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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
DWIGHT |. MOODY DEAD
Fatal Termination of an Illness
Contracted Nov. l6.
THE GREAT EVANGELIST
Stricken with Heart Failure While
Conducting Great Revival
Meetings.

East Mortified, Mass, Dec. %
Dwight l.. Moody, the famous evangelist,
died at noon today.
The evangelist broke down in Kansas
City, Mo-, where he was holding services
about a month ago and the seriousness of
has condition was SO apparent to the
physicians who were called to attend him
that they forced him to abandon his tour
and return to his home with all speed
After he reached Mortified eminent
physicians were consulted and everything
was done to prolong life. A bulletin is
sued last week communicated the It'd
ings to the public that Mr.. Moody was
very i'll, but that a little improvement
was noticed. This week the patient
showed a steady gain until yesterday,
when he showed symptoms OF nervous
ness, accompanied by weakness which
caused the family much anxiety.
This morning the weakness continued
and at O'clock Mr.. Moody called his
wife and children, telling them that the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
GLOBE BANK FAILURE.
Nervous Feeling Apparent in BoS-
ton Financial CircleS-Marke
was Weak

Boston, Mass, Dee. 22.-Ihere was q
nervous feeling apparent in financial
quarters today before the opening of
business on account of the closing of the
Globe National bank.
At the Globe bank today all the clerks
were busy when the regular hour for
opening came, but the doors remained
closed and a notice bearing the signature
of D. G. Wing, temporary receiver, gave
the reason. The stock market was eX-
pected to feel the disturbed conditions
most keenly, and many consultations
were held and some active work was
done in copper circles before the eX-
change opened.
The galleries of the Stock exchange
were crowded today when business be
gan. The market was weak at the
opening. Trading was very animated
and violent fluctuations III Sugar were re-
corded. Coppers were trlte weak
Montana dropping >, but recovering half
the loss almost Immediately. United
States Oil dropped 24, but rallied quick
ly. The market showed good support.
Receiver Wing and President II. H.
Stevens of the Globe bank declined TO
say anything about the situation today
There was no unusual scene around the
bank, although number of out-of-toWn
cuSJOuleIS W mo Cdlllc " uIoN IlOiiN 80
Christmas were considerably upset by
the information that the bank was closed.
During the forenoon the National Shaw
NUT bank made public the following no
tice:
That there may be as little inconvenience
as possible to the depositors of the GLOBE
National bank and others. the Natlonal
Shawmut bank offers to advance toda! 70
all depositors in the Globe bank against
their deposits 30 per cent. of the net amount
of the same.
New York, Dec. 22.-The correspond,
ents in this city of the Globe National
bank Of Boston, which yesterday Went
into the hands of receiver, are the Bank
of North America, the Hanover National,
and the National City bank. The most
of the Globe Nationals business was
transacted through. the Bank Of North
America. There are small balances to
the Globe National banks credit III each
of these three banks.
The action of the National Shawmut
bank had an excellent effect in all cir
cles and within a short time after it had
become known, except for feverish ten
dency in some transactions on the stock
exchange, the financial sections of the
city were as quiet as usual.
1t was learned in connection with the
Globe bank case today that of the 3D.
100000 advanced by the Boston clearing
house to the bank last Saturday $500
has been repaid. The nominal market
value of the securities given the clearing
house for the loan is 81 100000
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
MILES SAYS IT'S SERIOUS.
Transvaal War May Involve Europe
in Com Mica tons.

Al IAOnSs
Philadelphia Pa Dee. 22-Mai-Gen.
Nelson A. Miles, Capt Wheeler Capt
Lewis ard Judge Cultivate of the Unit
ed States ordnance board, who arrived
here yesterday to witness test of a new
smokeless powder, today went to Mead
vile, Pa, to examine fifty new wire
wound guns. Before leaving Gen. Miles
III expressing his opinion regarding the
South African war, said
THE struggle between the British and
Beers is a very serious war. There have
been some severe losses and | believe
there will be serious encounters before it
is ended. If the British are defeated it is
likely to involve Europe i'll serious com
plications. AS to the tactics of the CON
tCnding armies, both seem to be pursuing
what is termed 'Openorder' methods. 1t
is mistake to compare the tactics of
the Beers to those of our Indians Their
tactics are the white mans tactics.
1.-The outcome, of course, depends upon
the skill of the commanders, as it does
in every war The Beers have been pre-
pairing for it for the last ten years In
view of the circumstances, | do not think
their showing so far is in the nature OF
a surprise. They have had no difficulty
in procuring ammunition. The people in
the Transvaal are accustomed to the use
of powder in mining operations. There
they know how to manufacture cart
ridges Besides they had plenty of mon
ey to buy necessary war materials before
hand and store them away for use when
needed To succeed in war is to get
ready before you commence hostilities.'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
SMOKES A $40
CIGAR IN COURT.
Attorney II. G. Altizer Of Sparta,
RouSes Chicago Judges Wrath
and Paws for It,

