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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17

eyes were wet with tears, but with set
lips and steady hand she dropped the
little white envelope into the mail box.
The next morning the slender circlet
of pearls on her left hand was missing,
and for many weeks her smile was
rare indeed.
One day, late in December, when she
was rushed with work, she told the
girls she was going to work an extra
hour For time she clicked away on
my white keys, but soon her fingers
began to move more slowly. Suddenly
with a great sob she buried her face
in her arms and the tears came I'M
checked.
AS she sat there, crying bitterly, the
door opened softly, and someone came
quickly to her side.
Ruth, dear little Ruth said husky
voice. and tender hands raised her fair,
tear-fushed face and kissed it.
30, Jack, Jack" she sobbed, cling
ing to him, while he layished caresses
and loving words upon her.
II saw the light and couldn't help
coming up he murmured. "Can you
forgive me, dear? These weeks have
been so long and lonely
But for answer she only chung closer
to him, and sobbed from sheer happi-
ness
Ruth and Jack are married now and
this is my last day in the Office, for
tomorrow I am to be taken to their
new home, to be the especial property
of Mrs Jack. Surely 1 could ask for
no happier fate than to be always near
my little Mistress who has been dearer
to me than ever since the night when
l alone witnessed the reconciliatio
between her and Mr. Jack.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
VIEW OF CHEMULPo THE PORT OF Scout. KOREA

sweeps up and gathers in the peanuts
that have fallen there and eats them.
To see the beast eat the peanuts it
catches is amusing as we'll as interest
ing; to see it stretch out through the
bars that ponderous and powerful paw
is most startling.
The polar bear comes up and thrusts
its nose through the bars for peanuts
in just the same way, and it CLEANS
those that fall outside in the same man
ner, with this addition, that besides
thrusting out it's big Whitehead paw
between the bars to rake in stray pea
nuts that have fallen outside it some
times for this purpose thrusts out its
tongue.
The grizzly bear eats the kernels of
the peanuts only and rejects the shells;
the polar bear eats them shells and all.
But the grizzly has been here the long
er time-perhaps the polar will come
to be equally fastidious. All bears,
grizzlies and polars, as well as those
from milder climes, appear to be fond
Of peanuts.-New York Sun.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
FEAR FOR SAFETY
on MISSIONARIES,
Relatives and Friends Of These In
the Far East Are Greatly
Alarmed.
DANGER OF AN OUTBREAK
Nothing Heard from the Missions Since
the Russo-Japanese War
Began.

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 16.-Relatives
and friends of missionaries now stationed
in Corea, Manchuria and Japan are
alarmed for their safety.
In Seoul, Miss Minerva t. Guthapfel
of Germantown has for several months
been conducting mission work for the
Methodist Episcopal church. Nothing has
been heard from her since the war began
and uneaslness is felt by her friends.
Rev. Wilbur G.. SWearer of Beaver
Pa, is also in Seoul, and Rev. w. Arthur
Noble and his wife of western Pennsyl.
vania are in Ping Yang
Ihe latest news received by the mis-.
sionary society Of the Methodist Episco.
pal church was contained in letter from
Mr.. Noble, dated January 1. He wrote;
(, The general conditions in Seoul and else,
where are good. However, all our work Is
bnuch affected by the generally disturbed
condition Of the country. 1t is difficult to
keep the Christian groups out Of political
questions. We are expecting Japanese
troops to land in two or three days. They
ARE needed here TO keep the Corean soldiers
I'm order. in case of war
Rev. S. w. Thomas, editor of the Phil.
ladelphia Methodist, a member of the
Methodist missionary board, said today
that all missionaries stationed near the
lseat of war have been notified to use
their own judgment in remaining or flee.
ing from their stations.
The following cable message was sent
to Rev. Stephen A. Beck at Seoul:
Wire II there is any immediate danger
to persons or property in our Corean mis-
sion. The board recommends caution
AS no answer was received another
message was sent as follows:
The mission is advised to act prudently.
Secure safety Of women and children.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
He GIVES UP SEAT.
Representative Shafroth of Denver, Colo,
Announces That He Has No
Right in Congress.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 15.-Repre-
sentative Shafroth, from Denver (Colol
district, voluntarily relinquished his seat
in the House at the converting Of that
body.
The contest for his seat by Herbert w
Bonyinge and the examination Of bal
lots, he said, revealed fraud in twenty
nine precincts. If he was a judge on
the bench he would have to find againss
himself and he invited the elections COM
mittee to present a resolution seating
Bonyipge.
The statement created a sensation and
at its conclusion long applause was
heard on both sides Of the House.
Chairman Olmstead Of the elections
committee considering the case paid a
high tribute to Mr.. Shafroth, saying al
though the action was a surprise, the
case showed that the frauds in the cleo
ton were not chargeable in any way
to Mr.. Shafroth.
The House unanimously agreed to
resolution declaring r. w. Bonyinge en-
titled to the seat from the First Colorado
district. At 12:40 o'clock the House adj
journed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
FEDERAL TROOPS OFF
FOR SAN DOMINGO.
United States Marines at the Isth1nus
Set Sail-Ofcials Say Guanta-
namo Is Destination.

