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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18
From the philadelnhia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
The first colored man to vote In the
United States lives in Perth Amboy,
n. J. The man who enjoys this proud
distinction is Thomas Peterson,
more Familiarity known to his neigh
bors as atom Mundy." The fifteenth
amendment was adopted March 80,
1870, and was published in the morn
ing papers the next day. On March
81 Especial election was held in Perth
Amboy to decide whether a new city
charter was to be adopted. Peterson
Was the first negro in Perth Amboy
who went to the polls and deposited
vote, and since it has been proved
beyond g. doubt that there was no
other election, either regular Or spe.
cial, in any other town or village In
the United States, the reputation OF
being the first negro voter belongs to
him.
Peterson was born Ia Metuchen, n.
j., in 1924, when his father lived at
service in the Mundy family. He is,
therefore, So years Of age. His moth
er is still living, being over 90 years
of age. Peterson is now a man of
some prominence in his own town.
He has many times served on the
county grand jury. A brother was
recently elected q justice of the peace
in Plain field, N. j.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18
DARED TO BE TRUE.
A Great Physician Disregards the Man
dates of Royalty.

dates of Royalty.
DR.. Radcliff was the most celebrated ply
stefan of England in Queen Anne's time.
He amassed a very large fortune, and was
for many years the physician to the Queen,
as we'll as to most of the English nobility.
For some reason the Queen took dislike to
him at one time, and dismissed him as
Court physician. In her last illness, how
ever, she sent for him.
He refused to obey the summons, declar-
ing since her Maestys case IS so desperate
and her distemper incurable. hardly thlnk
it proper to give her any disturban IN her
last moments, SO near at hand, but rather
let her die as easily as possible"
Dr. Radcliff observed short time before
his death, when | was young and yet UNI
skilled in medicine, | possessed at least
twenty remedies for every disease; but now,
since | have grown old in the art of healing,
/ know more than twenty diseases for
which have not even single remedy"
The late DR.. Holland who was an edu-
Gated physician some years before he died,
said in Scribner's Monthly: 1T is fact
that many of the best proprietary medicines
of the day are more successful than many
physicians, and most of them were first dis
covered or used in actual medical practice.
When, however, any shreWd person, know
ing their virtue and foreseeing their popu-
larity, secures and advertises them, IN the
opinion Oh Ine DlSOleu, all NiIIue Ne16 OuC
of them"
The late Dr. Dio Lewis who seldom pre-
scribed any medicine, wrote to the proprie-
tor of Warmers safe cure: IF found my
self the victim of serious kidney trouble,
| should use your preparation. The testi-
mony of hundreds of intelligent and very
reputable gentlemen hardly leaves room 10
doubt that you have fallen upon one of
those happy discoveries which occasionally
bring aid to suffering humanity"
DR.. r. a. Gum, Dean of the u. S. Medical
College of New York sometime since wrote
and published: 1.-The ingredients of War
ner's safe cure are among the most valuable
medicines of our materia medica, and the
combination is such as to insure the best
possible action on the kidneys and urinary
organs"
Dr. w f. Robson, of London, late sur
geon in the Royal Navy, wrote to the Fam
lily Doctor: Having had more than sew
enteen years experience in my profession,
| conscientiously and emphatically state
that | have been able to give more relief
and effect more cures by the use of War
ner's safe cure than by all other medicine
ascertainable to the profession"
DR.. Andrew Wilson, T. r. S. f., editor OF
Health, London, Eng, advises correspond
ent of his paper: I" Warmers safe cure is
perfectly safe and perfectly reliable"
These are physicians so skilled, SO indie
pendent, SO honest SO true to the conscl-
entious teachings of their noble profession
that they dare tell the truth to Kings OF
Queens or the whole world.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18
His Scheme Didn't Work.
From the Springfield Journal.

