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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
Royal SalesWOmen.

American women who have married
English peers seem to be following the
example of Englishwomen and going into
trade. The Countess of Craven Miss
Bradley Martini disposes of a great
many trees and plants from her country
place She is rich, but so are the estates
of England and they must be cared for.
1t takes 4 sum of money every year to
be Il gentleman farmer in England. The
annual country ball takes several thou
sand dollars American money, for every
girl among the tenantry must be present
ed with n new gown to wear when she
dances before her ladyship. Consuelo of
Marlborough was implored to open sale
of puppies at Nice this winter. SO many
women winter there for month or so
and do not bring their pet dogs with
them. They want the companiOnship of
a noble dog, but there are no companion
able dogs in Nice. A lady, a well-known
but eccentric American, wrote to Con
suelo of Marlborough to supply the Nice
market with pug dogs from her famous
pug dog kennel, quoting Mrs George
Gould, who supplies everybody far and
near with Russian hounds. The Duchess
turned the letter over to her gamekeeper,
and it is believed he sent the dogs. for
there was n sudden flooding of the street
markets with nice little fat-bodied pugs,
as discontinued in expression as the best
pug that ever came from the Blenheim
kennels. The Princess of Wales sells
hounds openly. From the royal stables
heads many an advertisement She has
hundreds of them, and her prettiest pic
ture shows her with an apron on, feed
ing them
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
The Dividing Line.

The Chicago Post takes exception to
the arbitrary rule that makes bathing
the distinguishing mark between barbar-
ism and civilization: THE bathtub,
says that eminent pacifco, Richard
Harding Davis, lis the dividing line be-
tween savages and civilized beings AS
we have not heard any dogs bark we
know that Sir Oracle has opened his
mouth. The minute savage crawls
into a bathtub he becomes civilized be-
ing, and when a civilized being deserts
the bathtub he relapses into savagery.
This would be very important if it were
true, but it isn't. We remember that at
the Worlds fair the savages from the
South seas spent most of their time in
the water, washing and scrubbing, and
for all that we know they remained saw
ages. The average Kanaka takes TWEEN
ty baths while your Christian gentleman
or lady takes one, but otherwise the rela-
tive positions are unchanged. We do not
deny the virtues Of the tub and we are
pleased with the implication that Mr..
Davis is very conscientious in the per-
Torrance of clearly duty, but when he
holds a bathtub up as a dividing line he
cxcites only the just ridicule of savages.
The trouble with our eminent pacifco is
that he does too much writing and too
little thinking. 1t would do him power
of good to go away, shut himself up, sit
down and mediate for two years"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
Not Another Drop.

The old generation of Galloway lairds
were primitive and hosp1table race, but
their conviviality sometimes led to awk-
ward occurrences. In former days when
roads were bad and wheeled vehicles al
most unknown, an old laird was return
ing from supper party, with his lady
mounted behind him on horseback. On
crossing the River Urr, at a ford at a
point where it joins the sea, the old lady
dropped off, but was not missed until her
husband reached his door, when, of
course, there was an immediate search
made. The party who were dispatched in
quest of her arrived just in time to find
her remonstra ting with the advancing
tide, which trickled into her mouth, in
these words: mo anither drap; neither
het nor cauld '1Tit-Bits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
Some theatrical Assets.

rather bad about 100 years ago an
nounced the following effects as for sale:
A sea. consisting of twelve waves, the
twelfth of which is larger than the
others. and little damaged A dozen
and half clouds, edged with black and
in coed repaE; rainbow, somewhat
faded; 81 beautiful snOwstorm of fakes
of auyetgne paper; three bottles of light
ming; setting sun, worth little, and q
new moon, rather old; Othello's handker-
chief and a Pasha's mustache; COM
plete repast, consisting of four cardboard
entrees, a cardboard pie and a fowl of
the same material, several oak bottles
and wax dessert, etc, etc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

A short time ago young LondOner
who had never been out of London in his
life, received an invitation from an ac-
quaintance in the country, asking him
to have a run over his place for few
days, and give him lift at gathering
mushrooms. This is the reply he got:
how you and the missus is all right, but
[ can't come over to see YOU, becos I'm
afraid / would be no use at gathering
mushrooms, for you know very well l
can't climb"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
RING IN A HORSES HOOP.
It Had Been Lost by Young Woman
Going to Party.

It Had Been Lost by a Young Woman
Going to Party.
A valuable engagement ring lost by
Miss Hattie Corning of Freetown, n.
Y. was recovered under peculiar circum-
stances. Miss Corning lost the ring from
her finger before attending a party in
the neighborhood. When the horse which
conveyed Miss Corning to the party was
taken to a blacksmiths shop a week aft
erward, the young woman's ring was dis
covered firmly embedded in one of the
horses hoofs. Although the horse had
been driven on several long trips since
the party. the ring was but slightly dam
aged when returned to it's owner. 1t
was identified through the insc7iption.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
WHAT A srUPENDoUs LIE!

