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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

kits will henceforth be worn instead
sf the trews by the Seaforth Highland
ers, the vote in the regiment being over
whelmingly in favor of the change
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

The finest compilations in the world
are said to be in the Bermudas. This is
accounted for by the fact that the in
habitants live chiefly on onions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10
French Army Discipline.

Discipline is evidently a factor in the
French army, as two incidents which
have just occurred during single sit
ting of a court-martiai at Tunis go to
prove. A soldier belonging to one of the
African battalions, brought up on a
charge of disobedience, when asked
what he had to say in his defense,
shouted, ''You are lot of swine and
drinkers Of blood" and was promptly
sentenced TO ten years hard labor. The
man who was introduced after him was
accused of similar offense, and the usu-
al questions with view to establishing
his identity had scarcely been addressed
to him when he tore a button off his
tufaic and flung it at the face of the
president. For this offense he was con-
aemned to death.-Boston Transcript.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10
A NECKLACE OF PEARLS

Is beautiful possession. If a woman owns
one, and if a single pearl drops off the string,
she makes haste to find and restore it.
Good health is more valuable possession
than a necklace of the most beautiful pearls,
yet one by one the jewels of health slip away,
and women seem Indifferent until it is almost
too late, and they cannot be restored.
To die before you really old is to suffer
premature death, and that is a sin. 1t is sin
because it is the result of repeated violations
of natures laws.
Pain, lassitude and WEAKNESS, inability to
sleep, dreadful dreams, starting violently from
sleep, are all symptoms of nerve trouble.
You cannot have nerve trouble and keep
your health. In ninety nine cases out of a
hundred the womb, the ovaries and the bladder
are affected. They are not vital organs, hence
they give out soonest.
Me-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

The sewing circles in several Maine
towns have assumed the duty of patching
the sidewalks when they need it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10
Planted the Tree for Their COINS

Mr.. and Mrs. Jarrett Haynes arrived
in the city Wednesday from Marshall
county. Mr.. Haynes and wife are over
30 years Of age each. They were on the
site now occupied by the thriving city of
Paducah as early as 1929. when TIE
town was a wilderness. Nearly fifty
years ago the aged couple planted 4 wal
nut in the yard, from which sprung a
tree, 1t grew to be a large tree, and
year or two ago was cut down and sawed
into timber. The lumber is now at the
Haynes home, and is being saved to
make the collins of the eccentric couple
when they die.-Paducah (Ky.) Register
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All Druggist
refund the money II it fails to cure. 25c
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

The Philippine islands have G.0OO.O0O
inhabitants. of whom 100000 live III TIE
mountains, and refuse allegiance TO
SDa IN
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

Once when Gen Sherman had been
under the care of physician for some
time, he said: Doctor, | don't seem to
cine" "Well, general" replied the doc
tor, loosely, perhaps you had better
take Sbakespeare's advice, and throw
physics to the dogs" II would, DOCTOR"
replied the sick man, as he turned his
head on the pillow-''I would, but there
are a number of valuable dogs in the
neighborhood."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

According to the Minneapolis Journal
Gov. Clough Of Minnesota has a double,
whose resemblance is SO complete that
acquaintances of both men are constantly
led into error. The doubles name is
Foley, and on recent occasion, as the
governor descended from a train at Way
zata, he received an enthusiastic greeting
from son of Erin who stood on the plat
form. ''How are ye, limp said the man
in a rich brogue, giving him a sounding
whack across the shoulders. Faith, Of
niver saw We lookin' so foine. Yere look
in better n Oh liver saw We, Tim" After
a rather one-sided conversation, the gov
ernor departed without enlightening
Foley's friend that he had been talking
with the chief magistrate of the state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10
iIane's FamiIy Mediclne

Moves the bowels each day. In order
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, 1897-11-10

London firms are said to spend over
SIC, 100000 week in advertising.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

The Marquis of Bute's mansion, near
Rothesay, cost $1O,O0O,0OO.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

A young doctor had among his first pa
tents an uncommonly dirty infant
brought to his office in the arms of a
horrence of soap. Looking down upon
the child for a moment, he solemnly
said: cit seems to be suffering from
'hydropathic hydrophobia.' - ''Oh, doe
tor, is it as bad as that?" cried the moth
er; chats a big sickness for such
mite. Whatever shall l do for the
child?' Wash its face, madam" re-
piled the doctor; the disease will go off
with the Dirt Wash it's face-wash
it's face, indeedw exclaimed its mother,
losing her temper; what next, I'd like
to know" ''Wash your own, madam
wash your own was the rejoinder.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10
Coughing Leads to Consumption.

