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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-10

of lace. The struggle between the sheath
skirt and the box plated skirt has been
wild one, half the couturieres contending
that the tight skirt should prevail. the other
half persistently designing the full skirts
and insisting upon drapdng their customers
in them. Mrs. Ronalds the great English
beauty, crossed the channel few days ago
In the interest of her wardrobe. She wishes
to secure number of handsome afternoon
gowns for it is coming on the holidays
when English women must offlcdate at so
many bazars and charity entertainments.
1t is not de rigeur to wear the low necked
corsage. nor is 1t allowable to dress In
heavy velvet. The neat afternoon costume
is what is required with handsome hat to
match preferably a toque.
Mrs. Ronalds, who Is now a very conven-
tional English woman, chose dress of pink
checked cachemire of the new variety show
ing plaid of dark green silk. 1t is plaided
so delicately that it gives the appearance OF
surface embroidered with silk thread.
The skirt was cut after a fashion which
1t Is almost impossible to describe. 1t was
very tight fitting and of the habit back 1t
opened down the middle of the front, but
the front was draped in such a way that a
very large double fold fell from the LETT
side. The fold was confined under an I'M
mense buckle of very bright cut steel.
The lining of the skirt was plainly WIS.,
ibie. 1t was of rather vivid green satin.
The skirt was trimmed with applique OF
green embroidery upon which small figures
of taffeta were appliqued.
The bodice was new habit bodice Wn1cn
has very short basques. 1t was double
breasted and buttoned with very large
white pearl buttons The neck had rather
novel arrangement consisting OF point
of applique which disclosed very small
neck of applique.
The very long automobile cloaks when
le
these brilliant gowns for afternoon. Milady
takes her long cloak and discloseS prll-
liant house dress of the very newest ma
terials which are nearly all of satin finish.
There Is still another new skirt-for or
new skirts there seems to be no end. This
one has a plain front with box plated
back. The box plat is double one, very
broad and 1t may or may not match the
dress goods. And to this hangs a story:
We are actually threatened with skirts OF
two materials combined In a way when was
never dreamed of outside the plains or
Scotland.
To illustrate this a single skirt can be
mentioned 1t was of plaid wooden GOODS
In red, green yellow, black and gray, Dig
broken plaid with green for its prevailing
tone At the back, sweeping all the way
from the belt to the hem, was very
broad box plat of green cloth of Scottish
weave to match the skirt material. rms
box plait was lined with plaid, or was mace
in such a way as to show plaid on It's re
verse side At first it looked like SASH
but after you studied 1t you thought II
rather pretty.
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THE NEW FRENCH SKIRT
While Fashions Waiver Between the
Sheath and Box Plat Mod
lists are Adopting
New Skirts

A suit made in this fashion was of Ok
ford gray trimmed with bands of sable. 1t
was built for Miss Rothschild, daughter of
the Baron. The family keep house in mag
nifcent style-in Paris where the baron is
at the head of the house in France. Miss
Rothschild is in second mourning for her
uncle Ferdinand who died a year ago, and
for another relative whose death is more
recent; for the family has been sadly afflict-
ed during the past year. The dark gray or
the cloth is in elegant taste for mourning
while the black sable is strictly funeral
material.
The draped toque is very fashionable. The
toaue worn by Miss Rothschild with her
Oxford gray suit of invisible gray. 1t was
trimmed with Prince of Wales plumes. Her
muff of black cloth was simply trimmed
with violets and violet ribbon set in bed
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-10

Paris, December, S.-The eccentic skirt
is the vogue You would be convinced of
1t If you were to see the skirts with box
plated backs and plain tight fronts. On
other skirts the box plaits extend all the
way around They are topped by yoke
of Jet paillettes which glistens like the sun
and looks Nike coat of mail They also
use Renaissance lace for these yokes.
The new box plated skirt is so intri-
cate that. at my urgent request, a cou-
turere drafted up a pattern for me which
here show you. 1t is not so much skirt
as a skirt yoke design. There is also a
diagram for the waist. The skirt and waist,
you will observe, are built to match and
the dress, of different materials, can be
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-10
HEART DISEASE.
SOME FACTS REGARDING THE RAPID IN
CREASE OF HEART TROUBLES.
Do Not Be Alarmed, But Look for the Cause.

