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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-11-07
DREADED THE CHINESE.
Wife Of the Italian Minister at Pc.
king Did Not Wish to Go
There.

The Italian minister in Peking,
Marquis Salvage Raggi, has with
him his wife and only child,
Paris, boy eight years old. He is
a handsome man. about 35 years old,
while his wife is beautiful to an
unusual degree. She was always
called LA Bella Palalvicini" before
her marriage. She was extremely
reluctant to 60 to China when her
husband was appointed minister in
1898, having already been there when
the marquis was attache at the le-
cation. Being timid and nervous by
disposition, she was in continual fear
because she could not bring herself
to trust the natives. She was not
with her husband when his appoint
nnent was decided upon and. seeing
the announcement in the newspaper.
telegraphed: II hope the horrible
news is not true" In fact. the new
minister left Italy for China alone,
to be greeted on his arrival by the
news of his fathers death. After
that the marchioness joined him at
once.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-11-07
GOING MOTH.

AFr6tRht. -. 49,. :vS ~
1 Passenger from Chicago arrived AZ water
town e:25 D m and goesn no farther.
O:57 = M train connects direct with fast
train for La Crosse Winona. st. PauI ano
intermediate points.
6:32 m train connect direct Ior nL fAu =
fr Madison. and Minnesota and Dakots
points.
q except Sunday.
FRED N. NzwroN Agent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-11-07
q a g TO H I a.
Bears the 4 The Kind You Have Always RoGgI
Signature "a L~1H2XzEm
TRICKS PLAYED WITH JEWELS
How the Value of Ge ms Is Som e tim q
Increased by AdrOit jew
elers.

There are tricks In all trades, and the
tricks of the jewelers. are sometimes so
adroit as to deceive the most expert
who are unfamiliar with them. Large
rubies can now be made out of small
that would, when cut, take in even an
expert lapidary if he trusted to his eye
only. He must examine with micro
scope to detect the vamped-up stone.
Some bubbles in it are then visible,
that is all. The double refraction. tn a t
depth of color which is caress to the
vamped-up ruby is produced by melt
ing the small rubies into one. A clever
device of jewelers. who go in for cheap
ness-or cheating-is to set rose dia-
mond on a foundation of paste. The
gold setting hides the joint.
The first applica ton on large scale
of this trick took place not long ago
at Brussels. A man entered a jewelers.
shop, and, saying he had lost at rou-
lette and needed money, at once Of
fered for sale his wife's necklace. The
price he asked was only half the ap-
parent value. The jeweler examined
it. found the wide refraction of the dia-
mond which is the cause of those bril-
liant fireworks, but still was mistrust-
full.
LAS you are SO hard up" he said, 81
can't do anything. My condition for a
transaction is this-that you leave this
necklace with me for two days" This
was agreed to. He took the first ex-
press to Paris and showed the necklace
to some experts. They took part of it
to pieces and discovered the fraud.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-11-07

There is disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by
it-heart disease, pneumonia, heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result of kidney
disease. If kidney trouble is allowed to adj
vance the kidney-poisoned blood will attack
the vital organs. or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then the richness of the blood-the albunen
leaks out and the sufferer has Brights
Disease, the worst form of kidney trouble.
Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp-ROot the new dE-
covery is the true specific for kidney. bladder
and urinary troubles. 1t has cured thousands
of apparently hopeless cases. after all other
efforts have failed. At druggists in fifty-cent
and dollar sizes. A sample bottle sent free
by mail, also book telling about Swamp
Root and its wonderful cures. Address
Dr.. Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton. N. y. and
mention this paper
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-11-07
CELEBRATED HIS WINNING.
Sporting Man Makes $4,000 ana
Drinks q Glass Of Butter.
milk ON 1t.

