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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15

trousers, slung on my drum and was
outside the front door in little bit.
Capt. Smith had gone for my play
mate, Henry, and his drum, while
father was waking me, and they soon
gave us our instructions. We were to
walk up and down the pike that was
the principal street of the settlement
and wake every man that could be
gotten out. Then we were to tell him
to meet the captain at the school
house and to bring his gun.
did we do it? Never before had
we been permitted to beat our drums
at night, and we certainly went at it
with hearty good will. We marched
up and down beating with all our
might that was in us, waking up all
the dogs and soaring timid people
half to death. Whenever a man poked
his head out Of the window to ask
what was the trouble or swear at
US, we delivered our message and
went on our noisy way. When we
thought we had enjoyed the fun long
enough, we went over to the school
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15
IGNoBLE INJURY.
Maryland Patriot Wanted Pension
for Being Hurt While Trying
to Catch q Hog.

The Baltimore Sun tells the story
of perhaps the most remarkable APP
plication which has vet been made
for a pension. The simple, ingenu-
Gus, naive and touching manner in
which the applicant relates his story,
and the convincing way in which he
tells ''the truth, the whole truth,
and nothing but the TRUTH will APP
peal TO all Many applicants for pen
sions are inclined to stretch the
truth, some to draw upon their i'm
aginations, some, alas, to lie out
right. This Marylander sets an ex-
ample for all to follow, says the
Chicago Tribune. When requested by
the bureau to explain how he in
Cured physical disabilities he sent in
the following infinitely graphic state
ment:
''The way | got my war ingery was
a ketchin of a hog. The Hog was
a sow hog and ur captain wanted her
for forege We was chasin the
sow, and she cTawled threw hoal
in rale fence. 1t war a big hoal,
and | thot | war about the sis of
the hog, and tried to crawl threw,
but / stuk and trim to wigle out I
throde the rales off and one hit me
on my he'd and nocked me senseless.
| do not think the sow pig had moth
ing to do with my line of duty, for
/ did not koch the hog. WITCH she
never war caut."
1t will be observed that this Mary
land patriot makes no pretense of
being injured in any encounter where
''yillainous saltpeter" was concerned,
nor does he profess to have mounted
barbed steeds to fright the souls OF
fearful adversaries," nor does he aver
that he was seeking 1.-The bubble rep
utation even in the lannon's mouth. :"
lie does not profess to have beer
performing any remarkable feat of
valor or acting a brilliant part on the
battlefield. And yet it is possible for
one who reads this simple story not
to feel that the petitioner believes
he has done the state some service
And has he not? If it be true. as
the great Napoleon said, that ''an
army travels upon its belly,'' was he
not seeking to expedite the move
meAts Of the uniop army when the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15
Didn't Get ThrOunfl.

They are laughing in Washington over
& rebuke that q sentry of one of the de-
pdrtments administered recently to the
Russian ambassadors coachman
The coachman, it appears, wished to
drive his masters carriage along a road
way that for some reason was barred.
When the sentry refused to let the car
rage pass, the coachman demonstrated:
II drive" he said, "ze Russian min
lister"
81 can't help it," returned the sen
try.
'Let me trough" persisted the coach
man. My master is re Count Cassini,
re ambassador extraordinary and minis
Russians"
"Frenchy," said the sentry" 'T wouldn' It
let you through even if your master was
a free-born American citizen. Boston
Post
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15
Let this Coupon be your Messenger of Deliver
ance from Kidney, Bladder, and Urinary Troubles

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while they doubt who
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tried everything for a weak
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used Doan's Pills"
j. N, LEWIS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15

The reason you can get
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they cure Kidney Ills and
will prove it to you.
WEST BRANCH, MICH
Doan's Kidney Pills hit the
case, which was an unusual
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/ think diabetes was well I'M
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B. F. BALLARD.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15
Americas Summer Resorts.

Americas Summer Resorts.
When it begins to get hot and dry ones
thoughts naturally turn toward the lakes
and rivers and the seashore of New York
and New England, and we begin to wonder
how much it would require of time and
money to make the trip. A lot of these
questions are answered and lot of infor-
nation given free in "Four-Track Series"
No. 3, Americas Summer Resorts" Sent
on receipt Of two-cent stamp, by George
H. Daniels, General Passenger Agent, New
York Central & Hudson River Railroad,
Grand Central Station New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15
The Change.

"He used to kiss me every time we
rage" said the little woman, with sad
reflections.
"And does he do so now?" asked the
bosom friend.
"No, he takes drink" = Chicago Daily
News
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15
New Wheat Fields in Southwest.

