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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24

-Rose-leaf jam is a favorite sweet in
ROumania, where roses grow by the mil
lion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24

About twice as much power is re-
quired to stop an express train as to
start one
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24

eyes, the Bosleys must have met with
severe losses lately" 'Why, have they
had to give up their home?" mo. I
don't think It'll be as bad as that, but
they're going to ride their last years BIZ
cycles this ACKNOWLEDGMENT Leader.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24

a lot Of lead pipe. It was the custom of
the tall thief to conceal their plumber I'M
der his clothing. He removed his outer
garments, and the Lead pipe was coiled
about him. When his clothes were on
again the two started for Jersey. 1t was
very early in the morning and the ferry
boats were on half-hour Roadway. Just
as they reached the ferryhouse the gong
sounded The gateman started to close
the gate, but seeing the two men com
ing, shouted to them to hurry and held
the gate open to let them through. The
short, fat one, not hampered by a hun
dred pounds of lead pipe, got down the
bridge and on the boat. but the tall one
couldn't run and was left. Jump, Bill"
shouted the fat one-his pal Youth
make it." Bill tried to Jump. but failed
and fell into the river. The ferry hands
rushed up and the captain shouted:
Stand by to throw buoy. He'll come
up" "Bet you ten he DON'T" shouted the
fat thief. Nobody took him up and he
increased his offer. BET you twenty he
don't come up" he exclaimed. Bet you
fifty. Bet you hundred. Bet you five
to one, ten to one, twenty to one. Blank
it all, won't anybody bet? I've got
cinch, a lead pipe cinch, and can't get
q bet"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24

Nearly 100000 pounds worth of arti-
fetal flowers are sold in London yearly
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24

There are seventeen quinine factories
in the world, and six of these are I'D
GERMANY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24

Mrs. WinSIOW's SOOTHING SYRUP for .cfsTI-
dren teething, softens the gums, reduces in1am-
nation, allays pain, cures wind collie 25ca bottse
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and bowels.
| Never scken, weaken grippe. Toe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24

The little kingdom of Denmark must
be the paradise of old maids They are
insured there. Any girl who feels that
there is a likelihood of her being laid on
the shelf may make provision whereby
she can. at the age of forty, be put in the
spinster class for good and receive week
ly benefits. These benefits, of course, are
in cash. Some of the old maids might
prefer to have it, so that instead of
money they would have a nice we'll
trained bachelor call twice a week and
stay and be entertaining.
Some enterprising American ought to
get up such scheme. There are good
looking bachelors enough to get up a
corps of wooers. Old maids in the com
pany would have a man call on them,
say twice a week, and listen while they
played the piano and sang their favor
lite sentimental song. He would say nice
things about the playing and the singing
and the singer. Neither would he kick
the cat that would be sure to be prowling
about.
Many an old maid would be able to re,
tain her self-respect if she could make
some such provision. And think, too. of
the tempers it would keep from souring !
Old maids are said to have awful tenn
pers, and this course of treatment would
pc certain to sWeeten them.-Pittsburg
News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24

The cost of a one-man sea-diying ap-
paratus for a depth of 200 feet is ELS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24
Coughing Leads to Consumption.

kemps Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist today and get
a sample bottle free. Sold i'll 25 aud 80
cent bottles. Go at once; delays are
daurorOuS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24

When bilious or costive, eat Casc2ret, candy
cathartic, cure guaranteed Toe. 25c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24

The town of Brux, Bohemia, is said
to be sinking in q quicksand on which it
is reported to be built
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24

Cotton cloth, made in India, is men
toned by Herodotus, 3. G. 400
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24

Just try 10c box of Cascarets. candy ca
thartic. finest liver and bowel regulator made.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24
Lanes Family Medicine

Some Of the spiders of the East In
dies are SO large that they devour small
birds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24
WHAT A sTUPENDOUS LIE!

