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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
POPULAR N JAMES.

THE log cabin which was the boyhood
home of Lincoln, and which is to be eX-
hibited at the Worlds Fair, in Chicago,
was built in 1881, and is constructed OF
oak logs cut by Abraham and his IA
Their.
PROF. CHARLES ELIOT NORTON, Of Har-
ward University, has been made the
literary executor Of Ralph Waldo En-
erson, James Russell Lowell, and is eX-
pected to bear the same relation to John
Ruskin.
Mr.. AND Mrs. WILLIAM Fl. LEE, the
operate vOcalists, are spending the
summer season at New Hartford, Conn.,,
and have been visiting Nine. Clara
Louise Kellogg Strakosch and husband
at their new country seat in that vii
lage.
MOUNT VERNON was so named in
honor of Admiral Edward Vernon, of
the British navy, the conqueror of
Porto Bello, in whose unsuccessful ex-
petition against Cartagena Lawrence
Washington, Georges elder brother,
sailed as midshipman.
IT is all out now how Victoria rises SO
gracefully in her carriage and bows to
her subjects on state parades. There
are strong straps under her carriage
seat, ana SnS can, ny pressing UuIIOh,
elevate herself as often as she likes and
acknowledge the public's enthusiastic
demonstrations.
PROF. GooDALE, Of Harvard, retiring
president of the American Association
for the Advancement of Science, said
in his recent address at Washington
:'that the fruits Of the future will tend
toward seedlessness, and that there is
no reason why we should not have seed
less Strawberries, blackberries and rasp-
berries"
CAPT. KRoN, of Lexington, Mass, a
Union veteran, survived twenty battles
of the civil war, including Cold Harbor,
where he lost an arm, to die last week
| at the average age of "a through having
his foot trod on in a street car. The
pressure on a bunion caused intiamma-
ton, gangrene set in, and the poor man
died after weeks ILLNESS.
S. c. REEs, mining man, proposes TO
revolutionize mining on inaccessible
lodges by ascending to them in bal
loon. He SAYS that large balloon will
be inflated in the bottom of the canyon
and secured by ropes there to prevent
it's escape, when it is proposed to initiate
it and make the ascent to the point IN
the walls Of the CANYON where the
ledge is and a foothold will be worked
into it from the balloon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
China as a Menace.

The American colony of Annoy, China
celebrated the Fourth Of July with lots
of gunpowder and a banquet given by
the United States Consul, Edward
Bedloe, at the consulate. A private
letter from Annoy reached New York
yesterday and gave an extract from the
speech delivered on that occasion by
Tsin Chin Chung, the Governor of the
province. Tsin Chin Chungs speech
was a remarkable one in many ways,
and it attracted attention in the foreign
colony of Annoy as indicating the esti-
mate of clever man of China S relation
to the rest of the world. Tsin Chin
Chung was called upon to respond to
the toast ''The Emperor of China" In
part he said:
cit is difficult for European to ap-
preciate the breadth and depth of the
meaning of this coast to the Chinese
mind. 1t includes the family, language,
race, nation, and the crown. ltincludes
literature, laws. morals, and q history of
fifty centuries. China, having followed
its own principles Of advancement dur
ing more than 5000 years, is now COM
PEELED to change and move along
European channels. 1t has begun to
own steamships and railways. It's tele-
graph now covers every province. 1t
mas dG ldSI Hills, lOrgoS, anu lOun-
dries, like those Of Essen, of Sheffield,
and Of Pittsburgh. China is to-day
learning the lesson in education which
Europe has obliged her to learn, the art of
killing, the science Of armies and navies.
Woe, then, to the world if the scholar,
profting by her lessons, should apply
it in turn. With it's freedom from debt.
it's inexhaustible resources, and its
teeming millions, this empire might be
the menace, if not the destroyer, of
Christendom No matter what hap
pens, it needs no prophetic gift to
know that the twentieth century will
see at the forefront of the nations of the
world China in the East and America in
the West. Well may we pray that for
the welfare of humanity their purposes
will be as peaceful and upright as it is
to-day. "-NeW York San.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
Errors III Biographies.

