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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
DIR Van dor Hnydpn of Yokohama |

DR. Van der Heyden of Yokohama
has just built an antiseptic dwelling-house,
supposed to be microbe-proof The walls
of this building are plates Of glass set in
metal fastenings and made air tight. Near
outflow of air from the living-rooms,, so
arranged that no air can enter that way.
Air from outside can get in only through
a tube, whose opening is at some distance
from the house. The air that enters is
filtered first through cotton batting and
crime.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

A well-known London theatrical man
ager tells a good story at the expense of
local theater whose standing Room
Only sign is no longer needed.
One night, after the curtain was rung
up, a small boy was discovered sobbing
in front of the box office. The manager
Of the theater went to the lad and kind
ly asked him what the trouble was.
Il want my money back!' sobbed the
boy.
In surprise the manager asked his rea-
son for such a request.
"Because-because I'm afraid to sit up
in the gallery all aloner' he walled.
His money was returned.-WeeklyT Tel
egraph.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
SUFFERED rHE roRruREs OF rHE pAMNEp.
A sensation has been created in

"A sensation has been created in
Leeds, Scotland, by the announcement
that a certain kind of sweetmeat, made
IN Germany" and known as liquor beans
has an enormous sale, particularly among
ladies and children and that some of such
sweets have been certified to contain 7.21
per cent. of proof spirit, or about as much
alcohol as ordinary beer. This kind of
sweet is German speciality, and is al
legged to be consumed, mainly, not by chill
dren but by ladies'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

On the Stump.-"In the days of the
Wings | was a Tory; in the days of the
Liberals l am a Conservative. | have
always been consistent" said the political
candidate. You have, indeed said his
rival. But, gentlemen" he added. 81
have been equally consistent. though l
am not a Conservatory" And then he
wondered why everybody smiled.-Har-
lem life
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
What Do the Children Drink?

Don't give them tea or coffee Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAIN-O? 1t 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 Ii as much. AL grocers sell it. 15c.
and 25c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
Try Grain-O! Try Grain.

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a
packageo of GRAIN-O, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The chill
dren may drink it without injury as we'll
as the adult. All who try it. like it.
GRA1N-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 25 cts. per package. Sold
by all grocers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

All Honorable Men.-Gen. Frog-"Tell
re truth! Mon dieu! Nevairer' Maitre
Compensation what do you base
your refusal, Monsieur lie General?" Gen.
Frog-"Se ere! Re honaire of re French
armee is at stake, ur!''-Philadel-
phia North American
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for


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 neuer fail. At all
druggists, Csc. Sample FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

A certain DR.. Brown courted a lady I'M
successfully for many years, and drank
her health every day. On being observed
to omit the custom. a gentleman said:
Come doctor, your cid toast Excuse
me-" he replied; ''as l can't make her
Brown, I'll toast her DO longer. Tit
Bits
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

A Change of Energy First Patent
Office Clerk-"I wonder what has become
of the car coupler inventors? They are
getting scarce"
Second Clerk-"I think they are all at
work on bicycle attachments '-Indian-
apoliS Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

Prof Otto Boehtlingk. the Sanskrit
scholar and co-editor with Roth of the
great st. Petersburg Sanskrit dictionary.
recently celebrated at Leipzig the sixtieth
anniversary of his receiving the degree of
doctor Of philosophy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09


The Chicago Commons says that a lady,
newly awakened in her conscience, set
forth one day to visit the poor. Like
some other well-meanng persons, she
lacked preparation for her work. One
thing she fully believed; that the poor
are, almost as a matter of course, drunk
Ell and dissolute.
Her first call was upon sturdy work
ingWoman. The lady walked in, and the
woman-in her kitchen. doing some laun-
dry work-received ner with respectful
politeness.
Good afternoon" said the visitor.
GOOD afternoon" answered the woman
Of the house.
Does your husband drink" was the
visitors next remark.
"No. Does yours?f was the surprising
but perhaps not unnatural answer.
And the good lady. so the story goes.
left the house abruptly, convinced that
the poor are mostly a thankless SET quite
beyond the reach Of benevolence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
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, 25c. ASK
TO-DAY. Sample FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, n. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

