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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01
WaIrus Whiskcrs for Toothpicks.

Among curious articles Of commerce
are t0othpicks made Of walrus whiskers,
vast quantities of which are shipped
from Alaska to Europe. Those who ship
them pull them out one by one with spe
cial tweezers. They are used principally
BY the weather. classes in China and
Russia, and are also beginning 10 come
into favor in the most noted clubs in
London.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01
THE CHEAPENING TELEGRAPH.
Once Ten Words to Chicago Cost So. O5,
Now Forty Cents.

1.-The increase in the use Of the telc-
graph for business purposes has been ac-
companied by. steady reduction in the
cost of messages. When the first Allan
tic cable was laid the price of a twenty
word message between London and New
York was 500, or So per word. Now
the commercial rate between the two
cities is % cents per word. To tele-
graph ten words from Chicago to New
York in 1866 cost $205. Now it costs 40
cents.
"Telegraphing to distant parts Of the
world is still an expensive business. The
rate per word for message from San
Francisco to Auckland, New Zealand,
for example. is $2S7. From New York
TO Manila the rate is $2.45. The charge
is not always III ratio to the distance.
The rate from New York to some South
American or West Indian ports is nearly
50 per word but in reaching these points
the messages travel twice across the At
lantic-Ainslees Magazine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01
SIS Per Week.

\ salary of SIS per week and expenses
will 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 Aoines, Iowa.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01
Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot
base

a powder to shake into your shoes 1t
rests the feet. Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Sore, Hot, Calous, Aching,
Sweating feet and Ingrowing Nails. AL
lens Foot-Ease makes new or tight
shoes easy. Sold by all druggists ana
shoe stores. 25c. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Alien s. Olmsted, lie Roy, n y .
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01
What Do the Children Drink ?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAlN-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 Il as much. All groccrs
sell it, 15c and Doc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

A curious point is made with regard
to the inspiration which prompted the
writing of "L'Aiglon." NJ. Rostand says
that the idea Of placing the Duke of
Reiohstadt on the stage was suggested
to him by picture of Sir Thomas Law
renee, representing the young prince, at
the age Of II or IA, draped in the folds
Of a long mantle and standing in rocky
and mountainous landscape. He was
struck, he adds. by the infinite dreami-
ness and melancholy in the face. Accord
ing to the London Academy, which has
been investigating the matter, Sir Thorn
as never painted any portrait of the kind.
He did paint the prince in a mantle, but
he did not make him in the least melan-
choly, but chubby and cheerful, and did
not put him in a rocky landscape. He
did, however, paint portrait of total
ly different boy-Master Lambton-
which exactly answers NJ. Rostand's de-
scription, cloak, rocks, landscape, mean-
choly and ali, and the inference is that
the French poet has ''enthused" over the
wrong person, OR, at all events. has
mixed them up rather badly. 1t only
shows the power of imagination.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01
SAUVE QUI PEUT.

Whom a woman would destroy, him she
first makes glad.
The higher the pinnacle on which YOU set
your love, the more easily it Will top
pie over.
A man may look and see nothing; woman
often sees without looking.
To make love is easy; attempt to unmake
it if YOU would know true labor.
Warwick James Price In The Smart Set.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

We are waiting, Abdul Hamid, for that
hundred thousand s.
But we shall not keep on waiting till the
crack of doom, not we.
We are mighty fond of Turkey, but the way
we like it best
Is when roasted to 4 finish after it's been
killed and dressed.
1t is commonly sufficient to the wise to say
word,
And to keep on dunning, Abdul, would be
needleSsly absurd.
So just ask your secretary if he'll write US
out q check
Or you'll wake some Summer morning to re-
ceiye it in the neck -Oregonian.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

Sir Walter Bcsant is the latest Eng
llsh author to announce that he is con-
sidering Il lecture and reading tour in
the United States
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

Gov. Steunenberg of Idaho is phys
ically the most impressive governor in
this country. He is far over feet tall
and of hercuean figure
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01
The Makers of Carter,s Ink Say:

