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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21

The Milwaukee Journtl has timely
editorial on the influence of the press in
which it says that ''there is said to be
strong impulse abroad to destroy the
criticisms of the Press on the condition
of public men and public business. sin
the face of a newspaper" says the Jour-
nal lis showed every wrong imaginable
and every uncharitableness" and the
journal argues from this that it is a
wonder that anything bears the stress
of human goodness and cheerfulness
after it gets hearing in the public
press. The journal is partly right and
partly wrong. 1t is true that newspa-
pers are too often used and too often
lend themselves to air the grievances.
the disgraces and disorders of the body
polite. And unquestionably the press
does see more of these phases than the
average citizen; but sane newspaper
makes proper allowance and keeps
reasonably clean and because of what
it does not print, retains an influence
MOTTO be argued do wn. One of the
duties of awell conducted newspaper is
to call attention to the sore spots, not
merely to probe them but for the pur-
pose of healing them and this one duty
of the precs is lived up to more closely
we believe than any other.-W Wisconsin
State Register.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21
Real Estate Deals.

id. Van Arnam of Cottage Grove, Wis
and Max A. Biefeld of WATERFOWL, ex,
changed deeds on farm, store and dwell
ing house, consisting of the so acre farm
of j. ID. Van Arnam in the town of Sun
Prairie at 5000, the store and dwelling
house of Max A. Biefeld, of WATERFOWL
at $4,000.
The 1715 acre farm of Herman Otto in
the town of Emmett to Gust Paul of the
town of Shields, consideration $4,000.
The 1870 acre farm in the town of EN-
met owned by Margaret Brennan was
sold to John Appenfelde of Milford. CON
sideratiOn $4,000.
The 30 acre farm of Emil Last in the
town of Pennington to julius Ziebel of
WatertOwn. Consideration $4,000.
The house at 4O8 Dewey avenue, owned
by Julius Ziebel was sold to f. j. Sy-
Glow of the town Of WatertOwn. Consid-
Grafton $500.
The above deals have recently been
made through the real estate agency OF
Common Volkman & Co.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21

Another point is this. Any citizen
who has the interests of his home city
at heart should spend his money with
the home merchants for many reasons.
In the first place it keeps more money
at home. 1t helps fellow citizen to
give wider choice in qualities and
materials. This in return rebounds
later on to the benefit of the purchaser.
Selfshness never builds up city, but
working on the principles that what
blesses one, in the end blesses all, will
make prosperous business men, pros
porous citizens and united and pros
porous city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21

Beginning Monday, Dec. 20, new line
of through sleeping cars will be placed
in service between Chicago and "The
$780," via the Chicago & Northwestern
and the NJ, St. P & S. Ste. M. railways,
leaving Chicago daily, except Sunday, at
s p. M; Milwaukee 1915 p. M, via
Oshkosh, Green Bay, Menominee and
Escanaba, arriving at Manistique about
Z a. M, and Ste. St. Marie soon after 10
a. m. Dining car service. Sleeping car
sOuthbound will leave the 500 at 3 p. M,
daily except Sunday, arriving at Chi
cagO 7:3O a. m.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21

Regardless of any individuals per-
sonal opinion, the voice of the people
of Wisconsin was Enthusiastically for the
administration now in power. at the
election last fall. It Vas known by the
people that the men who made up this
administration were earnestly IN favor
of certain laws, among which were the
taxation and primary election meas
ures. The logical conclusion would
be that the people were in favor of the
same, since they have placed the men
holding these views in Office. From
this standpoint, why should any offic-
ial try to block legislation asked for by
the people? 1t is not question OF
any particular individuals opinion.
but of what the majority wishes.
Since their wis has been so definitely
expressed, it seems but just that these
laws should be allowed an unobstruct-
ed passage, and the people can decide
by experience whether they are wise
or not.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21

