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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
A Mothers HerOisnl.

In an English paper the following
touching story of mothers heroism is
related:
In the Quarter Latin Vienna there
lived an aged widow and her only son,
medical student. They were so poor
that the mother was obliged to sew
almost day and night, and the son gave
lessons which occupied the time neces-
sary for his studies in order to enter
university life. In such cases. the poor
mother or the sister, perhaps seam
stress or dressmaker, or may be the
brlde-elect, who is also dependent on
needlework, will for months strain her
eyes and work her fingers to the bone
to allow the candidate, who is the pride
of the family, and may in days to come
be it's support, to devote himself en-
tlrely to his books to pre- pare for his ex-
animation. The son OF our poor widow
was such a candidate, and whilst he was
diligently applying himself to his
studies, tho final examination being
very near, the mother deprived herself
of the pleasure of even seeing him.
One evening, a few weeks ago, the poor
old woman pricked her finger with a
needle. Soon her hand became
swollen, and the woman sought medi-
cal advice at hospital. There she was
told the finger must be amputated, and
she insisted upon the operation being
performed at once, SO that the accident
might be concealed from her son.
Twenty -four hours later the whole hand
was gangrenous and had to be taken off,
Not whisper OF this misfortune was
allowed to reach her sons ears. At
last the examination day for the doctors
degree arrived. The young man left for
the university after hasty farewell of
his mother, and he had hardly quilted
the house before the doctors arrived to
amputate the arm of the silent old suf-
ferer. It was an advanced hour of the
day when the son came home radient
with joy to tell his mother that their
days of anxiety and want were at an
end; that he had passed with honors;
and that it would now be his turn to
provide for his parent. But the one to
whom he intended to communicate his
joy was no more. Even the last opera
ton was made too late, and blood pois-
oning was the consequence of her
endervors to hide her pains from her
StudiOus son.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
A Big Cats Eye.

A Ceylon paper gives an account of
the finding of the largest cats eve gem
Of which there is any record by digger
at Gale, Ceylon. It weighs nearly
seven pounds. The finder was a moor
man who had been very poor. A few
months ago, however, his digging for
gems was rewarded by finding cats
eve which he sold for $4,000. Soon
after he dug up another, for which he
realized $4,000, and then his run OF
luck reached a climax when be un-
earthed his large stone. which is des-
cribed as of perfect luster. He had
been offered $4,000 by syndicate oil
local dealers but has refused, as he
declares he can cut tne gem into 40
stones, each of which will bring Ell 900.
A short time ago he also found larger
cats eye than this big one, but the ray
was imperfect, so that it is not more
than one-quarter as valuable. His total
findings in one-half year, at the lowest
estimate, will reach $l5O.OOO.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
AN ENTERPRIsING CORPORATION.
Has Agents Everwhere."

The Pbenix of Brooklyn is one of the
wonders of fire insurance. aud one of the
famous companies of the world It's rapid
rise in popular favor is without parallel
The familiar sign, The Phenix of Brook
lyn Has Agents Everywhere, while appar-
emily exaggerative, is almost literally
true, SO far as the United States is con-
cerned. Should the reader, no matter
whom or where, wonder whether the COM
pany is represented in his place, he has
only to make an inquiry downtown" TO
be convinced. It's agents are workers. The
Phenix moves, and this in part explains
its success. Another explanation is that
1t Is as prompt and active in the settle
ment of losses as in the pursuit of
premiums.
The headquarters of the companys
Western and Southern department are To-
Gated in its own building at Chicago. In
the West and South it does business as
large as, if not larger than, that of any
other company. In farm insurance it
leads. Last year, it's premium receipts
Ia TINS territory were over So, 480, 900.
Nothing succeeds like success" Dur
ing 1889, this company materially
strengthened its assets and net surplus,
it's funds now aggregating over 81, $50, 900.
The company was the first to pay loss
resulting from the Chicago fire. It paid
1925. 1000 to sufferers from that disaster
and $3.50, 900 to Boston the year follow
ing.
Since its organization in 1853, the
Phenix has paid losses representing
nearly thirty sight times its present cash
capital, the tot Il payments being S37.-
720,62l.60. The relief afforded by the re-
distribution of this vast amount among
the people cannot be accurately deter
mined. 1t has supplemented credit pro-
noted trade, and fostered all industries.
Great numbers of commercial establish
ments have thus been enabled to substi-
tute the new for the old, while a still
greater number of private homes have
been restored from their shes and ruins.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
The Home OF a Gypsy Prince.

