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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-21
Death of CAPTAIN Curtis.

Captain David w. Curtis, a leading
citizen of Fort Atkinson, died Sunday
afternoon, aged 90 years. He was a
native of Vermont and settled in Wis
consin in 1915, engaging in farming. In
August, 1862, be enlisted in the TWEEN
ty-ninth Wisconsin regiment, serving
until the close of the rebellion as first
lieutenant, captain and assistant
quartermaster. After the war Mr..
Curtis located at Fort Atkinson and
engaged with the late O. S. Cornish in
the manufacture of dairy outfits and
supplies. This business grew rapidly
and several years afterward the late
Senator w. S. Greene was taken in. \
CORPORATION was finally formed under
the name of the Cornish, Curtis &
Greene company, whose business has
developed so that it reaches nearly all
parts of the world. With the death
of Mr.. Curtis the last of the three
principal members of the corporation
passes away and the extensive bust
ness devolves upon their sons. Mr..
Curtis was one of Jefferson countv's
most prominent men-socially, politi-
cally and in business way. He had
been elected to various public offices,
including that of assemblyman, and
for the past twenty two years served
as secretary of the State Dairymen' s
association. He also served on the
Republican State Central committee
and on the stats of Governors Smith
and Hoard. His wife, one son and
one daughter survive. The funeral
occurred yesterday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-21
THE WATERFOWL REPUBL|CA
BY G, W, NORRIS,

BY 6, W, NORRIS,
Published every Wednesday at Watertown,
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-21

Some doctors
are like owls.
They look
wise and talk
J wise but they
don't think.
In diagnosing
disease they
don't go back
to the starting
point. When
a man gets
S i C k, n i n e
times out of
ten his evil
dent sickness
&c I L.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-21

Cook county hospital, standing second
highest IN class of twenty four. He
expects to take up this line OF work
after he graduates next month.
DR.. F. G. Werner, accompanied by
his daughter Hattie and son Freddie,
visited this week at Prairie du CHEN
with his daughter Meta, who is attend
ing school there.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Knox, of St.
Paul. Mrs. G. S. French and Mrs. O..
Seymour, of Lake Geneva, and H. O.
Seymour, of the state university, have
been guests of Rev. H S. Foster this
week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-21

THERE is considerable discussion
heard over the purpose Of the mass
meeting called for next Sunday after
noon at Turner Opera house, and &C
cording to the information we have
received, we should say wrong i'm
preston has gained ground. We have
been assured by one Of the leaders Of
the movement that nothing at all
rational is to be attempted; that the
object of the meeting is purely educa-
tional and it is to be held solely to
brace up public sentiment in an effort
to retain only what we now possess
in the line of Sunday observance.
Our informant further stated that all
could safely commit themselves to
this view of the meetings. purpose.
Nothing further is to be attempted
than to educate the people up to q
proper veneration of the Sabbath
daV.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-21

The state senate has passed reso-
luton to submit to a vote of the peo-
pie in 1898 the question of holding a
convention for the revision of the
constitution, which has been in force
since 1848. The convention, if held,
would frame a new constitution and
incorporate the existing amendments
therein. Opinions seem to differ as
to the wisdom of the proposed move
and some profess to think that the
action OF the senate WAS merely to
circumvent taking Il position on the
anti-pass resolution. There are some
good reasons why Il constitutional
convention should he held and there
can be no harm in giving the people
a chance to decide for or against 1t.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-21

