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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
HOME READY FOR VETS.
I'm prove m entS at the Waupaca In
Stitution Are Com pleted-$IO,
900 was Expended.

Waupaca, Wis, Jan. G.--[Special. ]
The improvements at the Wisconsin
Veterans home which have been in prog
ress for some time past are now about
completed and the new quarters,
which will accommodate 200 more vete
rams, will be ready for occupancy by
Tuesday, January g. The veterans
home will practically start the new year
with a capacity Of 100. there being only
500 veterans there at present, inclusive
of their wives. Within a very brief pc
Rod the home will be all filled, as 100
applications for admission have been al
ready acted On, the notification of the ac-
cepted applicants being all that is neces-
sary to admit them. There yet remain
many applications which have not been
acted upon. The new buildings at the
home have cost about $4,000, and it is
now one Of the best equipped state veto
ran homes in the country. Among the
improvements are the extension OF the
sewerage system. the rebuilding OF the
hospital destroyed by fire iii November,
1898, and the building OF a new dormi-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
TELLS HIS STORY.
Henry F. Corbett Goes on the Stand
and TestifieS in His Own
Defense.

Racine, Wis, Jan. 5.-[Special i
When Judge Belden raped the court to
order at 8 o'clock this morning 1000 per-
sons were jammed in the room. Henry
L. Corbett, the accused man, was imme-
dlately called to the witness stand and
gave his story. He told where he was
born and all of the cities he had been in
during his life. The business he followed
was that of a cook and picture agent
and he admitted that he went under
many assumed names, but this was be-
cause he believed it would help his bust
ness. He came to Racine December g.,
went to the home of Mr.. Lersch. He
started out to canvass pictures On that
morning. He stopped at barber shop,
went to the Hotel Racine, the photograph
galleries, Il JeWelry store, and then
walked down the street. He was unable
tc tell the name of the street, soliciting
for portraits.
He told of being at the Weiman home,
the McAvoy home, and other places, and
this was all the way from $3.50 o'clock to
II o'clock. He then went home. Ec
told Of his arrest and experiences with
policemen, detectives and lawyers and
how he was taken to the Cheney home.
He said he never saw the Cheneys before
in his life and did not shoot them ON the
morning Of December 6.
There was nothing new or startling in
lIe Testimony. ne Willie hat
urally Il little excited and occasionally
using his hands to illustrate was in gen
eral cool and told a good straight story.
He made a good impression on the peo-
pie.
Corbett wore the same clothes he had
on the day of the shooting except light
jacket. An effort was made to connect
the prisoner with his partner Johnson,
but no damaging evidence was brought
out.
The state started in with its rebutta!.
Oliver Harrison testified that he was sit
ting in a window at his Lake avenue
home on the morning CT the shooting and
saw, Il man running. He said that Cor
bett resembled that man.
This afternoon was taken up by the
state trying TO disprove Corbett's alibi.
Shortly before 4 O'Clock the attorneys
began their arguments. The judges de-
cision is not expected until tomorrow.
1t is thought that. i'll view of the posi-
tive identification of Rev and Mrs. Che
ney, Judge Belden will hold Corbett for
tri9
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
THE ORGANISE AN AUTOCRAT,
No One Must Dare to Criticise His
Part Of the Church Service.

"1f there ever is any trouble in the
congregation about the music, and if the
minister ever worries himself, it is ad-
mltted at once that the congregation and
the minister are alone to blame,' writes
Ian MacIaren In Ladies' Home Journal.
But there are other difficulties, and they
mag be mentioned in a spirit of becoming
humility. For one thing, the organist is
an artist and every artist has nature
of special refinement which cannot bear
the rough and tumble ordinary methods
of life. With Il man of common clay you
deal in a practical, straightforward and
even brutal fashion, arguing with him,
complaining to him, and putting him
right when he is wrong. But no man
must handle precious porcelain in such
fashion, or the artist will be instantly
wounded and will resign and carry his
pathetic story to every quarter, for, as a
rule, the organist thinks that he is lifted
above criticism and public opinion. 1t is
impossible to teach him anything; it is
an insult to suppose that anything could
be better than the music he provides"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
NO LONGER A MYSTERY,
Sister Augusta with Friends in
Springfield, Mo.
TRACED BY A LETTER.
Former Society Belle of ST. Louis
Leaves the Sister
hood.