We can't make any better ink than
we do; we don't know how to- We can
make poorer ink. but we won't" Car
ter's Ink is the best
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we
ever used for al affections of the throat
and ungs.-Wm. O. Endsley, Nanburen,
Ind, Feb. 10, 1900
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY %"

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm of T. J.
Cheney & Co, doing business in the city
of Toledo, county and state aforesaid and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE,
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. d.
1856.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

Miss Ella Little, an American, has
received electorate at the University of
Heidelberg, 'summa cum laude." This
is the first time the distinction has fallen
to a woman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

-Ex-Congressman John Davis of the
Fifth Kansas district has gone totally
blind. He was one of the founders of
the Populist party and served two terms
in CODpreSS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

Mrs. John Y. L. Pruyn OF Albany,
\. Y. OWNS several specimens of the
handiwork of Paul Revere as a silver
smith.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

Bishop Doane of Albany, n Y, is
preparing to make a visit TO the Philip
pines somewhat similar to that of BishOn
Potter
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

Gen. Luke Wright of the Philippine
commission will be accompanied TO Ma
Mia by his wife and daughter, Katherine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01
You are late, madam.

You are late. madam
You said IL
eyes. madam; but yesterday"
My, how stupid. Did it matter?'
1T always matters with me, madam.
4 am sorry. | beg your pardon"
1T is granted, madam. Slip this Off,
please
The waist first -
'Oh, certainly. There. Erect, please
How is that %
Better. Emile, the pins
Il m sorry, now, You didn't let me
have the other material This looks
Tut. madam. This will be perfect
when it is Completed
But
''Yol must allow me to be the Judge,
madam. Your elbow. please
THE sleeve seems awkward"
You do not know Wait
Can | stand that so tight around my
neck?''
Certainly, madam. Tt is necessary"
L am afraid that color--''
Madam. you do not know. ] am the
Judge
4 think | am about to faint
How dare you, madam! Don't You
see that | am in a hurry ?''-The Smart
Set.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

At the Country Postoffice-Summer
Visitor-"Is it true that the postmaster
is supposed to read all the postal cards
that come through the office"
The Postmaster-'I s'pose so; but it's
mighty hard to read some of 'em City
folks are glib enough at talkin', but when
it comes to writin' they can't come up to
the boys in the lowest class in our coun-
try schools Boston Transcript.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01
Cotton for Balloons.

German army authorities are now ex-
perimenting on a cotton stuff as a materi-
al for balloons. 1t IS treated with rub
Der before being used. The fabric is
said to have great strength, and is bet
ter than silk, which is apt to generate
electricity.
Senator Platt of New York dimes out
less frequently than almost any other
member Of the Senate. He is fond of
home life and generally spends his even,
ings over book.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

Mrs. WinslOyy's SOOTHING SYRUP for ch
taething. softeDs the gums reduces intanlmA ton
allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

What is puzzling the telephone compa-
MES is the uncertainty of their justitica-
ton in cutting in so as to dlsconnect
two lines engaged in conversation. at the
request of third party. The Cleveland
Plain Dealer gives a case III point: Sit
ting at his midday meal in his club
lawyer bethought himself Of an impcr-
tant matter concerning which he desired
to communicate with his office without
moments delay. He has no business
partners. so that no one was entitled to
the use of his instrument other than his
employees. When he first called up, the
line was busy. Within the next five min
utes he called up four times more, each
time to be met by the same reply. Then
he called for the chief operator, to whom
he stated the case, but was informed
nothing could be done until the line was
clear. Next he appealed to the general
manager himself, who recognized th2
voice of the lawyer, understood the situa
ton and ordered the connection made as
requested. When the lawyer cut in he
overheard a mans voice talking to his
stenographer which in a moment re-
solved itself into the wrathful question:
What the d dye mean by talking in
here: Get off the linen' Well, he didn1
get off the line, but that stenographer is
busy now hunting another job. Still, the
telephone companies are fairly powerless
to stop this sort of annoyance. in the
absence of assurance that the man who
insists upon cutting in is the proper per-
son and lessee of the instrument.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

