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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
GOLD FOUND IN
VERNON COUNTY.
La Crosse Capitalists Interested in
Mining Properties Which
They will Develop.

La Crosse, Wis. April 7.-[SpeciaL i
La Crosse capitalists have recently be-
come heavily interested in mining prop
critics in and around La Fargo, Vernon
county, and if the reports that come
from there are to be believed, they al
ready have in sight more than fair re-
turns on their investments. Gold and
copper have been found there and further
researches are expected to develop the
fact that the minerals are to be found
there in paying quantities. The latest
find has been in the vicinity of Ava
lanche. a small town in the La Fargo
district
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
REHEARING DENIED.
Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Ru1.
ing Against Associated Press.

Springfield, ILL.,, April THE Supreme
court yesterday affirmed its ruling of Il
few weeks ago when it took the view
that the Associated press was a common
carrier and must furnish the news serv-
ice to the Inter Ocean. The decision de-
MES the application for rehearing filed
by the Associated press.
The formal declaration in the suit filed
February 20 by the Inter Ocean Pub
fishing company for 100000 damages
against the Associated press has been
registered with the clerk of the circuit
court. The claim of damage set forth
is that in consequence Of the action of
the Associated press in barring the Inter
Ocean Publishing company from receiv-
ing it's news reports, the plaintiff has
been put to great expense in procuring
news. it's subscription list reduced, its ad-
vertisers lessened and an expensive liti-
CATION forced upon it,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
WORK TRAIN WRECKED.
CoIIided with Engine on Track OF
Buffalo Central Railway.

Buffalo, N. Y, April IA Buffalo
Rochester & Pittsburg work train col
lided with an engine on the track of the
Buffalo Greek railroad today. Six men
were painfully injured, one of them,
Charles Cohen, car inspector, seriously
The others injured were: William
Thompson, G. d. German, Charles
Rhodes and John Grote, switchmen, and
Charles Butler, engineer.
Dallas, Tex, April THE south
bound express train on the International
s. Great Northern railroad was wrecked
this morning near Mcneil. 1t is not
known whether the wreck is of a serious
nature as wire communication is inter
rlDta0
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
Cleanse
Your Blood

The thing most desired of Spring
Medicine is thorough publication Of
the blood. With this work Of
cleansing going on there is COM
plete renovation Of every part Of
your system. Not only is the cor
rupt blood made fresh, bright and
lively, but the stomach also re-
spends in better digestion, it's
readiness for food at proper times
gives sharp appetite, the kidneys
and liver properly perform their
allotted functions, and there is, In
short, new brain, nerve, mental and
digestive strength.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
SETTLING ONEIDA COUNTY.
IL Aux of People TO Northern Wiscon-
sin is Expected.

Rhinelander, Wis, April 7.-[Special.l
u. 3. Morley, a real estate and immi-
grafton agent of GAINESVILLE, arrived in the
city today with four practical farmers
from southern Illinois, who will settle on
timber land in town 50, range 10, in
Oneida county. The land upon which
these men will locate was purchased of
ID. X. Jeffris OF GAINESVILLE, who owns
a large amount of timber and cut-oyer
land in Oneida, Lincoln and Forest coun-
ties. The settlers are G.. Birget, l.. Muir
ray. J Murray and James d. Kellogg.
Ali are men of families and came here
for the purpose of making permanent
homes. Mr.. Morley expresses himself as
believing that the coming summer will
witness a great influx of settlers to this
section
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
Thinks Herself an Heiress.

La Crosse, Wis, April 7.-[Special. j
Lena Hougen, domestic, was today adj
judged insane She is pursued by hal
iucination that some friend has willed
to her several pieces of valuable prop,
erty about town. She went to several
persons and demanded that the property
be turned over to her, or she be paid its
value in money.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
French Newspaper Enterprise.

lie Matin, founded in Paris by two
Americans ten years ago, has now grown
to be one Of the most powerful neWspa-
pers in the French metropolis. Six
months ago it raised enough money III
one week to build two submarine boats
LIE Francois and FAlgerien-which it pre-
scented to the government. Now the pa
per devotes 100000 to equip a surveying
mission for the Trans-Sahara railroad,
declining to accept any help in equip
ng.-Indianapolis Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
THEY DREW CUTS.
Trouble Over Tie Vote for Oh air
man of Pine Grove.

