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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

The Rothschilds of Paris, following
their usual custom at the beginning of
winter, have sent 100000 francs ($2O,O0O
to the project of the Seine, to be distrib-
uted among needy tenants iD the twenty
ACCOMPLISHMENTS of Paris
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

The Castles seem to have set the
fashion in London. A French countess
was arrested the other day charged with
shoplifting in a stylish West End estab-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
DAINTY SWEET BOXES.
They Are Practical, Too, and Can be P
to Other Purposes.

They Are Practical, Too, and Can be Put
to Other Purposes.
Chocolate boxes are being made in SEN
sible shapes that will serve for other pur-
poses long after the sweets are disposed
photograph cases, for instance; figures
of animals that will do for ornaments or
children's toys, and as tea pots and jugs,
if in china. In one respect you have to
be careful when buying for youngsters.
| lately invested in a tiger, duck and
pair of hares, and found that the choco-
late inside them was thickly coated with
white powder from the plastery Innings of
out and put in fresh sweets which were
carefully wrapped in tissue paper The
powder may not have been injurious, but
it is always best to be on the safe side,
despite a little Philadelphia
Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

The formal reception of NJ Anatole
France, elected to the chair in the
French academy, left vacant by the
death of Ferdinand de Lesseps, into that
body will take place probably on Deem
Der IT,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
SPINNING WHEEL.
GRAN'PA'S A FUNNY MAN.


My gran'pa is funny man,
He's Scotch as he can be.
| tries to teach him all / can,
But he can't talk like me.
I've told him forty thousand times,
But faint a bit of use,
He always says mans mon,
And calls a house a "hoose."
He plays with me most evr'y day,
And rides me on his knee,
He took me to a picnic once,
And dressed up just like me:
He says l am a "bonny BARN"
And kisses me, and when
l asks him why be can't talk right,
He says, Il dinna KEN"
But me and him has lots of fun,
He's such a funny man.
/ dance for him and brush his hair,
And loves him all | can.
calls him Anjrew-that's his name
And he says / can't talk,
And then he puts my pladle on
And takes me for walk.
| tells him forty thousand times,
But faint bit of use;
He always says a mans mon,
And calls a house a choose
Philadelphia North American.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

Fancies in Furniture for the Holidays
can be found in almost endless variety
at the mammoth furniture establishment
of CLEMENT, WILLIAMS & CO.,
Broadway Milwaukee,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

Ladies' fine cotton hand-embroidered
initial handkerchiefs at cents each.
The grandest line OF 25-cent qualities
ever shown.
ESPENHATN DRY GOODS CO..
NTi1yyo11Iypn Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

''Do you think that it prolongs mans
life to be insured""
YES" replied the man who had Just
been interviewed by an agent; sit does
something toward keeping him from be-
ing talked to DEATH"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

Rhymer-"A poet, sir, is born, not
made"
Publisher-"Now, don't try to shift the
blame on your parents"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

Capt. Jonathan 3. Norton of East
Lee, Mass, enjoys the distinction Of be-
ing the oldest voter in the United States.
When he voted for Mckinley, November
g. he was 100 years, 3 months and 3
days old. He has Gved under every
president.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

There is said to be probability of
a service of motor 'busses being estab-
ished in Newcastle, England.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

Grand opportunities in seasonable
Christmas goods. Special sales in hand
kerchiefs, gloves and fancy goods. Mail
orders promptly attended to.
ESPENHAIN DRY GOODS CO..
Milwaukee, Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

A German has been granted a pat
ent on sewing needle made with the
center and eye end fiat, the rest of the
needle being round.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

Nick is sure to be on the alert, and at
the first sound of the early whistle runs
to the bedside and banks till his master
is awake-Correspon PHILADELPHIA
Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

My doctor said I would die, but Pisos
Cure for Consumption cured me.-Amos
Kelner, Cherry Valley Ills, Nov. %, 80.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

The German Imperial revenue and
expenditure in the coming year balance
at about $3.50, 100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
ASKING QUESTIONS.
1T Is A WOMAN'S PREROGATlVE,
AND SHE USES 1T.

