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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
COST OF MAIL TRANSPORTATION.
The Total was $40, 523, 932-Horseiess
Carriages.

Washington, D. c., Nov. 2.-The an
nual report of Second Assistant Post
master General Charles Nelson shows
the annual rate of expenditure for all
mail transportation at the close of the
fiscal year to be $40, 523, 1872, of which
SAT ,993.06 was for inland mail and the
remainder for the foreign service. For
inland mail the cost is an increase Of
$1.656, 1919 for the year.
The annual travel in star route service
alone was over 122,000,000 miles. The
report says the experiments with the
horseless wagons to be tried this winter
will, it is hoped, prove successful and
they expected to be much less expensive
than horse wagons. Concerning pneu-
matte tube service, only one tube at Phil
adelphia, now being in operation in the
entire postal service, the report says it
cX9edites the mail, makes closer connec-
tons both ways, in greatly reduced time
for practically the same money. For es-
tablishing this service $4,000 is asked
for and three tubes, one each in Phila-
delphia, New York and Boston are eX-
pected to be contracted for.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
FLORIDA RUBBER.
The Orange State May Help TO supply
the Enormous Demand for Gum.


Without it's rubber tire, the bicycle
would have remained a mere toy of gen
eral utility. With it, it is taking swift
possession of the whole world, and will
be multiplied in increasing millions 50
long as any Of the instruments of civil
zation are preserved. 1t is obvious that
this use alone will require an immensely
increased production of rubber as the
years go on, and every new source of
supply becomes of much commercial I'M
portance 1t is thought that the trees
can be grown to advantage IN Florida,
and experiments in that direction are be-
ing made, with fair prospects of success.
The annual consumption of the crude
gum is now between 6O,O00000 and TO-,
100000 pounds, of which Brazil supplies
about two-thirds, the rest coming from
other parts of the tropical and sub-trOp-
ical world. Formerly India was the
main source of supply, and England is
forests there and make them again pro-
ductive. Africa presents unlimited re-
sources in this direction as soon
as commerce can find a way to
penetrate it's equatorial jungles,
and in time will, no doubt, exceed
Brazil in the amount of it's production,
affOrding a supply equal to all needs for
centuries. But it is not opened yet, or
only in a limited degree. Wherever the
rubber tree will grow to advantage it in
vites cultivation, and if Florida be found
a region favorable to it, it is likely in
time to exceed all other productions of
her soil put together. The increase in
the consumption of this commodity is
enormous. In fifty years it has mounted
up from 100000 to 100000 pounds,
and new uses are constantly being found
for it on every hand. The cycle tire will,
no doubt, consume much larger guam
tity of this substance than any single
article manufactured from it, but it's
utilities are manifold, and the world is
ready to consume all that can be OBJ
tanned from every available source. Only
a limited section of our territory is adapt
ed to its production. and it is not quite
certain that any is, but the Floridian ex-
pertinent will test the question, and if it
turns out successful the states forests
of caoutchOuc trees may become of great
er value to it than its orange groves. or
any other production Of its soil.-New
York Tribune
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
CANADA'S EXPORTS AND IMPORTS,
Fair Increase Noted in Both Columns
Trade with ENGLAND.

Ottawa, Ont, Nov. 2.-Oficial figures
of exports and imports for the fiscal year
ended June 30, issued by the government,
show the total foreign trade of Canada to
have been $249, 024, $50 compared with
800, 420, 4S5 in 1896 The total imports
were $118,011, 600 against 511O,7S1 900
in 1895 and exports S121 ,O13, $50 against
Sill, 63S, 1903 in 1896
The exports to Great Britain were over
$66,0O0,000, an increase of $4,000. 600.
while to the United States the. exports
600 in round figures. There is a Slight
increase in Australian trade and also
with Newfoundland, but the exports in
the West Indies dropped from $4,000. 900
to $2,000,O0O. The exports from Great
Britain increased by nearly $4,000, 600
and from the United States they in
creased over $1,000. 900
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
ROUNDHOUSE DESTROYED.
Heavy Loss to the Ouinnesec Log
ging Company at Iron Noun
tain-NO Insurance.

