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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-09-10
SIGNING DOCUMENTS.

Am Ancient Mode OF Giving Formal As.
sent to Written Contracts.
The practice of signing as a mode of
giving formal assent to written. con-
tracts, or characters, is as old as, and
i'm one sense older than, the art of
handwriting. Among all people the
act of authenticating document was
accomplished by the most illiterate
persons either by affixing stamp with
the signet ring they carried, or by imi-
Eating the process of signing by some
other rude device. Conspicuous among
these more rustic sign-manuals was
that which Gibbon mentions as adopted
by Theodore, the great Ostrogoth,
King of Italy. He had a gold plate
made on which the first few letters of
his name were cut in Greek characters;
and when paper had to be signed by
kim the plate was laid upon it, and His
Majesty, passing the pen along the
paper in the interstices of the metal,
traced by these means the royal sigma
tare, which he could never remember in
amy other way. A still more barbarous
and ungainly device was that which was
invented, or at least practiced, by the
Turkish Sultans of Iconium, when that
icdty was their capital. They simply
dipped their hands in the bowl of ink
presented to them, and, laying it fat
upon the paper or papyrus left the in
i6elible impress of it in gigantic and
conspicuous outlines. A somewhat
similar habit is reported from Farther
India, where landowners are, or were
at a recent date, accustomed to dip
their thumbs in the sandal dye, and, by
pressing it on the paper, leave their
sign manual, or, as in this case. it would
perhaps be termed their sign-dagttak
This is the case with the
rrziahs, who can not even write
their names: but it is said that in an
other part of India Brahm that was
highly educated resorted to practice
very like that of the Iconian Sultans
whenever it was his inten ton to make
j. very generous and comprehensive
grant, the character of which he thought
would be the best typifed by a mark
made with the open hand smeared with
ink The origin of the mark with which
Miterates now sign is enveloped in
ssme doubt; but it would be quite wrong
Tn suppose that the cross they now use
wzs employed in very early times On
the contrary, it is said that for many
centuries after the Dark Ages" those
who could not afford to wear ring or
keep a signet, used to make special
and peculiar mark, such as an arrow
head, in which it was supposed, and
perhaps rightly, that their autographs
could be recognized. Louis Re-
uublic.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-09-10
FORECLOSURE SALE.

0IRCUIT COURT-JEFFERsoN COUNTY.
WILLIAM H. CLARK, Plaintiff,
against
JAMES L. PERRY,
ABBIE M. PERRY. HIS WIFE, No. 2.
F. H. BRECKENRIDGE,
ANNA REICHARDT, and
GEORGE ]. HAWKINS, DEPENDENTS.
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue and in
pursuance OF judgment of fore closure and sale
rendered in the above entitled action On the Cd
day OF September, 1889, at Il general term of the
Circuit Court held in and for the County of JEFF
ferson, in the state Of Wisconsin, shall on the
23d day of October, 1890, at 81 O'Clock in the
forenoon, on the premises hereinafter described,
offer for sale and sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, for cash. all the following des-
cribed mortgaged premises situated in the First
ward OF the city of Watertown, in the County of
Jefferson and state OF Wisconsin, to-wit: Lots 4,
5, 6 and T. in block 10, of Pritchard's second ad-
dition to Watertown. aforesaid. according to the
plat of said addition recorded in the Office of
the Register of Deeds of said county; said pre-
misses TO be sold to satisfy said judgment and ex-
penses of such sale.
Dated, September 3rd, 1890.
T. w. HIBBARD,
Sheriff of Jefferson County.
49w7 By II. GRAEwE, Deputy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-09-10
The Proverbial Straw.

a woman rushes into an uptown sta.
tfgn-houSe bathed in tears, but evident
II more angry than sorrowful.
s.And what can we do for you, madam?
asked the sergeant politely. as she
stopped in front of his desk, exhausted
by her emotions.
.'Oh, sir! my rascal of husband has
played me such a scurvy trickT'
'eWhat has he done?''
''Wby, gone and cut his throat in the
,Tsar1or that's just been newly furnished,
: and his wicked old blood has blotted
out all the roses in our handsome Mo-
qnette carpet Oh. dear! oh, dear!
whY couldn't he have done it in the
@nrret?'-Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-09-10

PULLMAN and WAGNER SLEEPERS
G n c a C Q TO SAN FRANCISCO,
c n G G O TO PORTLAND, ORE.
WITHOUT CHANGE
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-09-10
cTATE OF WIsCONSIN-CoUNTY COURT Fol
~ JEFFERSON CoUNTY-In Probate.

