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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16
Cute >ayings of Chi1jren.

The following batch of little stories are
contributed by children to the Little
Chronicle, the children's supplement- TO
the Chicago Chronicle:
When Louise was washing her face
her mamma told her to be sure to wash
all around her mouth. Soon afterward
Louise said: well, mamma, ! can't.
My nose is in the way"
Where's Little Boy Blue who looks
after the Sheep baby Helen was
He's under the hiccoughs. fas
asleep" she replied.
A few months ago q small hay and
feed store near our home was partially
destroyed by fire The next morning
near there. He soon came running
back saying: ''Oh. mamma. that straw
house down at Twelve Points had its
face burned off last night
Aunt spoke in low tone to Allan,
aged 4, who Immediately asked:
Why do you tiptoe your voice, Aunt
Janie?'
Little Dorothy ran to her grandma and
said:
Grandma, 1 am afraid I did wrong:
any conscience till afterward.''
A small girl was passing fruit store.
In the window were piled some Cocoa
nuts, and the little girl exclaimed
Oh: see the potatoes with hair on
tEemr'
The teacher had been showing pictures
OF some Italian buildings
Now, Johnny, you describe n typical
building OF Italy she said.
Nv ell, he answered, hestatingly, "the
leaning tower of Pisa is the most
typical one you've shown u.s.
A 3-year-old girl sat on stool with
her doll il her arms, looking so sad that
her mother said: What is the matter,
dear?''
II was just finkin',' she said, in
Plalntlye tone, 3" at my. poor, little dollie
hasn't dot any papa
The 5-year-old son of a LAWYER lis
tened to a converse ton in which his
mother was insisting on her husband ac-
complaining her to visit a neighboring
town, while he was Directing and finally
said
Il have woman's excuse; Il have
nothing to wear +"
Whereupon the son, in order to END the
matter, suggested: ''Why, papa! Why
don't you wear law suit ?"-New York
Commercial Advertiser.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16
Her Christmas Prayer.

Mary Mother, be good to him:
Be kind to him that day
Twill be the only Christmas time
That he has been away.
[ promised him world of toys
If be would only stay
Sure, heavens full of little boys
That sing and laugh and play.
But you would know the smile of him
Among q thousand more:
His smile will make all else seem DIM
When YOU call him "Asthore.
Sure. you viii know him by his eyes.
That are so sweet and blue.
And deep and clear and very wise
They read the heart of YOU.
His hair is golden as the SUM-
His curls they are so quaint
They mind you of the halo on
An angel or saint.
promised him a splendid tree,
With candles all ag!ow
0. Mary Mother, you can see
Twas me that loved him so.
And surely. surel.-, You Will see
My boy, SO sweet ana sim
His eyes are hungering for me
As my eyes are for him.
Mary Mother, be good to him;
Be kind to him that day
Twill he the only Christmas time
That he has been away.
Chicago Tribune.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16
HOW's ThIs9

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Props. Toledo O.
we, the undersigned, have known F. Cheney
Tor The last Is years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions and finan-
clally able to carry out any obligations made by
their firm.
West & Trllax. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Walding. Kirnan & Marvin, Wholesale Drug
glsts. Toledo Chic.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists Testimonials free.
HalIS Family Pills are the best.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

opposition and has won it's way to the hearts
of the people. The natural timidity which
so many people have felt about giving en-
dorsements to any remedy is giving way.
Gratitude and desire to help others has
inspired thousands of people to give public
testimonials for Peruna who heretofore would
not have consented to such publicity
Never before in the annals Of medicine has
1t happened that SO many men Of national
and international reputation have been will
ing to give unqualified and public endorse
ments to q proprietary remedy. No amount
OF advertising could have accomplished such
{ result. Peruna has won on its own
merits. Peruna cures catarrh of whatever
phase or location IN the human body. That
is why it receives SO many notable and
unique endorsements
Address The Peruna Drug Mfg Co. Co.
lumbus Ohio, for free literature on catarrh.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16
POTATOES COST Ss75 A PECK.
Famous "Sim Grey Variety Is Selling
in London for SIS Pound.

