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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
MOUNTAIN WILL-O'-THE-WIsP.
An Apparition Frequently Witnessed in
an Oregon Logging Camp.

An Apparition Frequently Witnessed in
Oregon Logging Camp.
Nearly every one of the twenty-five or
more men employed in Obey JohnsOn's
Logging camp up the Grand ROnde river
have witnessed on various occasions a
strange light, which appears in the morn
ings and evenings just above the house
where the loggers have their winter
abode, says the La Grande Chronicle.
This peculiar illumination resembles a
lighted lantern, about three feet above
the ground, and sometimes it shifts
around as if it were guided by an UNI
seen hand. The average logger is not
the man to harbor Il superstitiOus notion,
and when this phenomenon was first
reported there were many men in the
camp who believed that it was nothing
more than Imagination. but nearly every
one in turn has had the opportunity to
see the strange light for himself
The thing that interests them now is
to find some scientific eXDlanat ton of the
phenomenon. Many of them have seen
and all of them have heard of the balls
of pale light that hover over marshy
ground and over pla ces where there is
decaying vegetation, which are scientiti-
cally accounted for and which are known
as "jack-O' lanterns and ''Will-o' the
wisps." But up in the mountains there
is no marshy ground, and, as far as
known, there are no other conditions
that would produce an illumination of
this kind. Anere evidently is natural
cause for it. however. and that cause
will undoubtedly become known in time,
as every man in the camp has become
deeply interested in the matter and will
do all in his power to probe the mystery
to the bottom
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
THE KAISER DEsPIsEs MoNoCLEs.
German Army Officers Are Forbidden to
Wear Them Hereafter.


Wear Them Hereafter.
1t is difficult to find any of the sub
altern officers and even captains of the
guards regiments at Berlin who has not
until now considered monocle as part
and parcel of his military equipment.
The one quality which the dashing Prus-
sian officer prizes above every other is
that of "Schneidigkeit," which may be
broadly translated as swagger. Now to
''Schneidigkeit" monocle has hitherto
been regarded as indispensa BILE, and one
can imagine the CONSERVATION which has
been created at Berlin by the issue of a
general order by the Kaiser prohibiting
the use of monocles. A couple of days
subsequent to the appearance of this
command he stopped in the streets and
placed under arrest several young Off
GERS whom he met with their glasses
screwed in their eyes. He declares that
if the officers are short sighted they can
wear spectacles or pince-nez, but that
the monocle is nothing but a ridiculous
affectatiOn, his ukase being manifestiy
aimed in a measure against his brother
in-law, Prince Frederick Leopold, who
has been accustomed to use a glass Of
this kind
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
SYRUP FROM CORNCOBS.
Nebraskan Discovers a New Product
the Corr Belt


the Corn Belt.
At different times during the past six
months articles have appeared in the
press commenting on the art of manu-
featuring maple syrup from corn cobs.
The fact that a frst-class article can be
manufactured has been thoroughly dem
onstrated by the recent success of a
citizen of Cherokee county, who has
surprised the natives by making a
syrup from cobs that an expert cannot
distinguish from the genuine Vermont
maple syrup and is, so far as can be
told by taste and looks, almost an exact
reproduction. The party who is engaged
in the new industry is a resident of
Marcus, Cherokee county, and expects,
in the near future, to enter into the
business on a large scale, for which pur-
pose a stock company is already being
formed Samples of the syrup are being
sent to all parts of the country for in
spection, and should it give satisfaction
as it has at home, the new industry
will be a paying one, as it can be made
for less than half the cost of the genu-
inc, and is an excellent substitute Peo-
pie are going to Marcus every day from
the surrounding country and towns to
investigate the matter, and all go away
satisfied. The process employed in OBJ
tanning these results is yet mystery to
the public, as only a select few have
been taken into the secret after q SOL
emn promise not to divulge any of the
detailS-Omaha Bee
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04

kind sleep beside the docks. In the dis
lance loom the smoking chimneys of
the sugar plantations. Peace and plen-
ty' is written on all. The blue shadows
sleep on the streets, and the hucksters
sleep in them, lulled by the buzz of the
droning beetle in the leaves above them
1t is the hour of the midday siesta
Toward evening the seawall is alive
with people-a strong dixie of massive
stone against which the sea beats in
vain. sending up huge bursts of foam to
startle yon two lovers from their reverie
as hand in hand, in Guianese style, they
languidly promenade in the rays of the
setting SIN -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
A SOUTHERN "HOG CLUB"
How Clever Girl Succ eeded in lettering
the Negro.


