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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25
THEpUESTION OF ROADS.

A matter of considerable interest
comes from Canada anent the good
roads agitation. Richard Butler,
United States consul at Hamilton, Ont.
recommends that the people cease to
waste money on brick and asphalt
pavemeI5s when they can get better
results by using what he calls tar ma
cadam. He states that the city of
Hamilton has experimental with this
pavement for twenty years, and has
demonstrated that a. durable road sur
facing can be laid with tarand crushed
stone for about one dollar square
yard. He states that part of street
that was surfaced with tar macadam
twenty years ago is still in good con-
zdltlon, and has cost the city very little
for repairs since it was first laid.
During the past six years several miles
OF the pavement have been laid in
Hamilton, and it has successfully with
stood winters. remaining hard and
smooth.
1frs-'aA" "a 90 Of laying the tar ma
cadam pavement which has served so
successfully at Hamilton is thus de-
scribed by Mr.. Butler: 1T is made by
digging off the upper soft mud and
clay down to depth of about 1C
inches; then putting layer of fat
stone, that will pass through two
inch ring, well coated with boiling
tar; then thin layer of coarse gravel
and another layer of tarred stone.
Roll each layer with a heavy steam
roller to make the road compact, and
finish with top dressing of fine gravel
and tar, rolled down solldly. To i'm
prove the appearance of the road,
sprinkle the surface with cement to-
Written it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25
A Great Offer.

All cf our readers who are interested
in farming or gardening should read
our unprecedented offer in this issue.
We have perfected arrangements with
the Farmers Sentinel of Milwaukee SO
that we are enabled to give the Republi-
can, the Farmers Sentinel and book of
500 pages on practical Farming" and
Gardening at the small sum of $500.
This book alone is worth $500 and con-
tains 500 pages of information by the
best authorizes. 1t is illustrated with
200 half-tone plates. The Primers
Sentinel is we'll known farm paper
and is of the very best, devoted exclu-
sively to matters of interest to farmers.
The Republican does not take a back
seat in the matter of news so every new
subscriber who pays $500 in advance is
getting large value for his money.
This offer hould be taken advantage
of it as it will only hold good for linn
tied time. For full particulars read
advertisement Oh last page.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25
German Ambassador in Trouble.

After Baron Won Sternburg had made
his fares ell to the President at the
depot Ia Westinghouse simple act of
courtesy which has called out endless
discussion in diplomatic circles and
the press because of the Dewey Epi-
sode"-he returned home to find a
tempest in teapot. It seems that
the diplomatic family of the Baron is
somewhat in discard Several attaches
of the German Legation were and are
adherents OF the late Ambassador Won
Holleben, and because of certain breach
es of etiquette, changes in the person
mel OF the embassy are slated for the
near future. This may increase the
felicity of the domestic circle of the
charming Baroness Won Sternburg,
who was Miss Lillian Langham Of
Louisville, Kentucky, and one OF the
noted beautiful women of the South
Golfers Weekly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25

Our friends across the water are
becoming seriously alarmed over the
gigantic strides made by the mann
featuring interests of the United States.
At the meeting of the international
congress of agriculture held in Rome
last week, German delegate proposed
union of all European countries for
the purpose of resisting by protective
enactment the American economic
invasion. A French delegate. form
er French cabinet officer, in speaking
to the question, said: america is
such an extraordinary country that /
am frightened when | think what she
may become when she has reached the
height of her Development
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25
A NEWS SERVICE WITHOUT PAR.
ALLEL.

There is ample justification for the
claim made by The CHICAGO RECORD
HERALD, that it's readers enjoy every
day in the week, Sunday included, a
news. service that is without parallel
in range and completeness. In addi-
ton to the Independent news facilities
OF HE RECoRD-HERALD, that paper
receives the complete news service of
the New York Herald and the Associa-
ted Press, and when it is considered
that its news columns are supplemented
by all the special features so popular
with its thousands of readers, it will be
seen that The RECoRD-HERALD holds
a unique place among the great news
papers of the United States.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25
Dussless Track in Colorado.