Heart troubles. at least among -Ameri-
cans, are certainly increasing, and while
this may be largely due to the excitement
and worry of American business life, At Is
more often the result OF weak stomachs-
OF poor digestion.
Real organic heart disease is incurable;
but not one case in hundred Of heart trou-
BILE is organic.
The close relation between heart trouble
and poor digestion Is because both organs
are controlled by branches of the same
great nerves, the Sympathetic and Pneu-
mogastric.
In another way also the heart is affected
by that form of poor digestion which causes
food; there is feeling of oppression and
heaviness In the chest, caused by pressure
of the distended stomach on the heart ana
lungs, Interfering with their action; hence
arise palpitation and short breath.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-10

Poor digestion also poisons the blood
makes 1t thin and watery, which drritates
and weakens the heart.
The most sensible treatment for heart
trouble is to improve the digestion and to
insure the prompt assimilation of food.
This can best he done by the regular use
after meals of some safe, pleasant and eff
fective digestive prepare ton like Stuarts
Dyspepsia Tablets, which may be found at
most drug stores, and which contain valua-
BILE, harmless digestive elements In pleas
ant, convenient form.
1t is safe to say that the regular, per-
sistent use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
at meal time will cure any form of stomach
trouble except cancer of the stomach.
PUBLISHED packages of the Tablets sold
by druggists at so cents.
Little book on stomach trouble meiled
free. Address F. A. Stuart Co, Marshall,
Mich.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-10

From the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
''I think was never worse disappointed
in my life." said Mr.. Gaswell, "than when
I paid $25 for that Mexican hairless dog"
"What'sEthe matter with him?" asked the
other man. wasn't he genuine?"
Eyes, 1 suppose SO; but always had the
idea that there was some process in Mexico
for taking the hair off of dogs. 1t seems
there isn't. 1 thought was buying work
of art. and I find out that the blamed AMI
NAL was born that way"
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Marked Men


From the Chicago News
Butcher-That newly painted front Oh
YOURS looks thin. How many coats nave
been on It?
Baker--Well, while the paint was fresh
about 100 Every man waiting Tor a car
backed up against that front.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-10
Man of His Word

From the Baltimore American.
Physician-Why don't you settle that
account have against you? You said when
I was treating you that you cSul4 never
repay me for my efforts.
M Broke-I meant 1t, doctor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12
HORTON WAS HANGED.
Horrible Crime OF Washington Man
Expiated-Presiden Refused
to Interfere.

Washington, d. c., Dec. S.-George
W. Horton was hanged in the district
Jail for the murder of Jane Nicholson.
The drop fell at 1912.
Horizons crime was one of the most
cold-blooded murders ever committed in
the district. Horton was an ex-member
of the police force, and Mrs. Nicholson
was a divorced woman. On the evening
of June "a, 1898, he met the woman in
Armory park. and in the conversation
which ensued she announced her deter
mination to break off the relations which
existed between them. AS she arose
from the bench to leave him, he drew a
pocket-knife and slashed her across the
throat. In a frenzy of rage he stabbed
her again and again, almost severing her
head from her body. Nearly 100 per-
sons witnessed the murder, but were too
paralyZed with horror to Interfere. He
made no attempt to escape and yielded
quietly to arrest. His defense was in
sanity and after his conviction repeated
attempts were made to secure executive
clemency. The President, however. de-
clined to interfere with the sentence
Horton was a married man.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12
DO AWAY WITH SLEEP.
Strange Experiment Being Tried
by ORGANIZATION of Wisconsin
University Students.

