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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-25
Rabbit Builds Itself a S1oo Nest.

Bunny is the household pet of the Al
bertson family at No 100 Hamilton
place. Manhattan. She is a cross be-
tween a Belgian hare and an English
'lop" RABBIT. On Monday night Bunny
decided to build a substitute for bur-
row in DR.. Albertson's study, and in the
morning it was discovered that she was
smuggling luxuriously in a nest that was
lined with the tattered remains of:
Drawings Of scientific apparatus, value
$50; scientific data, representing some
years of work; about twenty sheets of
scientific notes; one s. BILL ditto $40;
three letters of a personal nature; some
postage stamps; a portion of a leather
wallet. DR.. Albertson is hesitating
whether to have rabbit pie at an early
date or reward Bunny for her industry.
New York World.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-25

Essentially New Orleans must be-
come the property Of the United States.
The decision was reached when the
Spanish intendant at New Orleans,
hearing Of the transfer Of severe; gnty
to France, gave notice that New Or
leans would no longer be a place Of
deposit. This was in the latter part
Of 1902. In December Jefferson con-
veyed the information to Congress,
while throughout the country there
was great excitement.
Strange to relate, Congress acted
promptly and appropriated 100000
for the purchase from France of the
outlet Of the Mississippi. Word was
sent to Livingston, the American Min
lister in France, who was instructed to
bring about the purchase, if possible.
In order to make certain, Monroe was
dispatched as special envoy to France
and also to Spain.
Livingston began the negotiations,
but did not appear to make much head
way. Tallyrand trifed with him a
little, and when Monroe arrived he
was annoyed at not being left alone
to conclude the negotiations. On April
10, 1903, the First Consul discussed
the proposition with Tallyrand and
Marbois, who, it appears, was the first
to suggest to Napoleon the sale Of
the whole Of Louisiana. At daybreak
that day, the Consul, having received
alarming dispatches from England,
summoned Marbois, and in the course
Of the conference, exclaimed:
Il renounce Louisiana. Negotiate
for its cession. Don't wait for Mon
roe. 1 want 100000 francs; for less,
l will not treat. Acquaint me day by
day, hour by hour, with your progress.
Keep Talleyrand informed"
Bargaining Over the Sale.
On this very day Monroe arrived
Livingston had been asked by Mar
bois if the United States desired the
whole O. Louisiana and he answered,
NO" Certainly his instructions did
not warrant any other answer Mon
roe was surprised when he heard the
Willingness of Napoleon to sell the vast
domain. His instructions did not war
rant him negotiating for such an en-
pire, but he quickly saw that it would
end considerable annoyance along our
Western borders and would make for
peace. He was willing to negotiate
without instructions and began to do
so. The price given the American en-
voys was 1OO,OO0,O0O francs. This was
considered eXorbitant, and then the ne
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-25
gotiations became a mere piece Of bar
gaining on each side

gotiations became a mere piece Of bar
gaining on each side
This continued at intervals for a
week, when, on April II, the First Con-
sui made an official announcement to
the Pope and others that in conse-
quence Of Englands violation Of the
Peace Of Amiens, France was involved
in war with her. The time for action
had arrived. Napoleon insisted that
his Ministers sell. There were Amer
lean claims against France for dam
ages inflicted few years before dur
Ing what was practically a war with
the United States. SO it was finally de-
cided that the United States should
give France SO.OOOO0O francs, 2O,COO,-
600 Of which were to be allowed for
paying the American claimants
Napoleon was sorry to have to aban-
don his colonial idea, but he knew
it was lost to him, and the 6O,OOO,OCO
francs he would receive would be use
full in the war. When the negotia tons
were completed he observed exult-
ingly:
L have given England a maritime
rival which will sooner or later hum
bic her pride.''
The treaty was signed on April 80,
and on May IS the First Consul rati
fled the French copy. The United
States Congress ratified the treaty
October II. the same year.
The Federalists were naturally in
censed at the purchase, and there were
many outbursts in and out of Con
gress, but the treaty ratified, the Pres
ident was indicated, and $4,000
square miles were added to the United
States at cost Of about 31a cents an
acre. The territory which Napoleon
practically threw at the United States
has become almost the granary Of the
world, and by its acquisition the Ore
gon Territory became possible, with its
outlet Gil the Pacific. The whole trans
action was accomplished by every one
concerned in it disobeying instructions
or acting without authority. Napoleon
usurped his authority and, as usual,
showed the Chambers he was master;
livingston and Monroe clearly exceed
ed their instructions, and Jefferson,
although a strict constructionist, was
shown to have ignored the Constitu-
ton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-25

