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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-28

Affairs of Honor Nowadays Are Me
BIood-Letting Contests.

Affairs of Honor Nowadays Are Mere
BIood-Letting Contests.
Dueling is popular still but, if
death occurs in the contest, the sur
vivor and the seconds are obliged to fly
the country for a time, for not only will
magistrates punish, but juries will con-
vict, and the civil courts are ready to
award to the in jured relatives crushing
damages. 1t is true the offense is not
treated as murder any more than in
fanticide is in England; but it is treat
ed as an offense, and the consequences
are so dsagreeable that dueling has
ceased to be a synonym for mortal COM
bat It is only blood-letting combat
now In arranging for meeting, the
most elaborate precautions are taken to
avoid ''regrettable consequences Pis-
tolls are discouraged, because bullets
have their vagaries. and when they are
employed the comba is are placed ct
distances at which they are nearly GER
tain to miss each other, and it is bad
form to aim with too much care or too
near the heart 'sWe are here" re-
marks the sententious second, to
avenge wounded honor, not to commit
murder"
When swords are selected kind of
master of the lists is named, whose Or
der to stop must be instantly obeyed
under penalty of dishonor, and he gives
his order the moment blood flows
though it be from the merest scratch;
while, as duelists, being mortal, may
lose their tempers, the seconds stand
ready at his word to strike up their
principals weapons All kinds of dan
gerous blows are prohibited as unfair,
and too much display Of ferocity de-
cidedly and permanently lowers duel
lists reputation for the possession of
good heart and fine manner. It would
be considered monstrous to allow duel
lists to get at one another with rifles, as
they do in Western America, in the
best way they could; and the old duel
across handkerchief is pronounced de-
liberate murder, to which no second
who respects himself will ever yolun-
tarily accede. Indeed, we believe
principal might now refuse that chal-
lenge as an obsolete barbarism. The
combat is reduced, in fact. to display
Of skill in fencing with weapons instead
of foils, in which, it is true, one party
may get hurt by misadventure but in
which it is not intended that he should
be more than scratched. The chance of
making widow, which M. Jules Simon
SO feelingly and SO properly laments, is,
in truth reduced to the infinitely little.
You do not after duel encounter your
adversary's widow, but himself; and if
he is man of tie world you are not
punished even by a scowL-Spectator.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-28
ga LITTLE NONSENSE"

There are more women doctors to-
day than ever before and their number
is rapidly increasing. 1t will soon be
privilege to be sick.-Chicago News.
Woman as a Reformer. 81 wonder
why Perkins always carries cane since
he's been married." "Oh, that's his
w fe's scheme to cure him from putting
his hands in his pockets Puck.
Able Editor-'Youngm man, this is
bad break. You say that Mr.. McWhack
will build So, 900 house to cost $40, OO0."
Careful Reporter-"That is all right.
He is going to have the work done by
the day."
II tell you, Bill" said tramp num-
Der one, you are daisy" 'No, Tim"
returned Bill, I'm a lily, for [ toll not,
neither do spin, nor was ever Solomon
n all his glory clad as you see me now.
Sm lily, Tim, a lily. IN. Y. Herald.
Poorer Results First Tramp-s'A
watch case manufacturer in Brooklyn
has saved ST., 900 by collecting the water
in which the help wash their hands.
What do you think we would get by
such a wash up?"-Second Tramp
s'Mud. "-Jeweler's Weekly.
Miss Rowena-"Think Of wishy-
washy, phlegmatic girl like her being
named Stellar Mr.. Parham-' Stella
means star. Perhaps they called her
that, not because they thought her
bright, but because she was beautiful
in the dark. "--Harper's Bazaar
He Suffered Just the Same. EN-
ployer-s'You are very late this morn
ing, M. Threads" Clerk-"Yes, sir; I
suffered severely from insomnia last
night, and when [ finally got to sleep
oversight myself" Employer-'I
didn't know you had insomnia" Clerk
-'I haven't; but my baby has. -
Judge.
-'Charlie, dear, what is monopoly"
she asked, looking up tenderly, as she
rested submissively in his arms with
her dainty head nestled against his
coat-collar WELL" replied Charlie,
manfully struggling to bring his mind
to cope with abstruse subjects. and fail
ing altogether to get beyond concrete
facts, 81 sincerely hope that this is. -
Somerville Journal.
-Kneeling beside her mid a kneeling
throng
In the dim twilight of the chapel, where
A few sweet flowers, scent-laden, fill the
air
With a sweet aroma, and the solemn song,
Low oh :nted, flo ted thrCug h the hallowed
place
watched the curtains of her melting eyes
Vail their soft glancts, and DER that fairy
face
Stole reverent stiffness. as, with gentle
sighs
Sins srom her silent heart the maid con-
fessed
(Ah, fairest saint, were all sins but as
thineD
Then, lif ing her forehead from its pillowed
rest,
Turning her face, so pure with thoughts
divine,
She murmured bending towards me as i
I 'Tom, Alice Brown still wears her old
straw hatl''
! Boston Traveller.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-28
CLAY AND WEBSTER.
TIE Bearing of the Two Great Men In dens
eraI Society.

