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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-03-15
Stories OF r1rYrOn Reed.

The Evening Wisconsin is favored
with the following "reminiscences of
Rev. Myron W. Reed by a citizen of
Milwaukee whose acquaintance with
him reaches back forty years:
"Reed came to Waterfowl in this
state in 1859, to visit his brother,
Rollin S. Reed, the principal OF the
city high school. He was then about
% years old, very tall, erect, swarthy
and black Of eyes and hair. He would
attract attention in any croTd or any
presence. His brother prevailed on
him to abandon the rowing, aimless
sort of life which he had followed for
nearly ten years and accept the charge
of the First ward school. When IA
years of age he had left his fathers
home and thereafter engaged In
numerous and diverse occupations.
One of the latest was publishing a
daily newspaper in a Mississippi river
town in company with two other young
men. They had only a hand press,
and as Reed had the best muscle of
the lot, he did the most pulling of the
handle. In spite Of his desultory and
erratic career he had managed to pick
up a good practical education and as
teacher gave excellent satisfaction to
the school officials. While teaching
he put in his leisure hours at reading
law in the Offices of ex-senator M. B.
Williams and Judge Samuel Baird, and
was admitted to the bar in the course
of few months, the easy methods Of
the period permitting it,
There was a debating society in
Watertown in those days, supported
by the lawyers, preachers, teachers
and others with disputatious gifts, and
Reed soon came to be regarded as the
finest speaker and debater of the lot.
He had voice peculiarly attractive,
being heavy, incisive and clear; every
sentence was terse and full of signifi-
canoe, and his splendid presence gave
force to what he said. During the
year of 1860 the Congregational church
secured Rev. Charles BoyntOn as pas
tor. He was man of commanding
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-03-15

ability; under his preaching great re-
ligious interest was aroused and all the
young law students of the place, five
or six in number, including Reed,
were brought into church. The
thought soon took hold Of pastor and
people that Reed ought to change his
profession and enter the ministry. 1t
was a great sacrifice, apparently, for
him to do this, as he had every reason
to believe that splendid career
awaited him at the bar. He permit
ted himself to be persuaded, however,
and the fact that he did so is conclu-
sive evidence that his new religious
ideas were sincere and based on con-
victiOn. A sufficient sum Of money
was raised by wealthy members Of the
church for his needs at the seminary
in Chicago, and he at once began his
studies there. But the war soon broke
out and he could not keep out of it.
So in the second year of his course he
left the seminary and not long after
was at the front in command of COM
pany from Southern Michigan. He was
a brave, almost reckless leader, and
rose to the rank of colonel. EOr a
number of months he was provost
marshal of the district of Middle Ten
nessee. But the temptations of his
old bohemian life came upon him with
such force during his army experience
that he yielded to them in measure.
When the war was over he returned
to the seminary, asked to be heard at
a faculty meeting and made a clean
breast of his transgressions in his char
acteristic, manly way. He concluded by
saying: Il see that | am not fit to be
preacher of the gospel and so | will
say goodby to you with the sincerest
gratitude for your many favors, indi-
vidual and collective. But l assure
you that | intend to live good, Chris
tian life to the best Of my ability, ia
whatever calling l follow. After he
had gone the professors talked it over
and decided to persuade him, if posi-
BILE, to resume his studies. This was
finally effected and he was ia time
duly graduated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-03-15
BEET SUGAR.
The Enterprise Almost an Assured suo-
cess-Experts Address Meeting
An Organization Soon to
Be Effected.

The beet sugar fever has proven to
be very contagious. All our citizens
are taking the liveliest interest in the
matter, and there does not seem to be
any good reason to anticipate fail
ure of the project. Farmers coming
to town are on the alert for informa-
ton in regard to it, and we Judge
from their expressions in it's favor
that the least trouble to apprehend
will be in securing sufficient acreage.
Professor Alfred Mussey and MIR. E.
Salich, of Chicago, attended meet
ing Of interested gentlemen Friday
afternoon, and gave much valuable
information to those present. Both
of these gentlemen have had years Of
experience in this line of work, and
have the honor of establishing the first
beet sugar factory in the United
States. In 1888 these gentleman
came from France, and brought
with them the machinery for a
beet sugar factory, and put it into
successful operation in Canada, and
later located factories in New Mexico
and Nebraska. Monsieur Bryssel-
boult, superintendent of the Bay City
sugar factory, was also present. He
devotes his time principally to the
manufacture Of sugar, and is re-
garded as one who thoroughly under
stands the business.
The intention is to effect the organ
ization Of a company in few days,
and after the board of directors is
elected subscription books will be
opened for the taking of stock and
farmers will be invited to enter into
contracts for acreage.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-03-15
ChamherIain,s Cough Remedy

