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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
GLADSTONE'S MISSING FINGER.
He Sent the Finger Stall to be Painted
Into HIS Portrait

He Sent the Finger Stall to be Painted
Into HIS Portrait.
The Hawarden Parish magazine gives
which Mr. Gladstone lost one Of his fin
gers. The accident happened ffty-one
years ago at a shooting party in Hope
parish. 1t was caused probably by a con-
cussion Oh his reloading the second barrel
OF gun. Mr.. GIadstone's forefnger was
badly torn, and on his return to Hawar-
den the late DR.. Harrison Of Chester am
putated the finger in the ante-room at the
rectory. Mr.. Gladstone always testifes
to having felt no pain till the severe pain
OF the operation.
Upon this the Daily News remarks
That Mr.. Gladstone himself will be indif-
ferent to illusions to this subject in the
local magazine may be inferred from
what became known a year or two ago
when his portrait was painted for the
National Liberal club. The artist on that
occasion painted in the finger which Mr..
Gladstone does not possess. Notice was
taken of this in the Daily News. 1t was
pointed out that although it might be
good art to avoid attracting the eye to a
mutllated finger, it was pity to sacrifice
truth to art IN picture intended to be a
historic portrait
SO far from Mr.. Gladstone himself OBJ
gecting to an accurate delineation, he had
himself caused the fnger-stall which he
wears over the remnant of the amputated
hnSer to be forwarded to the painter.
The artist, therefore, readily fell in with
the wishes of those who agreed with the
D1ilV News
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
Vandalism by Students.

Stories of vandalism by students have
been agreeably scarce recently, and we
might have supposed that an era of de-
cency and sense had dawned on the pres
ent generation of collegians. From Dart
mouth. however, comes an account of an
act which, while it did not involve much
damage to property, was especially sick
ening. The night preceding commence
ment day, the long pine hands were
stolen from the clock in the front gable
of Dartmouth hall. The fact that this
clock has been telling the hours for over
ninety years ought of itself to have pro-
tected it from those who had the slight
est flial affection for their alma mater
The most distressing feature Of it all,
however, is the development, if it is true,
that the entire graduating class joined in
this piece of barbarity, that committee
of three was appointed to steal the
hands, which were divided into sixty
eight parts, SO that each member of 95
might have a piece as souvenir. ;"
That an entire class should not only ap-
prove, but actually take part in such an
exploit, is blot on American college life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
WARM WEATHER DIET.
Meat to be Eschewed-Fish, Fowls and
Vegetables to be Eaten.

Meat to be Eschewed-Fish, Fowls and
Vegetables to be Eaten.
That some change in our diet is desir-
able when the warm days come we all
feel. Meat that was a necessity during
the cold weather can be very we'll re-
placed to some extent by fish and fowls.
Vary the menu as much as possible Use
as many cooked vegetables and fresh
fruits as possible. If the fresh fruit can
not be eaten continue to serve the dry
fruits, which, after several hours soak
ing in cold water, will regain much of
their original succulency. Watercress
and spring onions we have now in abund-
ance, and these. added to a PURGE of any
cereal, make 1T at once savory and whole
some.
Apart from its esirability for it's own
sake, fruit is valuable because it assists
the digestion of other food. Paradoxical
as it may seem, fruit both warns and
cOOls the blood. Sugars and acids are so
evenly balanced here that while one cOols
the other warns, neither preponderating
to the detriment of the other
We must borrow from the vegetarians.
From them. at least, we can learn to cook
cereals. They all require well washing
and soaking in cold water for several
hours; those that float on the surface may
be thrown away. Always cook cereals
in a double boiler, starting with little
water, which should be added to by de
grees as required. Boil until every ker-
mel stands alone. Rice is not properly ap-
preciated. 1t may be cooked in many
ways-fried in cakes. baked in the oven
like a pudding, only without sugar, made
into croquettes and served as a dessert
with q fruit sauce, which is made of the
fresh fruit crushed in sugar.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
ative; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package also the name. Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you Will not
accept any substitute II offered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
ENGLISH BICYCLING ATTIRE.
Graceful and Pretty Suits, Though Not
Knickerbockers.