We hear. farmer say when he reads
that John BREEDER, Mishicott, Wis,
grew 173 bushels of Salzer's Silver
King Barley per acre in 1896. Don't
you believe it? Just write him! You
see Salzer's seeds are bred up to big
yields. And oats 230 bushels, Corn 260,
Wheat 60 bushels, Potatoes 1,600 bush
els, Grasses 6 tons per acre, etc., etc.
$1,000 FOR 10 CENTS.
Just Send This Notice with 10 Cents
stamps to John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, and get u farm seed sam
pies, worth $40, to get start.
Stray dogs are cremated in Birming-
ham, England, at the rate of fifty day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
Cruel Class of Men.


Anglers are often looked upon as a
cruel class of men because they catch
fish with a hook; but, according to the
theories of scientists, fish do not suffer
pain.
A fish that has been hooked by an an
gler, perhaps carrying off a hook in its
mouth, may, a few minutes afterwards,
bite again at another hook. Such IN
stances are not infrequent. In such
cases the hook would probably be con-
cealed by the bait. apd the fish would not
be likely to see it: but the fact that it
is ready to take the bait shows that 1t
is continuing to feed. which it would
scarcely be like to do if it were suffering
great pain.
''After ali. going through the ice isn't
the worst thing about skating"
mop
mot bit of it.. I've often wished
when | struck level that the ice was soft
enough to let me through. ''-Philadel
phia American.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
Don't Give Way to Despair.

Although you have suffered for a long time
from malaria, dyspepsia, kidney trouble,
nervousness or bili0usnesS Know that Hos
letters Stomach Bitters has cured worse
cases than yours. and is potent to help you
as it has heIped hosts OF others. But al
ways remember that trite saying, delays
are dangerous" Mole hills grow to be
mountains in consequence of disregarding 1t.
Cheek disease at the outset with this in
comparable defensive medicine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

To make the hair grow a natural color
prevent badness, and keep the scalI
healthy, Halls Hair Remover was in
vented, and has proved itself successful
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

Beautiful birds and fragrant flowers
are natures charm, but IL divinely lovely
complexion comes from the use OF
Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

1t was small case on which Mr.. Quilp
was compelled against his Willie was
very busy that day-to sit as a juror.
And it was simple case-plain as q
pikestaff that there was no cause of ac
ton. Eleven intelligent men, saw the
point and so voted. The twelfth persist
ed in taking a contrary view. Ballot
after ballot was taken, but still the con-
trary man stood off the impatient eleven.
FINALLY he yielded; the verdict was hand
ed in and the jury discharged. AS the
twelfth juryman passed out of the city
marked to his colleague Mr.. Quilp, in
depressed tone: Quarter past II! In
fifteen minutes more we could have got
our dinner over at the Jail" 1t seems
that at 1870 the judge goes to lunch,
and the jury, if not agreed at that time,
must be held until 2 o'clock. The twelfth
juryman was evidently a survival of the
old school, Exchange.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

The University of Cambridge will
soon confer the degree of LII. D. on
Ambassador Bayard.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

"A pair of gloves passes through
about 200 hands from the moment that
the skin leaves the drrssers until the
gloves are purchased by the intending
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
1862 BUS. POTATOES PER ACRE.

Don't believe it. nor did the editor
until he saw Salzer's great farm seeG
catalogue. It's wonderful what an ar
ray of facts and figures and new
things and big yields and great testi-
monials it contains.
to John A. SalZer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, for catalogue and II rare farm
seed samples, worth $40, to get start
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

"Well, Mr.. Fostley, did you revenge
yourself on Algy since that quarerl you
had with him."
YES, indeed. / ordered my man to be
wude to his man when he meets him.
London Punch.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

Barber-"Have you had any expert
cncc in shaving students?''
Applicant (for job)-"Oh, yes, sir;
always go over their faces twice with
the back of the razor, and ask them if it
pulls much. Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

Smith-'What kind of roses are those
III your cOrsage, may / ask"
Miss Marlowe-' Blush roses"
Smith Slightly oyercome)-'Haid euced
appropriate, dontcherknow. Pick Ne
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

China imported 100000 square
feet of American lumber last year. most
of it from the states of Oregon and
WASHINGTON
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

The chaperon Of an Iowa skating
party ran away from the pond and mar
ried the widest young man in the crowd
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

When bilious costive, eat a Cascaret candy
cathartic, cure guaranteed Zoe, 25c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