What would you think if told that the
unirrigated sections of Western Kansas,
Eastern Colorado and Panhandle of Texas
can be counted on to produce 100000
bushels of wheat annually? Yet that is
what a government official predicts with
reference to a new variety of that cereal
imported from Russia, known as maca-
roni wheat. Recent experiments, as re.
ported to the industrial department of
the Santa Fe, show that this plant -four
ishes best where the rainfall is less than
Is inches year. The yield per acre is
equal to that of ordinary wheat, and the
price received is about the same.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15

To Cure a Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund moneyif it fails to cure. Csc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15

Wise benevolence is always good bust
ness-Ram's Horn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15

Seeds of discomfort will take root j
any so1.-Chicago Daily News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15

The Chicago & Northwestern is the only
double track railway between Chicago and
the Missouri River.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken O.
as a cough cure.-J. W. O'Brien, 800 ThirG
Ave, ~, MINNEAPOLIS, MINI. Jan. 6, 1900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15
Summer Tours.

If you have not decided where to go, or
how to go, don't fail to get copy. 1t is
certainly worth sending for, and reading
carefully after you get it.. 1t tells all about
the pleasant places on the, Michigan Cen
trail. as we'll as the New York and New Eng,
land resorts. Send two red stamps. Ad-
dress o. w Ruggles, G. P. & t. A, Dept
Adv'g, Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15
For Aged People.

BellfoweIr, Mo, July 6th.-Mr. G. v.
Bohrer, of this place, has written an
open letter to the old men and women
OF the country, advising them to use
Dodd's. Kidney Pills as remedy for
those forms of Kidney trouble so COM
Il suffered myself for years with my
k1dneys and urinary organs. l was
obliged to get up as many as seven or
eight times during the night.
L tried many things with no success,
till l saw one of Dodd's Almanacs, and
| read of what Dodd's Kidney Pills were
doing for old people.
81 bought two boxes from one drug
gist, and began to use them at once. In
very short time / was well. This is
over year ago, and my trouble has not
returned, SO that | know my cure was a
good, genuine, permanent one:
Il believe Dodd's Kidney Pills are a
splendid medicine for old people or any
one suffering with Kidney and urinary
troubles, for although | am "a years of
age, they have made me WELL
Uncle Reuben says: None of us would
hev things quite as dey are if we could hey
would dey be any better fur de odder
feller?-Detroit Free Press.
Positions Open in Our Large Cities.
Good openings in Chicago, New York
and other large cities in the United States
exist. Probably never before was there
such a demand for bright, ambitious, in
dustrious men, and never such opportu-
mites for advancement in the large cities
as there is at present. Business of every
kind is on a boom. The large manufac-
turing and mercantile houses are constant
ly demanding men for all kinds of posi-
tons. Such men exist, and it is the duty
of "Hapgoods" to find them. Should
this reach the eye of capable man, who
is experienced, or a young man who is
willing to take hold and learn business
who has fair ability and is willing tc
work for advancement, it will pay him tc
write for Hapgoods plan, booklet and list
of positions open. HAPGOODS is a ma
tional concern, incorporated under, the
laws of New York, with offices in all the
large cities. They handle only men O
character, who can furnish satisfactory
references. Their Western headquarter'
are at $50 Monadnock Building, Chicago.
The earth produces nothing more de
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15

An honest man nearly always think:
ustly.-Rousseau.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15

Mrs. Newrocks- those are gen
uine antiques" Mr.. Newrocks-"Are they
They look to me like secondhand stuff. ,
Kansas City World.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15

No man who needs monument ever
ought to have one-Hawthorne.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15

Beware of the straight tip that is hand
ed out uitously.-Chicago Daily News
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15

The ignorance that is bliss is apt to be
succeeded by knowledge that isn't
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15

Some fellows marry poor girls to settle
down, and others marry rich ones to set
tie p.-Philadelphia Record.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15

The Overland Limited, solid train Chi
cago to the Coast daily. Chicago, Union
Pacific & North-Western Line.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15

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Accept no substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address A. S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15

The Four Track News for July, best yet
Sold by neWsdealers. Five cents a copy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15

"Well, [ never!' whats the matter,
my dear?" "Why, cook says that those
people who live in that insignificant little
house opposite came over here while we
were away, and were photographed sit
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15
Her Preference.