Bishop Walsham How, like the moth
ers Of Pierre and Thomas in the 'Ba
Ballads" was -'of decent size. thougl
not particularly tall He gives h.
height as ) feet inches, but on his frs
visit to Almondbury to preach, the yer
ger came to him in the vestry. and said
:" Ave put platform IN t pulpit for We
you'll excuse me, but little wan look
as If he was in a toob''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

The output Of the Cripple Greek dis
trict for the first quarter of 1900 is close
to 81 SOC. 600 monthly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

May-'Do you play poker, Frank ?
I'm sure papa will never permit me to
marry you if you do
Frank-"Rest easy on that score, dar-
ling. [ sat in game with your father
last evening and soon convinced him
that l couldn't play. '-Harlem Life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01
OF I .nedS also full -

ply was: Regret. Leeds also full A
third cable came: Try Newcastle. ,,
Young Kruger goes to Newcastle and
there sees lift go down the shaft of a
mine empty to bring up lot OF men to
the surface. Rushing off to the tele-
graph office he ca bles:
Stop the war, grandpa; they are
bringing up men from the inferno.
Mrs. Choker-"Oh. yes. indeed. He
leads a regular dogs life with her,
Mrs. Gaussippe-"Really | can hard
Iy believe that"
Mrs. Choker-" She's petting and kiss
ing him al the time '-Philadelph a
J ress.
Jinks-"Hello, howdy do, BinAs? Say,
old fellow, come home and take tea with
me-"
Blinks-"R Really, am scarcely present
able in these"
Bother the clothes That's all
right. Come right along. My wife, and
value people at their true worth: we
don't go by. their tailors' bills. Come
right along
here we are My dear, allow ne to pre-
sent my friend, Mr.. Blinks. Mr.. Blinks,
Mrs. links. BY the way, my dear, those
things you told me to order | forgot All
about until too late to get into the store. =
Mrs. links (aghast)-"What, forgot
JTm-um-er--its of no consequence at
al. my dear, not the least. Happy to
make your acquaintance, Mr.. Biinks.
What delightful weather we are having.
Please excuse me one moment
.Jinks Tin whisper, after Mrs. j. has
Disappeared wv orked like a charm.
Blinks-"What worked?''
Jnks-"She didn't dare say word
about my forgetting those things with
company present. That's why | brought
you. New York Weekly.
The other day a horseless carriage.
working by steam, was putting ITS no.sy
way down Queens Gate. watched by two
lid es' ''of no Importance. AS it passed
the pair one contemporary tossed her
head and remarked. We'll, when | roides
| likes TO rode-I don't want to Squlrm
on no bloOmin' a-kettlen'-W estmlnster
fx1yntrn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

He was dying from the effects of smok-
ing too many campaign cigars
To those who wept at his bedside, he
argued in lofty sp rit of philosophy that
death was inevitable.
When you give a man rope enough"
he exclaimed. his doom IS at once
sealed! My fate, if it shows anything
in particular. simply shows that he has
not necessarily to hang himself"-De
troit Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

Charley, DEAR said young Mrs. Tor
kins, Il want to go to the races again.
What for?"
at will be rest after you and father
have been talking finance, as you do by
the hour. | want to hear about g to =
and 5 to 8 and 10 to L and all the rest
of them-anythin, in fact, except 10 to
L.. I'm SO tired, Charley, dear, of hear
ing the same numbers over and over
again.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

f. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists. Zoe
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

you have some fine turkeys this
morning. said the schoolmaster to the
poulterer.
Yes, sir; all fresh from Norfolk to-
day"
What is the price?''
You can take your choice, sir. l have
them at all prices
We'll, | want to give my boys treat
But | don't want them too tender. There
are dozen here. Pick out four of the
toughest
The poulterer obeyed '"rhere, sir; you
have four of the toughest birds in my
shop
Thank YOU said the schoolmaster:
III take the other eight. weekly Tel
egraph.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

Merchant think I'll have to fire
Polk. He's frightfully lazy
Friend-"Slow in everything, eh?''
Merchant-"Well. no, not everything
Ee gets tired quick enough. "-Philadel-
ph;a Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

