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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31

Evidently a woman isn't Of much i'm
portance in the mind of a certain servant
girl, even though she may be a guest in
the family which the girl honors with
her presence, and manages to suit her
own ideas. says the New York Sun. The
other night the man of the family
couldn't come home in time for dinner
He left word to that effect when he went
away in the morning, saying that he
would dine downtown. Dinner time
came, but the dinner didn't seem up to
the usual mark. First one thing and then
another was missing. Finally the WON
an of the house asked for some almost in
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31

Not Surprising Uncle AmoS-"They
say the young minister is going IN for
the highc' criticism.' Uncle Rcuben-'I
don't wonder ut it. They're ouly paying
him six hundred Il year fer the other
kind Puck
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31

Lets have an honest election said
the reformer, earnestly.
That's what I say replied the prac-
teal politician. Lets have it all fair
and square, straight up and down. Let's
don't expect any votes we don't pay for,
and let's don't pay for any we don't
get. ashingtOn Star
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31

America has 1,043,S 800 Hebrews;
New York 100000
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31

T%HE very word operation strikes terror to womans
soul
through neglect
If the very painful frequent and excessive
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31
&C. C. LINE NOW OPEN
Completed and Opened to
the Public.
Greatest Improvement of the Age Anyone
Can Ride Over 1t to Health and
Happiness.

Chica GO Special.)-The new c. c. C. line
Is now open TO the public, and at once
gained an enormous patronage on account
of the meritoliouS service it performs. The
line is built solid merit, and leads by the
s1raightest and shortest route to Health.
Everybody is delighted. and those who
thought they would never reach Health and
Happiness again have found this an easy
and sure way of getting there.
Ninety per cent OF the ills of humanity
caused by lazy fvers, chronic constipa
tion and their consequences impure blood
and a poisoning Of the whole system
What's the use of stumbling along the road
way, sick and weary. when you can quickly
ride to health-by taking Cascarets? Buy
and try Cascarets Candy Cathartic to-day.
You will find that it's what they do. not
what we say they'll do, that will please you
Sold by druggists generally, 10c, 25c, or soc
per box, or by mail for price. Send for
booklet and free sample. Address Sterling
Remedy Co., Chicago; Montreal, Can: New
York
This is the CASCARET tablet.
EA Every tablet Of the only genuine
HaWm9sM Cascaret bears the magic letters
ASASAE Gee" Look at the tablet before
E1z you buy, and beware of frauds,
limitations and substitutes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31

-Constantinopie permits none but
Turkish flags.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31

Of all the cardinals appointed by
Plus y. only four are now alive.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31

RheuGt's Business College and Mechan-
icai Drawing School, Milwaukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31

Pat Maloney was mailing q box con
ing by rail From the nature Of the con
tents Il friend knew it was essential that
the box should not be inverted during the
passage. He ventured to suggest to Pat
to write conspicuously on the ease: This
side up, with care" A few days after
ward. seeing Pat again, he asked
Heard any more about your goods
Did they get there safely" every one
of them broke said Pat THE whole
lot? Did you label it This side up. as |
told you?" Yes, | did. And for fear
they shouldn't see it on the cover, | put
it on the bottom, too. London An
SWorS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31

$50. sir exclaimed the father, i'm
pressively, You wish to marry my
daughter
Il do" answered the youth resolutely.
do YOU think YOU can support her
in the luxury to which she has been
accustomed?'
Il do. When she makes her home with
me she won't have the gas turned down
at 1870 from the meter Il hint that
it is time for company to go home, and
she won't have any complaints about
the amount OF coal burned i'll order to
heat the parlor for visitors. | kind of
think. maybe. the dear girl will be
pleased with the change, in time. =
Washington Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31

Revenge-Harry-"W are going,
Frank" Frank" Er-r-round to Per-er-
cr-kins' to g-gug-get some t-t-ta-t-tacks."
Harry suddenly has an idea to pay
Frank a grudge he owes him, and bolts
round to Perkins by another way)-
Have you any t-ta-t-t-tackS?' Shop
s-s-si-sit on them" (and darted for his
life) Frank (entering shop two minutes
later)-'Ha-have you any tacksT (Scene
better imagined than described. Gin
cinnati Commercial Tribune.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31

