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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16
SPINNING WHEEL.

RHYMES OF A SPELLING REFORMER.
fisherman sat on the quay
PaItaking of afternoon tuay;
When lady came by
Who winked with one y,
And whispered NO sugar for muay.''
A man was committed to gaol
For stealing tenpenny naol;
The judge was severe,
And gave him one we're,
Without any option of baol.
A grand old bootmaker of Hawarden
Used to spend the whole day in his CAVIAR
den
When his friends askt him why
He lookt up at the sky,
But only replied, Beg your pawarden.
1t is said that Nathaniel Ffennes
Lived wholly on bread and baked bblenneS;
When invited to eat
But morsel Of meat
He answered: Just think what it mmien
neS!"
thoughtful young butcher named Mowll
Had tender and sensitive sowll
When he slaughtered a sheep
He always would weep
And pay for funeral tOwll.
A sailor. who sported a queue,
Was civil to all that he knueue;
If HI came under fire
He used to retire
And say, with a bow, After yuene.''
The Dowager Duke of Buccleugh
Was famous for Irish steugh
When asked, DO you use
Any onions in Stuse?'
He cautiously answered. IN feugh.'
groom of the royal demesne
Was the finest old man ever SeSne;
But he kept out OF sight
II ditch day and night,
For fear of annoying the Quesne.
The amiable Commodore Haigh
Set sail down the channel one daigh;
Wien asked, do you know
Which direction to go?''
He answered, I'm feeling my waigh.''
One autumn the Marquis of Steynes
Shot a partridge with infinite peyneS;
Their he cried, I'm afraid
OF the havoc I've maid,
Seem only one feather remeyneS.
Westminster Gazette
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

Italians constitute one-fourth of Ar
gentines inhabitants
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

VITALITY low, debilitated or exhausted cured
Bottle containing weeks treatment. DIR. Klines
Institute 93l Arch Street. Philadelphia Founded 1871
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

The late Prof. Marsh of Yale college,
the eminent paleontologist, had a quiet
wit, says the Philadelphia Saturday
Evening Post. Once Il facetious student
brought him a bone scraped and cut in
a fantastic fashion. The class knew of
the plan to deceive the scientist
L think, professor, that this is very
rare fossil"
The doctor looked at the bone, then at
the student, finally cemering his gaze
upon the latter's knee:
1T is not rare. 1t is painfully famil-
lar to me. 1t is a piece of the leg-bone
of q calf"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

The amount of silver dollars coined
by our government under the acts OF
1890, restricted by the repeal of 1893, has
Increased $54000,000 in three years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

AS a rule, tears do not accompany
a baby's cries until it is 3 months old.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

Fishers FiaVOring Extracts endorsed
by pure food laws and the u s. for their
PURITY and STRENGTH. A. j. Hilbert Co.. Milw
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16
To Cure a Cold i'm One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25c. E. w. Groves signature
is en- each box.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

to cnte~ neaven?' Boy-"Die." Coun
try Doctor-"Quitc right-but what must
we nj dc before we die!" Boy-"Ge.
sick and send Ter youv'-Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

In Mexico 10 distinct languages and
dialects are spoken.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

First Explorer-''We are in terrible
straits. The supply Of champagne is re-
duced to thirteen cases. the cigars are
nearly gone and the III neralogist is halt
dead with gout.'
Cheer up, old man. the third relief
party is due this moDF' Life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

1t is commonly understood that one Of
the newspapers of New York city has Il
rule to employ none but college graduates
on its staff, says the Fourth Estate. II
may or it may not be true. Nevertheless,
Il young man of good address, bringing
with him excellent recommendations, ard
equipped for journalistic work by several
years experience, called one day at tie
editorial office of that paper.
He made so good an impression that
the mana ging editor was about to assign
him Il place on his staff. when, as ii re-
membering something he had overlooked
in examining the applicant, he suddenly
asked:
BY the way, of what college or uni
verSity are you 4 graduatC:'
L am not a graduate of any replied
the young man, but | know better than
to write pants for trousers, plead for
pleaded and he was given Il chance for
a chance was given him l never use the
phrase in our midst / understand the
correct use OF who and whom and of
shall and will Iprefer officer to- official
dwelling to residence. / avoid as 20
whether abhOr 'reportorial,' never split
an infinitive. and never write Il sentences
long enough to tie in a double bowknot.'
He got the position.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

Country Doctor (catechising)-'.Now,
little boy, what must we all do in order
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

A burglar who had entered a minister's
house at midnight was disturbed by the
awakening of the occupant of the room
he was in. Drawing his knife, he said
IF you stir, you are a dead man. I'm
hunting for money Let me get up
and strike light" said the minister
and I'll hunt with you -Universalist
Leader
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16
Personal Equation.