Iron Mountain, Mich, Oct. 2S.-[Spe-
cial. 1.-The round house of the Quinne-
sec Logging company, located three
miles south Of here and containing three
narrow guage logging engines and a
number of barrels of oil, burned to the
ground at 6 o'clock last evening. The
men were eating supper at the time the
fire broke out and the destruction was
complete before assistance could be rem
dered. A. e. Early, foreman of the
Quinnesec Logging company, estimates
the loss on engines at $25, 5000; no in
curoDca
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
The Downfall Of Turkey.

New York, Oct 27.-Commander
Booth-Tucker OF the Salvation army pre-
sided at mass meeting in Carnegie Mu-
sic hall last night at which a welcome
was given to the Athenian refugees. A
cablegram from Gladstone addressed to
DR.. Talmage was read. 1t is as follows:
II rejoice in the rescue of any faction of
the Armenians from the fangs of the
great assassin. So long as the inaction
of the powers continue, the situation will
be shameful as we'll as sad, but the deeds
recorded by heaven and before man and
the constantly accommodating horrors may
vet work the downfall Of that crying in
iquity known as the Turkish empire"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
STEAMSHIP RATES GO UP.
The New Passenger Tariff to Go Into Eff
feet December /.

London, Nov 2.-An official of the
Cunard line this afternoon informed
representative Of the Associated press
that the increase in passenger rates
which the French transatlantic Steam
ship company has announced it's willing
ness to take part in is conditional on ne,
gotations, which are still proceeding, but
he added, in no case will it take effect
for some months.
London, Nov. 2-The officials of the
HamburgAmerican line later in the day
teegraphed to the London office of the
Associated press saying that the new
passenger rates would go into effect On
Dppam her |
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
DEADLY GRADE CROSSING.
Two Little Girls Killed by a Freight Car
at Chicago.

Chicago, H., Nov. 2.-Annie Wander
wall. aged years, was instantly killed.
and Ella Birkman, aged years, fatally
injured today at the Joseph street cross
ing of the Chicago & Alton railroad.
As the girls approached the crossing the
gates were lowered for a switch engine
approaching some distance away. Think
ing they had plenty of time to cross
the two children stepped under the gates
onto the first track, and as they cid so
were struck by a freight car which had
been kicked by the engine Annie
Vanderwalls head was cut completely
off and the body terribly mangied.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
Last of the Grant TripIets.

winsted, Conn, Nov. 2.-Word
reached here today of the sudden death
Yesterday at Burrville of Matthew A.
Grant. one of the famous Grant triplets.
AS Mr.. Grant who was rs years of age,
was about to enter his house he fell in
an epileptic fit and died in a short time.
But one of this now famous trio is liv-
ing his home being in the old homestead
at Rurryille
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
DIR. ROCKER MAY GO TOO.
Same Forces Which Retired Bishop KeGn;
Are at Work.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 29.-The opin-
ion is freely expressed by ecclesiastics Of
the Catholic church in Washington
that the troubles within the church
Keane incident and that they will
soon be renewed at Rome by
the parties to the present controversy.
1t is fully expected by the friends of
DR.. Rocker, the secretary to the papal
delegate, that the forces which brought
about Bishop Keane's retirement from
the Catholic university will endeavor
to secure the retirement of DR.. Rocker,
who is a friend Of Bishop Keane and
Of Archbishop Ireland.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
lyman Returns.

