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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-11
RELIEVE CONTESTED DISTRICTS
Novel Suggestion Regarding the Re-
striction of mmigration.

Novel Suggestion Regarding the Re-
strictfOn of immigration.
E. B. Dun, the head of the local
weather bureau at New York, has for
long time been engaged in formula ting
some measure that would ameliorate
the condition of laboring classes of the
country. He has sent to the commits
sioGer of immigration at Washington,
Terrence Y. Powderly, a rough outline
of a measure that he thinks would re-
ieve the pressure on large centers of
population like New York, Chicago and
other large cities, unless it can be
shown that the immigrant does not
intend to compete with citizen labor.
Before an immigrant sails from his
native country he must first call on the
American consul and designate the
place for which he is bound, and if he
has no objective point the American
consul, having knowledge Of places in
this country where labor is needed, will
inform the prospective immigrant of
them, and if he elects to choose one
passports and tickets through to such
place are to be given him. All immi-
grants who are not furnished with
proper creden tails from the American
consul as to destination and other
requisites shall be deported.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-11

AS a fitting appreciation of Com
modore Dewey's daring and success
full exploit in the Philippine islands,
congress on Monday, in compliance
with the presidents recommended
tions, extended the thanks of the
American people to that gallant
commander and his noble crews, and
made him an acting rear admiral of
the navy. 1t was also voted to pre-
sent him with a costly sword and
every sailor with a suitable
bronze medal in honor of their great
victory, $4,000 being appropriated
for the purpose.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-11
WEDNESDAY, MAY II, 1898.
The War Situation.

The war aspect this morning is not
very alarming. 1t seems quite certain
that the Spanish naval force report
ed to have been headed toward Cuban
waters has returned home, thus show
ing a reluctance to give battle to the
American squadron now in the vicin-
ity OF Porto Rico. Perhaps our ships
viii be compelled to seek an engage
ment across the Atlantic in an en-
deavor to crush Spain on the water,
as it is argued that the Spanish navy
must be destroyed in order to secure
an enduring peace. From present in
dicatioEs it would seem that the loss
of both Cuba and Porto Rico, as well
as the Philippines, is SPANS fate.
A formidable United S. ates army is
to invade and take possession of
Cuba In a few days, and it is believed
Admiral Sampson has orders to cap
ture Porto Rico forthwith. The situ-
alton from an American point Of
view is on the whole very encourage
ing, and decisive action is looked for
very shortly. A complete backdown
by Spain would not be surprising, al
though it is possible her forces may
turn up at any moment where least
expected. The full confidence of the
American people, however, is in our
commanders, and they may be count
ed on to strike a telling blow when
the opportunity comes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-11
POOR OLD JONAH.
He Is without Defenders and His
Name is Byword.

N"He rs IN E9y "OFO
It is strange that in these days when
questionable historical characters are
rehabilitated, when King Henry VIII.
is proved to have been a Christian gen.
t1eman and loving husband, when Gait
line is voGched for as Roman patriot,
when Nero's worst fault is shown to
have been that he sometimes allowed
his fiddle to get out of tune, when Bene-
dict Arnold takes a high place in the
roll of brave heroes, when Lucretia Bor-
gia and Delilah are celebrated for their
many virtues, when it is conclusively
proved that there was much to admire
in Judas Iscariot, and when the famous
opinion of Origen, the early church
theologian, that the devil would some
day be converted, is strengthened by
proofs that he has been grossly slam
dered; it is strange, we say, thatin these
times of charitab historical judgments
the character of the prophet Jonah re-
mains under a cloud, as dark as ever.
1t is painful to observe, says the Bos-
ton Advertiser, that not only is he with
out defenders, but his reputation suf-
fers from ridicule. So true is this that
his name is used as a kind of symbol for
the infection of bad luck. The name
Jonah is employed as almost equivalent
to the word hoodoo.
Yet he was, from the best account we
have, jealous, conscientious, generous,
enterprising, of excellent Judgment, a
great orator, distinguished navigator
and a sterling moralist. He scorned de-
ceit. He preferred to risk the perils of
the deep rather than endanger on his
account the lives of his fellow voyag gers.
Though brave, he was prudent. He took
no foolhardy risks. But when he de-
ivered his celebrated grafton in Nineveh
the whole city was profoundly stirred.
He was the greatest reformer of his age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-11