''The publishers of school maps" says
a teacher, 'are responsible tor more
errors than any other class of people on
the planet. They use sometimes half
dozen different scales of sizes in single
book, and it is impossible for children to
get correct idea Of the relative sizes of
different countries because Of their lack
of uniformity In the scale. In an atlas
for school use all the maps should be on
the same scale, otherwise mostincorrect
ideas will be formed. recently asked
bright boy, who had just finished the
study of geography and laid it by be-
cause he knew all about it, how large
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
Myrrh and FrankincenSe.

"One frequently hears OF frankincense
and mvrrh," says a botanist, "but few
people know what they are. Both are
gum resins obtained from trees. That
from which frankincense is derived
grows chiefly in Arabia, though it is al
so found in certain parts of India and
elsewhere. On the coast of Abel it Is
said to be found sprouting from between
marble rock, without soil, appearing to
spring from mass Of substance resem-
bling a mixture of lime and mortar.
The purer the marble tie finer the
growth of the plant. Young trees fur
nish the gum, to obtain which deep in
cision is made in the trunk, a milk-like
juice exuding. When it has had time to
harden the large, clear glObules are
scraped off into baskets and the inferior
quality that has run down the bark is
collected separately. Anclently 1t was
reported that the land which produced
frankincense was one Of logs and dark
ness, where slaves, as punishment,
were compelled to collect the gum from
trees infested by winged serpents of
various brilliant colors, which could on
ly be driven away by smoke. These
beliefs were probably circulated by
Arab spice producers of fertile imagi-
nation who were desirious to avoid
competition.
Fifteen centuries before Christ an
Egyptian queen named Hatasu made
an expedition to the Arabian coast Of
the Red Sea and brought back with her
thirty-one incense trees. The gum was
much employed Of old in sacrifices, its
use arising primitively from the belief
that pleasant smells were agreeable to
gods in general Trade in such produce
must have been very extensive in those
times. One thousand talents weight Of
frankincense was brought every year to
Darius by the Arabs as a tribute. AS
much as this was burnt annually in
Babylon on the great altar of Bel.
Thus it is seen to have been IN days Of
antiquity one of the most valuable
productions of the East. 1t was used
by the Egyptians in their religious rites
and was in high repute for medicinal
purposes. Sometimes blazing Jumps of
it were employed for illumination. In
China it has always been considered a
remedy for leprosy.
"Myrrh is the gum of tree that
grows i'll Southwestern Asia. Until
within the present century its botanical
source was in some degree a mystery.
The plant in question is scrubby, not
exceeding twelve feet in height. 1t is
from what is called the Somali country
that the product is chiefly obtained,
being sent to great annual fair at Ber-
bera, where it is bought up by agents Of
East India merchants. Bombay and
Alden are the chief centers of the trade.
At these places it is sorted, the best
quality being sent to Europe and the
poorer kind to China. Once year the
queen of Great Britain, on the occasion
of the feast of the Epiphany, makes an
offering of gold, frankincense and myrrh
at the Chapel Royal, London. This
custom has been pursued since the time
of Edward |. Taken incidentally,
myrrh is believed to act favorably upon
the appetite and digestion. It has
special effect upon the mucous mem
brane, SO that people use it to harden
by the toothbrush. p Washington Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
Il feeble qconodn

Il feeble aoonaam
is restored to health and strength,
by DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton. If you're overworked, run
down." or debilitated, you need it.
It's an invigorating, restorative
tonic, and soothing and strength
ening nervine, in1parting tone and
vigor to the whole system. It's a
legitimate medicine, too-carefully
compounded by an experienced ply
stefan, and adapted to woman's deli
cate organization. For all the
chronic weaknesses, functional de-
rangements, and painful disorders
peculiar to the sex, it is an unfailing
remedy. It's because it IS unfail
ing that it can be sold under posi-
tive guarantee. If it fails to give
satisfaction, in any case for which
it's recommended, the money paid
for it will be promptly returned.
1t is a legitimate maec1ic5aae-not
a beverage. Contains no alcohol
to inebriate !; no syrup or sugar to
sour or ferment in the stomach
and cause distress. AS peculiar in
it's marvellous, remedial results as
In its composition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09

