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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16
Bismarck's Interest in Nature,

Bismarck's keen interest in everything
appertaining to nature is we'll known.
Particularly during the latter years of his
life. this sympathy seemed to grow in
proportion as leisure afforded him III
creased opportunities for looking after his
estates and observing the thousand and
one phenomena associated with life in
the country. lie was particularly fond
of strolling in the grounds of Friedrichs-
ruhe before lunch time or in the afternoon
before dinner. If a visitor happened to
be staying in the house whose companion
ship was congenial to him, Bismarck
would send his man-servant, Pinnow, up
to his room to inquire whether he would
like to accompany his highness for
walk. OF such an occasion a friend re-
lates the following anecdote, which has
not hitherto been published:
You know how fond he was of watch
ing the deer, the water fowl, the fight of
birds. 1t was a habit of his at certain
hours Of the day-by preference towards
sunset--to stroll into the grounds and sit
upon the rough wooden bench in the cor
ner Of the field in which, on the occasion
Of his eightieth birthday, the Emperor
had gathered together. quite military
bench you may have noticed a number of
old dead trees. They are a favorite re-
sort of starlings, and Bismarck used to
sit there by the hour and watch them
When he arrived they began to twitter,
for they knew him, and he knew them,
too. He would point out to me which
family inhabited such and such a tree
he even seemed to be able to distinguish
each individual startling belonging to
group. 1t was in the afternoon of the
31st of March, 1894. He was visibly
pleased with the chorus of welcome which
greeted his arrival on the part of the
birds. How happy they arev he said.
They know nothing of the troubles of
this world. They are well fed, and they
love those who are kind to them, and III
their turn are grateful for Kindness -
Sidney Whitman in Harper's Magazine
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16
The american Bow RattIeshin.

Every American hopes our school boys
will succeed in their efforts to raise 3d.
100000 to be used in building a battle
ship. 1t costs great sums to build war
ship, but you can build up your health
with HOstetter's Stomach Bitters at small
expense. This remedy is for all stomach,
liver and bowel disorders.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

A young man at a social party was We
hemently urged to sing a song. He re-
piled that he would first tell story, anu
then, if they still persisted in their de-
mand, he would endeavor to execute q
song. When boy, he said, he took les
sons in singing, and one Sunday morning
he went up into the garnet to practice
alone. While in full cry he was sud-
denly sent for by the old gentleman;
This is pretty conduct" said the faith
er; pretty employment for the son OF
garnet on Sunday morning loud enough
to be heard by all the neighbors. Sit
down and take your book" The young
man was unanimously excused from sing
ing the proposed song.-Scottisn Nights
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Women cyclists find progress difficult
in the streets of Cairo, unless they are
preceded on foot by a dragoman, who
clears a way by the aid of very serv-
iceable stick, which is used freely and
lndiscriminately on the obstructing dom
keys, dogs and children
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16
Black Hats.

What a wonderful charm there is about
a black hat. This artistic truth and the
economy Of it is getting home to the
hearts of many women, says the Philadel-
phia Inquirer. If you are only permitted
two hats per season, always let one of
those be black, and if one chapeau is all
your circumstances allow every three of
six months. then be wise and choose it
black. \ black hat is like charity-it COW
crs 4 multitude of little sins of omission
ard commission in dress, and it is always
distinguished looking and becoming. The
long headed woman who shops with diplo-
macy orders her hat all black and dashes
in whatever color she prefers in the comb
Of flowers beneath the rear brim. Now,
if you drop in at any progressive millinery
studio just now, you will find for sale
many of these combs of roses, violets, ETC.,
all prepared to either pin on your hair
before yonr hat goes on, or tack to the
back of the hat with few stitches
Here we have a great convenience. for
it is not every amateur milliner who
knows how to work up floral comb or
cache piegue with the proper neatness and
skill, and it is on the little finishing
touches that hat depends for its chic
expression and air of tidy completeness.
Secretary Gage is said to be a pas
sionate sportsman and a remarkably good
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16
What DO the Children Drink ?

Don't give them tea or coffee Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAIN-O? Il is delicious and nourish-
ing and takes the place of coffee. The
more Grain-O you give the children the
more health you distribute through their
systems. Grain-O is made of pure grains,
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades of coffee, but costs
about Il as much. All grocers sell it. 15c.
and 25c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16
Farmers Alliance.

