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Arizona silver belt., 1890-01-25

In Spaln farming IS conducted ln a very primitive way. Grain is cut with a small reaping-hook and threshed as in the time of the Cesars-that Is, by tramping about with asses hltched to stone. boat. The blow is d crooked stick pointed with iron. Inthe towns are to be seen heavy wooden carts drawn by oxen. Most of the carrying, transferring, etc, is done by donkeys. Sand, brick, um6sr-in fact almost everything that has to be moved-ls carried on their backs. These animals are used all through Spain, and for every purpose. in the same way Tn which we use them in the almost i'm passable canyons of the Rocky Noun .sfns.
Arizona silver belt., 1890-01-25

General regret will be felt over the continued illness of Congressman Ran dall. His condition is not in the least improved, and there Is no probability that he will be able to take hls seat during the present session of Congress.
Arizona silver belt., 1890-01-25

The hottest region on the earth is on the southwestern coast of Persia. bordering the gulf of the same name; for 40 consecutive days in the months of July and August, the thermometer has been known not 10 fail lower than 100 degrees, night or day.
Arizona silver belt., 1890-01-25
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At Aspinwall on the Atlantic side of tn. Isthmus of Panama the rise of the tide is only F feet, but at Pana- ma on the Pacific side there is at times a difference of 2i feet between hlgh and low water.
Arizona silver belt., 1890-01-25

Never allow silk handkerchiefS to become too dirty. Wash them Tn a warm father made with pure white curd soap. This water should be blued, also the rinsing-water. Roll up tightly in a cloth, and iron the handkerchiefs between linen. The iron must not touch the silk, other wise it will turn yellow. This method has been found the best for keeping silk handerchefs white.
Arizona silver belt., 1890-01-25

The longest reach of railway with out curve Is that of the New Argen- tine Pacific Railway, from Buenos Ayres to the foot of the Andes; for 211 miles it Is without a single curve, and has no cutting or embodiment deeper than two feet or three feet.
Arizona silver belt., 1890-01-25

The electric plant of the Nevada mill, on the Comstock, has received its final test and has been accepted. This successful application of the use of electric-power to quartz milling pur- poses will doubtless lead other mining companies to investigate the system.
Arizona silver belt., 1890-01-25

The smallpox is creating consider able excitement through the country. There is said said to be great deal of it in Ell Paso. The section-g gang at Cambrey are down with it. Deming had one case and shipped if to Silver City where it is quarautined. There have been six cases in7 Benson, two have died, both children. and the others are convalescing. As yet it has not yet appeared in LordSburg.
Arizona silver belt., 1890-01-25

The question of the amount of sal ary allowed by law to members of the board of supervisors has been puzzle to lawyers and laymen alike, and for the purpose of judicially determining 1t case was submitted to Judge Kib- bey while in Florence last week and be decided that the law allowed each supervisor five dollars per day as com pensation, the total amount not to ex- ceed the sum of four hundred and fifty dollars per quarter.-Florence Enter prise.
Arizona silver belt., 1890-01-25

The smallest republic in the world is Franceville, one of the islands ot the New Hebrides; the inhabitants consist of forty Europeans, and five hundred black workmen employed by French comnanv
Arizona silver belt., 1890-01-25

Ten thousand men and boys are idle along the Hudson rlver who de- pend on their work in the ice harvest ing at this season of the year for their living. The weather is warm and spring-like, and not pound of ice is visible in the river; not even on the flats or Tn the cnves or inlets.
Arizona silver belt., 1890-01-25
Saturday, January %. 1890,

No wonder we catch cold. A phy- sician has estimated that there are twenty-four miles of pores on the hu- man body.
Arizona silver belt., 1890-01-25

The new form of screw, which has recently been brought to notice, as a half nail and half screw, involves in Its use two blows of the hammer and two turns with a screw-driver Its holding power in white plne is said to be 332 pounds agaIust 298 pounds, the holding power of screw of the same size made after the usual manner.
Arizona silver belt., 1890-01-25

A New Haven, Conn.,, dispatch says: There have been but two preceding winters in the past thirty-six years that the Connecticut River has re- mained open until January, and not for fifty years bas it renal ned open as late as now. There were abs olutely no signs of winter
Arizona silver belt., 1890-01-25

The French are now able to put in the field seven armIes of tota | strength of l,30OO0O men; this Is five times the force that Napoleon III. could muster in 1870
Arizona silver belt., 1890-01-25
CELIA ENCANPMENT, No. 3.