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist today and get
a sample bottle free Sold III - and so
cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dan
gerOuS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

[ never used so quick a cure as Piso's
Cure for Consumption.-J. 3. Palmer,
Box iii. Seattle. Wash, Nov. s, 90
Persian women. have a horror Of red
hair.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

While sitting with him at the campfire
late one night, after everyone else had
gone to bed, a companion once said to
Gen. Grant:
General, it seems singular that you
have gone through all the rough and
tumble of army service and frontier life,
and have never been provoked into swear
ing. | have never heard you utter an
oath or use an imprecation.''
well, somehow or other I never
learned to swear" he replied. "When a
boy, l seemed to have an aversion to it,
and when | became man | saw the
folly of it. | have always noticed, too,
that swearing helps to rouse a man S
anger: and when a man flies into q pas
sion, his adversary who keeps cool al
ways gets the better of him. In fact I
could never see the use of swearing. l
think it is the case with many people
who swear excessively, that it is a mere
habit, and that they do not mean to be
profane; but to say the least, it is a great
waste Of time"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

A Roman deacon was sent for to bop
tie baby. In the cabin he could find
no water, but there was a pot of tea.
E'Tea," he reasoned, contains water, the
rest is but accident and proceeded to
pour out cup. But it was strong. even
to blackness, SO he went in search of
water, and, having found some, watered
the tea down to mere reasonable color,
christened the baby with it, and reported
the circumstance, as q case Of conscience,
to his superior 1t had not occurred to
him, having found the water, to use it
by itself.
A tutors letter of coincidence sent to
a bereaved parent. This was unkindly
attributed to Oxford The tutor wrote !:
81 am sincerely grieved to hear the sad
news of your sons death. But [ must
inform you he would have had to go
down in any case, as he had failed to
satisfy the examiners in classical mod
erations.
One other story | may add here. as If
serves to illustrate a certain disparity
often noticeable between Saxon and Gel
tic word-values, and also the way in
which Irish orators discount their owl
rhetoric. A home ruler was haranguins
on English terrorism, and after drawing
a horrid picture of babies speared on thu
points of bayonets, etc, he concluded
'If that's your civilization you may keep
it. call it most improper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

Mother-"Has his lordship exhibited
any symptoms of affection?" Daughter
Eyes. He has tried to find out how much
we are worth. "-Tit-Bits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

Tranp-"Td like drink, but I don't
suppose you want to change this five
dollar bill" Bartender (briskly)-"N
trouble about change. Here's your med
icine" Tramp-"Thanks. All! that's
good whisky" Bartender-"Eh! Lookee
here! This bill is no goodr' Tramp
Yes; / said you wouldn't want to change
it"-New York Weekly
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10
i've merits of Van Buren,, Harrison,
White. Webster and Mangum

i've merits of Van Buren,, Harrison,
White, Webster and Mangum.
1T was on one of those warm October
days when the cabin was too torrid for
occupancy, and all the passengers were
assembled on the deck. The leaders in
the informal political debate were Dem
ocrat and Wing, both fluent takers and
clever in argument, and pretty soon every
body on board gathered around to listen
to them. Presently the Wing suggested
that it would be good idea to take the
sense Of the meeting, and the Democrat,
after a quick look ahead, agreed. He OBJ
tanned silence and announced:
Gentlemen, we are about to take a
vote for President of the United States.
Are you ready!
" Ready was the prompt answer ON all
sides.
Just then the steersman called out the
customary warning, low bridge
Here was the Democrats opportunity,
and he seized it.
All those in favor of Martin Van Bu-
rem, he shouted, 'stoop down! Contrary
minded stand erect!
THE boat at this moment reached the
bridge, and every man dropped as if he
had been shot.
It's a unanimous vote! declared the
triumphant partisan of the sage of Kin
derhook. Boston Herald.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