THE composer, Offenbach, was cred
tied with possessing the "evil eye" and
even now the people of Etretat believe
that the villa he built there is subject to
this djabolical charm 1t is certain that
every tenant of the house since Often
bach died has met with sudden death
or with financial disaster. Conse-
quently the villa, though one of the
most desirable seaside homes in France,
remains unoccupied and Stunned by
the toWnspeople.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
hakers of All Creeds and Kinds

Are to be found in every locality visited by
chills and fever. The very animals exhibit
in such plague festered regions symptoms OF
the dire Infection If experience has proved.
in the domain of medicine, anything con-
clusively, 1t is that Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers Will not only eradicate from the system
every vestige of the miasma born complaint,
but effectually defend residents and temporary
sojourners in malaria scourged localities
against it. There is a general concensus OF
opinion among medical men, no less than IN
the minds of the public, on this point. MOI
only on this continent, but in the tropics where
malarial complaints assume their most vlrulen'
type this incompatible medical safeg uard is
universally used and esteemed. Dyspepsia,
biliousness, constipation, debility and kidney
trouble are all thoroughly remedlable by the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
1.-THE State Fair

Will excel all past efforts" says Secretary
True. OF course you'll attend-you'lI
want new carpet. chamber set, parlor
suite, fancy chair or rocker, q dinner set,
or something from the thousand and one
things we have. No article made. for
housekeeping but what we have it. Our
prices catches the careful buyer. Remem-
Der this, twill save you money.
MCCALLUM House FURNISHING Co.,
West Water Street
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
A RONDEhU,

"Man is but clay''-oh, words of truth
We learned. each one, i'll early youth!
Man is but clay.
We call the speedy man "brick,"
The soft baked" man makes Us sick;
Man is but clay.
Down goes fellow with thud;
We strai ghtway say: "His name is mud"
Man is but clay.
-New York Herald.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09

STRoLLAwAY-"Do you remember Miss
Dewey? I'll never forget how you and
she were in love with each other. How
she used to call you pet names and you
well, suppose it's all over now NO
more sweetness between you, eh Z"
Stayathome-"No; all over p "By the
way, whom did she marry ' "Me p
Boston Ne2Ds
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
FROM AVON'S BANKS.

The bonny bloom of eglantine,
Rose tinted shells gray shore that line.
The lovely stars ake-mirrored grace,
The thrush's song in silent place
Those and all else of sweet and fair
To her l love do l compare.
Yet far from home and me to-day
Her feet press unfamiliar way;
But we'll / know, Wher'er she be,
Her swift thought wings its course 10 me.
Behold her last kind message here
A tiny thing, and yet most dear
Ofau the English sun shines over
From Avon's banks lucky clover.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09

VISITORS to the State Fair and Milwau-
kee Exposition should not fail to also visit
the mammoth furniture establishment Of
Clement, Williams 65 Co., 42S Broadway.
This elegant store is one of the prominent
features of Milwaukee, and is an attract
i've EXnOSitiOn of itself
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09

FRANK HAMILTON CUSHING, the emf
nent ethnologist, has recovered from the
serious and painful illness which has
Frustrated him for over two years past
and which made many of his friends
despair of his recovery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09

SMART Youth Ito hand-organ mani
t'Garibaldi, how's business this morn
ing? Don't you need a cashier?"
Hand Organ Man grinding away
''No; one monka huff - Chicago 1'ri-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09

SAME OLD WAY. -Graveller-" And
you say you have a hundred souvenir
spoons Didn't they cost you lots of
money?" Traveller-'Not at all. The
waiter turns his back, and do the rest.
=TnLPdn RLnde
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pre-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP cO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09

SHE-"Mrs. Shaveinwost says she is
descended from one of the noble fami-
lies of Saxony" He-"I shouldn' It
wonder. All the family plate is Ger
man silver. "-Life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
Made To Look Like New.