Few words have more curious
definition than bachelor" Originally
it meant students who had taken their
degree. Successful students were
crowned with laurel berries, the Latin
for which is baccalaureus. These stu
dents were not allowed to marry, for
fear the duties of husband and father
should interfere with their literary
pursuits. So finally "baccalaureate,"
or bachelor" got its present signif-
.ance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-11

List OF unclaimed letters remain
ing in the postoffice May II:
Bertsche, Herman Kosdorff, Anton
Baldwin, Fred K. Mead, R. II.
Bourd, Miss Emma Schmidt, Miss Emma
Glen Tablet Co. Seiheiz, Emil
Foster, Harry Wendt, Ferdinand
Kruger, D.
w. T. GRUETzMACHER,P P. NJ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-11

good health"
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,
DIR MILES MEDIGA1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-11
FOR RENT.

Brick dwelling, either furnished for
housekeeping, or empty. Also furni
ture, carpets and stoves for rent.
Enquire of Mrs. w. f. SOmmerfield
913 Third street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-05-11

We do money Ioaning, insur
ance and real estate business.
Prompt attention given to probating
estates, correcting titles and collect
ing accounts
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
GEN. GORpON,s FEAR.


The Bishop Of Tasmania. in one 81
hip recent sermons, told story which
brings out tine character Of man
whom all the world learned to re-
spect--for wonder, before ne died.
The bishop was indebted for the
story to q clergyman who had spent
some years in GAIA, Palestine.
One night this clergyman was com.
Ing home late, ana In the dusk Of IT,
evening, when objects were not very
distinct, he saw what looked like q
man Kneeling on the ground by the
side OF his horse. The pace was not
safe one, Arabs might easily SUR
prise the kneeling traveller.
Il must 90 and warn that man.
thought the clergyman. "le will new
or do to let him remain there. He
does not know that he may gsl intc
trouble"
AS ne came nearer, to put his resp
luton into practice, he was stopped
by words THAT were not addressed
10 himself. A moments listening
convinced him It was the voice OF
prayer to which he listened. G
20, my God, take me away out Of
myself, lest | fall; make me to look
unto Thee, that may humble myself
and be like Thee said the voice Of
tine kneeling man.
The clergyman hesitated to inter-
rupt the strangers devotions, put he
could not persuade himself to leave
him In danger. after waiting Tor
time he approached, saying as be did
so, "Sir, | beg your pardon, but you
are in danger here"
The man arose, and the clergy
mans surprise was great when he
found himself standing face to face
with Gen. Gordon. w
What are you doing out here In
this dangerous place? he asked, not
yet recovered from his establishment.
This morning | received tele-
gram from England, asking me to un-
dertake a mission which had long
ed to undertake all my life" replied
the General. at A.ed me with such
citation that ! felt might get into
trouble through pride, and thought
] would just get upon my horse and
go away by myself to humble myself
before God"
II was thus that the noble heart Of
Gordon met one OF ,ne great trials Of
characteristic honor Of being chosen
to lead in an important enterprise.
81 believe" said the Bishop, that
The mission of which he spoke was
the one in which he was employed
when death met him. Sunday Mag
lzine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28

A correspondent who has been mis-
led by some members of the nobl
race of grammarians and pedant
here records common delusion:
To the Editor:-I noticed in An
thony Hope, | think, the expression
had rather" Should not this b
would rather?' The mistake /
common and should be rebuked b,
the Sun. M. A.
New York, March rs.
he mistake" is indeed common il
English literature. Does our CORE
spondent forget what the author o
the Eighty-fourth Psalm says in tn
King James version?
II had rather be a doorkeeper il
the house Of my God than to dwell il
the tents of wickedness."
yet In the church | had rather
speak five words with my understand
ing Says |. Corinthians, xiv: 10
that by my voice | might teacl
Others also, than ten thousand words
in an unknown tongue"
Who does not remember in Julius
Caeser:
had rather be a dog and bay tht
moon
Than such a Roman.
Brutus had rather be villager.'
Master Slender had rather than A
shillings Chez had my Book OIL
Songs and Sonmets' here" Hotspur
was especially fond Of this mistake
In one scene he says:
! had rather be kitten and cry new.
l had rather hear brazen canstick
turned.
/ had rather live with cheese and gar.
lie In windmill.
/ had rather near Lady, my brach.
But what is the use of defending
an idiom which is sound, found in the
best writer's for hundreds Of years,
found in ..e best writers now, and
still fresh in the living spoken speechl
In Sir Thomas North's translation Of
Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Gre.
clans and Romans" one of the choic.
est monuments of the language, had
lever" had everest" and had rath.
er" are found. The two forms which
have disappeared, although the sec.
ond form occurs in modern poetry,
may serve to explain the form that
remains.
Have rather" have ,lever," too,
have gone; but had rather" has
shown the power to stay. Our CORE.
spondent, like SO many others, forgeta
that English is what it is. not whaA
1t ought to be.-The New York Sun.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
HNLIsrrNo Mrs. LEASE.
"What is that awful noise hear?!'
asked Kansas on parade.