An old ministerial friend of mine,
says w. H. Milburn in the Hartford
Courant, who was much in Washington
in those days, and was one of the great
Kentuckian's most ardent admirers, but
whose modesty had kept him from seek
ing his acquaintance saw on Pennsyl-
vania avenue one day Mr. Clay APP
preaching and no one else near. Pluck
ing up heart as they met, he extended
his hand, saying: Mr.. Clay, am Rev.
Mr.. -, pastor of Wesley Chapel, and
from my boyhood | have honored and
loved you" Instantly it was as if the
sun had burst from behind a cloud; my
friend was bathed in stream of warmth
and light as the kindling eye and beam
ing face shone upon him, and Mr. Clay
grasping his hand thrilled him with his
voice, and then putting his arm into the
preachers they walked toward the Cap
itol, the diffident man completely at
his ease and feeling as if he had known
the statesman for years. The CONVEX
sation of fifteen m inutes VIII CHI followed
so kni tied the preacher to Mr.. Clay that
from that day forth he won have been
almost willing to lay down his life for
him. Another of my friends, John B.
Hagany, happened to see Daniel Web
ster, sitting alone one day on the prom
enade deck of steamboat. and, after
making several turns to summon reso-
luton for the adventure, stopped in
front of the great representative from
Massachusetts, and said: "Mr. Webster"
''That is my NAME" said the organ
toned voice.
"And I am the Rev. Mr.. Hagany
Methodist preacher, who for many years
have admired and honored you almost
more than any living man."
'My dear Mr. Hagany," said the
other, ''pray be seated, pointing to a
place by his side.
AS the preacher obeyed, he felt as if
he were admitted to the tabled height
of Olympus, but the divinity of his
magma ton said nothing. Mr.. Hagany
sat with clasped hands, twirling his
thumbs, hoping to break the silence,
which was most embarrassing; and at
last, with an effort, said 1--WE have
fine day, Mr.. Webster"
IA singularly fine day." answered the
orotund music.
Another long pause, when, rising the
preacher said II wish you good morn
ing, Mr.. Webster"
"a very good morning to you, Mr..
Hagany" replied the other.
If Mr.. Webster had been candidate
for the Presidency Mr. Hagany might
have voted for him, but after the inter-
view have described would have seri-
ously considered the claims of the OPP
posing candidate. Not so my other
friend, who would have voted for Mr..
Clay against the world. | can not bet
ter illustrate the bearing of the two
men in general society. You never for
got Mr. Webster's greatness Mr.. Clay
at once bound you to him by links
stronger than steel. Mr.. Webster's
speeches are read and will be by poster
ity, with admiration and profit; Mr..
Clay became at once a part Of the Ma
TONS life, and contributed largely to-
ward making the country what it is.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-28

-Bouillon Clair Improvise. Take a
pound and half of beef without fat or
gristle cut it into p eces. put it in a
casserole, and add to this half a chicken,
cut into small pieces; add the white of
. leek, minced one carrot stalk of
celery, and root of parsley and then
uoar over all three pints of cold water.
Pat the cdss role to boil without stirring
the ntents. and at the first boiling
move the saucepan to tho side of the
stove less heated, and add salt and four
cloves. Cook for twenty-five minutes,
then strain through napkin. Color a
good brown with caramel sugar, and it
is ready for serving. Democrats
MONTHLY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-28

Hines For Giving an Air of Fashion to Cor
monplace Things.