Dresses, Gents Clothing, Feathers, Gloves,
etc. Dyed or Cleaned, Plush Garments
Steamed at Otto Pietchs Dye Works. 245 W.
Water St. Milwaukee. Send for Circular
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09

Best. easiest to use and cheapest. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. BY druggists. SOC.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09

CHE treated her shamefully." "Did
she get a divorce ?' "No." "Why
not?" "She wanted to get even with
him. "-BrOOkLun Life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09
The Only One Ever Printcd-Can
You Find The Word?

There is a 3-inch display advertisement
in this paper this week which has no two
words alike except one word. The same
is true of each new one appearing each
week from The DR.. Harter Medicine Co.
This house places E'Creso ent' on every
thing they make and publish. Look for
it, send them the name of the word, and
they will return you BOOK, BEAUTIFUL
LITHOGRAPHS. or SAMPLES FREE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09

Syrup

J. c. Davis, Rector of St. James
Episcopal Church, Eufaula, Alas
My son has been badly afflicted
with a fearful and threatening cough
for several months, and after trying
several prescriptions from physicians
which failed to relieve him, he has
been perfectly restored by the use Of
two bottles of b.
AnEpiscopal schee's German Syr-
up. can recon-
Rector. mend it wit b o u Il
hesitation" Chronic
severe, deep-seated coughs like this
are as severe tests as a remedy can
be subjected to. 1t is for these long
standing cases that Boschee's Ger
man Syrup is made a speciality.
Many others afflicted as this lad
was, will do we'll to make a note Of
this.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09

Props. of Halls Catarrh Cure, offer $500
reward for any case of catarrh that can
not be cured by taking Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for testimonials free. Sold by
Druggists, 75c
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09

SOME men are like the moon; they
shine brightly when they are ull.-Bos-
ton Com Bulletin
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09

FITS.-A1 Fits stopped free by Dr. Kline's
Great Nerve HesfOrer. No fits after first day
Marvellous Treatise and & 90 trial bottle free to
Fit cases. Send to Dr. Kline 931 Arch St., Phila Pa.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09

"MY DEAR" said the Gar pensively,
as a bomb exploded in the imperial
court yard, 81 could really fancy myself
at the seaside-don't you hear the
booming of the serf?"-Baltimore Amer
1cn11
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-09-09

J. F. Arnold, Montevideo, Mimi,
writes: I always use German Syrup
for a Cold on the Lungs. | have
never found an equal to it-far less
superior. @
G. G. GREEN, Sole Man fl, Woodbury., w.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1891-01-31
What Has Become of 1t?

Editor of Woman's Chronicles
What has become of the Arkansas Woman's
Suffrage Association? hear nothing of the Pres
ident, read of No meetings, or any reports from
the secretary.
1t may be that [ read the wrong papers, but
surely they would be printed in The CHRONICLE
Does the association ever meet and discuss the all
important question, or are they going to allow it
to have quiet burial in the Arkansas River? This
must never be, as there has been too much hard
work done and you cannot afford to lose all of
that. Are you, who have taken up the work in
this State, sitting idly down, waiting for something
to stimulate or push you on? Wait for nothing!
Work seldom comes to us, but we must 20 to it,
We must take example from our brothers. When
electioneerng times come they do not sit down
waiting for some one to come and talk to them,
but they are out and doing. They hold their
meetings and discuss the important questions and
why not you do the same? Is it q lack of energy
or is it because you have become disheartened in
the work?
know there are a great many difficulties to
overcome and many things to discourage us, but
we have only to try again. Should we be defeated
hundred times we must only put forth more
energy and push ahead Would like to hear either
from the President or Secretary whether there has
been any work done. AN INTERESTED ONE.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1891-01-31
Adopted.