Kenosha, Wis, Jan. 5.-[Special. i
The mystery surrounding the strange dis
appearance of Sister Augusta on last
Tuesday evening is supposed to be solved
This morning a letter was received at
Kemper hall addressed to Sister Augusta
AID when it was opened by the sister SUI
perior it announced the plans which the
sister had made for leaving on Tuesday
evening. The sister is now in Spring
field, Mo-, and is the guest Of a school
friend in that city.
Sister Aususta's Flight.
It is claimed that on Tuesday morning
the sister received letter which inter
ested her very deeply. None of the sis
tiers were acquainted with the contents
of the letter or with the personality of
the writer When the sister left the hall
she took with her her purse, containing Il
large sum Of money, and it was very
easy for her to make a long journey with
out being suspected. She wore under her
black cloak a travelling dress of heavy
from the st. Mary's summer home, which
is located in the lot adjoining the KEN
per hall grounds.
The sisters of the hall refuse to talk
of the matter, but it is understood that
Sister Augusta has laid aside her cross
and robe to return to a life Of the world.
The sisters were greatly surprised when
the real story of the disappearance. was
discovered, as it is seldom that Il sister,
after so many years In service, returns to
the life of the world.
Once a society Belle.
Sister Augusta was beautiful woman.
OF her life before entering the order
nothing has been given out, but from
authoritative sources it has been learned
that she was formerly Miss Augusta
Henderson of st. Louis. She belonged to
a well-known family and at one time was
well known in society.
The strange act of Sister Augusta will
in no way interfere with the work of the
ssterhood of ST. Mary, as some Of the
other minor sisters will at. once take up
her duties in connection with the st.
Mary's home in this city and Chicago.
No report has been given out in regard
TO the future life Of the woman who
has given up her sacred calling, but what
ever 1t may be, the name of Sister Au-
gusta will always be revered in Kenosha
on account Of her work for the homeless
waits of the city.
Chicago H.. Jan. 5.-The sister supe-
riOr at st. Mary's home for children,
with which Sister Augusta has been con
nected. said that the missing member
of the siStcrhood had been heard Of and
that she WAS safe. Sister Augusta had
not written 20 the home, it was said. but
friends with whom she was staying had
written. Her reasons for disappearing
from the retreat could not be ascertained
at the home; but the sister superior said
that it was unexpected, as no evidences
of mOrOSeneSs or discomfort had been no.
ticed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
SERVANT GIRLS
FORM A UNION,
Holiday on Thursdays and
Make Other Regu atoms.

Waukesha, Wis, Jan. 5.-[Special. /
The latest accession to the ranks of or
gained labor is a servant girls union
The servant girls of Waukesha feel that
they have just as much right to play
cinch as their mistresses, and therefore
they are about to form union. They
will demand a uniform day off, or rather
half day. This will be Thursday after
noon, and after this there will always be
one afternoon in the week in which the
mistress of the house may be found at
home. The girls intend to devote their
afternoon to recreation of various kinds,
as suits their pleasure. Wages will also
be regulated
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
A FaVOrite Writer.

"Mrs Burton Kingsland'' is a per
name which masks the identity of Z
wealthy and socially prominent New
York authoress. Mrs. Kingsland'' con.
fines herself almost exclusively to mat
ters of etiquette. and is an authority Oh
correct social usages. In her own mag
and in the exclusive social circles of New
York a great favorite. She writes more
as a diversion than anything else, al
though she earns a goodly sum with her
pen. At present she is writing on Good
Form for All Occasions" for the La
dies Home Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
BOTH PAST SIXTY.
DIR. Scott Of Fond du Lac Surprises
His Friends by Getting
Married..

