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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-16
Death of an Editor.

John Baenziger, editor of the Volks-
freund, a German paper, died in La
Crosse at the age of IS years. He was
stricken with paralysis three weeks
ago. Mr.. Baenziger was an old resi-
dent of La Crosse, as we'll as an old
newspaper man, and was well known
in German circles about til state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-16
EQualizing Things.

Harkins-A woman always takes off
few years when she gives her age.
Barker-That may be; but she makes
up for it by adding a few years wheel
she gives the age Of her friend.--Bos-
ton Transcript.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-16
A Grave Question.

Considering all the trouble 1t is to
take care of ones self, it is a grave
question sometimes whether it rcall.
pays to .ive.-Wa shing.on Qa.) Dem,
ocrat.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-16
Tired of Single Life.

Finding single life wearisome and
uninteresting, Joseph Wallace and
Harriet j. Curtis went to Chicago to
join their fortunes. He is 72 years old
and the burden OF his years rests light
ly upon him. His bride is resident Of
Fond du Lac and is sc years old.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-16

himself against it, but the extra re-
sponsibilities in the senate, thrown
upon him last winter, together with
the shock of losing e. brother, son
and grandson within one year, are
believed to have aggravated his
trOuhle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-16
CrOD Outlook.

The weekly crop report of the
Washington weather bureau sayssfor
Wisconsin: Continued warm; corn
improved, tasseling, ears forming;
oats badly lodged, complaint of smut,
but yield unusually good.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-08-16

this time been listening with the
greatest interest He and the bar
maid, it appeared, had had quarrel
earlier in the morning, and in con-
sequence were still far from being
upon the best of terms.
'sThe cove as the gent wants, miss,
must be i'm as came close upon II
o'clock last night" he put in. "The
| toff with the bag and blanket. Why
I carried his bag up to number Al
with my own lands, and you know it,
The girl was quite equal to the oc'
casion.
you'd better hold your tongue"
she said. IF you don't you'll get
into trouble
''What for?'' he inquired. cts
free country, I 'ope. Nice sort OF
toT e was, forgot all about the
boots, and me a-doin' Us browns as
slap-up as if e was a-goin' out to
dinner with the queen. But preaps
he's left a 'arf-sovereign for me with
you. It amt likely. Oh, no. OF
course it isn't likely he would. You
wouldn't keep it carefully for me,
would you? Oh, no, in course not?
What about that two bob the Amer
lean gent gave you?"
The girl did not wait to hear any
more, but, with a final toss of her
head, disappeared into the bar.
'Now, look here, my friend" [ said
20 the boots. ''i+ is cute evident that
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-08

the fingers. wh.c.i 50. .rn. it to such an
extent that one does not have to con-
tend with the razor pulling. which not
only hurts severely. but initiates the
skin. J...s gx.S .,a,t... ,s,;
In cold weather the skin should be
thoroughly sponged in warm water
and afterward in cold water, which
keeps it from becoming chapped. Be-
fore the face has been dried little
witch hazel should be rubbed on; then.
after wiping this OF. talcum powder 10
good. In case Of q cut 1t = well to
have q piece Of alum ct hand, which.
II you dampen and apply y the cut
VIII close 1t up quickly, - that II
small, It cannot be seen.
After you have finished using the RI
sor it should be washed, then dried I'M
III not 4 damp spot remains, then
sharpsned on the strop before putting
back into the case. II these direc.
lions are followed, you will md that
It 10 not such q disagreeable ordeal to
70 through with in shaving yourself.
You will also save time and barbers'
bills.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-08
HOW TO SHAVE.
NJ 500 Peii.,t.ts .. Kespa.s =
Aasor In Order.

AaA 500 Pointers on Kespa.s .
Aassr In Order.
A9tar 4 shave you should. be- vMy
nssful to keep your hands away from
w face. as the skin Il more tender
hen than at any other time. II you
hAvs yourself. you should have your
a1oe honed at least three times a year
kssp It in good order. You should
b1so have q good strop. with q canvas
Daxt Tor rough sharpening, as well %
} smoothing strop.
In buying s6op It 10 well to have
nso9 select 1t; then You Will be sure
y ct q good one, says the Baltimore
American. Before shaving 1t is well
10 wash the face with soap in warm
water. as there are apt to be germs in
the least little bit of dust or anything
that might be on your face. One can.
not be too careful about this, for cut
of the razor. ever SO small, is apt to
Make an ugly sore If the skin Is not
perfectly clean. A wash before shaw
Ing will also soften the beard.
All men should learn to use both
hands in sha wing. Many attempt to
shave both sides of the face with one
hand and usually succeed In cutting
themselves. In fact. many men cut
themselves whenever they attempt to
shave This difficulty could be over
come IL both hands were used. The
face should be well lathered with
shaving soap. kind that does not dry
quickly; then the lather should be well
rubbed In the beard with the tips Of
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-08

FRESH OYSTERS Ev cry DAY
At Mead's lunch Room.
" 81 North Main Street.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-08
CITY NEWS.

