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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

The Kankakee river, in Illinois. is
said to be slowly drying up on account of
the drainage Of the swamps from which
it receives its supply.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

"A Berlin matchmaker has invented an
instrument which win measure time tc
the 1O00th part of a second.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

Halls Catarrh Cure.
Is taken internally. Price IS cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

Since the legislative foundation OF ar
filtration courts there nave been 10 strikes
or lockouts in New Zealand.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

1 shall recommend Piso's Cure for Con-
sumption far and wide.-Mrs. Mulligan,
Plumstead, Kent, England, Nov. 8, 1895.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

n G Permanently Cured. No fits or nervousness after
ittO first days use OF DR.. Kline's Great Nerve Re-
storer. Send for FREE &a. 90 trial bottle and treatise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

EX-Gov. Proctor Knott and a distin-
guished professional gentleman of Dan
vile, KY, were discussing the claims of
Sampson and Schley to the credit of
smashing Cervera at Santiago. The pro-
fessional gentleman took the ground that
all the honor of that memorable conflict
belong to Admiral Sampson, and was in
clined to ignore entirely Commodore
Schley's part in the affair, says the Louis
vile Times. The governor listened until
his companion had finished and then, with
that characteristic twinkle in his eye,
said:
My dear sir, it is exceedingly crafty
ing to me to hear you take the position
you have in this matter. 1t is like a balm
to my conscience and settles a point that
has worried me many a day.
Il was walking through the woods with
a boy friend of mine when we saw a rab-
bit run into q sink-hOle. We stood around
the hole a while, then I told the boy to
keep watch while | went to get some
fire TO smoke the rabbit out When / re-
turned the boy had the rabbit. l prompt
ly took it way from him, claiming it be-
longed to me, because | had told him to
catch him if he came out.
That was over fifty years ago and
you are the first man who has even agreed
with me that the rabbit was mine. | feel
now that | was right in taking it, and my
conscience is now at rest"
The gentleman looked solemn for a few
moments, then smiled a feeble smile and
changed the subject.
Effective speech is not confined to great
orators and poets.
Old Nancy Doane was talking about
another old woman in the neighborhooG,
and she said:
Il never see her beat! She'll Iop down
in a cheer, an there she'll set an set ar
set, dom absolutely nothin' fer hours an
hours day after day. Pom my soul. I
sh'd think she'd mildew!'-Harper's Ba-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

ireland and Scotland are said to have
the largest proportion of unmarried per-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

The prestidigitator swallowed a sword,
a chair and a sofa. "Bravo!' shouted the
cultivated audience. "Now, will some
lady in the house be kind enough to put
forward a claim as to her age?' asked the
magician, leaning over the footlights.
The people shuddered; this was more
than mere sleight of hand; it yerged upon
the supernatural.-Puck.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28
Lanes Family Medicine.

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, 1898-09-28

Mrs. VVinsIow'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, 1898-09-28

Once at an important function at Mari
borough house Sir Francis Knollys came
up to the Prince Of Wales and remarked
Some gentlemen of the press wish I'D
mission, your royal highness.'' ON
said the prince, "show them in. If they
don't ONE in at the door, they'll come il
at the ventilator."-Ex.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

Witness said the attorney, as related
by the Youths Companion, "was it this
mans habit to talk to himself when
alone?' Jest at this time was tie
answer, Il don't recolleck ever bein' with
him when he was alone"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

All names read from the top down
wards or from left to right.-Philadelphia
Bulletin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

NdIuS OI AIOm IelC 10 rlSQC.-1 nllaCotleRG1
Bulletin.
"Why is a merchant who does not ad-
vertise like a man in q rowboat?' asked
the student. "Keeps going backward"
guessed his friend. "No; he is trying to
get along without Sales" said the stu
dent.-Spokane Spokesman-Review.
First Eminent French Detective
Aha, cOmrade, gr-r-reat neWs!''
Second Ditto-"Mon dieu, what ees
eet?"
81 have re clue discovaire to zee
pr-r-resent hiding place of zee infamous
~"Eeanpossible!"
ON zee cOntraire eet is true
can but how, when, WhereE''
Listen. Feet ees zee enormous price
Of zee GRAND and good luck. l found
eet by zee mos lucky chance"
Tell me, my comerade."
Il will. [ look in zee papaire zis morn
ing. AT first | see nossin'. Zen, all of
a sudden, I catch sight of a lettair. Mon
dieu, eet ees from lola, and he gives hees
addr-r-r-ress! Ha, ha, how ees Eat for
see old Vidocq?"
"Eet ces magnificent! What a gr-r-r-and
piece of work! What a gr-r-r-eat head!
Absinthe?"
"OuiT'-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

