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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24
just q Little Startling.

An exhaustive opinion has recently
been prepared by Foley & Howell, New
York attorneys, on the question of the
validity of life insurance policies in
cases where portion of the premium
Is paid back as rebate. Their conclu-
sion is based upon element ary prin-
ciples of law and decided cases, and
upon the nature and purpose Of the
statute itself, that policy of life insur-
ance, upon which a rebate of premiums
is made, promised or allowed, directly
or indirectly, or which does not state
upon its face the true contract entered
into between the parties in respect to
premiums, Is absolutely void, andis not
enforceable in any court of justice.
The court of common pleas at Toledo
has recently rendered a decision in
this same line. The suit was to enforce
payment Of a note of 1915 originally
made by Craig in payment of the first
premium on life policy issued to him.
On the back of the note was credit of
$50. The evidence showed that no pay
ment Of that amount had actually been
made, but that the credit represented a
rebate of the premium. The court held
in effect that the credit on the note was
evidence of an illegal act, therefore en-
torcement of the payment of the note
was denied the plaintiff; furthermore,
that the issuance of the insurance con-
tract being based on an illegal transac-
ton, the policy was voided thereby,
and no claim under the policy could be
held against the company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24
AMERICAN METHODS
Young Man, a Young Lady, II Waiter,
Menu Card.

Young Man, "A Young Lady, II Waiter, a
Menu Card.
"Where there's will there's a way
is as true of courtship as of other things
The New York Commercial Advertiser
has obtained from an English writer an
amusing story illustrative of this fact
A man who had been invited for a stay
at country house rejoiced over the op-
portunity he thought it would give him
to propose to a girl with whom he had
been IN love for long time. His visit
was to last a fortnight, but the last
evening came without his having had
one chance Of being alone with her dur
ing the whole time.
AS be sat at dinner (of course he was
at the opposite end of the table from
herr he felt the time was fast passing
away, and in few hours he would no
longer be in the same house with her
When the ladies went to the drawing
room he would have to sit on in the din
ing-room. His host might allow him to
look in at the drawing for a few
minutes that evening, but after that his
presence would be required in the bill
lard room. In utter desperation he
took up the menu card and on it wrote
"Will you marry me ?" He doubled it
up, telling the butler to give it to the
lady in question. He did so. She read
it and, with the perfect sang froid born
only of the Nineteenth Century, said
"Tell the gentleman Yes
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24
Man Was Made to Mourn

Perhaps, and perhaps not. However that may
be, he has no excuse for his misery, if it is pro-
duced by nervousness, SO long as he neglects to
reinforce his enfeebled nerves through the me-
dunn of improved digestion. He can secure
this by the regular use of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, grateful tonic and tranquilizer. 1t
should never be forgotten that the brain
which is the headquarters Of the nervous sys-
tem-and the stomach bear the closest relations
one to the other, and that debility under the
Wa1stband produces a correlative disturbance in
the organ of thought Give, however, a quietus
to nervousness and headaches by q reform be-
gun at the fountain head by the Bitters Take
1t, also, for malarial, bilious and kidney
trouble, rheumatism and the infirmties of age.
Taken before meals it imparts relish for the
food.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24
For Cashiers,

The accidental origin of what may yet
become useful patent came under the
notice of writer in the New York Trib-
une a few days ago. A cashier in a
downtown restaurant had returned
from his vacation. and had on his holi-
day run thorn into the palm of his
right hanG. The wound caused him
considerable pain, to alleviate which he
put rubber band around his hand,
which held in place moistened sponge.
That's a clever idea," remarked a
Westerner, "for moistening your fingers
when counting bills. Where do you
buy them?"
The cashier explained what the real
use Of the band and sponge was.
''Do you mean to say that thing is not
patented? ?" asked the man, and learning
that it was not. expressed his intention
of taking out a patent at once. The
cashier, however, tod the tale to a
New York man, who promptly hurried
off and had strap and buckle made, to
which is attached a cup containing a
sponge. The whole can be comfortably
carried on the hand, and in future
cashiers wishing to moisten their finger
tips have only to close the hand. The
New York man got the patent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24
he Talked Politics.

