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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-25

There are blunders of the species
bull which have not been born in Ire
land. Household Words notes few
1t was a Scotchman who said that the
butcher of her town only killed half n
beast at a time. 1t was a Dutchman
who said a pig had no marks on his ears
except long tail. 1t was a British
magistrate who, when told by certain
rascal that he was not married, respond
ed: THAT is a good thing for your wife"
1t was a Portuguese mayor who enume-
rated among the marks by which
drowned man might be identified when
found, "a marked impediment in his
speech" 1t was Frenchman who, con-
tentedly laying his head on a stone jar
for pillow, replied to an inquiry wheth-
er it was not too hard, Not at all, fer l
have stuffed it with hay" And it was
an American who, lecturing one evening,
said: Parents, you may have children,
or, if not, your daughters may have"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-25

Royalty has its fads as well as less
distinguished human beings. The hand
some Queen Marie Amelia of Portugal.
not content with having mastered the
science of medicine and secured her di-
ploma as physician, which she utilizes
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-25

Happy Ever After They had been
talking politics. Neither of them knew
anything about it, but of course that
made no difference. Il am a strong par
ty man." he said at last, ''but there are
occasions upon which L would strongly
favor fusion. Now at the present time
= This is SO sudden" she said
softly. However, l have been brought
up 10 peneVe iuslon rlght ana proper, ana
cago Post. sf
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-25

Arditi prints in his "reminiscences a
pleasant little mot of Rossini When
Nine. Arditi was first presented to him,
the great composer bowed and said
Now | know why Arditi composed IL
Bacio' ("The Kiss0." Again, when Ar
dit had done Rossini some tri1ing serv-
ice. the composer was profuse in thanks,
and cordially offered him as ii souvenir
zone of my wigs" which were arranged
on stands on the chiffonier
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-25

A Boston reporter asked Chauncey NJ
Depew what was the most effective
story that he used in his campaign
speeches. "Last summer upon the edge
of the Adirondaclls," said Mr.. Depew,
Il ran across a little store where all
trades were conducted by exchange of
articles, for they have no money up
there. Jones, the storekeeper, was
free silver man, and I talked with him
about it. Times were hard and he ar
gued for a deprecated currency, saying
that it would be good for business. |
told him that suppose Bryan was elected
and carried out his free coinage purpose,
it would still be an experiment and
might fail. He admitted it, but said
times could not be worse. Just then
barefooted girl came in and putting her
hands on the counter and raising on tip
toe said Mister Jones, my mother wants
an eggs worth of ginger. The old hen
is on the nest nown 1t never failed"
said Mr.. Depew, with merry twinkle
playing hide and seek in the tail of his
eye.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-25

His Recollection.-"Wi what was
the preachers text?" 'Somethin about
havin' faith like grain of some kind of
seed, an sayin' to the mountain, Git
move on you" an it'll got.''-Chicago
Tribune.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-25

"Why are you looking SO glum?" asked
the first author of the second.
Il sent a manuscript to a measly ed
itor, marked at your regular rates. and
he sent it back with a schedule of his
advertising prices. New York Town
Topics.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-25
YOUNG GIRLS.
Their Conduct and Health Often Mystifies
Their Mothers.

Young girls often feel and conse.
quently act, very strangely.
They shed tears without apparent
cause, are restless, nervous, and al
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-25

jeff looked at he men, faced about, and
stuck his great, Topping tail inside the
barrel. The coon's jaws fell together
with a snap like a dead fall, and Jeff's
tail was between them. From here he
proceeded to claw the dogs back until,
hurt beyond endurance and having no
means of redress, Jeff gave a despair
ing hown. and fed, dragging the nearly
dead coon behind him.-Waltham (Me.)
letter to New York Sun.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-16
REPORT or WORLDS FAIR BOARD.
Record VIII Make Thirty-scvcn Large
Volumes,


WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.-Presldent Pal
mer Of the Worlds Fair commission and
his associates on the committee on final re-
ports assembled here today for a session OF
several days, during which the reports to
the president and to congress will be per-
fected. These reports will present com
pleta review Of the accomplishments Of the
exposition The report OF the board OF
awards will make about twenty-five vol
umes OF 500 pages each; that OF the d.
rector general ten volumes; that of the
president and secretary two volumes, while
the extent of the report OF the womens
board Is not yet determined. These. 1t Is
intended, shall constitute a permanent
history and memorial of what the eXposi-
tion did.
The Philadelphia Centennial commissions
report embraced nine volumes. That of the
Paris exposition was on an elaborate scale
with steel engravings showing to the world
the best features of the French exposition
The work will be handsomely illustrated
and somewhat similar although less elabor-
ate than the French reports. The work has
progressed since the fair closed, and is now
complete, so that the board meets to pass
upon 1t finally before laying II before the
president and congress. Its publication will
depend upon congress
The reports also will wind up the inan-
cial affairs OF the national commission and
Will show a balance in favor OF the govern
ment of about 1924 1000. This includes the
women's board, which has a credit balance
and all minor branches
The members remaining here are Messrs.
Palmer Of Michigan John Boyd Thatcher of
| New York, Massey of Delaware. Martin of
/ Colorado. Roach OF South Carolina st. Clair
| OF West Virginia, Lannan OF Utah and
| Towsley Of Minnesota
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-16

WASHINGTON. Oct. 15.-(Specal Tele-
gram.) -Lieutenan Colonel Reuben f.
Bernard. Ninth cavalry, has been placed on
the retired list by reason of age
The following changes in stations OF of
fcers of the medical department have been
ordered: Captain william T. Kendall, from
Fort Sam Houston to Fort Brown, Tex
Major Peter j. A. Cleary, from Fort Brown
to headquarters Department of Texas. for
duty as chief surgeon of the department
Major Henry McElderry, from Fort Robin
son, Neb., to Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
Major Calvin Dewitt. from Fort Leaveu-
worth TO Fort Monroe, Va, relieving Major
Edward B. Moseley.
The following transfers in the Fifteenth
infantry have been ordered: Second Lieu
tenant Frank b. McKenna. from company
ID to company X; Second Lieutenant James
A. Lynch. from X to d..
The following transfers in the Twenty
third infantry have been made: Second
Lieutenant Herbert n. Royden. from com
pany ID to l; Second Lieutenant Celwyn 7.
Hampton, from to ID.
Leaves Of absence: First Lieutenant VIII
liam T. Littlebrandt, Seventh cavalry, ex-
tended fifteen days; First Lieutenant Harry
months; Second Lieutenant Frank Parker
Fifth cavalry. two months.
Post Quartermaster Sereant, now at Fort
Omaha, has been ordered to Fort Clark
Tex. for duty.
Private John j. Kelly, company +. Twenty.
second infantry, now at Fort Crook has
been ordered discharged
Corporal Charles Hardy, company II
Twelfth infantry, has been transferred tc
the hospital corps, as private, and ordered
from Fort Niobrara to Fort Crook, for
duty
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-16
WANT WATSON TO WITHDRAW
Rumors that a Formal Request Will Be
Made to Him in Georgia,
CABINET OFFICE AS COMPENSATION
Vice Presidential Nominee to Meet
other Puuuiist Leaders in Com
ference ana II Sensational
Outcome Is Looked For.

ATLANTA, Ca, Oct. l5-The proposed
conference between a subcommittee Of the
populist national executive committee
headed by Senator Butler and Thomas Wat
son, populist vice presidential nominee, is
expected to develop a sensation. 1t is gen
orally believed in populist circles that the
visit of the committee will result in a formal
request for Mr.. Watson to withdraw. There
are numerous rumors OF official positions to
be rendered Mr.. Watson in case he with
draws and the democratic party is success
full at the election. The stories of the prom
Used position range all the way down from
cabinet position. but no one claims to
have definite information as to just what
II anything will be promised. There is
grave doubt expressed, however. that Mr.
Watson will promise to withdraw. 1t is
freely stated that the popufst manifesto OF
yesterday was by no means pleasing to the
vice presidential candidate. and the commit
tees haste in notifying him of its intended
visit is said to have been the result of
fear he would take preciptate action before
the conference could be held. That fear was
set at rest, however, by n message which
MIR. Watson sent to Chairman Washburn
today, expressing q willingness to see the
committee. Mr.. Watson, according to the
Iuulut' dlldNtu lnt ltdTS OF the pOpullSt Ieau-
ers by appending to his telegram the state
ment that he would await the coming of the
subcommittee. 1t is believed from this that
the candidates letter of acceptance will not
he published until after the coming confer
ence, although he was expected to have given
1t to the press tonight. What the outcome
Of the committees visit will be is altogether
guess work but there is a growing impress
sion that Mr.. Watson will take more kindly
to the alleged suggestion of withdrawal than
he would have done at an earlier date in
the campaign. He is expected to leave
Thomson for Atlanta as soon as he is de-
initely informed as to the time the com
mittee will arrive there
CHICAGO. Oct. lJ.-ThC projected trip Of
the committee appointed by the popuist ox-
ocutive committee to call on Mr.. Watson
has been abandoned Senator Butler left for
Washington last night. Committeeman Reed
Of Georgia and George f. Washhurn. chair
man OF the western branch Of the commit
tee, who were to accompany Senator Butler
TO Georgia, are still in IOWA and say that 4,
formal call will be made on Mr. Watson. 4
telegram was received from the populisl
vice presidential can iiate today. hut both
gentlemen emphad ally deny that its con
tents were the cause Of the abandonment OF
the trip. MIR Waahhurn stated that the trip
was abandoned because 1t was absolutely
necessary for Senator Butler to return to
Washington at once. What the contents Of
the telegram were Is causing considerable
speculation, as II was UNDERSTOOD last night
that the committee .otendel to start unless
word was heard from Mr. Watson 10 tho
contrary
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-16