"What is that awful noise hear?!'
asked Kansas on parade,
They're out enlisting Mrs. Lease,
the grinning public said;
"She's worn the pantaloons too long
and given us hot stuff,
30 now she'll have to face the foe o.
just call OF her buff"
"What is that horrid noise hesr''
cried Kansas on parade,
"lt's Mr.. Lease imploring peace
giddy public sala;
SAnd the children, too, are yelling ou'
and hustling one another,
They find it quite a job to get &C.
quainted with their mother"
Then If from women's rights this row
will rudely blow the foam,
With open arms we'll greet the wal
that drives the strong minds home
Louisville Times.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
! Ayers
yarsapaPIIIa

"For nine years I suffered from stomach
trouble. l tried the old Of the best doctogs
Of Philadelphia and Pittsburg, and speut
large sums Of money, all In vain. Or day
while waiting .. train In BsllairA 0, !
picked up q paper with . notice Of Ayers
Sarsaparills. | got ono bottle TO Try II n
did me 80 much good that | purchased ~
more bottles took four Of them and
gained in aesh my appetite improved, ~
now can eat anything. Ny stomach \ ~
right thanks to the use Of Ayers Sarsapa-l
rllA"-CALvM A.SrEvRNs, Uniontowa n
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
Stomach
Trouble


Stomach trouble Is the common
name applied to . arrangement of
the system which is keenly felt but
vaguely understood. It may mean
inability to retain food or to digest
it. 1t may mean nausea, pain after
eating, fullness, inordinats craving
for food, or entire lack Of appetite.
Whatever it means, there's trouble,
and it's with the stomach. II you
have stomach trouble, you will b
interested in this letter from 8
man who had It and was cured b.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28

was polishing the floor with her soft
slipper, so as to remove the trace OF
the muddy footsteps which the mas.
ter might have left behind him. "See
what he wants"
Thus encouraged, madame opened
the door, and jacques, the old ser.
want, who had been at the chateau in
the time Of Andre Forrestier's father
came in with scared white face.
Such misfortune, madame" he
said, In quavering accents. Here are
six great Prussians with requisition
for board and lodging in the chateau,
and some sort Of a notion that the
master Is skuking about the prem
lses hiding. They speak bad French,
he added, in unutterable disgust.
81 will come down, Jacques" said
Nine. FORESTER, with last look al
Annie, who was now busy making up
the fire. Where are these gentle
men, Jacques?" she asked.
I'm the hall at present, madame"
Jacques answered.
So she went down into the hall,
where she found six great German
soldiers warming themselves by the
wooden fire.
Good morning, gentlemen" she
said, in English.
The biggest Of the six, and evident
ly the officer in charge Of the party,
turned from the fire, and came for
ward, saluting her politely.
Madame is English he said in
surprise, Il understood that this was
the Chateau Forester and that Cap
tain FORESTER"
Captain FORESTER Is my husband,
sir" she said simply, "can You give
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28

A young man in Alton bears thu
esme Bud Weiser. His temperance
views are not stated
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28

