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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16
DANGER IN ROENTGEN RAYS.
An Experimenter Loses Five of His FIJI
ger Nails,

An Experimental Loses Five of His Fin
ger Nails.
A warning has been voiced by one of
the leading English medical journals in
regard to the too frequent use of the
Roentgen ray apparatus, says the Phila-
delphia Ledger.
1t IS interesting, no doubt, to obtain
series Of photographs of ones own
skeleton. hut if this is to be at the eX-
pense of such trif1es as ones hair and
ones hnger nails, it seems hardly worth
the cost. One electrical engineer, who
has often demonstrated the beauty of his
own finger bones by placing one of his
hands within the radius Of the searching
rays, has lost all the nails from the
fingers of that hand, while Mr.. Sidney
Rowland, who is one of the leading
eXperimenters in this direction, mem
tons several cases of similar charac-
ter IN the structural changes that occur
in the hair. and so forth, of those who
nave been frequently shadowgraphed by
this method. Thus. in the case of pa
tients whose heads have been subjected
to the influence of the rays, the hair has
either turned white or has fallen out en-
tlrely. 1t is suggested that these re-
suits are due to the electrical potency of
what are called the ultra violet rays of
the spectrum, though their precise action
is at present by no means thoroughly I'M
derstood.
One curious suggestion has already
been made. 1t is a well-known supersti-
ton. and one which has existed for gen
erations, that people who sleep in the
direct rays of the moon have their rea-
son more or less seriously affected. Now
it is said that these ultra violet rays ex-
lst in the moonlight, and hence a popu-
lar superstition may be founded upon
scientific fact
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16
A WhaIeback Currency.

According to the Leicester (Eng.) Mid
land Free Press, whalebone promises to
become one of the most valuable COM
modities of commerce. and before the
next century is very old it may become
as highly priced as gold. 1t may then be
the means Of settling for ever the mo-
nometallist and bimetallist controversies
by abolishing both, and making the sub
stitution of a whalebone currency posi-
bic, for there is no chance of an over
supply of that article, and it is quite evil
dent that it cannot be initiated. Numer-
Gus attempts have been made to simulate
it, but none have been successful. Not
very many years ago whalebone could be
purchased for f400 a ton At the end of
last season the price was $4,000. Today
it is about f2200, and before Christmas
it may be higher still, for the Greenland
fishing this summer has not proved an
immense success. At this price an old
Bingham, of which the whaIebone ribs
were generally about half an inch square.
would prove a very handsome legacy,
much more valuable than a gold-mounted
but steel-ribbed umbrella Of the present
day. A collection of the old articles
might form small fortune
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16
HOW THIMBELS ARE MADE.
a Brief but Clear Description of Thei
Manufacture.

Brlei but Clear Description OF lnelT
Manufacture.
The thimble is Dutch invention, and
the first one was made in 1854 by sill
versmith named Nicholas Van Benscho-
ten. Originally il was called a "thum-
bell because it was worn on the thumb.
In making thimbles the gold and silver
ingots are rolled out into sheets OF the
desired thickness and cut by a stamp into
circular pieces of any required SIZE
These circular pieces are bentinto thimble
shape by means of a solid metal bar that
is of the same size as the inside of the in
tended thimble; this bar is moved by ma
chinery up and down in a bottomleSs
mold of the outside of the same thimble,
and each time the bar descends 1t presses
one of the circular pieces or disks into
thimble shape.
When the thimble is shaped the next
work is to brighten, polish and decorate
it. First, the blank thimble is fitted with
rapidly revolving rod. A slight touch
of sharp chisel cuts very thin shaving
from the end of the thimble, a second
chisel does the same on the side, and a
third neatly rounds off the rim. A round
steel rod, well oiled, is held against the
surface of the revolving thimble, and it is
thus given a nice polish; the inside is
frightened and polished in similar man
ner, the thimble being held in a revolv-
ing mold.
Then delicate, revolving steel wheel.
with raised, ornamental edge is pressed
against the blank thimble and prints the
ornament seen just outside the rim. An
other steel wheel covered with sharp
points makes tiny indentations all over
the remaining blank surface of the Thin
BILE.
The last operation is to wash it thor
oughly IN soapsuds, to brush it carefully,
and it is ready for my lady's work basket.
Philadelphia Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16
GAS LONG AS A FLOUR BARREL
A Test of the Old Saying Concerning the
Length of q Horses Head.

