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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
The Last Man to Leave the Maine.

Capt Charles D. Sigsbee continues his
personal Narrative of the 'Mainc,'" in
the Century. In speaking Of the scene
following the explosion, Capt. Sigsbee
says:
1t was hard blow to be obliged to
leave the Maine; none of us desired to
leave while any part of her poop re
manned above water. We waited until
satisfied that she was resting on the bot
tom Of the harbor. Lieut.-Commander
W aInwright then whispered to me that
he thought the forward 10-inch maya
zine had been thrown up into the burning
material amidships and might explode at
any time, with further disastrous effects.
lie was then directed to get everybody
into the boats, which was done 1t was
an easy operation; one had only to step
directly from the deck into the boat.
There was still some delay to make sure
that the ships stern had grounded and
still more because Of the extreme polite
ness of the officers, who CONSIDERABLY
offered me a steadying hand to step into
the boat Lieut.. Commander Wainwright
stood one one side and Lieut.. Holman
on the other; each offered me hand.
| suggested the propriety of my being
the last to leave, and requested them to
precede me, which they did. There was
favorable comment later III the press be-
cause left last. 1t is a fact that l was
the last to leave, which was only proper;
that is to say, it would have been i'm
proper otherwise; but virtually all left
last. The fine conduct of those who
came under my observation that night
was conspicuous and touching. The
herolsm of the wounded men l did net
see at the time, but afterward good re-
ports OF their behavior were very COM
mon. The patient way in which they
bore themselves left no doubt that they
added new donors to to service when the
Maine went down.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
Typewriters Invented 1s4 Years Ago.

1t is generally supposed that the type
writing machine is quite modern inven-
ton but there is a record in the archives
Of the English patent office for 1714 of an
application for patent for such a ma
chine. Exactly 100 years later the firm
of Balm Il Wright applied for similar
chine afforded basis that enabled a MIR.
Thurber at Worcester to improve the
system. In the year 1851 Frenchman
named Foucall obtained an English pat
ent for a very ngeniously-conceived writ
ing machine, which was shown in the
great exhibition of the same year and Gre
ated no small sensat ton
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
Army Dogs i'm Germany.

The German army dogs are so trained
that when they find dead body they set
up a prolonged bowling. If no one comes
they take the dead mans cap or some
small article, and with this in their teeth
go Oh a hunt for their trainer, whom they
lead to the spot If the man is wounded
ne gives his cap to the dog, and the same
object is ACCOMPLISHED.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
May Bring Leprosy to This Country.

Our soldiers in Hawaii may contract lep-
rosy and bring it to this country. While
leDrosy is to be dreaded, there are thou
sand times as many victims to stomach dis
orders, but there is a cure in Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. Other ailments that the
Bitters are a specific for are malaria, fever
and aguo. Sold ct all drug stores.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
What DO the Children Drink +?

Don't give them tea or coffee Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAlN-O? L 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. Ali grocers sell it. 15c.
and 25c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
Hyneal and HymeneaI.

In the gardens of the Geological society
a couple We're standing before the cage
of the hyenas, while the man was com
menting upon the habits of the beast for
the benefit of the woman who hung to his
arm. Bill" she exclaimed, what ave
these ere to de with marriage?" why,
naught. you silly" restorted Bill unpolite-
ly- They ave" she returned trium-
phantly. When a couple are bein' spliced
we ears 'em talk of the hyenal altar =
EIY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
TRY Grain-O! TRY Grain-O.

Ask yonr Grocer today to show You =
package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The chill
dren may drink it without injury rs well
as the adult. All who try it. like it.
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown OF
Mocha or Java, bat it is made from pure
grains, and the most delicate stomach re-
ceives it without distress. Il the price OF
coffee. 15c. and % cts. per package. Sold
by all grOcCrs
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
Exterminating Swallows.

Along the Adriatic sea swallows and
other migratory birds are caught every
year by the hundreds Of thousands, and
eaten by the Italians, who spread nets.
in which as many as 300 to 500 of the
tired birds are caught at once 1t is diff
cult to stop this wholesale murder, be-
cause, on sight of an official the hunters
spies give 4 shrill whistle and the nets
disappear.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
TAKEN Hold.

