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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-05

1rN1US. -1IC-bllS.
81 revisited not long ago." says Rev.
Francis Pigou in ''Phases of My Life y
the small lake at the head of Loeb
Lomond, our headquarters being the ho-
tel at Ardlui. 1t was there. some forty
five years ago, that my father and L
went pike-fshing. We were always care
full to weigh our fish. The temptation
to all fishermen is to eXaggerate the
number and the weight of fish they have
caught Two men in wayside inn
were discussing their days sport. One
said to the other, What is the biggest
fish you caught today?' His friend re
piled, About three-and-a-half pound.
oh said the other, mine, was
about four pound Wen, am
Well replied his friend, 1 think when
mine was scaled it was about four-and-
a-half pound Where the controversy
would have ended, what would have
been ultimately the weight of these two
fish, is left unknown, because of the IN
terruption Of an American sitting by the
fire and listening to their discussion. i
guess he said, that I caught the big
gest fish, You could not have done so
for no larger than four or five pounds
weight has ever been caught IN this lake
L guess l did. l did not weigh it, but
when | got it out the lake sank two
feet
'Do You make much out of your an
ples?" asked the visitor. ''Oh, pretty
considerable" answered the farmer but
I've got a son up in the town who makes
more out of the apples in a month than
I make the whole season. "A farmer
is he?" mo; he's a doctor. I'm talking
about green apples now."-Yonkers
Statesman.
The man who called out the figures al
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-05

Write for circular of Spencerian Bust
ress and Shorthand College, milwaukee,.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-05

The man who called out the figures at
the 'Blackville BALI in Little Rock,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-05
Want your moustache or beard beautiful
brown or rich black? Then use
BUCKiNGHAM'S DYE W ter sRe
Dizzy Spells.

Coloma, Wis, April ii, 1893.
The free sample you SO kindly sent me
in response to my letter arrived, and was
prepared and used according to your di-
rections. l am pleased to say the medi-
cine acts admirably in my case. Since
taking it my general health has wonder
fully improved, and the dizzy feeling in
my head is entirely gone, enabling me to
think and act with clear mind.
MRS. G.. ROCK.
The great blood
Two Weeks purifier Zaegel's
Swedish Essence
AiedlihSHe AieS' of Life is to be
given away free
to readers of this paper. This medicine
cures Rheumatism, Stomach, Liver and
Bowel Complaints; by remering disease
germs from the blood. Hundreds of let
tiers like the above on file in our office
are proving this every day. A reward
Of 500 Dollars IN Gold will be given to
anyone who can prove that they are not
genuine.
A book telling all about its wonderful
cures and a free sample. large enough
tn convince Won of IFS merits will be
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-09-05

NJ RS. G. ROCK.
The great blood
purifier Zaegel's
Swedish Essence
of Life is to be
given AWAY free
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11
YALE BICENTENNIAL FUND.

THE COMMITTEE HOPES TO RAISE s5,545,ooo
New-Haven. April 10.-Professor Andrew w.
Phillips. secretary Of the Committee on Funds for
the Yale Bicentennia. this evening made the fol-
lowing statement concerning the funds asked for
from the alumni:
We are very glad 10 notice the hearty support OF
the nress Of the country In the movement, and
eratified that the editors Of the leading papers
have nut their hands In apostolic blessing on the
appeal for funds But even those Of them who
have been so far friendly that they have suggested
that the appeal be made for 100000, instead OF
50 600 600 have evidently not apprehended that the
Committee has bigger ideas than they have them
selves conceived In their enthusiasm TO favor Yale.
The s2,OOOO0O asked for Is for the general FUNDS
of the university but out OF which funds Is to
come the money 10 defray the erection OF the COM
memorative hall. In addition to this. however, we
have asked for the grand total of s3.5i50O for
special endowments and buildings making the sum
total OF funds asked reach the figures SJ,5iJ 900.
Let II be understood however, that within this APP
peal for the general funds to the university any
donor who so desires may have special fund for
fellowship or other university object established
I'm memoriam" or for some definitely designated
object.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11
0PLUNGERv WALTON A BANKRUPT.

