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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

MRS. GILLIAN, ETHEL'S MOTHER.
perfectly, though at first she was diff
dent about herself. Her descriptions Of
heaven were remarkable for their poet
ical brilliancy, and at night when she
refused to let any one sit up with her
she told of the visits of the angels.
They gave the girl an unopened maya
zine after dark, when complete dark
ness enshrouded the room. Carelessly
she slipped her hand between the pages
and told all the contents of the one
her fingers rested upon. Though her
previous revelations had prepared than
for wonders, this last test amazed them.
Taking the magazine from her and
marking the page, they bore it to the
light and 10! and behold, she had read
1t word for word. Numerous other
tests developed the same astonishing
results. A visitor handed her a mag
nifying glass which none present knew
was possessed Of the power Of re-
versing the objects that came under 1t.
Ethel had no sooner received it than
she passed her hands over the surface
and laughingly exclaimed that she
could see every one in the room, but
that they were turned upside down.
Such, indeed, was the prediction Of
the gtNss when held at certain angle.
The glass was source of special de-
light to her. She could turn it towards
the object she desired to see, pass her
hands over its surface and look at any
thing she wanted A few days later she
surprised her visitors and her parents
as we'll by telling them of great flock
of sheep which she was looking at graz
ing on hillside. She noted carefully
their movements and described them
in detail. Investigation revealed the
fact that the same flock of sheep she
had described were being pastured a
mile and half away from her home
just as she had seen them. She told as,
well of watching threshing machine
at work on a farm an equal distance
from the house, which was also true,
and every afternoon she would laugh
ingly depict the games that were being
played by her companions at school,
many rods away, and entirely hidden
from every eye in the room but her own
keen vision The games were always
found to have been identically as she
described them, and now her little
schoolmate, undisturbed by the issue
her curious case takes with science,
and accepting her peculiarly weird
power as matter of course, daily en-
acts her favorite sports that she may
enjoy them in her far distant home,
while they make merry at school.
Through daylight or dark, her mys-
FERROUS vision penetrates and she revels
in their pleasures. And always the
weary lids are drawn taut and immov.
able over sightless eyeballs, and this
wonderful little girl reads, writes and
happily views the world through her
f1nger-tips while the hosts of science
and medicine ponder learnedly, but fu-
tilely. From the grave little Ethel
Gillian has come back to dwell half on
earth, half in heaven, the wonder of all
who see or hear of her.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18
Ed Wells Hoof.

Ed Wells, the colored giant, who Is
with theatrical company, left an order
in Anderson, Ind, for a new pair Of
shoes. He probably wears the largest
shoe of any man in the United States
1t is not only 1615 in length, but it IL
eight inches across Ed is seven feet
eight inches in height and weighs 215
pounds.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18


reaper, to all external appearances,
gathered her into his dark harvest,
while grief-stricken parents and sor-
rowing friends wept at the bier
Friends took last parting look at the
dear face and then turned away as
heart-broken mother sobbed out her
grief Heavy indeed was the pail that
cruel death laid upon the Gillian
household. But the coffin was never
sealed and the yawning grave still
awaits the youthful occupant for which
1t was opened. Little Ethel Gillian,
mourned as dead, still lives and talks
and breathes,a merry being Of the world
and the wonder Of Palouse, where she
was born and reared. Hundreds have
learned of her marvellous resuscitation
and flocked to see her until her fame
has spread far beyond the confines Of
her little native town. But she is blind
now, totally blind, as scientists define
optical sightlessness, and where once
the sun shone bright and clear before
that fatal illness fell upon her, her
eyes now see only blackness. Over
them the lids are drawn smooth and
fast. They are fixed and paralyzed and
as rigid as her poor little body when
1t was placed in the casket for burial.
Blind she says she is, blind the doc
tors have declared her to be, but her
vision is keener than ever before, and
though her eyes are sightless and
useless, she sees everything that goes
on around her, reads and writes with
ease, speed and accuracy, in daylight
or in darkness, enjoys the beauty Of
pictures, all through her marvellous
finger-tips alone, and when weary Of
reading popular magazines, she lies
back among the pillows Of her SAX
couch and watches the games of her
happy playmates at school, far remov-
ed from the view Of even those So
licitous attendants who ever hover
near her. Startlingly vivid are the de-
scriptions she gives Of occurrences
miles away from her which investiga-
ton has never failed to show were
transpiring at the very moment she
beheld them and in just the manner in
which she described them. Nightly
she says she crosses the river of life
into the realms of eternity, there to
dwell till dawn, a companion of the
angels.
And thus it is while sage old doc
tors and learned scientists study her
remarkable case in perplexity, this lit
tie Palouse girl, though her eyes can
see not, watches the world roll on even
better than she did before this remark
able change came over her. Last sum-
mer Ethel Gillian was a strong, ro-
bust, healthy girl, with the same pro-
pensity to play, the same brisk appe-
tite and the same ability to sleep long
and late that was the heritage of her
companions. Her parents are not rich,
neither are they poor, but have sufl-
cient means to live comfortably and
we'll. Ethel came home from school
one afternoon complaining OF pain
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18
Held His wife on the Stove.