CaTATE OF WISCONSIN-CoUNTY COURT FOR
- JEFFERsON CoUNTY-In Probate.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
In the matter of the estate of Jacob Hoyler,
late of the Town Of Milford. in the county of
Jefferson and state of Wisconsin, deceased
etters testamentary on the said estate having
been issued, and the Sd day of March next. be-
ing the time by the order of said court limited
for the creditors of said deceased to present
their claims for examination and allowance.
Notice is hereby given that the undersignef
judge OF sale court, will, on the first Tuesday,
being the Sd day OF March. A. D., 1891. at II
O'Clock A.. NJ, at the Office OF the County Judge,
in the city of Jefferson, in said county. receive,
examine and adjust all claims and demands Of
all persons against said deceased
Dated at Jefferson, Wis.,, this I'd day of Septem-
Der, A, D., $780,
HENRY COLONIUS,
49w5 County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-09-10

Mrs. Spriggins-Wheres your daugh-
ter. Mrs. Wiggins2
Mrs. Wiggins-She's gone to cooking
school And that reminds me, / must
60 into the kitchen and get supper. for
she'll be as hungry as bear when she
gets home.-N. Y. Weekly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-09-10
A Sure Sign.

Fond Mother-The dear little chill
dren seem to be getting used to each
other.
Father-O yes, they are getting to be
just like brothers. They mauled each
other to-day for the first time.-Texas
Siftings.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-09-10
FORECLOSURE SALE.
e. IRCUIT CoURT-JEFFERsoN COUNTY.

e. IRCUIT COURT-JEFFERsoN COUNTY.
WILLIAM H. CLARK. Plaintiff,
against
JAMES l.. PERRY,
ABBIE NJ PERRY HIS WIFE No l.
+ III. BRECK ENRIDGE
ANNA REICnAKDT. and
GEORGE j. HAWKINS, Defendants.
Notice is hereby given. that by virtue and in
pursuance OF judgment of foreclosure anu sale
rendered in the above entitled action on the I'd
dav OF September, 1889 at general term of the
Circuit Court, held in and ter the County of JET
fersen, in the state of Wisconsin shall on the
23d day Of October 1890, at o'clock in the fore
noon, at the front door 0 the dwelling house OH
the hereinafter described premises, offer TOR sale
and sell at public auction. to the highest bidder
for cash, all The following described mortgsged
premises, situated IN the First ward of the city
Of WATERFOWL, in the County Of Jefferson, and
state of Wisconsin to- Wit: Lots l, 2. g. IS 10 and
20. in block number 10. of Pritchards second
addition TO WATERFOWL aforesaid. according t.
the plat of said addition recorde in the office
OF the Register of Dcens of said county; said
prems Uses 10 be sold sal isty said ju1e menl and
expenses Of such sale.
Dated, oeptenl Der 81. 1880
P ". HTBBARD,
Sheriff OF Jefferson County.
49wI By II. GRAEwE Deputy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-09-10
The dolphin is said to be the taste

The dolphin is said to be the fastest
swimmer in the seas. 1t has been OBJ
served to dart through the waters at q
rate greater than twenty miles an hour.
and 1t is often seen swimming round
and round vessel that is sailing at its
highest speed. -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-09-10

platad attachments and all necessary ne edles, DoO
bins and tools. Have others with and 8 drawers
And one without drawers or case for S12.75. Also
MANY other useful articles on which we can save
Won rs to 60 per cent Standard Watches at unus'
ually close figures. Send for catalogues.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-09-10

"A South Carolina paper contains an
advertisement for bids from undertakers
who will agree to conduct funerals
3xserently."
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-09-17
The short Lived Humorist.