over exports was s46.357 sGS In other words.
instead OF discussing this latter amount In
f fp6 br agsSSs s ms Esar are Tgceyg
of Sii23I5.2l3 Moreover the tide of securi-
ties. flowing back to Americn from foreign
holders since 1880 has largely subsidized, at
least for the time being, and there is not
as much Of a drain from there on that aC-
count The high rate OF interest paid IN
the New York market for call loans dur
ing the past few weeks has attracted for
cgn capital from centcrs where the interest
rates have been much lower This pccu-
liarltv was also very marked during August
Of 1893 at the height OF the currency panic,
when the ruling rates of interest were alb
normally high and large amounts OF money
were loaned from abroad and the gold coin
sent to this country.
The contraction in the active currency
Is caused by the large increase In the bal
ance In the United States treasury, arising
from the bond issues, and the boarding OF
gold and OF notes rCdapmablc IN gold.
which has been going on among the people
for some time IN view. OF possible failure
of the, United states TO continue their re-
d"mption In gold The critics who talk 50
freely about importing $4,000, 900 of gold 70:
effect from the other side OF the ocean
do not seem to realize the inportanea OF
such a transaction and that therr rn,,si he
value exchanged for It. either in the slauc
of exports or securities or in some othei
way. 1t VIII be seen from the published
names of the parties who receive the gold
imported that they are mainly the dealers
IN exchange or houses or Institutions hay
ing foreign connections, and not the ma
tonal banks. except as Institutions to re-
ceive the deposits of their customers eN-
cept In the case Of one or two OF the larger
who have regular London correspondents
with whom they do an exchange business
1t must not be forgotten that the conf
dence in the situation which has placed the
country In its present satisfactory condition
regarding Its gold reserve was largely due
to the efforts of the bankers of New York
I'm the early summer. The fact of their
agreeing to furnish bills of exchange at
rates under the gold shipment point and en-
deavoring to bring about artincihllv that
which we now know Is a logical result from
natural causes inspired so much conf
dencc that normal conditions prevail and
the situation cured itself According to the
published reports during April, May, June
July and the first week ia Auggsr, while
gold was being exported. the rates of
sterling exchange at New York have ruled
from A.SSi2 to A.9oh. and during the last
of August and mp 70 the present time
while imports of gold we're being made
they have ranged from 81 S9N to S. So
If the parties attacking these trans actions
would examine the daily reporls end see
who withdrew or imported the gold and
what the exchange market vas End why
the exchange rates were high or Low, much
msapnrehension on these subiccts would
be avoided. Yours truly, w. Il. CURTIS.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-16

Has a had Thront, hut tx I'm No Danger
of Dying.


ATLANTA, Oct. l5.-In view of the alarm
ing reports in circulation concerning the
condition of Hon. Thomas L. Watson, the
Journal this morning teegraphed Mr.. Wat
sons physician for an official statement
OF his patients condition. To this the fol
lowing reply has been received:
The impression has been created by some
newspapers that Mr.. Watson has been and
is now quite i'll with a throat and lung
trouble. while another misstated the facts
and misrepI Csented Mr.. Watson as to the
statement that he was not sick at all but
pretending to be from some cause and that
he was out looking after his different farms
In the county etc.
I'm justice to Mr.. Watson | will state
that when he returned from his last speak
Ing tour his throat was in a fearful condi-
ticn, mass of liberation, and his general
system was beginning to be impaired by IT,
but ii soon yielded to treatment, and he is
now In his usual good health except the
local trouble in his throat, which is very
much improved, and | think 1t will be en-
tlrely well in a few days. Yet | positively
object to Mr.. Watson making any more
speeches a. present.
''E. S. HARRISON, NJ d."
DR.. Harrison sent the above statement to
Watson before delivering il to the journal
correspondent Mr. Watson returned 1;
with the following endorsement:
Dear Doctor-This is all right
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-16