Hasses For Giving an Air of Fashion to Conn
monplace Things.
MantIes are difficult to choose this
year. The modes are so bizarre One
made in mate asse of black velvet had
the merit of being new and suitable to
the wants of fashionable women. It
had long narrow matelasse ends in
front, bordered with ostrich feathers
and edged with ~tassels of the same.
These are quite new. There was an
ovegsleeve of black velvet, split into
two points, reaching to the elbow, and
asvelvet collar, which was continued to
the waist in narrow points, edged with
feathers, but not standing up too high.
The back was cut as a jacket and to the
edge of the side pieces square flap
pockets were sewn, trimmed with
feather tassels.
The fashionable cloth jackets will be
long A good example had military
braidings across the front fastened with
cross cords and barrel buttons; but the
sides were lined with musouash, which
has all the appearance of sealskin, at
half the cost, and If desired could be
thrown open, showing the revers of the
fur. / will describe two hats and bon
net greatly admired They are quite
unique. A toque of chamois leather
cloth, the edge bordered with tiny
angels wings'-a mixture of jet and
gold striped vieux rose velvet toque
Of a new tint with brown ostrich
feathers. was dainty in the extreme.
A bonnet with cr;nkled front of
Jet spangle on net a soft crown of the
uewcramoisie velvet "a crimson pink, a
bow of a lighter satin ribbon in front
with a triple tuft of black ostrich
feathers standing up at the back. 1t is
the fashion for evening wear to have
silk petticoats and stays to match. A
pink merveilleux skirt for this purpose
was lined w. th flannel, and bordered
with two rows of tea-tinted lace, a good
example of many others.
Bfuettes are worked in loose stitches
with floss silks on gauzes and tulles,
which. by the bye, are for the time but
little used; but there are few new
features in them, and people cling to
certainly the most graceful fabric for
evening wear, Notwithstanding fash
TENS veto. They are worked with tam
DOuT-SBl GCn III stripes dG intervals. anu
chenille mingles with the tambour
work. Russian net has not passed out
Of date quite and some eleiptical spots
I'm velvet appear on it; they have a good
appearance, especially in heliotrope on
black ground. Soft Indian Grape has
taken the place of aerophane. Beads
are for the time relegated. and in place
OF them tinsel threads are being used
with spangles, and most sparkling de-
signs are the result, especially when, as
Is often the case, jewels are intermixed.
Jewels are marked feature of pres
emit fash ons and many of the net trim
mings display topaz, amethysts, tur-
quoises, emeralds, opals-indeed, all
kinds of gems-lntermi Xed with gold
Chicago Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-28
The Change in woman,s Dress,

The deliberately dressed women, on
the street especially, is destined to be
a rarity. Flashy styles will be given
over TO the marked women who seek for
Observation-Disclosures so far as the criti-
cisms of their own sex and the sneers
of the men are concerned. That the
time is ripe for material change in the
fashions is conceded by all women of
taste and intelligence. Styles have run
to the extreme, until only little dis
lance remained to the point of the ex-
ceedingly ridiculous. The strain on the
purse has been severely felt Changes,
and of a radical nature. became so FREE
quent that even the wealthiest found
difficulty in keeping pace with them.
The reaction which has set in is both
timely and healthy Women on every
hand are welcoming the dawn of the
simple in dress, while man will have
extended to him the honor he has ale
ways esteemed the greatest that could
be conferred upon him-to walk the
street with woman in neat but simple
attire. Ladies' Home Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-28
CHARACTER IN EARS.