Timely Questions and Prompt Answers
Have Resulted in Great Satisfaction to
Many Women.
Sensitive women hate to ask their
physicians those delicate questions that
only woman understands, and there
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

The present Gar cultivates his tenor
voice when he has time; his father
played the trombone and his great-grand
father WhiStled
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

Like a touch of nature, which makes
the world akin, the use, of Glenn's Sill
phur Soap beauties the complexion of
young ladies il every part of the uni
verse
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
Lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In or
der to be healthy this is necessary.
Acts gently on the liver and kidneys.
Cures sick headache. Price % and SOC
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

-Vesuvius is in eruption, and a large
stream of lava is flowing down the side
Of the mountain.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

new Holiday Catalogue and state speciality
interested in. G. N. CASPAR'S BOOK EN-
PORIIIM. Milwaukee. Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

The introduction OF penny-in-the-slot
meters has proved a signal success in
Carlisle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

Some floating soaps turn yellow rancid. Dob
bins Floating B0rax Soap does neither The BOrax In
it beaches it with age, and the odOr delightful Try
it once, it always. Order trial lot of your grocer
Insist on w7rapDPre
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

Estate duty has been paid on. $780,
900 as the value Of George Du Maurier's
personal estate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16
Coughing Leads to Consumption

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist to-day
and get a sample bottle free. Large
bottles, so cents and $1.00. Go at once;
DELAYS are dangerous.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

When you ask for Badger Soap see
that you get it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

Some curious stories are told of the
ways of the newcomer to South Africa.
1t is said that recently fresh clerk was
imported for an office of the Netherlands
(TransvaaD railway. The gentleman in
question was made in Holland, and took
thence an alarming amount of luggage.
During the unpacking of one of his larg-
watched with interest by several of the
callow youths colleagues-a bright, new
steel spade came to view. Hello
queried a bystander, what's that for?"
Il thought replied, in all innocence, the
YOUTH thought l might do little gold
digging in my leisure hoursn'-We stmin-
ster Gazette.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

1t is estimated that the recent Horse
show in New York put $1,250,O00 in cir
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

fore write to NJ.
Pinkham, at Lyr
Mass, as she has
ever proved
their most ac- a
curate adviser, II
and knowing
that their L
letters will be rea
md ancwaraI ~
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

"A bust Of Calve by Denis Puech will
be exhibited at the next Paris Salon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

Mrs. WimslOw's SOOTHING SYRUP for chill
dren teething, softens the gums, reduces infam-
nation, allays pain cures wind collie 25c bottle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

"A state of anarchy is said to prevail
in the interior Of Crete, due to the delay
in the execution Of the reforms.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

Peter the Great, carpenter, ship
wright and what more nobody knows,
took to amateur dentistry to amuse him
self
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

Send for our illustrated winter cata-
logue.
ESPENHAIN DRY GOODS CO..
Milwaukee, Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

It is said that Gen. Skobeleff, on the
eve Of the battle of Plevna, offered to
Polish Jew the choice between 100
rubles and the cross of st. George for
having saved his life. Said the young
soldier: 1.-The cross of st. George-what
is it worth, the cross of st. George?"
Replied Skobeleff: My good fellow, 1t is
not for the worth of the thing. but
for the honor that I offer it
to you. The cross itself is
worth no more than five rubles' The
Polish Jew soldier clinched matters by
answering: "Well, then, I'll have the
cross of st. George and 90 rubles''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

She-''How far can your an, estry be
traced?
''Well, when my grandfather resigned
his position as cashier of a country bank
they traced him as far as China; but he
got away"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

Shaw-"I'm sending out my errand
boy for some good old wine.''
Banks-'Don't go to that expense
Tell him to buy new wine. 1t will be
old enough when he gets here with it,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

Re-'How charming you look, dear, in
that dress! 1t becomes you admirably
She-"Oh, yes; that's very old story
When the season is changing, you al
ways discover how charming l am in my
old clothes!''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

Mr.. Fussy-"I don't see why YOU
wear those ridiculous big sleeves wher
you have nothing to fill them"
Mrs. Fussy-"Do you fill your sill
hat?''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-12-16

and answered BY one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09
MAY BE PERMANENT.
Mr. Hanna Likes Plan Of Headquarters in
New York.

