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The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24
Where His Muleship Thriyes.

The mule is more generally distrib- uted over South America than any oth- CT of the continents, being found there everywhere excepting along part of the hot, damp coast between Pernam- buco and Rio Janeiro: and he Is also practically unknown in the Guanas. the Amazon basin and Terra del Fue- go. His home covers perhaps fifth as much area as that of the horse. There are few mules around our great lakes. excepting along their southern shores, but from the lakes the animal extends southward to the straits of Magellan. His home in all temperate and hot countries is practically co-ex- tensive with that of the horse. but 1t does not extend nearly as far north as the horses range, and he is not found in the deserts.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24

didn't mean anything" she said. They liked me well enough up to certain point, but they never wanted to marry me. It is sober fact that nobody ever
 wanted to do that"
 Sutton's guardian angel gave him a tremendous push and he fell forward precipitately. You are wrong there. he said. Somebody has Eanted to marry you"
 He never told me so'
 What would you say If he should tell you?"
 'I don't llnow. It would depend upon the man.
 What would you say if told you?'
 Miss Decker screamed in subdued tones "You?" she said
 Sutton nodded. Yes" he said, I'm the fellow"
 Miss Decker jumped to the halfway point between laughter and tears. and there she halted. "It seems so strange" she said q can hardly be- lieve you mean it. We have knotn each other so long. We have been together so much. We have talked of so many things. but-we never talked this way before You never did anything to make me think that that you"
 Sutton took another unpremeditated leap. That" said he. was because am such a slows -goer-such an idiot. l wanted to ask you all right. but I was too confoundedly backward
 Miss Decker spread her palms out on the blotter and left her chin to take care of itself. Sutton came. to it's assistance Now that 1 have forged to the front like a man. he said. what are you going to say to me-"
 That I am glad you forged to the front"
 At four o'clock Miss Decker resumed her journey to Brooklyn. Sutton es- corted her as far as the elevator. When he came back he paused before his desk moodily.
 Well, sir" he said, If this isn't up in"
 Then he took Hardy's letter from beneath the blotter.
 "I celebrated the natal day by re- newing my oath never to marry. he read. And I wrote that just one hour ago. l cant send it now. I'll have to write another letter.
 Then he wrote: My dear Darnley: have news for you. l am going to get married. l have got sick and tired of living alone. ('That's lie he com mented, but I'll have to let 1t go.) and have decided to seek companionship in matrimony. have been in love with my intended wife for many years q honestly believe that Is sol, but have foolishly delayed my happiness until now. We are going to be married next month. hope you will come on to the wedding"
 'Pd like to know" said Sutton. as he reread the letter. If I really have wanted to marry Ruth all this time, or If l felt sorry for the poor girl on ac- count of her frank confession that she was the exception that proved my rule? Anyway, l hope it will turn out all right"
 And it has turned out all right. but even so Sutton sometimes wonders if other men do the trick as suddenly as he did.-N. Y Times.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24
FEARED A SEPARATION.
The Dear Little Lamb Was Afraid Her Father Might Be Put
 with the Goats.


 Her father had read her the parable Of the sheep and the goats at the day of judgment. She made no comment, but that night d sound of weeping came from her room. Her mother went as eonsoler, relates Brooklyn Life.
 Why are you crying dear?"
 About the goats! On, m so afraid I'm goat! .,
 'sWhy, no. dearie. you are a sweet little lamb, and if you should die tonight you would go straight to Heaven. With this and like assurances she was finally pacited.
 The next night the same performance was repeated, and again her mother inquired the reason,
 "It's the goats. I'm afraid about the goats!
 Didn't tell you, dear, that you were a little lamb.o
 Oh she sobbed. 'I'm not crying about myself, but | m fraid you may be goat!"
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24
Texas Finds n Remedy.