Plainfield, Wis, April 7.-[Special.l-
There is likely to be some difficulty over
the late election in Pine Grove, seven
miles north of here, as the vote on chair
man was a tie Frank ]. Pratt and Vii
liam Fl. Raglan receiving the same num-
Der Of votes cast. They drew cuts and
Raglan won, but now Pratt is dissatisfied
and it is probable it will be contested or
special election held for the one office
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
Charged with Embszzlement.

Palmyra, Wis, April 7-[Special. j,
William Luderman, charged with embez-
element, was bound ever in the sum of
$500 to the September term of the cir
cult court at Jefferson. II. w. Munger,
the complainant, brought action to recov-
er his alleged half of milk money shipped
to Milwaukee parties, which amounted to
over $500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
What Do the Children Drink p?

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 OSc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
BABY SCALDED TO DEATH.
Little Child Falls Head First Int
Pail of Boiling Water.

Williams Bay, Wis, April 7.-[Spe-
cial The 2-year-old son of L. G. Por-
ter of Fontana was scalded by falling
head first into a pail of boiling water
while his mothers back was turned for
a moment. The little one suffered great
agony until death came to his relief.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
Calve, the Woman.

Calve the woman, is topic not a whit
less fascinating than her career as a
prima donna. Each summer is spent at
her chateau at Cavriere. near Aveyron
France. There is a pretty romance con-
nected with this countryseat. When as
girl she used to walk past this place
each day her most daring dream was to
some time be rich enough to purchase it.
After success came the dream was real
lied. Today she spends as much time
as possible there in company with her
parents and brothers and sisters. To
the village folks Calve is an ideal Lady
Bountiful She visits the poor, takes
the sick all sorts of tempting delicacies,
interests herself III securing positions for
the unemployed The village children
fairly worship her. Calve loves children.
She will sit for hours ON the lawn under
the big trees surrounded by a group of
admiring children, telling them strange
tales of what size has seen and heard
in foreign lands, or relating legends of
long ago.-GeOrge T. B. Davis in Wom-
ans Home Companion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
BITE MAY PROVE FATAL.
John Foster of Beloit is Very Danger
ous1y Ill.

Beloit, Wis, April 7.-[Special. j
John Foster, head of the extensive shoe
factory of John Foster q Co., is danger
ously i'll from erysipelaS caused from the
bite of j horse.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
WILSON WAS NOT INSANE.
viii Cutting Daughter Off is Held to
be Valid.

Eau Claire, Wis, April TT Special /
The jury III the will contest of Ella Will
son against Elizabeth Wilson, executrix,
after being out thirteen hours, decided
that the deceased was of sound mind
when he made the will and the will is
valid The widow gets the estate of
$4,000. and the daughter gets nothing
Mr.. Wilson cut ella off with cent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
Cant. John Goldman Dead.

Boston, Mass, April Capt John
Goldman, the famous advocate of free
ships and free trade is dead, in his
eighty-sixth year He wrote for many
periodicals and published a number oil
books.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
WILL FIGHT GAMBLERS.
Rhine1ander is Overrun with Conf
deuce Men.

Rhinelander. Wis, April IL Speciall
Owing to open acts of lawlessness
among gamblers and confidence men who
have locked into the city to mingle with
the men from the camps this spring,
Mayor Brennan this morning ordered all
gambling houses closed and slot machines
turned to the wall. The order will be
rigidly enforced by the police.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
BLIND STUDENTS
TO GIVE A PLAY.
Unique Entertainment at the State
School for the Blind at
GAINESVILLE.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, April 7.-[Special. i
At the state school for the blind this
evening forty blind pupils will give a
play entitled THE Cradle Songs of Many
Nations" For several weeks past the
pupils have been preparing for this play
under the able leadership Of Misses ia
nette Beckwith ana Elizabeth, teachers
at the school. Those to take part will
be attired in different national costumes.
The play promises to be as interesting
as it is unique, as it is the first of it's
kind ever undertaken by blind pupils in
the state Of Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
HOODS
Sarsap ariIIa

Possesses the peculiar qualities-Pe-
culiar to Itself-which accomplish
these good things for all who take it.
An unlimited list of wonderful cures
prove its merit.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
CHARGES AGAINST CHIEF.
Sensation Caused in Police Circles at
Madison.