This remedy is intended especially for
coughs, colds, whooping cough and in
f1uenZa. 1t has become famous for It's
cures of these diseases over large part
of the civilizdwld. The most flattering
testimonials have been received giving
accounts Of its good works Of the aggra-
waiting and persistent coughs it has cured !;
Of severe colds that have yielded promptly
to its soothing effects and of the danger
Gus attacks of Group it has cured, often
saving the life Of the child. The extern
sive use Of it for whooping cough has
shown that it robs that disease Of all dan
gerous consequences. Sold by c. A.
Gamm.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-03-15

Rev. E. Edward, pastor Of the Eng
lish Baptist church at Minersville, Pa,
when suffering with rheumatism, was adj
vised to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
He says: "a few applications of this
lininent proved of great service to me.
1t subdued the Inflammation and relieved
the pain. Should any sufferer profit by
giving Pain Balm trial it will please
me- For sale by G. A. Gamm.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-03-15
HOME MATTERS.

"A girl baby was born to Mr.. and
s. Martin Nowack Thursday even
Jerry Hartnett, well known here,
d two fingers badly smashed while
upling cars at Portage recently.
Try Globe Milling Co.'S New
lite Daisy. Gotten up expressly for
ne patronage. Ask yOar grocer
it.
The Grass Irvine company, of Osh-
/, is getting a worldly wide reputa
j, having received orders from Hon
llu and Ireland.
Max Feiges, of Chicago, has rented
store, 205 Main street, and is ar
aging to open the place with a line
millinery April 1.
Taken this month-keeps you
/ all summer. Drives away impure
ID. The greatest spring tonic ever
cred. Rocky Mountain Tea. &. A.
nm.
Are you thin? Would you like to
fat and plump? Tried Laughing, y
Ouldn't work now take Rocky
untain Tea-'twill do the business.
cents. G. A. Gamm.
The two Mormon elders who have
j working" Watertown for about
e months took their departure for
lures new last week. Their mis-
aryn labors here availed them
hit.
Passenger trains Nos. and 6 on
Milwaukee road now make the
every day, commencing last Sun
The train from the east arrives
at 1922 NJ, and the one from the
at 5:21 P. NJ.
The contract for the extensive
of grading and Strengthening
% on the Milwaukee road, be-
j Milwaukee and Portage, tho
ng season, has been let to Camp
& Ferguson, of Chicago, the ap-
innate cost to be $250,000.
Seneca tones, of Hustisford, justly
DRAFTED as one of the leading breed
n blooded stock, sold last week to
IS Funk a registered Holstein
for SIS, and Abe Warner pur-
led four 8-months-old calves, for
ii he paid 1925. Both of these
lers live in the town of Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Mosel and Mr.. and
John Vale gave farewell recep-
to nearly 250 invited guests at
opera house in Deerfeld, March
Mr. Mosel is one of the incorpora-
of the Madison Candy company,
will move there soon. He was
of the pioneers of the village of
rfeld. State Journal.
John A. Beynon, son of Mr.. and
John Beynon, Of this city, has
promoted to the private secre-
ship of f. P. Ripley, president
ne Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
DAD. John entered the service of
company last December. and has
very fortunate in securing such
xcellent position. He undoubted-
3seryes it.
We were pleased to see by last
Ks REPUBLICAN that we are to
, a special sale to recon mend to
old maids who will att end the
ention April II. From past ex-
ence we know that the Woman's
have the ability and taste to suit
most fastidious, and as DR.. Mary
ker, Susan B. Anthony, and in
all the delegates have the repu-
N of a critical taste, we will be
to accept the invitation of the
/. CLOVER CLUB.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-03-15
PER SONAL MENTION.