In a recent address in Minneapolis
Booker t. Washington, the noted negro
educator, told how one of the girls gradu-
ated from his Tuskegee institute, went
out among the plantation negroes, and
performed remarka BILE work of uplift-
ing. She taught the negro school in a
little tumble-dOWn log SchOOlhOuSe, and
out of school hours she would go among
the families and teach them how to
make the most of their resources; how
to buy how to economic, how to avoid
running in debt, something about the
chemistry of the soil and how to grow
the best crops. She instructed the WOm-
en- in sewing, mending and housekeeping.
In short time she wrought a complete
transformation on those planta tons.
The old log schoolhouse was replaced by
neat frame structure; the term Of
school was gradually heightened from
three months in the year to eight months
many families were enabled to move out
of their One-roOm novels into nice three
roomed cabins, and a general condition
of thrift and comfort replaced the old
condition of shiftlessness and poverty.
Mr.. Washington went on to say that the
last time he visited that locality he was
amused at hearing good deal about a
hog" club. Every body was talking
about it. He had heard of all kinds of
clubs, but never before of a hog club
Whatever it was, however, it seemed to
be IN high favor; in fact, it appeared
that nobody in that community could
occupy the highest social position unless
he or she was a member of the hog
club.
He asked the teacher about it and she
told him that she found that the people
were spending a good deal Of money for
bacon, which they bought in the stores
of the neighboring village. She made
UP her mind that they might just as well
raise their own bacon, and so she organ
lied this club, the condition of member
ship being the ownership Of at least
three growing piss. The result was
that everybody who could possibly get
hold of three pigs had at least that num-
Der, and the rest of the community were
hustling to obtain the necessary porkers
to entitle them to membership.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04

Mr. J. III. Moon, of Harrisburg,
Ark, is a justice of the peace and
also owner of the Samson Stump
Extractor for the State of Arkan-
Sas. He had never noticed the
advertisements Of Ripans Tabules,
and had no knowledge Of them, to
quote his own words, until Il read
on the slate from Spirit Side. l
then got one of our druggists to
order some Of them. [ received
the box Of Tabules by mail, which
have taken according to directions
from the Spirit Side, and must say
that it is one of the most wonderful
medicines for liver and stomach
that | ever saw. l wish these
Tabules were in every family.
(Signed) J. II. NOON
Ripans Tabules are sold by druggists or by mail /
The price go boX) is sent to The Ripan6 Chem
cal Company No. 10 Spruce Street, New York Sampl
vial. 10 cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
The Land of the Lazy.

A correspondent of the Boston Trans
cript thus describes Georgetown, British
Guiana: ''In the hotels are managers
and overseers drinking 'swizzles' and
playing billiards. The cigarette is uni
versal. Everything and everyone seems
languid and half asleep. No signs of a
struggle for existence They live on
nothing and for nothing in particular.
Business is good, it is said, but there
are no signs of it. Clothing is mex
pensive, and they wear little. The heat
is terrific, and they drink 'swizzles' and
smoke. Backward and forward plies the
ferryboat from the east to the west coast
of the Shiny Demerara. Ships of every
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
Wild Bears in the Landes.

A telegram to the Petit Parisien from
Mont-de-Marsan states that great
many wild boars have been seen lately
in the department of the Landes \
very fine one was recently killed in the
and Oereluy a great many have been
reported. A Hourcet farmer, while go
ing to Oereluy few days ago, saw a
monster wild boar rBattues are being
organized with the view of Kidding the
district of these animals, which have
done q great deal of damage to the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
Carncl's Flesh for Paris.

The Algerian butchers, says the Petite
Republique of Paris. have made a con-
tract with two Paris houses to supply
a large quantity of camels meat. which
will be sold in the capital during the
carnival time. According to the official
report of the Algerian sanitary Inspector
the meat resembles that of the OK. but is
not so fine i'll it's fiber. 1t is as tender
and as nutritious as veal. The cameFs
hump is said to be an especially dainty
nlOrSp1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
This Ought To Fetch Them.

The Chinook bloweth. and the snow
goeth, and whoseover oweth this paper
knoWeth that his account groweth, on
that he may take oath, and unless he
showeth a disposition to part with the
long green, we shall in the language Of
unfriendly act. Yellowstone (Iont.)
Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
Wisconsin Patents.