Her Preference.
"Shall I administer gas before extract
ing your tooth?" asked the dentist
WELL" answered the fair patient from
a back township, of it doesn't cost any
more, I'd rather you'd give me electris.
light -Chicago Daily News
Ashev111e ana Return. y
One fare for the round trip, plus 25es
July % to 81, via Queen & Crescent Route.
Ask Ticket Agent for particulars.
eff time was money" said Uncle Eben>
"some folks dat stops busy men to tels
funny stories ought to be arrested fog
embezzlement. "-Washington Star
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15

Obstinacy and vehemency in opinion
are the surest proof of stupidity
Barton
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15

Telling your troubles only enlarges them
Chicago Daily News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15

The earth produces nothing more de-
testable than an ungrateful man.-Auso-
MUS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-15
DOCTORS SPECIAL NOTICE.

81 have prescribed the Complete Treat
ment called by my name and sold by all
druggists in hundreds of thousands of very
serious cases, with unexampled success,
and most satisfactory results. "-DR. SLO-
CUM.
The Washington times., 1903-05-24

have grown too old to accept the prfyi-
leges of the home with the children.
These are usually girls who work irt
stores and have pot the advantage OF
school.
piano Is sent out to the home and
the girls sing, dance, and play to their
hearts content They have picnics, take
trips to Cabin John and Chevy Chase
and are made to put behind them all the
cares OF their young lives and enjoy the
time TO It's full extent.
The Childrens Country Home is IN
doubtedly among the most praiseworthy
and thoroughly beneficial charitable in
stitutions in Washington. its object IS
to help the poor childrenin every way
they need help. and certainly If funds
and an abundance of good will can &C
compiish this end It has been done by
the board Of managers and the good
sisters in charge OF the place
1t is joy to the heart to see these
little ones who Will, only too soon, -eai-
ize the hardships which their station in
life must bring, romp and frolic in the
pure sunlight and thinking only of the
goods the gods have provided them.
The Washington times., 1903-05-24
A Praiseworthy Institution Out
on the Chevy Chase Road
Where Each Year r1dRy
Children OF the Poor Are
Given a Two Weeks Sum
mer Outing Among the
Trees. and Flowers. :. ;.

IT. HE advent of June VIII bring sun
light and Joy to many little
hearts in Washington, for to
them 1t means recreation from school,
ronps In the woods and the sweet enjoy
ment that only summer can bring. To
the children born to wealth and all the
luxuries that 1t may provide. a change in
the season is not of moment, but to the
little ones whose parents are slaves to
toll. whose efforts are put forth for food
and sustenance, breath of summer
time means all that first winter does
to the debutante. There is all the an
tfcipation. the joy in living and a heart
as full of unconscious blessing as youth,
buoyancy and g1adness can make it
For those little ones whom fortune
has seemingly passed by generous
hearts have gone out, purses have been
opened, and a home provided for them
for at least part of the summer sea-
SON. This establishment is known as
the Children's Country Home, and is
The Washington times., 1903-05-24

sons in needlework 1t is remarkable to
note the progress the children make in
so short time. and when they are ready
to leave the home each has completed
piece of fancy work which they are
allowed to carry home as a souvenir.
Sometimes they finish two. In this ease
one OF the pieces is left at the home
until the last day when a big reunion
takes place and a sale of these articles
is held The money accruing from this
sale is turned over to the home aad
forms a contribution from the children
to the following years expenses.
On rainy days and when it is too dark
for the children to remain outdoors they
gather in an attracuvely appointed sit
ting and playroom. Here all the games
dear to the hearts of little ones from
Ring around a rosy to Hop scotch
form the evenings entertainment
A horse and dayton contribute their
part to the amusement of the children,
for twice a day It stands In front of the
home and six happy children climb in
for drive around the country. One of
the greatest disappointments of the day
is when the man is compelled to go to
town on some errand and one of the
drives must be dispensed with.
The first week of the children's stay
there is trip to the Zoo. Forty of them
accompany the sisters to the home of so
many curious animals and their faces are
studies as they gaze into the cages at
the queer creatures housed there. Many
of the children visit the Zoo for tha fir
time and this alone is a treat for which
the benefactors of the home might we'll
feel much satisfaction. The entire day
is spent there, luncheon is carried, and
the day made a gala occasion
The Washington times., 1903-05-24

