the professors who
were young men, almost entirely with
s1at experience. and quite destitute of
reputation. The indignant protest,
which then called for an equal salary,
was not a personal affair. she famed
cut in behalf of all women, and of ab-
stract justice, with glow which
forced an immediate increase in salary
The excuse for this injustice must be
found first in the fact that, at the time
when Vassar College was established,
women had not proved what they can
do In professional lines, and, second, in
the very conservative influences which
guided the policy of the institution. In
her religious belief Maria Mitchell was
attached to one of the so-called liberal
sscts. The children of the old Quaker
families of Nantucket generally went
over to the Unitarians if they departed
from the strict faith Of their fathers, so
that in this matter also she was almost
Fl not quite alone at Vassar. But she
vas appointed on the ground of her
reputation as an astronomer, and for
eunate was it for the college that the
question OF her religious belief was not
raised till after her appointment.
1.-The absolute truth which. as | have
said, was the keynote of her character,
could not fail to make her teaching
thorough, for love OF truth is one and
the same, whether in the intellectual or
the moral sphere. But, as with all
true teachers, il was the force of her
personal character that acted most
upon the young women with whom she
came in contact. No one of them but
was lifted and strengthened by her
strength, sincerity aud single hearted-
ness. It was difficult for her to use di-
plomacy in ever SO small a degree, and
what skill In it she did gain was the
outcome of long years of experience,
and she never employed it without a
mental protest. She gave the New
England stamp to whatever thing she
touched. and the lines Of influence she
has left on many characters are as in
delible as those on the rock surfaces OF
New England's granite hills"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-15
How War Ships Are Named.

The naming of vessels of the navy is
regulated by law. Vessels of the first
class are required to be named after
States, those of the second after rivers,
those of the third after the principal
cities and towns, and those of the fourth
as the President may direct The law
is not always observed as closely as it
ought to be, but in the main it governs
naval nomenclature to-day. The first
act bearing on this subject was passed
in 1919, and was subsequently amended
by that Of 1858, to bring it in harmony
with the changes wrought by steam
navigation. Transcript.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-15

If you get short of breath, have futter,
ing, pain in side, faint or hungry sp lis,
swollen ankles, etc, you have heart dis
ease, and don't fail TO take Dr. Miles New
Cure for the Heart. Sold at H. t. Eberle's
drug store
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-15

1TATE OF wISCONsIN-CouNTY COURT FOR
- JEFFERSON CoUNTY-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at special term
of the County Court to be held in and for said
County. at the Court House the City of Jeffer-
son, in said County. on the fourth Tuesday of
February, beirg the 25th day of February, A. D i,
1890 at IL O'Clock in the forenoon, the following
matters will be heard and Considered
In the matter of the descent of the
lands of PETER FRANK, deceased.
The petition of VIM. n Frank for this court
to take the proofs and determine the descent of
the laEds of which Peter Frank, late or the town
of Concord, in said Jefferson County, deceased,
interstate, died seized.
Dated this 10th DAY of January, A. D 1890.
By order of the Court:
HENRY COLONIuS,
15W4 County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-15

When table-cloths are worn too much
for use as such, the best parts may be
cut into table-napkins, and will last full
long enough to pay for the trouble of
making. They make good picnic nap
kins, or for the children TO carry to
school
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-15

By n P is meant Miles Nerve and
LfUer Fills which requisite the liver;
stomach, bowels, esc. through their
nerves The uilas< 4 mszv bs5nctfIe
A revolutioatssr Samples free at Eber-
les
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-15

One of the results of the French ex
hibition has been to make the London
hanson cab very popular in Paris, where
it has heretofore bcen in no special
favor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-15

Eg- For infOrms ton in reference to Lands and
fcwas owned by the CHICAGO MILWAUKEE & ST.
PAUL RAILWAY COMPANY, ': rite to II G. HAUGAN,
Land Commissioner, Milwaukee, iscoDsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-01-15

plated attachments and all necessary needles, bob
bins and TOOLS Have others with and drawers
and one without drawers or case for S1275. Also
you 25 to 90 per cent. Standard Watches at unner
ually close figures. Send for catalogues.
A T. EVANS Il CO., 1S2 State St., Chicago
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Verne's Dream Realized.

