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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
SHE SCATTERED GOLD.
Nilsson, the Singer, Visits the
Scenes Of Her Childhood and
Creates Good Cheer.

New York, Jan. 23.-JonGOn letters re-
late that Christine Nilsson, the great
nightingale Of Sweden, who for twenty
years charmed two worlds with her sing
ing, went back to Snugge. the home Of
her father, on her 5Jth birthday and in
vited the whole neighborhood TO Il grand
entertainment. She visited L0fhuIt
where her father once worked as a hired
man, and gave another entertainments
and at Gottlosa she put up at the inn
where, fOrty-fvc years ago, she had sung
a barefOOted child-for pennies from
the passersby. In 1893 she scattered
gold where she picked UP pennies in
1858
1t was forty-fvc years ago that Chris
Tine Nilsson was discovered by Baron
IhoInerhjelm, who was attending il fair
at the little town Of Gottiosa. He was
sitting at the inn when he heard Il mar
Vicious voice singing across the street
lie summoned the girl who possessed it.
and thereupOn decided to take her to
Stockholm and give her musical cduca-
ton. How fruitful Of results was this
training Of the poor peasant girl who
sang at country fairs and weddings the
fame of Christine Nilsson whose singing
has charmed two continents, we'll attests.
$50, on the anniversary OF her birth she
went back to Gottlosa. the scene of her
first good luck. She provided a feast for
the whole, village. There were cakes,
meats, and corn brandy for all Every
one was happy, and Christine Nilsson.
who viewed the joyous crowd from the
inn, most Of all.
1t Snugge she arranged festival with
music and games and lots Of good things
TO eat and drink. The whole town wis
hidden, and Christine Missions praises
were on everyone's tongue
Inc day before she had been at Wexio,
her birthplace: Even Il maypolc about
which, as a child, she had danced was
standing yet. Her brother Carl, whom
long since she had made independent. had
gone, but the place was the same. And
at Lofhult, where her father had worked.
and which she had also visited the day
~" she saw a cottage where once an
Ga woman nau s..a,n her cup of COT
fee. At each familiar G1qce she visited
she left substantial tokens OF leT affcc-
non for them and fer the people
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
SPANISH CAT IS DEAD.
Ample Proof that the Black and
White Feline was a Hoodoo.

New York, Jan. 21-Cervera is dead
Not the Spanish admiral, but the cat
one of the cats from the Cristobal Colon,
and with it goes the chief pride and glory
of the cat show. The tug Right Arm
of the MerrittChapman Wrecking COM
pany visited the Colon twenty-six days
after the battle Of Santiago for the pur-
pose of raising the Spanish cruiser. The
only living thing aboard was black
and white cat The crew of the Right
Arm took possession of the cat, adopted
it as a mascot and named it Tomas Ger
vera. But Cervera brought ill-luck.
When Lieut.. HobsOn raised the Maria
Teresa the rescued cat was placed aboard
to be brought to America. The Maria
Teresa never reached these shores, and
when the vessel grounded of the Ba-
hamas the cat fell into the hands Of the
natives. 1t was rescued the second time
and at last reached America, a passenger
on the United States repair ship Vulcan.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
DWIGHT'SLAST PROM SERMON
Yale President breaches for the Last
Time to Juniors,

New Haven, Conn, Jan 23.-Yale's iu-
nior promenade guests have had perfect
day for their annual Prom Sunday"
The sun shone with spring warmth and
hundreds Of the Western visitors enjoyed
their first drive through the city and
also suburbs. In the morning they lis
tened to the last Prom sermon 'Prexy"
Dwight will ever preach, but it was of an
orthodox tone and contained no reference
to his farewell to Yale.
Now nearly all the guests of social
week are here. The Vanderbilts are not
expected till Tuesday. The visitors who
are objects Of the greatest interest are
the Hanna party, consisting Of the Ohio
senator's wife. Miss Hanna and Miss
Brewster of Rochester. They are the
guests of Howard Melville Hanna, Jr.,
of Cleveland a nephew of the senator
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
Collision at New Ulrn

New Ulm, Mimi, Jan. 23.-Train Nc
70 of the North Western road broke in
two here Saturday Engineer Louis Boil
lard stopped the train and a collision fol
lowed. Twelve cars loaded with whca,
and flour were demolished causing q
damage of about $4,000 Engineer Tom
Collins of the New Ulm switch engine
was hurt internally and may die Owen
Durgan of Waseca, 4 brakeman, was
hurt in the back; serious. Joseph Burke
of New Ulm, fireman of the switch en-
CINE, had his right knee cap broken. y
wrecking train arrived at 10 o'clock
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
HEATHENISM IN HAWAII.
Returned Missionary Tells of Troubles
to be Encountered.

