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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-14
TOWN AIATESTCWN,

Jahnke Creamery Co., paiG an average
dividend Of $1.01 per cwt. for December
milk.
H. Oestreich, is serving as juryman in
The Circuit court at Jefferson.
Vim. Hafemiestcr. enc Of the pioneer
settler in this community, died Ias
Thursday February 8th. OF dropsy. Nj
H. was highly respected by all who
knew him, a progressive and well-to de-
farmer. He reached the age Of So yeal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-14

Ed. Dobberstein of Pennington had his
team tied in front Of feicIts place Mon
day eve: as the stock train went over
the bridge the horses became scared, tore
lose and ran away east OH tie milwaukee,
road. Alb. Nrasse with Mr.. Dob0erstein
pursued the runaWays ANA found the
wagon past the graveyard white the
horses were caught by Herman Brediow.
The damage is but small.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-14
TLOItUE NRIM VI,
Skinner & Thauer Attorneys. County Judge.
Cheap Wood.

All wood saved, owo cuts, so cents
extra; three cuts, Is cents extra.
Come and see the wood
William GOrder Co,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-14

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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1906-02-14

Beautiful eyes and handsome face are
eloquent commentator, Bright eyes
are windows to a wOman's heart. Hol
listers Rocky Mountain Tea makes
brighl eyes. 80 cents Tea or Tablets.
For sale by G. A. Gamm.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03
Steamers Steward
InVents a Life Raft

Probably the most unique feature on the new
French Line steamship Provence is the life-boat
device installed on the new ship. 1t is the in
vention of Harry Matson, chief steward of the
Provence, and which has been adopted by many
of the French steamships.
At first glance the life-boats, or life-rafts, as
they are properly called look awkward, but they
may, in an emergency, be the means of saving
thousands of lives Had they been on board the
Inflated Bourgogne there is no doubt that the
terrible loss of life that awful occasion would
never have happened.
1t was the Bourgogne disaster that set Mr.. Mat
son thinking about life-raft that could not sink
capsize in the strongest sea- and the result Of
his endeavors was demonstrated clearly with the
arrival Of La Provence The unique feature about
the Matson raft is that it does not matter which
side turns up in the sea. They are tumbled into
the ocean by q single man and instantly RIGHT
themselves. Whichever side is up contains wa
ter-tight opening into containing water and
provisions, a sail and pair Of oars A mast
that be put together without any trouble Is
also part of the accoutrement.
About forty persons can be accommodated on
one of the RATS. Half that number can find
comfortable sitting room on the structure, while
as many more can cling to the buoys that float
from every side of the raft. They slide into the
sea automatically upon the pressure of lever, all
of them at the same time being held to the vessel
by line fastened to each raft.
Two thousand passengers can be saved by means
of the new liferaft within fifteen minutes where
as the present plan of cumbersome and heavy
lie-boats on davits swinging on rusty hinges often
hinders the prompt discharge of passengers from
a vessel in distress.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03
. Busy Rabbit Trap

The agriculturists of Australia have for years
been struggling feebly against the horde of rab-
bits Of that country. 1t now appears as if relief
was in sight. Consul General Bray reports from
Melbourne that a new rabbit trap is now being
used in Australia with great success, whereby
rabbits may be caught alive in very large num-
bers 1t is used in connection with small trap
yards The trap itself is 1S inches long, IL inches
high, and inches in width. 1t has balanced
moving floor and door at each end, which opens
and closes automatically.
The weight of a rabbit on the inverse end of
floor closes the door behind him by which he has
entered and opens the door in front leading to
the trap yard, so that the rabbit has no option
but to go on, and when he leaves the trap it goes
back to its former position, thus resetting itself
The small trap yards are constructed of double
wire netting fences in the spaces between which
green fodder or hay is cultivated or provided and
although these foods cannot be reached by the
rabbits it entices them to enter through the traps
to try and get out the fodder from the other
side Two, three or more traps may be used in
competition with each trap yard
The invention has been tried with great sue
cess on several extensive ranches in Australia,
and the inventor has number of certificates
from leading ranchmen, one Of whom states that
with two Of the traps set at a small water hole
he caught $50 rabbits in one night.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03