Potatoes at $50 a pound! That is
what London dealer is charging for a
limited quantity Of the famous 'Sim
Grey potatoes which have come into his
possession. Two pounds is the greatest
quantity which any single purchaser
can buy There are less than 200 pounds
on the market and they are being rapid
ly bought up.
These potatoes were raised by Lord
Carew in Ireland, and received a first
class certificate at the recent trials at
the Royal Horticultural society's garden
at Chiswick
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
dren

Successfully used by Mother Gray,
nurse in the Children's Home in New
York, cure Constipation, Feverishness,
Bad Stomach. Teething Disorders, move
and regulate the Bowels and Destroy
Worms. Over 10000 testimonials. AT
all Druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Ad-
dress A S. Olmsted. Leroy, n. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16
The Ashes of the Deau.

The pestoffice department has prepared
a ruling to the effect that crema ted
bodies should be classed as merchandise
and should pay the regular rate of l cent
for four ounces. AS a result of this de-
cision, four alright tin canisters contain
ing the cremated remains of family,
shipped from New York to San Fran
cisco, were forwarded from the Wash
ington postoffice, where they had been
held up pending a determination Of the
postage rates for the journey.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16
A Community of Interest.

Hicks-He says he has perfected plans
that will enable him to build low-priced
automobiles, placing the machines with
in the reach Of ALL
Wicks-the iuea! That means a great
business undertaking.
Hicks-H'm m! 1t also means a great un-
dertaking business.-Catholic Standard
and Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16
Natures Compas SIS.

In the tropical northern territory of
South Australia travellers need not carry
a compass. Nature has provided living
compass for them. The district abounds
with the nests of the magnetic or
meridian ant. The longer axis of these
nests or mounds, is always in a perfect
line with the parallel of latitude, point
ing due north and south. Scientists can
not explain this peculiar orientation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16
A Snow Kr;ss KringIe.

A Kriss Kringle which closely resem-
bles a snow man may be made by mailing
two sticks Of proper length to a block
of wood which forms the body, and
wrapping them in cotton batting, after
which the rest of the figure may be made
by sewing cotton balls to the body until
it assumes the right shape. A fur cap
and false whiskers complete the coed
fairy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

Taking into consideration all studies
available for the degree of bachelor of
arts the average grade Of the average
student under the average professor is
so per cent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

In 1870 the German people barely ex-
ceeded 100000; in 1885 they had risen
to nearly 100000, and in 1900 the
census returns gave 56,345,O14.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

Pisos Cure for Consumption is the best
medicine [ have ever found for coughs
and colds.-Mrs. Oscar Trip, Big Rock,
H., March 20. 1901
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

Among the new measures to be in
PRODUCED to the States-General Of Hol
land this session is a bill providing fol
rest on the Sabbath
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

Within a year more than two thou
sand skilled workmen have left the
French silk factories of Roubaix and
Turcoing for the United States.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

An organized effort is being made in
British Guiana TO re-establish the cotton
industry which fourished in the colony
during the days of slave labor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16
More Ambitious.

She cannot work YOU for ice cream,
And soda had its day.
She concentrates her efforts noN
On tickets for the play.
New York ETcning Sun.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP f
Children teething; softens the gums, reduces IL
Gamma ton. allays pain, cures wind collie.
cents bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

Every Frenchman is born with a
debt of $3.50 on his shoulders.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

Savings banks in New Jersey mol
unclaimed amounts aggregating sos, Is;
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

In Boston there are one and a half
electric lights for each person.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

Any one can dye with PUTNAM
FADELESS DYE, no experience re
quired.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

All wise families will keep Bruder's
Celebrated Cough Syrup on hand this
winter. See ad in this issue.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

English would come TO us.-Haryard
LampOon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

I haven't thought of Il joke all day
You must be out of humor. Yale
Record.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

For two years the oil consumption OF
the world has exceeded the production.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16
The Blessings of Old Age.