Mrs. irgle-"Roger?"
Girgie-"Well?'
Mrs Girgle-"Something tells me
may die before | wake
Girgle-"Oh, so to Sleep Harlem
Life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

An amusing story is going the rounds
of some English coal districts with ref
erence to enlsting in South Africa, says
London correspondent. 4 grandson of
President Kruger, who resides III Eng
land, is said to have been in communica-
zion with Pretoria and received cable:
in Manchester?' Young Kruger went to
Manchester and cabled back: Regret.
Manchester is full" A second cable
came from Pretoria: Still more ships
arriving. What about Leeds?' The re-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testi-
monialS. free
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-01

An Atchison woman who does all the
Homework for a family of FIVE, and who
gees to party about once month, has
broken down in health. and the church
people say that she viii never get well
until she retires from society.
Gilbert's immortal Yarn OF the Nancy
Bell might be paraphrased to fit the
straits of the Ladysmith fasters. For
instance:
An ate that boss in a week or less.
An as l eatin' be
TIL last Of his chops,
Why. | almost drops
For OF Butler in sight | see
An / never larfs. an I never smiles.
An | never larks nor play,
But | sit an croak.
] have. which is to neigh
'Oh, I'm the colt, an the roadster too,
An the lead of the tandem pair,
An the war horse bold,
An the hunter Old
An the foal of the doctors mare!'
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28
AUGUST FLOWER.

'It is surprising fact" says Prof.
If0uton, that in my travels in all parts
OF the world for the last ten years I
have met more people having used
Green's August Flower than any other
remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged liver
and stomach, and for constipation. 7
find for tourists and statesmen, or for
persons filling office positions, where
irregular habits exist, that Green's
August Flower is grand remedy. It
does not injure the system by frequent
use, and excellent for sour stomachs
and Indigestion, Sample bottles free.at
Newbro Drug Co., Finlcn- -Medin Drug
Co.
Sold by dealers in all civilized coun-
tries.
Get Green's I'rize Almanac,
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28
MlSSOuLA news
Branch Office Inter Mountain Publish
ing Co.. 1856 Higgins avenue.
BUY GOODS HERE
FOREIGN FIRMS DO A THRIVING
SAMPLE BUSINESS.
A BAD INDIAN is MADE GOOD.
Warhoops and Knife No Match for
Policeman's Bllly-Who Will
Be Deputies.

DrummerS for Portland grocery
house recently canvassed M.ssoula with
considerable success, judging from the
delivery, which amounted to several
loads. While it is natural for people to
buy where they think they buy cheap
est, experience has proven that seldom
does saving occur on such purchases.
In Missoula are several first-class gro
Gerry houses, whose prices are recognized
as reasonable. They pay taxes, add to
the business of the town, reside here,
are neighbors and friends, and are
worthy of support. Those who have the
good of Missoula at heart will patronize
the people who are identified with it's in
terests and assist in it's upbuilding.
A half breed Indian invaded the Gem
wigwam with warwhoop and a gleam-
ing knife, but before he could accomp-
lish more than frighten the assembled
palefaces into being good, Special Po-
liceman Rule tapped the brave on the
head with billy, which caused him to
subside so as to enable a husky to drag
him out Believing that his punishment
mad been sufficient he was turned loose
after SOLDERING up.
Considerable speculation yet exists
over the probable appointments to be
made by Sheriff-elect Prescott, but the
general impression prevails that Thos
f. Evans, present deputy clerk of the
district court, will be appointed under
sheriff; Dougald Mccormick, deputy,
and Barney Flynn. jailer. The railroad
element is making a strong pull for
Mark Judd for place, and should they
succeed the above slate will be broken
w. Kelly will probably keep his posi-
ton as court bailiff. Under the present
law the sheriff is allowed four assist
ants, but Sheriff Curran as did Sheriff
Mclaughlin, has got along with three
1t may be that the fourth man will be
selected, who will also act as bailiff
during court.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28
FOR THE HOLIDAY TRAVEL.