L. j. DUNCAN is home on a visit
to his family.
Miss Emma Bott has been visiting
in Milwaukee.
Eugene Meyer tarried in Milwau-
kee over Sunday
Oscar Wertheimer spent the Sab
bath in Milwaukee.
George Cooley took a flying trip to
Chicago last Thursday.
G. D. Richards, of Chicago, was in
the city last Thursday.
James j. Prendergast was over from
Madison to spend Sunday.
Gus Marquardt, of Tomah, spent
Sunday with relatives here.
Frank A. Boomer, of Beaver Dam,
visited in the city last week.
DR.. F. j. Toussaint, of Milwaukee,
visited friends here last week.
Charles E. Czech, of Paramount.
Mimi, is visiting friends here.
Mrs E. Gottschalk, Of Waterloo,
visited relatives here last week.
Former Congressman Sauerhering,
OF Mayville, was in town Friday.
James L. Cook, of Lake Mills, took
in the sights at the fair Tuesday.
Charles Hilgendorf was a welcome
guest under the parental roof Sunday.
Myron c. Woodland, of Tower,
Mimi, is visiting at his old home here.
Mrs. George P, Gates is entertain
ing her cousin, Miss Anna Meuret, of
Beloit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Gaebler and DR..
and Mrs Field were Milwaukee visitors
over Sunday.
The Misses Anna Nowack and En-
ma Shasky visited in Milwaukee dur
ing the week.
Mrs. VIM. Haak has removed to
Chicago, where she will engage in the
restaurant business.
Rev. Father Condor, who has been
seriously i'll for the past ten days, is
reported some better.
William Reul, of jefferson, has
succeeded Ned Brickell in the Wis
consin National bank.
Lieutenant-Gover Stone relieved
himself Of the cares of state by spend
ing Sunday quietly at home.
Mrs. S. t. Learned, Of Fort Atkir-
son, was the guest of Mrs. w. H.
Woodland, one day last week.
A. q. Bailey and wife, of New
Hampton, Ia, are guests at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Lewis.
L. w. Bonner and Henry Fuermann
attended the state convention of pho
tographer5 held in Milwaukee last
week.
Louis Trayser, of the Fourth Wis
consin infantry, has returned home,
and received a royal welcome from his
old associates.
Miss Minnie Drummer has taken her
departure for Wonewoc, and will be
employed in her brothers tailoring
establishment.
Otto Kuhn, who is now an employe
of the American Biscuit company at
Milwaukee, visited at his old home
here last week.
Alex Joda has resigned his position
as turnkey at jefferson and is now
working for the Standard Cigar COM
PAW at Juneau.
W. H. Coyne and L. Il. Taylor,
attorneys of Madison, will shortly re-
move here from Madison and engage
in the practice Of law.
l.. W. Starbird. general manager of
the Northwestern Building and Loan
association, of Madison, is stopping
at the New Commercial.
Gus May and Postmaster John
Grell, of Johnson Creek, took trip
to Missouri last week. Mr.. May
thinks that country has bright agri-
cultural future if Northern farmers
become Interested
Frank J. Pauler, of Freeport, H.,
assistant superintendent of the Metro
politan Life Insurance company, of
New York, has rented rooms over
the Bank of Watertown, where he
will establish state agency. Mr.
Pauler will remove his family here, in
tending to make this city his perma-.
nent home.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-03-15

Do you take cold with
every change in the
weather Does your throat
feel raw ? And do sharp
aims dart through your
chest ?
Don't you know these are
LANCER signals which point
10 pneumonia, bronchitis, Or
consumption itself?
If you are aiIing and have
iost flesh lately they are
certainly danger signals. The
question for you to decide is,
'iave | the vitality to throw
off these diseases ?"
Don't wait to try SCOTS
EMULSION Gas a last re-
sort.'' There is no remedy
equal to it for terrifying the
5ystem. Prevention is easy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-03-15
SCOTS
Emulsion

prevents consumption and
1Osts Of other diseases which
attack the weak and those
with poor blood.
SCOTS EMULSION is
e one standard remedy for
ATTAINED Threats and lungs,
or colds, bronchitis and con-
'un1pti0n. 1t is a food medi-
inc of remarkable power. A
God, because it nourlshes the
'Ody; and a medicine, be-
ause it COrrects diseased
OnditiOns.
soc. and $I.oo, all druggists.
COTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-03-15

We do a money Ioaning, insur
ance and real estate business.
Prompt attention given to probating
estates, correcting titles and collect
ing accounts.
SKINNER & THAUER,
Lawyers and No5aries Public.
Office in Wisconsin National Bank
building.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-03-15

Frank J. Pauler, of Freeport, H.,
assistant superintendent of the Metro
politan Life Insurance company, of
New York, has rented rooms over
the Bank of Watertown, where he
will establish a state agency. Mr..
Pauler will remove his family here, in
tending to make this city his perma-
nent home.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-03-15