The French engineers have partially
realized one of the dreams of Jules Verne.
Not long ago a submarine boat, about
forty-fve feet long and five feet seven
inches in diameter, driven by electric ac-
cumulators, was tried in the harbor of
Toulon. The boat, which is called the
Gymnote, or electric eel, plunged under
water until it became invisible, and ira
versed and retraversed the harbor, being
accurately guided by aid of 1.-The gyro-
scope, " while distances were calculated by
the number of turns of the screws. There
were three officers and one seaman on
board; but though the vessel remained in
each trial ten menutes under water, the
air remained quite pure, and the accumu-
lators retained force enough for hours of
work. The speed is not given. 1t is
obvious that such vessel may be used for
a variety of purposes, especially submarine
exploration and the rescue of submerged
Treasures but as yet it does not promise
much aid to the great art of destruction
People who kill always want a chance of
living, and the Gymnote, if used as ram,
as Jules Verne suggested, would crush her
crew as we'll as the enemy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
APHORISMS.

Affections in any part of our carriage is
lighting up candle to our defects, and
never fails to make Us taken notice of.
either as wanting sense or sincerity
Locke.
Compliments, which we think are de-
served. we accept only aS debts. with IN
difference; but those which conscience in
forms we do not merit, we receive with
the same gratitude that we do favors given
away Goldsmith.
Nature loves truth so well that it hardly
ever admits of hourishing. Conceit is to
nature what paint is to beauty: it is not
onl y needless, but impairs what it would
improve Pope.
1t is often more necessary to conceal con-
tempt than resentment, the former being
never forgotten, but the latter being some
times forgot. = Chesterfield.
Men talk in raptures of youth and
beauty, wit and sprightliness; but after
seven years of union. not one of them is
to be compared to good family manage
ment, which is seer at every meal, and
felt every hour in the husbands purse
IWitherspoon.
Experience keeps dear school; but fools
will learn in no other, and scarce in that;
for 1t is true, we may give advice, but we
cannot give conduct. However, they that
will not be counselled cannot be helped,
and if you will not hear reason, she will
surely rap your knuckles.-[ Franklin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

ner OF the attractions or past DAYS owed
its vital preservation to her stage training.
Her suave grace of movement, and tie
deep elocutionarv melody of her voice,
still identified Mrs. Vimpany-disguised
as she was in dress of dull brown, shorn
without mercy of the milliner's hideous
Improvements to the figure
"Will you shake hands with me, Mr..
Mountjoy?" Those were the first words
she said to him, in sad. subdued man
ner. on entering the room.
"Why not?' Hugh asked, giving her his
hand.
You can have no very favorable re-
membrance of me-" she answered. But
I hope to produce a better impression-if
you can spare me a little of your time.
You may, or may not, have heard of my
separation from my husband. Anyway,
it is needless to trouble you on the sub
ject; you know Mr.. Vimpany; you can
guess what | have suffered, and why
have left him. If he comes to YOU. I
hope you will not tell him where Lady
Harry is"
Hugh interposed: "Pray don't speak
of her by that name! Call her Iris as I
do"
A faint reflection of the old stage-smile
trembled on Mrs. Vimpany's worn and
weary face.
'Ah, Mr.. Mountjoy, know whom she
ought to have married! The worst enemy
OF women Is Unelf ignorance OF men-and
they only learn to know better when it is
too late. try to be hopeful for Iris, in
the time to come, but my fears conquer
me-"
She paused, sighed. and pressed her open
hand on her bosom, unconsciously betray-
ing in that action some of theineradicable
training or the theatre.
81 am almost afraid to say that I love
Iris" she resumed; ''but this know: if I
am not so bad as | once was, owe it to
that dearest and sweetest of women! But
for the days that passed in her company,
| might never had tried to atone for my
passed life by works of mercy. When 9TH
CT people take the way of amendment,
wonder whether they find it as hard to
follow, at first, as | did?"
There is no doubt of it. Mrs. Vimpany
if people are sincere. Beware of the sin
ners who talk of sudden conversion and
perfect happiness May | ask how you be-
gan your new life?"
Il began unhappily, Mr.. Mountjoy-I
joined nursing Sisterhood. Before long,
a dispute broke out among them. Think
of women who call themselves Christians,
quarrelling about churches and church
services-priest's vestments and attitudes,
and candles and incense | left them, and
went to a hospital, and found the doctors
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
TO be continued.)
"Turn :" With a Horsewhip

