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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17
THE TUNNEL SEEMED LONG.
A Postal Clerks Perilous Ride in the
sitting Darkness.

Postal Clerks Perilous Ride in the
sitting Darkness.
A thrilling experience, although not
ending fatally, was had by a railway
mail clerk who acted as a distributor on
a local train, says the Washington Star.
He had a car to himself, and at one
station up in the Allegheny Mountains
had left his car for minute or two to
run forward to the engine, which was
taking water. The water tank was
directly west of the great tunnel, and
when the tender was filled and the
train started the clerk sprang for his
car. The entrance to the car was on
the side and solitary handle was
grasped, whereby the clerk pulled him
self up to the door. To his horror he
found the door had been Jared SMUT
and could not be opened from the out
side, and the second he discovered this
fact the train shot into the tunnel.
With desperation born of terrible
death staring him IN the face the clerk
hammered and kicked on the door and
shrieked aloud for help but the noise of
the train drowned his cries, and with
both hands grasping the handle, his feet
on the iron step and his body glued to the
side of the car, for fear of being dashed
off by the ragged sides, he was carried
through the tunnel.
As the tunnel is mile long and the at
mosphere there is almost sitting this
luckless mail clerks experience can be
better imagined than described. When
the train shot into daylight again the
engineer looked back, as is the custo M
to see if his train was following all
right, and discovered the clerk in his
narrowing position. Quickly stopping
his engine the engineer ran back, and
with the assistance OF the conductor,
helped the almost demented man to the
ground, where he utterly collapsed, the
strain upon his nerves being too great.
For six months he was under a
physicians care. and after he had be-
come a we'll man again, said: Il
thought that tunnel was ten miles long,
and my head, I imagined, was hollow,
with the dense smoke rushing in my
mouth and nostrils and coming out at my
ears like steam pipes. Whenever | think
of that ride my brain reels and | feel my
self crouching as l did upon the outside
OF the car during that horritying ex-
nerjanca y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17
Colonial Titles Of Respect.

The founders of Boston were thor
oughly English in their social traditions,
says the Youths Companion. They be-
lieved in distinctions of rank. Only a
few persons of unquestioned eminence,
including ministers and their wives, re-
ceived the title of mister and mistress.
The higher magistrates also took the
title, but deputies to the general court
we're not honored with it. They, along
with the greater body of citizens, were
dubbed goodman and their wives good
wife.
If mister lost his reputation-in
those days that followed immediately
upon his loss of characterize was de-
graded to the rank of goodman. Of
ficers of the church and of the militia
received the titles of their rank or Of
fee. Servants were not honored by any
prefix to their names. They were plain
John or James.
The distinctions of rank we're also pre-
served by differences in the style and
material Of dress. But a democratic
leaven and desire for fine clothes
upon the manners of the settlers.
Within fifteen years of the settlement
of the town men in humble station be-
gan to dress as their betters. Doubtless
they felt as Pat did, who gave it as his
opinion that every man was as good as
any other man, and a great deal bet
ter"
The statute books show that the magis-
trates were sorely troubled, both to
preserve the traditional distinction in
dress and to keep the fashion within
the bonds of decorum.
A man not worth 9200 was forbidden
to wear gold or silver lace, or buttons,
or points at the knees. Women whose
property did not reach 92OO III value
were ordered not to wear silk, or tiffany
hoods, or scarfs, or any apparel with
any lace on it, gold, silver, or thread.
The general court was plain-spoken in
giving its reasons for enacting this law
1t records cts utter detestation and dis
like that mon of mean con-
dition should take upon them the garb
of gentlemen"
The courts "detestation and dislike"
also extends 20 women of the same
rank" who wear the garments "allow-
able to persons Of greater estates or
more liberal education" Such prac-
tees, Sin persons of such condition.
the court judges 'intolerable."
One cannot help but ask what would
the general court have done with the
servants of these days, who not only
initiate their mistress dresses. but
sometimes wear them?
But though ''intolerable," the court
had to endure not only the Ieveling
spirit, but the desire for display. They
pass laws againgt "slashed Clothes"
which showed the line underneath, and
against short sleeves, whereby the
nakedness of the arm may be discov-
cred.
But the democratic spirit, aided by
the women's fondness for dress, was
it,
They reluctantly acknowledged that
the colony had outgrown its minority
and was not to be retained in leading
strings by abolishing these sumptuary
laws. The tops and coquettes thence
forth were allowed to dress as their
want of taste should indicate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