examination and marking, but that the
| jury give no recompense for these
wines, but deposit the markings given
them with the president OF the jury for
such subsequent use as may be deemed
| desirable"
In accordance with the new resoIu-
ton the American wines were examined.
Gold medals were awarded to six ex-
hibitors. silver medals to thirteen,
bronze medals to seventeen and honor
able mention to four.
DR.. Wiley strongly urges that Ameri-
can growers find new names for their
wines. as the result OF the action OF the
foreign jurors. He says that Americans
are now producing wine OF such a SUI
perior quality that it can we'll afford to
carry names of It's own. If it is felt
that Burgundy, port, etc.. must be used
they should be followed by some word
as type" or Souvenir to show that
there is no intention to deceive the pub
lie OF the receptions practiced By
European growers he says:
European Growers Tricky.
In many places in other countries
wines are manufactured IN imitation OF
sherry, Burgundy. port. malaga. etc..
and shipped as such: IN Bordeaux
Spanish. or other foreign wines or
blends of same with French wines, are
shipped TO foreign countries, under
names clearly indicating French origin,
and the fact that they are shipped from
Bordeaux with the name of a Bordeaux
firm (true or fctitious) on the label or
on the barrel. gives the product con-
vincing stamp of genuineness and origin.
Not only is the use OF foreign names
practiced in other countries. but the
blended products bearing those names
are recognized by the trade
Fortunately. none of the American
sparkling wines exhibited bore, the
name "champa gne." but some of them
were objected to by the members of
the jury because OF the color ana gen.
eral appearance OF the label and Gaping
Dr. Wiley admits that some of the
American labels and cappings closely re-
semble those used abroad. and suggests
that they be changed so that they will
be distinguIshable at a glance.
1t is now more than probable that
the European experts who were so
anxious to throw out the American
wines because of their innocent de-
ception will find to their sorrow that
two can play at the same game. for az
ter July /. when the new law goes into
effect. it is intended TO forbid the impor-
tation OF every wine which does not
show plainly on its label that it is a
blend, unless 1t should actually be
pure product A strict compliance with
this ruling viii cause the American wine
drinkers to open their eyes at the way
Whey have been hoodwinked for years
by some well-known alleged brands OF
pure wine
The Washington times., 1903-05-24
PLAYING ON THE BENCHES.

Another day is spent at Cabin John
and the amusements there generously
patronized. The merry-go-round never
carried happier crowds than those lit
tie ones whose lives are barren of all
that goes to make childhood the dear
est, sweetest period in the life OF a
human being. Up and down they go on
the scenic railway, and when the day IS
over they are carried back to the home.
tired, but still living as in dream.
The home itself has been furnished
with much attention to the comfort of
the little guests. Snowy white beds line
two large dormftories. Many of these
beds are memorials for children who
elusive charge of furnishing and keeping
the beds in order. as a means of not
only perpetuating the memory OF their
own little one, but bring comfort, If only
for short time, to some other and I'M
fortunate little child.
There IS a large dining room, bath
rooms. and other adequately furnished
apartments. The walls are painted,
floors polished. and every effort made
that the home may be model of clean
Illness.
The lady visitor. Miss Mamie Gordon.
is continually occupied in attending the
applications of children who desire to
enter the home, and manifests much
enthusiasm in the work
Miss Gordon's home is at FOL c Street
southwest, where applications are re-
ceived and investigated Miss Gordon
interest in the children does not wane
when they have passed the age limit,
for each year she arranges a two weeks.
stay at the home for girls who have
once been among the guests but who
The Washington times., 1903-05-24

but a stones throw from this childish
home. 1t might be miles and miles
away for any suggestion which comes
to the visitor
That the spot chosen for the chill
dren's home is ideal is beyond question.
The ground, several acres, was given
for this specific purpose by c. c. Glover,
Of this city, and has been improved each
year until now it presents not only an
attractive appearance, but readily APP
peals to one as a most desirable loca
ton for a summer home. The house,
comfortable looking, rambling frame
building, is the second home of the chill
d1Sn, and was built by public subscrip-
tion and other means of support extend
ed to the institution Perched high on
one of the most prominent hills in that
section a fine view of the surrounding
country is afforded from every window.
The gound Immediately surrounding the
house slopes away in a gradual incline
and is generously dotted with tall,
thick-leaved trees.
Entertained in Squads.
1t is here that the poor children OF
Washington find rest, recuperation. rec
reation, and the joys OF childish free
dom for at least two weeks of the sum
mer BY an excellently conducted sys-
tenn a certain number of children are
entertained for two weeks of the season
The house Will accommodate between
forty and fifty children, and frequently
r.
While the institution has board of
lady managers, it is presided over in the
summer time by the Sisters of St Mar
garet, an Episcopal order with house
IN Boston. Three sisters are usually in