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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
CURED OF CHOREA.
How Young Lady of Du Page Was
Freed from ST. Vitus' Dance.
From the american, Ne,oark, Ohio.

From the american, Ne,oark, Ohio.
Miss Francis E. Barber, daughter of
Mr.. Franklin c.. Barber of DuPage, H.,
who is one of the best known citizens of
Du Page, for the past year has been IN a
pitiful condition from chorea. commonly
called St. Vitus' dance. Miss Barber is
a music teacher, and over-wOrk and
highly nervous teqnDerament brought on
the disease. The best physicians were
called, but they could do nothing for the
young lady, and she got so bad and the
spasms became so fierce at times that it
often required three or four persons to
hold her. The contortions of her face ut
such times were fearful to behold. While
Miss Barber was thus suffering, with no
seeming prospect Of relief, the distracted
father and mother heard of DIR. Williams
Pink Pills. and as q last resort they deter
mined to try them on the daughter.
After taking less than one box of the
pills the spasms ceased and the twitching
of the face became less and less violent.
Before four boxes had been used all signs
of ST Vitus' dance had gone, her health
was restored, and to-day she is one of the
healthiest and rosiest girls in Du Page.
In six months from the time Miss Bar
Der began to take the pills she was able
10 resume her occupation as music teach
er, and never felt the slightest symptoms
of the old malady. The young lady is the
niece of r. e. Barber, Esq, the we'll
known lawyer of Joliet.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills containsall the
elements necessary to give new life and
richness to the blood and restore shat
tered nerves. They are for sale by all
druggists, or may be had by mail from
DR.. Williams Medicine Company, Sche-
nectady N Y. for 50 cents per box, or
six boxes for $3.50.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

meath them The languid summer day
had its effect on them, and they were
soon snoring and dreaming away. But
suddenly both awoke and both started
down the home road at top speed, shout
ing as they ran. An army of yellow
jackets had discovered them, and not
being partial to poetry. had forcibly and
feelingly resented it's intrusion on Their
domain. Later, at supper, Peck asked ::
did you make q poem. Hayne?' NO"
was the meek reply: Il made a poutice.'
$50 did l." said Peck.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
There Is a Glass of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Re-
Gently there has been placed in all the gro
Gerry stores new preparation called
GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that
takes the place of coffee. The most deli
cate stomach receives it without distress,
and but few can tell it from coffee. 1t
does not cost over one-fourth as much.
Children may drink it with great benefit.
15c and 25c per package.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

News comes from Ell Dorado can
yon, Lincoln county, New, that the larg-
est bodies of ores ever found in Southern
Nevada have been opened up in the TIE
chaticup and Wall Street mines. owned
by the Southern Mining company. One
of the lodges shows a ffty-foot breast
of ore that mills $40 per ton in gold. In
another ledge an eight-foot body of ore
runs over five ounces in gold to the ton.
There is enough ore in sight to keep the
ffteen-stamp mill busy for FIVE years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
USE YOUR REASON
And Profit by the Experience Of
Other People.

There are thousands of people who have
been cured Of nervous trouble, scrofula
sores, rheumatism, dyspepsia, catarrh and
other diseases by purifying their blood
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. This great
medicine will do the same good work for
you if you will give it the opportunity.
1t will tone up your system, create an APP
petite and give sweet, refreshing sleep.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

which that school teachers task
indeed and perfect steady
to be able conduct classroom That
Rpans Tbue help perfect order strengthen
the prominent school teacher Philadelphia
who says 81 have been teaching the Ninth Grade the George M
Wharton School for the eight and it hard matter
comprehend what task have when get set
of pupils from the sections You requires great patience
and assduty discipline boys and the task
auous Especially this the during the examinations when
the work exacting the From
leaning my marking papers five hours
time headache entire system gets shattered but
Rpans Tabue always morning ready
for the task feeling fresh from the effects OF the
magic Tabue taken the night 1t certainly wonderful
remedy wasted SYSTEM and this
the of all teachers section of
whom has used them with equally beneficial results
Anew ayep con i9 IS Al ina paper n ut gl 70 at
CoETAsY estceTNeS re-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

An auditor at a Japanese theater is
allowed, for a small extra fee, to stand
up, and the unfortunate individual behind
him has no right to demonstrate or to
rise and get a peep at the stage. He
may hear, but he cannot see.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
Queer Freak of Flesh.

