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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28
Found a Sapphire in the Glove

Howard Jelleme of Passaic is secre-
tary of the gun detachment of the Sec
ond regiment, n. @. n. J. When the de-
tachment was ordered to Washington
chase eighteen pairs of heavy service
gloves. He sent the order to a store in
New York, and in due time the gloves
arrived and were distributed to the mem
bers.
Jelleme tried his gloves on the other
day and discovered that there was a
small object in one of the fingers. He
turned the glove inside out, when d valu-
able sapphire ring in gold setting fell to
the floor In some way it had become
fastened in the glove. Perhaps someone
trying the gloves on had lost it. At all
events, Jelleme shows the ring to all his
friends and cherishes il as a curiosity
New York Herald
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28
The Champion GIutton.

Travellers say the Eskimos are the big
gest eaters in the world; that they will
consume as much meat at one sitting as
any ordinary person will in month.
However, there was a caliph Soiman,
who lived in the Eighth century, who
holds the record for eating. One day,
when about to lead an army of Arabs
against Constantinople, he emptied two
baskets of eggs and figs, which he swal-
lowed alternately. On another occasion
Soliman ate, at a single meal, seventy
great quantity of the grapes Of Tayef.
1t may be of interest to know that the
caliph finally died of indigestion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28
Rorax in Washing FIanneIs.

In order to suppress or to diminish the
tendency of certain tissues, such as fan
nels and shirtings, to shrink, a French
patent proposes to run the goods through
a strong solution of borax mixed with
albumen and a dilute acid with or with
out the addition of alum. 1t is asserted
that this treatment preserves the goods
from shrinking not only when they be-
come damp in wearing, but also after
thorough washing.
Up to March 20, since January 1,
there was shipped from the Kootenai
mines ore and matte valued at $2,062,-
1864. At this rate the years output
would reach over 100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28

"A new method of testing the hard
ness of steel balls has been devised in
Germany. The balls are dropped from
q fixed height on a glass plate set at an
angle; if properly tempered they re-
bound into one receptacle and if they are
too soft they drop into another.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28
Composition Floors and Ceilings.

In new German process for freproof
floors and ceilings metal strips are laid on
curved rods resting on the lower f1anges
of Orders, and a layer of plaster, COM
or cinders, is applied to form the ceiling.
The floor is supported by interlocking
blocks of Stag or concrete Or by brick
arches. The spaces between the floors
and ceilings deaden sound and serve for
the reception of tubes, telephone wires,
etc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28
SPINNING WHEEL.
Conferred.

Conferred.
To each mans life there comes a time So
preme,
One day, one night, one morning or one
noon,
One freighted hour, one moment Oppor
tune,
One rift through which sublime fulfillments
CLEAN,
One space when fate goes tiding with the
stream
One Once, in balance 'twixt Too Late, Toe
Soon,
And ready for the passing instant's boon
To tip in favor the uncertain beam.
All, happy he who, knowing how to wait,
Knows also how to watch and work and
stand
On Life's broad deck alert, and at the
PROV
To seize the passing moment, big with fate
From Opportunities extended hrnd,
Now! Mary A. Townsend
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28

This is gospel truth-she is developing consumptio
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is the
to medicine. Make haste to use it the first al
symptoms it will restore all the female organs t
Miss Marie Johnson's letter 80 Mrs. Pinkham, wi
est all mothers and young ladies' She says:
envy health became poor that had to
school. I tired all tie time, and had dreadful
in my side and back. I would have the head
badly that everything would appear black be-
fore my eyes, and I could not go with my
studies. was also troubled with irregularity of
menses. was very weak, and lost much flesh
that my friends became alarmed. My mother, who
is firm believer in your remedies from expert
ence, thought perhaps they might benefit me-
and wrote you for advice. I followed the advice
you gave, and used Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and Liver Pills as you directed and
well I I have gained flesh
and have good color. am completely cured of rr
express my gratitude, and cannot thank you enough
medicine n-MISs M z trail Pa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28

A retired merchant went one day, ac-
companied by his son, to shoot part
ridges. Before the two sportsmen ap-
preached the ground where they expect
ed to find the game, the gun was charged
with a heavy load. When at last the
old gentleman discovered one of the
birds, he took steady aim and blazed
away. But the gun kicked with so much
force that he was sent sprawling on the
ground.
The old man got up, and, rubbing the
sparks out of his eyes, inquired of his
son: "Alphy, did [ point the right end
Of the gun at the birds?''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28