To the Members of the Farmers ALI
ance and Industrial Union: | have made
a careful investigation from the best
sources of reliable information about
the Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co.'S
Remedies, and found that they were
giving good satisfaction. | therefore
deem it but an act of simple justice to
our members to say that believe that
the claims made by the company for
their remedies will be fully realized by
those who will give them a fair and rea-
sonable trial. Yours fraternally, Jno.
G. Hanley, Business Agt. Il. A. & I. U.
st. Paul, Mimi, Oct. %, 1898.
The wonderful success that has at
tended the Introduction of IS DROPS"
is unprecedented in the history of the
world. Think of it. 1t has cured more
than one million and quarter sufferers
within the last three years. This must
appeal to you. One million and quar-
ter people cannot all be mistaken. II
suffering from Rheumatism, Sciatica,
Neuralgia, Backache, Asthma, Catarrh,
Sleeplessness, Nervousness, Nervous
and Neuralgia Headaches, Heart Weak
ness Earache, Group, LaGrippe, Mala-
ria, Creeping Numbness, Bronchitis and
kindred diseases, send 25c to the Swan
son Rheumatic Cure Company, 1871
Dearborn street, Chicago, H., and they
will send you by return mail a trial
treatment or Il large bottle, 300 doses,
prepaid by mail or express for S1.00. No
household should be without this great
remedy "5 Drops" Agents appointed
in new territory.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

There is one thing that does not mind
the weather, and that is rheumatism;
and one thing that does not mind rheu-
matism is ST. Jacobs Oil, as it goes to
work upon it and cures right off.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

usual where another person was con-
cerned For heavens sake, mind what
you're about, boy, or you'll certainly fall
into the river" After two or three repe-
titions of his alarm in this fashion for
the lad, Lady Blessington. losing pa
tience said "Oh, let the boy alone; if he
does fall into the water he swims like
fish, Eyes, yes said his lordship in
injured tones, that's all very we'll; but
what about me? [ shall catch my death
of cold driving home in the carriage with
him.
Jones-"What is Newlywed Bigghedd
looking SO glum about!'
Smith-"Why, the gypsy fortune-teller
just told his wife that she would have
two husbands, and that the second one
would be very fine sort of man.
Jones-"Ha, ha! And Bigghedd thinks
that is reflection on him, | suppose?'
Smith-"Oh, no! He thinks his wife
must have been married before, and never
told him. Puck.
One of the great churchmen who sat in
convention brought his daughter here
with him, guileless, unworldly girl, who
is unused to the ways of cities, says the
Washington Post She dined out with
some friends one evening, and when a
glass of champagne was poured for her
Sno drank 1t. Sne WAS not uSeu 10 ufluk-
ing wine Of any kind, and her hostess,
knowing this, presently said:
Il hope the wine won't affect you
The girl smiled happily.
ooh" she said II am conscious Of n
feeling due to the wine, but-but, | don't
find it at all annoying
Parker-"One place is just as good as
! another for man without money"
Tucker-''Yes, and it's fortunate, too,
for a man without money can't stay in
the same place long."-Truth.
4 client is complaining in a matrimon-
ial agency of the choice of women offered
him rs possible wives.
Client-''Yo on know nothing about these
women"
Director-"I beg your pardon. I have
given you the best [ have. My house was
established in 1860, and they We're placed
on the lists in that year. Courier DIES
Etats- Unis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16
TRY Grain-O! Try Grain-O!

Ask your Grocer today to show you a
package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink
that takes the place Of coffee. The chill
dren may drink it without injury as well
as the adult. All who try it, like it.
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of
Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure
grains, and the most delicate stomach re-
ceives it without distress. II the price OF
coffee. 15c and % cts. per package. Sold
by all grOcers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Down at Atlantic City, says the Wash
ington Post there is a Washington fam
lily. the maternal head of which is locally
famed for her thrift. Her young son one
day at dinner declined the walters offer
of a second dish Of ice cream.
Take it, said the mother.
II don't want it, said the boy.
''Take it, | say" persisted the mother.
81 don't want it" yelled the boy in a
tone that suggested the prompting of a
maternal pinch.
''You take that ice cream commanded
the mother in q stage whisper Your
fathers paying SIS a week for your board
and / won't have you taking only one
dish of cream. Take it, I say
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

The following skit, published by the
Criterion, and entitled For Conspicuous
Calamity" is clever and up-to-date:
Back from the season at the shore
Comes Phyllis at the summers end
Sweet Phyllis whom all men adore
And reckoning all the season DER
CcEfdes thus to her dearest friend
Anent her conquests, near a score
But best of all the lot, my dear,
It's safe to say it, now I'm back
My most devoted cavalier
And dearest boy of all was Jack,
His care, no matter where we strayed,
Upon the links or through the dance,
Was everywhere the same displayed.
| really Think so wrote the maid,
III have to give him an advance
Of-Say ten numbers, in his grade"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16
Lanes Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently Oh the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price. % and SOC.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

