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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
NO kLONDYKE FOR MEL

Thus says e. Walters, LIE Raysville,
Pa, who grew (sworn to- 252 bushels
Salzer's corn per acre. That means 25,-
200 bushels on 100 acres at 80 cents
bushel, equals $3.50. That is better
than a prospective gold mine. Salzer
pays $500 in gold for best name for his
17-inch corn and oats prodigy. You can
win. Seed potatoes only $3.50 barrel.
Send This Notice and o Cts. in Sta mps
to John A. Salzer Seed Co., Lacrosse,
Wis, and get free their seed catalogue
and eleven new farm seed samples, in
Guiding above corn and oats, surely
worth $40, to get a start. en-.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
The Farmer.

Throughout the world the farmer is the
only worker who has not been legislated
for. When the American farmer sees
statute books numbered with minute and
voluminous regulations to prevent work
men from toiling too many hours, he
thinks of his labors from before sunrise
till after sunset.-New York Commercial
Advertiser
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
TO DEALERS.

= Do not buy law suit or Injunction
with cheap kaisomines which are all imta-
tions of Alabastine Dealers assume the
risk of suit for damages by selling an in
fringement. Alabastine Company own the
right, covered by letters patent, to make
and sell wall coatings adapted to be mixed
with cold water.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
February HOLIDAYS.

''This is a great sawed off month"; said
a Wall street broker today as he slipped a
high ball" Then he began to count
and continued: Eight holidays,
my boy. 1t has ST. Valentines day, Lin
coins birthday and Washington's day as
regular annual fete champetres of its
own, and this year Ash Wednesday, is
added on, and, besides that, it has four
Sundays to itself. And only a twenty
month at that! Well have holt
DAYS to burn. "=PittShurg DiSnatch.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
There liz a Glass Of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores new preparation
called GRA1N-O, made of pure grains,
that takes the place Of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives it without dis
tress, and but few can tell it from cof-
Zee. It does not cost over one-fourth as
much. Children may drink it with great
benefit 15c. and Csc. per package.
Try 1t. Ask for GRAIN-O.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

Young Chump-"Wasn't it awful, those
Partisan students rushing around and
shouting, Let US pillager"
Old Grump-"They might have done
worse. They might have roamed the
streets bowling 'Rah! rahv "-Cincinnati
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
SPINNING WHEEL.
A VETERANS OPINION.

A VETERANS OPINION.
Amt a-nunttn up no war
Follerin' no drums;
Yit-I've been long thar before;
Ready. if it comes!
Rifles rustin on the rack
Sorter like ter hear her crack!
Amt fer any storm or strife
That'll raise the roof!
But-I've ten years left O life,
An I'm bullet-proof!
OF sword hangin' by the door
Like ter hear her clash once more!
I'm fer peace by night an day,
Vita feelin' strong,
Says: If war must come my way
Let ker come alongi'
Iliie-knapsack- canteen-s sword,
Jest amt earnin' O. their board!
Amt a-huntin' up no war,
Yit-if they begin
been along that way before),
You Jest count me in
Peace so powerful lonesome is,
Long ter hear the bullets whizz.
Atlanta Constitution.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
ALABASTTNE is WHAT?

Alabastine is durable and natural coat
ing for walls and ceilings, entirely different
from all kalsomine preparations, made ready
for use In white or twelve beautiful tints
by the simple addition of water --latest make
being adapted to mix with cold water, put
up IN dry powder FORM in pound packages,
with full directions on every package.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
Ask for Aliens Foot-Ease.

A powder to shake into your shoes. It
cures Corns and Bunions, Chilblains,
Swollen, Nervous, Damp, Sweating,
Smarting. Hot and Callous Feet. At
all druggists and shoe stores, Csc. ASK
TO-DAY. Sample FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy. n. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

walls, wood ceilings, brick or canvas. Is
absolutely ireproof in it's nature, is durable,
and any one can brush it on. Alabastine is
sold by druggists and paint dealers every
where. Ask your dealer for card of tintS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

A copy of the new edition of Miss Par
loa's Choice Receipts will be sent post
paid to any of our readers who will make
application by postal card or note to WAL
ter Baker & Co., Limited, Dorchester,
Mass
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
CAUTION.

Consumers in buying Alabastine should
see that the goods are in packages and prop
erly labeled. If any dealer tells you that
he can sell you the same thing as Alabastine,
or something Just as COED. he either is not
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
ChildrRn

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York,
cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teeth
ing Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and destroy Worms. Over 10000
testimonials. They never FAIL At all
druggists, Csc. Sample FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

People who are looking for the best
character studies better go to the Dickens.
Bulletin
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

dear?'' Mrs. YoungbudE'I was Just Justify try,
ing to decide, lovey, which [ would like
to rescue first in a shipwreck, me or my
dear little F'ido."-Philadelph North
American
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

Every guest at Norwegian wedding
brings the bride a present. In many
parts a key of butter is the usual gift,
and if the marriage takes place in win
ter, sailed or frozen meat is offered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
Lanes Family Med

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache Price % and Soc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

Country roads in China are never
bounded 10y fences, but are entirely unde-
fined.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

A shipyard at Ominato, Japan, still
in operation, was established over 1901
years ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
News for the WheeImen.