Piso's Cure for Consumption is the
best of all cough cures.-George w Lott,
Fabucher, La. August 26. 1895.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

insurance companies in Wyoming
must hereafter ray tax Of 21l2 per cent.
upon their gross premiums.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

Sunday School Teacher-'What was
it, children, that the rich man said wnen
the guests hidden to his feast refused to
Gomez
Children Tin unison)-"He said, There
are others New York Commercial
Advertiser.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
Lanes Family Medicine

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, 1897-03-03

The January blizzard filed every ice
house in Kansas. III the Northwest
even churches were used.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

Mrs. WinSIOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP for chill
dren teethlng, softens the gums, reduces inffam-
mation,allays pain cures wind collie 25ca ottle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
e q RI 7.
l73 Bus. Per Acre,

- 9Q9a rSF ACTOo
Jno. BREEDER, Mishieott,
Wis, grew, in 1896, 173
bus. of Salzer's SilVerKfng
Barley from one meas
ured acre, sworn to by
five witnesses. That's ina
Ene1se, but you see Sal
xeP'S Seeds are bred to
produce! That's why you
got such big yields. just
try this!
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

Cascarets stimulate liver, Kidneys and bowels.
Never siekcn, weaken grippe. Toe
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

fixed 7 have thought I wenid like to
retire and devote my remaining gears to
studies I have neglected" Study law"
put in Judge Wilson.-Argonaut
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

Women in Burmah propose to men
whom they seek in marriage, and when
they tire of them divorce can be had for
the asking
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

Just try a Toe box of CascaretS candy ca
thartic, finest liver and bowel regulator made.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

Spiders usually live two or three
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
Crops in California.

California has just experienced the
heaviest rainstorIN known in years. The
outlook Tor all kinds Of fruit is excep-
tionally good and only the late frost can
damage crops. In some section cherry and
almond orchards are already in bloom.
The excess of rain has done no hurt to
fruit. and it has greatly helped the dry
from the big grain districts show that
prospects are good except around Rio Wis
ta, on the Sacramento river. There about
100000 acres have been flooded. Still
the increased acreage sown, owing to the
stimulus of higher prices for wheat, ought
to make the yield this season consider
ably larger than that Of last year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

Once clergyman went to pay visit
to an old Yorkshire yeoman, who was
lying on his deathbed. After a few pre-
liminary words, the worthy minister said
that, if the veteran had anything on his
mind he hoped he would ease his CON
science and confide it to his pastoral car.
so that he might die in peace. 'Wen,
sir, answered the old sportsman, eff
only had to live my life over again, I'd
fish more with bait and less with flies. :"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
Coughing Leads to Consnp,

Coughing Leads to Consumption
Ken1p's BaIsam viii stop The cough at
once Go to your druggist today md Get
a sample bottle free SOLD! iii - and 10
cent bottles. Go at once; Geiays are
dangerous.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

Several Ohio lawyers once gathered in
Judge Wilson's room after adjournment
of court, and were discussing the retire
ment of a member of the bar Among
them was one whose practice was worth
$4,000 year He said: 81 have been
practicing several years, and am well
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

A Western member of Congress was
describing to Thaddeus Stevens Il GER
tain tow nship in his district, and, after
eXpatiating upon the fertility of its soil,
the salubrity of its climate and the mag
nlticence of its scenery, wound up by
saying that all it wanted was plenty OF
water and good society. THAT is all
they want in HE'LL said Mr.. Stevens
Argonaut.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

One of the members of the House was
arguing to Speaker Reed the other day
that we ought to recognize the independ-
ence of Cuba and send minister to
the Cuban capital. Il suppose if we
must send minister to Cuba" drawled
Mr.. Reed, "the only way we can get
him there is to put him in a gun and fire
him over"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

Partisan ragpickers earn 100000
q
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

For tight little island" England
does a pretty good commercial business
Her total foreign trade in 1895 amount
ed to $3,126, 315,3 while our own
reached only 81 ,642, 925, 161.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
GA s.

%OS SGS- P0T ~OFSs
lSalzer'5 Silver Mine Oats
still leads the world, with
q record right hero In
Wisconsin, Of 231 bnA hels
per acre in 1896. What
moro do yo0 wish? Don't
this beat all? You see,
SaIzer's Seeds are bred up
TO big Yields!
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
w II "a :.
SO Bus. Per Acre.

