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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
DEDICATED MASONIC HALL.
An Interesting Ceremony by Masons
at Lake Mills.

Lake Mills. Wis, Dec Special
A most auspicious meeting OF Lake
Mills lodge, No 46, 4. & A. NJ, occurred
on St Johns day, December % The
purpose of the gathering OF Masons at
that time was ostensibly to dedicate a
new Masonic hail. A supper was served
by the ladies. The dedication took place
at o'clock. The grand lodge was
opened by the grand master, with the
following officers: NJ. w. 6. NJ, c. T.
Whelan; d. G. NJ, G.. G. Rogers: c. $
w. a. M: Anderson: G. j. w. W. w
Perry; g. 7. John Conscat; G. c., David
III. Wright; G. S. d.. e. T. Hayhurst; c.
j. D., Segneed; G. S., Becker and Glib
SON. grand tyler. John Price, ,Jr. grand
marshal. +. F. Gibbs.
The grand lodge then repaired to the
lodge room, where the service of dedica
ton, under direction Of the grand master.
was performed, and the beautifully ar
ranged and commodiOus apartment of the
Lake Mills lodge formally set apart TO the
uses OF the order. The grand lodge then
retired 10 an adjoining room, when it was
lnlY closed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
NOT AMERICAN VESSELS.
hips Purchased for War Service and
Subsequently Sold.

Port Townsend, Wash. Dee. 29-The
purchase of foreign vessels by the United
States government for use as transports
during the Spanish-American war and
their subsequent sale by the government
to private citizens, has resulted in compli
eating matters for the purchasers from
the fact that after purchase of such yes
sells the government refuse to allow them
to be documented in the United States
as American vessels. The case in point
is the steamship Sciopo which was re-
Gently sold by the navy department and
was afterward refused Recommendation.
The purchasers applied to the secretary
of the treasury asking that if he should
break the Sciopo up whether the material
of which she was constructed would be
subject to duty if sold in the United
States
Yesterday Collector Heustis received a
circular letter covering the above case
from the treasury department, in which
Acting. Secretary Spaulding says that
upon the sale of said vessel in port Of
the United States the material or mate
rails taken therefrom would not be re-
garded as an importation within the
meaning of the custom laws and would
therefore be EXEMPT from duty
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
OLD SETTLER DIES.
Samuel {. Beach of kaukauna Came
to Wisconsin in IS40.

Kaukauna, Wis :. Dec % Special. !
Samuel {. Beach, one OF the oldest set
tiers in this vicinity, died yesterday at
the age of 66 years: He came to Wis
home farm i'll Dundas, where he died
and where he has been resident ever
since for nearly tfty-one years.
The cid Beach homestead is located Oh
the military state road from Milwaukee
TO Green Bay and the house was used
AS Il tavern for many years. 1t was
built forty years ago. and was destroyed
by lire four years ago.
The funeral will be held Saturday from
his late home. The intermcnt will be in
the cemetery near the Lutheran church,
where his parents were buried twenty
years ago.
Several brothers and sisters survive, as
follows: Emeric Beach, Dundas; Sey-
mcur Beach, Seattle. Wash; Mrs. +. ii.
MaSdeburg. Milwaukee, and Mrs. Mart.
Kellogg, San Francisco. Cal.
Mrs. Hattie Wood Kendall.
Eygin, H., Dee. 29--Mrs. Hattie Wood
kesidal died on Wednesday. December
u. at her home in Los Angeles. Cal,
from rheumatism of the heart, aged 81
years. Her husband, the late Newton
Kendall, with her father, Charles Wood,
conducted the Central house at Evans
Vile Wis, from 1856 until Mr.. Kendall s
death, about five years ago, after which
Mrs. Kendall and her son Frank as
Sumed the management. selling the place
in the early part of 1897.
Mrs. o. ID. Watkins.
Baraboo. Wis. Dec 20-Mrs O. d.
Watkins died aged 81 years. She was
among the early pioneers, having settled
in this country nearly fifty years ago.
Mrs. J. a. Zinkgraf.
Plymouth, Wis. Dee. 29.-Mrs. T. A.
Xinkgraf diod yesterday of consumption.
Her husband and two daughters survive
her
Mrs. \. 8. Wilkins.
Mrs \. s. Wilkins. 4 sister of Mrs. s.
r. Kane Of this city. died at Lowell,
Mass. December %, after short illness
with pleuro pneumonia.
Manitowoc, Wis, Dee 29-iS Special I
j achim Schnel, a farmer and old set
tier. residing in the town OF Liberty. died
last night, aged 80 years. He came here
from Germany in 1851
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
POWER NOT ABRIDGED.
Arcnbishops and Bishops May Sane
ton Mixed Marriages.