THE most important event of the
spring semester at the state UNIVERSE
ty will be the appearance of The
Badger, the Junior annual. 1t will
come out soon and will surpass all
other ANIMALS in point of workman
ship, not only in the printing, but also
in the engraving, which is one Of the
big features of the book. The best
firm west of New York has been Sc
cured for this work and the proofs
that have been approved are of the
highest order. Views of the univer.
sity are scattered throughout the
book and the etchings and cartoon
work have received special praise
from men who are competent to
Judge this department. Probably
the greatest featu of the book will
be the alumni department. The ad-
ministration of each of the presidents
of the university will be written up
by the most prominent alumni
that the university graduated during
each regime Such persons as ex-
sSenator William T. Villas, of Wiscon-
sin; Judge Botkin, of Montana; James
T.. High, author of the famous law
work. High on Jurisprudence; Mrs.
Jane Field Bashtord, writing from
Paris, France; Bishop Fallows and
Hon. Burr w. Jones are among the
contributors. Prints of the buildings
have been reproduced at great ex-
pense to illustrate this department.
Photographs of allAchancellors and
presidents since the founding of the
college have been secured and will be
used to illustrate these "reminiscences.
Joseph E. Dawes, of this city, is on
the '98 Badger board and he has
largely contributed to the success
which the professors say the work
shows.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-21
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL p. 1897.

Up to the present Greece seems to
have by far the better of the fighting
with Turkey. There is.no mistaking
the fact that war is on in earnest,
neither is it a mistake to say that
public sentiment is largely with the
Greeks
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-21

=
lected disorder. Most frequently the origi-
nal and exciting trouble is disordered di.
geStion. If that is corrected nature will in
the ma ority of cases do the rest. It is east
for a man to avoid sickness if he will keep
q watchful eye on his digestion and resort
to the right remedy the moment he feels
himself out of sorts
All disorders ofthe digestion are corrected
by DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
1t restores lost appetite, invigorates the
liver, and fills the blood with the ife-giving
elements that build healthy flesh and firm
muscles. 1t is the great b1ood-maker, flesh
builder, and nerve tonic. 1t cures % per
cent of all cases of consumption. 1t cures
wasting diseases and nervous troubles.
Il wards off disease of every description.
Bay " Golden Medical Discovery of re-
liable dealers with tricky ones, something
else that PAYS them better will probably be
offered as just as good" Perhaps it is for
them; but it can't be for you.
my wife has found great help from Doctor
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, as, when she
takes cold from any cause it generally settles on
her lungs, " writes F. James Of Box 281' BROOKLYN,
Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. 1.-The Favorite Prescrip-
ton we keep hand all the time. 1t is a won
derful medicine. My wife has great faith in it.
BY being careful in the way we live and by using
DR.. Pierce's medicines when we don't feel just
right, we have had to call in doctor but once in
fifteen years."
man can't either make money or enjoy
life who suffers from headaches and sleep
1essness, and heartburn. These troubles
are caused by constipation. Dr. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets are sure, SAFE speedy and
permanent cure for constipation. They are
tiny, sugar coated granules. One little
Pellet" is a gentle laxative, and two
mild cathartic. They never grippe. Dis
honest druggists sometimes try to substi-
tute inferior articles for the sake of profit
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-21
ID. H. BEURHAUs.
Watertown. Wis, April s, 1897.

All who are indebted to the old firm
of William Weber & Co. are requested
to call on me and settle within sixty
days. All accounts not settled within
that time will be placed in the hands
OF an attorney for collection
WILLIAM WEBER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-21
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

The co partnership heretofore exist
ing between William Weber and D. H
Beurhaus, under the firm name Of
William Weber & Co., has been this
day dissolved by mutual consent, Mr..
Beurhaus retiring and Mr. Weber con-
tinuing in the business. All accounts
due said firm ar payable to William
Weber, who will also settle all bills
against the firm.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-27
SUBMARINE ouNNERY.

