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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08
What Can Be Found in a Cod.

From All tnC lCar ArUuuu1
A fruitful source of specimens are the
carcasses of fish. Many scores of
curious creatures could sometimes be
collected from the stomach of o Goldfish
Indeed, the cod may well be dubbed the
alderman of the deep, so voracious is
his appetite, and no omniverous his
taste. A list of luxuries which have
travelled down the lane that leads to his
capacious NAV may remind one of the
menu of a fish-dinner at Greenwich.
The catalogue comprises ahuge number Of
little crabs and Holsters, served whole in
their shells by way of ticking the palate.
Then come, if not fishy omelet, at
least some eggs of fish, those of the dog
fish being eaten in their transparent pot
or capsule, to give them anice crispness,
like the cracking of roast pig. Next
may be counted some sea cucumbers,
served in lieu OF salad, with a quart or
SO of shrimps. Then dainty dish Of
zoophytes, followed by few sea-urchins
which seem to give smack of cannibal-
ism by way of further rising. For
game there appears the skeleton of par
fridge, plainly gulped down in It's
feathers: while cluster of ripe beech
nuts serve for the DESSERT Finally,
there figures in the list of luxuries lit
tie bit Of pewter, with the fragments of
some cloth, as if the glutton in his haste
had swallowed his spoon and napkin
while waiting for his soup.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08
Testing a Mares Speed.

stranger" said the stage driver,
''this was how / found out her speed; /
was driving alongside the railroad track
just as big load of hotel furniture
started. The freight car wouldn't hold
it all, but they managed to squeeze
everything in except long bar mirror,
which they tied to the side of the car.
The mare saw her reflection In the glass,
and thought it was another horse squirt
ing for the lead. You couldn't have held
her back with steam windlass. She
just laid back her ears and snorted along
like twenty-inch shell. The passen-
gers all began to get excited. They
rushed out on the platform and began to
make bets. The conductor stood up on
a seat and began to sell pools. The en-
gineer pulled the throttle valve wide
open and tore along at ninety-five miles
an hour. Soon the mare was abreast of
the cowcatcher. At San Bruno we had
half a mile the lead Near the six-mile
House the train was SO much ahead of
time that it fell through an open draw
and everlastingly smashed up-72 killed
and 1919 wounded. It was pretty rough
on the passengers, but then we distanced
the train, bet yer life. About month
after I sold that mare to her present OWL
er for $50. 900,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08
Alligator Nests.

Alligators' nests resemble haycocks.
They are four feet high, and five in di-
ameter at their bases, being constructed
with grass and heritage First, they de-
post one layer of eggs on the floor of
mortar, and having covered this with a
stratum of mud heritage eight inches
thick, lay another set of eggs upon that,
and SO on to the top, there being COM
monty from 100 to 200 eggs in a nest.
With their tails they then beat down
round the dense grass and reeds, five
feet high, to prevent the approach of
unseen enemies. The female watches
her eggs until they are Matched by the
heat Of the sun, and then take her brood
under her own care, defending them and
providing for their subsistence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08
A Blue Baby.
From the Cincinnati Gazette. !


Pittsburg is surprised over a baby
which was born blue. Most babes have
blue distinct from that of adults.
Babies of African descent are generally
quite light colored, but darken as they
grow older, as does a meerschaum from
CONSTANT smoking. Babies of white
parentage have generally brick color
ed tinge. or, as Th4ckeray says, "They
look raw" Blue babies are by no
means so common, though there is an
approximation to them in those babies
which cry until they are tenn
porarily black and blue III the face
Still the cerulean variety is not I'M
precedented. The Pittsburg example
gets its peculiar hue by a malforma-
ton of the heart, which allows the
mixing of the dark venous with the
arterial blood, before the former has
become purified. The chances are
against its living, though instances are
known where such beings have survived
to mature age. From the description
we have seen we should infer that the
infant in question was of amore lively
mazarine tint than are the purplish
persons whose blood has been per-
manently stained by the use Of nitrate
of silver.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08
My Poor Poll. MY Own Sail.
TFrom All the Year Round.