James Msckay is on the sick list
today.
The Ladies A i'd society of the Bsp.
fist church will serve hot oyster stew
tomorrow evening at $50.
Regular meeting .of St. Monica 4
Ladies AID Society tomorrow evening
at 7.30.
Lee, the man who has been Ia
Montpelier Jail for several weeks on a
suit Of trover brought by Rugg &
Campbell, was released this afternoon
after having paid the amount in ques.
ton.
TIE members Of the Glover Club
have presented Charles rempleton
Dix, the infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John L. Dix, with an elegant souvenir
spoon. The gift was in honor of bis
being the first child born to a men,
Der of the club since the club was or.
gained.
At the whist party held Saturday
night by Queen Of the Forest circle,
there were IL tables. First prizes
were won by Miss Jennie Gravlin and
M. B. Nichols and the consolation
prizes by Miss Jennie Trail and Ed.
ward Perry. A very pleasant evening
was enjoyed.
The regular meeting Of Queen of
the Forest circle No. 1857 will be held
tomorrow evening at Z O'Clock when .
good attendance is requested as there
is important business.
The funeral of the late Louis Goneo
was held yesterday afternoon at St.
Mcnica's church, the Rev. P. M. Nc
Kenna otiiciatlng. The bearers were
A. j. Lorxnger, j. Perusse, John
Como, NJ. J. Murphy, j. H. Griffin
and Jesse Cayhue.
The intent child of G.. E. Lazlaro
died Saturday and was buried yester.
do In the Catholic cemetery.
All those who have handkerchiefs
for the handkerchief booth at the
Universalist bazaar are requested to
leave them at Reynolds & Sons store
before Tuesday noon.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-08
/ WHILE IT'S UNDOUBTEDLY

true that wife heaters have Others
who beat 'em, and bugs, that eat bugs
have other bugs too, created on pur.
pose to eat 'em, 1t is grand fact that
that corporate act which permits Of
your persons protection is a cinch for
oil men and knockout dose then tor
the bug eat bug doctrine, subsection. 4
National Life Insurance Co., Of Yer.
mont, (Mutusl.) Organized In 1850.
8. s. Ballard, General Agent. N. B.
Ballard, Local Agent, Rooms 2 and 3
Miles Block, Barre, Vermont.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-08

Phyllis Harry is the most conceited
man ever met. 9'5 ''@ y, y. 49, -
Maud-What makes you think SO?
Phyllis-Why, he first asserts that I
am the most adorable woman in the
world, the most beautiful, intellectual
nnd in every respect paragon. and
then he wants me to marry him!
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-08

guaranteed cure for these diseases, to
send bottle of their remdy to anyone
mailing them our coupon. The bot.
tie will 60 by mail, all charges pre-.
paid, and does not place you under
any obligation Whatever.
Be sure to give your full post office
address, and write your name plainly
sending the coupon to The r. T. Booth
Co., Ithaca, N. Y.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-08

Started Right In.
my DEAR" said the caller. with a
winning smile, to the little girl who
occupied the study while her father,
Tie eminent literary man. was at his
dinner, II suppose you assist your papa
By entertaining the boresf
'Yes, SIR" replied the little girl grave
b. "Please b. seated"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-08

d CITY news.
All children Of the Methodist Sunday
School that are willing to take part
In the Christmas exercises are request
ested to be at the church at 4o'clock
Tuesday and Thursday.
The class in drawing held on Mon.
day nights at the Boys Club will be
oblige to meet on Wednesday night
this week at 7'oclock. .t
Miss Margaret Madig.n Of Burling-
ton is visiting In town. n
Clarence Baldwin finished work
Saturday night for F. d. Ladd.
Bills are out announcing The first
annual ball Of the Independent Order
OF Foresters In Miles hall on Tuesday
evening, Dec. l6.
Mrs. F. H. Edwards went to Water.
bury this afternoon.
News has0been received from S. Hol.
lister Jackson that be has been Ill In
Me- xico City but has recovered and OK.
pects to return to Barre this week.
He stated 10 the letter that he saw =
genuine bull 6ght.in Mexico City.
George F.Ball has just been appoint
ed mail clerk .between Alburgh, VT,
and Albany, N. Y, and will leave to.
night for Albany to receive instruc.
tions. .....
The Baraca young mems class hold
another Of their regular pleasant eve.
aings tomorrow night at I O'Clock,
and are very fortunate in securing
Judge Fay to give an address upon
general law. 1t is hoped that a large
number Of both men and women will
avail themselves of this rare oppoy.
tunity. These pleasant evenings will
be continued throughout the winter,
and each will be we'll advertised.
Everybody is invited to attend. Ad.
mission free.
The Bricklsyers and Masons Union
have elected officers for the year.
They are: President G. Gregory;
vice president, Lewis Emery; record
ing secretary, Win Avery; financial
secretary and treasurer, O. E. Wood;
doorkeeper, E. o. Wheeler; walking
delegates, s d. Cushman and Henry
Cadarette. The delegates to Mem.
pnis, Tenn, to the 30th annual con-
vention are G. Gregory and G. E..
Wood. The convention will be from.
Jan. 18th to Jan Gath, 1908. 81 ~
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-08