Boston, Mass, Jan. 23.-The Ameri-
can board of commissioners for foreign
missions has just received an interesting
report on the present condition CT the
Hawaiian islands.
The report is from Rev. J. Leading
ham. After stating that intoxication is
running scores and hundreds of the ma
tiyes, Mr.. Leadingham says: "Heathen-
ism also is q foe which Christianity must
still encounter here. Besides the linger-
ing remnants of Hawaiian heathenlsm
is that which is imported from China
and Japan. Shinto and Buddhist priests
are active in the support of their faith
among the Japanese !aborers III some
places in the islands"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
TOM LANSING DEAD.
Heavy Weight PUgilist Who was In
jured In the Bout with
Jack Root

Louisville, Ky, Jan. 21.--Tom Ian
sing, the heavyweight pugilist, who was
injured in bout with Jack Root of Chi
cago about two months ago, died today
at st. Mary's and Elizabet hospital.
For two days he had been unconscious
and it was known death was near.
Lansing was knocked down by one Of
Roots terrific punches and his head
struck the floor with such violence that
a clot formed on the brain and though
an operation was performed it swas i'm
possible to save his life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
PROVISIONAL KING.
Government of Sweden Has Been
Entrusted to Crown Prince
CuStaf.

Stockholm, Jan. 23-Although the
health Of King Oscar continues to i'm
prove, his physicians have ordered him
to take complete rest. Therefore, his
majesty has entrusted the government,
Professionally, to the crown prince, Prince
Gustaf, and has gone to Salt-oja- Baden.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
TFctCS at GOtha.

Gotha. JAN 23.-The fetes in cele5:l-
ton of the silver wedding of the Duke
and Duchess of SaXe-Coburg and Gotha
(the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh
to which the reigning families sent rep
resentatives, opened this morning with a
grand reception in the throneroom of the
castle of Friedenstein by the guests. dip
lomats, duchy officials and a number of
public bodies who offered the duke and
duchess their congratulations
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
ALL hope is GONE.
Persons on EOard the Paul Jones
Could Hardly Have Survived
the Explosion.

Biloxi, Miss. Jan. 21.-The fate of the
missing yacht Paul Jones, which left
New Orleans on January 3 for Pensa-
cola, has at last been solved and the news
received of the yacht and her Inflated
crew will be received with sorrow gen
orally throughout the United States.
The United States NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Pansy, Capt. Fields, which had been as
signed for the search for the missing
party, arrived in Biloxi last night and
brought the sad intelligence that the
Wreckage of the yacht had been found
at Breton island, eighteen miles from
Pass Aloutre.
The report brought in by the mate and
a sailor on the Pansy leaves no doubt as
to the fate of the yacht and those on
board. The mate says Wreckage was
scattered all over the island and among
other things picked up was the foremost
of the vessel, a plank bearing the name
Paul JONES' a mirror. table, new tires
of a bicycle, yawl with bow crushed in,
and several other minor articles.
From the disposition of the wreck it is
clearly evident that the yacht was de-
StrOyed by an explosion, as otherwise the
vessel would not have gone to pieces so
completely. Had not an explosion oc-
Cured and the vessel gone to pieces i'm
medlately, 1t is more than probable that
some, if not all, of those on board would
have made their way ashore safely.
No trace of any Of the missing persons
was discovered, although a diligent
search was made. 1t is possible, how
ever, though hardly probable, that some
may have made their way to the almost
impenetrable marshland.
Bird island. where the explosion and
wreck occurred. is merely a sandy reef
covered with coarse sea grass, about thir-
ty miles from the mouth of the Missis~
sippi river.
The party on board the yacht consisted
Qf William Yocum Of the 1ocum-Kacer
daughter, Miss Florence Yocum; Miss
Margery Woodland of Chicago and Miss
sTaggaTt, daughter of Mayor Taggart of
Indianapolis. The crew of the yacht CON
sisted of Capt. J. A. Sturtevant of New
Orleans, Pilot George W: McBride, En-
glneer Bodgley and John Barry.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
SlGHnY HOIlNW Chair

The magnifcently upholstered chair dis
played in our advertising columns by the
John NJ. Smyth Company, $50 to 1876
West Madison street, Chicago, and offer
ed for 1925, shows what splendid values
this great furnishing house offers to the
public. This is but one of the hundreds
of household articles shown in their NAM
moth and handsomely illustrated cata-
logue sent free on application. The John
NJ. Smyth Co. ship goods to families III
nearly every State in the Union.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
Cubans Complete Work.