There is more Catarrh IN this section Of
the country than all other diseases put to-
sether, and until the last few years was sup
posed to be incurable For a great many
years doctors pronounced it a local dis
ease, and prescribed local remedies. and by
constantly failing to cure with local treat
ment pronounced it incurable Science has
proven catarrh to be a constitutional disease
and therefore requires constitutional treat
by f. ]. Cheney & Co.. Toledo Ohio. is the
only constitutional cure on the market. 1t
is taken internally in doses from 10 drops
to tablespoonful. 1t acts directly the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system
They offer one hundred dollars for any case
it fails to cure. Send for circulars and tes-
timonials. Address.
f. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists 75c
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

"Potter Palmer is going to build
home that will cost $3,0O0,0OO."
''That looks as if the plumbing was in
Guided. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
Coughing Lead

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist today and get
a sample bottle free. Sold in IS and 80
cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dam
OcrnuS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

There is no particular harm in an
American boasting of his family tree as
long as there is nothing shady about it.
PHILADELPHIA Times
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
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 heada che. Price % and soc,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

WHO is that man talking so loud?"
20, that's Nugget, the Xlondike hero.
Had remarkable luck" "Ah. got rich ?'
mo; got home."-Odds and Ends.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

In the Peoples palace, in London,
there is an Italian castle and battleship
carved from q lump of common rock salt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

A family living on the east side receHtly
employed big, stout Polish housemaid.
In their dining room, under the table was
an electric bell, to be pushed by the foot.
They also have an electric door bell. In
busting around one morning in the dining
room with the girl, the young lady of the
house heard the bell ring. and thinking
the girl had stepped on the dining room
bell, she said, MARY, did you step on the
bell:'' To which the girl answered, "Vich
one, the front door?'' The aforemen-
toned front door bell is about five feet
up from the porch, and the appearance of
the big Polish girl pushing it with her
foot is left to the readers ina gination.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

E5TQ Permanently Cured. No fits or nervousness after
III ~ first days use of DR.. Kines Great Nerve Re-
serer Send for FREE a2. trial bottle and treatise
DR. R. 81. KLINE, Ltd, s3l Arch Street, Philadelphia Pa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
PLANETARY NEIGHRORS

In case Of sudden fire
In these buildings near the stars,
Well put it out with water
From the great canals in Mars.
Just fling a reel of hose in space
A-spinning round the sky,
While firemen celestial race
To catch it on the fly!
Atlanta Constitution
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

Out Sleighriding. "Why, Jennie, your
cheeks are blue with cold,' said Regin-
aid. "No; I'm blushing," said Jennie;
chats my blue blood. Harlem Life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

"A pen carrying a small electric lamp
to prevent shadows when writing has been
patented in Germany.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

There is no return of eruption banished with
Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hill Hair and Whisker Dye, black or brown
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

The Maldive archipelago contains
1900 islands, which abound in cocoanut
DalmS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

Increase Your HncOme.-Gillen Bros. Steam
Laundry, Oshkosh, Wis. want represent alive in ey-
cry town. Best work, modern methods, moderate
prices. Established 1875. Write at once for agency
giving references
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

AT Basic, in Switzerland, preparations
are being made to commemorate the 4OOth
birthday of Hans HOLDEN.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

Great Britain's marine steam tonnage
is today 6,72O, 703-abOut as much as that
of all other nations added together.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

Over 100000 pawn tickets for sums
under 10 shillings are issued weekly in
London alone.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

l believe Piso's Cure is the only meei-
cine that will cure consumption.-Anna
M. Ross. Williamsport. Pa. Nov. 12. '95.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