We can wake up FROM sleep and find
that soreness and stiffness have taken
hold Of US. We can use st. Jacobs Oil
and so to sleep and wake up and find
ourselves completely cured
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

A curious custom is made known by
1 correspondent in Berlin. The butchers
# that town are in the habit Of inform
ng their customers of the days on which
fresh sausages are made by placing a
hair. covered with a large, clean apron,
1t the side of the ShOD door
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

Gen. Fitzhugh Lee has authorized
his friends to announce that he will not
be candidate for the United States
Senate from Virginia. He expects that
bis duties in Cuba viii detain him there
for some time 10 como
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
IN Winter Use Aliens Foot-Ease

powder to be shaken into the shoes.
During winter your feet feel uncomfort-
able, nervous, and often cold and damp.
If you have perspiring, smarting feet or
tight shoes, try ALIENS FOOT-EASE.
1t warns and rests the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures swollen and sweat
ing feet, bisters and callous spots. Re
ieves corns and bunions of all pain and
is certain cure for Chilblafns and Frost
bites. Try it today. Sold by all drug
Sists and shoe stores for 25c Trial
package mailed FREE. Address, Allen
s. Olmstead. lie Roy, n Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

Charles Paul Auguste CuyilIier. who
has just died, WF the Delmonico Of Paris.
His catering extended to all the royal
families of Europe, and many of them
sent .wreaths and other floral tributes to
the funeral. He was 70 years old.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

-AIaj.-Gen. Henry Gordon Waterfeld.
G. b., who will command the British
troops intended to operate against the
Mad Mullah. has been an Indian officer
all through his career, which began in the
mutiny year of 1851.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

Immediately after birth. the growth of
an infant during the first year of it's ex-
istence being about eight inches. The ra-
ito Of increase gradually lessons until the
age Of 3 is reached at which time the
size attained its half that which the child
is to become when full grown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

ATTEMPTS are being made to grow
he olive, fig and camphor plants in the
United States. Nearly $4,000 young
plants have been planted in various parts
IT the country
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
Warmth and Strength.

The cold of winter certainly aggra-
Yates rheumatism, and at all seasons
st. Jacobs Oil is it's master cure. 1t
imparts warmth and strength to the
muscles, and cures.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
The Worlds Mineral Production.

1t is estimated that from 1901 to 1888
the world has produced 12,T00, 100000
tons of mineral, Of which 1861 100000
tons were Of coal, 100000 of iron,
silver ore, S0,000,000 of copper and So,
0OQ, 900 of lead ore
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
The Thing to Do.

When the Sclatic nerve gives its worst
torment in the shape Of Sciatica, the
one thing to do is to use ST. Jacobs Oil
promptly and feel sure Of cure.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

One of the leading centenarians of
France. Nine. Chenavez, who sold news
papers iii a kiosk on the Marseilles Cane
biere for many years, recently died ut the
age of 10T. A daughter. so years Of age,
succeeds her in The business.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

son said. rather CURLY: 1t seems as
though you couldn't be without mother five
minutes at a time You're right said
the old gentleman, slowly. That's the
reason | married her.
The late Harold Frederic, during his
first visit to Berlin, after paying some
formal diplomatic calls, in the evening
dropped in at the Cafe Bauer in the I'M
wonted glory of a frock coat and q tail
silk hat This hat was carefully hung
on a hat stand, and Frederic sat down to
read an English newspaper. Enter lieu
tenant, booted and spurred and sworded
and epauletted. He brushed against the
hat-stand, knocked Frederic's hat over
into the sawdust, and staggered to his
seat without SO much as looking around.
In a towering passion, Frederic went to
the lieutenant, stood over him, and point
ed to the object on the floor. Pick up
that hat. sir" he rOared. The officer
stared amazed, the walters were paralyzed
with terror at hearing one SO much more
than human so addressed by a civilian.
''Pick up that hat" repeated Frederic IN
a tone more menacing than before. And
the lieutenant did what he was told. lie
was as irresistibly dominated by the cour-
age and force of the man as schOolboy
before his master.
love for you"
1T isn't necessary for your love to
work overtime on my account, ma. =
The Terrible Infant.
First Traveller" Look at the sphinx,
George! What's she doing?'
Second Traveier-"Seems to be licking
her lips and rolling her eyes"
First Traveler-''What kind of a noise
iS thu she's ma kinUi''
Second Traveler-'Sounds to me like
sighing.'
First Traveler-"Let's get a little
closer"
Second Traveller Look, Jack, she's
trying to speak"
First Traveer-"Hark.'
The sphinx mOistens her lips, struggles
conyulsively. and finally inquiries III hoi-
low, though deeply agitated, voice:
Tell me, gentlemen, is that the cele-
brated Lieut. Hobson over there. coming
across the desert?'-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Bobby Cat the breakfast table," Maud,
did Mr.. Jules take any of the umbrellas
or hats from the hall last night:"
should hep
-,obby-"That's just what I'd like to
know. 1 thought he did, because L heard
him say when he was going out: l am
going to steal just one and-why, what's
the matter Maud ?'-TitBits.
Digby-"Say, Tom, do you remember
that night we had such blowout and
you got
Tom Cnterrupting) Forget it: forget
it, and remember the Maine. Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
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, % and SOC.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