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.-(spsctal)-Pat-
ents have been issued as follows: NcbrGska-
Gustav Carlson and =. Lawson. Valentine
BARRIERS case; Benjamin r. Flood, Omaha
perforating device.
South Dakota-Walter p. Hitch 'ngs, Wau-
bay. straw burning stove.
Iowa-Albert C. Booth. Cedar Rapids, au-
tomato cutout for electrical transformers
William Britton, Boone, va'er gauge; Au-
gustus p. Brown, Fort Madison machine
for reducing paper stock to pulp; James
Hannah, Muscatine. toy cannon and target;
Charles T. Norman, Packwood, lifting Jack;
George w. Rucker, Belle PLANE feeding
attachment for threshing machine; Edward
G. Sylvester Thornton, harness headgear
William A. West Boone, device for feeding
anti-incrustation compound to boilers; Dali
ton X Wilson. CRYSTAL automatic gate.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-16

Elect officers. Pass n Ninc-UOur LAW
and Choose Syracuse.

and Choose Syracuse.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Oct. Is
TCdays session OF the International Typo
graphical union was the most important that
has been held since the convention opened
four DAYS ago. The business of the cleo
ton Of officers and the consideration Of the
adoption OF a nine-hour labor law ran the
session late into the night.
The election for the Offices OF president,
FIRST Vice president and secretary treasurer
were all holly contested. The following
ofieeEA- Yere chosen for the ensuing term:
President, w. D. Prescott OF Toronto Ont
Reelected; soCrctary-treasurer, John w.
Brentwood of Denver; first vice president. T.
w. Perry OF Nashville. Tenn; second vice
president. George w. Williams OF Boston
Third vice president, Hugo Miller OF In
dianapolis, reelected.
The following delegates to the American
Federation of Labor which meets in Gin
cinnati December s. were chosen: Ed
Harsch of Baltimore, Nd; Daniel j. Sullivan
OF New York and Frank Morrison OF Chi
caEo.
Sixteen district organizers were elected to
look after the interests of the international
Typographical union in the sixteen districts
INTO which the United states and Canada are
divided.
The trustees for the Childs- Drexel Home
FOR lnfrm Printers, situated in this city.
we're elected as follows L. c. Shepard of
Grand Rapids Mich; James ]. DAILY Of
Philadelphia; Thomas McCaffery of Colorado
springs, ana j. W. White of Kansas City.
The most important item of business
,dnsacted by the convention at today's SEES
sion was the passing OF the nine hour labor
law. An effort to pass an eight-hour law
was defeated The nne-hour law has now
TO be voted upon by every typographical
union in the country before its final adop-
ton. In 1856 such law passed the inter
rational convention. but was defeated when
presented to the various Typographical
unions.
The members OF the union unanimously
'o,ed $500 to prosecute the boycott which
union No so Of Kansas City. Mo. has de
e!ared against a publishing firm of that
city.
Syracuse wa7 chosen as the place of meet
ing in 1898
The union this morning, after a
warm discussion, voted to strike from the
minutes the following resolution:
Resolved, By the International TWO.
graphical union, in convention assembled
on the summit of Pixies peak. on this 18th
day of October, 1896 That we believe in the
free and unlimited coinage of silver at tho
ratio OF l6 to /, and the adoption of laws
restoring silver to its rightfu place as the
same existed prior to 1873 and this without
waiting for the consent of any other ma
ton" $50
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-16
LIQUOR DEALERS ASSOCIATION
Organize 10 Secure National LcuisIn-
don for Iheir InIrrcsIs