I. o. O. r. meets on the second and fourth Fridays in each month. Visiting brethren in good standing cordially invited to attend.
 E. G. FOX, c. P, CBAs. BAHEFR, Scribe
Arizona silver belt., 1890-01-25
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-24
Waterloo.

James Giles has decided to change
his place of residence and pass the
evening of his life, he having nearly
reached the eightieth milestone on
life's journey, in the Odd Fellows
home, soon to be opened at Green Bay.
Married, Wednesday, Dec II, 1890,
at the residence of the brides mother,
in the town of Medina, Dr. j. I'll. Davies,
of Waterloo, and Miss Ida Doschadis,
of Medina, Rev. r. Book, pastor of the
Lutheran church in this village, tying
the nuptial knot.
The special meeting of the board
Thursday evening, to consider the mat
ter of granting an electric light fran
chise, was attended by all the members.
The electric light company was repre-
sented by J. B. May, of Watertown,
who gave the board a little talk on the
cost of building and maintaining an
electric light plant and the probable
cost of furnishing lights to private in
diViduals. From the figures given it
would seem that there is but little
probability of our village having cleo
trio lights for some time. It is quite
possible, however, that at the next
r4eeting Of the board franchise will
be granted to the company Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-24
jefferson.

1t is reported that a number of
marriages will occur in this city in the
near future
Our city officers are experiencing
considerable trouble with numerous
gangs of tramps which have infested
our town of late.
AT meeting of the supervisors of
the poor of Jefferson county, held at
Fort Atkinson, Henry Graeszel was ap-
pointed keeper Of the Jefferson county
poor house, and Mrs Henry Graeszel,
matron, for the ensuing year, in COM
pliance with a resolution adopted by
the county board at it's recent session
Last Sunday tramp commonly
known as "Dave, the Whistler" called
at the residence of DIR. w. w. Reed and
asked for something to eat. Upon fin
ishirs, ilia rcpast he took his departure
Shorty after he left it was discovered
that valuable shawl belonging to Mrs
Reed was missing, and all evidence
pointed to the tramp as the thief
Search was at once instituted, and Dave
was found at the rear of fehrmann's s
saloon. The shawl was not discovered
upon his person, but was subsequently
found concealed in q wood pile in that
Immediate vicinity Banner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-24
Clynlan.

John Robinson, of Chicago, visited a
few days at the residence Of his father,
VIM. Robinson. last week.
Mrs. Jas. Lynard visited at Beaver
Dam with relatives and friends, Satur-
day and Sunday last.
Miss Maggie Ramsey, of Lamartine,
visited with her sister, Mrs. A. L. Will
liams last week.
Miss Klttie Robinson came down
from Chester, Saturday returning Mon
day.
John Driscoll, of Chicago, is visiting
at the residence of his brother-in-1aW
Jeremiah Mahoney.
M. Laffey is taking a well earned
vacation at the residence ofhis parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Laffey.
Chas. Better arrived from Kearney,
Neb., Saturday.
Robert Duffy, passenger conductor
on the c., St. P, NJ. & O. Ry., is home
to spend the holidays d.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-24
Marshall, Mich.
The report of State Superintendent