Colon, Feb. 15.-Hurried orders from
Washington have been received to en-
bark a battalion of marines on the Prai-
RE. A special train left Colon yesterday
and returned at noon with the 40 ma
rines who were encamped at Bas Obispo
station, on the Panama railroad.
Major Lucas will command the bat
talon. It Is reported that the marines
are destined for San Domingo. Only
about 100 marines now remain at Bas
Obispo.
Washington, Feb. 15.-Naval officials
say that while the Prairie, with the $50
marines aboard, will touch at San Do
mingo, the real destination is Guanta-
namo.
Officials also say it is not the intention
of the United States to increase it's ma
rine landing force in San Domingo wa
tiers. The Kearsarge, the Alabama, the
Illinois and the Massachusetts,, sailed
from Culebra for the naval station at
Guantanamo. This, it is declared, is part
of the regular programme.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
y = Chicago Items. y =

The body of Peter Gramer, tin:
smith. was found dead IN his room. 1t
is thought he died Of consumption.
-Gustave Berendt is at ST. Mary's hos
pltaI and it is thought he will die of
wounds received in stabbing sffray.
August Verchota. 3 years old. died at
his parents residence from injuries re-
celved by falling into pan of hot water.
Mary Hurvey, aged Is, committed
suicide on the street by taking carbolic
acid and died on the way to Il hospital.
She left home two days before Christ
mas.
Casper Norstivich, 80 years old, a
Lithuanian. was shot and killed by De
tective Michael Ryan of the stockyards
station while attempting to force entrance
to the saloon of Julian Edint.
The last of five sons, Rogers S.
O'Neill. son of Chief of Police O'Neiil,
died of spinal meningitis after an illness
Of two weeks. The boy was Is years
old and student at st. Ignatius col
lege.
Charles Johnson. a victim of pneu-
monia at the South Chicago hospital left
$4,000 worth of property to Minnie Giles
son of indianapolis, nurse who at
tended him at that place when he was
overcome by gas.
Key. Clinton LOCKE. rector emeritus
of Grace Episcopal church, died at BIZ
loNi Miss. where he had been since Jan
uary 20 in the hope that his health would
be benefited. Heart failure. from which
DR.. Locke had suffered for some time,
was the cause of his death.
John Henry Hamline. one of the ear
Hest and most influential advocates of
civil service in Chicago. prominent law
yer and clubman, former member of
the city council and participant in many
movements touching the interests of the
city, died ut his residence of pneumonia.
An effort to thaw frozen water pipes
cost Mrs. Lavinia Smith her life She
was working in cramped quarters in the
basement when flames were communicate
ed from lamp to her clothing. She
was terribly burned and was removed TO
ST. Elizabeth's hospital. where she died.
She was 80 years old.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
NATIONAL BANK CLOSED.
Gallon CO., Concern Suspends Through
Inability to Meet Demands
Bank Not Insolvent.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 15.-The
comptroller of the currency received tel
egram today stating that by order Of the
board of directors the Gallon National
bank of Gallon, O., closed it's doors this
morning because of it's inability to meet
coming demands. The comptroller has
appointed National Bank Examiner Rob
ert Lyons receiver.
The following is a statement of re-
sources and liabilities dated January 80,
1904:
Resources-Loans and discounts, $3.50, 1913;
overdrafts, $4172; stocks, securities, claims
etc. $500; United States bonds to secure
circulation, 100000; banking house, $21,5OO;
due from banks and bankers $61, OS8; cash
and cash items, SIT, $50; total, 1851, $50.
Liabilities-Capital stock. 10000; sur
plus and undivided profits, $4,000; circula.
ton, 100000; due to banks and bankers,
S1492; deposits 1888, $50; discounts and
bills payable, $23, Ill; total, $551,5S5.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
ALL BEARS LIKE PEANUTS,
Favor of the Animals May Be Secured
by Feeding Them with Coolers,

