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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19
Corn-HuskerS that Can Husk

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat
In no state in the Union is there 80
much pride taken in everything as In
Kansas. The Kansan raises tremend-
GUS big corn crop, and then tries him
self to see how quickly he can gather it
and dispose of it. The fast corn shuck-
er is now seated about the warm stove
telling how much corn be shucked, and
a few of the stories, some of which are
testified to by reliable Witnesses are
most wonderful, for they make it posi-
BILE for the state to claim the crown of
corn husks, as well as the golden corn
belt.
A young man named Spencer, living
near Augusta, bet S. that he could
shuck more corn In nine hours than
could Herman Kelley. a young man on
an adjoining farm. The money was
staked, and both boys, ready and eager
for their trial, began to work early in
the morning, straining every nerve to
excel. Attic end of that time Kelly
had 129 bushels to his credit, while
Spencer had but lis. rhe corn was
hauled to town and weighed on the
Browning scales.
Nellie and Hattie Cook, ages IA and
10, daughters of Lyman Cook, Of Smith
County, husked | 900 bushels of corn for
their father this fall, for which he paid
them $50, having agreed to give them .
cents bushel for all they felt disposed
to husk.
Four brothers named Hayes, living
in the vicinity of Wichita, have plenty of
money, and wish to bet that they can
shuck and crib 400 bushels of corn q
day on any farm in Kansas.
Wallace Turner. of Effingham, recent
" bet $25 to IS that he could husk ff-
teen bushels of corn in one hour. In
the trial he did better than he said he
could, husking sixteen bushels and fifty
six pounds in fifty-six minutes.
George Rork, of Hiawatha, Just to see
what he could do, husked $50 bushels
and thirtyfve hounds i'll nine and one
half hours. taking forty-ive minutes for
dinner, or making the leading state rec
ord in eight hours and tortyfve min
utes. Rork is but Is years old.
Felix Holt, of Netawka, averaged
over 100 bushels of corn a day for TWEEN
ty days.
William Marker, of Hamlin, husked
$500 bushels of corn in one month.
This work has never been beaten, and
Mr.. Markers friends challenge the
world to produce his equal in the corn
field
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19
Not Wholly Ornam ntal
From the Chicago Tribune.

Every seat in the North State Street
car was taken, and four or five persons
were standing. One OF the latter was
a young woman, who stood near the
middle of the car. A tall young nan,
rather too slim for his hight from an
athletic point of view, rose from his seat
near the rear door and stepped for
ward to inform the Young woman, who
was looking the other way, that there
was seat for her. AS he did so man
dropped into it.
Il beg your pardon. said the young
man. Il didn't get no to give you a
seat"
s'But got it, said the man.
81 intended it Tor the lady," said the
young fellow. - 1s9@-ses
But / got IT., retorted the other
with sheer, i%ex
He was the bigger man, but the young
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19
FASHIONABLE SOCIETY.

The trying ordeals which fashionable soci-
ETY. imposes on its devotees are enough to
severely test the physical strength and en-
durance of the most robust. Irregular and
late hours, over-rich and indigestible food,
late suppers, the fatigue of the ballroom,
the bad air of the illy-veltilated, over
crowded theatre, are each in themselves,
sufficient to upset the system ard ruin the
health of the delicate and sensitive Com
bined, they can hardly fail, if persisted in,
to seriously impair the health Of the hardi-
est. Ladies generally possess less powers of
endurance than their male consorts, and so
the sooner succumb to these deleterious in
fuences. They become pale, haggard and
debilitated and constantly experience ~
sense of lassitude- that C tired feeling as
so many express it. The least exertion
fatigues them. Various neuralgia and other
pains harrass and distress the sufferer.
Headache, backache, clearing down. SEN
sations, and female weaknesses follow
and sorely affiict the sufferer.
As an inyiigorating, restorative tonic,
soothing cordial and bracing nervine, for
debilitated and feeble women generally.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription has no
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19

THE German Emperor recently issued
an order suppressing in the postal serv
ice the use of all the familiar French
words which have become somewhat
international. The Car has just now
apparently replied to this in circular
of his postal administration, which de-
clares that all letters, kilograms and
packages sent abroad must be addressed
IN French; and the Russian authorities
will not be responsible for the transmits
sion of any mail matter that is not ad-
dressed in that language.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19
AN ANCESTRAL HALL.