The report of State Superintendent
Thayer shows that the attendance in
the public schools has increased from
1873 per cent. to 1853 per cent, and the
private schools from lis per cent to
1871 per cent. Is this increased attend
ance due to the Bennett law agitation?
There are in the state 9294 $50 children
between the school ages of and IA
years, and 592, 755 between the ages of
4 and 20 years. The seating capacity
Of all the 6,476 school houses is only
467, 1858. The total cost of education in
the state was $4, ,25S, 1853 last year, and a
considerable proportion of this sum
was, practically expended for the sup
port of parochial schools.
The star of Bethlehem, which was
visible at the birth of Christ, and which
is only visible every 315 years, can be
seen evenings after s o'clock 1t ap-
pears just little south of east, and is
very brilliant and beautiful. 1t will
only be visible about two months.
The Milwaukee brewers have
agreed with the Chicago brewers not
to continue the practice of advancing
money to pay the licenses of Chicago
saloonkeepers. AS result several
hundred saloons in the Worlds fair
city may be closed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-24
Redwood Notes.

FL. A. Luther made trip to the
Cream City, Wednesday.
John Burke was in Danville one day
last week on business for the Elba Fire
Insurance company.
Saving wood for fuel by steam power
is meeting with favor by our people
more each year.
Treasurer Kelly is collecting taxes at
the usual places, Luther's and Solon
Bros. stores.
Christmas tree at the German and
English school-house tomorrow night
Mrs. John Brewster and daughter,
Mary, of New Lisbon, arrived Tuesday
at Station Agent Gibson's home for the
balance of the winter.
A Christmas ball on Friday evening
December 26th, at Cleveland ball given
by John J. Solon and Matt McCarty.
Fred Smiths sprained hand caused
by over-work, is beginning to getsome
better.
Santa Claus will be generous this
year. So every one says, owing to good
prices and the Democratic victory
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-24
Sons Of Revolutionary Veterans.

Sons Of Revolutionary Veterans.
The item in last weeks issue of The
Banner replying to an article which ap-
peared in The Milwaukee Sentinel
| dated Neenah, and claiming two of the
only three living sons of heroes of the
Revolutionary war, mentioned John,
Masters, a resident of this town, as A.
son of a soldier of Revolutionary fame.
We now desire to add to the roll of
honor three more names of parties who,
are respected citizens of jefferson and
have been for many years. They are
Alonze Brown, Solon Brown and Henry
Jackson. Eliada, father of Alonzo and
Scion Brown, enlisted from New Hamp-
shire, at the age of 16, in Capt. Stevens
company, and regiment commanded
by COL Stevens. He was stationed at
West Point in 1779 at the time Maj
Gen. Arnold was in command, and at
the time he turned traitor to the Amer
lean cause. He moved to this county
with his family in 1887, and died IN
1855 at the advanced age of 90. Alonzo
Brown, son of bis second wife, has the
distinction of being one of the very few,
If any, who, as a son of Revolutionary
soldier, served in the late Rebellion.
He enlisted in the Fourth Wisconsin
Volunteers in 1861, and was mustered
out at Brownsville, Tex, May 20, 1866.
Ephram, father of Henry Jackson, was
born In the town Of Newton, Mass.
near Boston, in the month of August,
1756. He enlisted in the Revolution
ary army at the age of Is, his father,
Aaron Jackson, joining the army at the
same time. Ephram was present at
the throwing overheard of tea at Bos-
ton, December, 1773, and also at the
surrender of Lord CORVALLIS at York
town. He also witnessed the surren-
der of Gen. Burgoyne in October, 1777.
He died at Rutland, VT, at the age Of
"a wears Jefferson Bnu42er
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-24
In County Court.