So scarce is the funny maj that you
must seek for him when you want him.
He is not nearly 50 numerous rs his
reputation H. loves life and light and
warmth, aill IS 81 vivacious in his mere
enjoyment Of life that possibly he some
times mn,'llies himself To ones irritat-
oil imagination, rs n light winged,
restless fly, child of the summer, seems
10 be a hundred or a thousand 10 the
wise man, bent upon improving his
mind and tempting eternity 10y reading
the Encyclopaedia Britannica" The
lend man" is a May fly, living in the
sunshine for one happy day and then
forgotten. In a semi-critical paper a
few months since Mr.. Lukens mentions
by name about $50 American humorists
who have made merry with their friends
during the past POO years. 1t is a pa
thetic record of strangers. Read it,
and underline the names which have
a familiar sound To your ears.
Blot out the names you cannot re-
member 10 have read or heard before,
and IL you are under 40 years of age
the condensation of the paper will
startle you The people have not been
led into the wilderness of frivolity by
the end man. Sometimes the funny
man, in a moment of madness. con-
sents to lecture two nights in succession.
The second lecture is almost invariably
a dismal failure. ''One consecutive
night is the limit Of the funny mans
course. But people do like To DE
amused a little, and so the end man is
usually put on. Frequently he is in
forined-anl the unconscious ssriorls-
ness OF the committeeman who SO in
forms him j. funnier than ANYTHING in
the lpcture-that I'VE have had the
very best lecturers III the country on
our course this winter, the strongest
minds ana the greatest thinkers in
America. and now our people want a
little change. Robert J. Burlette in
Forum.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-09-17
Tit for Tat.

II is never wise to intrude ones pref
udices upon the general public, since
there is everywhere some one capable
of taking up such preiudices and turn
ing them to ridicule. Nowhere is this
more true than in the case of stran-
gers in country towns, for nowhere does
ready wit find expression more freely
than under such circumstances.
Ii is related that there formerly lived
in Boston a lawyer named Radcliffe,
who was famous in his circle for his
skepticism and his hatred of religious
things. One time this Mr.. Radcliffe
had occasion To 20 to st. Adams, VT,
to take testimony in a law case in
which he was engaged. He amused
himself during the proceedings by con-
tinually abiding TO the town as "Al-
bans instead of st. Adams.
Presently one of the local lawyers
present asked, why do you call this
place 'AlbansF"
l don't ike saints, a
Mr., Radcliffe.
.'Oh.."
Nothing more was said on the SUBJ
iect, but by and by, the work being
completed, the Boston lawyer rose to
take his departure.
"Good-by, gentlemen" he said to
the three or four ST. Adams men who
were present.
"Good-by, Mr.. Cliffe" they all an
swered.
What do you mean by calling me
Mr.. ClitfeF" he exclaimed.
WHY, we don't like rats" said one
Of the st. Adams men.-Youth's Com
panion.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-09-17
Price Of Onyx Slabs.

Onyx Is worth in the rough from SO
to SIS per cubic foot. The price is not
steady, as it depends on the demand
and the length and shape of the block
got out as well as the appearance of
the onyx. The market for onyx is
something like the market for meer-
schaum. only less regular. Aman who
buys a block of onyx takes il TO sone
extent on speculation. He does not
know howit will saw and polish. There
may be cracks inside of il which he
does not see, and the grain and streaks
on the outside may not be carried
through
The onyx in it, rough state looks like
other stalactitrs and stalaginitcs. though
it might he taken for marble Ly any
II not in The business. II is worked
much as marble is, by saving and pol
ishing. except that more care has 10 he
exercised and that the polishing is more
difficult. When il is worked up il will
sell for II 10 $ a square foot, accord.
ing 10 its appearance and size.-New
York Sun.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-09-17

When a mpn is apparently idle il
may be that lis time is most probably
employed. This were some time q
paradox, but be who reflects upon II
will see its meaning. All hard workers
learn Don or later the truth that
recreation is an absolute necessity fol-
tired bodies and tired minds.
The lille time OF Bacon, Pope, Cow.
per and many another famous writer
has been spent in gardening. 1t is said
that market gardening is the one pas.
sion of Blackmorn, the English novel.
list, and that he spends the money
earned by his pen in carrying M this
dearly beloved ho1by. And who could
wish it otherwise; Doubtless the poet.
zeal spirit which pogvylas his work is
that caught from hong days spent in
homely TASKS in tlt c,r'pn and field.
''Some mca dig Up Nlrils from the
EARTH TIvs 'I "ai u"9g.F5, ''others
uncover trut.a -Yuuais Companion.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-09-17
a Jumbo Spider.

