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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
ONE LAWYERS WAY.
He Plays Eavesdropper with Legal
Brother.

He Plays Eavesdropper with Legal
Brother.
81 had an experience that has taught
me lesson," said small tradesman
according to the New York World. RE
Gently had business transaction with
a man, and as it seemed to me that
had been swindled | made up my mind
to GO to law about it. A friend recon-
mended me TO young lawyer, and
went downtown to see him. / found
was in one of those little nests Of Offices;
which young lawyers occupy in pairs
for the sake of economy. The front
part was used in common, while the
rear was partitioned off into two pri-
vate offices. When my turn came the
door OF the private office was left open,
as there was no one but the other law
yer in the outer room.
''The lawyer listened to me carefully,
asked a number of questions, and when
l got through he jumped up, slapped
me on the back, grasped my hand, and
said | had perfect case. There was not
the slightest doubt as to my recovering
damages in full. | told him ] would
think the matter over before taking any
action.
Gas I was passing through the main
office on my way out the other lawyer
took ne aside and said he wished I
would give him the name and address
of the man [ was thinking of bringing
the action against. You see,' he ex-
planned, 4 happened to overhear all you
said to my friend about the matter in
dispute, and I'm so convinced that your
opponent has the best of the argument
from legal standpoint that would like
to have him for client AS soon as l
reached home [ wrote to my lawyer
that / had decided not to bring any
suit"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
JOHN q. CONWAY, Attorney.

g. TATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOE
- JEFFERSON CoUNTY.-In probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a special term
of the county court to DE held in and for said
county at the court house in the city of Jeffer-
son, in said county, on the first Tuesday of July
being the 18th day of July. A. D 1885, at II &c
O'Clock IN the forenoon the following matters
will be heard and considered:
In tie matter of the estate of
CHARLES E. PARKS, deceased.
The application of Lila L. Parks, executrix
ofthe will and Of the estate of Charles E. Parks
late of the city of Watertown, in said Jefferson
county, deceased for the examination and al
loWance of her final account of her admins.
ration of the estate of said decease d. which
account is now on file in said court. and for the
assignment of the residue of said estate to those
who are entitled to the same.
Dated this 18th day of May, A. D. 1896.
By the court
37w4 HENRY CoLoNIUs, County Judge
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
.-Twentv-four students of Sacred

---Twenty-fo students of Sacred
Heart college, Watertown, drove over
for an outing Thursday. They came
in two buses, dined at the Jones
house, strolled about the city on
bicycles and otherwise had good
time generally in a gentlemanly and
pleasant way.-OcOnOmOlU Eree Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
EXCURSION TO THE DELLS OF THE
WISCONSIN RIVER

For the benefit of those desiring to
visit the Dells. the c.. NJ & St. P. rail-
way will sell excursion tickets on every
Friday and Saturday during the pres
ent season, at fare and one-third for
the round trip, with so cents added for
steamer coupon. Return tickets made
good until Monday following date of
sale. For parties of ten or more going
and returning in a body, daily sales
will be made at one fare for the round
trip. Return coupons made good three
DAYS from date of sale.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
Attention HOrsenen
kfNZER BOY

No. 6526 Wallace's Register, Standard Breu,
sired by Harry Blandy, No. 1199 by Volunteer,
sire of twenty seven 2.3O and better trotters.
sire of horses with records from 2:l11l to 2:19.
sire of SIX sons who have produced forty trOt-
tiers with records from 1861 to 2:30. He is a
Seal-brown stallion. foaled June %, 1884, seven
teen hands high in the withers. like the Voun-
teers has plenty of depth through the girth, has
he is broad across the hips, and MS quarters
are excellent.
This horse will make the spring season OF
1896, com mencing March l. Terms S25 for sea-
son; one leap $40 If mare has to be returned
owner can take the season term on aging SIS
extra If he so chooses; money due aftersarvice.
Will be kept at barn formerly owned by R.
Sauter, southeast corner of Second street. one
block south of Main street, Watertown, Wis.
H. ROGERS. Prom.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
CHARLES H. GARDNER, Attorney

eTATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY COURT FoF
- JEFFERSON CoUNTY.-In probate.
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 } uly
being the 18th day of July. .. 1896. at / O'Clock
in the afternoon, the following matters will be
heard and considered:
In the matter of the estate of
LoTTIE M. SEAMAN, deceased.
The application of Viola NJ Stahl executriX
of the estate of Lottie NJ. Seaman, late of the
city of Watertown, in said county, deceased. fol
the examination and allowance of her final &C.
count of her administration of the estate of said
deceased which account is now on file in said
court, and for the assignment of the residue OF
Said estate, according to law
Dated this 9th day of June, A. D. 1896.
By order of the court:
37w4 HENRY CoLoNIUs. County Judge
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17