When Mrs. Norton was in the heyday
of her loneliness, a very beautiful Italian
woman came to London bringing letters
of introduction. Mrs. Norton asked q
small party of fashionable people to meet
her at dinner, among whom was Lord
Normandy, a great admirer of pretty
women. All the men were enchanted
with the beautiful stranger and all the
women rather jealous. One of her great
beauties was a profusion of splendid hair.
dressed in innumerabie plaits. The women
decided they were not all her own Before
the evening was over, Lord Normandy
expressed his admiration of the wonderful
hair, and minated how much he should
like to see it let down. "Since you wish
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

The s%ubjoined arrangement Of letters.
seemingly chaotic perhaps, will be found
to contain the name of each and every
member of the Spanish and American
peace commissions, soon to meet in Paris.
The American commissioners are Messrs.
Day, Reid, Frye, Gray and Davis. The
Spanish commissioners, Seniors Rios, Ce-
rero, Garnica, Abarzuza and Villarrutia:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

"A statue to Madame Media is to be
put up next year in Melbourne.
wANTED.-Case of bad health that
not benefit. Send 5 cents to Ripans Chemical Co.
New York, for 10 samples and 1000 testimonials.
The late engineering strike cost the
employers almost f20, 900. 600.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

Tourist Ito Highlander in full uniform)
SANDY, are you cold with the kilt?'
Sandy-"Na, mon; but Tn nigh kilt wi
the cauId."-Glasgow Evening News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-28

But the grandsire's chair is empty,
The cottage is dark and still;
There's a nameless grave on the battlefield,
And a new one under the hill.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
Ponies. Dogs and MonkeuS Afford the Little Ones
 Much Amusement

Dog and pony shows are not affairs to go irfto rhapsodies over, but the man who doesn't find pleasure in the tricks and antics of such intelligent animals as Pro- lessor Norris has in his charge must be indeed blase.
 The performance is under the direction wonderful faculty for teaching horses, dogs, monkeys and goats, for the animals that took part in the show in Central Park last night seemed to be letter per feet from start to finish. There was not an act from the beginning to the end that did not command close attention, and some of the special features were so good as to warrant detailed description
 There was a military drill by eight Shetland ponies, and then came a rep resentation of minstrel first part, in which thirty dogs participated. The dogs did some great tricks in lieu of cracking jokes Next there was game of see-saw by ponies, after which there were revolv- ing pyramid and a revolving tableau by ponies and dogs.
 It was the business" of one of the dogs in the act that followed the tableau to be hard case" He played the part admirably, and as result a miniature police patrol-wagon, drawn by dwarf among ponies. driven by a midget, and with the funniest little monkey you ever saw, dressed up in police garb, dashed into the ring. The monkey policeman seized the recaIcitrant dog by the collar, waved club just as a "cop' would and then hustled the bad dog into the vehicle and away the wagon dashed again.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
REUNION OF ALUMNI.
Innovation to Be Made in the Com mencement Exercises This Year
 at Berkeley.