Il am old, said the man. he shook his
gray locks;
Il am old and quite feeble and weak:
When ! talk to myself | nc'rr make IL reply.
Fer Ri deaf ana can't hear mysef
speak. Columbia Jester.
Nodd-There are times when a man has
to lie to his wife.
Todd-And that isn't the worst of it.
What is?''
There are times when he has to tell
the truth. Modern Society,".
We came upon the inventor who was
interested i'll sky navigation.
Hello. old man." we greeted ''are y0;i
still working on that airship?'
No" he sighed, limping away on his
crutches, 4 dropped out of it.'-Chicago
News.
Cobwigger-I thought ! gave you mon
ey the other day to buy Christmas pres
cuts for your friends?
Mrs. Cobwigger-l know YOU did. my
dear. But the things i bought are so
lovely I've decided to keep them for my
seif.-Smart Set.
What exclaimed the book agent,
you say you never heard of this great
book? Did ! hear YOU right
No" snapped the busy merchant. you
didn't hear me write but You'll feel me
speak if YOU don't get out of here. =
Philadelphia Press.
Mrs. Cassidy-We'H have to be gettin
Il pianny for Mary Ann to be learnin
music.
Mr. Cassidy-l'll buy her one on one
condition-that she don't start 10 learn
to play until she knows how.--Catholic
Standard an1 Times.
Mrs. NeXdore-That piano we bought
for our daughter was great bargain
We bought it at auction. you know.
Mrs. Pepprey-Oh. that may account
for it.
Mrs. Nexdorc-Ac count for what?
Mrs. Pepprey-The fact that it's going
going, ng.-Philadelphia Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

Il am old said the man. us he shook his
gray locks;
i am Old and quite feeble and weak:
When ] talk to myself nc'rr make reply.
Fer | hi deaf and can't hear myself
speak. Columbia Jester.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

Come, come, Brown. Do go home, old
man; it's , o'clock. What will Mrs. b.
say?''
Rest easy, my boy Mrs. b. was just
as mad three hours ago as she's going to
be all night. Life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

Il don't stand for that muttered- the
unchivalrouS student as a coed boarded
the crowded ear-Yale Record
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16
CLASS VII.

WHEN crusty old DIoGENES went on a
daytime chase
With lighted lantern held before his phil-
Osophic face,
He did not seek az honest man as histo-
rieS declare,
But S" lrched for a dishonest man. and
sought him everywhere.
For dishonest grocer had palmed off on
him some soap
That failed to clean his lantern and at
night had made him grope
So now he sought that rascal man round
Athens, high and low.
To make the man refund the coin or give
SAPOLIO!
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

A. d. Vyse-An onion day keeps the
doctor away.
X Sepshun-Yes, and everybody else
Pennsylvania Punch Bowl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16
CLASS VI

IN life, whatever is your SPHERE
lis safe to STATE dirt will appear,
And this must quite annoying be-
For dirt is no delight to SEA
But though it be piled MOUNTAIN high,
IT'S PLAIN that it will quickly fly,
IL you've notion IAN OCEAN, to OBEY
And follow what the wisest say:
And all of them SayPOLEo
For that makes ey'rything clean as Snow.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

He-If ! should propose, would you re-
fuse nae?
She-Present company always accept
ed YOU know-Yale Record.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16
The District School Of SpOtless Town

The District School Of SpOtless Town.
When the fall season opened. the
principal of the District School divid-
ed the years work into eleven classes,
and asked that the head of each de-
partment should put into verse the
first lesson Of the year. The result
was very interesting, and we are glad
to reproduce it for the amusement and
instruction of our many readers.
CLASS l.
THE ALPHABET.
AN MT head or Ma
can learn the Alphabet to say,
But y & 1t takes the clever II
OF one who is little wy
10 that when recited true
The Alpnabet's dirty through and through!
But take this Q, the Alphabet
very thorough cleaning will get
II U will UUUU. Sapoio,
For it finds dirt an EZ foe
The Proof
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

Little Wilhe-When you die, Mr.. Mark.
you will go right to heaven, won't you?
Mr.. M.-Why 50?
Little Willie-Sister says you are an
awfully good tbing--Butte Inter Noun
tain.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16
IS :.
ARITHMETIC

TO MULTIPLY your pleasure each day
SUBTRACT all dirt that comes your way;
But to do this, you ought to know,
You first must ADD Sapolio.
Which Will DIVIDE by 3 your moil
And require but a FRACTION OF former
toll:
For 1.-THE Rule of Three" as may be seen.
is DIRT plus SAPOLIO equals CLEAN
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16
CLASS VIII

