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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30
Well-known student of nature

A well-known student of nature
once tried the growing force of a
melon. When it was eighteen days
old and measured twenty-seven inch
es in circumference he fixed a sort
OF harness around it, with a long le-
yer attached. The power of the mel
on was measured by the weight it
lifted, the weight being fixed to the
lever. When it was twenty days old,
two lays after the harness was fixed
on it, it lifted sixty pounds. On the
nineteenth day after this apparatus
was attached it lifted weight of
5000 pounds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30

In the eager collection of meteor
ties, stones not of celestial origin are
brought forward in great numbers.
NJ Meunier mentioned that not long
ago some Corsicans were convicted Of
forging meteorites by coating oph-
ties and serpentines with sulphur and
lampblack, and the famous meteorite
OF Iglast has been proved to be fur
mace Stag. A three pound iron ball
made by negroes deceived Schwein-
furth, who supposed it a meteorite
from the Libyan desert.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30

The United States department of
agriculture now has well-equipped Ia
boratories for the investigation of the
diseases of plants in Washington City,
Florida and California. There are
also fifty experiment stations where
plant diseases are studied, and in per-
haps half that number of colleges
practical courses on plant life art CIV
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30

In France the science of economy
is carried almost to a fine art. The
sewer rats of Paris are raised to clean
the flesh from bones that are to be
used in manufactures but that must
not be boiled to clean them. When
full-grown rats are killed their furs
are used for fur trimmings, their
skins for gloves, their thigh bones for
the highest grade Of ivory tooth
picks; their tendons and bones are
cooked down to make those beautiful
gelatin capsuls which our physicians
often give us medicine in
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30

When candle light is used, the eyes
close 68 times a minute. With gas
light winking occurs rs times min.
ute. With sunlight the eyes close %
times and with electric light 1.S times.
Scientists say this proves that of all
is the least injurious to the eyes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30

In Denmark parish churches can
be put up to public auction like any
other chattels. Two have just been
sold on the island of Morsoe They
formed part of the estate of a bank
rupt feudal proprietor, and without
any sentiment or fuss were just dis
posed of under the hammer A post
office receiver bought one for 10000
crowns. The bargain had more to
recommend it than some would think,
seeing that the proprietor has tithjng
rights over the parishioners.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30

1t is a curious fact, which has hith-
erto puzzled the most clever philos-
ophers, that common brass which is
subject for some time to constant
tension occasionally undergoes a re-
markable change 1t loses it's tenac-
ity and in short time becomes al
most as brittle as glass.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30
Those HieroxIyphics.

The Chinaman had refused to give up
the washing.
;, But" said the man who had called for
1t, thus is the right check, isn't it,"
Check all right" answered the China
man, blowing mouthful of spray over the
towels he was ironing MAN all long.
Check says ugly little man. You ugly big
man" Chicago Tribune.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30

The new floating drydock recently
stationed at Algiers, La, by the navy
department successfully lifted the
United States battleship Illinois, of
1866 tons displacement. The ameri-
can plan is to attach to the bottom of
the ship exterior longitudinals or
stout side keels. Rows of blocks are
placed for these in the dock, as well
as the usual blocks for the central
keel. The vessel then sits upright on
level blocks and requires no snoring
except for centering.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30

The value of King Edwards china
at Buckingham palace and Windsor
is said to exceed $2,OOO,OOO. The Sew
res dessert service in the green draw
ing-room at Windsor is valued at
100000 and the Rose du Barri vases
at $250,000. At Buckingham palace
there are six Sevres vases which are
valued at $4,000 each
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30

Mr.. Henry A: Salzer, of La Crosse, Wis,
whose 'Salzers Seeds are famed the world
over, has sailed for Europe, accompanied by
his wife. He will dive into the heart of
Russia and Hungary after new seed novel.
ties
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30
$4,000 Ocean Trip.