Bacon-'I hear the parson is to preach
on The Fall of Man." Egbert-"What,
another bicycle sermon?" Yonkers
Statesman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28

children" said Aunt Mary, 'you have
new little brother. He came this morn
ing while you were asleep"
did hep exclaimed the eldest. '"Then
1 know who brought him.
"Who was it," asked the astonished
aunt.
''Why, the milkman, of course. I saw
it on his cart-Families supplied daily -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28

Glow did you know he was from Chi
cago?'
by his accent
'But you said he didn't speak to any
one'
Il overheard him eating a piece OF
pie."-Truth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28

There was young man whose social
education had been somewhat neglected,
and it CHANGED that he received an invi-
tation to a church wedding. The morn
ing of the ceremony found him quite ex-
cited, and he started for the church some
time before, as he would have said, 1.-The
show was billed to come off" Under his
arm he carried a small bundle, and before
he had proceeded far he met a friend.
"Hellor' said the friend, land where are
you going all dressed up at this time in
the morning" wedding" answered
the young man, briefly and proudly en-
deed! Going to do some errands on the
way?" Certainly not" ''Bur you're
not, going to wedding. with a bundle
under your arm?" "Of course, / am;
that's my present. present! But you
don't take your present with you, man.
You send it beforehand" "That's all
you know about it. I've got a card
right here in my pocket, and the card
says: Present at the church. boston
Budget.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28

'The administration of justice in Mex
leo has certain phases which might star
tie those who are accustomed to the
laws delays in this country" remarked
a Chicagoan the other day who has spent
the last three years i'll the sister republic.
There is no unnecessary delay at any
stage of the game. If there is no doubt
about the prisoners guilt technicalities
are never allowed to interfere with his
prompt punishment. And very often the
Mexican authorities manage to save the
expense of a trial Whenever a notOri-
Gus desperate, for instance, is captured
he is turned over to a couple of rurales
to be transferred to another Jail at some
little distance. On the way the prisoner
always tries to escape-at least, that is
the report made by the guards.
1T is unnecessary to add that no pris-
oner ever did escape under such circum-
stances or that no prisoner ever could
do so. The guards simply report that
their man tried to give them the slip and
that they felt compelled to riddle him
with bullets to prevent his escape. This
dispenses with trial and a legal execu-
ton. No investigation ever is made;
it is strictly legal in Mexico to shoot
down an escaped prisoner 1t is ID
bor-saving device, that's all, but it is as
effective and as expeditions as it is eco
nomical. '-Chicago Times-Herald.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28

hear. ''Do 1 get the wheel?' the young
man screamed over the wire. ''Well,
Roderick," answered the senator, ''you
get the endorsement of your congress-
man, and I'll see what l can do for you"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28

Famous Author (who has been invited
to dinner. to himself)-"What wretch
ed menu! / shall take good care not to
make any witty remarksv'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28

A startling feature of the Paris exhi-
hilton of 1900 will be the woman's build
ing, which is to be constructed in the
shape of a woman's head. The model of
this structure will be photograph taken
from a composite made up from photo
graphs of the. most beautiful types of
modern women.
The huge head will be made to look as
lifelike as possible. Beneath the layer
of thin wood, upon which the paint COW
ering the face will be placed, number
of very powerful electric lights are to
be arranged. The wood will be Of some
variety which is not Opaque, and the
electric lights of sufficient force to pene-
trate the wood and paint soft glow,
so that the face will shine at night The
eyes are to consist Of powerful electric
arc-lights.
The hair will be of a dark brown
shade, and will consist of fine strands of
rope. The entrance to the statue will be
at the base of the neck, and most of the
rooms will be used by various feminine
celebrities for featuring.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28

The unima ginative man had picked up
a Scotch dialect story. Turning it's
pages, he remarked:
This author has just begun to follow
a custom which, l understand, has be-
come quite common"
''What is that?"
"He composes with a typewriter ]
can tell by the confused way in which the
letters tumble together every now and
then
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28

United States Senator Mason of Hi
nois has son, Roderick, eight years old.
The other day Roderick called his father
up on the long distance telephone from
Chicago to tell him that the Globe Saw
ings bank had failed. The young man
had $1S in the bank, which he was saw
ing to buy bicycle. This is the CONVEX
sation which passed, as nearly as the
tenator couLa a fememb .e It: p drpp the
read about it. How is your mamma p
My eighteen dollars is gone, papa
Yes" "My bicycle is gone, too
Yes; that's too bad, Roderick." ''Well
10 l get bicycle anyway" AT this
point the wires began to buzz and the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28

"Wiggey" Mcleod, the old Scotch in
ternational footballer, was about as bald
as billiard ball, but managed to KEEP
his badness concealed by means of car
and wig.
In one match, however, as one of his
opponents took a redhot shot at close
quarters at goal, ''Wiggey" got his head
cap were promptly knocked off. When
the shooter saw the result of his shot
he seemed thunderstruck for a moment
and then exclaimed:
Gould heavens I've scalped the
monr'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28

