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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-12-19

Mrs. Nancy Clark, sister of Andrew
G. Curtin, the famous war governor of
Pennsylvania, was killed by train at
Torresdale, Pa.
The bank at Brillion. Wis, closed its
doors with liabilities of $4,000.
The centennial of the esta blishment
of the national capital at Washington
was celebrated with pomp. President
Mckinley, Gen. Miles and the governors
of many states took part in the large
military and civic parade.
Justice Andrews, of the New York
supreme court, held that midnight was
late enough for woman to stay out.
Sidney Samuel. son of New York
rabbi, shot and killed himself because
he could not marry a Catholic.
A lone highwayman held up the Lake
view and Ager stage near Lakevlew,
Ore, securing large amount of reg
istered mail.
The Illinois Stats Zeitung, with
ground and building, was sold in Chi
cago to Mrs Margaret Raster for $780,
200.
The body of Michael Corcoran, a
wealthy farmer, was found in corn
field near Griggsville, ILL.,, with two bull
let holes in the head.
Mrs. Jeanette Broadbent, witness in
divorce case at Des Moines, Ia, was
shot by an unknown person.
Fire destroyed convent at Fort
Dodge, Ia, and sisters of mercy ano
children narrowly escaped the flames.
The American Federation of Labor
in convention at Louisville voted down
a resolution asking for a department
of La Dor in the national cabinet.
The Michigan legislature met in spe-
cial session to consider the tax ques-
ton.
Two robbers nearly killed a postal
clerk on the Cotton Belt train at Bas-
sett. Tex. and plundered the mail
pouches.
An Illinois Central fast train was
held up near New Orleans, the con-
ductor shot in the back and the mail
car robbed of registered money pack
ages.
The National Civil Service Reform
league met in New York
Joseph Huffman shot and killed
Thomas Meeham, a rival coal dealer,
and then killed himself in Chicago.
William Woodson, convict, was
hanged at Richmond, Va, for the MUIR
der in May last of Ambrose Ferrbre, a
fellow convict.
The Klondike and Alaska gold yield
this year is. estimated at S25, 724,223
The Order of Chosen Friends, one of
the largest fraternal insurance associa-
tions in the United States, with head
quarters at indianapolis and branches
in 81 states, has asked for receiver.
\ fast mail train on the Burlington
was wrecked near Kirkwood, Ia, and
one man was killed and five injured.
John Doerschucks private bank at
Shanesville, O., was robbed of 900
by safeblowers, who escaped on a
handcar
President Mckinley has reappointed
Judson c. Clements, of Georgia, as in
terstate commerce commissioner, and
has appointed John W. Yerkes, of
Kentucky, commissioner of internal
revenue.
Terry McGovern, of Brooklyn,
knocked out Joe Cans (colored), of
Baltimore. in the second round in a
fight in Chicago.
Three persons were killed and many
injured in train wreck on the Great
Northern railway in Brockton, Mont.
Personal AND POLITICAL.
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The Holly chieftain., 1900-01-12
THE czAR.s RAILWAY TRAIN.
The ImpsrIai Moving Establishment Is
Luxuriou,lv ritted Up

The ImpsrIai Moving Establishment Is
Luxuriously Fitted Up.
The imperial train in which the Gar
and Czarina usually travel is wholly OF
Russian workmanship. having been
made in the Alexander works at St
Petersburg. 1t consists of eleven car
riages painted blue and gold. They are
connected by corridors. and provided
with every luxury. Behind the lug
gage wagons there are, first. the kitch
en-, containing splendid French stove
and two large fixed samoyars. Their
comes the pantry with all Its append
ages, to which is attached second
class carriage for the kitchen servants
The dining room, q whole carriage, Is
ter, and small tables along the sides
the walls being paneled, with red
beechwood inset with huge mirrors
The chairs are upholstered with brown
Russia leather. Another carriags
serves as the reception room, the walls
being ornamented with stamped leath
er in beechwood frames The seats are
salmon-colored, with white stripes in
Louis XIV. style. The reception room
also contains five small and beautiful
ly inlaid tables and three hanging can
delabras. The Czarina's carriage is
light blue, with padded walls, and con
tains her majesty's writing table and
an enormous mirror. and is decorated
with beautiful creeping plants. OF
which the Czarina is particularly fond
Next to the CZarina's room, and in the
same carriage, is the imperial nursery
while the whole of the adjoining car
r!age is also devoted to the children
and their wants. Here are their low
cradle beds A special coupe is re-
served for the governesses and nurses.
The Cars apartments consist of two
rooms, his study and dressing room.
Tho study is fitted with brown Russia
leather, and the study table is orna-
mented with fine bronzes. The next
two carriages are reserved for the
suite. The last carriage is reserved
for the railway official. Here the speed
OF the train is regulated. All the car
riages are connected by telephone. The
lighting, ventilation and heating are
carefully attended to. More than 800
lamps are supplied by the electric bat
terry on the train. The train runs quite
noiselessly, even when going at the
highest speed.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-01-12
WHITE REFUSED THEM.
Henrs Beatsd Hack After . Fierc, =
Long Hattlo

