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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-07-05

AN INVASION BY ANTs,-The invasion
of the island Of Grenada By ants of the
sacchariyora species, about hundred
yeats ago, was quite Homerick in its mag
nitude "They descenden from the hills,
we are told, like torrents, and the plan
tations as we'll as every path and road
.or miles, were filed with them. Rats,
mice, aud reptiles Of every kind became
an easy prey to them; and even the birds,
which they attacked whenever they
alighted on the ground in search of food,
were so harassed as to be at ength un-
xhle to resist them Streams of water op-
posed only a temporary obstacle to their
progress, the foremost rushing b!indly on
to certain death, and fresh armies in
stantly following, till a bank was formed,
OF the carcasses ofthcse which were drown
ed, sufficient to dam up the waters and
allow the main BODY to pass over in safety.
Even fire was tried without effect. When
it was lighted to arrest their route they
rushed into the blaze in such myriads as
to extinguish il" Such was the devas-
tatioD caused by these little invaders that
a reward Of G20,000 was offered and in
vain, for tn ir destruction, and they were
not got d If until dcluge Of rain fell
and swept them away.-LOndon Tete-
qrdph.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-07-05

PROGRESS OF ATHLETIC EDUCATION.-
Few things are more remarkable than
the recent progress Of athletic education
in France. France seems to have seized
from Germany the weapon which gave
that power the victory in the last con-
fict between these nations. France has
adopted the German plan for the general
physical development of youth with an
enthusiasm all her own. The work IS
carried on under the especial care and
sanction OF the highest officers of the
French government-with what result
was to be seen at the exhibition that late
" took place under their auspices az
Rheims The progress of France in
physical culture is beginning to attract
the attention of England, and in London
on the 10Th of July, al exhibition of the
picked athletes from the French schools
is to be given sthat it already signaling
international comment. From the pro-
gress of France in this direction the
schools and public thought of America
nav also take a lesson.-Ne0 York Tete-
gram.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-07-05
TRIBE OF THE BHOTEAS.

: In an interesting letter upon the hab-
its and characteristics Of the Himalayan
tribes, a correspondent to The Philadel-
phia Bulletin writes: "Above all others
in the throngs we notice first the Bhoteas,
herculean race hailing from Bhotan
and the neighboring hills of Thibet
Tney have Mongolian features and retain
the Chinese queue. Their dress is long,
coarse woolen robe, bound at the waist
with belt,in which they carry formid-
able curved knife, pair of chopsticks,
and generally pipe. The women have
large, ruddy faces, with high cheek
bones, and thick hair hanging in two
piaits A fllet, set with choral, tur-
quoise or glass beads. usually encircles
the head, and string of amber or of
square pedants, mostly of silver, adorns
the neck Round earrings, so large and
heavy as to detorm the ear, and a girdle
Of brass or silver links complete the ar
ray of bulky jewelry. A warm, padded
skirt Of wool and a jacket of the same
material, often IL bright colors, form
their outer garments. AS rule, both
sexes are slovenly, rarely washing them
selves, and seldom changing their cloth
ing until wear and tear renders it neces-
sary.
The Bhoteas, females as we'll as males,
are the hill coolies and drudges. Appar-
emily they are never more content and
docile, than when bending forward. like
Atlas, under great burden, held upon
the back by grass band passing across
the forehead. As compliment to her
husband,a wife daubs her nose and cheeks
with tar, that she may no longer be the
same dangerous attraction for other men
that she proved for him. The singular
practice of polyandry exists among the
people as it does in Thibet. When the
woman marries one of two of more broth
ers she becomes equally the bride of all;
and no distinction is made in fathering
the children of such a union.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-07-05
PRESENT KHEDIVE OF EGYPT.