A spirit of building up their home
city seems to be abroad among the citi-
zens of WATERFOWL, and numerous steps
in the right direction are becoming
manifest.
In this building up process, how
ever, one of the main stones in the
solid foundation of prosperous city,
is the practice of reciprocation among
the citizens and business people. Ii
you have money TO spend, spend It in
Watertown.
The stocks carried by our merchants
will compare favorably with goods car
ried in much larger cities. Just be-
cause Milwaukee, for instance, is a
gr at city lit no.:oecessarily follow
that one can buy cheaper or get better
qualities there than at home.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21

The real meaning of successful
man. is man who has made the
most Of himself in the best sense
physically. mentally and spiritually,
who has done the most he could day
by day to brighten, cheer and better
other lives as he went along, who
has controlled his selfish impulses j,
and left the people he has associated
with a little happier and better for
knowing him. Such man, if he is a
Millionaire or homeless ,wanderer
like Christ is success. - Ella
Wheeler Wilcox.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21

WANTED-SEVERAL PERSONS OF CHAR
acter and good reputation in each state Zone in
this county required) to represent and advertise
old established wealthy business house of solid
financial standing. Salary 90 weekly with ex-
penses additional, all payable in cash each
Wednesday direct from head Offices Horse and
carriage furnished when necessary. References.
Enclose self addressed envelope. Colonial Co.,
1874 Dearborn ST. Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21
Nearly Forfeits His Life.

A runaway almost ending fatally,
started horrible ulcer on the leg of j.
B. Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill. For
four years it de6ed all doctors and all
remedies. But Bucklen's Arnica Salve
had no trouble to cure him. Equally
good for burns, Bruises, Skin EruptiOns
and Piles. 25c at Brennecke & Berg
mann Drug Store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21
Married,

Miss Johanna Barry of the town of
Shields and Peter Scion, were united in
marriage at ST. Josephs' Catholic church
at Redwood, Wednesday. Theywere at
tended by Patrick Scion and Miss Marie
Murray of Milwaukee. The ceremony
was followed by reception at the home
of the brides mother.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21
CALIFORNIA.
Fully described and illustrated In an

Fully described and illustrated In an
artistically arranged and beautifully
printed book of sixty pages, just issued
by the Chicago & Northwestern R'y;
also portraying the scenic beauties,
commercial, industrial and transpOr-
tation advantages of this wonderful
state; of particular interest to those
contemplating a trip to the Pacific Coast.
Copy forwarded to any address on receipt
of four cents in stamps by W. B. Kniskern,
Passenger Traffic Manager, Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21
LOW RATES.
Homeseeker S Excursions to the
Northwest, West and Southwest,

Via the Northwestern Line. Home
seekers Excursion Tickets at greatly
reduced rates will be sold on the first
and third Tuesdays of each month,
November, 1902, to April, 1903, inclusive,
to the territory indicated above. Stand
ard and Tourists Sleeping Cars, Free
Reclining Chair Cars and 1.-THE Best Of
Everything" For full particulars apply
to agents Chicago & Northwestern R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21

The postmasters of Wisconsin are
making arrangements to organize a
state association. There are over 1900
pOstmasters in the state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21
Kading & Kading, Atty's. Feb.

Kading & Kading, Atty's. Feb. 81, Mar
Cannt3 OF Go %5sG gesTsSn Co. Probate
In the matter of the estate of Frederick
Strauss late of the city of Watertown in said
county deceased.
Notice is hereby given that at special term of
the County Court to be held in and for said
county, at the court house, in the city of Jeffer-
son. in said county, on the Oath day of March A.
D. 1903, at the opening of court on that day or as
soon thereafter as the same can be heard, the
following matters will be heard and considered:
The petition of Herman J. Strauss to admit to
probate the last will and testament of said de-
ceased and for the appointment of said petitioner
as executor thereof.
Dated this 18th day of February A. D. 1903,
BY the Court:
GEORGE GRIMM,
County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21

The Waupun Times. established in
1857, and owned by Miss AID elaide King
has discontinued publication. The
plant has been sold and will be removed
from Waupun.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21

