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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
UneQualed for Its PurpOse.

AS covering for walls and ceilings,
there is nothing equal to Alabastine,
the celebrated product of the Alabas-
tine Company of Grand Rapids, Mich.
1t is eminently healthful aad ecJnom-
lcal. Being porous, it permits ventila-
ton, IN which it is superior to wall pa
pers, which, besides, are often tainted
with poison. This makes Alabastine
unequal for use in sleeping rooms. Too
much thought cannot be given to the
condition of the apartments in which
we sleep, and they should be freed as
much as possible from the germs of
disease and death. BY coating the
walls and ceilings of these rooms with
the pure Alabastine, this danger is OBJ
waited. There is nothing more pure
and clearly than this wall coating, the
base Of which is a natural rock product
that sets on the wall and hardens with
age. Alabastine does not rub or scale
OIL and requires no scraping before re-
tlnting. There is absolutely no COM
parlson between the beautiful and dur
able AlabaStine and the dirty kali
somlneS and other disease-engenderin
appliances of which the world is now
weary. 1t is the only preparation
which can be properly applied by the
householder himself. 1t is only neces-
sary to mix it with cold water. 1t is
then ready for use, and child can
brush it on. p.
Alabastine is for sale by paint deal
ers, who, when requested, will give
inquirers a card of tints, running from
white to twelve other beautiful cOlors.
Or this may be had with n free copy Of
their paper, THE Alabastine Era" by
writing to the company. Purchasers
should refuse any offers of "something
just as good" as Alabastine. By insist
ing on having Alabastine in packages
and properly labeled, they will get sat
isfactory results and beautiful walls.
The Argentine republic sends to the
United States and Great Britain great
quantities of hair from the names and
tails of the wild horses of the pampas.
1t is uSpd chiefly 80 haircf0th and unhOl-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

out the world in a single year would
make a lake 6 feet deep, 3A miles long,
a mile wide or 2319 acres in area. In
this vast lake of beer we could easily
drown al! the English-speaking people,
to the number of 2O,OO0,000 throughout
the entire world; or we could give beer
bath to every man, woman and child at
the same time in the entire continent of
America
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
Patents TO inventors.

Messrs. Benedict & Morsel. solicitors
of patents, Old Insurance building. Mil
waukee, report patents issued to West
ern inventors OH May % as follows:
Henry Bass and j. NJ. WEIGH Oshkosh
Wis, tablet machine; w. L. Bettendorf
Davenport Ia, underframe for cars; n. A.
Christensen, Milwaukee, air brake appa-
ratus for street cars; O.. CT. Coonley Bris-
tow, Ia, draft equalizer; o. L. Davis, Vim
ton, Ia, clam dredge; w. II. Grow, Win
field, Kas., thill coupling; L. &. Hayes,
dale, Kas., malt turner; f. c. Nichols, To-
peka, Kas., mechanical motor; j. S. Rowell.
Beaver Dam Wis, wheel; Herman Schlirf,
Ashland, Wis, game apparatus; Jas. Tribe,
Racine. Wis, centrifugal separator; Aug.
Babinski, Independence, Wis, CRATE for oil
or lamp stoves; l.. s. Hodgson, Emporia,
kas., ankle attachment for overshoes (de-
sign; Chicag Rockford Hosiery Co., Ke-
n0sha, Wis. knit hose (trade mark.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
Forbid a Fool a Thing: and
That He Will Do"
Don't Use
SAPOL 10
An FmDartiai Verdict.

