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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-29
THE WISHING WELLS.
A Strange Old Scotch Custom Tha.
Is Handed Down from Fa-
Their to Son.

In Scotland old customs die hard, es-
pecially in the highlands, as was evil
denced on the first Sunday in May,
when the time-honored practice of pay
ing a visit to the wells, the waters of
which are known for their healing viz
tues, was observed by hundreds OF per-
sons.
Young and old journeyed from In
verness during the day to st. Mary's
we'll, which is situated near to the
blasted Culloden heath, and after drink
ing the water a coin was dropped into
the well. This act is,supposed to be an
earnest of good health and success dur
ing the year.
The practice of visiting wishing
wells" has descended from father to
son, and despite the fact that many
ministers point out that it is not con-
d. Give to keeping the Sabbath holy, and
is only fit for superstitious barbarians,
still the numbers who go to the well
never diminish.
Not only was the practice observed in
parts of Invern ess-shire, but in Ross
shire also numbers of people visited the
famous healing we'll of Craigehow, de-
posted their coins and returned appar-
emily satisfied that trouble and sickness
had effectually been guarded against in
the coming year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-29
KIPLING WANTED DETAILS.
Incident That Shows the AUTHORS
Thirst for Exact knowledge
ON Every Point.

"Kipling's methods of absorbing de-
tail are curious and interesting" says
Mr.. Lyman d. Bentley, formerly with
the Baldwin Locomotive company.
"Some years ago, while he was visit
ing the shops at New Haven, he met
a skilled mechanic named Cressy, and
Immediately proceeded to pump him
about engine building. Greasy did not
fully appreciate the honor that was
paid him, but he was fattered by the
novelist's interest, and the two went
all over a big eight-wheel express flyer
that was standing in the yard. Kip
ling said he had lots of books on the
subject, but they didn't tell him the
things he wished to know. What he
wanted was real engineer or builders
idea of the machine, and he was par
ticularly eager to learn the colloquial
names of the parts. He took no notes,
but about month later he was in New
Haven again, and hunted up the me-
chanic. Look here, Cressy,' he said,
producing a rough sketch on card
of one of the valves of the brake-gear,
I wish you'd tell me again just how this
thing works. Cressy explained, and
Kipling laughed delightedly. I've
got it now!' he exclaimed. [ mention
the incident because it seems to throw
some light on his astonishing command
of technicalities.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-29
Game Laws Down East.

A down east editor has drawn up
some new game laws which he wants
adopted. The following is a summary:
Book agents may be killed from Oc-
tober 1 to September 1; spring poets,
from March 1 to June 1; scandalmon-
gers, from April TO February 1; UNI
brella borrowers, from August 1 to
November 1, and February to May 1,
while every man who accepts news
paper two years, and, upon being pre-
scented with his bill, says: i never or
dered it,; may be killed on the spot
without reserve or relief"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-29
A CATERERS TOUT.
He Has a Regular Profession OF Els
Own In London and Makes
Lots of Money.

Few business men pay more in the
way of commission tips, "sweetening"
and SO on, than do refreshment con-
tractors, caterers and providers for
bean feasts and entertainments given
by great firms and societies, says Lon
don Answers.
First of ALL" said q great London
caterer to the writer, 'employes of ours
swallow a small fortune in paying the
fees to join various orders, societies,
minor clubs, smoking concert commit
tees, angling bodies and the like. There
is no society in any district with any
considerable number of members that
has not some member who is paid by
us. With regard to societies likely to
yield us return we instruct our agents
to push themselves forward as much
as possible and help them with funds.
We get an immense amount of business
in this way and always give commits
sion to any official of any club or society
that gives us the contract, for in our
business 'sweetening' is universal.
eve keep one smart clerk whose sole
duty it is to register all cOnvivial and
other clubs and societies and the date
of their probable feastings and extra
events. He makes out lists months be-
fore the events and then we are after
them. l have personally paid thou
sands of pounds in subscriptions and
fees to all sorts of bodies, and one of
my active partners is paying member
to over 300 bodies of one kind or an
other. He turns up at scores of their
meetings-an hour here and an hour
there-and he spends money freely
among fellow-memb ers."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-29
MAMBRINO CLOUD

