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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-08-10

LONDON, England. August i0-nD-
patches received here from iokohams
aud Toxic, japan, say that
the observations OF the eclipse
.of the sun. yesterday. we're
very successful. The sky vas clear
39nd adyices from Bodo. Norway, say
ftAe observations OF the eclipse II that
rlAee were perfect.
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Lady rsnnysen Dssi.

LONDON. England, August t0.-Lady
Emily Tennyson, widow IL the late
Lord Tennyson. the poet, disd thII
morning of congestion Of The lungs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-08-10

The promoters of the new bicycle grounds
have decided TO build the track above tho
upper end Of Hevensh Atfses, instead Of
across the track, wheFa shs ground was
found too soft 70 bs practicable Tor good
tFApl, .NNALN II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-08-10

VIVIAN TED-Solicitors for campaign book
w Bryan, Sewall and r. ee Silver. /"
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CONDITION CRITICAL

LONDON, England, August i0.-Ths
coudition Of Sir John MIllaiss prrsidsnl
of tho Royal Academy, Is extremely
critical.
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II,OR RENT. -TAe1 z Episcopal G APPEL, fur
IL nished. Enquire OF Mrs. r. J. Var
Petten. - z3lsf
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NTANTED--A good well -drilfer. Can Sc.
wages, by appls Ing to J. Bi ,hI. 22l-tf
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The Wheeimen.

LOUISVILLE, Ky !, August 10.-The
seventeenth annual meet Of the League
Of American Whaelmen opened up aus
piciously to-day, although the races
proper will not be inaugurated Until
Thursday. This afternoon there was a
big run from headquarters in the
Hampton college building to fountain
Ferry park, while this noted resort
will be the scere tonight Of the in
augural "smokero. Tens Of thousands
Of ccrncob pipes, bales Of tobacco and
solids and liquids ad libitum will en-
gross the visitors until after midnight
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-08-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.

I l,OR SALE--My household efrects.
- 232-tr CHAs. RoAEkTHAL.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-08-10

TNHE COLUMBIA BUILDING AND LOAN
Il association offers secure Investments
for large and small sums. Money loaned
on real state.
T. w. HAYWARD, G. G. WRAT,
sts President. q AGENT.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-17

the understanding that Dr. Ripley be nominated for comptroller
 The way was made clear for the nom- nation of MT. Cummings, the air clear ed and MT Cummings was nominated by exclamation. The nominee is about thirty years old, graduate of Yale '9l S., and of the Law school, class of '93 He is connected with the law firm of Samuel Fessenden of Stamford.
 Asa R. Ross of Thompson was nom mated for state treasurer, and Dr. Ed ward R. Ripley was chosen for comp troller Both by exclamation.
 A committee consisting of Col. Graves of Hartford, Col. J, P Murphy of Nor wich, w. H. H. Hewitt of New Haven and Patrick Coughlin of Bridgeport to notify MT, Sargent of his nomination While the convention was waiting for MT, Sargent, the candidate for leuten- ant governor, s. Ashbee Crandall made an address, He was followed by ex- Judge Callahan and candidate Cum erable attention.
 At the close of the remarks of MT. Cummings, ex-Mayor Sargent made a short address accepting the nomination. Three cheers and the tiger were given for the candidate at the close of the ex- Mayors speech.
 Clinton B. Davis, the former chair man of the democratic state central committe, said yesterday:
 Under the circumstances, I could not support the ticket nominated at Chicago. I intended to drop out of ac- tive politics this coming January and expected to leave the democratic state central committee at that time to re- tire to private life. But as private in the ranks of the democratic party, will do all in my power to further the interests of democracy. I have never voted anything but a democratic tick ct. I shall not vote for Mckinley be- cause he does not represent true de- mocracy."
 MT, Davis attended the meeting of the provisional committee of the gold democrats yesterday afternoon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-17
VALUABLE BOOK FOR VOTERS.

