Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-26

An aged Georgia negro, Nathan by
name, is employed by a gentleman very
prominent in state politics, says the
Youths Companion. That Nathan, also,
has an eye to political favors is shown
by the following conversation, which re-
Gently took place between him and his
employer:
''Marse Jim," said Nathan, sis you
gwine in dis .yere. race fer governor"
Haven't thought about it."
''Well eff yer does run, an gifts elected,
will you give me job?"
Certainly l would remember you, Ma
than: What would you ike?"
''Well, sub, I'd des like ter black boots
roun' de capitol"
"And what would you expect for that
service?"
"Well, suh," he replied, 81 should say
81 day would be reasonable. Das what
de yuther legislators get.'
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Upon one occasion Charles Dickens was
upholding the theory that whatever trials
and difficulties might stand in a mans
path, there was always something to be
thankful for.
LET me, in proof, relate a tale,'' said
the great story writer. 1.-TWO men We're
to be hanged at Newgate for murder
The morning and hour approached, the
prisoners were piniOned and the ropes ad-
Justed about the poor mems necks. Thou
sands of morbidly curious spectators
stood watching in front of the scaffold
when at that instant an Infatuated COW,
passing in the street, broke its rope and
charged the mob, scattering the people
everywhere with its horns. Whereupon
one of the condemned men turned to his
equally unfortunate companion and OBJ
served quietly, I say, Jack, it's a good
thlng We amt in that crowd"
Force Of Habit.-It is said of an Illi-
nols judge, who as an attorney had been
somewhat noted as an objector, that dur
ing his first term on the bench when an
improper question was asked by a lawyer
he exclaimed: 81 object" AS the hiiar-
lty III the courtroom subsidized he said
with great dignity: "That objection is
sustained. No one took exception
Case and Comment.
One of his Virginia admirers tells a
story of Gen. Malone which illustrates
the hlgh appraisement he put upon sue
cess. When he first came to Washing
ton as senator" said the man, she was
picturesque figure in the life here. His
habits We're simple and democratic He
wore no trllls, except on his shirt front
lie moved about as freely and as unos-
tentatiOusly as he had done as a private
billiards, and often at the Arlington hotel,
where there was then a public billiard
hall, he could be seen balancing around a
table at play with friends. He had some
skill with cue, and was proud of it.
His friends knew this, and would praise
his play whenever there was occasion.
One evening he had for his opponent an
excellent player and the general was Oh
his mettle. He was exceedingly anxious
to win. At the same time he played
openly and generously, and would send
his ball all around the table on difficult
shots. Half dozen Virginians occupied
the line of chairs against the wall, all
eagerly watching the game and all ap-
plauding the general whenever he scored
The contest narrowed down to a fine
point The generals opponent lacked
three to win. The general lacked only
one, and it was his shot. Neglecting a
sure thing, at the imminent risk of losing
the game, he tried a difficult shot and
came very close to scoring. The crowd
had hoped for success, and almost held
their breath until the generals ball
stopped rolling, There was much disap-
pointment, and one Of the party eX-
claimed, as a soothing tribute to the gen
erals aim, That was magnificent Gen.
Malone dropped the but of his cue on
the floor and stood grasping it, waiting
for his opponent to run the game out.
which he did. No, not magnificent he
replied. Nothing is magnificent that