IN, inurihurru jacques, q s.s
lifted the trap door and motioned NJ
to 60 down and see his master, ''but
the English are IN astute race"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Sammy! Sammy" called . loud,
untuneful voice, come here"
"Yep!" came back the answer, and
Sammy soon apes red, not boy, -
you might suppos e, but frsckle-
faced girl Of IA, Of the regular TOM
boy style.
Her hat was hanging down her
back, held on by the elastic around
her throat, her clean calico dress
was rumpled and covered with grass
and dirt stains, and altogether she
was anything but lady-like look
ing girl. She was a homely child,
too, with her freckled face and boy
ish features, and hair neither red nor
brown, but nondescript mixture be-
tween the two.
But her eyes-they were the merri-
est sauciest eyes ever seen; no one
could dislike the child after once
looking into those eyes. Perhaps
that was why her aunt forgave 20
many Of her mischievous and trou-
blesome pranks.
"Yep!" mimicked the aunt, that's
a nice way to answer me. Now l
should like to know what you and
Rufus mean by chasing that young
colt Ill over the Geld. Didn't l tell
you to let him alohe?"
"Yep-that is, yes'm; but, Aunt
Jane, Uncle Hiram said might chase
him IL l wanted to, and he guessed
the colt could stand as much as I
could-but he can't" she added tri-
umphantly, because he is getting
tired already, and l ain't a Bit"
Uncle Hiram, indeedw retorted her
aunt. Your uncle is just as bad %
you are, Ind just a. much Of q trou-
bic. You're to mind what l say, and
not what your Une Hiram tells You.
Yesterday, when l found you chasing
the old black hen with q stick, it was
Uncle Hiram; and the day before,
when l found the cot tied to a tree
BY the tail, II was Uncle Hiram again.
Now, you just come in the house and
take of your clothes and go to bed.
I'll see II | can't make you mind"
20! Aunt Jane, please don't; It Is
such lovely day, and I'll be good, in
deed will. And you know" she
continued in q wheeling tone, that
old black Susan de srved a whipping;
just think, she STEPPED on two of her
little weeny downy chicks and killed
them. And Thomas had eaten one Of
the little brides in the nest up in the
old cherry tree. So he deserved
what he got, too. Do say that you
think so, too, Aunty Jane, cause I
know you do"
well, well, child, come in with me,
and help me mend some socks, and
I'll let you off this time. But wait
until l catch that Rufus; I'll give
him thrashing."
The next day a note was dispatch
ed to the village minister.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28

Mr.. Daniels had an only child, q
pretty, WlnsoMe girl, not very strong,
for whom he had been looking for
companion. He had often asked
Aunt Jane to let him have Sammy,
who he knew could soon be cured of
her overboisterous ways by associa-
tion with his gentle child
Next day Sammy drove away with
the minister and his daughter, and
Uncle Hiram and Rufus fel as if the
sunshine had gone out of their lives,
andspoor Aunt Jane was seen to lift
the corner of her apron to her eyes
several times.
When the fall term opened, Sammy
was sent to school with Lily, and
though she was always getting into
trouble on account of her mischiev-
GUS tricks, she was always to be
found at the head of her class, and
her teacher was proud of her.
"I'll tell you what" said Maud Lane
one evening in October, "let's do
something at the witching hour of
midnight that will show us who our
husband will be-"
Husband" snorted Sammy, who
intended to be an old maid, do for
goodness sake, let him stay where he
is. 1t Il be bad enough without hav-
ing the spirits bring him before his
time. I'd rather find fairy god
mother, who'd make me beautiful or
give me lots and lots of gold; I'd like
to see ghost, too-a real one
But as all the girls-there were six
In the group-were older than Sam
my, her voice was drowned in the
clamor for a view of their future lord
and master.
"I'll tell you what" said Sammy,
who, seeing that she must give way
to the older ones, entered fully into
their plot, you know that late apple
tree that stands by the bay window
up at the 'Squire's house? Well, I've
read somewhere that if you go at
midnight and pluck an apple from a
tree, cut 1t in half, throw one-half
over your left shoulder, and then,
while you take bite Of the other
half, say rhyme to yourself with
your eyes shut, when you open your
eyes you will see your future hus-
bands face before you. So, why
couldn't we all go there at mid
night? We can easily get out of the
house when everybody is asleep, and
oil go together. 1t isn't very far"
"What!" cried Maud Lane. go up
to tnat great big gloomy house on the
hill! Why Id be frightened out Of
my life!"
Pooh, scarecat! Who is going to
hurt you? Nobody lives there but |
the old man and woman who take
care Of 1t. The young Squire is
away travelling"
At the appointed hour and evening
they gathered at the rendezvous, |
shivering and shaking with fear at |
the weird performance before them.
They had 10 minutes to wait for the |
magic hour. This was spent in climb
Ing the tree and plucking the apples.
Sammy thought it might be as well
for her to fill her apron with apples
for future use.
What seekest thoui" presently
said . voice.
Terror lent wings 10 the tempters
q fate, and shrisking as they went
shsy sped down the lane without
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-16
A DUBLIN FETE
Laying the Cornerstone Of Wolf Tone
Monument