A Pamphlet of Facts About Money
 Published by the Connecticut Cloth
 ing Company.
 A neat little pamphlet, entitled Facts About the Hard Money of the United States" is being distributed by the Con- necticut Clothing company. The pam phlet contains a thorough digest of the monetary question now before the country and the information which can be obtained from it's perusal is in- valuable to every voter. The truth is given in an impartial way and in ad- dition to a general dealing with the leading issues of the campaign the financial blanks in the republican and democratic platforms of 1S96 and the electoral votes of the states are given.
 The book will doubtless be greatly appreciated by those fortunate enough to secure a copy. The public spirit and enterprise of the Connecticut Clothing company in publishing such a useful volume is indeed commendable.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-17
UNCLE FEB HANCoX.

Zebulon Hancox of Stonington, more familiarity known as "IIpcle Feb, reached his eighty-seventh birthday on Sunday. In early years he became em- bittered by money and other losses, and leaving the village, purchased for a trifling sum a small 7xS building and obtained permission to locate it on the shore which skirts the east side of the borough. The building contained no windows, and chimney built upon the outside of the structure contained a fireplace, where he prepared his frugal meals, Here he lived for five years his expenses never exceeding S20 per year.
 About thirty years ago he purchased tract of land on the east side of Ston- ington. Here he now owns fourteen houses. For the past fifty years he has not expended a penny until absolute necessity has forced him to do so. A visit to his quarters is proof enough of this, The furniture of his rooms is of his own manufacture, and no haber- dasher ever fits him with a garment He prepares his own frugal meals, and no heather Chinee ever launders his linen. He even makes the buttons which fastens his clothing, and he weighs the fish he disposes of to cus- toners with wooden balances of his own construction. and delivers them from wheelbarrow which represents his own handicraft.
 His wealth is>not all included in his fourteen houses, as he is the owner of stock In the velvet factory and has a large sum standing to his credit in the Stonington Savings bank.-Norwich Bulletin.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-17
LOCOMOTIVE F1REMEN MEET.
Debs to Appear to Answer Charges Pre-
 ferred

Galveston, Texas, Sept. 16.-The Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen devoted yesterday to the reading of communications and responses to in vitations sent to prominent railroad men and others in sympathy with the order and in listening to fraternal re- marks from representatives of other orders present During the afternoon the reports of the grand officers were read.
 Eugene V. Debs will arrive about Thursday, when he will appear before the convention to answer charges pre- ferred against him for an offense which he Is said to have committed when sec retary of the order.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-17
FORTY NEW NAMES.

Republican Club Meeting Will be Held
 This Evening.
 The monthly meeting of the Young Mems Republican club will be held this evening at the. club house on Crown street Forty new names will be pro posed and the subject of forming a marching club will be discussed. Short speeches will be made.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-17
FOURTEENTH REGIMENT.

Annual Reunion of Veterans in Hart
 ford To-day
 The annual reunion of the Four teenth regiment, C. ", will be held in Hartford to-day, which is the anniver- sary day of the regiments first battle at Antietam The Meriden men who were in that regiment are: Joseph Pierce John F. Durand. c. H. Doane, Lewis G. LaTour, William R. Grum- ley, F. l.. Goss, A. F. Hall and E. B. Tyler and others. The regiment fought every battle beginning at Antietam to the close of the war seventeen battles and eighteen skirmishes. The total loss of the regiment was 7SS.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-17
GOODRICH FOR SENATOR

Hartford, Sept 16.-E. $. Goodrich of Wethersfield was to-day unanimous ly nominated by exclamation as re-
 publican candidate for state senator from the Second senatorial district
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-17
TO STUMP FOR BRYAN.

Chicago, Sept. 16.-The Bryanite state central committee met this morning. Vice President Stevenson was in at tendance and promised to take the stump for Bryan
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-05

HOODS Pills for the liver and
bowels, act easily, yet promptly. 25c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-05
OBITUARY..

