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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-09-14

The stock sale at the farm of Mrs.
Judge Ruggles last week was not very
largely attended, but those who were
present were generally bidders.
and most of the stock offered was
disposed OF. The hogs brought excep-
-sionally good prices, some of the pigs
selling at the rate OF ID and 10 cents a
pound. The steers sold well and brought
better prices than the cows. The re-
ceipts of the sale aggregated in the
neighborhood of $1,000
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-09-14

Three tube rose plants in full bloom
are objects Of admiration at the Whitley
opera house ice cream perlors.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-09-14

Il. ID. Whitmore announces that d.
will be an independent candidate TO
commissioner in the second district.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-09-14
PGFSOlalI IN lTaR IlRITi

The Eoltaic Belt Co. BexshalI Mich xS,tI
send DR.. DYES CELEBRATFD FIFf:TRn1
tOLyAlC BEIIS AND ELECTRIC APPIJ-
% otcl VINO are afflicted with nervous DEM.
ny: lost vitality and kindred troubles, guar.
health and vIgor. Address a. above Al q
rlsk Is tncnrred- As thirty days trial Is a.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

Mississippi, Stephen A. Douglas OF ILL
nois, and Charles Sumner, of Massachu-
setts. Mr.. Davis desk occupied the
same position Id the chamber that Beck s
does now, but it is not known to anyone
except Capt. Bassett, whether or not 1t
is the same one. Mr.. Douglas was IN the
same place as that occupied by Mr.
Pendleton, and MIR. Summers was IL the
place occupied by Mr.. Dawes.
In 1862 when the New York zouaves
were in the city, about twenty OF them
went into the senate chamber early one
morning to destroy the chair and desk
that had been occupied by Mr.. Jefferson
Davis. Just as they were IN the act,
Capt. Bassett put in an appearance, and
asked then what the we're about. They
quickly told him that they were going to
detroy g that seat and desk because they
were the ones occupied by JEFF Davis. }"
Capt. Bassett suggested TO them that
their mission in Washington was to pro-
tect property not to destroy 1t. They
saw the point, and Capt. Bassett at once
proceeded to change the numbers on the
desk as to be able to say all who might
inquire about the several desks referred
to that the desks that were used by the
senators alluded to we're not now III the
same places; that they had been changed
around for the express purpose OF pre-
venting them from being nutilated by
relic and curiosity hunters. Capt. Bas-
sett is annoyed very much nowadays by
strangers who visit the capital to know
which was Mr.. Conkling's desk. AS yet
he has not seen proper to change it from
its former position, but anticipates doing
SO at an early day. All knowledge OF
who has the honor using the three desks
above referred to-to-wit: Davis, Doug
las, Summers, is a profound secret to
al the world, save and alone to Capt.
Bassett as, any knowledge of Webster's
Calhoun's or Clay's.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30
Dead Senator's Desks.
fFrom the Washington Critic


Daniel Webster resigned his seat i'll the
United States senate July 20, 1850. His
desk is still in the senate chamber; but
which one, whore it sets and who is the
lucky senator, that has it aye secrets to
all the world, except Capt. Bassett, whom
Mr.. Webster brought here when a mere
boy, and put him in position as page,
eighteen years before he resigned. Capt.
Bassetu has held place In the senate
from that day until the present, being
acting assistant sergeant-at-arms now.
But to the story of the desk. As above
stated, the possessor of it, or its num-
Der, is as profound secret to the sena-
tor who sits at it as it is to an Egyptian
mummy. Capt. Bassett's reason for
keeping all knowledge of the num-
bers of Mr.. Webster's, Mr.. Clay's, and
Mr.. CalhoUn's seats a secret is that,
knowing and understanding the desire of
the desire of the American citizen, both
male and female, for relics, he fears to
give the secret away less the desk would
be Clipped away by piecemeal by the
curious who shrong the capital every
day. There has been no change in these
desks from the day they were brought in
to the capital until now, other than tie
usual coat of varnish. Capt. Bassett has
a memorandum record of there numbers
and places, which he keeps carefully
under lock and KEY, and will, when he
comes to shuttle off this mortal coil. fur
nish to the proper person all the infor-
nation relative to the desks, in order
that their history may be preserved and
handed down to future generations as
mementoes of Webster and his associates
in the senate.
There are three other desks In the
senate chamber which curiosity hunters
would like to be able to see and know
that they were the right ones. These
are the desks of Jefferson Davis, OF
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30
A Word TO Thinkers.

