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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
LIKED THE SMOKE.
1t Reminded Her of Her Husband
While Fighting in the
Philippines.

One bright afternoon lately a pretty
little woman of 80 or Whereabouts. with
rather a wistful expression of counte-
nance, boarded a Fourteenth street
open car away uptown. She took place
on the last seat of the cara smokers
seat. A man who happened to be rid
ing IN the same seat knew, without be-
ing himself acquainted with the little
woman, that her husband is a regular
army officer, who has been in the thick
OF the hard soldering in the Philip
pines for the past year A few squares
below the point at which she got on
the car, says the Washington Post, a
man she knew boarded 1t, and, recog-
nlzing her, took a seat alongside of her.
He had just lighted big, comfortable
looking cigar before getting on. After
the greetings, he said to her:
you are on a smokers seat. Won't
this cigar annoy you?"
ION the contrary, that is why took
one of these Seats" she replied
That's PECULIAR" said the man.
You must like smoke, then?"
Il love il" she said. "It brings Jack
bit nearer home, you know. He is
such terrific smoker, and [ do so miss
the smell Of his cigar smoke around the
house-you really can't imagine how
much | miss it. [ take a ride on one of
these rear seats every morning, just to
smell the tobacco smoke"
There's a Woodworking, heat-tor-
tured, homesick chap in officers clothes
out yonder in those turbulent islands
who's in luck, and who may or may not
know what a faithful and lovable little
woman he's got for wife," thought
the man who happened to overhear this
little talk
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
TOO SPANISH FOR HER.
The TribuIatfOns of an Army Nurse
Who Didn't Understand the Lam
guage In Cuba.

An army nurse but lately returned
from Cuba to Washington declares that
never again will she go to a country
whose language she cannot understand,
reports the Washington Post. 1t was
before hostilities had come to a definite
end that she was startled one day by the
unexpected visit of her Cuban laun-
dress. The woman was intensely ex-
cited. Anxiety sat on her brow and
sorrow dwelt in her eyes She gesticu-
lated and she talked. The nurse knew
not a word of what she said, but the
pantomime filled her with terror. The
Cuban's hands seemed to speak of an at
tack on the hOspital-of wounded men
butchered and nurses cut to ribbons. The
nurse was frantic. She must know the
worst. In the hospital was an officer
very i'll with typhoid fever. She knew
he understood Spanish Only in mat
ter OF Efe and death would she disturb
him, but this was obviously matter of
life or death. She led the Cuban woman
to the bedside and there the story was
repeated. The officer listened intently.
The nurse held her breath. The Cuban
ceased. The sick man turned his head
on the pillows.
'She says" he whispered feebly, "she
says the stripes in your pink shirt waist
have run, and she doesn't know what to
do with it,
That same nurse confesses to having
been desperately homesick down in
Cuba.
1T gave me tie blues" she said. mot
to be able to ma-,e even the children I'M
derstand me, and one day, one indigo
day, great big sleek cat walked into
my room. | was so glad to find some
thing that could understand me-
" Kitty, kitty, litty!' l said. The cat
didn't turn it's head.
Pussy pussy!' said. The cat took
no notice. The cat-the very cat spoke
Spanish. 1t was more than could bear.
L couldn't even call cat.''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
ACETYLENE GAS.
How II Canadian MetolIurgist Acct
dentaIIy Stumbled On To
Good Thing.

The facts relating to the discovery
of actylene gas are interesting. 1t ap-
pears that some years ago Thomas L.
Wilson, of st. Catharines, Ont, was
smelling for metallurgical purposes,
says the Western Electrician. From
time to time he used a good deal of rock
salt in his furnace stock, and also lime
stone as a fluX. Whenever these two
materials were fused together the Stag
produced a dirty grayish substance
wholly unlike anything else he had ever
seen. For weeks he noticed this sub
stance without giving more than pass
ing attention to it, dumping it into the
stream upon the bank of which he had
built his furnace. One day a curious
thing occurred and at time when the
pile of Stag had become so large that
its top rose above the surface of the
water a minute or two after dumping
the Stag as usual into the stream, some
OF 1T going under and part remaining
above the water in a red-hOt state. the
sizzling and steaming was followed by
a bright burst of flame. The next time
Mr.. Wilson used rock salt and lime
stone the blaze again appeared over the
Stag after it had been cast into the
river, and, it being at night, he was
much struck by the brilliant white
light produced. The next time that he
had batch of the queer grayish resi-
dtleto dispose Of he did not,waste it. but
saved it and poured over nSsome water
for experiment. He hel4. figfted
match over the pile, when Instantly
there was white. glowing fame.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
INHERITED HEALTH.
There Are Men Who Are Se1f-Made
Physically as Well as
Einan ciaIiy.