Lucien Bonaparte, younger BROTH
er OF Napoleon, called upon their eld-
est brother Joseph one evening early in
the year of 1903 with the intention Of
accompanying him to theater. Lu-
Glen was late, and as he dashed into
the room, Joseph, only taking time to
occasionally chide him on his tardi-
ness, told him that the General, as
they called the First Consul, wished
to ALLEVIATE Louisiana.
BAH exclaimed Lucien incredu-
lously; who would buy it from him -
1.-THE Americansv'
Lucien was thunderstruck, for only
the year before he had negotiated the
Treaty of San Ildefonso by which
Spain retroceded the vast territory
west Of the Mississippi which she had
held since 1862.
1.-THE idear' he exclaimed. Of he
could wish it, the Chambers would
not consent to it,
land, therefore, chimed in Joseph,
'he expects to do without their con-
sent. That is what he replied to me
when | said to him, as you do now,
that the Chambers would not consent
to it,
Lucien could not believe it, but he
was not the only one of that mind at
that time President Jefferson, who
had sent an envoy to buy New Or
leans, could not have dreamed Of such
a thing, and Monroe, subsequently
President of the United States, who
had crossed the Atlantic especially in
had crossed the Atlantic especially in
structed to buy New Orleans, was as
tonished at the turn Of the tide. The
next day Lucien called on the First
Consul and had talk with him while
he was in his bath, a conversation
which has become historical. After he
had been there a while and had heard
nothing Of Napoleon's latest project,
Joseph was admitted
well, brother" began the First
Consul, addressing the newcomer, $50
you have not spoken to Lucien?"
About What?' said Joseph.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-25
Apparatus for Washing Smoke.

A smoke-washing apparatus is in
successful use in London. 1t is claim
ed that the apparatus does away with
the necessity for chimneys, as it pro-
duces the exact amount Of draught re-
CURED FOR complete combustion and
depriyes the smoke Of it's noxious
properties. It consists of an electric
ally-driyen fan, which draws the
smoke from the fire and passes il
into a stream of water, which ex-
tracts the sulphurous and unconsum-
ed particles It works automatically
and only requires that the water in
it's lower part should be changed at
regular intervals.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-25
ARTIFICIAL SNAILS IN PARIS.
Some Epicures Even Prefer Them to the
Genuine Article.

Few people are aware that there are
manufactures and markets for sham, or
artificial, snails in Paris. All the oscar
gots sold in the shops with oysters,
prawns and crayfsh are not genuine,
and it is even said that some Of them are
made IN Germany. In any case, the ex-i
lstence of Paris sham snail factory
has been brought to light during the
hearing Of a case in which a workman
sued his employer for compensation oY-'
ing to injury received.
The matter came before the COM
mercial tribunal for preliminary hearing,
with a view to effecting a compromise
between plaintiff and defendant if pos
sible. This compromise was not ar
ranged, and the case will be fought out
The workman claims compensation for a.
mutilated finger. He received the injury
while manipulating one Of his masters
machines for the fabrication of sham
snails. 1t was explained that the en-
ployer bought empty snailshells from the
out the shells the defendant and his peo-
pie filed them with 'mou," that is to.
say, lights, or cats meat. This soft.
spongy stuff, before being crammed into
the shells, was put into corkscrew shape
by very improved machines. When the
shell was filled some liquid fat or grease
was poured into it and the trick was
done. The fabricated snails were sold
usually at twenty centimes the dozen.
Sometimes, when there is a great run
on snails, the manufacturers get good
deal of their "raw material from Ger
many 1t is affirmed that there are
actually some epicures in Paris who pre-
fer the sham snail to the genuine article,
even when the latter has been among
the vine leaves in Burgundy The arti-
fetal escargot is said to have a special
flavor, which is highly appreciated
Paris correspondence Of London Tele-
graph
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-25
WHAT THE KING EATS.
What's Fit for Him.