Lord Lowell came over the billowy sea
To win an American maid,
lie possessed q remarkable ancestral tree
Twas all that he had, I'm afraid.
MISS Bullion was fair and had ducats hoard
And servants to come at her call,
She was suited exactly, she captured the lord
And also his ancestral hall.
Loro Loye1I gr1nned broadly as over the sea
He sailed with his beautiful bride
He knew twas not he but his long pedigree,
That had won her when Eyes" she replied.
her shekels were welcome as blossoms in spring,
Or new overcoats in the fall,
He knew perfectly well he had struck a good
thihg
And had made quite an ancestral haul.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19
Col. Taylor GATED az Last.

From the New I Ork sun.
When the first weekly in Washington
Territory was esta blished, the editor,
VINO was an Ohio printer, made break
in the first issue to establish his reputa-
ton as a dangerous man to TOOL with
He was surrounded by rough crowd,
and he realized that the proper thing
to do was to put himself in shape to be
sized up according to Hoyle. To effect
this he led off with an article abusive of
Col. Taylor. The Colonel was an imag-
mary individual, and it was therefore
safe to call him liar and a coward, and
to declare that If he ever appeared in
town he would be horsewhipped up
aud down the streets. Every issue
fJr two months contained a hit at
Col. Taylor, and he was scored so
vigorously, and the editor seemed so
anxious Tor some sort of shooting match
with him, that "the boys" TIRE Gated him
with that de ference alW avs accorded to
quired who the Colonel was, he was in
formed that he was desperate OF the
worst type, and that he had solemnlv
sworn to have the editors life He
was never exactly located or identified,
but was always dared to come in like a
man and have it out.
One day, just after an issue in which
Colonel Taylor was stigmatized as q
white-hvered coyote, and defed to a
duel with bowie knives in a dark room,
a stranger came slouching into the
Office, looked about for while with
curiosity, and then said to the editor:
''Well, [ am here"
eyes, [ see, but what for?" was the
reply.
Pm Col. Taylor p'
"No! p
"Him and nobody else. You've been
lighting into me like wildcats Tor long
time past, and [ haven't been saying q
word. I've got tired of it, however, and
now it's got to stop!"
my dear sir, the Col. Taylor men,
toned in"
"Pull your gun !" interrupted the Col
onel, as he pulled his.
''But, sir, [ beg to assure you that"
'sGit down on your knees
The editor slid off mis- chair, his face
as pale as death, and his hair on end.
"Now eat that"
The colonel took from his pocket a
lump of clay and tossed it on the floor,
pistol until the last crumb of it was
devoured. Then he put up his weapon
and turned to GO. saying:
Next time you open On me I'll come
in with a whole bag full of it, and I
may conclude to drive the last of it in
with bullet! Go for the rest of 'em
all you want to, but when you strike
the name of Colonel Taylor handle it
with care !"
And inside of week the affair
leaked out, and so many men came up
and licked the editor, and SO many did
lick him, that he jumped the plant one
night and was never heard of again.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19
Prepare for Spring

Now is the time to attend TO your personal COIL
dltion in preparation for the change 10 spring
season. If you have not swintered WE'LL" if you
are til / out fl ON oyerwork, if your bloo1 has
become impure from close confinement i'll badly
ventilated offe or shops, you should take Hoods
Sarsaparilla at once. 1t will purify and vitalize
your bic cd, create good appetite, and give your
whole system tone and strength.
For first class spring medicine my wife and
Think very highly of Hoods Sarsaparilla. We
both took it last spring 1t did us great deal of
good and we felt better through the hot weather
than ever before. 1t cured my wife of sick head
ache, from which she has suffered great deal,
and relieved me off dizzy, tired feeling. think
every one ought to take something to purify the
blood before the hot weather comes on. and we
shall certainly take Hoods Sarsaparilla this
spring" J. III. PEARcE, supt. Granite Railway
Co., Concord, n. II.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists 81 six for IS. Prepared only
by G. ]. HOOD & Co., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19
Kissed Another Mans Wife.