There is, it is true, as great an in
equality in the inheritance of health as
i'll the heirship of wealth or brains, says
the North American Review. Some ara
born with a fortune Of vigor and sound
ness SO large that not lifetime Of eager
squandering Will leave them poor and
others enter the world paupers of need
SO dire that no charity from medicine
can ever raise them to comfort; but
most of us have just that mediocre leg
acy of vitality which renders US undis-
tinguishable units IN the mass.
1t lies in the hands Of each to improve
or waste that property as he chooses,
for there are selfmade men physically
as well as financially: those who, be-
cause of ancestral wastefuIness, have
only siEpence Of health and turn it
into a fortune: and there are spend
thrifts of health who come to as sor-
rowful case as spendthrifts of gold.
The body is realm where wise and
frugal ruler brings happiness as surely
as a foolish one insures distress, and
wisdom here, as elsewhere, lies in learn
ing and obeying natural laws.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
KTNNER & THAUER. ATTORNEYS

SKINNER & THAUER, Attorneys.
Ga TATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT,
- JEFFERSON COUNTY.-In probate.
In the matter of the estate of Justus
Knapp Porter, late of the town of Wa
tertown, in said county, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the time for
creditors TO present to said court for allow
ance ella inns or demands against said deceased
is limited to six months from the 10th day of
May, A. D. 1899, and that said court viii re-
ceive claims and demands presented against
said deceased at the court house in the city
OF jefferson, in said county, on any day before
the expiration Of the said six months; and
that said court will examine and adjust such
claims and demands at said court house at
special term thereof to be held at said court
house on the 18th day of November, 1899, at the
opening of court on said day, or as soon there
after the parties can be heard.
Dated the 10th day Of May, A. d. 1899.
By the Court: GEORGE GRIMM,
34wo County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
FREAK CLUBS.
Red-HeaGed Men and Dyspeptfcs in
New York City Each Have
an Organization.

New York has new fea ture in clubs.
1t is the "Dyspeptic club, and the test
of eligibility for membership is a doc
tors certificate that the applicant is
suffering from weak stomach.
The object Of the club is to promote
''cheerfulness" among dyspeptics-a
much-needed quality-and, further, to
furnish to the members the latest re-
suits of science in treating Indigestion.
In Vienna there is a .Red-Haired
club" and to prevent fraudulent adj
missions every candidate is obliged to
souse his head thoroughly in hot water
and soda before the committee. In the
same city there is Lazy club" no
member of which does anything for
living.
The Partisan head cooks of eminence
in their profession have formed an as
ISOLATION known as the Culinary acad-
emy." The members of this institution
number 30, and meet once a month,
when they discuss at length various
matters concerning their art, compare
notes, invent new dishes and touch up
old ones.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
Q a g Tn - II a.
Bears the p The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature of NxNzZ15lzseZ1<

On the cover OF The Ledger Month
ly for June, Summer" she form Of a
sumptuous maiden, comes tripping
through fields OF flowers, winding
abou' her a zephyr like scarf Of thin
nest law. which floats in the wind
A creature all life and movement and
beauty symhoiizes the coming sea-
son. This June cover design by
Francis Day IS the most beautiful
thing which The Ledger Monthly has
yet given rs. The trontispiece OF The
Ledger Monthly for June is a repro
duction OF beautiful child in an at
tltude Of prayer, entitled limo
cence. " after a PHOTOGRAPH by Mr.. A.
S. Campbell, Of Elizabeth, n. J.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
EXCURSION RATES FOR ANNUAL CON
VENTION CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
SOCIETY,"

For the above occasion at Detroit,
Mich, July 5 to 10, tickets will be sold
via the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul
railway on July 3: and at very low
rates. Return limit July 10 with an eX-
tension # desired until August s. For
full particulars inquire at ticket office.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