Fond du Lac, Wis, Jan. 5.-ESpceial !
The marriage Of DIR. H. Scott OF this
city and Mrs. Ellen TreIeven ut Blue
Earth, Mimi, was just made public this
afternoon and occasioned a good deal OF
surprise. The groom is IS years old and
a practicing physician and has been mar
ried while his bride is three years young
er and a woman of large wealth. The
ceremony was performed Christmas day
and the couple reached home last night
after q short wedding tour
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
Evolution of the Cranberry.

The cranberry is product of the
country's development, coming forward
in the last fifty years from small hard.
bitter berry to ii handsomely-shap and
good-sized fruit. As the quality has i'm
proved the berries have increased in
popularity with consumers, until supplies
are hardly sufficient to satisfy normal
demands. Rhode Island was the first
state to apply scientific methods to cult
walton, and the system adopted there has
extended to other states, notably Massa
chusetts, New Jersey and Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
TRIES TO SETTLE.
Sturgeon Bay Student Trying to Get
Out of TroublS.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 81 Special. IA.
II. Boyce of Sturgeon Bay, the student
arrested on the charge of obtaining goods
from merchants on false pretenses, OBJ
ard of boarding club, which in fact he
ran independently, was continued for a
week in the municipal court this morning.
Boyces attorneys are endeavoring TO eff
feet u settlement Of the accounts, which,
ii is alleged. aggregate nearly $500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
PICNIC IN JANUARY.
Marinette People Take Summer
Outing on Banks OF
MenOminee.

Martnette Wis. Jan. 6.-[Spccial. /
An out-of-door picnic was held here yes
terday in Riverside park. a hundred OF
more children and women enjoyed the
novel experience of picnic in January,
something never before known on the
Menominee. The weather. was almost
perfect and today is even milder.
The warm weather is proving disas-
trous to logging operations hereabouts,
but further north there is plenty of snow
and cold weather
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
F. & P. M. APPOINTMENTS.
Harry Dean is State Agent and F. w.
Felienz Travelling Freight Agent

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. Especial. I
Traffic Manager A. Patriarche of the
{'ere Marquette Railroad company has
appointed Harry Dean Wisconsin state
gent and f. w. Fellenz travelling freight
agent. Mr. Dean and Mr.. Fellenz occu-
Died similar positions with the +. Il z.
NJ. Railroad company. This will place
under Mr.. Deans charge all the freight
cratic ia Wisconsin outside of Milwaukee
Of the consolidated interests embraced in
the old T.. < 7. NJ, c.. d W. NJ and D.
q. Il. x W roads via car ferries oper-
afing from Milwaukee and Mantowoc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
GOES UP IN FLAMES.
Fire Destroys Store and Residence
at Fennimore Doing $4,000
Dam age.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Jan. 5.-ISpecial. /
A. Webber's general store, residence and
storage shed at Fairfield, Wis, were to-
tally destroyed by fire last Saturday
night. The loss is about $1,000, partially
insured The pOst0ffice was in the store.
and, while the mail matter was saved all
tie records were destroyed. The Modern
Woodmen lost their lodge equipments
Very little was saved from either the
store or the residence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
TO Do BUSINESS
IN BADGER STATE.
a Russian Fire Insurance Company
Applies for a Wisconsin
LICENSE

Madison, Wis, Jan. 6-[Special. /
The Moscow Fire Insurance company OF
Russia has applied for q license to do
business in Wisconsin. The company is
just seeking business in this country and
has deposited 100000 with the New
York insurance department, having here
tofore done no business in the United
States. 1t has a capital stock Of $1,000
n00
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
WENT DOWN WITH RESOLUTE
Lieut.. Otterheim of kenosha Drowned
in Boston Harbor.