1t is said that the flesh on the fore
quarters of the beaver. resembles that of
land animals, while that on the hind
quarters has a fshy taste.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

Might Change Her AIind-"Do you
take instantaneous photographs here?"
yes" 'Well, get in your work quick,
then, before my wife takes a notion to go
to some other gallery. Chicago Record.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

Lack of vitality and color-matter in the
bulbs causes the hair to fall out and turn
gray. We recommend Halls Hair Re
newer to prevent badness and grayness.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

Bridget, didn't your com
pany stay until a rather late hour last
night?" Bridget-"It's all roight. mem;
he be on the foorce. and he couldn't go
to bid, anyway. boston Transcript.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
An Intelligent Poodle.

The Gaulois tells the following story of
an intelligent French poodle: "A blind
beggar was in the habit some years since
of frequenting the Pont des SITS. Peres,
where he used to station himself with
clarionet and an intelligent poodle.
The place was well chosen and charitable
contributions poured into the little wood
en- bowl which the dog held in his mouth.
One day the blind man, who had
reached an advanced age, was not to be
seen. He had fallen i'll, in fact, and
was unable to pursue his avOcation. His
faithful companion, however, continued
to frequent the accustomed spot, and
the passersby, to whom he was familiar,
understood that his master was unwell
and, touched by the dogs fidelity,
dropped their pence into his bowl III in
creased numbers. After a time the beg
gar died, an event which the willy poodle
kept carefully to himself, until he also
became an absentee from the Pont des
SITS. Peres. His disappearance produced
q great sensation among his numerous
clientele and a search was prosecuted,
when the poor animal was found lying
dead in a cellar near his former mas
ter's abode, sum of 10000 francs in
bonds of the Orleans railway being dis
covered under the litter on which he
was stretched"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been
n Godsend to me.-Wm. B. Mcclellan,
Chester, Florida, Sept Il 1895.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

What is said to be the largest
individual body of timber now I'M
touched in the United States occupies a
large area in Latah and Shoshone coun-
ties, in Idaho, ABOUT 100 miles south
west Of Spokane. The group is esti-
mated to contain, approximately 2,O00,-
100000 feet of the finest white pine,
and in the neighborhood of 100000
600 feet Of other timber, including yell
low pine, tamarack, red and white fir
and cedar
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

Able g.-Grocer-"Well, lit
tie one, what can / do for your
Jenny-"Please, sir, mamma says to
change a dollar for her an she'll give you
the dollar tomorrow Truth
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

Etc Permanently Cured. No fits nervousness after
" ~ first days use of DR.. Kne's Great Nerve Re
storer Send for FREE $500 trial bottle treatise.
Dr. r. H. KLINE, Ltd 931 Arch Street. Philadelphia Pa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

The loftiest cliff on the coast of Eng
land is Beachy Head, height 564 feet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

AS He Looked at It.-She-''I wonder
who first said: 1t is better to be born
lucky than rich 2" He-"Some old fool
whose wife married him for his money,
guess. "-Cleveland Leader.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

Look sharp! 1t is time to begin when your
skin breaks out i'll pimpes to Glenn's Sui
phur Soap.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

In Madagascar silk is so cheap that
it is the only fabric used in the manufac-
ture of clothing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
AN OPEN LETTER
From Miss Sachner, Of Columbus,
O., to Ailing Women.

To all women who are ill:-It af-
fords me great pleasure to tell you of
the benefit / have derived from TAX
ing Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. can hardly find words to
express my gratitude for the boon
given to suffering women in that ex-
cellent remedy. Before taking the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

One thousand novels are published
every year III London-that is, over there
q day
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

Mrs. WinslOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP for chill
dren teething, sottens the gums, reduces inf1am.
nation allays pain cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

He (bitterly)-"Have you the heart to
refuse me" She-"No. I've given it
to another man. brooklyn Life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

ga splendid ear. but very poor voice. -
as the organ-grinder said to the donkey
Tit-Bits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

Among the flowers the chrysanthe-
mum is said to live the longest after be-
ing cut.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

The skin of the kangaroo, when prop
erly tanned, never cracks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

Halls Catarrh Cure.
Is taken internally. Price IS cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
Borticelli Upholstery.