E. D. MCGOwAN Attorney.
g. TATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT,
- JEFFERSON COUNTY.-ln Probate.
In the matter Of the estate of Margaret
Brockway, late of the city of Water
town, in said county, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the time for
creditors to present to said court for allow
ance claims or demands against said de-
ceased is limited to six months from the Goth
day of April, A. D. 1899 and that said court
will receive claims and demands presented
against said deceased at the court house in
the city of Jefferson, in SAID county, on any
day before the expiration of said six months;
and that the said court viii examine and a0-
just such claims and demands 1T said court
house on the 7tb day Of November, 1899, at
the opening of court on said day, or as soon
thereafter as the parties can be heard.
Dated this 26th day of April, A. D. 1899.
By the Court:
32w5 GEORGE GRIMM, County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
EXCURSION RATES TO THE NATION
AL EDUCATIONAL CONVENTION.

For the above occasion at Los Angeles,
Cal, July II to IA, excursion tickets will
be sold via Chicago Milwaukee 81 ST.
Paul railway June 25 to July s, with
final return limit September For
rates and further information inquire at
ticket Office.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
EXCEPTIONALLY LOW RATES TO
BUFFALO, n. Y.

Via the Northwestern line Excursion
tickets will be sold at greatly reduced rates
from all stations, on account OF Annual
Netting A. a 0. Mobiles of Mystic
Shrine, to be held June Il and 10. For
dates Of sale and limits Of tickets apply
to agents Chicago & Northwestern raj
WaV.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
Keep Quiet

and use ChamberIain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy for all pains of the
stomach and all unnatural lo0seness Of
the bowels 1t always cures.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
RAILROAD DIRECTORY.
Chicago, Milwaukee Il st. Paul.

Train No. 7arrives from Chicago at S:32p IN
Train arrive from Milwaukee and depart
for Madison at 9:12 a ~ and 6:26 p m.
Trains arrive from Madison at 9:1S a n
and 2:21 p m.
Trains Nos. 1, 2, g. and 4 run daily be-
tween Chicago and Minneapolis.
Trains Nos, % and % run daily except Sun
day between Chicago and Portage.
Train No. 55 stops at Watertown junction
only.
All other trains run daily except Sunday.
G. W. WEBB, Agent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06
cTATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT
~ JEFFERSON COuNTY.-In Probate.

cTATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY COURT
- JEFFERSON COUNTY-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate OF John Lew
etzow, late of the city of Watertown,
in said county, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the time for
creditors to present to said court for allowance
claims or demands against said deceased is
limited to six months from the 23rd day of
May, A. D. 1899 and that said court will re-
ceive claims and demands presented against
said deceased at the court house in the city
the expiration of said six months and that
the said court will examine and adjust such
claims and demands at said court house at
house on the 18th day of November, 1899,
at the opening of the court on said day, or as
soon thereafter as the parties can be heard.
Dated the 23rd day OF May A. b. 1899.
By the Court:
S6w5 GEORGE GRIMM County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-06

Passenger from Chicago arrives at Water
town 9:25 m and goes no farther.
1887 m train connects direct with fast
train for La Crosse Winona, st. Paul and
intermediate points.
6:32 m train connect direct for ST. Paul.
057 m train connects direct with train
for Madison. and Minnesota and Dakota
points.
"a except Sunday.
d.. LINDSAY, Agent,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01
THE VERMONT WATCHMAN

age tribes, and while some of these are in
race related to the Tagals the rest are re-
lated to the Nigritos, whose presence in
Negros gave that island it's name. Within
twenty miles of Manila it is stated, there
are savage tribes who have no relation
whatever with the Tagals and utterly re-
ject their pretended authority. 1t is amaz-
ingly foolish to represent this organization
of a small minority of the native inhabi-
tants embracing only part of one race, con-
fined to one island and not occupying half
of that, and bitterly opposed by other races
much more numerous, as entitled to repre-
sent the population of the Philippine
islands.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