Patents for the following Wisconsin
inventors are reported for this week by
Erwin, Wheeler & Wheeler, So and SO
Loan and Trust building, Milwaukee,
Wis. These attorneys will furnish the
Inventors Handbook free on request.
F. Challoner, Oshkosh, Wis, single
apparatus for gathering, elevating and
transporting hogs; H. Rarbaugh Kenosha,
assgr. transferring device for knitting ma
chimes; j. Hussey, Madison, filter for gaso-
line stoves; r. Lang, Eau Claire, assgr.
hydraulic splash board for dams; w. b.
Ledger Fall Greek, potato digger; f.
Porath, Appleton electrical annunciator; j.
Rademacher, Kaukauna, potato harvester
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
Man Was Made to Mourn,

Perhaps, but rheumatism need not add to
the calamities to which we are more or less
subject, when there is such an efficient
means of cOunteracting the dire complaint
IS Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. When the
liver, bowels or stomach are out Of order.
or the kidneys or nerves troublesome. the
Bitters Is also an efficient remedy. 1t pre-
vents and remedies all malarial disorders.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
milwaukee STEAM BOILER WORKS
J. w. EyISTON, Proprietor.

FOR SALE-21 BOILERS-New and second hand,
in frstclass condition. from to s. horse power in
Horizontal, Tubular, Fire Box and Upright Boilers,
with Fronts Crates and Fixtures complete, at MIL
wAUKEE STEAM BOILER WORKS, 233 and 25 Oregon
street, corner of Barclay. 1t would pay any person
in want of boiler TO examine them they viii he
sold below cost All repair work promptly attended to-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04

The 63,5O0 people who live in
Charleston, S. c.. are located over FIVE
and one-third square miles of ground.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04

The booking in his London theater
for 1.-THE Sign of the Cross" has been
so great that Wilson Barrett has decid-
ed to commence series of extra matt
neeS on Wednesdays.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04
Sugar Boiled out of the Floor.

new floor the old one is carted into the
refinery and boiled. The planks are sat
urated with sugar, molasses and a vari-
ETY. of other things not usually deemed
edible. The refinery process, however,
separates the absorbed sugar from the
impurities, and the refners make a very
floor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-04

-Seven-eighths of the bread baked in
London is made of foreign wheat.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-06
VALUABLE SHETLAND sHAwLs.a
High Degree of Art Employed by the Ma
tives in Weaving Them

Putting aside other branches of Shct-
land hosiery. the Shetland ,,shnw l..may he
roughly divided into two classes -
'shawls'' and "clouls.n 1t is unneces-
sary to explain the nature of a shawl. but
there may he IL few persons who know
is not thata cloud in Northern parlance
but the small, elongated form of shawls,
and is Il wrap in great request for evening
wear by the ladies' OF London and the
world. OF these shawls and clouds there
are, technically speaking, three distinct
kinds: q
First, The most elaborate and expen
sive is that which is known as ''crape''
work, in which the knitting is so delicate
MS to reese hble in appearance the most
finely interviewer gauzc wire. Next in
quality and value to this is the lace
work, the name OF which explains its
nature. The third sort is that CT the far
coarser shawls and clouds known as
hap" The last are much heavier in
weight and rougher in texture. Yet in
some of them the di fferent shades of color
form Il most beautiful effect.
Such is the art employed in their weav-
ing That the graduation of tone merge
themselves almost perccptibly one in the
Other. And this is the more remarkable
from the fact that sthe Snetlander is not
fond of dyes and only uses them to
render salable ii piece of hosiery that has
so to speak, gone wrong. The colors are
the natural ones of the sheep, the blacks,
browns, grays and all whites of their
wool. Only in Fair Isle, midway be-
tween Shetland and Orkney, is this rule
departed from. There, it is said, some
vessels of the Spanish Armada were
stranded during the fleets unwilling
progress round the north of Scotland and
nearly 200 men sought the hospitality of
the islanders.
y portion of these, the latter, surrcp-
tiously or otherwise, threw over the cliff
The rest they kept, and were taught ny
them to extract from herbs certain dyes
such rs the color-loving southrons reveled
in, and to apply them to their hosiery
The result is that to-day the Fair Isle
shawls and stockings contain checks and
lines so gandy as positively TO sully the
general Somberncss of the great island
industry. Pal Mall Gazette
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-06
Plush capss.