1t is probable that at first thought
most persons would be inclined to doubt
the accuracy of the old saying that a
horses head is as long as -four barrel.
Flour barrels vary somewhat in length.
Some are made stouter and shorter. some
slender and little higher. An average
-four barrel is about twenty-nine inches
in height.
A man to whom the old saying was ia
miliar made up his mind the other day
to see for himself just how near right
it was, and he measured the heads of
three horses. One of these horses was
said to have rather large head for its
size; it wasn't a very big horse. This
horses head, exclusive Of the ears meas
ured % inches in length. The heads of
the two other horses, which were horses
of fair average size, with average heads,
measured, one, 81 inches, the other 271b
inches. SO that this investigator discov-
cred that the old saying was substanti-
ally true.-New York Sun.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16
How TO Sc the Wind.

Take polished metal surface of two
feet or more, and with a straight edge;
a large handsaw will answer the purpose.
Take a windy day on which to make the
experiment, paying not attention to at
mospheric conditions, for such an eX-
pertinent can be as successfully made on
a clear day as it can on a cloudy one, and
the results will be equally good in sum-
mer or winter. The only thing you
need to look out for is that you do not
attempt to see the wind on a rainy or
murgy day, as conditions are then very
unfavorable. When everything is in
readiness hold the metallic surface at
right angles to the direction of the wind
II. e., if the wind is in the north, hold
the metal east and west, but instead of
holding it vertical, incline it about forty
two degrees to the horizon. When this
has been done sight carefully along the
edge of a sharply defined object for some
moments and you will see the wind pour
ing over in graceful curves almost like
Water.-St. Louis Republic.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16
DEAD SHOW BEASTS.
There is Likely TO be More or Less Sal
wage When a Menagerie Animal Dies.


wage When Menagerie Animal Dies.
When an animal dies in a menagerie
it is not likely to be a total loss. The
skin is usually of some value, and in the
case of some animals as, for instance, the
lion or the tiger, it may be of very con-
siderable value. The value of any skin
depends largely upon its condition, and
its condition may determine whether
the skin should be mounted as a rug or as
a shOwpiece. The manner Of mounting q
skin might also be influenced in some
measure by the state of the market at the
moment. There might be a greater de-
mand for rugs of the skin of some ami
mails, or a greater demand for such ami
mails mounted as showpieces. The me-
nagerie owner sends the skin to the taxi
dermist and has it mounted, perhaps as
a rug for his own use, or as an animal to
be added to the menagarie museum or to
be sold as a rug or as a furrier's show
piece. In any event when an animal dies
there is likely to be more or less salvage.
New York Sun.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

"Chief Justice Marshall was admittedly
one of the greatest men America ever
had within it's borders. He was pos
sessed of princely domain, consisting of
several counties in Northern Virginia.
This magnificent property was left to his
son, who still lives in Warren county at
very advanced age. Owing to his
generous nature. the son was ruined by
security debts and unfortunate invest
ments, and tract by tract his land was
sold. The slaves were all freed and the
fortune was gone. The old man lives
with a son and all are poor. "-Washing
ton Star
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16
EVERY HOME SHOULD GET II.
New Catalogue Issued by John M.
Smyth Company Saves Money to

Smyth Company Saves Money to
Buyers.
The catalogue issued by John N.
Smyth Company of Chicago should be
in the home Of every person who values
economical buying. The book consists
Of 422 pages, beautifully illustrated,
and is sent free on application.
No furniture house in the world
stands so high in public esteem as John
NJ Smyth's. For thirty years it has
enjoSed the reputation for honest deal
ings and for the high quality Of goods
1t handles There is not Ssate in tire
Union to which it does not ship goods,
and the great West looks upon it as its
chief supplier.
To have furnished half a million
homes Is q distinction few firms enjoy,
yet this is what John M. Smyth has
done. In the new catalogue are accu-
rate Illustrations and faithful descrip-
tons of thousands Of different articles
used daily in the home and office. From
it a person q thousand miles from Chi
cago can furnish a house from cellar
to garnet just as well as by q personal
visit to the store; or a single article
may be ordered, such as a carpet, sew
ing machine, dinner set, bicycle, stove,
lamp, curtain or any Of the many pieces
Indispensable to the home.
Such q book is good thing to have
and as it costs nothing it should be n
every house in our community. Appli-
olo u Il NJ
Smyth Company, 15O-1G8 w. Madison
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16
Getting Rid Of the Gas,