Madison, Wis, Dec. S.-[Special IA
very strange experiment is being tried by
an organization of university students to
lengthen working hours. Upon the the
DRY that sleep is, to large extent, a mat
ter of habit and can be lessened by prop
er care of the system the members are
trying to reduce sleeping hours to mini
mum, consistent with continuing health
The organization is not in the nature of
a secret society, but it has been working
quietly in order to get the best represen-
tatives among the students from the va
rlouS courses of college, work The eX-
pertinent was first begun in the Iowa
university and, while it does not appear
to take on the character of an intercol-
legiate organization, the Wisconsin mem
bers have organized along the lines of
the Iowa university club. The theory
upon which the members are working is
to get such control over the body as to
keep one part OF the system at rest while
the other part works; in other words
avoiding unnecessary waste of vital ener-
gies. Thomas a. Edison, the great in
ventor, is the eXpositor of this theory.
The method, as it is given out, is to les
sen the sleeping hours gradually and so
accustom the system to it by degrees.
The extreme limit fixes rest at not more
than four hours a night. thus lengthen-
ing the working day some three or four
hours
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12
TAYLOR HAS A MAJORITY.
Two Out OF Three Election Commits
sioners Favor the Republican,.

Frankfort, Ky, Dec. S.-The situation
this morning was the same as last night
The board of election commissioners still
stands two for Taylor and one for Goe-
Der. y number of Democratic politicians
who have been here since the canvassing
board commenced its work, this morning
departed for home. They all agreed in
saying that they thought the fight over
the certificate of election was as good as
over. Election Commissioners Ellis and
Pryor were in the chambers of the court
of appeals until late hour last night,
preparing the decision which is to be an
nounced on Saturday morning. 1t is I'M
derstood that Commissioner Poyntz will
prepare a minority report opposed to that
of commissioners Ellis and Pryor.
Frankfort, Ky, Dec. Sat the close
of a conference today. former Senator
Blackburn authorized the statement that
Goebel and Peckham will contest before
the Legislature and that all minor candi-
dates will contest before the state con-
fest hoard
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12
BOUGHT THE TOWN.
Poles Pay $4,000 for Crivitz and
will Settle There.

The deal for the sale of the greater por-
ton of the town of Crivitz was completed
in Chicago yesterday. The Polske In
dustrial association is the new owner of
the 10000 acres of land, sawmill, plan
ing mill. stores, dwellings and shin
gle mill formerly owned by II.
Iech at CrivitZ. The consideration was
$130,000. The new association will
bring 200 families and settle themselves
around Crivitz. The name of the place
will be changed to POlske
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12
COMMANDER HOWELL DEAD.
One of the Few Survivors of the
Wrecked Rattleship Maine.

New York, Dec. 9.-Commander
Charles 2. Howell, chief engineer of the
United States battleship Maine, when
that vessel was blown UP in Havana
harbor is dead at his home in this city
He died from an apoplectic stroke He
was graduated from the United States
Naval academy in June, 1868, fourth in
his class He served on the Maine from
1895 until the loss of the battleship. He
was sitting at a ia BILE by the side of
Lieut.. Friend W. Jenkins at the time of
the blowing up of the Maine. That was
the last he saw Of the unfortunate officer,
who persisted in the wreck
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12
Strength of Insects.

If man were to emulate the common
flea, jump over the dome of st. Paurs
would be trifie to him. If he were as
strong as the common horn beetle he
would be able to pick up and carry away
two railroad trucks, each loaded with five
tons of coal. If he could build like the
African termites, quite an ordinary house
he could run as rapidly as one of the
small hunting spiders, he could spring
quarter of a mile without trouble, and
run at the rate of twenty-four miles
minute.-Newcastle (Eng) Chronicle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12
JEALOUS OF WIFE's SUCCESS.
Charge Against Actor Robert Taber
in the Suit for Divorce.