Successful Test OF Gun Fired Under
Water at Target.
The experiment Of firing a gun undel
water has been made In the harbor Of
Portsmouth, England, and was attend
ed by an apparent complete success
says the New York Herald. A 10.
pound gun was used. At low water
the gun and its carriage were lowered
beneath the surface and a diver sent
down to place 1t in position on solid
plank platform laid at the bottom. The
platform was weighted with large
blocks Of granite to keep 1t steady and
the gun and carriage were then placed
In position. For the first test a target
composed of oak beams and planks
twenty-one inches thick was lowered
and set in position beneath the water
at distance of seventy-five feet from
the muzzle of the gun Behind this
target the hull of an old vessel was
towed into position directly in line Of
the fire from the gun. In order to make
the test the more severe sheets of boil
or plate three inches in thickness were
riveted to the hull Of the craft at the
point where the shell from the gun
would strike If 1t was not DETECTED
by the water and succeeded in passing
through the target which
the majority of army and navy experts
present did not anticipate. Having
made all these preparations, the diver
came to the surface and, taking the
she'll with which the experiment was
to be made again went below the our
face and carefully loaded the gun,
which was then aimed at the target
and the hull of the vessel beyLH%. A
wire connecting with the firing mech
anlsm of the gun led to the shore some
distance away, where it connected with
an electric battery in charge Of the
firing party. The test was made at
high tide. When all the conditions
were right the word was given and the
current sent from the battery through
the wire to the submerged gun. There
was slight disturbance of the water
over the place where the gun was
sunk and the vessel anchored beyond
the target was seen to rock and sway
and then gradually settle in the Water
and sink.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-27

frame, until 1t seemed that her delicate
body could not Withstand the strain.
Presently, when her sobs had calm
ed a little, she turned up the lights
and crossing to the writing table, wrote
this letter:
/ had intended that you should leave
me forever as you have done, with bit
ter thoughts in your heart, then you
might have forgotten me, and perhaps
found some one else more worthy to
love. And that is why l have tried to
send you away so lightly. But can
not bear that you should always think
Ill Of me, VIII, for l love you from
the bottom Of my soul. Think Of me
rather as martyr who is going out Of
this lffe, and entering st. Anne's Con-
vent for your sake. There Is some
hideous devlltry beneath 1t all as you
say. II you think 1t would better l
will lay bare my soul to you and tell
you why / am doing this thing.
CICELY.
She went out herself to post this
letter. A cool breeze played on her
heated face, and refreshed her a lit
tie.
A curious thought occurred to her
when she came again to her lonely
nome. She stood for moment In the
hall, and 1t seemed that the shadow
Of man awaited her, with arms out
stretched. Little children ran for
ward and clasped her knees with faces
upturned to be kissed. Tiny soft arms
held tightly round her neck.
Danish the thought, weak woman
Alone in her room, she waited fever
.shly throughout the long watches of
the night until the early mail should
come. Toward morning she fell in a
troubled sleep.
The maid knocked at the door.
Cicely sprang up, her heart throb-
bling.
my letters, quick, girl"
She tore one open eagerly. It was
very short and ran: Write and tell
me everything, 1 will come at once
and comfort you and we shall be very
happy. l was brute to. treat you as
], did"
In answer Cicely wrote this;
First I must tell you a little family
history. My grandmother, as you
know, spent the latter part of her life
under restraint. - little queer in her
head" they said. That was not, the
reason. She was an inebriate and died
drinking, Ny mother had 6 ioathing
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-27
Beeoher,s First Church.

From the Chicago Chronicle: It has
been determined that the church in
which Henry Ward Beecher began his
ministry shall be torn down to make
room for buildings of up-to-date de-
sign. When Mr. Beecher became the
pastor the church was the finest in
Indiana. His salary was $500, but at
the same time the governor received
only $1,000, which included pay for his
private secretary. Beecher Is remem-
bered by members Of his first congre-
cation for his wit, popularity and So
liability, and as a lecturer to young
men.
Some persons were inclined to be-
lieve that Mr.. Beecher was little too
exuberant and fond of fun" said a
member Of the church. II remember
that 1t was said that at lawn party
he took of his coat and rolled down
hill. Once, in coming from Terre
Haute In stage at night, he found an
elder Of his church in the stage. He
disguised his voice and inquired what
people thought of Beecher's church
and about Beecher All this was done
for pure fun"
Mr.. Beecher was twenty-six years
old when he came here, and he remain
cd for eight years. In 1S47 he left to
go to Brooklyn.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-27

