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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08

The subcommittee on Steam Railways
Of the House District Committee this
morning Inspected the grade crossings of
the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Balti-
more aad Ohio Railroad. They will re-
port to the committee next Wednesday
when the bills TO abolish grade crossings
VIII be taken up for consideration
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08
THE pown LACE FACTORY.

work Begun on the Zionist's New
Plant.
CHICAGO. Dec. s.-work began today on
the factory in which John Alexander
Dowie's hand CT laeemakers are to operate
a few miles north OF wauksgan. D00is
hepes to found tkere new colony under
tha name of Zion City. which Is to be Ia
habited exclusively by his followers.
The new factory VIII be plain struc-
ture OF brick, les yards vide, hy SEQ yards
ieng. and Two stories in height The sits
IS IL marsh.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08
BIG FIRE IN BALTIMORE.

Blaze in n Business House Causes
Heavy Damage
BALTIMORE. Dec S.-A disastrous fire
broke out early today in the stores Of
the Baltimore Bargain House. at 212 TO
220 West Baltimore Street. The damage
to the building and stock was heavy.
The concern carried one of the largest
stocks in Baltimore, averaging from $780,
000 10 81 ,000, Gee in value.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08
Cadets Coming TO the inauguration

John Joy Edson. Chairman qf the IN
auguration Committee. received a letter
this morning from headquarters CT Culver
Military Academy, Culver, Ind, saying;
we are thinking Of bringing the Culver
Military Academy Cadets 220 TO $50
strong 10 Washington forEs week :-suTing
the Inauguration ceremonies. They de-
sire to be informed as 70 accemmeda-
tons, etc. during their stay in this city.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08
C. A. TowNE IN CHICAGO.
The New Minnesota senator Es
Route to waxhington.

hOuts 20 - ssasIIIl tOH'
CHICAGO, Dec S.-Charles a. Towne, OF
Minnesota, who has been appointed sena-
tor to I'LL out the unexpired term Of Cush-
man K. Davis. was in Chicago yesterday,
en- route to Washington While here. he
was IN consultation with Secretary Charles
A. Walsh. Of the Democratic National Com
mittee. a number Of his fFiends ii the city
called 70 congratulate him On his appoint
ment.
Ex-senator William A. Clark Of Montana
arrived at the Auditorium Annex las;
night. ard left for Washington today. He
denied himself to all callers
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08
THURsToN NOT IN THE RACE.
Refterates That He Is Not n Senator.
iaI Candidate I'm Nebraska.

Senator Thurston was among the visitors
at she White House today Regarding
the published stories about my candidacy
for either one OF the Senatorial terms, you
may say that 1 am not a candidate and that
I stand by my declaration of three years
ago to the effect that at the close o; my
present term I would retire.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08

Rear Admiral Remey eabIed tie Naval
Bureau Of Navigation today that he was
having Gavite for Hello with the flagship
Brooklyn and the supply ship Zahro to
make an inspection of the place with a
FinH to establishing naval station there.
lloil0 is regarded as one of the best
places in the Philippines fer q naval base.
The admiral said that he would transfer
his headquarters temporarily to Iloiio
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08
MR.. GRIGes' SUCCESSOR.
Chances Bright for Addison c. Har.
ris' appointment.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dec. S.-Charles
Hernly, Republican State Chairman. re-
turned from Washington to-day and re-
ports that the chances are bright fer the
appointment of Addison c. Harris. IS Az
torney General.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08
sI,,n Nav Ride in France,

PARIS Dec. sit is believed In racing
circles here that Tod sloan, who Was re-
esndy deaarred from riding in England,
s-IiI have no difaeaity in securing license
% ride II Frasse
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08
II PRAISES THE AMERICANS.
The People of Pe-chi-Ii Grateful for
Their Behavior.

GnSIf beHaSlGF-
PEKIN. Dee S.-Li Hung Chang has in
formed General Chanee that he and all
the people Of the province OF Pe-chi-li are
extremely pleased and gratifed at the be
haviOr Of the American troops toward the
Chinese.
From all sections of the city under
American supervision come words Of
praise, thankfuIness. and commentator
Regarding the behavior OF the Americans.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08
CAPTURE OF FILRINos.
Insurgents Taken at san Antonio
and San ReHitO-

MANILA, Dee. S.-Fifty-two prisoners
have been captured in the suburbs Of San
Antonio and San Renito by a detachment
Of the thirty-seventh regiment.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08
The Car Improving steadily.