A bumptious Englishman was dining
with a lady at a table d'hote. Seated
opposite to them was a German, on
whose hands were some rings. After
gazing at the German the Englishman
said to his companion:
81 hate to see men with rings on"
A supercilious sheer was all the Ger
man vouchsafed. After little time The
Englishman again said to the lady:
DO you know what 1 should do with
ring if / had one?'
Before the lady could reply the German
leaned across the table, and in suiky
growl said:
''Vare it in your noser'-Weekly Tele-
graph.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

Mr.. Poore-s'Is Miss Tiptoe in?'' Self
respecting Servant-''Yis, sor; she's in.
Oh towld her this minute that Old risk
me sowl no more tellin' We she was out
when she do be in''-New York Weekly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

Friend--"Have you had a successful
SUMMER"
COLLECTIVELY, I should say so. I've
worked hard all through June, July and
August, and have succeeded in reducing
my golf score from 81 to 49,"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

Mrs Alice Freeman Palmer tells
good story illustrating the almost boy
ish modesty of the poet Whittier. A lit
tie woman forced her way into the pene-
tralia of Boston mansion when Mr..
Whittier was visiting there, and clasping
both the poets hands in her own ex-
claimed: Mr.. Whittier. this is the SUI
preme moment Of my life!' Whittier
stood first on one foot and then on the
other, withdrew his hands and clasped
them behind his back and replied prosaic-
ally: SIS it?''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

Witness-"Well, judge, I'll tell you all
I know"
Judge-"All right, go ahead; there are
two minutes yet before time to adjourn"
Brooklyn Life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

The following is given as an example
IF how far the use of the word that
may be carried: 1.-THE tutor said, in
speaking of the word that, that that that
that that lady parsed was not the that
hat that gentleman requested her to
lnalyze."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-10

Mrs. Newlywed-"Henry, you always
said husband should tell his wife every
thing. But you will not tell me the Sc
crets Of any of the societies you belong
to-
Mr.. Newlywed-"Ca it is best
shouldn't. If you knew them I'm afraid
you wouldn't have much of an opinion of
your husbands intellect. Boston Tran
script.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-21
TAYLOR.

The funeral Of Rachel, the S-year-old
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Moses How
ellis, whose death occurred on Sunday
after a short Illness, took place yeStCr-
day afternoon from the home Of her
parents in Old Forge. Rachel was 4
bright and intelligent girl and will be
sadly missed by her many associates
and sorely afflicted parents. Interment
was made at PittstOn.
Last evening a large delegation of
members of Lackawanna valley coun-
ell. No. 81, Junior order United Ameri-
can Mechanics, visited the Moosic coun-
ell and worked the oriental degree on
fifteen members.
Editor James Judge of the Scranton
Index, was caller'in town yesterday.
Il. j. Luce bought in the stock of
Luce Bros, at the sherih's sale on Tues
day. 1t is understood that the credit
ors will he paid in full and that bust
ness will be again resumed by the Luce
Bros.
All the members Of Minooka tribe, No.
247, Improved Order of Red Men, are
requested to attend the funeral of their
beloved Brother Henry Fahner, which
VIII occur at | o'clock this afternoon,
Albert Jones, of Forest City, visited
relatives in this town on Tuesday
The Willing Workers of the Methodist
church viii hold a social tomorrow
evening in the church parlors.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-21
NICHOLSON.