Madison, Wis, April Charges OF
misconduct have been preferred against
Chief of Police H. G. Baker by Patrol
man Robert w. Morick A month ago
the chief preferred charges against Pa
trolman Morick and the latter was sus-
pended thirty days and at the end Of
that time will resign.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
SCRIBBLE ON CARD BACKS.
Habit Which Frequently Gets Society
Women Into Trouble

Women are thOughtless creatures and
often suffer the price of their thoughtless
errors. Many have found to their cost
that it is a dangerous habit to write
memoranda of any kind on the back of
ones card, especially if it is put into the
purse or cardcase again. A society wom-
an called a few days ago at the mansion
of a certain great dame, and, finding the
latter out deposited her collection of
cards on the silver salver which the serv-
ant held for the purpose. AS she turned
to go down the steps she suddenly felt a
doubt as to whether everything was
right, and, turning quickly, motioned the
footman to reopen the door.
| Let me see my cards again." she de-
handed to his surprise, and, taking them
up, she found, as she had feared, that
| the back of one was covered with q list
for the butcher, headed For Wednes-
days dinner" a function to which the
great dame in question had been invited.
Even worse, however, was the mistake
of this kind made by another careless
caller who had scrubbed list of visits
she intended making, not on the back of
ner own card, but on one belonging to
an acquaintance which she picked up at
random from collection in the receiver
One of the names on her memorandum
was that or an exclusive dame who, as
was we'll known, decidedly objected to
enlarglng her visiting list and, of course,
ouSl. w a. LHc IUuy OI IdCe CnaC 1t was
precisely on that naughty parsonage that
she left the casually-scribbled card of
her friend who had not the pleasure of
the formers acquaintance. 1t goes with
out saying that the card was never heard
from or that Mrs. NJ. ever dared to con-
TESS her mistake to the victim.
How nice it is of the great Mrs. u.
to call in person." remarked an impe-
cunious member of one of the old families
who had felt quite fattered one day on
returning home to find card of the
well-known society leader on her table
III ordinary fashion.
Don't fatter yourself" laughed her
friend to whom the remark had been ad-
dressed; her secretary leaves all her
cards Mrs. u. is of the old school and
likes to do everything in the good old
fashioned way in contradiction, [ am
told, to the new people with whom the
ancient shibboleth 'noblesse oblige' is not
recognized. | thought, like you, she made
personal visits, but one day | picked up
on my doorsteps her secretarys list,
which the footman had presumably
dropped. My name was on it, and Oppo-
site was written, Personal visit; leave
one card with one corner turned down.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-04-10
ARRESTED IN WASHINGTON.
L. P. Hummer Accused of Embezzling
S15O,OOO from a Wise onsin Bank.

Spokane, Wash. April Il. 2. Hun
ner, an insurance agent of Republic,
Wash, has been arrested and is now on
his way back to Buffalo county, Wiscon-
sin. charged with embezzling $15O,O00
from a bank there. Deputy Sheriff Walk
er of Buffalo county, assisted by local Of
floors made thp caDture
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
HOPE FOR ANTI-RAMAPo BILLS.