modest brick house standing a little
way back from the street, in suburb
of the city of Dayton, O., is the prop
ertv, and part of the year the home, of
a gypsy of wide repute, the heir ap.
parent to a throne in Little Egypt; and
here, and hereabout, is the rendezvous
OF numerous band, or tribe. This set
tlement is widely known as the home
OF some of the richest and most inf1uen-
tiai antilles of gypsydom, among them
the .Stanleys, of whom the present
head, Levi, is called the king. This
Levi Stanley is short, heavy-set man
of something over 20 years. He is still
strong and active, with rudy cheek
and bright eye. Much of his time is
passed with the travelling parties. while
his oldest son, Levi, Jr., stalwart,
handsome man of 30, assumes much of
the active direction of affairs, looking
after property, etc. Lying scattered
about to the north of Dayton are many
fine farms owned by them. At present
most OF the farms are in the hands of
tenants, for however near the gypsy
may be TO the primeval man, he has
not yet developed a strong liking for
the labor of the primeval occupation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
THOUGHTS ON THE LATE WAR.

BY JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY.
was for Union-you, agin it
Pears like, to me, each side was winner,
Lookin' at Now and all ats in it.
Let's go to dinner.
Les kind o. jes set down together
And do some partnership fogittin'-
Talk, say, for instance, bout the weather,
En- somethin' fittin'-
The War. you know, IS all done and ended,
And amt changed no p'ints O the compass;
Both North and South the health S ies splendiC
AS fore the rumpus
The old farms and the old plantations
Stlll occupies Their old positions
LIE git back to old situations
And old ambitions.
Lee S let up on this blame, infernul,
Tongue-lashin' and lap Jacket vauntin',
And git back home to the eternal
Cam we 'er a-wantin.
Peace kind O. sort o. suits my diet
When women does my cookin' for me-
Their was nj overly much pie eat
Durin' the Army.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
A Haunted House.

rms body of ours has been hkened to a tene-
ment. 1t often has haunted apartment-the
stomach. Scared by the eldrich sprite. dyspep7
sla digestion flies and refuses to return What
can break the spell, what can raise the ban laid
uron the unhappy organs? We answer unhesi-
taungly, Hostetters Stomach Bitters, and we are
warranted in the response by the recorded testi-
1nony of myriads, covering period Of over q
third ola century. A course of the Bitters be-
gun in any stage of the affection, and persist
entity followed will terminate i'll cure positive,
not partial, The Bitters restores tone to the
epiga-tfic nerve, renews and puriies the Juices
exuding from the cellular tissue that act upon
the feod digestiyely, expels bile from the stom-
ach and the blood and promotes a regular ha bit
OF oeoy. Malaria, kidney complaint, nervous
ness, rheumatism and neuralgia give way to
This medicine - -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
He Got His Moose.

Osgood Plummer, of Worcester, Mass,
had great longing to shoot a moose,
and said he would give 800 for the
chance. This winter he was notified by
hunters to come to Eustis. He did 80,
and the party started for Kibby stream
camp, twenty miles distant in the wilder
ness. On their arrival the guides struck
out in quest Of that moose, end finding
tracks, followed them until they had
located the prize, when they notified
Mr.. Plummer, who joined in the chase.
After run they came in sight of a
large and fine specimen OF the bull
moose. Mr.. Plummer, who came pre-
pared for the occasion, took from his
pocket small camera. and took the
picture of the animal as he stood, and
then shot him. The game weighed over
1000 pounds, and as trophy of his
successful trip Mr.. Plummer has one OF
the finest set of moose antlers ever taxi
en- from the Maine forest.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
Give the Pious Hearer Chance.
From the Boston Post