Furs should be thoroughly beaten,
aired for several hours and carefully
combed with a clean comb. Then wrap
them up tightly in newspapers and
keep in a thoroughly tight chest lined
with tin or cedar wood. They should
be taken out and examined in the sun
once a month and thoroughly beaten
again. The printing ink on newspapers
is distasteful to moths. Feathers and
al kinds of woollen clothing minus the
combiDg Of course-mav be preserved
in the same MaY.-LOreW Times
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

IN TIE tram
of diseases that follow a tor
pid liver and impure blood,
nothing can take the place
of DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery. Nothing will,
after you have seen what it
does. 1t prevents and cures
by removing the cause. 1t
invigorates the liver, purihes
and enriches the blood, sharp
ems the appetite, improves di-
gestion, and builds up both
strength and flesh, when re-
duced below the standard
of health. For Dyspepsia,
Liver Complaint" Scrofula,
or any blood-taint it's a posi-
tive remedy. 1t acts as no
other medicine does. For that
reason, it's sold as no other
medicine is. It's guaranteed
to benefit or cure, or the
money is refunded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17
TEA-TABLE SALAD.

MAMMA examining the proof Of her
small daughters photograph" Grace,
why didn't you smile ?" Grace aged 8
years, with an injured ARR did,
mamma. but the man didn't put 1t
down.-Horper'S Bdsdr.
The Judge became a preacher and
when he married his first couple he
said: 81 pronounce sentence on you as
man and wife, and may God have
mercy on your souls" The culprits left
happy.-Detroit Free Press.
MAMMA-"Johnny, see that you give
Ethel the lions. share of that orange. !"
he hasn't given me any" Johnny
"Well, that's all right. Lions don't eat
oranges. "-Hdrper's Bazdr.
tsIT's humiIiating for man to realize
how he can pass unnOtlced IN athrong."
cpl tell you what you do said his
friend in comforting tone, "just you
follow the crowd into theater without
buying ticket. y Washington Post.
ONE of our very SWEETEST young men
made a call on a young lady at her
home in a suburban town recently
The girl who opened the door was green
very. Our exquisite proffered his
card. 81 wish to see Miss L." he
aid. The girl caught him by the coat
sleeve and dragged him in with a jerk.
go right in ~ she exclaimed. 'We
don't need no tickets. Go right in !''-
Boston Record.
The parrot late of Boston 81 am
aware, my dear madam, that there Ike
lists an almost universal but erroneous
belief that all parrots manifest a predl-
lection. for crackers. This hypothesis
would be amusing were it not for the in
dication it affords of the pathetic pauci-
ty OF dietetic knowledge upon the part
of the masses. Nav | awsk if you are
aware that there is more nutriment and
inspiration in a single plate of beans
than in three score and ten crackers
thorough appreciation of Browning
will never follow regimen of crackers.
But what is the matter. may l awsk :?
You manifest considerable perturba-
ionp '-L life.
KINGLEY-"Don't you at times lose
confidence in yourself and feel utterly
weak, as if in fact you weren't worth
continental? '
Bingo-''Yes; felt so the other day
when my wife showed me her dress
makers bill - lothier and Flu nisher.
IT'S June, the banner month of spring
Whose coming doth sweet posies bring,
And in each dooryard may be seen
Gay children gambling on the green.
Now Night her sable mantle throws,
And each gay child to slumber goes.
And there, behind yon bamboo screen.
Gay papas are gambling on the green.
Battle Greek CdH
A BRAVE MAN.-"Why did you quit
buying milk of me?" asked dealer of
an old customer. Because I'm man
who never takes water. daily Cont
7aent
HE-"Do you know, I'm very fond of
those simple old meiodies-for instance,
%, to be ever by thy side ~
She--''Ies; and-er-'Good-bye, my
lover, goodbye 7 ''-Harper's Bd=ar.
SMART CUsToMER-"You fellers are
maxim heap O. souv'nir spoons, amt
We? Why don't yer get up sow mir
knives?" Jeweler-"Well, people like
TO remember their spooning; it's differ
ent when they've been cut. "-Jeuelers'
HeekIq.
You've ECoNoM1sr-"We have passed
the stone age, the bronze age, and SO
on" said the teacher. ''Now what age
is the present." The Shortage" re-
piled Freddy, who reads the papers,
NeaC York Continent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17
PRESENTlM EMF.