HE PETITIONS TO BE RELIEVED OF DEBTS AG-
GREGATIN0 s3e77a.
Francis T. Walton. who lives at No. POI West
Forty-ninth-st. yesterday filed petition In bank
ruptcy with liabilities SOFIA and no assets. Mr..
Walton is a hotel man, and Is known all over the
country as "Plunger" Walton. The debts more
than five years old. and some Of them are on Judg-
ment He made an assignment on January 2. 1894,
when he ran the Grand Hotel. in this city. Among
the creditors are Beinecke & Co.. s1,157; ]. f.
Betz & Son. Philadelphia. S5025. money loaned and
merchandise; b. s. Curtss, carpentry, s1,70s labor
! L. Cunningham, 81 600 borrowed on note; Hugh
Getty 81 92s labor and materials; II. l.. Herbert &
Co. S72O coal; estate of L. r. Koecker Philadel-
phia, $4,000 purchase price Of grape-sugar stock;
]. l.. Mott Iron Works $1.O76 Stafford, Whitaker
& Reach $3.50, rent.
Mr.. Walton was formerly Recorder OF Philadel-
phia and was proprietor Of the Globe Hotel In that
civ In 1877 he became the proprietor Of the St.
lanes Hotel, at Broadway and Twenty sixth-st..
this city, and conducted 1t until 1882 Then he
became a street-cleaning contractor lie nad tne
stockton Hotel, at Cape May from lssS 10 lS NJ
and then took the Grand Hotel, in this city. lie
conducted the Brighton Beach Hotel IN the summer
of 1897 and expects to resume the hotel business
again in this city this RAIL-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11
TRUSTEES OF WEST CHURCH MEET.
DISCUSS FOR AN HOUR AND HALF BEHIND
CLOSED DOORS BUT REACH NO DECISION

DISCUSS FOR AN HOUR AND A HALE BEHIND
CLOSED DOORS. But REACH NO DECISION.
The trustees OF the West Presbyterian Church
held their regular monthly meeting last night In the
lecture OF the church. In view OF the action
Of the congregation last Thursday night in refus-
ing 10 accept the resignation OF the Rev. Anthony
II. Evans pastor. the meeting last night was
expected be OF more than ordinary interest. All
OF the nine trustees were present, except H. NJ
Fagler, who IL In the South. Although the meeting
lasted for hour and a half, at its close Robert
Jaffray. the secretary announced that only rou-
tine business had been transacted Others OF the
trustees said the same thing. one however, when
asked. replied:
mo decision was arrived at regarding the mat
ter"
He did not explain what the matter" referred
to was but the trustees In passing out the
building discussed the pastors eslgnation and the
congregations action. 1t may be inferred that those
were the matter"
DIR. Evans also In the building during the
evening, attending a meeting OF the Young Mems
Society, but nothing was said regarding tho
church troubles He has announced that next
Sunday he Will make known the decision he is
forced 10 make by the refusal OF his people 10 ac-
cept his resignation and their request that he with
draw Ii.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11
SMALL LOSSES IN PRICES.

NOTHING OF A PANICKY CHARACTER IN THE
sTTUATToN-THE FAVORABLE CROP REPORT.
While there was something OF a loss In prices in
the stock market yesterday there was nothing of a
panicky character In the situation. There two
reasons for the decline. One was an apprehension
OF a continuance of the discrimination by the
banks against the Industrial stocks, and the other
was q rumor that the Government crop report
would show much damage to winter wheat. The
crop report, which was issued after o'clock was
Unexpectedly favorable. Some estimates were that
1t would show condition for winter wheat as low
as SO. Accordingly, the condition OF 779, which
was given was regarded as satisfactory in the ex-
IRENE.
Whatever the banks may do in regard to the In
dustrias, It is not TO be expected that the money
market win ease up Immediately. There are some
heavy payments TO be made this week. including
those account of the Chicago and Alton Rail-
road DEAL the extra issue of stock by the Man
haitian Railway Company and the promotion of the
Pump Trust" These payments. while represent
ing practically only shifting Of funds. must dis
turb loans to extent.
There was a report that the s20.OOO0O0 required
for the war payment to Spain would BIO taken. in
part, at least. from the banks used by the Gov
eminent as special repositories. The report could
not be confirmed. On the contrary, It was doubted
by bank officers. There is nearly s90000,000 Gov
eminent money In the depository banks.
The payment to Spain will be by warrant on
the United States Treasury. The representative OF
Span TO whom the warrant is delivered. will prob
ably convert 1t into exchange. 1t is reported that
n syndicate is being formed to furnish the ex-
change and take the warrant.
Some of the net losses In stocks, comparing the
closing prices with those of Saturday, were Amer
lean Sugar /; American Tobacco, 1; Atchison pre-
ferred 1&: Brooklyn Rapid Transit. "a; Chicago,
Burlington and quincy, rs; Consolidated Gas, 8;
Delaware. Lackawanna and Western. g. Manhat-
tan receipts, 2s; Metropolitan. 2; National Lead,
common. /; National Lead, preferred. ~ Pan
handle. 1&; southern Railway preferred. !; Ten
preferred, ~ and United States Rubber 1ss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11
TO INVESTIGATE TRUSTS.
INTENTIONS OF THE INDUSTRIAL CON-
MISSION STATED.