There is an ever increasing dem and
for Plush Capes-fact is they are really
the dressiest Of all wraps Be sure to
see the many now things just opened.
so ine Plush Capes in four styles, as
follows: Plain Silk Plush edged with
French ConoY. Plain Silk Plush edged
with Tablet. Silk Plush braided with
j,t and fins braid and edged with Thi-
pct. Same style, braided and edged with
French Coney. These garments are
worth from Sc to 81 5O-you get your
choice OF the lot for IS.
One lot fine heavy Silk Plush Capes
deliberately braided with Jet and fine
braid, edged with finest Thibet, lined
with changeable silk, only $3.50. well
worth Sill.
One lot extra heavy Silk Plush Capes,
entirely plain, edged with marten,
cheap at Sl1-our price now only So SO.
One lor feavy Silk Plush Capes, 81
inches long, beautifully braided, only
50.
One lot extra heavy weight Silk Plush
Capes, deliberately, but Hastily, braided
with jet. martcn collar, $40, actual
value Is SIG 80.
One lot extra heavy Silk Plush Capes,
entirely plain. edged with very finest
Thibet, only SO
Finer Rrades Silk Plush Capes Mt
sig so. SIS and $50.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-06
AND GOING

Chief. Marshal Geo. w. Levi, of Berry
vile, passed through the city yesterday
en- route to 1ynchburg.
John II. Greene went to Lynchburg yes
tcrday on business.
DR.. j. S. Cowan, of Ralford, was in the
city yesterday.
J. r. Daugherty, who has been in the
city for several weeks, returned to Nor
folk yesterday.
Joe Webber, formerly drug clerk at
Massie's, returned to Richmond yestes
day.
Major g. W. b. Hale. of Rocky Mount,
is in the city.
Senator W. II. Hale, of Rocky Mount,
is in the city.
Mrs. ID. NJ. Junkins and Miss Helen
.Junkins, of Bluefeld, are registered at
Hotel Roanoke.
Edgar H. Miller, of Frederick Md, is
IL guest ut Hotel Roanoke.
C. p. IIockenberry returned yesterday
from Il visit to friends at Martinsburg,
W. Va.
c. II. Cooke. of Hollins Institute, was
in the city yesterday.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-06
DIXON WENT SHOOTING.

Knew His Vote Would be Challenged, So
Started on It Campaign Against Ducks
The Rev. Thomas Dixon. Jr., did not
vote yesterday. lie shouldcred his gun
and marched away on n hunting tiip. Mr.
Dixon was in doubt whether he could
vote or not, and so took no chances.
When he registered he gave his resi-
dencc rs the Ashland House but when
his political opponents learned that he
Ind not had room in the holstcry for. Il
single night during the last year they
made arrangements to challenge him
should he attempt to cast Il ballot against
anarchy and reputation. Mr. Dixon
only takes his meals i'll the hotel, but
lodges at No. 3lG East Fifteenth street.
80, weighing the matter we'll, Mr.
Dixon left yesterday morning for Cape
Charles, Virginia, where his family lives.
with the intention of directing his shots
against canvas bac; ducks, instead of
pouring il into the enemy whom he has
fought so iiercely from his pulpit in the
Academy of Music. New York Journal.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-06
PROUD OF NEBRASKA.
Mr.. Bryan Says the Result in His State
is Very Gratifying

Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 5.-This afternoon
Mr.. Bryan still refused to be interviewed
on the general election saying that until
the returns were finally determined it
will not be proper for him to express an
opinion; but he gave out the following
on the situation in Nebraska:
1.-The result in Nebraska is very graft
flying. Ne have had great obstacles to
overcome, yet in spite of these obstacles
we have secured IL majority of 10000 or
$4,000 for our electoral ticket and nave
elected the entire State ticket, and also at
least four and possibly five members of
Congress out of six, and have elected
good working majority in both branches
OF the legislature. The Democrats, Pop
ulists and silver Republicans have
worked together in perfect harmony and
they share the victory together. The
gold standard Democrats, by collision
with Republicans, secured place on the
ballots as Democrats and deceived few
voters, but the attempted fraud was
called to the attention of the voters and
| the evil effects were reduced to mini
| num- Ii is safe to say that almost the
entire Palmer vote was cast by mistake
because the gold Democrats voted almost
unanimously for the Republican candi-
date. | am proud of Nebraska and grate-
Iii W lily lIlelltlS Ill llltS NlUlt LOT UnclC
loyalty. No cause ever had mere devoted
supporters than the silver cause has in
Nebraska. Having control of the le9isla-
tive machinery in this State we shall be
| able TO so reform our ballot law rs To
prevent the frauds which have been pcrpc
trated under il, and we shall also he able
to secure legislation which will protect
the voters from coercion and intimida-
ton. The people of Nebraska have cause
for rejoicing The good effect of our
victory i'll this State will be felt for years
to come"
Mr.. Bryan declined to express in opin-
ion on the result of the election even TO
his intimate friends, but it is evident
from his manner that he considers the
chances all aginst him. He regards it inn
proper to give out an authorized state
mcnt until the result is known beyond
any possibility OF doubt. Some of his
friends here still profess to be hopeful.
but the excitement has entirely subsidized.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-06
Kid Gloves.