Albany, Feb. 81 CspeciaD.-The Ramapo Water
Company legislation will not die. It cannot be
killed evidently by either the Republican or the
Democratic organization, both united.
1t announced tonight for instance, that
amendment the FallOws bill relating to the
water supply of New-York City is to be submitted
to the Assembly Committee on Cities. 1t would
appear that this Is a move TO get the bill out OF
the committee, and the amendment has been
drafted meet the objections which certain mem
bers Of the committee have offered 10 the original
bill. 1t would appear therefore. that the urgent
appeal of public sentiment for legislation to
check the designs Of the Ramapo Water Company
has had its effect
The proposed amendment has been drawn up by
Alfred T. White, of Brooklyn. 1t provides that
the approval Of the Mayor and the Controller OF
the city shall be necessary for any contract be-
tween the city and a private corporation relative
to water supply The original measure pro-
vided that such a contract must obtain a three
fourths vote of the Municipal Assembly. This
provision has met with considerable opposition, be-
cause 1t said to be at variance with the pre-
cedent established by the Rapid Transit bill which
was aimed to deprive the Municipal Assembly OF
any such power of interference
The bill in its amended form. therefore, will pro-
vide that contract for water supply shall be
entered into by the city of New-York and private
corporal ton unless it has the consent of the Board
Of Public Improvement, the Board OF Estimate and
Apportonment the Mayor and the Controller.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
VAN WICK BOOM SHOWS SIGNS OF LIFE.
THE Ex-JUsTIcE's FRIENDS AGAIN TALK OF HIM
FOR A PLACE on THE TICKET-NoT
TAKEN SERIOUSLY BIZ MANY


The boom Of Augustus Van wyck Is more
manifesting signs Of life. This boom Is one Of the
marvels Of the political world. 1t has been thrown
down. tramped and left TO die by its promoters.
and still 1t hobs up serenely" from time to time.
j. j. Willett, who is supposed TO be the chief
mover in the Van Wyck canvass. has nothing 70
do with its present revivifcaton It seems. Nobody
appears to know Just who is responsible but within
the last few days there has been quiet talk among
politicians about the former Justice and various
paragraphs have appeared in certain papers
garding his possibility candidate Ex-Justice
Van Wyck however, is quietly attending TO his
law practice, and when seen yesterday wouldn't
talk politics. He said he busy with law, and
that there need to bother with politics just
now.
Ever since ]. ]. WilIett came up from Alabama
last summer and launched the Van wyck boom, he
had been regarded as its proprietor and his abb
at this time is battling He wanted to run
Van Wyck for President, but the boom collapsed
when Mr.. Croker returned from Europe and de-
doned the boom, and some of those who had been
initiating IL promptly began to II all to pieces.
Nothing more heard until Mr. Willett came
North few months ago and began to talk about
Van Wyck again. This only lasted short time,
however, and the boom stirred but feebly. The
present Doom Is LOT the eX usllCe to
Nlce-Presldent Ihose VINO are booming MIN Ior
this place however, say that II he cannot get this
of the politicians however, regard the imitation
of the boom at all menacing. and every one
will wait until Mr.. Croker gets back before talk
Among the political possibilities talked Of. by
the name of Randolph Guggenheimer is heard
again The President Of the Gouncil returned from rom
friends say that he made many admirers while he
was was ~ rne Mes1 Inc tS ~ b6Wser
has appealed to some politicians But there are
for the place and so in Democrats political circles
he is regarded a candidate in opposition to Van
seriously than Is that of Mr.. Van Wyck.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
GEORGE GROssMITFs RECITAL.

George Grossmith began a series Of humorous and
musical recitals at Mendelssohn Hall last night. and
welcomed by a large audience, mainly com
posed, doubt, of persons who remembered the
delightful entertainments which he gave here half
a dozen years ago The entertainment consisted
II did then, of less rambling talk by
Mr.. Grossmth freely interspersed with songs OF
his writing and composition and with exer-
cses the plano. Certainly few have ever
been able to get much fun out of a piano as Mr..
Grossmith. 1t is sober-looking instrument but
Mr.. Grossmth knows how to turn it into mine of
harmless humor. and It looks just as serious while
it is doing Its funniest things Mr.. Grossmith
himself does when he Is doing his own funniest 1t
is just possible that there was no in the whole
programme funny as I'VE Left the Baby I.vine,
on the Shore but the programme whole was
immensely diverting. 1t is not much the things
that Mr.. Grossmith does that the way
he does them. His way Of keeping his eye the
audience while he is playing, If to be that
everything is going right is wonderful touch in
itself. 1t is almost pathetic notice how careful
he is not to offend the National prejudices of his
hearers. All the unpleasant things which he talks
about, he insists, belong to England; they have
nothing TO do with America In, introducing the
most important part of his programme. called
Awful BOres," he kindly explained that he did not
refer to OF the audience, but only to their
friends, and everybody relieved and happy.
The entertainment was a most charming one. and
there are few now before the public which have
anywhere near so much pure humor in them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
MORTGAGE TAX FINAL HEARING