Before the war" said veteran COM
,2ercial traveller the other evening to a
New York Tribune man, Il was travelling
through the south. One day | stood On the
veranda of small town In Georgia wait
inc for train time. Suddenly man dash
ed past me out of the hotel with a cooked
revolver in one hand and cowhide whip
in the other, and rushing up to gentle
manly looking fellow, slowly coming down
the street. covered him with pistol, cry
ing savageIy: Fold your arms. l am
going'to thrashyou.
THE young fellow complied, and the
other began to rain blows over his face,
neck and shoulders The rough edges of
the strips of rawhide cut and tore the file h
and burned like not irons. But the victim
bravely stood his ground, showing only by
his pallor and involuntary twiching at the
mouth and eyes the awful agony he was
suffering. Presently the other began to
tire and ceased to strike.
Have you finished now?' calmly asked
the young man.
Yes, " sullenly growled the other.
Then put up your gun:
mo sooner was the revolver stored to its
place than, quick as a flash, the young
man whipped from his pocket pistol of
large caliber and with a look of fierce de-
termination cried: Now give me that
whip and fold your arms.
And what a thrashing he gave him, :"
exclaimed the drummer. THE fellow
cried and begged for mercy, and threw
his arms up to protect his face, but all in
vain. The avenger cut and cut until he
was tired out. then with swift molten he
he turned the whip in his hand and
struck heavy blow on the temple with
the heavily loaded butt. The man fell
senseless to the ground. The other threw
the whip down on his PROSTATE body. and
walked into the hotel to wash the blood
from his face and neck
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

indebted
perfect health restored by the OF that qnequad tonic and
function and purity and richness the blood For delicate feeble
tonic invaluable subduing excably,
the 1t
positive
painful
MEDIC Nc. Buffalo, n. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
TOOK A SECOND THOUGHT.

Queer Ways They Have Down in M1ssls-
sippi When Guests Want to Catch a
Train.
New York Sun.
ssPut down room No 50 to be called in
time for the 4:30 train in the morning,
he said as he leaned gracefully over to-
hotel.
Case of life and death?' queried the
clerk.
''Why, no, but want to get to Jackson
before noon"
Hadn't you better wait for the $50
train?''
"What is it to you?''
Nothing but the excitement and muss,
coroner's inquest.
IL don t exactly catch on.
Come up stairs, please.
When they had assembled to the first
sleeping floor the clerk continued:
This is room No. 80, as you see. There
are FIVE bullet holes in the door. Man in
here last week wanted to be called fer that
early train. Room No. 80 has seven bullet
holes, but those stand for two men. This
new piece In the carpet here is where a
man fell and bled to death. Down
''But who killed off these guests ?" asked
the traveller.
ooh, the other guests. AS soon as the
niger comes up and knocks and bawls out
Colonel Shaw who has No. 80, reaches for
his shotgun Over in No. % Judge
Ravens slips out with his revolver Major
Brooks, who is in No. 80, always comes
In good tn rd with a derringer, and the
rest of the fellows along the hall are al
ways more or less well heeled. We don't
care SO much about the niger, as niggers
are mighty cheap about here, but there
must be an inquest on the body of the
white man, and
did | say call me for the 80 train"
queried the traveller.
Il believe So
Then it was a mistake. I'm in no
hurry In fact, like Mississippi in gen
eral and this town in particular; and even
if get away at $50 | shall be sorry to go.
Just rub out the memoranda, and if [ don t
get up in time for breakfast you needn' t
mind sending a niger to pound on the
door.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
So, 500 Reward for a Lost Cat,

The equivalent in English money of 50, 500
was once offered by an old lady in London
for the return of a favorite cat which had
strayed or been stolen. People called her a
Crank" and perhaps she was. 1t is unfor-
tunate that one Of the gentler sex should
ever gain this title, yet many do. 1t is,
however, frequently not their fault. Often
change a woman7s entire nature. Don't
blame such sufferers if they are Cranky"
but tell them to use DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription, which is an infallible remedy
for 'female weaknesses" 1t will soon re-
store them to their normal condition. 1t is
warranted to give satisfaction in every case,
or money paid for it will be returned
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
For Every Girl to Remember.


have seen mothers who have sacrificed
youth, appearance, health and comfort in
the effort to save money to educate and
dress their daughters, browbeaten, crush
ed and virtually ignored by their daugh-
tiers in return for it ALL
The American girl is taught that she is
a young princess from the cradle to the
altar. 1t is a great misfortune when she
forgets that the mother of the princess
must be a queen, or queen regent, and
should be so treated.-Ella Wheeler Will
cox
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
You Need it Now

At no other season does the human system so much
need the aid of reliable medicine like Hoods
Sarsaparilla, as now. The impoverished condition
of the blood the Weakening effects of the long cold
winter the lost appetite and that tired feeling all
make good spring medicine absolutely necessary.
Hoods Sarsaparila is peculiarly adapted for this
purpose and increases in popularity every year
Give it trial
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the cheapest medicine !
can buy" F. r. RIEpEL, Belleville III.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