Teacher-''If one servant girl could
clean two rooms in two hours, how long
would If take two servant girls to do
it?"
Little Girl-..'Four hours"
Teacher-"Wrong. 1t would only take
one hour"
Little Girl-"Oh. I didn't know You
were, talking about servant girls that
wasn't on speaking terms Golfers
Weekly *
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

Mrs Lake Wood-"The Baron &c
Pooshface wants to play i'll our amateur
theatricals"
Miss Cleverleigh-"'Do you think he
could do Captain Lovehard!
Mrs. Lake Wood-''Why. yes: ] under
stand he can do almost anybody. Town
FEoninc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

Birmingham, Ala, has cooperative
clothing mill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

\ friend of mine has a new cook. a
brand new young woman, with the green
ness Of Ireland still thick upon her The
mistress of the house went into the kitch-
en- the other day and found Nora strain
ing the soup through a stocking belong
ing to the small daughter Of the house.
What on earth are you using. Nora ~
cried the mortified mistress. Nora looked
up pleasantly.
Sure, ma am" she said, Its not a
clane one. Washington Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

Mrs. Wins1Ow's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
taething. softens the gums, reduces Inflammation,
allays pain cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

When Otis Skinner, the actor. played
an an engagement im IN thus city recently, says
fcrmance of The Liars was graced by
the patronage Of a bevy of the seasons
most attractive debutantes, who en-
joyed the stage business immensely. and
pronounced Mr.. Skinner too lovely for
anything. After the curtain went down
the manager escorted the debutantes
back On the stage, where they met and
conversed with the actor.
we enjoyed everything very much"
said one fair lady, but, do you know,
Mr.. Skinner, we could scarcely hear Il
word you said?'
Now, that's certainly strange" re-
sponded the actor. I could hear every
thing you ladies said
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

The headmaster of a Leicester board
school was starting out the other morn
ing to go to his occupation when he saw
two tiny toddlers coming toward him. re-
lates Short Stories.
One of them stopped him and said:
Please sir, Bill and Jack can't go to
school this morning, because they're
going to have tooth OUT 49,.
Failing to see why both should go to
have one tooth pulled out, the. master
said: !
but what's Bill going for?''
Please. sir, Bills going to have his
tooth OUT =.
'.Then what's Jack going for!" :.
please, sir, 'e's goin TO ear i'm 'oller,'
was the reply.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

Germany has % boats of over 1900
tons capacity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

''What has become of the big man whC
used TO beat the bass drum?' asked the
private of the drum major.
He left us about three months ago
Good drummer. too. wasn't he"
Yes: very good. But he got SO fat
that when he marched he couldn't hit tho
drum in the middle. '-Tit-Bits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-16

A party of friends of the late Vice
President Hobart were visiting Wash
ingt0n, and of course spent an hour in
the Senate chamber. Among them was
a little girl Of 10 who paid close atten-
ton to the proceedings. Two days after
ward he met the child, who presently
asked:
DO you sit there every day listening
to those old men talk?''
Yes, dear"
do you have to?'
Yes"
I'm real sorry It's an awful thing
to be vice-president. isn't it.''-Philadel-
phia Saturday Evening Post.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-24
BOTTLED CHRISTMAS JOY.

One of the most appropriate gifts imaginable is a token in the shape of a bottle or jug of fine wine or liquoh. MT. Louis Melczer has made particular preparation for the holiday trade. At his wholesale and retail house, G6 and SS North First avenue, he has Hunter S rye, Mount. Vernons 3X Pearl, Her mitage and Edgewood, in Christmas bottles; as well as the Cresta Blanca wines. The best whisky in town, at $4 per gallon; zinfandei at 75c, and best grades Of ports and sherrys ct $1.50. His wines and whiskies, in special jugs, make elegant presents, and he has a fine line of decanters in Austrian china, and hasks in peculiar designs very suitable for gifts. Pure Missouri apple cider.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-24
HOLIDAY CANDIES.

The Phoenix Bakery has always been the headquarters for Christmas can dies, and for this holiday season has a finer line than ever before. Iu the highest goods they have the Menier imported chocolates and the Maillard New York chocolates and bOn-bOns, SGtt in original packages and in bulk. They have also a distinct novelty for Christmas in bon-bon boxes of fruit shapes direct from New York in imi- tatfonN bananas, oranges, pears, etc. Their candies are received fresh each week. No. West Washington Street. Notice the window display.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-24
WHAT TO GIVE HIM