She was surrounded by bevy of
eager, questioning ladies' and she enjoyed
it.
Yes, it's delightful" she hid. enthu,
siastically. Il cant describe the sensa-
tiCn. but | imagine that it's very like
that OF sailing through the air OF wings.
Aud it seems SO odd to be moving rapid
X along without any visible motive
p-yNr.
Where do they keep the motor
Il ne. CT thought to inquire or investi-
gate. / just ride for pleasure you
know.
4 should think you'd be interested iii
the mechanism" said the plain-faced lit
tie woman.
Not Il bit. Do you study the machin-
cry Of Il steamboat of Il locomotive
when you travel: OF course not. 1t is
enough for me to know that YOU go
STUNNING along. lodging hither and
thlther like Il shadow. and cnJoying !,
buoyant eXhilaration
Puts On good man. airs. said one
ncighbor to another. rs they walked
home after the rapidly auto
mobile. You'd think that she invented
the horseleSS carriage and owned the
only enc in use. instead of taking IL few
rides by special invitation. And did YOU
notice that she's getting the automobile
face?''
i noticed she looked kind Of queer"
Yes. proud and pulled up as if She
were somebody better IL any other wOm-
an. That's the way they all look. Col
lier'S Weekly
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31

What are you going to do for amuse-
ment today?'
Il think" answered the hero, ''that
I'll go to a dime museum and see the
armless phenomenon"
Il didn't know you were interested in
curiosities of that kind
L wasn't formerly. But it will be q
great satisfaction to meet somebody who
I'm dead sure isn't going to shake hands
with me. ashington Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31

Il notice. Maria, that great auk's eggs
sell for $500 each, and it strikes me that
it would be Il pretty derned good industry
to take up. Mebby you'd have to shade
'em Il little by the dozen-say, Slo,O0o Il
dozen. but there'd still be good money III
it, Then look at the profit on crate,
figuring it ut 100000. Why See
here. Hiram, where be you going to get
your eggs ''Derned If that amt just
like you, Maria, Always crushin the ro-
nance out of Teller. If you'd Il let me
alone Il minute longer I'd had 100 crates
of them eggs sold and we'd I'LL been
richer'n Creases"'- Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31

Mis- Mother" why, Bobby, what are
YOU crying for"' Bobby who had just
eaten the only piece Of pie Oh the plate
while his brother looked wistfully onl-
Cause there amt no pie for Willie. =
Ohio State Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31

The Denver Post give line to Il car
nival maid: ''One of the maids of honor
at Il Kansas carnival is six feet tall and
still growing. The Kansas cornstalE
should look to its laurels.''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31

Carl Haeuscr, the German humorist, of
New York, says that he met q friend one
day who looked very prosperous al
though few months before he had been
quite shabby, says the Philadelphia
Pest.
You are doing we'll now asked
HaeuSer.
Making money! was the response.
selling the only genuine indelible ink III
the market
''How's your brother?"
Doing finely with an INK eradicator
which takes out my ink instantane
OuSly''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31

Scowells-" Have YOU read my last
book. Miss BriSay?'
Miss Brisay-"How can you ask such
IL question. Mr.. Scowclls: Believe me.
lost no time doing that.N-Brooklyn
Life
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-31


What kind of time are you having
this summer, jimmy
''Oh, out Of sight, The family all
away. Father was the last TO 60. He
went North on business, and left me 10
take care of the house. Oh, yes, I'm
strong on that. you know. Haven't been
there since he left. That makes me
think. I'd better go around tonight-he's
due today"
James was right His father had re-
turned and was sitting on the porch
smoking a cigar when his son arrived.
well, how have you been getting
along for the last week." inquired the
father.
"Oh. very well. considering" said
James, assuming the confident air Of the
man that has done his duty. "A few ac-
cidents about the house. but l fixed
them all right"
Yes"
''Yes--had burglars one night. Lucky
thing | was here-they might have stolen
half the house. And u gaspipe sprung Il
leak. too. But | discovered that i'll time.
And the rats. Why. we'd have been
overrun with 'em if hadn't been here
to clean them out.
HIM. that's strange" said the father.
Il haven't heard any burglars. nor
smelled any gas, nor heard any rats. and
I've been here all the week. You know
I didn't take that business trip after
all.'-Detroit Free Press.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24

