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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-30
HAIR pYEING AN ANCIENT ART.
From Cleopatra Down Women Have Re-
sorted to the Dangerous Practice.

From Cleopatra Down Women. Have Re
sorted to the Dangerous Practice.
The art Of dyeing the hair is at least
Is old .as the time of Christ. 1t was by
resorting to such aids to beauty that Gle
opatra tried to capture Cesar. ALL
through history ladies of fashion have
tried to improve upon nature by artih-
cially coloring that which st. Paul tells
us is their glory.
In the heyday of Venice the facile
beauties of the city of the lagoons dyed
their hair a red, to which Titan was not
ashamed to afix his name.
The belle of bellies in that day had red
hair-not bright red, but q dull red
with glints of crimson. More recently
almost in our own time-a ragearose for
bright blond hair, as to which there was
q tradition that it had beer popular with
the Greek hetairae.
Blond heads blocked the thorough
fares, and young ladies Of good repute
did not disdain to employ the dyer until
his services were monopolized by another
class. In our day the popular color is a
bright shade of auburn-the blond CEN
Dire of the boulevards-and silly girls go
through martyrdom to impart that tint
to their locks. For the popularity of
blond hair the argonaut finds this e1-
cuse, that it is rarer than black OF brown
hair and finer. Everybody knows that
the legend of the golden fleece was sug-
gested by the ardor with which Jason
and other Greek connoisseurs pursued
the blond haired maidens Of Colchis.
Almost all hair dyes consist of sulphur
and acetate of lead, both of which are
injurious to so delicate a plant as human
h..ir. A steady course Of either will inn
pair the vitality Of the hair papllla sud
may destroy the medulla altogether.
Women who bleach their hair use per-
oxide Of hydrogen, which after q time
imparts an unnatural and wiglike luster
to the hair. A more dangerous dye still
has for its basis nitrate of silver.
When this is used, the hair Is first
washed with sulphuret of potassium.
The nitrate is applied while it is still
wet. In all these cases the drug Is adul-
terated with a pigment of the desired
color, and the effect for the time is to
substitute that color for the natural hue
of the cortical SUBSTANCE or hair bark.
It need hardly be said that the effect OF
a continued use of such medicaments is
to enfeeble and ultimately torot the root
sheaths. Badness then ensues, and f
that science has discovered no remedy
Detroit Free Press.
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Brave Little Gill.

A desperate attempt to wreck a train
was made at the little town Of McComb,
10 miles northwest of Findlay, O., a few
nights ago. The attempt was made on
the fast express east bound on the Nickel
Plate. A pile of ties were placed on the
track half a mile west Of town. The OBJ
struction was discovered by a little TO-
year-old girl, who bravely tagged the
passenger train in time to prevent its
destruction.-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-30
In the Cheering-up Business.

When the hard times began last
year it was reported that a clever
woman declared that if she had to
earn her living she would become a
general sympathizer," going to any
one who wished to pour out her trou-
bles and worries, listening and COM
forting for a fixed sum per hour; the
interviews to be strictly confidential,
and the professional s%ympathizer
never to allow herself to have pains
or trials greater than those of her
client. This seemed an odd little
fancy, as impracticable as original,
until a short time ago, when, reading
over the lists which a Woman's
Exchange prepares to meet the wants
of it's patrons, the eye fell upon this
item : elm the cbeering-up business.
A lady who has had successful expe'
rience will read to or amuse invalids
or convalescents." Then there is such
an occupation, after all, and one
which this cheering lady has made
successful So well. How does she
manage her delicate work ? by what
cunningly devised means has she bot
tied no the sunshine which carries it's
brightness into the lives of those who
are strangers to her : and from what
fonnts does she draw sparkling
exhilarating draughts? and who,
after she has spent her day in ..read.
inc to and amusing invalids and con.
yalescents." cheers her when twilight
piyes her back to herself?
Il is q beautiful and ~selfefacine
occupation, demanding special gifts
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-30