Graceful and Pretty Suits, Though Not
Knickerbockers.
The Princess Adolphus of Teck is the
latest recruit to the ranks of the lady
bicyclists, and very we'll she looked on her
machine, for she is slight and graceful.
The loose Zouave knickerbockers which
are almost q sine qua non among the lady
riders abroad, have not caught on here;
nor do we, while retaining our feminine
attire, make it as masculine as possible;
that is, of course, unless we are new
women. Most of US manage, however,
to bicycle successfully without adopting
the advanced creeds of the Pioneer club:
and though we disdain every sort of
"fallaF' in our bicycling attire, we like
to have it dainty. The smartest costumes
usually have plain skirts Of thin tweed
or faced cloths, reaching to tops Of the
neat CATERS, which are usually worn
over patent leather shoes. These skirts
are frequently lined with some pale silk,
and neat blouse is made of the same
silk while knickerbockers of the dress
material are often, but not always, q part
of the costume. A neat little straw
toque, prettily, but not too deliberately,
trimmed, and loose gauntlet gloves usual
~ complete the attire. In Paris L be-
lieve, woman who wears a skirt when
bicycling is much despised by her sister
riders. Here positions are reversed, and
we are inclined to smile pityingly on the
damsel who dOns knickerbockers. | sup
pose 1t is only craze and that we shall
all get as tired of bicycling as most of
US have of lawn tennis or croquet, or any
other fashionable amusement: but it is
a very delightful one while it lasts, and I
for one hope it will last for a long time
Happily, as doctors seem to approve Of it
as an exercise for women. it will probably
continue to grow in favor for some time
to come-LondOn Letter
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
AS TO MiliiOnaires,

iron manufacturer said 70 me yesterday,
We were discussing the tendency Of the
public to designate every rich man nova
days as millionaire if he owns a yacht
a carriage and horses and employs 8
butler. 81 have seven friends" he con-
tinued, "who are supposed to be worth
millions apiece, but there is not man in
the lot who could draw a check for $500
900 if all his property were cash in bank
My firm does business of over $4,000
000 year, but l am far from being q
millionaire. When one comes to consider
the liabilities of large firm it is moi
so easy to make the proprietors million
es."-New York Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
BIGGEST SEA LION DEAD.
The Longtime Chief Attraction of THE
Cliff Seal Rocks Expires.

The Longtime Chief Attraction of the
Cliff Seal Rocks Expires.
Ben Butler" is dead. That magnif
cent specimen of the sea lion who for
forty years has been one of the attrac-
tons at the Cliff house. foated in with
the tide yesterday morning sorely wound
ed, and lay his great bulk down on the
soft sand in the shallow water and calmly
awaited the end.
AS the tide ebbed away he raised him
self with great effort, turned his eyes
towards his companions on the rocks
and beloved pitifully as if expressing
his intense sorrow. His cry was an
never been heard before on the seal
rocks. Then he turned up his side, pre-
pared for his fate.
The workmen at the new Cliff house,
which is in the course of construction,
were attracted by the unusual scene
and W. G.. Blunt and L. Samuel, en-
gagged in arranging the museum Waded
out to the deathbed of the aged bull.
When they reached him he was fast eX-
piring. He turned his great eyes upon
them, attracted by the sympathy which
they expressed. Making one feeble eff
fort to raise his head, he uttered a moan
and died without a struggle.
The men were deeply affected by the
scene and stood in silence for several
minutes.
Then they prepared for his removal
to the shore, task that was by no
means an easy one. The great fellow
weighed 1890 pounds, and was over ID
feet long and s feet inches around the
body.
shaggy name and foretop Of hair some
five inches in length-proved to those
who knew him well that the dead sea
lion was really Ben Butler
There had been war on the seal rocks
and Ben Butler" had got the worst of
several hard battles. His wounds were
fresh but not deep.* 1t required twelve
men and four horses to remove the
body. They had all they could do to
convey the charge to the museum. The
work occupied nearly the whole day.
Mayor Sutro will have the carcass
paced N tbe C o Sonse Sna
Francisco Call
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
THE TOMATO CROP IN DANGER.
Blight Threatened by the Rayages of a
Little Insect.