Paul Newman. eX-attorney- general of
Hawaii, has been admitted to practice
before the United States Supreme court.
He registered as from "the territory of
HaWnii -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

10 Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
Csc. The genuine has l.. B. O. Oh each tablet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

COUGH AWAY IF You WANT TO, but if not use
HALE's HONEY OF HOREHOUND AND TAR. Of
Druggists
Pixies TOOTHACIIE DROPS Cure IN one Minute
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
= .. OIiE1-NI1I G OO., IOIeuU ..
Sold by Druggists. 75c.

Willie-"Papa, what is meant by cast
ing pearls before swine'?'
Papa-''Wel, that happens when man
tries to read poetry to a woman who is
looking at Il fashion plate. "-CleycIand
7 on dor
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

Men who want the whole earth them
selves should remember that there is only
enough to go around.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

ct am a short, broad man." said Sen
ator Vest the other day, ''but my enemies
say my speeches are both long and mar
row -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

Cecil Rhodes has just presented 90
guinea cup, to be competed for By the
cOlored football clubs of Cape Colony
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

Mrs. WfnsIOW's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
teething, sotrenS the gums reduces Inflammation
allays pain cures wind collie &c q bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

-Rudyard Kipling has accepted the
yice-presidency of the Navy league. He
proposes to take an active part in the
movement
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

A verger was once asked by the Bishop
of Wakefield if he noticed that the peo-
pie awaited themselves of the open church
door to pray privately. Eyes, my lord, .
replied the verger, Il ketched two of 'em
at it only t'Other day" On another occa-
sion the bishop was consoling a coster-
monger for the loss of his little son. The
poor fellow was rocking to and fro in his
distress. He suddenly looked at the bish-
op, and, with tears running down his
cheeks. said Dye think | could get the
young beggar stuf'dI'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

The Philadelphia Record tells of an old
Pennsylvania farmer who recently came
into possession of check for 5000. It
caused him Il great deal of anxiety, and
for a long time he could not muster up
the courage to have it cashed. Finally,
while on a trip to town, he summoned up
nerve enough, and, strolling into the bank,
presented the check. The teller glanced
at it hastily. and then, after the fashion
nomination?' Lutheran. gol durn it,
But what's tibet got tew do with it?'' as
brusquely replied the old farmer, to the
great astonishment of the bank official.
1t required several minutes explanation
before the teller could get the old man 10
understand his question, and then the lat
ter took his money and departed, with
sundry groWlS derOgatOry to banks in
general.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

/ shall recommend Piso's Cure for Con-
sumption far and wide.-Mrs. Mulligan,
Plumstead Kent, England, Nov. 8, 1895.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

81 tell you, sir, that the coexistence of
mnemOnic survivals, with sensGrial eX-
citations, is the only conceivable dctni-
ton of temporal apprehension
''And l tell you that the Invocation of
mnemonics is eXtra-datal, and that SEN
serial continuity is the datum. The juE-
Imposition of mnemonic survival with SEN
serial impression discloses no warrant for
sequential and coeristential discrimina-
tiOnr'-Pick-Me-Up
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

81 am going to send my boy to college.
[ want him to come out on top Of the
heap"
But you can't be sure of it. you know
football is such an uncertain game."--
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

When Bismarck once complained to the
old Emperor about the woeful falling off
in his physical powers, his majesty broke
in Tut Look at me. l am q much
older man that you are, Bismarck, and
yet 1 am still able to ride All, yes,
rejoined the chancellor, but then your
majesty must remember that a rider al
ways lasts longer than his horse"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

WANTED.-Caseo of bad health that R.I'P'A N.Sw
not benefit. Send s cents to RipanS Chemical Co.
New York for 10 samples and 1000 testimonials.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
Coughing Leads to Consumption.

kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist today and get
sample bottle free. Sold in 25 and so
cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dan
pprouS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
SPINNING WHEEL.