+, NJ. Tutwiler, superintendent Of the
Sloss Iron and Steel company's mines at
Coalburg. has, preserved in alcohol, the
largest black spider ever seen in this
section.
\ few days ago Tutwiler heard n great
commotion among the chickens in his
yard. lie went cut Il investigate and
saw a small chicken being slowly drawn
into a hole in the ground. Some invis-
ible reptile lad caught the chicken 10y
one leg and was drawing it into the
hole in spite Of its desperate struggles.
Tutwiler approached, and looking
down in the hole discovered an I'M.
mense black spider He punched it
with a stick and compelled it 10 release
the chicken. re then dug the spider
out of its den AMI placed it in Il jar Of
alcohol. II lived an hour after being
placed in the jar. When dead the
spider WIS taken out. WEIGHED and
measured. 1t mcaaur,d , l-2 inches
across the hari; and weighed nine
ounces. It, loH-a>i lr4s were 4 1-2
inches in length. ana il, eyes were as
large as = huyai clerks diamonds
B~irminghaH t.lh.J Cor. ST. Louis
Embellishments,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-09-17
Circus Men smoke Good Cigars.

shall probably sell box of imported
Gig irs the day forepauglis circus strikes
Lewiston. Forepaugh's and Barnum's
men always smoke the best imported
cigar they can get when in this city.
Two for sixty cents always hits en-, In
the winter, when there are plenty Of
theatres and operas in the city, we nj.
ways have "A big trade uu imported
goods with star actors aud singers.
The Key West trade has been picking
up very fast lately The local trade
in these goods is way ahead Of the i'm.
ported business. Key West goods run
all the way from 500 ~ 600 n thou.
sand Interview in Lewiston journal.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-09-17
Why lie Mnn Uesnnrnie.

Jack-What ON earth is the matter,
old fellow.
George twildly)-The proprietor is
away and has left me IN charge. It's
pay day and the cash is in the safe T;
also the combination, which ] put in
there for safe keeping and have for.
gotten it. I've dipped the mucllage
brush in the ink bottle, and GO Office
boy Frank, run out and get me a
quarters worth Of rat poison-Pitts
burg Bulletin.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-09-17
Iii. VII. BE, ,uir a Brs-,r.

4 Rasusan, returning home from the
United States after twenty wears alb.
sencc, vas accosTed on landing by a
beggar woman, who asked lin for
aims. They recognized each other sim
%ultaneousiy. she was his wife. 4 re-
markable tale If villainy was at once
unfolded The husband had prospered
in America. and from the first had sent
home fifty florins a month for the use
of his wife, As his position improved
he increased the amount until il
reached 2o) forms monthly. But the
priest had never given the poor woman
more than five horins. and after fifteen
years Of constant ombczzlcmcnt lac had
forged certificates of the deathsuf both
husband and wife. sending that of the
latter 10 the former and vice versa, and
then retiring from the scene. The
husband married a rich American lady.
with whom he returned 10 Europe.
The wife became dependent on char
ity. Hence the romantic meeting
London Tit-Bits.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-09-17

A bon mot, TO which fate has since
added an ironical comment. has been
attributed 10 the exemperyr Of Brazil.
On being shown one Of those mechan-
ical wonders which always interested
him more than the cares of govern
ment, a wheel that made We know not
how many revolutions in the minute,
why, said the monarch, 1t actually
beats our South American republics"
-SpectatOr.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-09-17