From the Springfield Journal.
DR.. d. j. King g. physician OF Pal
myra, in Macoupin County, is held in
the sum of 81 900, having had hear
ing in Carlinville, Friday, on the
charge of conspiracy. AS the story
goes he has tried to palm himself off
as q lieutenant OF DR.. Rauch, secre-
tary of the state board of health. In
September, Mrs. Tongate, who resides
near Palmyra, embarked, on small
scale, In the medicine business, ped
ding her remedies to her neighbors.
She is q cousin of DR.. King. When
the latter heard of Mrs. Tongate's en-
terprise, he informed her husband, it is
claimed, that he was a member OF the
state board of heslth, read the law to
him, and told Tongate his coniugal
partner was liable to fine of 81 200.
The husband was naturally alarmed
at the probability of his wife becom-
ing such an expensive luxury all at
once. The doctor, out OF the graz
ciousness of his heart, offered to settle
for $500. Tongate managed TO raise
$500 and turned it over to him, but
he was sufficiently about lis wits to
demand receipt. This put King in q
dilemma, but he tried bluff and gave
the mouey back, stating that he would
let the state board of health manage
the case. King came to Springfield and
got man named Page, who has been
playing the detective, to help work
his little game. Page went to Palmy-
IA under the name of Foster and rep
resented himself to be the authorized
agent of the state board of health.
He figured around d while and finally
persuaded himself he could settle for
$500. Tongate telegraphed to J. Otis
Humphrey the situation. Mr.. Hum
phrey and DR.. Rauch paid Palmyra a
visit, but King and Page heard Of their
coming and took French leave before
the Springfield gentlemen arrived.
King came back last week and was
arrested and had his hearing as stat
ed. Detective Page is still at large.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18
Inappreciative Farmers.
From the San Francisco Chronic,t

friend of mine, who was poet IN
his minds eye, once went into the coun-
try late In the rainy season. He was
tired OF the city where the rain was en-
tlrely practical, where the wind did not
get q chance to howl, where he could
not hear the foliage sway in pain, and
where he could only see little bit OF
the storm ridden sky at time. He
longed for the shingle roof where he
could hear the drops patter on the root;
he wanted house with long caves ana
gable where the wind would come and
whine piteously and all that sort OF
thing. SO he went up to ranch and
lived with farmer and his family. He
wrote to me after his arrival: Il have
come to the wrong place. have got in
with lot Of the most prosalc people I
ever saw, They have not breath
OF poetry in them. Nature In
all its beauty is absolutely lost on
them. We had most glorious
and rolled across the heavens, the wind
whistled around the house and the rain
drove in sheets over the landscape. 1t
was my chance. [ wrote poem on the
storm. | read it to the old farmer. He
only said Darn your poetry. Look
at my cropsp' Then my friend when
he left wrote little code to Mich
Cow" and the farmer had it framed and
hung up in his parlor. Talking about
cows, an artist told me story of a little
experience he had with farmer. He
had been Oft on a sketching trip and he
had foregathered with quiet old fellow,
who had been very kind to him. This
old farmer talked of nothing but cows;
they were his hobby. So when the
artist came back to the city, he thought
he'd please the old fellow, and he
painted pretty little scene with hand
some, well-fed cow resting under a
tree. He had it framed and sent to the
farmer. A few days after he got letter
of thanks, and at the end was post
cript: Its mighty fine pictur', but
make bold to say it's bad likeness, or
it amt nv coW.n
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18

A FUGITIVE fox, which had evidently
escaped from it's owner, was discovered
in the printing office of d. Mason & Co.,
Syracuse, by the engineer The animal
gave his captor lively chase and finally
freed him on pile of paper, where he
called for assistance, ard when it had
come made the fox a prisoner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18
Delicate Children. NURSING

Mothers, Overworked men. and for all dis
eases where the tissues are wasting away
from the inability to digest ordinary food
or from overwork of the brain or body, all
such should take SCOTS Emulsion of Pure
Cod Liver OIL with Hypophosphites. Il
used the Emulsion on lady who was
delicate, and threatened with Bronchitis
1t put her III such good health and flesh,
that l must say it is the best Emulsion
ever used. IL. 2. WADDELL, NJ. d., Hugh's
Mills 8 O.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18
EVER ONWARD.