How to Read Your Own Disposition and
That of Your Friends.
In human beings of a low or debased
mental sta ndard the ears are large and
fabby, as in cretins and idiots.
When there is no lobe and the ear
widens toward the top it indicates cum
ming, selfishness and a revengeful dis
position
When the ear is oval and the lobe
slightly but distinctly marked, lofty
ideality, combined with great sensitive
ness, is always noticeable.
Large and round ears. with neat
hem, we'll carved, not fat, indicate a
strong will, bulldog like tenacity of
purpose and a saturnine disposition.
Ears which on the inner rim toward
the top have small excrescence like
one of the tips of a cocks comb, indicate
a weak character but obstinate withal,
though counterbalenced by a placid
temper.
Ears where the hem is fat, as if
ironed down, indicate a vacillating
mind, which in women usually belongs
to those who lack ideality, and in man
is characteristic of mean intelligence
and cold temper.
When the top of the ear is rounded
like the narrow end of an egg, it is
characteristic of a Iowa BILE and roman tic
disposition, or rather disposition that
yearns after the roman tic and pines to
be loved.
When the ears are large and droop at
the top and are without hem the gross
instincts are palpable. These indica tie
in their owners vanity, insolence, AFRO
gance and general satisfaction with
themselves.
When the small ear inclines rather to
the round than the elongated oval it is
certain Indication that the person,
male or female, to whom it belongs is
of an amorous, jealous, but treacherous
nature, and defective in Judgment
Chicago News
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-28
Ayers
Cherry Pectoral

The best of anodynes, this preparation rap
idly soothes irritation, strengthens the deli
cate organs of Speech and restores the voice
to its tone and power. No singer or public
speaker should be without it. Lydia Thomp-
son, the famous actress, certifes: "Ayer's
Cherry Pectoral has been of very great SER
vice to me. 1t improves and strengthens
the voice, and is always effective for the
cure of colds and coughs"
"Upon several occasions have suffered
from colds, causing hoarseness and entire
loss of voice. In my profession of an auc-
tioneer any affection of the voice or throat
is a serious matter, but at each attack, I
have been relieved by few doses of Ayers
Cherry Pectoral. This remedy, with ordf-
nary care, has worked such a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-28

cTATE OF WISCONSIN-CoUNTY COURT FOR
- JEFFERSON CoUNTY-In Probate. 70
Notice is hereby given that at regular term
of the County Court, to be held in and for said
County, at the Court House in the City of Jeffer-
son. in said County, on the first Tuesday of
February, being the 3rd day of February, A. D.,
1891 at IL O'Clock in the forenoon, the following
matters will be heard and considered:
In the matter of the estate of
SARAH S. BINGHAM, deceased.
The application of C. B. Skinner, executor of
the last will and testament of Sarah S. Bingham.
late of the City of Watertown, in said County,
deceased, for the examination and allow
ance of his final account OF his administration
of said estate; and for the assignment of the
residue thereof to the persons entitled thereto
by lew and the will OF said deceased.
Dated this % day of January. A. D., 1891.
By order of the Court:
HENRY COLONIUS,
14w4 County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-28
DIR. LeDUC,s PERIODICAL PILLS.

From Paris, France, act only upon the gener.
alive organs in females and positively cureasups
preston of the menses (from whatever causel,
and all periodical troubles peculiar to women.
A safe and reliable remedy. The larger proper
ten of ills to which ladies are liable is the direct
result OF disordered or irregular menstruation.
The American Pill Company, Royalty props,
Spencer, Iowa. So or 3 for SIS sent by mail. The
genuine sold by all druggists. 8yl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-28
to Borrow Rinor

! Cheaper to Borrow. Bingo-
II want to get some pie plates" Sales
man-''Yes, ma'am. How will these
do?@ just sold half dozen to your
next door neighbor." Mrs. Bingo-''n
that's the case, | guess | won't need
any "-Munsey's Weekly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-28
PERSONAL AND MPERSONAL.


