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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
A Pretty Booklet.

'The best of everything" is the key
note Of the success Of The Chicago and
Northwestern Railway. In the equipment
and furnishings of its magnificent passen-
ger trains the best of everything is sump-
tuously used for the pleasure and COM
fort of the travelling pubic. The lit
erature of the Northwestern line is also
in keeping with this wellknown motto.
The passenger department has recently
issued q little brochure describing scenes
along the route of the famous electric
lighted Northwestern Limited, which is
an artistic gem. This little booklet con-
tains a number of elegant half-tone en-
gravings-glimpses of principal cities, ma
lures freaks and scenes between Chicago
and the Twin Cities. Il is the latest and
handsomest effort of the pri1ters' and en-
gravers' art in modern bookmaking Four
cents in stamps, sent to w. 3. Kniskern.
% Fifth avenue, Chicago, will secure
copy of this beautiful souvenir.
In Paris ON an average one out of
every seventytwo people rides a bicycle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
THE SUDD OF THE NILE.
A Floating Mass Which BlockaGies
Channels and I'm pedes Navigation.

A Floating Mass Which Blockades
Channels and Impedes Navigation.
In recent kilograms from Cairo there
have been plentiful illusions to the
''sudd." What the ''sudd'' is exactly it
is probable that even that well-nformed
person. the man in the street." does not
know for certain. He has been heard to
describe it in non-committal way as "a
kind of underground" However, Maj.
Peake and others of the Sirdars officers
are by this time we'll acquainted with its
nature, since they have been occupied for
months in clearing away this nuisance to
navigation.
The sud- appears to consist chiefly OF
floating masses of papyrus, grass and
sOft-wooded tree called ambatch, and 1t
has blocked the channels of the Whlte
Nile from time immemorial. 1t was
partly cut through in 1874, but in 1898
had collected again in vast quantities.
remedy was proposed in Mr.. Willcock's
report of last year. which was to plant
willows and poplars so as to assist the
formation Of definite banks to the Rlver
Nile.-Newcastle Eng Chronicle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
SPINNING WHEEL.
SATISFACTION.

Oars cullud folks in Africa dcy orter move
away,
Case dey has to dig de di-mons fob de white
men, day by DAY:
An de Nnile men chase each yuthuh wild de
pistol an de gun.
Till de Hottentots an KaffirS has to drap
dab work an run.
SO Is feelin' mighty thankful. an | sings
n! little song,
Dat Is here in FOggy Bottom, whah de
cUllud folks belong.
Dey say de Filipino ain full-blood cuilud
man;
But he sho'ly ain white one, SO | guess
he's black an tan.
An hes clmbin up de palm tree, an he $
dodgin lef' an right.
Ar Geyve got him much worried ne kin
sca'cely sleep at night.
An agin Is mighty grateful an | sings II
loud an strong,
Dat Is here in FOggy Bottom, whah dc
cullud folks belong.
Washington Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
All Done in Twenty Minutes.

That voting would take women from
their homes and household duties was
recently advanced as an argument against
woman suffrage. But a woman in the
audience testified that one day when she
went to the vote she took her little girl
to school, did one days marketing, cast
her ballot and got home inside of twenty
minutes.-P Philadelphia Record
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
Give Flowers to PASSENGERS

pretty custom of the Michigan Cen
tra railroad is the distribution Of bou-
DUETS to women passengers on the trains
at the station of Niles. A man in the
employ of the railroad company cult
Yates the flowers on u fiveacre plot near
the railroad station, on which there are
three large hothouses, where several men
are kept at work. The distribution to
the passengers is made every day, winter
and summer. one train each way, and
sometimes more, being served.Indianap
oils Press
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
Try Grain-O. Try Grain-O.

Ask your grocer today to show you
package Of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee
The children may drink it without injury
as we'll as the adult All who try it like
it. GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown
of Mocha or Java, but it is made from
pure grains, and the most delicate stom-
ach receives it without distress. One
fourth the price Of coffee. 15c and 25c
per package Sold by all grocers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
The Sultan's Crimson Sword.

