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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

The thieves of Great Britain steal
about $40,000,0O0 worth of property ev-
cry year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17
SPINNING WHEEL.

She-"Was the piece we'll done?" HI
-"Oh, yes; the critics roasted it. =
7 onkers Statesman.
A VALENTINE.
Tother day as ] was twining
Roses for crown to dine in,
What of all things, midst the heap
Should / light on, fast asleep,
But the little desperate elf,
The tiny traitor, Love, himself!
BY the wings / pinched him up
Like a bee, and in a cup
OF my wine, 1 plunged and sank him.
And what dye think L did?
i drank him!
Faith, thought, he's dead! Not he!
There he lives with tenfold glee,
And now, this moment, with his wings
| feel him tickling my heartstrings.
Leigh Hunt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

-Scotchmen have almost entire con-
troll of the stone cutting industries of
New York
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

was expected that the solicitations of his
friends would have prevailed upon him
to continue in Office, for the peace Of
America He has. however, declined all
further public business, and, in resign
ing his station, has concluded life of
honor and glory. His address in resign
ing his office is a very mastery perform
ance, and we shall give it at length.
1T is expected that Mr.. Adams will
be chosen his successor
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemps Balsam will stop the cough az
once. Go to your druggist today and get
a sample bottle free. Sold i'll 25 and 80
cent bottles. Go at once; delays are
dnnQprnuS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

Cascarets stimulate liver kidneys and bowels.
Never sicken, weaken grippe. Toe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

No kissing ever occurs in Japan ex-
cept between husband and wife, not
even between a mother and child.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17
Guides In the Alps.

There are 536 authorized guides in the
Alps, 104 of them nave taken a regular
course of instruction in their profession
and have received diDlomas; 80 of them
are between 60 and 70 years of age and 6
are over TO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

Erastus-"Good mawnin, Mrs. John
sing. What's yo' fink oh de mewl since
| had him clipped?" Mrs. Johnsing-
'Bettah look out, clippin' a mewl in
wintah time. Fus' ing yo' know he'll
git kliptomania."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

Scandinavian sailors are said to pre-
tionalitieS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

Bikins-"Say, old man, 1 hear that
Smith is engaged in a business that
won't bear the light of day" Wilkins
you don't mean it! Counterfeiting,
eh?'' "Oh, no: he's only developing
photographs. New York Herald.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

Florida, of all the states, has the
most water within it's boundaries, 4140
square miles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

PisO's Cure for Consumption has been
q God-send to me.-Wm. B. Mcclellan,
Chester, Florida, Sept II. 1895.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

Ships built of steel are said to be
able to carry 20 per cent. more freight
than those of iron.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

A good joke on a schoolma' am comes
from Cumberland Gap and is told by the
Middlesborough News. A lady teacher
told one of the boys TO name all the
presidents, and when he replied that he
couldn't the teacher said: "NVhen I was
as old as you | could name all the presi-
dents in their order" The boy replied:
There was only a few presidents then"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

What kind of wife shall a young
man marry?" asked a magazine writer.
1t strikes us that he'd better not marry
any kind of a wife. Let him take Il
widow or single young woman Troy
Times
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

1t is estimated that there are 5000
men and horses at work on the ice on the
kennebec, Me-. river.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17
BARL EY.
"a BIS Per AcreA.

Jno. BREEDER, NJ ishicott,
Wis, grew, in 1896, 173
bus. of SaIxer'S SilVerKinE
Barley from on 9 meas
ured acre, sworn to by
five witnesses. That's inn
mense, but you see Sal
zer's Seeds are bred to
produce! That's why you
get such big yields. just
fry fbisi
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