for intoxlcants. The mere sight OIL
wine on the table made her faint. Hel
sister. Catherine, as you know, entered
st. Anne's Convent. When / was born
the curse descended on me. All my
life l have fought against the horrible
craving that assails me. Then you
came and felt that with you I should
conquer Then another thought came
to me. What II my curse should de-
scend to innocent lives? Now you
know everything, Do you blame me?
The man telegraphed in reply;
Whatever you do is right, My bravo
heroine, may the angels prepare your
reward.
So Cicely entered st. Annes Con-
vent.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-27
A Beautiful Sapphire.

There Is at present in the keeping Of
Mr.. Hayward Ceylon sapphire belong
ing to Maj.-Gen. Robley which is not
less remarkable for its size than for its
translucency and the brilliance of the
optical effects 1t can show. The weight
Of the gem is 638 carats and it is Of a
dark milky blue color, perfectly trans
parent and hawless. Larger sapphires
have been known, but they have usual
ly, If not always. been dull and muddy
instead of having the clear, translucent
color Of this specimen. But in addition
1t possesses a property occasionally
found in slightly cloudy or milky Cey-
Ion sapphires-and sometimes in other
gems, too-which greatly enhances its
value in the eyes of believers in the
occult powers Of precious stones to con-
fer health and good fortune on their
wearers. 1t is star sapphire or as
terra. That is, being cut en- cabochon,
1t displays beautiful opalescent star,
dividing its six rays at the apex, which
changes its position according to the
movements of the source of light by
which 1t is viewed. By employing two
or three sources Of light two or three
Of these stars can be simultaneously
seen in the gem. BY further cutting it
Is said that the beauty of this stone
could be still more increased, but, Of
course, at the expense of its size.-Lon-
don Times.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-27

member 1t is for the last time, and you
say You will not?"
Il cannot. Believe me, ! cannot.
Man like he did not notice the break
in the girls voice. Her great plead
Ing eyes were on his.
He did not see them.
"You can. You know you can. But
you won't"
The violets went into the fire and
were burned up.
Clcely put out a soft hand and
stroked her lovers.
Poor old Will" she said gently.
He jerked his hand roughly way.
Don't, you drive me mad. Cicely,
you are as fair as an angel, as tender
as dove, but as stubborn as -
Don't scream so, WILL" the girl In
terrupted.
You are making me dreadfully
tired. 1t Is nearly as bad as the tragic
love scenes on the stage"
He turned on her fiercely.
There you go again, making a Joke
of 1t all. Good heavens, Cicely, why do
you do it? At least / have a right to
know that"
II have told you why do 1t. It IL
impossible for me to marry, 80 may
rs well treat the matter lightly as
seriously. / won't be able to make
many jokes In the future. am going
to enter st. Anne's Convent. / wrote
to Sister Catherine, my aunt, and told
her that / had finally determined to
come. She is expecting me shortly"
Then why do you do 1t, Cicely?
Can't you see that you are running both
our lives by this glrlish freak? l don't
understand IT, There is some hideous
deviltry beneath 1t ALL"
He strobe up and down the room,
kicking savagely at the furniture.
What are you going to gain by en-
tering this convent? Heaven?"
The girl did not answer.
With a gesture Of Impotence he
turned around and went suddenly to
the door.
well, go to heaven!" he cried, al
most shaking his fist at her. go. And
may 1t cheer you to remember that you
have left me in-the other place."
The door slammed behind him. His
steps could be heard running down the
stairs. Then the hall door closed, and
the girl was alone in the house.
She sat quite still for moment, the
lights in the room seemed to blind her.
She arose, and turned them down.
Then she threw herself on the
cushions again, and wept tears of bit
ter sorrow. sObs racked her slight
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-27
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OF Weakness In Men They Treat and
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This MAGICAL TREATMENT may be taken
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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-27

