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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

The Philippine instruction may
not be over, but the government sta
tistics show that Philippine trade is
resuming its normal aspect and is
even likely to grow beyond former
proportions. The value of the i'm
ports during the last fiscal year was
some $30,0OO,O00, as against a trife
of S2o,OOO,oo0 for the preceding year,
while the exports increased from
$19,0OO,00O to 1928, 100000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

European countries which are now
discussing "the American periT' and
how to meet it should have begun two
or three generations ago by establish
ing free schools, abolishing imperial
ism and placing a premium on brains
instead of on military drill. In the
race for commercial supremacy they
are at least so years behind the times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

The noble earl who urged his heredi-
tary right to act as Carver at the
grand banquet to follow King Edwards
coronat ton ceremonies made the eyre
gious mistake of admitting that he
knew nothing whatever about carving.
His claim was promptly disallowed.
The royal stomach will be safeguard
ed at any cost, even if the royal cary
ing utensils must be intrusted to pie
beian but skilled hands.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

Each side in the Boer war asserts
that the conflict will be continued in
definitely on the present lines. The
British promise to keep up the policy
of determination The Beers say they
have enough men and munitions of war
to continue the struggle five years
longer, while Botha, the Boer COM
mander, says his side will eventually
drive the British out. Thus far the
Beers have done better in the way of
keeping up the fight than any outsider
expected. Their persistence has been
a surprise, but the area of their activity
is steadily diminishing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

The announcement made some time
ago that tea-growing had been emf
nently successful in Summerville, S. c.,
was received with some incredulity,
but now that the secretary of agri-
culture has made the official announce
ment it can no longer be doubted, es-
pecially as he declares that the finest
tea in the world is grown at Summer
vile and that the industry has been
made profitable already.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

A truant from the public schools in
Findlay, o., having given as reason
hat other pupils laughed at his poor
clothes, the school authorities are talk
ing of adopting a school uniform for
public school pupils of both sexes.
Such rule probably could not be en-
forced, but the matter referred to is
one of some importance, and may have
d great deal more influence in making
truants than the public is aware of.
1t should be the aim Of all school au-
thorities and teachers to ipeH,cate the
principle and practice of absolute
equality in the public schools.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

It takes ten tons of beets to make
a ton of sugar, and ten tons is the
yield of an acre. Therefore, to raise
as much sugar as the people of this
country consumed in 1900 (2,22O, 900
tons) would fequire 100000 acres of
land. Ii is admitted that three men
or women, largely women in Europe,
are needed to cultivate an acre of
beets during the growing season.
If this estimate is correct, 100000
men and women would be needed to
raise the sugar consumed in 1904
number equal to more than one
eleventh of our population.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21
Gov. Heard. of Louisiana. is notify.

OUV. ItdIu, OF LOuIsIdHd, IS HUIIIy-
ing the governors of all states in the
north that the lottery known as "The
Louisiana State Loan and Trust COM
pany' is a fraudulent concern, and that
the Endorsement of it's tickets by the
leans, the Bank of commerce of New
Orleanss and the Bank of North Amer
lea, is worthless, as no such banks
exist.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

Walter Baker & Co., Limited, Dorchester,
Mass, are the largest manufacturers of
cocoa and chocolate in the world.
They received gold medal from the Paris
exposition of last year
This year they have received three gold
medals from the Pan-American exposition
at Buffalo
Their goods are the standard for purity
and excellence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

1t is so years since Galusha A.
Grow, of Pennsylvania, was first
sworn into congress, and he has out
lived every other member who took
the oath with him at that time. The
only reason why he is not now the
father of the house is because his
membership has not been contin-
mons
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

There are no colored members in
congress now. Excepting two years
from 1887 to 1889 this is the first
congress in 80 years that has not
had colored men as members in one
or both branches. The only colored
senators were Hiram r. Revells,
elected from Mississippi in 1870, and
Blanche K. Bruce, elected from the
same state in 1875. The former was
elected to fill vacancy and the lat
ter served full term. Quite a num-
Der of colored men have served in
the lower branch of congress, as
many as seven at one time
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21