In a suit between father and son be-
fore a Hoosier justice of the peace, the
sextette comprising the jury came in after
three hours deliberation, with the fol-
lowing impartial verdict: eve, the
jury, agree to find judgment for neither
plaintiff nor defendant, and find that each
pay half the COSTS" 1t is said the verdict
struck everyone as being so unusually
fair that even the parties to the action
were SatiSfed=Case and Comment
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

The original of the character of David
Harum, in the novel of the same name:
has been identified as the late David
Hannum, former resident of Homer
and a noted character in Central New
York, says the Troy Times. He was
prominent III business, and Inquired IN nu-
merous horse trades. which explains
some of the passages in the book. A
correspondent writing from Binghamton
relates many amusing stories about him.
one Of which runs as follows: 1T was
David Hannum that exploited the IA
nous Cardiff giant. At first he owned
the curiosity in partnership with man
from Binghamton named Hull, but he
soon bought Hull out, and 1t was he
that did most of the show business with
the giant until the facts IL regard to the
hoax became known. 1t was while he
was travelling around the country show
ing this curiosity that the peculiar hui
NOR of the man was well illustrated.
One day a dapper young man entered a
passenger car of the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna & Western train. The car was
well filed. but there was one seat occu-
pied by a short. thick-set, rather I'M
couth man, who managed to spread him
self over nearly the whole seat. Going
up 20 him the young man ordered MN to
sit along and give the newcomer part Of
the seat. Something in the manner II
which the order was given did not suit
the oidersman, and he refused to stir.
See here, do you know who am :
inquired the young man. irritated at the
others obstinacy. My name is Sloan.
and my father is president of this road
See here, young man, do you know
who l ann was the ready and I'M
abashed reply of the man, who did not
stir an inch as he spoke. My name is
Dave Hannum, and I'm the father OF
the Cardiff giant
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

1t has been determined that light is
an important factor in sugar production.
recent Investigations showing that the
sugar content of the plant is dependent
on the amount of direct sunlight re-
ceiVpd
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

cure Piles, Ec-
skin diseases;
and chronic
specific forPiles
one in existence
slant relief and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

The product Of the eighty-seven milk
condensing factories in the United States
last year was worth about 100000, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
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. Is and SOC.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

thousands of grateful letters constantly
coming to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass,
from women she has helped.
Miss JoIE SAUL, Dover, Mich, writes
as follows to Mrs. Pinkham:
Il suffered untold agony every
month and could get no relief until
tried your medicine; your letter of ad-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

-London's record of deaths by VIC
lence was 3514 last year, being 124 above
the average of the preceding ten years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

''Why do they have those glass cases
with the axe, hammer, crowbar, ETC., in
on these cars?' asked Il traveller on the
railroad going to New York. "Oh, those
are put there to use in case anyone
wants window open,'' replied the face
tiOus many onkers Statesman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

Considerable progress has been made
with the rebuilding of Khartoum.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

Germany makes an excellent brand
of Scotch" whisky, which finds a ready
sale in India
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
A Study in Mechanics.

British consuls are now required to
send important trade reports and news
by telegraph
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

n ever fails to
Zema. and all
also old running
sores. 1t is a
and the only
which gives in
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

Mrs. WfnslOv's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces Inflammation
allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

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 20 and so
cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dan
CerOuS,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

I believe my prompt use of Piso's Cure
Wallace, Marquette. Kas.. Dec. u. '05.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

N n ANY young completely Frustrated for
lVI week out of every month by menstrual suerings.
~ - The terrors of mensruaon overshadow their whole
lives How needless this shown by the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

1t is a curious fact that a negro has
never been known to tame an elephant
or any wild animal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

effect is wonderful when applied to Burns,
Scalds, Sunburn, Boils, Absces ses, Scrofu-
lous Affections. Scalp Humors, Chatting
Parts and Raw Surfaces Write to-day
for free sample Of DROPS Salve to the
Swanson Rheumatic Cure Company, 100 to
1874 E. Lake Street, Chicago, Ill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

WANTED.-Case OF bad health that R'iP.A.N.S will
not benefit. Send cents to Ripans Chemical Co.
New York, for 10 samples and 900 testimonials.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

According to the Wheel. the police Of
st. Petersburg affect to regard the skirt
of the cycienne as a menace both TO the
safety of the wearer and the public IN
general. and have laid down a law that
no lady cyclist shall ride through the
streets of the Russian capital unless clad
in the bifurcated garment. Really 1t
would seem that a paternal government
offers some advantages after all.-Ra-
tional Dress Gazette.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

AS a rule tears do not accompany q
baby,s cries until it is 3 months old.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

Medical men now regard typhoid fe-
yer as a disease SO preventable that, as
one of them declares. ''for every case Of
typhoid fever somebody ought to be
hung"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
FREE.