/ found the druggist reading a news
paper and apparently considerably ex-
cited. A county ticket had been nomi-
mated the day before, and it turned out
| that he did not favor some Of the can
| didates, although of his party. Not
| withstanding [ was a stranger he began
| talking local politics to me and was GO
| ing it strong when q colored man came
| in.
Now then, what do you want ?" de-
handed the druggist.
"Quinine, sah-10 cents wuth."
The druggist went back of the counter
| to put it up, still talking politics, and
the longer he talked the madden he got.
| l did not pay strict attention to what he
was doing, but after the negro had gone
it struck me that a mistake had been
made.
did that man ask for quinine ?" 1
asked.
81 believe he did, and what on earth
| could have possessed that convention
| to nominate such a man as Sam Raines
for sheriff! I"
care you sure you gave him quiz
nine ."
"Why, I presume I did. I'll see that
ticket in Texas before I'll support it. -
"My friend" l persisted, Il believe
you gave that man morphine. Isn't
that the label on the bottle?"
Didn't he ask for morphine ?''
"No."
"Well, he's got some, confound him /!
| Here-where' he go?"
He ran to the door and called, "Sam
Sam ~ and presently the colored man
returned.
"Sam, what did you ask for?"
| "OuinIne Sa ~
"Well, guess l gave you morphine.
| Hand it over and I'll exchange it. The
| idea of putting UP Sam Raines when
there was such good timber III bolt
the whole ticket from top to bottom ~
He made the exchange in such cool,
matter of fact way that after the GUS
toner had departed | said
That was narrow escape for some
one, eh?'
Eyes; might have killed a niger.
And I'll let that crowd know they
can't stuff no such nominations down
me! It's an outrage, and one which
must be rebuked at the polls, as it
| deserves r'-NeaU York Herald.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24

who has the rank of commodore. He
lives in Philadelphia, and has been in
the service over fifty years.
RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, whose
"Gallegher" is in it's twentv-second
thousand, was educated at Lehigh and
Johns Hopkins universities, with especial
view to journalistic career He began
his newspaper work as a reporter on the
Philadelphia Record, and went from
there to the New York Evening Sun,
and then to the editorial desk OF Harper's
Weekly. He is now about % years old.
THE will Of Frank Clark Hills of Kent,
England, was proved few days ago,
and dlspOses of a personal estate oil a
value of more than $10,O00,000 The
amount is the largest on record in Eng
land since the death of Mr. Morgan, the
banker, two years ago. 1t is much
larger than the estate Of the late W. H.
Smith. NJ Hills made his money in the
manufacture of chemicals, and was COM
paratively an unknown man.
HALL GAME, the novelist, lives in a
pretty cottage called "The Hawthorne"
IN the heart of the beautiful Westmore-
land Lake country, made famous by
Wordsworth, Co'eridge, and Southey.
He has a typical Celtic face, not unlike
that Of Sha kspeare In its contour, and
dresses untidily, and is lazy in most
things. At present be is at work upon
an idealistic life Of Jesus. which he be-
lieves Will prove his masterpiece.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24

London 10, 900 are always cut of employ
ment.
THE long-handled parasol is defunCt,
the short. club handled being III the as
cendant.
PETALUMA, Call, boasts Of an artesian
well that flows 3d. 900 gallons Of fresh
water every hour.
INDIA has one missionary to 275,0OO
people, Persia one to 300, 900 and Thibet
one to 100000.
A Moscow dentist has successfully
made false teeth assume fixed place In
toothless gums.
PYTHoNs are abundant in the Philip
pines, the species being identical with
that found in Borneo.
THERE are twelve obelisks in Rome,
one in Paris, five in London, and one in
Central Park, New York.
A BLOOD beet measuring Is inches in
length, IA inches in circumference and
weighing pounds is q curiosity Of St.
Tammany, La.
THE highest viaduct in the world has
just been erected in Bolivia, over the
River Lea, 1888 feet above the sea level,
and 4,00S above the river
A MAN in Maine lost nearly 5000 lob
sters lately, that he had confined in a
| pond, by quantity of fresh water flow
ing into it and killing them.
A CURIOUS relic of old Roman life found
recently at Lanurium porto Portese)
and now stored in the British Museum,
is thin elab of stone that was anciently
a circus poster.
DURING recent storm at Hopkinton,
| n. H., an elm tree, under which Lafay
cite and his party stood at reception
given them in 1925, was struck by light
| ming and demolished.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24
THE TEMPERATE ZONE,

In q weller of steaming heat
The people puff and wheeze;
The mercury moving fleet,
Scales the ladder of degrees
There is no peace or ease
When July comes full blown
This climates trial and tease
Why call it the temperate zone?
In the days of the violet sweet
Comes the blizzard instead of the breeze;
We have to wear rugs on our feet
And watch lest our noses freeze.
In Sprihgtime and fall we SneeZe,
In summer we are fried to the bone
Will somebody answer us, please
Why call this the temperate zone?
Calcutta would char an afreet
In Silesia the air St1ngs like bees.
One knows what he's going to meet
When he makes for those far countries.
They're different as chalk Is from cheese,
Each place sticks TO ways of its own
But our climates n sweat or freeze
Why call this the temperate zone?
Like the nomads who live in tepees
Is this shiftieSt climate that's known.
Where is the sane man that agrees
10 call this the temperate zone?
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results which
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 pro-
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 ard 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.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK N.Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24