New York, Nov. S.-The only nom
resident member Of the Republican ma
tional committee now in town is Chair
man Mark y. Hanna. Messrs Marley
and Scott got away Friday night, and
General Clayton and Secretary Osborne
lett Saturday morning. The headquart-
>rs, which are now being dismantled will
be kept open IN part for another week
In charge OF S. a. Perkins, Mr.. Hanna
secretary.
Yes" said Mr.. Hanna, the question
OF maintaining permanent headquarters
has been raised. but as yet nothing has
been decided upon in that quarter. 1t is
not improbable, however. that this will
be done. 1t is too early to talk definitely,
but the idea is certainly good one and
Will receive the serious consideration of
the committee"
In the past the national committee has
practically gone out of existence a few
days after the election. not reassembling
until four years later, when few mem
bers met to issue a call for the conven-
ton. new chairman has been in
variably chosen. and the personnel of the
committee has been radically changed
Aoi edtu cdNlpalSn Everything has to
be built up new. and the whole political
machinery of a presidential contest or
ganized from the ground up. Valuable
time Is lost, and many mistakes made
while the new campaigners are gaining
experience.
Chairman Hanna had to go through
this same costly process of learning,
and he thinks that the Republican party
ought to change the antiquated system.
If you want to stamp out completely
this political disease Of silver repudia-
ton and riot" he told the New Workers,
you must continue applying the remedy.
The election shows that the treatment
administered during the campaign has
not worked a cure; it only checked the
progress. The medicine was all right
as far as it went, but we must continue
the doses. Them too. this old time plan
OF leaving the disease half cured won't
do. 1t will be twice as hard to master
the next time and the doctor will have
grown rusty and inexperienced for lack
of practice"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09
United American Mechanics.

A council of the Order of United Amer-
can Mechanics was instituted in this city.
last Friday evening, by State Councillor
Halves and staff of Portland. assisted by
State Organizer w. II. Hanson of Lewis
ton. The council will be known as Ken
nebec Council and it has 40 charter mem
bers. The officers are: S. f. c.. +. II.
Parker; }: &C. J. King; C.. George War
rem: V. c.. William Casey: r. S. A. C.
Glazier; a. r. S. c. c. Cole: F. s.. T.
Gibson; T.. c. C. Bridges: Con. c. W. Da-
Wis; Ex.. F. E. Elwell; l. P. Victor Glib
son: o. p, a, l.. Rose: trustees James
Il: Pooler. E. H. Parker and l.. r.
Kitchen.
The Order of United American Me
chanics was first instituted in 1S45 and is
composed of American-b born citizens 1t
is secret. social. patriotic and benevolent
in principle. 1t was originally intended to
include only mechanics. but now ii admits,
all loyal Americans and upon the rolls
are the names of some of the foremost
men in the country. The order is but two
wears old in Maine. but there are now in
the State l6 councils with grand coun-
ell and ii membership of over 1000
A lodge of the Daughters of Liberty.
an auxiliary to the United American Me
chanics. will soon be organized in this
city. The meetings of Kennebec Council
will be held weekly on Friday evenings
in SOper'S hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09
WATERVILLEs
WIN We Do Not Celebrate.
Kennebec Journal