on the property. Indeed, so negligent was he in
the matter he mislaid the papers which made the
debt legal. This fact he eonfded to his son
Robert and charged him to say nothing about
the matter to his neighbor Christopher Norris,
Williams brother.
1t turned out, however, that Robert Gatz, ju-
nior, did not inherit the easy-going disposition of
his father and although he had substantial
bank account 40 fourishing farm and we'll
stocked barn, his soul craved for the whole of his
rights and he commenced to cast covetous glances
at the dividing stream, which he felt sure lay in
the domain of that land which was justly his
This same stream would afford water for his
stock. and it would add fourfold to the value of
his farmland by right of justice it was his So
he reasoned and so he spoke with Neighbor
Norris. But Friend Norris was man of good
sense and sound judgment. Besides, he had a
niece to think of. And, although he had heard
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03

remotely of his brothers debt, he had not the
slightest idea of what section of the farm he had
pledged for the money secured Then, too, he
had worked hard to develop his farm and he did
not purpose to it slip through his fingers nor
to lose the most valuable portion of it to the
wealthy son of the good old neghbor who had
not even bothered to preserve the papers wherein
were set forth his claims He graciously and gen
erously extended the of the stream to young
Gatz but Robert would have none of his over
lures He wanted whole brook or none.
And so the feud continued. Then death claim
ed Christopher Norris, and there remained only the
lovely niece, Miss Isabella, to fight the matter to
conclusion.
With dignity and reserve she declined to meet
young Robert Gatz in the matter, turning the
whole affair over to her attorney who declared
that as long as the papers were not Forthcoming
Gatz was powerless.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03

status Of the law, but it's immediate effect wa,
electrfyng, and its after effect proved gratifying
Ihe two young people, who during the entire
proceedings had not deigned to look at each
other, now shot surreptitious glances one at the
other, and Gatz, having once looked, looked
again, and yet again. and seemed to find what he
saw food for thought. Pretty Isabella averted
her head almost instantly, but not before she had
made note of Gatzs broad shoulders, honest-look-
ing brown eyes and general attractiveness.
IMPORTANT PAPERS.
There was hush in the court room, and the
case was adjourned for a further hearing two
months from date.
In the interval all was quiet, except the neigh.
bors tongues, and they wagged apace, while
speculation ran rife, for the storxAof this queer
charge by the judge had spread like wildfre Isa-
bella and Robert were still seen autong and
driving but never together, and behind closed
blinds with just peep hole, the womenfolk
speculated as to the outcome of it ALL
AT last the two months rolled by and the day
Tor reopening the case appeared on the calendar.
10 be sure, the court room packed, and
there was much stretching and Safeguarding as
the two central figures took their places
Judge Ross and, turning to the lawyer for
the plaintiff, demanded: 'Have you any further
papers to read bearing on the case of Gatz VS..
Noris?"
1.-TWO your Honor" came the reply and, draw,
ing forth white ribboned document, at which
masculine roughness, read Isabella H. Norris
to Robert P. Gatz on March "a, by the Rev.
Horace Hoyte-"
He got no further, for cheer broke from the
lurymen and spectators. With bow he handed
the marriage certificate to Judge Ross. who
turned and beamed approval upon the two young
people.
The second document was quite as important as
the first, legally for it was a plan of the land
decided to Robert Gatz, Senior, by William Morris,
in payment of the debt in question, and it showed
the stream to run through that land, and also
that the boundary extended about 15O feet over
into the Morris estate
The case continued after the reading of this
latter document, and verdict was brought in in
favor of the plaintiff, but Mrs. Gatz, nee Norris,
smiled content, for although she had lost stream,
she had gained husband, with whom she seemed
quite we'll satisfied.
When the young people did their courting is
what is mystifying the villagers but as they won't
tell, the story will have to end with the bit of
gossip that the Gatz homestead has been newly
painted and entirely refurnished, and as soon as
the young couple return from their wedding trip
they will take up their abode there, close to the
stream which first separated and then united
them, and the two farms will be thrown into one
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03

