davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Newtown bee., 1891-11-27

George w. Stuart has sold his apples
to David G. Peck for SOC barrel.
The Newtown bee., 1891-11-27

Mrs M. G. Rodgers is taking vaca-
ton, this week and is visiting her sister
in Hartford.
The Newtown bee., 1891-11-27

The BEE is indebted to r.. B. Monroe
for copies Of Greek and Egyptian papers.
AS but one OF them is printed in English,
however, as the Oriental editor is rusty
On Greek and Egyptian, the BEE is COM
PEELED to defer publishing extracts from
them. They are interesting, neyerthe-
less, as showing how the modern news
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
100000 IN DIAMONDS
We Receive That Amount Every Year
Mostly From Holland.

We Receive That Amount Every Year,
Mostly From Holland.
Amsterdam and Antwerp, IN Hol-
land, control the diamond trade Of the
world. Fully $4,000 carats of rough
diamonds reach the hands of the
Amsterdam manufacturers each week.
When finished these vary in price from
81 to $50 per carat, while some COM
mand much higher prices. After these
are ready for the market they are
shipped to London, Paris and other
European capitals and cross the ocean
to New York and other points of the
world, says an Amsterdam correspond
ent of the Baltimore American.
The aggregate AMOUNT paid IN wages
to diamond workers in Holland is about
5000, 600 year, and tits estimated that
5000 or IL, 900 persons are employed in
this industry. Two million dollars
worth of these peculiar stones come
direct from Holland to the United
States every year, and the same amount
is also shipped from London to Paris.
Experienced calculators estimate the
value of diamonds received annually in
America at fully s., 000, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
WOman'S Christmas Carol.

Here is an old tale Of Christmas
carol "once upon time" sung by wom-
en-:
There was an old knight, who being
disposed to make himself merry on a
Christmas time, sent for his tenants and
poor neighbors, with their wives, to
dinner. Having set meats on the table.
commandment was given that nothing
should be touched till he that was
master over his wife should sing q
carol. At this there was much looking
of the men one at another. At last
only one man ventured to sing, trem-
blingly, line or two of an old dirty.
When the same condition was i'm
posed on the women, viz, that she who
was master over her husband should
sing, Immediately the women, one and
all, without exception, fell to such a
singing that there was never such a
caterwauling before heard; whereat the
knight laughed heartily and said that it
did him half as much good as a corner
Of his Christmas pie!
We find the same sentiment in an old
Christmas carol, of which the following
Is one verse:
Not one man here
Shall taste my March beer
Till Christmas carol does he sing
Then all clapped their hands,
And they shouted and sang,
Till the hall and the parlor did ring.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
A HearU-rending Story.

An instance which l have IN mind is
that of man who died yesterday, after
several months of struggling with the
world, which ended in his complete
collapse. He died in the streets. Hewae
a Confederate soldier, man of pleas
ing address and of advanced years. |
knew him four or five years, and dur
ing that time he had a constant success
sion Of troubles. He was not Of the big,
robust and determined type of man
who goes half way to meet disaster and
fights against it to the end, but was a
man of the weaker and more attrac-
tive sort. He would have his work to
watch at the bedside Of asick friend and
ieopardlze his employment for the pur-
pose of aiding anyone in distress This
sounds trite enough, but it was the man
nevertheless. The trouble which came
upon him was of the character which
such a nature cannot withstand. A
daughter, beautiful girl when he wor-
SHIPPED. went wrong and aged him more
in year than his experience had in a
decade. She was that curious anomaly,
a girl we'll born and well brought up,
who turns in almost tinkling into a
creature absolutely without sympathy,
heart or soul. really think she's the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