Henn Beatsd Hack After \ FIero. and
Long hattie.
London, Jan. S.-General White re-
ports, under date of Sunday, 2 o. m.
that the Beers were repulsed with
heavy losses.
IT was not until the middle Of the
afternoon that there was an official
eonnrmation Forthcoming of Frere
camp rumors of General Whites sue
cess at Lndysmith. But at $40 D. m.
the war office relieved the extreme ten
sion OF the waiting crowds by posting
tne following dispatch from the front:
Frere Camp, Jan. S.-1he following
is from White, dated 2 p. M. yesterday:
An attack was commenced on my po-
sltlon' out was chiefly against Caesars
camp and Wagon hill. The enemy was
ln great strength and has pushed the
attack with the greatest courage and
energy. Some OF the intrenchments
on Wagon hill We're three times taken
py the enemy and retaken by us. The
attack continued until 7:30 p. IN. One
point In our position was occupied by
the enemy the whole day. But at dusk,
In very heavy rainstorm, they were
turned out of this position at the point
OF the bayonet, in most gallant man
ner by the Deyons, led by Colonel
fark. Colonel Ian Hamilton CON-
manded on Wagon hill, and rendered
valuable service. The troops have had
very trying time and have behaved
excellently. They are elated at the
service they have rendered the queen.
The enemy We're repulsed every
where with heavy loss, greatly exceed
ing that on my side. which will be re-
ported as soon as the lists are COM
pleted."
a private of the Irish Rifles, who
Fought at Stormberg. in letter to his
home, says that when General Gatacre
saw the position the guide had led the
troops into he shot the guide dead with
bis own revolver.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-01-12
JacIson,an'. Banquet a. Omaha.

Omaha, Neb., Jan. 10.-Jackson day
was appropriately celebrated iD Omaha
yesterday by the JacksOnian club.
Three separate functions We're down
on the program, and each was n dis
tinct and gratifying success. The first
was an informal reception held ut club
headquarters in the afternoon, at
which w. j. Bryan, Congressman Cor
mack of Tennessee, Overmeyer of
Kansas, Weaver of Iowa, aod several
other Democratic lights were the
guests. Mr.. Bryan WAS the chief CEN
ter of attraction. and during the two
hours the reception lasted several hun
dred Democrats paid their respects. AT
o'clock dinner was teadered Mr..
Bryan and Il few other notables at the
Omaha club.
AT . o'clock occurred the annual BAN
Quet of the club in the parlors of the
Paxton hotel. Covers were laid for
300 and there were no varant places.
Gilbert Nj. Hitchcock, editor of the
Omaha World-Hernld, and late candi-
date for United States senator, offici-
ated as toastmaster.
The speech of the evening was made
by Mr.. Bryan. in response to the toast,
Our Nation"
The Holly chieftain., 1900-01-12
ALetter From MIR. cleveland.

Chicago, Jan. 9.-The Trib lne prints
the following letter from ey President
Cleveland. 1t was received IN response
to request for Il sentiment appropri-
ate to Jackson day:
princeton, n. j., Jan. 4. 1900.
Editor of the Tribune:
II am only able, on account OF Ill
ness, TO sit up occasionally for short
time and must forego contribution
to your supplement commemorative of
the splendid career of Andrew Jack
son. l wish 1t was to be published ut
time when saner counsels prevailed
in the party he did so much to
strengthen and place upon firmer
foundations. 1t seems to me that in
consistency of unreasOning and false
party leadership is impressively eN-
hibited, when the claim is made that
Jacksonian Democracy sanctions the
depreciation of the peoples currency
and a reckless disregard of the re-
straint of law and order. Yours very
truly, GROVER CLEVELAND"
The Holly chieftain., 1900-01-12
JOHN INsLEE BLAIR.
AMAssED MILLIONS AND LIVED
TO esTH YEAR.
He Owned More Railroads Than Any
Other Man and Was biggest Land
Owner In the United states-Had Five
General Stores

