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The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-03-28
Getting Rid of Him.
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 He was an old man, and said he'd seen better times. hoped he had; but as | was unusually busy and didn't wan, any life insurance, if he would excuse me
 "Oh, yes" said he. "All right, young man, m drop la again" The next day he did "drop in" and sitting down on my desk, began:
 Nothing in the world, my young friend, will pay so biga per cent. on SO little money invested as policy in the Mutual Benefit association, the most re- liable and the eulv solid company on earth, capital over seven millions, and so prompt-why, insured man last week for Sio GOO and the same day he was run over by a street car, so when sent in the policy and premium, just said, by way of P. S., sRun over by hoss Car not an hour after insured; better send on check, as he can't live both legs cut of The very next day got check payable to his heirs for SIo s6o Dividend. my friend, was more than the premium, and don't you call this prompt2 That man $ widow got this check before he had been dead fifteen minutes
 "But," said 1. "l have no wife, and don't want any life insurance, tell you "
 "The investment, my young friend, the investment. Look at the dividend. This may get $s6o in one hour. you might say; and then you might have a wife some day. Now, you do want a policy in this company. know you do. I'm an old man; have had large and varied experience, and know you are just aching for one ons of these policies only you are so extremely modest. Now I'll just make out your application; i, only costs you-let me see. How old are you ?"
 Twenty-six, but"
 "Twenty-six-hum. Father living P
 "Non
 How old was he when he died P
 Just tweniy-seven years old"
 "Twenty-seven, hey2 What did he die off Accident, preSume"
 "No, sir, consumption"
 "Consumpticn9 You don't look con- sumptive."
 But am consumptive, and"
 Mothers living, 1 doubt not ?''
 "No, sir; she died at twenty eight"
 "What was the cause of her death?'
 Insanity, sir, hereditary insanity family's full of it All my brothers, thir- teen of us in all, died between twenty four aud twenty-eight, of the same disease. Dangerous, too, some of them my oldest brother was taken about this time one day he killed his partner, book-keeper, three clerks, aud fourteen customers, be- tore they could secure him, and"
 "You don't tell mel This is wonder full. You look like a strong, healthy man, likely to live fifty years. Was you ever sick?"
 "Oh, yes ; I've had inAammatory rheu- matism, pneumonia, dysentery, small pox, mumps, liver complaints, fits, corns, and"
 Good heavensl And you want me to insure your life! We'll, my company is a good company, willing to take an or dinary business risk, but 1 must say never knew them to insure corpse. I'd like to accommodate you, young man {; you seem anxious about it, and feel in- .erested in your family; but our surgeon wouldn't pass such an application. Good dav D
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-03-28
Catarrh Cured.

A clergyman, afer suffering a number of years from that loathsome diseaSe, Catarrh, after trying every known remedy without success, at Last found prescYip- tion which completely cured and saved him from death. Any sufferer from this dreadful disease sending . self addressed stamped envelope to Df. ]. A. LawYence, Ioo Dean Ss., Brooklyn, New York, will receive the recipe free of charge.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-03-28
4 Nest Family.
fTld Biss.l

Ars. jcses: "Ah, good rosning to you, Mrs. Smith. Did you like that cream sent to you '"
 MrA Smith: "oa, very much, thank you."
 Mn. Jones: "Yes, and If you could Iet me have the pot sent 1t in, yoa'd ooiige me, 'cos, you see, it's my old mans shavfsT-muR, and he don't like 10 othes.n
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-03-28

"A penny for yopr thoughts, Mir. Slim 2 z vas thinking of nothing. Miss Csnis. r "Weil that's just like aii you men, And then he wondered what she meant. -BoskOH Port.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-03-28
Q Rashef.s Profection.

Father, ii Is ss essential for you to pro vide safeguard against that niGht 6en< to your children, croup, q to their hun' ger. TayIor's Cherokee Remedy ofSwee Gun ard Muilein will care croup, coughi and colds. Send two ceat stamp t Waiter A. Taylor, Atlanta, Ca, for riddIs
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-03-28
An Offensive Breath

is most distressing, not only to the per son afflicted if hs have any pride, but to those with whom he comss fn coafact. It is . delicate matter to spedk cf, but ii has partsd not oniy f5iends but lovers. Bad breath and catarh are insepsrab; c. Dr. Sage's Czfanh Remedy cures the worst cases as thousands can testify.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-03-28

sIs Nm. Blank . vesy cold woman 71 Fl don't know; why do you ask P
 @Oh, because she always has an l see lir about her. 6Sskes Bs4ret.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-03-28

Noshins lie Bro~s's Iros Teaic.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-16
HOT WATER FOR ALL.