BERKELEY, May 6.-The associated alumni of the University of California are preparing to make commencement day, May IS, the occasion of grand re- union of the university. President Will liam R. Davis of the alumni association has issued the following circular explain ing how alumni day. will be celebrated:
 An alumni rally. including the graduates or all departments will be held at Berkeley, on commencement day and is intended to be a hearty meeting and uniication of all the mem bers of the now large university faInlly Inc graduates of all departments are in co-opera- tion to make the alumni day not only sue cess but feature of this and of succeeding commencement days. The unifying or univer- sity forces is the central idea-regents, faculty, all graduates and all departments the unlVer- sity family.
 From F: D. m, the day and the exercises will be given over to this idea. luncheon at that hour will be spread in the Harmon gym nasium. to be followed by toasts. music and sentiments appropriate to the purpose, all branches of the University participating 1t will be an opportunity for the sons ana daughters of the university to renew memories of former days, to get a glimpse of the larger university, to feel the touch of its expanding life; and, better still, to contribute to unify- ing and consolidating all the forces of the university, which will hasten the day ot our greater university. It is designed that this union of forces shall be part or all succeed ing commencement days.
 In the evening at 6:3O o'clock the annual alumni banquet will be given at the Cali fornia Hotel in San Francisco.
 The following committees are co-operat- ing to make the alumni reunion a success: Edwards, E. w. Davis and H. B. Torrey of the Alumni Association; Charles s. Greene, H. A. L. Ryfkogel. L. Van Orden, Miss Emma Hefty, F. A: Beckett and Louis de F. Bartlett of the Associated Alumni; secretary, James Sutton, Berke-
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
TOO ANXIOUS
 FOR 4 WIFE Young Sexton Swore He Was Over Twenty
 One.
Oakland Keeps Up a Record for Quiet Little Elope-
 nentS.
His Father Files a Suit for an An nulnaent Of the Mar
 riage.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 90S Broadway, May 6.
 Patrick A. Sexton, lad 19 years of age, is sorry that he eloped last Thanksgiving, and his father, as his guardian, wants the marriage annulled.
 The latter part of last November young Sexton. accompanied by a pretty girl, ap- piled to Clerk Ewing for a marriage li- cense. The clerk asked the Doy if he knew his age sufficiently well to swear to it, and Sexton was positive that he was born more than twenty-one years ago, and he took the oath to that effect.
 As the young lady did not appear any too old to wear short frockS, the clerk made some inquiry of the young man, and he SWore that she was over IS. The license was issued, and an hour later Miss Elm ellie Temple was the wife of Patrick A. Sexton.
 They took no one into their confidence for some time, but finally the news or the elopement leaked out. SeXton'S father was very much annoyed over the affair, and it is now stated that the young folks never lived together as husband and wife. This afternoon MT. Sexton Sr., as guar dian of his son, filed an action seeking the annulment of the marriage on the ground that at the time 1t occurred the lad was not 19 years old and could not legally marry. The father swears that the son s age is known to him and that he will not pe 21 for nearly two years.
 The complaint is rather an unusual one, as it places the boys father in the posi- ton of swearing to complaint that IS son. Young Sexton is not at home at present and 1t is not known whether the case will be contested or not. Mrs: Sex ton is living in Oakland, but very few or her friends know of the Thanksgivlng elopement, as it has never been openly announced
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07

very intelligent pony named Rose bery answered a variety of questions pro- pounded by Professor Norris, and finished his act by getting a whisk-broom from a desk and dusting his masters clothes, just as a valet would.
 Then there appeared the fattest kind of a nanny goat called Trilby, who walked the tightrope with monkey riding bare back on her.
 There was skipping the rope by a pony by dogs and by MT. Norris and dogs to- gether
 All the riding acts were eclipsed by the champion bounding jockey of the world Jim Robinson" large monkey at tired in tights, blouse and cap. Jim rides standing erect on his hind feet, and to jump over banners or throw back somer- saults while his pony is going at full
 The entertainment concluded with a very exciting fire scene. A small cottage in which the McGinty family reside caught fire, and the alarm was turned in A moment later the animal fire depart- ment came dashing in at breakneck by ponies and manned by dogs, was the first to arrive. Ladders were placed against the sides of the building and the dogs climbed to the second story windows and entered among the flames and smoke returning with smaller dogs in their ture. By this time the hose-wagon had arrived. and huge monkey ran up d ladder with the hose and directed a stream of water on to the flames until they were quenched. Only those who know how difficult it is to get dog into fire can appreciate how marvelously well trained are these dogs.
 The show is advertised as moral and clean. It is not only that, but is highly entertaining.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
ANNIVERSARY BANQUET.
Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip Celebrates the Tenth Birthday
 of the Order