Onward" shouts earth with her myriad voices
Of music, aye answering the Song OF the Sew
en-,
AS like winged child of Gods love she reJo1ces
Swinging her censor of glory in heaven;
And 10 1t is writ by the finger of God,
In sunbeams and flowers on the smiling, green
sod;
Onward forever, forever ID ore onward
And ever she turneth all trustfully sunWard.
-IGerad Massey.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18
Consumption Surely Cured

To the Editor-Please inform YOUR read
ers that have a positive remedy for the
above named disease By its timely use
thousands of hopeless cases have been per-
manently cured. | shall be glad to send
two bottles of my remedy FREE to any of
your readers who have consumption if they
will send me their Express and p. o. adj
dress. Respectfully,
T. A. SLOCUM, NJ. c., 1S1, Pearl st. n Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18

THE block tin market is cornered by
syndicate of French capitalists, and
prices have been advanced 80 per cent.
above the minimum within the last
sixty DAYS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18

THOMAS P. OcHILTREE SAYS that William
Martin, Of Texas, is fighter from "way
back" Any statement from such ex
cellent authority as Col. Tom carries
undoubded weight, OF course.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18

JESSIE HAwoRTH, of Bowdon, Chesheir,
has presented to the British Museum
the throne chair OF Queen Hatasu, OF
the eighteenth Egyptian dynasty, B. c..
1000. This is the Oldest piece of furni-
ture in the world the date of which is
known
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18

COUGHS AND HoARsENEss- irritation
which induces coughing Immediately re-
lieved by the use of "Bro,Cns Bronchial
Tr0ches." Sold only in boxes
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18

ALEXANDER HAMILToN's place, whence
the famous tederalist went forth to fight
his fatal duel, has just been cut up
into lots, and will soon contain ninety
houses built for busy New Workers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18

A LITTLE lay. Bachelor B.-Why,
Mary, that's very small egg Mary
Yes, sir, it is; but it was only laid
this morniny, sir.-[L Life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18

MISS MARIA ROBINSON and Mrs.
Mary Siddall, of East Bridgewater,
Mass, are twin sisters and 90 years
old. They have always hved near
heir birthplace.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18

You will get more comfort for 25c. in
Lyons Heel Stifener than in any other
article you buy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Eye Water. Druggists SELF it. rs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18

"YEs; shall break the engagement,
she said, folding her arms and looking de-
fiant; lit is really too much trouble to con
verse with him. he's as deaf as post, and
talks like he had a mouthful of mush, Be
sides the way he hawks and spits is dis
gushing" Don't break the engagement
for that; tell him to take DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy, 1t will cure him completely
"Well, I'll tell him. | do hate to break ii
off, tor in all other respects he's quite too
charming" Of course it cured his catarrh
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18

schools of London is reported as 81 SCI.
Of those pupils SO, 497 60 to the Anglican
schools, 24,O55 10 the board, or public
schools, and 22,270 to the Catholic
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18
CURES AL HuMORS,

from common Blotch, or Eruption, to the
worst Scrofula Salt-rheum, " Fever-sores,"
caused by bad blood are conquered by this
powerful, purifying, and invigorating medi
cine. Great Eating Ulcers rapidly heal under
tested its potency in curing letter, Eczema,
Erysipelas, Bois, Carbuncles, Sore Eyes. Scrof-
White SweiIings," Goitre, or Thick Neck,
and Enlarged Glands Send ten cents in
stamps for large Treatise, with colored
plates, on Skin Diseases, or the same amount
for Treatise on Scrofulous Affections.
"FOR THE BLOOD is THE LIFE"
Thoroughly cleanse it by using DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. and good
digestion, a fair skin, buoyant spirits. vital
strength and bodily health will be established.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-01-18
The Musical 1888.

As the musical New YEAR heaves in sight, we
greet it with the sound of Cornet," Tor any other
musical instrument. for all of which Oliver bit
son Il Co. provide the very best instruction
Books.
With the New Year many new pupils will com
mence to learn the Piano; 10 them and theif
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-04-12
A Rude Awakening,

She had been rhapsodizing about
Browning for nearly an hour to young
Mr.. Waldo, and as she sat there
in the Pickering freight, shadowing
her eyes with one shapely hand, he
thought he had never seen a fairer
picture.
She was about to go on, when her
little brother opened the door.
Penelope he said, "can't | have
some of them cold beans YOU put
away to eat after Mr.. Waldo goes
homtP-New York Sun.
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The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcerp, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter Chapped Hands,
Chilbains, Corns and all Skin Erup.
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required 1t guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Price % cents per box. For sale
at City Drug Store.
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a Reprieye for the Condemned

