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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
SAW HIS SWEETHEART,
How Col. Burr Made Two Informal
Calls ON Her During the RevO-
lutiOnary War.

In January of 1879 Col. Burr was
given command of the Tines in West
chester county, N. Y. 1t was at this
time that he first met Mrs. Provost,
the widow of British officer, says a
writer in Woman's Home Companion
She lived across the Hudson, some Is
miles from the shore, but the river
was patrolled by the gunboats of the
British, and the land by their SEN
tries.
In spite of these difficulties, how
ever, Burr managed to make two calls
upon Mrs. Provost during the winter,
both Of them necessarily informal.
He sent six of his trusted soldiers to
a place on the Hudson, and under the
overhanging bank they Moored a
large boat, we'll supplied with blankets
and buffalo-robes. At nine o'clock in
the evening he left White Plains,
mounted on the smallest, sw1ftest
horse he could procure, and when he
reached the rendezvous. the horse was
quickly bound and laid in the boat
Burr and the six troopers stepped
in, and in half an hour they were
across the river. The horse was lifted
out, unbound, and with little rub
hing was ready for use. Before mid
night he was at the home of his be-
loved, and at four in the morning he
came back to the troopers awaiting
him on the river bank, and the return
trip was made in the same manner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
A DAY OFF.

TIL suns a-drinkin' water FIN the pud-
dies in the road.
An tn mist is sort o. clingin' 'mousst
the trees beside the way,
An tn honey bees a-startin' out to git
his mornin' load,
An tn fieldlarks are a-singin' at tn
dawnin Of the day;
But m gWinter go a fShin', burn my
soul up eff I amt!
Where the cloud refiectin' rivers like a
streak o sky-blue paint!
An I'm gwinter lean my back up 'gainst
the sycamore, I be.
An jest watch my bobber, bobbin' FIN
tn nibblin' down below,
An I'll set thar jest as comfy 18th my
old hat on my knee,
An I'll hear the wind a-sighin', an I'll
hear the rivers flow,
An I'll hear the thrush an catbird in
the alder thicket sing,
And l won't care if I never ketch a sim
gle dad-burned thing!
An I'll hear the rouSin' chorus OF the
men a-makin' hay,
Anil see the sun climb upard till it's
hangin' overhead,
An I'll watch the SunkiSsed rippIeS as
they run away an play,
An I'll bait my hook an set there till
the afternoon is fed;
Then I'll hear the horn a-tootin' out fer
supper, an tn swish
OF the owl amongst the branches when
I'm totin' home my fish.
j. M. Lewis. in Houston Post.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
The Now. Conden.ea.

A mass meeting of about 5000 citizens
was held at the West Side Turner hall
in Milwaukee for the purpose of con-
demning alleged corruption in city and
county governments.
David D. Samuels, cashier of the Ban
gor bank, which is now in the hands of
a receiver, was arrested on complaint OF
Anna McEldowney, of Salem, charged
with the embezzlement of $4,000. He
pleaded not guilty.
The tobacco harvest has been COM
pleted, and all the growing fields have
been secured without any serious dam
age from the recent frosts.
Miss Susie Roberts, Racines most
talented alto vocalist, will go on the
stage, having signed with a Chicago
opera company.
Thirty days in jail for attempted muir
der is the sentence which Judge Belden
imposed on Alvin H. Brown, of Milwau-
kee, in the circuit court at Kenosha.
The fifth annual convention of the
Wisconsin State Hotel Mems association
was held in Appleton.
Fire in Hoeppner, Bartlett e Co.'s
factory at Eau Claire damaged the plant
about $4,000.
Fire destroyed one of the large stock
barns of the Oconto company at Ocon-
to; loss, $4,000
Private detectives in Racine have as
certained that 80 dealers in liquors have
been guilty of selling liquor to minors
and blacllliSted persons.
Cucumber raising having been sue
cessful around Pittsville, it is possible
the farmers in that neighborhood will
build pickle factory next spring.
Because Racine married man lost
SIG in slot machines his wife complained
to the chief Of police, and the chief i'm
mediately ordered all machines shut
off.
The village Of Waldo has voted to ex-
pend the sum of $4,000 on new high
school building, and will borrow about
81 900 from the state trust funds for that
purpose.
Thirteen members of company G. of
Sheboygan will join the First regiment
at Milwaukee, to take part in the ma
neuvers with the regulars at West
Point, KY, beginning October 2.
Mrs Bertha Storland, of Avon, de-
mented through recent illness, dragged
Sheriff Appleby's wife nearly to river
before the sheriff came to the rescue and
took the woman to Mendoza.
Five boys, whose ages range from ten
to Is years, broke into box cars in the
Northwestern freight yards at Apple
ton and stole quantity Of bananas and
a cheese, which they carried to their
den under the platform of warehouse
to have feast. They were arrested.
Fond du Lac residents are complain
ing that electric light wires strung
through the shade trees in that city
are injuring the branches.
John Callahan, of Mosinee, was killed
In wreck at Hilton. He leaves wife
A mad dog was shot at Plainfield after
1t had bitten several other dogs and
three horses belonging to Ira Coon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Blow Off His Head.