New York, Oct. PIP. J. lyman, the
alleged "No. u Of the Phoenix park MUIR
derers, was a passenger on the North
German Lloyd steamer Saale, which ar
rived this evening from Bremen lyman
was seen at quarantine. He said that he
naturally hesitated to talk for publica-
ton, even in this country, as it was pos
sible any utterance by him might compro-
mise others and perhaps those who had
been kind to him. He refused to discuss
the purpose of his visit to Europe, but he
emphatically stated that his mission was
entirely successful.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
ELECTION RIOTS IN HUNGARY.
Several Persons Wounded in . Clash with


Budapest, Oct 27.-Serious election
riots have taken place in different parts
of Hungary. At Tyrnau a detachment
of hussar's while attempting to restore
order, was stoned by the mob and one
trooper was killed The hussars there
upon charged with drawn swords and
several of the rioters were wounded.
Troops have been sent to the various dis
turbed districts
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
Killed His Wife.

to the Journal from Mankato, Mimi,
says that Louis Busler, lessee and pro-
prietor of the American house, shot and
killed his wife this morning. He was
intoxicated and abused her and drove her
out of the house. AS she stood on the
sidewalk he shot her.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
Gold Withdrawals.

New York, Oct 29-The Park Ma
tional bank today withdrew 100000 in
gold from the sub-treasury in exchange
for assay Office checks. The treasury re-
serve is not affected by this operation.
There has been deposited at the sub
treasury 100000 in gold in exchange
for legal tenders.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
LAMENT FROM THE CRADLE.

In from the cradle came wall,
At first pensiye coo;
into a weird vociferouS wall
OF mournfulness it grew:
His sorrow. in a vein proliX,
He struggled to reveal
INV fathers talking politics
And mother rides wheel.
.sThey say I'm cross. I'm simply sad
At being sighted so:
I wish the baby carriage fad
Could somehow get show.
How can you blame one in my fix
For setting up sQueal!
My fathers talking politics
And mother rides q wheel"
illustrated Bits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
His Eve Fell Ont.

Cincinnati, O., Oct %. = Charles
Doran, business man of Glendale, took
a pinch Of snuff for cold. So severe
was the sneezing that the oblique muscle
Of the left eye was ruptured, and as he
continued to sneeze, the exertion forced
replaced the eye and applied lotion to
the muscle. The eye was then band
aged so it could not fall out again. DR..
Heady believes the eye is not DESTROYED
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
Hunting Egg rnrowers.

Chicago. ILL.,, Oct 28.-No arrests have
been made as yet of persons suspected of
throwing the eggs at Mr.. Bryan yester-
day afternoon from the windows of the
Metropolitan business college at Monroe
street and Michigan avenue. Three or
four of the students are under Suspicion
and detectives working on the case feel
confident that the egg-throwers will be
arrested before long.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
TRAIN EMPLOYEES BLAMED.
Held e ssponsible for the Missouri Wreck
Company Censured.

st. Louis, Mo-, Oct. 2S.-The coroner's
jury that investigated the collision of
Sunday which resulted SO fatally has re-
turned q verdict finding that it was due
to the carelessness of George Atwood,
conductor, and ]. A. Dryden, engineer,
in charge of the westbound train, and
the failure of the St. Louis & San Fran
cisco company in this case to exercise
proper supervision over the movement
Of it's trains.
John II. Dressing, painter, who was
injured internally In the wreck, is dead.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
THE OWNER MUST PAY.
Ten Thousand Dollars for a Life Lost In
q Building COLLAPSE.

New York, Oct. ga verdict for
$4,000 was rendered by the jury in
the case of Bridget Burke of Brooklyn,
who sued John Ireland and others in the
Supreme court, Brooklyn, to recover
$4,000 damages for the loss of the life
of her husband, John Burke, who was
killed in the collapse Of the Ireland build
ing at West Broadway and West Third
street, New York. The verdict was as
sessed against Ireland alone, the con-
tractor being eXonerated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
VIce-rr.esident is III

Chicago, ILL.,, Oct 28.-While sitting
on the platform at the Bryan political
meeting held at Tattersalls, Vice Presi-
dent Adlai e. Stevenson was overcome
somewhat by heat ard was compelled to
withdraw from the stage Fearful that
he might faint from the effects of the
excitement, the yice-president had his
cab called and he went at once to the
Palmer house where he has rooms
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
BATTLESHIP WISCONSIN.
That Will be the Name of One of
Uncle Sans New War
Vessels,