Washington April 10-The Industrial Commission
has definitely decided TO begin the investigation Oh
trusts about the middle of May, and the inquiry
will be continued throughout the remainder OF tnat
month and June The following statement Of the
intentions OF the Commission was made public to-
day:
The Investigation Of trusts or industrial combina-
tions by the United States Industrial Commission
will include any or all individuals firms, corpora
lions or combinations that from any cause, whether
control of patents, favors of transportation com
panes. large capital or otherwise, may apparently
so prevent regulate attempt so TO prevent or
regulate competition and production that they can
fix the price of their products for the whole or a
part of market with little or no reference to acts
OF existing competitors to the cost Of produce
ton and distribution.
The Commission In It's investigation OF industrial
combinations and large corporate industries wishes
10 secure from every source trustworthy tnforma-
ton regarding the methods of organizing and con-
Quoting such enterprises, and the effects Of such
organizations on their rivals in trade employees
and on society at large. To that end the Com
mission will collect reports and examine witnesses
but II also invites statements OF facts along these
lines from any one who is In a position to give
them.
Speculatlons regarding results are not
now needed; but facts of such a nature that the
gladly received from any one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11
SAY THEY MADE OLD SOLDIERS Drunk
rERGYMEN STIRRED UP OVER ELECTION METH
obs IN VIRGINIA

CLERGYMBN STIRRED UP OVER ELECTION METH
DDS IN VIRGINIA.
Richmond. Va. April 10 (SpeciaD.-The use Of
whiskey and money among the aged veterans at
the Lee Camp, Soldiers Home. Election Day
will probably become a subject OF ministerial In
yestigation A primary was held in Henrico last
Thursday for the nomination OF county officers, and
excitement ran high. Votes were In great demand.
and conveyances freely used. Large tourist
wagons were employed to carry the manned and
halt old Confederate soldiers to the poling-place
about a mile from the Home. There was no crit-
cism on this but at the meeting to-day OF all the
pastors OF the city the Rev Mr.. Cumbley, of West
minister Presbyterian Church, drew attention to
the fact that the old soldiers, after being taken to
the polls received whiskey In such quantities
that many of them became drunk and were left
on the field. In the discussion that followed re-
gret and Indignation freely expressed res
olution to have a committee meeting and TO inves,,
tieate the matter laid the table Yes
said the Rev Mr.. Reed. OF Manchester, " and the
old soldiers will continue to be laid on the fields. -
SUPERINTENDENT Bigger Of the Home says the mat
ter has been greatly exaggerated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11
MOUNT VERNON PEOPLE OBJECT.
RESIDENTS ALONG THE LINE OF FHo-
POSED TROLLEY EXTENSION SEND
IN A PETITION AGAINST 1T.


