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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28
The Pacific Gable.

The steamer Albatross is now about
to undertake the task of surveying a
route for submarine cable between
San Francisco and Honolulu. 1t was at
first feared that the kind of wire needed
for making the soundings could not be
procured in this country; but that OBJ
stacle has been overcome and an I'M
dertaking that has already been de-
layed several months will now
be carried out. The last Congress
appropriated $25, 900 for the purpose,
and the Thetis was assigned to the task.
1t was then hoped to begin it soon after
July l, when the appropriation became
available; and had this been done, it
would doubtless have been substantially
completed by the present time.
But the Thetis was needed in Behring
Sea, and other vessels in the Pacific
were also occupied with urgent duties,
SO that the survey was postponed, and
will not be completed before mid-win-
ter. Still this preliminary work is not
a part of any scheme, nor does it COM
NIT the government in any way to the
enterprise of actually laying the cable.
This latter is under consideration both
in this country and the British colonies,
and the government performs valu-
able work for whoever may undertake
it by showing whether it is feasible, ard
by indicating favorable and unfavorable
rOTtpC
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28
Alexander Ills Study.

The young King of Servia and his suite,
while in St. Petersburg, were per-
mitted to see the study of Car Alexan-
der II. in the winter palace. This was
an honor that has been granted to no.
body else by the present Gar.
This Puritanically plain little apart
ment in the midst of the purple and sill
yer and gold spIendor of the imperial
residence has been more carefully
guarded against intrusion probably than
any other room in Europe. The
study is exactly as the Car left it. Be-
fore the plain iron camp bed, with its
untouched linen, lies a pair of leather
slippers, and on the table near by are
several Russian and French books, two
of them open and marked, and six sill
yer roubles. Opposite the bed and
] against the wall stands the writing desk,
strewn with papers, awaiting the i'm
perial signature. Neither they nor
their duplicate have ever been signed.
The chairs stand exactly where they
stood when the Gar left the room, and
on the walls hang small photographs of
the Russian czars and czarinas. En-
peror William l., of Germany, and the
dead Cars children are shown in pho
tographs on the top OF small cabinet.
That is all the furniture in the study of
Alexander II. The room is small
square. and lighted by three windows.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28
Relics of the Telegraph.

The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany is endeavoring to secure, for ex-
hibition at the Worlds Fair, the slip
| bearing the first message sent by
Morse's telegraph as it actually was re-
| corded by the instrument.
Another Geographic relic of the
| same nature which should be exhibited
at the Worlds Fair can probably be OBJ
tanned from the Duke of Wellington.
This is the original slip of the first
message that was sent from one country
to another through a wire laid under
the sea. Such a relic, in the light Of
the wonderful development of subma-
rine telegraphy, certainly equals in his
! torical interest the first message sent BY
| Morse's telegraph. Early in the year
| 1850 the first submarine cable was laid
| between England and France The
| cable consisted merely of an insulated
wire without any external protection,
and it was hastily made and laid so that
| telegraph communication between the
two countries might be established,
| even if only for few hours, in order to
save the franchise, which was about to
| expire. Mr.. f. {. Webb, the veteran
submarine cable engineer, was then a
midshipman in the royal navy, and his
ship being anchored off Dover when
| the tug started to lay the cable toward
| Calais, he secured permission to accom-
pany the expedition. The wire was
laid down without mishap, leaden
weights being attached to it at intervals
| to sink it to the bottom.
When the instruments were con-
nected up it was found that the cable
answered its purpose admirably, and
the tape soon began to flow forth at the
receiving end. Those in charge of the
line were about to destroy the slip, but
Mr.. Webb, being of an archaeological
turn of mind, and foreseeing that one
day such relic would have great his
torical interest, carefully folded up the
piece bearing the first message and la
beled it for preservation. The cable
only lasted few hours, as on the fol-
lowing day French fisherman pick ed
1t up with his anchor and straightway
chopped it in two.
at that time lord warden of the
mer Castle, near Dover. During visit
to the Commander of Mr.. Webb's ship,
the Iron Duke heard of the relic which
Mr.. Webb had secured and expressed
some interest in it, and the result was
that the relic changed hands, Mr.
Webb making a present Of it to the
Duke
1t is well known that the famous gen.
eral preserved his papers and other
possessions in the most systematic man
ner, and it is probable that the present
Duke of Wellington will be able to find
the message, and would no doubt lend
it for exhibition at the Worlds Fair, if
| asked to do Electricity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28
Barber Shop Bay Rum.