ALAMEDA, May 6.-The Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip of the First Pres byterian Church of this city celebrated the tenth anniversary of its organization last evening by banquet at the church parlors on Central avenue. There were 125 covers laid, and all the places were filed Besides the members or the order in this city, prominent clergymen from other churches here and elsewhere were in attendance. The rooms were hand somely draped with American flags, and the tables were profuSely decorated with flowers. F. E. Van Buskfrk, president or the brotherhood, acted as tOaStmaster, and proposed a number of toasts, which were responded to by prominent gentle men present The tables were presided over by corps of ladies of the Presby- terian church. The affair closed by the singing of "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" and the benediction, pronounced by Rev. pr. Brush. Among the guests were:
 Professor W. W. Anderson, Messrs. Ander- son. S. R. Chapel A. B. Wastell, H. A. Wastell. Joseph Knowland, Dr. Sparks, Rev W. W. Scudder Jr., John Scudder, c. A. Bord- l.. F. Burrell g. A. Burrell. Jackson. J. w Brown, J. H. de Mise, Stark. H. B. Jackson A. B. Cooper F. Linderman, Charles E. Tabor F. le Count, E. P. James, Charles B. Whiting B. c. Donham, B. F. Barton. Norris Stark William shepherd Charles Neames, D. Mo Kean, George McKean, H. Lorber, A. Lorber Dr H. M Pond, E. Anderson, c. McCurdy, J. H. Ginder, F. \. Eckley J; E. Agar, J. A. Parser, J. N. Young, Hierlihy, s. A. Ross
 At the principal table the following ministers: Rev. pr. Carson of San Francisco Rev. Dr. Dille of Oakland Rev. Dr. Palmer of East Oakland D D Edward Collins of Wickham, Rev. E. Y. Garrette Rev. pr.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
0VERTURES
 WERE REFUSED A Bitter War Now Going on Among the Children of
 Adolph SutrO. Dissension Over the Removal of the Aged Millionaire From His
 Home.

Dr. Emma Sutro- Merritt made overtures for peace to her sister. Miss Clara SutrQ yesterday morning, but she was repulsed with scorn The family of the aged mil- lionaire and philanthropist is divided and the breach promises to become wider when the promised battle in the courts is opened.
 Dr. Emma Sutro- Merritt, the elder sister and legal guardian of her father, called at the cozy home of the ex-Mayor at the Heights with the olive branch of peace, but Miss Clara Sutro bluntly refused to receive it and declined to be reconciled while her father was kept away from the home he built and where he hoped to spend in peace the declining years of his eventful life. Mrs. Merritt was scored in no unmistakable terms for forcibly car rying the i'll and imDecile old man away to a strange hearth when only a few days remained for him on this earth. Charles Sutro, a son of the man who made the Comstock famous, was present during the interview between the sisters, and ne took sides against the woman who took the old man from his home when death
 Nevefthless, Dr. Sutro-Merritt main- tained that she was wholly within her rights and was consulting. her father s best interests in removing him to her home. She advanced the fact of her hus- tional reason for having her father close at hand. Her sister and brother were, however, not satisfied and shortly after left the house for the city Whither pr Merritt soon followed them.
 Attorney Reuben Lloyd was yesterday engaged in considering the legal aspects of the case from the standpoint of Miss Clara Sutro and her brother
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
Art to Help Charity.

On Saturday, the 14th inst, there will be a poster and Bohemian musicale for the benefit of the free ward in the Cali fornia Eye and Ear Hospital. The entire floor of the studio building will be thrown O. en. All of the leading artists and mu- sicians will contribute. Refreshments will be served. The young ladies in charge are: Miss Marie Louise Currier Miss Grace Sabin and Miss Helen Knapp Fitz- gerald. They will be assisted in receiv- ing by Miss Alice M. Beatty, Miss Nave Colburn, Miss Ware. Miss Pearl Sabin Miss Birdie Rice, Mrs. A. Barnard and Mrs c. T. Deane. The hours are from to 6. Miss Borel and Miss May Palmer will receive also.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
4 LONG WALK
 FOR 4 WAGER Assem- blyman Brierling Is Sure His Money
 Is Safe.
His Butcher Boy Will Tramp Fifty Miles After His
 Days Work.
The Route Is From San Jose Court house to Oal1land's City
 Hall.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call
 {.