The League of American Wheelmen num-
bers nearly 1000 below the 100000 mark
within the last few weeks In spite of this
startling diminution, the maximum Of
health may be attained by those who use
ter's Stomach Bitters, which promotes di-
gestion, a healthy flow of bile, regularity
OF the bowels, and counteractS kidney trou-
bic. 1t is, moreover, a remedy for and pre-
Ventive Of malaria and rheumatism.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

The French wine crop last year was
712,00O,OOO gallons, a decrease of 271,
100000 from the previous year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

Il am sorry to hear that Hippleby, was
SO severely hurt in his fight with Mark
ham. He isn't in any danger, is hep
mo, he's not in any danger, unless he
makes the mistake of calling Markham a
liar again some dav"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

Ted.-"She said her age was % What
do you think of that?'
Ned-'I should call it an age of de-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

We do not know who was the first poet
but Jack Frost certainly made the first
rhine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemps Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist today and get
a sample bottle free. Sold in % and So
cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dam
perOuS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

No doubt doughnuts are an ancient
Grecian delicacy. At least they were
fried in grease long ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

JAAN - MA w -.
S~-e~~-~~~~-~~~
Yardsticks-bean poles.
A press notice-"Cider Mill"
A game of cents-penny ante.
A popular turn-the corkscreW.
Good plans-designs for church.
Of sum account, ?, 3, 4, 5, 6, Z, s,
Bushes are beyond the pale of most
cheeks.
A live electric wire is a case of shocking
exposure.
A quilting bee is a pieceable sort of
gathering.
The man in a frst-class sweater has q
Well-knit frame.
The door is not ajar in order to make
room for the jamb.
In writing poetry, it is necessary to use
both hands and feet.
Twins do not have to look in the mirror
to see how they look.
The dog-star, we suppose, is really a
high-bred Skye-terrier.
1t is no proof that dog is bull dog
because he looks bully.
Some men have the most use for opera
glasses between the acts.
The contents of a pocketbook are most
interesting when laid aside.
The druggist does his most important
work within prescribed limits.
Money differs from pie crust, in that it
is shortest when you have none.
A picture of the ocean painted in Oil is
nevertheless done in water colors.
Some men will wear much cheaper suits
next summer when the crash comes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
WHAT ARE KALSOMTNES?
A Microbe-Proof Dwelling.

Kalsomines are cheap temporary prepara-
tons manufactured from chalks. clays.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

Two horses hitched to a wagon could
not talk even if they were not tongue
tied.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

Some men will wear much cheaper suits
next summer when the crash comes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02
of malaria and rheumatism.

Emile lola was born at Paris on April
2, 1910. His father was Italian and his
mother French
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

Piso's Cure for Consumption is our
only medicine for coughs and colds
Mrs. G. Beltz, 439 9Th ave., Denver,
Col. Nov %. '95.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

According to the latest figures China
owes her creditors the sum of $193, 525,
600
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

If the weight of the body be divided
into eleven parts, eight of these parts will
be MIRO wafer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

"A certain Chinese flower is red in the
sunlight and white in the moonlight.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All Druggists
refund the money IL 1t fails to cure. 25c
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

The Swedes and Norwegians carry
their loose cash in immense pocketbooks;
some Of these have been in use for two
or three generations and contain almost
enough leather to make pair of boots.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

Mrs. WinslOW's SOOTHING SYRUP for chill
dren teething, softens the gums, reduces in1am-
nation, allays pain. cures wind collie. Csc bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

The literal person is, according to the
Youths Companion, sure to furnish
amusement so long as he inhabits this
terrestrial ball." and that it is safe to
say, will be while the human race exists.
w. VI. Shoemaker says, in his account
Of a voyage in Southern seas, that one
night, after leaving harbor. one of the
passengers, an Englishman, remarked on
the fact that the vessel had listed mate
Tally to the port side
Oh said mischievous American.
that's because we have got rid of all
those heavy English newspapers
The loyal subject of the crown pro-
tested.
ooh, I say now,' he cried, ''they don't
weigh any more than the New York Her
aid, don't you know
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

A picture of the ocean painted in oil is
nevertheless done in water colors.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