A Massachusetts, lady who has been
through the mill with the trials Of the
usual housekeeper and mother relates
an interesting incident that occurred
not long ago. She says:
Il can with all truthfulness say that
Grape Nuts is the most beneficial Of
all cereal foods in my family, young
as we'll as old. 1t is food and medi-
cine both to us. few mornings ago
at breakfast my little boy said:
Mamma, does the King eat Grape
Nuts every morning|
Il smiled and told him I did not
know, but that I thought Grape-Nuts
certainly made a delicious dish, fit for
a King" Cts fact that the King Of
England and the German Emperor
both eat Grape-Nuts).
81 ind that by the constant use OF
Grape-Nuts not only as morning
cereal, but also in puddings salads,
ETC., made after the delicious recipes
found in the little book in each pack
age it is proving to be a great nerve
food for me, besides having complete
ly cured long standing case of init
gestion.' Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Greek, Mich.
There is no doubt Grape-Nuts is the
most scientific food in the world
Ten days trial of this proper food
in place Of improper food will show in
steady, stronger nerves, sharper brain
and the power to ''go" longer and
further and accomplish more. There's
q reason.
Look in each pkg. for the famous
little book. 1.-THE Road to MELVILLE"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-25
About our plan in regard to Louis

about our plan in regard to Louis
lana, you know"
about yours, my dear brother, you
mean," insisted Joseph. you cannot
have forgotten that far from being
mine"
Come, come, preacher" said Napo-
leon in his authoritative way. But
I have no need Of discussing that with
You; you are so obsttnate-with Lucien
I speak more willingly of serious mat
tiers; for though he sometimes takes
it into his head to oppose me- he knows
how to give in to my opinion, Lucien
does, when [ see fit to try to make him
change his"
WELL" resumed the eldest brother
with some show Of annoyance, you
still say nothing Of your great plan"
"Oh! yes" said the Consul, "but it
is late, and if Lucien will wait for
me in my study with you, mister grum-
bier, l will join you soon. Know
merely, Lucien, that I have decided to
sell Louisiana to the Americans"
There was a further discussion of
the possible stand to be taken by the
Chambers, and Lucien and Joseph did
rot conceal their displeasure at the
plan.
"You will have no need" retorted
Napoleon, ito stand forth as orator
OF the opposition, for I repeat to you
that this discussion will not take place,
for the reason that the plan which
IS not fortunate enough to obtain your
appreciation, conceived by me, nego-
tiated by me, will be ratified and exc
cuted by me alone. Do you under
stand? By me, who snap my fingers
at your opposition"
This incident will show with what
secrecy and suddenness Napoleon de-
cided and had executed the sale OF
the vast Western country which more
than doubled the original area Of the
United States.
There were two things responsible
for this sudden decision on the part
of Napoleon. It is difficult to deter
mine which should be put first, but
as Robert Livingston, the American
Minister at Paris. had been instructed
by his government to purchase, if pos
sible, the island Of New Orleans and
what was known as the West Floridas,
1t Is probable that the suggestion of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-25

have restored thousands of suffering
women to health and vigor.
Mrs. William Wallace, Of 10 Capt.
toll street, Concord, n. H., says: Il was
III the early stages Of Bright's Dis
ease, and were it not for Doan's Kid
ney Pills | would not be living to-day.
Pain in the back was so intense that
at night [ had to get out of bed until
the paroxysm Of pain passed away.
l was languid and tired and hadn't the
strength to lift a kettle Of water. I
could not work, but a few doses of
Doan's Kidney Pills relieved me, and
two boxes absolutely cured me-"
A FREE TRIAL Of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mrs Wallace
will be mailed to any part Of the
United States. Address Foster Milburn
Co., Buffalo, n. Y. Sold by all deal
ers. Price so cents per box
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-25

the sale of the entire territory, came
to Napoleon when he learned the
anxiety of the Americans to acquire
this key position on the Mississippi.
So much for suggestion. Napoleon
was hurried to decision by the fact
that war with England was imminent,
and there were good grounds for the
belief that one Of the first object1ves
Of Great Britain would be the occu-
patton and capture Of the Louisiana
colony.
Had not Napoleon been man capa-
bic Of quick decision and clear judg-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-25
Renunerative.

