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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
SYNDICATE HAS GOLD.
HaS Made Quiet Purchases from
the Shelters at a Low
pFan1iJIY11

New York, Aug 1G-In view Of the.
discussion that is now going on in the.
newspapers as to the government bond
synGicate's source of gold supply, it.
might be well to state that since its.
formation the syndicate has endeavored
to secure for the United States treas
ury the greater part of the output of the.
gold mines throughout the United States.
They have not paid direct premium for
gold bars, but they have, as is usual
OF transferring the gold from the smelt--
ers to the government assay Offices, and
sometimes have divided these expenses
with the sellers of bullion and have paid
the usual brokerage to bullion dealers
for securing the gold bars.
by this means it is believed the syn
dictate has secured bars to the amount
OF S3,OO0,00O at no greater cost than
the normal difference in value between
coin and bullion. The greater part Of
this gold has been represented by assay
othce checks given III payment for the
bars, and these checks are now being
turned into the subtreasury, legal tend
ers being accepted by the syndicate in
payment therefor
New York, Aug. 1G.-Handy & Harmon
will export 100000 gold aud Nesslage &
Fuller 100000 gold tomorrow Hard
q Rand will ship 100000
Washington, d. c.. Aug 16.-Today's.
statement Of the condition of the treas
ury shows available cash balance, $1S1,-
1858; gold reserve, $102, 451, 96S.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
THE BREWERS COMBINE.
1t will be Completed in Chicago Soor
Will Weed Out 1000
Saloons.

Chicago, Ill. Aug lit is stated that
the brewers agreement to advance prices
to retailers in Chicago now lacks only
four signatures of comprising all the beer
producers in Chicago. Within the last
forty-eight hours the signature of J. S.
Cooke, who was one of the bitterest op-
ponents of the scheme, has been obtained.
The remaining four brewers who still
hold out are said to be small concerns
which recently started in business dur
ing the height of the beer war.
The first effects of the brewers agree
ment will be to drive out of business 1000
of the present 1000 licensed saloonkeepers
in the city. During the intense rivalry
now drawing to a. close there have been
at least that number more saloons opened
in Chicago than the normal proportion to
DODulation
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21

engaged in the study of law, finishing
his legal studies at Yale law school He
was admitted to the bar in Pennsylvania
in 1892, settling at Reading.
In 1876 he was elected to Congress as
a Democrat, and reelected in 1S4S. de-
Ginning third nomination. In 1857 he
was elected judge of the Supreme
court of Pennsylvania, serving eleven
years. and attaining g high reputation as
a Jurist. In 1868 he resigned his seat
on the bench and resumed bis law prac-
tice in Philadelphia.
In 1870 he was appointed a justice of
the United States Supreme court. and
served until December, 1880, when he
resigned. Judge Strong was a member
of the electoral commission in 1877. He
has been seriously i'll for some time and
last night stroke of paralysis destroyed
the last hone for his recovery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
ROOSEvELT'S BIG SURPRISE.
Saloonkeepers May Find They Have For
feited Their Licenses.


New York, Aug. 19.-Theodore Roose-
welt has a new excise law enforcement
bomb to explode. When he gets ready
to ignite the fuse there will be a blowing
up of saloonkeepey' such as they have
not conceived and do not dream of. Mr..
Roosevelt's plan is at once the boldest
and most effective that has been con-
ceived by any one in the present excise
war. Nj. Roosevelt has been playing
cunning with cunning. He was content
that the saloonkeepers who were anxious
to violate the law and who did SO should
go on in their false sense of security I'M
til he was equipped to grapple with
them His plan is to make the saloon
keepers who violate the law pay the pen
atty with the forfeiture of their licenses.
He has already amassed tremendous
amount of evidence which, in his opin-
ion, will be all sufficient to either force
the excise board to cancel the license Of
offending bar owners or to compel the
board to refuse to renew licenses.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
CHINESE ARE ARRESTED.
Commission of Foreign Officials Re.
ports Progress in the Out
rage Inquiry.

Hong Kong, Aug. 1.-THE commission
appointed to investigate the recent mas
sacres of missionaries and their fami-
lies at Ku Cheng, which left Foo Chow
on Tuesday last has arrived safely at
Ku Cheng. Important arrests have
been made in connection with the massa>
cres. The natives are quiet and appear
to be much alarmed at the arrival of the
commission.
The commission consists of r. w.
Mansfield, the acting British consul at
Foo Chow; J. c. Hixson, the United
States consul at Foo Chow; E. L. s.
Allen. the British consul at Padoga Isl,
and; the Rev. Messrs. Bannister, Greg,
DRY and Starr and Lieut.. Evans of the
United States warship Detroit, together
with a number of Chinese officials of
high rank The commission is escorted
by 100 Chinese braves
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
FIRE AT JOHNS HOPKINS.
The UniVersity's Fine Laboratory
will Probably be De-
StrOyed.