The Venezuelan trouble is at ar
end and if any of the other South Amer.
Jean countries want Mr.. Bowen they
should apply early and avoid the rush
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21

j. A. Peacock OF Oconomowoc has
been selected by Gov. LaFollette to
fill vacancy on the state board Of
normal school regents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fill
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
If they are sick or out
of order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
Inatism come from ex.
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21
gave the scheme to the public.

gave the scheme to the public.
The history of the Standard Oil
company discloses series of business
transactions almost any of which il
repeated by an individual on a small
scale, would land him in the peniteu-
tiary. Favorable legislation has been
secured by the corporation when pos
sible aud laws not to it's liking have
been ignored. Competitors have been
ruthlessly crushed by means of advan-
tages secured in violation of laws and
the progress Of the combination has
been so rapid and it's supremacy so
unquestioned that Rockefeller has I'M
doubtedly grown to believe that his
will is law, that nothing can be done in
this country in opposition to the inter-
ests of the Standard OH trust.
But he is likely to be undeceived.
The people of the country have been
bordering over the trust question for
several years past. 1t only requires
some such hint as this that Rockefeller
has given to cause them to prove that
the people of the country still rule it.
And in Roosevelt the people have a
leader who will not hesitate in right
eOus cause.
If Rockefeller persists in his latest
effort to run the country in the inter-
est of the Standard Oil company he
may discover before he finishes the fight
that the Standard Oil company will be
forced to consider the welfare of the
people first and the size of it's dividends
last.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21
SATURDAY, Feb. 81, 1903.

The Dodge county fair will receive
$1,000, from the state fund this year.
This will doubtless be appreciated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21
lhlAl fhEc Hazel Oil cures piles OF

hemOrrhOids, external or Internal, blind
or bleeding, itching or burning, assures
and fistulas. One application brings re-
lief. To more thoroughly introduce this
valuable ointment, we mail sample
sufficient for trial, free on request. Ad-
dress Humphreys Medicine Co., corner
William and John Sts., N, Y. City.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21
Oyer=WOrk Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21

kidney trouble.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble, because the heart is
over-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys.
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their BEGIN
ming in kidney trouble.
If you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of Dr.. Kilner's
Swamp-RoOt, the great kidney remedy is
SC on realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits Eok0v
by all druggists in fifty
cent and one-dolar siz =
es You may have a =ssesls.s Hsl = srgEgs9g@9
sample bottle by mail Home of swamp-Roo..
free, also pamphlet telling you how to find
out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Dr.. Kilmer
& Co.. Binghamton. N. 7.
Don't make any mistake, but relnem-
Der the name, SWamp-ROOt, DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-ROOt, and the address, Bing-
hampton, N. Y. on every bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-21

Choice building lots for sale. Inquire
of John Thauer, or Andrew Roegner.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-03-20
NEW SYSTEM OF TELEGRAPHY,
One with Novel Feature by Which
10000 Words an Hour Are
Transmitted.

At recent test in Germany of the
Pollak-Virag system of telegraphy a
speed of $4,000 words an hour was at
tanned. In transmitting, this system,
like other fast systems, uses a strip of
paper previously punched with holes
presenting dots and dashes. The
most novel feature of the system is
the method of receiving, says an cleo
trical paper. The incoming electric
impulses cause thin strip of metal,
resembling telephone diaphragm, to
vibrate and thus move a tiny mirror at
tached thereto. A slender beam of
light from an incandescent light falls
upon the mirror, and is reflected
thence to a strip of photographically
sensitive paper, which is steadily I'M
rolled by clockwork when messages
come. Chemicals for development"
being applied, the paper EXHIBITS a con-
tinuous dark line. with upward pro-
iections for dashes and downward ones
for dots. The message must then be
deciphered and the translation must
be written out.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-03-20
NEW ZEALAND M. P.'S.
VeStIy Improved Over Their
PredecesAOrs.