easing it's maclberv to the gun owner
 Instead of selsig it. The lease, m
 effect royalI the amount of the
 rental being hled on the amount ol
 cotton baled inbbc press, thus making
 the profit and rosperity of the com
 pany depend npn that of the ginner.
 Under the leasig system, it is found'
 the ginner runno risk, ties up none of his capital land makes as much profit out of thileased attachment 10 his ginnerv as fom the ginnery itseii' Tn which his caItal is invested.
 The advan:ags of the Roundlap oaie over the old st5e bale are so many and so great tha it's general introduc. tion will be raid, and the greatese sharcrs in the pbfits will be those who perceive earliestthe tendency of the times and prepar themselves to sup, ply the new demand The greater, simplicity of tbebale saving ties ano bagging, it's greaer security from nrs and consequent lower insurance, ivs saving in shipping and its rapidly growing popularity in the mills a' home and abroad all make up sltua tion that create, a demand for tn' Roundlap bale witch must be supplied
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
TIE ROUNDLAP BALE.
AN IRRESISTIBLE DEMAND EXISTS FOR COTTON PACKED IN THE
 NEW WAY.
Some Facts About The rletIlods of the American Cotton Company and its Campaign in the New
 Method of Ealing.

1 The South is still conservative, but 1t is no longer "slow.' It is sharing in the wonderful prosperity of the rest of the country. It is passing through a revolution that is giving new life and vigor to every branch of the cotton in- dustry, excepting those mem bers which have been hurtfnl, instead of helpful, to its prosperity. It is sim pifying, strengthening and nsing d new economy in the packing and handling of the staple. The Roundlap method of baling cotton is growing rapidly in favor, adding to the prosperity of the planter, whether he raises two bales or two hundred, and giving the gin owner an opportunity to double the earning capacity of his plant without increasing his investment
 The oppsition to the Roundlap hale on the part of the compress owners and the middlemen, whose business has been burdensome tax on the cot. ton planter, has not prevented the steady introduction of the machinerv for making the Roundlap bale. and the satisfaction of the farmer. the ginner and the mill owner. The at- taeks on the American Cotton Com pany. owners of the Roundlap balipo machine. have been bitter and unscrup. ulous They have been accused of attempting to gain a monopoly of using trust methods. hat eradmallv the facts are gaining headwa that the American Cotton Company IS only one or three concerns engaged ie making ronndsap aAling presses. and that it cannot enjoy any monopoly.
 Then. again. objection Is made ,o the policy adopted by the company nj
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
UNITE METHODIST SCHOOLS.
Important Action Taken by the Southern Church in Missouri Central College
 at Fayette to Be the Head.

Fayette, Mo, Aug. 22.-Perhaps the most significant educational event of the year is the correlation with Cen tral college, Fayette, of three of the leading Methodist schools of the state Until recently there were no fewer than ten chartered colleges belonging to the southern Methodist church, all conferring degrees and all claiming to do the highest collegiate work. Under the Methodist system of correlation in- augurated by Dr. E. B. Craighead just two years ago there is to be but one Methodist church, south, college of high grade for the entire state of Missouri. All other institutions are to be acad- emies, which shall fit students for the freshman or sophomore classes of Gen. tral college. The properties of all these institutions have been trans ferred to the Central college board of trusteees, which will elect professors and manage the institutions. It gives Missouri Methodists the best system of schools to be found in the church south
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
SUNDAY AT PLATTSBURG.
President Mckinley Attends Church With Secretary Hitchcock-yiceP President In-
 isposed-Rooseveit Visits Mckinley.

Plattsburg, N. r., Aug. 21. -Presi- dent Mckinley and Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock drove to Plattsburg yesterday morning and attended serv- ices at the First Presby terian church. The pastor, Dr. Joseph Gamble, preached from the twentieth verse oi the ninth chapter of Hebrews. Vice President Hobart was lot so well yes terday and did not leave his room. Warm weather of the past few days is doubtless the cause of his indisposi. tion and no alarm is felt as to his con- dition.
 Gov. and Mrs. Roosevelt arrived here yesterday afternoon in special car attached to the special Sunday newspaper train. Gov. Roosevelt called upon President Mckinley last night and they had a long chat. Poli-
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
POPULIST PLANS.
Paul J. Dixon. Member of the Populist Ma tionai Committee, Speaks About His
 Party's Presidential Ticket.