One of the largest stores in London
has lately exhibited a degree of enter
prise which surpasses similar establish
ments here in New York. 1t seems easy
enough now to buy everything, in these
places, but the London establishments
have surpassed New York n one re-
spect. In addition to supplying clothing
Of all kinds, cigars, edibles and almost
every conceivable object, the most enter,
prising of these places offers musical
artists, and their names are followed by
the figures at which their services can
be obtained, just as groceries and to-
bacco are followed by quotations Of
prices. In this list Ben Davies, the we'll
known English tenor, is quoted at a
price equal to about $26O.5O, and johann
mes Wolff, the 'cellist, is to be had for
about $79.75. There is bargain on the
list in the shape Of some duetists who
are marked down to $26.50, while the
cheapest thing on the list is a trio at
$31.50. 1t is said to be as easy to order
a musicale at this establishment as it is
to buy barrel of -four or Il bicycle
New York Sun.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

When bilious or costive. eat a Cascarct candy
cathartic, guaranteed, 10c. 25c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

Mrs. WInsIoW's SOOTHING SYRUF FOR chill.
dren teething, soitens the gums, reduces infam-
nation .allays pain cures wind collie. 25ca bottle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

If you want a reliable dye that will
color an even brown or black, and will
please and satisfy you every time, use
BGckingham's Dye for the Whiskers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

In some of the farming districts of
China pigs are harnessed to small wag-
ons and made to draw them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

The Bertillon scheme of Identification
is being resorted to in the case of per-
sons other than criminals. A growing
number of men, private citizens of unsul-
lied character, have voluntarily gone
through the Bertillon ordeal. The rec
ords thus obtained they have given to
their families to preserve, in case of
their sudden death away from home, and
Identification of their bodies difficult or
impossible.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

A reprint of the London Times for No
vemher 8, 1896, is now being sold in Lon
don. 1t has the following editorial:
"We are sorry to announce the resig-
nation of George Washington, ESQ, of
his situation (sic) of President of the
United States of America.
This event was made known yester-
day by the arrival of the Belvidere, from
New York. with letters from thence of
the 9th OF September
Notwithstanding the intention of Gen
Washington had been long announced, it
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

My mither sent me to see if you wad
gle her a calendar like the ane you
gied to Mrs. Mackay," said a boy to a
grocer in the village. But, my little
boy" replied the grocer, your mother
does not get her groceries here" No"
replied the boy but she borrows them
from Mrs. Mackay, and Mrs. Mackay
gets them frae you" -Household Words
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

Rather a neat way of stating an awk-
ward fact was adopted by recent appli-
cant for a pension. The applicant had
been wounded while his regiment was
in retreat, but he did not say it that
way. 81 received my wound" he said,
while marching rapidly in front of the
enemy"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

Flannigan-"How'd yez git tn black
oye, Casey"
Casey-"Oi shipped an landed on me
Flannigan-"But, me good mon, y'r
face amt located on y'r back
Casey (gloomily)-"No, nather wuz
Finnigan. Truth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17
CO p ~.
POTATOES.

266 bus. per acre-that's
wonderful. Well, SalZer's
Seeds are bred to yieIdst
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17
1867 BUS. POTATOES PER ACRE.

1867 BUS. POTATOES PER ACRE.
Don't believe 1t, nor did the editor
until he saw Salzer's great farm seed
catalogue. It's wonderful what an ar
ray of facts and figures and new
things and big yields and great testi-
monials it contains.
Send This Notice and 10 Cents Stamps
to John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, for catalogue and II rare farm
seed samples, worth SO, to get start.
in some of the farming districts of
China pigs are harnessed to small Wag-
ons and made to draw them.
If you want a reliable dye that will
color an even brown or black, and will
please and satisfy you every time, use
BGckingham's Dye for the Whiskers.
able to carry 20 per cent. more freight
than those of iron.
PisOs Cure for Consumption has been
a God-send to me.-Wm. B. Mcclellan,
Chester, Florida, Sept. II. 1895.
Scandinavian sailors are said to pre-
dominate on vessels of nearly all ma
tionalities.
When bilious or costive eat Cascarct, candy
cathartic, cure guaranteed. 1oc. 25c.
1t is estimated that there are 5000
men and horses at work on the ice on the
kennebec. Me-, river.
Mrs. wInsIow's SOOTHING sYRUr for chill.
mation.allays pain. cures wind collie 25ca bottle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

