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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-09-16
Literary Ouacks.

Literature has her quacks no less than
medicine, and they are divided into two
classes--those who have erudition with
out genius and those who have volubil-
ity without depth. We get secondhand
sense from the one and original nom
sense from the other. Cotton.
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ZINC wlsdom Of Experienee.

Aunt sabina-Berthy, don't you have
none of these here firtatious young
fellers that propose as soon as they call
half dozen times. They amt no kind
Of partners for life.
Bertha-But some of them are very
nice, auntie.
Aunt Sabina-Never mind that, Ber-
thy. I've lived long enough to know
that the hollowest and windiest things
is most liable to pop. Detroit Free
Press.
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Mr.. Wickwire--But, my dear, IL you
discharge the girl without notice she
may make it cost us $40 or $l5. You
know there is an agreement about no.
tice.
Mrs. Wickwire-Yes, and If give
her q week s notice she will manage to
break $50 or $40 worth Of china before
she goes. Indianapolis Journal.
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Muat he Posted.

"Does young Whittle know much
about politics?'
eyes, think he does. He has had
several chances to run for office and
didn't do it. Washington Star.
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docs the best she can, and if man will only
help her little bit at the right time, he
may eat what he likes and as much as he
likes. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are for
people who are troubled with indigestion.
Particularly for those in whom 1t manifests
itself in the form of constipation. The
pellets" are quick and easy in their action.
They are In perfect harmony with Nature:
They effect a permanent cure. You need
take them regularly only little while.
After that, use them occasionally when you
need them when you have eaten some
thing that disagrees with you. They are not
violent in their effect, do not derange the
system at all, and may be taken just as
freely as you would take water or any
other necessity of life. Once used they
are always in favor. You can get the
Pellets at any drug store. If you are
careless enough to let an INSCRIPTIONS
druggist sell you something on which he
makes more money, it is your own fault
If you do not get we'll
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NOTICE no CREDITORs.

ESTATE OF WILLIAM H. MAYOR, DECEASED.
Pursuant to the order of o. Fl. Sproul, Surrogate
of the County Of Hunterdon, made on the fourth
dred and ninety-six. notice is hereby given 10
all persons having claims against the estate of
William II. Naylor. late Of the County Of Hunter
affirmation. TO the subscriber, Executor Of
said deceased, within nine months from the date
of said order and any creditor neglecting to
bring in and exhibit his her claim under oath
or Affirmation, within the time limited, VIII
be forever barred of his or her action therefor
against the said Executor.
Dated May 4th, A. D., 1896
A. D. ANDERSON.
May g, 1896. Executor,
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I EEMS sometimes as
} if the world were
all wrong. Seems
as If all the things
we like disagree with
us, and all the things
we don't like, agree
with US. Dyspepsia
turks in most of the
: good things we eat,
p and indigestion fol-
lows the gratifca-
ton of appetite. OF
course, it isn't Ma
ft,raia fault Nature
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-09-16

HIs LIGtIe JUkb On bHFEHfH D"J'
my husband played me mean trick
yesterday.
What was itT'
He told me folding beds were SELL
ing down town at 40 cents each. +"
"Well?'
"When 1 got down there they were
hammocks. "-Ohicago Record.
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A pathetln AiImsnt.

Mrs. @. had severe headache, and
her complaints made Mr.. Q. a trifie
cross, and by and by he said something
which made Mrs. Q. cry WheIeupon
her little boy also burst into tears.
"Dear mel" said his father. "Now,
what may be the matter with your"
''I've got a headache-in mammals
headp' said the child. -Youth's Com.
panion.
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Montreal suffered from fire in 1862.
1900 residences and stores being blotted
ont of existence, the property loss ex-
ceeding So. 600, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
REDUCED THE RATES.
Superior Light and Power Company
Comes TO the City's
Terms.

West Superior, Wis, June 26.-[Spe-
cial. 1.-The Water, Light and Power
company has agreed to give the city of
Superior and private consumers reduc-
ton in rates of 20 per cent beginning
July 1, as a result of yesterdays con-
ference. This is satisfactory to the city
drant rentals, held while the legal pro-
ceeding were being taken to annuI the
company franchise OH the ground that it
was furnishing impure water. The city
also agrees to drop all proceedings
against the company's charter and the
company will go ahead with it's new FL
tration system.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
CYCLIST IS RUN OVER.
An Electric Street Car in MilWau-
kee Cuts Off the Arm of
James SuCky.