The perfection of strengthening medicine
consists in its leaving no unpleasant after
effects. Whisky, ale, beer and other alcoholic
beverages excite the brain and blood-vessels to
unnatural activity and while the whirlpool of
excitement lasts, all feeling of languor and dis
tress is banished, but when the reaction comes,
"the last state of that man is worse than the
first" Invalids should trust more to nature for
their recovery and avoid the use of stimulants
as altogether injurious. Be partial to fruit
and vegetable diet and choose such medicines
as are strengthening to the whole general sys-
TEN. To this end no better remedies can be
used than Yellow Dock Sarsaparilla, Juniper,
Iron Buchu, Celery and Cahsaya, each of which
have separate and distinct virtue, but when
blended in single compound excel all other
remedies in giving health, strength and Vigor to
every part Of the body. Such compound, is
DR.. Guysott's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla;
its harmonious action on the blood, lungs,
liver, kidneys and muscular system is astonish-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30
They Are Strangers Now
[From the Hartford Times. !


A Middleton young lady never tires of
relating an amusing occurrence of the
sleighing season last winter. She was
enjoying ride in company with two
Hartford gentlemen, and she was driv-
ing. One of the gentlemen slyly inserted
a hand in her muff and lovingly pressed
her disengaged hand. She blushed and
withdrew it just as the gentleman on the
other side slipped bis hand in her muf
She knew by the action of her adorers
that the hand pressures were frequent
and loving within the the silk lining of
the muff, for first one face then the other
would bob forward and catch lock at
the sweet face and eyes which prompted,
as they supposed, the tender pressure Of
the hand. The by-play lasted until the
young lady quietly remarked: eff you
gentlemen are through with my muff [
will trouble you for it now, as my hands
are getting cold. And the gentlemen
who had been comfortably warm up to
this time suddenly felt Arctic chills creep
ing up their spinal columns, and the
mercury of their feelings dropped to $50
degrees below zero. The two gentle
men are strangers now.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30
Town EALk

dry-goods man says, I do not know what 1
would do without Burdock Blood Bitters, it is
SO pleasant to take, and never fails to relieve
my headache.
A druggist states that he never sold anything
that gave such universal satisfaction for OBJ IT,
nate cases of indigestion and dyspepsia as
Burdock Blood Bitters. He guarantees every
bottle, and has never had any returned.
young lady who has not been able to enjoy
a good meal for two years, who was troubled with
oft-recurring headaches, and who had also face
eruptions in the shape Of pimpIes that troubled
her constantly, now takes her three hearty
meals day; her headaches have gone, and
there are no traces of pimples left. This re-
suited from the effects of taking two bottles of
Burdock Blood Bitters.
travelling man at one of the hotels says he
always takes a bottle of Burdock Blood Bitters
with him to aid in digesting some of the ante
d1luvian chunks of beef or leather-ike pieces
of steak which are too often served up to the
hungry and weary traveller.
Sold by all Druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30
SQUIRREL AND RABBIT.
ONE OF UNCLE G,BE's SONGS.