Favor of the Animals May Be Secured
by Feeding Them with Coolers.
All bears appear to like peanuts.
whether the beasts come from southern
regions, where the peanut grows, or
from the mountains Of the frozen north,
where the peanut is quite unknown.
If the taste for peanuts is not implant-
ed in them naturally they acquire it
very readily, as is shown, for example,
by the grizzly and the polar bears in
the menagerie in Central Park.
The big grizzly comes to the front
of it's great cage in the bear den and
thrusts it's nose between the bars and
opens it's cavernous mouth, thus
affording to visitors an opportunity
of indulging in the sport of throwing
peanuts down it's throat. This is a
pleasure that appeals chiefly to
children
But those who try it don't always
succeed in tossing the peanut into the
bears mouth. There is railing in
front of the cage that keeps the peo-
pie at little distance and the
children's fear is likely to make them
nervous, and SO their aim is uncertain.
Therefore the peanut may hit the griz-
zly's nose instead Of going straight in
to its mouth, or it may hit one Of the
bars of the cage and fall outside on
the stone in which the bars are i'm
bedded.
But when the children throw more
peanuts and when they have thrown
all they have and have seen the grizzly
eat all it caught they have another
sight waiting for them that pleases
more, if possible, than it did to see the
bear catch the peanuts il it's mouth.
When no more are coming to it the
grizzly lifts one Of its zig paws and
thrusts it out through the bars as far
as it can reach on the stone ledge and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
RELIANCE.

Not to the swift, the race:
Not to the strong, the fight;
Not to the righteous, perfect grace;
Not to the wise, the light.
But often faltering feet
Come surest to the goal
And they who walk in darkness meet
The sunrise of the soul
A thousand times by night
The Syrian hosts have died:
4 thousand times the vanquished right
Has risen glorifed.
The truth the wise man sought
Was spoken by a child;
The alabaster box was brought
In trembling hands defled.
Not from my torch, the CLEAN,
But from the stars above;
Not from our hearts, Gfe's crystal
stream,
But from the depths Of Love.
Atlantic
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
PREACHED TO HIS DRIVER.
Jehu Was the Only Auditor Address,
by Near Sighted Clergylnan

Jehu Was the Only Auditor Addressed
by a Near Sighted Clergyman.
The chapel Of northern fishing
on the occasional help of the clergy
of the nearest town. One very wet
Sunday the clergyman who volunteer
ed to do the duty drove over in
fly.
Tolling the chapel bell himself, he
announced his arrival to the natives.
but for long time no one appeared
At last one solitary person came in
and took a seat at the very back Of
the chapel The clergyman then found
his surplice and conducted the service.
mat ended, he remarked to his audi
was superfuous
'Oh, please go on, SIR" was the fiat
tering reply. and the clergyman mounts
ed the pulpit
In the course Of his address he ex-
pressed the fear that he was wearying
his nearer and was gratified to be told
that he could not be too long. The
sermon, consequently was heightened
out to some forty minutes.
When it was ended the preacher
expressed desire to shake hands
with gentleman who had listened to
him with such evident appreciation.
Imagine his CONSERVATION at discover
ing on nearer view (for he was some
what short sighted that he had been
preaching to the driver Of his fly. who
was all the while charging overtime.
-Tit-Bits
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
SURE
The Robust Physique Can Stand More
Coffee Than n Weak One.

The Robust Physique Can Stand More
Coffee Than Weak One.
a. young Virginian says: Having
naturally robust constitution far
above the average, and not having
nervous temperament, my system was
able to resist the inroads upon it by
the use of coffee for some years, but
finally the strain began to tell
For ten years 1 have been employed
as telegraph operator and typewriter
by railroad in this section, and until
two years ago / had used coffee con-
tlnuallv from the time 1 was eight
years old, nearly 20 years.
1.-THE work Of operati ting the tele-
graph key is great strain upon the
nerves, and after the days work was
over [ would feel nervous, irritable,
run down. and toward the last suffer
ed greatly from insomnia and neural
gia. AS 1 never INDUCED in intoxicat-
ing liquors, drugs or tobacco in any
form l came to the conclusion that
coffee and tea were causing the grad
ual breakdown of my nervous system,
and having read an article in the Med
ical Magazine on the composition Of
coffee and it's toxic effects upon the
system, 1 was fully convinced that
coffee was the cause Of my trouble.
Seeing Postum spoken Of as not
having any of the deteriorating effects
Of coffee decided to give up the slim
ulant and give Postum a trial. The re-
suit was agreea oily surprising. After
a time my nerves became wonderfully
strong; l can do all my work at the
telegraph key and typewriter with far
greater ease than ever before. My
weight has increased 35 pounds, my
general health keeping pace with it,
and am new man and better one"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich.
There's a reason
Look In each pkg. for the famous
little book, "The Road to Wellyille." !,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
A IYPEWR|TER'S STORY.