"You talk about your cold feet-I
saw couple the night of the Fitz-
Rubin fight that gave me cold for
a week." said the barkeeper in La
Sale street wet goods house to Chi
cago Chronicle man.
did they give you lung trouble?''
put in a customer.
mo, but they made me feel like the
ice man or frosty morning in Spitz-
bergen"
'That was cold. How did it come
about?'
"Well, you see, we have ticker in
here and during the fight got the
rounds as they were pulled off. Early
during the game man drifted IN
here and took up a position before
the ticker. He was seated and had
his eyes glued to the ticker all the
while
"Whoop!' he yelled as the sixth
round was over. I've won nearly S..
O0O,' and he started for the bar
where he counted out his betting
tickets. In addition he had several
hundred dollars in cash. for which he
had been unable to find takers"
''What happened then?" the Gus
toner asked.
HE bought glass of buttermilA
and slipped out"
els that how you pay your brewery
bills, rent. light and insurance?''
mot on the money of fellow like
that" and the bartender's counter
ance bespoke the disgust that wa.
within him
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-11-07
DrS. GOeldner 3 Barber
Dental Parlors
Operating Work by On. eAReER
Mechanical Work by DR. EIDNEE
Home Seekers Cheap Excursions.

The Northwestern line will sell hom'
seekers excursion tickets August Z and 81
and the first and third Tuesdays Of eacl
month during the year, with favorabl'
return time limits, to numerous point
in the West and South, at eXceptiOnali,
low rates. For tickets and full infor
nation apply to agents Chicago Il North
western railway.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-11-07
NERVOUS DEBILITY,
VITAL WEAKNESS

and PrOstratiOn from Over
work or other causes.
Humphrey Homeopathic Specific
No. 28, in use over 80 years, the only
successful remedy. i
81 pr vial er special paekass with pevdss Esr IS
AslA DrsxEtss ssnl >ost r~:a S.srs ri eyiss
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-11-07
RAILROAD DIRECTORY.
Chicago. Milwaukee h st. Paul.
Chicago h Northwestern.
GOING SOUTH.

). Chic. % Fast Passenger .... $40 q d
Mail . 1882 q q
q JAnesviile 80. 0:Sz
New Rockford-WatertOwnt train. Leave
Rockford $40 A. M. arrives at Waterfowl
$50 A. NJ. and goes NO further. RETURNING
Rockford 100
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-11-07
CARRIAGES AND PHAEToNS
Nothing Sells Like the Dust Pr0ofln.
Interchangeable Axle Box Buggy

They give the very best satisfaction. and
are warranted to run from 500 to 1000 miles
without Oiling. The parts arc Interchange
able, and when worn can be renewed and
made good as new. The axle box is made
from wrought iron with q sleeve properly
grOoved to fit the balls pressed on the point
o. the box and cap pressed into the back
end Of the box which is made to fit the balls
that are contained in the cone, which is
mounted at the shoulder Of the axle. The
nut is made with cup There is also a back
dust cap which screws over the back end of
the box also dust cap which screws over
the point of he hub, making the axle dust
proof. The buggy is fitted with double end
snrings which make it one of the easiest rid
ng buggies manufactured,
When you want to buy the best
Buggies, Wagons, Binders, Reapers
Mowers, Tanning Mills, ETC.,
Call and see JOHN F. BRAMER,
No. Windmills specially. 4oe MAIN ST.
Pumps, Tanks, Repairs. always in stock
lowest prices guaranteed.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-28
The Douglas Island News.
THE LOCAL FIELD.

Items of Interest Dished Up in Brief for the Beu-
 eft of Our Readers.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-28
The Price of Chickens.

The Chieftain, published at La Crosse, Kans., quotes the market price of turkeys at six and chickens four cents pound. Alaskans pay twenty five cents pound straight.-Douglas Island (Alaska) News.
 It is no wonder that Bro. Mcbride is compelled to charge $500 per year for his paper Will the News tell us how Methodist ministers manage to live in that country?-La Crosse Chieftain.
 The people of Alaska are more than satisfied to pay B a year for a religious paper. The News is the only one in the district The Methodist preachers do thin down some in Alaska for the want of chickens, but they work all the better. Preachers and lawyers do their best work on light diet.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-28

That Chris Miller the jolly hotel man may have all kinds of good suc- cess.
 That Cest. Tibbitts may always be as good looking, genial and happy as he now is.
 That Ed. CaseboIt's good looks may never fade and that only prosperity is in store for him.
 That A. Hunter may own thousand buildings in Douglas and each one con- tain a good tenant.
 That Judge Vim may always be as prosperous and successful as he has been during the past year.
 That J. G. McDonald's machine may never go back on him and that only the best in this life may fall his way.
 That MT. Williamson may never grow older and like Elijah be bodily trans ported through the Pearly Gates.
 That Mir. E. w. Weesner may contin- ue to see the churches and church work advancing on Douglas Island.
 That Ed. Andrews may never want for anything in this life and that he will need no summer clothes in the next.
 That the balance of the days of R. J. Willis on this earth may be as prosper ous and happy as the last year of the life of Job.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-28
When The Cut Is Made.