WHAT A STUPENDOUS LIE!
We hear a farmer say when he reads
that John BREEDER, Mishicott, Wis,
grew 173 bushels of Salzer's Silver
you believe it? Just write him! You
see Salzer's seeds are bred up to big
yields. And oats go bushels, Corn 260,
Wheat 60 bushels, Potatoes 1000 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
There are only nine different tones
in the human voice; but there are II,
592, 1S6, GA, 415 different sounds
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24

He placed ring upon her inger and
then lovingly kissed her hand.
She Indignantly drew back
please remember, Jack, that there is
a place fer everything" she said
Town Topics.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24

"Dahs only one time" said Uncle
Eben, when it's safe ter conterdict q
man, an dat's when he puts on "a melan-
choly look an stahts in tel tell bout how
old he's gittin' ter e."-Washington
Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price 25 and Soc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24

is dead"
Aunt Prue-"Now I want to know
sudden?
Aunt Abbey-"Yes, sudden for him.
TWinkleS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24


4 few weeks ago London Answers of
fered a prize for the most prodigious lie.
The following was given the award:
A few years ago 1 was in India hunt
ing large game along with the Prince of
Peckham Rye, the Duke of Elephant
and Castle, and large party of noble
men. We had many exciting adventures
hunting the elephant, and after killing
quite number we decided to turn our
attention to the liking of the jungle"
and SO very early one morning the whole
party set out tiger hunting.
Being an expert shot, and strong
nerved to boot, l was sent on about Il
mile in advance of the others, SO as to
prepare them for emergencies.
We had been on the lookout probably
two hours, when all at once l was con-
fronted with 2 huge tiger, crouched
ready to spring.
To raise my rifle was out of the ques-
ton, and so, as quick as lightning, l
sprang forward, and, Selling the jaws
of the savage beast, held his mouth open
until he starved to death.
And this was among "those who also
RAM
1T was a terrible moment" said the
old soldier
Tell us about itr' cried the squad Of
recruits eagerly.
cit happened at Gibraltar. 1 was
walking along the top of cliff with a
chum, when he was suddenly seized with
vertigo. There was a sheer drop of at
least 1000 feet and when I saw him reel
and slip over the precipice l gave him up
for lost
"Quick as lightning I pulled a large
horse shoe magnet out of my pocket, and
lying fiat upon my chest, extended it
over the chasm. l could just see my
friend far below, falling rapidly, and
turning over and over. He looked no
larger than DOLL but gradually, as the
magnet exerted its influence, his figure
became more distinct, and he rose with
a terrific bump.
''The magnet had attracted his large
steel spurs, and exerting all my strength
l held him there for two hours till help
came"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-24

"Think how they used to torture men
in the old days of the Inquisitionr
"Horribler'
Eyes; they even put cracker crumbs in
beds and made people sleep there
Chicago Record.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-31
ALBERTVILLE.
Four Lads Leave Home Without Giving Their Destinat tion-Prof. Henry's
 Name On a New Slate.

Albertville, March 30-(Special core spondence. )-Four of our town boys ran away last Saturday night. They were: Haden Cochran, Harry Hinds, John Col burn and Henry Graham, and it is thought they went to Birmingham or Annliston Three of the boys, Hinds, Cochran and Colburn, left school, and are sons of prominent citizens of this county. The boys are about 16 and IF years or age. No cause is assigned for their leav- ing, and their parents are anxious about them.
 Prof. M. V. Henry is being pushed by his friends for the. position of president of the State university. He has proven himself one of the ablest and most sue cessful educators in the state, and IS we'll qualified for the position. Prof. Henry has made a brilliant success Of the agricultural school here. He has a strong support for ahe university presi- dency.
 The, handsome new residence of John D. McCord is about completed.
 Other new residences are being erected here.
 Our town continues to grow in popula- ton and business.
 The former plant of the Albertville Journal has been sold to c. H. Allen. of Livingston. Another paper will be es- tablished here within the next month J. D. McCord and other parties are per fecting arrangements to put in a new plant.
 The college students are preparing their program mmes for an unusual intereS ing commencement. There will be a. farm ers' institute held here during com mencement week. Commissioner I. F. Culver and other distinguished agricul- turahsts will be here to make the pro- gra nrma interesting.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-31
DINGLEY BILL.