NEW YORK. Oct. 15.-The first meeting
Of the executive committee OF the National
Wholesale Liquor Dealers association was
concluded today. The membership Of the
board OF control was agreed upon as follows:
For one year: Morris Mryerield, San
FRANCISCO; Clarence a. Barney Bos On; n
y Mcnamara, CincinRati: Samuel Levy
Fort Worth; Ferd Westhelmcr, St Joseph:
,. j. L4nahan. Baltimore, and j. Il. Dana
For two years: II. VI. Daily Phiadtlphlu;
Max Oherfoider, Chicago; ]. Il. Rose, In
Glanapollsi b. Goodman, Memphis; j. H.
Holmes. cleveland: 4. NJ fIclmer ST
LOUIS und $. Froh!lch. Galcsburg, m
q, f9i ihicn years: George Benz ST. PAM:
VI. X, Coils. New York; Joco Blr2cn Kan.
Lts CITY; w. H. Duncy, Rochester; August
Irai 81 Louis; w Bcrgcnthal Milwaukee,;
Iled G. Fonzlohauson, PiltsOurg.
President Syndcr stated the association is
Eot trust In any meaning OF the term. 1T
~ intended said he, TO do its work above
board and the work which 1t should do. in
spring legislation for the benefit Of the
members, will De pressed Only in national
AFFAIRS. state legislation Is 10, to he con
sldesod at all"
Mr. Synder mentioned the securing OF the
flbhi TO export liquors as one especial aim
In the associations legislation work and the
protection OF trade marks another.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-16
wNrNLEY TO PEOPLE or CANTON.
Little Surprise Fart
stead tmid ~
the OLD Home
clcgntions.

CANTON, o., Oct. = secretary william
VI. Osborne OF the M : committee Wit
messed the big dclegs In Canton today.
lie spoke most conf y " the outlook
While there were Il parties from New
York and pcnnsylvat he most surprising
event Of the day was Informal call OF the
working people OF { NJ They came in
thousands from the 49, factories. large and
small, in this city. They came, many OF
them, with their wives and children and
babies They filled the broad Market street
and half mile from the Public square TO
Louis avenue at the Mckinley home. They
crowded over the fences from the streets
and the sidewalks into the door yards and
lawns of other homes They carried ban
ners inscribed, open the Mills" oar
Money is Good Enough what We Want is
Work. I'VE Want Mckinley, Protection
and Work. There was an unusual trcmor
in Major McKinlcy's voice when he arose
to respond 20 the sentiments OF the venerable
spokesman from the local factories who ad-
dressed him Addresses were made by
Edward Jones, a factory Waterman, and
John Grouse woodworker.
The first trainlodd OF callers to see Major
Mckinley today arrived in a special train OF
six cars, over the Cleveland, Canton Il
Southern railroad at 1890 o'clock The
party was composed OF farmers and bust
ness men from northern Erie county, Penn
sylvania, and was i'm charge Of w. j. Sell.
This delegation was held ten or fifteen min
utos till a second train of eight coaches
hlled with business men, farmers and other
citizens OF Cory, Pa, arrived, and the two
parties We're combined and marched to the
Mckinley home. where one address suGiccd
for both Rev. s. a. Smith spoke for the
Cory party and W. ]. Sell for the Erie
party.
In the course of his response, Major Me
Kinloy said:
Some people say we have not enough
money. The trouble u.s. my fellow citizens
We have not enough confidence to put in
circulation the money we now have. We
nave Just as much money as We ever had
IN all our history aud II Is as good is Il
ever was, but the trouble Is. those who have
II are d'strustful Of the future and they
won't invest u in industries and enterprises
that give employment to labor. Now, what
we want to do first of all is to restore pub
lie ana private confidence: let the whole
world know this year that this nation pro-
poses 10 keep all It's contracts invioiablc
ana continue a currency that is worth 100
cents on the do lar every day and every
where.
delegation from western New York con-
sisting OF professional men from the cities
and farmers dairymcn and grape growers
from the surrounding country. arrived this
afternoon and paid their respects to the re-
publican standard bearer. The delegation
which filled eight coaches left Dunkirk, ~
Y, last night. The Introductory address was
made by Congressman W. b. Hooker Of Ere
donia,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-16
MEN WHO SELL BUTTER AND EGGS
Organize to Protect Themselves
Against Commission Men.

Organize to Protect Themselves
Against Commission Men.
CHICAGO, Oct. 15.-The Butter, Egg and
Poultry Shippers association, new or
ganization, was formed here today. The
meeting was called together by the officers
of a number of societies in Michigan, Iowa
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Nebraska. Only
shippers of the farm products named in
the title are to be admitted
Clarence j. Chandler of Chelsea Mich,
in calling the convention Of probably sixty
shippers together, said there was need OF
an organization in order to protect the
dealer from the commission men. He said
there was no assurance that shippers would
get market quoted prices because the com
mission men made no efforts to protect the
shippers and left them practically at the
mercy OF the buyers. .
Among the leading shippers present at
the convention today were A. j. Johnson
ottawa. Ia, president OF the Iowa associa-
ton; II. p. Miller Defiance, o., president
of the Ohio and Indiana association, and
l.. b. Kerchbraum, president OF the Ne
braska association.