Such enormous sums are being paid
for houses and windows in London
along the route Of the royal procession
on June % next, and so costly are the
preparations made by the people Of the
metropolis for the celebration Of the
sixtieth anniversary of the Queens as
cension to the throne that during the
last three months her Majesty's life
has been insured to the tune of nearly
100000 by shopkeepers window bro
kers, house agents and spectators,
who are anxious to protect themselves
against loss in the possible event of
the venerable sovereign's death before
the date Of the jubilee.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-27

Reports in regard to winter wheat
are discouraging. Thecontinuous rains,
followed by high water in the streams,
have flooded the low lands in many
portions of southern Illinois, so that
what wheat was not winter killed has
been utterly ruined by water. Reports
from nearly half Of the counties in the
state, including almost all of the win
ter-wheat growing counties, are that
two-thirds Of the wheat seeded last fall
i, 1000 acres was winter killed or
destroyed by floods, and the condition
lof the remaining third-5S9, 900 acres
is 80 poor that under the most favora-
bile conditions only one-third of an av-
erage crop may be expected. The out
look is that little more than enough
wheat for seed will be harvested In
Illinois this season, and the people will
have to depend on other states for
wheat for consumption, a condition
that has occurred but once in the agri-
cultural history Of the state.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-27

By the last census 1t appears that
the population of France is now 49,
22S969, an increase In Ave years Of
only 1889, and this mainly through
immigration. For several years past
the death rate has exceeded the birth
rate. These facts become still more
significant when q comparison is made
between France and her neighbors. In
Germany the increase of population
during the last FIVE years has been
1851, 4S1, nearly 100000, as against
$4,000 in France. The contrast is still
more striking when these figures are
compared with those of the past. At
the beginning of the century France
outnumbered Prussia three to one. To-
day Prussia contains almost an equal
population, and as for the whole Of
Germany, there are five Germans to
every four Frenchmen.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-05-27
TAXATION AND SUFFRAGE.
The Case of Connecticut Woman ii
1874.

The Case Of Connecticut Woman In
1874.
At the legislative hearing given in
Connecticut on woman suffrage Judge
Hooker recalled the fact that for many
years he and his friends had appealed
to the legislature Of Connecticut to
grant suffrage to colored men and had
met with "contemptuous refusal" says
the Boston Transcript. They then pc
titioned that colored people should not
be taxed, since they were not repre-
sented. This was conceded; and from
1874 until 1871 the real and personal
property of colored persons in Con-
necticut was exempted from taxation.
Judge Hooker read letter written in
1874 by the late Amos A. Lawrence Of
Massachusetts, to Abby Smith, Con-
necticut woman who had allowed her
property to be sold for taxes as pro-
test against taxation without repre-
sentation. Mr., Lawrence wrote:
my Dear Madam: Your action will
be highly beneficial in bringing the
subject to public notice and in leading
to the correction of great injustice.
The taxation Of the property of wo-
men without allowing them any rep
resentation, even in town affairs, is so
unfair that 1t seems only necessary to
bring it to public view and make 1t
odious and to bring about change.
Your case has its parallel in every
township of New England. In the
town where this is written a widow
pays into the town treasury $3.50 a
year, while 600 men pay $1,000 in all.
Another lady pays $5,O42 Yet Meth
err has single vote, not even by proxy.
That is, each one of 900 men who have
no property, who pay only poll tax,
has the power Of voting away the prop
erty of the town, while the female
owners have no power at all. Please
to accept the sympathy and respect Of
one Of your fellow citizens. No doubt
you will have it from all in due time,
or at any rate from all who love to
see fair play. Very truly yours,
AMOS A. LAWRENCE"
Judge Hooker has petitioned for the
granting of suffrage to tax-paying wo-
men.