""Well, Bobby how do you like
church?" asked his father as they
walked homeward from the sanctu-
airy, to which Bobby had just paid his
first visit.
cts finev' calculated the young
man. "How much did you get, faith
er?'
.How much did I get? Why, wha
do you mean? How much what?"
asked the astonished parent at this evil
dent irreverence.
"Why, don't you remember when
the funny old man passed the money
around? I only got 10 cents"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-25
Bernhardt and the Palmist.

cfnging creatures when it comes to pre-
dieting their own destinies, says the Lon
don Chronicle. One of them, lady Gel
ebrated in Paris, clung lately to Nine
Sarah Bernhardt. She had asked many
friends to advise her as to a projected
visit to London. Would the climate
agree with her? Would exalted society
patronize her exercises in palmistry :?
Some said one thing and some another.
but when Nine. Sarah was consulted she
made the most profound remark of all:
You had better find it all out in your
handv'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-25
KING OF BELLS.
"Czar ko1olko1," Which Now Stands in
the Krern1in of Moscow.

In Moscow on a granite pedestal
at the foot Of the belfry tower Of Ivan
the Great, in the Kremlin, stands the
Car Kolokol, the King Of Bells. In
the sixteenth century the art Of cast
ing bells was brought to perfection in
Russia, and Olearius, Secretary to a
Dutch Embassy to Moscow in 1886,
asserts that a great bell was cast in
the reign Of Boris Godunof. During
fire in the reign Of Alexis this bell fell
to the ground and was broken. IN
1864 it was recast and weighed 1885,
600 pounds. In 1874 it was suspended
from wooden beam at the foot Of the
tower, from whence it fell on June IS,
17O6, during fire. It's fragments lay
OH the ground until the reign Of the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-25

Its maximum thickness is 2 feet, and
the weight Of the broken piece about
II tons.
The portion of the square at the
foot Of the belfry Of Ivan, where the
bell now stands, is named after him
i. e., Iyanovskaia. The .Oukases
(Edicts) of the Tsars were formerly
publicly proclaimed here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-25
Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot Ease.

a powder to Shake into your shoes. It
rests the feet. Cures Corns, Bunions
Swollen, Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching,
Sweating feet and Ingrowing Nails.
Aliens Foot-Ease makes new or tight
shoes easy. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores, 25c. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE ROY n Y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-25
Tired, Suffering Women.

Women run down
and endure daily
tortures through
neglecting the kid
neys. Kidney back
ache makes house
work 2 burden; rest
is impossible; sleep
itful;; appetite gives
out and you are
tired all the time.
Can't be we'll until
the kidneys are
well. Use Doan's
Kidney Pills which
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-25

full lest the Inhabitants of the United
States would swarm into the south
ern end of Louisiana and swamp the
Spanish colony, immigration was re-
stricted. The people of the West were
naturally much wrought over the Span
ish methods, and the United States
was forced to threaten a demonstration
before matters grew better. While
these events were taking place France
gained control Of her old territory, but
not before grants Of land there to
Americans had been refused by the
Spanish.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-25
The Objectionable Part.

Hes forever building air castles"
81 wouldn't mind his building them
II he weren't forever talking about
them
81 see; you object to his hot-air cas-
ties. '--Philadelphia Ledger.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-05-25
a Useful Art.

Fair painter-I hope you don't mind
my sketching in your field.
Farmer-Lor', no, missile! You keep
the birds off the peas better'n a ordi-
nary scarecrow.-Stray Stories.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-27
Douglas, Ari., Oct. 6, 1904.
Hon. w. B. Mcneil,
North Platte, Nebr.
Dear Friend:-

| see by the papers
that the peoples independent candi-
date for congress in the sixth dis
trict has withdrawn from the race.
This should give you the populist
vote. Men who are opposed to tax
alton without representation, who
are opposed to paying the taxes
while the railroads do the represent
ing, who are opposed to the King
George theory of government of
colonies, who are opposed to the
deportation of freemen without law
or criminal charge, and men who
have sense enough to know that
the exercise of such undemocratic
conduct, with the sanction of the
administration must lead to a COM
plete destruction of the liberties of
the people, cannot vote the repub-
lican ticket. VIM. NEVILLE.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-27
Elmer F. Vifqnain.