07 OW we'll l remember the day
jnl when 1 first came into the office,
~ right from the factory, with my
enamel black and shining and my
nickel trimmings untarnished! 1t was
late in the afternoon when I arrived
and the Office was deserted. 1 was
rather lonely that first night, for
missed the lively chatter to which
had been accustomed, and the new oak
desk to which I was securely fastened
seemed somewhat unsociable.
The next morning l was abruptly
awakened by babel of girlish voices
and soon one of the speakers sat down
light When / glanced rather fearfully
into her face l was treasured, for her
brown eyes were very pleasant and
kind, and / found the touch of her
hand light and practiced.
How fast those little fingers would
fly over my white keys, as my carriage
slipped back and forth over the sheets
of paper! l grew very fond Of my lit
tie mistress, and I knew she was proud
Of me. Sometimes when thick pile of
letters lay on the desk waiting for an
answer, her fingers moved SO swiftly,
yet unerringly, that l marveled at her
skill
l grew to understand her moods, just
by the expression Of her brown eyes.
When she was happy they would laugh
SO merrily; when she was angry they
would flash with defiance; but when
she was sad they would hide under
her long, dark lashes, all the happy
light in them gone.
Every few days the mail brought her
a letter, at sight Of which she would
suddenly grow quiet and thoughtful,
and her face would take on a sweet
gravity which well became her One
day as she furtively opened the cover
of her little enamel watch 1 caught a
glimpse of a mans face with eager.
dark eyes and firm mouth and chin.
One day tail, athletic young fellow
came into the office, whose face I in
stantly recognized as that hidden in the
watch. They greeted one another with
a quiet well. Ruth and How are
you, JACKIE but their hands and eyes
met simultaneously.
He could not be called handsome,
but there was character in every line
of the rather rugged features He car
ried himself very erect, with a master
full air and slight touch Of hauterr.
They went out together, and / was
idle for the rest of the day. The re-
mainder of the week Ruth was unus-
TALLY gay, humming happy little
snatches of song, and now and then
laughing softly to herself.
Several months passed by. One day
the mail brought her letter thinner
than usual Her cheeks flushed holly,
as she read it, and her eyes grew dark
with anger Without rejecting upon a
hasty decision, her fingers tapped out
her answer.
'Jack-Your letter received. Since
you did not trust me, l have no ex-
PLANTATION to make to you Consider
our engagement at an end forever.
will return your ring at once
RUTH"
In spite of their flashing, the brown
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
PRAIRIE LEAVES COLON.
United States Auxiliary Cruiser with
Battalion of Marines Starts for
Guantanamo

Colon, Feb. 16.-The United States
auxiliary cruiser Prairie, with a battalion
of marines on board, last night left for
Guantanamo. 1t is said that from Guam
tanamo the Prairie will go to San Domin-
CO. Withdrawal Of marines from the
isthmus before the ratification Of the
treaty between Panama and the United
States is regarded as an indication that
there is no probability Of immediate hos
tilities between Colombia and Panama.
Warships Of the United States are pa
trolling the entire Panama coast
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
Industrious Smokers in Holland.

Holland holds the first place in the
world as nation Of smokers. Every
Dutchman consumes on an average
100 ounces Of tobacco a year The
Belgian comes a good second, with an
annual consumption of eighty ounces,
followed closely by Turkey with seven
ty ounces and the United States with
sixty ounces. Germany, France, Spain
and Italy tread closely on their heels,
while the United Kingdom comes com
paratively low on the list with twenty
three ounces.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
NEW JAPANESE
CRUISERS HAVE
ARRIVED SAFELY.
The Niasin and Kasaga, Recently Pur-
chased from the Argentine Eepub-
lie, Reach Yokohama.

