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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

A parcel containing flowers, without
tied in the Battle Greek, Mich, postof-
flee the other day. Law and custom de-
manded that it be sent to the dead-letter
office, but the clerks surmised that the
flowers were intended for a funeral and
took up collection among themselves,
without delay. There was no clue as
to the identity of the person who mailed
it, and it was a clear case of casting
their bread upon the waters by the postal
clerks, even if it did cost them but q few
cents at the most
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

EFT Permanently Cured. No fits nervousness after
~ first days of DR.. Kline's Great Nerve Re
storer Send for FREE &2 90 trial bottle treatise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

The Australian Statistical society es-
Inmates that the population of Australia,
including Tasmania and New Zealand,
was last June 4,362,756.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

In Mexico City Hop Lee advertises
an American restaurant.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

-Russa's population mas increased
during the last 100 years a fraction less
than 100000 annually.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

There are 5000 Protestants to o.
Roman Catholic in Sweden.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17
MRS. LYNESS ESCAPES
The Hospital and a Fearful Operation.

Hospitalsin greatcities sad places to visit. Thre
fourths of the patients lying those snowwhte be-
women and girls.
Why should this be the case?
Because they have neglected themselves! Women
as rule attach too little Importance to first symp
toms of certain kind. If they have toothache,
they will try to the tooth, though many leave
even this too late. They comfort themselves with
the thought that they replace their teeth; but
they cannot replace their internal organs
Every one of those patients in the hospital beds
had plenty of warnings in the form of bearing
feelings pain at the right the left of the womb,
dyspepsia, pain in the small of the back, Il
blues, or other unnatural symptom. but they
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

A clergyman was being shaved by a
barber who had evidently become I'M
nerved by the previous nights dissipa-
ton. Finally he cut the cergyman's
chin. The latter looked up at the artist
reproachfully and said: "You see, my
man, what comes of hard drinking"
Yes, sir" replied the barber, consoling-
", ''it makes the skin tender. '-Current
Literature
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

I believe Piso's Cure is the only medi-
cine that will cure consumption.-Anna
NJ. Ross, Williamsport Pa. Nov. II, '95.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

The more l go hunting the harder it
is for me to understand how
How you always miss, hey, doctor?'
"Oh, dear, nO-how there are people
who make their living by hunting"'-
Eliegende Blaetter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

An envious young lady called physi-
clan for slight alment, which she mag
nifed into a serious one. "Run," said
the doctor to servant, giving him
prescription, "to the nearest chemist and
bring back the medicine as quickly as
you can" ''Is there much danger?' re-
piled the young lady in alarm. Yes"
said the doctor, eff your servant is not
quick it will be useless "Oh! doctor,
shall | dep gasped the patient There
is no danger of that" said the doctor.
''but you may get we'll before Thomas re-
turns. "-Golden Penny
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ali Druggists
refund the money if it fails to cure 25c
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

Lord Norbury and Councillor Parsons
were passing by the Mas Jail in the
judges carriage, when Norbury, noticing
vacant gibbit, observed, Parsons,
where would you be, if that gallows had
its due"' Without a seconds hesitation,
Parsons responded, "Riding alone''-
London Daily News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

-Posey is the name of st. Louis
florist.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

The days of Aubrey de Vere's youth
were those when Irish gentlemen fought
duels, were carried to bed drunk, and did
not love their enemies. Mr.. de We're re-
lates how on one occasion an old gentle
man of high breeding walked up and
down the library at Curragh Chase, and
exclaimed: st is a great thing to be
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

able to look back on a long life, and re-
cord as | can that never once did any
man injure me but sooner or later | had
my revenge" Apropos of the drinking
his father telling him how when he was
Is years of age after days hunt he had
only avoided intoXication at dinner by
watching till the others were beginning
to get tipsy, and after that pouring each
new glass of wine down his neckcloth
then worn so large that the chin was
buried in it. When the last of the topers
lay under the table he rushed to his bed
room, took a bath, dressed again and
joined the ladies at their y o'clock tea.
The next morning at breakfast all the
gentlemen arose when my father entered
and received him as if he had been a
prince They had heard that he had
been unaffected by the wine, and consid-
cred that so strong a head was entitled to
the highest honors."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

There is no doubt that college girls
have their share of fun. Harper's Bazar
tells story by way of Illustration. Twen-
" red-halred undergraduates recently
gave a "red-headed dinner" The red
haired damsels, all "straw berry blondes
Of course, wore white dresses with red
SSashes, flowers and badges; the table
decorations were red roses and red satin
ribbons, with red candles and shades to
match; the menu cards were red, each
one bearing the design of white horse
The soup was PURGE of tomato; the fish,
salmon, and the dishes all followed the
color as far as possible. The affair was
great success, and the following morn
ing, by permission of the faculty, the
"red-heads marched into the chapel in
a body and sat in the front seats, and
after prayers saluted the president and
marched out again in solemn procession.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