Tewfik is the son of slave, and his
father, Ismail, in changing the order or
succession, never intended that he should
be the heir. The eX-Khedive gave the
place of legitimate spouse to another
woman, who is now staying with him in
Naples. Ismail intended to establish the
Napoleonic distinction between civil
and royal family He was encouraged
to hope that he might purchase the right
to do so by the late Sultan. But when
Abdul Aziz found there was no more
money to be extracted from the Khedlve,
and learned that Tewfik was easy temper
ed and very ignorant, he insisted upon
his right OF primogenture being respect-
ed. Only few intriguing friends, who
had secretly backed his luck, when lsmall
was in Cairo, knew that he was not so lg-
norant as he made believe. One of them
was Signor Martino, the cousin Of his
Italian friend, and now his private Secre-
tary.
Iewik was surprised to be in the hands
of Martino. This was an error. He had
Il very clever wife, and was uXouous.
The Hanem Emeneh feared no rival.
1t was she who would reign, aud she was
an Anglomaniac Her dearest friends
were English ladies. Whenever the
Khedive gives an audience to Il minister
or foreign consul the Hanen Emeneh is
posted behind a screen Of carved wood,
where she hears and sees, but remains
invisible! One day a conversation be,
tween the French Controller and Tewfik
was suddenly interrupted by an altera-
ton behind the screen. The disputants
were Emaneh and her mother-in-law, who
is Jealous of her influence, and is a super
stitious, ill-tempered old woman, who
thinks that ii WAS 10y the virtue or her
incantations Ismail was deposed. Ii the
old lady had her own way, q sorcerer
would have been placed over the Cabinet
when her son began his reign. Iewhk
would be delighted if Emeneh had a
stronger belief in sorcery. His faith IN
the supernatural, such as it has been
revealed to him by his mother is abso-
lutte.
He is fond of the companionship of
children, and himself directs all the
Christmas and other juvenile parties that
are given by his three young people.
The eldest of the trio is II years old, and
the most youthful, Princess KaGshat, is
in her 18th year. A prodigious quantity
OF Roman candles and Bengal lights are
consumed at these tetes, 10 which the
children Of distinguished Europeans at
Cairo are invited.
As a ruler Tewfik has adhered to the
constitutional theory OF government. He
is satisfied with drawing his pay and
leaving to his Ministers all responsibility
Whatever they decree he countersigns
and asks no questions except behind
the scenes, where be applies for informa-
ton and advice to the shrewd Martino.
Tewfik he's never been in the money
market. If there is one thing in which
he is firm, it is in the auditing of his
household accounts, which he looks into
carefully His good nature shows him
self in thousand small ways, but never
in profuseness. Cairo is no longer the
Eden of the Palals Royal actress.-Lon-
don Truth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-07-05
The question of prohibition is likely to

The question of prohibition is likely to
give the Democrats more trouble than 1T
will the Republicans in Indiana this fall.
The Republicans have taken the ground
that the people ought to have an oppor-
tunity to vote upon the prohibition
amendment to the constitution, without
declaring as party for or against it.
The Democrats have, however, declared
themselves against the amendment and
against allowing the people to vote upon
it. But some of their candidates for the
Legislature have said thatif elected they
would vote to submit the amendment to
the people, Much confusion and discord
is likely to grow out of this state of af
fairs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-07-05

GEORGE WAsHINGToN's WLL.-Geerge
Washington's will is on file in the office
of the Clerk of Fairfax county, Va.
Hitherto the document has been without
protection, and curious persons in hand
ling it have subjected it to a great deal
of wear and tear. Now, however, the
will is in glass case, where it may be
seen but not touched 1t is written on
heavy unruled paper, about note size, and
every side is covered There are twenty
seven pages, all of which have Washing
toms name attached, except the twenty
third which ended with the words, CITY of
Washington, and it is supposed that in
looking over it Washington mistook the
words for his signature, and, therefore,
faile d TO sign, the page.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-07-05

The Frog MARKET. The demand of
frogs in all parts of the country is in
creasing, and the trade in them is larger
than most people suppose. Great guam
titles of them are caught in the swamps
and marshes in the northern part of this
state, and shipped to Chicago, Cleveland,
and other markets. Dealers who buy
them of the catchers pay so cents dozen,
and realize good profit on that price by
supplying restaurants, etc. A young man
informed the writer at Turkey Lake, re-
Gently, that he had caught as many as
sixteen dozen in one day. That was an
extraordinary catch, six to eight dozen a
day being about the average. Sometimes
the frogs are caught with a fish hook
fastened to the end of a long pole, with
which they are dexterously hooked while
sitting on tufts OF grass. Sometimes two
or three hooks are fastened to short line
and baited with piece of red flannel,
which being held near the frog, he jumps
atSand impales himself on the hooks At
night they are easily captured by the aid
of a lantern, which dazzle5 them so they
can be approached Vcry neatr5 and hit up
on the head with a short club.-Lndtaa-
opolis Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-07-05