To impart strength and give feeling of health
and vigor throughout the system, there is nothing
equal to Hoods SarsaParilla. 1t seems peculiarly
adapted to overcome that tired feeling caused by
change of season, climate life, and while it tones
and sustains tie system it purifes find reno
Yates the blood. We earnestly urge the large
army of clerks bookkeepers teachers, housewives,
operatives and others who have been closely confined
during the winter and who need good spring med
70 toEa
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Hoods
Sarsaparilla

every spring for years have made it q practice
to take from three to five bottles of Hoods Sarsaps
rila, because know it purifes the blood and thor
oughly cleanses the system of all impurities That
languid feeling sometimes called spring fever,
will visit the system that has been properly
cared for by this never-failing remedy" W. b.
LAWRENCE, Editor Agricultural Epitomist, Indian
apolis, Ind
N. B. Be sure to get Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

The other day Minnesota clergyman
travelled thirty miles, made six calls, Visited
two schools, gave an afternoon lecture and
shot seven jackrabbitS, all between sunrise
and sunset, and he said it wasn't good day
for pastoral work either
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Hoods
Sarsaparilla

81 suffered great while with dyspepsia. A friend
urged to try Hoods Sarsaparlla and two bottles
have entirely cured ms of dyspepsia, and scrofu-
lous affection. can hardly find words to express
my high appreciation of it, ALLEN H. MELHoM,
City Hotel, Lancaster, Pa.
floods Sarsaparilla cured me of blood poison,
gave me noble appetite, overcame headache and
dizziness, that I able to work again"
LUTHER MASON, So Church St., Lowell, Mass.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
Ladies HaYa Triad II

number of my lady customers have
tried Mothers Friend" and would not be
without it for many times its cost. They
recommend it to all wuo are to become
mothers. Il. A. PAYNE. Druggist, Green
vile. Ala. Write Bradfeld Reg. Co.. Allan
ia. Ga, for particulars. By all druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

Sir Norels Free, will be sent by Cragln
4 Co, philada, Pa, to any one in the U. S.
or Canada. postage paid, upon receipt of %
Dobbins' Electric Soap wrappers. See list
of novels on circular around each bar.
Soap for sale by all grocers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

Scientists declare that wells are injurious
to the eyesight, and Blifkins says it's a
fact; that there is nothing harder ON
man eyes than veil which looks as if
there were pretty face behind tx
change.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

There is a lady living on the east side of
the river" says an Augusta, Me, paper,
who is in her seventies and is cutting a new
set of teeth Several months ago the gums
became painful, and in a short time the new
teeth began to aDpearn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

Bronchitis is cured by frequent small doses
OF Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

The largest individual taxpayer in Boston
is John NJ. Sears, who pays $4,000 on
S3,617, 600 worth of real estate and person.
al estate of S125, coo.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

An observing Georgia man claims that the
crow digs hole and buries in it the corn
which it secures in the field, holding the
supply until necessity compels its use.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

Dr. Pierce's Pellets, the original and only
genuine Little Liver Pills; % cents a vial;
one a dose
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10
The Homeliest Man in This Town.

AS we'll as the handsomest, and others, are
a trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the
Throat and Lungs, a remedy that is selling
entirely upon its merits, and is guaranteed
to relieve and cure all Chronic and Acute
Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis, and Consump-
ton. Large Bottles, so cents and ST.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

Switzerland has universities. 60 profes
sors and 1000 students.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

A collection of postage stamps belonging
to one of the Rothschilds was recently sold
for $125, 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

The rush to the gold fields in the Trans
vaal region has been unprecedented in his
tory. In three years $3.50 900, 600 Of English
money have been invested there. Cities have
sprung up where in 1886 only grass could be
found and no habitation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

Tested by Time. For Bronchial affections.
Coughs, ETC., Browns BRONCHIAL. TRoCHEs
have p1oued their efficiency by test of many
years Price % cts
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

Make a choice investment in RI "a nina
Gwn HOME in y III IL All
Ewn an ORANGE GROVE in L. u b ~ N
Great Bargains at DeEaSid and Lake EkeIcn,
Florida in Orange Groves. all ages aud sizes
Houses and LOTS and BLOCKS and Lots of land of
all sizes, improved and unimproved TERMS to suit
purchasers. Send for Florida papers, circulars and
full particulars to III. A. DeLAND, DELAND, FLA
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-04-10

PIANO CLASSICS Vol. 2. (sL) Contains 81
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