While on his shoulder carelessly cedar
bush he bore,
And thus equipped he made his way to
Widow Nelson's door.
eve come" he said, thank you. no
chair, it's gettin pretty late
To bring a little truck to help the chill
dren celebrate;
For Christmas comes but once year,
and somethin' should be done
To make for every Twin child the day a
happy one.
can lately I've been thinkin', an the
thought has come to me,
When Christmas should come round
again how things down here might
be;
Of course, I don't pretend to say that
you can't do enough,
An still felt I'd like to just bring down
this little stuff.
$50 here's a pair O. skates for John, a
doll for Mary Jane;
For toddlin' Tim, to help him walk, a big
striped candy cane;
Here's nuts an raisins, pictur' books, an
1 can't tell the rest,
But take EN- all and fix 'em up just as to
you seems best.
"An' then to make the Christmas day
seem like it used to be,
Along here with this other truck I've
brought Christmas tree;
The children had one every year, for
which their father planned.
But now he's gone-an' they're so young
they might not understand.
'For Santa Claus Is real to them, an
they don't know that we
Provide the toys an other things that
load the Christmas tree;
To them the reindeer team is real that
speeds from town to town,
An real the fairy saint who climbs the
chimneys up an down.
can that's the reason why I've come;
my gifts is nothin' great,
But just little truck to help the chill
dren celebrate:
Tut, tut, no thanks, don't mention 1t, nor
tell 'em it was me,
But let 'em think twas Santa Claus that
brought the Christmas tree"
&C. B. Torrey, in Springs eld (Mass.) Re-
publican.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21
III C. s. PETTEEONE

An Oklahoma squaw has deserted her
white husband because he had all the
Indians bad traits without any of the
good ones. In other words he was all
the time too drunk to be of any use.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

go get the dinner" said the master.
And the maid departed, marveling.
Oh, but Willie had royal time that
day, and Mr.. Gennister had some good
eXercise-and some new ensations,
too! They dined together as they had
breakfasted, with Noah and his family.
And then, after Ellen had everything
washed up and put away, she appeared,
all cloaked and ready TO take Master
Willie home.
1t was difficult to persuade him to
''be good bye" and go; he evidently
was we'll content to stay where he was.
But finally the idea of showing al the
beautiful toys which Santa Claus had
brought him, to "mommer, pepper an
the chiller" prevailed, and Willie con-
scented reluctantly to have them packed
up and to go.
"Goo'-by, Mitter Dennitter; Willie
come soon aden!" was his shrill fare
well. Then silence settled on the bach
elor's home, and with sigh of relief
Mr.. Gennister picked up his book and
settled himself before the fire.
But somehow he could not fix his
mind on what he read, and his eyes
would wander from the printed page.
Hello! there's poor old Noah or
one of his family! wonder if you feel
lonely, too?" he said is he picked up
the forlorn little figure and set it be-
fore him on the mantelpiece.
"Welcome back, Mr.. Gennister, and
/ hope you've had a merry Christmas!
was young Mortimers greeting to his
employer upon Mr.. Gennister's re-
turn.
Tom, the office boy, laughed silently
and looked up to see young Mortimer
"annihilated; but to his amazement
Mr.. Gennister, after his first habitual
frown, smiled and actually seemed
amused.
"Weu, most unexpectedly, [ did
have, rather!'' was the enigma tea
reply.
Later in the day he said to young
Mortimer: "You have children in your
family, magine?"
Young Mortimer laughed.
"Well, sir, there are nine of US, and
I'm the eldest of the lot!'
"Ah," Mr. Gennister said, thought
fully, "that explains it. That makes
the difference. / see now why you
think so much of Christmas. l never
had brother or sister, grew up with
out having any young companions
And l see now that have missed some
thing out of my life. judith Spen
GER, in Springfield (Mass.) Repub'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

at is hard to lose ones relations" said
the seedy individual with mourning band
on mis- hat.
"Hard?" ehcoed the man whose check is
good for million "Why, sir it's simply
impossible Chicago Daily News.
The older a woman grows the sweeter
sound the words 81 love you. "-Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever
used for all affections of the throat and
lungs-Wm o. Endsley, Vanburen, Ind.
Feb. TO- 1900
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

Bill-"Old Skinfint says his first dollar
was the hardest to get" Jill-"Yes; and
the last is the hardest to give up. '-Yonkers
Statesman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund money If it fails to cure. 25c
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21
Walters, Arithm etic