Mambrino Cloud is 1871 hands high, color
black. with white stripe in forehead and left
hind leg white a little above pastern joint,
and weighs nearly 800 pounds. He is a horse
of great power and shows a strong gait. FL
Is sha pely. and a strong well-made horse. tie
is richly bred and with the best of individual
qualities. and to those who have patrOniZed
him he gives good satisfaction and gets pro-
f1table, practical colts that sell readily at good
prices. He has the fashionable and prepo-
tent blood that will cause him to transmit to
his progeny out of all grades of mares, his
desirable qualities OF size. substance and
color. His colts show that he does impart
these qualities His second and third dams
were noted for their great endurance, and
his first dam was grand producer of indivi-
dual merits.
He was sired by Boaner's Mambrino Star
tie, who is also sire of MambrinO Maid, 2:15H;
COllinwood 2:22 at 4 years; Myra Startle,
2:25A; Captain Lee. 2:29 al years, and Lord
Palm at 2:20A.
Startle 800 has a 3-year-old record at 2:36,
and later showed trial over Fleetwood track
in 2:19. half mile in 1:04T. With a very linn
ted opportunity in the stud Startle got Ma
jolica 2:15. Instant 2:24A, Miss MajOlca 2:24R,
Allie Bonner 2:2S, Portia 2 :29h dam of Light
ming Maid, 4-year-Old record 2 1870, NerO2 :13
as a 4-year-old. and Mambrino Startle (sire of
Mambrino Maid 2:l5A). Others got by Star.
tle have shown trials as follows: Westches.
ter 2:ls as Swear old and Loretta 2:94. both
trials for Mr.. Bonner. also Allie Bonner 2 :20A
over Carl Burr's track and other fast ones.
Jessie Kirk is dam of Majolica 2:15. Miss
Majolica 2:24A and Mambrino Startle. sire OF
Mambrino Maid. 2:l5A,
On his dams side he has great backing
his dam being Kate. sired by Black Flying
Cloud 378, who is also sire of Badger Cir
2:22H, dam Of Kate.
Terms of service SIS, cash down. All acci
dents a t owners risk. Will stand this season
at this price.
Both horses will make the season of 1898 a
the old Sauter barn, corner Second and Mar
ket streets. Watertown, Wis.
n ROGERS PRoy
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-29
Doctors I'm Russia and America.

Russia, with a population of 127, ooo,-
900, has only 1884 physicians. In the
United States, with population OF
about 100000, there are 10000 ply
sicians
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-29
ShaminR DeIinauents.

Russian photographers shame delin-
quent customers by hanging their pic
lures upside down in their glass cases.
This method soon compels them to
Pay up.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-29
ATTENTION HORSEMEN!
KINZER BOY

No. 6526 Walla ce's Register, Standard Bred,
sired by Harry Blandy, No. 1899, by Volun-
teer sire of twenty-seven $3.50 and better
trotters, sire of horses with records from
2:14A to 2:19, sire of six sons who have pro-
duced forty urotters with records from 2:I612
to $50 He is a seal brown stallion, foaled
June o. 1884. seventeen hands high in the
withers like the Volunteers has plenty of
depth through the girth, has broad, arched
across the hips and his quarters are excel.
lent.
This horse will make the spring seq son OF
1885, commencing March /. Terms, $40; cash
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-29
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY
- JEFFERSON COUNTY.-In Probate


In the matter of the estate of Margarf
Whyte, late of the city of Watertow
in said county, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the
creditors to present to said court TO.
ance claims or demands against said {
is limited to six months from the first
August, A. d. 1899; and that said co
receive claims and demands presented
said deceased at the court house in tn
Jefferson, in said county, on any da,
the expiration of said six months; a
the said court will examine and ad;l
claims and demands at said court no,
regular term thereof to be held at sal
house on the 9th day of February, 1900
opening of the court on said day, or
thereafter as the parties can be heard
Dated the lst day of August, A. d. 1s
By the court:
<6w4 GEORGE GRIkM, County
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-29

More women than men go blind In
Sweden, Norway and Iceland; more
men than women in the rest of Europe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-29
cTATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY
- JEFFERSON COUNTY.-In Probat


In the matter of the estate of Rosina J
Keck, late of The city of Water
town, in said county, deceased. {
Notice is hereby given that the t
creditors to present to said court TO!
ance claims or demands against said q
is limited to six months from the 31st
July, A d. 1899; and that said court
ceive claims and demands presented
said deceased at the court house in til
Jefferson, in said county, on any da
the expirat ton of said six months; a
the said court will examine and adjI
claims and demands at said court no,
regular term thereof TO be held at sal
house on the 9th day of February, 1870
opening of the court on said day, or
thereafter as the parties can be heard.
Dated the 3lst day of July, A. D. l89.
By the Court:
45w5 GEORGE GRIMM, County y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-29

