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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
500 Reward. 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure in
all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being. constitutional disease requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
or the disease. and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The pro-
prletors have SO much faith in it's curative
powers. that they offer One Hundred Dol
lars for any case that it fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials
Address, b. j. CHENEY & CO.
Toledo, O.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
SPINNING WHEEL.

KNOWEST THOU THE LAND?
Have you heard of the land of the lemon
and myrtle,
Where the midwinter seasons are balmy as
May?
Where they fish for the tarpon and catch the
mud turtle,
And room rent is cut to ten dollars per
day?
IT'S the land of the gnat and the gay ALI
gator,
Where the clerk of the hotel gets on TO
your bluff:
You may be prince or mine SPECTATOR.
But there's nothing to do but to shove up
the stuff.
Atlanta Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
state OWnerShln

The little republic of Switzerland has
just decided to buy in its entire railway
system. This includes FIVE lines and some
23O4 miles of railroad. The cost is es-
timated at 100000, 900. The act to legal
ize purchase was passed in October, 1897.
by the National Council, says the Age of
Steel, and the popular vote Of the referen-
dun approved the same by a majority of
about two to one. This adds another to
the several European examples Of the
state ownership of railroads.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

In certain Methodist Episcopal
church uptown the choir loft is profuse-
ly decorated with palms and other grow
ing plants, and among the green foliage
hang two gilded cages, each containing
a sweet singing canary. During the
opening musical service the birds. en-
couraged to emulate the melody of the
organ, frequently burst into song. but
after that they invariably tuck their lit
tie heads away beneath their wings and
sleep during the pastors sermon, just as
though they were regular members of
the congregation. Last Sunday evening.
however, the birds were restless for some
reason or other, and suddenly, during a
pause in the sermon, there emanated
fran the choir loft few joyous notes
sweeter than any salaried soprano in all
this broad world could ever hope to
utter. The next moment the other bird
had joined in, and ripping food of
melody went floating through the
church. The pastor stood and gazed ap-
preciatively III the direction of the choir
loft. The members of the congregation
sat in hushed admiration of the
gratuitous song. For fully three min
utes the two little songsters had full
sway, and poured out a perfect cascade
Of trills and quivers and delicious
crescendos. When the melody finally
ceased the preacher. before resuming
his discourse, remarked: Il do not know
what L would not give to be able to
preach q sermon half so good as that
Philadelphia Record.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

The New York correspondent of the
PIttsburg Dispatch tells a story the moral
of which the reader is at liberty to pick
out for himself. -Four gentlemen entered
restaurant much freQuented by artists,
critics and stage folk They chose a Ia
bic in quiet corner, the one nearest them
being occupied by a lone man whose face
they couldn't see. After giving the order
they began to talk, and this is what the
first speaker said: Boys, Wen have to
roast Slot. He looks like a blacksmith
anyway" The others nodded an affirma-
tive. you agree then; it's TO be a
roast" They were critics on an assign
ment and they all said Yes" Then the
talk drifted to other topics While the
good things brought by the waiter We're
being discussed the lone man settled his
check, got into his overcOat, and, hat in
hand, walked over to the table occupied
by the quartette, said Beg pardon, gen
tlemen; but permit me to thank YOU from
the bottom of my heart. l am Slot, as
you can see" Before the critics could re-
cover their mental equilibrium the cele-
brated pianist was on the sidewalk. 1t
was an awful roast for the roasters.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

"A rough appraisment of the estate of
Adolph Sutro, declared to be of unsound
mind and incompetent of managing his
affairs two weeks ago by Superior Judge
Belcher of San Francisco, gives its
value as in the neighborhood of $1,000
600. 1t is believed that it is, if anything,
worth a little over this amount
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

Gold has been discovered in the Why
cOcomah district of Cape Breton. A tun~
mel was run into the base of Salt Noun.
ed from $40 to S114 to the ton. The
amount of quartz at this point is said to
be almost inexhaustibIe The vein ex-
posure on the surface is nearly $50 feet
broad and extends in length for about
Yoi1oc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

A North Georgia weekly recently re-
ceived the following letter: Mule Skin,
ga-Mr. editor: You sa in yore papir
tibet george Washington never told lie
Now, he hez told whole Lot, ann so
hev you. l rented land frum him two
yeer over on Grand Hog Kreek ann he
lied me plum auterr my fodder ann yam
taters He hain't got no cherry trees on
his place nuther, so you see both of
youns hez lyed putty konsidurbil. After
tibet rent biznus | KANT 81 that I wood
believe george Washington on oath.
Yours, &C., Sid Cook"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children,