LIVADIA, Dec. S.-The bulletin issued
BY his physicians this morning stated that
The Car was out OF bed part ef yesterday
md that his strength IS yisibly increasing.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08
woLcoTT NOT GOING ABROAD.
He Denies Reports Connecting Him
with Diplomatic Posts

Senator woIcott said this morning that
there is absolutely ne foundation for The
story. that he is to be appointed Minister
to Austria, TO succeed MI. Harris. who has
sent in his resignation
Mir. wolcoft further stated that there is
no truth IL the story that he is going
abroad in the near future as Ambassador
n Pussia
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08
ENGRAVING BUREAU NEEDS.
Dfreetar Meredith Before the House
Agpr priatfonx Committee.

y
Director MeredftE OF the Bureau Of En-
craving and Printing; end Assistant Diree-
tor Sullivan were before the House Ap-
propriations Committee this morning TO
make a statement as TO the needs OF the
bureau.
It is believed Chairman Cannon VIII see
that the Bureau of Engraving and Print
ing viii be well cared for in the Sundry
Civil Appropriation bill
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08
KRUGER AZ THE PALACE
Queen WilheImina Receives the
Boer President.

OGciaI of the Court escorts Don.
PaaI to the Sovereign in state
Carriage-The AFFAIR Devoid of the
Usual CcremOnies-Tnvitat Ex-
+ended fer n Visit TO Rotterdam.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08
sf.25 To Baltimore and Return SI.25
Via PcnnsvIvaria. RsiIr,na.

Tickets On sale Saturday and sunday December
and Q good 70 return until Monday Deeen5er
= AZ tEa.Rs except CoagFessioRal L8a.itea.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08
TROOPS RETURN FROM PEKIN.
German Soldiers Back From a spe-

German Soldiers Back From a Spe-
ciaI Punitive Expedition.
BERLIN, Dec. S.-FieId Marshal Count
Wednesdays date that the column com
nanded by General GayI returned to Pc
kin on Tuesday from a special punitive
expedition which was carried in co-opeTa-
tion with an Italian detachment.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08
JERSEY FARMERS PROTEST.
state Grange Adopts ResoIutioz
Against the Ship Subsidy Bill.

TRENTON. y. J.. Dec. S.-The closing
session Of the state Grange, composed Of
the farmers of the state, which con-
cluded rs 3wenty-eighth annual meeting
the passage :: resolutions fayoTing the
carrying of freight by trolley companies
and resolutions protesting. against the
passage OF the Ship Subsidy bill.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08
PRIcE ONE CENT.
REVISION Wins THE DAY
Presbyterian RefOrmers Garry
Their Point in Committee.

The Announcement Authorised zhst
Changes Are Desirable in the CEe-
dai Statement ns Wei as in the
confession-FfnuI Battle to Be
Fought in the General Assembly.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08
soraoIls & M-ashinstea sseambeat Go.

Delightful trips daily al 5:ss p n from fe5t
- 81 10 GA Point Comi0Ft. Newport Sezs
SsTlSIk auc sfs south. FoT scEeliuIc see page :
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08

rses=siaa= rzfe Bzllaatil,e's india PaIs
So Fro sncn and women.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08
s1.25 to Baltimore and Return via
B. Z o. Saturday aasl Sundns.

DeeemteT s an} .. good ieE. retEF a1f.3 fellow
ms MONDAY fIshels seed On a. sfsfas EXCEPT
Royal Limited
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08

See page Especial bargains in
houses for sale by stone K Fairfax.
des-2t. en-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-12-08

IsIs=ssn's Business ,SeoIIege, sth and X.
Bas.ness. sl.ol.Land. TEpsELrItinge-s s25 year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
Social.