A well-known engineer of this city has
devised plan for mitigating the severity
of winter and spring in the North Atlantic
states and warming the blue noses of our
friends in Nova Scotia. The great warm
current called the Gulf stream surges by
us on its northeasterly course, but it is
commonly believed that the British isles
and Southwestern Europe get the benefit
of it. With this stream almost within
our reach we shiyer and freeze through
the winter months and that horrible
season called spring, because a river Of
ice water from the glaciers of the pole
pushes it away from our coast. Mr.
Goodrige, the philanthropic engineer to
whom we refer, proposes to dam this polar
river in the strait of Belle Isle aud turn
its waters eastward into the wide Allan
tic. This strait, which separates New
foundland from Labrador, is at one point
only ten miles wide aud $50 feet deep.
There he would. invest $40, 900, 900 in
dam.
He suggests that the interposition of
this obstacle would raise the temperature
of the coast from Newfoundland to Cape
Hatteras. Invalids could pass their
winters at Cape Cod or on Block island,
the St. Lawrence gulf and river would
become navigable throughout the year,
and the Newports of the future would lie
ON the shores of Nova Scotia. Giving
free rein to his Imagination, he sees the
DETECTED polar current striking the Gulf
stream off the banks of Newfoundland,
bending it southwark, and compelling it
to waste Its warmth upon the shores of
Africa, while the perishing Britons fly to
their Indian empire to save their lives.
4 That there is Gulf stream has been
demonstrated to the satisfaction of all
reasonable men. Moreover, we know
that there is polar current pouring
down from the north along the coast of
Labrador and following the shore line as
far south as Sandy Hook. But while
this current hugs the coast, not all of its
waters pass through the narrow strait
which Mr.. Goodrige proposes to dam. On
the contrary, there is reason 10 believe
that these waters for the most part pass
outward around the eastern shore of
Newfoundland. The dam would be
source of great comfort to the people who
inhabit the shores of the St. Lawrence
gulf, but New England and New York
would still be in the cold.-Nep York
Times
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-16
Babyhood for December, which is the

Babyhood for December, which is the
first number of its second year, contains
timely Christmas suggestion as to what
to buy for baby, etc, and reve-ts to the
subject of Compulsory Kissing, this time
in its medical aspect Rocking Baby to
Sleep is one of many interesting letters
in the Mothers Parliament. DR.. Cyrus
Edison, of the New York board of health,
writes on Preserved Milk, exposing Ger
tain processes employed by unscrupulous
dealers, and giving direction for testing
milk to ascertain if it has been chemic-
ally tampered with. The Spelling of
Children is sensible article by Charlotte
Ellis; Eleanor Kirk writes upon Grand
mothers, and DR.. F. f. Bosworth upon
Taking Cold. The queries and answers
in the department OF Nursery Problems
are unusually numerous. Babyhood
offers liberal terms to canvassers, Is
Spruce street, New York. Is cents a
copy; $l.50 year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-16
WATERTOWN WIS. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER l6 1885.

King, of the Harvard class of 1881, the
names of both appearing on the title page
of the genuine collection only. Its sue
cess is due chiefly to the freshness of its
sixty copyrighted songs; comprising those
Jolly and melodious tunes and peculiar
phrases which, within the past ten years,
have arisen and become generally popu-
lar among the students Of all American
colleges. The low price, too-6fty cents
and the attractive appearance, also,
have had their influence in making
Students Songs the most successful book
of its class ever published in this country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-16
FORT ATKINSON.