Wrechcd men and women long condemned
to suffer the tOrtures OF dyspepsia, are filed
with new hope after a few doses OF Hostetter's
Stomach Btters. This budding hope blossoms
into the truition OF certainty, ii the Bitters is
persisted in 1t brings a repricve to all dyspep
ties who seek its aid. Flatulence, heartburn,
sinking at the pit Of the stomach between
meals the nervous tremor and insomnia OF
which chronic indigestion is the parent, disap-
pear with their hateful progenitor. Most ben
eteent OF stomachics who can wonder that
in so many instances II awakens grateful clio.
quence in those who, benefited by it, speak
voluntarily in its behalf 1t requires graphic
pento describe the torrents OF dyspepsia, but
in many of the testimonials received by the
with vivid truthfulness Constipation, bilious
ness, muscular debility, malarial fevers and
rheumatism are relieved by it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-04-12

A recent edict of the Masonic grand
lodge OF Tennessee requires that each
non-afliliated mason be required to
pay to the secretary Of the nearest
lodge the sum OF two dollars and
twenty-five cents for the benefit of the
widows and orphans home, as q pen
atty OF non.affiliation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-04-12

Some OF the democratic papers in
sinuate that Mcconnell didn't get
very much when he got Sewer and
Hancock counties, as democratic votes
there are like angels visits. That's
true but the Mcconnell men have got
to a point where small favors are
thankfully received.
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CHEEKY WORDS.
For the Citizens of Tyler and Smith
Counties, as Uttered by John M.
Adams, of the Firm of
Mckay &c Adams.

have been practical druggist in Tyler for a
number OF years, and in that time have had
occasion to examine, try, and notice the enecl
of nearly all the highly recommended prepare
lions or patent medicines on the market am
as have suffered untold misery myself, the pas
number OF years, from severe form OF milan
matory rheumatism, and could lind nothing
10 cure or relieve me, | had almost drawn
conclusion that all patent medicines were NOR,
or less frauds until about one year ago, wa
induced by friend now living in Tyler to try
q preparation known as b, or Botanic Bloo'
Balm, and after long peisuation on his part
finally made up my find to make one more e.
fort to rid mysel: OF the terrible OltictiOn; an
II now affords me the pleasure of my life
state to the citizens OF Smith county that an
entirely cured, with no traces OF the diseas,
left, and all effected by the magic healing prop
critics OF b. b. b., which consider the granu
est, purest and most powerful blood remed
knownto man. have been subject to iniiam
natory attacks since ten years OF age, and Il
10 the present time have had four The las
spell came on me in November 1885, over yea
ago, at which time | was confined to my be,
for eight weeks, passing my nights in misery
with no sleep except when produced by mai
coties and opiates, The week previous TO usin
b. B. B. up to that time | had only eaten 81
meals, and conld scarcely sit up without sup
port; but after using three bottles was able /,
relish my meals and to walk up town, and afte
six bottles had been used, thank heaven, wa
entirely cured and not the slightest pain fel
since that time When returned to bushes
in February, my weight was las pounds bu
gradually increased until my regular weigh
was attained, 2l0 pounds. The noticeable fac
in what have so have so cheerfully stated is
that this unparalleled and remarkable discov
cry, B, Il. B cured me in midwinter, al tn,
very time my sutferings and misery were tn,
greatest / Ake 1t on myself as practica
druggist to heartily, cheerfully, as well as con
scientously recommend this glorious blooC
remedy to all sufferers OF rhematism or bloc,
troubles, and not only myself but the firm o
Mckay q Adams who handle 1t, win eheel full.
indorse its superior merits,
john NJ, DAVIS,
and MCKAY Il ADAMS Tyler, Texas.
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syrup of Figs.

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is
the most easily taken, and the most
effective remedy known to Cleanse
the System when Bilious or Costive /;
to dispel Headaches, Colds, and Fe-
vers; to cure Habitual Constipation,
Indigestion, Piles, etc. Manufactur
ed only by the California Fig Syrup
Company, San Francisco, Cal. For
sale at McFarland's City Drug Store.
196-247.
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Consumption Surely Cured.

ToTHE EDTToR-Please inform your
readers that have positive remedy
for the above named disease. By it's
timely use thousands OF hopeless
cases have been permanently cured.
/ shall be glad to send two bottles Of
my remedy FREE to any Of your read
ers who have consumption if they will
send me their express and post Office
address Respectfully,
I. A. SLOCUM, NJ. c., 1871 Pearl st.,
New York. 1873 2l4.
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WOOdman, Spare That Tree.