There are some entertaining pictures
of life in Washington seventy years ago
in Stratford Canning's diary and letters.
my predecessor" he writes, twas Sir
Charles Bagot, a man of very attractive
manners, intelligent, witty and kind. An
American minister and his wife dining
with him one day, he heard Lady Bagot,
who was at some distance, say rather
quickly: My dear Mrs. Simpson, what
can you be doing? The salad-bowl had
been offered to Mrs. Simpson, and her
arm was lost in it up to the elbow. Her
reply was prompt: Only rollicking for
an onion, my lady"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

Charles Kingsley was a great marty
to stammering, and it was torture to hin
to keep conversation waiting until h
could put his thoughts into words. Sin
gularly enough, in church when he wa!
reading or speaking there was no sign o
stammering; but on the way home from
church he would say: "Oh, let me STAN
mer now; you won't mind it,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17

In the early SOS, Jim" Schultz was
justice of the peace in Twin Groves
township, Nebraska. One day an attor-
ney was exceedingly domineering in his
words and actions. His honor finally
gave vent to his feelings as follows: THE
court will now take q recess. Mr.. At
torney, you are a damned liar and a
scoundrel The court will now come to
order. Mr.. Attorney, if you open your
head I'll fine you for contempt. -Argo-
naut.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-17
wH EAT

SaIzer's Silver Mine Oats
still leads the world, with
a record rig hit here In
Wisconsin OF 231 buA hels
per acre in 1896. What
more do you wish? Don't
this beat all? You see,
SalZer's Seeds are bred up
to big yieIdSi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-23

H. A. Smith, of Brooklyn, N. Y. pro
poses to supply every seat, except the
front row, in theateFs, with tiny in
divid11aI mirrors. These will be affixed
by means of a light frame, the lower
end of which will form telescope rod.
The glass could be drawn up, by means
of a ring, and the occupant of the seat
behind be satisfied regarding her ap-
Pearance after her hat is removed. The
mirror could then be pushed down into
a shallow box. There would be no need
of crowded dressing-rooms. The frame
to which the mirror is attached is SO
shaped as to form a coat rack.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-23
PROPOSALS.

Sealed proposals will be received, by the
board of trustees of the State Charita-
bic Institutions until the S0th day OF
June 1897. al 10 O. clock a n At the Atchi-
son Soldiers Orphans Home for the con-
struction and equipment of waterw5 rks
at that institution. Plans and specifca-
tons may be seen at the office of the sec
rotary of state and at the Soldiers Or
phans' Home Proposals must conform
to the specifications and must be accom-
panied by a certified check of not less
than per cent of the proposed bid and
made payable ID P. H DOlan. treasurer
OF the board. and to be forfeited to the
state of Kansas for damages sustained
in case the bidder fails for five days to
enter into contract for the work bid upon
and TO give satisfactory bond for the
faithful performance of the contract in
case award is made TO him
Bids will be sealed and marked on the
outside of the envelope with the name Of
the bidder and with the following state
rneut: Proposals for Soldiers Orphans
Home waterworks, and addressed to w.
l. Brown. president of the board of char
tiles. care of Soldiers Orphans Home,
Atchison. Kansas. The right to reject
any and all bids is reserved
s. c. WHEELER,
Secretary of the Board of Trustees of
the State Charitable Institutions
(First published in State Journal, June
18th, 1SS7-)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-23