-Tattooed dogs are now the fashion in
London. A coat of arms or a monogram
is marked on the throat or breast of the
animal. The process is made almost
painless by the use of cocaine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

1t is believed in Norway that wolves
are frightened away by telegraph lines.
On one occasion village voted money to
help in the construction of line passing
near them for this reason alone
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Greek and Roman doors invariably
open outward; a person passing out of the
house was therefore obliged to knock on
the door before opening it to avoid col
lision with a paSserby.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist today and get
a sample bottle free. Sold in rs and 80
cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dan
GerOuS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16
How to Clean Varnish.

The following method OF cleaning var
nish and other furniture is given by
the Scientific American: Take equal
parts Of strong alcohol and good oil of
turpentine, and heat this mixture in a
bottle by placing it in hot water With
this warm liquor paint the article,
whereupon the old varnish will dissolve
at once. The yarnish is removed by
scraping and wiping, and the spread
ing, scraping and cleaning are repeated
as often as necessary, until the sur
face has become entirely clean again so
or dull as desired. This process is es-
pecially recommended since it does not
change or attack the color of the wood
as is often the case if lye is used.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Russell Sage describes his present
health and activity to keeping early and
regular hours and abstaining from tobac-
co during the entire eightytwo years of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is
tie senior partner of the firm of +. j.
Cheney IL Co., doing business in the City
of Toledo, county and state aforesaid, and
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the
use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presense, this 9th day of December, A. D.
1884
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Piso's Cure for Consumption is the
Fabucher, La, August 26. 1895.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

WANTED.-Caseo of baf health that R-rP.AN will
not Ia neht. Send cents to Ripans Chemical Co
New York, for 10 samples and l. GOO testimonials.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

London enjoys a greater area of open
spaces than any other capital in the
world
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Newfoundland is now the sixth COP
per-producing country in the world
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Alabaster is scarcely more immaculate than
the complexion heautifed with GIenns Sulphur
Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, black or brown,
SOC.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

"A new Belgian bank to trade in Chi
na, and especially to acquire railway and
other concessions. is about to be estab-
lishel with a capital of Fl 100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

it all troubleshave gone. My monthly
sickness used to be so painful, but have;
not had the slightest pain since takingl
your medicine. cannot praise your.
Vegetable Compound too much. My
husband and friends see such change
in me. I look SO much better and have
some color in my face"
Mrs. Pinkham invites women who are
i'll to write to her at Lynn, Mass, for
advice. which is freely offered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Mrs. WinsIOw's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces Inflammation,
allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c a bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

At a dinner of the Literary society
Lord Houghton once said, with reference
to a statue that had been lately found
near Athens, that. when the Demarch tel
egraphed to the lord-mayor Of London,
''Phidias recovered the latter replied,
''Glad to hear it, but didn't know he had
been i'll. San Francisco Argonaut.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

There are 100 Scotch mountains
which have the prefix Ben"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Statistics show that the consumption
Of hay in the large cities is as large now
as it ever has been
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

The late Col Warnings first public
lecture was delivered in the hall of the
House of Representatives, Montpelier,
VT, in 1856, on the subject of farm drain
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

He cried out in agony, and they ran
to the neighbors for help. Sciatica was
torturing him. Better run for st. ia
cobs Oil, or have it handy. It is known
to cure the worst cases.
The touch of mercury at 40 degrees
is like that of redhot iron
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Il have the honor to announce, captain,
that the fire is in the fourth story and
our ladders and hose will reach only to
the second
Indeed? Then we'll have to wait tin
the fire gets down to the second File
gende Blaetter
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Col. Joseph Henry of Vanceburg,
Ky, is the great-grandson of Patrick
Henry and the only living direct descend
ant Of the patriot.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Mr.. Gladstone's library contains nc
fewer than $4,000 volumes, Of which 49,
600 are still at HaWarden CASTLE
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Under a new assessment law in Mary
land parsonages are exempt from taxa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Old gentleman debating an indignant
letter)-Sir: My stenographer, being
lady, cannot take down what [ think of
you; |, being a gentleman, cannot think
1t; but you, being neither, can easily guess
my thoughts. The Independent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Young man dining at his club)-'Don't
you think. James, that these lonely din
ners at the club drive number Of men
to matrimony?" Waiter-"Maybe, sir:
but not so many as matrimony drives to
the club.''-Punch.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Up Against Them-Will-'Did you say
Winnie was against colored vests?" Vic
let-'Yes: when she gets Il chance. .
Yonkers Statesman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16