It is common thing to observe that merchants advertise cut prices on goods. The Treadwel store makes the cut when the goods are first received. All the merchandise in that mammoth establishment is bought in large lots with spot cash discount, and with no wharfage and low freight rates, the Treadwell people can undersell any thing in Alaska and are doing it, too. Have you ever seen the line of ladies' dress goods, or in fact everything woman needs at that place? On mems wear it beats everything. If you want the best at the lowest prices go to Treadwell.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-28
skagway,s Temptation.

The following from the Yukon Sun is being turned over in the mouths of the business men of Skagtown as a mealy morsel:
 One of our local contemporaries ex- horts Skagway to become a great wholesale and distributing center. But it forgets that owing to Skagway's po- sition in little fringe of alleged Alas ka territory, that town has no chance to become anything in the line of a wholesale center. It can rest certain that as long as it remains outside of Yukon or British Columbia it will not get any of the trade of this northern territory, and it is not situated so as to secure any trade worth speaking of in Alaska. If Skagway is to remain out side of Canada, then the purchases for the lower as we'll as the upper Yukon country will be made in Vancouver, Victoria, or in some center on Canadi- an territory, like Bennett. Skagway can not expect to stay outside the fold and enjoy the trade and prosperity of the Canadian north.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-28

Sloop for Sale Cheap. Just the thing for prospector; chance you don't have every day. Inquire, L. s. Keeton, at Alaska Meat Market.
 Steam Baths for 9 and 50 cents. Every Saturday from ' in the morn ing until 10 in the evening, at Samuel sons Bath House on the beach.
 If you are a smoker remember that the genuine Marguerite cigars have a union mark which is the unmistakable Blue Label. When you smoke that ci- gar, call for the Blue Label every time.
 Last Sunday the two-year-old daugh- ter of G. w. Stephenson was severely scalded about the face and neck by the upsetting of cup oftea. Mir. Stephen son, who has been sick for several weeks is improving.
 The Daily Alaskan says that the Clayson mystery remains still unsolv- ed. The two men arrested on suspic- ion of the murder of the missing men, have been discharged. No doubt the two men have been murdered and rob- bed.
 Mrs. NJ. E. Baldwin accompanied by her daughter Mrs. A. E. Weesner left on last Monday evening for their former home in Newberg, Ore, where they will reside in the future. During their short stay in our midst they have made many warm friends whose best wishes go with them.
 A large audience listened to the I'm perial Stock Company in their produc- tion of My Best Girl" at the Juneau opera house last evening. The play was presented in a manner which gave entire satisfaction to everyone present and assured the management full house for the next performance on the 24th inst.-Alaska Miner
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-28
They Danced.

The Douglas Island News in a write up of social gathering, says that the young people danced until midnight, went out to restaurant and ate an elaborate supper, and then remarks that dancing filled up the rest of the evening"" The question arose as to the length of the average evening up in Al aska. But perhaps that midnight sun of which they boast, would eXplain.- Newberg lOr.l Graphic.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-28

Hazel Kirke.
 Genial Jack Beard is we'll again.
 Mrs. Anderson went to Juneau yes terday.
 Hazel Kirke at Ohman's Hall Friday evening.
 Father Bougis made trip to Juneau yesterday.
 Jerry Cashen is dad" sure enough and it is boy.
 Mrs. Morrow of Juneau is visiting her parents in this city.
 Fresh Poultry on every Pacific Coast Steamer, Alaska Meat Go.
 Every one should see Hazel Kirke, at Ohman's Hall Friday evening.
 Try the Alaska Steam Laundry with an order and you will go to no other.
 Mrs. A. G. Mcbride and Miss May left for the Sound on the City of Seat tie.
 Our Butter and Eggs are the freshest and Best. Don't forget us when in need, Alaska Meat Go.
 Peter Graverock and Ed. Hardy, two Douglas Island boys, will leave about March first for the Hoonsh Hot Springs.
 Mrs. Milan, the charming wife of Dennis Milan of this city, left for Seat tie last Monday night on the City of Seattle.
 The name and picture of Henry Clay on every box of cigars that bears that name. Try them. They are made by McGuirk & Co., of Juneau.
 Jaeger of the Juneau Steam Laundry knows the laundry business from start to finish. Tell him how you want your work done, and he will please you.
 Harry Crofts who has been laid up with a broken leg at St. Ann's Hospital for the past fifty days, will be able to walk with the aid of crutches about March first.
 Those people who have not patron ized the Juneau Steam Laundry, and there are very few, will regret their failure of having done so if they will only send a trial order. They do excel lent work.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-28
A Fire at Juneau.