Chicago to New York, through Virginia
mountain and seashore resorts to Norfolk,
Va, thence Old Dominion Line Steamers.
Meals and berths free from Norfolk. Ad-
dress N. W. P Agent, Chesapeake e Ohio
Railway, 234 Clark ST., Chicago, Ill
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30

That the necessaries of life are not
costly in Rossland, British Columbia,
may be gathered from the following
menu of shilling dinner at a mi
ners' hotel Soup, cream sage; fish,
fried salmon; boiled, OK tongue with
egg sauce; roasts, pork, mutton or
beef; entree, stewed lamb; vegeta-
bles, mashed potatoes, sugar cane;
salad, celery; sweets, apples, custard
or apricot pie, tapioca puddings; bev-
erages, black and green tea and coffee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30
TO MOTHERS
MRS. j. 81. Haskins, of Chicago.
ILL.,, President Chicago Arcade
Club, Addresses COmforting
Words to Women Regarding
Childbirth.

"DEAK Mrs. PINKHAM:-M Mothers
need not dread childbearing after they
know the value of Lydia e. Pink
Rams Vegetable Compound.
While loved children I dreaded the
ordeal, for it left me weak and sick
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30

Natural Failure-"Yes, poor fellow, he
was once very prosperous, but he failed in
business" How 500" "Tried to establish
a .quick lunch restaurant in Philadelphia. :"
Baltimore Herald.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30

The Bavarian diet has enacted.against the
tipping evil. Instead of the diet going after
the tip the tip usually follows the Diet
Kansas City Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30

Money and time are the heaviest burdens
Of life, and the unhappiest of all mortals are
those who have more of either than they
know how to use.-Johnson.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of
as cough cure.-J. w. O'Brien, 322 Third
Ave-, n, Minneapolis, MINI, Jan. 6. 1900 y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30

Many small engine has big whistle
Rams Horn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30

TO Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo QuiDine Tablets. AL
drug gists refund money if it fails to cure. Csc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-30

Disposition is more than position.-Ram'.
Horn
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

Hand decorated Puff Boxes, Brush
and Comb Toilet Sets, in cases;
2-oz bottles of Perfume in fancy
boxes; real ebony back hair, military,
velvet, Hat and Clothes Brushes, all
sterling silver mounted; and Triple
Mirrors, worth to Use, "A - -,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12
HILLS FREIGHT OFFER
The Pacific Transportation Contro,
versy Comes Up Before the
Secretary Of War.


from Inc journal Bureau, Room IS, Post Build
ing, Washington.
Washington. Dec. 12.-Secretary Root
heard representatives Of both sides in the
controversy over the government trans
portatiOn on the Pacific Yesterday but
announced decision. Judging from
what he said to the representatives of
San Francisco. he would. if he had au-
thority. charter the transports to the com
mercial lines at a price to be fixed by
arbitration or some other means.
Vice President Schwerin Of the Pacific
Mail Steamship company. said he reore
scented both the steamship companies and
the railroads terminating at San Francisco
and their connections. He presented this
charter proposition 10 the secretary. Mr..
Root said he was very favorably impressed
with it but doubted whether he had au-
thoritv to do it under the law.
Senator Hopkins, who was also present
said that congress would undoubtedly
grant the necessary authority If the score
talN asked for it. but the latter did not
say that he would do SO.
In discussing the bid made by the Ros-
ton Steamship company of Seattle, which
IS the proposition San Francisco is fight
ing; the secretary said thepeie was only
one part of it which prevented an i'm
media te, acceptance That the clause
requiring that the business should go
through Puget Sound ports.
On behalf Of the Puget Sound interests
Frank Waterhouse, resident manager of
that company, some time ago submitted
to the secretary proposition to buy the
transports It a price to be fixed by a
board to be appointed by the government
and the steamship company, and he also
said his c5pany was willing to meet any
proposition made by the San Francisco
steamship companies.
Up to date San Francisco seems to llav
the better of the fight.
In discussing the question of govern
ment transportation on the Pacific, the
secretary said to-day that he thought the
time had come when government bust
ness could be done cheaper by private
lines than by government transports. He
had caused bids to be invited tc ascer-
tain just what 1t would cost the govern
ment to use the private lines. He in
timated that these new propositions which
have been presented might cause him tC
reject the pending bid and recommend
bids on a. new basis.
President Winsor Of the Boston Steam
ship company saw the secretary. after
which he left to go to Boston. He is
standing pat on his bid. saying it is a
plain business proposition and he believed
the government should award the contra ct
to his company.
w. w. Jernanc.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12
PACKERS AIM HIGH
Gigantic Scheme to Build Double
Track Railroads and Defy All
, . Western Systems.
Improvements About Kansas City
but Bagatelle of the Expen~
ditures Contemplated.
e..
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal, ~
Omaha: Neb. Dec. 12.--The improve
ments and large Investments which Az
mour. Swift and allied interests have
made about Kansas City are mere trit'e
when compared to the gigantic plant OF
which they form but a small part.
This scheme embraces nothing less
than the ultimate connection of Chicago.
Sioux City. Omaha. St. Joseph and Kan
sas City by double track railway. with
perhaps an extension into Texas and the
cattle country of The southwest. BY this
means the packers will be able to ship
stock in their own cars over their own
rails to any of the cattle centers of the
country.
They will be able to buy at advantage
Gus prices at one point and route the cat
tie for slaughter to some other city.
Coupled with the Texas line. Il means
control OF the cattle from the time they
leave the ranges until they arc dressed for
market Nothing of the kind has ever
before been attempted or even limited at.
With such railway as the one proposed
In opera ton. the packers will be able to
defy railroads aud their tariffs at least
west of Chicago.
The project has already taken almost
tangible form in the active planning for
the ia iroad to connect Kansas City and
ST. Joe.
The packers moved quietly i'm their
deals about Kansas City. The Massa =
Chusetts stockholders in the 5000 acres
they now own near the city We're quietly
, frozen out. Even then. except for certain
conditions, no part of their scheme would
have been made public.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