For a gentleman's Christmas pres ent nothing can please him better than a box of fine cigars, a pipe or a supply of good tobacco, but frequently the la dies are in a dilemma when it comes to selecting such articles. Drachman's difficulty and at their store, No. 32 l.. Washington street, can be found the most complete stock of cigars and to- baccos ir the southwest. For the Christmas trade thsy have on eXhibi- ton a particularly fine line of mear- schaum, briar and amber goods, cigar and cigarette holders and cases. to- bacco pouches and a great varisty of smokers articles. It would be an i'm possibility to mention the hundreds of brands of cigars in their stock, but among those that are most popular are the La Africando and High Life, in imported goods; La Matilda, Belmont, La Francesca, La Nive, Mir. Preferida, Prince Waldeck. Prefer ncia and El Modelo. in Key West stock; Hoffman House, Upmam's Bouquet, General Ar thur, Seal of Minnesota and Nat Good win, in domestic tObaccOs; Internation- al and Las Dos Ndciones, in Mexican makes, besides all of the better va rieties of the less expensive grades. They carry all the finest lines of mix lures in smoking tobaccos. and in spec ial packages for the holiday trade. Their enormous trade keeps their stock always fresh and Christmas buyers cannot find an i2-.r.or piece of goods in their place
Arizona republican., 1900-12-24
w l24-lz6 East Washington A

II is. little attachment that can be adjusted to any piano. By means of q perforated roll placed in the receiver, the performer can. by operating the pedals. play anything he wishes. l. does not play mechanically. It varies firm loud to soft, fast to slow, to suit the performer. Come In and hear it. We are also sole agents for Fischer, Knabe and Blasius pianos. w s. JENKINS TEMPLE OF MUSIC.
 8 West Washington Street.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-24

The largest lines of mems walking and driving gloves in Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-24

Mems Fine Cafnbric and Japronette Handkerchiefs at Sc, Joe, 15c and 25c.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-24
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Any and all persons detected dump ing rubbish, carrion or refuse of any description on or near that tract of land situate between the Yuma road on the south, Grand avenue on the north, the s. F. P. & P. tracks on the west, and the Rankin ranch line on the east will be prosecuted to the full ex- tent of the law. D. L. MURRAY,
 Sheriff of Maricopa County.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-24

Is an acknowled yed leading Specialist in
 ' h ron i c, Nervous, Kidney, Urinary
Arizona republican., 1900-12-24
AR1zoNA PREgs AssocIATIoN.

The annual meeting Of the Arizona Press association has been called Tor this city January 21, 1901, sat which matters of interest to the newspaper world will be discussed and remedial legislation will be suggested
Arizona republican., 1900-12-24

Mems $1.5O and $2.OO Sweaters for $1.00.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-24
GREAT REMOVAL SALE.

The Chicago Store will sell all their underwear at less than cost, as We have a large stock in broken sizes. Our tailor made suits reduced 25 per cent, as we expect to move into our new store with a nice line of spring goods. Ladies take ad- vantage of this sale.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-24

A twenty-cent business mems lunch served at the Ford hotel bar daily from 11:30 to ? D. m.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-24
Dr. Hibbard

and Bladder diseases. His pre-eminent suc- cess is due to exceptional ability, long ex- perience and absolute reliability. His methods are always the latest and best. He treats scientifically Sexual Debility and Seminal Wealkn ess, completely restoring their terrible undermining conditions. Spec iai and Private disorders with their poison ous and destructive effects speedily and perm auently cured. No matter who has fail sd Dr. Hubbard will cure you ii your case he curable. Cancers, Ulcers and External Growths positively removed without the knife or severe measures. Testimonials at office. Delay is oangerous. Do not wait until too late. If possible always bs exam lned by an expert. Talk with him and judge yourself ta his integrity and ability
 Consultation Free. Hours TO to F, 1 to s, to 7. Office and lahore tory 26-28 south Serond Avenue. Hubbard Building. Phoenix, AIizoua
Arizona republican., 1900-12-24
THE PIANOLA

Have yor heard the Pianola yet? If not step into our sal-sIooms and hear this wonderful instrument. What is it?
Arizona republican., 1900-12-24

Toys in great variety at the Phoe nix News and Stationery company.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-24

Santa Claus secured his supply at the Pho.nix News and Stationery com pany.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-06-12
CHAPTER XII.

Alice, with the quickness of thought
that always characterized her. planned
that all the rest should 60 to church
while she remained with Clara. VIII
was able to go out now. So, for the
first time in months, Robert and his
wife and Bess and the two boys sat to-
gether in the same seat. George had
not been to church for year, and VIII
was very irregular in his attendance.
The opening services seemed espe-
cially impressive and beautiful to Mr..
Hardy. He wondered how he had ever
dared sit and criticise Mr.. Jones and
the way he had of reading the hymns.
To be sure. he was not perfect speak
er, hut his love for his people and his
great love for men and his rare good
life every day were so well known that
they ought to have counted for more
than they ever did.
1t Is astonishing how many good
deeds and good men pass through this
world unnoticed and unappreciated,
but every evil deed is caught up and
magnified and criticised by press and
people until it seems as If the world
must be a very wicked place indeed
and the good people very scarce indeed.
Mr.. Hardy Joined in the service with
a Joy unknown to him for years. He
had come to it from the reading Of his
Bible instead of the reading of the
morning paper and from prayer In
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-06-12
NUMBER AZ.