New York, Jan 23-A special from
Washington says: The Cuban commits
sioners, who have been in Washington
for six weeks upon affairs connected with
the plans for future government, have
completed their work and Will soon sail
for Havana. They will proceed to Santa
Cruz and report to the assembly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
TO BAR POLYGAMISTS.
Representative Clark of Idaho In
PRODUCES a Bill in the
House.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 23.-Repre-
sentative Clark of Idaho today introduced
bill providing that no polygamist shall
be senator or representative. 1t provides
that mo person living in or practicing
polygamy shall be eligible to be a men,
Der of either house of Congress, nor
shall such person be permitted to hold a
seat therein. 1t is further provided that
the evil Of polygamy shall be of whatever
nature that establishes the fact" An
other provision makes the act take imme-
1iato
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
Ex-Governor Honored

Denver, Col. Jan. 23.-The remains OF
the late ex-Gov. J. B. Cooper will lay in
state at the capitol from II a. m. to /
p. III. today. The Legislature adjourned
as a mark of respect and most of the
members. as well as the state officers, at
tended the funeral services, which were
held this afternoon
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
What Do she Children Drink q?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAIN-O? L is delicious and nourish-
ing, and takes the place of coffee. The
more Grain-O you give the children the
more health you distribute through their
systems. Grain-O is made of pure grains,
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades of Coffee but costs
about a as much. All grocers sell it. 15c.
and 25c
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
DEATH OF w. P. ALCUTT
Kansas City Meat PaCker-OnCe
Associated with PIankinton
and Armour.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 23.-William P
Alcutt, pioneer packer and organizer
of the Alcutt Packing company of this
city, is dead at his home here of pneu-
mOnia. He was born in Chester county,
Pa, in 1927. He was at one time CON
nected with the firm of Plankinton & Ar
mOur.
Mr.. Alcutt was a cousin of the late
John Plankinton. He became resident
of Milwaukee many years ago, engaging
Ill business as q carpenter and builder.
The present Plankinton packing plant
was built by him and after it's compile
ton he became superintendent of the
works. Later, when the firm of Plank
linton & Armour built a packing house
in Kansas City, Mr.. Alcutt went there
as superintendent at the same time be-
coming a member of the firm. After
managing this plant for some time he dis
solved partnership with Messrs. Plankin-
ton and Armour and engaged i'll the
packing business on his own account
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25

Capt. William L. Merry, the United
States representative in Nicaragua. whom
recent events in Central America have
brought into considerable prominence. is
Il retired sea captain, whose former home
was in San Francisco
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
Gen. f. w, Partridge Dead.

Sycamore, Ill, Jan. 23.-Gen Freder-
lex w. Partridge is dead, aged 10 years
Gen. Partridge was in both the Mexican
and Civil wars. He was sent Oh a Sc
cret mission by President james X Polk
to Mexico, where he was captured as a
spy and imprisoned in San Juan d'Ulloa.
In the Civil war he was captain of Co.
e. Thirteenth Illinois, by Gov. Yates and
was rapidly promoted for bravery
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
JOHN DAILY, MAYOR.
Limerick HOnorS Man Who Tried to
Blow Up House of
Commons.

Dublin, Jan. 23.-John DAILY, the Irish
political prisoner, who was released from
Portland prison in 1896, after having
been sentenced to penal servitude for life
in 1884 for completely in an alleged plot
to blow up the House of Commons while
in session, by throwing dynamite bombs
from the strangers gallery, has been
elected mayor Of Limerick by Il unani-
nous vote, under the new Irish local gov
eminent act.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
Astor Battery at Home,

New York, Jan. 23-The Astor bat
terry, having Travelled $4,000 miles since
leaving New York for Manila last June,
arrived home again Sunday by the
New York Central. AS the men began to
swarm from the cars they were clasped
in the arms of parents, sweethearts and
friends, who cheered and laughed and
wept For more than half an hour this
glad informal welcome continued. Then
the men formed in line, and marched
across the street to a hotel where an
elaborate breakfast had been prepared
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
PRESIDENTS OUTING.
lie e,1G His Wife Among the Guest
on a Pleasure TriD,

on PIeasure Trip.
Washington, D. c., Jan 23.-President
Mckinley, accompanied by Mrs. McKin-
ley and a party of friends, went down the
rive this forenoon on the dispatch boat
Sy:p:l for a days outing. In the party
were Mr.. and Mrs. Herrick of Cleveland:
Capt. and Mrs. Rand, Miss Mary Barber
Miss Mabel Mckinley, Miss Clara
Shields, Miss Mary McWilliams. Miss
Carrie Harter, C. r. Shultz and James
Barber. All the members of the parry
are guests at the white house The par
ty will return to the city this evening.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
IT INVOLVES S1,300,0o0.
Staples VIII Set Aside at Saltwater
Mimi.