L sometimes think that the Old-fash-
toned sounding-boards over the pulpit,
such as are still seen in the Old South
and Kings Chapel. would be desirable
additions to some of our modern
churches, where the strain on the atten-
ton to hear the preacher is apt to in
terfere with the serenity OF spirit which
is essential for the best effects of his
teachings. 1t has even occurred to me
that the sounding aboard might be so
| arranged, as it was said to have been in
a certain old-fashioned church. to time
the sermons of the minister, so that in
case he exceeded the maximum limit
the structure over his pulpit would
descend and literally shut him up.
Such q device would, of course, be less
needed now than in days when the
division OF sermon into heads, reach
ing TO fifty and sixty, suggested that
the preacher did not sufficiently con-
slider the brevity of human life in his
deliverances.
The writer in the New England, in
pointing out how many of our churches
of early date reproduced in their stee-
Piles the piled-up boxes of the Wren
type, congratulates our people that an
other feature of some OF his Churches
"the order of the invt rted piano leg'-
never came into vogue here. [ recall
one or two churches in this city and VI
cinity which approach dangerously near
this type, and there is one church
which, although widely different in its
character from that of the famous st.
Brides in London-one of the master
pieces of Wren-resembles it in form
of steeple construction which has gained
for il the name of the Church of the
Holy Telescope" This is the church
on Clarendon Street, near fremont
Street. which is not mentioned by the
magazine writer, doubtless because it is
not SO good specimen of telescope as
the steeple of st. Brides, to which he
refers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
HEALTHY OFFSPRING

only begon of healthy mothers important that the
health the future mothers of land should carefully
Our girls need the ende they entering upon
hood At this critical period their through
neglect that the seeds of distressing ailments
them IN after AS regulator and
at this important DR. Perces Favorie Prescription
agent Tor building the strength and system and establishing
the functions "Favote
carefully compounded by experienced physician and
adapted to Woman delicate 1t
ITS composition and perfectly harmless its effects
OF the system For all those peculiar
sensations weak back dspaceen proaps antevon retro
version and kindred ailments specific only medicine for
Womans peculiar diseases guaranteed satisfaction In every
refunded.
Book of 100 Woman, Her Secue
mailed sealed plain envelope receipt of ten cents in samn
Address WORLDS DPENsARY ASSOCIATIONS Main
Street. Buffalo, N Y. - - ~
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
In the Conservatory.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer
She (widow and rich)-"What do you
think of my garden ?"
He (single and poor -"Beautiful, and
you the falrest flower in it. I would
were your gardener"
She-"Y GU woold make a queer gar
dener. Come, now, / will exaraine
you. What is the first thing you would
do were you gardener here ?''
Held ask your permission to re-
move your weeds"
But she married fellow as rich as
herself, and he's in training still.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
o NIII11NL @ CO, IUIsuU,
- Fold by Druggists. 75c

MONTE CRIsTo ISLAND, in the Medi-
terranean, rendered famous by the
thrilling romance of elder Dumas, has
recently been purchased by a Floren-
tine millionaire, the Marquis Carlo
Guigononi, who intends to build mag
nifcent chateau in the finest part of the
place. The Marquis will furthermore
erect a villa In the island as an annex to
his chateau, while in the most sequest-
cred spot be will raise a hermitage, to
which he CAN retire at his pleasure from
all worldly turmoil
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05

his family. They were unable to take
possession owing to the Turkish inva-
was found that there were 900 persons
entitled to a share. They, being un-
able to agree, appealed to the law, and
as q result the expenses OF the law and
administration have swallowed up the
fortune almost entirely, and the heirs
have increased to more than 1000. Now
that the case is settled the heirs will get
about SIS apiece.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
PROGRESS.