SaDl0 IOX DOdS, 10 lucueS long,
trimmed with large bushy tails, SIS
value for $40. .... ...:
Genuine marten cluster scarfs, with
eight tails, SIS. '
Marten scarfs in many newer styles,
$3.50, $3.50, $40 up to $45,
isabella fox scarfs, With large fox
tails. very full and bushy, $19.75,
$22.5O, $25 to $50.
Blue fox double skin boas, $27.5O
to $50.
Natural dark mink scarfs and boas,
$40, $3.50 and SIS.
Long Boas and Stoles of fine dark
mink and China sable, $3.50 to
1925 =
Fancy Scarfs and Collars Of Siberian
squirrel at $3.50, $25 up to
$45 49,.
Muffs in all the new shapes to match
all the furs told of above and at as
good values.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12
SeIliz,u OFF Winter. Goats

The breaking up OF Sizes and line
through various price, grades man
$40, SIS and $t9.75..
Monte Carlo and English box |
coats of heavy kersey and chew
lot, lined with heavy satin,
high storm collars, cuff sleeves;
blouse jackets of heavy chew
lot, Skinner satin lined, high
storm collar, q ~
at only. ............::.'~ HO
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12
Special Canadian Excursion Rates vi
"The Milwaukee Road

Special Canadian Excursion Rates Via
1.-THE Milwaukee Road"
Buffalo and return. $35.
Albany and return $40. '
Montreal and return, S35. ""
Portland, Maine. and return, $40.
Boston and return. $40. .. 49,.
Springfield and return. $40. ..~;-s*
Quebec and return. $40.
St. Johns, n. B., and return. $50. " -
On, sale Dec. IL to |22d. Still lower
ia tes Dec. II to %. Return limit Jam H.
Ticket office, 32s Nicollet avenue. w.
B. Dixon, N. W. P. A., st. Paul. + ~
T. - 500 Line Homeseekers' Rates Is: s.
to points in the Canadian Northwest
during the month Of December. Particu
lars at the Ticket Office, 11e S Third
street. s... IS ia.
THE Golden State. =, Under the Tur-
quoise Sky 81. .Glimpses of Mexico, ,ss$s. Los
Angeles are the titles of some Of the
elegant booklets which can be had at the
Rock Island ticket office 3o2 Nicollet av.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12
DREW THE LINE ON TIGHTS
Wisconsin Varsity Club Makes a
Change of Bills.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Madison, Wis, Dec. 1.-THE play to be
presented by the Haresfoot club OF the
University Of Wisconsin will not be "A!l
the Comforts of Home as previously an
nounced. No young woman could be
found among those dramatically inclined
who was willing to wear tights.
So in place of "A1l the Comforts OF
Home MY Friend from India WILDE
presented. This comedy presents no diff
ficulties of accoutrement, all the partir-
ipants being clad in non chorus girl Co.'S
tunes.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12
Son Inc Christmas Offers