Torker Long Ga bore)-''I tell you, fell
lows, that tooth was a terror! The den
fist says to me, he says: Now. Mr.. Long.
you've got lots of nerve, and can stand
pain as well as the next one, but you'll
have to inhale gas for this toothr And
[ took the gas! Yes, sir, after consider
able thought, l decided to take the gas,
and"
An Auditor-''Yes, old man, and now
you're getting rid of it, aren't your
New York World
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

In Russia. if q man marries an heir
ess. he gets no chance of possessing her
money. There is no marriage settle
ment; she controls her property through
out her life. This financial independence
of the wife has conduced greatly to hap
DIV maria geS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16
A Valuable Idea.

Lord Masham's income of 100000 per
annum is very largely due to the idea
of utilizing the waste of silk fol the
manufacture of plush. He started this
industry on a large scale, and was soon
one Of the biggest manufacturers of
plush in England
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

The Melbourne correspondent of the
London Times telegraphs that a 13-ton
boat, yawl rugged, named Spray, has ar
rived at Samoa from Boston via the
Straits of Magellan. 1t is sailed by
man named John Slocum, whose only
companion is mastiff. Slocum intends
to make a voyage around the world.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

"A new hypnotic has probably beer
found in the Jamaica dogwood The
fluid extract has been found efficacious il
dentistry
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16
Furniture Scratches.

Scratches on furniture may be removed
by rubbing with wooden rag dipped in
boiled inseed oil. The article must then
be vanished with shellac dissolved in
alcohol
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16
Wisconsin Patents.

Patents for the following Wisconsin
inve ators are reported for this week by
Erwin, Wheeler & Wheeler, So and SO
Loan and Trust building. Milwaukee,
Inventors Handbook free:
H F. Crandaii, Milwaukee, assgr., auto
matte locking and unlocking device; e. B.
Hayes, Oshkosh, gangbit boring or mortis-
orator r:' ". S. Johnson, assgr.. MiIwaukee,
wall-plate and pipe connections; T. G.
Mandt, Stoughton, neckyoke center; H. A.
Melville MiWbaqke sfmn
nolds, Milwaukee, steam trap; G. Il. Rice,
Wausau, cutter head; W. E; Sinclair, asssgr.,
Milwaukee, ELECTRIC distribution machine;
Il. Van Alstine, Oconomowoc, file for pa
pers; H. E. Wambold, Appleton. dandy
roll frame; Jacob Fopelik, Milwaukee heal
ing salves. Trade Mark.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

When the hair has fallen out, leaving
the head bald, if the scalp is not shiny,
there is chance of regaining the hair
by using Halls Hair Remover.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

ANY ONE who has ever been bene-
fitted by the use of DR.. Williams Pink
Pills, will receive information of much
value and interest by writing to "Pink
Pills." p. O. Box 1892 Philadelphia.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

AT various clubs in France lists of
eligible girls backed by glittering bank
rolls are to be found
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

The King of Greece delights in tax
ing recreation in the fields. He can
pillow, cut and bind corn, milk COWS, and,
in short, could, at a PINCH keep a farm
going single-handed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16
Victims of LII Fortune.