In fit of rage because his wife had left
him, George Daily blew off the top OF
his head with a double-barreled shotgun
in Oconomowoc. Daily went to the home
OF his mother-in-law, Mrs. Horace Kel-
logg, where his wife is staying, and, be-
ing refused admittance, fired two shots
at Clifford Kellogg, his brother-in-law,
wounding him in the foot. He then re-
turned home, applied the torch to both
his house and barn and, waving his shot
gun, ordered the firemen Off the premises.
After holding the crowd at bay for over
an hour Daily retired to room on the
upper floor of the dwelling and, placing
the gun muzzle to his mouth, ended his
life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Mysterious Death.

The police are investigating the death
of John Heating, a North Chicago man,
who was found in an unconscious condi-
ton in a lumber yard in the vicinity Of
the harbor at Kenosha. Heating was
short time later without regaining con-
seriousness. Blows on the head may
have caused death, as wounds were
found on him. Heating had been en-
ployed by the Northwestern railway
and is said to have been drinking heav-
lily.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
note OF him, the lads face lost it's ami

note of him, the lads face lost it's ami
nation.
For minute Or two the prospectcrs
stood, awaiting an invitation to sit
and eat "How-how!" they repeated,
with great friendliness.
For answer several Indians again
grunted sourly. Some were busted
with eating, but all stared hard at the
strangers, taking in every detail Of
their dress, but with eyes resting long
est upon the handles of their shining
new weapons.
"How!" said big Indian, presently,
extending his hand in token that he
wished to examine one of Tins re-
volvers.
For answer the prospector drew the
weapon, tossed his Ashley" hat high
in the air and shot two holes through
it. AS the hat fell the nearest Ute
seized upon it and passed it from hand
to hand, while the Indians examined
the ragged tears in its crown with as
tonishment and admiration.
"How-how-how!" they exclaimed,
and Tim and Henry now squatted in
Indian fashion at fire.
They sat opposite each other, that
either might observe all movements
in the rear of his fellow While Tim
reloaded the chambers Of his Colt one
of the Utes brought two pieces Of meat,
spitted upon sticks, and signed to the
strangers that they should cook and
eat. The prospectors Immediately set
their spits to roast, while they Kept
keen but careless eyes upon the crowd
about them.
Evidently the Utes had been not a
little taken aback. at their sudden ap-
pearance and the manner of it, The
savages were in cuandary. They
refused to converse in the sign lam
guage, but shifted into uneasy groups,
and cast frequent suspicious glances
at the timber-fringed crest whence the
newcomers had descended
Tim and Henry grinned at each
other with an air of utmost confidence
They suddenly arose and kicked their
frizzling roasts into the fire. AS quick
as thought, Vesey stepped across to
the captive boy, seized the lad by his
shoulder and set him upon his feet.
The Utes sprang to their feet with
angry cries. They had their weapons
in hand, but before a man could fit
an arrow to his oowstrins the pros
pectors had whipped out their re-
volvers, one in each hand, and were
backing away with the boy between
them.
In the face of those cleaning
weapons and the flashing eyes which
glanced along their barrels, the Utes
hesitated In that instant a rife
cracked upon the ridge and bullet
whizzed it's warning above their heads.
The startled Indians looked upward
to a white wreath of smoke upon the
bluff and then bolted for their horses
They were followed by more shots
from the ridge, while the boy marched
between his rescuers, stretching his
hands to the heights and shouting JOY
fully:
Padre milo! Padre mio!"
The lad made no question that his
father was at hard.
The meeting between these two was
one which the prospectors could never
forget
And this had been brought about by
a bloodless victory, won by keen
strategy and high moral and physical
courage.-Youth's Companion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Her LES.