Kenosha, Wis, Jan. 5.-Pr0f Jacoby
of this city has received a telegram from
Quartermaster Williamson saying that
Lieut.. Otterheim was among those who
had gone down with the United States
tug Resoute in Boston harbor Wcdnes-
day evening. The lieutenant had been in
the service for more than twenty five
years. and had taken part in the Spa nish
war. He was Il brother-in-iaw of rrof
Iacohy
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
What Do the Children Drink ?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
You tried the new food drink called
GRAIN-O? 1t 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 Il as much. All grocers sell it. 15c
and DC
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
Two Years at Waupun.

Ironwood.j Mich, Jan. Special /
John La Favre Of Hurley, Wis, was
taken to Ashland by Sheriff Bonino of
Iron county and tried before Judge Par
ish La Fayre pleaded guilty and was
sentenced TO two years at Waupun. He
raised figures on Il check but the work
was done so poorly that he was detected
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
REMOVAL OF THE SHOPS
Wisconsin Central is Ready to Quit
WaukeSha for Fond
Ou Lac

Fond du Lac. Wis, Jan. 6.-[Special.l
1t has been announced that the Wis
consin Central division shops will be re-
moved from Waukesha to this city the
latter part of next week. The crossing
dispute between the street-car company
and the Northwestern road having been
settled the crossing will be made at once
aud the line furnished to the shops by
next "Wednesday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
Insects on Plants.

A good and simple method of driving
insects from plants was accidentally dis
covered by a Frenchman. He found
that the leaves of the tomato plant would
drive away the insects. He covered the
shrub or plant he wished to rid of in
sects with leaves of the tomato plant and
soon the odor drove them away. Then
to make a simple process he made a de-
cocti0n of the fresh tomato leaves as a
spray, which is just as effective and costs
hardly ANYTHING
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
Hudson Courthouse Mix.

Hudson. Wis. Jan. 6.-Attorney Frca,
procured an order iii the name of ST.
y'roix county, duly signed by Judge
Helms. to show cause why the court
aouye injunction should not be vacated.
Treasurer Heritage yesterday opened the
bids for the $4,000 bonds and listed
chem for future consideration There
were fifteen proposals offered. The Bank
cf Hudsons bid was found to be the
highest. The premium offered is about
S27D0
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
HIRAM SMITH DEAD.
One Of Neenah's Earliest Settlers
Dies After a Long
Illness,

Neenah, Wis, Jan. 5.-CSpecial. Hi
ram Smith is dead. Those few words
convey much to the people of this COM
munity and cause universal regret. The
end came last evening and was hourly
expected, owing to the critical state of
conditions existing for some time.
Mr.. Smith was born in diego, \. y,
September TO- 1929. and was one of Nee
nah's first settlers, having located with
his brother, Ed Smith, as long as forty
six years ago The brothers started and
operated the first paper mill III the Fox
River valley, the Neenah mills Eight
cen years ago he associated himself with
ID. G.. Van Ostrand by founding the
banking house known as the Manufac-
turers bank, of which he was president
and remained SO until his death.
He is survived by wife and two chill
dren, Mrs. George Porter of Minneapolis
and Miss Harriet Smith at home. The
funeral will be held Saturday afternoon.
>. b. Kellogg.
Horizon. Wis, Jan. SIS. B. Kellogg,
one of the oldest settlers of Dodge coun-
ty, died at the Northern hospital at Osh-
kosh He was born in Hampton county,
Mass, May %, 1923. He moved to
Dodge county, Wis, IN 1914, and settled
where Horizon now stands, being the
first white man to settle here. Mr.. hel-
Ioge was one of the many who went to
u
returned in 1855. He was staunch
Republican and always worked for the
interest of his party. He is survived by
a wife and one daughter.
John Shields.
Baraboo, Wis, Jan. 5.-John Shields,
one of the oldest engineers on the North
Western road, died yesterday of cancer.
He served under Capt. Clark, now of the
United States battleship Oregon, III the
navy during the Civil war. lnterment
will be at WATERFOWL.
Other Deaths in the State.
Spring Valley, Wis, Jan. 5.-[Special.]
Mrs John T. Holt died this morning:
Sparta, Wis, Jan. o Especial. :
morning. He was a pioneer of this sec
ton and veteran of the Civil war.
Mathcr, son of Mr.. and Mrs Lee Can
field, died this morning Of paralysis, re-
sulting from scarlet fever. The funeral
will take place Sunday.
Sheboygan. Wis, Jan. 5.-[Special.]
Henry Hobart, aged 81, a prominent
The body was brought to this city for
burial this afternoon and inferred at
Wildwood cemetery. His father was one
of the earliest settlers Of the county and
his wife. who survives him, is a daughter
OF Judge Weeden, who was probate
Judge IN Sheboygan twenty-five years
ago. Hobart was a member of the Mod
ern Woodmen Of America.
Miss Anna Palmer aged 20, died at her
home in Sheboygan Falls yesterday. She
was one of the Oldest school teachers in.
Sheboygan county and many of the older
persons Of this section received theiv
early instructions from her.
Reedvile, Wis. Jan. 5.-[Special. l.
Clara, wife Of William Link, died this
morning, aged "A years
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09