4
Chicago, ILL.,, Dec 2f.-Attorney II. c..
AltiZcr of the thriving town of Sparta,
Wis, pulled cloud of smoke from his
rustic lips toward the ceiling in Judge
DUNES courtroom yesterday and stopped
the wheels of justice temporarily.
What do you mean by smoking in this
court; don't you realize that this is a
temple Of iusticeE' Numbered Judge
Dunno. Step up here. Who are you%'
The student of Blackstone from Sparta
was SO stunned, that an acquaintance was
forced to come to the rescue and inform
his honor that the offender was an attor-
ney.
1t seems Incredible continued Judge
Dunn, that sworn officer of the court
should forget the respect that is due to
the tribunal. Are you accustomed to
smoke III court where you practice law"
Mr.. Altizer had so far regained his
composure as to tell the Judge that it
was considered the right thing in Sparta,
but" he FASTENED to add Il certainly
had no intention of failing in respect to
this court"
Il am sorry.' said the judge. ''But the
rule Of this court is that there shall be no
smoking here. | fined juror 50 for this
ottense. and, as YOU are 4 member of the
bar. the offense is magniied. Mr.. Clerk,
enter an order for a fine of So
The fine was paid and Mr.. Altizer can
return TO Sparta and tell how sensitive
justice IS in Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
YOUNG CHURCHILL SAFE.
E1udes Pursuit and Arrives at Della
goa Bay.

London, Dec 22-Lady Randolph
Churchill has received a cable dispatch
from her son. Winston Churchill. who
was captured by the Beers III Natal and
taken to Pretoria, and whose escape from
there was announced December :, say
ing he had arrived safely at Delagoa bay.
\ war-ottice dispatch from Pieterma-
ritZburg, Natal, gives a list Of casualties
Monday, December is, of Z men killed
and II wounded, all nOncommissioned Of
fcerS and men. The names Of the regi-
ments concerned indicate q hitherto IN
recorded sOrtie from Ladysmith on that
date.
There is no diminution of the volun-
teers. All kinds of offers are reaching
Lord Gresham. who is to command the
mounted volunteer force. Members of
the stock exchange have already prom
ised 100 horses from their stables, and an
offer of an Irish contingent of 115 hunt
ing men was accepted this morning.
Prince Francis OF Teck, younger brother
Of the Duchess of York, sailed for Cape
Town today, with detachment of the
Royal dragons.
Lord Salisbury and Gen. Roberts had
a conference with the Queen at Wind
SOr this afternoon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
Patents to Inventors.

Messrs. Benedict & Morsell. solicitors
Of patents, Old Insurance building, Mil
waukee, report patents issued to West
ern inventors December u as follows
II. w. Boiens, PIT. Washington, Wis,
chair; e. f. Braisher, H. NJ. Foulk, Osh-
kosh, Wis, upholstering device; G. H Bres-
ser, Burlington, Ia, horseshoe; J. e. Briel-
maier, Dubuque, Ia, wood-carving machine:
+. d. Gates, Albion, Neb., stove; A Glenn,
Scranton, Ia, stock waterer; A. r. Head,
AurOraville, Wis, expansion-drill; II. H.
Houghland, Neigh, Neb., air-accumulator;
O. J. jerks and T. NJ. Hines, Merrill, Wis,
window brace and fastener; NJ. NJ. Johnson,
Clay Center, Neb., folding brooder; Ole
Johnson, Milwaukee, apparatus for elevat-
ing, transporting and discharging material
E. r. Jones, Milan. Kas., combination tool;
]. H Ludlow, Franklin, Neb, harrow; W
c. Schaefer Menoninee, Wis, basket
making machine; f. B. Sweet, Lawrence,
has., suspenderS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
Mice as Pets.