The name of one of the four Maori
M. P.'s just elected in New Zealand
revives historical "reminiscences. He is
one Hone Heke. Nearly 60 years ago
there was great fighting Maori chief
by that name, fanatical opponent of
the British colonization of New Zea-
land. On one occasion he literally
drove the British into the sea, captur-
ing fortified settlement and compel
ling military and civilians alike to take
refuge on ships in the barbor The
British soldiers roughly Anglicized his
name into Johnny Hickey" and hence
arose legend that he was really an
Trishman in the guise of Maori
The Maori M. P's are now a superior
and well-educated class, says the Lon
don Chronicle. Their predecessors of
the COS and 7O's were decidedly uncon-
ventional and primitive in their tastes
and habits. It was not hing unusual TO
see one of them stroll into the house
with a section of shark protruding
from his pocket. and Judging from the
exodus Of white mem bers in his vicinity
the shark had not recently been
caught As they know only their own
language, each sentence of their
speeches had to be translated by an
official interpreter, and this was
dreary business
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-03-20
HOW ARRowHEADs WERE MADE
Pieces by Heating and Drop
ping ON Water.

We did not know until to-day how the
Indians made the flint arrowheads that
are very often found all over the coun-
try. They had no tools to work with,
and the question of how they made
them was not answered. abe Ma tn
eney. who was for many years heap
big chief of the Wahoo tribe. says the
squaws broke flint rock into small
pieces by putting it into the fire.
They then selected a suitable piece
for an arrowhead. held it in the fire
till it got hot, then put drop of wa
ter on it, which "chipped off" a small
particle of the flint, and by this slow
and tedious process the squaws shaped
the arrowheads, says the Eldorado Re-
publican. A look at an arrowhead will
convince one that this was the process
adopted to make them, all they all have
rough surfaces.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-03-20
DRUIDESSES OF PARIS.
An Order Composed of Women Who
March by Moonlight and Sing
in the Forest.

Paris has always been seat of all
sorts of curious orders, sects and
confraternities, and idolatry is prob
ably represented in the ''City of
Light" The newest in the line is the
Order of Druidesses.'' founded by
number of ladies, who seem to pur-
pose the revival of the old Celtic mys-
teries and ceremonies to a remarka-
BILE extent. The movement originated
with two Parisiannes who, when they
are not wearing the-long, flowing
white robes of their order, dress in
the most ravishing twentieth century
manner. The Druidesses lave also
Druids, who accompany them to the
forest of Fontainebleau, there to
celebrate their rites At the end of
each month Druids. and especially
Druidesses, march by moonlight,
when there is moonlight through the
forest. singing hymns to nature and
addressing poetic invocations to the
moon. the rocks, the streams and the
trees On the last night of Deem
Der the Druidesses and their friends
went to Fontainebleau forest, there
to pluck the mistletoe. or, rather, to
bring it down with golden bill-hooks.
The sacred plant was carefully gath
cred, all present singing hymns in its
praise.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-03-20
MARCoNI SENDS A MESSAGE.
Great Electric Sparks Signal
Its Departure.

"All readyl" he cried to the electri-
clan, who stood in the power room
watching the inventor through the
long connecting hallway. A lever was
pulled and a dim hum filed the room.
The indicator of the volt meter began
to race past all sorts of figures on the
face of the dial.
New I'll send to Poldhu." He
pressed the key. says Worlds Work.
There was n binding flash of blush
light. for with each movement of the
key great sparks jumped two inches
between the two silvered knobs of the
induction coil. One knob of this coil
is connected with the earth. forming
the ground connection, the other with
the wire leading to the aerial wires.
Each spark means an oscillating inn
pulse from the battery to the aerial
wire, and from the wire the oscillations
of ether occur which carry through
space at the speed of $4,000 miles a
second With the binding flash &C
companying each movement of the key
occurs report to be compared accu-
rately with the noise attending the dis
charge of Krak-Jorgensen. It was
terrifying-the light, the noise, and in
the midst of it all the inventor calmly
pressing the key, making more noise,
more light. Imagine a company of in
fantry firing at will in tunnel, and
you can understand the sound that ac-
companies sending a MESA Oe Mar
conf, who stuffs cotton in his ears when
sending, is now xperimenting to dead
en- this sound. But somehow, to one
impressed by the fact that here, in this
very room, message was being sent
through the air across the gloomy
stretch of 5000 miles of ocean. the
noise and the light seemed fitting
gave the proper touch of the superhu-
man. of force, of intensity.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-03-20
FITTED FOR ANY POSITION.
to Be Possessed of Many
Qualifications.

