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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-01-15
To Close Hudson Bay.

OTTAWA, Ont, Jan. 11.-Commander
Gordon, of the British navy, recon-
mends that in view of the rapid deple-
ton of the whale fisheries in Hudson
Bay by American whaling vessels, the
Dominion Government had better pass
legislation closing these waters for a
period of ten years so as to enable the
small whales to mature.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-01-15
An Avalanche.

VIENNA, Jan 13.-An avalanche
crashed down from the mountains close
by Seraievo, the capital of Bosnia, and
a number of houses in the town were
completely buried. The snow crushed
the houses upon which it fell and the
occupants were buried in the ruins.
Rescuers succeeded in recovering the
bodies of seventeen persons.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-01-15
Collision in the English C,hannel.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE steamer Mid
dlesboro and an unknown foreign. brig
were in collision in the middle of the
channel. The bark was badly dam
aged and it is believed that she went
down soon after the accident with all
hands on board
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-01-15
Missouri House.

JEFFERSON CITY, Nc, Jan 1O.-The
House to-day had a heated debate over
the report of the committee appointed
to ascertain the clerical help needed.
The report recommended cutting off
fifty clerks and was adopted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-01-15
Princeton. Mo-, Sufrers By Fire.

PRINCETON, Mo-, Jan. 1S.-Fire was
discovered in photograph gallery
shout o'clock last evening on the east
side Of the square, which'soOn spread to
the Phillips House and destroyed it and
s. Scott's drug store adjoining. The
flames were arrested at the Speer block.
The loss on buildings is about $50, 600;
goods and furniture were mostly saved.
The political situation at Pierre, S.
D., Is not materially changed Both
parties are working hard and claiming
ultimate victory.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
IXOnia.

Fred Euebner had a seven-year-oId
mare killed by the cars Thursday last
Threshing is now in order and grain
is turning out big
Miss Allie Mccall will teach the
school this winter in her own district.
Mrs. H. E. Humphrey was thrown
from milk wagon one day last week
and quite badly hurt but has recovered
sufficiently to be out again.
Miss Lizzie Richards is visiting
friends at Lime Springs, Iowa.
Fl. E: Humphrey lays claim to the
best yield Of winter wheat having
threshed 4S2 bushels from twelve acres.
Next.
The late frost has done some damage
to the corn crop in this vicinity
Quite large acreage of winter wheat
is being sown about here this fall
Miss Maggie Mccall is attending the
Oconomowoc public cshool the present
term.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
Waterloo.

Our village schools open for the fall
terni on Monday, September Il.
Miss Elvia Whipple has been en-
gagged to teach one Of the primary de-
partments Of the village school.
a. Z. Bdrnham, whose illness has
been frequently noted in these col
umns, died Thursday morning
Mrs. F. j. Bennett, Of Mauston, has
sold her property or the south side of
Madison street, near the east iron
bridge, to 4. ]. and w R. Roach, for
81 ,250.
Married, at the residence of the
brides parents at Marshall, Wednes-
day, August 26, Miss Esther NJ. Clegg
to Benjamin c. Farnswortb, of Bara-
boo The ceremony was performed by
Rev. n. j. Davis.
On Saturday, at a meeting of those
interested in racing matters, it was de-
clded to form. an association, which was
done at once. Z. A. Secber was elect
ed as temporary chairman, and w. r.
Roach, Secretary. The ASSOCIATE n is
to be known as the Waterloo Driving
Park iation.-JOuTn01.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
Redwood Notes.

The Slight frost Of last week cut some
fields of corn, and with the raid made
by chinch bugs the fields look quite
yellow and dead.
John F. Jarcho and wife, of Milwan-
kee, spent Sunday with John Brock
mans family,
Hiram Wedemeyer left Monday
morning for Madison, to attend the
State University.
Mr.. and Mrs John Hample and son
Frank returned Saturday from James
vile.
Miss Bell Schneider left Monday for
Milwaukee.
Gustie Vessels has returned to Ocon-
omOwcc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Schmidt visited
in Clyman Sunday.
Rev. Richard Maher is expected to
return here about October |, and re-
sumo charge of St. Joseph's church.
John F. Bergen is teaching in Mil
waukee.
Henry Beneke was up from James
vile first of the week.
Mrs. F. F. Duffy and children re-
turned to her home at Fond du Lac
Saturday accompanied by her father X
Ryan and sister Lima.
Our chairman could have done better
work for his people and country if he
had kept sharp eve ont on the obnox-
lous weeds, and his weed commissioner
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
Jul an.

