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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13

IT is reported that DR.. g. w. Prees,
OF Cambria, the newly appointed con-
sui at Swansea, Wales, proceeded to
Washington, received his papers and
instructions, and went on to take
charge of the affairs of his Office, not
withstanding notice served on him
by DR.. David G. Davies that no va
cancy existed there, that he had
thought of resignlng but had not as
yet decided to, and there was no use
of coming over there fooling around,
or words to that effect. Perhaps the
administration does not know as
much as DR.. Davies about diploma
tic ppointments! The grade of the
representative of the United States
at Swansea has been raised from COM
mercial or consular agent to consul,
and DR.. Prees goes there in that
capacity Republican.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13
OUR FIRST POSTAGE STAMPS.
"JOsh Billings "Father Was the First

Purchaser, just Fifty Years Ago.
Fifty years ago-in July, 1917
Uncle Sam issued lis first postage
stamps" writes Fannie Mack Lothrop
in Ladies' Home Journal. SIN Eng
land, seven years before, Rowland
Hill, father of the penny post intro
duced the sticking plasters,' as the
stamps were CONTEMPORARY called.
John M. Niles, our postmaster general
at that time, tried heroically, but in
vain, to move congress to authorize
stamps for this country. His successor,
Cave johnson, was more fortunate, and
the bill desired was approved on March
3, 1847, the stamps not being issued,
however, till August, though the time
appointed was July 1. Only two values
of the new stamps were introduced in
1S47-a five and ten-cent stamp, bear
ing, respectively, the portrait of Frank
lin in bronze tint and Washington in
black
1.-THE first purchaser of stamps in the
United States was Henry Shaw, the
father of Henry Wheeler Shaw (better
known as Josh Billings the humor-
ist). Mr.. Shaw was in the postmaster
generals Office ON August 6, 1S47, when
Mr.. Johnson entered with the printer
from whom he had just received sheets
of the new stamps. Mr.. Johnson passed
a sheet to Mr.. Shaw for inspection.
After giving the stamps hasty glance
Mr.. Shaw, perhaps with an eye to fu-
ture fame, took out his wallet, counted
out Is cents and purchased one of each
variety. The five he kept as curl
osity, the ten he presented to Gov.
Briggs as an appropriate gift"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13

There is an especial interest just now
in the carrier-pigeon as postal depart
ment. Messages have already been re-
ceived from the Klondike by means of
homing pigeons, and undoubtedly the
first report of Prof, Andree's success, or
failure, to reach the North Pole will be
brou- ht back on the wing of pigeon.
A comprehensive and timely article on
Economical Homing Pigeons" is con-
tanned in Demorest's Magazine for No
vember
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13

Hon E. D. Coz will resign as chair
man of the Republican State Central
committee when he enters upon his
duties as pension agent at Milwaukee.
His successor may be Insurance
Commissioner Fricke, a most active
and energetic Republican. Mr.. Coe
has made as near model chairman
as could be secured, his impartiality
and judicious spirit being always in
evidence. 1t was especially along this
line that he was efficient.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13

beautiful castles to be built by the loving
hands of mutual he1pf1lr css and filed
with healthy, happy children.
Almost without exception these dreams
might become realities if mothers would
only teach their daughters the most com
mon sense facts about their own physical
makeup, and advise them how to protect
themselves from the peri1s of the three
critical periods of their 1ives-puberty or
maturity, motherhood and the turn of
LIE. " Women at these times suffer from
irregularities and weaknesses which, if
neglected, will develop into dangerous dis
edSsi and make their whole lives wretched,
Ihc delicate organs that make wifehood
and motherhood possible, cannot be neg
lected with impvnity. If they are neglect
ed the result is unhappy wifehood, and
motherhood will be menace of death.
Dr. P1erce's Favorite Prescription is an un-
falling specific for all diseases of these
organs. 1t restores them to perfect health
1t promotes regularity of their special func-
tons. 1t fits for wifehood and mother
hood. 1t tones, invigorates and builds up
the nerves that have been shattered by
pain and suffering.
For years my wife suffered from what the
doctors called proiapsus Of the uterus - writes
MI Harry Chant, of 2iI Haskell Street Dallas,
Texas. She was nervous, had cold hands and
feet, palptation, headache, backache, constiDa
ton, disagreeaDie drain, bearing-down pains
ana no appetite. She got SO weak she could not
get around. am only laborer, and was always
IN debt to the DOCTORS and all for no good as noe
DR.. P1erce's Favorite Prescription and it seemed
to work like charm. She has taken about
thirteen bottles and is today as stout and
healthy as any woman in the United States"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13
Color Line In British ARMY