Many women fade
early, simply be-
cause they do not
take proper care
of t h e m S elve s.
Whirled along in
the excitements of
a fast-living age,
h ey overlook
It, if not checked in
health and beauty.
vital weakness, use
egetabLe Comtound.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24
s. How Old
| Look,
and not yet
Thirty"

those minor ailments tn
time, will rob them OF
At the first symptom Q
lydia z. PinkAam's
The roses will return to
your cheeks, S allo W
10 ks depart, spirits
brighten, your step be-
come firm, and back and
headache will ke known
no more. Your appe-
tite will gain, and the
food nourish you.
All Druggists sell It, or sent
by mail, III form of Pills or
51ozenges, on receipt of 8 1 90.
Liver Pills, 25c. Core
spoudencs freely answered.
Address III confidence,
LYDIA L. PINKHAM MED. Co.,
LYNN, MASS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24

AT the time Of the Talmud pigeons
were used in amusing games. The Tai
mud tells us that betting was INDUCED
in at the pigeon play. The owner of the
pigeon which reach first the point de-
signated was the winner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24

A LONDON firm finds windmill the
most economic means of securing the
motive power necessary to run dyna-
mo.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24
August
FlOW0 %

My wife suffered with indigestion
and dyspepsia for years. Life be-
came burden to her Physicians
failed to give relief After reading
one of your books, I purchased
bottle Of August Flower 1t worked
like charm. Mywife received i'm
mediate relief after taking the first
dose. She was completely cured
now weighs I65 pounds, and can eat
anything she desires without any
deleterious results as was formerly
the case. c. H. Dear, Prop'r Wash
ington House, Washington, Va. @
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24

REV. FL. P. CARSON. Scotland. Dak,,
says: 1.-TWO bottles of Halls Catarrh Cure
completely cured my little girl" Sold by
druggists, 75c
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24

SCURvY and scorbutic affections, PIN
pies and blotcheS on the skin are caused
by impure blood which Beecham's Pills
cure.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24

IT costs the saloons of New York $780,
GOO year to replace their broken
glasses.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24

FITs.-All Fits stopped free by DR.. KLINE's
GREAT NERVE RESToRER No Fits after first days
use. Marvellous cures Treatise and 81 % trial
bottle free to Fit cases. Send to Dr. Kline. 93I
Arch ST, Phila., Pa.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24

A PERSON traverses about three
quarters Of mile in the course of an
average waltz.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24

promotes an abundant secretion of nourish-
ment on the part of the mother. 1t is an in
vigorating tonic made especially for women,
perfectly harmless in any condition of the
female system, as it regulates and promotes
with them.
The Prescription builds up, strengthens,
and cures In all the chronic weaknesses and
disorders that afflict women, it is guaranteed
to benefit or cure, or the money is refunded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24

N'.l. ~ AIDE. also rest we'll at night
and am in good general health, for all OF
which thank HOODS SAR
VIM. WADE, Boot and Shoe dealer, II Merrimack
Street, Lowell, Mass
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24

rCures Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Group InAusn-
Za,Whooping Cough, Bronchitis and Asthma. A
certain cure for Consumption in first stages, and
sure relief in advanced stages Use at once.
You will see the excellent effect after taking the
first dose. Sold by dealers everywhere. Large
bottles so cents and $1.00.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24

A GALLoPING CONSUMPTION may be avoided
by the timely use OF HALE'S HONEY OF HoRE
HOUND AND TAR
Pike TOOTHACHE DROPS Cure in one Minute
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24
Made to Look Like New.
MOTHERS.

MOIHERS,
and especial
nursing mothers,
need the strength
ening support and
help that comes
with DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescrip-
ton. 1t lessons
the pains and bur-
dens of child
bearing, insures
healthy, vigorous
off SDriOp and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24

Hoods Pills cure liver ills, constipation,
biliousness, iaundice. sick headache. Try them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24

For every case of Catarrh which they can
not cure the proprietors of DR.. Sage's Ca
You're cured by its mild, soothing, cleans
ing, and healing properties, or you're paid.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24
Indigestion Cured

81 have for years beer
troubled with distress il
my stomach and indi-
gestion. When l took
Hoods Sarsapar1lla the
effect was surprising.
1t gave me great relief.
and l now eat without
that terrible distress. ]
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24

A GERMAN scientist claims that all dia-
monds come from meteors.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YOHK, N.Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1892-08-24
d D H q q "a "a L VIII soma
By ~ "a EH TN sealed. Free.
EHHH IN ESS E3 q the prcscrIp-
BBn Eli ~ ~ a tiOn til a {
EEE 81 n n made man.
EEHA - T. IT, of and
GUARANTEE It to Cure,
any sufferer from Varic -
FREE MI: n.
So &c Address. with lamp,
DR.. MCNAMARA.