Norris regarding the disputed stream. And then
it was discovered that Gatz had found the long
lost papers, and it did look as though he were
about to come off victorious in the hard-fought
battle.
A LATTERDAY DANIEL.
Then came Judge Ross to the front. He found
that a thorough survey of the land would have
to be made in order to locate the boundaries of
the land once owned by William Norris and for
feited. by him to Robert Gatz, ST., in payment
of debt. His Honor, instead of dismissing the
case at this point for further hearing, demand
ed the entire story of the feud, then, looking the
two young people squarely in the face, said
sternly: II find you both guilty of contempt of
the common courtesy demanded of one fellow
being to another, and unless this quarrel is
patched up in human way, outside of court,
when the case is next brought before me, it will
go hard with you both. Because of the past
guilt of both parties charge you, Robert Gatz,
and you, Isabella Norris, to establish amicable
relations, and to come before me no later than
two months from date as man and wife,"
This may not have been strictly within the
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03

section of the match being played in
Europe most probably at Vienna, the
second section at Havana and the third section
in New York city In connection with this match
it is interesting to note the recent remarks Of
DR.. Tarrasch that he is ready to engage in a
match against Maroczy. That it would give him
Especial pleasure to measure his strength against
such an original, steady and farseeng player,
very Ulysses among, chess players in his wealth
of strategy" There is, however, condition
upon which this match is to take place, the
doctor stating that he will play the match if his
match with Lasker falls through that Lasker
has declared his readiness to play and that it
now lies with the chess world to bring the match
about
DR.. Tarraschs position in reference to his
match with DR.. Lasker does not do the Neurem
burg Doctors logic credit. About two years ago
he issued challenge to DR.. Lasker to play him
a match, which chalange Lasker accepted. Then
Dr. Tarrasch asked to have the match postponed
for certain personal reasons of his own. This Las
ker agreed to- Dr. Tarrasch after this found time to
play in tournaments, also in a match with Mar
shall After the Marshall match Dr. Tarrasch an
nounced that he considered himself fully the
equal of DR.. Lasker and saw reason why he
should issue a challenge, as by doing he would
recognize Dr. Iasker as his SUPERIOR That he
had made a mistake in previously issuing a chal-
lenge, but stood ready to play Lasker if the
latter master invited him TO do so. This certain
ly was a remarkable statement in view of the
fact that DR.. Lasker, without any possible dis
pute, rightly held the title of the worlds cham
pionship, and why the holder of this title should
20 out of his way to challenge any one is in
conceivable. There is but one conclusion that
can be drawn from the above, and that is that
DR.. Tarrasch does not care to play either DR..
IAsker or Mr.. Maroczy, unless he (Tarrasch)
can stipulate absolutely his own terms. 1t is
well known that DIR. Tarraseh invariably prefers
to play matches at his own home, surrounded by
his friends with his library ready for his use,
and with time limit, far slower than is custom
airy in matches and tournaments.
We give this week consultation game played
recently in Austria between Mr. Geza Maroezy
and Max Wiess, conducting the white pieces, and
G. Marco and H. Fahndrch playing black. 1t
win be Of interest to our readers TO know that
Max Weiss, who the Sixth American Chess
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03

And the peaceful stream separated the two
farms. Stolid, determined young Gatz dashed by
in his automobile, while naughty but lovely lsa-
bella Norris drove her dog cart or cantered along
on her pony, and the Fates sighed, for neither
SO much as ganced3;in the others direction.
PLANNED MEAN REVENGE
Occasionally their cows rubbed noses in the
fought-over stream, and in a while one
would be found grazing on the wrong bank, but
neither owner took any notice further than to
order the man to drive the trespasser home and
keep more vigant watch in the future.
Gatz is ashamed of it now, but he reveled in it
thenhs diabolica plan to worst his fair neigh
Dor. He ran drain pipes down to this lovely
brook he did, and he spoiled the water. Isabella
took no notice, but she was preparing to fight him
in court when-oh, the irony of iti-she received
a summons to appear in the case of Gatz vs.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03