An imported mouse is an entirely diff
ferent creature from the pestiferous ro-
dent which IS the horror of housewives
and the despair Of grain dealers. The i'm
ported animals have the most exquisite
colors; white midgets that are a lively re-
production of the frosted bonbons the
little ones love- grays, fawns fascinating
browns. blues, blacks and French reds.
Then there were piebald mice in every
conceivable tint, with eyes like jewels
and coats as glossy a silk hat. They
have ears like tiny tissue paper cornu-
copias, and they dart about like comets
keeping important -Balti-
more News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26

was completed and dedicated within the
year. He preached each Sunday even
ing-preached from the shoulder He
drew the largest Protestant congregation
in the city but one. People fought for
seats at his prayer meetings. The story
of his work caused his election as leader
in the National Young Mems Christian
association work. He went to Indianap-
oils to convention in 1871. He was
dragging a prayer meeting along, under
the deadening influence of a man who
was leading the singing. Sankey came
in. Some one knew him. There was q
call for him to handle the music. He
pulled the meeting out of the dumps.
Where do you live?" asked Moody of
Sankey at the end.
In Newcastle, Pa" replied Sankey.
Il want you" from Moody, with no ex-
PLANTATION.
What forF'
ITO help me in my work in Chicago"
Il can't leave my business" said San
key in plea.
You must. l have been looking for
you for eight years. You must give up
your, business and come to Chicago with
me-
Sankey's Singing.
Sankey came His singing shocked a
good many Of the preachers, but it car
ried the day. Moody and Sankey worked
a year in Chicago and in 1872 sailed for
Liverpool. They began at Edinburgh,
and concluded the work in 1879 by the re-
markable thirty days meeting III Lon
don. There had never been anything
like ii in Scotland or England.
Conservatism melted in the presence
Of enthusiasm. Criticism changed to
ardent admiration. Prof. Drummond
wrote that Scotland would not be what it
is today had it missed the year of Moody
and Sankey There are today in all
parts of the United Kingdom buildings,
institutions and philanthropies which
bear their names. They came to Amer
lea after this tour and held great meet
ings in all the large cities. They were
possessed of amazing strength and phys
zeal endurance. They never dreamed of
WEAKNESS and were constantly at work
for a score of years.
The Moody homestead is in Mortified.
He has made the town. with its semina-
ries and institutions. He founded some
and raised the money for all of them. He
was married in 1862 to Miss Emma c..
Revell, Il Chicago girl She was a helper
in his mission Sunday school Ono
daughter is the wife of \. z. Fit, who
is secretary to Mr.. Moody; the other
daughter is in the seminary. and the son
is an evangelist, like his father.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
SKETCH OF HIS
Incidents of Remarkable Career
Begun in Poverty.

ruary 5, 1887, at Mortified, Mass,
which was likewise the place of his
death. The story of his early life runs
along through poverty, hard work, hun
ger into prosaic trade and finally to the
position of the worlds leading evangelist.
He had but limited educational facilities
and worked on q farm until 1854, moving
to Chicago in 1856. He subsequently
engaged in missionary work and built up
a Sunday school of more than 1000 chill
dren. In conjunction with Ira D. Sankey
he held revival meetings all over the
United States and Great Britain. Since
then he has been continuously in evangel-
zeal work.
It was not expected until yesterday by
the members of Mr.. Moody's family and
immediate circle of friends. that death
would be the result of his illness. The
cause of death was a general breaking
down, due to overwork. Mr.. Moody s
heart had been weak for long time and
eXertions put forth in connection with
meetings in the West last month, brought
or a collapse from which he failed to
rally.
Founded Mission.
In the earlier years of his evangelical
work Mr.. Moody founded a mission in
Chicago. He rented deserted saloon
building. 1t stood in what is called Lit
tie He'll" in Market street. He went
into the streets and picked up a class OF
eighteen boys to begin with. There was
not a pair of shoes in the lot. He put
the school into a fright as he filed in
with his collection and he would laugh
as he thought Of the roll of names that
the Youngsters gave him to hand to the
secretary.
Mr.. Moody became the central figure in
the Young Mems Christian association of
Chicago at its organization in 1851 He
established the monday prayer meeting
which was a wonder SO long as the reviv-
al spirit of that year lasted. The at
tendance began to lag. Moody started
out to drag people in. 1t soon happened
that there was not room enough for the
congregation at noon, and q larger place
was necessary He had bought pony
There are many left who remember him
riding about the streets on this dwarf
horse. looking for men to come to his
prayer meeting and keeping an eve on his
recruits in the bad districts. He spent
every cent he had saved. The associa
ton rooms were in the back of the First
Methodist church block He lived il
them. He made his bed from the benches
and dined from crackers and cheese
which he brought home in a sack.
A National Reputation.
Moody could speak more and pray more
in three minutes than any other livins
man. 1t was this feature that gave his
meetings a national reputation. He wa:
in demand everywhere. He was gettin9
n name all over the country when tht
association building burned to the ground
This made new work for him. He stood
with others over the hot ashes and start
ed a subscription for new hall, which
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
WILL NOT MAKE PEACE.
England in No Mood to Accept Inter
ventiou n t Present.