Mr.. Squ'el he ran III, de scaly-bark tree,
An he say: i" Mr. Rabbit, don't you wish you was
me?n
Mr. Rabbit he hid in de hen-nes' grass,
For he see dat squel-dorg comm long fas';
An he say: Mr.. Squ'el, wouldn't be you,
Cause 'fraid you'll swim in de Sunday stew "
Mr. Sauel he sat on de swingn linn,
An he ak Mr. Rabbit jes' to look at him,
An he say. - Mr., Rabbit, OIL when did you see,
III all your Efe such teller me 20
Mr. Rabbit he laugh an he say: I" Mr.. Squ'el,
De white folks like you tas'e too well! p"
Mr. Squ'el he wait tell de plow-hands gone,
An he clam right straight up a stalk O. corn;
Den he bite de shuck am he look right back,
An he say: "Mr. Rabbit, won't you hab some
snack?"
Mr. Rabbit he say: "Oh, you better take keer,
Fo' dey mix you up wild de roasin ear "
Mr. Squel he say: "Come an go wild me,
An I'll show you mighty quick how to clamb de
treeI"
Mr.. Rabbit he dance an he prance all 'roun',
An he holler am laugh as he tromp de groun',
An he say: 90 Don't you ak me to go wild you,
Cause rs 'fraid you gwine to de bobbykew!"
y. A. Macon, an the Century.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30
A $500 Book Free I'D Soldiers or Any
body!

Any person who will obtain ten subscribers
names for the WEEKLY WISCONSIN and remit us
ten dollars, will be presented with copy of
Wilhelm's Military Dictionary and Gazetteer,
the price of which is $500. This valuable work
was edited by Capt. Thomas Wilhelm, of the
Eighth U. S. Infantry. 1t embraces In its con-
tents ancient and modern military technical
terms, historical accounts of all North American
Indians, as well as ancient warlike tribes; also,
notices Of battles from the earliest periods to
the present time, with a concise explanation Of
terms used in heraldry, and the officers thereof.
The book also gives valuable geographical IN
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served in the army. in the militia, or who is in
terested in military history should have this
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give any one the book, which is, in fact, mill
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The list will be sent on application. Samples
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Address CRAMER, AIKENs u CRAMER,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30
ARMY Adventures.
From the n. Y. Times

Capt. Ewart's adventurous recOnnOls-
sance from Fort Meks, at Alexandria, In
the course of which he rode ten miles
through the darkness of night accompan-
led only by a native interpreter, over a
district where large bodies of hostile
troops were said to be in motion, recalls
a similar, but even more daring, exploit
which attracted considerable notice dur
the Crimean war. After the victory
of Alma Lord Raglan altered his plan of
action to one which required the imme-
date establishment of the British feet in
Balaklava harbor. It was of vital i'm
portance to communicate at once with
Admiral Dundas, which could only be
done either by long and hazardous
circuit through a stormy sea, or by
sending messenger across a completely
unknown country swsrming with savage
Cossacks, with the risk of plunging at
any moment into the midst of the whole
Russian army. Lieut.. Maxse volun-
teered to perform the latter service, the
desperate nature of which was sufficient
" shown by the fact that Lord Raglan
burst not intrust him with any written
dispatch, but merely gave him verbal
message to the admiral. Starting at
night, and steering himself by the stars
across a vide track of rugged and quite
unknown country, with the chance of
being speared or taken prisoner at any
moment, the brave lieutenant reached
his goal in safety and the projected
movement was successfully accom-
plished,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30
Timely Warming.

For the benefit of cigarette smokers
we shall state that physician call atten-
ton to the fact that if tobacco smoke be
instantly elected from the mouth and
throat before descending into the chest and
made pass through cambria handker-
chief drawn tightly across the open lips,
permanent deep yellow stain correspond
ing in size and shape to the opening be-
tween the lips, and having numerous
spots of darker hue pervading it, will be
left on the handkerchief; but that the
prolonged puff from the chest after in
halation from cigarette fails, under
similar circumstances, to produce any
but scarcely perceptible and speedily
evanescent mark. What in the latter
case becomes of the substance which
stains? This physician thinks it re-
mains IN the lungs, and hetherefore con-
dennis the common manner of smoking
cigarettes as dangerous.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

ing dot vasser in, Ladies and schentle-
mems, [ hat de honor to pid you good
bye and he sunk out of sight dot vasser
in Everybody present said Fritz S
uncle was very courteous and polite ex-
cept Gilhooly, who remarked in his usual
cynical manner; ct don't think your
uncle was polite at all, Fritz. He evil
IDENTIFY had no manners, for he should
have waited until the other passengers
went down, instead of crowding down
ahead of them, particularly as there were
ladies in the crowd. He was a selfish
br1te-that'S what he Was"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30
10 Was Not Polite.
From Texas Siftings.l