Yokohama, Tuesday, Feb. 16.-The
cruiser Niasin arrived safely at Yoko-
hama at 9 o'clock this morning and the
cruiser Kasaga at II o'clock. These two
vessels, recently purchased from the Ar
gentine republic, will increase materially
the preponderance Of the japanese naval
strength.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
STANDARD OIL DIVIDEND
A Reduction Of 81 Per Share from the
Rate Paid at This Time
Year Ago.

New York, Feb. 15.-The Standard Oil
company Of New Jersey has declared a
dividend for the quarter Of SIG share,
reduction Of 81 a share from the rate
paid at this time last year. The previous
dividend paid on December Is was S12
a share The dividend is payable March
TX
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
Asks Public to Enforce Laws.

Madison, Wis, Feb. 16.-[Special.] i
In the quarterly bulletin, issued yester-
day, Food Commissioner Emery calls
upon the people of the state to aid in the
enforcement of pure fod laws.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17

The latest indignities that microbes
have been subjected to is firing them
from gun. This was done by govern
ment officials and it was found that the
bugs were not injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
EX-QUEEN ILL" LOSES.
Bill to Pay $4,000 to Queen Liliuoka-
Ian; Fails to Pass the
Senate.

Washington. D. c., Feb. 15.-The bill
to pay $15O0OO to ex-Queen Liliuokalani
failed to pass the Senate today, the vote
being 26 to 26.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17
Made 1t Warm for Him.

She--And did her face light up?
-Arthur-ln Il way. Her eyes sna
ped fire and her cheeks burned with
rage.-Town Topics.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17

1t is easier to make bluff than Il. is
to make good
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-02-17

Claude, the heavily played favorite
won the Palace hotel handicap at Ingle
side Saturday from a good field LORD
Melbourne was second and Kenilwortl
third
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Annual Christmas Handkerchief Sale.

gifts handkerchies They always
We stock of FOUR HUN
DOZEN select from.
handkh pretty little boxes in box 10 box
ONE LOT ladies' in pretty fancy lnen
brodered corners so box
plain hemmed
oualty .5Oca
ONE LOT initial handkerchefs plain, narrow hem 10
handkees, linen, pretty letter. narrow hem
mems 20
picture andkerchefs in book form with covers
20
edged embroidered
corners 10
edge, plain hem embroidered neat 10
plain edge and insertion,
very neat
LOT all nen plain hem embroidered lace trimmed 30 different
patterns, 10
pure insertion Styles all
neat so
We havem many styles Is, 81 l2, IS and $780,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Rugs.

Any housekeeper will be pleased with
a pretty rug.
ONE LOT moquet rugs, 1SxSS inches,
neat pattern, finished ends, s1.OO
ONE LOT moquet rugs, 27x60 inches,
lowered and scroll patterns, good
colors, $Z.oO
ONE LOT moquet rugs, 36x72 inches,
Oriental and lowered patterns, rich
colorings, 1881
ONE LOT tapestry carpeting samples,
27x45 inches, many colors and patterns,
finished ends, 10
ONE LOT Smyrna mats, 1885, pretty
patterns and variety Of colors, .9s
ONE LOT all Wool Smyrna rugs, 30x6O
inches, fringed, variety Of patterns and
colors, Si.Se
Also other sizes and prices.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Suits and Coats
at Half Price.

All of our this seasons coats and
suits for children, misses and ladies at
just one-half the regular price. Here Is
a chance to save few dollars, and just
when you need the goods.
ONE LOT ladies' coats, novelty goods,
three-quarter length, belted back, un
lined, regular price $3.50, now 1915
ONE LOT misses coats of heavy zibe-
line, capes on shoulders, be1ted back,
trimmed with black braid, regular
price S4.9S, S2.49
ONE LOT coats, ladies' sizes, short and
three-quarter length, last seasons
styles, regular prices $S.9s, $1,000,
$3.50, now s2.9S
ONE LOT suits, this fall style of black
pebble cheviot, jacket satin lined,
silk strapped and trimmed with
soutache braid, belted, semi-fitted
back, full plated skirt, was $4,000,
now $1,000
ONE LOT suits, ladies' and misses
sizes, last seasons styles, long and short
jackets, some great values, regular
price, $40, 1880, Is, 20, now A.9s
This is but few of the many bargains
we are offering in our suit department.