For long while the California main
llne tracks OF the Santa Fe and a por.
tlon OF that road s trackage in Arizona,
nave been practically dustless, much
TO the delight of transcontinental tray
elers. This desirable state of affairs
was brought about by using crude oil
from the inexhaustible abundance OF
California IS wells.
Ii Is now stated that dnst-laying
crusade will be. inaugurated this sum-
mer by the Santa Fe on it's Colorado
line between Pueblo and Denver.
Boulder Oil, hauled in special tank
cars, will be used.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25

John G. Conway, Atty. Apr. IL, May 2.
coant 1r co %rsc 5esrscn Co. Probate
In the matter of the Eestate of James Mccall,
late of the city of Watertown in said county,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that at regular term
of the County court, to be held in and for said
county, at the court house, in the city of Jefer-
son, in said county, on the 9Th day of May,
A. D. 1903; at the opening of court on that day or
the following matters will be heard and con-
sidered:
The application of Mary Mccall and Agnes Nc
ment of James Mccall, late of the town of
Ixonia in said Jefferson county, deceased, and to
appoint said Mary Mccall and Agnes Mccall ex-
ecntrixes OF said will, exempt from giving bond,
pursuant to their appointment contained in said
will.
Dated this 31st day of March, A. D. 1903.
By the Court:
GEORGE GRIMM
County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25

An Eastern paper has recently com
piled list of the exhibited States
Ser ators who are holding federal
offices. The list is a long one and
shows that the senate is careful to
maintain it's dignity" by providing
plums for it's dead timber. possibly on
the ground that it would be humiliating
for former member of that august
body to stoop to honest labor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25
The announcement is made that tn

The announcement is made that the
president is soon to give the diplothatic
services a shaking up. The trouble
with the service is that it has had en-
tlrely TOO may shakings up for it's own
good. Unframed men are appointed
to it, and by the time they know any,
thing about their duties they are re-
called either by the president of diff
terent party or to make room for some
politician of more influence. The new
man sets to work to acquire some
knowledge of their work, and then
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25
Kading & Kading, Atty's. Mar g. Apr Is |

Kading & Kading, Atty's. Mar. %, Apr, Is
= County Court, Jefferson Co. In 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 the time for credi-
tors to present to said court for allowance claims
or demands against said deceased is limited to
six months from the oath day of March, A. D.
1903, and that said court will receive claims and
demands presented against said deceased at the
court house in the city of Jefferson in said coun-
ty, on any day before the expiration of said six
months; and that the said court will examine
and adjust such claims and demands at said
court house at regular term thereof to be held
at said court house on the 9th day of October,
1908, at the opening of the court on said day, or
as soon thereafter as the parties can be heard
Dated this oath day of March, A. D. 1908.
By the Court
GEORGE GRIMM,
COuny Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25

John C. Conway Atty. Apr. IL, May e.
CTATE OF WISCONSIN, Tn proho+o
- County Court, Jefferson Co. LII ioo''o'
In the matter of the estate of Charles Thorn
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that at regular 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 9th day of May 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 application of August Sydow to admit to
probate the last will and testament of Charles
Thorndyke (also written Charles ThOrndike),
COUNTY ~ 'u deceased and to appoint said Angnst
Sydow executor of said will and of the estate of
said deceased, pursuant to his appointment
contained in said will.
Dated this 7th day of March, A. D., 1908.
By the Court
GEORGE GRIMM
County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25

they, too, are relieved from duty wnen
they are on the point of developing
some usefulness. American diplomacy.
never very highly esteemed abroad,
will continue to be below par until the
service is put under the civil service
law or equally good provision is made.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25
Makes A Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing thing
thoroughly. Of all the Salves you ever
heard of, Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the
best. It sweeps away and cures Burns,
Sores, Bruises, Cuts, Boils, Ulcers, Skin
EruptiOns and Piles. It's only 25c, and
guaranteed to give satisfaction by Bren-
necke & Bergman druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25
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 "The Best OF
Everything" For full particulars apply
to agents Chicago e Northwestern R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25

New Jersey recently passed a law
regulating the speed of automobiles,
and the first man to be fined under the
provision of the law was the attorney
general OF the state. When the chief
of the law department is an offender
what can be expected of the multitude
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25
Homeseekers' Excursions to the
Northwest, West and Southwest,
and COlOniSt Low Rates West,