Little Insect.
The destruction of the New Jersey
tomato crop is threatened by blight,
caused by a peculiar insect, something
entirely new 70 tomato growers In
Cumberland county whole acres are be-
ing destroyed and in some parts of the
county the plants are being plowed up
to make room for other crops. The in
sect has appeared in Salem county and
growers are viewing Its depredations
with alarm. Howard Harris, large
grower residing in Elsinboro township,
took a sample of the affected vines to the
agricultural experiment station at New
Brunswick. He learned that there was
no remedy for the blight unless it is
taken in its early stages.
Packers are viewing the matter with
alarm. Canned goods have been low,
but the price is now increasing and many
packers are holding their stock until the
result Of the devastation is known.
New Jersey furnishes nearly one-fourth
of the total tomato pack of the United
States, which is over 100000 cases.
The pack of this state in 1894 was $780,
600 cases, or 23,960,000 cans. Last year
it was trihe less. Of this quantity
Salem county furnished about one-haIf.
or 100000 cans, and 100000 were
packed in this city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
DEATH OF A QUEER MAN.
Affected in a Remarkable Manner After
Eating Meat.

Thomas Foote, % years old, died at
his home near Hancock, n. Y, under pc
culiar circumstances. He was affected
by what he ate to such an extent that
when he INDUCED in beef he would be-
come restless, wander out and below
like an OK, going down on his hands
and knees to eat grass. After he par
took of mutton his actions were those
of sheep and he would bleat like a
lamb When he ate chickens he would go
out and scratch for worms (which he de-
voured with apparent relish. His father
killed some squirrels, of which the son
ate heartily He left the house and was
followed by his father. who soon saw his
son jumping from limb to limb of a tree.
barking like a squirrel. He called for
him to come down, but this only seemed
to make the boy want to escape and he
attempted to jump from one tree to an
other. He missed his footing, fell to
the ground and expired in less than five
minutes
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
He Bought the House.

Do you know l have taken a great
fancy to that honest old Vermonter, Mar
velle w. Cooper, president of the Stand
ard National bank! In my eyes he is
leave home he talked the matter over
with his father WHO discouraged him.
He, however, refused to be guided into
remaining at the family hearth as there
was nothing in it for him, an ambitious
young man. well, if you will CO." said
his father. always remember, my son,
that the front door is open for you. If
you make a failure you can always come
back home and find bed and board" And
he fell on his neck and wept.
Father" said Marvelle, swallowing a
sob, Il shall never come home again till
own the house of Mr.. Brown on the cor
ner." The house of Mr. Brown was the
finest place in the village and the old man
had long had an eye upon it. After a
few years Marvelle returned to his native
town and was warmly welcomed by
father and mother, who felt that their
poor boy was without home. They
shed a few tears over him and then de-
cided that he was to settle down and live
with them.
Not in this old house." he said. Come
over to Mr.. Browns and I'll talk about
it,
Taking them to the house, he delivered
to his father deeds for the property. You
and mother must live here, he said. Il
told you | would never come home till |
owned this house. 1t is mine and l give
it to you"
There was great rejoicing in the old
home that night, and the fatted calf was
killed, not for the prodigal, but for the
provident son.
Mr.. Cooper's story of how he had to
work and save to get together money
enough to buy the Brown house is like
romance. l suppose he is worth a few
millions now.-New York Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07

whiskers and evidently thought they
were a new kind of grass, for it bit off
several mouthfuls before. Feeney awoke.
In his wrath he picked up a big stone
and threw it at the goat. breaking one
of its legs. When Mrs. Feeney heard of
it she wanted to swear out warrant for
Feeney's arrest, but the police told her
the humane society was the proper place
to enter her complaint. After she had
departed Feeney appeared at the station
and asked if he had been sued. He
wanted to enter cross suit against
Burke for the larceny of part of his whis-
kers by the goat. The remaining part
had to be shaved off, and the sudden dis
appearance of his Dundrearies, he COM
planned, had been the source of consider
able pain and annoyance. for which he
thought he ought to recover damages.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07