Mrs. j. McManman and Miss Anna
Smith, assisted by their sisters, the
Misses Belle and Margaret Smith, en-
tertained the ST. Cecilian society last
Tuesday evening at their home on
North Church street. The occasion
was the first upon which the reverend
president, Father Condor, has made
his appearance since his return from
the South, and he was rendered a
most hearty welcome, a formal greet
ing being spoken by little Miss Lillian
McManman. The program, arranged
by Miss Anna Brooks, included piano
solos by Miss Bertha Miller, Miss
Nellie Malloy and Simon Mullen;
vocal solos by Mrs. E. j. Brandt,
james w. Moore, Miss Anna Smith,
Miss Maize Driscoll and Miss Gene
We've Mullen, the last named being
assisted with a violin obligato by
Joseph Mullen; a vocal duet by Mr..
and Mrs. E. j. Brandt, and reading
by Thomas Ryan. Punch was served
early in the evening and a delectable
luncheon followed the program. The
evenings entertainment closed with a
display of shadow pictures and other
amusing diversions.
Miss Zayda CRUDE will entertain a
large dancing party at her home on
Fifth street, this evening.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15

Route Is Established in Town of En-
met--Daily Delivery.


/. P. Walker, special postoffice agent
was here last Friday for the purpose
of establishing the proposed rural mail
delivery route secured for the town of
Emmett through the efforts of Con-
gressman Dahle, and making such
other arrangements as are necessary
prior to the institution of the service,
which it is expected will begin early
next month. Mr.. Walker, accompan-
led by Assistant Postmaster Moak, W.
L. Slight and W. j. Williams, went
over the proposed route and decided
upon its exact extent. The route
traverses the North road as far as the
town line between Emmett and ely
man, thence east until striking the
Juneau road, and then leads south
into the city. In all some twenty-siX
miles are covered and about $50 fam
lilies will receive daily mail service,
except on Sundays. Besides those di
rectly reached other families may be
served by hanging mail boxes at the
creameries or cheese factories patron
lied by them and which may be on
the route, or at other points conven-
lent for the carrier. who is not, how
ever, expected to deviate from his
route, or suffer any delay in the dis
charge of his duties. The carrier will
at all times have a supply of stamps,
postal cards, stamped envelopes, ETC.,
and may also receipt for registered
letters. Persons desiring to have their
mail delivered should give notice at
the postoffice or to the carrier.
William F. Spear, of this city, has
been appointed carrier for the route,
with his brother, James, as substitute.
The salary of the Office is said to be
$500 per year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
AN ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the Public:-The term of part
nership having expired. and the firm
of Murphy & Dobbratz being dissolved
by mutual consent, | hereby wish to
announce to the public that | have en-
tered into partnership with John E.
Norbert, well-kDoWn to the citizens of
Watertown and vicinity, and who has
been bookkeeper and travelling sales
man for this establishment for the
past eleven years. The oil business
of the old firm will be carried on ex-
clusively by the new firm of Murphy
& Norbert, who have the sole right
to sell the celebrated Brilliant Illum-
inator and Pittsburg brands of illum-
mating oil; it also carries, as hereto
fore, the best brands of lubricating oil,
grease, etc. The new firm has fully
renewed its stock in all departments,
and is now ready and we'll prepared
to supply the trade with wrapping
paper, paper bags, supplies for
creameries and cheese factories,
paints, oils and wall paper. Painting
and papering in the city and country
will be promptly attended to. The
public is respectfully solicited to visit
the new firm and inspect its stock and
see what it has to offer IN both goods
and prices. MIR. Norbert will con
tinue to act as travelling salesman,
and attend to the wants of trade out
side the city.
Respectfully,
JAMES B. MURPHY
Dated, Watertown, Wis, April 25,
1900.
n. B.-Business continued at the
old stand, 11S-120 West Main St.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
Baseball.

The game at Washington park Sun
day afternoon between the home team
and the White Diamonds, of Milwau-
kee, was won by the former, 21 to 6.
1t was poor exhlbition-not the sort
that tends to enthuse lovers of the
national game. The fielding on both
sides was yellow, the locals being
charged with errors and the visitors
with 49, Heimerl and Krebs were the
Watertown battery, while Hintz and
Ludares ofdciated for the White Dia-
mOnds.
The No. 4 school team was defeated
Saturday afternoon by St. Henry's
school team, the score being II to IL.
The batteries were Sproesser and Hill
gendorf for No. 4, Graffee and Koester
for ST. Henry's.
The ball game between Watertown
and Jefferson announced for May 27
has been postponed to later date.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15

The ancients believed that rheumaa
tism was the work of demon within
man. Any one who has had an attack of
sciatic or inflammatory rheumatism Will
agree that the inhiction is demoniac
enough to warrant the belief 1t has
never been claimed that Chamberlain's
Pain Balm would cast out demons, but
it will cure rheumatism, and hundreds
bear testimony to the truth of this state
ment. One application relieves the pain
and this quick relief which it affords
is alone worth many times its cost. For
sale by O.. A. Gamm.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
Educational.