|p<|EA
aS@yySNI opiates Is very injurious and has been
known to lead to confirmed habit
that is sure to prove fatal, soon or later. The
following suggestions are harmless but effcacious
One exceedingly simple remedy that has been
handed down for generations and one that baz a
been found most effective in producing sleep.
ls to lie perfectly still in bed, close the lids.
then raise the eyes as high as possible still keen
ing the lids closed. There may be at first SLIGHT
feeling of straining the muscles, but after a
Time this Will pass off. Thinking gradually be.
comes impossible, and the patient sinks into
deep dreamless slumber. One woman found great
relief In this process even after she had had
recourse to drugs for years.
Massage, of course, is good, but in lieu of bav-
ing masseure at hand the friction aroused bv n
coarse Turkish towel is found most soothing.
onion soup, if taken at dinner has been known
to produce sleep, and the recipe for making the
soup is as follows:
Feel three onions and cut them into dice. malt
an ounce OF butter in a stew pan and throw in
the onions, shaking them about until a golden
brown; then stir in teaspoonful of flour and add
pint and half of meat or fowl LIQUOR, or if this
Is not obtainable the same amount of water.
simmer for an hour, then rub through the sieve
and put back in the saucepan; add pepper salt.
and If too thin little butter and -four together,
and add the soup. Boil for three minutes before
serving
For another recipe of onion SOUP take four or
hve Spanish onions and boil in milk with salt
and pepper, thicken with little flour and add
hall pint of good stock, strain through a iellv
bag or sieve and boil for couple Of minutes
before serving.
Another old fashioned remedy which has prov.
en- efficacious in making sleep is the use of
hop pillow. 1t is said to be particularly sooth,
ing and to induce sleep quickly. The hot lemon.
ade before retiring is a we'll known remedy. and
if taken in connection with the following laxa,
tive powder will often produce most beneficial
sleep.
To make the powder take eleven grains of
cream Of tartar; two drains Of senna pods, one
dram of powdered fennel one dram of powdered
aniseed, two and half drams of powdered lico.
rice, two drains of washed sulphur and one ounce
of sugar.
Mix thoroughly and take one dessertspoonful
at night.
There are many sedative baths which are ad,
mirable for producing sleep
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03
Declined 70 B. We'd

Led to the altar by William Kern, of Guiford,
ILL.,, Miss Clara Berkelsmiller, of Sterling, ILL.,,
suddenly exercised the feminine prerogative Of
changing her mind and refused to go on with the
ceremony. There was much speculation over her
took out license to marry the tickle Clara. 1t
then learned that within the week before
the date set for the other wedding, Kern's rival
had paid such ardent court that he obtained her
promise.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03

~ SECOND Daniel has come TO Judgment
In the person of Judge Ross, of In
49, diana, and at least two persons who
C96&H recently appeared before him believe
that "in his judgment there is no flaw"
just what they will decree few
years hence the carping and cynical pretend to
predict in scornful terms, but they are either the
old bachelors or the men who turned down love
and beauty for wealth and are continually harp
ing upon the pies mother baked while they swa-
low with wry face all sorts of indgestible rich
nesses. But to get on with our tale.
Mrs. Robert P. Gasz-nee Isabella Fl Morris
declares that Judge Ross is Just "too dear for
anything" while Robert sighs blissful consent,
and surely these two young people are in fair
position to Judge, for didn't his Honor try their
suit, find them both guilty, and-sentence them
to marryi
Actually. That's true bill. And they did il,
which is a revolution of affairs hymeneal, for
usually when such a sentence is pronounced the
culprits jump the bail and carry their case to
the court of Cupid which finds them not only
innocent, but praiseworthy. Back to the tale,
however
The filed in this Indiana court some
months ago, the issue of which has raised such a
laugh among the wags, was of Gatz vs. Norris and,
stricken of its legal "wherefores" and "afore-
saids" and all the rest of the Blackstone argon
so dear to the barrster but tiresome to the lay
man, it reads:
Miss Isabella H. Norris on November 90. 1900,
came into possession of farm house and all the
land attached thereto and thereabout, which had
been the property of her uncle, who departed this
life November II, 1900, making Miss Norris his
sole heir.
NEIGHBORLY FEUD.
On the property adjoining the Norris farm there
lived man by the name of Gatz, bachelor of
determination and considerable wealth. Between
Gatz and the deceased Mr.. Norris there had long
been waged dispute regarding the stream which
separated their properties, Gatz claiming that
Norris owed portion of his, Norris, farm. includ-
ing the stream and one-half acre of land on the
Morris side, in payment of an old debt which the
only brother of Noris-long since deceased-had
contracted with Robert Gatz, senior, and which
had never been quidated.
1t seems that the two Norris brothers had been
left the old farm jointly by their father and
that William, who was somewhat of a spend
thrift, had borrowed money from his friend Rob
ert Gatz on his portion of the farm He died
with the debt unpaid, and Mr. Gatz having
more than sufficient of this worlds goods and
being of lenient disposition besides cherisbino
an affection for his departed friend failed to lew
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03
White.
5uehanan's Whisky