This posture may be used for short
distance occasionally by women, but
is dangerous in the extreme for habit
ual riding. No position should be
taken that admits of the downward
pressure on the abdominal contents.
An awkward position is sure to re-
suit if the saddle is too far back and
too low. There is also great waste of
effort. The knee is in painful evidence;
no good ankle movement is possible;
the shoulders are apt to be rounded in
the effort to reach the handle-bars, and
hill climbing is almost impossible.
Overstout women frequently assume
this position because of a desire of be-
ing near the ground, and mounting and
dismounting are easier.
Then there is the girl with her saddle
too high The fault in position is not so
easily detected. If you notice the foot
on the pedal at the lowest point you
will find it is only reached tiptoed, as
it were. There is also a slight lateral
twist of the lower back muscles and
hips, which becomes very apparent in
hill climbing.
With the handIe-bars too high. the
arms are too much bent at the elbow,
and there is loss of steadiness.
The position is regulated mainly by
~ the inclination of the trunk for
ward; (2) the relative position of trunk
and saddle; 81 the adjustment of ham
dle-bars and saddle.
With body and saddle in the proper
relative position the weight is sup
ported where the pelvic bones rest on
the saddle, and there should be no
pressure at any other point. The tilt
of the saddle should CORES pond to the
inclination of the body, and the trunk
and saddle should always form right
angle.
a good test of the height of the saddle
is made by first placing the saddle far
enough forward to put the rider well
over her work-the forward tilt to cor
respond with the inclination of the
body. IT, sitting in the saddle, the foot
can be placed under the pedal so that
the pedal will rest on the instep, but al
most in a horizontal line with the toe,
the height is right.
These are some things that saddle
should not be:
For the average woman rider
It should not be too soft and spring..
It should not be too hard.
It should not be too narrow.
Tt should not have a long peak OF
horn.
It should
Give equal support to both sides of
the body.
Be SO adjusted that there Is no an
terror pressure.
There must be perfect freedom of
movement at the hip joint. A saddle
with too broad a horn restricts the free
action of the thigh muscles.
My first and last advice to women is:
Learn to use your wrench and adjust
your own saddle, bearing in mind the
best position for the saddle and your
self.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-23
HINTS FOR WHEELWOMEN.
Cycling a. aa Art, as a Science and as
Recreation.

Cycling an Art, as a Science and as
a Recreation.
Cycling has become both a science
and an art, since being merely a big
word for knowing how and art, 1.-The
best way" Misapplied effort never met
with less encouragement than it does
awheel, says an expert in the New York
Journal It means visible discomfort,
loss of pleasure, and, eventually, phys
cal injury to the rider, to say nothing
IF the distressing spectacle she pre-
sents or the ridicule and amusement af-
torded the passers-by.
o, Wad some power the giftie gle US
To see oursels as ithers see usI
The beginner, who has been told to
'sit up straight" assumes a painfully
erect position. If the saddle is not
properly adjusted the tip of the spine
comes in contact with it, and the jar
ring is most injurious to the spinal
column. Again, the rider in this pos
ture depends upon the leg muscle alone
for propulsion, as the weight of the
trunk is thrown entirely upon the sad
die. This is a great loss of power.
The opposite extreme is affected by
wouId-be scorchers, never by the genu-
inc one. The correct far-forward pos
ture demands the lowered handle-bar,
so that the arms can be extended. The
bend is at the hips, the chest is not
contracted nor the shoulders rounded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-23

Advocates of short skirts say that
few women would have persisted at the
burning Of the Paris bazar but for the
fact that they stumbled on their skirts
and fell in helpless mass. Three WON
en- who had been through q previous
panic raised their skirts and were thus
enabled to escape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-23
4: : :::: s.: A. y: * =
OTHER CLASSIFIED AID
VERTISEMENTS
SITUATIONS wANTED-FREE.

Are you IN need Of work? II so, you are
At liberty to use these columns for as
sIstance IN that direction While TINS
notice appears the State Journal will pub
Hsh free on Saturday, Monday and Tues
day. for Topeka or Kansas people, all
notices of Situations Wanted not TO
exceed 1--WE lines. or thfrty-f1ve words. in
length, provided that all advertisements
Of that nature are handed in previous 10
10 o'clock Saturday morning; also on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, all
advertising of this class handed in by 10
pollock Wednesday morning.
No advertisements of this nature to be
started except on Saturdays aRd Wednes-
days. No obligation is incurred on the
part Of the advertiser. No worthy and
needy man or woman need hesitate to
take advantage Of this offer No one in
business or having employment is ex-
pected to take advantage of it, but all
others are invited to avail themselves
freely.
The Topeka State Journal guarantees
fvery day it is printed. to give a local
circulation by far more than all other
Dailies combined. This makes this paper
the cheapest, as well as the best, daily
medium in Topeka. the classified adver-
tisements below costing but
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-23
AGENTS WANTED.