Since 1904, when the Persians surren-
dered Armenia to Turkey, the numerous
Sultans of Turkey have never sheathed
their swords, in regard to the former
country save in the flesh of the inhabit-
ants. True, every now and again, when
matters are very slow in European poll
tics, some country becomes righteOusIy
indignant, and a concert of Europe is
called and a note sent to the Sultan
STU the fighting goes on-or, rather, the
butchering.-NeW York Telegram
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
Same as DiDhtheria,

Philadelphia physicians now must re-
port cases of membranous Group. The
Philadelphia board of health, considering
diphtheria and membranous Group to be
identical diseases. has adopted a resou-
ton that all cases Of this kind Of Group
be considered and recorded as diphtheria.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

A patent record which has been I'M
earthed at Toronto shows that the orig
mai inventors of the electric arc light
were two Toronto men, Henry Wood
ward, medical student, and Matthew
Evans, a saloonkeeper. The invention,
completed in 1873, was the fruit of their
joint experiments. 1t was patented in
the following year.-Philadelphi Rec
ord
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
our Alcoholic Consumntion.

In 1899 the people of the United States
consumed alcoholic drinks to the value Of
$973, 5S9, $50, and $l73, 308, 742 worth Of
nonalcoholic stimulants The latter item
includes $134, 695, 145 worth Of coffee,
$50, ,5SS worth of tea and $5,0OO,0OO
worth of cocoa. The whole represents
a yearly per capita expenditure for bev-
erages of $1,000 assuming that the pop
ulation Of the United States last year
was a little over 100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
What Do the Children Drink?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
You tried the new food drink called
GRAIN-O? 1t is delicious and nourish
ing. and takes the place of coffee. The
more GrainO 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 u as much. All grocers
sell it. 15c and 25c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
SEE TO THE WALLS.
a Danger in Schoolrooms and How 10
Prevent IT

Owing to the gathering of so many
different classes Of persons therein, the
interior walls of the churches, school
houses, hospitals, ETC., are apt to become
repositories Of disease germs unless pre-
VentlYe measures are taken. These
walls should always be coated with
clean and pure cement, such as Alabas-
tine, which is disinfectant in it's nature
and more convenient to renew and re-
tint than any other wall coating. The
hrst cost is no greater than for inferior
work, while renewals are more easily
and cheaply made.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
Libby. Mcneil & Libby.

Housekeepers frequently feel the need
of luncheon meats which are either
ready to serve or can be prepared for
need is abundantly supplied in the supe-
rior meats put up by the old reliable
house of Libby, Mcneil q Libby, Chi
cage, one of whose specialties is adver-
tised in another column of this paper,
and their booklet. How to Make Good
Things to Eat is offered free on appli-
cation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
Cause of Bubonic Plague

The bubonic plague is primarily due to
a specific organism or microbe of infini-
tesimal siZe-so small that probably go.
100000 of them would be required TO
cover a square inch of surface.
Sterling silver hearts Zoe and upwards,
engraving free. Archie Tegtmeyer Gold
and Silversmith Co, Grove and National
Ave, Milwaukee, Wis.
More deaths are due in England to
alcoholism than TO diphtheria or ty
phoid fever.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
SIS Per Wnak

A salary of SIS per week and expenses
VIII be paid to man with one or two
horse rig to introduce our Poultry Com
pound and Lice Killer among Farmers
Address. with stamp, Acme Mfg Co.,
Des MOines, Iowa.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
BILE BLOA'l

Puffs Under the eyes; red nose; prnple-
blotched, greasy face don't mean hard drink
ing always as much as it shows that there is
BILE IN THE BLOOD. It is true, drink
ing and over-eating overloads the stomach,
but failure to assist nature in regularly dis
posing Of the partially digested Jumps Of food
that are dumped into the bowels and allowed
to rot there, is what causes all the trouble.
CASCARE7S will help nature help you, and
will keep the system from filling with poisons,
will clean out the sores that tell Of the sys-
TENS rottenness. Bloated by bile the figure
becomes unshapely, the breath fool, eyes and
skin yellow; in fact the whole body kind Of
fills up with filth. Every time you neglect to
help nature you lay the foundation tor Just
poisons out Of the system and viii regulate
OF pain. Start to-night-one tablet It up for
and Will fell riaht blood will be rich.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