Boston. Mass, and return. .........s $40 90
Buffalo, n. Y. and return .......... So 90
Montreal Que, and return .......... 35 90
Portland, Me. and return .......... 40. 90
Quebec, Que. and return ........... 40. 90
Toronto. Ont. and return ........... 80. 90
and other points in proportion. Tickets on
sale December 18th to ed. Ask for new
Christmas booklets. etc, at the Ticket Of
fee, 119 Third street
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12
ToI Mako Mo Mlsfaka

roI Make No Mistake
When you use Journal Want Ads: only
! cent a word under any heading. Moth
Ing less than 20 cents
ST. LOUIS and the SOUTH reached
best over the ROCK ISLAND RY, the
short line. Ticket office, 333 Ncollet ave-
nue.. -l d..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12
FANS Half
ps.fCe
and Luxurious for. Men.

We have bought the
sample line Of a fan inn
porter and have here
one hundred styles, no
two alike, ranging in
price from 81 to a fan
with mother-of- pearl
sticks and lace at $18;
it is in itself a fine as
sortment and will be
sold at Half Price.
Trimming counter.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-12

Persian lamb coats, high collars,
fancy guaranteed Innings, cuff sleeves,
a $95 coat at $3.50.
Persian lamb coats and blouse jack
cts. of the best Leipsig dyed skins;
collar apels and cuffs trimmed with
baum marten; 1925 garments at
SITS.
Seal coats made right here in our
own factory of London dyed skins,
positively guaranteed, $165 to
$500.
Krimmer coats, light color, best quail
ity, new models, $45, $50, $50.
Nearseal coats, box front, fitted back,
best grade $45.
Astrakhan jackets and coats, all Of
our own make and made at the time
Of the year in which the making cost
is a small item, hence special prices;
every coat is guaranteed; there are
all lengths "a to 30 inches, at $50
$45 $40 $3.50 $32.5O and
$27,5O,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-01
THE MARCUS ISLAND DISPUTE.


Washington, July ga cablegram
received at the state department today
from United States Minister Buck at
Toxic states hat the japanese minister
of foreign affairs has informed him that
a japanese naval vessel would leave
yesterday for Marcus island. The pur-
pose of her going is not to make trou-
BILE but to prevent it.
An official of the foreign office was to
go on the vessel and he would carry a
letter to Captain RosehilI cabled from
the state department here to Minister
Buck advising the captain not to make
any disturbance or to resort to violence
to obtain possession of the island, with
possible loss of life and involving inter-
national complications. If the captain
would observe this advice the depart
ment for its part would endeavor to see
settled deficient claim to Marcus Is
land automatically.
Captain Rosehill is reported TO have
sailed from Honolulu for Marcus is
land in a schooner July 18th and il is
therefore probable that he already is at
Marcus island or very near there. In
that cas it may be the letter will come
into his hands too late to avert trouble
but the department officials are hoping
for the best.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-01

Especial to The Messenger.).

Especial to The M~eSseugeT.D
Greensboro. ". G. July sS--The eiop-
ing quartette. Mich Carter. Tom Col
Inns. Minnie Shaw and Mamie Jones.
are still in jAil. no bondsmen from
Goidsboro or DsEville having yet ap-
peared in answSr to their Geographic
summons. Ii has been learned that
Carriers real name is Tom Hicks. and
THAI ne halls from Randleman, in Ran
colph county. The two men owed a
boarding house Keeper here $1,000 for
board. They LEFT, saying they would
return in two GAYS and referred the
proprietor to the Charlotte Drug Com
pany for whom they claimed to be sell
ing medicine. This morning a letter
came from this irm. saying 1hey had
no such representatives. They 90
claim to have been selling medicines OF
their own manufacture. Sheriff finds
they have been violating the law, not
having axe out any license
These men. il is felt here. having
such a peculiar opportunity for corrupt
ing silly or immature young women
and having also disposition to take ad-
vantage OF il. should be dealt with 10
the fullest extent of the law.
The Shaw woman wrote a silly letter
10 her father IN Danville yesterday,
telling him she Was in a bad fix. but it
might be worse. and for him not Ia
trouble over her as she had a loving
lover, separated only by Jail bars, but
where they could look at each other al
the lime and pray for the time ID come,
when they would be free. 1t is said the
Shaw woman is also a wife, her huS-
band being Thomas Bailey or Baity, of
Danville, from whom she has been
separated for a year.
The husband OF Mamie Jones offered
yesterday TO pay all costs of proceed
ingS against her. n let her out of
jail if she would go home to her sister
in Danville. but she refused to do this.
Ii is not a tough looking crowd at all.
The young men have a good appear
ance, and the " runaway wives have
an air of education and womanly mod
esty in their faces. They are both
young and very good looking.
The general expression on the streets
here is that the whipping post needs
re-establishing for just such men as
are their companions.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-01
WILSON'S LIFE SPARED.
As n Courtesy to United States,
N~icaraguan Government Will Not
Execute the ~Fiiibusterer.