Fate, Tex, Sept. 2l.-TeXas has seldom If ever, had sucn profound sensation as that caused by the introduction recently of new remedy for kidney diseases. This remedy has already been tried in thousands of cases, and in almost every case the results have been wonderful
 Henry Vaughan, of Rural Route No. 3, Fate, says of il:
 "I suffered with Kidney Trouble for over nothing to help me til heard of the new remedy, Dodd's Kidney Pills. 1 began to use these pills, and very soon found myself improving. l kept on and now can say 1 am absolutely cured and free from any symptom of my old trouble
 'I am very glad heard of this wonderful remedy and 1 would strongly advise any one suffering with Kidney trouble to try it, for 1 know 1t will cure
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24
THE SELF-MADE MAN.
Not Always Finished Product, But There Are Some AMictiOns
 He Escapes.

Now and then We encounter a natural born iee-man, says Puck.
 Some men always seem so very new, and others so very parvenu.
 The self-made man k often very good kort-when he s finished.
 He rarely has the gout, but he sometim mes suffers from over exertion of the egotism.
 Somehow, the ears of the selfmade man often have the look of having been stolen from grab-bag
 The self-made man escaped one great afflic- tion He didn't havea baccalaureate sermon preached at him.
 And, oh, if he could only remember that there are always others just as insigniti- cant as himself
 We occasionally see an architect of his own fortune who seems to have mislaid the blueprint when he was about halfway through.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24
Infinite Precaution Exempli1ed by the Trained Newspaper
 Reporter.

An American contemporary, having been cast in heayy damages for incautous report ing, declares that II will be more reserved in it's statements in future, relates London Tit Bits, and asks it's readers how they like the following specimen:
 An alleged mad dog, said to be the proper ty of an alleged Butcher in Atlantic avenue, is said to have broken his chain yesterday afternoon and attacked the alleged daughter of Herman Jost, who claims to be clgar- maker in that street. It will be remembered by our readers that the alleged butcher, whose name could not be learned, was ar rested some l6 months ago for | alleged as sault on his alleged wife with an alleged brick and he was sent to the penitentiary for, 1t Is stated. the alleged term of two years, but was pardoned al the expiration of a term of months by the alleged governor of tho state
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24
That's All.

"To run a newspaper" says an Oklahoma editor. "all a fellow has to do IS to be ablc. to write poems, discuss the tariff and money question, umpire baseball game, report a wedding. saw wood, describe fire so that the readers will shed their wraps, make a dollar do the work of ten, shine at dance, measure calico, abuse the liquor ha bit, test whisky, subscribe to charity, go without meals, attack free silver, defend bImetallism
 sheer at snobbery wear diamonds. invent advertisements, overlook scandal, appraise babies. delight pumpkin raisers, minister o the afflicted. heal the disgruntled, fight to finish, set type. mold opinions, sweep the office, speak at prayer meetings, stand in with every body and everything.-N. !. Fri
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24
A Great Star Coming.

According to astronomers. the Star of Bethlehem, which conducted the wise men to the birthplace of Jesus. will ap- pear once more in 1910 or 1911. Josephus. the Hebrew historian. speaks of this star, which is now known as Halley's comet. and since his time it has appeared OF 9 ccasiOnS
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24

to severe attacks of baciSache, always aggravated if l sat long at desk. It struck me that if Doan's Kidney Pills performed half what they promised they might at least help. This induced me to try the remedy. It absolutely stopped the bacltache. l have never had pain or twinge since"
 A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney medicine which cured Mr. Lario will be mailed to any part of the United States on application. Address Foster Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all druggists, price 50 cents per box.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24

They equal those that have been cost ing you from $4.00 to S5.00. The im- lnense sale of w. l.. Douglas shoes proves their superiority over all other makes.
 Sold by retail shoe dealers everywhere. Look for name and price on bottom.
 That Douglas uses Cor. ona Colt proves there is value In Douglas shoes. Corona Is the highest grade Pat.Leather made.
 Bf1sf T,T,.. If.F
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24
Rird win Rip Appeffte.

The adjutant. or marabout, IS a tall bird of India. about five feet high. The wings expanded measure about 15 feet from tip to tip. It readily swallows . cat or a hare whoie,
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24

Foozle-"Do you think it wrong to play golf on Sunday?' Niblick-"I think 1t wrong to play such a game you do on any day of the week. .'-Boston Transcript.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24

Some men, said Uncle Eben, lis so proud O der superior goodness dat dey gifts to Araggln bout 1t, wnich l. one O de wus' hasits dat is. " ashington Star.
 The frst step to Knowledge is to know that We are ignorant -C cell
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24

ell-"Yes, we're engaged, but l took my time about accepting him. Belle-"l Indeed? ? Waited until he actually proposed did you% Philadelphia Ledger.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24
Opium and Liquor Habits Cured. Book free. B. M Woolley, M b, Atlanta, Ga.