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 neve1 .fail. At all
druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Address
Allen S. Olnsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

A young man upon whose upper lip the
first faint signs of adolescence had, ac-
cording to the Youths Companion begun
to manifest themselves had become deep
ly enamored of maiden several years his
senior
His home. and hers as well, was in an
ambitious college town in the Middle
West, among whose municipal reguia-
uons-but let US not anticipate.
He had been under the influence of The
tender passion for a period certainly not
less than four weeks. and could wait no
longer to know his fate. One eventful
evening. after walking up and down the
sidewalk in front of her home until nearly
9 o'clock, he went up the doorsteps, rang
the bell and was admitted. The young
lady received him in the parlor, and with
out loss of time he declared himself III the
most impassioned manner.
There was a brief silence
Then the deep toues of a distant bell
were hearG.
Harry" she said, patting him gently
on the head, there goes the curfeW.
Come earlier next time. Good night!'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
How to Get Hog Back into a Per

A Denver man has discovered a plan
to get q hog back into pen through the
aperture through which it passed out.
His recipe i'll substance is: Get the nose
at the hole in the pen. then pass around
behind the hog carefully, get hold of it's
tail and pull back as hard as you can.
The animal will think you want to pre-
vent it from going in and make leap
to its old place.-Denver Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

The laws of England with regard to ar
tticial aids to beauty are not so strict now
as they were in the reign of Charles II.
In the year 1910 this curious act of Par
Lament was passed: ''That all women, of
whatever age, rank, profession or degree,
shall, from after the passing of this act,
impose upon and betray into matrimony
any Of his majesty's male subjects, by
scents paints cosmetics, washes, artif-
cial teeth, false hair. Spanish WOOL iron
stays, hoops, high-heeled shoes or bolstered
hips, shall incur the penalty of the laws
now in force against witchcraft, sorcery
and such like misdemeanOrs. and that the
marriage, upon conviction, shall stand null
and void. The SchoOlmistress.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

Who are injured by the use of coffee
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores q new preparation
called GRAIN-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. 1t does not cost over one-fourth as
much. Children may drink it with great
benefit. 15c. and 25c. per package
Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

MI. Goodman, Williams County, ILL.,,
writes: From one package Salzer's
German Coffee Berry costing Is cents
grew 300 pounds Of better coffee than
can buy in stores at 80 cents a pound"
A package of this and big seed cata-
logue is sent you by John A. Salzer
Seed Co., Lacrosse, Wis, upon receipt
of Is cents stamps and this notice. en-.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
Hypnotic Wonders.

No one need go to Paris now to see ali
that is marvellous in hypnotism In the
hypnotic wards Of many hospitals Of this
country are subjects that a mere glance,
it is said, throws them into the trance
state. But in order to overcome that OBJ
stinate kidney trouble, the persistent use
of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is neces-
sary. Use it for bilious and nervous dis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

Romantic match that of Jigsby and
Miss AIuIlion, wasn't it?' Il didn't hear
the particulars" ut seems that Jigsby
has had in his mind an ideal face that
he saw a few years ago, and he has been
looking for its duplicate ever since When
he met Miss Mullion he knew that he
had found it?'' Romantic, indeed
Where did he see the original face? Some
old painting?' NO; it was in Il corset
advertisement, | believe. "-Cleveland
Plaindealer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

constantly troubled with
cold hands and feet, was
extremely nervous, could
not sleep we'll, was trou-
bled with frightened
dreams, had heart trouble
and a feeling as though
my breath was going to
stop, also had leucor- =
rhea. I tried to get
help but all remedies
failed, until [ wrote to 4
you. [ cannot thank II
you enough for your Y
kind advice, and I wish
to tellevery one the great y
good your remedies have
done me.-TAMMA G.
HOOVER, Wolfsville, Md.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
Ask for Aliens Foot-Ease,

A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t
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, 1898-03-16

the Daughters of the Revolution, and one
of the ladies who made an address had
the several sheets which contained her
remarks carefully pinned together. AS
she proceeded with her speech she would
detach sheet and put the pin in her
mouth. Then she would detach another
sheet and put the pin in her mouth She
kept this up for several minutes, and yet
she continued talking all the time I
want to know what became of those pins
She certainly did not swallow them, and
she did not remove them from her mouth.
1he thing was mystery to me at the
time, and it is a mystery yet
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