Gus May and Postmaster John
Grell, of johnson Creek, took trip
to Missouri last week. Mr.. May
thinks that country has bright agri-
cultural future if Northern farmers
become interested.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-21
TRANSPORT LOGAN SAILS.
Mothers Say Goodbye and the Band
Plays ..The Girl 1 Left Behind Me-"

NEW YORK, Nov. 2O.-With flags flying
and soldiers cheering and with the band of
the Forty-first Infantry on her deck play
ing 1.-The Girl Left Behind Me- the
United States transport Logan steamed
down the bay to-day and out to sea on her
way to the Philippines. 1t is not often that
a regiment of soldiers bound for the war
receive such a send-off as did the Forty
first. The government gave its aid to the
godspeed by sending orders that tugs fol-
low the transport down the bay and care
for the people who had come down to see
the soldiers off. The order was we'll carried
out. From the time the Logan left her an
chorage in the upper bay at 315 p. m. until
she passed out of Sandy Hook and was we'll
on her way she was accompanied by a
fotilla. Some were government tugs and
some had been privately chartered, but all
were loaded with mothers, fathers, relatives
and friends Of the departing soldiers. They
cheered and waved all the way down the
bay, while the strains of "Auld Lang Syne"
and THE Star-spangled Banner came in
answer from the regiments band on the
transport. Some of the soldiers friends
were still on board when the vessel had
weighed anchor and started, but they We're
taken off by the tugs before the TRANSPORT
passed out of the Hook.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-21
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Part Relating to the Philippines Not
to Be Written Till the Last.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.--The secretary
of war spent over two hours with the Pres
ident to-day discussing his annual report,
on which report will be based some of the
most important sections of the Presidents
message to Congress. 1t Is understood this
section Of the message will be held open
as long as possible, awaiting developments
in the Philippines, which may change the
status of the situation almost any day. The
other sections of the message are nearly
completed, but to finish the message before
Congress meets will call for large amount
Of hard work. Owing to this fact it is prob
able the President will not be able to go
to Nashville to participate In the welcome
home of the Tennessee regiment. No def
mite determination has been made, however
If the trip is undertaken it will be made
in the briefest practicable time.
There were number Of callers at the
White House to-day. Senator Platt Joined
the President during the latter's morning
walk and came to the White House with
him. Secretary Long called to pay his re-
spects on his return from the West. With
him was Senator Lodge, who had quite a
long visit with the President. Senator
Cullom, Senator Clark and Representative
Fowler. Of New Jersey, and Representative
Loud, of California, were among the other
callers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-21

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2o.-Three cable dis
patches were received at the War Depart,
ment to-day from General Otis. They are
all dated to-day, but received at different
times The first, received at 2:15 a. m, says.
"MacArthurs advance within five miles OF
Dagupan, to which point the railroad Is IN
tact from Bamban, excepting the 1arlac
break. The northern five miles destroyed,
but rails recovered Large quantity OF roll
ing stock destroyed along the line. Either
Lawton's or Wheaton's men in Dagupan
No report from those officers since the 1Ith;
should hear to-day. Roads becoming prac-
ticable for transportation and troops NOV
ing from San Jose to Lawtons front. Leon
hauser, with three companies of the Twen-
ty-fifth Infantry, by night march surprised
and captured. without casualties. the insur-
gent force at O'DonDell. seven miles from
the railroad station at Bamban or Capas.
One insurgent was killed. The force con-
sisted of four officers and 200 men, eighty
rifles. 10000 rounds ammunition. transpor-
taton; four tons subsistence, records and
considerable clothing secured Insurgents
south of Manila somewhat restless and
again driven back from linus. Six men were
slightly wounded"
The second dispatch relates to affairs in
the southern islands, and was received at
$50 a. m. II follows:
''One of the contending insurgent factions
at Zsmboanga secured the city and turned
United States war vessel in the harbor.
The other insurgent faction made a demon
stration against the city and Very called
on Jolo for troops. One company was sent
The commanding officer asked permission
TO send three additional, leaving two there;
two companies will be dispatched from Jolo.
Both Jolo and Zamboanga must be rein
forced as soon as practicable. IL will re-
quire several days; IL not intended TO
take possession of Zamtoanga until later.
and no provision was made. In the latter
part OF September the members of the in
surgent government in Cottabato district,
southern Mindanao, were beheaded and a
new government formed. which calls for
United States troops. The cities of Gotta
bato. Duyao and Surigao. In the northeast
ern part or Mindanao, are OF Importance; !;
troops will be sent TO these points when
available. Hughes moving in Panay with
two columns. Insurgents have retreated
from southeastern portion OF islands"
The following relates to movements far
ther north:
..MacArthur's advance entered DagIpan
to-day: ascertained that Wheaton's trooDs
had been there yesterday and were with
drawn last evening. Ii Is believed that
many insurgent detachments are west of the
ing concentration and future demonstration
They will be looked after: nothing vet re-
ceived from either Lawton or Wheaton,
The Navy Department also received a re-
port OF the acquisition OF Zamboanga. which
differs from some OF the stories OF that
event told in General otis's cablegram The
naval account is contained In the following
cablegram from Admiral Watson, dated At
Manila, to-day:
Commander Very. OF the Castine. with
tContinued ON Third Page.}
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-21
Programme of the House.