Fred Zechel, while cutting wood Tues
day afternoon for Milton Smell, north OF
the city, had the misfortune to cut his
right foot very badly with the axe he was
using. A cash five inches long was made
on the outside near the separation of the
toes into the instep. Three toes were
nearly severed.
+. NJ. Allen arrived Monday night
from Waukesha, accompanied by his wife
and son Ethan, the latter returning next
day. Mr.. Allen is SO badly paralyzed as
not to be able to move his left arm at all
and bis left leg only about an inch. . He
has always been a very hard working
man and the stroke is believed to have
been brought on by overwork.
Miss Carrie Smith is preparing the
chiidren's opera, "Grandpa's Birthday, !"
for presentation New Years night at the
city hall.
We learn that O. Kripner, of Oakland,
raised two pumpkins weighing 981a lbs.
and 68 lbs Union.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-16
MY SWEETHEART.

Am in love With fair little maiden
With her eyes, with her lips, with me-
hands,
With her dozens of dear little dimples-
And although she's petite
On her sweet little feet,
'Tfs q wonder to me how she stands.
And She loves me- this dear little maiden
And her hands, and her eyes, and her lips
and her dimples, all giving me welcome
In a sweet, artleSS way
Have their say, every day,
AS TO meet me she lovingly trips.
Will she wed me, this sweet little maidenS
-Bl0Ss you moi That she never Will DO.
But, when have told you the reason,
| haven a fear
Twill appear to you queer;
For I'm thirty-While she's only two!
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-16
FIFTY THOUSAND SONG BooKs.--Tbe

FIFTY THOUSAND SONG Books. The
collection OF Students Songs, published
by Moses King, of Harvard square,
Cambridge, Mass, has had the most note
worthy sale ever known for book of its
class-almost fifty thousand copies already
this too. although numerous competitors
and imitators were put in the market
after it became apparent that Moses Kings
collection had met with so much success.
This collection of Students Songs was
edited By Nm. H. Hills, of the Harvard
class of 1880 (now an editor of the Bos
on Globe), and published by Moses
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-16

lney 90 say that DAVID Gardner nds
one of the finest farm residences to be
found
Mrs. McGeoch, wife of Peter sMcGeoch,
daughter OF E. Harvey, sister of Messrs.
E. N, w. Il. and J. E. Harvey, Mrs. A.
FL. Wegemann and Miss Mary Harvey,
of this place, died at the family residence
in Milwaukee on Thursday.
1t is safe to say that the year 1885 has
witnessed more building than any pre-
vious year of the last twenty years.
The lake was frozen oyer December Z.
This is one day later than it ever re-
mained open before-within the recol'
lection of anyone now here.
e. M. Hollis, who is now running the
Watertewn stage, has very comfortable
rig for his passengers.
Oliver Cass and Mrs. Joseph Ruther-
ford took the cars Monday for Pittsburgh
Pa.-Ledder.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-16

Pleasant to the taste and surprisingly
quick in relieving coughs and colds, it is
not at all strange that DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup always succeeds.
Salvation Oil, the greatest pain-cure
on earth. is guaranteed to effect cure,
where it is possible for the seat of the
disease to be reached by a liniment. Price
25 cents bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-16

Time tried and true is DR.. Bigelow's s
Positive Cure which combines the gooo
qualities of all the best cough remedies,
without the defects of any of them. 1t
cures promptly and permanently coughs,
colds. Group, whooping cough, influenza,
bronchitis, hoarseness, incipient con.
sumption, and all throat and lung dis
eases, healing the lungs. Safe and
pleasant for children. Price 80 cents
and 81.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-16
JEFFERSON

We learn that VIM, p. Forsyth, whose
health has been quite poor since the fore
part of September, has concluded, by the
advice of his physician, to take vacation
of three or four months, which time he
intends to spend in Southern California.
During the absence of Mr.. Forsyth, r.
w. Clark, the president of the bank, will
assume the management of that iDstitu-
ton.
Miss Tillie Heyman, of Watertown, is
a guest of her sister, Mrs. Fred Neuer, OF
this city.
John Rotherick, Of Sutterville, Pa,
has moved to this city and will make ii
his permanent place of residence.
A movement is on foot in many places
to change the hours of session at the high
schools, and instead of two sessions day
have one long one, extending from $3.50
in the morning until 1880 in the after
noon, with few minutes intermissiou
only. and then dismiss for the day. This
plan is one which has been adopted in
many of the large cities.
Fred Stoppenbach has purchased the
entire stock of goods of I. J. Brandon il
the postoffice lobby, and will hereafter
conduct the business.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-16

CALLED said the earth was round, but
under pains and tortures of barbarous
age be was forced to recant. No person
who has discovered the virtues Of Mish-
ler's Herb Bitters could be induced to
change their opinions. Thousands of
persons now living owe their lives to it.
Robert Evans, Lancaster, Pa, recon-
mends it for kidney and liver troubles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-16

Cora Johnson is teaching school in the
Lewellin district.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-16
eDaar Sleiehbors.
LAKE MILLS.