II j..
Do not give EAR to counsel bad.
For ev'ryone NOSE that makes ore sad
The worst advice that TONGUE can tell
Is, Take this soap. twill do as WELL
Just put your FOOT down firm and
strong
And tell the clerk his BRAIN is wrong
And you've experience quite in point
To put his statement OUT OF JOINT
Just NAIL his lies and let him know
Your HEART is set OIL SAPOLIO!
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

Where's Little Boy Blue who looks
after the Sheep" baby Helen was
asked.
He's under the hiccoughs. fas-
asleep she replied.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

A small girl was passing fruit store
In the window We're piled some cocoa
nuts, and the little girl exclaimed:
tEemv'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

A 3-year-old girl sat on stool with
her doll il her arms. looking so sad that
her mother said: What is the matter,
dear?'
Il was just finkin'," she said. in a
plaintive tone, :. at my poor, little dollie
hasn't dot any papa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-12-16

Some men think woman likes to be
obeyed; she does not, if she care for the
man. To disregard her orders needs a
certain amount Of audacity and self-con-
fidenee--Helen Milecete Ina Lippincott's
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-11-11

The Eagle acknowledges an invi.
tation 10 attend the basket picnic
and Arbor Day celebration TO be
held at Villa Maria Academy on
Wednesday, Nov Is, from s a. IN,
to 4 p. m. Arbor Day was made a
notable success by the ladies Of the
Ursuline community, and many con-
tribuuons OF trees and shrubbery
were made by friends, with the aid
OF which the grounds have been
improved. Donations Of like char
acter will be greotly appreciated this
time
The night passenger trains which
have been for several months oper-
ating over the Fort Worth division
Of the /. a q. n. have been abolished.
The order is stated to be permanent
in its nature, and the reason assigned
for the cancellation is that the traf-
iic afforded the same did not Justify
their continuance. Schedule OF the
day trains has not been Affected
Nayasota Examiner.
There is an enormous territory AZ
fected by the boil weevil this year,
aud all over that big section Of Texas,
the farmers are ordering improved
early seed from North Carolina.
rhe supply OF the choicest seed will
be exhausted before long, hence il
will pay you II interested, TO get
supply Of Kings Improved Early
Seed from Carson X Sewall, Bryan.
POI
j. n. Cole offers for sale few
tons Of the genuine Improved Jones
Cotton Seed. These seed produce
cotton two to three weeks earlier
than any other kind, and G.. 5. Par
ker, ginner, can tell you how much
lint they make compared with other
kinds. 2g5
Better not fool around waiting for
somebody TO get Cheap" early cot
ton seed for you until II is too late 10
get them at all that are any good.
Carson q Sewall OF Bryan have
made purchase of seed, and are
taking orders. They have Kings
Improved Early Cotton Seed from
North Carolina. 29i
Rev j. NJ. Bullock OF Reliance
aud Prof. G. l.. Bullock OF Nav
erick, Runnels county, were in the
city yesterday. Prof. Bullock has
just completed business course in
cluding shorthand and typewriting
at Waco.
l.. Il. Mendale has returned from q
visit TO Houston and reports his sis
tea, Mrs. Birkmeyer, Throwing. Mrs. |
MENDOZA and Mrs. j. G Boyett re-
main with her.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-11-11
MINOR MATTERS.

Austin expects to have a street fair
Ike Finch Of Lamar county, Texas
died suddenly.
Bessie Hncight asleep at salt Lake
city about flfty days. has died
Garland Dallas county. Texas. WI
have a $4,000 national bank
Overhead wires at Austin are being
taken down ana poles dug out.
An theaters and dance halls at cal.
weston have been ordered CLOSED on
Sundays.
Williamson county. Texas. which has
twenty rural mail routes. expects 20
soon have two more.
In sermon az Yonkers n. Y.
Father Fullam OF 81. Mary's Roman
Catholic church called Mark Twain a
scurrilous buffoon.
For refusing TO answer a grand Jury
question az Oklahoma city o. c. On
bert, leading lumber dealer. was jail
ed by Judge Burwell Tor contempt.
While ]. A. Green and his daughter
wcre travelling In a wagon over a rough
road near Vlnita. I. T.. a shotgun was
discharged. The load killed the gifi.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-11-11
MADE NO REQUEST.
President Has Had Nothing to Say
Regarding Another Cardinal.