Milwaukee, Wis, June 27.-There were
three street car accidents last night,
all caused by the cars running down
other vehicles. Several persons were in
jured, some seriously. One bicycle rider,
James Sucky, was run down and his arm
cut off by the car wheels; Il heavy sprin-
king cart was run down and caused a
runaway which demolished several bug
gies and knocked down a little girl, and
another car demolished wagon and in
jured the driver and one of the horses.
Ali cars were going at a high rate of
speed, according TO the statements of the
injured persons and this was to large
extent the cause of the accidents, it is
claimed.
Car No. 4S7 on the Twelfth street line
was the one which ran down a bicycle
rider, James Sucky, who lives on Twelfth
streets, between Clarke and Wright
streets. He was returning from his work
at the Z. z. Allis shops when the car
crashed into him. demolished his wheel
and hurled him to the ground III front of
the car. He tried to crawl out of the
way but one of the car wheels caught his
left arm and cut it off at the elbow
The injured man was taken to the office
of DR.. Berger and later removed to his
home in a critical condition. The mo-
tOrman, James Dickson of 1241 Twelfth
street. and the conductor. j. d. McLaren
of S33 TeutOnia street were arrested
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
DIR. LOREN HAZEN DEAD.
He was War Veteran and a Pioneer of
Fond du Lac.

Fond du Lac, Wis, June 27.-[Spe-
cial. DIR. Loren e. Hazen, one Of the
oldest residents of this city and a mem
Der of the Hazen band, which was ia
nous in war times and prominent in po-
litical campaigns following, died yes
terday afternoon at his home on Sixth
street. The deceased had a wonderful
talent for music and there was not an
instrument that he was not familiar
with He was the youngest of the nine
Hazen brothers and was leader of the
band which was organized in 1910 in
Lewis county, \. Y, and Travelled
through the northern portion of that
state in log cabin when William Hen
~ Harrison was the Republican candi-
da tie for President In 1888, when Ben
jamin Harrison was the Republican
nominee, the Hazen band made j similar
trip through the streets OF this city in
a log cabin. The first band in this
city was organized by DR.. Hazen. All
but three of the Hazen brothers are
dead He served in the war until dis
charged. in March. 1863, on surgeons
certificate of disa bility. The funeral
will be held from the house at 1870
Sunday morning. Rev. II. w. ThGmp-
son will Otficiate,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
UPHAM WITHDRAWS.
He is Not a Candidate for Re-
nomination.
Says He Has Been Assailed by Unjust
Criticism.

Madison, Wis. June 25.--Gov. Upham
has written the following letter to E..
d. Coe of Whitewater, chairman of the
Republican state central committee, set
ting forth his reasons for not being a
candidate for denomination:
l believe it to be the proper thing for me
to inform you, chairman of the Republic
an state central committee, that / shall not
be candidate for q denomination gov
ernor. ] have not at any time since / took
upon myself the duties of this high office
considered myself Il candidate, but party
usage has made it appear probable that
would accept denomination. am certain
that | could be renominated and elected, but
in order that the rights Of no candidate
shall be prejudiced from lack of informal
ton, this announcement IS made prior to
the calling OF any conventions, that all
delegates may be elected with full informa-
ton as to the political situation.
There is no official act 0f the adnlinsStr2
ton for which desire to make any. apology,
or offer any defense. My reasons for deter
mining not to be candidate l can briefly
give. l have all my life been Republican
and a losal one. | consider the mission OF
the Republican party so important that the
party welfare is of greater moment TO me
than the interests of any one man. For req
sons that are not clC2r to me, have been
aSSaied by criticism which l am satisfied
time will prove to have been unjust. This
criticism has reached a point where it was
believed by some to imperil the party in
tefeStS. II L understand my OWN sen /,
mentS. / would at any time sacrifice all
my personal interests in behalf Of the party
whose principles l believe in, and certainly,
in this case, while | am unable to under
stand the ground for much Of the criticism,
yet, not for one moment will | as a loyal Re-
publican, and Il believer in the principles for
which the Republican party stands. allow
myself to even seem to be in the way of
party success.
L desire it understood that / stand ready
to do all in my power in the campaign APP
preaching, to further the interests Of the
party w. H. UPHAM.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
wisconsin Patents.