1t seems little singular that the up
holstery goods manufacturers have not as
vet introduced any patterns on the order
of the Borticelli style, which has been
of late so much in vogue through the Ia
bors of the Arts and Crafts society of
London. The style is no more or less
than the pre- aphaelite treatment of foil
age, principally the conventionalized tree
with grOtesque leaves and blossoms of
vivid colorings. In one instance, chair
is dead black, with gray natural wood
showing on the high lights, if we may use
that term. The effect is produced by
rubbing off the black stains on the an
giles of the furniture The seat arms
and back are upholstered brown, with
the design brought out in crimson, blue
and rich green. 1t can be readily under
stood that such piece of furniture is not
only quaint but decidedly handsome
Upholsterer.
Anything but compliment to some
one is implied in the following advertise
ment which a French provincial journal
publishes:
''FOR SALE monkey, two poodle
dogs and a parrot. The owner. Made
moiselle L.. being about to marry. has
no further use for these animals.'-
Youths Companion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

Money in overwhelmingly don't
mean to say you've found sure way to
make money at the races?' Jinks-
"Sure as shooting. l never fail" Blinks
My! My! Do you buy tips?" Jinks-
mo, I sell them. New York Weekly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

The following announcement is posted
in the Boston street cars: THE board Of
health hereby adjudges that the deposit
of 'sputuIn' in street cars is a public
nuisance, a source Of filth and cause of
sickness, and hereby orders that splitting
on the floor of any street car be, and
hereby is, prohibited" The following
sign appears in the street cars of New
York city: Splitting on the floor Of this
car is positively prohibited" Gotham
and the Hub have different ways of ar
irving at the same statement.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

Late the other evening, relates the
Philadelphia Record, the proprietor of
downtown restaurant chalked upon the
fagstone sidewalk III front of his place
the alluring sign, 'Reedbirds on toast"
Then he went home to dream of the rush
of customers who would crowd around
the tables on the morrow. The next
morning he set out at the usual time,
the restaurant having been opened up
two hours before by his employees. AS he
approached the place he rubbed his hands
in glee. for gathered outside were TWEEN
ty or thirty people, some of whom were
gazing at the sign on the sidewalk, while
others appeared to be grouped about an
awning pole in front of the door. There
seemed to be no wild rush for the in
side, however, and the restaurant keeper,
upon edging his way through the crowd,
found that some wag had altered his
carefully made sign to read, "Reedbirds
CD on toast" while from the awning pole
had been suspended a dozen or more de-
funct sparrows on a string. None of the
employees had appreciated the significance
Of the interrogation point, and as to the
sparrows they thought the birds had
been hung up by the ''boss.' The latter
made only few remarks upon the joke,
but they were to the point.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

Frank T. Stanton relates that on one
occasion when William Hamilton Hayne
was visiting Samuel Minturn Peck at
the latter's home in Tuscaloosa the two
poets strolled into the woods and paused
to rest beneath the shadows of the pines.
Here are your favorite pines, Hayne,"
said Peck; lets dream a few poems be-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

The party of scientists and antiquar-
ians who were exploring the Rocky
mountains in the spring Of the year 1000
mounted on their new 90 model bikos,
suddenly heard loud cry of triumph,
says the Detroit Free Press, from the
lips of Prof. Rubbertire of the Smith
sonian institute, who was some distance
ahead.
Fastening forward they found the pro-
fessor standing by the side of the mold
ering remains of a wagon. In front of
the decaying fragments lay the petrlfied
remains Of four extinct animals.
''Seet" said the professor, pointing to
the animal to the right, nearest the wag-
on. ''We have found the missing link be-
tween that noble machine, the bicycle,
and the animal kingdom at last"
What is it?' asked the excited group.
''That, gentlemen" said the professor,
''is undoubtedly the fossil remains of Il
wheelhorse."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

Down in the rural district it happened
that the Mean Man invited the preacher
to dinner. The Mean Man had plenty of
money, but he didn't spend it on his table,
which, on that occasion, showed but
scant fare.
''Parson," said the Mean Man, ''times
air hard an groceries high; but, SIGH as it
is, you're welcome. Will you ak bless
imp
II WILL replied the parson. Fold your
hands" And then he said:
Lord, make us thankful for what we
are about to receive-for these green's,
without bacon, this bread, without salt,
this coffee, without sugar; and, after we
have received it, give thy servant strength
to get home in time for dinner.'-Atlanta
Constitution.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