The Parlor meeting at Mrs. n. L.
Walkers Tuesday rvonit~. der the
au.t!c.s e no Wtman's Christian
toade1. The following brief program
had been arranged for the occasion:
Singing by the ladies; reading by Mrs.
Elte Buck and Mrs. Delaphene Titus;
piano sclos by Genevcve Bacon and
Nellie Mack; recitation by Ripford
Titus. Refreshments were served dur
ing the evening and silver offerings
were presented.
DR.. G. II. Newton. of Montrose was
a caller in town yesterday.
Genevieve Bacon went to Scranton
Tuesday to resume the study of music
with Prof. Haydn Evans.
Mrs. Amanda Lathon leaves today
for an indefinate visit with her sons
Edward and William Latham, OF
Goulsboro
A pleasant gathering of young friends
were delightfully."- entertained by Miss
Electa Capwel at her home on State
street Tuesday evening. Progressive
euChre and dancing were the features
of the evening. Refreshments were
served in a most delectable manner
Among those present from out of town
were Misses Gertie Lindsay, Bertha
Chrsman, May Armstrong, and Bert
Chrisman, of FactoryVille; Phoebe
Armstrong, l.. ID. Armstrong and Chas
Danson, of Scranton, and those presnt
from this place were Grace "arner
Jennie Warner, May wilkins. Annabe
Taylor, GeneVieve Bacon, Cora Step
hens, Grace Crock, Susie Black, Vida
Johnson, Messrs. George Warner, Og-
den Pratt, Clarance Mcconnell, Harry
Wilkins, Robert Hawks, Harry Benja-
min. Ellis Bond, Lewis Mack.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-21
pECKNILiE.

Mis-. George Watkins, who has been
visiting her daughter. Mrs. r. j. Uren,
oil Maple street, has returned to her
homo al Scranton.
Mrs. John Calender is indisposed.
MIR and Mrs. Morris Harpo, of Spring
Hill. Bradford county, is visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Graham,
on Hickory street.
Miss Lillian Peck was the guest of
friends at Scranton last Sunday.
The employees of the New York and
Scranton Coal company and the Con-
sumera Powder company We're all paid
yesterday.
Mrs. Thomas Swales mas returned
home after spending a few days with
her daughter, Mrs. John Jayne, at Nan
ticnke.
a Prohibition caucus has been called
for tins evening at the office of c. w
ArnCld in the First ward, to nomin-
ate a full ticket
Mrs. C. d. Simpson, of Scranton
county president of the w. C. I. L.
will visit Peckvile union this after
noon (January 2D at 3 y. m, and will
give the ladies an interesting talk on
"Echos from the Convention" Every
member of the Union is requested to be
present and bring a friend with
them.
At a regular meeting Of the Peckville
conclave No. 36S, Improved Order OF
Heptasophs. the following officers Were
elected: Past archon, stephen Cairns
archon, Barnard McGurl; provost, f.
c. jenkins: treasurer, Harry Weisen-
burg; finanCier. Anthony COnwell; sec
retary c. H. jenkins; inspector, VIM
Gum: prelate, Anthony Kinback; war
den. Patrick Burke; sentinel, Phil Sher-
idan; trustees, Harry Simpson, j
Flemmines, John Tuthill. The above
will be installed by public installation
by District Deputy Supreme Archon
Walter Is. Handricks, at Leyghard hal
Friday eVenin. January %. at 13l
o'clock followed by the following pro
gramme.
Piano solo .......... Miss Agnes LaWlel
Address .............B Bro. j. Elliott Ross
SOLO .......,...........M ..MlSS Anna SalluS
Recitation ............Mis Ella McGar
Solo ..................M Miss Anna Brown
Piano and violin solo. Miss Anna Brown
Piano and cornet solo ...............
DR.. Z. l.. Peet, Miss Ella Ketchum
jay Barrett.
| Octerine ...........E. II. Tinklepaugl
| Guitar ......... .Thos Sitgrave!
Harmonica ............ Harry Sitgrave
After the entertainment refreshment:
will he served, followed by addresse'
of members and visiting brothers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-21
FOREST CITY.

Republican caucuses We're held in the
First and Second wards ON Tuesday
evening. The nominations We're as fol-
lows. For burgess, concurrent vote,
First ward w. II. Leek, 81, Second
ward 6. w II. Bates, First ward, 3S;
Second ward. L. l.. II. May, Second
ward, 10. Leek was declared the nomi-
nee For school directors, First ward,
w. j. Pentecost, to I'LL an unCXpired
term, 81 votes. For three years, First
ward j. w. Larrapee, 81 votes; Second
ward, % votes. F.. +. Edwards, First
ward, votes; Second ward, IS votes.
George +. MaXey received % votes in
the Second ward for three years term
and j. c. Waters, ~ votes for the uneN-
pired term. PenteCost, Edwards and
Larrabee were nominated. For tax col
lectOr, First ward, Fred Cray received
II votes; Second ward Cray received 8,
and William Jennings, 80; Cray nomin e.
ated. Poor master, First ward, MyrOn
Woodmansee, 81; W. II. Bates, ?. Sec
ond ward w. II. Bates, Al; WOodman-
see was nominated. Auditor, First
ward, F. f.. Reed, % votes; Second ward,
Al votes. In the First ward two Cuun-
Cilmen were nominated, Robert O. Jones
S4, Anthony Peterson II, and Joseph
Stephen - Stephens was dropped. I'm
the Second ward one councilman was
nominated Howard Johns, by accla-
nation. Officers on election board in
FIRST ward; Judge. Thomas Brown, jr.;
inspector, Evan Evans. In the Second
ward, judge, John +. Hughes inspector,
s. j. Jennings.
The funeral of Mr.. Jabez Lemon took
place ON Tuesday. luterment was
made in Hillside cemetery. Undertaken
Holmes took charge of the funeral,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-21