Washington, D. c., Oct. 2S.-Secretary
of the Navy Herbert before leaving for
Alabama selected the names for the new
battleships and gunboats now under con-
struction. The three battleships will be
known as the Alabama, Illinoissand Wis
consin. The gunboats will bear the
names Annapolis, Marietta, Newport,
Princeton. Vicksburg and Wheeling.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
Kate Fields Remains.

San Francisco, Cal, Oct. IS The
body of Miss Kate Field is expected to
arrive at any hour from Honolulu. 1t
will be cremated IN this city and the
ashes forwarded to Boston for final in
terment in Mount Auburn cemetery. IL.
Herald, on whose staff Miss Field was
engaged at the time of her death, has
telegraphed saying he will bear all the
nxnRnSpS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
Whalebone will be Dear.

New Bedford, Mass, Oct. 27.-Advices
received from the Arctic ocean whaling
fleet state that the entire fleet has taken
only ffty-two whales up to October l.
In consequence of the poor eaten the
price of Whalebone will be in the neigh
borhood of So ner pound.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
Murderer Kills Himself.

louisville, Ky. Nov. "A special to
the Times from Nashville says: "Presi-
dent Bradford, who shot and killed Dep
uty Sheriff Haley in Henry county on
Friday last committed suicide last night
by shooting himself. He went to his
father-in-law's residence, ate hearty
meal and walking out into the yard, took
his own life. He had been hiding since
1nOrniDo -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
MONTREAL is IN GREAT DANGER.
Big Reservoir May Burst and Destroy the
Entire City.

Montreal, Can, Oct. 28.-It has be-
come public that for some weeks the
larger of the two city reservoirs on the
mountain has been in a dangerous condi-
ton.
1t holds 100000 gallons of water
and experts say that if break should
away.
The governors of McGill university
have already notified the city that they
will hold it responsible for $1,000,00O
damages in case of accident.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
Tornado in Oklahoma.

Guthrie, Ok, Oct 29.-A tornado
struck Mitchell postoffice twenty miles
east of here last night at 7:3O and swept
away farmhouses for miles. Postmaster
Mullin and wife are known to have been
killed and many others are reported dead
Rescuing parties with collins have been
sent out from here. Particulars are
npaQ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
killed in a Panic.

Newark. n. j., Nov "a fuse on the
electric motor of street car blew out
this morning. Italian laborers who were
the passengers became panic-stricken and
Lambuster Angelo was killed IL the Iush
to get off the car
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
Gold Shipped Overland.

St. Petersburg, Oct 90 caravan
from Tomsk, West Siberia, has arrived
here bringing bars of gold weighing 200
pools (1200 pounds. Another caravan
is expected in January These consign-
ments are independent of those from
Irkutsk Eastern Siberia.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
Young Woman Goes Insane

Highland, Wis. Oct 27.-[Special.l i
Miss Dora Staunfeubiel, domestic
after months Of strange mind manifesto
tons, became helplessly insane. She was
taken to Mendoza yesterday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
SULLIVAN A VICTIM OF CANCER.
Ex-PugiIistic Champion May Lose His
Right Arm.

van, ex-pugilistic champion, is the victim
of cancer. The trouble has developed in
the right hand and DR.. Calvin of the
Emergency hospital upon whom Sullivan
called for treatment, says that unless
Sullivan takes great care he will lose
his arm
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-04
A SHOWER OF BIRDS.
Hundreds of Birds Drop Dead in the
Streets OF Baton Rouge, La.