He" Her age surprised me greatly She doesn't look 30, does shez2 She@"No; not now. l suppose she did, though, at one time. Philadelphia Press.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24

Governess-"Now just one more subtrac tion sum" Dolly-.Oh, Miss Crawford, l don't fink Mummie would let me do any more of those sums, cause in them you borrow ten and pay back only one, and that cheat ing"-Puneh.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24
Making RPDnrntIOn

Customer Ito head Waiter1-Here, sir, this clumsy fellow spilled over half cup. ful of tea down my back.
 Head Waiter (to waiter. sternlyl-Bring this gentleman a full cup of tea instantly LonGon Punch.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24

llon, Denvery Col. says:
 " You are at liberty to repeat what l nrst stated
 through our Denver pa- pers about Doans s Kidney Pills in the summer of 1899, for l have had no reason in the interim 10 change my opinion of the remedy. l said when first interviewed that if I had a friend and acquaintance suffering from backache or kidney troub ble l would unhesitatingly advis c them to take Doan's Kid ney Pills. 1 was subject
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalli. ble medicine for coughs and colds-N ". Samuel. Ocean Grove. N. J.. Feb F. 1900.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24

Bings-"There goes a particular friend of mine. Bangs-"trend 0 your, eh5 Well, he cant be overparticular. Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24

It IS necessary in some parts of Ireland for carmen to have their names legibly writ. ten on the talboard of the car. Inspector Whats the meanin of this, Pat! Your names obliterated." Pat-"Ye lie-it's Q O'Brien "-Punch
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24

He hath riehes sufficient who hath enough to be charita able-Sir Thomas Browne
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24

Jack-"Miss Fay-Fay-will you marry me- Fay-"I wouldn't marry you ii you were she last man on earth" Jack-"Oh. l say that's rather hard-I-' Fay-"Gooee! how could |! Who d perform the ceremony ?''- Philadelphia Ledger.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24
stops the Cough

and works off the cold. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Price 9 cents
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24

A mans judgment on others is his verdict on himself.-Ram' $ Horn.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24

Peters-eHer marriage is like romance" Parr@"So?" Peters-"Yes; she eloped with her fathers chauffeur The automobile blew up and killed him before they got to the minister. The man who rescued her from the wreck proposed to her on the way nome, and was accepted. They were married yes terday ."-Baltimore American.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24

Patsy-"Mom, won't yer gimme me candy, now Mrs. Casey-"Dian't oi tell ye oi wouldn't give ye amy at all if ye didn kape stillt' Fatsy-"l es'm, but Mrs. Casey Well, the longer ye kape still the sooner yel get il. '-Phladelphia Press.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24

Perfectly simple and simply perfect is dyeing with Putnam Fadeless Dyes.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24

'Yes," said the sentimental chap, T was very deeply impressed when Miss Yawler sang They Have Taken You Away, Nelly Gray. "Soy What was your particular impression:' Well, I was impressed with the fact that Nelly was mighty lucky girl to get away before Miss Yawler began to sing '-Baltimore News.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24
TRIED BY TIME.

Eugene F. Lario. of 751 Twentieth Avenue, ticket seller in the Union Sta
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24

Woodby Riter-'I have called about the manuscript l left with you last week. Editor-"Oh, yes; you cal.ed your story a Novel. Without Hero. 1 believe Wood by Riter-"Yes." Editor-"N ell, it has a hero now, and I'm the man. l actually read 1t through to the bitter end. d."-Phiadelphia Press
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24
COMMODORE NICHOLSON a= a4s ssx Recommends Pe-ru-na-Other Prominent
 Men Testify.