Two Kinds of Meter-"What a beauri-
full impressive line that is" exclaimed
the man who writes poetry; 50 If the wa
tiers could speak as they fowl 1T
doesn't impress me-" answered the prac-
teal friend. Z believe in letting we'll
enough alone. If you had sat down in the
cellar keeping track Of the story that the
gas tells as it flows, you'd be satisfied to
go ahead paying so much a year for
your water and not bother with a meter. y
Washington Star
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

Persons suffering from constitutional in
ability TO spell may find certain comfort
IN the fact that a Vermont lady in writ
ing several letters describing her house
to a possible renter, used the following
spellings of the word piazza" Piossa,
piozzo, piassa piosso.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

Adaptability.-"S you asked her if she
could be happy without money!"
7 did,
Was her answer encouraging?"
Not exactly. She said she was sure
she could; that she had always preferred
buying things on credit"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

Lord Darlington tells a story of his
experiences while governor of New South
Wales. His first public appearance was
at the mayors dinner at Sydney. Hav-
ing committed a few words to paper, he
delivered them in reply to the toast of
his health and then sat down, feeling
very much satisfied with himself. Oppo-
site to him there sat fat man. He was
an NJ. P, who had suffered long from the
abundant eloquence of the new governors
predecessor. When Lord Darlington sat
down the fat man filled his glass to the
hrim and said: Thank the Lord, he
can't speak"
Boys began the Sunday school SUI
perintendent, impressively. y hope none
Of you will ever get into the reprehensi-
BILE habit of abiding to your father as
the old man When you grow up, no
matter how big or old you may be. you
should always look up to and respect the
silver hairs of your father, who has
grown bent and gray working for you in
your helpless infancy. Now, all of you
vino think you can do this, please raise
your right hands"
Up went every hand except one.
Sternly cycling the delinquent, the su-
perintendent sohmnly Observed:
why, young man, l am horrifed-ab-
solutely horrifed-as well as astonished
at your behavior. Don't you wish to
raise your hand and put yourself on rec
ORD as being willing to respect the gray
hairs of your father when you grow up
TO be MANI
No. No use tryin'; can't do it no
how" unblushingly responded the lad.
why not. sonny?"
cause he amt liable to have no gray
hair. Dads bald,'' chirped the youthful
philosopher, triumphantly, and amid a
general litter the discounted superintend-
ent gave it up and passed on to some
thing else.-Tit-Bits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

she could; that she had always preferred
buying things on credit"
-:O:-
Now" said the lawyer who was con-
Quoting the crosS-eXaminatiOn, will you
please state how and where you first met
this man."
Il think" said the lady with the sharp
nose, that it was -
Never mind what you think" inter
rupted the lawyer. eve want facts here.
We don't care what you think, and we
haven't any time to waste III listening TO
what you think. Now, please tell US
where and when it was that you first met
this man"
The witness made no reply.
Come, COME urged the lawyer. Il
demand an answer to my question:
Sui no response from the witness.
You honor" said the lawyer, turning
to the court L think / am entitled to an
answer to the question [ have put"
The witness will please answer the
question, said the court in impressive
tones.
Can't" said the lady.
why not?'
The court doesn't care to hear what I
think, does it?''
Then there's no use questioning me any
further. | am not a lawyer. [ can't talk
without thinking
So they called the next witness. -Cleye-
land leader
1t is observed that the latest fad in
London society is pet calves. The calf is
tanned and trained to follow like a dog.
but unhappily bOssy's social career is
brief 1t will grow up.
A witness giving his testimony as to
the details of fight, was obliged to give
frequent explanations, of language which
the judge and the lawyers were unable to
comprehend, says the Youths Companion
We'll. your HONOR he said glibly in re-
Spouse to an inquiry as TO the occupation
of one Dennis Molloy While the fight was
in progress. "Dinnis, he was just sloshin'
round''
What do you mean by 'sloshin'
round| demanded the Judge
We'll, your honor" said tie witness.
after a pause for reflection, you see Sam
Foggarty and his second cousin, James
Lanigan, they clinched and paired off. Is
that legi, your honor?'
L understand what you mean," said
the judge, impatiently. go on
We'll, now proceeded the witness,
Pat DoOlan and Moike Hanlon they did
that same, and so did the Hinnessy twins;
but Dinnis, dye moind, was in an around
the crowd, and whiniver he caught a
mans look on him, he up and out wild his
two fists and cleared way, and thin on
he wint! That's what we call sloshin'
round, your honor. It's just knockin'
down loose men as ye come to en-"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

N Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

Money differs from pie crust, in that Il
is shortest when you have none.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

1t is observed that the latest fad in
London society is pet calves. The calf is
tanned and trained to follow like a dog
but unhappily bOssys social career is
brief. 1t will grow up.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

sed on either plastered
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-02

The druggist does his most importan
work within prescribed limits.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25
Shsiock. The ''Patriot."
To the Editor of The Post.