Henry Clay's memory for faces, as is
generally known, was little short of mar
Vicious. The following is one of nu-
merous stories illustrating his wonderful
faculty: On one occasion he was on his
way to Jackson. Miss, and the cars
stopped for q short time at Clinton.
Among the crowd who pressed forward
was one vigorous old man, who insisted
that Mr.. Clay would recognize him. He
had lost one eye.
Where did L know you?" asked Mr.
Clay, fixing. a keen glance on this man.
I'm Kentucky" was the reply.
Had you lost your eye before then, or
have you lost it since?' was the next
question.
Since" answered the old man.
Turn the sound side of your face 10
me so / can see your profile" said Mr.
Clay, peremptorily, and the man obeyed.
Il have itr' said Mr.. Clay after mo-
ment's scrutiny of the profile. Didn't
you give me a verdict as juror at Frank
fort. Ky, in the famous case of the
United States versus InniS, twenty-one
years agOT'
Yes, sirl'' cried the old man, trembling
with delight
And isn't your name Hardwickc?"
queried Mr.. Clay. after another minute.
Il told you he'd remember me-. cried
the old man. turning to the crowd. He
never forgets Il face, never forGets a
facet"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22

The Church Economist tells this story
about Rev. DR.. Richard ). Storrs of
Brooklyn: ''Some years ago quantity or
silver was distracted from his house. y
domestic was suspected, but in the ab-
sence of proof she was simply allowed TO
depart. Some time afterward a Catholic
priest, who was on very friendly terms
personally with DR.. Storrs, stopped him
on the street and asked if he had not had
some silver stolen from his residence.
Dr.. Storrs admitted the fact, whcreupon
the priest said he thought he could get
the ware restored. And sure enough i'll
few days he brought it back. There"
exclaimed the priest triumphantly. You
never would have got the silver if the girl
hadn't been good Catholic Yes, re-
torted DR.. Storrs. and if she had been 4
good Protestant [ never should have lost
itv'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-22
SPINNING WHEEL.

A pathetic little tribute to a wifes tact
and self forgetfulness was given by an
old New Hampshire farmer.
The couple had lived happily together
for nearly fifty years, and when the wife
died her husband seemed utterly unable
at first to act, or even think, for him
self. The funeral was taken in charge
by an energetic niece, and according to
those who were present everything. was
conducted with propriety. One of the
neighbors stopped to speak to the poor
old widower when the last offices at the
grave had been performed.
William" she said, laying a kindly
hand on her old friends shoulder, i
think everything was beautiful; it was
just such a funeral as Mary wished, ]
am sure"
You mean well, Mis- Snowden, l
know said the old man, looking up at
her with dim eyes, but you don't take it
i'll as / do. Niece Ellen couldn't see to
everybody's comfort as Mary would have.
Why, I've thought dozen times today,
if Mary was only here to tend to this
funeral, seems to. me l could almost bear
to have lost herr
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-18