most heartless creature 1 have ever
seen. Then the old soldiers wife be-
came i'll, querulous and irritable. She
hampered him in a thousand ways.
By this time his money had all gone,
his wife needed constant nursing, ana
gradually got down to position depend
ent upon the charity of his friends.
He was always at work at something or
other, never exhibited a trace of rebel
lion against his misfortunes, buG strug-
gled on pluckily. The last time [ saw
him he was in dire straits, and after
looking around little we procured
him position in the news stand Of one
Of the hotels, through the kindness of
well-known Republican politician.
He was there, I believe, month. He
attended to his duties faithfully for
three weeks or so, then his wife died,
and a few days afterward he broke
down completely. 1t turned out after
ward that he had nursed her at night
after he attended to his duties at the
news stand all day. This broke down q
constitution which had already been
subjected to very serious strain. he,
too, was put out OF his house-land-
ladies must live, of course and he
wandered about the streets until he
died of exposure and hunger. This
occurred right i'll New York, where he
knew dozens Of men, any one Of whom
would have aided him.
I suppose that good many people
wonder why he did not ask his friends
for assistance in this last extremity
1t does not seem natural that man
should die of the horrible torture of
hunger when he could have eased
himself by an appeal to his friends, but,
knowing the man as l did, 1 cah under
stand that he had become so broken in
spirit that he preferred the death
which he knew would relieve it all
rather than try and prolong the strug-
gle. When misfortune crowded upon
him so heavily he actually reached a
point where he welcomed any sort of
reief-even death.-BroOklyn Eagle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
GO PyRlaAD 1885

III 2S51't done
by others-that's why the guarantee
of Dr.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
should command attention. It's a
guarantee that means something.
If the medicine doesn't give salts
faction, in every case for which it's
recommended, the money is prompt
ly refunded. Remarkable terms
but it's a remarkable medicine. All
the functional Irregularities and
weaknesses peculiar to womankind
are cured by it. For leucOrrhea,
periodical pains, weak back, prolap-
sus and other displacements, bearing
down sensations, and all "female
complaints" it's an unfailing rem
edy. 1t is powerful, restora-
tive tonic and nervine, imparting
strength and vigor to the whole
system.
Try it, if you're an ailing woman.
IF it doesn't help you, you have
your money back.
AS a regulator and promoter of
functional action, at that critical
period of change from girlhood to
womanhood, "Favorite Prescrip-
ton" is perfectly safe remedial
agent, and can produce only good
results.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
A Herald of the Infant Year.

Clip the last thirty years or more from the
century, and the segment will represent the
term of the unbounded popularity of Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters The opening of the year
1892 will be signalized by the appearance of a
fresh Almanac of the Bitters, in which the uses,
derivation and action of this world-famous
medicine will be lucidly set forth. Everybody
should read it. The calendar and astronomical
calculations to be found in this brochure are
always astonishingly accurate, and the Stats
tics, illustrations, humor and other reading
matter rich in interest and full OF profit. The
H0stetter Company, Of Pittsburg, Pa, publish
1t themselves. They employ more than sixty
hands in the mechanical work, and more than
preparation. It can be Obtained without cost
OF all druggists and country dealers, and is
printed in English, German, French, Welsh,
SDaniSh
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
THE RUSSIAN FAMINE.

The details of the famine in Russia
are too awful to be recited. Some
idea can be gained of its horrors from
the fact that three starving men were
recently logged to death for taking an
active part IN the corn riot of Lin
brick. Between starving on one hand,
and being whipped to death, if they
complain, on the other, it does not ap-
pear that life in the dominions of the
Gar IS one continued picnic. What
is still worse, the news comes that fever
is treading fast upon the heels Of the
famine, and that there is danger that
an epidemic will arise that will sweep
over Europe. It is well to remember
that these epidemics attack only those
whose system is depleted. Do not al
low yourself, therefore, to catch cold
and contract pulmonary complaint.
Take REDS GERMAN COUGH AND
KIDNEY CURE, the best thing in the
world for colds and coughs. Ask
your druggist for it,
SYLVAN REMEDY Co.,
Peoria, Ill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
Christmas Weather.