St. Paul, Mimi. Jan. 23.-The will of
the late Isaac Staples Of Saltwater. in
volving $1,30O000, has been set aside
the jury returning q verdict for the con
testant, E. S. Bronson. The jury decid-
ed that Mr.. Staples was not Of souud
mind at the time the will was drawn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
In Winter Use ALIENS Foot-Ease

A powder to be shaken into the shoes
During winter your feet feel uncomfort-
able, nervous. and often cold and damp.
tight shoes, try ALIENS FOOT-EASE.
1t warns and rests the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures swollen and sweat
ing feet, blisters and callous spots. Re
!leVes corns and buniops Of all pain and
IS a certain cure for Chilblains and Frost
bites. Try it today. Sold by all drug
gists and shoe stores for 25c Trial
package mailed FREE. Address, Allen
5. O.mstead, lie Roy, n. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
Parrots as A0YC rtiserS.

\ cargo Of parrots that arrived in
Lelth, Scotland was brought up at once
by firm Of whisky manufacturers. The
birds were taught to cry, Drink Blank s
whisky" and were then distributed III
gilt cages to Liverpool SalOOnkeeDerS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25

"A hundred years ago there were only
six cities in the United States. Now
there are over 400.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25

In Greenland potatoes never grow
larger than marble.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
OF the Supreme Court of Ohio,
Had La Grippe-Praises
Pe=ru=fld.

DR.. Hartman is receiving hundreds of
letters every day about his famous rem
edy for la grippe. Ordinary remedies
seem of no use. Pe-ru-na is the only rem
edy that entirely eradicates this stub
born disease from the system. The rea-
son for this is that Pe-ru-na is a scien-
tifc catarrh remedy; it cures catarrh in
all stages and phases. La grippe is cpl
demic catarrh.
Hon Josiah B. Allen, Clerk of the Su-
preme Court of Ohio, writes DR.. Hart
man on the subject Of la grippe as fol-
lows:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25

Senator Simon of Oregon was recent
ly asked what he thought of the business
opportunities of Alaska. "Carpet-beat-
ing is the best business" he replied
You can just beat the carpets and keep
I,,c+
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
A French Criminal Of Note.

jean Perrin. who has just been ar
Vested in Paris for theft has an inter est
ing criminal record He first attracted
public attention by firing a revolver at
President Carnot of France, il May,
1889. On the plea that his act was in
tended only to excite notice, lie was con-
demned TO but four months imprison-
ment, and was Immediately pardoned BIZ
II. Carnot. The latter actually obtained
for Perrin a tax collectors place at Creepy
tested his gratitude by embezzling the
funds, and was sentenced to two years
imDriS0Dmpnt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25

Frost has a variety of effects upon
different products. Under the same in
fuence eggs will burst, apples contract
and potatoes turn black.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
COLUMBUS. O.. April 16, 1897,
The Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co.:

The Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co.:
Gentlemen-I have been afflicted with
a disease, commonly known as la grippe,
every winter since that disease was dis
covered. l have tried many remedies
without success. This spring I was in
duced to try bottle of Pe-ru-na. I have
now taken two bottles and have received
much benefit therefrOm. In fact, all
symptoms of the disease seem to have left
me. Therefore l cheerfully recommend
the virtues of Pe-ru-na.
Yours truly, Josiah B. Allen.
Address The Pe-ru-na Drug Manufac
turing Company, Columbus, Ohio, for
free book on catarrh, written by DR..
Hartman, entitled "Winter Catarrh."
The labor world., 1899-07-08
APPEAL PEA TO THE COURTS .
INSTANT ACTION TO BE TAKEN IN
CAss LAKE MATTER. #
To Test the Claim Of the State to
One Half of Town tas
..@ site, E, 20, x