Alta regular term of the county court,
held in the city of Jefferson, Dec. Is,
1890. Present, Henry Colonius, county
judge.
In the matter of the estate of John
Rath, late of the village of Johnson's
Creek, deceased. Hearing and adjust
ment of claims. Louise Rath, admin
istratrix. No claims filed. Closed.
In the matter of the estate of John
Haumschild, late of the town of Alta
Ian, deceased. The eappIication of Anna
Haumschild for proof of will, etc.
Christopher Grimm, one of the sub
scribing witnesses, sworn, will proved
and admitted to probate. Anna Haum-
schild gives bonds to pay the debts
and receives letters testamentary.
In the matter of the estate of Charles.
F. Kohlmetz, late of the city of Water
town, deceased. The application of
C. B. Skinner for the allowance of his
final account and the assignment of the
residue. c. B. Skinner, executor
Residue assigned according to law and
the will of said deceased.
In the matter of the estate of John
Heinz, late Of the town of Concord, de-
ceased. The application of C. John
REM for certificate of descent Afi-
davit of Therese REM filed. Testi-
mony taken and certificate of descent
issued. ed.-JefSrson Banner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-24

the home Of the BRIDES parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. Lichenberg. The young
couple will reside in the village.
The guild met with Mrs Geo. Baker
Saturday afternoon.
Sidney Randall spent few days the
first of the week with friends near
Randolph.
Ralph Lowell, Of Beatrice, Neb., is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mark Lowell.
Miss Grace Honey, of Watertown, is
spending few weeks with Mrs. M. E.
Baker.
Rev. George Schors, of Chicago, lee
tured at Neosho Tuesday evening, his
subject being: "The fun of being blind
or thorns among the roses.''
S. NJ. Randall's friends are glad to
see him able to be out again.
Miss Louisa Radloffe, of the village,
was married Friday to Mr.. Kendall, of
Neosho. SAY So.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-24
What is Castoria

Castoria is Dr. Samuel Fitcher's pre-
scription for infants and children. tt
contains neither opium, morphine nor
other narcotic substance. Itisa harm
less substitute for paregoric, drops,
soothing syrups and castor OIL It is
pleasant. It's guarantee is thirty years.
use by millions of mothers. Castoria
curd cures diarrhna and wind collie.
Castoria relieves teething troubles,
cures constipation and fatuIency. Cas-
toria assimilates the food, regulates the
stomach and bowels, giving healthy
and natural sleep. Castoria is the chill
dren's panacea-the mothers friend.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-24
Juneau.

The following appointments have
been announced by the sheriff-elect
Upder-sheriff, Herman Binte; depu-
tes--Henry Schluckebier, Beaver Dam
Miles Pluck, Horizon; j. A. North, Fox
Lake; Joseph Weinberger, LIE Roy
Louis Schuhknecht, Mayville; John
Hickey, Lowell. Turnkey, Joseph Stan
ton, Fox Lake.
The German Reformed, Lutheran and
Presbyterian Sunday schools will have
Christmas trees on Wednesday even
ing.
The tramp nuisance is again largely
on the increase, and the impudence
ard boldness exhibited by these gen
tlemen of leisure are oftentimes very
trying to citizens.
Capt. Edwin Marsh, an old resident
Of this locality and formerly of Jeffer-
son, lies very sick with Inflammation
of the liver, and but slight hopes of his
recovery are entertained. Lorenzo
Moulton, another old resident of the
town, is also dangerously sick.
E. D. Doney, of Waupun, formerly
deputy clerk..of court here, is mention-
ed as clerk of the judiciary committee
Of the assembly at the coming session.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-24
Our Neighbors.
Lake Mills.

Mrs: M. V. Dudley, OF Milwaukee,
visited relatives in town over Sunday
f. W. Dodge recently sold very fine
carriage horse to Chicago parties at
fancy figures.
Mrs. Frank Fargo received the sad
intelligence the first of the week of the
death of her sister, Mrs. Dryer, of Chi
cago.
Mrs. Weymouth, sister of H. N. G..
Howell, and former resident of this
place, died at her home in Eureka
Springs, Ark, recently.
Rev. S. Nc. MacNeill and family have
moved into the new Congregational
parsonage. 1t is one of the most con-
venient and best finished houses in
town, and the Congregational society
may well feel proud of the home they
have provided for their pastor.
Ledder
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-24
RAILROAD DIRECTORY
Time given in this directory is goth merid1aa
time known as Central Standard Time"