Mrs. Margaret Bruegger, rellct Of
Lucius Bruegger, died early Friday
morning, at her residence, 1915 West
ern avenue, after a three months i'll
ness with stomach trouble. She was
66 years old and came to this vicinity
from Germany in 1S48: making the city
her home ali the while except a short
time spent on farm. Mrs. Bruegger
was we'll and favotably known to our
people and her death Is much regret
ted. The following children survive
her: Nicholas and John Bruegger and
Mrs. Emil Lenhardy, of Wilhston, N.
D.: George and Zeno Bruegger, of
Montana; Lucius and Miss Eva BrueC-
ger, of this city. The funeral occurred
Monday afternoon from the German
Evangelical church, and the remains
were inferred in Oak Hill cemetery.
Hiram A. Jones, an early resident of
Dodge county, and for many years a
prominent farmer and stock buyer in
the town Of Oak Grove, died at his
residence in Juneau on Saturday last,
aged 50 years, after protracted and
painful illness. He leaves a widow
and four married daughters.
The remains of John McClosky, of
Clinton junction, were brought here
yesterday for burial, services being
held this morning in ST. Henry g
church. Deceased was IA years of age.
Carrie, the 4-year-old daughter of
our former residents, Mr.. sd Mrs.
Charles Rosin, died Sunday at the
family home in Milwaukee.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Os-
valid Kramer, of the Third ward, died
Friday morning and vas buried Sun
day afternoon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-05
A BICYCLE MEET.
Will Be Held Here August 2S and 80
Good Sport and Big Crowds
Looked For.

Some excellent sport in the way of
bicycle racing-the most popular pas
time of the present era-will be seen
in this city on Friday and Saturday,
August % and 90, on which days a
| meet under the sanction Of the League
of American Wheelmen is to be held.
In arranging the schedule of the an
nual state circuit, the L. A w. racing
board fixed date for Watertown on
August %. The officers of the local
cycling club at once endeavored to eX-
tend che meet another day, and mat
ters were finally arranged to please
this desire. 1t is proposed to make
this event-the initial bicycle meet in
the clty's history-as great success
as possible, and if tireless energy on
the part of the Watertown Cycling
club, under whose auspices it is to be
given, will accomplish anything, the
coveted end will be reached.
Our citizens generally should CO. op-
crate with the bows in this work There
is no doubt that, considering the great
interest just now manifested in this
popular sport, large numbers of peo-
pie from the surrounding section will
patronize the two-days' racing. The
city will be lively with. stranger rs, and
it is safe to say that our business inter
eSts will, not suffer during the meet
With good weather a successful Occa-
sion is assured in every way. How
ever, it will be necessary to back the
enterprise with sufficiently large
guarantee, and it is hoped our citizens
will subscribe literally to such fund.
1t has been arranged to hold the meet
on the old far grounds, at the south
west limits of the city, now owned by
Thos. Garity. The half mile track will
be put in frst-class condition for the
races, and ample stands will be built
to seat the spectators. The state off,
cials of the L. A. w. promise some 200
contestants with established reputa-
tions, both amateur and professional,
to participate in the races, and an in
teresting program will be arranged.
The following committee of the Wa
tertown Cycling club has charge of the
preliminary arrangements: John Chap
man, W. I. Dervin. George j. Weber,
j. F. Prentiss and +. l.. Schempf.
A meeting OF the club and all others
interested IN the meet is called for this
evening at the city hall
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-05
Mr.. Brook a Bolter.