Oh, what tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive. The republicans are hard put to it. They propose that the Dingley bill shall be revenue raise, yet the prospect is that 1t will raise less revenue than the present law is now doing. The importers are discounting the new law They are rush ing in their goods before it can be put into effect. To prevent this the ways and means committee propose that the house shall pass an amendment or pre- liminary act making the proposed law take effect from and after April b. This would be retroactive legislation and is clearly unconstitutional. If the bars to such legislation were thrown down there is no telling where it would stop. Again, it is as difficult to rush through an amendment or preliminary act as 1t is the law itself.
 The republicans bid fair to defeat their own object. The stock of goods being rushed in will supply the market for long period. Consumers will pay ad- vanced prices, but the government will not get the benefit. The importers and specula tors will pocket handsome profits at the expense of the people. The evils of protective tariff are becoming more and more apparent.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-31
IMPORTANT TRADE.

We have department of agriculture. but no department of commerce and man. ufactunes. Some step should be taken to secure for us the trade of the South American republics. An extension of this trade would be especially beneficial to the south. By reason of our proximity to Central and South America, and also to tidewa1er, we should control that trade. It would afford gs an outlet for our coal. iron, cotton and manufactures of all kinds. This country is now on good terms with these republics, ard tho friendly feeling should be cultivated. At present Great Britain almost monopo- Hzes the trade of South America. She shipped last year S7,O00, OOa worth of coal to Argentina. She buys our cotton, spins it into cloth and sells to the Sou,h Ameri- cans The cotton is transported twice across the water Great Britain holds this trade by having a regular line of steamers, by giving credit and by keep ing able consuls in the principal cities of s rth America. We should take the hint and do likewise.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-31
CAGE Vs. M'KINLEY.

MT. Gage may agree with President Mckinley in many matters, but certainly not on the tariff. MT. Gage says: If the United States of America is to take that position in the worlds progress which we confidently hope for, 1t must be by the extension of it's trade and commerce with other parts of the world. Whatever favors this favors our national develop ment; whatever binders this hampers and restricts our prospects"
 Now, a high protective tariff flinders our trade with other parts of the world To sell. we must buy. Just as soon as we put on a protective tariff other na- tions begin ito retaliate. Canada is now getting ready fer retaliation. Germany. France and other countries have had their ire aroused by the Dingley bill. MT. Gage cannot en.er the views he uttered and be a high protectioniSt.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-31
IS IT A VOLCANO
Strange Sounds Heard In Birmingham Blood-curdling Prophecy of Our Inn pending Destruction By Geor-
 gia Prophet. as.

1t is not thunder, because the sky at this writing is clear. It is not the mutt terings of an earthquake, for there is not the least sensation of vibration of the earth. Yet strange feeling has taken hold of a certain class of our citizens as of impending doom In this connec- tion may be recalled the prophecy of a noted Georgia mano science, whose wife owned some property in this city, who could never be induced to even pay a visit to Birmingham, as he said the whole superstructure upon which Birmingham is built is nothing mere nor less than stopper" which holds imprisoned in the bowels of the mineral district a mighty gaseous force. which is liable at any time to be touched by miners pick or the bit of a prospeetors drill and burst forth in a deluge of volcanic fire that will bury the city in seething pit of fire belched forth from the very internal re- gicns.
 No doubt the Huntsville Mercury and Montgomery Advertiser will proceed to lecture us for permib;ing such state of affairs to exist right under our noses - but we asten to inform them that the strange sounds do not come from un- der the earth, but are the mutterings of the slngle-line dealers against the great department stores of Drennen 6 Co.,, which are on top of the earth distribut- ing everything in .he way of Merchandise at prices which makes 1t warm for the sleepy bacl<-numbe.r dealers, who stare as if rudely awakened from pleasant dreams. 3A.J
 The power of concentrated energy.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-31
SPRINGVlLL-E.
Farmers Hustl,ng to Ca-ch Up-Con- verted Tramp Preacher
 Holds Service.