Kindly inform your readers that for the
next 80 days we will send a sample box of
our wonderful 5 DROPS Salye free. which
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

Boston contains three pensioners of
the War of 1912.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

A keen-witted fellow. despite his gen
eral ignorance, was brought down to the
courthouse in Cleveland to receive the
rights Of citizenship. Name the capital
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

5 or 10 Acres-Will furnish good living and com
Portable home for family in the Upper William cite
Valley Fruit. poultry gar len. Mild winters cool
summers nealt1ful. Write for Information to w F.
DUNLAP, Eue e he, Oregon
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

The Argentine republic sends to the
United States and Great Britain great
quantities of hair from the names and
tails of the wild horses of the pampas.
1t is used chiefly f. haircloth and uphol-
StlrV
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

On September 8 next people will date
their letters-not all people, but large
number-9-9-99. How long will it be
before a similar collocation of numbers
occurs, and how often will it occur in the
Twentieth century? Perhaps 1-1-01
might be accepted, and 2-2-22, meaning
Candlemas day, 1922, would certainly be
so. There is no prize attached to the
answer.-London Chronicle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a constitutional cure. Price IS cents
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

There was a mid hullabaloo on Supe-
rior street Tuesday afternoon and people
who ran to see the cause noticed black
horse attached to a twO-seated carriage
scampering down the street on dead
run AS he dashed along several men
made Intellectual attempts to scare him
into a standstill by heading him off as
far as they dared, and waving their arms
and shouting, but he dashed by them all.
Then it seemed i certainty that be would
whirl the light vehicle against cable
car, but q man ran out from Wood
street and frightened him from the
track and then Selling the carriage as
it passed ciutched at something and
climbed in. As the distracted horse
swerved aside, another man ran out and
caught him by the head, and the excite
ment came to q sudden end.
The way to stop a runaway horse"
said a well-known lawyer who saw the
finish of the affair, lis to run with the
horse a step or two and then throw your
self on the nearest thill. Don't try to
head him; you are pretty certain to get
hurt if you do. Put your whole weight
GRAB rein # you can reach it, and
then haul him around. Anyway, bear
down on the thill. No horse can carry
your weight very long. You are sure to
tire him out, and he can't do any seri-
Gus jumping as long as you cling to the
thIil. I've stopped number OF horses IN
just that way. Yes, it was some time
ago. Now? No, thank you"
The following anecdote Of Faraday, the
great English scientist, is printed by the
London Chronicle:
Lord Melbourne once announced to
Faraday that it was his pleasing duty
to offer him a pension, but, he added. Il
suppose all this science is humbug." Far
aday at once replied, IF that is your
opinion. my lord. l decline the pension
and retired. Melbourne, on meeting some
Of his colleagues, said: Il have had 4
strange. thing happen: a man has de-
clined pension But these gentlemen
knew Faraday's position and reputation
better than the premier, and urged him
10 rectify the blunder. Faraday was
again interviewed, but Melbourne was
obliged to retract and apologize before
the pension was accepted.
Eaen-Uitted fellow deSDita his pn,,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

of the nation said the judge. The APP
plicant scratched his head. Il can't
just place it, judge he said; ''but you'll
tell you when you strike it," rs it Chi
cago?' Queried the judge. "No." Is il
st. LOUISE NO" SIS it Indiana?'
No" rs it Arizona?" mo" rs it
Washington:' The candidate looked
puzzled. He hesitated Say, judge"
he slowly replied, eff tibet amt
tn place it's dunn close shot.' He got
his papers. Another candidate was
brought in by a well-known local politi-
clan. Let me see what you know about
geography" said the judge; 'supposing
you and Mr.. Blank walked straight
down to the lake and started across it,
gong que north; where would you land?"
ION the bottom" said the candidate,
promptly. He got his papers, too.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