NEW YORK, Nov. pa special to the
Herald from Washington says: Adoption
Of the old Reed rules, immediate passage
of the caucus committees financial reform
bill and reorganization o. committees along
old lines as far as possible. with the Re-
publican membership of the committee on
rules consisting of Messrs. Henderson, Dali
zell and Babcock, is the programme which
Mr.. Henderson, who is to be the speaker,
has marked out for the House of Repre-
sentatives as a result of his conference with
the President, the leading members of the
House and with other prominent Repub-
lcans since his arrival in Washington. At
his conference with the President Mr.. Hen
derson talked over this programme, and
found that it met Mr.. McKinley's entire
approval. The President was especially
pleased with the proposition to pass the
financial bill without delay. 1t is under
stood the whole matter will come up at the
meeting of the Republican caucus on Sat
urday, Dec. q"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-21
Say They Cannot Understand why He
Was in Such Haste to Get Rid Of the
Nations Generous Gift.
COL. BRIGHT TO BE OUSTED
HIS SENATE OFFICE LIKELY TO BE
GIVEN TO A REPUBLICAN.
President Mckinley Busy ON His Mes
sage to COngress-Features of Su-
preme Court Decisions.
pecial to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2O-It developed to-
day that Washington can become excited,
and greatly so, over something else besides
politics, and 10, and behold! Admiral Dewey
has stirred up all the trouble by disposing
of his own property to suit himself and
his wife. He has transferred the beautiful
home given him by the people to his new
wife. Contributors to the Dewey home
fund are very angry, and are rushing into
print to say that if any such disposition
of the home had ever been dreamed of by
the admiral's admirers there would not
have been money enough contributed to
purchase a chicken coop or a dog kennel.
1t may be said that those who did not con-
tribute to the Dewey home have no reason
to protest, but they are talking more, If
possible, than those who gave. They are
roasting the admiral and saying he has
disappointed the whole country. Mrs. Dewey
is already very rich. and nobody seems to
understand why the admiral was in such
haste to part with the magnificent present
which came from the Nation. OF course,
the admirals legal right to dispose of his
muse 10 suit ulIuStll lS Dty Ollu CudlleuSS,
but the contributors are saying they did not
intend remotely to expand the Mclean for
tunes through Admiral Dewey or anybody
else. 80
Young George Dewey seems to be left in
the cold all along the line. However, it is
recalled that the late Gen. w. T. Sherman,
after st. Louis friends had given him lux
urious home in that city. expecting him to
reside in it. sold out for a good pile Of cash
and moved to New York.
An Associated Press Dispatch says:
Dewey to-day formally transferred to his
wife the title of ownership to the house at
1747 Rhode Island avenue, and contents, con-
stituting a gift to him made by the people
of this country. Two papers figure in the
transaction and they are now on file in the
office of the recorder of deeds. The first
is deed in trust by which George Dewey
ct ux. transfers to John w. Crawford, the
consideration being 81, the west twenty
seven feet of Lot 80 and part of Lot 81,
Square 159, in Lathrop's subdivision; also
the chattels at No. 1747 Rhode Island ave-
nue., in trust to convey to Mildred Mclean
Dewey. The second paper is deed by
which John w. Crawford, as trustee, con-
veys to Mildred Mclean Dewey, the con-
sideration being $40, the property. The
transfer was conducted through the Dis
trict Title Insurance Company"