Mrs. WfnslOw's SOOTHING SYRUP for chill
dren teething, softens the gums, reduces inlam.
nation ,allays pain, cures wind collie a5ca bottle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

why" asked Erasmus. "does the rich
man in the play always fall in love with
the poor but respectable orphan?"
ut is probably because" said Sir
Thomas More, 1.-The poor but respectable
orphan on the stage always wears such
costly diamonds. "-Roxbury Gazette.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quin;ne Tablets All Druggists
refund the money IL 1t fails to cure 2sc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
ANOTHER SURGICAL TRUMP

ANOTHER SURGICAL TRIUMPH.
They sawed off his arms and his legs,
They took out his jugular vein;
They put fancy frills on his lungs,
And they deftly extracted his brain.
Twas a triumph of surgical skill,
Such as never was heard OF till then;
Twas the subject of lectures before
Conventions of medical men.
The news of this wonderful thing
Was heralded far and wide
But as for the patient there's nothing to say
Except, of course that he died.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
MRS. PINKHAM CONQUERs BACKACHE.

our Women Who Owe Their
hams Vegetable Compound.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

The British postoffice makes 1000
pounds year by unclaimed money orders.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

During that interesting period when the
''new-woman" craze first swept over the
country, and women lawyers, doctors,
ministers, orators real estate agents,
school trustees. etc, ETC.. were the sensa-
tons of the hour, the "new woman was
much-discussed topic in Beeswinger's
grocery store, Podunque village. Among
the regular ''sitters," who were slowly
but surely wearing smooth the counter
near the stove, doc" Simmons was the
only one to remain silent This was all
the more surprising because of the we'll
known fact that Docs wife was 6 feet
tall, and the undisputed ruler of the Sim
mons establishment.
One day, after Tod Williams, Will
Brown, SANDY" Jones and Adoniram
Brooks had deplored the coming of the
new woman for an hour, Tod turned
to Doc in surprise and slapped him ia
miliarly on the knee.
but. Doe" he said eve amt heard
anything from you on the subject. What
do you think of this yere new-woman
businesST
"Waal. boys" the silent Simmons at
last remarked. refiectivay, ''I'll tell We
This we're new-Woman business amt wor-
ryin' me much. The new woman is bad
huff, boys; but, boys" he added, sorrow
fully, ''the old woman's wuss-the old
woman's wuss!'-Harper's Bazaar.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

An evangelist named Osborn, who is
holding a revival in Geneva, \. Y, is
thus reported by the Times of that city:
''Go and be damned, if you want to"
said Evangelist L. II. Osborn, last night.
as, at the close of his address. several
persons made their way out of the house.
Go and be damned reiterated Mr..
Osborn. Each night Mr.. Osborn pro-
tested thus vigorously against the re-
parture of any of his hearers. Some
times he says: go on to hell. if you
want to- but last night he said go
and be damned
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
SPINNING WHEEL.

.'See here" said Georgia rural edi-
tor, "that load of wood is all black gum
and sap pine. can't use it, 49,
"Weil,'' replied the old subscriber, Il
guess you can use hit bout az well az !
kin yer paper. witch is all obituaries an
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

The morning after the battle of York,
there were many men with limbs SO in
jured as to require amputation. Among
them was a young musician who had re-
ceived a musket ball in the knee. AS was
usual in such cases, preparations were
being made to lash him to the table. The
sufferer sat watching the arrangements
and finally said:
''Now, doctor what would you be at?"
my lad, | am going TO take off your
leg, and it is necessary you should be
dashed down."
''Tll consent to no such thing. You
may pluck the heart from my bosom, but
you'll not confine me- Is there a fiddle il
camp? If so, bring it to me"
A violin was brought to him and after
tuning it, he said:
Nov, doctor, begin"
And he played until the operation.
which took forty minutes. was completed
without missing a note nor moving Il
muscle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