The Great Northern railway offers best
accommodations. quickest time, finest
dining car service and polite attention
No vexatious delays at depot. Trains
depart on advertised time.
For all information and rates regard
ing your trip. call at city Office, Al North
Main street, Butte.
]. f. DAWSON.
General Agent.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28

The baggeman at the Union Station
Chicago, made an enviable record dur
ing the recent G. A. r. encamnment
Usually the loss of baggage at these en-
campments amounts to considerable, but
this year the work was splendidly sys-
tamatized and the loss was insignificant
-four parcels. The number of trunks.
grips. satchels, bundles, parcels. ct
cetera. handled during the four days of
the encampment exceeded that of any
similar time in the history of Chicago.
The railroads entering the Union Station
are: The Burlington, the Pennsylvania.
the Alton and the st. PAIL
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28
ANNUAL MEETING.

The regular annual meeting of he
stockholders of the Pioneer Cattle COM
pany will be held in the parlors of the
First National bank of Butte, Butte
Montana, on Monday. January 7th. 1901
ANDREW J. DAVIS,
Secretary.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28

Four shots punctured the midnight air
in the tenderlOin district last night, but
other than the supposition that they
were to make some derelict pay up, moth
ing is known.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28

Hon. H. S. Howell of Helena. United
States internal revenue collector, is in
town today; also 7. j. Duffy of the same
place.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28

Sheriff Curran treated the inmates OF
his hotel to a Christmas dinner that was
enjoyed even under the peculiar circum-
stances under which it was served.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28

There are many people who are intend
ing to buy high grade piano for Christ
mas. We can sell you high grade instru-
ments at prices that others are asking
for second hand goods. Montana Music
Co.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28

G. w. Catlin, county surveyor-elect
has filed his $1,000 bond with Frank p.
Keith, A. 0. Sedman and c. E. Johnson
as sureties.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28

Frank Conway, who is connected with
the Examiner at Dillon, left for home
yesterday after spending Christmas with
his mother and sister, ''
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28

City Librarian, Mrs. Reinhard, was
made happy by being presented with a
handsome silver service by friends as a
Christmas souvenir. "
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28

Rufus Reid of Hamilton has suffi-
GENTLY recovered from an attack of
lymphangitis as to be able to leave the
hospital.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28

H. NJ. Thompson, veterinarian, while
en- route home to Darlington, Wis, from
seattle. was taken seriously i'll and
stopped here to enter the Sisters hos
pltal Tor treatment. He is supposed to
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28
Eo12 4 ast bo un d

Eo12 + ast un d
Northern Pacific Elk !
press for St. Paul and
all eastern points. i
No. IA. East bound local
for Billings, St. Louis,
Kansas City, OMAHA
Denver, Missouri Riv-|
er and Colorado points
Eo. II. w est boun d.
Northern Pacific Ex-|
press from St. Paul
and all Eastern points !
No. 13. w Q st bo u n d
local fro m Billings,
ST. Louis, Kansas CityI
Omaha, Denver, Mis-
souri, River and Colo
RADIO points. ...I
Carr son local to and
from all points West i
Mixed to Whitehall daily
except Sunday, Twin
Bridges I u g 8 d a y,I
Thursday aud Satur-
day Norris and Pony|
Mondays and Fridays.
Leaves and arrives
N or t h ern Pacific
local freight depot. i
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28

The firemen give grand ball at Elks'
hall this evening, which has engaged
their careful attention for some time
that it may be an affair enjoyed by all
who attend.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28

John B. Henley, bookkeeper for MUIR
ply u Worden will leave for Omaha.
Neb., to accept a position rendered him.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28

John Olsenburg of Fox has entered 16o
acres in Section II, T. 5, r. 16, in Beaver
mead county, under the homestead law,
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28

James Flynn has returned from Spo.
kane, where he is attending the Gonzaga
college, to enjoy the holidays at home.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28

w. NJ. Draft. attorney, of Hamilton.
Is IN town preparatory to moving his
law office here the first Of the year.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-28

J. c. Kemp. Frank McHaffie, G. J.
Lemley and Frank Woody, Jr., went to
Fish Creek today after the willy deer.