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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-24
HISTORY OF THE COACH.
The First Of These Vehicles Was
Built In 1857.


parts Of the country, but little reliable
information has ever appeared in the
public press respecting it's history and
development. AT the town Of Kotze, in
Hungary, in 1857, the first coach was
constructed This was soon afterward
presented to Charles VII. at Paris. The
first authentic record Of a st0gecoach
in England shows that six of such
vehicles were in use there in 1862. So
popular did they become in that coun-
try that few years later they were in
general use on all the principal roads
Of the kingdom.
Steam railways have to a large ex-
tent done away with the use Of the
coach as link in the commercial chain,
but as means Of furnishing the high
est type Of recreation the coach and
four is as popular today in the British
empire and in France as it was when
this was practically the only means Of
locomotion in those countries
Safeguarding in America was al
most coeXtensive with the settlement
of the colonies, and in the early history
of the country there were few if any
places of any importance that did not
welcome the sound Of the coachman's
horn as one of the fascinating incidents
of pioneer life. AS civilization pushed
itself westward the stagecoach was
ever in the lead Of those agencies which
blazed it's pathway. These vehicles, as
well as their equipments, were COM
paratively crude in their construction
and unpretentious in their appoint
ments, but they admirably served the
purpose for which they were intended
| and laid the foundation for the popu-
larity of coaching as pleasurable pas
time developed in later years.
Coaching parties had been popular in
England and France for several gener-
atoms before they were introduced in
! this country, yet the sport is so whole
some and enjoyable that it cannot be
doubted that in time it will become as
popular here as it is across the Allan
| tic.-Illustrated Sporting News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-24
A WALKING ENGINE.
The "Pedrail" Does Away With Ne
cessity of Prepared Roadbed.

The "Pedrail" Does Away With Ne
cessity of Prepared Roadbed.
By the invention of new type Of
locomotive, already christened the
'pedrail,' the well known British engi-
neer, Braham Joseph Diplock, claims
to have solved the problem of hauling
heavy loads by steam power over the
toughest country without the necessity
for rails or a previously prepared road
bed
To overcome the difficulty of steering
the machine over an unequal road the
inventor has devised a wheel. consist
ing of fourteen movable spokes, slid
ing in bearings in the axle and SO ad
justed as to lengthen or shorten them
selves automatically as it is desired to
pass over high or low spots in the road.
These spokes terminate in large rub
Der feet, which tend still further to
keep the boiler in a horizontal posi-
ton and prevent the Earring of the ma
chinery.
Mr.. Diplock maintains that the en-
CINE can be easily run upon steep side
hills without difficulty and that by it's
use one Of the most serious objections
to the use of traction engines in rough
districts will be obyiated in future.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-24
The Bigger the Better.

A Scottish parish minister was one
day talking to one of his parishioners,
who ventured the opinion that minis
tiers ought to be better paid.
II am glad to hear you say that"
said the minister. 81 am pleased that
you think so much of the clergy. And
so you think we should have bigger
stipends?"
aye" said the old man. 'Ye see,
we'd get better class o. men,"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-24
lola and Dreyfus' Book.

The editor of Paris paper, recalling
what lola had done for Dreyfus, called
upon the novelist to have him review
the unfortunate captains book, the his
tory Ct his troubles. The visitor found
him at the big table in his library, do
ing his days work. Review Captain
Dreyfus' bookv' he repeated when the
proposition was made to him. He got
UP and ambled round the table-a short
man, with a stomach and no presence
-grunting at intervals. Finally he
said: ''Why should I review his book
He never even read mine'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-24
WASTED INDUSTRY.
A Mouse Task That Failed Because
of Lack of Ingenuity.