Albany. Feb IA final hearing was given to-
day on the bill which imposes tax Of one-half OF
per cent on real estate mortgages. The argu-
ments against the measure were along the line ~
those presented at previous hearings
Those who favored the measure were Professor
Z. E. Seigman, OF Columbia College; F. B Thur
Der. secretary Of the Civic Federation of New
York Martin Hermance. Of Poughkeepse; w c.
Clifford. of ChaUtauqua County; John Lee of tho
Builders League, New-fork City; Charles Adsit
OF Hornellsvie, New-YOrR State Bankers Assn
citation; A. s. FrisseII. president of the Fifth Ave
nue. Bank, of New-York and Samuel B. Clark
counsel for the Joint Tax Committee.
Those who opposed the measure were Gilbert
Barnes, of New-York president of the State Leaeua
OF Building and Loan Associations; Walter Briggs
Of Schenectady: D. Wimot, Of New-YoTk ,JoseDh
Carmen, Hornellsve, of the Supreme Council of
the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association and
Marcus 7. HUM. representing the State Savings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
KEARSARGE MAY BE A FLAGSHIP.
BELIEVED THAT SHE IS TO REPLACE THE
NETWORK IN NORTH ATLANTIC
SQUADRON.

AS requisition received at the Navy Yard
yesterday from Washington for a band for the
battleship Kearsarge. it is believed that che will
succeed the New-York flagship Of the North
Atlantic Squadron. According to the United States
naval rules. only fagships supplied with bands
The New-York, which flies the flag OF Rear
Admiral Farquhar Is cruising in the West Indies
and is due the yard March 23. The Kear-
sarge has also been ordered to this port. and will
be here time before the arrival of the New
York
A detail of men has been requested for the new
battleship Kentucky, a sister ship to the Kear-
sarge which is at Newport News, where the Kear
sarge was commissioned. 1t will require almost six
months to complete that detail.
The torpedo boat Somers purchased from Ger
many at the beginning of the with Spain, left
the yard yesterday morning for a speed trial on
the Sound She under the command of Lieu
tenant Capehart and was manned by a crew from
the torpedo boat Dupont. When the Somers had
reached point off Nineteenth-st.; Manhattan, one
of her boiler tubes blew out, and she was lowed
back to the yard by the tugboat Wampatuck.
The Navy Yard viii be closed to-day. Rear Ad-
miral John W. Philip. the commandant OF the yard.
gave orders yesterday that all ships in COM
mission should be dressed from sunrise to sunset
to-day He also ordered that National salute OF
twenty-one guns should be fired from the Vermont
at noon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
TO AMEND FRANCHISE TAX ACT.
TRICTS TO BE DECLARED EXEMPT
FROM TAXATION

Albany. Feb. p NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Beden
introduced important amendment to the Fran
chse Tax law to-day, after consulting with Gov
ernor Roosevelt, Attorney Genera Davies. and the
Tax Commissioners.
The bill in effect exempts the crossings Of high
ways by steam railroads in the farming regions
Of the State from taxation at these points, under
the Franchise Tax act. The State Tax Commits
sioners informed that the Legislature had
intention of taxing railroads under the Fran
chse Tax Act where they cross highways, but
court decisions nevertheless. interpret the
Franchise Tax law There from 1900 to 1900
Of such highway crossings in the State, and the
State Tax Commissioners do not believe 1t would
be worth while for the State authorities to at
tempt to appraise their value. Lester S. Stearns,
one of the State Tax Commissioners, said to-
day he did not believe if such feature Of the
Franchise Tax law enforced 1t would net the
State $1,000, and a larger sum than that would
have TO be expended in sppraisng the property. 1t
would be best. therefore to leave the appraisement
Of this property to local assessors.
The bill preserves however, the right OF the Tax
Commissioners to appraise the value of the special
franchises owned by the steam railroads In the
cities.