Miss Beautigirl->sr, h'm-Gladys,'
began the sutton, in well-modulated
tones, at the same time extending his
right hand in the general direction of
the maiden, and unlimbering his left
knee preparatory to assuming the at
titude prescribed by the best authori-
ties as appropriate for such occa-
sions, ''as I humbly approach the
shrine of your dazzling loveliness-"
Pardon me, Mr.. Dragalong," gently
interrupted the fair young creature.
''but perhaps 1 ought to tell you that
accepted Mr.. Rushmore last night,
and"
'"Then, by ginger, all have to say
is that you have missed one of the
most eloquent and carefully prepared
proposals you ever listened to-
Woman's Home Companion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
The Injuries Enumerated.

Casey-Shure, they do be te1lin' me
that Big Moike Monohan wor knocke
down be an autymobile yesterday
wor there any bones broke. dunno?
Conley-Troth. an there worth
owner av tn divil wagon got his nose
broke, tn chawfer got his jaw broke,
an Big Moike broke tn sicond
knuckle av his roigbt fisht!-Puck.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Many Chances.

The appointments of the Wisconsin
Methodist Episcopal conference, held at
Green Bay, show the most general shake
up in the pulpits that has been known for
years. There are II changes, including
% in the Appleton district, II in the Fond
du Lac, 10 in the GAINESVILLE, 13 in the Mil
waukee and IA in the Oshkosh district
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Poisoned by Beef.

Mrs. Mary Russ, Mrs. George Williams
and two others were taken violently i'll
in La Crosse as the result Of eating
canned beef ALI recovered except Mrs.
Russ, who was in a serious condition.
This was the second family in that vicin-
ity poisoned by eating canned beef dur
ing the past two weeks
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Seed Warehouse Burned.

The large warehouse of the John II.
Alien Seed company was totally de-
stroyed by fire at Sturgeon Bay and 5000
bushels of seed peas were destroyed. The
loss on the stock is $4,000, and the
building $4,000, and on the machinery
$4,000, total of s21 900, all covered by
insurance
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Hard Conditions.

Don't yez open yer mout', Flana-
gan, or Oi'll bate yer head all, an Il
yez kape sittin' there t'inkin' sSil
toughts av me an sayin' niver a
wur-rd, it's uppercut in tn Jaw Qfu
let yez hoy."-N. Y. Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
No Harm. Done.

cit must hurt a mans credit to wipe
out his debts by going through bank
ruptcy."
"Oh, it may in some cases, but the
wise man doesn't go through bankruptcy
until he has worked his credit to the
limit."-Chicago Post.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Not Yet.

They're saying you're just like all
the other members of the house, re-
marked the newly elected legislators
close friend. They say you have your
price"
That's a lie,' declared the new
member.
Il thought So"
Eyes, 1 haven't got it yet, but have
hopes. "-Catholic Standard and Times
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Utilities Combine.

The Fond du Lac Street Railway &
Light company, the Gas company and
the Interurban company operating the
line between Fond du Lac and Oshkosh
have been combined into one company
under the title of the Eastern Wiscon-
sin Railway & Light company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Pas.e. Ceuturv MARK.

Mrs. Anastasia Gatskowski, a Polish
resident of Green Bay, celebrated the one
hundredth anniversary of her birth. Mrs.
Gatskowski is physically strong and is in
as good health as she was 20 years ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Quick Harvests,

In parts of Norway and Sweden, where,
during the summer, there is almost con-
tinuous daylight, only some six to eight
weeks interval elapses between the SOW
Ing of barley and the harvest time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14

$50 you expect that hawg to take a
prize at the county fair, hey? I've seen
lots fatter hawgs than that one
"Mebbe We hev; but We never seen a
dirtier Chicago American
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Well Informed.