A young gentleman took his little sis
ter with him while calling the other
evening at Il house where he is q regular
visitor. The little girl made herself quite
at home, and showed great fondness for
one Of the young ladies. huggng her
heartily. How very affectionate she
isl sad the lady Of the house. Yes so
like her brother" responded the young
lady, unthinkingly.-Bu Courier
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

Pottery is anything made of baked
clay. The chief members of the pottery
family are earthenware, stoneWare and
porcelain.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

Joseph Jefferson and Richard Mans
field are exchanging compliments.
Says Mr.. jefferson: Il think that Mr..
Manstield's intensity or temperament
leads him 20 Overact. The fault jars my
nerves, but l have faith he will outgroW
it in time
Says Mr.. Mansfield: Il am sorry to
learn that my acting has continued to
trouble Mr.. Jefferson through these
many years. ] believe it is fifteen years
since he attended one of my perform
ances"
Further instance of the mutual admi-
ration of great players is afforded by all
anecdote with which Mr.. Mansfield
often has credited Mr.. jefferson:
other is the cynical way in which Mr..
Mansfield usually begins it. We'll, dur
ing one of Sir Henry Irvins's earlier
tours jefferson. who never had seen the
English actor, stepped one night into d
theater where Irving was playing The
and listened for a few minutes. Then
he turned to a friend. Is that fellow on
the stage this man Irving? he asked.
His companion nodded. Jefferson grunt-
ed out, My man Bob could play Shylock
better than that, and stalked from the
theater.
Il always think of that incident" Mr.
Mansfield is accustomed to add, with
fond emphasis. when | read the nice
things jefferson says in print about Irv
ing
you have a heart of ice,' he bitterly
exclaimed. The Boston maid waxed
naughty. Really. sir" she said. lone
would think from your remark that you
took my thOraX for Il refrigerator -
Philadelphia Record
Georges mother insisted upon his re-
peating the prayer Of childhood He
started sleepily, requiring prompting at
the beginning of every line. Drowsiness
had nearly won the mastery by the time
that he had obediently got as far as my
soul to take"
God bless, prompted his mother
There was q fiutter of his Sleep-laden
lids as he Jumped them all together:
God bless the whole shooting match!'
And he was asleep at last.-Boston
Transcript.
Yes said the selfsatisfed young
woman. Il have had several proposals.
Don't you think man seems absurd
when he is proposing?"
Sometimes" answered Miss Cayenne
1T depends. of course. on who the lady
in the case happens to be. Washington
Star.
The head of the household was late
getting home. He was very late. 1t was
long past midnight Indeed, the little
clock on the hall mantel had just struck
3 o'clock when he came walking in. He
had been out with the boys, and his wife
reproached him.
why, it's early yet. It's not late.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

st is all over between u.s." said Miss
Dinsmore, firmly, to Mr. Dolley. Take
your ring"
Keep it" replied Mr.. Dolley, mourn
fully.
L couldn't think of such a thing 1t
is my invariable rule to return the ring
when | break an engagement Detroit
Free Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

Three turpentine plantations Of TO-
600 acres each will soon be started in
the South
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

Married couples in Norway are priyi-
legged to travel on railways at a fare and
half
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

The Imperial Bank of Russia now
holds 1858, AGO. 900 less gold than it held
wear
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

Fishers FiavOring Extracts are endorsed
by pure food laws and the u 5. government for their
PURITY and STRENGTH. A. j. Hilbert Co., Milw.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
ASK Your Dealer for Aliens Foot

A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t
rests the feet. Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Sore, Hot, Gallons, Aching,
Sweating feet and Ingrowing Nails. Al
lens FootEase makes new or tight
shoes easy. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores. 25c. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, \. Y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

