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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27
Ordered an Eclipse.

Men may be good soldiers without
being scholars, and iii is also true that
men may be amusing when they are
weighed down by the grawest RESPONSE
bilities- On the evening before solar
eclipse not long ago the colonel of a
regiment of German infantry sent for all
his sergeants and said to them: =" There
will be an eclipse of the sun tomorrow
The regiment will meet ON the parade
grounds in undress. [ will come and
explain the eclipse before the drill If
the day is cloudy the mer will meet in
the drill-shed as usual" The sergeants
thereupon drew up the following order
of the day: Tomorrow morning, by
order of the colonel, there will be an
eclipse Of the sun. The regiment will
assemble on the parade ground, where
the colonel will come and superintend
the eclipse in person. If the day is
cloudy the eclipse viii take place in the
drill-shed. . YOUTHS Comte3a5on.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27
Bill Bolts Honesty.

\ good honest fellow in his way was
Bill Bolts, but he had never had an OBJ
portunity to study moral philosophy as
it is taught in the colleges and uniTer-
stiles He came from Biddeford in
Devon, and very likely some of his
ancestors had helped Drake +"waHop"
the Spaniards. He had followed in
their footsteps by enlisting IN the navy
to tight for his Queen and country
whenever called upon to do so. When
he returned from voyage to China he
brought with him a present for a gen
tleman who had been very kind to his
old mother during has absence 1t was
a curiously fashioned garment of bits
of a species of straw strung together.
Phase, sur, you must eNcoos IN
being torn" he said bashfuliy, when he
presented it, 1.-The Chinaman wouldn' t
part with un aisy," He had run across a
Ohinaman wearing 1T somewhere in the
streets of Hong Kong, and the unfor-
tunate celestial not understanding his
summary request to 'hand that over
here" he had simply yanked it off him.
To the suggestion that his conduct had
hardly been consistent with strict hon
esty, he replied: "Beggin' your par
don, sur, he WIZ only a haythen, an I
never heard that taking things from a
haythen counted as stalin'." "Well, +" re-
piled his friend, @'if many illustrious
Englishmen had mot acted on that as
sumption I don't know where the
British empire would now be- SO I'll
keep the heathen7s garme nt.-NeV York
Hpr0I6
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27
ParaIyZed the Barber.

Three brothers, bearing a resem-
blance to one another, are in the habit
of being shaved at the same barber
shop. A few days since one of the
brothers entered the shop early in the
morning and was duly shaved by Ger
man who had been at work i'll the es-
Enlistment for one or two DAYS. About
u O. clock another brother came in and
underwent a similar operation at the
hands of another person In the even
ing the third brother made his appear
ance, when the German dropped his
razor in establishment and exclaimed
'EWell, mine goodness; dat man hash the
fastest beard | ever saw. [ shaves him
in dis mornin', anoder shaves him at
dinner times, and he comes back now
nit his beard SO long as it never vas ~
London It'd Bits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the'needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactu1ed by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute If offered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27
"OILING" THE VOICE.
Various Preparations Used by

Various Preparations Used by Noted
Singers.
The voices of singers need an occa-
sional "oiling." and some peculiar rem
edies have been in vogue among singers
which it is interesting to know. When
Gallmeyer, the famous soubrette. visited
this country, she confessed that she
treated her throat before each perform
ance to a good rubbing with rum and
giycerine. This statement led to fur
Their investigations in this line,
with the following result: La
bait, the great Swedish tenor, ate
two salt pickles before going on to sing.
Wachtel used the yolk of an egg, with
sugar. Other vocal stars drink beer,
champagne, soda water or punch. Wal
ter, the tenor, drinks cold coffee with
out cream, and Geistinger relies on q
glass Of grog. leila Trebell, the famous
contralto, who died not long ago, always
drank lemonade before she went on the
stage. kindermann chewed dried
prunes during the intervals, and Son
theim swore by pinch Of snuff before
each aria. Some singers who are pas
SiOnate smokers refrain from smoking
on the days on which they are to sing,
while a number of cantatrices believe
that their voices are vastly improved by
the smoking of cigarette Just before
the curtain rises
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27
An Ancient Walnut Tree.