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 sos Broadway, May $. If Richard German of West Oakland can walk from San Jose to Oakland in twenty-four hours Assemblyman Oscar Brierling will lose $50.
 German is employed by the Assembly, man, who is butcher, and who has a great love for sport. It is a very com mon thing for the master and employe to argue over possible feats of endurance and skill, and few days ago German said it would be an easy matter after his days work was done to walk fifty miles; Brierling denied that such a thing could specially for such an exhibition of en- durance. German has always been a great walker, and has great confldence in his own endurance. He repeated his statement, and Brierling finally said: 'I'N bet $50 you cant do 1t.
 Done" cried the butcher boy, and the bargain was sealed.
 Tomorrow evening after the butcher shop has closed and after German has done his full share of Saturdays s Work ne will go down to San Jose on the tram He will be accompanied by the Assembly mans brother. and the race Is to start from the front of the Courthouse at San Jose. Mir. Brierling will take things easy with a wheel or in a buggy, and German will ride shank mare
 The agreement calls for a continuous walk. and the contest is to end in front of the Oakland City Hall within twenty four hours of the time of starting. Cor man is confident of his ability to win the wager. and Assemblyman Brierling is as positive that he will give up and will have to be driven the latter part of the dis tance He declares that to walk fifty miles after a hard days work is not pos sible.
 West Oakland is greatly interested in the result, and bulletins are to be tele- phoned to Oakland as often as possible TOlltP
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
SALOONS AND
 RUM SELLERS A Ruinous Combination That Means Death to Civili-
 zatiOn.
Missionary Congress of the California wonaan's Christian Temper
 ance Union.

A reception to commemorate the return of Miss Jessie Alderman, generally known as the around the world mission ary," was held at Calvary Presbyterian Church yesterday under the auspices of the California Woman's Christian Tenn perance Union. Delegates and repre- sentative ministers from all parts of the State were in attendance, and many elo- quent addresses on the subject of intem- perance, it's baneful effects in retarding the growth of civilization and preventing the spread and dissemination of Christian doctrine in the heather world were given.
 The congress was formally opened with divine services at 10 o'clock in the morn ing by Mrs Mary Case Lord of Pasadena, and it continued in session the entire day closing with special programme in the evening.
 Among the prominent speakers of the afternoon were Rev. George c. Adams, Rev. F. s. Chapman, Rev. s. s. Cryor and
 The prevailing topic upon which the several addresses were based was intem- Rerance and the appalling result of the
 Rev. E. s. Chapman spoke of the curse of liquor as the greatest retarding, inf1u-- maintained that the nation, unless it stopped the continual demoralizing influ- ence. would reap whirlwind for its neg ligsnee' s.Se u mn nm that ,s snsn+ onnua,,v ,o California for rum.' said the preacher, lis the life blood of the State, and the $120 ,000, GOO that is expended by the coun- try, taken as a whole, represents the gradual decay of the nation. Rum para lyzes the church and places ban upon every branch of civilization. God cannot afford to multiply his church until we wash our hands of this unholy curse. The greatest evil to the church and the world to-day is the saloon, and If we hope to perpetuate our nation and our people we must protect the present generation and the generations to come by organizing plotting out the stain of intemperance en- tirely, will however lessen it's ravages and attendant horrors To commence this work of instituting the white banner in every civilized community in the country we have to first raise it hepe in this city because we cannot hope to meet success by looking elsewhere and depending upon others
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-07
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

borne by six employees of the Remillard Brick Company, of which the deceased was member.
 The floral tributes were numerous. They included broken column and anchor, from the firm, a large pillow and Gates Ajar," from the Remillards; a Maltese cross from the commandery; a broken wheel from the Builders Exchange. On the casket lay the hat and sword of the deceased