They Go say that David Gardner has
one of the finest farm residences to be
found
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-16
PALMYRA.

P. Jaquith, of this place, on the first
day of December, killed pig of his own
fattening that was eight months old to &
day, which weighed when dressed 1886
lbs. This was half-b blood Jersey red.
DIED-In the town of Sullivan, on
Sunday, Dec. 6, 1885, William butcher,
son of [. butcher, aged about 81 years.
The machinery in the Palmyra mills is
on the move. and flour is being turned
out at a rapid Enterprise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-12-16
WATERLOO,

The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year at the last meeting of
Waterloo Lodge No. A. I. o. 0. F.: G.
H. P. Cone, N. g.; Emery Humphrey,
V. g.; @, r, Stone, r. S.; w. F. Lum,
P. S.; A. P. Stevenson, treasurer; d.
Bryant, trustee for three years.
Stokes & Binstock housed their steam
threshipg machine last Friday. They
are proud of their success, having run II
days AMI threshed 53.572 bushels of
grain.
The family of Lawrence Bussey was
frightened by the advent of little
daughter on Monday.
Cora Johnson is teaching school in the
Lewellin district
Gus Fox, of Portland, has contracted
with John Helmes for the purchase of
TIE east half of the Hemes block, price
to be paid being $4,000. Mr.. Fox in
tends to open a butcher shop as soon as
lie can secure possession of the building.
Journal.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-18
{. v. MacfarIaDe & Co., Agents.
The RisdOn
Iron & Locomotive Works,
Corner of Beale and Howard Streets,

Corner Of Beale and Howard Streets,
SAN FRANCISCO~......... ...... JIFORNIA
w H President
JOS. Superintendent
BUILDERS OF STEAM MACHINERY, IN
ID all its branches; Steamboat Steamship
Land Engines and Boilers, High Pressure or
Compound.
STEAM VESSELS, of all kinds built complete
with Hulls of Wood, Iron or Composite.
ORDINARY ENGINES compounded when ad-
visable.
constructed with reference to the trade in
which they are TO be employed. Speed, ton
mage and draft of water guaranteed.
SUGAR MILLS AND SUGAR-NIABING MA
CHINERY made after the most approved
plans. Also, all Boiler Iron Work connected
herewith
WATER PIPE, of Boiler or Sheet Iron, of any
size, made in suitable lengths for connecting
together, Sheets Rolled, Punched and
Packed for shipment, ready to be Fiveted on
the ground.
HYDRA ULIC RIVETING, Boiler Work and
Riveted by Hydraulic Riveting Machinery,
that quality of work being far superior TO
hand work.
SHIP WORK, Ship and Steam Capstans, Steam
Winches Air and Circulating Pumps, made
after the most approved plans.
SOLE AGENTS and manufacturers for the Pa
C hc Coast of the Heme Safety Boiler.
PUMPS-Direct Acting Pumps for Irrigation
City Works purposes, built with the cele-
other pump.
>. WILLIAMSBURG. Honolulu
agent for Hawaiian IslandsD
226se30-1y
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-18
9arfrttsementg.
LIQUID BREAD.
AN ABSOLUTELY PURE EXTRACT OF
MALT.
a VALUABLE TONIC AND REMEDIAL
AGENT,
INDORSED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE
ENTIRE MEDICAL FRATERNITY.