An ancient black walnut tree, relic
of the pioneer period, was cut down in
Flatbush, J.. l., on Saturday. 1t was
twenty-three feet in circumference at
it's base and probably the oldest tree on
the island. Many of the oldest resi-
dents who are familiar with it's history
say Gen. George Washington and his
staff used to confer under it's spreading
branches. When the tree fell on Satur-
day it was found that it was hollow. and
had hole four feet wide from the roots
to the offshoots. In the center Of the
,offshoots a red current bush has thrived
for many years, and it is concluded that
the bush sapped the strength from The
heart of the tree and caused the hole. =
NetU York Herald.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27
FOUR ACES KILLED HIM.
He Took One Look at the Hand and II,
Dead,

He Took One Look at the Hand and Fell
Dead.
Four aces ard joker killed a tough,
hearty Yuma Indian named Orisia
A. Quahue in the county jail this
morning. This is not the first time that
four aces have brought about a tragedy
but probably the first time that it has
been caused just this way.
Quahue was one of Chief Miguel
band of rebellious Indians, who, with
their leader, have been in the county
jail Tor month or so awaiting their trial
on a charge of assaulting school teach
er on the reservation. Quahue was a
pretty good Indian and was allowed
considerable liberty. He became ac-
quainted with the turnkey, and being a
jolly fellow, was made a sort of cOmrade
by the petty officials.
This evening Quahue was playing a
game of poker with Walter Scott, a fell
low prisoner. Scott dealt the cards and
QUahue picked up his hand. 1t was a
pat one. Quahue looked at his cards
and stretched out his hand to raise the
ante, when Scott was startled at seeing
his fellow players face change in a
CHASTITY way He swayed in his chair a
few seconds and fell over on the floor
tone dead. An attempt was made to
give h N medical care, but it was un-
availing and the doctor pronounced it
a case of bursting blood-vessel leading
to the aorta. A spectator noticed that
the Indian, though dead, still clutched
his cards in his hand and on extricatlng
them from his death-grip they were
found to contain four aces and the jok
er. Quahue evidently thought he held
five aces and it was more joy than he
could stand.-Sdn Francisco Examiner
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27

The measureless popularity of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters has been the growth Of
more than a third Of a century. AS in the
past, the coming new year will be ushered
in by the appearance of a fresh Almanac,
clearly setting forth the nature, uses and OPP
Grafton Of this medicine of worldwide fame
1t is well worth perusal. Absolute accuracy
in the astronomical calculations and calen-
dar will, as before, be valuable characteris-
tics, while the reading matter will include
statistics, humor and general information,
accompanied by admirably executed illus
trations. The Almanac is issued from the
publishing department OF The Hostette1
Company at Pfttsburg and will be printed
on their presses in English, German, French,
Welsh, Norwegian, Swedish, Holland, Bo-
hemian and Spanish. All druggists and
country dealers furnish it without cost.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27
Louise Michel'S Views.

Louise Michel is in Paris on short
visit from London, where she now lives,
her principal object being to find an
editor for a book she has recently writ
ten, entitled ''Le Steele Rouge" She
has been interviewed and told the re-
porter that there was more freedom in
England than there was in France. "In
London, she said, everybody has a
right to proclaim as loudly as he pleases
the idea for which he struggles and
which he hopes to see triumph. A man
there has higher consciousness of his
dignity, and both the customs and the
laws respect liberty"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27

materially increased 1t is more than
likely, but a most important point to be
decided in that connection would be
the location of the lunch in the order
Of the services, for it would be quite
impossible for the lunch 10 be going on
during the services as it does in the sa-
loon. If the lunch were put before the
sermon, there would be good many
people who would never hear the lat
ter, and if it were put after, a great
many people would probably drop in
late, unless the doors were locked at a
D;pUn3f33p
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27
S5.OOO.OOO Tobacco Bill Saved.

CHICAGO Dec. 23.-[Special. 1.-The Chica-
go Inter Oceans Illustrated Supplement,
describing the great success and merit Of
NO-TO-BAC has made it famous in a day
Mr.. II. l.. Kramer, the active man, was
seen to-day at his office, Do Randolph St,
and in talking of NO-TO-BACS growth
said it was hard work to keep up with the
rapidly increasing demand, as every box
sold advertised NO-TO-BAC'S merit.
He said, ''NO-TO-BAC is not sold on the
strength of the thousands and tens of thou
sands of testimonial statements, but under
an absolute guarantee to cure, or money re-
funded" That made a long story about
merit very short, it absolutely protects
the user from physical injury or financial
loss. why" said he, "NO-TO-BAC will
make 100, 600 cures this year, and the saving
will average $4,000 for every one cured or a
grand total of $1,000, 600 saved from going
up in smoke and out in spit" NO-TO-BAC
Is indeed, a God-send to the poor man
these hard times. According to the testi-
monials, however, the mOney-saving is the
least consideration, for almost every one re-
ports an improvement of the nervous sys-
TEN, increase in weight and a revival OF
physical and mental powers that is indeed
miraculous.
Prominent physicians look upon MOTTO
BAG as great success, and are very free to
prescribe it.
Every wholesale drug house in this coun-
try and Canada sells NO-TO-BAC and the
retail druggists are pushed to supply Gus
toners, and the direct mail demand is i'm
mense.
The cost of NO-TO-BAC compared with
results is a small matter, as the saving in a
week pays the cost of cure for life time
NO-TO-BAC is sold for $1.OO a box, or
three boxes for $3.50, with guarantee to
cure, or money refunded.
A few extra copies Of the Inter Ocean
Supplement g pages, illustrated in five col
1<n,, ia
for the asking, by addressing The Sterling
Remedy Company, Chicago Office, 40 Ran
dolph St., New York office, 10 Spruce ST.,
Laboratory, Indiana Mineral Springs, Ind.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27
Sir Andrew CIark's Funeral.