New York, Dec 22-A dispatch to the
Herald from. Paris says: Many French
England would make peace, and that
there is a possibility of Intervention by
some power. But the leading statesmen
dc not share this view. The opinions of
the latter are we'll reflected in this CON
versation which was had with Mr.. Ri
bot deputy, former minister of foreign
affairs and premier:
The idea of intervention by European
or other nations in the Transvaal war
would be the last thing to present itself
to my mind. The thing is impossible,
considering all the circumstances, not,
however, because the powers 90 not wish
TO do So Any one of them would be
willing, if it's intervention were likely to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26

end was not far off, The family re-
manned close by the bedside all the fore
noon. The evangelist was almost free
from pain and occasionally he talked with
apparent ease. About the last words he
was heard to utter We're: Il have al
ways been an ambitious man, not to lay
up wealth. but to find work to do
Just before II o'clock the watchers
saw that the end was approaching and
at exactly noon the great preacher passed
away.
Compelled to Return Home.
Kansas City, Mo-. Dec. 22.-Dwight
L. Moody. the evangelist, was stricken
with heart trouble in this city on NOvem-
Der 16 last while holding revival meetings
at Convention hall. He was compelled
to give up his work here and on the day
following started for his home in the
East in the care Of a physician.
Mr. Moody probably addressed the
largest crowds during his stay here that
he ever faced. The meetings began on
Sunday, November II. The crowds were
immense, thousands of people filling the
hall afternoon and evening each day.
The strain upon Mr. Moody was great.
day night, November IS, fully $4,000
people listening to an earnest appeal that
many stamped as one of the evangelist s
greatest efforts He was stricken the
next morning at his hotel, but laughingly
declared he was all right and that he
would be able to preach that afternoon.
lie grew gradually worse, however, and
it was deemed best to start him for his
home the next day, although the physi-
clan stated Mr. Moody's condition was
not necessarily serious.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
KRUGER MAKES PROTEST.
Objects TO the United States Sellin z
Supplies to Eu2Iand.

Chicago, H., Dec. pa special to the
Record from Washington says: President
Krugers government has formally pro-
tested to Secretary Hay against the sale
of munitions of war by American manu-
facturers and merchants to the British
government This protest was designed
to prevent the British government from
obtaining much-needed war supplies, but
it has proved of no avail.
1t is said Secretary Hay has sent 4 re-
ply to the Boer government reiterating
the neutrality of the United States in the
present war and declaring that American
citizens in trading with both belligerents
violate no neutrality obligation. 1t is also
said that the authorities have informa-
ton showing that the Boer government
has purchased supplies in the United
,StntnN
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
ON THE WAY HOME.
Bodies of Maine Victims on Board
the Battleship Texas.

Havana. Dee. 21.-The removal of the
dead of the Maine was not accompanied
by any ceremonies over the bodies as,
newly cottined, they were placed in the
mortuary chapel of the cemetery until all
was completed. At 10 o'clock last night
ten wagons formed a procession carry
ing 151 collins to the Machine wharf,
passing through unfrequented streets.
The bodies reached the wharf at IL 30
under q strong guard from the battleship
Texas, were placed aboard two steam
lighters before daylight and were taken
to the warship ut 6 Il. N.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
An OLD So Note.