vera, whether from Admiral Sampson
or Secretary Long, none, he says, has
ever been made % him, and he never
heard of it till after the battle OF July
3, some five weeks after the alleg-
ed "reprehensible conduct" Sampson
"hss never to this day, in any manner
or to any extent" intimated to Schley
any disapprobation or made any criti-
cism of the latter's conduct Of the Fly
ing Squadron.
Schley was on the deep, cropping
round in the dark, charged with the
duty and responsibility of finding Ger
vera and securing him. He found his
enemy and secured him. His critics
were at the cables ends, in contact
with the sources of information, aud
they are judging him at very unfair
advantage. Neither in his conduct be-
fore May 20, nor at the battle on July 3,
does the gallant tar seem to be justly
the subject of criticism. On the
contrary, he appears to be entirely
worthy of restoration to the rank from
which he was displaced by some of the
inscrutable pranks of officialdom. His
friends in Congress should fight it out
on this line to the end, and all the
country will say, Amenl
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

IN what part of Washington's char
acter, or that of Simon Bolivar, would
Senator Hoar find the germ of Aguin-
aldo's propensity for midnight mas
sacre and wide conhagration as a
means of getting rid of his enemies?
People whose morals and intellectuals
are in normal state would BE- more
apt to find in the santanic instinct that
conceived the massacre Of st. Bar
tholomew, or the blowing up of the
Maine, the real germ of the Aguinaldo
development
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01
IT is a dull day at Manila when Agui

1T is dull day at Manila when Agui-
naldo does not promulgate one or more
proclamations. His latest, via Hong
Kong, processes to accept the situation
caused by the "provocation" of the
Americans, declares his good inten-
tions, declaimes against ''odious Amer
lean dominion" and condemns the
Philippine commission as a "farce."
The pestiferous little Filipino is not
happy.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

THE HEART MUST NOT BE THRILLED WITH.
Where there are symptoms of heart weak
ness, there should be DR., Apnew's Cure
for the He lrt, iva magical remedy, gives
relief in thirty minutes, aud there are
thousands who testify that It cures perma-
pently. Mrs. W T. Rumble, OF Dnndalk,
Ont, says: ~ was for years unable TO
attend 10 my household dates. | nsed DR.
Agnew's Cure for the Heart, the result was
wonderful, the pain left me immed ia'ely
after the first dose, and few bottles
cured. "-16-For sale by w, e. Terrill &
Co., and Collins Blakeley.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

UP to date the testimony given be-
fore the court of inquiry on the beef
supply would seem to indicate the need
of au inquiry into the mental and NOR
al status of the commission that "in-
vestigated" the army administration
That body found the beef supply all
right and above reasonable criticism.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

HAVE You CATARRH TAINT2 - Here's
strong evidence of the quickness and sure
nevis Catarrhal Powder "For years | was
a victim of chronic catarrh - tried many
remedies, but no cure was effected until
had procured and used DR.. Agnew's Ca
tarrhal Powder. Frst application gave me
instant relief, and in an incredibly short
while l was absolutely cured. james
Headley, Dundee, N Y.--17 Sold by W.
e. Terrill & Co. and Collins Bakely
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

The annual report OF this town shows
that it began the year $1784 70 in debt, and
has az the close a surplus of 1854 "a. How
many towns in the State can make a better
showing, is a challenge the town officials
very properly make.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

THE SroMAcH's WoEs-Are pleasantly
and positively healed by DR.. Won STAINS
Pineapple Tablets. They act upon and di-
gest the food, prevent fermentation and all
distresses of the stomach. Eminent physi-
clans have noted their sterling merit and
the wonderful cures wrought right in their
own practice and prescribe TO relieve and
cure. SO cents.-20. Sold by w. X. TerIilI
& Co., and Collins Blakely.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

CHICAGO, Feb. 23.-During the fire
which for two hours this morning
threatened to annihilate the entire
packing house district and stock yards,
one fireman was killed and two we're
injured. One, probably fatally. Swift's
Company warehouse was destroyed.
The loss was 5000, 900.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

BosToN, Feb. 23.-On the arrival OF
the bark Penobscot, hailing from
Bucksport, Me-, from Hong Kong, this
morning, Michael Sullivan, seaman,
was arrested for an assault with knife
upon Sua Sap and All Sing, the Chinese
cooks, on the night of December 10.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

The Waterman Fountain Pen, the best
one dollar pen in the market See large
advertisement elsewhere in this paper.
Sent by mail on receipt of price. Every
pen warranted.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

BosToN, Feb. 23.-At the Chicago
Burlington and Quincy directors meet
ing to-day it was voted to raj $5,000,-
600 on a mortgage of the property east
of the Mississippi river, and buy the
Chicago, Burlington Northern railroad.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

Hoods Sarsaparilla never disap-
points. 1t may be taken for impure
and impoverished blood with perfect
confidence that it will cure.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01
ARTHUR ROPES, General Editor.
Clubbing List.