4 number of white footed mice
which l had in captivity, says writer
in Country Life In America, escaped
from their cage to a cupboard in the
the plaster and between the laths to the
walls Of the house. Every night they
came out for food. One evening | saw
a mouse come out of the cupboard.
He found hickory nut on the floor
and attempted to carry it up the wall
twelve inches to the hole in the plaster,
but, alas, the crack between the laths
was too narrow, and after fumbl1ng
with his burden for minute or two
he dropped it to the floor. Next he
tried to push it in ahead Of him, and,
failing in that, he went in himself,
turned round and attempted to pull 1t
in after him. Occasionally it would
slip out Of his paws and roll upon the
kitchen floor, and then out he would
come and repeat the whole perform
ance. He tried it again and again, but
with no better success. He kept at 1t
aWoke at Z o'clock the next morning
the first thing that 1 heard was that
mouse or another one fumbling and
dropping the hickory nut.
Since then / have kept them we'll
supplied with nuts, and, although they
still spend hours in carrying them to
the crack in Che laths and letting them
fall, they are always forced in the end
to eat them in the cupboard. There is
plainly lack Of ingenuity, because ten
minutes gnawing would have solved
the problem. Had the aperture in
either case been too narrow to admit
themselves they would have quickly
widened it with their teeth, but to ap-
ply the same principle to get the nut
through seemed to be piece Of rea-
soning entirely beyond them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-24
MUSEUMS OF SECURITY.
novel Expeditions Abroad of Devices
For Protecting Workmen.

NoVeI ExpOs1t1Ons Abroad of Devices
For Protecting Workmen.
The American Institute of Social
Service is strongly advocating the es-
adjustment in this country Of exposi-
lions modelled after those in operation
in Europe, where devices for the pro-
lection of mechanics and other work
1ngmen are shown. These institutions
are called abroad museums of securi-
ty." There is one in Amsterdam, an
other in Munich and a third in Berlin,
while still others are projected.
The one first organized and now the
most elaborate is located in Amster-
dam. 1t Is supported jointly by the
state, the municipality and by private
donations. The Amsterdam Museum
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-24
Special Delivery In Berlin.

In any large city Of Germany spe-
cial delivery card or stamp, costing less
than cents, will cause a message to be
shot by tube anywhere in the city. A
messenger will carry it from the point
Of reception to the receiver and will
wait for an answer. Message and an
swer in Berlin take about two hours.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-24

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
Ger are out of order.
What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed. that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part
OF the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
it, or bad effects following use of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to 90 often
during the day, and to get UP many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures of the most distressing cases.
II you need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and ST. sizes.
You may have a sample bottle of this
wonderful discovery Ek
and book that tells taaIaEHs1k fas:s %%E::s
more about it, both sent
absolutely free by mail, sasssas! Mes.9
address DR.. kilmer & Home of swamp-Roos.
Co., Binghamton, NJ Y. When writing men
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake but remem-
Der the name, Swamp-Root DR.. Kill
mer's Swamp-Root, and the address,
Binghamton, N. Y, on every bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-24
The Retort Unexpected.

EYES," she said with sarcastic bit
terness, 81 believe it is true that man
is known before marriage by the COM
pany he keeps"
mo doubt" he smilingly replied. 81
remember that l kept company with
you for fully four years" Minneapolis
Times
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-24
The Criminal Escaped.

Jack-You've heard about the escap-
ing criminal who stepped on a slot ma
chine and got weigh? Mack-Yes;
that's old. blackwell, even the blood
hounds couldn't get his cent.-Yale Rec
ord
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-24
Sour
Stomach

No appetite. loss of strength. ne-vous.
ness. headache. constipation, bad breath,
general debility. sour risings, and catazrh Il
the stomach are all due to Indigestion. Kodol
cures indigestion. This new discovery repre-
sents the natural Juices Of digestion q they
exist In healthy stomach, combined with
the greatest known tonic and reconsnuctavs
properties. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does not
only cure indigestion and dyspepsia, but this
famous remedy cures all stomach troubles
by cleansing. purifying, sweetening and
strengthening the mucous membranes lining
the stomach.
Mr.. S. S. Ball. Of Ravenswood, w. Va, ssys-
. was troubled with sour stomach for twenty yesrs
kodol cured me and now using Il In min
for baby"
Kodol Digests What You Eat.
Bottles only $i.o0 Size holding 2H tines ths III
size. which sells for so cents
Prepared by e. O. Dewitt & co., CHICAGO
RAMPS s SACKSTEDER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-24