Many stories might be told concerning
the delivery by parish clerks Of the tune
in which the first half of one of the lines
is thrice repeated, not without some oc-
casional oddity, arising from the arbl-
trary division of the line. Thus the
clerk called three times on my poor
Poll and ''My own Sail" when he
meant to refer to his "poor polluted
heart and his Gown salvation's rock to
praise" Another called out thrice:
Isl want mani" and explained it to be
"a mansion in the Skies" another said
three times, "and in the pie, supple
menting it with Gin the pious He de-
Lights" another babe his hearers to
stir up the stew" but it was ''this
stupid heart of mine; and a fourth pro-
claimed thrice that he would "take q
pill, " whereas he only meant to "talxe
pilgrim home" / remember as child
my rislble faculties being sorely tried by
the country clerk singing psalm in
which occurred the line "Before Him all
bow-wow-wow!" Sometimes the clerk
had such an exalted opinion of bis own
musical abilities, that he preferred his
own solo to any more or less valued help
VI tllS COISieSttulou- l. nave D6Sh lOiu
of one such clerk who suddenly stopped
his singing of the hymn, and plaintively
said to the people: eye monna sing!
If We do, [ can't!" The clerk of the &C.
centric DR.. Thomas Ford, who was 46
years vicar of Melton Mowbray up to
the year 1920, was only exceeded by his
own vicar in the favorable idea that he
entertained of his own vocal powers.
Once when the clerk led off the tune the
vicar stopped him, saying: ''Charles,
you have pitched too low; follow mel"
and then himself led off the tune, dang
ling his arms over the side of the pull
pit, as he was accustomed to do when
pleased and excited with the music.
"You have that into the bargain!" said
DR.. Ford to the person who was annoyed
at his humming the airs during the per-
Torrance of an oratoriO, and said: 81
did not pay to hear you sing"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08
The EDiZOOIiC
immense,

Has again made its appearance in various parts
of the country. As prevention is better than
cure, the attention of owners of stock is called
to UNCLE SANS CONDITION POWDERS.
These celebrated powders stand unrivaled for
their excellency as a preventive from disease.
By mixing with the feed they Will keep the an
imal in the best general health. toning UP the
system and keeping the digestive organs and
blood i'll healthy condition.
The Powders are warranted to give perfect
satisfaction. Prepared by the ENIMERr Pro-
PRIErARY Co., Chicago, Ill. Put up in % and
50-cent PACKAGES, and sold by all druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08
LITTLE RY LITTLE.

Little by little the time goes by
Short if you sing through it long II you sign,
Little by little-an hour, day,
Gone with the years that have vanished away
Little by little the race il run,
Trouble and waiting and toll are done.
Little by little the skies grow clear:
Little by little the sun comes near;
Little by little the days smile out
Gladder and brighter on pain and dooot;
Little by little the seed we SOW
Into beautiful yield we grow.
Little by little the world grows strong,
Fighting The battle of Right and Wrong
Little by little Wrong gives way
Little by little all longing SOUS
Struggle up nearer the shining goals
Little by little the good in men
Blossoms to beauty for human ken;
Little by little the angels see
Prophecies better of good TO be;
Little by little the God of all
Lifts the world nearer the pleading call.
Cincinnati Humane Appeal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08
New inventions.

We are furnished the following list of
new inventions for which patents have
recently been granted to Wisconsin in
ventors by JAS. B. Erwin, Attorney at
Law and Solicitor of Patents, Iron Block,
Milwaukee, Wis:
Mortising Chisel-R. Hackett, Oshkosh
Method Of and Device for Sealing Vcssels-A.
Ingersol, Waupun.
Wick Tube for Lamp and Stove Burners-N.
Crostenburg, GAINESVILLE.
Stump Extractor-J. c. Sharp, Evansville.
Ironing Table-W. Lindsay, Winnebago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08
Veget;ine.
Kidney Complaints.
DISEASE OF THE KIDNEYS.

