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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
ANNUAL SPELLING MATCH.
Interesting Contest of Many Spoilers
at ChautauOua.

at ChautauQua.
One of the time honored institutions of
ChaGtauqua is the annual spelling
match, which never fails to interest the
visitors and students at this great sum-
mer school and resort. Seats for about
zoo are arranged volunteers are called
for, and shortly the seats are filled on
both sides. The interest in the great
audience is keen, and every contestant as
he takes his place receives round of
applause.
Those who "spell down are not only
from nearly every state in the Union,
but are Of all ages, from the man or
woman who fifty years ago considered
himself or herself a spelling school cham
plon, to the product of the modern
school system still in early teens.
AT last the words are given out, be-
ginning with easier ones of two sylla-
hles. They are mostly spelled correctly,
though some go down under the first fire.
AT the match last year the simple word
halo, was given out first and mis-
spelled, This year the fifth word,
pean," found a victim.
1he next person in line does not have
chance at the word misspelled. as it
would be In the nature of a second trial
The following were some of the words
this year:
Stencil, mussulman, morsel. bereaye,
Jesse, lees, glebe. skein, sieve, ruse,
rouge, myrrh, niche, sluice, trope,
Wrcathe balk, .conch, phlegm, gives.
shote, sloth, anOint. dace, writhe. lamb.
fambeau. gamut, purview, talon, vestige,
anneal, succinct. Bosom, impinge, baize,
hight, boil, calk, caul. corps, foe, guise,
lief, neal, sneiss. cell, sere cere. slue,
sloe, steppe, reprieve, porridge. sortie.
stucco, umbrage, vellum. venduc adjure.
beWray, contemn, disburse. vitiate. re-
sclRd, sojourn, surfeit, satiate, condign,
fulsome. nauseous. gyral, subtitle, viscous.
chrome, blote brake. breech. bruise.
bruit, trays. frieze, CLAIRE and gloze.
Finally but two persons were left
standing. and when one spelled the other
gave judgment on the spelling The last
word given was lttoral. A. r. Lee.
Of Fort Smith, Ark. misspellcd it. and
Mrs. Ada Donahue Franklin OF Rich
held Springs, corrected him, gaining the
first prize Of so. and the second money.
50, falling to Mr.. ee.-PhiadeIphia
North American
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
A Relic of Barbarism.

Shooting, hunting and fishing are obvi-
GUS surviyals of our wild days. At one
time this was the only way people could
procure food for themselves and their
families. OF course, the most skillfu]
man in the tribe, who came home with
the greatest number of fish or birds OF
beasts, was the most respected And sc
now, when sporting fishermen never eat
their catch, and when the sporting shot
does not even sometimes pick up his
game, the man who makes the best bae
or fills the biggest basket gets most hon
trait which civilization has not vet
blotted Out=NeW York TELEGRAM.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

The tripping feet-the sparkling
eye-the graceful movement-be-
long not aloneto the budding maiden.
These graces are the right-aye
duty of every 7o0man until the hair
whitens-and regal dignity replaces
them.
The mother who guards her
strength has so much more to de
vote to the care and education Of
her dear ones. She should be a
comfort-a cheer-a1ways.
Yet how many feel that they
have the strength to properly bal
ance the home? The world is list
less, weary and morbid. It's blood
moves sluggish1y and is full of i'm
purities. It needs a kind1ing, in
MIGRATING tonic to set it afre-it
needs Pe-ru-na,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
A Blind Mans WhiD.

The New Orleans Times-Democrat
tells Of blind man in Southern city
who goes to the postofiice every day, car
rying a small light riding whip, which he
holds slightly inclined TO the front with
the tip just touching the pavement. His
sense of touch has become 50 delicate
that the whip is almost an artificial eye.
When the point encounters anything he
makes q few swift passes over the sur
face and generally determines the exact
character of the obstacle. 1t is done so
quickly and deftly as to attract no at
tention, and few passers have the least
suspicion Of the old mans intirmity.
When he reaches the pOstoffice he turns
unhestatingly. mounts the middle stairs,
walks over to the lock boxes. and, with
out any feeling around, thrusts key
into the right aperture.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
THE ONE MEDICINE

in the world which women may
rely upon positively. Pe-ru-na is
good for everyone, but particularly
for women. The various weak
nesses which afflict their delicate or
ganism spring from inflammation or
catarrh of the mucous lining, and Pe-ru-na
is a specific for catarrl in any organ Of
the body Any congestion of a mucous
membrane simply means catarrh of the
organ affected. This is why Pe-ru-na
cures all sorts of troubles where other
remedies fail. If there is a catarrhal
affection the matter with you anywhere
Pe-ru-rla will cure YOU.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
The Automobile