James Perdue, an old soldier residing
at Monroe, Mich, was severely afflicted
with rheumatism, but received prompt
relief from pain by using Chamberlains
Pain Balm. He says: "At times my back
would ache SO badly that 1 could hardly
raise up. If | had not gotten relief
would not be here to write these few lines.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm has done me a
great deal of good and feel very thank.
full for it," For sale by John Molzahn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
COAL AND WOOD

Scranton coal, all sizes, at
lowest market prices. Indiana
Block, Brazil lower vein, $500.
Selected hard maple, 1926 per
cord; hard wood slabs, So. 90 per
cord; oak wood, $3.50 per cord;
pine edgings, $275 per cord;
pine slabs, s. 90 per cord. Wood
sawed, per cord, SOC. Bring in
your orders.
VIM. GoRDER,
Office 600 Main street.
Telephone 80.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
Low RATE TO MILWAUKEE,

For trotting meeting, National Driv-
ing club, the Northwestern line will,
from June Ii to 20, inclusive, sell ex-
cursion tickets to Milwaukee and re-
turn at low rates. For tickets and full
information apply to agents Chicago &
Northwestern railway.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
RAILROAD DIRECTORY.
Chicago, Milwaukee u St. Paul.
GOING EAST.

Train No. IS stops at Watertown Junction
only.
Train No. Z arri res from Chicago at 3:39 M.
Trains arrive from Milws rkee and depart for
Madison at 9:27 N and 6:S3 PM
Trains arrive from Madison at 9:H3 M and
:20P PM.
Trains Nos. L, 2, 8, 4 and run daily be.
tween Chicago and Minneapolis.
No. and run daily except Sunday between
Chicago and Minneapolis.
Trains Nos. % and % run daily except Sunday
between Chicago and Portage.
Sunday excursion arrives from Milwaukee at
1925 M. returning. departs at 6:2S P
No. 81 arrives from Chicago at p M , return
ng. departs at 5:26 P. NJ Sundays only
AliotAertrainsrun daily except Sunday.
G. w. WEBB, Agent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17

The Milwaukee wheat market yes.
terday was steadier, closing at 57%c
cash or July and 5Sc September
Flour was dull and unchanged. Barley
closed at 31bc, rye at SAC, corn at
26Rc, and oats at 1870. Hogs were
DC higher, ranging at $2.9503.25.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
Candidate for Senator.

To the Republicans Of the Taoenty- Sec
0nd Senatorial District:
| shall be a candidate before your
next convention for your nomination
for senator, and Respectfully ask fol
your support.
JOHN M. WHITEHEAD.
GAINESVILLE, April IA, '96.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
Personal,

Free-64- page medical reference book
to any person afflicted with any special,
chronic or delicate disease peculiar to
their sex. Address the leading physi-
clans and surgeons oftbe United States,
DR.. Hathaway& Co., 70 Dearborn street,
Chicapn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17

-Nashotah house at the late COM
mencement conferred the degree Of
Doctor of Sacred Theology IS. 7. d.
on Rev Frederick S. Jewell, rector Of
St. Johns church, Portage.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
EXCURSION RATES FOR JULY 4

On July and 4, the c., M & St. P.
railway will sell excursion tickets to
all points on its lines within distance
of 200 miles at fare and one-third for
the round trip. Return coupons good
until July 6. No excursion tickets to
be sold for less than so cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17

Byron used great deal of addressing
but was very particular to have only the
best to be found in the market. If Ayers
Hair Vigor had been obtainable then
doubtless he would have tested it's merits
as so many distinguished and fashionable
people are doing nowadays.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
LOW RATES TO OSHKOSH.