Washington. Nov. iO-Some anxiety
has been caused to the president by
the publication Of stories TO the effect
that he had been IN communication
with the pope respecting the creation
OF another American cardinal. and Il
was stated by an authority that the
president has made no request upon
the pope Tor the appointment OF an
American cardinal. either directly or
Indirectly in any way. shape or man
ner. II II also declared 10 be untrue
as has been stated that any relative OF
the president has visited the Vatican
as his representative in church ar
fairs. II Is stated that there Is mo
foundation for the story that the pres
ident has requested that a cardinal be-
sent TO attend the Worlds fair No
such suggestion has been made by the
government OF the United States and
the president has invited no one Of
royal blood or otherwise to attend
the fair"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-11-11
& On. SCHEDULE.

II. q. Tabor went to Rockdale yes,
terday.
Miss Monte Adams is visiting In
Houston.
Bill Mcdonald of Edge was in the
city yesterday.
d. 5. Lloyd OF Reliance was in the
city yesterday.
q. w. Dunlap of Millican was In
the city yesterday.
Mrs. Geo. w. Winter and baby are
visiting In Navasota.
]. T. Allcorn came down from
Thorndale yesterday.
Oyster Catsup hot and sour, at
Lawrence a Cos 80
Ralph Rudasill returned from Trim
ity county yesterday.
For fresh bakers bread, phone Jno.
NJ Lawrence 4 Co. 2g3
Marriage license has been issued
20 r. LoreA and Katy Caronna.
G.. q. Parsons and W. A. Reed re-
turned from Houston yesterday.
w. z. franklin OF North Grimes
county was in the city yesterday.
A. r. Carson aud William Carol
Of College were In the city yesterday.
I'M. Dor Of Macy was a pleasant
caller at the Eagle Office yesterday.
MIR. and Mrs. w. 7. Connolly re-
turned from Hubbard City yester-
day.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-11-11

Something new-tomato pulp for
soup. Lawrence 4 Co 30
Rev. Jewell Howard returned yes
terdsy from Workman aud Hearne.
Rev. J. NJ. Bullock and daughter
Of Reliance were in the city yest-r-
day.
Joe Holek, Frank Kotch aud
Adolph strang. left for BaSi ,nger
yesterday.
Mrs. Kate Kezer returned 10 Tex
arkana yesterday after a visit TO
relatives.
Commissioners court is busy with
routine work principally the reports
OF officers.
Krippendorf.Dittman Shoes will
please you. We have some beauties.
Webb Bros. 2SS-2gO
]. G. Lloyd, f.. l.. Shealy and John
Newcumb OF Reliance were In the
city yesterday.
Mrs. W. T. Jones and Miss Lizzie
Slaughter Of Reliance were In the
city yesterday.
Webb Bros. have just received Au-
other shipment Of ladies lace coll
lars. $3.50
Walter Cargill,J. f. Bullock, j. w.
Shaw aud others were here yesterday
from Steep Hollow.
Leanard Lloyd and Hugh Murdoch
returned to Buckholts. Milan coun-
~, after a visit TO relatives.
Rev. J A. Freeman and son, Lee
Utsey and G.. w. Buckhaults OF
wiXon were In the city yesterday.
Jess Hicks, Jim Thomas, win
Thomas, Bob Reddin and Prof. A. ].
Horton OF Crime Couoty were here
yesterday.
The Eagle was In error In report
ing Jack Buchanan In the city Mon
day. IL should have been 5. W.
Buchanan.
DR.. r. II. Wilson, Ralph Hayes,
;. 5 Kelly, Henry kurten Jim and
Ed Zimmerman of KIrten were In
town yestheday.
The Georgia Minstrels with Billy
Kersands billed as proprietor and
star made fun for top heavy house
at the Grand last night.
j. A. ID. Robinson OF WIxon was in
the city yesterday Mr. Robinson is
very busy these days making high |
grade Of ribbon cane syrup.