Keep on trimming your lamps, till
ing your soil, tugging and pegging
away. You can never tell when the
messenger of success will come.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-24

sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen it is
evidence of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass it or pain in
the back ic also
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-24
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find Ont.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours; a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-29
UNION OFFICER SPEAKS
DOES NOT THINK BAKERY WAGON
DRIVERS HAVE GRIEVANCE,
But Special Meeting Will Be Held in
Near Future to Discuss
Wages.

The bread situation remains practically
unchanged today, except that the secretary
of the Bakery Wagon Drivers Union of
the city, Thomas C. Fox. has denied that
the drivers have any grievance" against
their employers, the large bakers, and do
not wish to dictate to them or in any other
way add to the difficulties under which
they are laboring as result of the in
crease In the price of the staff OF life He
says, however, that the drivers will hold
special meeting in the near future to
consider a special difficulty between certain
drivers and bakers.
Extract From Mr.. Fox's Statement.
Mr.. Foxs statement in part is as follows:
1T has been reported that the bakery
wagon drivers protest against the increase
in price. and would hold meeting to dis
cuss the matter, with a view to demanding
either an increase in compensation or that
bread be reduced to the former price, on
account of less of remuneration owing to
decrease in sales.
Il wish to empha tically deny that the
drivers have any such intention. 1t is true
that many drivers feel somewhat discour-
aged by the unsettled conditions and nat
urally complain in g. general way, but to
attempt to influence or dictate to our en-
ployers the price at which they should
sell their product would not only be AFRO
ton upon their intelligence and entirely at
variance with their past conservative rec
ord and the objects of their union.
"A special meeting of the drivers will be
held In the near future at the request of
our members in one of the large bakeries
owing to reported reduction i'm the usual
commission on actual sales. We have no
intention of antagonizing our employers or
adding to their present difficulties. and any
loss occasioned by decreased sales will not
in my opinion, be considered a grievance
but Will be borne with the same patience
which characterized the drivers several
years ago when the price of bread was re-
duced to cents per loaf wholesale, result
ing In weekly loss to several of our MEM
bers of from So to s., and any statements
which may have emanated from our mem
bers have been entirely unofficial and UNI
warranted"
The opinion of many drivers however is
that the present situation, which has ma
terially influenced their incomes will re-
ceive earnest consideration at this meeting
TO be held, it is reported, tomorrow even
ing.
Grocers unite with the drivers in the
opinion that there are probabilities of den-
mite action on the bread question at this
meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-29
The Value of Charcoal.
FEW PEOPLE KNOW HOW USEFUL 1T rs IN
PRESERVING HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

FEW PEOPLE KNOW HOW USEFUL 1T rs IN
PRESERVING HEALTH AND BEAUTY.
Nearly everybody knows that charcoal is the
safest and most efficient disinfectant and purifier in
nature. but few realize its value when taken into
the human system for the same cleansing pur-
pose.
Charcoal is remedy that the you take
Of 1t the better; 1t rs not drug all, but sim
ply absorbs the gases and impurities always pres
ent In the stomach and intestnes and carries them
out of the system.
Charcoal sweetens the breath after smoking
drinking after eating onions and other odorous
vegetables.
Charcoal efectualy clears and improves the CON-
plexion 1t whitens the teeth and further acts as
a natural and eminentiy safe eathartic.
1t absorbs the injurious gases which collect In
the stomach and bowels 1t disinfects the mouth
and throat from the poison Of catarrh.
All druggists sell charcoal IN one form or an
other hut probably the best charcoal and the most
for the money Is in Stuarts Charcoal Lozenges;
they are composed of the finest powdered Willow
charcoal, and other harmless antiseptics In tab
LET form or rather In the form Of large, pleasant
tasting lozenges, the charcoal being mixed with
honey
The daily use of these lozenges win soon tell
in o much improved condition Of the general
health, better compilation, sweeter breath and
purer blood. and the beauty Of 1t Is. that no
possible harm result from their continued uss
but. on the contrary. great benefit.
Buffalo physician In speaking Of the benefits
Of charcoal, says: 81 advise Stuart's Charcoal
Lnsenges to sl patients suffering from gas In stona-
ach aud bowels and to clear the complexion and
purify the BREATH mouth and throat; also believe
the liver is greatly benefited by the daily use Of
them; they cost but Is cents a box at drug stores
snd although In some sense a patent preparation,
yet believe 1 get more and better charcoal I'm
Stuari's Charcoal Lozenges than In any OF the or
binary charcoal tablets" oc1.e.l6.22.0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-29
Miss Finch's Recital.