Mrs. j. @. Robertson, PlttSburg, Ia, WRITES:
{ L was suffering from general debility, want OF
appetite constipation ETC., that life was q
burden, after using Burdock Blood Bitters felt
better than for years J can not praise your BIZ
terS too much.
r, Gibbs of Buffalo, \. y. writes Your
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the case of a friend of mine suffering from drop
sy, the effect was marvellous"
Bruce Turner, Rochester, n y. writes; 81
have been subject to serious disorder of the ElG-
neyS and unable TO attend to business; Burdock
Blood Bitters relieved me before halfa bottle was
used feel confident that they will entirely
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E. Asenith Hall, Binghamton, n y: writes:
'I suffered with dull pain through!my lett lung
and shoulder Lost my spirits, appetite and
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have felt DO pain since first week after using
them:'
Mr., Noah Bates, Elmira, n. Y, writes: "Abeut
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fully recovered. My digestive organs were
weakened, and would be completely prostrated
for days. After using two bottles of your Bur
bic that l was astonished. I now, though 61
years of age, do fair and reasonable days
work"
c. Blacket: Robinson. prop'r of the Canada
Presbyterian, Toronto, Ont, writes: For years
Isuffered greatly from oft-recurring headaehes
1 used your Burdock Blood Bitters with the hap
piest results, and now l find myself in better
health than for years past.
Mrs. Wallace. Buffalo, " y writes; II have
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Gus headaches, and can recommend them tor
any one requiring cure for biliousness
Mrs. Ira Mulholland, Albany, \. Y. writes:
''FOr several years | have suffered from ott-re-
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plants peculiar TO my sex, Since using your
Burdock Blood Bitters l am entirely relieved
Mr.. Churchill, machinist- Ohio Street, Buffalo,
n Y. writes: From some cause, i laid 1t to
chewing tobacco l lost flesh and felt so badly
that resolved 10 leave it off end try Burdock
Blood Bitters: since doing so have gained
steadily, and in few days hope to kick the
beam at my usual weight"
J. n. Might, Syracuse, writes: ''When first
commenced using your Burdock Blood Bitters !
was troubled with fluttering and palpitatlon OF
the heart. Ifelt weak and languid, with numb
ness Of the limbs since using my heart has not
troubled me. and the numbing sensation is all
gone"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-07-05

NEARLY A MIRACLE.-E. Asenith Hall
Binghamton, n. Y, writes: II suffered
for several months with dull pain in my
left lung and shoulders. I lost my spirits,
appetite and color, and could with diff
Guilty keep up all day. My mother pro-
cured some Burdock Blood Bitters; I took
them as directed, and have felt no pain
since first week after using them, and
am now quite well.' Price $1,00. Sold
by III. T. Eberle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-07-05

The blood cannot properly perform it's
functions when loaded with impurities,
because it is thick and sluggish ;and every
person needs at times something to cleanse
and quicken the vital current. DR.. J. C.
Ayers Compound Extract of Sarsaparilla
meets this want perfectly, and his discov-
cry of this compound ranks as important
in preserving the blood in healthy condi-
ton as does that of VIM Harvey in de-
monstrating its circulatory action. Moth
ing else so vitalizes, purifes and enriches
the blood as Ayers Sarsaparilla It is a
perfect blood and nerve food. It never
disturbs the stomach, but greatly assists
and promotes the digestion and assimila-s
tion of all nutriments, and in creses tlseira
power to Sustain and nourish the bodI.-
In renovating the blood it clears and
quickens the intellect, and thus gives to
both mind and body the power of long
sustained, arduous and successful effort.
Corning, \. T., Journal S5w4
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-07-05

sTHE CoMMoDoRE Jos. L. Foote,
the Commodore, Elgin, Ill, says Thomas
Eclectric Oil cured him Of sciatica with
one application, thoroughly applied. 1t
also cured him of severe cold and
cough. He thinks it very valuable
remedy, and will never be without it.
Sold by H. r. Eberle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-07-05
THE NUMBER OF FARMS.