Hundreds of Birds Drop Dead in the
Streets OF Baton Rouge, La.
Early risers in Baton Rouge. La. wit
messed peculiar sight on a recent morn
ing in the shape of a shower of birds that
fell from clear sky, literally cluttering
the streets of the city. There were wild
ducks, cat birds, woodpeckers and many
birds of strange plumage, some of them
resembling canaries, but all dead, falling
in heaps along the thoroughfares, the
singular phenomenon attracting many
spectators and causing much comment.
The most plausible theory as to the
strange windfall is that the birds were
driven inland by the recent storm on the
Florida coast, the force of the current of
air and the sudden change of temperature
causing the death of many of the little
feathered creatures when they reached
Baton Rouge. Some idea of the extent
Of the shower may be gathered from the
estimate that out on National aypDue
alone the children of the neighborhood
collected as many as two hundred birds.
The grand jury of Hancock county
0a.) has returned an Indictment against
J. J. McAyoy for the alleged sale of
liquor. McAYoy managed a dining car
for the Chicago, Milwaukee q St. Paul
road. and it is alleged sold LIQUOR con-
trary to the Iowa law Although LIQUOR
has been served on dining cars on MANY
roads since the passage of the prohibi-
tory law, this is the first prosecution.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-11

dog team, At the Wallusk bridge |
stop and water the team, and perhaps
take a bite of lunch, Bcforc starting
ON the trip again. the butter which was
churncd ON the way Ia placed On one
ot those deep trays from that chest
over there and set upon the table.
where II is fastened down by screws
and a waste pipe connected which emp.
ties into one OF the milk cans After
crossing the walluski bridge the road
Is constructed ot what Is known as
punchcon. and there Is long stretch
ot Il right To the city's cdgo. which n
hugboar TO most cltlsens, and many
ladies are actually afraid to ride over
a. Not 80 with me. however. as |
have peculiarly constructed spring
seat and know that every Jolt OF
the wagon Is doing what Il would take
hard work and time to do at home.
BEFORE the edge " the city Is reached.
every particle OF buttcrmilk has been
pressed out and drained on into the
can. ready for sale Co restaurants, 4
short stop Is made. and I, is the work
~ but a few moments TO press the but.
ter into rolls by means ot these wooden
molds. and pack Il in the chest for de-
livery to the merchants No time has
been lost a, home. and much labor has
been saved. Give me the good old fash.
ioned Clatsop county punchrons and
mud holes, I can make money on them.
whether the man who raises spuds and
hay can or not"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-11
AROUND TOWN.

Men must be taught as if you taught
them not,
And things unknown proposed as things
forgot. Pope.
Crowds are going to the beaches.
DR.. W. I. Howard, homeopathic, $50
Commercial street.
The o. R. and n. took out a car Of
salmon last night for the east.
Rogers Juniper Kidney Cure is near
ly always a cure for lame back.
Fresh Strawberries every morning at
lowest market price. c. B. Smith.
Mrs. ]. T. Ross and family have gone
to the Seaside for two weeks outing.
Ice cream for sale in bulk, and ice
cream parlors at the Astoria Creamery.
The finest separator cream in the
city at bedrock prices at c. B. Smiths.
The merchants yesterday reported
business as improving all along the
line
Just received, a choice stock of fine
teas, coffees and spices, at Foard e.
Stokes Co.
Best Ice cream in town, cheap. Par
lors for ladies'. Astoria Creamery, ASS
Duane street
Perhaps all do not know that the
cold bath leaves one warmer than a
very hot one.
The ladies Of st. Agnes Guild, Grace
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-11
TO CONTRACTORS.
Proposals Wanted for Building

Proposals Wanted for Building
Depot.
Sealed proposals VIII be received by
the undersigned at the offices OF the
A. and @. II. r. r. in Astoria until noon
OF Wednesday, July 15, for the con-
structlon OF depot building and foun-
dation wharf. Plans and specifications
can be seen at the Offices OF the COM
pany in Astoria. Approved bonds VIII
be required Of the successful bidder
Bids viii be received separately for the
wharf and station building The un-
derslgned reserving the right TO re-
ject any or all bids.
NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION co.