81 wouldn't cut that tree down il |
were you," said visitor to Richland
township farmer who was about to
chop down a large oak, Remember
that after you fell it, you cannot re-
place it,"
"Can't replied the farmer. "You
don't know After chop it down,
what is TO prevent me from chopping
it up?"-Pittshurg Chronicle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-04-12
IT REMOVED THE PIMPLEs.
RouND MouxrA1N, TEX March %,

ROUND MOUNTAIN, TEX, March %, 's7.
lady friend OF mine has for several years
been troubled with bumps and pimpes on her
face and neck, for which she used various cos
netics in order to remove them and beautif!
and improve her complexion; but these l0ca
applications were only temporary and left her
skin in worse condition.
/ recommended an internal preparation
known as Botanic Blood Balm-whiCh | have
been using and selling about two years; sht
used three bottles and nearly all pimples have
disappeared, her skin is soft and smooth, and
her general health much improved She ex-
presses herself much gratited and can recon-
mend it to all who are thus affected.
Mrs. s. NJ WILSON.
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COMMON SENSE.

tn day has passed when the world can be
humbugged by nostroms. We give you PLAIN
FACTs-common sense facts-about our won.
derful remedy, and claim, without fear of con-
tradiction that 1t is the best remedy FOR THE
BLOOD in the world. and we challenge medi-
cal science to produce its superior, 1t is en-.
dorsed by physicians everywhere, and your
druggist will telyo how it sells over all others,
The following certificates are eloquent tributes,
and speak for themselves as to the efficacy of
BBB:
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Its DeliacacY Of Flavor

And the efficacy Of its action have rem
dered the famous California liquid
fruit remedy Syrup of Figs, i'm.
mensely popular. 1t cleanses and
tones up the clogged and ieverish Sys.
tenn, and dispels Headaches, Colds
and Fevers. For sale by NJ, A. Me
Farland. 206.2l0
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-04-12

Or If they don't they should know
Rangum Root Liniment cures Big
Head in mules for w. E. Hunt, OF
Adairsville, KY. ]. H. Mallory, Of
Forts Station, Tenn, cured his hogs
Of blind staggers with it. In fact thi,
King of Liniments is invaluable for
man and beast, and no family should
he without it. Sold by NJ. A. McFar,
land.
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TESTIMONIAL OF HON. T. PAULK,
OF BERIEN COUNTY.
Would not Take ST., 600 for it--Reliey-
ed of Fifteen Years Suffering from
DYsnensia.

ALAPAHA, GA, June %, 1887 b. b. B. Com
pany, Atlanta, Ga.-Gentlemen HAD suffered
from that terrible disease, dyspepsia for over Is
years and during that time tried everything !
dollars in doctors bill, without receiving the
slightest benefit Indeed continued to grow
worse. Finally after despaired of obtaining
relief friend recommended B B. B. Botanic
Blood Balm) and begun using it, not, how
half bottle was satisfied that ! was being
benefited. and w1en the sixth bottle was tafen
! felt like new man. | would not take $1,000
for the good 1t has done me; in fact, the relief
derived from it is priceless ! firmly believe
that would have died had not taken it.
Respectfully, ETC.,
THOMAS PAUIK.
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Told Won ~.

Mr.. +. A. Ireland, of Brcen Phil
lips & Co., Nashville, Tenn, says: u
was afflicted with Piles for twenty
years, and tried every remedy offer
ed me- finally used the Ethiopian
Pile Ointment. 1t gave me instant
relief, and has effected Il permanent
cure" Sold BY M. A. Mcfarland.
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a nlessIag to Eyery Woman.

Those Of eur lady readers who would,
like to know how Cbild-bearing may
be made Painless and SAFE can get the
information in a sealed envelope by
sending four cents in postage stamps
to Mrs. E. REVERE, Box 2S3,
jersey CITY. Y. 7. 196.247.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-04-12

Women. Delays are Dangerous!
Madame Revere's Female Pills for
Women aeUer fail to always give spec
dy and certain relief. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money returned. Sent
by mail, securely sealed in plain wrap
per. for One Dollar: three boxes for
TWo Dollars, Particulars in letter for
four cents in postage stamps. Ad-
dress Mrs. E, REVERE, Box 2SS
Jersey CITY. NJ 196-247.