Behind the tapestries my hand hath set
Along the haunted halls of yesterday.
Reproachfully, with fearless eyes, there stray
The melancholy phantoms of regret.
They loiter there, unbanshable yet,
Until the silent past resumes its-sway,
When summoning their own, they fade away,
To fill the cells of memory's oubliette.
Then in the chambers of my soul a new
And warming murmur of fresh grief arrives;
l see the specterS of to- morrow start
For grief has phantoms of the future too,
And those it loOsenS to beset our lives
Are sadder still than those 1t lets depart.
Edgar Status, an Belf0rd's.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

Syrup %

We are SIX IN fam
A Farmer at lily. We live IN a.
-a place where we are:
Iooiii' eNae' subject to violent
Saws: Colds and Lung
Troubles. I have
used German Syrup for six years
successfully for Sore Throat, Cough
Cold, Hoarseness, Pains in the
Chest and Lungs, and spitting-up
of Blood. l have tried many differ
ent kinds of cough Syrups IN my
time, but let me say to anyone want
ing such a Northumberland Syrup
is the best. That has been my ex-
perience. If you use it once, you
will go back to it whenever YOU
need it. 1t gives total relief and is
a quick cure. My advice to every
one suffering with Lung Troublesis
Try it. You will soon be con-
WINGED. In all the families where
your German Syrup
is used we have no John
trou bic with the Er.,k,;,
Lungs at all. It is
the medicine for this 1oaae
country. 9
G. G. GREEN. Sole Man fl, Woodbury., 4. +
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17
Another Big Gave.

Along the north fork of the Black
water River, in Tucker County, w. Va,
half mile from Hendrick's Station on
the West Virginia Central and Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, there is cave one mile
long which has as yet only been par
TALLY explored. An arched channel,
varying from 3 to 80 feet in height.
leads through the entire cavern, that
has su bterranean stream of pure water
constantly flowing through the main way
and all the recesses so far discovered.
Half a mile from the entrance there is
an opening, where many snow-white
pillars almost blind the eyes, and
throughout the cave is fascinatingly
beautiful and well worth further explo-
ration.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

will make better quality of brick than
the best of fire clay. 1t is thought that
this new discovery will revolutionize
the manufacture of brick. The shale is
taken from the ore mines and dumped
over the banks, and it was thought to
be entirely worthless until this dis
COYerY was made.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac
ceptsble to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, ih
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have it ON hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FjG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, N. NEW YORK. NM
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17
THE POETS PRAYER.
BY j. G. WHITTIER.

If there be some weaker one,
Give me strength to help him on;
If binder soul there be,
Let me guide him nearer Thee;
Make my mortal dreams come true
With the work fain would do;
Clothe with life the weak intent,
Let me be the thing l meant;
Let me find in thy employ,
Peace that dearer is than joy;
Out of self to love be led,
And to heaven acclimated,
Until all things sweet and good
Seem my natural habitude.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17
DINNER for Two. Appetite for One =