The upper story of the building at the corner of Third and Seward in which the Juneau public library is To- cated was on fire yesterday forenoon, but was promptly extinguished by the excellent fire department in that city. The first story of the building was oc- cupied by the library and family lived above. The people living above left fire in the stove while away which in some manner caused the mis- hap. The books were badly damaged.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-28
The Friends C. E. Social.

If you wasn't there you missed a treat. It was given by the c. E. of the Friends Church, at the Mission Home, on last Thursday evening.
 The programme began at 8 p. m. by singing of hymns, followed by prayer by Pastor Replogle.
 A duet by Lottie Carmony and Hull dah Johnson was well rendered.
 Recitation by Annie Rake.
 Instrum ental solo, Huldah Johnson.
 Quartette by Lottie Carmony, Annie Rake and Mir. and Mrs. Replogle. This was rendered in fine style and much appreciated by all.
 Instrumental duet, Miss Johnson and Mr. Carlson.
 A La Caliope by Mrs. Replogle. She didn't know what a caliope was, but she whistled the "Mocking Bird" to perfec- tion; however, we did not like the book she used to cover her face.
 This ending the programme, all were requested to line up so that Charles could get his flash light and three-leg- ged machine to work for picture. Then it was announced that lunch was ready. We were seated at beautifully decorated table, seating IS. At each seat was a menu, cut from card board in the shape of maple leaf, contain ing the following:
 Unfailing Dessert. Ca tooth pick Dissolved Diamonds. (water) Chopped Commentators. (salad) Concentrated Nectar. (oranges) Cupid's Rations. (candy) Crystalized Odors. (onion) Nuts. (pig nut
 Cooks Curious Composition, (cake) Nymph's Luncheon. (hard tack Sylvan Sweetness. tsugar) Support of Ages. (coffee) Trimmed Molasses. (syrup)
 Each one present was to write their name on a slip of paper and select arti- cles from the menu. These were handed to obliging walters who filled each order It was amusing to watch the faces of those at the table as the orders were brought in. We noted Mir. Weesner's plate. He had tooth pick, a slice of onion, glass of water, little syrup and some hard tack. G. l.. John sons plate produced cup of coffee, a glass of water, tooth pick, piece of candy and pig nut. Many more were very amusing. After this a nice lunch was served consisting of sandwiches, cake, salads, coffee, lemonade and fruit. Each one was presented with c. E. monogram containing puzzles. Games were played until the wee morning hours when all went home feeling that it is a good thing to belong to the c. E. and be on the Lords side. There were 43 present. Special praise is due to Mrs. Carmony, Mrs. Replogle and w. E. Weesner for arranging this pleasant social for us all.
 CoRRESPo oNDING SECRETARY.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-28
The Flyer.

The Alaska Flyer, the City of Seattle, made us visit the first of the week. She left for Seattle on Monday night at 12 m. Her long social hall, discon- nected from the dining room, large state rooms and berths that assume the dignity of bed, make that boat the most popular of any in Alaska. She al so makes better time than any on the Alaska fleet.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-28
The Friday Night Show.

"We will give a great show Friday night" said Al. Bean to the News man yesterday.
 "How about the specialties, it wasn't altogether clean toe last time" said scribe.
 q regret very much that the Mont roses engaged in any display of vulgar ity at the last show and you can tell your people it shall never happen again. I did not know what they were going to do. It will not happen again. E and manager Bean meant all that he said.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-28
Lenten Services.

Next Fridey afternoon in the Con- gregational church at ? o'clock Pastor Cole will hold the first of a series of afternoon services in observance of Lent. Subject "The Significance and Importance of the Lenten Season" The public cordially invited to attend.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-28
Change of Date.