4 GENTS-Visit stores: sell machine for
"A printing large signs on fences,
bridges, rocks, stdewalks-any rough sur
face. ARC CO., Racine, Wis
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WTANTED-A girl for general house
~ work; small family. Call at 1873 West
ern avenue
w ANTED-Any one wishing to employ
" nurse on reasonable terms apply
at 517 Lake St
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TIN SHOPS
JEWELLERS

-o-~4CcScS~-c-~-C~C-C ~-"S~-o-o1--~~@-os0-CSo-
- tician- Complete stock OF watches. diR-
uronds. silverWare. etc Eyes exam med
and spectacles properly fitted
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Missouri Pacific.

TOPEKA & FIT. SCOTT ACCOM-. NO 2sa
TOPEKA Z Ssr. SCOTT ACCOM-. No 28s
Arrive Topeka. $50 p. m
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FoR sALEREAL estate.

NJ UST sacrifice my residence; can't
"a hold it longer; will some one buy it
Address Sacrifice Journal.
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BICYCLES.
TOPEKA CYCLE CO., 112 ". sth St
= Bicycles and sundries; bicycles and
tandenls for rent: repairing of all kinds.
TIN SHOPS.
NJ BAIRD. hot air furnaces. gaIvan-
y sized and tin roofing. 216 w. 9Th. Tel. 359-
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WANTEp-HELR.

" ANTED-Work of any kind. am used
~ TO the care of horses. Address C o.
L, 100 Buchanan street
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TOR SALESecond-hand lumber. sash
4 and doors for sale and kindling wood
for 81 a load at 722 Kan. Ave. NJ Heery.
FOR E-Horses-Trotters PAGERS
= and family horses They are fine and
gentle Call and see them, 534 Harrison
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MALE HELP WANrEp.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-Board and room in private
w family for gentleman and two daugh-
ters-must be central. Reply by letter
only. W. w. w Journal
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M ANTED-Young woman would like a
W place as dining room girl in first class
hotel References given. Address F. care
Journal Office.
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w ANTED-A position in Topeka in
~ small hotel or restaurant. by an ex-
pertenced waitress Has had five years
experience in Topeka Address Box I'll
Axtell, Marshall county, Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-23

L. A. RYDER. NJ. D.
OFFICE and residence cor. GORDON St
- and Central Ave. North Topeka
Phone PA. Uses the Brinkerho0 system
of Rectal treatment, a successful and
painless treatment for piles. hstula. hsh-
IRE, liberation. etc.
. e. SHELDON, "a. D..
>. Surgery and diseases of women. with
private hospital. Office: No. z20 Kan Ave.
DR- EVA HARDING,
II HOMEOPATHIST.
Harrison phone s.
62s Kansas Ave. Bell Phone 402
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DA c. BARNES, NJ. d.
Ofice 7S2 Kan. Ave. Residence 18th and
Clay. Once hours: a to II g. M
and D m p Telephone 5SS resi-
dence. and 16 Office
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05

Boys YES, YES, the mother was
such suits never sold
under SO to her knowledge. But
precedent is only valuable here as
a model to be improved upon. And
we have saved enough through big
buying to let us mark these stylish
FANCY WORSTED SUITS 81. The
double-breaSted coat is half lined.
They are pre-eminently dreSS-up
suits for boys of 8 to 16.
FirSt-rate all-Wool Suits for bows
of z to 16 are here at
Smyrna times., 1897-05-05
Our Shoe Departments

Is filled with new and attractive
Spring and Summer Footwear.
The new shapes and colorings
in leather are with us at correct
prices. Ladies' Fine Shoes as
low as 81. Children's at % cents
per pair. From these we grad
ually grade our prices to the
finest work turned out from our
city factories. Custom work a
speciality,
FANCY AND STAPLE GRO
CERIES delivered to all parts
of Clayton, Smyrna and Smyrna
Landing.
MEGEAR &SON
MAIN STREET. SMYRNA.