August Beck OF A Garrison lane
while examining a number Of old papers
that belonged to his father, came across
curiosity Of much interest in the shape
OF - currency note issued at Annapo-
lis Nd, August II, 1916, redeemable
at the value Of 8 shillings sterling, either
in silver or gold. On the reverse of the
note is printed the seal of Maryland and
the figures denoting the denomination. 1t
is printed on heavy paper and is fairly
well preserved.-Baltimore News
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
Consul Hay Arrives in London.

London. Dee 22-A S. Hay has ar
rived here Ell route to his post as Ameri-
can consul at Pretoria. He said in an in
terview that the fact that the Transvaal
government had stopped Former Consul
Macrum from transmitting TO England
information concerning ;he British pris-
oners indicated that such courtesies
would not be resumed. In conclusion
Mr.. Hay declared that the good offices Of
the United States We're still cordially
open.
Mr. Hay has received a large number
of requests from relatives and friends of
prisoners to send them information CON
corning them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
CARRIES ABOUT $51,ooo,Ooo.
Urgent Deficiency Appropriation Bill
Nearly Completed.

Washington, d. c.. Dec. 22.-The
urgent deficiency appropriation bill, the
first of the important supply bills for the
government expenses, is practically made
up, and the total will amount to about
$51 100000. The items have already
been sent in by the several departments,
and these are being put together so that
the appropriation committee will be able
to submit the bill to the House soon
after it assemblies. OF this amount $40,
1881 is asked for the war department
and So, 143, 74O for the navy department.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26

be accepted, and no nation could wear a
brighter political feather in its cap.
But at the present time England is in
no mood to accept Intervention. Her rea-
sons we can perfectly we'll understand.
England feels that if there ever was a
moment when she could not permit a
compromise, this is the mOmen-. TO tell
the truth, all the other powers know it,
too, hence it is absolutely hopeless to talk
Of intervention, and there is little sim
certify in those continental politicians sug-
costing or advocating it"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
ARRIVES AT LIVERPOOL.
White Star Liner Oceanic Detained
by Dense Fog.

Liverpool, Dec. 21.-The White Star
liner Oceanic, from New York December
Is, arrived here at 2 o'clock this morn
ing. The Oceanic, which was reported
overdue, was only about sixteen hours
behind her best record. The anxiety for
her probably arose from the big liner
not having called at Queenstown as usu-
al. The Oceanic did not stop at Queens
town on account of a dense fog which
prevailed when Daunt's rock was
reached.
New York. Dec. 21.-There We're
about 100 cabin passengers on board the
Oceanic, including the Duke of Manches-
ter, Mr. and Mrs Anthony j. DreXel. A.
w. Dingwal of Milwaukee, Jacob Lifts
general manager.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
CONVENT DESTROYED.
Ancient Structure Erected at George
town, u. c. in 1899.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 22.-The old
building and the dormitories of the
Georgetown convent were destroyed by
fire today. Loss, 100000
The Convent of the Nuns of the Vista
ton at Thirty-ffth and 2 streets, found
ed in 1899. is: the, mother community
of the order in the United States. A
daughter of Gen. Scott. religieuse Of
the order, was buried in the vault Of the
convent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
REBEL FORCES DEFEATED.
Government Troops in Venezuela
Victorious Over Hernandez.

New York, Dee. 22.-The Herald's cor
respondent at Colon reports that official
advices have been received from Vene-
zuela that the government troops in that
republic completely defeated the rebel
forces under Gen. Hernandez on Deem
Der IA.
Gen Hernandez fed. 1t is believed
that many prisoners were taken and that
a large quantity of ammunition was
seized Port Maracaibo has been Off
cially declared open to commerce and the
Venezuelan revolution is considered at
an end. 1t is expected that Gen. Her
nandez will probably be captured soon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26
Fell Asleep on Railroad Track

Negaunee, Mich, Dec. -Richarn
Carlson. Il miner, fell asleep on the rail
road track near Queen mine, while IN
toxicated and a switch engine ran over
and killed him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-12-26

In many parts of Russia Christmas
cakes are made in the shape of cross.