The rain was dripping in dreary, ceaseless del
uge from the roof of the elevated station, and the
passengers picked their way gingerly, and hurried
along without glancing al the faces of the throng
as they passed.
An old woman with q faded, shabby, thick
shawl, and more faded ancient umbrella, crept
with careful feet down the wet stairs. She held
her skirts high above her ankles, displaying pair
OF heavy, eapaeious rubbers of the fashion of two
decades ago. She looked in at a restaurant WIN
dow, passed it by, retraced her steps, halted be-
fore the door as though celebrating, and finally
walked in. A waiter seated her at table near
the wall.
She looked about her anxously, as though I'M
accustomed to such surroundings. She had a
meek little face, with soft eyes that looked sad
and frightened. There were many wrinkles in her
soft cheeks-far too many to count-and her lips
trembled perceptibly.
She was removing pair Of thin cotton gloves
with great care lest thread break, when lady
entered and seated herself at the same table. She
was nearly thirty-fve, with bright, sympathetic
face and responsive brown eyes, full red lips and
bright complexion.
The old lady fumbled about in reticule hanging
Oh her arm, anu eAJIdCUcu GWO ple0oo VI
bread with bit of corned beef between, laid it
tmdy on the table, and asked the waiter to bring
her cup of tea.
Her vs-a-vis eyed her with an expression of in
terest-notng the shabby crepe bonnet placed
with precision and genteel dignity above the soft
gray hair that framed the little old face. 1t was
an attractive face; every line-and lines branched
out in every direction-had served to soften it,
The waiter brought the tea in small pot and
served another table at the same time with oysters
The old ady's eyes followed the dish with the
guileless longing Of child. She beckoned the
waiter to her. GLOW much are they-the oyS-
ters?"
The man answered, and she replied:
''Thank you-that's all"
The face opposite bent forward with sudden
impulse. The tones were kind and clear and low
"Excuse me, but would you feel offended II l
invited you to share some oysters with me! dS-
like eating alone and would really be happy to
have you join me-"
The old lady's chin quivered convulsively' son.
my dear child don't make yourself any trouble
for me- only asked from curiosity shall DO
nicely with this tea 1t is really excellent
"Fried oysters and chicken salad for two' ana
the waiter disappeared with the order
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1891-01-31
Forty Years Work For Womans Suffrage.

TOILy ISdIS WOlh r. vi WSlliol QUILL ago.
1t is forty years since the first National Wom-
ans Rights Convention was held in Worcester, in
1850. During these forty years, by means Of this
great movement in the interests of women, changes
have been made vastly improving their condition.
Their varied occupations, their improved means of
education, the amelioration of unjust laws-all
make the world different world for women from
what 1t was forty years ago. The Massachusetts
Woman Suffrage Association is to celebrate this
forteth anniversary at fremont Temple, in Boston,
on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 27 and 28
Eminent speakers will be present at this historic
celebration.
Among the speakers will be Mrs. Julia Ward
Howe, Lucy Stone, Mary A. Livermore, Susan B.
Anthony William Lloyd Garrison, COL T. Went
worth Higginson, Helen Campbell, Mrs. Charlotte
Emerson Brown, president of the Federation of
Women's Clubs, Dr. Emily Blackwell, Hon. VIM.
Dudley Foulke, president of Swarthmore College,
Anna Garlin Spencer, Mrs. S. S. Fessenden, pres
ident Massachusetts w. G. T. u, Miss Mary L.
Greene, LII. B., member of the Boston Bar, and
Miss Alice Stone Blackwell. Wellesley College
will be represented by Prof Eugena Morgan, Vas
sar College by DR.. Emma B. Culbertson, and
Mount HoIyoke College by Prof Eastman. Sena-
tor Warren, of Wyoming, aud Hon. A. D. White,
of Cornell University, are also expected