A bulletin from the Census Office gives
the number of farms in the United States
N the years 1880, 1870, 1860 and 1850,
together with a statement Of the rate per
cent of increase from 1870 to 1880. The
great increase IN the NoFtlf&rn, Western
and Pacific States and Territories is eX-
planned by the rapid settlement of those
regions during the past decade, and an
increase in the Southern States is ac-
counted for by the subdivision of the
plantations of ten and twenty years ago.
The total number Of farms in the United
States in 1870 was 1853, 985, and in 1880
4,0OS. 907, an increase Of 81 per cent.
The State Of rOhio is credited 1875, 953
in 1870, while in 1880 there were 247,-
189, an increase of 26 per cent. Ken
tucky shows a remarkable increase Of II
per cent in the last fifteen years, having
q total of 11S, 422 in 1870 and 166, ,453 in
1880. Indiana has increased 90 per-
cent, showing total Of 194.013 farms
in 1880, against 161, 269 in 1870 fen
nessee has increased the number of her
farms 40 per cent in this time having a
total of 165, $50 at the last census. The
largest increase is in Dakota, where the
enormous gain ola per cent is given.
Nebrarka is next to Dakota, with an in
crease eff 41.5 per cent. The New Eng
land States being but little subject TO
changes. show the smallest increase,
Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont
having increased the number of their
farms s, 9, and per cent, respectively.
Massachusetts is credited With an increase
of 45 per cent, but this figure is disputed
owing to the defective census of 1870 IN
that State.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-07-05
aAMi.lN X FOKD,

ua+ertovn Lumber Yard. Lumber OF e'e18 y,
Maegir1i% Iath and shingles eonstanGa I ot
hand and for sale at the lowest MaIAs' is
ttsa Iala Milwaukee Depot, WATERFOWL WIS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-07-05

/ am a Baptist Minister and long before / even
thought Of beng d clergyman / graduated IN
medicine, but left Il lucrative practlce 1Or my
present profession 40 years ago. | was for many
wears sufferer from qulnsy: Thomas Ecleciric
Oil cured me- I was also troubled with hoaTse-
ness and Thomas Eclectric Oil always renewed
me. Ny wife and child had d!phther!a- ana
Thomas Eclectric Oil cured them ana II taken
in time will cure seven times out OF ten / am
confident it Is cure for the most obstinate cold
or cough, and ifany one Will take small Tea
spoon and half fill it with the Oil, and then place
the end ofthe spoon i'll one nOstrIl and draw the
Oil out OF the spoon into the head by SHINING as
hard as they can until the Oil falls over into the
throat and practice that tWlce a week, donC
care how offensive their heads may be it will
clean it ont and cure their catarrh. For deaf
mes saud earache it has done wonders to my Ger
tain knowledge. 1t is the only medicine dubbed
patent medicine that have ever felt like recon-
mending, and am very anxious 10 see IL IN
every place for fell that would not be With
ont If n, nv house for any considerations L am
now suffering with pain like rheumatism IN
my right limb, and nothing reneFes me ike
1noii"s '-''i0''-' DR. E. T. CRANE;
CORY, Pa.
Otto j. Doesburg proprleter H9tl9hd cry Nefgs eg
and back kidney trouble, liver and rheumatism
combined: suffered terribly, though was obllg-
to move about and attend to business: urea
local doctors but received no relief, and, as q
forlorn hope tried your Thomas Eclectic on
have only used half a fifty-cent bottle, and feel
as Well as | ever did in my lie"
f. Balch, Elgin, H.. writes; That after try
ING dozeus of patent Iinaments, without rellef
for rheumatic and stiff knee, feel | nave
struck oil at last for after using three botes OF
Thomas Eclectric Gill; / am prepared to say Is
the best application have ever used"
A letter from P O. Sharples7, druggist, Marion
Ohio il writing of Thomas Eclectrlc on says
ssOne man cured ofsoie throat OF elgnt yeaIs
standing with one bottle" We have number
of eases of rheumatism that haXe been cured
when other remedies have failed' We consider
if the best medicine sold,
Mr.. Albert Anderson, York Street Buffalo, fell
down stairs and severely bruised his knee, ateW
applications Of Dr. Thomas Eclectrlc oll elitlte-
ly cured him.
Nv son had a badly swelled neck. and sore
throat DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil cured nm IN
AS hours. My wife's foot was much nlllalneu'
Eeiec'ii0 0'- L. B. BLOOMER,
Virgil n. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-07-05
R,.tes of AdUertising.