Baltimore, Md, Aug. 19.-At 800 tbs
fire department responded to an alarm
at Johns Hopkins university. 1t is said
that the laboratory is on fire. A second
alarm is thought to be necessary. AS
yet the meager details do not indicate an
extensive fire.
Dense volumes of smoke are pouring
from the upper story of the university in
the laboratory. The iremen have sever
al ladders up to the building and the
prospect at $40 is that the fire will be
got under control The laboratory and
part of the building will probably be de
strOyed.
A crowd of thousands gathered in the
streets about the university and watched
the progress of the fire. The fremen
have succeeded thus far in keeping the
flames confined to the interior of the
building. The university authorities say
the labora tory will probably be a total
loss and the building will be badly dam
aged
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
LETTER CARERS WILL PROTEST.
Say the Postoffice Spoilers Are Not Honest
in their Reports.

Washington, D. c.. Aug 19.-One of
the subjects that is likely to take up
good deal of the time at the convention of
the Letter Carriers union at Philadel-
phia next month will be the recent charges
laid against carriers in many cities by
postoffice inspectors 1t is 'contended by
the representatives of the carriers that in
many cases the inspectors have tried to
make record for hard work by exag
gerating the offenses of the men whom
trivial offenses, Further # is said the
charges have in nearly every instance
been held up for so long that when they
We're presented it was almost impossible
for the carriers to remember the circum-
stances, or TO offer any defense except q
roOora1 denial
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
EXPIRED AT SUPERIOR.
Sudden Demise of Walter s. Max
we'll, Prominent Politician
of Kenosha.

Kenosha, Wis, Aug. 17.-[SpeciaL]-
Word was received here this morning
that Walter S. Maxwell had died sudden
ly at West Superior, where he went a
few days ago on business. Mr.. Max
we'll was one of the best-known politi-
clans in this county and had thrice served
in the Assembly and twice in the state
Senate. He resided a few miles west of
this city and was quite a wealthy farm,
er. He was secretary and treasurer Of
the Arcadian Quarry company of Supe,
rior. The remains will be brought here
for burial
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
WOLSELEY PROMOTED.
A General with a Fighting Record
Given Command of the
English Army.

London, Aug. 19.-In the House CT
Lords this afternoon the secretary of
state for war, the Marquis of Lansdowne,
announced that Field Marshal Viscount
Wolseley would succeed the Duke of
Cambridge as commander-in-chief of the
forces on November /. The proposed
changes in the powers and duties of the
office are still under consideration
Gen. Viscount) Sir Garnett Joseph
Wolseley, x. p. LII. D.. son of Maj G.
j. Wolseley, was born near Dublin, June
4, 1888; was educated at private school
and under tutors. He entered the army
as ensign in 1852, became captain in
1855 and colonel in June, 1865. He
served with the Eightieth Foot in the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
artist t.,bson will Marry

New York, Aug. 16.-The announce
ment is made of the engagement of
and Miss Irene Laugherne of Richmond,
Va. Miss Laugherne is famous
beauty. Mr.. Gibson is q years old, an
athlete and a member of the Players,
the Salmagundi, Sketch and the Man
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
TKEY BURNED THE CASTLE"
Incendarries Almost Succeed In Destroy.
ing Holmes House.

Chicago, H., Aug. 19-Discoveries
made by the police today lead TO the be-
lief that last nights fire in the castle"
of H. H Holmes was of incendiary ORR
gin. Several people living near the
burned building saw two men enter the
house shortly before the fire broke out
and then leave with great haste. A
search of the place revealed half can
of gasoline in the secret stairway leading
to the basement, and search is being
made for the men who are supposed to
have started the blaze.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
ROUTED THE AFRICANS.
Force of British Sailors Subdues Revolt
ing Tribes.