Severa Austin gentlemen were talking
about polite men they had met, when an
old German named Fritz said the polit-
est man he ever heard of was his uncle.
What did your uncle do ?" asked Gill
hooly. "Vell, you see, he was in a
sheep, and dot sheep strike rock and
go dot vasser down. All de passengers
was drowning dot vasser in, and my uncle
too. Shust before he got dot vasser
down, mine uncle dakes off his hat, and
say to de udder PEBBLES who vas splash
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30
The Weekly WISCONSIN, milwaukee,

Success is the most reliable proof of merit.
"The fittest survive" is as applicable to news
papers as to men and nations. The WEEKLY
WISCONSIN, of Milwaukee, is now in its thirty
sixth year. 1t not only survives, but 1t
thrives, and it thrives on its merits. No weekly
newspaper IN the northwest pays as much
money to its corps of writer's as the WEEKLY
WISCONSIN. 1t has more original and paid
matter than any other weekly in the state. The
WISCONSIN is only $1.00 per year, postage paid,
and premium book to every new subscriber.
More than ten thousand premiums have been
distributed the past year. Its list of premiums
for 1883 will appearehortly, and all who desire
first-class family and literary newspaper
should send for copy, which will be mailed
free to any address.
CRAMER, AIKENs & CRAMER,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30
Sold by all Druggists.

DIR. WINCHELLs Teethlng Syrup had never
failed to give Immediate relief when used in
cases of Summer Complaint, Cholera-infantum,
little darlings are suffering from these or kin
dred causes, do not hesitate to give it trial.
You will surely be pleased with the charming
effect. Be sure to buy DIR. Winchell's Teething
Syrup. Sold by all druggists. Only 25 cents
nor hottie
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30
The value of babies has been fixed.

The value of babies has been fixed. A
child less than l year is worth S14; be-
tween l and 2 years S19; to 3 years,
$28; years, S31; 5 years, $50; 6 years,
$40; z years, $50; 8 years, $50; 9years,
$40; 10 years, 500; IL years, $123.
These are the valuations made by baby
insurance company OF Cincinnati. The
parents pay 5 cents a week for the insur-
ance of their child. The rates for col
ored children are twice as much, owing
to the darkey's two-fold ability for con-
tracing contagious diseases.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30
RED WING, Mimi. June 16. 1881.

l have sold Aliens Iron Tonic Bitters since
May 6, 1880, and am pleased to say that our
customers fully recognize the virtues these Bit
ters possess, and willingly endorse the Iron
Tonic Bitters as a most valuable tonic for phys
zeal weakness, and general debility and kindred
diseases. BoxRUD & IEsTAD, Druggists
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

CAPTAIN WEBB says that q high dive
is not a very difficult feat after you once
get started. The low
dives about Boston are pretty dam
gerous for some men when they get
"started. - Boston Com. BMLLetia.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30
a Smart MAN

is one who does his work quickly and we'll.
This is what DR.. r. v Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery does as blood purifier and
strengthened. 1t arouses the torpid liver. puri-
fies the blood, and is the best remedy for con-
sumption, which is scrofulous disease Of the
lungs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

WE wish to call your attention to the Army
and Navy Liniment. If you are troubled with
rheumatism, Neuralgia or Diphtheriait will cure
you. 1T is good for man or beast. See ad-
yerticemant
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

For Headache, Constipation, Liver Com
plant, and all bilious arrangements of the
blood, there is no remedy as sure and safe as
Eilert's Daylight Liver Pills. They stand un-
and giving healthy action to the liver Sold by
al druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30
A SignffIcant Fact.