A Washington preacher has advertised sale
Of Harriet Lane Johnston's stock of whisky. Mrs
Johnston, as the beautiful Harriet Lane, was the
mistress of the White House in the administra-
ton of President Buchanan, whose niece she
was. The Presidents private stock of liquors
was bequeathed to her Apparently it was never
decreased very much in her lifetime. The stock
in the White House cellars in Buchanan's day.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03
Four Thousand Dollars for a kiss

Mrs Tilhe Davis, school teacher, of Chicago,
was awarded $4,000 damages by a jury against
Townsend Smith, real estate dealer, for kiss
taken against Mrs. Davis will. According TO the
testimony Of Mrs. Davis. she was kissed in Mr.
Smiths Office in spite Of her protests.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03
Not a 81.

Mr.. Goodley-How does your sister like the
engagement-ring | gave her. Bobby?
Her Young Brother-Well, it's little too
small She has an awful hard times getting it
off when the other fellows call
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03

Ca) This defense appears at the present time
to be preferred by most masters to the kip
continuation.
(bJ Kt-Kt 2 might also be considered at this
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03
c II E C K E r S

point-Black, however has cramped game,
while White can develop his attack in his own
way and in his own time
(c) For if B X B. Ok B threatening Kt-B 8 en-,
and if to prevent this black continues with R.
B2, then r, etc.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03

Congress, some years ago, in the city of New
York, is still in good health and takes an active
interest in the game
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03
c II E s s

HE match for the championship of the
world, between DR.. E. Lasker and
Mr.. G.. Maroczy, will, without much
doubt, take place next fall, the first
section of the match being played in
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03
Ways Of Wooine
Old Morpheus

HERE are few people who are not oc-
casionally troubled with insomnia in
one form or another. Taking pills and
opiates is very injurious and has been
known to lead To a confrmaJ L,L;A
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03
No Papers That Night

n0R CAPEN, an old resident of a seaport
M town of Massachusetts,, is employed as
ESxsyA driver of the coach which conveys travel
hsszy ers from the train to the hotel.
One Sunday evening a short time
ago three men arrived on the afternoon train
from Boston. Mr.. Capen was sitting on the
drivers seat, waiting to take them to their
destination. They looked about the station, and
evidently were not favorably impressed with the
surroundings for one was heard TO say:
''What desolate countryl We certainly
have come TO the jumping-of place / don't
believe we can even get Sunday paper in this
place, can we, driver"
There was silence for moment and then Mr..
Capen drawled out: 'Wal, not tonight"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-03

Daniel has come TO Judgment
in the person of Judge Ross, Of In
diana, and at least two persons who
recently appeared before him believe
that "in his judgment there is no flaw"
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-07-12
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suggestions when he stood in need OF
hem, and he is always quite ready to
ct her have all the credit due her.
'F'r a woman" he is accustomed to
say when speaking of her, "she dc be
n gr-reatest ma-an | liver see lis
1er that's more injane-yus than IN
whole polls boord, and manys tn fine
Tip she's give to me. though It's Il
mighty unpleasant way she have Nv
aoin' it sometimes, At any rate, Po-
.iceman Flynn and his wife, between
hem, made an excellent record on his
beat, II is not the policeman who
makes the most arrests who is neces-
sarily Of the greatest value and in this
instance order was maintained with
less friction and fewer cases on the
docket than ever before.
That was why Policeman Flynn was
dnally made sergeant. He had faith