Rosenberg, Texas. May %, --Shylock mo '
be defenseless against all other charges OK
crpt that OF being fool, but against that
one his Innocence would tower up like a
Washington monument The depth and In
genuity OF his schemes are only eqmallcd by
his skilIful execution of detaile He IL
monarch of all he surveys and his field
notes take in his native planet He also
has yearning eye on Mars and the moon
Among his tenants and servants whom he
shrewdly and slyIy bosses and directs, is
suing orders Indirectly and stfalthily from
the dark inaccessible chambers whore lie
rules behind the throne are not only the
lawmakers, the courts, the press ana the
pulpit. but also the gods OF war do battle
In his service His deliberations are too
sacred for his servants to hear, but when
he desoends to tho vulgar necessity OF ar
guing his case to the prying public his
fayorite forum Is tho monetary confer
ence. ="
Just now he is abluting the vacant spot
whore his heart ought 10 be with the soul
soothing JUNCTION that the heroic but unsus
pec,ing victors Tor victims. as the case
may be- OF the present war shall know
no more until II IL over. about what they
are unconsciously fighting for. than Jack
Aston viii ever know about the smell OF
Spanish powder.
why was IL that Shylock through his
recognized mouthpiece. President Hanna,
per William Mckinley private secretary. so
strenuo,isly and successfully opposed the
recognition Of the republic OF Cuba? II not
for what he believed would be the best
policy for himself and his allies abroad
why did Shylock. the notorious spokesman
OF former war. lately contend for peace
at any price" until public indignation over
game?
And then. in the last ditch. he fought to
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25

station to Houston aud Galveston, 90 cents
per ton OF 1000 pounds"
Also granting authority to transport GER
s sa,n articles between road points at the
loliowing rates: Fertilizer. In lots OF 1000
pounds or more, from Houston to stations
FIN TO galveston, inclusive, ~ cents D r
iVo pounds. Pickles. in carloads. minimum
weignt, 10000 pounds per car, from Alta
Lena to Galveston. cents per lr0
pounds.
Also amending general tariff OF class
rates No. y by canceling exception No.
90 and substituting the following Rates
IN cents per hundred pounds, on merchan
Use, less than carloads, to meet wagon
competition. from Dallas to Cedar Hin and
intermediate points, 10 cents per i0o
rounds, and from Temple to Rogers and
Intermediate points, IL cents per 100
OF the Missouri, Kansas and Texas
granting the rate OF cents per 100 pounds
minimum weight $4,000 pounds per car
ior the transportation Of cottonwood lum
Worth"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-25

cNpunge from the war resolution the words
are and" hoping thus to restrict II to
declare only that THE people Of this island
of Cuba OF right ought to be mot are) free
and independent" so that this sword OF
Damocles might swing more freely aud
more foroeluily over the heads OF those
who will be ostensibly allowed to govern
the future OF the republic OF cuba. until its
permanent financial policy has been es-
tablished. Established by whom?
Just watch the procession, ye martyrs for
human liberty. champions OF civilization,
heartront philanthropist and Cuban patrl-
OTIS, and some day you may see who got
their paws burned and who got the chest
nuts. The soldiers viii not see all they
have done until after they have done II.
1t Is n thoroughly righteous act TO drive
Sranish misrule from the western Hemi-
sphere. but there are other denominations.
| still closer home, that may need attention
before the job is over. Seeing that the war
could not he averted. Shylock now asks and
| answers: How can | make the most out
| OF this thing? Bond the debt and base
| the bonds on my gold. VIVA, do we want
Tho Philippine Islands for! Collateral for
| indemnity bonds. What do We want Porto
| Rico for2 Bonds"
| Bond the producing masses OF the Twen-
| teth century for what We are made to be-
| love is a public debt instead OF allowing
tho citizen taxpayers TO meet this accu-
| muated. public credit with an equivaient
| product Of their earnings or property which
| they owe as debt OF the citizens
After whipping Spain there are certain
| things that our soldiers should understand
before they lay down their guns. First,
| that the money paid them for military SER
| vices which produce no bread, is simply
| Certificate OF their credit on account. as
| evidence of their claim against the citi-
/ 2ens' services which do produce bread This
| money should be full legal tender bills, is-
| sued solely upon that basis of account, and
| their volume regulated by taxation. Then.
| they should protest against The insolent and
| atrocous exception that Is stamped upon
| the back OF the greenback bills, prohibiting
| their tender for interest on so-cailed
| public debt" while making them legal
| tender 10 the soldiers, az though their SER
| vice and blood were cheaper stuff than
| bondholder's gold. which nobody can eat,
drink or wear. Before they lay down their
| guns they should demand TINT such damna-
| BILE outrages cease. and that reason and
| Justice be respected in settling up the ac-
counts of this war, p. A. Booker.