On account Of the summer races, the
Northwestern line will, from June %
to rs inclusive, sell excursion tickets
to Oshkosh and return at very low
rates. Tickets good returning until
June 81 1896. For tickets and full in
formation apply to agents Chicago &
Northwestern railway
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
CHEAP EXCURSIONS TO THE WEST
AND SOUTH.

On June and %, 1896, the North
western line will sell home-seekers'
excursion tickets, with favorable time
limits. to large number of points in the
West and South at very low rates. For
tickets and full information apply to
agents Chicago & Northwestern railway.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
BICYCLE TOURNAMENT.

For the bicycle tournament under
the auspices of the L. A. w. to be held
at !Oconomowoc, June II to 20, the c.,
NJ. & St. P. railway will sell excursion
tickets at fare and third for the
round trip. Return coupons good un-
til June 90
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
1.-THE M'KINLEY Two-sTEP MARCH"

Has become immensely popular and is
a great favorite with piano and organ
players. Sample copy, with elegant
picture title of our next president,
mailed upon receipt of 20 cents. Pub.
lished by the Thompson Music Co., 231
Wabash avenue, Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
Firemen's Tournament at Waterloo.

Firemen's Tournament at Waterloo.
The Wisconsin Firemen's tourna-
ment, which will be held this year at
Waterloo on Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday, June "a, % and 26, will ex-
eel all previous tournaments, in the
number of races each day and in the
list Of competing teams.
Fifteen hundred dollars are hung up
in prizes, fo1 which the athletic fire
men of the state will compete in the
various races on the program.
1t is expected that all former state
records Will be lowered. as one of the
most perfect tracks in the state has
been prepared for the races. A large
and comfortable grand stand for the
spectators has been built
All of the three days will be crowded
full of exciting athletic sports. If
there is any difference in the events of
interest each day it will be in favor of
the last. Perfect arrangements have
been made for lodging and caring for
all visitors at low rates.
There will be base ball game played
on the grounds Wednesday at P. NJ,
and Friday at 9 A. NJ, between two of
the best teams in the Southern Wis
consin State league.
Excursion tickets at one fare for
round trip will be sold from all points
In the state to Waterloo and return.
Don't fail to attend the tournament.
If it required an annual outlay of 500
to insure family against any serious con
sequences from an attack of bowel COM
plant during the year there are many
who would feel it their duty to pay it
that they could not afford to risk their
lives, and those of their family for such an
amount. Any one can get this insurance
for 20 cents, that being the price of a
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. In almost every
neighborhood some one has died from an
attack of bowel complaint before medi-
cine could be procured or a physician
summoned One or two doses of this
remedy will cure any ordinary case. 1t
never fails Can you afford to take the
risk for SO small an amount? For sale by
John Molzahn, druggist
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17

State Superintendent Emery has
apportioned the school fund income,
Jefferson county receiving So, 442.61
and 81 ,691 35 going to Dodge county.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17
HoMEsEEKERs. EXCURSIONS.

Special homeseekers' excursion tick
cts, on sale via the c., M. & St. P rail-
way June 9 and 70 to various points
West, Northwest and Southwest. For
further information apply at ticket Of
fee. G. w. WEBB, Agent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17

A stimulant is often needed to nourish
and strengthen the roots and keep the
hair natural color. Halls Hair Remover
is the best tonic for the hair.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17

List of unclaimed letters remaining
in the posto flee June II, 1895:
First National Bank Smith, John
Hansen, Mrs. Albert Woods, John
Heneley, Albert Zorn, Carl
RaatZ, Miss Hannah
VIM. II. ROHR, ?. NJ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-17

-"White Fawn" flour, per 4o-Ib.
sack. $I.o5, delivered to any part of
city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-24
ans SEDITiOL> BULLfTfN."
Hanna says Jones Suggests That WORK
mon Al far a Efiba.