With all England's condemnation of
the social disadvantages to which the
colored race is subjected in the United
States, she is giving abundant evidence
OF being imbued with radical preiu-
dices that are every bit as strong.
Thus, the volunteer regiments of the
great universities have declined to ad-
nit to their ranks students of Indian
or of African origin, and number of
other volunteer and militia corps, in
Guiding the Inns of Court battalion,
composed of members of the legal pro-
fess1on, have followed suit.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13
Awful Experience with Heart Dis

AWIuI Experience WIN Heart DIS.
ease.-That DR.. Agnew's Cure for the
Heart works like magic and cures, is
proven by the testimony of Mr.. L. J Law,
Toronto, Can. 81 was SO sorely troubled
with heart disease that was unable for
Is months to lie down in bed lest l
smother After taking one dose of DR..
Agnew's Heart Cure, retired and slept
soundly. [ used one bottle and the
trouble has Lot returned.-5. Sold by
II. t. Eberle, 204 Main street, and E. NJ
Stapleton, 100 w. Main street
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13

THE total value OF the real and
personal property in Wisconsin as
reported by the local assessors is
$629,73o,5 sos. The State Board of
Equalization reduced the amount to
$6OO,OOO,OOO, making the total the
same as it was year ago. The
amount of personal property is
1924, 368,713 and of real estate,
$475,631, 287. Jefferson county has
SO, $50, 266 in real estate and $2,114,-
981.5O In personal property.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13

As was expected, President Sails
bury, of the Whitewater Normal
school, declined to accept the superin-
tendency of the Waukesha Industrial
school. It's now thought the position
will be offered to Prof. Charles O.
Merica, of Appleton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13
A Powerful REAGAN

The French lens which throws cleo
trio rays 100 miles to seaward and
which was part of the French govern
ment's exhibit at the Columbian ex-
position is to be placed in the Barnegat
On. j. lighthouse, where it will be the
most powerful beacon on the American
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13

E. HENRY BRUEDERLE has been
appointed postmaster at Mayville-
Congressman Sauerhering's home
vice Louis F. Schuekne ht, removed.
The appointee is a shoemaker by
trade and said to be very earnest
and active Republican.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13

HERE is some more news from
juneau. The Independent says:
'THE WATERFOWL REPUBLICAN is
against Little Bob" When have
we printed such an assertion in the
present agitation, Brother Clifford?
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13

The Milwaukee wheat market yes
terday was 102c lower, closing at
84Hc cash and size seller December.
Flour was unchanged. Barley closed
at 44c, rye at Acc, corn at 27c and
oats at 22c. Hogs were SC higher,
ranging at So. 4504.OO.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13

The Gauls, to make handles for their
stone axes, cleft the branch of tres,
placed the stone In 1t, and left 1t till
the wound In the wood had been COM
pletely healed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER -. 1897

JUDGE LAMoREUX, the noted Dodge
county politician, is about to esta b.
lish another bank at Port Washing
f0n
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand twenty -four
hours; sediment or settling indicates
an unhealthy condition of the kidneys
When urine stains linen it is evidence
of kidney trouble. Too frequent
desire to urinate or pain in the back :,
IS also convincing proof that the kid
neys and bladder are out Of order.
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge
SO often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy,
fulflis every wish in relieving pain in
the back. kidneys, liver, bladder and
every part of the urinary passage.
It corrects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain in passing it, or bad
effects following use of liquor, wine or
beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to get up
many times in the night to urinate. The
mild and the extraordinary effect of
Swamp Root is soon realized 1t
stands the highest for it's wond .erful
cures of the most distressing cases. If
you need medicine you should have
the best. Sold by druggists, price fifty
cents and one dollar. You may have
sample bottle and pamphlet both
sent free by mail. Mention The
WATERFOWL REPUBLICAN and send your
address to DR.. Kilmer & Co.. Bingham
ton, N. Y. The proprietors of this
paper guarantee the 2enulneness of
this offer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13
Her Health Restored