Arson Gregory at Galesburg, Ill,
was ordered by the coroner's jury COM
mitted to Jail without bail for the muir
der of his wife, recently while he
was drunk. Gregory beat his wife to
death, while holding her on hot
stove. He was once prosperous farra-
az. There is some talk Of lynchIDg.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

: One Of the things which assures us
of the stability of the republic is the
spirit Of absolute holiness with which
the drawer Of salary in a public Office
celebrates every legal holiday by keep
ing from working.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

Colonel Strathy, commander Of the
Fifth Royal Scots Of Montreal, ap-
peared at a wedding in Nashville.
Tenn, this week in the uniform Of his
regiment, consisting of plumed bonnet,
red tunic and white faclngs, kits made
Of the Argyll tartan and stout pair Of
bare legs. Well may 1t be said that the
Colonel was dressed for the occasion. {"
Fortunately the day was quite warm.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

1t has been juGiciously decided in
Indiana that sleeping car companies
are responsible for any baggage lost
by the porters dishonesty or careless
ness.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

Old Gotrox You ask for the hand of
my daughter. What expectations have
you? Stayleight-Expectations? Well
j hear tAeS you've got heart disease
Philadelphia Times.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

Too many people imagine that debt
70 paid when Its form is changed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

Perseverance is all right, so long as
II does not degenerate into obstinate
butting Of stone wall.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

The man who pays undue regard
to himself does not appreciate that he
is increasing his load of cares.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18
MARVEL OF THE AGE.
ETHEL GILLIAN HALF LIVING
AND HALF DEAD.
Every Night She Claims TO Go TO
Heaven and to MlngIe with the Angels
--"stOne Blind" but Can Read AS
Well as Before.

HE case of little
Ethel Gillian, Of
Palouse, Wash,
which was briefly
mentioned in these
columns a week
ago, is one of the
most extraordinary
ever chronicled and
we'll worthy of
further notice.
NIL. A. rrystV1N
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

Generally when a mans acts return
to plague him, he whines around that
he is prosecuted.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

People who never do things they
think wrong save themselves vast
amount Of voluntary explanation.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

So far, bills have been introduced
IN the Kansas legislature touching
every subject save hypnotlsm.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

n'you want private pointers con.
corning mans character listen to the
kinds Of weaknesses he charges up to
his neighbors.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

The man who pays undue regard to
himself does not appreciate that he is
increasing his load of cares,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

The man who accepts alimony from
his unfaithful wife is too honorable to
fight duel with gypsy fiddler.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II IL fails TO cure $50
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

Exaggerated truth is In many re-
spects more dangerous than an all-wool
falsehood.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

Compulsory idleness is a monstrous
iniquity. Every man should have a
Job.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

About 100000 feet Of timber are
annually made up into matches in this
country.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

The largest death rate from con-
sumption in this country is shown by
the District Of Columbia.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

No tropical plant ever grew as fast
as small annoyance will increase.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18
A Lovers Complains.

"A pretty thing in gloves" she said.
II wish to get a perfect glove"
"rhe prettiest thing In gloves, said he,
Are those white hands of yours, my love. I"
Boston Courier.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

We can all OF us find excuses for hat
ing, without sitting up nights to think.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never scken, weaken or grippe, loo
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

Mental labor consumes the vital
properties of the blood just as muscu-
lar labor does, and hence it is as i'm
portant to avoid exhaustion in mental
as in physical employment. Wonder
full as the power Of endurance appears
to be in certain men, 1t must be re-
membered that every one is fettered
by the law which rules all organized
beings. Life moves in series Of cir
cles, and part of each circle must be
devoted to recuperation. Great pow
ers of endurance are for the most
part the gifts of a vigorous ancestry,
to be used in reason and not abused.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18
PHYSICAL ENDURANCE.