A vehicle that goes twenty miles an
hour on the highway is of course a pretty
serious proposition to everything else that
uses the road. The greater centers of
wealth, and particularly the summer CEN
tiers Of wealth, like Newport, are pretty
sure to be embarrassed by the automo-
are told that the machines have pretty
much driven cut of Paris all other kinds
of pleasure locomotion. Still, the auto
mobile as means of sport is craze
and will pass, and the horse is not a
craze and is pretty sure to last.-Har-
nar'S Weekly
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
The French Silk Industry

The Romans established works in
Lyons. France, in the Third century, a
D.. for the manufacture of cloth of gold
and silver, but every vestige of these was
swept away by Northern invasions. The
present silk industry was brought from
Italy and Spain and the Levant about
the year 1466, under the fostering care of
Louis NJ. 1t is recorded that five auncs
Of silk at that time cost from 300 to 400
francs or from As to 60 francs 1926 to
S11.5S) per yard, money then being worth
about four times its present value.-Con-
sui T. G.. Covert
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

Ask your grocer today to show you a
package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee
The children may drink it without injury
as well 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, 1900-08-15
Best for the Bowels.

No matter what ails you, headache to
cancer, YOU will never get we'll until
yoHr bowels are put right. CASCA-
REFS help nature, cure you without a
grippe or pain, produce easy natural move
ments, cost you just 10 cents to start get
ting your health back. CASCARETS
Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up in
metal boxes, every tablet has G. G.. c..
stamped on it. Beware of limitations
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
Do Your Feet Ache ana Burn :?

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease a powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. Cures
Corns. Bunions, Swollen Hot and Sweat
ing Feet. At all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, \. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
Crosby Transportation Co. and

Grand Trunk Ry. system, Grand Haven
Route. Shortest, cheapest and most
popular line to all points in Michigan,
Canada and the East. Steamers leave
Milwaukee every night at 9:15 p. m.
Write or call at ticket office, 400 East
Water St,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
{ DEAR MRS. PINKHAM,

Ihave taken Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound as advised and now
send you letter for publication. For
several years I was in such wretched
health that life was almost burden
/ could hardly walk across the floor,
physicians attended me, but failed to
help. / concluded to write to you for
advice In few days received such
akind, motherly letter. followed your
instructions and am my old self
again. Was greatly benefited before I
had used one bottle. May God bless
you for what you are doing for suffer
ing women - Mrs. CLARA GATES,
Johns p. O., Miss, Oct. 6, 1899.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
Makeup of the Chinese Army.

No one is too young or too old to serve
as soldiers in China when soldiers are
needed. Children are taken from their
toys, and old men, who, for years, have
been awaiting the messenger of death,
are lined up in battle array with equal
Indifference. Everybody must fight when
the dragon shows its teeth
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
Why Fish Are Slippery.

Why fish are slippery is accounted for
in this way: The Shiny coating protects
them frem the attacks of fungus, a form
Of plant life found in all waters. If a
FISH is uncovered by slime the fungus
lodges there and grows until in time it
kills the fish. The slime helps also to
increase the speed of the fish through the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
Fifty-Four Fighters in One Family

A Birmingham lady has at the front
two brothers, eight first cousins, forty
three second cousins and an uncle, max
ing ffty-four altogether, and if cousins
by marriage were counted the total would
exceed sixty. The whole of these volun-
through the siege Of Ladysmith, others
in Kimberley, Mafeking and Wepener.
Her sister is a nurse in Maritzburg hos
initial Ii 4andnn Daily Mail.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
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 Grain-O you give the children the
more health you distribute through their
systems. Grain-O is made of pure
grains, and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades of. coffee
but costs about a as much. All grocers
coll If 15c and Doc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
london of the Romans.

The London of the Romans lies buried
about eighteen feet below the level of
Cheapsiae, and still deeper than that is
buried the earlier London of the Britons.
La nearly all parts of the city there have
been discovered tesselated pavements,
Roman baths, tonabs, lamps, vases san
dals, keys, ornaments, weapons, coins
and statues Of the ancient Roman gods.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
Expenses of an ocean Steamer.

Food and supplies for the new ocean
liner Deutschland are estimated to cost
$750,000 year and the salary list for
each round trip is about $4,000. AL
though a frst-class passage at this sea-
for slack times, the owners do not expect
more than per cent. interest on their
Investment
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
Use for yellow Journals.

A most remarkable exhibition of the
power of the press is shown in the case
of one Luke Green, Il traveller in Rhode
STA. who asserts that he drove off a troop
of five lions and many hyenas, which had
attacked him and were not frightened by
his gun, by firing English periodicals at
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
Cotton for CafernilIars.