The entertainment Of royalty costs
British society each year fully E2,O00,-
GOO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

Nearly 400 new laws were passed by
the New York state Legislature this SEES
sion
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

PiSO's Cure cannot be too highly spok-
en- of as Il cough cure-J w. O'Brien
3}22 Third Ave, y. Minneapolis, Mimi,
Jan. &, 1900
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

VITALITY low, debi.itated exhausted cured
by Dr.. kllueS Invigoratinis Tonic. FREE ST. Trial
Bottle containing weeks treatment DR.. KIine's
Institute 931 Arch Street. Philadelphia Founded 1871
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

Have You tried "M-B" Flavors? If
not, why? Your grocer sells them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

Mrs. WiusiOw's SOOTHING SYRUP for Oh | 'r.r
t5ething, softens the gums, reduces niamna ton
aliays pain cures wind cole 25c bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
THE BIRD ORNAMENT

THE BIRD ORNAMENT.
Fair lady. give pause,
For. since you are fair,
Shall you slaughter a song
For feather to wear!
His carol pray spare;
Let the maxim fall pat,
"A bird in the bush
Is worth ten on 4 hat
Washington Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

Doctor Ito patient who wishes to be
treated for an impeachment in his speech)
DO you always stutter?"
Patient 'O-o-only when IL
talk Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

How would you define a crying
need?" asked the teacher of the rhetoric
class. "a handkerchief replied the
young man with the wicked eye.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

you look robust" remarked the lady
of the house. Are you equal to the
task OF saving wood?"
Equal isn't the word madam" re
piled the pilgrim, as he resumed his jour
ney, I'm superior to it. -Philadelphia
Record
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

Australia coins its own gold, but not
IL. Ii
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

This story won't do at all said the
publisher to the ambitious writer. The
detective chases a man all over the world
and never catches him."
We'll, you see, it's realistic story"
explained the writer. But the expana-
ton was unsatisfactory.-De Free
Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

do you think there will be much in
terest in this political enterprise"'
"Interestr' repeated Senator Sorg-
hum. It'll be more than interest. It'll
be dividends. Washington Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
The lady and the photographer

The lady and the photographer
The LADY, desire sitting
The Photographer-"Ye madam. Any
particular style?"
The Lady-""The style that will bring
the best results. of course
The Photographer Full face, quarter
face prohle?''
The Lady-"All of them. Then 1 can
pick the best
The Photographer Very well,
madam; will you sit now?'
The Lady-"Mercy, no, I'm not pre-
pared for it. m having a special dress
made. And, of course, l must materially
alter my complexion. Then / want my
hair powdered on this side and darkened
Oh that"
The Photographer-Yes, madam.
The Lady-'And you can smooth ont
all the wrinkles, and clear away this
mole, and lift the corners of my mouth,
can't you!
The Photographer-"W can do all
that in the retouching, madam.
The Lady-"So l supposed. And you
notice that one of my ears is little lop-
sided and will have to be Strengthened.
And the curve of my nose must be soft
eEcd, and the crease III my double chin
obliterated.'
The Photographer-''Ye madam"
The Lady-"0f course | want my eye
brows darkened and my eyelashes
heightened, and Il sort of peachbloom fin
sh given to the entire face"
The Photographer-"A may | ask,
madam, how-with all this-you expect
TO get an accurate likeness
The Lady haughtily)-"That's your
business. sir
The Photographer. asserting himself
(they rarely do(--"Well. madam. | really
don't see that there~wil be any necessity
for your sitting at all"
The Lady-'What do you mean by
that :"
The Photographers. with emphasized
sarcasm-''I mean that | have a young
and pretty woman in attendance here
who can sit in your place with just as
satisfactory results.
Whereupon the lady shifts and flounces
Out-Plaindealer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

Western Australia has thirteen bank
holidays.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
Cures ak
Great Fame of a Great Medicine
Won t5y Actual Merit