One OF the richest of Americans.
John Inslee Blair, died at his home in
Blairstown, N. j., recently from old
age. being in his 9Sth year. For very
rich man he was comparatively un-
known and his entire life was passed
on and near the Delaware river, where
1t divides northern New Jersey from
Pennsylvania, which tended all the
more to his obscurity. Mr.. Blair was
born Aug. %, 1902. at Belvidire. N. j.
He was one of eleven children, eight
sons and three daughters. Soon after
his tenth year John said to his
mother:
Mother, have seven brothers and
three sisters. That's enough for you
and father to educate. I'm going to
get rich"
The first money he earned was by
trapping rabbits and muskrates and
The Holly chieftain., 1900-01-12
PoIysamy Under the Ban.

Salt Lake, Utah, Jan. S.-The Det eret
News, the official organ of the Mormon
church, to-day publishes pronounce
ment from Lorenzo Snow, president of
the church, which 1t is believed will
have n tendency to terminate the prac-
tice of polygamy. 1t announces that
the church does not approve the con-
tinuance Of polygamous relations en-
tered into before the PRONUNCIATION of
she anti-pOlygamy manifesto OF 1890.
Many prominent MOrmons have con-
tinued these relations, and this an
nouncemcnt, coupled with the editorial
In the Deseret News a few days ago,
declaring that active polygamists
should not be elected to Office, will
bring this class into ecclesiastic as well
as political disfavor.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-01-12
MAN OF MILLIONS.

Philadelphia's street railway mag
nate. Peter A. B. Widener, has just an
nounced his benevolent intention OF
building home for cripples in Phila-
delphia to cost not less than $2.000.000
Besides furnishing the inmates with
well-regulated homes, Mr.. Widener's
purpose is to supply them also with
medical treatment in the hope Of re-
storing them to permanent health and
strength. No enterprise of more genu-
inc philanthropy has ever been launch
ed in Philadelphia, and Mr.. Widener's
liberality has been the principal theme
The Holly chieftain., 1900-01-12

Of discussion in press and pulpit for
several days past. But this is not Mr..
Widener's first handsome gift to Phil
adelphia. Some time ago he presented
to the city his private residence. to-
gether with his extensive collection of
art treasures. Though by no means
indiscriminate in his benefactions. he
has always been liberal in his support
of enterprises which have appealed to
his good judgment. Most of his for
tune has been made In street railway
operations. and what he is worth no.
body knows. but estimates place his
accumulations high up in the millions.
Mr.. Widener is rapidly becoming one
Of Americas foremost philanthropists.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-01-12

JOHN /. BLAIR.
selling their skins at 81 for 16. Be-
fore he was II years old he was clerk
in the general store of his brother, at
Hope, N. ]. At II he owned store OF
bis own. He became postmaster at
Butts Bridge. He started two of his
brothers in business and they, too.
prospered. At one time he had five
general stores In as many towns. He
established the Belvidere Bank in 1881
A cotton mill fell into his hands and
he operated 1t for several years. He
bought cargo Of cotton which was
supposed to be damaged, but which
was injured very little. and in one year
made $115.000-an enormous profit in
those days. He had also four Touring
mills in operation at one time In War
rem county. He accumulated real
estate in large quantities through
trade. and came to be wholesale
merchant. Soon he was well on to be-
ing millionaire. Then he tried to
make iron with anthracite coal at
Slocum Hollow. now Scranton. Pa, in
1S43, and became interested in the
Scranton Coal and Iron Company. 1t
was through his financial backing that
this company was enabled to supply
the Erie Railway, then building near
Port Jervis, with rails. The company
was reorganized, with Mr.. Blair as
principal owner. 1t obtained a charter
for a railroad from Scranton to Great
Bend. called Leggett's Railroad, and
which was to connect with the Erie.
This was the real beginning Of the
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western sys-
tenn. For some years the company had
to send out men to teach the people
to use anthracite coal. Many declared
that 1t would not burn. In all the sue
cessive stages of the building of the
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, Mr..
Blair was the master spirit and his
mercantile genius caused him to profit
immensely by the development OF
Scranton.
Mr.. Blair next built a railroad in
Iowa. then Joined Cakes Ames in or
ganizing the Union Pacific and con-
structed its first hundred miles west
from Omaha. He built railroads by
the dozen in the west. The great un-
dertakings of which he was the master
have never been duplicated by any 9TH
er American. Jay Gould at times had
to accept his terms. He held the mort
gage bonds Of scores of railroad COM
panies. some of which were absolutely
in his power. He washed his hands of
the Chicago & Northwestern road to
the extent of $2.0O0,000 worth of stock,
because he did not approve of the ex-
tension policy Of the company. The
muney which he received for this stock
he brought east in two satchels and de-
posted personally In the Park Bank in
New York city. In the building of all
his western roads Mr.. Blair obtained
enormous land grants as premiums. In
connection with his work on the Union
Pacific he get 100000 acres of land in
Iowa. For completing the Iowa Falls
& Sioux City road he obtained 100000
acres. With all this land on his hands
Mr.. Blair formed land companies, and
these companies. under his direction,
laid out the sites for what are now
more than 100 fourishing cities and
towns in the West At one time he
The Holly chieftain., 1900-01-12
THE PLAGUE AT HONOLULU
Reported to BE Spreading-BuiIdinSs In
Infected Districts Are burned.