In order that mono
of our readers may
have any excuse for
suffering with q cough
or cold or any catarrh.
al trouble, We have
m q d e arrangements
with the proprietors Of
.HYOmei, the famous
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-08
Seesaw.

Seen0w.
, Nodd-Every time 60 on 4 vacation
! swear I'll never take another.
Topp-Why don't you stick to It?
Nodd-Because every time I stay at
home vow I'll never do 1t again
BROOKLYN Life ~,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-08
CITY news

Carpenters are requested to not for
get the meeting tonight.
Rugg b Campbell have storage to
rent at the Trotting Park.
The Universalist Bazaar will open
Tuesday. The ladies will serve .
chicken pie supper from 5 until I
O'Clock. Supper tickets rs cents,
The entertainment will be given BY
Prof. .. K. HOLSTER. 20s-S
A special meeting Of Granite Royal
Arch Chapter will be held on Tuesday
evening, Dec. 9, at 7 O'Clock. Work,
Past and NJ. e degrees.
The Philo Dramatic company gave
another Of their productions In the
opera house Saturday evening, and
judging from the applause 1t was,a
good one. This city has two Italian
dramatic companies yet does not seem
to be able to support even one amateur
English speaking dramatic company.
The Y. 2, A. of the Presbyterian
church will hold their meeting on
Tuesday evening, Dec. 9, Z O'Clock.
Paper Of the evening: 1.-THE Aboli-
tion Of Slavery and the Negro Of To-
day." by John Philips.
James K. Prize state counsel Of the
Modern Woodmen of America left on
Saturday night for BECK Island, ILL.,,
to attend meeting of the
Head Camp" on readjust.
ment Of rates. He will be gone about
10 days.
The last attraction before the holt.
days is Arizona.
B. Frank Hsggett and wife of
Waterbury visited friends in town
Sunday.
The Athena Club meets Tuesday
evening with Mrs. Grady, Bolster
Ave.
@. L. Bugbee is recovering from a
weeks illness.
The thermometer went down 7
from 7 O'Clock to O'Clock Saturday.
night. 1t was Q below zero at
O'Clock. 10y
Will Stephens is in Waterbury to.
day on business.
The Rev. Brian c. Roberts is out of
town today.
The must AmerlcaRplay ever writ,
ten Is Arizona. ~ r4s..sss:..-~ a'.
Ruby Lewis who is seriously i'll
with black diphtheria is slowly i'm
proving.
The Willfamstown train due in
Barre at 8 O'Clock this morning didR
not reach here until too late to cons
meet with the SIS train on account IL
a breakdown. ~
The Crystal Pick company of glass
blowers opens series of entertain
ments at Miles hall tonight under the
auspices Of Clan Gordon.
There will be an oyster supper at
the Baptist church tomorrow AFTER
noon at. $50 a%
G. N. Field who has been visiting
In town for the past two weeks cal.
led here by tho illness Of his mother
today to New York.
The Universalist Bazaar will serve
a chicken pie supper from b until I
o'clock. Supper0 tickets rs cents.
The entertainment will be given by
Prof. q. K. HOLSTER. -
The greatest play OF the century is
Arizona
Charles Cilley was in town yester-
dsv afternoon and reported that he
had seen another bear He and
James Cook were on hunting expe-
1itton yesterday in Roxbury. Not
expecting to come across any big
game they we're only armed with shot
guns. After tramping around for
sometime they came across old bruin,
and be was q pretty good sized one.
Mr.. Cilley fired both barrels of his
gun and hit the bear, but was unable
70 get It afterwards. Another at
Tempt will be made today.-Montpel-
er Argus.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-08
100000 BOTTLES FREE.

the Guaranteed Cure for
6 Coughs, Colds and Catarrh Free to
h. Our Readers. T G
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-08
WEATHER PREDICTION.

Fair and continued cold tonight and
Tuesday, fresh to brisk westerly
"inds.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-08


At the Red Mems meeting, Tuesday
evening, Dec. 8, chiefs fof the Sefsuin&
term will be nominated. 2O1-O4
Graduated Optician at Holton's.
178.tf
A ut In glasses with no separate
charge for examination at DR.. Han
sons office. A chance to try them
before you buy. Prices no higher for
q sure thing than generally paid for
an uncertainty to someone who was
never inside an eye hospital. TT tt
The attention of all advertisers il
called to the notice, near the top OF
the editorial column, relative to tho
time for handing In copy for change
or for new ad yertisementS. &. T.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-08

BRoWMELL's
MAIDEN HAIR FERN HAIR
IONIC.
Purely HERR DFep4fa ton KlEL SsDan-
s o. bottle 100. 16. soz. bottiex 90. s
:. tals: W -: ::
w. ~. c. ADDING.
The Washington times., 1902-10-26

of War Stanton. for he was the most
grief-stricken man / ever saw. Since
then have often thought that 1t was no
wonder that Stanton's death occurred
so soon after Lincoln's
1T was not only my fortune 10 be
honored "a one of the detail to carry
Lincolns dead body 10 the White House
but / am one of the survivors of the
First Defenders of Pennsylvania. who
arrived in Washington on the evening OF
the 18th of April. 1861. and who. on the
morning Of the 10Th, Lincoln grasped by
the hand, and said: II wondered what
State would first respond to the proc
iamation calling for $1,000 men, and
here you are the old keystone state"
In the Lincoln Museum on Tenth
Street are the photographs of these two
old survivors. to which is appended a
document which reads as follows:
During the twenty-sixth national en-
campment of the Grand Army of the
Republic. held at Washington, Septcm-
be-, 1892 two comrades met for the first
time in many years, who performed a
death of President Lincoln. These two
soldiers, with four others (Eli Morey,
David Frantz, John Richardson, and An
The Washington times., 1902-10-26

profound, wanting that constrained and
conscientious effort that excels in one
direction instead of branching into many
and giving to each a portion of the sap
concentrated into his more restricted
| and individual compass.
Experiments by means of seedlings
have resulted in the production of flow
and the other half of another, while
the same effect has been achieved by the
plant itself, spontaneously and without
the aid of interference Of any human
agency, through what are termed
Sports" or irregular shoots from the
stems. Sometimes these varieties OF
color In flower are presented in con-
centric rings, while again they are di-
vided as by line across the center
There is no Roosevelt chrysanthemum.
but there is to be seen the BLACK
Hawk the Presidents acknowl-
edged favorite. This flower is very
dark red, approaching to sable when
seen in the shade, whence it's name. 1t
will not be in bloom before next month.
The Agricultural Department growers
pride themselves upor the Mrs. ]. NJ
Wilson," named in honor of the late wife
of Brig. Gen. John NJ Wilson by Mrs.
The Washington times., 1902-10-26

tonia BregazzD all of whom are Low
dead. were detailed by Gen. Daniel II.
Rucker to place the body of the ieceas-
ed President in a coffin in the room in
Washington. carry the coffin to the
hearse and from the hearse to the
White House, and then dress the Eody.
after which General Rucker gave to
these six men the white linen shirt
taken off Mr.. Lincoln as a souvenir Of
the sad occasion. piece of the same
is here attached.
THE two participants on this occa-
sion are now living and have retained
their portion OF the shirt until the pres
ent time. William Reith. the uphol-
sterer. Washington, D. c., and John E.
Weaver. 2021 Mervin Street. Philadel-
phia, Pa, are the two survivors of that
Is. 1869. William Reith was sworn into
the service on April IL, 1861. as a pri-
vate in Company A. Eighth Battalion.
District of Columbia Volunteers, for
three months. and re-enlisted as an ar
tificer in the Quartermaster's Depart
ment under General Rucker. He is now
a member of the Union Veteran Corps.
Eighth Battalion. District of Columbia
The Washington times., 1902-10-26

| hibit is therefore thoroughly cosmopoli.
tan in scope and typical of the results
of chrysanthemum culture in every
quarter of the world where the flower is
grown I'D to date.
Muct interest attaches to several new
varieties, one or two of which are al
ready Towering, but mcst of which are
not yet developed sufficiently to tell
whether they will be successes or fail
ures. One of these new varieties. n
Japanese, has matured enough to de-
monstrate that it is an exquisite speci-
men of the yellow variety as cultivated
IN the Land of the Mikado. In form it
appears at once regular and irregular,
its long, struggling petals of rich gold
en- hue, offering decided contrast to
the American and European varieties.
The extraordinary diversities of form
and color manifested in the different
kinds of chrysanthemums on exhibition
give the show distinctive interest even
to the casual visitor One cannot helm
being amazed at the apparent possi-
bilities in the growing of this wonder
full flower which takes on such Protean
tints and shapes. In the hands of the
expert growers it has been made to as
sumo magical changes. 1t has been
forced to present every hue. from white |,
to very nearly black, brilliancy and in
tensity alone lacking, like a person
whose talent is versatile rather than
The Washington times., 1902-10-26

Times, recites his part in the duty de.
volving upon him. Among other things
he said:
1T has always been a source of pride
to me to know that 1 was one of the
six men detailed to carry the body OF
our martyred President to the White
House. The burden was not only felt
physically. but also in the heart. For
what Union man did not love him. Ycu
will pardon the above sentiment, but !
cannot help telling you what was INV
feeling at that and this time.
THE following is the account OF :he
preparation of Lincoln's body for burial
as l remember it. was a soldier in
the Quartermaster's Department, at that
time, when detailed to assist in carving
the body Of Lincoln from the Peterson
House on Tenth Street opposite For1's
Theater to the White House.
Arriving at the White House. we car
ried him to his bedchamber, where his
body was given in charge to Govern
ment Undertaken Sands. While in the
room looking upon the face of him we
called Father Abraham, we felt only too
deeply our great loss, but no one seem
ed to be as grief-strcken as Secretary
The Washington times., 1902-10-26

The President Mckinley" is beauti.
| full chrysanthemum produced by IA
nous grower during the last Presiden-
tial campaign. At the same time was
grown the William Jennings Bryan, "
presumably by flower enthusiast OF
opposite political belief. England has
contributed, among some choice speci-
mems, a Frank Hardy" which, unfor-
tunately. does not provide it's flowers
with strong neck and they droop mod
estly as though to hide their loveliness
Germany has sent Nine. Diedericfi;'
France is represented by a number of
fine flowers, prominent among which is
lie Fakir." and If the name be any In
dication Ireland can certainly claim the
Timothy Eaton The "Col. D. Apple
ton," Eleanor D. Smith, Mrs. Henry
Weeks" and other varieties named after
prominent Americans are notable feat
ures of the show.
The exhibit was intended originally
to be open during the day to the public
but as this course. during the late in
fiux of visitors and the consequent large
crowds, resulted detrimentally to the
plants, number of the most valuable
flowers being found broken from the
stems, it has been deemed advisable 20
lock the doors of the grapery. The de-
partment authorities recognized at the
start the advantage of keeping the ex-
hibit open to the public at night, but
there being no appropriation for cleo
The Washington times., 1902-10-26
President Roosevelt's Favorite, The "Black Hawk"

TSPECIALLY seasonable is tn.
chrysanthemum show of the Ag.
ricultural Department now that
the Japanese flower threatens tc
become as much of a popular craze as
was the tulip in Holland a couple OF
centuries ago. There is a large fortune
IN store for the person who can produce
a chrysanthemum of bright hue. To
grow flower of a geranium red is as
earnest and apparently impossible de-
sire among enthusiasts today as was the
production of black tulip to the Dutch
The exhibit of the Agricultural De-
partment will be in its full glory of
average perfected bloom about Novem-
Der 1. The flowers are tastefully set
forth in the graoery near the principal
greenhouse in the grounds of the de-
partment, about $50 distinct varieties
being shown.
The show is unique in this country.
differing essentially from chrysanthe-
mum exhibits held annually in the more
imports ut cities. These latter are COM
petitive to a certain extent, individual
growers striving to produce prize flow
ers. but in general. while large num-
ber OF plants may be on view, the dis
tinct varieties are few. The Agricul-
tural Department has gathered the
choicest varieties of the flower from Eu-
rope. Asia and America, carefully ex-
GLIDING the less valued kinds. The ex- |
The Washington times., 1902-10-26

The superintendent Of the works was
somewhat puzzled at the presence Of tho
timbers until John Sevori, who is en-
ployed at the yard as a sallmaker, sug-
gested that the timbers might be the
ribs of the Jersey.
My father used to tell me that the
hull of the ship lay right here, half
sunken, with her masts sticking out of
place was filled in. you know"
When Chief Engineer Bellinger, of the
yards and docks department. was in
formed of Servori's. tale. he made per-
sonai investigation. u have no doubt"