Zanzibar. Aug 19.-The expedition,
consisting of 400 British sailors, Soudan-
csc and Askaris, with couple of Maxim
rapid fire guns and a seven FOUNDER,
which started on Monday last for Mon
bassa in order to punish the revolving
tribes near there. stormed and captured
the rebels stronghold on Saturday last:
Two native soldiers were killed and
seven Europeans and four natives were
wounded on the British side. The loss
Of the rebels was not stated. Admiral
Rawson and Gen. Matthews accompa-
MED the expedition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
SUNK IN TIE MISSISSIPPI.
City of Shefield's Cargo Damaged, but
No Lives Lost.

no lives LOST
Cairo, Ill, Aug. 19.-The steamer City
of Sheffield from St Louis struck an OBJ
struction in the Mississippi river back
of Cairo at midnight and sunk The
water barely covers the boiler deck and
she will be raised without trouble Sew
eral hundred barrels of -four in the hold
will be damaged No lives were lost
and the passengers who remained on
board were taken off this morning by the
Margaret
The Sheffield had 100 passengers. The
boat knocked hole in the bottom II,
feet long, filled and settled down smooth
sengers were asleep and knew nothing
of the accident until morning Boats are
working with her and will have her up.
tonight or tomorrow
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
THE FARMERS HAVE SKIPPED.
South Dakota Cannot Collect for Seed
Furnished Them.

Chamberlin, S. D., Aug. ia number
of South Dakota counties that furnished
grain to farmers last spring are expert
encing much difficulty in collecting the
money due from many of the farmers.
IN some instances farmers who owe the
counties for seed grain have completed
their threshing and left for parts un>
known. Notwithstanding that if caught
such action would, under the law pe
deemed felony Now printed lists of
delinquents are being secured and arrests
may be mac de.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
Death of a Cleveland Editor

WATERFOWL, n. Y, Aug. 19.-John
Miller Wilcox. editor Of the Cleveland
Penny Press, died suddenly yesterday
afternoon at the summer home of his
friend, ex-Mayor Rose of Cleveland at
Rose Island. St. Lawrence river, aged
81 years. The cause of his death was
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
WANTED TO LYNCH HIM.

Capture Of q Negro Arouses CftiZens at
Otsego, Mich.
Otsego, Mich, Aug. 19.-Sam Sheeler,
negro from Fort Wayne, Ind, mar
rowly escaped being lynched here today.
He is one of a gang that has terrorized
this vicinity by series of robberies and
other crimes for ten days past. Last
night he robbed Mrs. M Smith and
tried to assault her. He was captured
and jailed this morning. Later a crowd
Of citizens entered the jail unresisted
and dragged the negro out with rope
around his neck. He confessed his
crimes and told where his confederates
could be found. Several posses have
started out to run down the rest of the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
OVERCOME BY GAS.
Father and Son Lose Their Lives
While Digging a Well on a
Farm Near La Crosse

La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 19.-[SpeciaLl-
While digging well Saturday John o.
son, a farmer living in Burns valley,
fourteen miles from here, was overcome
by gas. His son Charles. Is years of
age, went to see why his father did not
respond to his call and was also over
come. A servant girl ran for help. but
when men arrived with ropes Olson and
his son were both dead
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
DEATH OF JUSTICE STRONG.
He was a Prominent Jurist in His
Day-His Public Ser
vices.

Lake Minnewaska, N. Y, Aug. 49,
Ex-Associate Justice Strong of the Unit
ed States Supreme court died here at 10
minutes past o'clock this afternoon.
William Strong, jurst, was born in
Somers, Conn.,, May 6, 1903, and was
the eldest son of the Rev w. L. Strong.
He was educated at Yale and in 1898
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
CIVIL SERVICE EXTENDED.
Employees In the Agricultural Depart
ment Given Protection.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 1.-THE ex.
tension of the classified civil service to
practically the entire force of the
agricultural department is formally an.
nounced IN circular issued by Secretary
Morton. In a communication to Dr.
d. e. Salmon, chief of the bureau of
animal industry, Secretary Morton says
the classification affords protection from
removal for purely political or personal
cause, adds to the responsibility of ey.
cry employe and should secure from each
additional fidelity, vigilance and atten,
ton to work.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
Engineer was Killed.

Cincinnati, O., Aug. 19-The Lawrence
burg & Aurora accommodation train left
the track today and the engine and thirty
cars rolled down a twenty-foot embank-
ment. Engineer Harry Becker of In
dianapolis was killed. Several passengers,
were SLIGHTLY bruised
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
The $500" Water Power.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Aug. 15.-The
great 800" water power was purchased
by the Philadelphia syndicate of capt.
talists which is developing the Cana
dian $500" water power. The work Of
development will be begun as soon as
plans are drawn and preliminary work
done. A number of pulp mills will be
eStn hliShed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
BOY FATALLY STABBED.
Patrick Murphy Killed While Trying to
Avenge Wrong.