The Aldermen OF Mount Vernon gave public
hearing last evening the application or the New
York Westchester and Connecticut Traction Com
pany for n franchise through the city. In the alb
sence OF Mayor Fiske. who Is ILL., Alderman W. d.
Grant presided
The traction company wants a FRANCHISE Degih-
ming with the terminus OF Its Chester Hill line. at
the new Thlrd-ave bridge, down First-st. to South
Sixth-ave to Second-st. to Seventh-ave.. thence
to connect with its franchise the Boston Post
Road leading TO New-YorR, Judge Mills appeared
for the traction company. He warned the Alder
men against continuing the monopoly now held by
the Union Railroad
South Sixth and South Seventh ayes. resi-
Dental streets. and petition signed by forty peo-
pie who have their homes there presented. ask
ing the Aldermen not to grant the franchise Clar-
ence II. Crombie, well-known resident OF South
Sixth-ave said that the entrance TO the public
schools was on that street, and that trolley road
would be dangerous to the lives Of the children.
The road was also opposed, he said. by members OF
three churches on its proposed route. The minister
OF one of the churches had signed petition against
II on advice Of the trustees.
Judge Mills replied to Mr.. Crombe, and f. w
Drumheler, civil engineer. also spoke for the
traction company
Speeches against II were made by John F. Fair
child, Joseph 8. Wood and others.
At IL o'clock the Aldermen adjourned reservina
their decision In the meeting the charge was
freely made that the Union company is trying TO
stife competition by preventing the traction com
pany obtaining a franchise in Mount Vernon. The
friends Of the Union company said that the traction
company, II II received a franchise would never
build its line TO NewYork.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11
FRESH TRADE DEVELOPMENTS.

It is believed by Engineering that the worst
part Of the strigency in the tin market is over In
1895 the total output OF pig tin 1924 tons
whereas in 1898 II only 1855. In 1897 the Dc.
liveres of tin 10 wholesale buyers were more than
5000 tons In of the production, and In 1893
more than 10000 that the stock hand was
drawn upon heavily. But whereas the visible sup
ply at the close of last year was only 1908 TONS at
the end of February, 1892 1t had risen to 2l4s. This
Is not as big stock as was In sight one and two
years previous But it looks II corner had been
turned. 1t will not be long In the opinion Of En-
cheering" before the situation shows still further
,,pny Of lin to be- had but the ds
time time ''~' -
Mr. Skinner American Consul at Marseiles ~
ferrng to the possibility of commerce between the
United States and the Philippines by way of the
Mediterranean and the Red Sea- urges the estab-
lishment of steamship lines that will stop at Mar.
settles, as do several of the British and French
lines Thus the trade with France might be built
up sensibly
Between 1888 and 1895 the importation Of Cuban
leaf tobacco to the United States increased from
about 100000 pounds TO 100000. In 1896. owing
to Weyer's proclamation. the amount jumped 10
roarly 100000 pounds. Since that time the i'm
l-l1s have been small Some Of the surplus OF
previous years It'll remains Tnsola u TINS
that it will be long time before Cuba Is able to
send enough leaf to make up the deficiency OF the
last two years.
Although most OF the stockholders In the Parker
Mills OF Fall River have great faith In Mr.. Bordens
scheme for erecting and operating a new mill over
I'm Rhode Island, one OF them Is opposed to the
measure and has just disposed OF his stock.
According 10 1.-The Engineering and Mining Jour.
nal" something like $4,000 is spent in prospecting
for gold in Southeastern Nebraska every year.
There have been numerous periods OF local excite
ment here and there and occasionally doubtful
assay shows more than 800 TO the ton OF gravel
Most Of the Investigations however, reveal only
from So cents to $40. THE Engineering and Min
ing Journal" thinks that some OF the drift has
value the pay limit but Is inclined TO believe
that the people of Nebraska will make more out Of
farming than mining.
process has been devised In England for print
ing cotton goods that have been woven with raised
figures. The coors applied only to the figures
and not TO the background However, II the pat
tern Is not well raised of the color will reach
the ground. Several colors may be used at once
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11
sELLNER AND MULLER SENTENCED

Henry Sellner and Alexander Muller were sem
fenced to two years and six months each In State
Prison by Recorder Gon in Part ii of General
Sessions yesterday morning charge Of grand
larceny. They were convicted of defrauding Chris
tian Engisch. engineer of Fifty-fifth-st. and
Avenue A. out of a $1,000 equity in real estate
IN this city.
In passing sentence Recorder Goff said: II know
what conviction means you Sellner. and II means
q great deal, 1t forever dsqualihes you from
heavily you burning to Muller. for you are an
old man. But ! regard this just conviction.
You conspired with Herman Cohen who turned
States evidence. 10 defrand many people You used
your skill as real estate men and as lawyer to do
this the more skifully Men skilled In the law and
In real estate transactions should not use their
Skill to cheat people Your punishment Is a lesson
q O others"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11
LAUNCH OF TWO MORGAN LINERS.