Miss Mabel Finch. pianist, was presented
to an appreciative audience of music lovers
last evening at the MacReynolds-K oehle
School Of Music. Miss Finch is one of the
more advanced pupils of the school, and
was given her Introduction under most
suspicious circumstances. Her program
last night included both the allegro and
allegretto movements of Beethoven's So
nata In e major, Tschaikowsky's valse
and Song Without Words" La Filleuse."
by RAN, and Chopin's prelude in minor.
prelude in C. minor and pol0naise. The
young pianist attacked this difficult pro-
gram with perfect confidence. and carried
1t through with brilliant technique. Her
work was heartily applauded Miss Finch
was assisted by Miss Koehle, who played
Mendelssohn's concerto In e minor with
such feeling that she was recalled for an
other selection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-29
AWARDS CONFIRMED.
Order Of Court in Matter of Extending
Euclid Place.

After hearing extended argument upon
the motion filed by the Commissioners of
the District of Columbia to strike out the
exceptions and objections filed by certain
persons to the verdict of the jury in the
matter of the extension of Euclid Mace so
as to connect with Erie street northwest
Justice Gould late yesterday signed an order
finally ratifying and confirming the several
awards of the jury for the land taken for
the extension through lot "a" of Uniyer-
sity Park subdivision and lots IA and 10 of
Hall and Elvan's subdivision of Meridian
Hill, with width of fifty feet. The order
condemns the land and directs that pay
ment of the several sums of money found
to be due by the jury be made in accord
anca with the provisions of the act of Con-
gress approved April q. 1904.
The order Of the court also finally rati-
fies and confirms the several assessments
levied by the jury, excepting. however,
the assessments made, returned and levied
by the jury In the verdict against the land
owned by those persons who have hereto
fore filed exceptions and objections herein
which exceptions and objections will here
after be heard and determined by the
court, provided that 1t shall appear to the
court that the exceptions and objections
are properly before the court for considera-
ton"
The motion was argued In behalf of the
Commissioners by Attorney A. Leftwich
Sinclair, and was participated in by Attor-
neys Chaplin Brown, Frederick D. McKen-
ney, Frederick w. McReynolds, Lambert
& Baker, Leo Simmons and Charles H.
Merrilat, representing the owners of GER
tain land affected by the verdict of the
jury.
Attorney Sinclair contended at the hear
ing that the exceptions and objections
were not filed within the time prescribed
by the act Of Congress which directed the
District Commissioners to institute proceed
ings to acquire the land necessary for the
opening of Euclid place, and that the court
for that reason. should disregard them and
confirm the assessments of the jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-29
Democratic Orators Heard.