The game of base ball played here on
Saturday, between the S. q Q.'s of
WatertOwn and the Juneau club proved
a sad defeat for the former by a score
Of to 3. Considering the fact that
several OF the juneau club were stran-
gers and had never before played with
with them, and that nearly all of them
are amateurs, the result was rather a
surprise. Another game between Wa
tertown and Jefferson is talked of be-
ing played here.
The elevator of f. G. Hawks, greatly
remodeled and enlarged, is now ready
for business.
Circuit court begins its regular term
on Tuesday the 22nd inst. 1t is not
believed the calendar will be yerv
large one.
The Rev. DR.. Reilly, of Nasbotah,
visited friends here over Sunday, and
met several members of the Episcopal
church here.
The postmaster here, as well Jas at
every County seat throughout the
country, has received q request from
the Postmaster General to make q
tour of inspection of the several post
oHIcGS III lHe county, ana report their
condition, manner of doing business,
etc, on blanks perchased by the de-
partment The action is altogether vol
untary on the part of the postmaster,
and the step is taken with a view of
improving the service wherever need
ed. Dodge county has within it's
borders 81 postofices, and the work
of our postmaster VIII occupy at least
ten days. No compensation, not even
for necessary expenses, will be re-
ceivod
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
{IYnsNn.

The dance at Dufy's cheese factory
on Saturday evening was largely at
tended, and ali seemed u enjoy them
selves.
Wm. Niles is visiting With relatives
Iii Milwaukee,
Wm. y. Hennessy, who has been
visiting friends in this vicinity for the
past ten days, returned to Chicago
Tuesday.
?. Lyons, sen, went to Oshkosh Tues
day to attend the funeral OF Mrs. Thos.
Lyons. his daughterin-law, who ex-
pired Sunday, after q long and painful
illness.
Miss Belle Collins visited with
friends at Beloit last week
Roy Sullivan, Of Fond du Lac, Sun
dayed at hone. Z.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
| Am an Old Man.

Shall be 79 years Of age next June,
and for the last six years have suffered
from general debility and old age. At
times | could not get out of bed with
out help. [ commenced to take Sui
phur Bittera. In week I fel; stronger
and got mighty fine appetite. still
continued their use, and to-day |
walked over three miles without feel
ing tired, something | haven't done in.
a year before. Sulphur Bitters is
right smart medicine.-George Bropcn
Keokatk, IOua.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09

Trains arrive from Madison at $40 A and
5:15 P NJ
Train No. q arrives from Milwaukee and de-
parts for Madison a. 9:2S A. NJ.
Trains Nos. l, 2, g. 4. 7, s, 55 and Sc, run daily
between Chicago and Minneapolis.
All other trains run daily except Sunday
No. and run daily except Sunday between
Chicago and Minneapolis.
Trains Nos. 43 and "A run daily except Sunday
between Chicago and Portage.
Sunday Excursion train from Milwaukee ar
rive at 1875 A and departs for Mil Taukee at
and 6:I0 NJ.
G. W. WEBB, Agent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
Aa-E1ssS AaEaS(f9R . - q I Es29 Egg + 81 DEp

as well. From the large crop Of this
ties gone to seed in this town, the peo-
pie should rise and make "weed kill
ing a political issue at our next spring
election
Joint District school No. opened
Monday with Miss Kate Mccarthy
teacher for the fall term. Thos. Jones,
Emmet, will teach the winter term.
When Fred hide hangs up his faith
ful shotgun this time of the year, it
means "No ducks to be had at Mud
Lake" Hunters take notice. Wait
until you hear the Wizards call, then
come and try your hand
Miss Sophia Grant, of Lowell, and
Joseph Schberley, Of Shields, were
married last Wednesday in Elba, Rev.
Father Mcfarland officiating. The
happy couple have taken up theirreai-
dence in Waterloo. The loss from here
and Lowell IS gain to Waterloo OF a
couple any place may be proud to have
settle ia their midst All wish them
fair sailing on their chosen trip
Miss William Egan and daughter
Mary Ann moved from their farm on
Tuesday to Watertown, and will occupy
their new home on Washington street
Miss Lizzie Barnick returned Mon
day from her visit to Milwaukee. J.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09