Via the North Western Line. Excursion
tickets at greatly reduced rates are on
sale to the territory indicated above.
Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars, Free
Reclining Chair Cars and THE Best Of
Everything" For full particulars
apply to agents Chicago & Northwestern
R'Y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25

The country breathes more freely
over the announcement that the presi-
dent violated none of the game laws
while on his solitary jaunt through
the Yellowstone Park.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25

An idea of the growth of American
industries can be gained from the
statement that the manufacturers of
this country are double those of Great
Britain and Ireland, and about equal
to those of France, Germany and Rus
sia combined.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25
The Nebraska leoislatnre has na

The Nebraska legislature has passed
a bill to punish minors caught smok-
ing cigarettes or using tobacco in any
form. This is expected to relieve the
Nebraska fathers of one of their most
onerous functions in the woodshed
Sioux City (Ia.l Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25

1t seems impossible for the negro
question to down. The minute a lull
occurs in one section it breaks ou+
afresh in another. and the country is
thus kept in a constant turmoil by the
professional agitators
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25

Because the retail merchants are
making an effort to please those who
buy goods at home, the sentiment in
favor of home trading should take hold
of every citizen. Don't send YOUR
money away to mail order houses.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25

The fashionable thing nowadays is
for large cities to have either Doodle
Or social scandal. There's no place
like the country, after ALL
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25
Half Rates to New Orleans. L..

Via the Northwestern Line. Excursion
tickets will be sold at one fare for round
trip May |, 2, 3 and 4, limited for return
by special extension until May 30, inclu-
sive, on account of Annual Meeting
American Medical 'sociation. Apply to
agents Chicago & North Western R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25

With Governor Van SAINT after the
Republican nomination and Mayor
Tom johnson of Cleveland making
eyes at the Democrat vice presidential
nomination, physical heavyweights
seem to be much in evidence these
days.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25
Notice of Proceedings.

VIM. III. Woodland Atty. Apr. Rs May 16.
CTATE OF WISCONSIN, }1n proho+o
- County Court, Jefferson Co., III ioo"'o'
In the matter of the estate of William c.
Spalding, late of the City of WATERFOWL, 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 18th day of May, 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 Susan Spalding for the ap-
pOintment of an administrator of the estate OF
William C. Spalding, deceased.
Dated this list. day of April, A, D.. 1903.
By the Court,
GEORGE GRIMM,
County judge
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25
Half-Rates to New Orleans, La. +,

Via the North Western Line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold at one fare for
round trip April II, II and 13, limited
forl return by special extension until
April 30, inclusive, on account of Annual
Convention National Manufacturers
Association. Apply to agents Chicago
& NorthW estern R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25

The cheapest, quickest and easiest
way to convey useful information to
the citizens of any community is by
the use of the columns of a local paper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25

Mayor Brusenbach delivered an able
and exhautive message to the common
council Tuesday evening. One of the
most commendable features was the
recommendation for improved streets.
Owing to lack CT space we are unable
to publish the message this week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25

King Edward says he had the time
of his life in Lisbon, but he fails to
say what he took for it the next day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25
SATURDAY, April %, 1903.

They have found proper name for
it at ast-autophobia
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25

Authors are noted for the peculiar
times at which they choose to do their
literary labors. AS rule they select
some portion of the highland great
many confess that the hours after mid
night, when the rest of the world is
asleep and stiffness reigns, are the
hours of their greatest inspirations.
Stewart Edward White. however,
champions the early hours of the morn
ing. His latest and most successful
book, s'The Blazed Trail" Mcclure,
Phillips & Company he says was all
written between four and nine O'Clock
A. M. He was living in the heart of
the forest, at the time, and after hav-
ing done his stint from four to nine,
spent the rest of the day among the
trees on snow-shoes. If the reader of
the book seeks an explanation for it's
vivid descriptions and it's wonderful
fresh atmosphere of the WOODS. he can
find it in the simple fact that Mr.
White was writing from the midst OF
the world he describes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25

1t must have come easy for Adam
when he wished to fatter Eve. He
could call her the fairest of her sex
without bothering his conscience in
tre least.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25

TUTH IUII DIT. HUI1pII6y " IUCII
lnlAL TnCC Hazel Oil cures piles or
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 a sample
sufficient for a trial, free on request. Ad-
dress Humphreys Medicine Co., corner
William and John Sts., N, Y. City.
Wneu money JdIho Own a deaf man
is able to hear.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-04-25

When you know any news, social
items, marriages, births, a nythingcall
up phone 96-3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-01
Erenntnr,a NntIna.