MEN WANTED FOR The UNITED STATES Army.
Ha They must be able bodied, unmarriel be-
tween u and 30, able to speak English, and fur
n;sh satisfactory evidence of age, good charac-
ter and habits. Good pay, rations, clothing
and medical attendance. apply to RECRUIT
ING OFFICER, AS Fast Water Street, MilWau-
kee, Wis.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-23
BEAT UP AN OFFICER
And Struck Mt Another In tho Police
a .t..4 ... Tat.kt . "|t. N".#....

And struck Mt Another In tho Police
Court.
officer Dan 0'Bricn was badly beaten
Saturday afternoon by tho friends Of
William Bowman, whom no had under
arrest for vito boating; Ludcr LESS,
Andy Gavin and three or four other
like tough characters. Tho oiIlccr had
left his club Mt the Niagara engine
house and was compelled 10 usc his
lists, which hc did. There wore too
many for him, however, and getting
him down, kicked, him black and blue.
Patrol Driver Mahoney, who lives close
by, hurried to his rescue, and Luder
Hess and Andy Gavin wore secured.
Attic evening session Maloncy testi.
fled against tho inen, and whilo no was
talking, Hess struck d vicious blow at
ms face, Just grazing his check with his
fiat. Gavin was finod S. and costs for
his share in beating up officer O'Bricn,
anu Hess got $50. Though tho assault
on witness MaloneytoCcnrred before the
very cyes OF tho mayor, his honor an.
Ieared to think tho affair nothing OK.
t%raordinary, and added nothing to
ltcss's punishment. His action, or
want OF action, caused n great deal OF
unfavornble comment. Not being abIo
to pay his fine, Hess went to tho work.
house for l2O days. To keep him in 1t
has boon suggested that a ball and
chain DO attached to.his leg.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-23
ELECTRIC MOTOR STRUCK


by n Yard Engine In Upper Bonwood.
Might have been Fatal.
Pure luck averted yesterday an acct
dent which might have caused great
loss OF life. About eleven o'clock in the
morning electric motor I, in charge Of
Conductor Roseberry and Operator
Robinson, had arrived at the top OF tho
heavy grade just this side OF Boggs run.
Stories differ as to how tho accident oc-
Cured, but from tho most OF tho testi-
mony it appears that Conductor. Rose
berry ran ahead, to SEQ that no train
was coming toward the crossing, and
seeing tho yard engine not far away, no
signaled to tho operator to remain
where he was. Whether the operator
misunderstood or did not SEQ the signal,
at any rate he started forward. Just as
the forepart Of tho cab projected over
the railroad track the yard engine,
going ut u rapid rate OF speed, dashed
into it. The fore part OF the cab was
torn oil, and the machinery bruised.
Operator Robinson was slightly burned,
and August Schrumpf, Il passenger, was
badly bruised by beingthrown violently
against the side OF the car, which was
thrown off the track. Several passeu-
gers were in the chr, and it took some
time to allay the excitement. There
will be IN investigation by the street
car officials, to see where the blame for
the accident belongs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-23
A REMARKABLE LETTER.
a Prominent Professional Mans LIZ.
traordlnnry Statement.
LN. Y. Snn.l

70 he Editor. Sin: As my uamo
and face have appeared in your paper
and tho public prints lately, aud rs
many OF my professional brethren are
Wondering ut It, ! feel It only just that
| should make an explanation. Tho
statement published over my name
was mado ten years ago, after long and
mature investigation, and | have never
changed my mind rs to the facts then
stated. At that time ! said, rs u
physician, that I believed Warmers
Safe Cure was the best OF all known
preparations for tho troubles 1t was
advocated TO cure, and ! say 10 aHn |
know 1t Ia considered tho proper thing
for the medical profession to dccry pro.
prietary and other advertised articles:
but why should thcy do 10? As the
late DR.. j. G.. Holland, writing over his
own namo in Scribner's Monthly, said:
ut Is q fact that many Of the best
proprietary medicines Of the day arc
moro successful than many .physfCiips,
and most OF them were first discovered
or used In actual medical prhctice;
whom, however, any person knowing
their virtue and iorcsocing thor popu-
larity, secures and advertiscs tliom,, In
tho opinion Of tho bigoted all virtue
went out OF them"
Or. Holland was M educated ply
slcian, an unprecedented observer, and
he spoke from a broad and unusal OK.
periencc. Proprietary medicine should
not be decried. Tho evidences OF their
value arc overwhelming. l have seen
patients recover from gravel, intlamma.
tion OF the bladder and Brights disease
after using Warmers Sale Cure, even
whom all other treatment had failed.
l mako this frank and outspokcn
statement In tho intorests,oi humanity
and because | know it 10 DO true. ! trust
for the same reason you will give it to
the public. Respectfully
RIA. GUM.
No. l24 Tea Foriy.%rnM ST, Ntg York.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-23
i. A PATRIOTIC WORK.

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