400; Hight to good butchers, $3 75a4 50 Atoskers
itnd feeders Arm; light ssockers, IS l0a35 30: feed
ers, 81. 50a3Ss: Canada feeders, 80; vcus,
lower; good to prime, $5a5 76, common TO far. 81
a4.T5. Hogs--Receipis, J3250 head. Workers.,
mixed and medium. St.1h; pics, % .9tlt4; roughs,
S3s5a3,75; stays, $2.7oa3.eS. Sheep and lambs
Receipts, Hoo head; prime laInbe, S5.55ab.65
common to choice. s4,5JaG50: mixed sheep, good
10 choice. Sd.25a4.B0 cults to good, 81 50a4 10;
heavy export sheep, S4.4aa4.80.
East Liberty, Pa, March 15.--Gattle--Narket
slow: extra, S4.S0a5: prime 81 5sHsS0: good $40
a4.bj; tidy, 4i5a4.ib; fair, Ss.50aa.10; common.
S. l5as.4o. common to good fat bulls and COWS,
saa350: heifere S. 15a4.lb: fresh COWS md spring.
ers, $l5ad5. nogB--prime medium weights. "a ,O5
n4.l0: rrime light $taa.05: pigs, So soa$4; heavy
hogs. s3.SOa395: good roughs, So 40a3.s5. sheep
f450a4 good, $4.1bas.3 5 iair. sa 75aa: common,
ssas.50; GULF, $2a2.h0; choice lambs. S5a5b0 fair
TO good lanbe, sla4.s5; Gull lambs, sSas50; veal
calves, S5a6- s
New YORK, March 1s--Beeyes- Receipts, $500
head steers, ordinary to prime, $425a5.05 oxen
end stays, $3.50a4.75; butts. S3a3.e5, cows, $L h0a
$500 Calves-Receipts, 1851 headi yeals. COM
mon to choice, Sia6,b0. sheep and lam bs---Ke.-
ceipts, 9.892 head sheep, s8.t0aa-76: choice Hs5:
culls, 81: clipped lambe. S5a5.06. spring lambs,
poor to medium, LIS each. HoEs .-heceipts,
14,32i head Mt So. 91a4.30 pigs, &.20a4.3n,
Chicago, Ill.,. March 15.--Cattle-Recetpts 5000
head: common 70 extra steers, "a 10ab.b0,
stockers and feeders, So. 40a4.2a COWS and bulls.
Sl.e0a3.S0 calves, SsS1R6.l0; Texans, S8.50a425
Hogs-keceipts, $1,000 head; heavy packing and
shipping lots, S370a4o5: common 70 choice
mixed, Ss8oaL0s; choice assorted, 50 95s4- o.
lS,0y0 head; inferior to choice, $s25aa.20 lambs,
81 g0ab %. ~ 100 4 81 seNf
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-18
Deaths.

CRosSAN--on March 10th, 1897. George a., son
OF Reuben aud Lydia E. Crossan,aged % years.
DUGAN-In Brandywine hundred. on March
18th, 1897, John Dugan. III
DUNCAN--On March eth, 1857, Richard Brlnton
Duncan, In his SD year. i5r
FERRIS-on 4th day, Sd month. 10Th. 1887, Do
borah Ferris, in the S4tn year Of her age.
FLlNN--In this city. on March 18th. 1897, Bridget
A., wife of Bernard Finn. aged % years.
GARRETT-In this city, on March 18th, 1897,
Everett Ellis. son of Edward E and Mary J.
Garrett, aged 90 months.
HuGHBs-In this city, on March 18th, 1897, Mary
NJ, wife OF Albert ID. hughes and daughter OF
Minerva W. and the late Cyrus Mondenhal'.
Relatives and friends Of the family are re-
MnrSh aU Y ocoes from her late rss
dence, Coz West Twelfth street, without further
notice. Interment at Wilmington ana Brandy
wine cemetery. Hi|H ~ 49,
JACKsoN-At Hockessin. DEL, on March 18th,
1897, John g. Jackson. Sfei
LAWRENCE--Nea Townsend, Del, on March
| 18th, 1897, William Lawrence, aged IS years.
MART1N-In Wilmington, on March l1th, 1887.
| MENDINHALIr-E Entered into rest Sunday morn
ing. March 14th. 1887, Eli Mendnhsil, in his
MITCHELI-In Wilmington, on March 10th, 1891,
| at No. 10O5 Shallcross avenue, Emma NJ.
Mitchell, In her 2sd year.
PLuNKETf-ln this city on March I3h, 1887,
John Piunkett. aged b7 years.
PUBTER--on March 10Th, 1887, Bessie B. Porter,
| RAYCRoFT--In Smyrna on March 9Th, 1897,
4 Martha, wife of Thomas Raycroft, AVID daugh-
ter Of Martha and John McClusky Of County
Derry, Ireland, aged 20 years. VIZ
| sHORT-At his residence, near Warwick, Md,
j. Hall Short. aged 6S years.
sslITH-on March 10th. 1897, Azarish F. Smith,
| in his S0th year.
STEELMAN-on February 21st 1897, at Church
town, ~. j., Mrs. Mary steelman, wife Of
samuel Il. Steelman, daughter Of the late
Thomas P. Sutton, In the SCH year Of her age.
wALKER-on March 9th. 1897, James Walker,
sged 20 years.