Physical endurance is a quality
which varies remarkably with different
individuals. The performance Of deeds
OF great physical strength depends for
the most part on the condition to
which the muscles have been brought
by previous exercise. The power of
endurance, on the other hand, is large
ly question of inherited constitution.
Persons subjected to the same strain,
such as long walk or long boat
race, play out" at greatly different
stages, though the course of training
and manner of living may have been
identical.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

Every mans strength has a definite
limit, a limit not determined by that
of others, His physical endurance may
be above the average; 1t may be be-
low it. He should not go beyond 1t,
whatever it is. Before the physical
powers are exhausted, not afterward,
he should rest and recuperate Each
individual must Of necessity learn his
own limits. The best work is per-
haps accomplished by long continued
application, but not to the point of ex-
haustion. Exhaustion may often be
avoided by changing one work for an
other, just as difficult, perhaps, but in
volving another set Of faculties.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-03-18

In everyday life the same thing is
observed Men following the same &C.
cupation, and living in practically the
same manner, perform the same work
with decidedly differing degrees Of
ease. 1t is a matter of common OBJ
servation that as woodsman, hunts
man, or an everyday toiler, he who
has the quality of physical endurance
in greatest measure will excel. The
same is true in professional life. Or
dinarily it will be found that the man
who outstrips his fellows has the
ability to labor long hours together
without exhaustion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
.RACEK Is REELECTED.
DEFEATS MOAK FOR MAYOR
by III MAJORITY.
Krueger for Treasurer and GIoger
for Assessor Receive Big Majori-
ties-ResuIt in the Different Wards
Only Three Republican Alder
men in the Next Council.

Watertown yesterday experienced
one of the quietest municipal elections
in her history. Hardly a candidate
bestirred himself to secure votes and
very little interest in the outcome
was manifested. The principal con-
test was over the mayoraltY, which
was again captured by Edward Rack,
although by reduced majority over a
year ago. He defeated j. t. Moak by
III votes, 10 less than his majority
last spring. Mr.. Moak made a most
excellent run, and the large vote he
received shows his strength with the
voters. He ran particularly we'll on
the east side, bis own ward-the First
giving him margin of "a. An anal
ysis Of the vote will show, we think,
that be Was quite strongly supported
by the free-silver Democrats in some
quarters, owing to the fact, no doubt,
that Mr.. Racek was generally reputed
to be gold Democrat.
Ferdinand A. Kruger received the
highest vote on the Democratic ticket,
being reelected treasurer over T. w.
Oelschlaeger by a majority of 637
Gustavus Gloger was eelected asses
sor oyer L. w. Kruger by 500 majori-
ty.
There were several interesting con-
tests over ward officers. In the First
three Republican candidates were sue
cessful, A E. Needham being returned
to the council for the third successive
time, Alderman G. A. Skinner receiv-
ing a handsome endorsement, and NJ .
H. Gaebler being re elected supervisor
over G.. II. jacob by 2 votes. H.
Wertheimer, Republican,. was again
elected alderman of the Second, while
in the Third, we regret to say, Alder
man w. G. Stone was defeated, after
serving the ward well for two terms
In the Fifth ward Henry G. Mayer was
finally elected to the council, after
several previous attempts. The new
council will stand eleven Democrats
and three Republicans.
Following is the vote in detail:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
Death of Mrs. Henry Price.

Eleanor, beloved wife of Henry
Price, departed this life on Sunday last
at the family residence, 11l6 Third
street, of bronchitis, after an illness
covering period of four weeks. De-
ceased was IN the 10Th year of her age,
having been born in England in 1921.
At an early day she emigrated to the
United States, and with her hus-
band settled in this vicinity when
the country was still wild and un-
developed. She was therefore num-
bered among our pioneers, and her
demise but emphasizes the fact
that this class of our people are
surely passing from amongst us. Mrs.
Price was an exemplary woman in
every way, ana had ever led true,
Christian life. Many friends and neigh
bors can bear testimony Of her kindly
acts, generous disposition and self
sacrificing nature, and her every effort
III life seemed to be to follow the teach
ings of the golden rule and to spread
goodwill to all mankind. She has at
length been called to the home of her
Heavenly Father, there to meet the
reward of the righteous. The funeral
occurred yesterday afternoon from St.
Paul's Episcopal church, the rector,
Rev. ii. 5. Foster, officiating. The
lnterment was at Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Price is survived bv her vener-
able husband aud the following chill
dren: Mrs. Thomas Evans, Milwaukee: !:
Mrs. Ii. A. Dow ming, this city; William
Price, Garfield, Kan; Mrs. George
S"ere, Glencoe, Mimi, and John
Price, Phoenix, Ari.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
he Faith Home Is Leased.