Minnie (whispering)-"Mamma, isn't
Col. Grimshaw ugly?''
The Colonel-''Don't you know, my
little girl that it is rude to whisper in
company?"
Minnie-"Well. it would be ruder to
say it out oud!''-Punch
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28

Get pInu quickly Send for 800 Inventions Want
oLi Nun Y ed" Edgar Tate Co., 245 Bway, N. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-28
One of Mrs. Pinkham's Talks
Concerning Mothers Duty to Her Young Daughter.
Chat with Miss Marie Johnson
Together with q

The balance wheel of life proper
Torrance of this function depends her health.
reguaity foundation in itself svnt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21

placed ahead of temporary success, and,
although a whole baseball team and
most of a crew have been debarred
from competition, the principle involved
is along the lines of the best interests
OF college athletics.
The men who have fought these
bloodless yet meaning battles have
done their parts we'll i'm the combats
afield and ahoat. Ii costs many thou
sands of dollars annually to cover the
expenses Of field, trainers. coachers.
training table. shells. uniforms and tho
cost Of travelling. These are legitimat'
expenses, not a dollar of which goes in
10 the pockets of the competitors. Th'.
get only the plaudits, the laurel wreath
and the satisfaction of work well dOnc
The University Athletic association
has a common treasury which receives
the receipts of all branches of sport
and pays all bills. The football team
I'm its important games, attended by
shouting thousands. alone shows "A sur
plus. The crew. the track team and
the nine do not distribute dividends.
The eleven and it's surplus must pay
the expense of the other teams and the
lack must be made up from the pockets
of loyal alumni.
A movement is now we'll under way
to expcnd something like $50. 900 on inn
proVements at Franklin field i'm order
to make IL the best athletic arena i'm
the country
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21
Photo Cyclers.

e. w. Softly, who lives in the club
house OF the Kansas City cyclers anC
who is an expert amateur photographer
as well as wheelman, has hit upon a
novel plan 10 combine these pleasant
pastimes. Just behind and under the
saddle he has fastened a felt covered
board the exact size of his camera. The
board is rigidly fastened by means Of
clamps TO the frame and has supports
running down to the rear forks and is
as solid as any part OF the bicycle. Be-
sides the regular tripod screw hole the
camera has another screw hole I'm the
bottom, and by means OF thumbscrews
operated from beneath the camera ii is
rigidly fastened 10 the board Remov-
ing one of the screws allows the camera
10 be swung TO the right or left without
changing the position of the wheel.
quite an advantage when taking a
number of pictures from the same point
Another clever idea is that the braces
that run TO the frame are double. one
set of which is capable of being eX-
tended and run TO the ground. forming
perfect stand for both wheel and
camera. This is especially valuable in
taking time exposures. Mr.. Softly has
used his camera holder on the toughest
roads. and IL has always been sat3sfac-
tory. The board is padded with felt on
the top and the plates are separated by
felt pads So that none H. broken. His
camera is large and weighs several
pounds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21
New Turf Rules.

The American turf congress at it's last
meeting passed several rules Of the
greatest Importance to the welfare Of
the turf i'm the west. says The Spirit of
the Times. The abolition of the foreign
book is a long step forward i'm the right
path and is bound to have a great
moral effect upon legislative action in
the future I'm fact. this action OF the
turf congress entirely clears the atmos-
phere i'm Illinois and may be said TO in
sure the passage OF reasonable rae
ing bill in that state at the next ses-
sion OF the Legislature.
The other important enactments Of
the congress were the rule 10 regulate
the size and value OF purses at race
courses grading the value In accord
ance with the population Of the nearby
cities, and thus tu elevate the sport. and
the resolution which will put a stop TO
a large extent To the practice OF ruled
OF and outlaw Jockeys riding at repu-
table race courses under injunction pro-
ccedngs. The outlaw subject was dealt
more severe blow by the congress i'm
it's refusal To- Permit the get OF horses
ana the produce OF mares which are
DutlaWcd ur ruled off the turf 90 race on
courses under the jurisdiction of the
turf congress.
All of these acts viii prove most bcne-
fetal 90 the western turf. though for
the moment they may entail slight
financial loss IN the end they will ele-
vate the tone and character of the sport
In the west and greatly increase It's
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21
THE PRINCE OF WALES AS
A PATRON OF THE TURF.