OF seven presidents of France, only
one has served a full term. He, Grevy,
resigned early in his second term.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-29
John j. Conway, Attorney.
q TATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY
- JEFFERSON COUNTY.-In Probate

In the matter of the estate of Henry
j. Hermes, late of the city of Wa
tertown, in said county, deceased
Notice is hereby given that at a
term of the county court. to be held in
said county, at the court house in the eli
ferson, in said county, on the 18th
Septem Der, A. D. 1899, at the opening {
on that day or as soon thereafter IS ii
can be heard. tie following matters
heard and consi6ered:
The application of Lydia Hermes foI
polntment of an administrator of the E
Henry Hermes, late of the city of Wa
Dated this 22nd day of August, A.
By the Court:
GEORGE GRIMM, County
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-29
DR.. Humphreys
Specifies act directly upon the disease,
without exciting disorder in other parts
of the system. They Cure the Sick.

NO. CURES. PRICES.
1-Fevers, Congestions, Inhammations. .25
2-Worms. Worm Fever, Worm Colic... .25
3-Teethins. Collie, Crying, w akefulness rs
4-Dfarrhea. OF Children or Adults rs
1-Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis. ............ rs
S-Neuraigia. Toothache, Faceache....- .25
9-Headache. Sick Headache, Vertigo. rs
1O-Dyspepsia. Indigestion. w eak Stomach. 25
Unsurpassed or Painful Periods. rs
12-Whites. Too Profuse Periods. .25
13-Croup. Laryngitis. Hoarseness.. .25
14-salt Rheum. Erysipelas. Eruptions.. .25
15-Rheumatism. Rheumatic Pains. rs
16-Malaria. Chills. Fever and Ague..... rs
19-Catarrh. Influenza. Cold in the Head rs
Cough ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. rs
27-Kidney Diseases Observation-Disclosures. 20
2S-NervOus Debility. 90
3O-Urinary Weakness. Wetting Bed. .25
77-Grip. Hay Fever. .25
DR.. Humphreys Manual Of all Diseases at your
Druggists or Mailed Free
Sold by druggists. sent on receipt or price,
Humphreys Med. Co., Cor. William & John Sts,
New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-08-29
I'm DERTAK

The undersigned would inform the public
generally that they have associated them
selves together under the firm name Of
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09
Old Settlers Picnic.

The old settlers picnic will be held
under the big tent at the south park
June 10th. Everybody invited. Bring
your baskets we'll filled, join your
neighbors and have a good time.
Good music by Fullerton band. Sew
eral speakers have been engaged for
the occasion. There will be horse
racing foot racing, hurdle racing, run
ing jump, high jumping, hammer
throwing, pigeon shooting, base ball,
sack racing and other amusements.
Purses will be given for each.
Committe, Henry Copr,
Cyrus Roberts,
D. L. Heath.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09
MARRIED

On Wednesday last we had the hon.
or of being present at the wedding of
Mr.. Louie Shultz' and Miss Mamie
IsenghOff at WindhOrst. The cere-
mOny was performed at the church.
after which all repaired to the home
of the bride where a bounteous spread
was laid, of which all partook heart
lily. A platform was laid close by the
house and young and old tripped the
light fantastic to the music of part of
the Windborst band. To say that all
enjoyed themselves would be to lightly
express it, and we came away wishing
bride and groom long and happy
life. A FRIEND.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09
The Summer Normal.

The Summer Normal conducted by
Professors Seaman and Clark opened
Monday with an enrolment of teach
ers and pupils representing the best
educational workers of three different
counties.
All the common school branches
have been taken up with such deter
mination that there will undoubtedly
be au increase of teachers for this
county and some of the adjoining
counties. Many of the high school
branches were also taken up with co.
ual earnestness. The long lecture 8
and explanations of the lessons given
have been very instructing and inter-
esting. Student.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09
ACard OF Thanks

l wish to say that feel under lasting
obligations for what Chamberlain
Cough Remedy has done for our fam
lily. We have used it in so many cas-
es of coughs, lung troubles and
whooping cough, and it has always
given the most perfect satisfaction.
we feel greatly indebted to the manu-
facturers of this remedy and wish
them to accept our hearty thanks.
Mrs. =. Doty, DesMoines, Iowa: For
sale by Mosher & Co.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Joe Watson came up from the Bend
Saturday night and put in the next
day teaching the boys how to revive
telephones that had been knocked
speeches. by the lightning, He re-
turned Monday morning after having
revived most of the phones. Joe
seems to think he has struck his gait
and is much pleased and interested
with the telephone business.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Wright, the Santa Fe pump man has
a helper at his house. He will not be
of much assistance for some time as
he only arrived ia this world of troub-
lie last Monday.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

d. NJ. Morse has bought the 10 acres
just north of DR.. MOsher's. He will
move his buildings over from the 9TH
err side of the river, and fix his new
place up for home just as soon a.
possible.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