Honolulu, Jan. l. via San Francisco,
san. S.-Seven additional cases of
plague have developed since last ad-
Tices. making thirteen cases all told
to date.
The board of health has decided to
take radical steps to stamp out the
scourge. a portion of the infected
district was condemned and burned to
the ground yesterday.
The presence of the plague in this
city is commencing to worry the sugar
men. They have an idea that Hawai-
ian sugar may be refused at United
States ports If shipped from Honolulu.
To get around this difficulty the new
crop may be shipped from ports out
side of Honolulu. Honolulu being the
only infected port, it is believed that
the federal authorities will asree to
this plan and allow the marketing of
the 1899 crop.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-01-12
was the largest land owner in tn

was the largest land owner In tns
United States.
His home in Blairstown. which he
founded. was simple one for one
with such vast possessions. As his
millions came to him he never thought
Of leaving his two-story frame house
with its green shutters and the cupola
In the center of the fat roof. Thai
was sufficient. So he lived to the end
of his life. simple and homely, hating
ostentation and loving and being loved
in return by everyone who dwelt In his
town.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-01-12
rrainmen and reler rapher. to Form Ord.

Cincinnati, Jan. S.-Grand Chief p.
II. Morrissey of the Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen. having resigned
from the Federated Board of Railroad
Brotherhood, to take effect January
18th, because the board refused to
sanction several strikes decided upon
by the affiliated brotherhoods, includ-
ing the matter Of the Big -Four tele-
graphers, 1t is said that the firemen,
trainmen and telegraphers will at.
i, tempt to organize new federation.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-31
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.

Senate Joint Resolution No. IL. By Hep-
sted.
joint resolution to submit to the cleo
tors OF the State of Idaho for rejection or
approval, an amendment to section II of
article nine of the constitution of the
State OF Idaho, relating to investing of
school fund.
BE 1t resolved by the Legislature of the
State of Idaho:
Section /. That section eleven of arti-
Gle nine OF the constitution of the State
OF Idaho, be amended to read as follows:
Section II. The permanent educational
funds other than funds arising from the
disposition of University lands belong.
ing to the state, shall be loaned on first
mortgage on improved farm lands within
the state; state, United States, or school
district bonds, or state warrants, under
such regulations as the legislature may
provide.
Provided, That no loan shall be made
of any amount of money exceeding one
third of the market value of the lands at
the time of the loan, exclusive of build
ings.
Section 2. The question to be submit
ted to the electors of the state, at the
next general election shall be in form as
follows. to-wit
''Shall section II Of article nine of the
constitution of the State of Idaho be
amended to enlarge the powers Of the
state board of land commissioners, in
loaning school money"
Passed the senate March Ist 1890.
Passed the house March 3rd, 1899.
STATE OF IDAHO
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
l, M. Patrie, secretary of state of the
State of Idaho, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is full, true and correct copy
! ola Joint resolution adopted by the legisla-
ture of the State of Idaho at the fifth
session, submitting certain amendment
to the constitution to the electors of the
state, as shown by the original enrolled
! Joint resolution on file in this depart.
| ment.
In witness whereof, l have hereunto
| set my hand and caused to be af.
| fixed the great seal of the state
| Done at Boise, the capital, this
| Fifteenth day of September, in
Seal the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred, and of the indie
| pendence of the United States Of
America, the one hundred and
twenty fifth.
II-6 M PArRIE, Secretary Of State
| -Wildenthaler delivers fresh bread
twice day all over the city. Leave
orders with the delivery man fol
groceries.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-31
I A. A C. VS. WALLA WALLA.
Great Preparations Being Made for the Game
Sunday at l.. A. A. G. Park.