Springville, March 30.-(Special CoriNe- spondence.) .)-The farmers are somewhat behind in this section on account of the recent rains but they are hustling and will soon be up if the fair weather con- tinues.
 Sim R. Keith, who is TOW with the Simmons saw mill, is laid up fer few days on account of severely sprained ankle.
 Miss Ethel Klutts, cur accomplished ant teacher. leaves for Gadsdsn today
 W c. Harden. of Woodall & Harden s large saw midi, near Whitney, was in town the first of the week.
 c. C. Grail, the converted tramp. was in our own last week. He preached several sermons at the Baptist church' also delivered his lecture on The Two Roads"
 MT. Hall, who represents the Gerthie Medicine company, of Chattan"ofl, ], has recently moved to our town, and occupies the Ash cottage corner of Main and De- pc. streets.
 Miss Bettia ForInan leaves today for weeks vstt to friends and relatives in lrondala and Eirn1i2gham.
 Quite an cnjoy7b'b song e'rVice was he's in the Cumberlari | .esbyterian T church on SunCay afternoon. Spring Vile can boa1t Of a rcmber of good mt sic!ans. E.; G. M 'Truss is repainting his residence, or Robarson street.
 We sr= glad to ntte W. W. Perkins is improving Cope he wid soon be out again.
 Capt 4. " Woodall celebrated his '54th birthday on Moncny evening. An elaborate elmer was served ard much eHjoy;d d by the friends present. Among tha guests were Rev !. g. Porter and ladv. and Capt. T. C. Belshs-.
 The Spring Lake lodge. Knights of Pythias. is growing. with a brigh. fn- trr- before them. 'Tfiey inset every Wednesday migh:,
 ". N. J,hrscc wss in the Magic City t!:a first of t'le week.
 Cn last rhursGr3y evening rnrty of our young people gathered at the resi- Gs-ce of TTor. w g. Forman and pre- coeded 70 "sto,m'' tse home of MT. and N~7 l.. A. Era6tord. --Qutte an enjoy able evening was had and all were de- lSf'.ed with he '.stnrn party" iAmoag those prs sarit were Misses Nellie Perk.i ', F.r5ie Porter. Carol Miller Bnttie For- mar lrd Matte Porter; Messrs I. Por- ter WossSah. Leo P. TcClardon. Ichn c. Pat ci-cn. James L. Porter, F.. K. Pat terson. Marvin Alison and T1hn Is. F. e- m-i-. Messrs. W'.sa an1 N;.l Bradford ! addrI rrcstly to :hn enjoyment of the grists by thsir -1-aial re'csp and the evening will Dc loIg remembered.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-31
EU I AW.
MT Richard Cohen, of Forkland, Dead-- Young I1ady's Terrible Fail-Clr-
 cult Court in Session. t

llutaw, Ala. March S0.-Mr. Richard Cohen, a valuable citizen and merchant of Forkland. in this county. died yes terday afternoon at Forkland after only two weeks illness. His remains were brought here today and were sent to New York fer intermsnt. He has many friends in Mobile and Birmingham.
 Miss Margaret Todd, a yourg lady who is living here with her uncle. MT. Fcster NJ. Kirksey, had an unfortunate accident last Saturday. She fell from 8 second-story window at her uncle's residence. striking on her head. She was picked rp unconscious and Is still in a sr:r.- c.;tiea; condition,
 sudge John I. Anderson is holding circuit court here this week, having changed with Judge Spratt who is in Clarke county.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-31
fERSELY TOLD.

The voren and boys among the city convicts leased to the Sloss company do not work in the mines, but on the com- pany's fam, near C0alhurS. The com pany runs an extensive farm to supply it's employees with food.
 We have reduced the price of Jules Le- raux Ex ell fine old Cognac Brandy to s1 PER BOTTLE. H. Barnard, Third avenue ard Nineteenth street, sole agent for the We Clicquot Peusardin) Cham pagne and '"rhe Gin CEcurbita Co: 's Watermelon Gin for kidney trouble. Tel- ephone ACT.
 lust received, 1000 pairs Banisier Russia calf and vici kid in all the new styles, all shades, sizes , to II. last A to E. We are receiving large shipments of women and children : tans 1d blacks, Oxrords and but:on shoes. These soods are from the b-st factories in the coun- try and selected with great care to style and wear T. C. King, 2o26 First avenue
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-31
GUNTERSVILLE.
Fine Fishing Weather for a Week--A Good Appointment
 Gossip.

Guntersville, March 29.-(Special Corre- spondence.) .)--For a. week we have been having such fine fishing weather but to- day the clouds look lowering"
 The "old Tennessee" now has a smile on. She is smooth and gentle in bank and no back water 10 be seen.
 The family of our postmaster ever clever and popular John Perkins, has moved to Old Home, over the river
 T. L. Farrow has bought the residence of MT. Perkins. MT. Farrow is one of our merchants. His. interesting and good family will live there.
 No better appointment could have been made by Gov. Johnston ,han making our townsman and good lawyer, Robert N. Bell, one of the board of control for the Albertville school. He will assist in bring ing it out of local politics.
 Capt. Sam Henry, one of the best farm
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-31
LOG OF THE MAYFLOwER.