-Castoria is truly marvellous thing
for children. Doctors prescribe it.
medical journals recommend it and
more than million mothers are using
it in place of Paregoric, Bateman'ss
Drops, so-called soothing syrups and
other narcotic and stupefying remedies.
Castoria is the quickest thing to regu-
late the stomach and bowels and give
healthy sleep the world has ever seen
1t is pleasant to the taste and absolute
quiets q pain, cures diarrhea and Wind
collie, allays feverishness, destroys
worms, and prevents convulsions.
soothes the child and gives it refresh
ing and natural sleep. Castoria is the,
children's panacea = the mother s
friend.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
RAILROAD DIRECTORY

Time given in this directory is goth meridian
time known as Central Standard Time"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
Half Rates to Milwaukee.

During State Fair week, September
14th to 18th, inclusive, the Chicago &
Northwestern Railway Co. will sell ex-
cursion tickets to Milwaukee and re-
turn at one fare for the round trip,
with so cents added for admission to
the Fair, or 25 cents for admission to
Exposition. For tickets and further
information apply to agents C. & N. w.
R'y. 48w3
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09

M. E. Terry, formerly principal Of
the Cambridge high school, has accept
ed the princi palship of the Lowell
school for the coming year.
William Seitz, of Hustisford, has at
present seventy-one healthy colonies
of bees, from the honey of which he
expects to realize about $4OO the pres
ent season. He says that in quality
honey is exceptionally good the pres
ent season, but that on account of dry
weather the quantity will not be more
than two-thirds of the average yield.
-Oconomowoc's big fremen's tour
nament was concluded Thursday. The
hub and hub hose race between the
two companies which Wednesday made
the best time was won by Madison in
354 seconds. The like race between
the two companies which Wednesday
made the slOwest time was won by Hur-
ley in 559 seconds. In both races the
achievement was: Run 200 yards, Law
100 feet of hose, break coupling and at
tach pipe. The 100-yard foot race
was won by Fred Geise1, of Columbus,
in l04 seconds. The hub and hub hook
and ladder contest: To run 200 yards,
raise 24-foot ladder and get man to
the top of it,, was won by Jefferson in
329 seconds, and Columbus second. In
the singlemen contest against time
to run 100 yards and climb to the top
of 24-foot ladder-Fred Geisel, of Col
umbus. made the best time, 154 sec
onds; Andrew Seevert, of Jefferson,
second, in 159 seconds; Lucius Smith,
of Columbus, third, in 155 seconds The
single mans coupling contest was won
by Charles Strandberg, of Hurley, in 6
seconds; G. E. Fowler, of Columbus,
second.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09

Mails close at the Postoffice daily as follows:
Going North.............. 1870 P. M, 5000 P. M
:" South. *I0:15 A. M, 1850 p M.
East. .*7:55 A. NJ, *5:05 P. NJ, 900 p M
West......6:30 A. NJ, *12:40 P. M, 900 p NJ
Watertown & Madison r r. 1855 A. NJ, ,6:3OP.M.
Farmington, Concord ard Plpersville, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays 700 A. M
Lebanon FFuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays,
300 p. NJ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
Rock County Fair.

From Sept. to II the Chicago &
Northwestern Railway Co. will sell ex-
cursion tickets to GAINESVILLE and return
at low rates; tickets good for return
until Sept. II. For tickets and further
apply to agents G. & n. w.
Ru
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
HUStisfOrd.

Miss Orth, Of Mayville, is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Gregitt.
Miss May Boughton returned to her
home at Horizon, Sunday.
John Baker, of Chicago, is visiting
his aunt, Mrs. NJ. e. Baker.
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Greene, of Rea-
yer Dam, visited the past week with
relatives here.
Miss Mahoney, of near Oak Grove, is
engaged to teach the winter term of
school in district No 5.
S. A. Jones started Tuesday for the
Fond du Lac fair and will exhibit sheep
and poultry.
Mrs. VIM. Ellington, of Augusta, is
visiting relatives here.
Miss Grace Fletcher went to Horizon,
Monday, where she will attend the
High school the coming winter.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
Where Tlowers Look Reat.