Rev. ). Il. Pratt, who is to be super
1ntendent of the Christian Endeavor
bible training school. was in the city
yesterday and entered into contract
with the owners of the Faith home
property IN the Fifth ward whereby a
lease for three years was secured, with
the privilege of buying at the end of
that period. Mr. Pratt will remove
his family from Poynette and become
resident Of this city about June.
This insures to Watertown the loca-
ton of the school. A meeting of the
subscribers to the fund raised a few
weeks ago is called to be held at the
city ball tomorrow (Thursday) even
ing, which it is desired all should at
tend. Committees will then be select
ed to collect the subscriptions and
attend to the proper expenditure of
the same.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07

We do money loaning, insur-
ance and real estate business.
Prompt attention given TO probating
estates, correcting titles, and collect
ING accounts
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
THE AGE OF MIRACLES NOT PASS Ed
Hope for the Sick and Suffering-W0D-
derfuI Cures Effected by the Lead
ing Specialist, DR.. Turbin.

Few men have the courage of thegr~
convictions. Old methods and ola
ideas predominant even in this ad-
vanced day and generation. Nowhere
is this more evident than amongst the
medical fraternity.
| For physician to make known to-
/ the world, through the columns OF tha~
press, that he is prepared to alleviate
the sufferings of humanity, is directly
/ in opposition to the code of ethics Of
! the old medical schools. But old bar
riers and customs are being broken
down, and new school of physicians.
has sprung into existence, composed Of
men old enough and advanced enough
to place their light upon candle stick ;,
and not under bushel. Such man
! is DR.. Turbin, of Chicago, who stands to-
day at the head of his profession. No4r
only IS he thorough master Of the arr
of healing, having graduated from some
o. the leading colleges of the world, but
his practical experience for many years =
IN some of the leading hospitals places
him in the front rank of his protessioD-
and to-day he is recognized as the leads-~
ing and most successful specialist.
Facts are stubborn things, and hen
physician has effected the many mar
velous cures in all chronic nervous and
special diseases of men and women
that this doctor has he is entitled othe-
unlimited confidence and patronage Of
the public.
Thousands have come to him for help.
when all other resources had failed
and been restored to health and hap
piuess,
DrTurbIn is man Of broad and liber--
a. views, and believes it his duty to hold
out hope to suffering humanity His.
success has truly been phenomenal.
and no one, save physician of vast
knoa ledge, wonderful skill and uD-
daunted courage, could accomplish the
seemingly miraculous cures which be
has effected the last few years in this,
city.
To any readers, if such there may be-
who have almost, if not entirely aban-
doned hope, either for themselves OF
some loved friend or relative, we woulth
say do not give over to despondency-
Apply for help TO this great healer of
human ailments, and you will bless the
day your attention was called to these.
few words of cheer.
DR.. Turbin Will again be in Water
town, Saturday. April II, at the Conn.,
mercial hotel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
{ Easter Sale,

On Wednesday and Thursday in
Easter week, April 81 and %, sale OF
aprons and pocket handkerchiefs will
be held at ll0-1l2 Main street, in the
furniture rooms of j. Keck & Son, by
the Woman's guild fist Paul's church.
Those having the matter in charge
hope that as in the past a measure OF
remembrance will be granted them
by kind citizens and friends.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07

Judge Grimm, who had no opposi-
ton, is Of course reelected probate
judge of Jefferson county In Dodge
county Judge Christensen is defeated
for reelection by j. A. Barney, whose
majority may reach 500. The Fifth
ward of this city gave Barney Is major
ity and the Sixth ward gave Christian
sen rs majority.
Thomas Shinnick was reelected
and Eugene O'Connor chairman of the
town of Emmet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07

FOR RENT.
Suite of rooms. Enquire at 500 Fifth
street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07
THE FAIR
A POINTER ~ ~
For Bargain Hunters.

Every article that was passed by our
customers last week is going on our
bargain counters this week, with the
biggest part of the price left off.
Everybody who saw the large assort-
ment of bargains in every department
at this store last week, will appreci-
ate the value of this Offering.
Buy as many, or as few goods as you
choose; til ere is no limit on the guam
tity. Early comers will get the best.
Il. Remember our ESPECIAL
SALES DAYS, Tuesdays and Saturdays.
v. .F. GruetzmaChor,
313 Main St., WATERroWN, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-07

For the quarter ending March 81
1897, the receipts from the same sources
were S2,779.77. The receipts for
March, 1897, were 81 039 a for March,
1896, $837.75; for March, 1895, 1916 80.
Generally the month of December is
the heaviest for postal busir ess in each
year. Postmaster Rohr is of the opin-
ION that the present quarter viii be
even better for business than the one
lust past.