The log of the Mayflower will be pre- sented by England to this country. This is a graceful act of courtesy-as grace full as tfe gift of the statue of Liberty by France. The English could well con- tend that the log of the Maynower was as much g. part of English history as liner jean history, for America at that time was colonial possession of England but the English generously waive this contention, and make the gift in a spirit of brotherly love, They do not take offense at the delay in passing the arhi- trary treaty The log of the Mayhower is not only valuable as historical relic, but it contains the names of the Pilgrim Fathers, and will be invaluable to the colonial Danes.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-31
GEO. l.. MORRIS.

The community loses a valuable citizen in the loss of Mir. George L. Morris. He was among the first to see the wonderful possibilities of this district, and his name is associated with several of our most important enterprises. He had a fine perception of business enterprises, and was an able man in every field of endeav- or he entered. His character was well rounded, and he did not become so ab sorbed in business IS to lose sight of so- cial and religious duties.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-31

is by Dr. pie-ce's Golden Medical Discovery.
 The yvotde:! !ci biood purifying and rutri- tive properties Of the = Discovery prevent and cure consu1.piion ty rerovGt;1g a.id vitaiziag the circulation. II arrests vast. ing processes &rd rapidly builds rp l.e. .!.y tissue and sold flesh. It promotes perfect digestion; active strergt:, and nerve force.
 Mrs. Debeccs . Gardner Of Grafton Yort c., Va, writes: When WAS married weigi' cl onc hundred aud twcaty five pounds. was taken sic, aud reduced in health. My doctor fai' eJ to do me any pod Gnu tell away to % pounds. hal dysp- 9s;a so ba., that could not cat anythirz. I thoTght was rot icrG for this world. Finally ga~- .p an i:iy husband nearly wer;t craZT. One day in ore O. yor;r little Mem, orandu-l Hooks saw ,vhc.c some people lad Discovery. My 'ris,rrTi e-1t Ire two bottles. I began using t lr tt.llnk ' and you began to iaioro"s. &hen b.rl taking the Discovery r:y 'ssi-s,,t-raS so DO oi: :; s4ii TOW weigh TO pounds aE have o-lr tatye;i two bcttles. l can- not say ithnr: to -le',l Ai'ait the medicine. My h';so... siTs s. tC,if.gtr than Gi1 the frst time l.s e"r- :;sw i5e. anl q we.l'wonlau, aEl do all ny ho,is. TOTS, tend to ny fowl and cow and Io -7 n N sris in tie garden. Y is mirla,e IT. 4'n ~:-"
 Df. riYrec si1 Yssys ',o7,S. T.ie Com no. c .sc & ..lr..! i..v;S,r" ia sent free pa @eri,,,.;:.i :, :; :, its T, o:.2-csr7 starlps to pay ce,ctc. r1i,ing onig;; e cioti-boand for q ccfy,;. Ii lrassy Worid'= nispsssary Mf.iical ,ssociai.ca, Eo t15 a.air Street, GultalS, N !.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-31

CTS of the county, is having work pushed on his fine farm
 We fear our court of county commis- sicners are exhibiting their teeth excess sively over our new road law We hope they are not opposed ito good roads.
 Our circuit court convenes here Mon- day next. We hope Judge Bilbro will be able to attend. We learn his wife is inn proving. Her sickness has interfered with his holding court here las. term. We have heavy docksts. both civil and criminal.
 The Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad has resumed it's transfer of freight, which was stopped by high water between this point and Hobbs s- land, but. there was no interference with the passenger traffic.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-31

The Creeks are great politicians. Liv- ing is easy. poverty unknown. ard the minds of the Gr:cians ;urn to politics Paul said the Ashen.ans met daily in the market place to tell and to hear aorne- thing new. Every Greee being pcli- tician, he expecfs some day to hold offic> just as all the republicans dc. The G.o k being an office-seeker. he does not like 60 see a man hold office too long. + q man becomes :oo great he is banished. The ancient Greeks barished Aristide , the Just, ard the modern Creeks refused to re-elect Tricour:s. who did more than any other man for the material advance ment of Greece.