The caterpillar pest, which a few years
ago wrought great havoc among shade
trees in various cities, has been almost
wholly done away with in Philadelphia.
The preventives which were applied, in
the shape Of cotton wound around the
trunks of the trees, have tended to lessen
the breeding Of the pests, so that now
the worms are doing very little damage
to the trees
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

A portly gentleman, whose somewhat
scanty hair was slightly tinged with gray,
boarded a Madison avenue car at TWEEN
ty-third street the other day, says the
Brooklyn Times. His clothes were of
good material and modest in color. His
face was massive, the nose being pointed
just ? trihe toward the chin. His mus
tache, which was brown, partly covered
his mouth, and there was very pro-
nounced double chin that showed unmis-
This tendency to obesity was not CON
fined to the chin, for when the owner
turned around it was noticed that there
was q wrinkle in the flesh at the point
where the neck and head met, which was
not altogether hidden by the few re
naming locks of hair
All Of the seats were occupied and the
gentleman supported himself with an eb-
Ony cane. He rode standing for several
blocks without attracting particular at
tention, until a man sitting in front of
him leaned toward his neighbor and said:
That's ex-President Cleveland"
ut is"" asked the other, ARE you GER
tain?''
Yes, I am certain" whispered the
first speaker. GIVE seen him too often.
| think I'll offer him my seat
Suiting his actions to his words, the
man got up and bowed. Wont you
have my seat sir?" he asked
Itch danke schon,'' responded the APP
parent ex-president, ''nein." Whereas
the man who had offered the seat sat
down again and said something about
somebody being - fool.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
Revolutionary Relic Destroyed.

Lightning on the Fourth destroyed a
barn in Frederick township, near Potts
vile, Pa, that was built in 1740, and
has been famous in local history since the
Revolution The farm on which it was
then located was owned by Col. Fred
erick Antes, and Gen. Washington, with
his bodyguard, had his headquarters
there during the encampment at Potts
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
Oceans Bottom.

Recent studies of the ocean bottom near
the coast line of continents have shown
that rivers of considerable size sometimes
enter the sea beneath the surface
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
Lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In order 10
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently
on the liver ANA kidneys. Cures sick
heada che Price % and soc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

Sheep thrive best in pasture where
mOleS are numerous. The mole holes
serve to drain the land.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

The longest continuous run on a rail
way train in Europe is that from Paris
to Constantinople, 1921 miles, in GA
hours.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we
ever used for all affections of the throat
and lungs.-Wm. 0. Endsley, Vanburen,
Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

Wisconsin Hair Grower and Dandruff Cure.
A guaranteed dandruf cure and hair promoter. Send
for booklet Wisconsin Pharmacal Co.. Milwaukee, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

The swallow is said to be one of the
fastest of the avine tribe. 1t is known
to have covered 120 miles an hour
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

A Cherokee Indian, after having been
in the penitentiary five years, returned
40 his tribe, but he had forgotten their
language
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

The distance from the farthest point
of polar discovery to the pole itself is
4G0 miles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

The judge of Western court decided
point adversely to certain lawyer.
The lawyer was stubborn, and insisted
that the judge was wrong
Il tell you that [ am rightr' yelled the
judge, with flashing eyes,
L tell you that you are notr' retorted
the counsel.
''Crier!" yelled the judge, Il adjourn
the court for ten minutes
He pitched into the counsel, and, after
a lively little fight, placed him hors de
combat, after which business was re-
sumed. But it was not long before an
other misunderstanding arose.
"Crierr' cried the judge, I'VE will ad-
journ this time for twenty minutes
Never mind, judge" cried the counsel.
keep on your coat-the point is yielded
My thumbs cut Of joint, and I've
sprained my shoulder. Spare Moments.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

Australian bushmen are being offered
farms free OF cost in RhOdesia.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

LeROy-s Harmless Headache Tablets cure
all headaches-by mail anywhere. 25c-Segall's Drug
Store 4th and Chestnut SITS, Milwaukee, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

Fishers FlaYOring Extracts are Endorsed
by pure fool laws and the U. s. government for their
PURIFY and STRENGTH, A J. Hilbert Co., Mw.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

Mrs. WinSIOs;s SOOTHING SYRUP for children
teething, softens the gums. reduces Inflammation,
allays pain cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

City Barber Ito Scotch visitor after
shaving)- Little bay rum, sir?"
Scotch Visitor-''Weel, I'm ma fond O.
rum; but | wadna refuse a drap whus-
ky!'-Tit-Bi
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

One years sweepings of the British
mint yield over $4,000 in gold and silver.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

"Sophronia, have you girls chosen
name for your man-haters' club yet?''
selves THE Scintiliating Sisters of the
Marble Heart indianapolis Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

Miss Springer-"Can you say, rapidly.
She sells sea shells, without getting
your tongue tvisted?'
Singer-"No. nor can you, either.
Miss Springer-"Well, can you say,
What am | doing over and over again
without getting tied up?'
Singer" 'M-m-don't know I'll try
What am | doing, what am l doing,
what am / doing =
Miss Syringe Making fool of your
self. Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

The scabbards worn by Russian Off
GERS are made of papier mache.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
SPINNING WHEEL.
GEE! WHEW! MY.