~HE misery of sleeplessness can only be
realized by those who have expert
enced it. Nervousness, sleeplessness.
headaches, neuralgia and that miserable
feeling of unrest. can surely be cured by DR..
Miles Restorative Nervine. So certain is
DR.. Miles of this fact that all druggists are
authorized to refund price paid for the first
bottle tried. providing it does not benefit.
Mrs. Henry Bruins, wife Of the we'll known
blacksmith at Grand Junction, Iowa. says:
ST was troubled with sleeplessness, nervous
ness, headache and irregular menstruation;
suffering untold misery for years. I used
various advertised remedies for female COM
plants besides being under the care of local
physicians. without help. I noticed in DR..
Miles advertisement the testimonial of
lady cured Of ailments similar to mine, and
shall never cease to thank that lady. Her
testimonial induced me to use DR.. Miles
Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills, which
restored me to health. IcannOt say enough
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13

Moonlight on the
sea. There are pic
lures and dreams
and castles III the
air for the woman
who sits and gazes
out over it. Pic
lures of a happy
home, dreams of a
manly hrcho-J
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13

for DIR. Miles Remedies.
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
ND aEHEC MEnTCA
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-03-25

There are two reasons why
people are now paying car fare
all the way from Waikiki to the
Palama Grocery and back. Reason
|. 1t is the only place on the
Islands where the celebrated Sal.
walton Army tea is sold. Reason
2. After paying car fare both
ways patrons find they are money
in pocket by dealing at this "live
and let live" establishment. We
also deliver goods between Dia.
mond Head and Moanalua free.
HARRY CANNON,
Palama Grocery.
Opposite Railway depot, King
street. Tel. 755.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-03-25

DR.. 9. b. High, dentist, gra-
duate Philadelphia Dental Col
lege, 1892. Masonic Temple.
Singers lead the world. Over
100000 made and sold. High
est awards at the Worlds Column
bian Exposition for excellence of
construction, regularity of motion,
ease OF motion, great speed, adj
Instability, durability, ease of
learning and convenience of ar
rangement. ID. Bergersen. agent,
l61 Bethel streets. y
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-03-25

Mickey McDuff-Cassius Flannigan
prepare ter die, fur wit one swipo of
me trusty blade-and if miss yer dere
won't be tree lef' standin in dis part
of der forest.
Mr.. Flannigan-Say, Mac, dis amt
no woodchoppin contest, nor baseball
game. Dis is broadsword contest for
points. Now. mark mel When leads
Marguerite Martin ter dc altar, I'm GO
in ter wear yer scalp for necktie. So,
lay on, MoDuff, I'm burned il l kin
ever take bluffi-Truth.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-03-25
PRESIDENT DIAz DECORATED.

BERLIN-The Reichsanzeiger Off
cially announces that President Diaz,
of Mexico, has been decorated by En-
peror William with the grand cross Of
Rainier" President Diaz issued an
edict to the effect that no beer except
the sparkling Rainier" be served in
public places, or on state occasions.
On tap or in bottles at the Criterion.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-03-25
How to Cook Beefsteak and mushrooms,

Wash and pick over the mushrooms
carefully and wipe them clean and
white on wet. soft cloth. Cut off the
stalks. Have a porcelain saucepan for
cooking them. Put them on with water
enough to cover them and stew slowly
for 10 minutes Add salt to taste and
pepper, and tablespoonful of butter
rolled in a little flour for every quart
of mushrooms. Let simmer three or
four minutes and stir in two table,
spoonfuls of cream. Let simmer a few
minutes longer and then pour over your
beefsteak, which has been previously
broiled.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-03-25
Real Estate
o.
For Sale.