In characteristic letter written to a
newspaper in his vicinity, our former
Well-known townsman, F. P. Brook,
now of Ashton, S. D., defines his posi-
ton on the present political situation
as follows:
Editor MeElette Tribune. / am a Democrat, but
cannot endorse the work of the recent Ma
tional Democratic convention-cannot be a
follower of anarchist Altgeld and revolutions
ist Tillman.
am Democrat principally on the tariff
question. On the currency issue am in full
accord with the plank on the subject in the
Republican platform. Will give my reasons
for the faith that.is in me:
Protection is a curtaiment of personal lib
erty. Every citizen should have the right to
buy where he can buy cheapest and sell
where he can sell best The compulsory coin
age OF silver at Is to l Is nothing more nor
less than protection to the silver miners.
We farmers OF Dakota cannot afford to
raise wheat at Az or 80 cents per bushel, yet
no one has ever yet proposed an artificial
price for that staple Louisiana sugar farm
ers were paid bounty because they said
they could not compete with other sugar
producing countries. If you cannot raise
wheat as cheaply as Russia or Argentina, go
into something else, is all the remedy (pro-
tection have ever heard proposed.
l asked a neighbor of mine one day:
Is it right to tax thousand men on their
clothing in order TO makeyour sheep profita-
BILE? No, sir, says he, when my sheep won't
pay, I'll sell them off-no protection for them,
q n yTbn du
lection for everybody. tariff should be
stealthy, least felt way of taxing the peo-
pie, nevertheless, the labor of the country
has to produce 400 to 45O million dollars
year for the support of the government
and an incalculable number of millions for
protection. No one should be taxed to make
another's business protita bic, but the motto.
Each one for himself and the devil take the
hindmoSt," should berthe law OF the land.
The revenue of the government should be
derived from whisky, beer, toU3.cco and in
comes-the three items first named are Of
that nature that any person can avoid the
tax and be the better Tor ito demand
portion of surplus gains takes what the man
has to spare, and as the machinery of gov
ernment is largely employed in the protec-
tion OF wealth it is but just that it (wealthJ
should pay the principal share of such ex-
pense
Gold is the only fit measure of value be-
cause it can stand on its own bottom. All
substitutes have TO have gold prop The
present silver dollar would not pass for 100
cents If the government would not back it
with gold dollar, or a law making it a legal
tender, 4 silver dOllarS the size of q dime
would certainly be more convenient than
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ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

the present one, and since gold or the fat of
the government give full paying attribute s
to the present dollar, I cannot see why so
much silver should be used for the purpose.
II the government has the power to make
money out Of any substance it pleases, or
put into such money such quantity of such
substance as it may see fit, l see no reason
why the people should work any longer.
Let the mints and printing presses be set at
work and buy all we want in foreign coun-
tries. [ believe that the currency question
will take the lead in the present campaign
and that the Republican party will not dare
to reenact the Mckinley tariff and as / am
in favor of the gold standard-an American
dollar that will pass at it's stamped value in
every cOuntry-I shall not vote for the Chi
cago platform or the candidates placed upon
1T. Z. P. BROOK.
Ashton, S. D.. July 18, 1895.
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SKINNER q THAUER

UER,
Lawyers and No5aries Public.
Office in Wisconsin National Bank
building.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-05

Mrs. W. f. Sommerfeld entertained
a number of lady friends at 5 O'Clock
tea last Friday afternoon at her resi-
dence, BIB Third street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-05
Mrs. M ary Damp.

Mrs. Mary Damp, wife of Lafayette
Damp, died at her home in Clyman,
Monday, July 27, 1896, aged 46 years, 8
months and 25 days. Mrs Damp was
daughter of our departed residents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John 6. Weissert. She
was born in Hamilton, Canada, in the
year 1850, and was brought to Water
town by her parents the same year,
where she resided until February 4,
1869, when she was married to Lafay-
cite Damp and went to the pioneer
homestead of Peter Damp, where she
lived until her death as stated above.
She was stricken down from a state of
seemingly good health and died after
al illness of only four days. She is
survived by her husband and two
children, Jesse W., of Milwaukee, and
Orville F., of Clyman. She will be
greatly missed by large circle Of
friends and neighbors, by whom she
was greatly loved. Rev Mr.. Clemens,
of Juneau, assisted by singers from
that city, conducted very beautiful
funeral on Thursday. The interment
was in Oak Hill cemetery. Out of her
fathers family Of four children she is
survived by one brother.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-05
Card of Thanks.