Trains arrive from Madison at 500 and
4:30 NJ.
Accommodation freight TO Madison leaves
Watertown ats3:00 NJ.
Trains Nos l. q g. 4. 55 and Sc, run daily
between Chicago and Minneapolis.
All other trains run daily except Sunday.
No. aDd run daily except Sunday between
Chicago and Minneapolis.
Trains Nos. .G3 and "A rundaily except Sunday
between Chicago and Portage.
Rstertown passenger train leaves for Milwau-
kee at 6:54 A and arrives from Milwaukee AZ
Gas M. Sundays excepted.
C. w. WEBB, Agent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-24
HuStiSfOrd.

Miss Emily Crevdt returned from
Milwaukee last week.
Miss Libbie Goodyear visited with
friends in Beaver Dam a few days last
week.
Miss Jennie Wilson, of Watertown,
spent last week with friends in Leb-
anon.
Adolph Miller and Miss Ottelia Lich-
enberg were married Wednesday, at
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-24
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-24
Winter Excursions to Warmer Climes.

Excursion tickets to Mexico, Califor-
MIA, Georgia, North Carolina, Florida,
the Gulf Coast, Texas, Hot Springs of
Arkansas, and Excelsior Springs of
Missouri, new on sale by Agents of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railway.
Apply for rates and other Information
to the nearest agent, or address Geo.
III. Heaford, General Passenger Agent,
Chicago, Illinois. Dec&Jan.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-24

"A child without eyes was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernst Bohn, near East
Dubuque, Wis, short time since.
There are not only no eyes, but no
place for them, the skull being smooth
where the optics should be. The child
is bright and affectionate, and with the
exception named, is possessed of all
he faculties.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-24
For the HOLIDAYS

The Chicago & Northwestern Railway
company will sell excursion tickets at
favorable rates For full information
regarding rates, dates of sale, limits of
tickets, etc, apply to agents G. & NV.
Railway Co. 11w2
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-24
Switchmen to Receive More Wages.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 10. For some
months past the railroad switchmen in
all of the larger cities of the Northwest,
outside of Chicago, have been agitating
for an advance in wages to parity with
those paid in this city. AS result of
it the grievance committees of the Chi
cago 4 Northwestern, the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul, the Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific and the Illinois Cen
trail roads were called to this city some
days ago, since which time they have
been in conference with the officials.
The result is that general advance in
wages has been agreed on. In the lar
ger cities this amounts to So per month
In the smaller towns the advance has
not been fixed, but it will be somewhat
less
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-24
"A UGUST WIGGENRORN,

MATCHMAKER AND JEWELER,
Opposite Sank of Watertown, corner Main and
First streets Keeps constantly on hand large
stock of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, silver and
redairing watches, clocks jewelry, ETC.. and war
raned to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-12-24
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY.

Entered at the Posto6fcc at WdtertoaOn, His., as
StcOad-cldSS matter.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1890-02-14

put on all the airs Of superior being.
Yet we are willing to forgive them be-
cause they are Americans; but really 1t
is easier to forgive any other kind OF a
snob than an American snob, one who
has had all the advantages of being born
in this country.
When we compare fellow of this sort
with scion of some titled European
family, who is at the same time gen.
tleman- treating all whom he meets
when we make this comparison we see
that calling man an aristocrat doesn't
make him one.
The Trove boys and girls, in their
anxiety to be strong Americans, must
remember that man may be rich or
titled under some foreign social system,
and still be simple-minded, democratic
gentleman citizen creditable to any
country; and another may spend most of
his time preaching about the rights Of
the poor" yet not be half so much
friend to them as the first man, but
low-bred, contemplate fellow. What
ever mans surroundings, "a mans
MAJ for a. that. Treasure -Trove.