Marriages and deaths inserted gratis; "a no voor
Professional and Business CARDS So.9O M,
r1;,,osS notices in local column l0 Genus pei
i,e for first insertion and i've cents forsuose
quent insertions ,,oniod with dtrec-
Ae.N AZ Iii he inserted till forbid, ana charSeo
tor accordingly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-07-05
" G. SPALDING

pbvsician and Surgeon and Examing Surgeo:
for Pensions. Office over BANK oi ""'ei Wv
building, up stairs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-07-05

II n. q i A. BARBER,
.o;,,s ond Surgeons, office, 1 door west OF
II u PnLrs. floor Office hours from TO L
a NJ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-07-05

Mrs J. C. Robertson, Pittsburg, Pa, writes:
Il was suffering from general debility. want OF
appetite constipation etc., that life was a
burden after using Burdock Blood Bitters felt
better than for years. cannot praise your Bit
terS too much
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-07-05
Business Goros.

C. 3. SKINNER.
HAIL 4 SKINNER,
Attorneys and Counselors at Law ana Sooicl If
tors in Chancery. Have c9mpcere Ipc1,hrances on
the agfote in Jefferson county. Office over Nls
reaa National Bank, at the former once OF
Enos & Hall
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-07-05

Bruce Turner, Rochester, n. y. writes; 81
have been subject to serious disorder of the kiu-
news and unable to attend to business: Burdock
Blood Bitters relieved me before halfa bottle was
used. feel confident that they will entirely
cure me.''
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-12-06
NEW ADvERTIs EMRNTs
BEYOND THE RIVER,
AWAY Across THE MISSISSIPPI Is HELD A
CONVINCING con ERSATiON.

AWAY ACROSS THE MISSISSIPPI Is HELD
CONVINCING CON vERsATioN.
81 tell you .ir. that they are one Of the neatest
combii ati5uR ever produced, aud my experience of
that sort Of hi has been wide enough to cntitle
my judgment to some respect. "
"Oh, don't know, responded the arst speakers
fried with little yawn, Ns though he didn't take
much tutar r in the subject, Il have never been
able to see mucn difference in those things. They
are all city Gcatly the same siao, and ms de Of
about the same strf
The ak, (which the FOREGOING p fragment,
took place IN Galalin, M-sourl, not long ago, in
the snug Office orDr 81 t. Flowers, ole of the
leading physicians Of the state, who followed up
the vein IN which he had introduced 1t substan.
TALLY in these words:
"Nonscusc that Is the igmaroe of boy, or
rather OF a man who either doesn't know or oesn't
care what he saYa hose things, as you call
them are just as different rs the moon il from
green cheese Nov, lumsnts, lotions and oint-
ments are very good In most cases for the relief
of pain or iut'amatou, But in the fret place they
are unclean They soil the hands and tho linen,
besides bcing always out Of reach when they are
most wanted
NNl'' Any "N"' 'IN'luI' slBuCu the traveller from
the North, "vha' would you havey This is a
wretched world anyhow and nothing IL ever at
hand when 1t iswautci. You can't suggest any
thing
Yes can, broke in the doctor, humping the
table with his hst, III can suggest BENSON's
CAPClNE POhouS PLASTER. Ihaye tried II
on my patients, and have tried 1t on myself for
an attack of Pneumonia and in all cases relief has
followed in from three to iortyelght hours. The
old plasters are stage coaches the Capcine Is a
telegraphic dspatcn. FOR instance Ia cases Of
Neuralgia, Muscular attenuation, Lumbag D., re.
tarded action of the kidneys, and"
Il give it up doctor, and in case of need I'll buy
Benson's, said the traveller pleasantly
In the center Of the nune is CUT the word CAP
CINE.
Seabury & Johnson, Chemists. New York