Lay AA6 IAo SoiAoHotoAo u Will AUAo
Monument
DUBLIN, Aug. 15.-The whole city Is en-
fete today In connection with the laying
Of the foundation stone Of the monument
In memory of Wolf Tone.
The municipal offices ana many business
houses are closed. Thousands Of excursion
lists are arriving and delegates are in at
tendance from the United States, Australia
South Africa, France and Italy. There was
an immense procession to the SIZE Of the
monument. 1t included representatives OF
all the civic and trade societies, who fol-
lowed the memorial car containing tho
foundation stone, which was decorated with
flags presented by the Daughters Of Erin
Association Of New York.
Theobald Wolf Tone. whose memorial
Is the central feature Of the festivities in
Dublin today, was the real originator Of
the Irish movement that eliminated in the
rebellion Of 1885, He founded the United
Yrishmen. Tone was a Protestant, but he
had imbibed socialism and was bitterly hos
tile to the priests of that day. whose influ-
ence counteracted his own. In Wexford,
where the insurrection went farthest, the
ablest leaders were priests, but they acted
against their church. Tone offered his SER
vices to VIM. Pitt. but they were declined
He left most interesting account Of his
adventures ard his tomb is still the object
of an annual pilgrimage.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-16

hauling piano belonging to =. L. Chris
man from this city to Los Angeles and II
was completely demolished az was also the
wagon.
The city Of Tustin on Saturday voted q
special tax of $1,000 TO be used in painting
and repairing the school house and making
other needed improvements. The matter
was carried by the unanimous vote Of the
residents Of that place.
Second Lieutenant L. L. Vestal Of Com
pany L Is In town on few days furlough.
He received orders this morning to return
at once to the company as they would
board the Scandal on Thursday, prepare
tory to sailing for Manila.
An effort is being made in Garden Grove
by the friends of Wesley Hill Of that place
to secure him honorable discharge from
the army so that he can return home. Hill
Is a member of the Rough Riders and for
several weeks has been seriously i'll at
Tampa with fever. Recently he suffered a
relapse and his parents in Garden Grove
are fearful Of the results.
Messrs. John Baker. Jack FELTON, and
Eaney Garnsey left Saturday night with a
carload of race horses for the northern part
of the state, where they will begin the
racing circuit, making their first stop a.
Santa Rosa. Among the horses were Nut
way Bastina and Floracita.
The shipment of beets to the Chino sugar
factory will begin this week in the vicinity
Of Clair. The Alamitos factory expects to
open up soon for short run.
Ex-Postmaster H. A. Peabody and wife
left today for visit to their old home in
Missouri. They expect to be gone until
October.
Mrs. w. o. Clayton and Miss Leola Clay
ton left today for Kansas City to reside
permanently.
Superintendent Greeley has received
s5218 insurance on the Anaheim school
house which was recently burned down.
The money will be used in rebuilding.
The trial Of j. A. Hogan for the robbery
Of the Newport store and postoffice few
weeks ago will be held tomorrow In the
superior court.
Messrs. D. M. Baker. F. o. Daniels, L. o.
Breedon and H. A. Booty left here yester-
day for Sacramento, where they will attend
the Democratic stale convention as dele
gates from Santa Ana.
Merrill Rice of Tustin, the young inventor
Of wave motor, has launched his new
patent'at Laguna Beach and hopes to make
test trial Of Its work by the latter part Of
this week
The newly-elected Republican county
central committee met Saturday afternoon
and organized. Linn. L. Shaw was elected
chairman and c. e. Parker secretary OF
the committee.
Privates Dilley and Durham Of Company
L have been honorably discharged on ac-
count Of physical disability.
On account of the extremely hot weather
prevailing an ice famine Is on In Santa Ana.
Not pound of ice could be purchased here
today but the dealers hope to receive lot
tomorrow.
Miss Mabel Meredith OF San Bernardino
is the guest Of Miss Lulu Howe.