Editor Kennebec Journal:
As freuuent inquiries are being made
whether or not the Republican victory OF
Nov z is to be celebrated in this city, 1t
is deemed best to say that such cele-
bration is not now contemplated. There
are several reasons for this: First, our
(,ifv han is in such condition that no hall
celebration with banquet and speeches
can be thought of: second. the muddy
condition of the streets and the absence
OF any uniformed campaign companies;
and the difficulty. under such eircum-
stances, of obtaining a large number OF
our citizens to take personal part IN
the parade all combine 10 render 1t highly
probable that a parade celebration would
be difficult to carry out satisfactorily:
third, there is a large amount of sickness
in town at present, particularly among
the children. and the noise of the celebra-
ton would mean only one more sleepiess
night for many mothers already worn out
with watching over their little ones
These reasons combined seem to render
it wise to fOregO the pleasure of local
celebration. Augusta is to have a great
demonstration. this evening. and special
trains are to be run from Portland and
way station. also from Waterville and
way stations. The fare is only 80 cents
from Waterville to Augusta. this even
ing. The Waterville Military Band will
accompany the special train from this
city.
This statement is made after consulta-
ton with the city committee and with
other prominent citizens and we. trust
will be satisfactory to all interested.
WARREN c. PHILBROOk,
Chairman of Rep. City Committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09
THE SULTAN IS WORRIED.
Attitude Of France Frightens Him and He
Starts the Promised Reforms.

Paris, Nov. SIT is very evident that
the speech delivered in the Chamber of
Deputies by NJ Hanotaux, minister of
foreign affairs, has had extraordinary
effect upon the Sultan of Turkey, and
produced results that the most SAN
guine almost despaired of ever seeing.
The statement cabled, last night, by
the United Associated Presses as to the
attitude of the Sultan after he learned
what Nj. Hanotaux had said, and the
many reforms he promised in conse-
quence of the attitude Of France was
official, it having emanated from the
foreign Office here.
Seldom. ii ever. has partial fulfill
ment followed so close upon Turkish
promises. and it is believed that all
the reforms promised by the Sultan
will be carried out as quickly as cir
will permit
Among the promises made by the
Sultan was one to dismiss the vail of
Diarbekir for the share he took in the
disorders there, and this promise has
already been fulfilled Khalid Bey,
president of the criminal court, will re-
place the dismissed vail.
Advices from Constantinoplc show
that 1t is understood there that the
extra tribunal appointed in consequence
of the massacres will be Immediately
dissolved. kilograms have been sent
by the porte to all military governors
informing them that they will be held
for further bloodshed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09
BRAwN AND MUSCLE.
CONTINUED from page ~

of the first play, Weber falling on it.
Then Leveine dropped 1t and 1t was
Hebron's. Sullivan tried the left end
but was held. he tried it again and
made yards, then he worked the line
for 3. James stole the ball, Roderick
broke the line for g. Hussey between
tackle and guard for 8. Leveine the line
for /. Hebron held them for downs and
Small broke the line for 3 yards. Old
ham attempted the line but was held.
Time was called with the ball on the
WaterviIle Is yard line.
All present agreed that the last half
was the best Of anything they had
witnessed this season.
The lincllD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09
DlssvRsIxc OFFICERS
shop'd Either 30 Placed Upon Their Honor q
Put Under Sufficient Bonds.

Washington, Nov. S.-Thos. Hol-
comb. auditor of the treasury for the
state department, says in his annual
known as the Dockery Law. after an
other years trial, has proved highly
satisfactory. Accounts aggregating
SG0.i13,476 were settled during the
year. Consular fees to the amount Of
S9I5,5OO were collected and turned into
the treasury, but the expenses Of the
service exceeded this aount by $70,420.
Mr.. Holcomb thinks greater safe
guards should be thrown around the
accounts of disbursing officers and
on this subject says:
II believe the disbursing officer
should either he required to furnish
bonds to cover all advances or be re-
lieved of giving any security at all.
on his honor, which might be a better
plan. but in the former, the require
ment of security in dollars and cents
would make it purely business
transaction, and this should be kept in
view to the extent of requiring secu-
rity for the full sum Of dollars in
VOWED.
1T seems incongruous to hold an Off
GER on his bond for a certain part Of
the advances and on his honor for the
balance. Auditors should be author
lied by law to examine the office,
books and papers of disbursing Off
GERS, either at stated times or when
ever the auditor should deem it neces
sary. This would tend To prevent
repetition of losses which have oc-
Cured to the government in the past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09
Kindness and Courtesy Rewarded.