St Louis, Mo-, Dec. 29-Archbishop
Kain received a communication from
Mgr. Martinelli. the apostolic delegate at
Washington, saying that the recent de-
cree issued from Rome regarding indul-
gences and other fayorS from the Pope
does not in any way abridge the facul-
bishops of issuing dispensations for mixed
marriages. The message from Mgr.
Martinelli was III reply to a request from
the archbishop for 4 ruling on the mat
ter. Archbishop Corrigan of the New
York diocese last week sent circular
10 his clergymen which gave rise to the
report that no dispensations could he OBJ
tanned during the jubilee year except di-
rectly from the vatican. The statement
Of the apostolic delegate effectually set
lies this question
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
HUNG HIM FOR A JOKE
Peculiar Amusement Of Lumber
men in a Camp Near Mar
Quette, Mich.

Marquette. Mich, Dec. 29.-Bob Fitz-
gerald. foreman in B. J. Goodman's log
ging camp near Champion, was arrested
charged with assault with intent to muir
der. Fitzgerald and some companions, it
is charged. took a stranger named Moses
Peterson. who wandered into camp, and
strung him up with rope until he was
black in the face. Peterson, it is said.
went insane from the effects Of the treat
ment and is now in jail here. Fitzger-
aid says the affair was joke; that they
strung Peterson up because he was lit
tie silly, to see if they couldn't get some
sense into him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
BAGGAGEMAN KILLED,
Several Passengers Injured in Rail
road Accident at Brighton, Cal.

Denver, Col, Dee 29-The Cheyenne
flyer on the Union Pacific railroad
crashed into the Boulder valley train at
Brighton, Col, at 6 o'clock this morn.
ing William Rundleman, baggageman
on the Cheyenne train, was killed.
Several passengers and section men
on the Boulder valley train were injured.
Supt. Deuel. says he does not under
stand why the Boulder train was not on
the side track, as it had twenty minutes
to clear the Cheyenne flyer. The Boul-
der train consisted of fourteen loaded
freight cars and heavy caboose. The
big locomotive, hauling the flyer, lies out
on the prairie, a total wreck.
The injured were brought to Denver
about noon and taken to HOSPITALS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
DELAGOA BAY QUESTION.
Continental Powers Appear Greatly
Interested.