CAss LAKE, July IA speedy and
somewhat startling settlement of the Cass
Lake land trouble is among the poss:b:li-
ties.
The state claims one half Of the town
site of Cass Lake for a school section.
For eight years it has been contesting the
decision of the land office to the effect
that the state had no claim to school
sections on ceded indian lands. -
The interior department has sustained
the land department within the past
month: The state now proposes to carry
the matter into the higher courts. =
Within the past few days conference
was held between Attorney General
Douglas, for Attorney General Childs. T.
E. Byrnes, Albert Berg, Senator Davis
and State Auditor Dun regarding the mat
ter. It was decided to appeal to the
courts at once and endeavor to secure an
early decision.
A surprise that was sprung on the ene-
mics Of Cass Lake yesterday was the
filing in the st. Cloud land office Of two
pieces Of scrip located on two Of the
quarter sections comprising the site Of
the town Of Cass Lake. The scrip was
issued by the government back in the
htties 60 employees on the old U. 9. mail
routes in this then wild country. If these
filings stick, as many prominent members
OF the Minnesota bar think they will, the
The labor world., 1899-07-08
POND 4 sCOOPED UP.
Curious Work OF Tornado In Union
Township. g35..gs5 r r + +

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Curious Work or Tornado In Union
Township. e i j
AfANAWA, Wis, July IA tornado
passcd over the town Of Union. five miles
north of this city at 8 o'clock last even
ing Only the fact that no city or village
lay III its track prevented a result equali-
Ing the New Richmond horror. The storm
struck the township at the western boun-
Gsry and plowed flrrow across 1t six
miles long and from Is to 40 rods wide.
Practically everything In its path was
destroyed. Conservative estimates place
the loss at $4,000 to $4,000. Many farm,
houses, barns and outbuildings and miles
of fencing were wrecked. There was no
less Of life. however, and so far as can
be learned no persons sustained injury.
A. Finger was one Of the heaviest los. :.
ers, a fine new barn and all his outbulld-
,lngs being destroyed. One wing Of his
house was carried away and the rest CT
the building moved from its foundation.
A binder was landed on the house of Fred
erjck Winter cutting the building in two.
Barns belonging to G.. Tuetjohn, G. Dum-
The, Otto Baeser, Otto Patrick, Fred Han
son, William ,Tundt, Henry Schroeder,
Fred Wheeler; N. Perkins, Christian Belo.
G. Fargi and William Hinchet were d.
stroyed. T.. :.
The tornado struck the upper end Of
Union Mill pond in its course, and scooped
OFT the water until 1t was nearly dry. :,
All the grain yet standing or cut anil
tied in the field, in the track OF the storm
was destroyed. The loss Of stock Of ali
kinds is heavy s,.s.%a
The labor world., 1899-07-08

The clerks union met last Thurs
lay evening and elected the following
officers: President, H. w. Krause;
ice president, A. o. Anderson; re-
,ording secretary, Frank Blodgett;
financial secretary, a. c. Hendricks;
reasurer, johnson: guide,I. Harburg;
guard, John Paulson. The election
If delegates to the trades assembly
vas postponed until next meeting.
Three new members were initiated
nto the good graces of unionism.
'wo were from The Hub. e.,
The clerks : reported everything
looming. There is a great demand
or the working card and the work
or the past six months has been most
;uccessful. -.
The Hub is the latest store added
C the list of union houses and the
Jerks say they think this store and
is proprietor, VIM. Abrahamson, will
oe their warmest supporters. They
,sk all union men and their friends
20 give The Hub their patronage to
'how them that it pays to be union
house. Ask for the working card.
The committee appointed to look
,fter the working card reported that
there is greater demand than ever
before for the clerks working card.
The labor world., 1899-07-08
WARM TIME AT BEMIDJI
MEN WORKING ONt WATER MAINS
UNDER ARREST.
Warrants Sworn Out by the Town
: site Company and Mayor In
cluded in the List.

-l. 81. --s-
BEMIDJI, July IA hot time was had
In Bemidii when warrants were swo.
out for the arrest of men and foremen
engaged in the work Of laying water
mains for the Waterous Engine company
Of st. Paul. .t5.-8s5 - 4,
The townsite company objected to laying
OF mains across Its property, but the work.
Ing force stole a march and worked last
night. ~ |z-s.-.
This morning warrants were sworn out
against all the men for criminal trespass
aid they were arrested and admitted to
bail. 10y. i ~ ~ !.
They Immediately returned to work up:
on other property belonging to the town.
site company and were again arrested and
trials fixed for tomorrow.
Mayor Smith was finally arrested for en-
c0uraging and melting the trespass.