On Sunday evening party OF poker eX-
perts were seated in a prominent uptown
hotel lobby and some good stories were
the outcome One of the veterans at
thumbing the pasteboards related an Incl
dent in his own career where he had been
dealt six cards.
1T was at a critical stage of the game,
said the old sport, land when l looked at
the cards they were of the most needful
variety"
"What did you do with the sixth card"
uueried the attentive listener.
II ordered ham sandwich" was the
reply land, cOncealing the card between
the bread and meat, ate the whole out
it''
When the laugh over this story was
ended another member of the party told
of a jack pot which was opened on a pair
of Mines In the draw the holder of this
pair took in another nine spot. and
cleaned up the table pretty thoroughly
with three mines. When it came to a
show down the query was made, "What
did you open within
"Innocently enough the holder of the
big hand acknowledged pair of mines"
His hand was claimed to be a foul one
and the pot was divided among the play
ers according to their bets. This pro-
cedure did not suit the Jackpot opener,
and he left the table, denouncing al pres
ent as sharpers and swindlers. New
York Dispatch.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

Mrs. Wabash-"Mrs. Lakeside is going
to celebrate her golden wedding next
week. Mrs Naturalization don't say
SOL" Mrs. Wabash" Eyes; she will
then have been married fifty times. -
Town Topics
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

MARTHA WASHINGTON
The courier., 1898-12-03
First Publication November g, AZ
NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT.

NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT.
"A IS p. n. 4 T. Co. ~. Myers.
To Robert 81. Myers, Mary ]. Myers,
his wife. and the State Savings Bank of
Des Aoines. Iowa. . corporation. non
resident defendants:
You and each Of you ara hereby noti.
he'd that on November 18th, 1893. the
Philadelphia Mortgage and Trust COM
pany, . Pennsylvania corporation. %
plaintiff, began 40 action agAinet you
and other defendants In the district
court Of Lancaster county. Nebsaska.
tho object Of which b 10 foeeclooe cor.
tain mortgage on the following land In
said county, to Wit: The north half Of
section number 3. in town number II,
north Of range number 6, east o. the
9Th principal meridian, In Lancaster
County, Nebraska. made By Robert III.
Myers to the Clark and LEONARD Invest
ment company, dated March /, 1894, to
secure the payment Of . promissoFy note
Of said Robert H. Meyen 10 said The
Clark 4 Leonard Investment Company
for 1900, on which there ID now due
oA,120. with interest from SepteIber I,
1893, at ten per cent per annum pur-
suaut to coupons; also . tsx lien on the
northeast quarter Of said section. Tor the
taxes Of 1894, 1895 and 1896, in the sum
Of $T.25, with interest from November
II, 1885, to November 1lth. 1897, at the
rate Of 70 per cent, and since Novembee
1lth. 1897, at the rate Of 10 per cent per
snnum; also tax lien on the northwest
quarter Of said section for tho taxes Of
1894. 1895 and 1895. in the sum Of e7036.
with interest from November 11th, 1895.
10 November 11th, 1891, ct the rate OF 20
per cent, and since November lIth. 1897.
st the rate Of 10 per cent per aDnum.
Plaintiff prays for decree Of fore
closure and sale OF said land to satisfy
said liens a. aforesaid. for deficiency
judgment and general relief.
You are required to answer plaintiff 3
petition on or before the I'd day Of jan
uary. 1899.
THE PHILADELPHIA MORTGAGE 4 TRUST
COMAANY, Plaintiff.
By s. L. GEIsrHARDr, Attorney.
The courier., 1898-12-03
First Publication Nov. 10. 4