1t is very important in this age of vast
material progress that q 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
dluretic known.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05

To ENTER a jewelry store, ask the pro-
prletor for writing utensils, and then do
business with his safe, is the latest fad
of the Roxbury, Mass, burglar. OF
course, the obliging jeweler has to 90 to
the back part of the store for his station
cry, for this combination on the safe to
WORK
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
The RemedY Tor tine Influenza,

a remedy recommended for patients
afflicted with the influenza is Kemp's Bal
sam. the specific for coughs and colds,
which is especially adapted to diseases OF
the throat and lungs. Do not wait for the
ing the remedy, but get hottie and keen
it on hand for use the moment it is needed
If neglected the influenza has a tendency
to bring on pneumonia. All druggists sell
the BalSam.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05

A TEXAS mule belonging to William
Drew, of the Seventh District of Thomas
County, Ga, fell into we'll 35 feet
deep one day the latter part of last
week. Although he remained in the
well three hours before he was taken
out, he was found to be uniniured, and
ls now at work as usual.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05

The prices OF camphor and gum prom
lse to rise. The German government is
making gigantic purchases of these ar
tlcles Tor the manufacture of smokeless
p0w6nr
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
WHEN the summers rose has faded
w hat shall make it fair again?


What shall make it fair again?
When the face with pain is shaded
What shall drive away the pain?
Never shall blossom brighten
After blighted by the frost.
But the load of pam may tighten,
And we need not count as lost
all the pleasure of life when the wife and
mother, upon whom the happiness of home
SO largely depends, is afflicted with the
delicate diseases peculiar to women. 1t is
terrible to contemplate the misery exist
ing III our midst because Of the prevalence
OF these diseases. 1t is high time that all
women should know that there is one sure
remedy for ali female complaints, and
tnat is pr. PierceS Favorite Prescription
Do not allow ill-health to fasten- itself
upon, you. Ward it off by the use of this
standard remedy. But if it has already
crept IN, put it to rout. You can do it, by
the use of the "Favorite Prescription 1t
is guaranteed to give satisfaction in every
case. or money paid for it will be returned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05

DoBBINs' Electric Soap is cheaper for
you to use. If you fotJOlU directions, than
any other soap would be, if QiUe1l to YOU
for by its use clothes dTo sdUed. Clothes
cost more than soap. Ask your grocer for
DObbnS' Take no other
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
How to Buy Buggies.

The correct way to buy goods of any
kind is from the manufacturer when pos
Sible. For sixteen years the Ellxhart Car
riage and Harness Manufacturing Com
pany, of Elkhart, Ind. have sold direct to
the consumer at wholesale prices, saving
their customers the middlemans profit.
AS they ship anywhere with privilege to
examine before paying, and pay all
charges if not satisfactory, the buyer runs
no risk. See their advertisement, and
send for catalogue.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05

The first tarpon caught this season,
with rod and reel, was captured Tues
day at st. James-on-the- Gulf. Fla, by
DR.. Dusk. The fish weighed 125
pounds
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05

THE completion of the longest tele.
phonic line In Europe was recently an
nounced. The wires stretch from Pesth
to Prague, distance of at least 800 kilo-
METERS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05

A LAWSUIT has just been finished in
Pesth which began in 1868, l2l years
ago. The Bishop of Neutra, in North
ern Hungary, died, leaving his estate to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05

SUDDEN CHANGES OF WEATHER cause
Throat Diseases. There is no more effect
ual remedy for Coughs, Colds, ETC., than
Browns BRONCHIAL TROCHEs Sold
0nIy in bOIeS Price % cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05

A 10C. Cigar in quality. but only Sc.
cigar i'll price is ''Tansilfs Punch"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05

For biliousness, sick headache, indiges-
don, and constipation, take DIR. Pierce's
Pellets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05

The best cough cure is Pisos Cure for
Consumption. Sold everywhere 25c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05

Dr. Pierces Pellets .ss ss and the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05

PERINE c. WHITNEY and Miss Jose
phine Ward, the latter deaf and dumb,
are to be married at West Haven, Conn,
In few days. The groom is IS and the
bride 40 wears Younger
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO. !
LUCAS COUNTY & 6 !