Because of the fact that Ohman's Hall is engaged for the night set for the mass meeting, heretofore called for March 5th, the meeting is changed to Tuesday, March 9th, at the above named place. Everyone who is inter- ested in Douglas should be present at this meeting.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-28

SmallWoOd again.
 That Ed. Russell's hustling qualities may never diminish.
 That Judge Howell may always con- tinue to be merciful.
 That Col. John Moore may never lose any of his popularity.
 That Wangenheim may never lose his taste for the beautiful.
 That Alex. Smallwood's business may always be prosperous.
 That Jack Boards goodness of heart may never leave him.
 That Marshal McElheny may never complain of hard luck.
 That Billy Stubbins may always be Postmaster at Douglas.
 That Rev. Bougis may have new church building this year.
 That John Laughlin's engine may al ways remain right side up.
 That Sharick, the Juneau jeweler may prosper and enjoy happiness.
 That Douglas City may become the future great city of Alaska.
 That MT. Fox may always continue to be good, virtuous and happy.
 That Lockie McKinnon may contin- ue to be as good as he now is.
 That the Pearly Gates will swing open when Judge Held knocks.
 That McGuirk may never be able to make all the cigars he can sell.
 That Mackie the steward will be re- warded for his many good deeds.
 That Billy Lennert's Alaska luck may prove to be all he wishes for.
 That Rev. Cole may continue to de- light the people with his sermons.
 That Johnson 6 Harvey may always be as prosperous as they now are.
 That Al. Beans good looks and good fortune may always stay with him.
 That Commodore Robinson's mines may make him immensely wealthy.
 That Behrend's Skagway store may be as prosperous as the one at Juneau.
 That Dennis Milan may always con- tinue to be as good looking as he now is.
 That George Rice may live for ever and every day be lucky and happy one.
 That Jack Fletcher never wants for anything he needs, and never loses a friend.
 That Dr. Irwin may be wonderfully successful with Methodism on Douglas Island.
 That Lindstrom may always be as happy as he has been during the past year.
 That the News may continue as religious paper and the best in all AL aska.
 That P. w. Stephenson's days snall continue until the end of the twentieth century.
 That Bob Mcfarland may be promo ted and that good luck may always attend him.
 That Jimmy Christoe may always be as good and possess as many friends as he now has.
 That every thing that is good, sweet, poetical and sublime may come to Supt. A. W. Corbus.
 That the schools of Douglas may be as good in the future as they have been in the past.
 That the Kaufman boys may always enjoy as good trade as they have dur ing the past year.
 That Elder Replogle's work in the future may be as successful as it has been in the past.
 That the inmates of the hospital may always haveth same kind, good care that they now have.
Douglas Island news., 1900-02-28

The British in South Africa after SO long time have gained avictory on the Boers.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-30

paid 10 the contractors OF the Cedar river
water system s27s.0oo. Since then the con-
tractors have received $4,000 The Incl
dental expenses. including salaries. ETC..
amounted 10 tl0s350. These are actual
figures up TO December l. 1900. from which
time they are estimated. In dealing with
contractors the city holds back 30 per
cent pending the completion Of the work.
On this basis the contractors have really
earned almost one-thIrd more than they
have received,
The entire system Is nearing completion
RAPIDLY. and ia a few weeks at the out
side water viii be turned on. There ara
two new reservoirs Included Ia the sys-
tenn, one located ia the City park and
the other IN the Seagle tract. near Broad
way. The fret is spoken Of as the high
service reservoir and the other the Low
service reservoir. From the last mention
cd there is a pipe line which connects
With the present system.
The main pipe lire extends from Seattle
10 kenton. and from there 10 the source
OF supply. The line Is about twenty-eight
miles leng, and represents an enormous
amount on labor. II was no easy task 10
get the right-of-way. after the general
direction had been determined.
The reason the city went to the ex-
penHe OF putting In so expensive and eiab-
crate system was to secure the best
possible water supply. The people de-
eluea the thing for themselves. The Same
matter was disguised eleven years ago,
ana an engineer was brought here from
chicago TO look into the matter. He was
o. the opinion that sooner or later Seat
ti1 would have TO bring In Cedar river
water, which he looked upon as not only
the best to be obtained. but as good A.
could be foynd in the United states.
Cedar river IS a remarkable stream. Its
water IL cold all the year around, and
experts say that there ID no danger OF a
uifninution In the supply. Some idea Of
me volume carried between its banks
uaily max be gained from q considera-