The PRINCE of Wales has been more
or less identified with the turf for three
and thirty years. although his first Wis
its to the race course were much earlier
than that AS boy he saw some OF
the finest thoroughbreds az EPSON and
Ascot. and nowhere is he more at home
than upon his hack on Newmarket
heath
The prince has had experience in
hunting and shooting of all descriptions
i'm several parts of the country from his
boyhood onward While In India he
killed six tigers i'm one day at Nepaul.
and during the same tour he derived
much enjoyment from elephant shoot
ing and pig sticking. The widely in
creased attention given to yachting has
been enormously stimulated by the per-
formances Of the britannia. and the
prince as keenly enjoys sail before
the wind as the pleasures of the field
and the race course.
But from the nature OF things his
patronage of the turf was bound TO at
sract most notice from the masses OF
the people among whom II is usually
supposed that the first race in which
the royal jacket was carried was run
AT Newmarket exactly 20 years ago.
lnlS ndttn DtlNttIl illt BiiAlN' > ~ ~
steed Alep. ridden by Jones, and Lord
Strathnairn's Avowal, steered by the
late Tom Chaloner. aroused a good deal
Of interest at the Newmarket July meet
ing of 1871 Ii took place over four
miles of tho Round cours. and resulted
in the easy victory of Avowal Alep be-
ing beaten by so lengths. For long aft
Serward the princes position as race
horse owner was almost one of cour-
tesy. although he sometimes acted as
nominator. For instance. he named
Iroquois for the Stockbridge cup in 1888.
This American winner of the English
Derby was owned by Mr.. Lorilard, the
gentleman whose colors are at present
being borne upon our race courses once
again
So far back as 1871 the Prince of
Wales registered those same royal coll
ors which had for so many years been
missed from Weatherby's list. He has
not as a winning owner outstripped the
total OF that other Prince of Wales who.
previous to his accession to the throne
is George ". manifested an immense
interest i'm the turf, but there is no
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21

The art and practice Of racing small
boats under heavy sail have been
studied with much success in Australia
and the local yacht clubs contain as
expert sailors of the lilliputs as can be
found anywhere on earth, and demon
stration has been amply furnished.
But even with all local experience in
view the clouds OF sail which the Aus
tralian boats are shown to he carrying
must thrill with admiration our devo-
tees of wet sheet and flowing sea.
To the nautical eye the Australian
boats present the acme of perfection.
They have fine models, are spick and
span as paint can make them, and the
unusual spread of white canvas that
they carry almost surpasses belief
When running. they are almost sub
merged, and the man at the tillcr must
keep his weather eye open and not get
ratified. The slightest misiudgmcnt
will hll the craft and give the crew
wetting
The builders are allowed the widest
latitude to display their ability ali
being ambitious TO produce a champion
in some class Boats are even taken 10
sydney from Melbourne and Brisbane.
a distance of coo miles. that they may
compete for the championship In their
respective classes. The finest races are
often won by only a length
sydney has many sailing boat clubs.
each with large membership. and the
clubs are all i'm good financial condition.
Nearly every Saturday afternoon there
are races for prizes. and these frequent
contests naturally stimulate the inter
est IN boat sailing The boats carry
only live ballast-that is their crews-no
fixed ballast.
Formerly fixed ballast was used, but
there were some fatal accidents. the
sailors getting cnt1nglcd i'm the gear
and being taken down by the sinking
boat. That led 10 doing away with any
thing except live ballast These sgd
ney boats have often been mentioned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21
Motor Bicycles In Russia.

An interesting trial was made a few
days ago in Moscow with the motor hi
cycle. Two hundred trained motorists
mounted on their metal steeds were
pitted against body of Cossacks with
picked horses. Their way led them over
a clayey track, which recent rains had
rendered most soft and slippery. The
distance over which they were to ride
was 200 versts, or about 120 miles. The
Cossacks were allowed to change their
mounts at different points on the road.
The result of the experiment showed
the superiority Of the horses on an un-
favorable ground, while on smooth
land track the balance was undeniably
i'm favor of the wheelmen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-21

by tourists who have visited the antipo-
dcs.
The 8 footers arc the spunkiest little
craft that sit on the water. They are
called the babies OF the mosquito fleet
being the smallest sailing boats recog
nized by the regatta committee. They
are limited 10 two hands and are mostly
sailed by young lads, who show marked
ability in handling these little boats.
The 10 footers are more i'm vogue and
arc the pet class. They are made Of
cedar. carvel built, are copper fastened
and are vanished outside. They carry
five hands, including a hoy as bailcr
The boy has "A wet Job Of 1t. There is
no let up when under racing canvas.
and all his attention is needed TO keep
afloat.
These boats arc not expensive. They
are all very fast and afford much sport