Ell NoRrE AND FL. SUD TO LEAVE THE WAYS ON
sATURDAY-BATTLEsHIP ARMAMENT.
Newport News Va. April 10 (SpeciaD-The launch
of the two new Morgan lane steamships FL Norte
and FL Sud, which will replace the old ships Of
the same name sold TO the Government and now
the auxiliary cruisers Yankee and Yosemite. has
been finally set for next Saturday. The FL Norte
will leave the ways at IL O'Clock and the Ell Sud
VIII glide into the water half an hour later The
women who will name the ships will be announced
tomorrow morning.
The report that the battle-ships Kearsarge and
Kentucky will soon be sent 10 the Brooklyn Navy
Yard 10 receive their guns is without foundation
The main batteries Of lS-inch and S-inch guns will
be put here. and then the two ships Will be de-
iiyered 10 the Norfolk Navy Yard for the guns of
the secondary battery The order for the 13-inch
guns which completed VIII be sent TO the
Washington gun foundry next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11
A CANADIANS PLAN TO REACH THE POLE.

CAPTAIN BERNTBR. OF QUEBEC ASKS A GRANT
FROM THE DOMINION GOVERNMENT
Ottawa. Ont April 10 CpeciaD.-Captain ]. e.
Bernier OF Quebec il here 10 interview the mem
beers OF the Government with the view OF securing
grant OF s25 900 10 enable him 10 organize his pro-
nosed expedition TO the North Pole. He said that
il will require fully $4,000 to arrange for the ex-
petition. and If the Government VIII grant the
$4,000 asked for he will find no difficulty in raising
the remainder by private subscriptions His plan
al present is 10 leave Vancouver In May. 1890. lie
viii follow the coast OF Siberia, pass through the
Behring Strait and continue until he reaches the
Tea, siberian Islands He will leave his vessel two
hundred miles further east than where the FRAN
was left and with dogs and reindeer Sill travel
over the pack ice until the Pole is reached He viii
return BY way OF Dane Island. in Sptzbergen.
The expedition. Captain Bsrnisr considers. VIII
take about two yshyA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11
pAJ.EIGH's MEN IN GOOD SPIRITS.
THE GALLANT CRUISER GETS CORDIAL WELL
COME AT BERMUDA.

Hamilton Bermuda. April l0.-The United states
cruiser Raleigh, Captain Coghlan arrived at Mur-
RAYS Anchorage yesterday at 1890 a. m she re-
ports having experienced fair weather from the
Azores. excepting on April and s, when nara
blow delayed the vessels progress.
The officers and men of the cruiser are in good
health and spirits, enthusiastic over the sue
cessfnl campaign in the Philippine Islands ana
are glad to learn that the trouble Is apparently
nearly over The Americans are much pleased at
the reception accorded the Raleigh at the British
ports touched at on the way here She still has
har war naint on and shows her battle-scars
plainly.
The usual salutes exchanged with the forts
and the Admiral and the shores were lined WIN
soldiers and civilians anxious to see the gallant
shin The British warships at the dockyard were
also crowded with men as the Raleigh steamed IN
Prenarations are being made by the military
and naval authorities here to give me Americans cam
a cordial welcome. Visits were made to the Gov
arnOr and Admiral to-day The Americans have
been informed of the preparations being made TO
receive them at New-York ana everybody, ashore
and afoat is full of enthusiasm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-11
THE FrNERAL or 0. p. BUEL.

The funeral Of Oliver Prince Buell. who died last
Friday from apoplexy. at No. LOB Fifth-ave. took
place at 9 o'clock yesterday morning at the Roman
Catholic Church of St Ignatius. Eighty-fourth-st.
and Park-ave. Mass celebrated by Father
Buel relative of Mr. Buell. Archbishop Corrigan
and the Rev Father McKinnon. rector OF the
church were present in the chance- The church
was well filled with friends and acquaintances
The pslbearers were X. J. Hoguet. G. ii. Burford,
G V Fornes Stephen Farrelly. John Crane, John
j Pulleyn ID. b. Toucey. John D. Crimmins, ex-
Judre Joseph DAILY and ex-Coector Erhardt. The
body was taken by the family 10 the Grand Central
station where II was placed on the 1890 o'clock
train and taken TO Troy for burial.