OF all medicinal preparations that bBve been put
upon the market in recent years, III" extract o.
as a tonic or remedial beverage. 1t has received
the unqualified recognition and support of ply
scians, and is freely prescribed by them i'm many
cases, especially where the nervous or physical
systems have been impaired by disease or over
' ork. The house of "DANID NICHOLSON"
OF TINS CITY, has recently introduced pure malt
extract of high character, made at their request
and under their suggestions by Mr.. Adolphus
Busch, and which is popularity known as MICH
OLSON'S LIQUID BREA D. from its Ife-gfving
and Misunderstanding properties. y sample sub
mitted to DIR. F. l.. James was made the subject
of a chemical analysis by him, and the result of
his investigations are gwen in the appended GER
tifcate:
est. LOUIS, April 20, 1891
''W. f. COULTER, Esq, National Druggist-Dear
Sir: Having submitted the Nicholson malt ex-
tract to examination as requested, take pleasure
IN reporting tiat hnd II to be all that the pro-
prietors claim for it. The results, shown in the
following summary, are necessarily only approxi-
mate, but are sufficiently accuratefOr All practical
purposes.
'The specimens submitted consisted of an
efervescing fluid, dark brown by direct and of a
deep ruby color by transmitted light, resembling
IN general appearance and behavior = very supe-
rior article of porter, Its taste was, however,
much mllder and more pleasant than porter, be-
ing somewhat sweeter than beer, the sweetness
masked and covered by a very pleasant bitter,
derived evidently from hops. The specific gravity
OF sample fresh fEOm the bottle is I022 plus
Amount of eXtractiVe matter in so cubic cent?
metres of the fluid is 3.96 grammes, or about per
cent Amount of alcohol, per cent is 2.S4 plus
The eXtractive matter is apparently identical with
the "extractum maltis' of TrOmmer, or of the
German Pharmacopoeia. 1t consists almost en-
tirely of malt sugar, dextrine, being free from
fatty acids, etc. The fluid contains y very large
amount of diastase, shown by the fact that it
easily hquefies equal bulk of gelatinous starch
This fact, its low percentage of alcohol its effer
vescence, its delightful taste and odor, all combine
to recommend NichOlsonS malt extract as being
a most nourishing beverage, and the best article
OF the sort that has ever come under my exami-
nation. Respectfully,
CRANK l.. JAMES, PHI. D, NJ. D."
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-18
STRAYED OR STOLEN

MALE PUP OF THE COACH-DOGtBREED,
"A white with black spots, both ears black,
about months old. A proper reward will be
given to the party returning same TO J, n. ROB
INSON, Beretania street. S76-decl2f
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-18
BELL TELEPHONE -.

All work in my line faithfully done. Plans and
specifca tons made. JObbing iu 'tli details done
at short notice. Good work ana low ci!"rges *
my motto. "ot-ut'-'-o'
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-11-08
CLARKSBUR6.
Prohibition Lecture Sad Accident -Liy.
ing Chess-Personai Notes.
Specialize the SEEdGy Re0iIisr.

Prohibition Lecture Sad Accident -Liy.
ing Chess-Personai Notes.
Specialize the SEEdGy BegiIir.
CLARKsBrRG, w. Va, November -
Rev. Mr., Walker on lsst Tuesday night
delivered On address at this city at which
he earnestly advocated prohibition, al
though he had but little to encourage him
from the progress made in that cause as
indicated by the results Of the recent elec.
tons held in various States.
A cad accident occurred at this city the
other day. While two brothers we're dig.
ging coal in the Harrison county mines
considerable coal iell upon one Of them,
Thomas Bodkins, whose right arm was
mashed from the elbow to the shoulder 60
badly that it was necessary 10 amputate
the arm. Drs. Ramsay and A. s. Carr, OF
this place. performed the operation sue.
cessfully. 1t is likely, aud greatly 10 be
hoped, that Mr. Bodkins will recover
However, his condition is Of On extremely
dangerous nature.
Miss May ShuttleWorth is visiting at
Grafton.
Miss Willie Smith is the guest Of Mrs. +.
Y. Hornor.
John Kelly has returned to Clarksburg
Misses MOllie and Jennie Pickens are
visiting Miss Eta McKeehap,
Mr.. Chas. Eusey LEI. ON yesterday for
The West.
Mr.. j. Il. Jennings, OF Taylor county,
was in this city during the week.
The game OF chess on last Tuesday
evening was complete success, and took
place at the rink, persons representing the
prices Col Vance made .n excellent
statement as to the origin OF what 10 kno En
as the game Of living chess. Following
are the cast