Here is a little tale from the Philadel-
pha Times of how Edna Wallace first
met DeWolf Hopper. It was after a re-
hearsal of ''Fatinitza'' in Philadelphia, III
which the chorus work was so nlagnif-
Gently done that Col. McCaull walked to
the center of the stage and said: Girls,
you've done spiendidiy. What would you
lar?"
There was a painful silence for a full
half minute. Then mite of q girl in the
last row stepped into view. please, sir, ;,
she said, addressing the mighty McCaull,
please, sir I think we'd all fall dead,
Of course, everybody laughed, and De-
Wolf Hopper, who loved a good joke,
mastodonic grin of his: What's your
name, girl? You're funny enough to cul-
tiyate.'
Edna Wallace" said the little chorus
girl. And that was how she met her fu-
ture husband.
Jack-'Let's play house. I'll be papa
and you'll be mamma"
Dolly-''Yes, and I'll come to you and
ask you fox money to buy a new dress.
Jack-"Yes, there you go! That's just
you. You always want to do something
to raise Il fghtr'-Puck.
The writer of an entertaining article in
Cornhiu tells this good story: Lord
Blessington, the husband of the celebrat-
ed Countess of Blessington, was very sus-
ceptible to a cold, and had, therefore, a
horror of a draught. He was able-Count
d'Orsay used to declare-to detect a cur
rent Of air caused by the key being left
crossways in the keyhole of the door. he
and his wife and a youth were one day
walking on the banks of the Thames.
The boy. skipping backwards and for
wards, went several times dangerously
close to the edge of the bank. Take
care. take care!'' cried Lord Blessington,
exhibiting a degree of solicitude most I'M
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16
COULD NOT SLEEP.
Mrs. Pinkham Relieved Her of All
Her Troubles.

Mrs. MADGE BABcocK, 176 Second
ST., Grand Rapids, Mich, had ovarian
trouble with it's attendant aches
and pains, now she is we'll Here
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

A university in Cairo is said to, have
IL 900 students, more than attend any
other two universities in the world
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16
Where to Buy Your

Where to Buy Your Piano.
Write for our special price-list. We
sell the finest pianos at manufacturers
prices. New uprights from $3.50 up.
The S. A Mondschein Piano Co,
41S Broadway, Milwaukee, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Secretary Gage is said to be pas
sionate sportsman and remarkably good
shot. He spends much of his vacation in
hunting and fishing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16
SPINNING WHEEL.
THE TIRED OLD WOMAN

There was an old woman who always was
tired.
She lived in a house where no help was hired.
Her last words on earth were, Dear friends,
| am going
Where sweeping amt done, nor churning,
nor sewing;
And everything there will be just to my
wishes.
For where they don't eat, there's no washing
of dishes;
And though there the anthems are constant
ly ringing,
l. having no voice, viii get rid of the sing
ing.
Don't mourn for me now, don't mourn for
me never,
Tor I'm going to do nothing forever and
ever. Elk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Send for testi-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Little Mabel went with her mother to
call on Mrs Adams. She sat very still
for long time, then going to the lady and
pulling her gown, she said: Are you the
first woman God ever ade:'-Youth' S
Companion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, CO
LUCAS COUNTY ="
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

f. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold BY Druggists. 75c
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Guest at wedding feast Slightly under
the weather)-'By jove, [ thought [ had
Il radish, but it isn't-its a prune."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Gen. Archie Williams, one of the best
known men in Missouri, was on train
going up Pixies Peak one day last sum
mer, says the San Francisco Argonaut.
At the halfway house ne got off and
purchased big basket of violets at an
expense of $40 Returning TO the
train he presented each woman with a
bunch of violets, though all of the women
were strangers. By and by the husband
Of one Of the women came back from the
smoking-car and she said TO him: I
think this is the incest railroad l ever
rode on; that brakeman over there gave
every one Of US lovely bouquet
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

Parker-"One place is just as good as
another for a man without money"
Tucker-"Yes, and it's fortunate, too,
for a man without money can't stay in
the same place long. Truth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-16

While dining at his son-in-law's one
evening, it was noticed that Pasteur
dipped his cherries in his glass Of water,
and then carefully wiped them before
eating them, says the San Francisco
Argonaut AS this caused some amuse-
ment, he held forth at length on the
dangers of the microbes with which the
cherries were covered. Then he leaned
back in his chair, wiped his forehead, and
unconsciously picked up his glass, drank
off the contents, microbes and all.