This gentleman was nominated
by the fusion forces for represen-
tative from the Sind district.
Mr.. Vifquain is the son of the
late Colonel Vifquain and has been
a resident of keya Paha county
for twenty-one years and has new
er held county office. He is well
educated man, stock raiser and
is a successful farmer, with a
strong feeling for the people of
his class. He is 40 years Of age,
and no farmer or citizen of this
district could so far forget his own
interests as to vote against this
man. We need a legislature this
winter that will have our interests
and the interests of Nebraska at
heart and it makes but little diff
ference to us which railroad elects
the L. S. Senator.
Mr.. Vifquain carries about $50
head of cattle and is deeply inter-
ested in the welfare of the cattle
business.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-27

Nm. Brosius spent Sunday at
Mr.. Beckers.
Messers. Taylor and Shelhourn
went to town Friday.
Mrs. Hides and children spent
Sunday a, MIR. turner's.
Martin Becker has been hauling
wheat to town this week.
Jacob Sauerwein is making prep
arations to build new stone ad-
dltion to his house.
JAS. Aashburn and son Robert
have been dong some mason work
for Jas. Hudson.
The little baby of A. W. Grooms
hiss been quite sick the past week
but is improved at this writing.
Docl ~Grooms and JAS Hutchinson
returned to Sparks Friday. They
have been working for MIR. Neiss.
MIS-. Brosius and daughter, Miss
Viola, spent one day at Mr.. Beckers
recently. Mss Viola took some
kodak pictures.
School opened in district 80 Oct.
3rd In charge of Miss Cavanaugh.
Nine pupils were enrolled and sew.
eral others will start soon.
That was quite prairie fire the
other day on the reservation. No
damage done in this part of the
country but there must have been
considerable damage done farther
northwest.
YouMsIER.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-27
McNeel and Kinkaid.

The certificate of nomination of
Walter B. Mcneil for congress was
filed with the secretary of state
Monday, and the fight for congress
is now on between Mr.. Mcneil and
EIr. Kinkaid. Mr.. McNeel is not
a silver tongued orator, neither is
he a lawyer. He is a farmer and
ranchman residing in Lincoln
county. He has been a mechanic
and successful one. He is man
of excellent intelligence and has
lived upon the soil of Nebraska
long enough to fully know what
the people of the Sixth district
want. He is man of high edu-
cation and a native of Virginia.
The farmers and agricultural class
es of the Sixth district have never
been represented in Congress by
one of their own members, and if
they ever get any relief it must
come through those who belong to
their own class, and Mr.. Mcneil
represents them fully upon every
question that interests them. Mr..
McNeeI will begin his campaign at
once and push it as vigorously as
possible in his own way, which in
the past has always proven sue
cps,fuI in all things politica! which
he has undertaken. He is hard
worker and convincing in his man
ner of meeting the agricultural
Chassis. Demucrat.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-27
James Smith.
G. e. TRACEwELI, Auct HALEY, elk.
Free Lunch at Noon.

The corn husking time is now
and as usual the Req Front Mere.
Go. are up to date, offering the lat
est and best that is made in corn
huskers, husking hooks, gloves, nit
tens, cotton gloves and mittens, etc.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-27

Try dinner at the Chicago
House.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-27
Bailey Briefs.

None Bros. are rounding up
their cattle.
Miss Lillian Nelson was staying
on her homestead last week.
G. H. Seagr went to Cody this
week for his ranch supplies.
Sellers and sons rounded I'D then
cattle last week to wean calves.
W. II. and Miss Lulu SeIlt rs
were at the None ranch last week.
Gus Gunderson is improving his
house and barn in Cody this week.
Miss Mollie Gunderson was WIS.,
iting at Crookston and Rosebu last
week.
l.. Hunt preached at the Barley
school house last Sunday. The
house was crowded. There will
be preaching again in three weeks.
GUESS WHO l Am.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-27
DIR. Compton returned Sunday
from visit in Honey Grove, Texas.
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to express our heart
felt thanks to our friends and
neighbors for their kind assistance
in the burial of our son and broth
er, and, we are thankful for the
living respect shown our dead in
many ways.
Mr.. AND Mrs. HETH AND FAMILY.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-27

For all kinds of we'll material
such as pipe fittings, pump heads,
etc, go the Red Front Mere. Co.
We.are also agents for the Aermotor
windmill. 40