and away from this prison of clay into
his resplendent presence this very
night what will you have to fear? Not
one thing. You have put your trust in
him. Your sins are all forgiven. You
can appear before his Judgment seat
and await your verdict with a calm
and joyful SOUL for you know as you
gaze into the loving countenance of
your Redeemer and Judge that when
he turns and speaks to you he will
say, Come. We beloved of my Father,
inherit the kingdom prepared for you
from the foundation of the world
Truly God is lover
The prayer that followed the sermon
seemed to bring all the souls in the
church very close to God. The events
of the past week had stirred the town
deeply. The awful disaster so near
them, the speech of Mr.. Hardy in the
town hail. rumors of the experience he
was having-all these had prepared the
audience for just such sermon on
Sunday morning. And men bowed their
heads and prayed in that house who
had not done such thing sincerely in
many years.
Robert had many inquiries concern
ing himself and Clara to answer at the
close of the service. He finally went
up and thanked the minister for what
he had said and spoke as he never had
spoken before in encoura cement of his
pastors work. But it seemed to him
that he must be getting home. The
time was growing short. He must
have the rest OF it with the dear ones
In the home.
What need to describe the details of
the afternoon? Robert Hardy had the
joy of knowing that all his children
were with him and at dark James
came over and asked if he might join
the circle. He did not know all that
Mr.. Hardy had gone through, but the
children had told him enough to make
him want to be with the family.
why. come right in and join the cir
Gle. Jim. You're one of us."-cried Mr..
Hardy cheerfully. So Jim drew up his
chair, and the conversation went on.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-06-12

did yOu not hear some one callings"
They were sitting in the up stairs room
where Clara lay and facing an open
fire. The doctor had called in the mid
die of the afternoon and brought two
other skilled surgeons and physicians
at Mr.. Hardy's request. 1t was a sim
gular case. and nothing special could
be done. This was the unanimous
opinion after deep consultation, and
after remaining some time the doctors
had withdrawn.
When it grew dark, Alice started to
turn on the lights, but her father said,
LET us sit in the freight" So they
drew close together and in awe looked
upon him who seemed so sure that God
would call him away at midnight.
Who shall recount the words that were
uttered, the exact sentences spoken, the
fears and hopes and petitions and tears
of the wife, the commands of the ia
ther to his boys to grow up into the
perfect manhood in Jesus Christ, the
sweet words of love and courage that
passed between him and his wife and
daughters? These things cannot be de-
scribed; they can only be imagined.
So the night passed. 1t was after IL
O'clock, when the conversation had al
most ceased and all were sitting hush
ed in a growing silence, that Clara
spoke again, so suddenly and clearly
that they were all startled and awed
by it:
"Father! Mother! Where have I
been? have had such a dream! Where
are you? Where am II"
Mrs. Hardy arose and. with tears
streaming down her face, kneeled be-
| side the bed and in a few words recall
| ed Clara to her surroundings. The girl
had come out of her strange uncon-
| sciousness with all her faculties intact.
Gradually she recalled the past, the ac-
| cident, the dream of her father. She
| smiled happily on them all. and they
| for awhile forgot the approach of mid
night and its possible meaning to Mr.
| Hardy-ail but himself. He kneeled by
the bed, at the side Of his wife, and
thanked God that his dear one was re-
stored.
| Suddenly he rose to his feet and
spoke aloud, quietly, but clearly:
| "Did you not hear some one calling|
| His face was pale, but peaceful. He
| bent down and kissed Clara, embraced
| his sons, drew his wife to him and
| placed his hand on Bessie's head; then.
as if in answer to a command. he gen.
| tly kneeled down again by his chair,
and as his lips moved in prayer the
clock struck once more the hour of Il.
| He continued kneeling there, and he
was nearer God than he had ever been
| In all his life before.
Thus Robert Hardy's seven days
came to an end.
THE END.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-06-12
The Eminent Kidney
and Bladder Specialist.

There is a 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 ad-
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 albumen
leaks out and the sufferer has Bright's
Disease, the worst form of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp.Root the new dis
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.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-06-12
Mrs. Edward D. Winslow, the wife of

Mrs. Edward D. Winslow, the wife of
the United States Consul-General at
Stockholm, Sweden, was the first wo-
man to operate an automobile in that
city. Her machine is of American
make and is propelled by electricity.
There are only four of the vehicles
now in rise in King Oscars capital,
altho' ~ the roads and surroundings
are peculiarly adapted for the sport.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-06-12

you hope to be forgiven at last forgive
all wrongs at my hands.
You are living in the dawn of hap
pier day for labor. There are Christian
men in business in this town and some
few connected with railroads who are