At the recent funeral of Sir Andrew
Clark, which is described as one of "the
most impressive of the period" almost
every lady appeared in complimentary
mourning, wearing long black wells in
the French style, and many of them the
long plain cloaks Of dull black that are
seen at Paris ceremonies of the same
mournful sort. A note of pathos in the
otherwise full life of this famous ply
stefan was the fact which he lamented to
his latest day that he had never known
mothers love.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27
Lunches at Church.

At a meeting Of the Congregational
ministers of Washington City the other
day the subject of attracting people to
church was under discussion, and one
of the brethren said that he was strong
.ly in favor of taking a lesson from the
saloons in the matter. The free lunch
counter. he said was one of the greatest
attractions of the saloons, and if it could
be imported into the church he was
sure that the congregations would be
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27
German
Syrup, .

My niece, Emeline Hawley, was,
taken with splitting blood, and she
became very much alarmed, fearing
that dreaded disease, Consumption.
She tried nearly all kinds of n1edi-
cineb but nothing did her any good.
Finally she took German Syrup and
she told me it did her more good
than anything she ever tried. Il
stopped the blood, gave her strength
and ease, and good appetite. I
had it from her own lips. Mrs.
Mary A. Stacey, Tru1nbu1l, Conn
Honor to German Syrup. a.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27
How He Helped Him.

Penwiper-"A year ago, sir, / came
to you and asked You ior raise in my
salary and you would not grant it.
Since then little child has come to
bless our home, and now, sir, l ask you
again. Head ef firm-"Um. [ don't
think | can give you raise, Penwiper,
but / tell vou what l will do. Is it a
boy?" Penwiper-"Yes, sir" Head
of firm-"Well, when he's big enough
III try and make a place for him. y
Cloak ReuieU
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27
THE * SIS.
By WILLIAM S. LORD.

By WILLIAM s. LORD.
The fragrance of fair gardens stole
Through silent spaces dusky,
Detective tire-fies flashed patrol
Down many pathways musky,
When first he called Miss Catherine kate
And lost the prefix Mr.
They parted at the garden gate
Twas there he kissed her.
Her eyes were jewels wondrous bright
No diamonds could outShine them;
Her teeth were such Al milky white
Were ivory judge 'twould fine them
Her mouth no flower so sweet does blow
What mortal could resist her?
Altho' her lips said mo, no, no.
Twas there he kissed her.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27
Values i'm the United States.

Mulhall estima e that the land in
the United States is worth 81, 800, 000,-
600; 1.-The cattle, s. 800, 900, 900; the houses,
go GG he r she EntT G Sts
the shipping, $780, 100000; the total
wealth per inhabitant, 81 ,050
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27
Special Bargain

We will sell you parlor suit in fine Plush
or Silk Tapestry for $685. which is a little
more than halt the usual price. Write fOl
description. G. ARNOLD e Co., Mfrs, Sec.
ond Ward Bank Building, milwaukee,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27

THE old established iewelry firm of James
Gilowsky & Co, corner Third and State
streets, Milwaukee, will send you for SD an
extremely handsome ladies or gents gold
filled hunting case Elgin watch. Send for
nj, 1or
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27

A HARD CoUGH distresses the patient, and
racks both Lungs and Throat. DR.. d.
Jaynes Expectorant is the remedy wanted
to cure your Cough, and relieve both the
Pulmonary and Bronchial organs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27

A CHICAGO paper swells with indigna-
ton that dried apples are not protected.
Plain Dealer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27

THE boiler-maker with oratorial ten
denotes ought to have little trouble in
riveting the attention of his hearers
Buffalo Courier.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27

A MINER may be ever so we'll off but
he can't help getting in hole occasion
allv.-TOIedO COnamercidl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27

FITS: All fits stopped free by DIR. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after first
days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and
$500 trial bottle free to Fit cases Send to
Dr. Kline, 931 Arch ST.. Phila., Pa.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27

IN a cafe the order to retreat is al
ways followed by a spirited attack
YOIlkerS Statesman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27

SEE Colchester" Spading Boot ad. in an
other column.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27

An Extended Popularity. BRowN's
BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs have for many years
been the most popular article in use for re-
lieving Coughs and Throat troubles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27