of tact and sweetness, and calling
for keenness of eye and quickness of
ear, and also, contradictorily enough,
for a certain judicious near-sighted.
ness and mental deafness, which can
leave unnoticed and unheard all that
tends to mar the perfect harmony
which it is so essential to maintain.
Yet while as a means of gaining a
livelihood the business is undoubtedly
new, it is really an old, very old.
vocation, to which from time imme-
mortal women have spontaneously
devoted themselves. In the home
nest, as daughter and sister, a wo-
man learns to express the sympathy
of q loving heart, and in the new re-
lations of wife aud mother her cppor.
tunities increase iInmeasurably and
Increasingly. Upon the so.called
weaker. partner has eve fallen the
duty of tightening by her ready
responsive cheerfalness the burdens
borne by her lord and master. When
everything downtown goes wrong,
home is made to take on more than
its usual effectiveness, and the
domestic atmosphere has a soothing
calm which refreshes the tired man,
whose wife and b~airnies are at their
brightest when poor papa comes in.
A married man is more apt to re.
trieve his fallen fortunes and to
reinstate himself more speedily than
the unfortunate bachelor, whose only
comfort is that when he puts on his
hat his whole family is under it!
1t is by no means claimed that wo
men have a monopoly Of this inspirit-
ing, bliss imparting quality. yet it is
always conceded to be such a right
womanly talent that the highest CON-
pliment that can be paid to n of
the other sex is to liken his powers of
sympathy to those of ours. The
men whom one must depend on in the
dark hours of life, when ill
ness and sorrow aud losses depress
the most buoyant nature, often
possess in the highest degree the
power of Neutrality-suspicious., whose
mere presence seems to bring heal
ing lawyers and clergymen, whose
help glows with the unaffected good
ness Of their sunny natures ; and
others weighted with the exacting
cares of business life, who yet have a
pleasant word and a bright smile in
even the darkest hour of their own
troubles.
Blessed be all, of whatever age,
sex, or condition, who are Gin the
cheering up business J"
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y. M. c.. A.

Until further notice, the Reading
Room of the Y. NJ. C. A. will be open
daily from s 80 to 10 P. NJ.
Dailies, weeklies, monthlies, will be
found there. Also, the Library from
the s. L. [. has been removed to the
rooms of the Y. NJ. C. A.
An earnest invitation is extended to
all to visit the rooms and take advan.
tage of the reading matter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-30
Beginning at the Beginning.

"What is New Year, anyhow,
mamma ?" asked a small boy, turning
away from a plateful Of New Year
presents.
eft is the first day of another long
year," answered mis- mother. "Win-
ter and spring and summer and fall
all have to find three months apiece
for their work in this year of 1894,
and this is the first day of it."
"Won't it be jolly when summer
comes?" asked the little fellow.
"I'll be a heap bigger boy then, SO |
can have a garden of my own. I'll
plant it full of strawberries, mother,
and grapes, and apples, and good
things. Simon only has a few old
potatoes and things. and all the rest
turnips. hate turnips. How long
will it be before l have strawberries
in my garden, mamma :"
"Never," she replied, eff you go
to work in that way"
"What way {" asked Robert.
Beginning at the wrong end"
answered mother. elf you don't do
your winter work in winter time, be
sure, my man, you won't be ready for
summer work when summer comes"
"There amt any winter work for
me, ! 'spect," said Rob. hastily,
going back to his toys on the
breakfast-table. The vision of plant
ing strawberries was delightful, but
he did not feel at all like doing any
thing this particular New Years
morning.
"Marster Robert" said Simon,
coming in with a great tray to carry
off the breakfast dishes, "cook says
you promised to sweep her a path
to the pump for them there doughnuts
what she done gle you es'erday."
"There !" said Rob's mother, smil-
ing, ..your work is calling you, little
man and III tel. you a secret; the
better you do it to-day, the better
your strawberries will ripen next
June"
"Now, mother, you're just talkin'
fun" protested the unwilling little
worker. "Simon, does sweeping
snow make strawberries get ripe?"
1 don't know bout dat, marster,'
said Simon, with a chuckle, "but |
low it make little marster more fifteen
to work dem strawberries and weed
'em clean, and dat make 'em git
ripe"
So Rob's first step in the years
work was a clean path to the pump.
Sunbeam.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-30

The New York Board of Health
wants to have a Law passed to pro-
hibit selling candy brandy Drops"
to children. They say there is a big
drunk in about six drops.
DR.. S. Weir Mitchell, of Phila-
delphia, a poet Of no mean reputation,
and a good Churchman withaI, is Civ
ing readings in the large cities, and
the proceeds will be devoted to the
preservation of Roanoke Island, N.
c., where in 1884 the first foot prints
of the English race on this continent
were imprinted, and where three
years later Virginia Dare, the first
American child, was born A tract of
240 acres, including these historic
remains, is now for sale, and it is
proposed to raise $4,000, incor.
porate a stock company, aud preserve
from further decay Raleigh's Fort.
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For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. WILSON'S SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for children tee,hing. 1t soothes the
child, sof,ens the gums, allays ali pain, cures
wind collie. and is the best remedy for Diar.
rhea. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20