"Waiter, l find have just enough money
to pay for the dinner, but | have nothing
in the way of tip for yourself"
Let me add up the bill again, sill"
Moon
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

There is an attractiveness about being
deadhead that is hard for most people
to resist, even when they know they will
be bored by the show.-Indianap News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

"Pop, what is driving rain?' .''Why, a
driving rain, my boy, suppose, is a rain
that drives you indoors. -Yonkers States
man.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

Newspapers that print love stories are
not so good for pantry shelves; the girl
putting them on always stops to read them.
-Atchison Globe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are the
brightest, fastest and easiest to use.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21
Christmas Flowers and Greens

From Chicago Order your Christmas Flow
Chicago Market affords. We will fill or
ders for flowers and ship by express to all
parts of the country. Send us trial order.
s. Muir, Florist, $3.50 Michigan Ave, Chi
cago. Long Distance Telephone Oakland 3l9.
Established 1863
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21
SASKAfCHEWA AN, WESTERN
CANADA, Is CALLED THE
"GARDEN OF EDEN,n
By a Former Resident of Reed City,
Michigan.

In letter to the Reed City, Mich
igan, Clarion, Mr.. James c. Arm
strong, of Meltford, Saska tchewan,
says, writing on 27th May, 1901:
This is a fine country for a poor
man, as he can go out on the hay
slews and cut all the hay he needs.
lie turns his cattle out on the prai-
RE, and when he is not using his
horses, he turns them out also. There
! is such an abundance of food, they
| never wander away.
"a lady, who has lived here eight
years, told me that this was the
original Garden of Eden ! certain
ly would believe it, if we could only
find the apple trees. But as it is,
we have many varieties of fruit
awberries, cranberries, saskatoons,
hucllleberries, red and black cur
rants, dewberries, plums, red and
black cherries, and red raspberries.
All of these fruits grow wild. Then
the flowers that dot the prairies,
making them look like real garden.
We have eaten of the wild red cur
rants, and they are equal if not SUI
perior to those grown in Michigan.
We have sweet corn 71s inches high.
AS the western farmers are all done
seeding, branding cattle and sheep
shearing are now progressing. Wool
is only five cents a pound, and many
ranchers have on hand last years
clip. I inclose you potato blossom,
slice of new potato, which measured
6A inches when cut. This is no
fairy tale, if we are so much farther
than Reed City. 1t is all facts. Come
up and see. This has been truly
called the Garden of the West
With fruits and flowers, lakes and
streams, fish and fowl beautiful riv-
ers, tracts of timber and mountains,
what more does man want ?"
Information concerning Western
Canada will be cheerfully given by
communicating with the agent Of the
Government of Canada, whose adver-
tisement appears elsewhere.
And They MarveIed.
"And what are you making?" we asked
of the Intelligent Artisan, as we admired
the play of his brawny muscles.
Maxim coWcatchers for milk trains, he
replied, without looking up from his work.
Whereat we passed on, marveling greatly
at the intricaces of modern sclence.-Baltl-
more American.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21
Protection.

can indefnable sense of danger or OF
something dreadful about to happen is pur-
suing me- said young Mr. Dolley.
80, you're all right replied Spatts:
Claws for the protection of Holsters will
be enacted this winter. Cheer up."-De.
troit Free Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21
Best for the RoMeIs.

No natter what ails you, headache to
cancer, you will never get we'll until your
bowels are put right. Cascarets help nature,
cure you without grippe or pain, produce
easy, natural movements, cost you just 10
cents to start getting 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, 1901-12-21

Chicago to Jacksonville and St. Angus
tine effective Jan. 6, 1902, the "Big Four
will operate through Pullman sleepers from
Chicago and indianapolis to Jacksonville
and st. Augustine, via Cincinnati, Queen &
Crescent, Sou. R''y, Plant System and Fla.
East Coast Ry., leaving Chicago al l:00 p.
servation cars. For full information ad-
dress J. G. Tucker, Gen. Nor. Agt., 234 Clark
St., Chicago, Warren j. Lynch, G. P. & T.
A, or W: P. Deppe, A. G.. P. & 7. A, Gin
cinnati, o.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