For five years past we have been sole
agents for Foster, Paul e. Co.'S Kid
Gloves in Roanoke, During this time
we have built up q trade which other
dealers may we'll envy. We have al
ways given our trade only the bsst
gloves at lowest prices, together with u
perfect fit.
We have never adopted deceptive
methods. and wa will not. All our
gloves bear the name and stamp of the
makers,
We still have exclusive sale of Fos-
ter, Paul & Co s Kid Gloves in Roa-
noke, and any dealer who advertises
pretension TO handling them is only
hoping to deceive and mislead an limo.
cent and unHuspec;ing public. Tho
meaneat Of mongrel makers may have
the "Foster hook" See that the gloves
bear one of the stamps shown in above
cut
Have you noticed the improved "Fos
ter hook" on our Foster, Paul & Co.'s
gloves? Expert glove filters fit all
gloves at 81 per pair and up
Foster, Paul e Co.'s S hook Kid
Gloves, browns, tans snd reds, embroid.
cred backs, 75c pair.
Foster. Paul &c Co 8 SHOOK "Wil-
liam" Kid Gloves, black, tans and
browns. EN- broidered backs, 81 pair
Foster, Paul Il Co. & "Fowler" Kid
Gloves, in black, tans and browns, en-
broidered backs, $3.50 pair.
Foster, Paul e Co. o Foster Street
Glove" In black and tans-best wearing
glove on earth, regular price Sl.75. re-
duced to 81 SO
"P IL T." celebrated "Tnxedo" brand
Kid Gloves, black, browns, tans and
reds, with black embroidered backs,
four large pearl buttons. only 75c a pair.
"P. d p" celebrated Puritan" brand
Kid G!ovee, in dark green, navy,
browns and sars, black embroidered
back, four large buttons, only 81 pair.
up & p" celebrated "Piigrim"
brand Kid Gloves, black with white
embroidery, black with white emtroid.
cry, very fine glove, Sl.50 pair.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-06
Black silks.

Our buyers attended big New York
auction sale OF Silks recently. We are
now distributing some OF these rare
values. You can secure handsome
black silk gown or waist at two thirds
it's sexual worth.
27inch Black Satin Duchesse, heavy
ana fine, all pure silk, never before less
than Sl.25; price from the big auc .ion,
03c
81 inch Black Satin Luxor. very fine
and heavy, regular value Sl.19; price
from the big auction sale only s3c.
1inch Black Peau dc Sole, all pur.
silk, fine and heavy and lustrous, value
81 per yard; price from the big auction
only Coo.
l9-inch Black Satin Duchesse, war
ranted all pure silk, the 75c qualify
everywhere; auction price only soc.
90 inch Black Brocade Satin, in the
very large figures, tho latest thing for
separate skirts or waists, sells for 81
per yard; our special price only 75c.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-06
{ 18th Capes.

One lot heavy Black Cloth Capes,
trimmed with braid, you will ii nd them
Is good as the So ones at other storss
only So so.
One lot heavy Black Cloth Cspes,
Trim med with braid, reduced from ST to
So ~ 10 close.
One lot heavy fine Black Beaver
Cloth Capes, trim med with cloth ap
pliques piped with velvst, faced with
brocaded satin, only ST. See it. We
claim 1t worth SIS.
One lot very fine Black Beaver Cloth
Capes, with slashcd rolled collar, APP
piique trimmed. positively worth 81 so.
for only S..
One lot heavy fine Black Beaver Cloth
Capes, trimmed with As,rachan ap-
pliques' only S. and really would be
cheap ct 81.