The Republican County Convention
for the nomination OF officers TO be
elected this fall is called TO be held at
Ellsworth Oct. LIST. We have heard
but little said about candidates. If
applicants for the various plums are
prOYling about the woods they cannot
be very numerous or persistent. Their
smiling countenances, hearty hand
shakes and manifest interest in our
family welfare are conspicuously alb
sent this fall. Notwithstanding the
fact that we have thus far been slight
ed or ignored as TO our preference for
men 10 be endorsed at this convention
We are just as anxious that good men
should re named for these places as if
we had been consulted. We know
good man for the 6ttice OF district
attorney, and although he has not
been consulted with reference TO the
suggestion OF his name we believe the
people of this vicinity irrespective Of
party utilization would be pleased to
see him elected to that Office. We re-
fer TO A. p. Weld Esq. Mr.. Weld is
so well and favorably know here that
any extended statements with refer
ence TO his qualifications and claims
10 the nomination would be suIerfiu-
oUs. We think Mr.. Weld could and
should have the nomination if he feels
Tree TO accept il.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20

About the first of this month the
Gas Company sent a notice TO their
customers that owing to the fact that
the amount of receipts from the con-
Sumers failed to equal expenses that
the company would shut down about
the 18th of the month. At this
iuncture Mr.. w. w. Thayer who has
always felt a deep interest in the
success of the undertaking agreed t.
assume all responsibility for the
future and by an agreement with
him the plant has been leased TO him
and he will conduct the business and
try To make il a success. Mr.. Thayer
deserves much credit for his enter
prise i'm this matter. Many of our
citizens have incurred considerable
expense in piping their places of bust
ness and putting up fixtures all of
which would be a dead loss if the
plant were shut down. BY special
agreement with consumers the price
of gas will be advanced somewhat bui
not to prices prevailing in large Cries,
the actual prices OF light here being
not To exceed half of that paid in
cities OF the size of minneapolis and
St. Paul. The best friends ~ the
lights are those who use them most
and it is TO be hoped that this plant
which has cost large sum of money
and provided excellent light at low
cost may continue to enlighten the
community.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20

a newspaper in Illinois recently
brought suit against forty-three men
who would not pay their subscription,
and obtained judgment in each claim.
OF these tYenty-eight made affidavit
that they owned no more than the law
allowed them thus preventing attach
ments. Then under the decision of
the supreme court they were arrested
for petit larceny and bound over in
the sum of $500 each. All but six gave
bonds. The postal laws make it petit
larceny 10 take paper and refuse to
nay for it.-Ex.
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Dr.. Cole
And Staff of English, American and
scandinavian Physicians. Thirty
Years. Experience in Private Hos
pital and Specially Practice.

Clinical methods adopted and used in the
hospitals of London, Belfast. Kristiania, Berlin,
Heidelberg, and other foreign cities, are en-
ployed daily in our London Medical and Sur
gical clinic Scientific experiments and results
obtained by such well-known authorities as
Bidenkamp and Gjoer of kristiania, Rieard OF
Paris. Bunnstead and Taylor ofNew York, Berne
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We can refer 10 hundreds whom We have cured
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Our specially is chronic, nervous and private
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Clinic.
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Town Caucus.

The Republicans of the town of
River Falls will meet in caucus on
Saturday, sept. 20, at 2 o'clock p. NJ,
in Thelander's Hall, for the purpose of
electing three delegates to represent
said town at the Republican County
Convention to be held at Ellsworth
October LIST, 1894. COMMITTEE.
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Cigar Clippings for sale at
the Cigar Factory.
5 !; ss : t BONE 80

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RnckIen's Arnica SaIye.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt
Rhenm. Fever Sores. letter. Chapped
Hands. Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions. and positively cures Piles.
OF no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by c. r. Taggart. 26
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To Kill Humanely.

Lobsters-Insert narIow-bladed
knife into third joint of tail, severing
the spinal cord.
Crabs-Thrust a sharp knife
through the mouth and body at one
blow.
Eels-Cut off the head at one blow.
Fish-Strike sharp blow on the
back Of the head with club or stone.
Live gold and other fish should
never be kept without running water
and some shade for their eyes.-Our
Dumb Animals,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20
Curefor Headache

As remedy for all forms of Head
ache Electric Bitters has proved to be
the very best. 1t effects permanent
cure and the most dreaded habitual
sick headaches yield to its influence.
We urge all who are afflicted to procure
bottle, and give this remedy fair
trial. In cases of habitual constipa-
ton Electric Bitters cures by giving
the needed tone to the bowels, and
few cases long resist the use of this
medicine. Try it once. Large bottles
only Fifty cents at Taggart's drug
store. 2
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Wait for Prof. Hirschberg.

Donot trifle with your oversight, but
consult Prof. Hirschberg, the recog-
nized New York and st. Louis Eye
Expert, who will be in River Falls,
Sept. % and "a, at the store of his
agents, Youells & Avery. Consulta-
tion free.
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DIED.