Houghton, Mich, Aug 19-[Special.l
Con. Sullivan, aged SO years, gave a
thrashing to Patrick Murphy, aged 80,
at yorktown, suburb of Houghton, last
night. A half hour later as Sullivan
passed Murphy's house. Patrick Murphy,
Jr., aged Is, attacked him with his fists
to revenge the whipping given his ia
Their. Sullivan, it is alleged, stabbed
young Murphy six times. Murphy died
in a few minutes and Sullivan gave
himself up 10 the sheriff without re-
sistance He claims he used the knife
in Splf-dafenSa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
ST. LOUIS POLITICIAN DEAD.
An Accident at the Fair Grounds Re.
suited Fatally.

st. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 19.-Alex. G.
Sherwood, member of the Democratic
state committee from the Thirteenth dis
trict. died at an early hour today from
an accident that occurred at the fair
grounds last night. In company with G.
c. Maffit, president of the Jockey club,
he went to the fair grounds on business.
When about to return home, Mr., Sher-
wood fell over a low railing on the club
house steps to the floor, thirty feet be-
low. fracturing his left arm in two places
and breaking his shoulder, in addition to
sustaining internal injuries. He died at
l O'Clock this morning. 1t is believed
that the fall was occasioned by sudden
attack of vertigo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
Mrs. Crisp Much Better.

London. Aug 19.-Mrs Charles r.
Crisp, wife of ex-speaker of the United
States House of Representatives, has
returned from Paris greatly improved in
health. The eX-speaker leaves this city
again today on four days tour of
Scotland.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
RANSOM OUT OF A JOB.
A Technicality Causes Him to
Lose the Mexican Port
folio.

Washington, D. c., Aug. lit is an
derstood that aside from the inconven'
fence which will be occasioned to Matt
w. Ransom, who was appointed minister
to Mexico, by the failure to receive his
salary promptly and the necessity for
his reappointment, there will be no other
complication attached to the decision
which has been rendered by the solicitor
general that, under the constitution, Mr..
Ransom's appointment was irregular, be-
cause made during his term as senator.
Mr.. Ransom has understood for six
weeks that the solicitor-generars decision
would be against him and, while he was
forewarned to this effect, he was notified
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
milwaukee Dairy Market.

Butter-Fancy creamery, per lib, 20@21c:
inferior to choice. 100l19c; best dairy
11@15c; packing stock, do S@8hc; grease,
44I6c
Cheese-Full cream flats, per lb, 772@
size; cheddars T0Sc Young Americas, S@
SIC; brick, new Sd9c; limburger, S09c;
Swiss, do, 10012c.
Eggs-Fresh per doz, 11@12c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
EATEST MARKET REPORTS.
Chicago Potato Market.

NHICagO
ChicagO-The potato market appears to be
little steadier, although there remains
ample room for further Improvement Ar
rivals are only moderate; orders continue
limited. Prices range from SOC to 3Sc, ac
cording to quality and variety.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21
.gs-Fresh, per doz, 11@12c.
Milwaukee livestock Market.

Hogs-Receipts, car; market strong.
Packers 4.150l4.45; heavy, fair to good, 4.4G
@46O; light, 100 to 200 lbs, 4.4094S5; grass,
ers unstable.
Cattle-Receipts, 1 car; market steady
Butchers steers, good to choice. HOO tC
1900 lbs. 4.09Gu4.75 medium to good 1000
to 100 lbs, 3.000t3.40; common to fair. SOC
to 1000 lbs. 2.50d3 co. cows and heifers. good
to choice. 2.25d2 10: common to good, LOO
2.15; Gamers. 1.25M1;5 80; bulls, common to.
good, 1.T5d2.0O: good to choice. 2.00d2. 40;
feeders 500 to $40 lbs. 24002.SO; stockers,
90 to 700 lbs. 2.0002 40; veals dull. good,
3.000f5.O0; mixers and springers dull, 1000
Sheep-Receipts. none; market dull, 2OC
@2.75; lambs steady; 3.O'@4.OO.
Markets by Telegraph.
Milwaukee : Flour Nominally steady;
Wheat-Lower; No 2 spring, 65Sc; No.
Northern, 6912c; September, e6:8c Corn
er; No white 2412c; No. 3 white, 23@24c.
Barley-Dull and unchanged; No. 2, 43cs
sample on track, 33M42c. Rye-Firmer; No.
l, 46kc;- Proyisions-Firmer; pork $50;
Chicago observation-disclosures, 663sc !;
September, 66Ac; December, 6S2sc; May.
53c CornaAugust, ssASe; sePtemhner SSSe;
327sc; May. 33Ac. oats-August, 21c; Sep
TENDER, 2O7kc; October 2O3s@201ac; May.
23N@23Bc. Pork-August. 800; September
August SIS; September. 6.15; October;
6.22b; January, els bid. Ribs-August and
September, 1924; October. $50 bid; Janu-
airy, 5.321a Cash-Wheat: 653sc corn 59 9Sic
New York-Close: Wheat-AA,ugust, aoAc;
September, 711kc; October: 71aSc; Decem-
ber, 725$c; May, 7eAc os Gorn Seq
Minneapolis-Wheat firm; August, 62asc;
September 62ac; December 633sd63%c; on
track, No. hard old. 65$4c: No. l Northern.
new no. / hard 63c; No. / Northern, &c; No.
Northern, Gle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-08-21