1.-Two Stores on Nuuanu street.
2-Bot on Magazine Hill, l20x2y4 feet,
commanding an excellent view of the city
and harbor.
slot on Hackfeld street, sOxlC0.
"A Choice Residence on Lunalilo street,
having all modern improvements.
5-Four Houses aud Lots on Punchbowl
street, all rented at a monthly rental of sos.
This property is 240 feet on Punchbowl stree,
with depth of 222 feet running to the drill
grounds or armory, with frontage on same
for or more cottages. The central loca-
ga Fine Residence centrally located,
containing is rooms. Lot l20x200 H. Two
small cottages on the lot bringing in good
rental.
IA Commodious Residence on Hassinger
street, fitted with all modern conveniences. Or
will trade for suburban property.
S.-A House aud Lot on Young street.
9--House and Lot corner Victoria and
Beretania streets, opposite Thomas square.
house contains 0 rooms.
l0-House and Lot on Young street near
the residence OF the Rev. Mr.. Hyde. Lo.
ll0xli0. House contains eight rooms.
n--Pearl City Property
Undesirable Tract OF Coffee Land on Ha--
wall
l3-A most Desirable Home on Thurston
avenue, Large grounds and beautiful flow.
er garden; house furnished throughout in
hard wood with all latest improvements
Excellent view of the city and ocean, and
one which cannot be cut of.
l4-A Large Lot and Commodious Dwell
ling on Green Street, commanding an UNI
obstructed view Of the city and harbor. No
choicer residence is to be had in the city
even by the most iastidious.
ia New House OF seven rooms with
electric lights throughout, bath, patent W
y, servants quarters and stables. One block
from car line at Punahou.
10 Only 4 of those Lots left near Kameha-
meha school.
1.-Two Houses and Lots on Liliha street.
ls-A House and Lot on Alakea street.
ia Beautiful Building Lot at Kalihi,
l90x200, cleared, fenced and water laid on,
20--A Gently sloping Lot an Thnrsion
avenue, eioxl25, having a frontape on Green
street OF lV1 leef, and commanding birds
eye view bf the city and harbor.
sl-Elegant Beach Property at Waikiki.
22-House and Lot on Peterson Lane, Pa
lama. House contains G rooms. Lot 75xllO.
,23-Dwelling House of . rooms fitted with
al modern conveniences Lot l25xll9,
Situated at Palama.
24-Nacant Lot on Waikiki Road, lOOxllb
25--House and Lot on Nuuanu street.
House contains eight furnished rooms.
Very conveniently located near the business
center Of the city.
26-Elegant Residence at Punahou. House
OF rooms with all modern conveniences.
Lot loox2oo, nicely planted with fruit and
ornamental trees.
H-l2 Suits Of Furniture complete and
the rental of the most desirable and GEN.
trally located Lodging House in the city.
2S-Pineapple Ranch $1,000 fruitine
plants, 500 lime trees, so Avocado pear
trees, peach trees and Alfalfa crop. Two
Dwellings, barn, etc. An Al investment.
. ga Lodging House on Fort street con-
sisting OF twenty furnished rooms, all occu-
pied by dodgers. A bargain for the right
person.
NorIcB:-Can Negotiate Loans on any Of
the above nronerty for pnroba AR. da.,.sn<,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-03-25

NoTrcB:-Can Negotiate Loans on any Of
the above property for purchasers desiring
same at from so to rs per cent OF the value.
Hawaiian Business Agency,
2lO King street and 2O7 Merchant street.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-03-25
An Opinion.

Is he a scientific fighter"
"Scientific' echoed the pugilist con-
temptuously. why, he couldn't parse
a single sentence Of his challenger
Washington Star.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-03-25
Charity.

"Did Mrs. Flyhigh send in anything
for the poor?"
Eyes, she gave two dozen Japanese
fans. Chicago Record.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-03-25
A Cheaper Way.

Little Jimmy Con his first visit to
New York)-Oh, father. father. let me
have nickel. so l kin peek through
the telescope an see the stars
Reuben Comeon-No, Jimmy, it's
few 'stravagant. But they's some ice
up leetle farther. Ye kin slip down
ON 1T an see all the stars ye wanter fer
nuthin. New York journal.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-03-25
A HOPELESS Guest.

Ethel-You may ask papa, Mr.. Van
Ishe
Van Ishe-My darling, I'll never be
able to find him. He owes me e25.
Tit-Bits.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-03-25