Il have kept horseshoe over my door
for years." said a man whom good luck
has never oppressed, but luck has never
come my way very much, and l had al
most begun to lose faith in the horseshoe.
But this morning friend of mine coIaes
along and sees the horseshoe over ny
door. 'Hellov he says. You've got your
horseshoe wrong end up What"
says. And he says I've got my horseshoe
wrong end up; I've got it hung with the
point up and the ends down, and it ought
to be hung with the point down and the
ends up. Hung the other way the luck
runs off. And he says this is old as the
hills. He thought every body knew that
But didn't; never heard it before. But
I've taken my horseshoe down and hung
it with the ends up, and now I'm visit
ing."-New York Sun.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

''The air." protested the new tenant,
sis full Of imprecations." The janitor of
the flats was profuse in his apologies
"Rest assured" he said, that it won't
occur again. Your share Of the air shall
not be occupied by anybody else here
after. "-Detroit Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

The Waterman gives the opinion that
the best short story ever written is the
Book Of Jonah. Nothing that Guy de
Maupassant or Kipling has done can
compare with it. 1t contains about 1000
words, and there is not a superfluous
word in it. 1t is full Of incident, and
action progresses steadily to a climax
The account of the prophets experience
with the great fish is only one incident
in the narrative. Excluding the prayer
of Jonah. only forty-two words are de-
voted to it, The climax of the story is
found in it's very last words. When the
writer has done he stops. From q lit
erary and artistic point of view, the Book
of Jonah occupies supreme place in
the worlds literature.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

A stout lady on top of a Paris omnibus
refused to pay 3 sous for her little boy
declaring him to be under three years of
age and SO exempt. The conductor knew
the child was years old, or more, and
threatened to stop the bus until the lady
paid the fair. IF it stops forever. I shall
not pay" she said, bracing herself and
glaring at the little conductor The DO
liceman mounted very leisurely, as though
he did not relish the task, but once on top
he became extremely polite, and begged
madame in his most dulcet tone to step
down or pay. Madame would, however,
do nothing of the kind. The conductor
was becoming very impatient, as he was
behind time, and he wanted the obstinate
female moved by force if she would not
get off of her own accord. The police
man looked doubtful, and scratched his
chin with thoughtful air. At last he
spoke: DO you still refuse to come
down, madame?" Il do refuse" replied
the lady, in tone that carried convic-
ton. Thereupon the policeman drew forth
his purse took 3 sous, handed them to the
amazed conductor, and stepped off the
bus amid a round of applause from the
people, who were delighted at the manner
in which he had solved a knotty problem.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

1T is called st. Johns church." saws
the Chicago Post, land possibly the in
ference drawn from that fact is natural
The boy had been there frequently, and
as result the rector's face had become
tolerably familiar to him. One Sunday,
however, visiting clergyman occupied
the pulpit, and the boy was naturally
troubled Mamma he said in a very
audible whisper, what's become of ST
John?'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

Stage fright is ordinarily an emotion
the exact cause of which is difficult of
explanation. But in a case which Nc
kee Rankin recently recalled the reason
is quite apparent. Said the actor: ct
was in mining town in Colorado. We
were playing some piece or another in
which the servant is discovered busting
the furniture, etc. Well, discovered after
ward that it was a custom for all persons
who had no reserved seats to take any va
cant chair the minute the curtain went
up. On this night in question the body
of the house was nearly filled, while back
of the rail there were standing, eight or
ten deep, miners, cowboys and all that
rough element usually found in that ter
ritory, waiting to get a good seat for an
admission. The curtain rose and q little
Irishman | had playing the part Of
the servant had just commenced his open
ing speech-'Six o'clock and master not
at home,' or something of that sort
when the entire mob at the back started
down the aisles with rush for the vacant
seats. He looked up, saw them coming
pell nell toward the stage, gave one yell
and fairly flew off the stage, thinking
they were to do him some bodily harm,
and was out of sight in a minute. The
play went on, but it was some time be-
fore we found the Irishman way down
behind a pile of scenery. He finished
the performance, but he was badly scared
all the same"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

The German manufacturers are pre-
pared to furnish the means for regular
surf bath for household use. The ''Wel-
lenbadschaukef' is somewhat similar to
an old-fashioned cradle with a top. But
the rockers are missing, and the rocking
which causes the artificial waves, is not
from side to side, but lengthwise. The
bottom of the wave bathtub rounds up to
form the cover, and the victim, sitting
well up IN the head rocks backward and
forward, the water splashing in sufi-
GENTLY natural manner, it would SEEM
with the motion, to cause lifelke case
of seasickneSs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-11-17

until finally obliged to
to
Compound will
you hospital. 1t will life into
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-24
FREE CURE FOR MEN.
A Michigan Man offers TO Send His Dis
oOvery Free.
Claims to Be a Benefactor to Weakened
Mankind.