Gee
Hottest weather ever see
I'd give | YUM half the pelf I've got
Fer an hour or two in some ere spot
Where twasn't more'n one-half as hot.
Gee!
Whewi
Takes the tuck right out o you.
Old suns got right down ter biz
Fairly makes the old earth siZZ.
Do beat all how hot it is.
Whew
My!
/ can't work-hain't goin ter try.
Collars wilted. lies down fat.
Sweat till vets a drownded rat
Hardly know where l am at.
My. buffalo News
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

July dividends of Utah mines amount
to 1921, 800
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

''This YOUTH announced Charon, twas
an migrate" The imp smiled diabolical-
ly; He will be migrate very soon.'
Then the furnace opened and the pokers
rattled.-Philadelphia Record.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

A teacher in a public school, who has
been much annoyed by truancy, has re-
Gently been stringent in enforcing the rule
that her scholars, on their return to
school after an absence. must bring her
q note stating in full the cause of such
absence. the note to be in the writing Of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

a parent or guardian. The following is q
note brought by one of her pupils after
two weeks absence: Louisa was absent
monday, please excuse her. Louisa was
absent toosday, she had a sore throte.
Louisa was absent wensday, she had Il
sore throte. Louisa was absent thurs
day, she had Il sore throte. Louisa was
absent friday, she had a sore throtea;
Read this over again for the next week
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

''The man with a slight fresco of yellow
mud on his shoes stopped the patent
leathered friend and exclaimed
''Ha, har'
whats the trouble?'
mo trouble whatever. This is Joy. Nv
turn has come at last Aren't you one Of
the people who used to make fun of ne
because l lived away out in the sub
urbs?'
Il believe So
Didn't you say facetious things about
Lonesomehurst' and when you saw me
performing feats of equilibrium with a
tall bunch of bundles, didn't you make
comic references to the human express
Wagon!
Yes; believe so.'
"Well, I want to call your attention to
the fact that | am living only a few hun
dred feet from where the cars start I'm
one of the few people who are sure of
getting seats on warm evening, and
who brush proudly by while you stand in
the corner, and implore the conductor
humbly, but in vain, to take your 5
cents. Washington Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

One day q gentleman called at the of
fee OF certain newspaper and said to
the editor:
Sir, it is announced in your paper
that I'm dead
Well" replied the editor, IF it is in
our paper it is correct
1T is not correct, for here 1 ana alive, =
rejoined the other.
well, it can't be helped" said the ed
itor.
But l expect you to contradict it,
said the injured man.
No, [ cannot do that" said the edi-
tor, las we never contradict anything
that appears in our Taper. / will do the
only thing | can do. Tomorrow | will
put you in the list of births. London
Spare Moments.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

The following, from Tit-Bits. Is an I'M
reported incident before one OF the COM
missioners appointed to inquire into Il
certain election petition:
What is your name?'
George jones"
We'll, what 60 you knew of this?'
"On the day Of the election | went
to the Spotted Dog"
What did you there?''
L seed man.
''NNell, what did he do?'
He gave me shillings, and said as
how | was to vote for -
We'll. did you vote fer Mr.. =:
NO, sir"
What did you de them
Went to the Pig and Whistle
''Well-there?
There l seed another man.
What did he do?'
He gave me shilliRgs and said |
was to vote for -"
And did you vete?''
mo, sir"
What did you do them
Il went to the Red Lion
And there?''
There | seed a man, tee"
And did he give you ) shillings and
tell you to vote fer Mr.. -
He did So"
And did your
No, sir
why. here. on your ewn admission.
you have obtained Is shillinsS To vote
for one of the candidates; did you vote
at ALP
No. sir
why not?'
Because I amt got ne vote: it's my
father, George Jones, who's an elector."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15
MY OWN SELF AGAIN.. -
Mrs. Gates Writes to Mrs. Pinkharas
Follows Her Advice and is Made Well.

two and one-half years have been in
feeble health. After my little child came
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a constitutional cure. Price 10 cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

''Maude,' said the one girl. sis so
stuck up since they put her picture in
the paper that there is no getting along
with her.
Goodness" said the other girl, what
has she been cured OFF,
Cured of nothing. You remember the
picture she had taken at the time of the
masquerade last winter? Well She has
friend on the paper, and they have
gone and published it as the Empress of
China. '-Indianapolis Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-08-15

Briggs is dreadfully near-sighted. You
know that hat his wife wears with all
those black plumes on lt?:''
eyes, I've seen it,
"Well, Briggs thought it was the head
of feather buster, and he tied it to his
cane and had brushed a lot of spider
webs from the porch ceiling before his
wife caught him at it."-Tyson's Week
w