DINNER for Two. Appetite for One ="
Said dyspeptic to the waiter, ordering for
self and friend. And suppose he had an appe-
tite, it would have agonized him, subsequently,
to crafty it. Oh the abominable pangs that
even little meal causes the confirmed victim
of indigestion Purgatory on earth-no less.
Altogether unnecessary, though. Begin at
once, Systematically, course of Hostetter S
Stomach Bitters ye unfortunate with refractory
Stomachs. In saying this we merely echo the
recorded experience of thousands who have
used the great stomachic to their lasting bene-
fit. For the inaction of sluggish liver, and
for tardy or irregular action Of the bowels both
very apt to accompany dyspepsia, this fine regu-
lator is equally efficient Malarial complaints,
kidney trouble, rheumatism and neuralgia de-
part when a resort is had to Stomach Bitters.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

HER FRUITLEss SEARCH.-Mrs. Slim
diet-tYou are not eating your meat,
Mr.. Hallroom" New Boarder-''Er
the fact is, Mrs. Slimdiet, my-er-
teeth are not very good, and this meat
seems little tough to me-" Mrs. s.
"Well, that's too bad. Such time as |
do have getting good meat | have
tried every place can think Of" Mr..
H.-"Have you tried any Of the places
near the lOin ?'-Nelr York WeekLu.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

"WHAT is the meaning of the word
luke-warm?" asked the teacher. "John-
ny Cumso, you may answer" water
is luke-warm when it looks warm and
iSiPt. - H0rDer's Bdzur.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17
He Laughed in HIS Sleeve.

AS he saw at what low prices his wife
bought parlor, chamber and dining-room
furniture at the Monmouth Store of Glenn
ent, Williams & Co., 42S Broadway, Mil
waukee Their beautiful and large Stock
is one of the sights worth seeing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

REV. DR.. HART, Dean of Denver, is
occupying the pulpit of the Episcopal
Church in Berlin during the temporary
illness of the regular minister.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

LA CROSSE loses one of her foremost
surgeons in the permanent removal of DR..
Powell, who has located in st. Paul, where
he makes speciality of surgery, nervous
diseases of young men, and the manifold
diseases of Women
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

Mrs. PINKHAM's letters from ladies in
all parts of the world average One Hun.
dred per day. She has never failed them
and her fame is world wide.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

IT has been discovered that shale,
value. which is taken from ore mines.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

''NE'ER seek a wife till you haze house
and fire burning" and even then be SUE
that she uses SAPOLIO if you want a
clean, cosy home.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

CONSTANTINE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, the
Greek historian, died recently, aged rs
years. He was Il strong man Or ne could
not have carried his name SO long.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

BULow gives up his plan to conduct a
spring season of concerts at Lisbon ION
account of i'll health
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

ROBERT INGERsoLL has had a reputa-
ton as an orator since 1858, when he
was stumping Illinois for Senator Doug
las. And time has not grazed his gifted
eloquence around the edges.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

FITS.-Al Fits stopped free by DIR. KIine's
Great Nerve KestOrer. fits after first days use
Marvellous Treatise and 800 trial bottle free to
Fit cases. Send to nr. Kline, 931 Arch St. Phila, Pa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

GEN. GREEDY tells Chicago reporter
that he has no fancy for further Arctic
explOratiOn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17
Established 1859.

Dresses, Gents Clothing, Feathers, Gloves,
ETC., Dyed or Cleaned Plush Garments
Steamed at Otto Pietchs Dye Works, 246 w.
Water ST., Milwaukee. Send for Circular
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

DIR. OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES likes to
see good sparring match, but he never
called on John L. Sullivan, even when
thew were reighbors.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

MOTHERS should watch carefully those
signs of ill-health in their daughters, and
at once use Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable
Compound. 1t will prove lasting bless
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

Dom PEDRO, who has returned to his
residence at Versailles after sojourn
of several months at Cannes, is going to
ENGLAND for two months
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

A. NJ. PRIEST, druggist, Shelbyville
Ind, says: Halls Catarrh Cure gives the
best of satisfaction. Can get plenty of
testimonials, as it cures every one who
takes it," Druggists sell it. 75c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