Estate of Francis E Crompton. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
executor OF the last will and testament of
Francis +. Crompton, late of the county of
Rock Island state of Illinois deceased. he reby
gives notice that hewill appear before the
county court of Rock Island county at the
county court room in the city of Rock Island.
at the December term, oHthe first Monday in
Decent her next at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are notified
and requested 70 attend for the purpose OF
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 24th day of September. A. D. 1908.
GEORGE CROMPPON Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-01
Executors Notice.

Estate Of Januette A Miser, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
executor of the last will and testament of
Jannette -. Missr. late Of the county CT ROCK
Island. state of Illinois. deceased, hereby
gives notice that he will appear before the
county court of Rock Island county at the
county court room, in the city OF RocE ISL
and. at the November teen. on the firk< Mon
day in November next, at which time al per
sons having claims against said estate are no.
titled and requested TO attend for the pur-
pose OF having the same adjusted
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
Quested to make immediate payment 10 the
undersi gned.
Dated this nth daY of September A. D., 1903
LOUIS a. MISER, Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-01
NotIce OF FInaI settlement.

Public notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned, William ]. Coulter has this day
filed his final report and settlement as
sucn in the county court of Rock Island
county, and that an order has been en-
tered by said court approving the said
report. unless objections thereto or cause
to the contrary be shown on or before
the nth day of October A D., 1908,
and upon nual approval of said report
the said william J. Coulter will ask for an
order of distribution and will also ask TO be
discharged All persons interested are notl-
fed to attend.
Rock Island. Sept. 81. 1903.
WILLIAM j. COULTER, Administrator.
H NJ. McCaskrin. Attorney for Adm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-01

Estate of Amanda W. Buffum, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the I'M
derstgned, Almon Buffum. administrator
of the estate of said deceased, has this day
filed his final report and settlement as
such in the county court of Rock Island
county, and hearing on said report has been
set tor October "a, 1908. at O'Clock a. m. at
which time persons Interested may appear
and make objections thereto. and if no OBJ
jections are filed said report will be APP
proved at that time. and the undersigned
will ask Tor an order of distribution, ana
will also ask to be discharged.
Rock Island. Ill. Sept. 20, 1908.
ALMON A. BUFfUMs Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-01
LEGALS.
EXECUTORS Notice
Estate of John scnneider, deceased.

ESTATE OF JoHu SSHHSluS4s UCOCdSSu'
The undersigned having been appointed
executor of the last win and testament o.
John Schneider. late of the county OF Rock
Island state of Illinois, deceased, here
bv gives notice that he will appear be-
fore the county court of Rock Island county
at the county court room. in the city OF Rock
Island, at the November term. on the first
Monday in November next. at which time
all persons having claims against said es-
tate are notified and requested to attend
for the purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 81 day of September, 1903.
PETER GfRILER Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-01
The Stage

Fer MO1nefS sake comes TO the
Illinois tomorrow evening. Miss Ma
rie Heath, well known ingenue.
heads the producing company.
The American stage has never had a
more delightful character than the
linn Hacker part in George AIDES
new homedy dramat The County
Chairman" which is now in its fifth
week at the Studebaker theatre, Chi
cago. The big, frank. satirical, philo-
sophie and tender hearted politician
so ingeniously impersonated by Mae
lyn Arbuckle seems to have captured
the heart of playgoers, and there can
be no question but this character so
truly and faithfully drawn by Mr..
\de will live for a good many years.
Another well known actor who is
more than duplicating past successes
in THE County Chairman" is Willis
p. Sweatuam, the old time minstrel
Mr.. Swea tnam's Sassafras Livingston
a colored politician. generally known
as Il floater. is conceded to be an excel
lent bit of character work. and his in
of the role has awakened
no end of enthusiasm. On the whole
the run of Mr.. AIDES piece in Chicago
is little short of phenomenal. 1t has
been packing the Studebaker for four
weeks and what is more. interest in
the production seems to increase with
every performance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-01
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