Zone of the most pathetic. instances of
fortunes mutations is that of the Mar
shall family of Virginia. said t. c..
Gibbons Of Manassas at the Raleigh.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

Bright new autumn dress goods-al
the newer better makes are now in
grand selection at zoe, SOC, 49c and
SOC a yard. Send for samples or wnen
in the city give us call.
ESPENHAIN DRY GOODS CO.,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

Our illustrated fall and winter cata-
logue will soon be ready. Why not
have your name on our mailing list? A
postal with your address is all that is
required. Many new catchy ideas may
be gathered from its pages.
ESPENHAIN DRY GOODS CO.,
Milmanlcn Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

In Siam the first wife may be di-
vorced, but not sold. The other wives
may be divorced and sold.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound


VIII cure the worst forms of female
complaints, all ovarian troubles, in
fammation and liberation, falling and
displacements of the womb, and conse-
quent spinal weakness, and is pecu-
iarly adapted to the change OF life.
Every time it will cure Backache.
It has cured more cases of leucor-
rh@a by removing the cause, than any
remedy the world has ever known; it
is almost infallible in such cases. 1t
dissolves and expels tuners from the
uterus in an early stage of develop
ment, and checks any tendency to can
cerous humors. Lydia E. Pinkham's
Liver Pills work in unison with the
Compound, and are sure cure for
constipation and sick headache. Mrs.
Pinkham's Sanative Wash is of great
value for local application.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16
THE SECRET COMBINATION

Her heart she locked fast in her breast
Away from mOleStation;
The lock was warranted the best,
A patent combinations
She knew no simple lock and kew
Would serve to keep out Love and me.
But Love clever cracksman is
And cannot be resisted;
He likes such stubborn jobs as this
Complex and hard and twisted,
And though we worked q many day
AT last we bore her heart away.
For Love has learned full many tricks
In his strange aVocation;
He knew the figures were but six
In this, her combination;
Nor did we for a minute rest
Until we had unlocked her breast
First, then, we turned the knob to "Sighs,
Then back to words Sincerest''
Then, Gazing Fondly in Her Eyes"
Then, Softly Murmured Dearest;'
Then, next, "a Warm Embrace we tried
And at "a Kiss the door flew wide!
Ellis Parker Butler in Life
"Humph!'' said the wayfarer. ''You
want assistance, do yOu?" eyes" said
the beggar. ''Well, these are hard
times, and | have very strong convic-
tons on the money question. Are you
for gold or are you a silverite?' Sir
replied the beggar, II am anything-but
I have a feeling this evening that I'm a
nickelite." He got it.-Harper's Ba-
Ear.
''Is it true that your wife is an cru
dite woman?" Gracious. no! She
knows too much to be that"-Fliegende
Batter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

of late years sport in this country
has become a kind of idolatry. So says
the London Methodist Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

In the absence of the regular golf edi-
tor the following question from a begin
ner was referred to the turf editor for an
answer; ''In game of golf is it right
ter on the tee?' The turf editor set his
teeth firmly, stared hard at the wall
in front of him a few moments, and
wrote the following reply ''In case a
player snaggles his iron it is permissible
for him to fuzzle his put, but a better
into the pringle and snoodle it out with
a niblick. Chicago Tribune
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16
BARBAROUS DENTISTRY.
The Kaffir Dental Surgeon Infficts To1
ture Worse than ToOthache.

The Kafftr Dental Surgeon Infiicts Tor
ture Worse than Toothache.
The most barbarous method of dentistry
is that practiced by the Kaffirs. The
ground and four men hold him down,
two taking his arms and two his legs.
Then the operator kneels down beside
him, and taking piece Of sharpened
ivory, steel or wood calmly proceeds to
hack away at the gum until the offend
ing tooth is loose. He then extracts it
with finger and thumb, the patient hav-
ing suffered, naturally, unspeakable
agonies.
The time occupied in the operation is
often of long duration sometimes ex-
tending over as much as thirty minutes,
the strength of the tooth.-New York
Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a constitutional cure Price Is cents
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

l never used so quick cure as Piso's
Cure for Consumption. B. Palmer,
Box iii, Seattle. Wash, Nov. 8, '95.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

The Primrose league Of England
still grows at a phenomenal rate-about
$500 a month
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

1t is reported that white whale was
seen recently in Long island sound.
This ;ynimal is rarely seen outside the
Arctic. regions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16
You Are Not shaken Before Taken''

violence afterwards, if you neglect immedi-
ate measure Of relief. The surest preventive
and remedial form Of medication Is Hostel
as antidote to miasmatic poison has been
demonstrated for over forty years past. The
liver when disordered and congested, the
bowels if constipated, and the kidneys il In
active, are promptly aided by it, and it Is
invaluable for dyspepsia, nervous debility.
and rheumatism.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