The old >"Shepherd's Kalendar" has
this much 10 say about Christmas
weather: eff the sun shine clear and
bright on Christmas Day it promiseth
a peaceable year from clamOrs and strife,
and foretells much plenty to ensue; but
if the wind blow stormy toward sun
set. it betokeneth sickness in the
spring and autumn quarters"
Two French proverbs may fifty close
this bundle of weather savings:
Christmas on the balcony,
Easter near the e-brands.
At Christmas the gnats;
AT Easter the icebergs.
The popular mind could rot fail to fix
upon this day some predictions con-
corning births.
Commencing with Sunday we are
told:
What child that day born may be,
great lord he shall live TO be.
With Christmas on Monday:
They that be born that day 1 mean;
They shall be strong each one and keen.
Of Tuesday it is said:
They shall be strong and covetous.
wednesday is lucky day:
Whatever child that day born is,
He shall be doughty and gay, wis,
And wise and crafty also of deed,
Not less fortunate is the child who is
born on Christmas when it falls upon
Thursday:
If child that day born shall be,
1t shall happen right well for thee:
OF deeds he shall be good and steple,
Wise Of speech and reasonable.
The influence of Venus or Freya is
seen to extend to the infant who first
sees the light on Fridays Christmas:
The child that is horn that day
Shall live long and lecherous be away.
Saturday, again, is malignant:
And children born that day by faith,
In half year shall meet with death.
At present it is said in Lincolnshire,
England, that the child born on Christ
mas will be able to see spirits, an asser-
ton elsewhere made on Sunday.
Deaths on this day are sometimes
| thought to be ominous. In Somerset
shire, England, it is said that a death
during Christmastlde is a token OF
many deaths throughout that year in
/ the parish
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
Grants Emphatic Denial.

It's rather an unusual statement for
newspaper man who has been in the
traces long enough to be called an cold
timer to say that he never saw Gen.
Grant but once.
Such is the fact in my case, however,
but that once [ will never forget. [
saw him in such a way as few people
have.
1t was at the black period in the
great generals history, when the scan
dial of the Grant and Ward failure and
the Marine Bank collapse filed the
city. The rumor that Fred Grant was
more deeply implicated than he was,
and that he had fled to Canada, had
been started. The city editor sent me
out to verify it. This was late at night,
and / bad but slight hope of accom-
plishing my mission. It was near mid
night when [ rang the bell at Gen.
Grants residence. After awhile col
ored servant opened it. He only OPP
ened 1t little way.
No, he said, [ could not see Gen.
Grant under any circumstances; he had
retired. Neither would he take my card
or a message up. OF course [ did not
give up easily and tried to convince the
man how very important it was for me
to see the General.
deep voice at the head of the stairs
called out:
What is it?"
1 stepped inside and looked up.
There was Gen. Grant in his nightshirt
leaning over the balustrade.
| told him OF the rumor concerning
bis son, and asked whattruth there was
in it.
He had evidently pot heard it before
and queer look came over his face
while he was talking. He thought for a
few seconds and then said:
young man, it is not true. I doubt
if there is money enough in the Grant
family Just now to rake Fred to Canada.
Good night"
And the white-robed figure of the
sturdy old hero disappeared in the
gloom back of the landing.
l had got what wanted, an authentic
denial, and, as subsequent events
proved, the rumor was not true.
That was the only time I ever saw
Gen. Grant, and l always associate
him now with stubby, sad-faced
figure in night-shirt. York
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
BETWEEN CRADLE AND CROSS.
BY G. A. DAVIS.

Between the Cradle and the Cross,
Dear Lord, Thou walkest with us hand-ln- hand:
The whole round world is made Holy Land,
Since Thou didst come to share our gain and
loss,
And bless the Cradle and the Cross
Thou who didSt lie in Beth ehems stall,
Hast made all childhood holy for Thy sake;
Since Thou on Marys breast didst sleep and
wake
Through that one mother Thou hast hallowed
all.
Thy birth alone our birth sin could retrieve,
And Mary hath atoned for Eve.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

AT a dinner given by ex-Postmaster
General James to Frederick Vanderbilt
the other night, at which a number of
financial magnates were present, Bishop
Newman had to skate over pretty thin
ice in his address on the relation of
wealthy men to society
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
Paid in HIS own Coin.

A Gardiner pastor who had collected
400 copper cents during his itinerancy
passed them over to a merchant in that
city, the other day, and was surprised
soon after to receive ,0O0 Of them back
again in the shape of wedding fee
Ie2UietoY1 Jo3iry10J
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
What is
1t For2

ger, OlQeI, Dd1uGI -uedQ-
ed boys. Life is an interrogation
point, What is it for?" we con-
tinually cry from the cradle to the
grave. So with this little introduce
tory sermon we turn and ask: What
is AUGUST FLOWER FOR ?" AS easily
answered as asked: It is for Dys-
pepsia. Il is a special remedy for
the Stomach and Liver Nothing
more than this; but this brin1fu1.
We believe August Flower cures
Dyspepsia. We know it will We
have reasons for knowing it. Twenty
years ago it started in a small country
town. To-day it has an honored
place in every city and country store,
possesses one Of the largest manu-
featuring plants in the country and
sells everywhere. Why is this? The
reason is as simple as a child's
thought It is honest, does one
thing, and does it right along-it
cures Dyspepsia. .
G. G. GREEN, Sole Man #, WOOdbury,NJ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
COnmenGable.

All claims not consistent with the high
character Of Syrup of Figs are purposely
avoided by the CAL Fig Syrup Company.
1t acts gently on the kidneys, liver and
bowels, cleansing the system effectually
but it is not cure-all and makes no pre-
tensions that every bottle Will not substan-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

TIE PUBLIC AWARDS THE PALM TO HALE's
HONEY OF EOREHOUND AND TAR as cough rem
edy.
Pixies TooTHAcHE DROPS Cure in one Minute.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

IF you want good reliable lady's or
gents watch you will do well to write to
or call on thee. Preusser Jewelry Co., of
Milwaukee, Wis, for prices and informa-
ton. This is the only house in the state
that buys direct from the manufacturers of
American watches
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
The Family Buyer.

"Augustus, dear, / bought something
awfully nice to-day in town." remarked
Kathrine at dinner last evening in the
little Queen Anne cottage on Staten Isl
and, as she looked across the table at
her young husband.
eyes, dear?"
eyes; bought your present"
"What is it ?''
''Oh, I can't tell you now. And ]
bought the present you are going togive
Marjorie"
"My present to Marjorie %
eyes, and the present you are going
to give the baby"
"But, my dear, p
ooh, it is just lovely. You will see it
on Christmas Eve. And l bought the
present you're going to give me, and''
But really, Kathrine, I should like
to choose my own present to-
ooh, know it is just what you would
have thought of, and | saw lovely
thing which am going to get for Mar
jorie to give you, but you'll have to get
me the money for it, dear; spent all [
had. And want to get your present
to sister Jessie, too, and'--
And Augustus said something right
there, but as he said it to himself it
wouldn't be fair to repeat it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

AsTHMATIC TROUBLES, Pleurisy Pains.
and 1nfiamed Threats, are overcome and
healed by DR.. d. Jayne's Expectorant-for
fifty years an approved standby for all
Coughs and Colds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
The Only One Ever Printed-Can
Won Find The Word p

LOU IL anu INC "OFu
There is 3-inch display advertisement
in this paper this week which has no two
words alike except one word. The same
is true OF each new one appearing each
week from The Dr.. Harter Medicine Co.
This house places Crescent" on every
thing they make and publish. Look for
it, send them the name of the word, and
they will return you BOOK, BEAUTIFUL
AUTOGRAPHS, or SAMPLES FREE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

THIMBLEs have been found in the
Egyptian catacombs, in mummy cases
antedating the Christian era 10 to Is
centuries.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

THEODORE II. SWIFT, who was one oil
the attorneys in the celebrated Miser
Paine case, received a $4,000 fee. He
is only 40 years of age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