Mrs. Knicker-Is Mr. Amos Well-in-
formed woman?
Mrs. Bocker-Yes, indeed; her cook
has lived with all the other families in
tie borhOod.-Tit-Bits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
The Trains Fault.

"Confound the railroads., exclaimed
Suburbs, as he entered the Office an hour
late and took off his coat
Train late again. suppose?~ asked
Townley.
"Not at all. For the first time in six
months the measly thing was on time
and, of course, missed it"-Town
Topics.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Got n Bargain.

Grace wonder how Bertha ever
came to marry Fred?
Imogene-You see, he looked so
cheap when ne proposed, SO I'm told,
Bertha thought he was a bargain
Boston Transcript
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
After Marriage

Wonderful how love concise
Grows from day to day!
Once he called her "Angel Eyes
Now he calls her "SayT'
San Francisco Bulletin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
A Calm Assumption.

To-day no credit comes to you
For being noble. wise or great;
The advertisers say it's due
Entirely to the foods you ate.
WASHINGTON Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Ferdie-I'd like women better if they
weren't SO fond of always contradicting
Pauline-But they're not-N. Y. Sun
The New Psalm of Life

Words of rich men oft remind US
Dying wealthy is a crime;
So the trusts in mercy grind US,
And we die without dime.
Town TODics
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Foolish Girl.

81 WISH" she sighed, that l could
see myself as others see me-
Gracious" replied her fond friend,
why aren't you satisfied 70 let well
enough alone?'-Chicago Record-Her-
aid
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Loves Labor Wasted.

Lon, long, he strove to gain the height
And thereby win her heart,
Then learned, poor victim, that he might
Have had her at the start.
Chicago Record Herald
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
A Change.

Her headgear now is strangely great;
1t tits and veers in mad delight.
She queries, us, may hat on straight
For if it is it isn't right!'
Washington Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
A PaternaI Beast.

Teacher-Tell me the name of the
animal which provides food and raj
ment for the Laplanders.
Tommy-The reindeer.
Teacher-Now what is the animal
which provides you with most Of your
food and clothes?
Tommy-Father!-- IN. S.
W) Bulletin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
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Podunk Citizen-So you're going t
tn city to see tn sights, air yeh, Ike?
1ke-Yep.
Citizen-Wall, wear them Sunday
clothes that don't fit; leave y'r hair
stringin' around same as now; turn up
y'r pants at tn bottom; take my ole
cane an carry it upside down, an no
one will ever suspect you come from the
cOuntry.--N Y. Weekly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Interesting Topic.

Briggs-Thst girl talked to M,
about myself all the evening
Griggs-InterestinE, wasn't she?-
Town Topics.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14

''Oh, Mabel, smell benzine! You've
either been cleaning your gloves or out
riding in Charley Jollies new au1omo-
Chicago Tribune.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14

Teacher-Now this will hurt me more
than it will you.
Willie-Den let me do de wallopin'.-
N Y. Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
As He Called 1t.

$50 you don't mind my piano playing,
Mr.. Skorcher?" remarked Miss Mex
dore.
mot at ALL replied Skorcher. 81
like il best when you're coasting"
when I'm coasting?"
Eyes, when you keep your feet of the
pedals. Catholic Standard and Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Az to an Absentee.

They eloped In an auto kut hel
father caught them
Indeed"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14

How did you come to give your sis
ter the big apple and keep the little one
for yourself?"
"Cause there was a worm in IT,
Ally Sloper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14
Optical Illusion.

maid got a speck in her eye,
And al once proceeded to creye.
Dear" said Jack, I've no doubt
l can kiss the thing oubt."
All right" sobbe6 the maid. 'You may
treye!"
Chicago Tribune
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14

eyes; he followed on ot"-PucL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-14