The cheapest medicine III use is THOMAS
ELECTRIC OIL, because so little of it is required
to effect cure. For Group, diphtheria, and
disease Of the lungs and throat, whether used
ternally or inhaling, it is a matchless com
pound,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

By the same authority the wealth. Of
France is stated at $37, 200, 900, 900. The
wealth of this country per capita is about
81, 600; that of Great Britain, 81 200,
and that of France between the two.
The richest people on earth, according
to Mr.. Mulhall, are the Scotch.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

Mrs. JONES was reading in a paper the
other day about a widow that got $780,
900 from the railroad that killed her nus
band in an accident. Jones couldn't
imagine what made her look at him and
sigh so hard after she finished reading
n
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

A PHYSICIAN says: 81 know many who had
long suffered from dyspepsia, weak lungs,
asthma, consumptive symptoms, impure blood,
scrofula, etc., and who found quick relief by
using DR.. Guysott's Tonic of Yellow Dock and
Sarsaparilla. ETC."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

The old need them for strength; the young
want them for tonic; the sick crave them to
get well; the well take them to remain so; dys-
peptics need them for relief; epicures like them
as an appetizer; everybody takes Hops and Malt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

GAM now ready to lay down my bundle" "
So said laboring man, who, for long years had
toiled to support his family, and had become
reduced in health. He now says that Hops
and Malt Bitters has made him a new man.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

5000 Towels at SO cents each, worth
rs cents, have just been opened at
James Morgan's, East Water Street,
Milwaukee; also Fall Cloaks, Millinery,
Fine Shoes. etc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

THE Frazer Axle Grease lasts four times as
long as any other. Use it and save your horses
and wagons. A trial viii prove that we are
right.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

a SPOTTED beast, weighing over 700
pounds, devoured a little child near
Brookville, Mississippi, and was after
wards killed. None of those who saw
the animal could tell what 1t was.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

is crime; and ladies can not afford to do
without DIR. Pierce's s. Favorite Prescription"
which by preserving and restoring health, pre-
serves and restores that beauty which depends
on health
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30
The Wealth of the United States

Mr.. Mulhall, the eminent statistician,
has completed careful estimate of
wealth of the United States in 1880,
which he places in round numbers at
$50. 900. 600. 900. made I'D as follows.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

PURE Cod-Liver Oil made from selected
livers, on the sea-shore, by Caswell, Hazard
& Co., New York. 1t is absolutely pure and
sweet. Patients who have once taken it prefer
it to all others. Physicians have decided it
superior to any of the other oils in market.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

LEAvENwoRTH, Kas., April Is, 1880.
II. FL. Warner & Co.:
SIRs-Your Safe Kidney and Liver Cure has
thoroughly cured me of Inflammation Of the
bladder. JOHN BRANDON.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

Beautiful women

are made pallid and unattractive by functional
irregularities, which DIR. Plerce's "FaVorte
Prescription" will infalibly cure. Thousands
of testimonials. By druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

FoR rheumatism, Spralns and Bruises use
all druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

HYPOCRISY is shaking hands with your
neighbor, and then, when his back is
turned, kicking his dog In the ribs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

CAPE MAY is proud in the possession
of foolish young woman who has not
missed dance this season.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

A $4,000 dress is said to be occasion
ally visible at one of the SaritoSa hotels,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

A BIOLOGIST predicts that Montana
will become the greatest coat-producing
state in the Union.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

CHAPPED hands, face, pimples and rough skin
cured by using Juniper Tar Soap, made by Cas-
well, Hazard & Co., New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30
PETRoL1o, Pa, Jan 5, 1879.

LhIhOIIIO, 7 a'y JUL D, IOIJs
Messrs. Kennedy d Co.:
My hair is growing out 80 fast that I can
almost see it growing myself through the use
Of your carboline. D. NIXON.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

THE Howe Scales have all the latest improve
ments. It is true economy to buy he best
Borden, Selleck q Co, Agents, Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

A DEALER in wood advertises Chinese
curiosities for sale. He has shed full
of chopped sticks. - HdoOkeye.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

GA BUNIoN is spoken of as hobby
thing In low cut shoes.-NeGO Orleans
Pic0yUYe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1882-08-30

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