With Salzer's now crea-
tic1B IN spring Whest- to
be sowR Before April 90
you can raise wheat at Acc
q bushel and make money.
How? why, Saleer's Mar
vel Wheat has q record OF
80 bus per acre, and right
here in Wisconsin It yield
ed in 1885 over go bus.
On five acres. Phas pays
handsomely at Zoe q Bu.
It's q great wheat.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

A sergeant of a company of British in
fantry quartered in a Dacoit-inftsted
part of Burmah, few years ago, was
firm believer in destiny. One evening,
when dressing, preparatory to taking Il
stroll in the jungle, he was noticed by a
corporal, a persistent opponent Of the
destiny theory, to slip a revolver into his
pocket "Hello!' shouted the corporal,
you for? That won't save you f your
time has come" NO" replied the SER
geant; "but, you see, [ may happen to
come across a Dacoit whose last day has
come"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

Ex-Gov. Altgeld of Illinois is perhaps
as well known for his record in pardon
ing criminals as for anything else. The
story goes that a certain wit once said to
a gentleman, who accidentally committed
some breach of etiquette, requiring a
thousand pardons": Excuse me, sir; |
am not Gov. Altgeld."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

He had just come off the witness stand
in a trust investigation, and his fellow
members of the monopoly were congratu
lating him.
1T must be admitted" said one, chat
you are smarter man than your cross
examiner"
"Smarter!' was the self-appreciative
echo. why, sir, I've forgotten more
than he'll ever be able to find out. .
Washington Star
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03
CO R M

266 bus. Per acre-that's
wonderful. Well, Salzer's
Seeds are bred to yiefdsl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-03

*There wasn't-so he loaded IL ia less than
half a minute.
Frank S. Pixley N Chicago TimesHerald.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-07-15
DENTIST.
~ M. LEFFINGWELL,
DENTIST

DENTIST
have my Office now open over Luscher's
drug store and you will find me there the
month through. If you need work of this
kind give me call.
REDWOOD FALLS, MIMI
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
NO WIGS.
Herbert A. Sprague.

Arrangements have just been per-
fected by the High School Literature
class for an entertainment on the eve
ming of Jan. 4, by Herbert A. Sprague,
the monologist who so delighted an
audience of our people two years ago
with Rip VanWinkle. The art of
Mr.. Sprague is of the highest order,
making no use of wigs or costumes, and
relying but slightly upon contortions
and grimaces, he leads his hearers
through the intricacies of play or book
solely by the flood of light he sheds
upon it, clearly presenting each character
and scene and finally leaves vivid inn
preston of the whole upon the mind.
There is necessarily much of art in such
an effort and art Mr. Sprague possesses.
The prices are very low so all may attend;
but by no means measure the worth of
the entertainment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
Column.

EOR sale. small house and two lots on
II Wright street. Alma, 9s3
JAS. GLAvIN, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
LOR sale-Houseand lot In a ina on Superior
II street between post office and college.
S'3 Mrs. MCNAM ARA, Alma, Mich.
TWO harness, "A new ignt double and second
II hand single In good shape
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24
CHRISTMAS JOYS.

The Public kindergarten Celebrate In Fine Style.
AS Wednesday morning was the last
time the kindergarten children were to
meet together till after the holidays,
their teachers arranged very enjoy
able Christmas exercise for them at that
time. The little ones were brimful and
overfowing with JOY and nervous energy,
which found expression in songs and
games suited to the occasion. In the
center of the room stood the Xmas tree,
donated by J. b. Tubbs and placed in
position by l.. A Ely. On the tree was
hung some present from each child,
which it had made for either its father
or mother. Invitations were sent out
early in the week to all the parents Of
the children in the Kindergarten to be
present Wednesday morning, and as the
majority of them responded to the invita-
ton, each little boy and girl acted as
Santa Claus and took his or her own
present from the tree to father or mother
This seemed to delight the children
most OF all, to take the place OF Santa
Claus and make loving gift to one of
their parents, as they had been taught
that Santa Claus was anyone who
made loving gift
The minds of the children were pre-
pared for this oonsummation by several
days previous training. Their teachers
had told them the Bible story of the
shepherds and wise men, and the stories
of st. Nicholas and Christmas Bells
On the sand table the children had rep
resented the hills where the shepherds
were watching their iocks when the
Annunciation came, and also the roads
leading to Bethlehem. In short the
whole story of Christ's birth and the
attendant circumstances was made to
stand out i'm living characters.
The Akiildcfgarten will reopen on
January 4tk
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-12-24

Thousands of persons founder along
for months, yes, even years, sufferiu
FROM Indigestion, bowel troubles and
liver disorders, with their accompany
ing disagreeable symptoms, because
they think they are obliged to do so. If
they would take short course of DR.. J..
II. McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm
they would soon get rid of the miser-
able feeling and that overpowering sense
of WEAKNESS and incapacity for work
would give place to one of health, vigor
and cheerfuness. Price 81 90 a bottle.
For sale by b. :, WEBB