Active preparations are going on this
week in foot ball circles for the coming
game with Walla Walla next Sunday at
the J.. A. A. { park.
Arrangements have all been COM
pleted and the deal closed and the home
team practicing at every opportunity
with set determination to win the game.
1t is expected it will be holly contested
game and the score will be close either
way. Captain Bradley and Manager
Beckwith are both using every effort to
put the men in good physical shape to
play, and signal and line practice is in
dulged in every evening. The Walla
Walla boys will arrive in the city on Sat
urday's boat.
movement is on foot to have a
special train run on the N. p Sunday
morning from points between OakesdaIe
and here as number Of foot ball enthu-
siasts from towns intermediate have sig
nifed their intention Of coming. Beck
with stated that the line up of the home
team would be given out until Saturday
but stated that when it is given out a
strong showing will be made.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-31
WHAT THE REV. J. N. CLEARY
St. Charles Church, Mime splis, says OF
Ellis History Of the United States.
WESTERN BOOK SYNDICATE,

WESTERN Book SYNDICATE,
Phoenix Building, Minneapolis.
Gentlemen: have examined Ellis
History of United States, in six volumes,
by Edward S. Ellis, which have in my
library, with considerable care. / am
very much pleased with the work OF the
distinguished historian. He seems to
have completed his task with conscien-
tious care; the arrangement OF the work
is admirable and the excellent maps and
copious marginal notes greatly facilitate
the study of our country's history. 1
find that all the disputed points OF his
tory are treated with fairness and honesty.
The author gives due credit to all the
DISCOVERIES and explorers. He imputes
no bad or sordid motives but leaves the
student of history to form his own con-
illusions from the facts presented.
1t is in this candid spirit that history
should be written. Mr.. Ellis imparts a
wholesome lesson to all compilers OF his
tory. | sincerely hope that this admira-
bic work may find ready sale. 1t VIII
am sure, accomplish great amount OF
good in making clear to all students OF
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-31
To Open Nov. 10Th.

Mr. P. 7. Lomax will leave tomorrow
morning for Portland, where he goes to
select full line ofgents furnishing goods
iof the new store which is opening up
under the firm name of P. 7. Lomax &
No'' Mr. Martin Meuli, of Uniontown,
oeing Interested. Handsome quarters
are being fitted up in the store room of
'he Harry Kettenbach building west of
'ne Fletcher Hardware Co., on Main
street. 1t is Mr.. Lomax intention to
carry the very best line of goods the
market affords. Mr.. Lomax has lived in
.n'S community number of wears and
MS popularity as we'll as his good quail
"ca'ions for business, will gain for him a
sooa patronage. He will make a spec
''''y OF making mems suits to order, and
expects to open up by the 10th.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-31
Received Worse Injury.

1t developed today that Harold Culver
who was kicked by horse Saturday, was
worse injured than at first supposed. 1t
appears that the kick in the mouth car
rying away portion of the teeth was not
the worst injury. While removing the
roots of some of the teeth today it was
discovered part of the Jaw bone was
broken. While the injury is not danger
Gus it is very painful and it will be some
time before the young man can recover
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-31
Steamer Disabled Again.

The steamer Lewiston again become
disabled on her first trip up Yesterday
after having undergone repairs for an &C.
cident to her cylinder heads some time
ago. She tied up three miles below here
the passengers being conveyed to the city
overland. The steamer left this morn
ing for Riparia. Passengers from here
were taken down in conveyances this
morning. The accident was the result Of
heavy steam pressure, which cracked
her steam chest
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-31
Removed TO His Home.

Master Willie Warren, who has been
confined to room at the Grand hotel in
this city, the result Of being shot in the
ankle two weeks ago, recovered suffi
GENTLY today, SO that he could be re-
moved to his home in Lapwai, his father
Rev. Arthur Warren, having arrived here
from Colfax yesterday. The ball from
the rifle, which lodged in the ankle, was
located by DR.. Shaft by the aid of an
X-ray and removed. No serious or per
manent injury will result.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-10-31
A Freak of Nature.

One of the oldest of freaks of nature
yet brought to this city is four legged
rooster which has been on exhibition at
the Fair. The rooster is one which was
sent to Supt of Exhibits M. J. Vessels
and came from Genessee. The queer
thing does not seem in any way to be in.
convenienced by the addition of pedal
extremities and is fat and fine looking
the two extra legs hang out from behind
its regular pair but do not touch the
the ground.