There is always more or less suspicion
attached to anything that Is offered free but
sometimes q mau so OverflOws with generosity
that he cannot rest until his discovery is
known TO the world, in order that his fellow
men may profit by what he has discovered
Il Is upon this principal that a resident of
Kalamazoo Mich. desires to send free to
mankind a prescription which will cure them
Of any form of nervous debility relieves
them of an the doubt and uncertainty which
such men are peculiarly liable to and restores
the organs to natural size and vigor. As it.
costs nothing TO try the experiment it would
seem that any man, suffering with the
nervous troubles that usually attack men
who never stopped to realize what might be
the final result, ought to be deeply interested
ia q remedy which will restore them to
health strength and vigOr, without whici
they continue to live an existence of untold
misery. AS the remedy in question was the
result Of many years research as to what
combination would be peculiarly effective in
restoring to men the strength they need, il
would seem that all men suffering with any
form of nervous weakness ought to write for
such q remedy at once. A request TO IT. G.
Olds Box 1712, Kalamazoo, Mich. stating
that Won are not sending for the prescription
out Of idle curiosity, but that you wish to
mako use Of the medicine by giving it trial,
will be answered promptly and without
evidence as to where Information came from.
The prescription is sent free and although
some may wonder how Mr.. Olds can afford to
give away his discovery, there is no doubt
about the offer being genuine. Cut this out
and send to Mr. Olds so that he may know
how you came to write him. l2-2S-7St
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-24
Tours to FIorIdn.

No district in America presents during the
Winter season, so many varied attractions as
the State of Florida. Besides its delightful
climate, which to one escaping from the cold
and unhealthful changes OF the North seems
almost ethereal, it is pre-eminently a land of
sport and pleasure, Along its eleven hundred
miles of saltwater coast and in its twelve
hundred fresh-water lakes are fish of almost
every conceivable variety, from the migra-
tory tribes common to Northern waters to the
tarpon, pompano, and Others Of more
tropical character. Nowhere in all our broad
land can the angler find greater variety OF
game or better sport.
Here also the most enthusiastic hunter
finds safety, Deer, turkeys, bears. panthers,
and wild cats roam at large through the more
sparsey settled regions, while birds Of all
kinds may be found in abundance through
out the State. The more novel sport of al
ligator and manatee hunting may also be in
dulged in by the more adventurous tourist
With its matchless climate, its orange
groves, its rivers and lakes, its boating and
bathing, its fishing and hunting, and its
extensive forests, Florida presents unrivaled
attractions for the valetudinarian, the lover
of nature the sportsman and the explorer.
To this attractive state the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company has arranged four per
soually-conducted tours during the season oi
] 1897 leaving by special train January 20
/ February 8 and %, and March 9. The first
/ three tours will admit of q s0jOurn of tive
weeks in this delightful land; tickets for tn,
] fourth tour will be valid to return until May
81 by regular trains
Rates for the round trip, $4,000 from New
York $500 from Philadelphia and proper
tionate rates from other points.
/ For tickets, itineraries and other informa
/ ton, apply TO ticket agents, special booking
offices, or address Geo. W. Boyd. Assstan
General Passenger Agent, Broad street station
| PHILADELPHIA
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-24
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle OF common water glass with
urine and let it stand twenty-four hours a
sediment or settling indicates diseased con-
dition of the kidneys. When urine stains
linen it is positive evidence of kidney
trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate or
pain in the back, is also convincing proof
that the kidneys and bladder are out of order
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge so often
expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root
the great kidney remedy, fulflls every wish
in relieving pain in the back, kidneys, liver
bladder and every part of the urinary pas
sages It corects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain in passing it, Or bad effects fol-
lowing use of liquor, wine or beer, and over
comes that unpleasant necessity of being
compelled to get up many times during the
night to urinate. The mild and the eX-
traordinary effect of Swamp Root is soon
realized It stands the highest for its wonder
ful cures Of the most distressing cases. If
you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists price fifty cents and
one dollar. Fora sample bottle and pamph-
let, both sent free by mail, mention EVENING
HERALD and send your full post-oflice
address to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton,
N. Y The propretors of this spaper guarantee
the genuineness Of this offer.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-24
NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA.
A CURE FOR IT.