Commodore Somerville Nicholson, of the United States Navy, in letter from 1887 R Street N. w., Washington, DC, says:
 "Your Peruna has been and IS now used by so many or my friends and acquainfances as 2 sure cure for Cafarrh that I am convinced of ifs curative qualities and / unhesifafingLy recommend if 10 all persons suffering from fhaf complaint. "---S. Nicholson. United States Minister to Guatemala
 Endorses Pe-ru-na.
 Dr. ". Godfrey Hunter, U. S. Minister to Guatemala, eX-member of Congress from Kentucky, in a letter from Wash ington, D. C., writes:
 '' am fully satisfied that your Peruna is an etficacious remedy for catarrh, as and many of my friends have been bene- ited by its w. G. Hunter, NJ. D. Member of Congress From Virginia
 Writes.
 Hon. c. R. Brown, Martinville, Va, eXmember of Congress Fifth District, 50th Congress, writes:
 " cheerfuilv give my endorsement to your Peruna as a cure for catarrh. It's beneficial results have been so fully demonstrated that it's use is essential to all persons suffering from that disease 5 Hon. C.. k. Brown.
 The day was when men of prominence hesitated to give their testimonials to proprietary medicines for publication. This remains true today of most pro prietary medicines. But Peruna has become so justly famous, it's merits are known to so many people of high and low stations, that no one hesitates to see his name in print recommen nding Peruna.
 The highest men in our nation have given Peruna strong endorsement. Men representing all classes and sta tions are equally represented.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24
". L, DOUGLAS
 s3.so & 8 SHOES SsISN SsSs,

You can save from $3 to S5 yearly by wearing w. L. Douglas $3.50 or $3 shoes.
The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24
UNDULY CAUTIOUS.

'' she sobbed. "Im not crying about
 but | m 'fraid you may be goat!'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-27

The -Four Track News, with monthly
edition of $4,000 copies, has steadily in
crea6ing subscription list, while its sys-
tenn Of distribution is one OF the best en-
j0yed by any magazine. In the Unit d
States and Canada it is handled by thir-
ty-four news companies, while the inter
national News Co. distributes it through
out Europe. Foreign offices for the re-
ception of subscriptions are maintained
at London, southampton, Bremen, Paris,
Havre, Antwerp, Liverpool, Hamburg
and Geneva, and files are kept at the Of
flee of every United States consul and
consular agent in the world. Through
the express companies and tourists
agents it is also on sale at upwards of
500 places, embracing 21O cities in forty
five foreign countries. Printers
Ink.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-27

AS there seems to be no effort on
foot to engage in a Fourth of July
celebration in this city the people
should certainly take up the project of
semi-centennial
Fifty years ago in April the city of
Watertown held their first election
and elected Hon. Theodore Prentiss
for mayor. This is an event to look
back to with interest and is an oppor-
tunity of life time for our citizens to
demonstrate what they can do in
making it evident that we are city
and an energetic one.
An occasion of this kind will attract
people from all over this section and
will give the very best opportunity to
show off the advantages and beauty of
the city if the festival is carried out
in a frst-class manner
:, Mayor Brusenbach has issued a call
for mass meeting of citizens to be
held tomorrow evening at the city hall
for the purpose of considering the mat
ter. Every one should turn out and
put shoulder to the wheel and see
that Watertowns' semi. centennial is
celebrated In fitting manner
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-27

One OF our greatest agriculturalists
says: ''Success in the sense of accum-
ulating wealth, depends upon the de-
gree OF productiveness of the soil and
knowing how to manage it so as to de-
velop its greatest possibilities, Half a
century ago the farmer who got few
thousand dollars ahead could loan it
on mortgage security at 10 per cent in
terest and a bonus, and he grew rich
very rapidly; while today he may not
realize over per cent net, after pay
ing tax, SO that now money will earn
more if judiciously invested in stock
and fertilizers for the farm, this meth
cd making the land grow more valuable
from year to year. Farming cannot
be successfully carried on as it used to
be when the original fertility of the
soil was sufficient to produce good
crops. With beginners there is gener-
ally an ambition to Go toa much, A
small farm, well managed, will yield a
greater profit than large, improperly
cultivated one. There is too common
a disposition to commence where a
successful ancestor left off. Each gen.
GRAFTON must learn its own lesson of
life from actual experience.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-27
A Great Offer.