Henry boldly showed themselves upon
the bluff. With careless assurance,
they began to descend the steep scarp.
When halfway down the Indians
discovered them and began to scramble
to their feet. The white men imme-
diately made signs of amity and
walked on, to all appearance as uncon-
cerned as if approaching their own
domicile.
The Indians could be seen keenly
scanning the crest Of the ridge, but
they made no hostile move, save that
three or four walked down toward the
pony herd. AS this was matter of
common precaution, the white men
had no hesitancy in going forward.
The rash boldness or unwilling SIM
plicity Of the strangers evidently sur
prised these inveterate hostiles, for all
the Utes ceased eating to stare at
them as they came on.
1t was an exceedingly Tild-looking
lot OF men who greeted their CHEEKY
"How-how, cold!" with surly and
contemptuous grunts. The eyes of Tim
and Henry, rowing carelessly among
the wayworn and fantastic crowd,
easily detected the figure of the lad
they had come SO far and SO fast to
find.
The boy was unbound and apparent
ly had suffered no hurt beyond the
necessary ills of captivity and of
rough, hard riding. He had a piece
of cooked meat in his hands, but was
not eating. His big, dark eyes were.
for the moment, fastened upon the
strangers in hopeful bewilderment.
Then, as neither took any apparent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-22

Without actually following his ma
jesty, any one may quite easily, with
the aid of the neighboring chemist, pro-
vide himself with baths similar to those
of Marienbad or of Charlsbad, it's neigh
Dor The Marienbad waters are cold,
however, whereas at Carlsbad they are
warm. All you want is a little sulphate
of sodium and some bicarbonate of the
same metal-which latter. however, you
already have downstairs under the name
of baking soda. Add these salts to your
morning tub, dissolve them, and. if
warm Carlsbad. if cold Marienbad, IS
at your service. 1t is in the last degree
improbable that you will get any benefit,
however, as the virtue of these places
is not portable, though the salts are. No
salts are absorbed by the skin, nor DO
most of them count for much internally.
These places ..cure" because the air is
pure and because you have. to get up
when you are told and go to bed ditto.
The real virtue is the regime, of which
you cannot buy twopenn'orth round the
corner-I .Ondon Chronicle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-22

Idaho men, with their regimentaI colors
at their head, clattered up to the block
house from FL Paeo. and hurried by it
toward the town. Santa Ana was taken.
Joyce felt the pain gradually disappear
He Strengthened himself up with some
difficulty and was about to stagger after
Ohio" said one of the hospital stew
ards Your cramps are all right now
MT; First Sergeant; Don't t, be afraid
Joyce loked first at the outskirts of the
town, then at the wounded, most of whom
were grinning at him scornfully. He
drew his bayonet. and inserting the point
beneath the seam of one of his first
sergeant chevrons, wrenched it from the
sleeve. The one on the other arm fol-
lowed its mate.
That won't save you from hearing
what the boys think of you-and 1t won |
save you from Bilibid, either" said a boy
pany. The youngster was bursting with
pride, FOR he had been wounded in
Joyce looked at the group of faces that
Knocked and. Jibed and jeered, and then
toward the Filipino town where the col
ors of the Idaho regiment disappeared
Across the rice fields came the sound
of exultant cheering. A realization of
the mesh Of circumstance that had
staggered. He clenched his hands till the
nails tore through the skin in fierce
ses to Seee sn blinded o hm aad
saw a girls face. The eyes blazed scorn-
full like her fathers.
Catch his arm-quick!" shouted the
But a pistol cracked. and Joyce dropped
in shapeess heap. still clutching the
smoking weapon. The surgeon quickly
picked up a campaign hat and covered
Guess he wasn't taking after ALL, he
cramps Bernard Barry. in The Argo-
naut.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-22
Bill Boards.

However much there may be in this
repeated argument of a vested right as
it applies to billboard advertising
there is much more in the argument
that the board business is not only
a nuisance but that it is unnecessary,
because the newspapers cover the ad-
Vertising field Much more unnecessary
is the clustering of street cars and ele-
waited structures with ads" that proht
no one but the few engaged in this
business. The true and only right way
to deal with these street car abomina-
tions is to forbid their continuation and
abolish them entirely. They had no
right of existence in the first place, and
their perDetuation cannot be defended
on any grounds of public justice or
common sense. The Boston park COM
rnissioners have set a good example by
adopting rules rigidly restricting in the
vicinity of all of Boston's parks. the
building of high fences and the display
of signs, posters and advertisements
thereon and it is specially gratifying
to note that the Boston bill posters
have promised to cooperate in the en-
forcement of these rules.-Leslie's
WaalxlV