LUCAS COUNTY, ,. >.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner OF the firm of f. j. CHENEY Sc Co..
doing business i'll the City OF Toledo, County
and State afore said, and hat said firm will pay
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
eech and every case of CATARRH that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in NV
presence, This 9th day of December, A. D. s6.
t~ A. w. GLEASON,
I SEAL. Notary Public.
49,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the bleod and mucus surfaces
OF the system. Send for tie timonials, Free
I. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
~ fold by Druggists 75c
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05

PARIS sends to foreign countries annu.
ally $500, 900 worth Of bonbons.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
What 1t Costs

Must be carefully considered by the great ma
jol ity of people before buying an article which
seems absolutely necessary. Hoods Sarsaparilla
commends itself with special force to the great
middle classes, because it combines positive
economy with great medicinal power. 1t is the
only medicine of which can truly be said 100
Doses One Dollar and bottle of Hoods Sar-
saparilla taken according to directions will
average to last month, while other medicines
last but half or quarter long. Try Hood s
Sarsaparilla and see for yourself.
Hoods SarSapariIIa
Sold by all druggists 81; six for S. Prepared only
by c. /. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05
OLIVER DITsOM COMPANY, Boston
AS0LID GOLD RING v Y! G e |! I.|IE

for S3: On receipt Of So we will send Solid Gold
Ring with a Genuine Diamond Setting and Nam
moth Catalogue this is not Alaska, California
quartz stone, but Genuine Diamond, which is
anteed by Lapp Flersham wholesale jewellers OF
this city,; receipt of 80 cts, viii send the
ring c. o. d. for examination. Send size of ring
wanted and money by P o. order. express, or draft
to REED ANSON. 15S LsSalle St. Chicago. Ill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-02-05

TEL EcRADuY We guarantee a good paying
l LILVnhi III Ia position to every graduate Amer
lean School of Telegraphy, Madison, wis.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-07-05
paper printed by Colored men.

paper printed Dy COlOred men.
Everybody honors the families Of
Lyles, Hilyard, Crosley, Grey, Yancy,
French, Parker and Farr. Mr.. Hazel is
spoken of with pride as are also Messrs.
Hickman. Bell, Anderson and many
others identife either with the church
es or secular enterprises.
Mrs. Webb ia well and favorably
known for her musical talent and liter
airy culture. Prof. Luca is known every
where as one of tie vocalists of which
the race can be proud
Mr. Rober:on Of our city holds very
high place at Wilberforce. When you
60 ab'o I'd, say you are from st. James
church and the best doors open to YOU.
There are to be some very brainy men
and women present during the conven-
ton of teachers, put the pest foot fore
most, and above all things show hospi-
tality, don't fill your homes with uncles
and aunts, and leave the strangers to
shift tor themselves, but be courteous,
make them welcome.
Bishops Brown and Arnett, together
with President Mitchell and the aslute
DR.. W. B. johnson are expected.
Don't miss church tomorrow. Quar-
terly meeting is set for July 18th, get
ready, it will be the last for this year.
j. M. HENDERSON, Pastor.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1890-07-05
Extinction Of . Queer Sect.


The Independent tells of the extinc-
ton OF a small sect known as Sande-
mantans. Their founder was Scotch
man, Robelsi Sandman, who came to
the United States in 1894, and founded
q few weak congregations in Connecti-
cut and Massachusetts,. Among their
peculiarities was large circular table
which occupied nearly half the space of
their church, about which they sat to
study the Bible; they observed the COM
muaion and held love feast between
services every Sabbath; washed each
others feet; required two elders at
least for every church; gave the kiss of
charity OF receiving members; abstained
from blood and things strangled, and
held all their goods at the service of
each other. They seem to have been
content with mere ''witness-bearing,"
and have dwindled away until only four
mem ers are left.