II the liver Is ia' '-,, and conse.
quently fail, t. Lal.. DID" enough, the
poisonous waste c'ag IT., which should
be eliminated in t.is manner are re-
tanned. The I'LL Is NOT retained, be-
cause ii i, not made. I'll. materials
for the bile are ~: hi. any more than
alkalies and oils a"e sJlp. One of the
elements Of bile l. "A r',inpus substance
called chDlr.ierinr. II this Is not car
ried off properly very serious and some
times fatal consequences follow. In
the liver itself it ~a'numulates and
forms gall stones, "A diseased condition
accompanied with the greatest pain.
Gall stones are sometimes 50 nearly
pure resin that they eau BE- iguited and
burned Halls Journal of Health.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-09-17

u has been discovered that "A current
Of electricity passed through impure
water restores IL 10 purity by destroy
ing any living germs with which IL may
be impregnated. Animalculg which
escape the eye, and which almost elude
the microscope, cannot escape the all
searching power Of the electric fash
Exchange.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-09-17
Preserving MIIk.

The latest idea for the preservation
Of milk has been made the subject Of a
patent The air IN a receiving vessel
Is purified, md then the milk is drawn
directly from the COW into the vessel In
such a way ~ % prevent the atmos-
pheric air from coming in contact with
the milk New York Commercial Ad-
vevfispr
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-09-17
An Authors TrjbuIsti,p,

Trainboy-Have a copy Of 'Baled
Hay" siri
Pennibs Cauthor Of the book)-Ah,
YIN, do you sell many copies Of 'Baled
HsyT
Tnainboy-Ob, ] catch a sucker once
n Q while. Puck.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-09-17
Matered slorks.

"You seem 10 be very fond of soup,
Mr.. S~kiprlor," remarked the landlady,
~ lac asked for a second help.
eyes" he returned, with a meaning
Of his own; especially thin soups."-
Puck
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-09-17
pewsfs Of PICK uoeksts.

Pedestrian lin a jam on Broadway
TO policeman)-Can't you get me out
Of this without loss II timei
Policeman gaspingly)-Be jabber,
cor, yen he lucky II tonne is the only
thing ye lose herel-Epoch.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-09-17
THE ODELL
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For Pamphlet giving Endorsements, De-, nd
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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-09-17

We the undersigned Baus aud Bankers will pay
81 Prizes drawn in The Louisiaua state Lotteries
which may br presented at our counters,
u. N.WALMSLEN, Pres Louisiana Nat. Bank.
PIERRE LANatN, Pres, state Nat. Bank
4. BALDWIN, Pres. New Orleans MAI. Hank
CARL kOHN, Pres. Cn,on National Bank,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-09-17
GRAND MONTHLY DRAWING.
Al the Academy OF Music. New Orleans,
TUESDAY. October u 1890.
CAPITAL PRIZE 100000.

100000 Tickets at Twenty Dollars
Each; Halves 500 o Quarters s.;
Trnths 81; Tweniieths 81.
The morning call., 1890-11-01
NOT A NUISANCE.
The Verdict In the California Electric
Liphi (Rsr.

The Verdict In the California Electric
Liehi Case.
The case of Margaret Sullivan, an aged
street, near Fourth, against the California
Electric Light Company to Iecever $4,000
for damages caused TO her residence and
business and abatement of the nuisance
through the operation Of the defendants 5
business, which has been on trial before a
jury in Judge Garber's court since October
Goth, was submitted to the jury yesterday
afternoon. At 1910 O'clock this morning
the jury returned general verdict through
their foreman Samuel j. Steele, in favor Of
the defendants. The plaintiffs attorney
demanded that the jury be puled on the sew
eral issues involved in the suit aud several
Of the jurors then stated that they differed
on Some of the points, and that they were
not unanimous in the report handed in by
Foreman Steele. When each issue in the
Judges charge was put to each juror, tales
men John Currie, Michael McQuaide and A.
l.. Ide stated that they were opposed to a
verdict for the defendants being entered
on several of the issues presented, such as
that the defendants were guilty OF having
caused nuisance by operating their ma
chinery.
Chris Buckley. the Democratic millionaire
shepherd, is said to be large stcckholder
in the company. His gentle guidance and
magic touch seems not to have yet lost its
Subtlety.
The Jurors trying the case were: Albert
J.. lde, John Curry, l.: j.: +: Roster, W. l..
Strong, Cord Wrede, w. +. Hogue. +. Left
ler, Edmund F. Cook, Christopher TONES.
Samuel j. Steele, r. L. Bennett, Michael
McOuaide.