There is no place where flowers show
to such advantage as in the home The
flowers and plants should be placed in
their proper shading so as to produce
the best effect. Never overcrcwd in
floral decorations. This is very impor-
tant. The most popular way of deco
rating the home consists in placing
beautiful foliage plants in different
shades of green in corners on small
stands and etageres. Flowers are used
with long stems and their own foliage,
put in cases. A very neat thing is q
small number of miniature vases and
cut class bowls placed on little tables
and filled with different colored carna-
tons, lilies of the valley, mignonette or
other seasonable flowers. Each speci-
men should be set by itself. This pro-
duces an exceedingly pretty effect.
The fireplaces should be well filed
with potted plants, such as ferns and
variegated foliage plants. Over pict.
ures and doors neat effect is obtained
by draping long trailing ferns and pas
sion vines in bloom. To keep flowers
fresh as long as possible be sure to cut
a little of the stem each day. A hard
crust forms on the end of the stem
which prevents the water FROM ascend
ing, and this should be cut away eact
day. A little charcoal in the water il
which the flowers stand will sweeter
them and keep them fresh longer. &C
F. Klunder in Ladies Home Journal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
African Tracking.

Tracking is a science; some have a
natural quickness and aptitude for it,
Others are of no use at all at it. The
keen way, for instance in which Farag
Ala can follow up a native track is
wonderful; the slightest sign is noticed
by him. The only other art that re-
sembles tracking is ''fnding your way
about in the bush" A clever bush
native near his own home, acting as
your guide, no matter how much you
may have twisted and turned or gone
up hill and down dale, when asked
where camp is, will instantly say,
'oThere," and point out the direction.
He knows where his home is, just as
the wild bee does; he has mentally and
instinctively been carrying on ''trav-
erse," carefully noticing the angles of
DETECTION and the distance travelled
over; this he has plotted in his mind,
and when asked where he is he reads the
map he has made on his brain, and lets
you know the result. 1t is fatal to in
terrupt tracker by unnecessary speak
ing. If doubts are cast as to the skill
of the leading man, and he feels that
he is not trusted, most probably con
fusion will follow.-Nineteenth Cent
ury.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
Co-operatIve Town COMPANY.

Hon. w, P, DUNCAN, of Elizabeth
ton, came to the city yesterday. Mr..
DUNCAN is general agent for the great
Cooperative Town Company which
was recently organized in Knoxville.
lie represents the company in East
Tennessee, He has had charge of the
company's business only about ten
days, and has disposed of one thous-
and five.hundred shares with a total
value of.$l5O,OOO.
These sales embrace nearly all OF
series A, the stock being limited to
twenty thousand shares in the outset.
The sales, SO far, have been made to
people in Johnson City, and upper
East Tennessee.
This great company, which Mr..
DUNCAN represents, is the most sub
stantial and reliable Town Company
that has ever been organized for the
purpose OF building q great town in
this section OF the South. 1t is com.
posed OF the most prominent men in
the Union, men who have been sue.
cessful in their business generally,
men who realize the Importance OF
this vast field of Southern develop.
ment, and who mean to take the cur
rent where t rises. 1t is a great I'M
dertaking which they haye begun,
but they are masters Of the situation,
and he who embarks with them is
sure to find it an easy way to profit
for capital invested. Somewhere in
this section they will build a great
town, a city significant Of the COM
pany's name-The Cooperative Town
Company. This company is exciting
the attention of the whole South, and
it is recognized as being first in i'm
portance among many.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
touching LoYaltY.

The grand old Douglas motto, 'Ten-
der and True" was once touchingly il
Illustrated by the representative of an
other Scotch family. The Duke of
Athole had a disease which was certain
to end fatally. When he was assured
that he would soon be taken away he
called on all his tenants and babe each
one farewell with a cheerfulness that
testified to his peace of mind. During
his. last days there occurred a touching
incident.
Queen Victoria visited Blair-Athole
to bid adieu to the dying duke. She
had returned to the station, where q
crowd Of pe.sons had collected, but in
sympathy with the solemnity of the oc-
casion they maintained perfect silence.
The train was about to start when
there was q shout of "Stopl Stopl'
and a brougham was seen driving rap
idly from the castle.
Out of it, wrapped in fannels, stag
gered the duke. He went to the door
Of the royal car, knelt, kissed the
queens hand, waved his cap and called
out, "Tmee cheers for the queenr
Then re-enteiing his carriage he drove
back to the castle, and never left Il
again alive. -Blackwood's Magazine.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
Growth of the South.