William I. of Germany served In
the army as full private before he had
attained his seventeenth year. At
seventeen he was in action.
Mr. Gladstone, although very
rich man, is not fond of extravagantex-
penditure. Both he and Mrs. Glad
stone are economical almost to penuri-
BUSINESS in personal matters Their
home costumes are often .dowdy, and
worn almost thread bare though they
are hospitable to an unusual degree.
"A society has been started by wo-m
en- of high social position in New
York, it is said, "for the advancement
of propriety and frugality in dress" A
black list, made by the pastor of the
church in which the society originated,
includes as articles to be avoided the
decollete dress and sleeveless bodice,
lorgnettes and useless trimmings
Records show that violence or capt
ure was q necessary feature of a mar
riage in nearly every land at one time
or another, and even at the present day
among many races the custom is pre-
served in modified form. Perhaps the
Bedouin Arabs of Mount Sinai conduct
their matrimonial arrangements in the
strangest fashion, for when man de-
sires to marry he goes to the maiden's
father and makes bid, which may or
may not be accepted.
-Lafcadio Hearn, journeying for
Harper's to Japan, writes in that nag
zine the following prophecy of quick
trip around the world:
Days. Hours.
London to Liverpool. by rail.
Liverpool to Quebec, by fast
steamer. Observation-Disclosures.
Quebec to Vancouver, by rail, at
30L2 miles an hour. .......... O
Vancouver to adivostock by fast
steamer, making Is knots. ........1o Is
Vladivostock to st. Petersburg, by
rail. at 25 miles an hour .........11 IL
St Petersburg to London..-........ 20
IS
Paul Kruger, the President of the
Transvaal, receives salary Of eS, 900 a
year, but is not much on style. A wis.,
itor who wished to make call in proper
style upon him was at once ushered into
room where the President sat calmly
washing his feet in true Dutch fashion.
Some fashionable ladies who desired to
do the correct thing and to leave cards
for Mrs. Kruger, found the hall door
open and the Presidents wife in the
passage eating an orange with great rel
ish. One arm was Immediately placed
akimbo, the orange carefully balanced,
while the free hand was sire tched out
for the cards, which she minutely ex-
amined as the visi tors stood waiting. !.
After Miss Ruby Lips had been kissed
in the American way by swarm of her
feminine acquaintance when she got
back here from London, she spoke oft to
confidential friend with a demure face.
81 like" said she. "the osculatory hab-
it's of English women, who, when they
kiss each other, do it on the cheek, Or
on both cheeks not on the gates ajar.
A saluta ton on one of the cheeks is a
mark of friendship, and on both a sign
of warm emotion. But English women
do not indulge in kissing each other
nearly as much as their American sisters
do. They are far more reserved in that
respect than we are, and I like their
way, which is both dainty and genteel !"
All right Miss Ruby. And there is no
doubt that the question is interesting,
especially to dowagers. N Y. Sun
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-28

-Weeks-"Well, how are things
over in Boston? Have they named
any new pie Aristotle yet?" Wentman
Moo; but I heard a man there ask
for Plato soup. IN. Y. Herald.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-28
The Voice

Is easily injured-the slightest irritation of
the throat or larynx at once affecting it's
tone, fexibility, or power. All efforts to
sing orspeak in public, under such cendi-
tions, become not only painful but danger
Gus, and should be strictly avoided until
every symptom is removed To effect a
speedy cure no other medicine is equal to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-01-28

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria
When she was a Child she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss. she chung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-08-20


Mile. Adele. The Russian smiled at
my undisguised establishment at the
price of franc for cup of coffee.
We sauntered past the lighted win
dow and stopped opposite the last.
BY the light of a hanging lamp, l saw
indeed the familiar, handsome face,
though it was much paler than former
~ when it was breathed upon by the
rosy morning sun.
One delicate hand supported her head,
about which the golden curls fell. She
was not reading, as had thought, but
stared before her meditatively. Sud-
denly her lips quivered and a couple of
tears trickled slowly down her cheeks.
/ started and turned to go.
''Come," at this moment said my COM
panion in an undertone; that is real
trouble; it needs no witnesses. / am
ashamed to have seen it."
had like feeling and felt deep
compassion as well for the lovely girl
Or was she woman? asked myself
the wife of that dreadful person?
That would explain her tears.
just as we We're standing in the full
light Of the cafe, man passed US by
It was he.
'.What ais you?" asked the Russian,
astonished. Did that glance from
those spectacles startle you?"
''Yes; were they not dark blue glass
es? cannot be mistaken, it was un-
doubtedly the gentleman who accom-
panied the young lady in the train
yesterday. Did you notice that he en-
tered the cafe?''