Mrs. NEwMAN-"That stupid grocer is
always making mistakes. l got some
bread this afternoon, and he charged il
on the bill as wood"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

ANOTHER corn corner is reported in
Chicago. The names of the corned will
come in later.-BdItinaore american.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

THROAT DISEASES commence with a
Cough, Cold or Sore Throat. ''BrO1U9' s
Bronchial Tr0ches'' give Immediate relief.
Sold only i3l bOIcS. Price rs cts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
HOW1S TlliS2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of catnrrh that cannot be cured by
taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known T. J. Cheney
for the last fifteen years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in oil business transactions,
and financially able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
Vest d TrEax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Walding Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
Druggists
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

THE thinner thing is the more it is
inclined to spread itself.-Ol City Biz
card.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

For indigestion, constipation. sick head
ache, weak stomach, disordered liver
take Beecham's Pills. For sale by al
dru ppiStS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

M. JULES SIMON, the distinguished
French statesman aud author, is i'll.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

Mr.. Newman vigorously saving on
the loaf)-''Well, he wasn't SO far wrong
after all. "-Harper's Bazaar.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

IF afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.
Isaac ThOmpson's Eye Water. Druggists
sell it. 20 cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

HoJACK-"Are you going to make any
good resolutions this year ?" Tomdik-
mo, | always break them" Hojack-
''Then make few bad ones this time
-EDOcb'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

QUEEN VICTORIA has engaged two no
tells at Nice for herself and suite il
March next
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

Geat Bargains in Ladies' Watches.
Genuine Elgin ladies' watch. Boss filed
case, guaranteed twenty years, only S16
Handsome plush case with each watch
Write or call on c. Preusser JeWelry Co.,
Milwaukee, Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

Hon. J. c. scHUiTz, lieutenant-gov-
ernor of Manitoba, is seriously i'll. He
has been ailing for some time and physi-
clans fear he is on his deathbed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

JOSEPH w. BAILEY, of Texas, is the
youngest member of Congress. He is
% years old and has deep blue eyes and
jet black hair worn very long.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

SENATOR BLACKBURN has had a grand
son 3 weeks old named after him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
SHlLOH'S
CONSUmP TI0N
CURE.

The success of this Great Cough Cure Is
without parallel in the history Of medicine.
All druggists are authorized to sell it on pos
tive guarantee, test that no other cure can sue
cessfully stand. That it may become known,
the Proprietors, at an enormous expense, are
placing Sample Bottle Free into every home
in the United States and Canada. IF you have
a Cough, Sore Throat, or Bronchitis, use ii, for
it will cure you. If your child has the Group,
or Whooping Cough, use it promptly, and relief
is sure. If you dread that insidious disease
Consumption, use it. Ask your Druggist for
SHILOH'S CURE, Price 10 cts, SO cts. and
$I.oo. If your Lungs are sore or Back lame,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

During the next go days we will sell a
solid 14-karat ladies' Elgln watch for $22
Handsome plush case with each watch.
Write or call on G.. Preusser Jewelry Co.,
Milwaukee, Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

IN Russia. no Polish Catholic is pre-
mitted to acquire land.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
Made To Look luke New.

Dresses, Gents Clothing, Feathers, Gloves,
ETC., Dyed or Cleaned, Plush Garments
Steamed at Otto Pletch's Dye Works, 246 W
Water St, Milwaukee. Send for Circular.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23
August.
Flower

This is the query per-
petually on your little
boys lips. And he is
no worse than the big
Ger older ha1der-head-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

FKTS-All Fits stopped free by DIR. KIfne's
Great Nerve kegtorer. No fits after first davis
Marvellous Treatise and $500 trial bottle free
Fit Send to DR.. Kline, 931 Arch st Phila Pa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

SENATOR STANFORD, of California, is
said to have turned Spiritualist.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-12-23

ooh, it is just lovely. You will see il
on Christmas Eve. And | bought the
present you're going to give me, and'