Patents: for the following Wisconsin
inventors are reported for this week by
Erwin, Wheeler & Wheeler, So and 50
Loan and Trust building. Milwaukee,
Wis. These attorneys will furnish the
Inventors Handbook" free on request.
c. w Booth. Waukesha, pastry loosener;
j. G.. Hagemann. La Crosse, fire extingutsh-
err; nozzle; n. L Holmes, Racine, neckyoke;
~ L. Holmes. Racine, adjustable carriage
pole; n. Leidgen. Milwaukee, lubricatOr;
2. and J. Lukasevfg, Custer, pipe coupling;
G. H. Palmes, Greenwood spring bumper
for sewing machines; w. H. Scribner, Osh-
kosh, thill coupling; n Shaw, Eau Claire.
band sawRill.
Vidal, one of the most famous sculp-
tors of France, was stone blind at the
time when he executed some of his most
famous works.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
WON BY REESEVILLE.
HooE and Ladder Prize at the Firemen's
Tournament at Waterloo.

Waterloo, Wis, June 26.-[Special]-
A larger crowd is In attendance at the
fremen's tournament today than on any
former day. The weather and track
are excellent and there are many teams
to contest.
The first event was the hook and lad
der contest, a second class race, the first
prize being $40, second prize $50 and
third prize $40 It was won by Reese
vile, time "a seconds, with Sunrise sec
ono. time 80 seconds, and Edgerton
third, time 43 seconds. Sun Prairie and
Edgerton had mishap by having rounds
break in their ladders.
The second race was the championship
hub and hub hose race between the two
companies making the fastest time the
day before) first prize $50 and state as.
ISOLATION championship prize, section of
hose and play pipe valued $50 presented
by the Boston Wooden Hose company
Second prize, $50. Won by Whitewa-
ter. Time, 33 seconds. OconomoWoc
second
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
NEW PRINCIPAL SECURED.
r. Allen will Have Charge of the Kau-
kauna High School.

Kaukauna, Wis, June 26.-[Special.]
AT the meeting of the board of educa-
ton last evening r. Allen of Princeton
was elected principal of the high school
and Misses Ruth Noll and Nellie Jones
first and second assistants FL. Corlett
was reelected superintendent of city
schools and II. A. Towsley clerk of the
board. School will commence on Tues
day, September l.
Rev. John Gibson of the Congrega-
tional church Will preach his farewell
sermon Sunday evening. His subject
will be ''Kaukauna as l Have Seen IT.
Sophus Morrison mas taken charge of
the Arlington hotel at this place.
NJ. S. Connors has secured $1,000
sewer contract at WATERFOWL.
The children of ST. Mary's Catholic
school will give an entertainment at the
Opera house next Wednesday evening.
The Postal Telegraph company have
opened an office in Hotel Brothers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
TAKE AN ENFORCED VACATION.
Four College Girls Detained by Creditors
in Madison.

girls are spending part of their vaca-
ton in Madison They are Emma, Auro-
ra, Frances and Jennie Wren. They
came here with their mother at the open
i>g Of the college year last fall and en-
tered the State university. When about
to leave for Milwaukee their goods and
chattels were taken possession of by the
cglef of police on attachments served by
Madison merchants. A repIevin was Sc
cured and the property turned over 10
the sheriff. They possess some literary
ability and have contributed poetry 10
the local and college papers at various
times. They say they will be able to
pay all creditors.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
SUES FOR DAMAGES.
Sequel to the killing of. a Racine Eoy by
Bull Dogs.

Racine, Wis, June 26.-t3peciall-
Suit was commenced this morning
against the Belle City Manufacturing
company for $4,000 damages, by William
Aclam, the father of Harry AcIam, who
was torn to pieces a few weeks ago by
two bulldogs. The dogs were owned by
a man named Thomas Pickup, but they
were kept on the premises Of the COM
pany.
Andrew Isaacson, farmer of the, town
of Norway, has begun action against
damages. He alleges that he was at
tackled by a bulldog owned by the latter
and was severely bitten in the face.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
NO WORKHOUSE FOR TRAMPS.
Two Rivers Authorities viii Try New
Method.