Mr.. 81. T. Barnes, a reporter for
the Sunday Herald, published at
Canton, Ohio, under date of May q.
1895, writes to the Ripans Chemical
Company that he knows a working
man who has been benefited by
Ripans Tabules after a severe at
tack of the Grippe, and he appends
the following statement with per-
mission to publish:
Testimonial Of Thos. J. Meals OF
the City Of Canton, Stark County,
Ohio:
Il had an attack OF the Grippe
four years ago this spring that left
me in a bad way. Ny nervous sys-
TEN was broken down and my diges>
tive apparatus in condition that
made me miserable for days.
while able to work at my trade,
as sherman in rolling mill, suf.
fered more or less all the time With
my stomach. Bitters and tonics
were literally taken by the gallon,
and every variety Of pills and po-
lions that promised relief. | de-
rived some benefit from the use Of
some of them if / continued taking
them, but if | quit few days my
old trouble would return. Motto
ing the advertisement of the RipanS
Tabules, for impaired and bad di-
gestion, concluded to invest in
few of them, which I am pleased
to inform you have proven all or
more than l expected of them. While
| have taken but a few of them,
they have done me more good than
all the other remedies that I have
tried. They relieve the belching and
sour stomach almost at once, and l
feel better in every way since
commenced taking them. The dis
tressing headaches, which l always
had preceding q fit of indigestion,
have entirely left me- l will be gla0
to recommend the Tabules to any
body suffering from stomach trou-
bles. (SigneO Thos J. Meals, Can
ton, o.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
Wisconsin Patents.

Patents for the following Wisconsin
inventions are reported for this week by
Erwin, Wheeler & Wheeler, So and 50
Loan and Trust building. Milwaukee,
Wis. These attorneys will furnish the
Inventors Hand book" free on request.
Harvey Fraser, Beloit. planer; large G..
Maudt. Stoughton. neckyOke center; Bruno
V. Nordberg and G. E. Shadall, Milwaukee.
apparatus for producing motive power;
James H. Phelps Sharon, pianoforte; George
f. Ransom, Milwaukee, watchmans time re-
corder; Charles L. Tolles. Eau Claire, rut
cutter; Henry A. Weeks. Lake Geneva, gas
engine; Sylvester A. Wood, ManitowOc,
chimney
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
A Peculiar Taste.

Goats have been credited with an ap-
petite for about everything coming in
their way, but one owned by Mrs. Mary
Burke, who keeps candy store in Linn
erick, near Pittsburg, is entitled to the
palm for eccentricity in taste. Patrick
Feeney, a labOrer employed on the new
trolley road to Carnegie, was overcome
last Saturday night on the hillside above
Limerick and lay down and slept Mrs
Burkc's goat happened upon Feeney
sleeping in the bushes where he had fall
en-. The goat espied Feeney's long red
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
A STAMP REGISTER.
An Ingenious Adaptation by Brooklyn

An Ingenious Adaptation by Brooklyn
Boy.
Collectors always like to keep account
of their stock, but this is not easy unless
the stamps be counted every few days
or a careful record made of all pur-
chases, sales or exchanges. Jack Full
ton of Brooklyn has devised an arrange
ment which he has pasted in the back of
his album and which saves much trouble
The idea is taken from the perpetual
calendars sold everywhere. You may
have as many slips as you please, the
names of the countries to be written over
them. Alter the figures to tens. hun
dreds, etc., as required. The register is
kept in the opening at the center, the
marker being drawn up or down:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
The Farmer Is Happy!

The farmer reporting sixty bushels
winter rye per acre, six ton of hay and
fifty-two bushels of winter wheat has
reason to be happy and praise SalZer'S
seeds. Now. you try it for 1896, and
sow now of grasses, wheat and rye.
Catalogue and samples free, if you
write to the John A. Salzer Seed Co.,
La Crosse, Wis, and send this slip
along
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
Laugh and Grow Fat!