Superintendent John A. Hazelwood
announces that a summer institute
will be held at Jefferson during July
or August. It will be four weeks in
duration and will be similar to the one
held last year. The work begun last
summer will be continued. The in
stitute will be in charge of the best
conductors obtainable, and will be for
the teachers of the county, all of whom
should consider the idea of attending
Examinations for diplomas will be
held on May 81 and June /, as follows:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
What the Census Takers WIFI Ask.

The following is list of questions
all will be called upon to answer when
the census enumerator calls, some
time between June l and June Is:
l. Surname, Christian name, initial.
2. Residence, street, number of
house.
8. Relationship of each member
to the head of the family.
4. Color of race.
5. Sex
6. Age at last birthday
Z. Day, month and year when born.
g. Are you single, married, widow,
widower or divorced?
9. How many children.
10. Number Of children living
II. Sex of these children
II. Where were you born? If in
the United States, give state or terri
tory; if of foreign birth, give name of
the country only.
13. Where was your father bornp
Your mother? (Same conditions as
the foregoing.)
IA. If Of foreign birth, when did
you come to the United States?
Is. How many years have you
resided in the United States?
16. Have you been naturalized?
How many years since you became a
citizen?
II. What is your occupation. trade
or profession? (This question applies
to persons 10 years of age Or over)
Is How many months during the
year are you employed?
19. How many months have you
attended school?
20. Can you read?
81. Can you write?
%. Give the main facts concerning
your education.
%. Do you own the house in which
you live?
"a. Do you rent the house in Hhicha
you live?
25. If you own the house, is it free
or mortgaged? CThe same questions
to farms.)
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
ANSWER FINAL SUMMONS.
The Grim Reaper Busy the Past Week
Several Well-known Citizens
are Called.

William Volckmann, one of the
pioneer merchants of Watertown and
a Well-known citizen, was called to his
tinal rest last Wednesday morning,
the sad event occurring at his home on
Hustlsford street after an illness of
several weeks. Mr.. Volckmann first
saw the light of day in the Rhine
country, Germany, the date Of his
birth being October Z. 1927. At an
early day he emigrated to the United
States aud after short residence in
New York located permanently in this
city. Over fifty years ago he engaged
In the general mercantile business
and for long period occupied the
store now held by w. A. Beurhaus.
Mr.. Volckman met with large meas
ure of success in his business and had
amassed considerable competence.
active pursuits and had since lived
quietly at his handsome country home.
The only political Office he ever held
was school commissioner from the
Sixth ward. His widow and the follow
ing children survive: Mrs j. Behrens,
of Rapid City, S. D.; Mrs. G. Z.
Gloger, the Misses Emile and Matte
Volckmann, this city; F. W. Volck-
mann, Lake Mills; Hugo Volckmann,
Milwaukee, and Fred VOlckmann,
this city. The funeral was held Sat-
urday afternoon and the remains laid
to rest in Oak Hill cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
The ChiIdren'S Entertainment.

A good-sized audience enjoyed the
rendition of The Jolly Picnic Party" !"
given last Thursday evening st Con-
cordia Opera house under the aus
pices of St. Margaret's guild. The
entertainment was most pleasing one
and passed off very successfully. The
children who participated, numbering
some forty or fifty, were thoroughly
at home in their parts, acting with
natural grace and beauty aud acquit-
ting themselves very creditably. The
principal characters were assumed by
the following:
Margaret Eberle, Alma Achten-
hagen, Hulda Vullmahn, Margaret
Evans, Grace Dent. Lilly Diekoff, Doris
Valerius, Marion Gardner, Ethel Nor
ris, Edith Cairns, grandma; Gilbert
Green, Marty Gates, Lyle Evans, John
Calhoun, Alvin Calhoun, Willie Taapp,
Roy Forncrook, Arnold Kramer;
Brownies Stapleton, David
Schwieger, Ray Mackay, j. Schatz,
Charles Seager, Gispert Hastings,
Chris May, John Seager, George Cal
houn. Leo Crosby, Sam Roper, Rus
sell Lee.
Incidental TO the cantata bevy O.
young misses, under the direction of
Paul ThOm, went through the evolu
tions of two pretty performances
the butterfly and the skirt dance. The
participants were May Thom, leader,
Emily Weber, Marguerite Evans, May
Smith, Hattie Martch, Della Martch,
Heta Hurtebese, Emma Hurtebese,
Gretchen Mundt, Lillian Mundt, Lydia
Schmutzler and Emma Schmutzler.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15