Hyde Park, Vt. Dec S.-Testimony in
the case of Julia Marlowe-Taber, the
actress, who is suing for divorce from
Robert s. Taber, the actor. is to the eff
feet that Mr.. Taber became jealous of
his wife on account of more favorable
newspaper criticism than he received In
two cases Mr. Taber became so enraged
that, it was testified, he seized her by
the throat and choked her severely At
another time, at Atlanta, Ga. he became
so enraged at reading compliments to
Mrs. Taber that he overthrow the table
at which they were at breakfast. An
agreement has been filed between the
parties that in case the bill is granted
Mrs. Iaber shall receive an alimony Of
$4,000. The decision has not yet been
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12
Forgave His Debtors.

The last act in the life of Uncle ITenry
Bowen, venerable citizen of Hum
phreys county. was the invocation to
'.Forgive us our debts as we forgive our
Debtors" and he practiced what he
prayed. A messenger was dispatched to
summon all his debtors to the bedside Of
the dying patriot, and they came under
the apprehension of being called on to
settle. but the old mar gave each one the
note held against him and thus squared
the account Several thousand dollars
indebtedness was wiped out by his phil
anthrGpy.- Banner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12
MUST PAY THE INSURANCE.
Body of Murdered Man Dug Up and
Identified.

Bellefonte, Pa, Dec. 8.-A suit to re-
cover $500 upon a life insurance policy
from the Union Central Life Insurance
company of Cincinnati O., has been de-
cided in the courts here in favor of the
plaintiff.
George NICK. Potter. formerly of this
place, was murdered in a lumber camp
in Pennsylvania in May, 1896 The body
was buried without Identification, when
application was made by Potter's father
for the redemption of the policy, the in
surance company claimed that the sup
posed murdered man was still alive some
where in the West. The body was ex-
humed and identified.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12
RESOURCES OF New Brunswick.

The province Of New Brunswick may
yet become a mighty manufacturing cen
ter. Recent developments have shown
that it contains immense deposits OF coal,
iron, manganese and Alberto hidden in
the depth of hitherto impenetrable fog-
ests which might be used to make char
Philadelphia Record.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12
Declared q Dividend.

New York. Dec. S.--The directors of
the Chicago, st. Paul. Minneapolis &
Omaha railroad have declared an annual
dividend of ) per cent. on its common
stock and semi-annual dividend of 49,
per cent. OF the preferred stock, pay
able February 20. The dividend on com
mon stock is an increase of l - per cent.
over the last annuai dividend
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12
TO SAVE THE FORESTS.
Cor missioner Jones Sends Instruc-
tions to Indian Agents.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 9-[Special ]
State Fire Warden Andrews of Mime
sofa called at the Indian Office today to
get the cooperation OF the department. in
preventing fires on Indian reservation.
Commissioner Jones Immediately tele-
graphed instructions to Indian agent to
he might suggest. The warden is desir-
Gus that no fires be made upon the reser-
walton forests during the dry seasons
and his wishes in this respect will be
obeyed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12
HANDCAR RUN DOWN.
Two Men We're Killed aud Two Were
Fatally Injured

st. Louis, Mo-, Dec SIN heavy
fog suburban passenger train on the
Burlington road ran down handcar
bearing five men near Alton, ILL.,, today.
killing two men outright and fatally in
juring two. The fifth man escaped in
jury by jumping before the collision
came The killed are: Henry Delaney.
Patrick Fcer. Fatally injured: Robert
BRYANT Albert Bieistein
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12
Wanted n Twin.

One day Jack, overcome with loneli-
ness, said: "Oh, [ wish l had a little
brother to play with men' Well said
mamma, ''if you had a little brother he
would be mammals little boy, and
mamma would be his mamma, too, and
you would have to be very kind and I'M
selfish with him. Disheartened at the
dreadful prospect, the little fellow ex-
claimed: 4 don't want a little brother.
| wish | was twins, SO | could play with
myself n'-Brooklyn Eagle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12
Confessed His Crime.