"fou scoundrel," yelled young Jacob
Green,
At his good neighbor, Brown
''You kissed my wife upon the street
ought to knock you down.
That's where you're wrong" good Brown
replied,
In accents mild and meek;
81 kissed her, that pve not denied,
But kissed her on the cheek
and did it because she looked SO hand
some-the very picture of beauty and
health. What is the secret of IT. "Well."
replied Green, 'ssince you ask it, will tell
you. She uses DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
night" ''Favorite Prescriptions is the
only remedy for the delicate arrangements
and weaknesses of females, sold by drug
gists, under q positiUe guarantee of giving
satisfaction III every case, or money paid
for it returned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19
superstitions About Oats.

rom the Paducah (Ky.l Standard.
On the subject OF cats most of our PEG.
pie are superstitious, and, like the Egyp-
OF cat. They think it all right to take
the lite of horse, hog, cow, mule, goat,
dog, deer, Or almost any other animal,
but their reverence for the average
house cat is SO strong that they will en-
dure any amount of fright and disturb
ance before they will venture to take
the life of Kitty Puss or any OF her off
spring
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19

AN old lady in New Haven died the
other day and left $1,000. TO James
Brown. OF Stonington," and when James
was notified, FIVE of him appeared to
claim the cash. AS she didn't particu-
larize the James she wanted to make
happy they will have to divide the
money between them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19
The Handsomest Lady in Town

The Handsomest Lady in Town
Remarked to a friend the other day that she
knew kemps Balsam tor the Throat and
Lungs was a superior remedy, as it stopped
her cough instantly when other cough rem
edies had no effect whatever. So to prove
this and convince you of its merit any
druggist will give you a Sample Bottle Free
Large SIZE SOC and ST.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19
HOM's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by taking
Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersi gned, have known E. j. Cheney
for the last 10 years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions, and
financially able to carry out any obligf %1ons
made by their firm.
WEST G. TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O..
.WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
E. III. VAN HoEsEN, Cashier, Toledo National
Bauk, To1eGo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and ,mucus surfaces of
the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c.
per bottle. Sold bv all DRUGGISTS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19
Progress.

1t is very important in this age of vast
material progress that a remedy be pleas
ing to the taste and to the eye, easily
taken, acceptable to the stomach and
healthy in its nature and effects. Pos
sessing these qualities, Syrup of Figs is
the one perfect laxative and most gentle
diuretic known.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19

"A FARMER of Upshur County, W. Va,
who owns a number of guinea hens,
found a nest where they had been lay
ing, containing $751; eggs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19

A CHESTER tailor some time ago closed
his place and put up sign: "Will be
back in an hour" The next heard from
him he was in Tacoma, Wash.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19

ORRIN HEATH, of North Conway, n.
H., has just killed another bear, making
forty that he has slain since he became
a hunter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19

If Dobbins' Electric Soap is what so
many insist that it is, you cannot afford to
go without it. Your grocer has it, or he
can get it, and you can decide for goftrseT
very soon. Don't let another Monday pass
without trying it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19

Allow is your grand ather COM
ing on' B.-"My grandfather? He
has been dead over year and half"
A.-"Ah that explains why | see him
so seldom of late.-1eras Settings.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19

CoUGHs AND HoARsENEss.-T irrita-
ton which induces coughing Immediately
relieved by use of "Br01On's Bronchial
TTOches.' Sold only in boxes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19

A MORTGAGE given to President Harri-
son on two lots in Tacoma was filed in
the Recorders Office recently, the con-
sideration being s.. 500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19

For billiousness, sick headache, indi-
gestion, and constipation, take DR..
.Pierce'S Pellets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19

No Opium in Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton. Cures where other remedies fail CSC.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19

IF afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR..
Isaac Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists
sell it. % cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19

THE old smokers delight-''Tansilf S
Punch" Americas finest &c Cigar.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-19

"fou scoundrel," yelled young Jaco
Green
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-10
A just Complaint.
To R,e Editor ofns Dispdfch.