Philip Wright died of nervous pros
tration Saturday at the Northern hos
pital at Winnebago, whithrr he had
been taken a short time since for treat
ment. Deceased was native OF Wit
tenberg, Germany, and 76 years of
age. He emigrated to this country
about 1850 and had made Watertown
his home for long period. He was
a carpenter by trade and widower.
Three children-Albert Wright, of
Chicago: Mrs. Peter Gumm, of Jack
son, this state, and Mrs. Frank Davies,
of New York City-survive. Tho re-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15

Relatives here were apprised of the
death, on Thursday last, of Louis
Walker at Glenwood, ST. Croix coun-
ty, aged 81 years. Mr., Walker re-
sided in this city during the COS He
was the father of Mrs. A E. Baumann
and a brother-in-law of Street Com
missioner Gus CHASER. Mrs. Baumann
went to GlenwoOd to attend the funeral.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15

The death of Jacob Weber occurred
Wednesday morning last at his home,
615 Division street, aged 81 years and
4 months Born at Roxheim, Ger
many, in January, 1919, Mr.. Weber
came TO this country when q years of
age and settled in Massachusetts.
After a residence there OF five years
he migrated westward and took up
government land in the town Of ely
man, engaging in farming. This he
continued to pursue up to ten years
ago, when he moved into the city.
He was married at Buffalo, n. Y,
April 27, 1916. His wife and two sons
Edward Weber, of the town of ely
man, and F. d. Weber, of Seward, :,
Neb. survive him. The deceased was
one of those sturdy pioneers who as
sisted in the development and ad-
vancement of this great section. He
was widely known among the farmers
and highly esteemed for his strict in
tegrity and sterling character. The
funeral was held Friday afternoon and
the remains inferred in Oak Hill
cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15

The funeral of Henry G. Eyer, whose
death on Tuesday last at the home of
his sister, Mrs. j. G. Harrison, was
bri 6y recorded in last weeks issue,
took place at o'clock Friday morn
ing, services being held at the Har-
rison home. A quartette composed Of
F. w. Lehman, William Sproesser,
DR.. o. E. Meyer and Max Rohr fur
nished the music The remains were
taken to Milwaukee on the 9:1S train
for cremation and on Saturday the
ashes were inferred in Oak Hill ceme-
terry. The deceased, was the elder son
of DIR. and Mrs. G. t. Eyer and was
born in Waterfowl, August "a, 1861.
He received his education here and
after growing to young manhood en-
tered upon successful business
career. For the past ten years he had
been a member of the Avondale Sash
and Door company, of Chicago, and
had given his best efforts to promote
the success of the concern. Mr.. Eyer
possessed excellent business qualifica-
tions and was man of high character
who won the respect of all his ac-
quaintances. His widow and one child
are left to mourn him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15

Christina, wife of Frederick Mise
gades, departed this life last Wednes-
day afternoon about o'clock, in the
59th year of her age. Although not
having enjoYed good health for year
past, Mrs. Misegades was not COM
PEELED to take to her bed at any time,
her death being caused by hem
orrhage of the lungs. Deceased was
born in Prussia in 1912 and came to
this city in 1856. Her marriage to
Mr. Misegades followed il due course
of time, and he and the following
children survive her: Mrs. II.
Schmutzler and Mrs. F. Paeske, of
Milwaukee; Fred Misegades, of Chi
cago, and Miss Emma, residing at
home The funeral occurred Sunday
afternoon, services being conducted at
the family home, 200 North Water
street, al o'clock. The interment
was in Oak Hill cemetery. Mrs.
Misegades was a woman Of kindly i'm
pulses who had endeared herself to a
large circle of friends, and her death
is generally mourned in the COM
munity.