The fame of Hoods Sarsaparilla has
been won by the good it has done to
those who We're suffering from disease.
Its cures have excited wonder and ad-
miratiOn. 1t has caused thousands to
rejoice in the enjoyment of good health,
and it will do you the same good it has
done others. 1t will expel from your
blood all impurities; will give you
good appetite and make you strong and
vigorous.
Indigestion After suffering
six months from indigestion, headache,
nervousness and impure blood, l began
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, and when
| had taken six bottles l was well.''
Frank Nolen, Oakland, H.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Is Americas Greatest Medicine
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

Hewson-''Y Young Mr.. Duley was in to-
day TO ask for our daughters hand in
Mrs Hewson-"What did you say?'
Hewson-"I told him you were in
charge OF the finances of the family. =
Philadelphia North American.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

Respectfully submitted as sample for
the use of the fellows who write the
songs for the coming campaign:
He sunk those ships at fearful rate
Just off Manila landing
And now the gallant ship of state
he soon will be commanding.
Mark and his Mack Will have to tramp,
Well knock Billy Bryan silly,
And in the White House we will camp
George Dewey and his Mile.
Denver Post.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08
Mrs. Nuwed- 'Circuses are just dread

Mrs. Nuwed-"C ircuses are just dread
full
Miss Gabby-"I think they are nice"
Mrs. Nuwed-"But you should have
seen Mr.. Nuwed when he came home
last night. His clothes were muddy ard
torn. and he had lost his hat. and he was
so tired and sick he could hardly talk
enough to tell me that he had been out
to see the elephant. Baltimore Ameri-
can.
-:o:-
He was the bashfulest man she had
ever met.
What would you do he said tenta-
lively, If l were to steal kiss from
you?''
Il really don't know" she responded
with the always bewitching difidence Of
a maiden under such circumstances, but
that you were ileptomaniac and didn't
know what you were doing"
And he only laughed and thought it
ras a good iOke.-Detroit Free Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

1t is estimated that tho people of
England spend f250,000 a day in furni-
ture moving.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

szea@y~. WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS
G5sg please say you the Advertisement
in this paper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

Voice from up stairs oweeza,
Hasn't dot young drummer gone home
yed?'
Loweeza-'It's all right, fader. key
lcses nottin' by it. He will charge it up
to de firm as a shlcepng car
The following characteristic rhymes of
the months are said to have been writ
ten by Richard Brinsley Sheridan:
January-sn0wy.
February-fOwy.
March-blowy
April-showery.
May-fowery.
June-b0Wery.
July-mOppy-
August-crOppy.
September-poppy.
October-breezy.
November-WheeZy.
observation-disclosures.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

PAIN toni
week nc Will RICH
of
coz O satisfied is
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

Bingo-'I think, after all, / shall go TO
Europe with my family"
Twlckenham-t'Why, l thought You
couldn't afford it?"
We'll, it's cheaper for me TO go with
them than to let them so alone The
Smart Set.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

In Paris on an average one out of
every seventy-two people rides a bicycle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

MONEY Ms kES MOEET.-If properly in
vested. S ali nvestings bring great results. ALSO
lutcly by plan s nd stamp for particulars.
NELSON Il NELSON, 100 and 103 Wall ST.,
New York City.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

ct almost kills me to stand" moaned
the lady in the street car. IF / don't
get a seat pretty soon | shall just drop
And it was only the next day that She
stood up two hours and half while
she had a dress fitted. But then that's
a different thing.-Boston Transcript
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

M. N. No 70. 1909,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

"Will someone please chase the COW
down this way?' said the funny boarder,
who wanted some milk for his oatmeal
Here, Jane said the landlady in a
tone that was meant to be crushing.
take the COW down there where the calf
is bawling. "-Chicag 60 News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

"You have heart of ice" he bitterly
exclaimed. The Boston maid waxed
naughty. Really. sir" she said. lone
would think from your remark that you
took my thorax for a refrigerator. =
Philadelphia Record.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-08

Mrs. Rifakksassa has fifty
thousand such letters
from grateful We7Rssexa~