You shall do both, even if you are a slab.
sided pallid, woebegone dyspeptic, if you
reinforce digestion, insure the conversion OF
food into rich and nourishing blood. and
recover appetite and sleep by the systematic
use of the great renovator Of health. strength
and flesh, Hostetters Stomach Bitters.
which also remedies malarial. kidney and
rheumatic trouble, nervousness, cOnStipA.
ton and biliOuSnesS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
Gar anted it Straight.

When st. Petersburg and Moscow were
being connected by railway the Car of
Russia was asked to indicate upon a map
what course he wished the line to take
a moments hesitation he seized
a ruler and drew perfectly straight
line between the two cities. So. in ac-
cordance with the imperial mandate.
the railway runs straight as an arrow
from st. Petersburg to Moscow.-Tid-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
The LadyOird.

This useful little insect is really small
beetle, but unlike some of his relatives he
is defender Of the vegetable world. One
writer calls him "a soldier of Queen Ma
ture." If you will examine the under
side of the leaves of many plants you will
insects which are known as aphides The
ladybird makes war upon them. and is
therefore a welcome visitor and ought
never to be mOlested.-Br0oklyn Eagle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
GREAT BOOK FREE.

When Dr. R V Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y,
published the first edition of his work The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser,
he announced that after $50 900 copies had
been sold at the regular price, S.. so per
COPY the profit on which would repay him
for the great amount of labor and money
expended in producing it, he would dis
tribute the next half million free. AS this
number Of copies has already been sold, he
IS now distributing, absolutely free, SEQ, 900
f pate interest nt COUPON ing ps and f0 Uai
liable common No. 112 sense med
ical work ever - published
the recipient only being required to mail
20 him, at the above address, this little
COUPON with. twenty one (2I) cents i'll one
cent stamps to pay for postage and pack
ing only, and the book will be sent by mail.
1t is veritable medical library, complete
IN one volume. It contains over 1000 pages
and more than 800 illustrations The Free
Edition is precisely the same as those sold
at 81 so except only that the books are
bound in strong MANILA paper covers in
stead of cloth. Send NOW before all are
given away. They are going off rapidly
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07

Can evidence be stronger than this !?
4 deem it my duty to announce the
fact to all my fellow-sufferers of all fe-
male complaints that your Vegetable
Compound has entirely cured me of all
the pains and suffering l was enduring
when / wrote you last May. I followed
your advice to the letter, and the result
is wonderful" Mrs. CHAs. PARKER,
Little Falls, MINI. Any druggist has it..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
Skinny Sufferers Saved.

Tobacco users as a rule are always below
normal weight because tobacco destroys di
gestfon and causes nerve irritation that saps
brain power and vitality. You can get a
Bac, and then if you don't like your freedom
and improved physical condition you ca,
learn the use of tobacco over again, just
like the first time. No-To-Bac sold under
guarantee to cure by Druggists everywhere
Book free. AID. Sterling Remedy Co., New
York City or Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
Mary'S Check.

preached a savings bank paying teller
recently and laid down u piece of much
soiled paper on which was visible after
closest scrutiny a simple cross, thus, y.
In explanation the girl said: Mary
Foley wants tin dollars. That's her
mark. boston TRANSCRIPT
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-07
How to Make Lavender Water.

Here is an English receipt for lavender
water, which the writer can recommend
as delightful and refreshing, quite nee
essary adjunct to the bath on a warm
day: Take two and one-half quarts of
rettihed spirits. two and one-half ounces
of essential oil of lavender, one ounce
of oil of bergamot, four drops of essence
of ambergris, and one-half ouce of orris
so0t digested with it. There is also an
other receipt quite similar-three drains
each of oil Of lavender and oil of berga-
mot, six drops each of oil of cloves and
altar of roses, one dram of true oil of
rosemary, one ounce Of honey, three scru-
PIES of benzoic acid, one pint of rectifed
spirits and three ounces of distilled wa
ter