tain, but it is supposed that the battery
of boilers in the hotel basement must
have exploded. The sound was heard
throughout the city, awakening people
a mile from the scene. A cloud of dust
was thrown 1000 feet in the air and as
there is no wind it still hung in mid
air like a huge column. Minute atoms
of powdered brick and mortar descended
continually.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-10-29

The slab upon which the mosaic Is made
Is generally Of travertine, or tiburtine,
stones connected together by iron clamps.
Upon the surface Of this mastic or oe-
menting paste is gradually spread as the
progress Of the work requires it, which
forms the adhesive ground or bed upon
which the mosaic Is laid. The mastic is
composed Of fine lime from burned marble
and finely powdered travertine stone mix
ed to the consistence Of paste with lin
seed oil. Into this paste are fixed the
'tsmalts' Of which the mosaic picture is
formed.
They are mixed species Of opaque, Wit
rifed glass, partaking Of the nature of
stone and glass and composed Of a variety
Of minerals and materials, colored, for the
most part, with different metallic oxides.
OF these, no fewer than 100 different
shades are in use. They are manufactured
in Rome, in the form Of long, slender rods
like wires, Of various degrees Of thickness,
and are cut into pieces Of the requisite
sizes, from the smallest pin point to an
inch.
When the picture is completely finished
and the cement thoroughly dried, 1t Is
highly polished. Mosaic, though an an
cient art, is not merely revived, but an
improved one. chambers Journal.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-10-29
Burlington Route.

The summer has come and gone; the
beautiful autumn ID again with US; the
great Burlington continues to come and
60 every day in the year, and will con-
time to run the best equipped trains
from Denver to Chicago, st. Louis,
Peoria, Quincy, Kansas City, st. Joe,
Omaha, Lincoln and intermediate points,
without change of cars.
The Burlington has long been the es-
tablished favorite route of the travelling
public, and will continue to be the leader
in everything pertaining to the safety
and comfort Of its patrons. Through
vestibuled trains leaves Denver at 11:00
a. m. and $50 p. m. and carry the finest
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars, Famous
G. B. & Q. Dining Cars (meals la carte),
Reclining Chair Cars and splendid day
coaches. Notwithstanding the many ad-
vantages offered by this line, our rates
are as low as via any other. All ticket
agents will consider it pleasure to give
full particulars, ticket you, check your
baggage to any point In the United States
or Canada. Remember your local agent
can make you as good rates as can be OBJ
tsined in Denver, but should YOU desire
any special information, kindly write
G. W. vallery, General Agent, 1889 18th
street, Denver, Colo.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1895-10-29
THE OLD DREAM.
ter April month and May

After April month and May
Love OF birds will fly away.
After June light loves grown chilly
Part, though tarry rose and lily.
Oh, a;as! such loves should srlnder
They who made the world wonder,
Raining from their honey Threats
Golden notes and silver notesl
Oh, in April what unrest
Stirs the swallows seaborn breast.
For some love of old and golden,
Where pale orchards bloom unfolden!
For some silent heartstring stirred,
Some lost heaven remembered.
And the old dream calls him home,
Homo by trackless skies and foam.
Oh, alas such things should bel
Cold as stone are he and she.
Empty gapes the nest and wide
They two planned with such sweet pride.
The sweet nestlings flown as far
AS the light winged lost loves are.
Love, whose love endures, sac then
How sweet love is wrongsd againl
How these birds, from lark to sparrow,
Snap his bow and blunt his arrow!
st. James Gazette.