High cheek bones always indicate
great force of character in some direc-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

I'LL kASLLLLlNSL Vk SInU1 vi lIGS
is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the com bination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only, knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALL
FoRNIA FIG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company guaranty
Of the excellence of it's remedy. 1t is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver. and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
nauseate. In order to get it's beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal
LOUISVILLE Ky. NEW YORK. NJ a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-01

Hon. Josiah B. Allen. clerk Of the supreme
court Of Ohio. was q captain In the army Of
the rebellion, whore he lost nm arm clerk Of
COMMON pleas court OF Athens county two
terms. sergeant at arms of tho house of rep
rrsentatives, and Is now serving ferond term
Us clerk Of the supreme court Of Ohio.
Columbus. Ohio, April 10, 1897.
The Pe-ru-na Drug MFG Co.:
Gentlem, neil have been afflicted with a dis
eaAt. commonly known as Ia grippe, every
winter since that disease was discovered. 4
have tried many remedies without success
This spring / WAS induced to try a bottle Of
have received much benefit therefron. III
fact, all symptoms OF the disease seem TO have
lcf. me. Therefore, 1 choerfully recommcnd
tho virtues OF Pe-ru-na. Yours truly.
Josiah D. Allen. X
La grippe has been Justly calico Tho
ScOuIge OF the Closing Years OF the Nine
tecntb Century" This disease runs b course
OF very uncertain duration and severity. II
leaves the system IN a ueplorabls conuition.
II weakcns the nerve centers, 1t iinpoverishes
the blood, diBturbB tho circulation, clogs w
tho excretory ducts, and dcpresses the whos
Vital system. There are thousands upon thou
sands OF people In this condition az the result
OF Ia grippe, Pc-ru-nn cures 10 grippe.
Az TO the after effects Of Ia grippe, 20 with
thu acute stages. Pe-ru-nn Is q specific. IL
soems TO be thoroughly adapted to this disease
in nls It's phases great many letters are
received by DR.. Hartman every year In which
Pe-ru-nn is extolled by the people as being
prompt and relinble cure for Ia grippe. La
crippe ia In reality a catarrhal disease It
would be properly named acute epidemic ca
ceiycd by Or. Hartman on this subject Will be
INiN = #
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-01

roads, a gentleman who wae able to sell hts
talents in favorable market and accumulate
something In the savings bank was j. Picrpont
Morgan. I1e has an establishment at the colt
duets the business q reorEaairing railroads
and loaning capital. Capital Is such q timid
creature that It rune away and hides At the
sliEht4 intimation OF danger. and It can -
readily startled into selecting Mr.. Morgan -
II il said that this banker never .r.orsap-
lees : railroad for less than . million dol-
lars During the year he reorganlzed the
Erie. the Northern Pacific. the Southern,
railway and the Hooking Valley. He took
tor n 81 the Philadelphia and Reading system
Baltimore and Ohio. II would take large
stocking to hold Mr.. Morgan's savings during
the year.
Russell sage the frugal mililonsare,. made
big sums Y Senins mansy snS ~ t a1s.a "a,
owned. The casual observer might find u
hard to say wherein Eage's services were
worth millions to the community.
John q. Moore. the broker. - another wno
by the aid Of magic finsaciai wand cres a.d
Ills savings for 1875 Win be considerable.. lie
engineered the plug tobacco trust side issue
Of the American Tobacco company. also the
malt trust. and reorGanixed several trust COM
papias. That y nov ne maze me lille plis;
year was former 0nverno: Hosweil +. Flower,
who rrol,ahly made mora money directly ~
the street than any other man. Ills touch
seemed to have the magic quality. and every
hirS he douSed sssiu
PeoSie's Gas II Chicago SCARED beyond ~
PRECEDENT: Rock Ifiand. Chicago aud Eastern
fIilnojs ana Atchison aleQ rose "A .prlcA en4
". rlevW - y - ~ Oeevn1 ~. y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-01