There is more Catarrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable.. For Il great
many years doctors pronounced it a local
disease, and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable Science
has proven catarrh 10 be Il constitutional
disease and therefore requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufac-
tured by f. j. Cheney Il Co., Toledo, OhiOy
is the only constitutional cure on the mar
ket. 1t is taken internally in doses from 10
drops to a teaSpoonful. 1t acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces of the SyS-
TEN. They offer one hundred dollars for
any it fails to cure Send for circulars
and testimonials. Address,
L. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o!
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
Practical Charity.

A home for destitute children has been
opened by the w. G.. T. e. at Port Eliz-
abeth. Efforts are being made to make
the lives OF the little ones as natural and
home-like as possible. The home has
been built chiefly out of the profits from
the sale of temperance drinks at sports
and agricultural shows. where the w c..
L. Z. booth is very popular.-Philadel-
Dhia Record
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
Richards Leaves Racine.

Racine, Wis. Jan. 3.--tSpecial J.
John r. Richards, who. for the past two
years, has practiced law in this city,
will leave on February l for Madison.
Wis, where he will associate himself
With Robert NJ LaFollettc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09

Piso's Remedy for Catarrh, gives i'm
mediate relief, allays inflammation, re-
stores taste and smell, heals the sores
and cures the disease.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09

Electrically operated dredges are row
used ON rivers and harbors where i'm
mense quantities of material have to be
handled quickly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
Chaplaiu Twenty five Years.

Green Bay. Wis. Jan G.--Fathcr Abb,
chaplain at. St Vinccnt's hospital, will
celebrate his silver jubilee with appro-
PIRATE services at the cathedral some
iilnn nfNt week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Lesser of the Two

"Rev. Goodly was saved from a horri-
BILE fate
How SOP
''He had willed his body after death
to medical society," and now the news
has arrived that he has been killed and
eaten by cannibalsn'-Life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09

Mrs. VVinslOw's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
taething softens the gums, reduces Inflammation,
alays pain, wind collie CSC bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09

Sixteen cooperative bakeries in Scot
land have a capital of over S35O,000 and
business of over $3,O00,000' year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
Lanes FANNY Meuicine

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price 25 and SOC.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09

The American board of missions of
the Congregational churches offers $3.50
in prizes to pastors and Sunday school
scholars for the best essay on foreign
mission TOPICS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25c. E. w. Groves signature
is on each box.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09

The great national games of Venezu
ella are chess and checkers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-09

Baraboo, Wis, Jan. 5.-John Shields,
one of the Oldest engineers on the North
Western road died yesterday of cancer.
He served under Capt. Clark, now of the
United States battleship Oregon, III the
navy during the Civil war. lnterment
will be at WatertoWn.