G. w. Watson has the agency for
the Southern Kansas Mutual Hail In
surance Association, of Wellington.
Kansas. This is the mutual plan and
premium note. Mr.. Watson will be
pleased to have anyone wanting insu-
rance call on him. He will cheerfuly
furnish particulars. even if he does
not get your business.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Horse breeders are invited to call at
my barn: just east of Lippoldt's Liv-
cry stable and sec the best Stallion
and Jack in Edwards county.-G. l..
Painter.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

You assume no risk when you buy
Chamberlain's Colo, Cholera, and
Diarrhoea remedy. Mosher and Co.
VII! refund your money if you are not
satlsf1ed after using it. It is every
where admitted to be the most snccess.
full remedy for use in bowel com.
plants and the only one which never
fails. 1t is pleasant safe and reliable
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Garden Seeds, and flower seeds of
att shades and colors at Green's Gro
Gerry store.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Have a ''swelln dinner, for once
anyway,-fresh line of evaporated
Fruits, Apples, Pears, Peaches, April
cots, Blackberries and Raspberries. -
Edwards & Noble.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

We fill your family receipts and
prescriptions with the best of drugs at
low price. NJ. DeTar.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Great reduction in prices of station
airy and notions a. Schnatterly's
jewelry store.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Misner &. Go are agents for the Gel
ebrated }. l. Case threshing machin-
cry. Side crank. Spring mounted en-
gines. Something new. Call and
they will show you.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Our grocery stock is fresh and clean
and prices the lowest. Evaporated
fruits a specialty.-A. Hottewitz.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

w. E. Fravel handles the Justly eel
ebrated Garfield Mill flour, Five Ros-
es and Golden Gate.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

In the storm last Friday night Bart
Oliphant lost % head of cattle by
lightning. There was no insurance.
They had drifted against the wire fence
and the only wonder was that more
were not killed.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

If your pillow or lister needs new
shear, remember that we have a full
'ne.-A. HOttewitz.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Mrs. c. P. Wells departed for her
old home in New York, Monday u. NJ.
She expects to be away several months
and will very likely be joined by her
husband later in the sersOn.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Sam Sicily came up from the Strip
last Wednesday. bringing his fathers
horses. He will return tomorrow.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Harper Andrews, wife and baby re-
turned to their home in Arkansas City
Monday.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Parties wanting ice can have the
same delivered to their homes by
leaving their orders at the Almo hotel
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Nothing equals Prickley Ash Bitters
for removing that sluggish bilious
feeling, SO common in hot weather. 1t
creates strength, vigor, appetite and
cheerful spirits. MOsher & Co.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Get a sack of Garfield flour from
Frayel. There is nothing better on
the market. Every sack guaranteed.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

The Garfield Flour, Five Roses and
Golden Gate cannot be excelled, either
in price or quality. Get sack of w.
E. Fravel and be convinced.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

S. d. Misner went to Kansas CT v
Monday evening, to buy car load of
machinery for Mis- ner g. Co
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Mrs. j. G. Marshal. wife and baby
who have been visiting in Cleveland
for some time, returned to their Kan
sas home last Sunday night.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

The Millinery Bazaar" carries a
full line of Spring and Summer hats
and trimmings. Latest styles and
lowest prices. Call and see them.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Why don't you buy Straw Hats
Now is the time. You won't be allow
ed to wear them this winter. We have
large sOrtment.-Edwards s. Noble
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Read Marsh & Bidwell's advertise
mont this week.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

E. A. Noble went down to the Bend
for car load of flour last Monday.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Time has been called for the first
round with the Spring garden. We
have an exceptionally large and var
led stock of Garden Seeds, also a full
line of Garden touls.-Edwards g.
Noble
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Miss Donna Bingham went to Wich-
tia, Tuesday morning. as delegate
to the state meeting of c. f. societies.
She will remain about week.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Chas. Cole and family spent Sun
day in Larned visiting friends.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

B. F. Tatum went to Dodge, Sunday
night to sit with the county commits
sioners as a board of equalization on
his taxes.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-09

Mr.. Diesum, of Garden City, was
here Tuesday to investigate the tele-
phone business, as he is thinking of
putting in a system in his home town.