If all the bay rum used in the barber
shops in this country was genuine il
would require about fifty times the
amount of land now devoted to the cul.
ture Of the bay tree to supply the de-
mand, says Philip Selden, a New York
importer of bay rum. III the st. Louis
Globe-Democrat. About so per cent. OF
the fluid used IN the barber shop is
genuine and pure. Bay rum, you
know, is, in its perfect state, very strong,
and will stand any amount of "rectify-
ing" as we call it. One gallon of pure
bay rum will make ten gallons of barber
shop bay rum. Sometimes they add
nineteen gallons of water, and make
enough stuff to stand bay rum label
for year. Yet some BARRIERS have the
impudence to charge extra for it. In
most shops in New York known as 60
cent Shops" they charge cents
extra for bay rum. What they sell you
for bay rum costs them about cents a
gallon. You get tablespoonful of it
used on your face.
Sometimes the adulterated fluid is col
ored with chemicals to make it look at
tractive, and there is nothing more dan
gerous or conducive to skin disease than
such com bination. A great deal of So
called bay rum sold as the pure article
is manufactured, and was never dis
titled from the bay leaf or anv other
leaf The United States uses less gem
uine bay rum than any European coun-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28
ST, CECILIA. M. D.

The theory has been advanced that sweet a
gentle music may have useful effect dur1
"When Music, heavenly maid, was young"
She diffidently held her tongue
De rebuS scientific;
Content her airs alone should please,
Should make the frIgid breast unfreeze,
The savage soul pacific.
But Music, now q matron old,
Has waXcd propOrtionately bold,
And starts choral college,
To cure the body's neodiness,
And emulate the r. c. :.
In therapeutic knowledge.
Sweet visions fill the gentle mind,
Gifted with milk of human kind
ness and imagination
Corporations on the sick,
Achieved with quaint orchestral trick,
And vocal varlatl on.
What dulcet drugs would be distilled
For those who practice what the guild
So eloquently breaches
GavotteS to help the man who halts,
And suites TO take the place of salts
And luilabys of leeches.
A rhythmic recipe might read
take first of Brahms one liebeSlied,
A SceRd by Beethoven,
MY pretty Jane Should he upbraid,'
A verse of Gounod's 'Serenade,'
With Obtt0dtO woven.
'Add-if the symptoms urgent be-
Some portions of u Mass in B,
An aria from Norma:
Perform this programme to the end,
Until the pulse begins to mend,
TIL eXtremities get warmer"
Specifics doubtless will be found.
Il fch6S far as "World renowned"
Sponsored by some Tone-master,
Thus Gluck might cut out eau de Dill
And Mendelssohn replace pill
And Meyerbeer a plaster.
The Lyric Lancet shall relate
How, at a monster Wagner fete
(The brass Sempre creScendO)
One hundred limbs were cleft in twain
And yet was heard no sound of pain
(Absi all innuendoD
But let some poor nerr0Se trust
His too impressionab bic dust
To treatment so aesthetic;
Or st. Cecilia. on the sly,
Might raise her patient to the sky
In manner energetic.
London Globe
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28

IT gives us pleasure to refer to the adver-
tisement of DR.. w. II. Tut which appears
in our columns. For over twenty-five
years TUFTS Pills have been before the
public, and each succeeding year their val
liable properties become better appreci-
ated. They now stand second to none for
the relief of that much abused and over
taxed organ, the liver, and for the removal
of that cause of so many ills, constipation.
They are used in every civilized country,
and carry with them vOIuminouS teStimO-
malls of their safety and efficacy. TUFTS
Liver Pills should have place in every
household
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28

ing. "When worn it is impossible for
the wearer to open his or her mouth,
and SO necessitates breathing through
the nose"
The man who has undertaken to
trundle wheelbarrow from San Fran
cisco to New York city reached Flag
staff, Arizona, seven days ahead of
time.
WM. WILKINS, of Osceola, shot at a
balloon and was wounded in the shout
der by a shot-b bag of ballast the irate
aeronaut threw out at him.
LARGE hotels are said to be suffering
from the fad that prompts guests to car
ry off spoons for souvenirs.
A SCHEME is on foot in Washington to
elevate the condition of monkey intel
lect by breeding.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28
COnn1enGahla

All claims not consistent with the high
character Of Syrup Of Figs are purposely
avoided by the Cal. Fig Syrup Company.
1t acts gently on the kidneys, liver and
bowels, cleansing the system effectually,
but it is not a cure-all and makes no pre-
tensions that every bottle will not sub
Stantiate
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28

CHOIR LEADER-''Ach that vas ter
rible. Miss Screecher! You hat lost
de tune; you are way oud ~
Miss Screecher-'T That's all right, pro-
lessor; [ only went out to get the air."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28

"WHY, Charley! what an awful cold
you've got" Yes, Maud, it is a bad
one" How did you catch it?" "Well,
we've been having flannel cakes every
morning, and -" eyes" "This
morning we switched over on to buck
wheat. Bad season to change from fan
nels. -PhiIadetphia Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28
Hoods SarSapariIIa

Gives health by purifying the blood toning the
stomach and bowels, and invigorating the kid
neys and liver. Therefore. if you are in poor
health, take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
HOODS PILLs.-Best liver invigorator and ca
thartic. Reliable, effective, gentle Price Csc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28
Made To Look like New.