CHICAGO. Oct. 2s-Chairman Hanna
Of the Republican National Committee,
to-day issued q statement IA reply TO yes
terday's bulletin from Democratic head
quarters. in which Wcrhmtn were .dviscU
to ask their employ Crs Tor contracts In
surfing II en- against "a icduc ION OF wages
il event OF MCKINLEY election. MI
Hanna says.
1T is suggested that employers bride
their workmen to vote fO< Mckinley by
promising them higher wages or con-
tinuaice OF their present wages. In tie
event that the employers VIII not be CO.
creed, then the cmploye Il 10 vote tor
Bryan. not because be believes Bryan IS
best fitted for the presidency or repre-
sents principles that viii advance the in
terests OF the American people, but be-
cause his employer may not deem IL a
wise business policy 10 sign contract III
the matter Of wages. This Is simply In
citing the worklngmen 20 exact bride
before he will vote. IL Is DOT suggested
that he be governed ~ a.iy principle.
Plainly speaking. they are advised 10 IN
form him that he must DriDe them IN the
matter Of wages or they VIII vote against
his interests.
"This seditious bulletin Is intended 20
foment trouble between capital and labor.
| would advise the worhlnginen 10 vote
according to their CONSCIENTIOUS opinions.
II they have any business 10 transact
WIFI IT eli 'ilplOS fA' 49, - ~ ,
ter upon business than upon political
grounds. But | am not surprised at this
develorn eni in the Bryan campaign. IL
has been evident for some time that II
was the intention of the Bryan managers
To create lator uoubles as a part OF their
plan OF campaign. And TINS Is an open
step I'm that direction. They would pre-
cinitate n Seneral strike before the cleo
ton. Ner who would connlve 10 destroy
pcacefu. rels lions existing bet Seen cap
itai and labor are none TOO good TO do
oven worse
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-24

The books az the custom-house in Tam
pa show mat considerable quantity OF
McAltIu tobacco Is being brought into
the city now, and n Is being used ior
wrappers on certain grades OF gOOds. The
manufacturers are not making any effort
i0 work the Mexican wrappers of on the
trade for Havana goods, but they 'cll just
what IL Is, and they DO lot anticipate
having much trouble m introducing this
wrapper into the market. When the
wrapper is Of the light color. which is
the color most generally preferred, an ex-
peat .Ia hardly tell the difference be-
tween the Havana and Mexican wrappers.
Tests of this have been made, and in in
stances the Wrappers nave become mixed,
and no one with the eye could tell one
yana filler and "A Mexican wrapper, there
u.s. very little. III any difference in the
smoking quality Of the cigar and the ia
yOr OF thc Mexican tobacco, which IS
good, has but very little effect on the CT
gar. Tho Introduction or TINS tobacco
into the trade Will insure the factories OF
this city running. despite the edict OF Gen.
Wcyler. cutting of the supply OF Havana
tobacco. The manufacturers OF the clear
Havana cigars were 10th 20 take up any
thing else. and they did not DO n until
necessity forced the issue upon them, ana
then toir experiments showed them that
it was not so bad after all. The manu-
flrturcis say TO the Mexican wrapper
IS yer, expensive IN the way II works up,
aud tue price is about equal 10 that or
the Havana wrapper, so that the cost or
tho cigars Is the same 10 them rs IL IS
when they use tine Havana wrapper.
In the case of the dark Mexican wrap
pers. there is a more perceptible differ
cnce between the two. as the Mexican to-
bacco has very high polish 10 IL. which
is not found on the Havana wrappers, and
for that reason the dark Mexican Is not
so desirable as the Havana. IN so far as
looks are concerned. The goods made or
the Mexican wrappers 50 TAR nave
amounted only 20 samples. but, luisi ~
from the receipts of tobacco at the Gus
tom house. there Is something more than
AN experiment in IL now. and the market
will soon have some quantities OF them on
hand.
TIE Florida crop Will come in soon, and
VIII knock out the Mexican product. as
the cxper. manufacturers all unite IN say
ING that the Flo rida tobacco. as II Is now
being handled IN some places by export
tobacco-crOWers from Cuba. is I'm every
WY the equal Of the Havana product.
both I'm arTearance and flavor. and when
IL Is really put on the market the public
will endorse this opinion of the leading
cigar manufacturers of this and other
cities. The acreage for the present crop
Is very heavy. nd by next season con-
siderable quantity Of IL will be Oh the
market that Is. enough 10 make a show
;ug-FIcrida Csti5an.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-24
WI Protect Secr,.farx Carli.Ie