Do you wish to know how to have steam, and not
half the usual 1cOrh washday? Ask your grocer for
a bar of D06bi'es Electric Soap and the directions
will tell you how Be sure to get no imitation There
are lots Of them.
Mrs. WinslOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP for chill
dren teethlng, softens the gums, reduces infam-
matlon,allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

Dennis Brown Of Lancaster, KY
may be the oldest colored man in the
country. He claims to be 115, and st5a
works as a shoemaker.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

''Is it true that your wife is an cru
dite woman?" Gracious. no! She
knows too much to be that '-Fliegende
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

c. s. Johnson of Juneau, Alaska. en-
joys the distinction of having helped TO
nominate both the Republican and Dem
ocratic nominees. He voted for Nc
kinley in the st. Louis convention, and
then went to Chicago ''to see the fun :
The convention being short of Alaska
men, he was made a delegate from that
far-off territory, and Bryan was his can
didate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

Israel Zangwill relates that when the
notorious Lueger, whose platform was
the extinction of the Jews of Vienna,
was up for election as burgomaster, a
poor Jew took bride of a couple of
forins TO vote for him. "God will frus-
trate him, said the pious Jew; mean
time | have his money.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-16

You'll drive me into my grave win
your demands for money" said old Sleek.
Then you'll have to give me f1O more. -
said Mrs. Sleek, because mourning
goods are very "-Tid-Bits
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1896-11-20
SIS Children's Jackets, 1915.

Three styles of s. Jackets select from Style No 1A-wOO
collar full cloth facing
Style No 2-Alwoo CLOTH with deep sailor collar trimmed with braid and
collar Style No 3Alwoo Bouce
collar full sleeves pleaed back and cloth faced to IA
years 1915.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1896-11-20
MATTINGS TAKE a DRoP.
1000 Rolls. 40 Different Patterns

Bought
than Store Them - shall reduce The
ting within e" "'
oo ros OF excellent China mating variety of 40
oo ron per roll. 81 81
oo pieces hue seamless China of
fine Japanese doubledyei seamless mating
.oo worth $40 per roll Win be sold per roll for Sc OC
2OO pieces hne white mating aud seamless China
patterns and fine Japanese nlaid uattngs attractive
patterns fully worth $l2 per ROLL SIS OC
special 5O in of
70. Cannot be duplicated elsewhere under $40 per 81
10 pieces tine nad cotton warped japanese mating
% terms Cannot be duplicated under $40 per roll s.
superb closely woven quality aud patterns Fully
worth $50 roll During this sale rolls of 30 be
No such uniting
goIey No this price Ihesesr
NAV
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1896-11-20

Three-piece Suits-Coat Vest an Long
Pants, IA to 10 years. All that boys heart
could desire in the shape Of a suit Of Clothes
is here Send or bring him. Well do the rest
81, 81 9s, SO, 81. $3.50, S., IS SO,
5000
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1896-11-20
CHEAP
BEYOND ALL
PRECEDENT

is not of our weaknesses On the ay-e0n
modest We
great the biggest bargains in the
markets That when there is specially GOOD
pprd of That take advantage
every opportunity plunge the GREAT
exggerate things We know it, should know it.
because trying should practice the rigid
bence tbed vbeadin
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1896-11-20
$500 Double Capes, $2.9S.

Atwood Double Cpes electric seal and braid trimmings around collar
and II inches long with u l25 inch with collars So 3d.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1896-11-20
SUITS.

LII we went into detail a " hole page would
not afford space enough 10 enumerate tht
nyriads OF styles in this vast department
Single, DOuble-brtasted Sack Goats, GETAWAY
Frock Goats, Prince Albert Goats, Blue, Black
and Fancy Chevio,s, Plain and Fancy CASH
mrres, Oxfords, Shrtlnnds, Worsleds, Mel
tons &c A grand aggregation Of style
elegance, beauty and durability
So SO. $3.9s, IS, So. So SO, 81 SO,
50, 50 SO, $40. $l2 SO.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1896-11-20
Cheap Beyond all Precedent.
For Bows.

And the following figures prove it: