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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-31
ALL SORTS.

A locomotive going at express
speed gives 1,o56 puffs per mile.
A healthy person breathes about
20 times a minute.
The suns flames spring at times to
a distance of 35, 900 miles from its sur
face.
The average duration of life in
towns is SO years; in the country, IS
years.
Seed potatoes can be prevented
from sprouting by being smoked
with sulphur.
''Kentlage" is the term applied to
pigs of iron laid on the floor of a
ship as ballast.
Five hundred and forty pounds OF
blood pass through the heart with
in single hour.
More than ten per cent. of articles
stolen are purses. Three-quarters OF
the purses stolen are the property of
ladies.
The standard mark for gold of %
karats is in England lion PEASANT;
in Ireland a harp crowned; for Glas-
gov lion rampant, and for Edinburgh
a thistle.
The largest cheese ever made was
six feet ten inches in diameter and
81 feet in circumference. 1t was made
at the Ingersoll factory, in Canada,
and weighed 1000 pounds.
Six thousand is the record number
of roses produced by one tree at a
time. This was in Holland, on Nine.
Regnew's land. A Marechal Mel at
Whitby had $500 blooms on it at the
same time.
During the months of January and
February there were 800 deaths from
typhoid fever in the British army.
Notwithstanding the regulations re-
garding boiled water the soldiers con-
tinue to drink out of brooks and rivers.
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TO SAY ABOUT THE BUSINESS?
must be some way of communica ting
with the open air at the further end.
"This is just what the Frenchman
told me-" said Kitwater, and his voice
echoed away along the passage like
distant thunder. "He said we should
find a narrow corridor a the foot of
the steps, and then the treasure
chamber at the further end. So far it
looks all right. Let Us move on, my
friends"
There was no need for him to issue
such an invitation. They were more
than eager to follow him.
Leaving the first room, or ante
chamber, as it might more properly
be called, they continued thei. way
along the narrow passage which led
from it. The air was growing percept-
IDLY closer every moment, while the
light of the torch reflected ths walls
on either side. Hayle wondered for a
moment as he followed his leader what
would happen to them if the Chinese,
of whom the old Frenchman had
spoken to Kitwater, should discover
their presence in the ruins, and should
replace the stone upon the hole. In
that case the treas sure would prove OF
small value to them, for they would
be buried alive. He did not allow his
mind, however, to dwell very long
upon this subject, for Kitwater, who
was pushing on ahead with the torch,
had left the passage and was standing
in large and apparently well vaulted
chamber. Handsomely carved pillars
supported the roof, the floor was we'll
paved, while on either side there were
rece ptacles, not unlike the inches in
the Roman catacombs, though for
what purpose they were intended was
not at first glance SO easy to deter
mine. With hearts that beat tumul-
tuously in their breasts, they FASTENED
to one of them to see what it con-
tanned. The niche in question was
filled with strange looking vessels,
some like bowls, and others not unlike
crucibles. The men almost clambered
over each other in their excitement to
see what they contained. It was as if
their whole existence depended upon
it; they could scarcely breathe for ex-
element. Every moments delay was
unspeakable agony. At last, however,
the coverings were withdrawn and the
contents of the receptacles stood re-
vealed. Two were filled with uncut
gems, rubies and sapphires, others
contained bar gold, and yet more con-
tanned gems, to which it was scarcely
possible in such a light to assign a
name. One thing at least was certain
So vast was the treasure that the
three men stood tongue-tied with
amazement at their good fortune. In
their widest dreams they had never
imagined such luck, and now that this
vast treasure lay a their finger-ends,
to be handled, to be made sure of,
they were unable to realize the extent
of their future happiness. Hayle dived
his hands into bowl of uncut rubies,
and having collected as many as he
could hold in each fist, turned to his
companions.
Look here" he>cried, cts the Bank
of England in each hand"
His voice ended in a choke. Then
Kitwater took up the tale.
81 must get out of this or shall go
mad,' he muttered, hoarsely. "Come.
let us go back to the light. If I don't
1 shall de-
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broad stitched strappings of pastel blue
taffeta, piped either side with black. The
coat has a single box plait on either side
Of the front.
BILE. They are then modification of
the boa, extending over the shout
ders in mass of plisse, point d'es-
prit net, or tulle, chenille and ribbon
bows. The boa itself has become
wide and fiat, and worn, not as pro-
lection for the throat, but just as an
outdoor finish to a dress. Scarves
of printed liberty chiffon, made very
wide and long, serve the same pur-
pose.
The new Matador veil is most be-
coming, and so simple. 1t is of chen
lille spotted tulle, lined with white
chiffon. Many hats have the large
Victoria brim which dips in front,
and at the back, where it has a large
bow of black velvet with flowing ends
which reach the waist. Shepherdess
hats with strings of velvet crossed
on the crown, and carelessly tied I'M
der one ear, will be worn with mus
lin frockS, ana scarves or hchuS.
There is a demand for real lace
mittens, and the unbecomingness of
certain shades of red, the royal color,
is naturally giving rise to heated ar
guments.
Almond green Is trimmed with gold
en- brown, brown is trimmed with
blue, and all materials generally are
adorned with chenille or velvet of a
lighter shade. Straps of tartan vel
vet are in vogue for trimming pearl
gray, golden brown or royal blue
gowns.
Fancy muslins with openwork lines,
and blurred floral designs recall the
days of the pompadour. Fine plain
and fancy voiles, aeoliennes and pic.
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cannot retreat, and one has to be care
full to keep out of their way.
AS the leading antelopes feed and
become satiated, they fall back and al
low those in the rear to come to the
front. But for this provision of in
stinctive nature the rear guard would
be starved to death, for those in front.
of course, leave not particle of nour-
ishment as they pass. On these occa-
slons the antelopes are wedged so
tightly that escape is impossible; and
indeed 1T is actually on record that
hons have been carried along, whether
they would or no, in the midst of a.
trek-bokken.
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ITO Be Continued
Stumbling n wou,d-Be NJ. r

An English firm of solicitors, who
recently wrote to the president Of the
University Of Idaho offefing to pur-
chase an LII. d. degree for a young
client who was thinking of entering
parliament, received the following
very caustic reply: THE principal
whom you represent has disgraced
his nationality. the bar and himself
l hope that when he attempts to enter
parliament he will learn that cad's
ambitions, unless carefully limited,
are unrealiZable. "-Literature
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Cloth of gold serves as founda-
ton for some of these boleros; it is
also used for the new belts. These
are much the same as the corselet
belt, only the downward point is
deeper, the shape more curved, and
the lines more graceful than of yore.
Capes and mantlets are not deemed
smart, but they are often indispensa-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-31
Mkl1hpmen)rsB 4EsslNSS

ea win come with its those who know the and mainly
ne winch and the foods which no are important each while
the California
with proper the fact that physical ills
sae aeaI one would remove the strain and congestion attendant
condition
palms, he ds headaches
remember that the most
the beneficial effects
uniformity OF product essential family
the to advanced
alike beneficial effects
titacsg
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-31
The Real Naurner

Mrs. HiN-Has Mrs. Crapeleigh
ceased to mourn the loss of her first
husband?
Mrs. Dix-Yes; bet l understa nd
that her second husband hash t.-Chi-
cago Daily News,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-31
Like Father.

Papa-See here, Tommy, you
mustn't behave that way at the table.
Everybody will call you little glut-
ton. Do you know what that is?
Tommy suppose it's a big glut-
tons little boy.-Philadelph Press.
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She Knew Charlie.

Tom De Witt-Whom do YOU think
Charlie Munford had his arm around
last evening?
Bessie Floyd oh, the nearest young
lady, / suppose.-Harlem Life.
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Pa Had Purchased Some

Pa Had Purchased Some.
Little Willie-Say, pa, what are summary
measures?
Pa-Early strawberry boxes, my SON.
Chicago Daily News.
"Sad about Bingham isn't it," whats
the matter with Bingham" ''He went to
the bad being a good ellow."-Baltimore
News.
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bedge-colored Cluny lace at the top, fin
ished with rosettes and draped straps of
black velvet.
turesque delaines, are very popular
wear.
Lace made from the finest horse
hair is very much used for hats and
toques. Blow-aways and apple bios
SONS are favorite garniture. AS re-
CARDS the suitability of different
flowers, those that are vivid and i'm
posing best suit faces with large
eyes and strongly-marked features
the smaller and more delicate bios
SONS are best suited to refined, soft
ineaments.
ELLEN OSMONDE.
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FIR AGoog MAN sssaaZ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-31

Comfort. This Is the CONDITION Of the farmer IN
western .Canada-Provnce of Manitoba and dis
tricts of Asslnboia, Saskatchewan and Alberta
Thousands of Americans are now settled there
Reduced rates on all railways for homeseekers and
settlers. New districts are being opened up this
year. The new forty-page ATLAS of WEST.
EEN CANADA and all other information sent
free to all applicants. F. PEDLEY. Superintendent
BRouGHToN. sa MonadnoeS Bdg., Chicago, III
M. V: McINNES. No. Avenue Theatre Block
Detroit, Mich; JAMES GRIEVE, Sault Ste Marie
Mich; C. A. LAURIE. Marquette. Mich T. Q
GURRIE. Callahan Bldg: Milwaukee. Wis: N
Ia; e. T. HOLMES Room 6 Big Four Bldg.
Indianapolis. Ind: Canadian Government Agents
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JUST THINK OF 1T.

Every farmer his own
landlord, no encum-
branceS. his bank account
increasing y ear by year,
land value increasing,
stock increasing, splendid
climate, excellent schools
and churches low taxa
ton, high prices for cattle
and grain, low railway
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-31

RESS is well-nigh distract
ing in its endless variety
of choice materials and eX-
quisite trimmings. Verify,
sweet as the flowers in
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account, and had no idea of the 9TH
ers quarrel, gave a shout of delis hit.
He was at the further end of the
courtyard, at spot where a dense
mass of creeper had fallen, and now
lay trailing upon the stones. The eff
feet upon his companions was in
Simultaneous. They abandoned their
quarrel without another word, and
picking up their crowbars fastened
to the spot where he was wait;rg for
them.
what have you fcand, little man?"
inquired Kitwater, as he approached.
Mr.. Codd, however, said nothing in
reply, but beat with his bar upon the
stone beneath him. There could be
little or no doubt about the hollow
sound that rewarded his endeavors.
''We've got it, cried Kitwater
Bring the pickax, Hayle, aud we'll
soon see what is undernea II this
precious stone. We may be at the
heart of the mystery for all we
know
Hayie had complied with the others
request, anu was HdTd aI WCrN pick
ing out the earth which held the
enormous fagstone in its place. A
state of mad excitement had taken
hold of the men, and the veins stood
out like whipcord upon Hayle's fore
head. 1t was difficult to say how
many feet separated them from the
treasure that was to make them lords
of all the earth. At last the stone
showed signs of moving, and it was
possible for Kitwater to insert his
bar beneath one corner. He did so,
pried it up, and leaned upon it with
all his weight. 1t showed no sign of
moving, however. The seal of Time
was set upon it, and it was not to be
lightly disturbed
Push your bar in here alongside
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-05-15

mander, Brevet Brig, Gen. Charles P.
Mattocks, U. S. v; Senior vice COM
msnder, Brevet Brig, Gen. Charles
Hamlin, U. S. V Junior vice command
er, Brevet Col. franklin NJ. Drew, U. S.
v. Recorder, Brevet Maj Henry S. Bur
rage, u s. V; Registrar, Brevet Maj.
Holman S. Melcher, U. S. V; Treasurer,
Captain Thomas j. Little, U. S. v;
Chancellor, Lieutenant, Charles w.
Roberts, U. S. "; Chaplain, Chaplain,
Hiram A. Philbrook, U. 5. V.
At the Grand Commandery of Knights
remplars of Maine at Portland last
Week the 10 Communicates were all re-
presented and there was very full at
tendance. Grand Commander Earring
ton reported very prosperous year,
324 having been knighted. The follow
ing officers were elected: Grand Com
mander, Fredk. w. Plaisted, Augusta
deputy grand commander, Fredk. G.
Thayer, Waterville; grand generalssimo,
Eron D. Eastman, Portland; grand cap
tain general, George C. burlington,
Pennington; grand senior warden, Frank
w. Keiser, Rockland; grand junior war
den. James II. Howes, Belfast; grand
prelate, Rev. Samuel Worcester, Port
land grand treasurer, Leander W. Fobes,
Portland; grand recorder, stephen Berry
Portland.
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Beal COnfesses.

Charles L. Beal, who is serving a life
sentence at the Maine State prison for
poisoning his father, c. c. .Beal, at Gin.
ton, 10 Kennebec county, Feb. IA, 1888
has made confession 10 which he states
that, while he admits having put strych'
nine into his fathers whiskey, he did II
thinking it would cure his father oil
drinking and not for an instant suspect
ing it would cause his death.
The confession is long one and in il
l5eal claims 1t is done with a contritt
heart and wishes to be judged as his
readers would like to be Judged.
One reason for his confession seems tt
be regard for his brother. He states
AT my recent pardon hearing, the Watt
stfidavit, which seemed to show that nv
brother was the one in McManus' DRUG
store about this time was used. These
statements were true so far as they went
tut they we're misleading, for they
threw suspicion on him, who is entirely
innocent of any connection or knowl
edge OF my wrongdoDg. He was in this
store but after liquor, not poison. And
| cannot allow this lie to live and grow
larger, even II IL will set me free. He
was my playfellow and chum through
out my early lite-in fact, all my life
outside these prison walls-and though
have not seen him for many years, his
memory and welfare are very dear to
me. God be with him ~
He had his confession ready for about
n month and endeavored to interest vari-
ous attorneys In his behalf. But they
all turned down his offers and it is not
known how or when he will succeed In
gaining the ear of the Governor and
Council, which evidently is the main OBJ.
ject Of the confession.
Beal's mother and sisters are living,
and his brother George, who came near
sharing his fathers fate, is at work on
he Pacific slope. One Of his sisters
lives in Rumford Falls, where she ia
married, but the mother and the rest OF
the family still reside at Clinton, where
hey have made snug little home and
are highly respected. The third brother
Is mentally deficient and lives with his
mother and sisters.
Beal has written quite regularly to
his mother, probably every six weeks on
An average. He has occasionally heard
from his brother George In the West.
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beautiful. The interment was in Maple
wood cemetery.
Blackwell.

Miss Mabel Davis who is teaching
school at Pugh Corner. was at home in
Madison last Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Z. WEIGH is in very poor
health at this writing
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Burns and little
daughter of Madison were the guests last
Sunday of her mother. Mrs Sarah Mantor.
Mr.. Daniel Murray has been suffering
the pas, week from fall he received while
getting down some hay in his barn.
Mrs. Mala B WEIGH, who has been
spending the winter 10 Brooklyn. New
York, returned Saturday to pass the sum-
mer at her home on Blackwell Hill.
Mrs. Malon WEIGH of Arson is passing
a few days at the home of F. E. WEIGH
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs, Hiram Moore went to
Maiden. Mass, last week. to see thei
daughter. Mrs. Elmer Towne, who is 10
very poor health Mr.. Moore has return
ed. but Mrs Moore will remain few
weeks.
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Fifty Years of Welded Life.

The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr..
and Mrs. Perley w. Locke of Starks was
celebrated recently at their home. The
family circle of the couple is unbroken
and the three sons and one daughter, with
the exception of the youngest son were
all present on the occasion of the golden
wedding. Another notable feature OF
the occasion was that the event WAS Gel
ebrated In the very house in which Mrs.
Locke was born and where, too, she had
spent her whole life. In this same house,
on the 25th OF April, 1852, the marriage
of Perley w. Locke and Sarah Fish was
solemnlzed. The children of this union
were james A., married and settled on
farm adjoining the homestead; Charles
a., also married, who resides on the
homestead and kindly cares for the father
and mother In their declining years
Carrie H., now Mrs. Rufus Jennings,
who resides at Pennington; and Eugene
p, the youngest of the family, also mar
ried and residing in Kingfleld, where he
is engaged in merchantile pursuits. Five
of their six living grandchildren were
present at this anniversary.
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New Portland.

Mrs. c. c. Hoyt came home, Saturday
evening from North New Portland, where
she mas been conducting her millinery
business for the past week She return
ed. Monday. She reports good amount
of patronage.
Joseph Carville died, Friday afternoon,
after an illness OF long duration. He has
suffered many years with heart trouble
and the past winter failed rapid Fri
day the trouble eliminated in a shock.
Mr.. Carville will De greatly missed He
was an excellent neighbor an aftectIona'e
husband and a good citizen He had
kind words for everybody and harsh ones
for none.
Otis Eames returned from Flagstaff
last week. where he has been working on
the drive. He went back, Monday last
The degree team OF |. o o. F. from
North Arson came to this place. Wednes-
day evening. and good attendance from
several outside towns is reported. Sup
per was served in l. o. O. F. dining hall.
Washington H. Gould was the most
successful OF our fishermen who were at
Sweets pond, last week. He landed a
togue on Monday that weighed 10 pounds.
A pretty good "haul" for the first one he
ever took from that pond.
James J. Gould, at present of Kingfeld,
was in this village, Saturday last.
]. c. Hoyt has been making some re-
pairs on his house, the past week
Mrs. Mae Oliver and two children were
at Moses Mitchell's, Sunday.
John B. Carville was called home by
the sickness of his father and arrived a
short time before his death.
Maurice Foss OF Madison was in town,
Monday Of this week.
Rev. Charles Woodcock was in this
village, the first of the week. coming here
to preach the sermon at the funeral of Jo-
seph CaIville.
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Blood

We live by our blood, and on
it. We thrive or starve, as
our blood is rich or poor.
There is nothing else to live
on or by.
When strength is full and
spirits high, we are being re.
freshed, bone muscle and brain
in body and mind, with con.
tinual flow of rich blood.
This is health.
When weak, in low spirits
no cheer, no spring, when rest
is not rest and sleep is not
sleep, we are starved our blood
is poor; there is little nutri
ment in it.
Back of the blood, is food
to keep the blood rich. When
it fails, take SCOTS Emulsion
of Cod Liver Oil. 1t sets the
whole body going again-man
woman and child.
If you have not tried it, send for free sample
its agreeable taste will surprise you
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists
4os4Is Pearl Street. New Yosk
soc. and s. 90; all druggists.
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For Enforcement

The Patrons of Husbandry of Andros-
coggin county are earnestly in favor of
enforcement of law and at the recent
meeting of Androscoggin Pomona passed
the following:
Whereas, 1t having come to the knowl-
edge of this Pomona that one of the
most important laws on our statute
books is not being enforced, and
Whereas, Certain high county officials
give as reason for this condition .of
affairs that the people do not desire this
law enforced, therefore be it
Resolued That the members of And
roscoggin Pomona in monthly meeting
assembled do hereby request and demand
that each and every political party in
this county shall in the approaching eau.
euses and conventions bring forward and
nominate for the office OF sheriff only
such men as are in favor of the stern and
impartial enforcement of our prohibtory
laws
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Madison Center.

There seems to be cold wave passing
over us just now. Ice froze as thick as
window glass on the nights of the ninth,
tenth and eleventh.
Horace K. Parkman with Bessie arriv-
ed at his cottage at Hayden Lake. last
Tuesday night.
Eugene Wescott started, Sunday after
noon, with his family for their home in
North New Portland
The Ladies Aid Society of Spiritualists
will meet with Miss Olive Hayden, Tues
day, May 27th.
George Fairgrieves of Skowhegan has
laid pipe and carried water from a nice
well on the main road to his hotel at the
Lake and made many other improvements
at his summer resort.
Miss George Hayden has returned
home from Madison where she has been
for the past six weeks caring for the late
Mrs. Day.
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West Athens.

Willard Drew is having his buildings
painted. Eber Walker is doing the paint
ing.
Seden Kincaid and Amos Adams of N.
Madison were in town. Sunday, visiting
J. c. Kincaid.
The meetings Sunday were largely at
tended. They will continue every eveR-
ing this week commencing Tuesday and
all day, Sunday.
A few people from the village attended
he meeting, Sunday.
Wesle Cooley of Augusta passed
through this place Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Bowden and Mr.
George Rowell have arrived to their old
home from K l.. where they have been
at work
Will Hunnewell of So. Scion was in
town on Monday
Mr. and Mrs Peter Muhern are keep
ing house on the old farm
Arthur and Jennie Rowell of Scion at
tended the meeting, Sunday evening.
Mrs. Will Walker of Scion was in
town. Sunday.