Not a Patent Cure-all Nor a Modern Mira
Gle But Simply Rational Cure for Dys-
pepsia.
iu these days of'humbuggery and decep-
tion, the manufacturers Of patent medicines,
us rule, seem to think their medicines viii
not sell unless they claim that il will cure
every discaso under the sun. Aud they
never thiuk of leaving out dyspepsia and
stomach tr1 bes. They are sure to claim
tha heir nostrum is absolutely certain to
cure every dyspepdc and he need look no
further
La The face of these absurd claims it is re-
freshiug to note that the propretors of stu.
arts Dyspepsia Tablets have carefully re-
Trained from making any undue claims or
false representations regarding the merits Of
this most excellent remedy for dyspepsia
and stomach troubles. They mako but one
claim for it, and that u.s. that for indigestion
aud various stomach troubles stnart's Dysl
pepsia Tablets is radical cure. They 90
no further than this and any man or woman
suffering from Indigestion, chronic or nor
yous dyspep.a who will give the remedy a
trial viii m tatt nothing is claimed Tor it,
tbittho lict, will not fully sustain
I5 is a molcra discovery, composed OF
hm'e,s vegetable ingredients acceptable to
the weakest or most delicate stomach. Its
great success Joe curing stomach troubles is
due to the fac. that tlc medical properties
are SUCH that it will digest whatever whulo-
some food is taken iuto the stomach, no mat
Ter whether the stomach is in good working
order or not. It rests The oyerworked organ
ana repeuishcs the body, the blood, the
nerves, creating a healthy appetite, gives
refreshing sleep and the blessings which al.
ways accompany good digestion and proper
assimilation Of food.
In using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets nc
dieting is required. Simply eat plenty Of
wholesome food and take these Tablets at
each meal, thus assisting and resting the
stomach which rapidly regains its proper
digestive power when the Tablets will be nc
longer required
Nervous Dyspepsia is simply condition in
which some portion or portions of the ner
vous system are not properly nourished
Good digestion invigorates the nervous sys
TEN and every organ in the body.
stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by al
druggists at 50 cents per package
They are manufactured by the stuar
Chemical Co. of Marshall, Mich.
Any druggist will tell you it gives uiycr
sal satisfaction
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-24

Wheeling, w. Va, Feb. 24.-Intelli-
gence has reached here Of the destruc-
ton of der putabio houses in the oil
fields Of Ty-er county, with loss of life.
Af.er warning the occupants that the
place was to be destroyed the torch
was applied. One or two girls in the
most Objectionable house are reported
to have been burned, and two men are
said to have lost their lives in a speak
easy" In addition to this. it is posi-
lively known that number of people
were terribly burned, two of them so
badly that It is not believed that they
can recover. Those burned to death
were: Stella Woods Of Plttsburg, An
ma johnson Of Columbus. John Jackson
of Pennsylvania and Frank Stewart OF
Indiana.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-02-24
DRIVEN OUT by FLOODS.
Immense Damage Caused by the
Rising of the Rivers.
HALF A MILLION DOLLARS LOST

In PittsBurg and Allegheny Alone, and
over Ten Thousand Men Made Idle I'm
THAT vicinity--viliages ON Che Ohio
River Made Uninhabitnbie.
Pittsburg. Feb. 24.-The flood now
raging here will probably equal the
great flood of 1884, which measured "a
feet 1t IS impossible to estimate the
damage the present rise is doing but
$500 600 viii be putting it mildly TO
Pittsburg and Allegheny alone Along
the lowlands i'm the vicinity of each the
rivers have been submerged since yes
terday noon and the mood did not
cease increasing until midnight
More than 10000 men have been made
idle by the rise as many Of the mills
are located on the banks of the river,
The water has invaded the heart OF the
city and flooded the cellars and stop
ped traffic i'm many places noaDly
Sixth and Market streets. popular
thoroughfares. A large part of Ale-
gheny has apparently been hlotled out
Many Pee Be are made homeless
along the banks of the Allegheny river.
Beginning at Brownsville. ON the
Monongahela river California Nonon-
gahela City. Charleroi, east and west
Ci Elizabeth Port View, Mckeesport
Turtle Creek, Bessemer and many
smaller hamlets have been inundated,
or partially SO, causing much suffering.
The distress Of the people was awful as
many fled to the hills and remained
there all night in the rain and cold
rather than trust to their homes.
The coal and coke tipple of Brown
G Co. fell with q crash above the
bridge Of the Wheeling division Of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and a
fleet Of 80 coal boats and barges were
cut loose from their moorings, COM
pletely blocking the channel from bank
to bank, threatening all the craft for
miles below. About half the fleet We're
saved.
The plants OF the Westinghouse Elec-
trio company meter plant and ma
chine shops East Pittsburg covering
acres Of ground are all under water.
caused by the backing up Of Turtle
creek Hundreds of houses are also
under water from this cause. The
United Coke and Chemical plant at
Glassport has been completely hidden
and probably ruined, involving $3OO,OOO
loss