Kindness and courtesy to those who
may not be physically able to help them
siderable in other ways. never fails of a
reward in the end. Here comes story
from an adjacent town of how young
man got a scholarship in one of the
courteous to a friend who is a cripple.
For long time man who has been
prominent in the affairs Of this state,
who has occupied a high salaried position
in the State for several terms and whose
name IS familiar to all prominent bust
ness men in Maine. had been in the habit
of visiting the neighboring town in ques
ton. He always called on the father of
"A certain young man just before going to
the station to take his departure for
home. When he went to the station the
young man Invariably carried the gentle
mans grip for him. Some of the hangers
on at the station made considerable sport
him: What are you putting out so much
time on that old cripple for. he is not a
relative of yours? The young man re-
piled: That's just what I'm putting out
The young man was then attending
school at Pittsfield and had often ex-
pressed the hope that he would be able
to take a college but realized that as
his people were poor the struggle would
be all his own. Last summer after he
had graduated from the fitting school he
vacation. hoping to be able to earn
enough to start him on his college course.
While he was at the sea shore the gentle
man who is also connected with this story
paid another visit to the young mans
town and Of course missed his young
friend. Upon inquiry he learned what the
young man was trying to do for himself
and he carried his grip to the station
himself that trip.
When the college term opened and the
young gentleman went to enter upon a
course of study that he could not see how
he was going to pursue as completely as
he desired. he found Il surprise waiting
for him in the shape of scholarship
Now he can see his; way clear to the end
A pretty fair reward of merit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09
BANGOR. IS; PORTLAND. o.
Inc Queen City Boys Have Picnic With Fores,
City Foot Ballists.

Bangor. Nov. S-The great event of the
DOT ball season in this city was the con-
test between Portland High school and
Eangor High school. Saturday afternoon.
Eangor has been aching to defeat Port
land, and she did it. IS to o. A large dele
cation came from Portland to see the
same.
Bangor put up magnificent game. ex-
cept for one or two fumbles which cos,
nothing. Portland tried bucking the line.
hat could do little in that way. and on
punting could make no gain
Snow made some wonderful runs around
Portland,s left end once going half the
length OF the field for a touchdown He
made five runs of 20 to 60 yards each.
Gonnors also made long gains through
Two of the Portland players were grad
yates. 1t is said, and should have been de-
barred from playing.
There was a celebration in the evening
over the victory almost equalling that
over the election of Mckinley. The Port
Iind men We're given a reception at the
y. NJ. Z. A. building after the game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-09
PENSION CHANCES.
Names of New England Men and Women
Added to the Roll.

Washington, Nov. S.-The following
arc the pension changes resulting from
the issue of Oct. &c:
Maine Original, August Asman,
Togus: Elias Bartlett. East Raymond.
Additional, Horatio n. Francis. Saco
Reissue and increase. Benjamin S. Hodg-
don. Readfieid. Original widow, Susan
NJ. Elley, Brooklin.
New Hampshire-Original widows,
etc, Nellie II. Lewis, Epping; Celia P.
Ford, Lancaster.
Nermont-Original. Henry c. Bruce,
Hancock. Reissue. Francis Lapier,
Wcstfieid. Original widow. Hattie Cor
don, Milton.
Massachusetts - Original Especial.
Oct 29). George Quincy. Taunton; Isaac
n. Jackson. West Gloucester; Walter S.
Ii. Turner, Lancaster; Wells Huston.
dead, Boston; George l.. Smith, Dor
chester Original widows, etc, Della A.
Huston, Boston: Abby +. +. Smart,
Westfield: Sarah A. Perkins. Plymouth:
Jane Freeman, Boston.
Connecticut-Increas Thomas Quirk,
Soldiers Home. Fairfield. Original!
widow, Ann Halpin. New Fairfield.