Two Rivers, Wis, June 2GISpecial. I
-Messrs. Muth, Mahnke and jacob,
representing the county tramp commit
tee, recently appointed by the county
board TO aid in the solution of the tramp
question, were present at special meet
ing of the city council last night with a
view of altering the present system for
the caring of tramps.- After hearing
all the facts in the case the committee
decided TO allow each police officer 50. 90
per month in addition TO their regular
salary and 10 cents fer every meal given
tramps. no tramp to receive more than
one meal at the expense of the county.
The result of this method Tor the abate-
ment of the tramp nuisance will be
aWited with interest.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
DROWNED NEAR SHAWANO.
Yacht is Struck by a Squall and
Capsized-Six Lives Are
Lost,

Shawano, Wis. June 29.-Saturday
evening a yacht capsized on ShaWano
lake and six persons were drowned. Two
men and a child chung to the overturned
boat for five hours and were rescued.
The accident occurred during a gale, and
the yacht and the three persons clinging
to it were swept by the high seas that
threatened repeatedly TO tear them away
and engulf them. Those who persisted
were
MRS. 0. A. RISUM.
MRS. HERMAN DRACKRAY.
LOUIS GOKEY.
MISS EMMA GARBRECHT.
MISS MARGARET GROVE.
The party, which consisted of 0. A.
Risum and wife. Herman Drackray and
Mr.. Louis Gokey and wife of Pulci-
fer; Miss Emma Garbrecht of Sha-
Wano and Miss Margaret Grove of st.
Nazianz, ManitoWoc county, started
from Cecil about 5 O'Clock Saturday
evening in Mr.. Risum's yacht en- route
for few days outing on the north
shore of the lake. When about three
miles from shore the boat was struck
by a sudden squall and capsized. AS
the party was precipitated into the wa
ter Mr.. Risum and Mr.. Drackray seized
the rail Of the capsiZed boat and chung
there, the latter holding the child in
his arms. Five hours later they were
rescued by parties from Cecil who were
attracted by their cries for help.
When rescued Mr.. Risum was very
weak, and there is little hope of his re-
covery. The bodies of the other six
have not been recovered, owing to the
high wind, it being impossible for the
boats to leave shore Searching parties
are being organized and the search viii
be resumed as soon as the wind abates.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
FIRE HAD FULL SWAY.
No Water was Available to PUT
Out a Blaze at APP
DletOn.

Appleton, Wis, June 26--ESpecfahE
Kuehne Bros slaughter house, barns
and icehouse, just outside of the city
limits, burned last night. No water WAS
available and the buildings and contents
were totally destroyed, including several
head of cattle. few sheep and pigs in
the barns, quantity of dressed meat
in stock and hides and glue stock. The
loss will probably reach $4,000; insur-
ance $4,000 The cause of the fire Is TN
known
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
MINING CASE SETTLED.
1t Had Been Pending at Madison Two
Years..

Madison, Wis, June ga settlement
has been effected in the case of the
Farmers Loan and Trust company of
New York against the Penokee and Co.
gebic Consolidated mines. The case has
been pending for more than two years,
being brought to foreclose o. mortgage
Oh the property of the defendant conn
was entered in the United States court
authorizing the dismissal of the action
and the assignment of the mortgage to
Edward D. Carey of Mount Clair, \. J.
The property is to be turned over to the
Tilden Iron Mining company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
TWELVE BANDS ATTENDED.
Meeting at Hartford of the Northwestern
Band Association.

Hartford, Wis, June 26-[Special. i
About twelve bands are attending the
eighth annual convention of the North
western Band association today They
hail from OcononowOc, Germantown.
Richfeld, Iron Mountain, Beaver Dam.
Knowles, and Mensmonee Falls. The
association was organized in Mayyille in
1889. Byron Barwig is president. Near
~ fifty bands belong to the union. A
parade to Athletic park took place and
Mayor Butterfeld delivered an address.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
SCARCITY OF CARS.
clippers at PeshtigO Find it Difficult to
Secure Them.