By the steamer Miowera, the
Criterion Saloon received large
consignment of the celebrated book
beer, brewed by the Seattle Brew
ing and Mailing Co. This is the
first book to make its appearance,
and is sure indication of better
days.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-27
NEW SURVEY NECESSARY
AMENDMENTS TO NICARAGUA
BILL TO BE PRESENTED.
Suggestion of Speaker Reed Are
Adopted-Favorable Outlook for the
Measure Early Consideration.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Represen-
tative Doolittle of Washington today
prepared from a draft of the Barham
bill the amendments to the pending
Nicaraguan canal measure outlined by
Speaker Reed at the conference be-
tween its advocates and the Rules
Committee. This he submitted to
Reed, Dalzell and Henderson, each ex-
pressing himself as very well satisfied
with the proposition. This amend
ment bears only upon the resurvey
and relocation of the line of the canal
in case the President should deem the
latter necessary before the United
States shall take any hand in it's con-
struction.
delegation do not disapprove of the in
PRODUCTION of this matter, for the rea-
son that they feel so confident of the
virtue in the bill that slight delay,
such as will be caused by the work of
this Commission, will not interfere
with the carrying out of the canal
project. While they do not consider
that relocation is necessary, they feel
that the report of the Ludlow Commits
sion has left some doubts in the minds
of many Congressman and officials
here, and to prevent the slightest mis-
understanding they are very willing
that new commission shall under
take the survey.
The Rules Committee, according to
Speaker Reed, will undertake consid-
Grafton of the Nicaraguan canal bin at
the first meeting this week. Mr.. Reed
said that the committee, which now
has full membership by the addition
of Bailey of Texas, would go over the
ground thoroughly, and while, OF
course, he would not forecast it's ac-
ton, his sentiment was clearly in
favor of legislation.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-27
FISHES CAUGHT BULLETS.
A Man Of wars Mans Experiences In Fish
i,xg While at Anchor.

A Man of wars Mans Experiences In Fish
iixg While at Anchor.
A group of officers stood on the after deck
of the monitor Terror as the vessel lay i'll
the Horseshoe down at Sandy Hook one
afternoon and discussed whether there was
time to fish from the deck for awhile be-
fore dinner The discussion brought forth
a lot of naval fishing experiences. When
the grist of stories had nearly run out an
officer, who had been silent up to that
slime, cleared his throat and said:
81 suppose some of you will laugh and
sneer at my statement but l want to de-
clare that have seen fish that could and
did catch bullets. We have all heard of
magicians who catch bullets fred at them
by members of squad. l can go that bet
ter by saying have seen fish that really
did catch bullets fired in volley into the
water from man-ofwar. 1t was on my
latest cruise. l had just been ordered to
the ship. The day that l arrived my fellow
officers said that they had part of the crew
drawn up for revolver practice. At the
close of the practice volley was fired at
an imaginary enemy.
Later in the day the officers began to
fish for pleasure, and several fish were
caught In each of them was found bull
let from the reyolyers that had been fired
that afternoon OF course snorted at the
idea and asked why they told such things
when there were no marines ON board.
Then they said they would try it again.
The squad was brought up and another
volley was fired into the water. We all
went to fishing right away. In less thar
half an hour we had two fine bass. We cut
them open, and there were the bullets
"Of course / saw what had happened
The bullets went skipping across the water
and finally sank after having lost theil
force. They were bright, and the fish
darted for them as they do for anything
bright that goes by. Nevertheless had tt
see it to be convinced. ~
Certainly we believe what you hav,
told us, spoke upa fellow officer of th'
Terror, "for we've all had these odd expe
riences in fishing from man-of-war
Still, there's one thing you haven't ex
planned. You haven't told us how you sem
word to those fishes to come up to the shiI
and be caught. New York Sun.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-27

Persons who are troubled with in
digestion will be interested in the ex-
perience of VIM. II. Penn, chief clerk
in the railway mail service at Des
Moines, Iowa, who writes: st gives
me pleasure to testify to the merits of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. For two years I have
suffered from indigestion, and am sub
ject to frequent severe attacks of pain
in the stomach and bowels. One or
two doses of this remedy never fails
to give perfect relief. Sold by all
druggists and dealers. Benson, Smith
& Co., wholesale agents for II. I.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-01-27
EXECUTRIX' NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the
estate of the late Captain Henry w.
Mist, deceased testate, are hereby noti-
field to present their claims, duly au-
thenticated and with proper vouchers,
if any exist, to the undersigned at
the law offices of Alfred S. Hartwell!
over Bishop G. Cos. Bank, Honolulu,
Hawaiian Islands, within six months
from the date hereof, or they shall be
forever barred.
Honolulu, January 10, 1897.
JANE MIST,
EXecutriX of the VIII of Henry w.
Mist, deceased.