Mccartney, you're a dandy, you're daisy,
you're a peach
The job you've tackled seems to be bit be-
you'd your reach.
Instead of getting down to work with shovel,
cart and broom,
You sit, like Nero, tiddling round, rejoicing
in our doom.
Your head is filed with hellish good inten-
tionS, but, you know,
The best intentions never yet have cleaned
the streets of snow
Unique, indeed, your method to avoid the
great expense
The more so as you stand alone SO nobly III
defense
Of that peculiar thriftiness disclosing you
to be
Afflicted with contraction of the city's cur
rency.
And all because you're burdened with jot
beyond your reach
Mccartney, you re q dandy, you're daisy
you're peach. The Sufferer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

If doctors and lawyers go to war they
know how to charge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

Little Willie-'I wish we lived on the
top floor Mother--"Why do you wish
that?' Little Willie-''Im afraid Santa
Claus will give away all the best presents
before he gets down to us."-Life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

Frenchman-'N ah-po-leeonh was great
est man, a soldier brafe and true
Englshman-"ButW Wellington did lick
him on the field of Waterloo''
Yankee-"Greater STILL and Drawer far.
and tougher than sole leather, is Dewey.
man of the iron hand, who could whip
them both her."-New York Press
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

Technical Terms Used in Golf-To adj
dress the ball is to speak to it. This
should never be done in the presence of Ia
dies, as the language used is apt to be Il
tritie unconventional. Brassey-The same
as cheeky. When a man asks you to lend
him your favorite club his conduct is said
to be brassey. Cup-A beverage, the ba-
sis of which is Scotch whisky. Flat-The
condition of a players purse after he has
purchased all the implements which eX-
perts declare are absolutely necessary.
Foozle-A faux pas, such as speaking
English on the links. Green-A player is
said to be green when he thinks he can
play the game with one club and no dia-
lect. Half shot-A condition caused by
too many cups. See cups" Hanging
A punishment richly deserved by the man
who invented the game. Hazard-Any-
thing that causes profanity. Liza play
ers account Of his own score made when
playing alone.-Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

is due not only to the originality and
simplicity Of the combination, 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 CALI
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 a guaranty
OF the excellence of its remedy. It is
Tar 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 its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA ZIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal
LOUISVILLE Ky. NEW YORK, NY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

Heres piece of country journalism"
says the Philadelphia Press, which it
will be hard to equal 1t actually ap-
peared. not 50 long ago, in the columns
of a far-away little daily, giving de-
scription of q new drug store: The floor,
said the article, is covered with linoleum.
having a tile effect The opening is now
on and for this occasion flowers, potted
tropical plants and ferns add beauty to
the room. Mr.. A, the proprietor, has
been in our midst for a period of fourteen
years. His establishment has alway S
maintained a reputation equal to none
(sic), and that will be the aim of the
future Prescriptions are carefully COM
pounded with pure and fresh medicines.
That paragraph, as at first intimated, is
itself equal to none,' unless it be the
lah.' credited to the same paper. This
said. Mentally and physically, Mr.. Blank
is Samson "
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

''An old couple from the East says the
Detroit Free Press. ARE visiting their
son in this city. If the mother gets out
of sight OF the father he is constantly
asking for her, and is not content till they
are together again. The other evening
she went to another part of the house
while he was in the parlor, and after he
had asked for her half-dozen times the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

Travelling once upon time by rail a
New Yorker allowed a worthless old hat
he wore for the occasion to fall out of
the car window. The conductor called
for tickets OK stop your blamed q old train
New Yorker. Perhaps you don't know
that your company owes me a hat?'
''How's that, SIR" asked the conductor of
fares. when some one opened that door
my hat blew out of the window, and my
ticket is in the band. | shall hold you re-
sponsible. Pay again? Most assuredly
not. Find the hat and get the ticket; my
money is in the Office of the company
He made SO excellent bluff that the CON
ductor apologized and passed on. Arriv-
ing at his destination the New Yorker
took his good hat out of his valise and
walked off as uncOncernedly as you
please. He never dreamed Of purchasing
a ticket on any road, and the hat trick
was never detected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

Digby-"Say, Tom, do you remember
that night we had such a blowout and
you got"
it, and remember the Maine. Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

do You have any faith in this idea
that maladies cGcn be transmitted NY kiss
ing| asked one of Detroits young socie-
ty men of another ''Well. sir, / was
mighty skeptical till the other night |
kissed my best girl for the first time in
my life and Eve had palpitation of the
heart ever since.'-Detroit Free Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

81 punish you, my child, to show my
love for you.
1T isn't necessary for your love tc
work overtime on my account, ma. =
The Terrible Infant.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

Magistrate (sternly)-"You're pitiable
specimen of humanity. What brought
you to all this degradation and disgrace"'
Prisoner (prOudly)-''It took three police
men."-Melbourne' Weekly Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

son said, rather CURLY: 1T seems as
though you couldn't be without mother five
minutes at a time You're right, said
the old gentleman, slowly. That's the
reason | married her
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-04

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.
LOUISVILLE Ky. NEW YORK, Il. Y,