Never haver people had more righteous
causc for revolt against an imposition than
have tho good people OF our city against
the street-railway companies. which block
our streets with q service that ~ poor IN
the extreme, inadequate, and deserving OF
the severest denunciation.
These corporations, which cater to the
public. should be forced 10 comply with
the requirements Of their charters and the
and reasonable service. They the corpo-
rations) are after the pound II hesh every
time. with much less justification than
Shylock had for his thirst for vengeance.
and with little regard for the necessary
wants and comforts Of the people,
and notwithstanding the non-coin-
pliancc With their charters. which,
were forfeited last spring. our Council stu
permits them TO occupy our streets with
service which. TO say the least, Is con-
summate nuisance. Why. our lawmakers
and law-enforcers even permit them TO DO
things for which, IL it were attempted by
an individual, be would be arrested and
fined. j refer 10 switches or turnouts
being built SO near the crossings of street
that the cars continually stop tho way.
thereby forcing people out in the street
into mud, dust, and filth from the animals
which pull the ears.
10 is not necessary 10 enumerate the
many shortcomings OF the railway com.
panies in their service. for every patron Of
the ears -ss cognizant of them. and II
there is not now, enactnents should be
made of the most stringent character that
shall visit with legal penalties every form
of action which is opposed 70 or does not
furnish our citizens with such sccommo-
dations and privileges as are provided tor
in their charters. and every officer OF the
n. -. IL. =. a.
ment Of the laws should lie held 10 be ne
guilty as the violaiors Of their obligations
and the statutes.
This agitation can do no harm. Mr. Ed
itor and i hope it will continue until the
evil is remedied. d., Cray WARD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-10
Washington aud Lee Commencement.

The Dispatch has received an invitation
10 the Washington and Lee University
commencement. The following is to be
the programme of exercises:
Sunday, June 18th, IL A. M-Baccalau-
reate Sermon-Rev. s. A. Goodwin, ID. ID.
9P M.-Address before the Young Mems
Christian Association-Rev. IL. Melville
Jackson, ID. ID.
Monday, June 18th, 6 p. M-Annual
regatta. 8 p. M.-Final celebration of the
literary societies.
Tuesday. June 18th, Alumi Day, 10 A.
Manual meeting OF Board of Trustees.
5P. Manual meeting of Alumni Asso-
citation. 8 r. Manual address before
the Alumni-Rev. George W. Finley, ID. ID.
Alumni banquet.
Wednesday. June 18th, IL A. M-Com-
mencement exercises. delivery of diplomas,
certificates, prizes. &c. 1890 p. ~. .-Ad-
dress before the literary societies-Rev. 4.
j. Lafferty. ID. ID. 10 +. M.-Final ball.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-10
4 DvICE TO MOTHERS.

For over nfiy years MRS. wISsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP has been used By mothers
for their eh,idrsn whlio teeshing Arc you dts
turbsd at night and broken OF your rest By sick
child suffering and crying with psin Of cutting
teethf II 20 send q, once and Set . bo.ile OF
.Mrs winsIow's Soothing syrup for Chiidrsa
Teethirg. It's value 10 incaiculable. II viii rs-
love the poor lii.ls sufferer iumsdistsly. Do
pend upon Il. msthors: hers is no mistake
about it IL cures Dysentory and Disxrhps.
regulates tho stomach and BoweiA euses wind
Coiic. softsps the Gums. reduces Inflammation.
and gives tone and energy 20 TIE whole system
"Ars- Winslows Soothing syrup" for ehildssa
tecthing IL plessan, TO tho taste and IL The pre-
scrip,ion Of one Of tho oldss, and best female
physicians and nurses in tas United staisA and
10 for sale by ell druggists throughout tho world
Price 25 cents q bo,tls. Be sure ana ask for
MRS wlSsLows soorHiS0 sYkUP..
aD io-eottJa1l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-10
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.

CNEwNlN0 A ROSE. r NJ, store No tio east
Broad street; Immediately sftsrs property
adjoining.
J. THOMPSON BROWN a CO., az ~. acreage
villa and sites corner >atioasl boulevard
and Williamsburg tornpik&
q. SELDOM TAYLOR a eoS, Q p. H.. couuis.
sloae.'s sale q tesr dvsliinss GA ana
JOHN r soDoIs, : Z 4, xa,a-.s.ss 10. op-
postts Monroe fares
TfNBERi.Aks = rKAysxR iQso 4 r.. Uo.
ceftss. ~.
GEoR0g ". MAYO. lcH 4. n. roeoswsnt a.
tuses. unexphed iicensA ~
J. n, VALENTINE. non 4. -. tuFniluos s.a
miecohanecns sytbciea ~.
GHoaqH ". MAYO. iop !. \. osvsuA plAnaA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-10
The Street-Car Service.
RICHMOND, Va. June ., 1890.
II. - EIfn..