Who, next, OF course, to the German
emperor, is the most versatile man in
the world? We should judge that the
American who has recently applied
to the United States civil service COM
mission for post as draughtsman in
the engineer service must come pretty
near deserving the title, says the Lon
don Chronicle. Here is his list of quail
fications:
Surveyor, draughtsman Topographic
cal. architectural and engineering),
writer for newspapers and magazines,
bridge carpenter, house carpenter,
boatbuilder, blacksmith's helper, boil
er-maker'G helper, farm hand. hunted
geese and ducks for market, photog-
rapher, lum be rman, lecturer, shoveler
on railroad grades, dishwasher, shin
gler. cowboy, teamster, cattle shipper.
solicitor, cleaned old bricks, wood
chopper, worked in sawmills and fac
tories. RATED logs, wrote advertising,
etc. etc. Can command salary at more
different kinds of labor than any living
man. Immune from malarial fever.
mountain fever, lazy fever or any other
disease. Expert on matters relating
to physical or mental development.
At present writing series of articles
for a New York magazine. Not afraid
of heat or cold exposure. Not afraid
of wild animals, microbes, men, politi-
cal parties or work. Can swim any
river in the limited States Fxner-t witt
shotgun, can also shoot rifle Can en-
dure fatigue and exposure Can handle
gangs of men"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-03-20
SUFFER BY THEIR GREED.
ciOuS AZ to BE Easily Lured
TO Their Death.

It may be doubted whether those of
us who are able to obtain sufficientfood
without difficulty can appreciate the
craving for sustenance experienced by
sea birdsand other animals which have
often by the force of circumstances to
fast for long periods. Gulls will eat
until they cannot fly. and when they
find pilchards on board boat will con-
tinue their feast until they can only lie
down and gasp A superiority of food
comes at such long intervals that when
it does come the avian intellect reels
at the prospect. and what seems a horn
of plenty brings dire disaster. Seeing
that gulls and gannets know no better.
we are not surprised to hear of John
Dory. stuffed to the very mouth. float
ing heIplessly on the surface of the
water. unable to escape from flock
of sea birds which have deprived it of
its eyesight and will quickly take away
its life. says Longman's Magazine
A snake which thrusts its head
through the palings to seize an unwary
frog and finds itself unable to draw
back again with the frog in its throat
has wit enough to disgorge the am
phibian and to deftly draw it through
by the leg so as to swallow it on the
safe side of the palings, but probably
a snake which happened to be on the
wrong side in company with frog
would consume it on the premises and
SO render itself incapable of wriggling
through the bars.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-03-20
Novel Reauty Show at Milan.

Some time ago beauty show was
organized at Milan, which was well
patronized. and SO young ladies were
Judged to be the standard of beauty.
which entitled them to be prize win
ners. But no prizes were forthcoming
until the other day, when an announce
ment was made by the promoters of
the show that they had now opened a
lottery for men only, the condition be-
ing that the drawer of the winning
number must marry one of the prize
winners in the beauty show, who would
in turn receive a proportionate share
of the proceeds of the beauty show as
dowry. If there are no marriages
the promoters are to have the pro-
ceeds of both shows.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-03-20
Languages spoken in chicago.

In pamphlet entitled ga Sketch of
the Linguistic Conditionso of Chicago -
Prof. c. D. Buck, of the University of
Chicago, says that 40 languages are
spoken in that city, which is more cos
mopolitan in character than CONSTANT
nople or Cairo. or any other city of the
past or present. Fourteen tongues are
spoken by 10000 or more persons each;
newspapers appear regularly in ten
languages, and church services may be
heard in about 20 languages. Chi
cago," says the professor, SIS the Sec
ond largest Bohemian city in the world,
the third Swedish. the third Nor
wegian, the fourth Polish and the fifth
German. New York being The fourth