To the friends who so kindly assist
ed during the sickness and at the bur
ial of our beloved wife and mother, We
desire to extend our heartfelt thanks.
for words of sympathy and deeds of
kindness, and also for floral offerings
at the grave and elsewhere.
LAFAYETTE DAMP AND Sons.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-05

Ask for 'Herald Pure Rye.'' Has
no rival for family and medical pur-
poses. Rich, soft and mellow. Guar
anteed years old. Give it trial.
MoLzAHN & FEIssT,
Telephone 96. Third street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-05

Dandruff is an emulation from the
pores of the skin that spreads and dries,
forming scurf and causing the hair to fall
out. Hall's Hair Renewer cures it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-05

Wonderful are the cures by Hoods
Sarsaparilla and yet it is only because
as the one true blood purifier, it makes
pure, rich, healthy, life-giving blood.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-08-05

We do money loaning. insur-
ance and real estate business.
Prompt attention given to probating
estates, correcting titles, and collect
ing accounts.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-12-31
PLEASANT PRAIRIE.

Annie Evans is spending her vaca-
ton at her home at Rock Lake.
Miss Nellie Barter, of Milwaukee, is
spending the holidays here.
Miss 10 Reynolds and sister Lottie
are with US for short time again.
Rev. Robertson preached an especial
~ strong sermon last Sunday morning
to a large audience. We heard more
than one praise the excellent dis
course.
Miss Elsie r. Hand is spending her
vacation in Milwaukee.
The Woodmen of Pleasant Prairie
camp will give an oyster supper in the
hall here next Tuesday evening, Jan.
5. Tickets, Soc. Come and bring
your best girl-come anyway.
There will be a teachers meeting
here next Saturday. All who are
teachers or who are interested in teach
ers or teaching please be on hand
promptly Saturday morning at 9
o'clock.
Will Leiber is home on a short leave
of absence.
School closed here week ago today
with appropriate exercises. Will COM
mence the first Monday in January,
4th.
Did you get the present you were
wishing for
Some of our pedagogues are taking in
the three days teachers meeting at
Milwaukee which closes tonight
(Thursday.)
Chant Mcneil spent Christmas at
home.
Fred Gilbert came up from Chicago
to eat Christmas turkey with his par
eats at Ranney.
Miss Cora Taylor, who is attending
the Normal school at Whitewater, is
home on her Christmas vacation.
Miss Jennie Clice, of Kenosha, spent
Christmas day in our village.
Miss Mae Crosby, of Harvey, Ill, is
home for the holidays.
Roy T.. Turner is spending his vaca-
ton with his parents at this place.
James Foulke ate Christmas dinner
with his parents at Bristol.
Miss Addie Mcneil spent Christmas
with relatives in Racine.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1896-12-31
SOUTH BRISTOL.

NJ. Achen and family spent Christ
mas at Harmon Hollenbeck's.
E. r. Gethen, wife and daughter,
w. G. Crosby, wife and daughter, F.
Gethen and wife took dinner at S. d.
Gethen's Christmas.
Hiram Tourtelotte and wife visited
at w. C. Crosby's Saturday.
John Darby, Of Lake Villa, took
Christmas dinner with his sister, Mrs.
III. L. Adams.
George Shields is quite sick with
pneumonia.
Mrs. Spencer is on the sick list.
Grandpa Crosby came up to see the
baby Sunday.
Bert Ward, wife and son, Louis
Ward and Day Stewart came down
from Milwaukee Thursday to spend a
few days with relatives.
Chas. Stewart and wife entertained
all of their children and grandchildren
Christmas.
Miss Anna Powell spent few days
with friends in Racine last week.
r. M. Fellows ate Christmas turkey
at Jas. FL. Karnes, Henry Tourtelotte,
and wife at Riley Stonebraker, Fl. 81.
Holbrook and family at Fred Saxes, in
Paris, Lem Hill and family, Robert
Smith and family and Orlando Hill and
wife at S. j. Hills, Emit Shields and
family at Frank Tourtelott's.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
with Mrs. Jas. Karnes Thursday, Jan.
Z, 1897.
The Christmas tree and supper was
a grand success.
Frank Gethen had one of his chill
dren kidnapped Christmas eve.
The invitations are out to the youn
people for watch party at Moses
Achen's Thursday evening.