A deartI of ears prevails along the line
of the Wisconsin q Michigan railway
and local shippers find it difficult to SCI
cure them. Most Of the cars owned by
the company are IN constant use be-
tween South Chicago and St. Paul.
Both lines of barses VIII be in operation
before the end OF next week and very
extensive traffic is expected from the
West over the 800" via Faithorn juno
ton. which will tax the present rolling
stock of the company to its utmost.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
WERE WELL ARMED.
The Men Arrested at Sturgeon Bay Said
to be Lake Pirates

Ahnapee, Wis, June 26.-FSpeciall-
The two men arrested at Sturgeon Bay
yesterday for the burglary committed in
this city Wednesday night seem to be-
long to regularly organized gang of
lake pirates. When arrested in their
boat they were sleeping alongside of four
revolvers and their cargo consisted of
laces, silverware, clothing, shoes, etc
They were brought here this morning by
the officers, William White and Matt
Strut. Their examination will take
place this afternoon. They have a full
kit of burglar tools in their possession.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
AHNAPEE PIRATES HELD.
Had Their Preliminary Examination and
Were Bound Over.

Ahnapee, Wis. June 27.-TSpeeial. =
The TWO men who were arrested for the
burglary of City Treasurer Melchior's
shoe store here Wednesday night We're
examined before Justice J. r, McDon-
aid. They pleaded not guilty and were
taken to the county Jail to await trial
They gave their names as John Binsky
and John ROyce.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
TRIED TO WORK A sWINDLE.
Oshkosh Bank Nearly Gets Caught on
Paste Diamonds.

Oshkosh, Wis, June 26.-[Special.l-
A bold attempt was made to swindle the
First National bank here today. A
stranger claiming to he J. II. Thayer,
q horseman Of Lexington Ky. called at
the bank with two fine diamonds and
asked for an advance of $50 on them. A
jeweler appraised the diamonds al $500,
substituted two paste diamonds. The
fraud was detected, but the man man.
aged to seize the diamonds and escape,
although his grip is held at the Athearn
hotel, where he registered as j. Stevens
of Louisville.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
Cauebt Two Young Wolves.

Lagrange, Wis, June 27.-[Speciall-
While journeying between Green lake
and Whitewater Friday, q. G. Meow
an of this town cal~ght two young gray
wolves, in or near the highway, for the
scaips of which he received the state and
county bounty at the county seat.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
Labor Union at Janesville

GAINESVILLE, Wis, June q Especial i
A federal labor union was organized here
last night and officers were elected as fol-
lows: President. John Smith; yice-presi-
dent. Timothy McKeigue; secretary, E.
e. Clemens; treasurer, H. Hovland: SER
geant-at-arms Jerry Proper The union
starts out with thirtyfve charter mem
berS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
rrE.. Wosoufto Not in II.

NJ. Fougard says that single pair of
aphides Wiz bring 100000, 900, 100000
600 individuals OF their kind into exist
ence in a single season of five months,
or, say, during the months of May, June,
July. August and September. No other
known species of insect which can be
seen with the naked eye breeds with
anything like such amazing rapidity.-
St. Louis ReDubIie.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
PLEASURE TO GIVE UP NICKELS.
La Crosse Has Pretty Women for Street
Car Conductors.

La Crosse, Wis, June 27.-[Speciall-
The ladies of St. Paul's Universalist
church are today employing novel
method of raising money. They are
operating the entire street railway sys-
tenn for sixteen hours and have their
own conductors. This evening bicycle
races and a concert will be given at
the fair grounds for the church's bene-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
ne Remote from Medical Help.

Doubly essential is it that you should be
provided with some reliable family medi-
cine Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is the
best OF its class, remedying thoroughly as
it does such common ailments indiges-
ton, constipation and bfIfousness and af-
fording safe and speedy help in malarlal
cases., rheumatism and inactivity of the kid
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
Will Paw the Indians.

Ashland. Wis, June 2G.-[Speciall 7
Lieut.. Mercer Indian agent for La
Point agency, and party left on a ,spe-
cial steamer today for the north shore
of Lake Superior with government
money to give the Indians of Grand
Portage and Grand Marais reservations
their annual payment
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
Porta ee Man Killed.

Portage, Wis, June 25.-[Special.1 IA
telegram was received in this city this
forenoon stating that Morgan Edwards,
a former barber of this city, was killed
at Kankakee, Ill, last night. No particu-
lars as to the maner in which he came
to his death has been learned.