TAKE a lesson from the strawberry
box. 1t is never full Westfeld ~. ~
Standard.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

OUIDA condemns the novels of to-day
as sickening rubbish, showing that she
never read her own
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

Best. easiest to use and cheapest. PisU's
Remedy for Catarrh. BY druggists. SOC.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

IF afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR..
Isaac Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists
sell it. Is cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

JAY GOULD will not take long cruise
on the Atlanta this year. So says son
Edwin
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17

IT isn't definitely known yet how fur
the seal negotiations have got.-BoSton
Herald
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-06-17
CALIFORNIA F7c syrup co.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW Y0RK. nv.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-28
SCORES OF PEOPLE CURED.
Disease Cannot Escape Its Healing
 Influence.

Influence. Hundreds every day are asking the ques- ton: Is it fact that Dr. Damon and as- sociated physicians actually make the won derful cures published so frequently in the papers! The answer is positively yes, and the proof is easily obtained by personal inquiry from the many persons treated and cured.
 The following cases are worthy of atten- ton: Mrs. Martha Collins, lifelong resi- dent of East Haven, has suffered for years with catarrh and enlarged tonsils, was perfectly cured in few weeks. One of our we'll known society ladies has had a large goitre reduced about two thirds and expects to have it all removed in a short time.
 MT. Edward Wilson has been cured of a serious bladder trouble with which he had suffered over ten years. He had spent over $500 with other doctors without any benefit. Mrs. Sarah Norcross has been a
 great sufferer with dyspepsia, liver and kidney trouble. Food would not remain away to mere skeleton. She is now we'll
 and strong and has gained eighteen pounds. An estimable lady of Milford had been
 near deaths door for long time with gas- tritis and dysentery. Fifteen doctors had
 done all they could for her without avail, until she was so reduced she could hardly 1 stand. She is now perfectly we'll and gives Dr. Damon the credit. Hundreds of our ladies have been radi- cally cured of diseases peculiar to their sex by this new system that does away
 with all exposure or pain. In fact, mag
 netism is the greatest boon of the age to
 the afflicted, and no one should allow prejudice to stand in the way of reason if
 they wish to regain their health The office is at 92S Chapel street and everyone is made welcome Rooms and
 board are furnished patients from out of town
Morning journal and courier., 1891-03-28
The Elm City Shooters

The Elm City Gun club shoot was unusually well attended yesterday. Fifteen events were shot, the principal being the fifteen king birds, $10 guarantee stakes, and the twenty king birds, $10 guarantee stake. Won as follows:
 Fifteen king birds-Ortseifer 12, Brogden 10, Van Buren F, Sanford 12, Russell g, Mills 10, Albee 12 Moran 2, Lee Il, Hart g, Miles 9, Hor- ton 10; Money divided-Van Buren 1. Ortseifer 2, Sanford and Albee 3, Lee 4.
 Twenty king birds-Ortseifer IS, Brogden 15, Miles IA, Albee IS, Van Buren 13, Carney Il, San ford 15, Baldwin 12, O. M. Cooper 8, E. E. Cooper IS, Russell 14, Hart 13. Money divided -Ortsefer and Albee 1, Brogden and Sanford 2, Miles and Van Buren 2.
 Out of town shooters were Mills of Bethel, Miles of Milford, Moran, Washburn and Beck of Seymour, Norton and Lee of Bristol, Sanford of Southport, Brogden of Wallingford.
 Other events were: Six singles, won by San ford and, ortseifer; 10 keystones, ortseifer; 4 pair keystones, Ortseifer; 10 keystones, ,Ortseifer Miles and Brogden;. 10 keystones, straightaway, Ortseifer and Brogden; 10 keystone, Sanford, Al bee and Brogden; 10 keystones, two-man team, Miles and Brogden; 10 kingbirds Albee; pair kingbirds, Baldwin, VanBuren and Carney; 10 keystones, straightaway, VanBuren and Ortsei- fer; 10 kingbirds Miles; birds, Ortseifer.