Inc symptoms of acute attack of inflammation
OF the Kidneys are follows; Fever, pain in the
small OF the back and thence shoot ng downward
numbness Of the thigh, vomiting, usually at first
deep req color OF the urine, which becomes pale and
coorless as the disease increases and is discharged
very often with pal and difficulty; cosiveness and
some degree of colo. In chronic diseases of the
limbs, dryness of the skim frequent urination (es-
peclally at night) general dropsy, headache dizz
ness of sight, indigestion, and palpitation of the
heart, gradual loss Of strength, paeness and puff
ness OF Che face, cough, and shortness of breath.
In diseases of the kidneys the VEGf gives i'm
mediate relief. 1t has never failed to cure when it
is taken regularly and directions followed In many
cases it may take several bottles. especially
long standing. It acts directly upon the Recretons
cleansing and strengthening, removing all obstruc-
lions and impurities. great many can testify to
cases of long standing having been perfectly cured
by the VEGETINE, even after trying many Of the
known remedies which are said to be expressly for
this disease
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08
Feeble Ladies.

Those languid, tiresome sensations, causing
you to feel scarcely able to be your feet; that
constant drain that is taking from your system
all It's elasticity; driving the bloom from your
checks; that continual strain upon your vital
forces, rendering you irritable and fretfuI, can
easily be removed by the use of that marvellous
remedy, Hop Bitters. Irregularities and OBJ
structions of your system are relieved at once,
while the special cause of periodical pain is per-
mainly removed. Will you heed this p Cincaa-
matt Saturday Night.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08
One Experience from MANY,

81 had been sick and miserable so long and
had caused my husband so much trouble and e1-
pense, no one seemed to know what allied me-
that I was completely disheartened and dis
couraged. In this frame of mind got bottle
of Hop Btters and used them unknown to my
family. soon began to improve and gained so
fast that my husband and family thought it
strange and unnatural, but when I told them
what had helped me, they said 'Hurrah for Hop
Bitters! long may they prosper, for they have
made mother we'll and us happy 1.-The Mother.
Home Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

SEVERAL hundred piecesof colored and
black French Cashmeres have just been
received at James Morgan's, 3S6 and 1888
East Water street, Milwaukee The
black range from DO cents to $1.75, and
the colored from 80 cents to 81 per yard;
all beautiful goods He is offering
special bargains III every Department.
His trade in Cloaks, Dolmans, etc, is
immense
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08
A Pastor Made Happy.

have been greatly troubled with my kidneys
and liver for over twenty years, and during that
entire time / was never free from pain. My
medical bills were enormous, ;and I visited both
the Hot and White Springs, noted for the cura-
tive qualities of the water. am happy to say
am now well man, and entirely as the result
of Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. With
such glorious results L am only too glad to
testify regarding the remedy which has made
me so happy. (Rev.) P. F. HARKLEE.
Coal Run CROSSING, Arkansas.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

A WABASH train dashed through a
flock of fine merinos at Marysville, No,
the other day, which Jacob Everhart had
just brought from Ohio. The engine
looked as if it was ploughing through a
snow-drift as the frightened sheep piled
upon the train, but when it had finished
it's work Everhart was 81, 500 out of
pocket, 1913 sheep having been killed and
SO more badly crippled.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

same origin as that of introducing
skeletons at festivals; to remind the
guests that all were mortal and that it
was best to enjoy life whilst they could.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08
Kidney Complaints.

CINC1NHTTI, O., March 10, 1877
Ii. r. STEVENS:
Dear Sir-I have used your VEGETINE for some
Tune, and can trhfully say it has been great bene
MT 20 me and to those suffering from disease of the
Kidneys L cheerfully recommend it,
Respectfully, O. Ii SMITH,
Attested to by K. B. ARhfeld druggist, corner
Eighth and Central avenues.
CINCINNATI, o., April 10, 1877.
MIR. III. r. STEVENS:
have suffered several years with the kidney COM
plant, and was induced to try VEGETINE. have
convinced it is a valuable remedy. 1t has done me
more good than any other medicine. can heartily
recommend it to all suffering from kidney COM
plants. Yours respectfully,
j. S. RICNILLEN,
First bookkeeper fer Newha, Gale Il Co., Flour
Merchants, No. So West Front ST. Cincinnati, o.
VEGET1NE has restored thousands to health who
had been long and painful sufferers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

hIALARIAL feyers can be prevented, also other
miasmatic diseases, by occasionally using DR..
SG'tord's LiUer I,auigorator. tie Oldest general
Family Medicine, which is recommended as a
cure for all diseases caused by 2 disordered
liver. EiShty-page book sent free. Address
DIR. Sanford. 1G2 Broadway. New York
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