A MAN can't help having his judgment
warped by hot temper Binghanaton
Republican.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27

IT'S wise COW that knows it's Own
butter FLORIDA Times Union.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27

for the last 10 years and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions and
financially able TO carly out any obligation ma de
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
Iists. Toledo, Ohio.
IIals 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, 1893-12-27

THE burglar is not inclined to be talk
alive, but he is a great bore when he
finds the safe locked Binghanetoe Re
n1lbEicGn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27

IT is a bitter pill for boy to be obliged
to take quinine.-Picogune
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27

TO labor unduly. Sufferers from such Nerv-
Gus Affections often imagine themselves the
victims of organic heart disease.
ALL NERVOUS DISEASES, as Pa
alTsis, Locomotor Ataxia, Epilepsy, or
Fits, St Vitus's Dance, Sleeplessness, Merry
Gus Prostitution, Nervous Debility, Neural
gia, Melancholia and Kindred Ailments, are
treated as a speciality, with great success,
by the Staff of the Invalids Hotel. For
Pamphlet, References, and Particulars, en-
close 10 cents, in stamps for postage.
Address. WORLDS DTsPENsARY MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, n. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27
HOw's This 4!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catanh that cannot be cured by
Halls CataTrh Cure.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-12-27
TFE HEART

is liable to great
functional disturb
ance through SYM
patty. Dyspepsia,
or indigestion, often
\ causes it to palpi-
a tate in a distressing
"a way. Nervous Pros
"a tration, Debility and
"A Impoverished Blood,
. also cause its too
a rapid pulsations.
a Many times, Spinal
" Affections. cause it
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-01-11
Another jay GonId.

Our devil has great head on him
for business, and is also quite a
achemer Ee is always looking fol
chance to make dollar, and by 50
doing is able to carry purse which
always i.as something in it, if not
money, he has door keys, pieces of
brass and anything that will make a
jingle TO lead the boys to believe be
is not broke.
Last week he contracted to cut six
cords OF wood for the Methodist
church for six dollars, and with the
assistance Of three other boys the
work was done. The devil received
four dollars, the three other boys
two dollars between them. As the
devil says the wood business pays he
requests us to state that he is ready
to make another contract with any
one having wood to cut, providing he
can hire the other boys.-AAdvocate.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-01-11
Too Many Crows.

Harrodsburg, Ky, January 10. ~
On the farms of Messrs. E. P. Nc
Partridge and Thomas Alexander,
two miles from town, are tens OF
thousands of crows. There are SO
many together that they are starry
ing. They have killed a large hog
and ravenously devoured the flesh.
Sheep are now dropping their
lambs and not only lose their off
spring, which are killed for food by
the crows, but the old ewes that are
not strong enough to defend them
selves are also devoured. Not a
lamb in this locality will be saved
unless this immense collection Of
crows can be gotten rid Of
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-01-11
Dlaine's Condition.

THIS is about the way the dis
patches read:
Dr., Johnson says Blaine Is cheer
full.
Blair's Physicians refuse to talk
regarding his condition. Blaine had
refreshing sleep last night, and
ioked with the doctors this morning.
Blaine wa sn5 SO cheerful to-day,
AM c3us-,l twice. Blaine took
SOM nourishmeut to-day and is rap
idly recovering.
I Blaine has had a relapse.
Blaine is not as well as he has
been, but is somewhat better than
he was.
No visitors are allowed to see the
sick man.
The doctors have gone into consul
tal;on and his medicine VIII be
chang d.
Blaine Is taking his medicine reg
ularly.
Blaine may live till morning, but
if he dies tonight there is no hope
for him.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-01-11
A SAFE BURGLARY.
R0sser and Muller tie Victims.

Yesterday morning Vic Muller
entered the butcher shop and found
that the safe had been cracked and
$l35 was missing.
The entrance had been made from
the rear Of the building " some one
acquainted with the premises. The
safe was of the old Tilton pattern
and not burglar proof. While the
operator was going through the safe
tAe Board Of City Trustees were in
session considering large petition
of business men who asked that an
additional nlghtwatchnlan beappoint-
ed. The Board laid the petition
over. They viii have chance to
getsat it next meeting.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1893-01-11
The. Tom Thumb Company.

The was large audience last even
ing to greet the Tom Thumb COM
pany.
The pantominical performance in
troduced was perfectly natural and
very laughable.
Count Magri, in his impersoation
of the Dutchess of Deyonshire, was
a comical figure.
A look at Edward Mozart, the
comedian, was enough to create a
laugh.
The performance gave even greater
satisfaction than that of the previous
evening, and it is the general verdict
that the company presented the most
pleasing entertainment witnessed
here for long time. Trazom's hyp-
motto feats and sleight -of-hand were
wonderful.