Among the many new industries es.
tablished in the South during the past
week number OF them have capi-
tai of from 100000 to 100000, and
one company organized at Darien,
Ga, is capitalized at $20,OOO,0OO.
There has been noticeable activity in
the establishment OF wood working
plants and the organization of cleo
trio light and power companies. The
tradesman, Chattanooga, in its weekly
review for the week ending April IS,
reports rs new industries, IS new
buildings, s new railroads and three
street railways.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
What VIII the Harvest Be2

Farmers coming in from the coun-
try report the prospects for a good
wheat crop nattering. The wheat is
healthy and sufficiently advanced to
insure a good yield so far as the
growth is concerned.
The apples and peaches are all right
and unless nature suddenly reyerses
herself the shelves will groan with all
the excellencies Of good fruit crop
that which is worth more to East Ten.
nessee than oil other crops combined.
Johnson City is solid for the iron
product and full Of every kind of in
dustry, and II she only gets the rich
blessing Of a full fruit crop a happy
people will clap their hands and re.
joice.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
Departure of Prof. Beckett.

Prof. Q. f. Beckett, who has been
principal Of the Science Hill division
of the city graded schools for the past
eight months, has been suddenly
called away from his position on ac-
count of sickness. He will arrange to
take his departure to-day.
As professor Mr.. Beckett has given
entire satisfaction. He is thorough,
energetic, and has admirable methods.
He has made many friends while in
the city and has gained the hearty
good will Of all who have had the
pleasure of meeting him.
THE COMET wishes him abundant
success in whatever field he may labor
in the future.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
Had Their Annual MeetIne.

The stockholders of the Prater
Coal and Timber company held their
annual meeting in this city on the
l4th instant. The following directors
were elected J, E. Carpenter, B. A.
Simmons, Isaac H. Wing, F. A, STRAIT
ton, II. II. Carr, Jos A. Wilson.
The meeting adjourned after the
transaction OF miscellaneous business
The board OF directors met and
elected the following officers; b A
Simmons, president JOS, A Wilson
secretary; H. Ii Carr, treasurer.
Fred II, Parks vas el,c =! director
to fill the vacancy caused by The res
ignation OF +. A. Slratton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
Saving a Life.

II Is the practice of some writer's of
serial stories to begin the publication of
their romances before the end is written.
In the early stages of the story they do
not know any better than the public
who read it how they are looming out. +"
This is especially the case in France,
where nearly every newspaper has a
teuilleton or department in which a
continued story is published.
1t is related by NJ. Aurelien Scholl
that when Paul Duplessis was publish
ing serial romance in The Patrie news
paper he was visited one evening by
Millet, the artist
"By the way" said Millet, after a
little conversation, II am seeking a bit
of information. You know that in The
Patrie this morning you left the count
ess in the most alarming situation. She
had fallen into an ambush, and was
surrounded by those who have every
motive to cause her to disappear"
'eYes."
"Well, does she diep
YES; she meets her death at the
point of the Corsican's poignard."
Millet struck the table with his fist.
mo luck for mel" he exclaimed.
''Why, what is it to your
"Oh, nothing but ten louis-that's
ALI Imade foolish wager with a de-
voted reader of your stories that the
countess was necessary to the come
out of the romance and that she
would get out of the scrape."
Dear mep Duplessis exclaimed.
He drew out his watch. ''Only
o'clock, " he said. "There's time enough
yet"
'Time for whatr
Cline to get into a cab and go to
The Patrie Office and save the countess
life!"
'Trulyf Would you do thatf'
Duplessis shook the artists hand sol
emily.
cts very little to do for friend, "
said he.
He rushed away to the newspaper
Office, overhauled his proofs and made
the grumbling printers turn the countess
distressing death into a marvellous res
cue.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-04-23
He Loved sau.agea.

A correspondent sends from Michigan
a true story Of a farmers dog who has
been found guilty of obtaining goods
under false pretenses.
He is extremely fond of sausages, and
has been taught by his owner to go
after them for himself, carrying writ
ten order in his mouth.
Day after day he appeared at the
butchers shop, bringing his masters
order, and by and by the butcher be-
came careless about reading the docu-
ment. Finally, when settlement day
came, the farmer complained that he
was charged with more sausages than
he bad ordered.
The butcher was surprised, and the
next time Lion came in with slip of
paper between his teeth he took the
trouble to look at it. The paper was
blank, and further Investigations
showed that whenever the dog felt a
craving for sausage he looked round
for Q. piece Of paper and trotted off to
the butchers.
The farmer Is something out of
pocket, but squares the account by
Boosting of his dogs intelligence. -
Youths Companion.