All Of 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-
talns 500 pages of information by the
pest authorizes. 1t is illustrated with
2OO haif-tOne plates. The Primers
sentinel is well known farm paper
ana 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 a lin
tied time. For full particulars read
advertisement Oh last page.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-27
Round About Boston,

Let the visitor begin his journey in
Boston at the Boston Stone, near which
is Faneuil Hall (Funnel HalD. The
Hancock Tavern on Corn Court, near
the old liberty hall, is worth a visit,
and one may read over the door .'Vis-
itors Welcome" Here one may see
one of the rooms IN which the Boston
Tea Party met, on December 10th,
1873, the day that the war hoop was
yelled in the gallery of the Old South
Church by an unknown Indian
whom all knew.
Old Faneuil Hall needs no des cript-
ion. 1t reveals itself and is an open
picture book of the past. 1t is still a
place Of patriotic assemblies. The
historic rooms and windows are LABEL
ed. From this ancient neigh borhood
turn to Salem street now jewry, go
to the sOld North Church of the LIANT
ems. 1t is in part museum A
small entrance fee is expected. Then
you may rove at will, and go up the
dusty stairs of many flights to the
chime of bells, that have hung out
through nearly all events of New Eng
lands history. -From "Where Pilgrim
and Puritan Met by Hezekiah Butter
worth, in Four-Track News for June.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-27
The Healing properties of Witch Hazel

Humphreys Witch Hazel OH or Pile
Ointment has no equal, and is the tri-
umph of Scientific medicine. Nothing
has been produced to compare with it, as
a curative and healing application. The
efficacy Of Witch Hazel has been long
known as healer and pain curer, and
when applied in the form of an oil, its
curative effects are marvellous for Piles,
liberation, Eruptions, Itching or Bleed
ing of the Rectum, Burns, Scalds, Can
GERS, Malignant, Painful or Corroding
Ulcers.
For Piles, one application gives relief
continued use permanently cures. Sample
mailed free.
Three sizes. Csc, SOC and $1.OO Sold
by Druggists, or sent prepaid on receipt
of price. Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor.
William and John Sts., New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-27
Notice To Creditors,

VIM. Ell. Woodland Atty. Nav 30, IJune ID.
COUNTY co wasJ Jeferson Co. Probate
In the matter of the estate of William c.
Spalding, late of the City Of WATERFOWL in said
county, deceased.
tors to present to said Court for allowance
claims or demands against said deceased is limit
ed to six months from the 18th. day of May 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, i'll said
county, on any day before the expiration of said
six months and that the said Court will exam
inc and adjust such claims and demands at said
Court House at a regular term thereof to be held
at said Court House on the LIST day of December,
1903 at the opening of the Court on said day. or
as soon thereafter as the parties can be heard.
Dated the 18th. day of May A. D. 1903.
By the Court
GEORGE GRIMM
County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-27

For years this country has employed
much fine rhetoric in proclaiming the
iniquities of the uns peskable Turk, and
the foreign dispatches have portrayed
in vivid terms the horrors wrought up
on the Christian population of the east
by the minions of the Sultan. Revolt
ing and unprintable scenes, over which
the mantle of reticence is usually
thrown, have been infinitely described
In order to arouse the Christian world.
But we have new Richmond in the
field of atrocity in the person of s.Holy
Russia" No horrors have ever been
committed by the Turks that will com
pare with the terrible murders of the
unoffending Jews by the Russians of
Kischineff. Nearly a hundred men,
women and children were massacred
in cold blood without provocaoion. and
the authorities did nothing to prevent
it. and in many instances Joined in the
slaughter. Christendom stands appall-
cd, alike at the fiendishness of the deed
and the apparent Indifference of the
Russian government. A few wears
ago the Car drew his robe of purple
around him and advocated internation-
al peace. Today his robes are of scar
let and are stained with the blood of
his people.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-27

1t is said that there are grave doubts
about the ratification of the Panama
canal treaty by the Colombian congress.
1t seems to be the desire of the Colom-
bians to have new treaty that will
make them a partner in the project in
turn for the territory ceded. But then
those fellows never know their own
minds for twenty-four hours in success
Jon.