In an article describing the women's bill
lard room of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel
the London Globe says: eff man should
be so bold as to remove his coat, an at
tendant instantly hands him a lounge jack
ct. All present shut their eyes and do not
open them again until the ringing of bell
announces that the shirt sleeves have been
cOyered.'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
BARA Z.
i73 Bus. Per Acre

i7S BUS. Per Acre.
Jno. BREEDER, Mishicott,
Wis, grew, in 1886, 173
bus. of SalYer's SilVerHing
Barley from one meas
ured acre, sworn to by
five witnesses. That's i'm
mense, but you see Sal
Zer's Seeds are bred to
produce! That's why you
get such big yields.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

She was Z thin old lady and climbed
into the car at Kingston with many hest
tating turns of the head, and when her big
black valise and other bundles had been
piled upon the seat in front of her, she
pushed back her red-striped shawl and
looked out Of the window with an air of
cOntentment.
The train had not proceeded many miles,
however, before she began to tumble
among her bundles in a nervous sort OF
way, and suddenly she broke out in
most pitiful wall:
II knowed il! Laws a massa, whit
will 1 do?"
The passengers all looked sympathiz-
ingly toward her. The kindly old gent
across the aisle went over to her and said:
My good woman, what is the trouble!
Can't we do anything for you?''
oh, Lord, [ can't bear it. Let me off.
Stop the train. Stop it quick
The old gent gave the bell cord a Wig
orous pull and the train came to an
abrupt halt.
Whats the matter here?' asked the
conductor sharply as he came in from the
forward car.
Why" sobbed the old lady, II plum
forgot tibet peck O turnips | had sacked
up to take to my son John Henry in
Atlanta. ATLANTA Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

DR.. Nansen, the Arctic explorer. mar
rowly escaped death while travelling in
England. his locked compartment catch
ing fire from an overheated axle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
GA s..
2O0 Bus, Per Acre,

2O0 Bus. Per Acre.
SaIzer's Silver Mine Oats
still leads the world, with
q record ri g hit here in
Wisconsin of 231 bushels
per acre in 1896. What
more do You wish? Don't
this beat 81? You see,
Sal2er's SeWls are bred up
to big yields. (S4OO in
gold we pay for name of
our new Dat yyonder).
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

Great Britain's marine steam tonnage
is today 6, 100, 703-about as much as that
of all other nations added together
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

l shall recommend Piso's Cure for Con
sumption far and Wide.-Mrs. Mulligan
Plumstead. Kent. England. Nov. 3. 1895
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary Acts
gently ON the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache Price. 25 and SOC.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

Increase Your Encome.-Gillen Bros, Steam
Laundry, Oshkosh, Wis. want representative in
cry town. Best work, modern methods moderate
prices. Established 1876 Write at once for agency
giving references
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

An Aberdeen jam apd pickle manu-
factUrer has bequeathed $2,50OOOO for
foreign missions, chiefly in Moravia, Italy
and China
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

Mrs. WinsfOw's SOOTHING SYRUP for chill
dTen teething, softens the gums, reduces indam.
nation ,allays pain. cures wind collie 25ca bottle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

Kemp's 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
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

The last sudden rise of the Nile was
in 1929, when 10000 persons were
drowned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
% =
ord hook 125 yea

A record book 125 years old at Wood
stock, Vt, has this entry: ABE Hoes,
the LATEST man in Woodstock. watered
his sap to save gathering more" If Abe
were alive now he would be an ardent
16 to j man.-Rochester Democrat
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

who etroube dv female
medicine
greatly bacace advised by friend to
Vegetable cured
recommended medicine all lady friends and would advise
Lydia E. Pinkhams Com
a for knoHit will
at of
seen
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

"A dentists case of instruments nova
days contains between 800 and 400 in
StrumpntS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

The Nicaraguan government exercises
a monopoly in the sale of ammunition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

The design of the mace in the House
of Representatives is borrowed from the
emblems Of the Roman republic.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
Lane,s Family Medicine

More than third of the French
crown jewels have been bought by Ameri-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
There Is a Glass of Peo,,a

-Truffies will soon be cultivated on
scientific principles and are likely to be-
come CLEANER
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

An English wooden manufacturer has
begun making clothes from old ropes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

1t is said that there is in Sonora a
tribe Of Indians with yellow hair and blue
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

Il am very much troubled said John
5. Wise of Virginia to a Washington
Post reporter. Il attended a session of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
WORKING WOMEN WHO SUFFER.
should Get Pmkharns
is a


Here letter multitude
health usefulness Pkhams
DEAR MRS P1NKHAN:I feel though
veryn Isuf-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