LOUISVILLE KY. oct 23-The fol-
lowing telegram, signed by George NJ.
Davie, chairman of the National Demo-
cratic State Central Committee and ffty
other leading citizens. Democrats and Re
puhlicans. including Mayor George Todd
has been sent to Carlisle at Covington:
You will have such complete protec-
tion AGAINST insult and so grand an ova-
ton when you come to Louisville as will
forever wipe out the attempt Of last
night to destroy free speech. dishonor
the fair name Of Kentucky, and to dis
credit her foremost citizen"
Mayor Todd. who is a Republican. this
afternoon sent the following to Mr. Car
Isle al COvington:
Il am mortified 10 learn OF the out
rageous conduct Of the people who com
posed your audience at Covington II
must have been company OF rufrians
imported from other States who offered
YOU insult. In this connection l wish
TO assure you that on the occasion Of
your visit TO Louisville I will see 70 il
personally that every facility for free
snee"N and fair hearing will be al
forded YOU.
(Signedl GEORGE ID. TODD
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-24
The animal that had frightened the peo-

The animal that had frightened the peo-
pie into commissions almost. and killed
all the chickens, pigeons. etc, In that
part OF tho city was "A corpse. His race
was run. Fido grabbed him by the neck
after hc was down and tried to give him
the shake, but his ratship was too bulky.
The strange animal was carried on a
dray 20 the store OF the Messrs. kauf-
man, where II was placed on exhibition,
and hundreds of citizens went there 10
see H. The appearance OF the creature
Is that OF monster rat. but IL mas cndi
acteristics OF other species OF the rouehe
family. 80
The farmers that come In 10 the oIn
Mail ct went up 10 l'se 10 view the VIZ ,.,,
der and they each and every one su'o
II a different name. ,, .o
by cosh. tnet's gopher" said ono
I'm he dinged." said another '"o'
a ground hog -, s,s,ricts
testified that the animal was rain o,hn,
A woodchuck. "a grain stealcr' anu i o.,'''
queer names known only 10 the la,, ,ti,o
Re IL what n may. 1t looks n ~, cures
n rat weighs "a pounds, and nea tS,ii',
IA inchcs from stem TO tip. MI. Naui
man saws that anybody that can n"i"e -
may have g.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-24

a prisoner at the Legation, and con'ehaca
that they could do what they hkeu
with a Chinese subject within the chi
nese Legation. which is Chinese terri
tory to all intents and purposes. inc
british authorities. on the other hand'
maintained that the rights OF foreign
legations are protective only as re-
CARDS their lawful inmates,and are IN
no sense administrative.
Lord Salisbury made n demand upon
the Chinese Legation for the Immediate
release of Sun Vat Sen. which was COM
piled with. and Sun Vat Sen was re-
leased from the Legation at o'clock
this afternoon.
Sun Vat Sen allages that Tang. one OF
tho officials at the legation, told nm
that II was intended to bind him and
gag him and convey him In a box or
sack on board steamer bound for
China. or to kill him in the legation and
send his CORPSE 10 China. where In ac-
cordance with the Chinese practice, the
body would be decapitated.
The police official who went 10 the
Chinese legation TO demand the sur
render OF Sun Vat Sen. was accompanied
bv six armed officers who were autho-
rized by the government to use force If Il
should be necessary 10 obtain the pris-
Oner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-24
CREEDON DEFEiTS BdhER.
f, Tame Fight of Twenty Eounds-Ihs
Iifz>i rnon--~harkey J. ght

NEW YORK. oct. 23.-Dan Creedon
whipped Harry Bal or. of Chicago, ~ me
twenty round bout at the Empire Nthlcuc
Club tonight. it was rather tams
,.t. vu. ...e Ausu ,i.am 90" III o. 49,, 80
wClk. with the exception OF the MS.
,o,ind IN which a couple of hard SWINGS
nom Baker brought creedon To- MS knees rs
The Australian was on the offensive tnS
-reater part OF every round ana deserved
Inc decision Crcedon. in the opinion OF
many who had seen his previous FORM,
ms zone on Baker did not display
much science. but RI he had landed any
of the terrific swings which he aimed az
Creedon. the latter would have heeh
quickly put 10 sleep. The Australian
punched his man hard on the jaw ana
body and forced him To break ground
throughout the battle.
Among the spectators here to.nlsnt
were Robert Fitzsimmons and Marun
Julian The latter announced that IT,
simmons and Sharkey were matched 70
meet on December 9th at the Natiohal
Athletic club. San Francisco. Fitzsim-
mons said he would fight Corbett four
weeks afterwards.