The democrats of Anacostia and vicinity
assembled last evening in large number at
the headquarters of the Parker and Davis
Club of the first legislative district. In
Haines Hall, Anacostia, and listened to
three addresses by visiting speakers DIR.
James A. Watson presided in the absence
of President Moore. with Mr.. F. c. Hayden
serving as secretary. Mr.. C. A. Compton
delivered an address upon the Philippine
question, Mr.. James Mccarthy of Missis-
sippi spoke of the trusts and race prob
lens, and Mr.. Robert E. Mattingly de-
voted his remarks to the tariff. The neces-
sity of getting out every vote and of aiding
DR.. Hill in his race for the House of Rep
resentatives in the fifth Maryland district
was enjoned upon those present.
Announcement was made that the club
will make a journey to Forestville, Prince
Georges county, Md. Thursday evening
next November 3, in vehicles and accom-
panied by brass band, for the purpose of
conducting political rally among the
voters of that section.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-29
WILL HANG UNTIL MARCH s.
Democratic Banner Not to BE Lowered
In Case Of Republican Success,

The big Parker and Davis banner which
hangs across Pennsylvania avenue at 18th
street will remain in Its place until March
5, no matter whether the republicans score
victory in the presidential contest or
not. The Virginia Democratic Club, the
organization which erected the banner.
made this momentous decision in the course
of an enthusiastic meeting at it's head
quarters last night. The speakers were
Prof. Arthur Peter of George Washington
University. Mr.. Greed M. Fulton, Capt r.
C. Glasscock and N. e, Vowells of WASH
ington, and Prof. A. P. Wurtz of Alexan-
dria.
The Columbia Democratic Club held a
brief meeting at Its headquarters last night,
when ]. F, Skaggs and w. Craneh MeIntire
made brief addresses An assessment was
levied on all members In order that the or
ganization may receive the returns of the
presidential election by private wire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-29
CONDITION OF HERDIcs.
Conference Between Commissioners
West and the Owners.

Commissioner West today conferred with
Mr.. Frank 8. Bright. representing the
Metropolitan Coach Company. which oper-
ates the line Of herdics between 22d and q
streets and 10th and U streets northwest.
with references to the condition OF the ve-
hicles operated by the company Mr. Bright
stated that the company will Immediately
proceed to paint the old coaches and to
make them safe, slightly and sanitary. He
stated that the company will have the
coaches In good condition within two weeks
Commissioner West has referred the mat
ter to Hack Inspector Lamb with instruc-
tons to inform him when the coaches are
placed in proper condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-29
Why Washington Was Neglected.

1.-The chief explanation of the extraordi-
nary treatment given the national capital
by the national government through SO
many years is that it was not regarded as
settled beyond possibility of change that
the seat of government would remain In the
District of Columbia. When it was estab-
lished it was about the center OF population
of the United States, stretching then in a
thin line from Maine to Georgia. But when
Jefferson suddenly doubled the area of the
United States, and the pioneer hosts poured
over the Alleghenies to the winning of the
west, movement began for the removal of
the national capital to the west. where the
center of population was soon to be. Even
In 1914. when the British burned the White
House and the Capitol, this movement had be-
come so strong that the people of Washing
ton, out OF their comparative poverty, con-
tributed largely to provide temporary quar-
tiers for the government, lest, in the excite
ment of the hour, and under the new argu-
ment that the capital was too near the
coast to be safe from foreign attack at any
time, the national government might be-
take itself to the interior. As the popula-
ton OF the western country increased the
difficulty of communication with the federal
District on the extreme eastern edge of the
country became more and more practical
and impressive. If II had not been for the
development of the railroad and the teie-
graph the argument arising from this din
Guilty might have become Irresistible
las 1t was, the advocates of the removal
of the capital from Washington westward.
st. Louis being most popular with them,
were hopeful until after the civil war had
ended forever any serious consideration of
the proposition. If the fires of that great
conflict, when the matchless armies Of the
north and south fought over Washington
as the symbol of victory, the national gov
eminent was welded to that home beyond
the power of any one to remove It, 1t wa 3
not so much the cost Of the national build-
nj ba Nf
especially In the best blood Of the country,
that made all talk of removal ridiculous
after 1855. when the national capital haa
become sacred through mighty sacrifices.
The Districts Burden.
'All the while the people Of Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-29
Methodist Episcopal.

Anacostia-Rev. Charles o. Isaac, pastor;
arthur B. Suit. superintendent; James II.