A few years ago an Irishman fresh
from the ''ould sod secured a position as
porter, messenger and man-of-all-work in
Il New York store. 1t happened to be the
last day of the month, and the merchant
was making out his statements.
Here, Pat" he said at noon, $50 out
and post these bills. Where? Oh, yes
I forgot that you were still a little green.
There's a mailboX on the telegraph pole
at the corner. Post the bills there
Pat soon returned and laid the bills on
the merchants desk
''Oi may be q little Crane yet, sor," he
said, with a cunning leer, but be the
swim slapers, Ohm nat postin' thin bills
wild a big Oirish perliceman watchin' the
box"
Not posting them? Why not? What
about the policeman" ask the astonished
merchant.
"Thot's all right, but veil not be fool
in me if Oh am grane," Pat replied with
the same cunning leer. ''Shure, didn't Oh
see the sign on the pole over the box
Post no bills under pinalty av the law %
-Harper's Bazaar.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

"A shipyard at Ominato, Japan, still
in operation, was established over 1900
years ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
A LOVERS MISHAP.

ooh, bitter world! Oh, bitter worldn'
He cried in dark despair.
He'd kissed her shining locks and found
Much Quinine tonic there.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
HnOd3c Di1Is are the best after dinner
AAoONA = 10 pills; aid digestion. Csc
w II Z a
20 cts. a RusheI.

With SalZer's new crea-
tiOns in Spring Wheat-to
be. sOwn before April 25-
you can raise wheat at 400
a busheland make money.
How? Why, Salxer's Mar
vel Wheat has q record OF
so bus. per acre in Iowa,
Illinois, Wisconsin, Min
nesota, Mich, Ind, etc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All Druggists
refund the money If it fails to cure. 2Ec.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

The elderly inhabitants of a little New
Hampshire town delight in stories of the
ready wit of the old minister under
whose preaching they sat as boys and
girls, over sixty years ago, says the
Youths Companion.
On the occasion of an 'association dim
ner," given in the town to the ministers
of the county, there was 4 liberal feast
to be followed, as was the custom in
those days, by social pipe"
The minister had taken a spoonful of
the rich pudding which closed the repast,
but when the spoon reached his lips, he
decided that the pudding was too hot to
be eaten. SO he adroitly, and as he fiat
tered himself, without being observed. re-
turned the spoonful to his plate But
one of his friends had spied him. and
called across the table in resonant tones
Brother William, what ails your pud-
ding? What are you going to do with
that last mouthful?'
Save it to light my pipe with, after
dinner" returned Mr. Williams, not at
al Disconnected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

''Why, you naughty boy, what made You
tear up your new picture book?''
''Well-boo-hoo-why does it say on it
'indestructible picture book ?"-Fliegende
Blaetter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

An interesting incident has just leaked
out concerning the wife of one of the
Maine delegation. 1t is anent the recent
dinner given by President Mckinley to
President Dole of Hawaii, upon which oc-
casion Maine was largely represented
The day before the affair President Nc
Kinley was in New York. He met one
Of the Maine delegation there, and just
as they parted the President said: L shall
see you at the dinner tomorrow evening"
m sorry, but | can't be there" re-
piled the Maine man.
That's a shame" said the President
but your wife is coming?"
No, she won't go without me-" was
the reply.
You tell her that she must, that the
President says So" and the two separat-
ed.
About an hour later telegram was re-
ceived in Washington by the wife of this
same Maine man. 1t read: You must
be sure to come to my dinner party tomor-
row night" and signed William McKin-
ley."-LeWiStOn Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16
CO p ~.
POTAT OESs

: 266 bus. per acre-that's
wonderful. Well, SalEer'S
Seeds are bred TO vieldsf
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

We know you can't be-
Heve Tits too big! But
SalZer's Seeds are bred to
big Yields,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

"Cooper's works?" replied the shopman.
Eyes. madam; here are the 'Leatherstock
ing Tales.
II don't think I want Them" replied the
shopper. Hasn't Mr. Cooper written
any Golf Stocking Tales yet?"-Harper's
Bazaar.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

The irate father had overtaken the
clipping couple, but he was a little too
late A complacent clergyman had tied
the knot.
Sir said the irate father, "this is
simply outra geous! Can you forget that
she is my only daughter?"
'I'll tell you what I'll do" returned
the groom, who always wanted to do the
right thing. Il confess | didn't think of
it at the time; but l will agree never to
forget it if you also kindly remember that
she is my only wife,
Everyone agreed that was a fair Dropo-
sition; but somehow it didn't seem to
soothe the old mans temper to any ap-
preciable extent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-16

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for quarter
of helping be strong well.
following of 2531