Mendrng OF all kinds of clothing, table and
bed linen. etc, and elegant embroidery, is now
done on the Wilson Oscillating Shuttle Sewing
Machine, without an attachment. Wonders
will never cease in this age of progress.-Scie'a-
iifc american
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

The greatest effects have sometimes the
smallest cause. Life is constantly sacrificed by
neglect of Coughs and Colds, when % cent
bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup would save
the sufferer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

FoR pamphlet on Electric Treatment Of
chronic diseases with Electricity, which will be
sent free. address the Mcintosh Electric Belt and
Battery Co.. 1872 and 1874 Jackson street, Chi
cagO. Ill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

VEGETINE is nourishing and strengthening;
purifes the blood; regulates the bowels; quiets
the nervous system; acts directly upon the secre-
tons. and arouses the whole system to action.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

The yOltaic Belt Co., MARSHALL. Mich,
Will send their Electro Voltaic Belts to the af-
fiicted upon 80 days trial. Sec their advertise
ment in this paper headed son so Days Trial
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

Two-THIRDs of all the axle grease used in the
United States is made by the Frazer Lubricatol
Company. Buy the genuine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

DOZENS Eclectic Soap (made by Cragin &
Co., Phila.), contains nothing but the purest
material. and does the work quickly, but with
out impairing the finest fabric. Try it without
fail
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08
The sema-Weekly wisconsin.

Price reduced to $500 year. Sample sent
to any address. CRAMER. AIKENs & CRAMER,
Milwaukee, Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

DHUSHEtrS, w ives
DR.. ANARCHISTS UTERINE CA1 nOIICON will
positively Female Weakness such Falling of the
Womb, Whites, Chronic Inflammation liberation of
the Womb, Incidental Hemorrhage or Flooding, Painful,
reliable remedy Send postal card for pamphlet, with
treatment, and certificates from physicians and
patients to Howarth Ballard Utica, NJ Y Sold by all
Drug gists-S1.5 80 per bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08
Deafness, Ear Diseases, Catarrh.

DIR. G.. E. SHOEMAKER, the well known expe-
above Diseases may be consulted by mail personally
at at his office, No. SO Walnut ST., Reading, Pa.
of 375 pages Deafness, Diseases of the Far and
Tonss Catarh and their proper treatment; price
So by mail.
NOTE.-No will question DR.. Shoemaker's stand
ing skill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

A TRAVELLING printer, who for want of
employment at his trade went to work
on farm, came in one day to ask his
employer if hen should be set solid.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08
Dqnghters, Wiyes anq lnotnets:

One pair of boots or shoes can be saved every
year by using Lyons Patent Heel Stifeners.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

ONNNc New Catalogue No 8, containing 5000 vols of
dunno new Il ID hand books just issued. Send stamp
to g. n. CASPAR, opp. Opera House, milwaukee,, wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

There is civilized nation in the Western Henri
sphere III which the utility of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters as tonic, corrective and anti-bous medi-
cine. is not known and appreciated. While it is q
medicine for all and all climates. it is
pecially suited to the complaints generated by the
weather. being the purest and best vegetable stmu-
liant in the world.
For Eale by Druggists and Dealers, to whom apply
for Hostetter's Almanac for 1881.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

Q0EA go QN It'll: zto EsT E th wAH Srd
cDeFoV sample free. j. BRONSON. Detroit, Mich
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08
Agents! Here is YOUR GOLD MINE!
DIGGING GOLD 4 R0CS, EsE