RICHMOND, VA, June y, lsO.
To ne Editor Of ne Dispatch:
As complaints are now numerous against
our street-cars desire to add one more.
This morning az o'clock | waited on the
corner of Main and Belvidere streets FIVE
minutes for car, but none coming in sight
| decided to walk down tho street. so that
one might oyertake me. gradually came
down rs far as Owens & Minors stsre.
walked in. made small purchase, aud
from there walked over 20 the post-ofsco
and received my mail, and no car IN sight
yet. From there / walked down the street
as far as the corner Of Nineteenth and
Main, and the first car | saw was coming
down at the corner Of Fourteenth street.
This may all look very we'll 20 the street
car companies. but not TO q business
who has to spend three quarters of an
hour walking TO his place of business when
he should ride there ia less than fifteen
minutes. | don't think there IS city IN
the United States that would sufferan out
rage like this 10 be permitted by a street.
car company TO be put on its people. and
if our honorable Council would have the
interest of ITS people at heart or any back
bone for business they would not permit
1t. "a the law plainly SAYS that the railroad
companies shall give the people "A reasona-
bic service in consideration Of the yalua-
ble franchise they received but such Las
not been the case for the past two years.
We have been oold g. wait and wait, until
waiting has ceased to be virtue. and II
something rs not done very soon this pa
tient people will make Gdemand which wiD
be respected.
Thanking } on for "a. valuable space,
JACOB EDEL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-10
SUIT OVER LOST SECURITIES.
urs. Aifriend Brings Action to Recover

Three Certiflcates-Other Notes.
Mrs. Sarah f. Alfriend, through her
counsel, Messrs. Staples * Munford. yes
terdGy brought suit III the City Circuit
Court against the Planters National Bank
for 5000.
This is an action of detinue for the fol-
lowing Ger. ificates of stock: One for thir-
ty-nine shares of the capital stock of the
Virginia State Insurance Company, No.
1853. issued to the plaintiff October s, 1886,
of the value of $1,000; one for fifteen
shares of the capital stock of the National
Bank of Virginia, No. 705. issued October
6. 1886, of the value of $1,000; and one for
fifteen shares Of the capital stock of the
Union Bank of Richmond, No. 793, issued
February 10, 1883, Of the value of $4,000.
The declaration alleges that the plaintiff
casually lost these certificates, and that
they came into the possession OF the de
fendant corporation. who found them and
quested to do so.
OTHER SUITS BROUGHT.
The following other suits were insti-
tuted:
The Bank of Oxford, n. c., Us. T.. o.
B.ansford for SiGO.S5.
Mctarlan Carriage Company rs. Payne u
Co. for S22S.5 80.
Wells j. Hope Company Us. Z. b. Sim
j. T. Smith & Son rs. j. II. Signaigo for
S71.S5.
CASE CONTINUED.
The case of Franklin Stearns against the
city Of Richmond. which has been pending
for about seven years. was continued, on
motion of the defendant, until the next
term.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-10
Death of DIR. Erdmaun Hoffman.

Mr.. Erdmann Hoffman died at o'clock
yesterday afternoon after a short illness.
during which he was surrounded by his
children and friends, who gave him every
attention and care. He had been in the
employment of Mr.. Louis Euker for ten
the patrons of the house.
Mr.. Hoffman was born in Breslau. Ger
many, and was forty-three years of age.
He came 10 this country when quite a
Young man. He was widely known for his
generous and charitable disposition. TO
his son and daughter. who survive. him ho
was kind and anectionate.
Deceased was a member of tho Order Of
Iron Hail, Fraternal Legion. and Tonti.
The funeral will take place at o'clock
tomorrow afternoon from ST. Johns Ger
man Lutheran church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-06-10
Among the Factories,

President Hogeland, of the Boys and
Girls National Home and Employment
Association. yesterday spoke at the trunk,
manufactory of II. w. Rountree Il
Brother. This makes some ten of our
leading manufactures where the Colonel
has spoken during the last two weeks. To
reporter OF the Dispateh he stated that in
none of the Sls cities visited by him du-
ring SIX years past bad he seen more In
telligent class of operatives than here in
Richmond The Colonel spoke last night
in the Presbyterian church at Ashland.