Washington, July 2S.-The life of DR..
Russell Wilson of Ohio who was cap
tured with a revolutionary party in
Nicaragua, has been saved through the
representations Of Minister Corea OF
that country.
\ cablegram was received at the de-
partment today from, Chester Donald
son, United States consul at Managua,
dated h 26th instant as follows:
las a courtesy to the United States
and sympathy for the mother h presi-
dent will commute Wilson's death SEN
tence."
Wilson was one Of several Americans
who joined a fIibustering expedition
which landed at Monkey Point, near
Bluefields early in July. Most of the
party were captured or killed. Wilson
would have been sumnlarily executed
but for the interposition of Senior Corea,
the Nicaraguan minister here. Having
secured a stay Of proceedings and a
guarantee of a legal trial, h minister
has now induced President Zelaya to
commute the death sentence imposed
upon Wilson by court martial. Before
the receipt of this message 1t was not
known here that the martial had been
held. 1t is presumed that the commu-
tation is to Imprisonment for a time,
and then expulsion from Nicaragua.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-08-01

Interesting Church Services-PrOmi-
nent People Coming and Going.
Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Fayetteville, N. c., July %.

Correspondence of The Messenger.)
Fayetteville, N. c., July %.
Children's day vas observed yester-
day afternoon with interesting exercises
at the beautiful colored Presbyterian
church at the foot of Haymount, of
which Rev. S. P. Smith is pastor. The
training of the children reflected great
daughter of Richard Mcneil, by whom
they were conducted, and fine music
was given with the organ and cornet
by Alice Henderson and D. B.. Bell. The
address was delivered by Rev. II. Il.
lGraham, of the First Presbyterian
,church of this city, which was a mas
terly effort, and the collection amounted
to over $500.
Rev. Mr.. T~hrusdon, of Indiana, who
is spending the summer here for his
health, assisted Rev. II. T. Graham yes
terday in the services at the Presbyte-
Irian church. A striking feature of the
Exercises was a magnificent instrumental
duet, with Mrs. w. G.. Hall at the or
gan. and Miss Kate MCNEIL, Of Stanton,
Va, with the violin.
The police are hard at work in their
leffort to trace cut at a tall, slender man
lWho, stepping from the shelter or a tree
on Green street, held up Mr.. J.. D. Will
liams, as he was going home after sup
per, but Immediately turned and made
off, without attempting any robbery.
Mr.. J. A. Mckay, who la been for
some time the efficient foreman of the
lCarolina Machine Company, o e to
IGoldsboro to take a position with the
Acme Company.
Mr.. w. A. Erwin, one of the officers
of the New Jersey Bleaching and Fin
fishing Company, has been in the city
for the past day or two on business of
the bleaching to be erected here.
Mr.. L. l.. Moore, the electrical engi-
neer of the Fayetteville n Whining
ton Steamboat Company, has gone tc
New York on business.
Colonel and Mrs. c. W. Broadfoot and
family have returned home after a
pheasant stay Of some days at Wrights-
willie Beach.
Mrs w. C. Troy has gone to Tucoa
IGa., to visit her son, Mr.. w. B. Troy.
Mr.. NJ. Mel. Matthews, manager OF
1.-THE Hotel Lafayette, is rapidly recov-
lering from the effect of the other nights
l~explosion.
Mrs. E. J. Lilly and children have
returned from a visit to Judge ]. C
lMacRae al Chapel Hill.
Misses Bessie and Mary Haner, OF
Augusta, Ga, Ire visiting Hon. ano
MRS. G. NJ. Rose.