Chillicothe, Mo-, Aug. 12.-Paul J. Dixon, editor of the Missouri World and the Missouri member of the popu- list national committee, was asked yes terday if the populists would have a presidential ticket of their own in 1900. MT. Dixon replied
 I believe they will. In fact they already have ticket in the field. On September G. 1898. Q national convention of straight populsts was held at Cincinnati and at that convention Hon. Wharton Barker, of Philadelphia, was nomi- mated for president, and Hon Ignatius Dom nelly, of Minnesota, for vice president. These nominations were subject to referendum vote of the members of populist precinct clubs When that vote is taken the club members may vote for Barker and Donnelly or for any straight populist and the persons receiving the most votes will be the nominees.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
ADMIRAL DEwEY'S BELIEF.
In an Interview the Naval Hero Said the Philippine Question Would Soon
 Be Solved.

London, Aug. 2l.-The Naples corre- spondent of the Daily News telegraphs the substance of an interview he had with Admiral Dewey there during the admiral's recent visit. Admiral Dewey said he believed the Philippine ques- ton would shortly be solved. In his judgment the inhabitants were capable of self-goyernment, and the only way to settle the insurrection and to in- sure prosperity was to concede it to them. He declared that he was never in favor of violence toward the Fiji pinos. and remarked that after auton- omy had been conceded annexation might be talked of. When asked whether conflict between Germany and the United States over the Phili- pines were possible. Admiral Dewey piled. according to the correspondent: '.It Is impossible to foresee the unfore- Seeabls.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
GEN. BLAIR DEAD.
A Widely Known Old Time Kansan Dies in California General IIad
 Been III for Year.

Kansas City, Mo, Aug. 2i.-Gen. Charles W. Blair, a widely known old time Kansan, whose personal history has been intimately intertwined in that of his state for the past 40 years, died at Coronado Beach. near San Diego, Cal, yesterday. He had been i'll for a year and his journey to California was made six weeks ago in the hope of re- covering his health. On account of his advancing years, however, he was unable to thrown off the disease and he gradually sank until death came. He was 70 years old, and for several years prior to his death was connected with the legal department of the Kansas City, Fort Scott x Gulf railroad in Kansas City, although he always insisted that his home was in Kansas and that he would hold allegi- ance to that state until his death.
 Since the territorial days of Kansas Gen. Blair has been not only conspic- uous figure, but an active participant in all that pertained to the states splendid historical, political and in dustrial growth. Previous to his com ing to Kansas City his home was in Leavenworth, where he was distin- guished citizen. Before going to Leav- euworth Gen. Blair lived in Fort Scott, where he held many political offices. Of late years he was seen very little in public and thousands of his friends had lost track of him. He leaves a family of four married daughters, among whom is the wife of Ford Har- vey, son of the manager of the Santa Fe eating houses.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
GEN. BUTTERFIELD SICK.
The Cha,rman of the New York Dewey Re. ceptlon Committee stricken With
 Aphasla at Cold Springs.

New York, Aug. 21. Word came last night through telegrams to the Belle vue hospital that Gen. Butterfeld, chairman of the Dewey reception com mittee, had been stricken with aphasia at his summer home, Cold Spring, on the Hudson Four or five telegrams to Bellevue inquired for Dr. James, an ex- pert in nervous diseases, and they re- quested that the doctor be sent to Cold Sprin gs at once. Gen. Butterfield is being treated there. Members of the Dewey executive committee learned early in the day that Gen. Butterfield was i'll, but they were informed that he expected to be able to go with them to Washington to-day. Aphasia is the loss of speech or interference with speech as result of an affection ot the brain.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
His Body Scattered Along the Track.

Chicago, Aug. 2L-James P. Young, private in company D, Thirtieth infan- try volunteers, was killed by freight train at Evanston yesterday while on his way to Fort Sheridan to report after a day's absence. The body was strewn along the tracks block and the only remaining vestige of the uni form which Young wore was brass button found on the roadbed. He but recently enlisted for service in the Philippines. He lives at Mechanics burg, Ill.,, and was member of the l5sth Indiana regiment during the Spanish war
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
To Exhibitors.