The more reasons there are why man
should save money the less likely he is to
save it.-Atchison Globe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21

Persons contemplating journey East or
West should be careful that the rates paid
fo- their transportation do not exceed those
charged by the Nickel Plate Road.
This company always offers lowest rates
and the service is efficient. Careful at
tention is given to the wants of all first
and second class passengers by uniformed
colored attendants. The dining car service
of the Nickel Plate Road is above .criticism
and enables the traveller to obtain meals
at from thirty-fve (35) cents to $l.Oo but
no higher.
The Pullman service is the usual high
grade standard. Semi-weekly transcontl-
mental tourist cars ply between Atlantic
and Pacific Coasts. Confer with nearest
agent of the Nickel Plate Road.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21
False Hope.

TEST heard him say he felt rather en-,
co,,raoed because you left the gas turned
low in the parlor when he called.
ioT .Ie s foolish of himl One needs
dark room to develop negative Albany
Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21
|MR GENNlSTER'S
|&CHRISThAS!.&|
@(msss>m&a

w ant journey" Mr..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-12-21
And They Marye1ed.

"And what are you making?" we asked
of the Intelligent Artisan, as we admired
the play of his brawny muscles.
Maxim cowcatchers for milk trains he
replied, without looking up from his work.
Whereat we passed on, marveling greatly
at the intricacies of modern science.
mora Am
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1901-10-21
MONT LET NAGLE DODGE.
Stree Cleaner Must ENplain TITS Position
Befere the Elections.

Tho reply 81 Street Commi--ioner Magic
To questions submitted 90 him by &C. = L.
committee was read nj yesterdays meet
ing Of the union. tn" questions referred
o. allegations ,ha the 'shakedown" sys-
ten and a number ~ other abuses existed
in Naglc's department. Commissiousr
Naglc wrote that hc wantcd to know whether
the questions emanatei from tho G. y I.
before ho rrpli~d To- them. He explained
that they wcrc typewriter and thar th"
signatures aptrnd~i to them. among which
Wa that Of i. j. McSulty, delegate Of The
street cleaners, we're also tylswritten
McNulty said tho letter was prcposterous
ina-much ~ the COMMITTEES 10y handing
Narls the list of questions personally es-
tabligh.d it, authenticity McNulty then
charged Delegate Warner 81 the committee
with delaying matters by visiting Nagl"
privately.
Warner admitted that 10 went 20 100
Magic twior. Tn each occasion ~" re-
c.ivei So from him. contributors 10 a
union benefit performance and a union
journal. Nh.n tempt were made 10
shu, IN further discussion of the matter
until after clection a dorm delegates arose
ia Opposition.
Tho Tammany people don't want any
inquiries 10 be a before election,
shou'.-i one Of them.
Motions 20 table and to postpone until
after election were both defeated. and II
was voted Ia demand an answer from Magic
by next sunday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1901-10-21

arrivals to-day have been former football
stars. who have come here 20 witne~< tbs
celebration and incidentally TO participate
In the game ON Tuesday between the vet
Grams n the college team. Almost every
incoming train to-day from New York a
on board n or more of the players until
nj : O'Clock tonight there was a star ag-
grcgation at the New Haven Housc. Some
Of tho players who came to-day are Coy.
Cross, Gordon. Brown. Huhbell. Murphy.
and Brink Thorne. Al the present time
u Is the intention Of the man cement To
have Walter Camp, lale's athletic adviser,
kick OF the ball. Mr.. Camp haS REFUSED
TO take part In the gane. but viii act Ia an
Official capacity.
The first accident Of the Yale biccntennal
~happened at ? O'Clock this morning. when
Edward Corrigan. aged - year, a junior
and middle man Ia the ialc Law school
slipped while descending the steps Of an
all-night lunch wagon near the campus
and fractured his skull. lie j. "a the hoe
pital and l. not expected 20 live twenty
four hours. He was Nice-Prcsidcnt Of
the Wayland Debating Club % the law
School, was In tho Yale battery during the
Spanish-Americsn War and was "a member
OF the Catholic Temperance Union Of Con
n%ecticut. He studied at Niagara univcr-
city for the priesthood. bu' left there 10
enter the Yale Law school
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1901-10-21
BENEDICT Lost HIS NERVE?
EIT4L ACCIDENT DISCt SsED M
tITOWOBILISTS HERE.
Machine MA, Have Slipped Along After
brake vas Applied Victims bodb
brought Co This Ctty Man and woman
Hurt Racing Auto In New noci,eiir.