BY n u. -. HTinerai surveyor. Complete scien-
tc description of every part Of the great gold and silver
find it. how they mine it. Exciting adventures of wild
Camp Life Streams filled with Fish. Forests filled
with Game. Mountains filed with Silver and Gold.
For circulars and Special Extra Terms, address
HUBBARD BROS, G. icago, Ill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08
lHd,I / l; |;;j|,i;;{!| s
SAP0NIF|E:: +

Is the "Origna" Concentrated Lye and Reliable Family
Soap Maker. Directions ompany each Can for max
ing Hard, soft and Toilet soap quickly It is full
weight and strength. Ask your grocer for SAPONf-
FER, and take no other
PENN'A SALT MANUFACTURING CO., PHiLA
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

OK oh On per day at home. Samples worth 81 free
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

~ w7 @9 7 YEAR and expenses to
s sss asR 3Rfaf T Ss.1 Aaaf ssi5s
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

A n excellent remedy for Rheumatism grows in album
n dance here; its effect is astonishing Package, with
directions, 10 cts j. P. MCMILLAN, Decatur Miss
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08
ON 80 DAYS TRIAL,

MAGIC NAME CARDS.-A Table of Letters
IN and figures, by the which you tell any
word, sent by mail for two threecent stamps
Address H c. CARMICHAEL, Christianburg, Ind.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

OF EnADAY made by agent Address
% sSO REV S. BUCK, Lewsburg, Pa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-08

Bran or oat meal will soon soften hard
water. The bran should be SEWN III
muslin bag and kept in water all night.
The oat meal should be treated as fol-
flows: Put two tablespoonfuls in a
saucepan and pour quantity of hot
water upon it and boil it quarter of an
hour; strain and mix with the water as
needed
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-02-19
The Party He Represented.

One Of thei.s old style" of CONNER
cial travellers was Jack Hazard. of
New York. Jack was passionately fond
of the I" pasteboards, and would occa-
sionally even indulge in q little game
with the boys in the basement of the
store, when not upon the '' road" One
morning when thus engaged the " old
man. was heard approaching, and Jack
stuffed his last trick in his pocket,
chucked the rest of his pack into an
empty case, and the company broke
ND. The cause of the intrusion was
soon explained by Jack receiving an
order to start for Philadelphia at once
with samples of q new line of goods.
Jack flung the samples into valise,
put on clean paper collar, bought ten
cigars for . quarter, and started at
once. Arrived in Philadelphia, his first
call was on an old Quaker house on
Broad street. Pulling himself together,
Jack marched in, and. laying card be-
fore the senior partner, who was busily
engaged at his desk, said in his most
sanctimonious manner, THAT is the
party have the honor to represent"
The old follower of Penn looked care
fully at the card, and then, nxlng his
steelly blue eyes on Jack, handed it
back, saving: :. If that is the party
thee represents thee will find Philadel-
phia well stocked with his goods"
Jack cast one horriied look at the card.
It was the Is little JOKER" on which q
fellow-clerk had strongly sketched the
head and horns of his Satanic Majesty,
and the beld salesman, for once dis
comfited, beat a hasty retreat to his ho-
tel.-Boston Commercial Bulletin.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-02-19
Tit for Tat.

When a certain English nobleman
was ambassador at Constantinople one
of the Secretaries had an audience with
the Sheikh ul Islam, who, at the mo-
ment Of his visitors entrance, was en-
gagged in the performance of his devo-
tions. The Secretary sat down while
the devotee finished prayers, which
were ended by an invocation to Allah
TO forgive a suppliant true believer the
sin of holding direct intercourse with a
Giaour. His conscience thus relieved,
the old multi rose from his knees and
smilingly welcomed his guest. But
his guest, who was bit Of q wag, in
his turn, begged permission to perform
his sdevotions. He gravely went through
an Arabic formula, and ended by beg
ging Allah to forgive a good Christian
the crime of visiting a faithless dog of
an Infidel. The astonished old mufti
was nettled, but with true Oriental
imperturbability he bore the insult with
out word.