December 10-Treaty Of peace signed
December 13-Major General John r.
Brooke made military governor of Cuba
and Major General Ludlow military gov
ernor of Havana.
December 15-Plan by Dewey and Otis
TO solve the Philippines problem by paying
the PHILIPPINE army.
December 2S--Dispatches from Philip
pines alarm the Washington officials. In
surgents cause trouble.
instantaneous.
January 1-"Greater New York" be-
comes the City of New York.
january 21-Bread riots In Sicily.
january 3-'More than twenty people
killed and many injured by floor giving
way at London, Ontario.
january China leases Kiao Chau bay
to Germany for an indefinite period. Won
Der Abe sells the st. Louis Browns 10 In
'dianapolis ard Cleveland parties for $685.
900.
January 8-Execution OF Theodore Dur
rant In San Quentin prison. President Me-
Kinley appealed for aid for starving Cu-
bans.
january 10-Dr. John Hall resigned from
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church. New
York, Beginning Of Count Dsterhazys
trial. "a,
January 1l-Marcus A. Hanna elected
senator from Ohio. Count Esterhazy acc
quilted. Edwin Fl. Conger nominated for
minister TO China.
january 12-Tornado killed foesy-ens,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-01

Mr.. Aug. Trylon, Mt.
Clemens. Mich. writes:
II Will let you know
what / think OF Peru
ma. Two years ago |
had Ia grippe. and It
left me with a dreadful
cough. The physicians
could not euro me.
tried other medicine
before | took Pe-ru-nA,
but II did me no good.
l then took some p.
Is bottles. It did me
rart tHtst - ux.iytovs - flfaI
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-01
on nam for Fart Merth.

Fort Worth Texas. Decsmber ~ --ruck
Boar. xfho Is iuterested IL On mills q Ard
more. I. r., and Jacksboro. Texas, And
two CAPITALISTS Of Waxahashie. MIN room
lion 10 e-edt : $4,000 oil mai Ia ibis city,
They aux thut cftdzans take 80 per cent
az tho stock and they Will take tte bala,soe.
II Is understood bhat Fort Worth c1tixaus
viii VI once consider the DrDpcstioa.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-01
oND YEAR OLD.

ONR tBAA OLD.
The Closinw OF the Centu~y.
BY JOHN M. QUINN.
The last year Of the Nine
teerth century!
that means-of the century
which It closes and the century
to which 1t leads.
During the century drawing
70 q close the human race has
progressed more IN the n1echan-
ical arts than curing all OF the
ages that proceeded. Such strides
have been made in science and
invention Is werc mover reached
BY the imagination of the an
clents.
It has been a century OF hsro-
dsm and strife. OF bloodahed and
peaceful conquest.
1t saw Napoleon at his zenith,
and witnessed the execution OF
the decree of fate amid the
thunllers Of Waterloo.
II saw the invincible spirit OF
! America In the war of 1912, In
the Mexican war, In the civil
war which gave to the world its
greatesit fratrioidal conflict, aud
In our recent brief but brilliant
encounter with the Dons.
1t Witnessed the creation OF
the German empire under the
guidfng hand OF the inexorable
Bismarck, and saw tho map Of
the world changed by FIRE and
sword.
1t saw the growth OF men as
we'll as OF nations, ard well
coined upon the stage of action
many whose names rank high.
among the immoctals.
1t has been startled by the
hand of the assassin, which
struck down Lincoln. Garfield.
Cacnot, Elizabeth and others
who took their places among
the powerful.
It followed the development
OF great characters, such as
Gladstone, Disraeli. jackson.
Lee, Grant and host OF others
who won fame and immortality
Z In the walks OF craftsmanship
and war, and 1t saw their lights
extinguished.
It has seen tho introduction Of
railroads, which have grid
ironed the earth and annihllated
distance, and beheld electricity
In captivity. serving man, grid
hing tho earth with lightning and
flashing human thought over
land and sea.