At s o'clock Saturday night severa' articles placed onexhibition were st'li at the pavilion and as it was not deemed wise to leave them there they were taken and stored. and can be hau by calling on me. Also all who nave not received orders for their premiums can have same on applications.
 A.W sT. .IonN.
 Superintendent of park fa'f'
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
POLITICAL CONVENTIONS.
Democrats, Populists and Free Silver Re- pubiicans Met at Omaha-Their Plat
 form Dictated by Bryan's Friends.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. 22.-The demo- cratic, populist and free silver repub- lican conventions met in this city at two o'clock this afternoon. It is ap- parent that the chances are resolved into almost certainty that ex-Gov. Silas A. Holcomb will receive the nomi- nation for supreme judge, which is the most important office to be voted for at the fall election. It is conceded by his opponents that he has an overwhelrn- ing majority in the populist and free silver conventions There is consider able opposition to him among the dem ,ocrats, enough to defeat him if he did not have such large and compact ma iority in the populist convention. It is the almost universal opinion among the most careful observers that the in- sistence of the populists will finally win over the democrats, who are by no means unanimous in their opposition to the ex-governor. 1t is conceded that the platforms of all three of the con ventions will be dictated by the friends of Bryan. The conventions will also nominate two candidates for reg ents of the state university. Little interest appears to be taken in this matter, however.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
------------- What Kruger Has Offered.

Capetown, Aug. 22. 2.-According to Afrikander reports the Transvaal's re- ply to Great Britain is a counter pro- posal of a five years retroactive fran chise in the election of the president and an increased representation. It is said that the suggestion is made to submit all the other difficulties to arbi- tration.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
BInme the Government.

Paris, Aug. 22.-The papers of this city. commenting on the riots which took place here Sunday, are unanimous in pronouncing the situation to be of the most serious character. The con- servative and national organs accuse the government of provoking bloodshed hv llniustitinble arrests.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
Nine Soldiers Drowned.

Manila. Aug. .2.-While a recon noitering party Of the Twenty-fourth infantry under Capt. Crane was crossing the Moriquina river on . raft ycster- day the hawser broke. The current. very swift at that point. causing the raft to capsize e.drowning nine enlisted
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
The Plarne snreadinr.

Madrid, Aug. 21.-It is reported here that a case of the plague has developed nor of death at Barcelona. It is feared that the epidemic is spread ing. Several quarantine stations have been established on the frontier.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
He 1yilI uapdle inc Money

Washington, Aug. 12.-Maj Charles E. Nilbourne. paymaster of the army, has been appointed to duty as treasurer of the Philippine islands and the island of Guam. All moneys of the civil gov ernment of the islands win be placed in his hands.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
They Attacked the Oiympla's Sailors.

London, Aug. 22.-A speclal dispatch received here yesterday from Leghorn, Italy, says that five men have been ar rested there on the charge of attacking and wounding some sailors who mad come ashore from the United States cruiser Olympia.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
terman Cahinet to Resign.

Berlin, Aug. 22. During yesterday afternoon cabinet meeting was held at the residence of Prince Hohenlohe, the imperial chancellor, and the whole cabinet agreed to resign. The accept ance of the minister's resignation is uncertain.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
Daughters of Liberty.

Tiffin. O., Aug. 22.-The national council of the Daughters of Liberty convened in annual session here last night with 900 delegates present and N. l.. Hayward. of Newark, \. j.. na tionai councillor, presiding.
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
They Are Recess Appointments.

Washington, Aug. 12.-Director Mer. riam has sent out the commissions ot all the supervisors of the census. These appointments are of the ''recess'' vari- ety and they will hold only until the senate shall have confirmed the perma- nent appointments. The same men will have to be reappointed in every instance
The Mena star., 1899-08-24
New york's Anti-rrust Delegates.

Albany, N. r., Aug. F. Gov Roose. welt has appointed the following dele gates to the conference on trusts to be held in Chicago. beginning September l3 next: Chauncey NJ. Depew, John C. Carlisle. Dr. Albert shaw. W. Bourlxe Cochran. George Guniou. r. B. Thur Der and Henry White.