The body Of Frederic II Benedict, the
son 81 Banker l.. &. Benedict. who wa
killed on Saturday afternoon while speeding
his automobile on the rad from Tuxedo
e. West Point. wa brought tn this city
yesterday Capt Bellinger. who was Ia
have Isen Mr.. and Nip Bcncdict's host
M West Point on FRIDAY night accompanied
the body. which Wa taken Ia the Ben"dict
RESIDENCE. : West f~ifty-=cond street.
Mrs Benedict also returned to her r'-i-
dence here and arrangements for the funeral
werc made. Al the house Il was said that
r c. Benedict had gone back Go his hone
at Indian Harbor, Conn.
Grenville Kane. who was riding with
Mr. Benedict. was reported yesterday a.
doing nicely at the cottage of Mrs. John
Wolfe. his motber-in-lav, at Tuxedo His
len arm was broken, his thumb di-located
and HE head cut.
Al tho automobile clubrooms the acct
dent was much discussed and the generally
expr~ss-d belief was that Mr. BENEDICT at
a critical moment lo-i hts nerve. The pos
sibihty vas admitted Of the machines
'skinning' or SLIDING ~ q ulr"ctloh nov
90 Ia controlled 10y the acting chauffeur.
under a sudden application of the brake
while running at a great speed THIS pos
sihility h ~sirengthened upon a road surface
rapidly becoming sliIsery from rain.
A man, who Il l. said ~ n doctor, and a
Young woman met with M accident yestct-
day afternoon While racing an automobile
on the Boston post road In front OF the home
OF & Oliver lsslin. a. New Rochelle.
Their machine, q Minton, was marked
A. g. C., and they were racing another
couple In a machine hearing the initials
A. u = Both machines were coming
from Iarchmont toward New Rochelle
At a furious rate. when they encountered
a trolley car In iron, of the lselin property.
The couple in the Winton were In tho mid
die uf the track and IN attempting 10 turn
out. lost coturol of the vehicle. which shot
toward the sidewalk. grazing an iron
trolley pole and coliding with a stone
wall
Roth were thrown out. The Young
woman turned a somerset and landed
IN a field on the other side Of the wall. Her
COMPANION fell lrn-.th the machine and
his arm was fractured The carmen ana
the occupants Of the other vehicle ran
10 the assistance 81 the injured couple
They found that the Young woman had
e-capei with n few bruises. The wrecked
machine vas tow~d so a farmhouse and
the couple started for this city in another
machine They refused to give Their
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1901-10-21
ENGEL THREATENS FIsHMEN.
bicycle Police to Chase >dler Pedicrs On
the streets.

Some Of the hsrdworking people who
form the greater PAT 81 the population
Of the Eighth Assembly district. where
Martin fngrl Is using oil tho Illegal mean-
he commands 10 eat As-smblvman Adler
80 ~ 90 r'tain his own doubtful Tammany
leadership. harmed last night 10 what
length the Tammanv workers would 60.
A big meeting Of an association Of the
fish pcdler was addre~s~l last night by
one Julius Lyons. one 81 tng-l's workers.
who told the fish pcdlers that they would
have 20 pay u each join M" Martin Eng~l
Association and sign a pledge TO work
against Adler or FIVE bicycle policemen
who had been detailed a. the district would
-ahOo" them "a the streets.
The meeting was attended by 9o or <0o
pedlsrs. They listened to Lyous's re
marks and asked that they be allowed
until to-day To give an answer 20 fngel
This request was granted.
Some OF The fish pedler- said last night
that they Understood the whole game.
that u was an old one. and that they would
stick II out with Adler. The pedlers have
heretofore heen allows 20 sell their wares
without much trouble and they say they
are not going to te coerc~d.
On Saturday night Samuel R~othbers.
the Republican captain Of tho sixth rlec-
tion district Of DE Ate. was knocked down
and badly beaten near the registration
place NJ Ludlow and Grand streets by a
Tammany raj