Dresses, Gents Clothing, Feathers, Gloves,
ETC., Dyed or Cleaned, Plush Garments
Steamed at Otto Pietch's Dye w orks. 246 w.
Water ST., Milwaukee. Send for Circular
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28

F1TS.-All Fits stopped free by DIR. KIine's
Great Nerve RestOrer. No fits after first day,suse
Marvellous cures Treatise and 900 trial bottle free to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28

"No," said the Vermont farmer, 81
wouldn't hev prohibition done away
with fer heap. Itmakes th' hard cider
tast twicst as good. "-hadiaoapoks
To9yrn0I
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28

An enterprising dentist in an Ohio
town has in the window of his office the
sign: "Your teeth pulled while you
wait n-TrOa Press
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28
HOW'S This

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by taking
Halls Catarrh Cure
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo O,
We. the undersigned, have known F. j. Che
ney Tor the last fifteen years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
WEST " TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo O.
WALDlNG, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28

Gov. KNAPP estimates the production
of gold and silver in Alaska at 81, WO, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28

Is that state when all the organs of the body
perform their functions in regular and efficient
manner; and to remove any obstruction to such
action is the proper duty of medicine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28

A WOMAN of Parkersburg, w. Va, has
her eighth husband. She is so and he
is 81
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28
The Only One Ever Printcd-Can
You END The N0 ord .

There is 3-inch display advertisement
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 a Crescent on every
thing they make and publish. Look for
it, send them the name of the word, and
they will return you BOOK, BEAUTIFUL
or SAMPLES FREE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28

THE Michigan copper mines are said
to be yielding larger amount of silver
the deeper they go.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28

The best cough medicine Is Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Sold everywhere. 25c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28
August
Flower

I" I have been afaict-
Biliousness, "ed with biliousness
land constipation
Sonslipalion'" for fifteen years
c+or.oh first one and then
another prepare
Pains. ton was suggested
tome and tried but
"to no purpose. At last a friend
recommended August Flower. I
"took it according to directions and
it's effects were wonderful, reliev-
cling me of those disagreeab1e
stomach pains which I had been
"troub1ed with SO long. Words
"cannot describe the admiration
in which I hold your August
F1ower-it has given me new
lease of life, which before was
burden. Such a medicine is ben
"efaction to humanity, and its good
gu alities and
wonderful mer- Jesse Barker,
it's S b ou1d be
made known to Frifller'
everyone suffer Humboldt,
ing with dyspep-
"sia or biliousness Kansas. q
G. G. GREEN, Sole Man IF, Woodbury.,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28

TEACHER you explain what is
meant by vicarious punishment?"
Johnny-"Yes, sir. When ma gets
angry at pa she spanks me. '-New York
Herald
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28

THE spider is the original business
center-Scra1aton Truth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28

CHARLES S. IsHAM, of New York, who
recently married the daughter of United
States Minister Lincoln, has returned
to London with his wife Mr. and Mrs
Isham intend starting for America at
the end of the month.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28

MARY has little pug,
But not as you suppose
Because it's not of canine breed;
The pug is in her nose.
- NP7Dnrt SfnOT0rG
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28
Come to STAY.

The terribly aggravated form of influenza,
which physicians on the continent of Europe
designate as "la grippe" seems to have effected
permanent lodgment this side the Atlantic.
1t makes its temperance soon as cool wealth
er sets in, and not iEfreQuently during the sum
mer months. In the spring it is rampant.
Nothlng checks its first attack, or so efectually
counteracts its subsequent ravages as Hostel
ters Stomach Bitters. The fortifying invigor-
aLlng influence of that benifcent tonic protects
tne system against the dangers which beset a
leeple physique and a weakly constitution con-
sequenI upon abrupt transitions of tempera
lure: IL d1fuses a genial warmth through
tne ola Phragm. which is the best corrective or
Trailing the effect of exposure in damp or rig
orous weather IN dyspepsia, liver complaint,
cosuVeness, rheumatism, malarial and kidney
suits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-10-28
2 AG CARPET LOOM DOM.

"a Send at once for our Catalogue. 200 testi--
Nmonials. c. N. Newcomb. Davenport, Iowa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
Daughters of Liberty.