WoLFF.-At his home in this city, Sept.
IL, 1894, Martin Anton Wolff, aged Ga
years.
Mr.. Wolff was born in Switzerland,
emigrated TO America in the year 1854
and was married in Ohio soon after to
Miss Katie Margaret Simonette. After a
residence of about two years in Ohio he
removed to Saltwater, Minnesota, where
he made his home until his removal to
the city of River Falls seventeen years
ago.
Mrs. Wolf died about sixteen years
ago. They have had eleven children,
five of whom, four girls and one boy,
survive them The funeral was held on
Wednesday, Rev. Father Connolly offici-
ating. The remains were taken to Still
water to be laid side those of his faithful
wife,
Mr.. Wolffacked the early opportunities
of education given to the more fortunate
youth of America, but his business
faculties largely made up this loss, and
by constant devotion to business and
excellent judgment he acquired COM
petent fortune. His familiar form will
be greatly missed in our city.
LocKE.-In Trimbelle, Sept. 8, 1894, of
cholera infantum, Joyce Greeley Locke,
aged years. 10 months and 10 days.
The deceased was the daughter of
A. J. Greeley and adopted daughter of
j. M. and f. A. Locke.
RoL :. GRs.-At his home in this city, Sept.
16, 1894, Aldredg w. Rodgers, aged 20
years, q months and IA days.
Mr. Rodgers was born in Orleans
county, this state, in 1851 and moved here
about thirteen years ago. He leaves a
wife, four daughters and two sons to
mourn his loss.
The funeral took place on Tuesday
under the auspices of the Grand Army
Post of this city, of which he was an
honored member. His remains were
taken to Hudson for interment.
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Fall Term Opened Sept. 3, 1894.

This school offers special advantages
TO those who desire 10 prepare 10 teach.
-Four Courses OF Study are offered:
!. An English Course OF FOuT Years.
. A Iatiu Tor GermAnl COurse OF -FOUR Years.
.. An Elementary Course Of Two Years
4. a one Year Professional Course
Tuition free To Those whose qualiti-
cations cntitle them To admission 10
either Of these courses. Tuition in
Preparatory classes 90 cents week:
Grammar grades, 80 cents a week;
intermediate grades, - cents a week;
Primary grades, 10 cents week.
Attention OF parents i invited TO
the thorough and excellent training
afforded 10y the Model Department
For catalogue containing infOrma-
tiOn "a 10 courses OF study, terms OF
admission, expenses, etc, apply TO
W. ID. PARKER, President.
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Louie Place of Ell Paso was among
our callers on Monday. If there is to
be a change in the Office of county
clerk this fall he would like 20 be con-
sidered in that connection.
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Depositors Meeting.

There viii be meeting of de-
positors of the Hudson Savings Bank
at Opera Hall Hudson on Wednesday,
sept. Goth, at = p. NJ, to consider
matters of Importance connected
with said Bank. Every depositor
should be present.
BY order of Committee.
ROBT MCDARMID. Chm'n.
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Irving w. Larimore, physical director
of Y. NJ. C. A. Des Moines, Iowa, says
he can conscientiously recommend
Chamberlain's Pain Balm to athlets,
gymnasts, bicyclists, foot ball players and
the profession in general for bruises,
sprains and dislocations: also for soreness
and stiffness of the muscles. When
applied before the parts become swollen
it will effect a cure in one half the time
usually required. For sale by r. S.
Freeman
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20

Rev. ]. S. Merrill OF New York will
lecture on Peace" at the Baptist
church on Friday evening Of this
week. 1t is especially desired that all
Young people attend.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20

Are the most complete pill on the
market, besides being cheapest, as one
pill is dose, and forty doses in each
bottle. Every pill guaranteed to give
satisfaction by YoNells & Avery.
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Coming.

Prof Hirschberg, the recognized
New York and st. Louis Eye Expert,
will be in River Falls, Sept. % and "A,
at the store of his agents Youells &
Avery. Consultation free.
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Announcement

announce myself as candidate
for the Office of County Clerk, subject
TO the action of the Republican
convention. o. A. JOHNSON.
Martell, Sept. Is, 1894.
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As we go TO press we learn with
regret that j. II. Ismon of Hudson
dropped dead in his front yard yester-
day afternoon. Mr.. IsmOn was an
early settler in St. CrOix Co. and was
widely and favorabiy known.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20

A bold insurance swindler is going
around the state bleeding policy
holders. His method is to ascertain
the companies in which his victim is
insured, then go to him saying the
companies have suspended and that
ne has been employed to transfer the
policy to some reliable company. All
being satisfactory the victim signs
what he supposes to be certificate of
transfer, but in few months turns
out to be a promissory note for any
amount below $l0o.-Hudson Star
and Times.