Millard. of Cortland, n. Y, at his home
on Eighth avenue and Washington
street
John d. stuart. of Brooklyn, N. y,
is visiting friends in this city.
DR.. A. Miles, who has been confined
to the house for several days, was able
to attend to his patients yesterday.
Miss Ida Russ, of South Terrace
street, who is suffering from blood
poisoning, was very low yesterday.
Mrs. Buckland, of South Washington
street. has been called to Rochester
by the serious Illness of her daughter.
Mrs. John Mulraney, of Scranton
visited relatives in this city this week.
Rev. e. j. Balsley, who has been in
attendance at the Scranton Arch
deaconry in Wilkes-Barr has returned
home
Mis- Annie Nealon, of Pike street, is
enjoying the hospitality of friends In
Pittston.
Mrs. II. ]. Hockenberry, who was
called away by the serious illness of hel
mother, has returned home. Her moth
er is improving.
Josiah Griniths. of Belmont street
is the guest of friends in Wilkes Barre
Mrs. John Havan, of Wayne street
is confined to her home by illness.
Miss Irene Daley, of Washington
street, attended the wedding of hel
friend, Miss Lottie Yaple, of Alton
n. Y, yesterday afternoon.
John O'Connell and James Morrison
of this city, left Tuesday for Niagara
university.
Born yesterday afternoon to Mr. and
Mrs. G. w. Mellen. twin daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Rekhop have been
the guests of friends in Honesdale.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-21

GERS next Tuesday evening. A banquet
win be held after and a programme
consisting of addresses ana music will
be observed.
The funeral Of the late Mary A.
CauGhon who died on Monday, took
place yesterday morning. AT 1880
o'ciock the remains were taken to st.
Thomas church where high mass of
requiem was sung by Rev. 4. j, Com
erfurd. AT the conclusion of the SER
vice Father Comerford took occasion
to refer to the many good qualities with
which the deceased was generously en-
doWeC and spoke of her zeal i'm the in
terest of religion ana the purity and
gentleness of her life. The pall-bearers
were y. j. Currau, John DAILY. John }.
Murray, Michael Keogh, John MELON
nell and Michael Kane. The BLESSED
Virgins sodality, of which the de-
ceased was a member, attended the fu-
neral.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-01-21
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Miss Lizzie Bunnell. of this city, and
William j. Cole, of Waymart, We're mar
ried yesterday morning in Honesdale
by Rev. Mr.. Benjamin. After an eX-
tended tour including Philadelphia and
Washington, Mr.. and Mrs. Cole will
return to Waynart where they will
make their home.
Miss Belle Baker, Of Jermyn, was a
visitor in town Tuesday
Miss Frances Abbott, who has been
Ill, is now cOnValCsCent.
John Kelley, of Fairfield, Conn. who
has been visiting John O'Connell left
Tuesday for Niagara university
Miss Name Daley who has been i'll
is able to be out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. A. Tingley enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Murdoch, of Peck
willie this week.
Miss Mary Ulmer entertained the
Guild of the "Helping Hand" of Trim
ity church on Monday evening.
Or. NJ r, Malaun, of this city, at
tended the annual banquet of the Lack
awanna County Medical society, in
Scranton Tuesday evening.
Andrew NJ. Mann is entertaining w.
c. Mann, of Ithaca, n. Y, and a. w.