Three new councils were instituted In Ohio
during February. They are located in Toronto,
Dayton and Wellsville, and are all in -four
lshing condition.
Pride of Clover Council, No. IS, held unique
social on Wsshington's birthday. 1t was called
basket festival and proved big success So
clally and otherwise.
Advfces from steelton, Pa, received this
week, indicate that the prospective council at
that place will soon be ready to institute. J.
c. Longnaker has charge of the application.
True American Council, of Erie. is booming.
1t has only been instituted eight months and
has membership of over 100. with new acces-
sions every night What's the matter with
organizing a new council in Erief
Jennie Nj. Shafer Council was instituted In the
East End last Saturday evening by D. N. Z. C.
u. Wylie. About 20 names were on the charter
list, including some prominent residents of the
East End. The team Of Margaret Du Shane
Council did the initiatory work in a creditable
manner.
Mrs Alice P Love, of New York, and a men,
her of the National Council. who has been visit
will soon return home. Mrs. Love, who is one
of the most prominent and highly respected
members in the organization made many new
friends while she was in Pitts burg. and 1t is
hoped she will be able to favor this section with
another visit in the near future.
Unfortunate as it may be. it is very evident
the time has come when struggle must take
place between the Juniors and Seniors for su-
premacy in this organization. The Steubenville
affair. brought on partially through both fac
tions but forced now by the Seniors, is the
most disastrous that could have occurred to
the organization in Ohio. and 1t is to be hoped
the members OF the National Board will use
the wise judgment that becomes a dignihed
body having the welfare of their organization
at heart, and grant the charter applied for,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
General Lodge Notea.

Eliza Garfield Lodge No. IL Daughters of
= George, Will meet at its hall Wednesday
March II, at O'Clock sharp for special business.
Garfield Council No 8. Sovereigns of Indus
try. will hold musicale and literary entertain
ment and pound social at its hall, No. % Fed
eral street, Allegheny. March II.
Albert Hanlive Christy, the elocutionist will
recite in the food benefit concert given by Gar
field Council, Sovereigns of Industry, Wednes-
day evening. at its hall, on Federal street, AL
legheny.
An Odd Fellow from Meadville writes to
state that home for orphans of Odd Fellows
and for aged Odd Fellows is pleasantly located
in that city. This was called out by the state
ment that the Odd Fellows of Western Penn
sylvanla had not yet taken steps toward caring
ior their orphans and aged. Nevertheless the
proposed home at Laurel station Is needed.
The Order of Chosen Friends will hold
meeting next Tuesday evening in Ralston''
Hall, corner Of Wood and South streets, VIII.
kinsburg. for the purpose of organizing a sick
benefit league in connection with the order.
The organization will include most of the coun-
cils of Western Pennsylvania. Members of
Williamsburg Council No. 30 will serve lunch,
and all members of the order are invited to be
present. as the officers of the league are to be
elected.
The drill corps of Allegheny RCommandery
No S. knights Templar. will hold a reception
49, from TO 2 1t is to be full-dress affair,
and Sir Knights are expected to appear in
Templar dress. Guests are expected from
Pittsburg, Steubenville, Youngstown, Wheel
ing, Sharon and New Castle. Excellent music
has been engaged for those who wish to trip
the light fantastic, and a nicely arranged pro-
Eramme of dances has been selected. Luther
will be the caterer, which will insure the inner
mans being taken care of. The success which
the drill corps has met with in former recep-
tions insureS those who are fortunate enough
to attend this one a very pleasant and agree
able time. The hall will be decorated with
choice plants and flowers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
WALL STREET GOSSIP.

sEx-dividend.
tSale.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-08
b. p, o. ElkA,

Nominations and elections come next month.
Brother Levy De Wolf is back from New
York.
There will be no more Sunday evening meet
ings after April !.
Gran1 Secretary Allen o. Myers has written
that he will be here March q.
Washington D. c. Lodge will take the Marine
Band to the Louisville reunion with them.
The Grand Secretary will send out, on March
2, blanks for the annual report of each lodge.
Pittsburg Lodge No. IL will have another
session before the benefit, and it will be a
hummer.
Chicago No. 4. is taking in large number of
new members and expects to be at the Louis
vile reunion in force.
Jacksonville, Fla, Charleston, g. C., Macon,
Columbus Rome and Augusta, Ga, are all
talking about lodges of Elks.
Brother Charles Davis, of Boston Lodge, is
here looking after his new theater. After 1t is
built he will join Pittsburg Lodge No. II.
The vacant lodge Numbers are ], s. II 16. 20.
29, 40 43 81. 70 and S. All of these but the first
two will be filled before the next meeting OF the
Grand Lodge.
Pittsburg Lodge No. IL benefits, March q,
at the Duquesne Theater. Benefit tickets can
bv procured from Brother r. Glasser at the
Hotel Anderson.
Grand Exalted Ruler Dr. Simon Quinlin
has been confined to his house with a severe
cold. He expects to be at the Pittsburg
Lodges benefit, March q.
The Masonic Temple Theater Louisville, KY,
has been engaged for the meeting of the Grand
nient and centrally located place that could be
secured