Detroit, Mich. Dec. Starry Ham
berger, the 20-year-old youth arrested on
suspicion of being the slayer of John NJ
Heindell, today confessed the crime. He
said he beat Reindell's head with piece
of pipe. His motive was robbery
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12
FOUGHT ANOTHER BATTLE
Gen. Methuen's Forces Again En-
gagged at Modder River.
NO DETAILS ARE GIVEN
Report Current as Orange River that
the Town of Mafeking Had
Been Relieved.

Pretoria, Wednesday, Dec. 6.-Fight-
ing commenced near Modder river at 6
o'clock this morning.
London, Dec. S.-6:52 p. m.-The war
office has just issued the following:
No further news has arrived from Gen.
Methuen today, but the following has been
received from Orange River station: "A
railroad cuivert was blown up near Gras
Pan this morning. Tht telegraph was also
cut. The guides report heavy firing of
guns towards the north" The foregoing
implies that the Beers have cut the line
of communication behind Gen. Methuen
who apparently is now fighting.
London, Dee. S.-The cabinet held a
two-hour session today. Lord Salisbury
had recovered his health sufficiently to
preside.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12
FAIR RUN BY FARMERS.
Winnebago County Changers will Or
gauiZe an Association.

Oshkosh, Wis, Dec. ESPECIAL IA
meeting of the Winnebago county farm
ers has been called for January 10 for
the purpose of organizing Il county fair
association. The first fair will be held
next fall and will probably occupy the
old fair grounds
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12
Well Seasoned,

Now comes forward an expert to de-
clare that white bread is a scourge of
humanity. When it looks back on the
number and variety of the scourges it has
been for SO many years prior to this en-
Gghtened period unconsciously enduring,
humanity must be staggered at its own
staying poWer.-Ba fillmore American.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12

The ad. of T. NJ. Roberts Supply
House in another part of this paper
should be Of interest to everyone desir-
ing bargains in household goods Get
their complete catalogue of everything
you need before making purchases
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12

II you want to open Il door you don't
smash it with q crowbar, but open it With
a key.
It's easier and less destructive
When you are costive, bilious, or con-
stipated, don't take an old-time dose of
physic, throw your bowels into spasms and
turn your liver inside out, as long as every
thing can be set right, in a nice, gentle,
quiet, positive, natural way by Cascarets,
the ideal laxative.
We have all found out that persuasion is
stronger than violence.
Instead of trying to force your disordered
organs TO do their duty, Educate Your Bow
els and make them act naturally by using
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the taste, SO mild, effective They are
guaranteed to cure any case ST constipation
or money refunded.
Buy and try Cascarets to-day. It's what
they do, not what say they'll do, that
proves their merit. All druggists, 1Oc, 25c,
SOC, or by mail for price. Send TO- booklet
and free sample. Address Sterling Remedy
Co., Chicago: Montreal, Can: or New York.
This is the CASCARET tablet.
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kA@ASADM Gee" Look at the tablet before
@ANHgSssssN you buy. and beware of frauds,
Vxw limitations and substitutes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12
Actor Emmett a Bankrupt.

New York, Dec S.-Joseph X. EN-
NETT the actor, has filed petition in
bankruptcy with liabilities $1,000 and
no assets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12

Florence Nightingale, now over so
years of age, and in feeble health, re,
Gently wrote a noble letter-upon the an
niyersary Of Bala klava-in aid Of the
Daily Telegraph shilling fund.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12

Rheude's Business College and Me
chanical Drawing School, Milwaukee.
More than 10000 people are regular
y employed in the London theaters
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12

On the basis of results of previous
exhibitions at Paris it is assumed that
81, 5SS,2S0 people will pass through the
turnstiles, and it is possible that the to-
tai number may reach 60,000.OQO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12

India has over 10000 girl-wives
whose ages range from 5 to 8 years; 170,-
OGO widows not vet 8 years of age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12

The Cuban colony of Tampa cele-
brated the thirty first anniversary Of the
raising Of the Cuban flag in Cuba.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-12

Exquisite fiavors make exquisite cakes.
Try NIB" favors.