The following offers are for the benefit
only OF subscribers to this paper who pay
all arrearages and a years subscription in
advance. One or more Of the publications
may be ordered, but the money for each, at
the club rate, must invariably accompany
the order, with all arrears III any due on
the WAToHMAN and full year in advance.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01
The n. Y. WEEKLY TRIBUNE

The WEEKLY TRIBUNE sn a ait mpoant nsTs the the
reliable editorials
mechanical information illustrated fash
member of family.
THE VERMONT WCHM Ss yS M 1 as oe ou R T e
neighbo and friends and the village informs to local
and indispensable weekly visitor home and Preside
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1899-03-01

The above rates are subject to change
without notice.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-02
SISTERSVILLE

SISTERSVILLE, w. Va, November
1.-Mr. and Mrs. l.. A. Brenneman, of
Main street, who have been spending
the greater part of the summer and fall
a the home of the latter in Titusville,
Pa, arrived home yesterday and will
remain during the winter months.
Last evening at his home on the
South Side surprise party was tender
ed Ralph Devore by his sister and a
number of young friends. There was
quite a number present and the even
ing was spent in manner BETTING an
occasion of the kind. A delightful lunch
con was served at the proper hour.
C. C. Mccormick went to St. Mary's
Wednesday afternoon to look after his
interests in oil in that section.
The condition of Claude Griffin, who
is suffering with an attack of typhoid
pneumonia, has not changed materially
during the past couple of days, and he
is still in very serious condition.
F. L. Blackmarr was at st. Mary's
Tuesday.
Homer circuit, Of Warrington, is in
the city.
The engagement Of Robert Downing
Barrett, of Steubenville, Ohio, to Miss
Florence Della Furman, of this city.
has been announced and the wedding
has been set for April 5th.
The remains of G. w Wells, the old
gentleman who dropped dead on the
streets here Saturday evening, were in
tered Tuesday morning in lakewood
cemetery. A brother of the deceased
from Scio, Ohio, and a son from Steu-
benville, Ohio, attended the funeral.
Col. John J. Carter, president and
general manager of the Carter Oil Com
pany, with headquarters at Titusville,
Pa, who was in the city for quite a
while looking after the interests of his
company in this territory, left Tuesday
morning for home.
Ed. Nesbitt, formerly of this city,
now located in Marietta, was in the
city Sunday and Monday visiting for
mer friends and attending to some bust
ness matters.
D. S. Pelton, the we'll known jeweler,
who has been i'll for few days, Is
able to be about again.
Mr. and Mrs. A. NJ. Kerr, Of Titus
vile, Pa, who have been the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. U. G. Wilson, of the North
End, for a short time, have returned
home.
H. W. Smith, of the Star, at Middle
bourne, was in the city Tuesday at
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-02
PRODUCE.

CHICAGO, November -1.-Wheat
dropped over cent to-day. Liquida-
ton by demoralized longs because Of
unexpected weakness at Liverpool,
caused the slump. The market ruled
weak throughout and closed with a
loss of 1@11sc for the December option.
Corn also suffered from liquidation
ard short selling and closed sse lower.
Oats lost l1sc and provisions from sc to
10c
Wheat made sudden drop of 15c at
the opening and continued on the
down grade throughout the entire ses-
sion. AS the little strength which
characterized the market here yester-
day was in anticipation of higher quo
tations from Liverpool to-day as a re-
suit of severe military reverses to the
English army in South Africa, the
trade became demoralized when the re-
verse of that expectation occurred.
There was very little else at the open
ing to encourage selling but specula-
tors became SO bearish that in their
eagerness to find purchasers the mar
ket slumped of steadily and closed de-
cidedly weak within a fraction Of the