Abraham B. Walker. Samuel A. Walk
or. Martha Walker, widow Of Henry T.
Walker, deceased. Mollie Walker. widow
Of William Walker. deceased. Fannie
Walker, Bessie Walker, Henry Walker.
Ruby Walker, Margaret Walker.
heirs OF William Walker, de-
ceased, Charles Whitaker and Fannie
Frick, children Of Elizabeth Frisk, for
merly Anna Elizabeth Walker, now do
ceased, and Mrs. Walker, whose
first name lie to the plaintiff unknown.
the wife OF John 8. Walker, will take
notice that on this 18th day Of Novem.
ber, 1893, William A. Green, the tlain-
ti6 herein, fled his petition in the dis
trict court Of Lancaster county, Ne
braska, against the said defendants, the
object and prayer Of which are to fore
Close q certain mortgage executed by
Mary j. Walker, now deceased. to the
Pheouix Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany Of Hartford. Conn.,. and by the
Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co.. Of
Hartford, Conn, assigned to the plain
east quarter OF section number twenty
three (23l town nine (9l North. Range
number six (6) East, in Lancaster Coun-
ty. Nebraska. to secure the payment OF
. certain promissary note, dated the
9th day of July. 1855. for the sum Of
o6O0.C0. due and payable in i've years
from date thereof; that there is now duo
upon said note and mortgage the sum Of
e515.O for which sum, With interest
from this date. plaintiff prays for de
cree, that defendants Be required to pay
the same or that said premises may Be
cold to satisfy the amount found due.
You are required to answer said peti-
tion on OF bsfore the 18th day Of Decem-
Der, 1893.
WILLIAM A. GREEN. Plaintiff.
Dated November. 18th, 1888.
The courier., 1898-12-03
0emember the name
~ when you buy again.

First Publication, November IL. 4t]
NOTICE TO NONRESIDENT.
Pres. & Dirs. Ins. Co. N. A.
ve. 3-04.
Olive Beman, ct al.
To Selby r. Beman, nonresident de-
fendant:
You and each Of you are hereby noti-
fed that on October LIST, 1893, the Presi-
dent and Directors OF the Insurance
Company Of North America. . Pennsyl-
vania corporation. as plaintiff, began an
action against you and other defendants
ty, Nebraska, the object Of which 10 to
foreclose Q certain mortgage on the FOL.
lowing land in said county. to-wit: Lot
number 80 in Prospect Subdivision OF
lots number 10 and 20, in the northwest
quarter of section number 36, in town
number 10, north Of range number 8.
east Of the 9Th principal meridian, &C
cording to the recorded plat thereof. and
to adjudge that you have no right or
title to or interest in said land, and to
quiet the claim Of the plaintiff thereto
BY virtue Of said mortgage against you;
said mortgage was made by Mathew r.
Beman and Olive Beman to The Clark
& Leonard Investment Company, dated
February 11th, 1892, to secure the psy-
mont Of . promissory note of said
Mathew r Beman aud Olive Beman to
said The Clark 4 Leonard Investment
Company for 1850, on which there -
now due 81 800 with interest from Feb
ruary Let, 1897, at ten per cent per an
mum.
Plaintiff pFays for decree of foreclosure
and sale of said land to satisfy said liens
. af1resaid that it, right thereto may
b quieted agaiust you. for the appoint
ment Of receiver. for deficiency judg.
ment and general relisf.
You are required to answer plainti6's
petition on or before the 18th day of
December. 1888;
The PREaIDKNf AND DIREcroRs or TIE
INSURANCE. CoHPANY OF NoR1H AMIR-
IcA, Plaintiff.
By 8. L GEISTHARDT. Attorney.
The courier., 1898-12-03
LITERARY NOTES.

Mr.. A. b. Savage Landoe left England
In the spring Of 1897. He had at flrst
Intended to descend upon Tibet from
the north. but finally entered il from
north ssst India, BY Alwora, in Kumson.
He desired 10 explore Southern Tibet
and the course Of the upper Brshma-
'putra. Naturally the Indian authori-
ties and the Tibetan officials. Who guard
the frontier from inquisitive intruders.
did their best to prevent Mr.. Landor
from entering the country. But BY .
clever ruse he. with the little band of
native followers, contrived to hoodwink
the guards and to cross the frontier.
Rugged and mountainous - the coun-
try is-some Of the passes we're 10000
feet high-progress was rapid until.
whom apparently among friends. the
venturesome explorer was suddenly
seized and bound.
At the instieation Of high Lama he
wss subjected to tho cruelest torture
his bydy racked. his face roasted. and
his eyesight nearly extinsuishsd with .
ted-hot iron, and every preparation