London. Dee. 29.-The Berlin Lokalan-
Zeiger'S story regarding the secret treaty
between Germany and Great Britain to
regulate the partition of the Portuguese
colonies between the two powers revives
English discussion of the Delagoa bay
question. The Lokalanzeiger account
however, is generally disbelieved here
being partly true and partly false. 1t
is thought here that Great Britain will
be able at present to do little save
strictly TO exercise The right of search
on the high seas. 1t is consid-
cred that in the present temper Of
Europe 1t would be unwise to attempt
to seize territory anywhere, since that
would give France and Russia a much
desired preteXt for following suit in Per
STA. Afghanistan, Morocco and China. 1t
is considered that the decision of the
Swiss arbitratOrs in January or Febru-
AIRY may alter the situation of the Brit
ish: for Portugal instead of paying the
large indemnity demanded by England
and the United States. as rumor says the
arbitrators will find. may decide to cede
DelaSoa bay without further ado.
France Would Not Permit.
Paris. Dec. 29.-The Berlin Lokalar-
Zeiger'S disclosure of the substance of the
AnglO-German treaty for the partition of
the Portuguese East African possessions
IL anything but palatable to Erenchman.
This is seen in the tendency manifested
10 avoid any extended references to the
subject In the newspapers, some of which
even ignore the subject altogether. omit
ting even the Geographic report. y few,
however, 90 so far as to make editorial
comment on the alleged terms of the
treaty.
La RepubliQue Franchise admits that a
big bomb was burst last night III Berlin.
Ii believes the LokalAnzeiger's report is
true. La Iiberte and lie Journal DIES
Debats. On the other hand, doubt the au-
thentcity of the story.
France never will permit Great Brit
ain" says Liberte. Ito confscate Delagoa
bay" And La Republique Franchise
tells why. Such Il PARTITION it de-
clareS. threatens our interests. for the
British imperialists. with Delagoa bay
III their hands. will threaten both routes
To our far Eastern empire"
Recruiting Officer Arraigned.
Cincinnati. O.. Dec. 29.-M. Pierot was
arraigned before United States Attorney
W. f.. Bundy today on a charge of violat-
ing the laws of neutrality. NJ. Pierot has
been known recruiting officer here
for the Beers for some time and through
him many men have been transported
east. He claimed today that he was en-
gaging these men for the hospital corps
and not for enlistment in the army.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
THE LAWTON FUND.
Forty Thousand Dollars Subscribed
for the Generals Family.

Washington. d. c.. Dec. 29.-The
Iawton fund has reached $4,000. in
Guiding subscriptions promised but not
yet received The cash on hand in the
Riggs bank up TO noon today was S26.-
1872 go a gain OF S7971 over yesterdays
total. Of this sum $1,000 was received
from William Rockefeller Another con-
tribution Of $1,000 was received from
New Haven, Conn. but the giver refused
10 make public his name Several sub
scriptions Of $500 were received. and a
check for 800 was received from Sec
rotary Gage.
The total OF cash on hand does not in
cludc the sums on deposit in other cities.
Gen Shafter has collected $1,000 Three
thousand dollars has been subscribed in
Philadelphia and several thousand III
New York city is also outstanding.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
THE BUBONIC PLAGUE.
Brought to Hawaiian Islands by lap
anese Sailors.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 29.-The
army transports Centennial and New
port, which arrived here from Manila
via Honolulu, bring the news that the
bubonic plague has gained entrance to
The transport Centennial arrived It
Honolulu On December 10, but was not
allowed to come inside until the 10th,
owing to the plague. She left on the
18th. Up to that time six deaths from
bubonic plague had occurred, all among
Chinese. No cases had developed since
December II. and quarantine was to be
raised on the 18th
The disease was introduced by Jap
anese sailors. and all cases had been con
fined to Chinese and Japanese.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
DEFEND HER COASTS.
France will Spend Large Sums in
strengthening Her Fleet.

Paris, Dec. 29-The government will
submit to the chamber of deputies at the
beginning of January bill providing for
the defense of the French coasts and col
onies and to increase the strength of the
feet. This does not involve an increa Sc
in the expenditure. The cost of the de-
Tense of the coasts and colonies is esti-
mated at 120,O00,0OO francs, spread over
two and half years. This sum will be
provided for by 100000 francs annual
ly, set aside to pay off certain bonds
and which becomes free this year by final
repayment. The expense Of the increase
of the fleet will be met by utilizing 90
100000 francs out of the 1O5 900. 900
francs annually devoted to the construc-
ton of new vessels. At the end of two
years the whsle 105, 100000 francs can
be devoted to the new naval programme
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
ONE MAN BEATS
TWO ASSAILANTS.
Sanguinary Encounter Near Mari
nette May Prove Fatal for
Two Woodsmen.

Marinette, Wis, Dee. 29.-TSpecial. j
Two woodsmen, John Wells and Vernon
Harding, were brought down here from
Dunbar this morning badly wounded 1t
was the result of sanguinary encounter
on the road to camp Yesterday. 1t is
claimed they waylaid the road boss, Mike
Sullivan, to settle up an old grievance.
Sullivan pulled knife when he saw both
men coming for him and slashed, right
and left. Wells jugular vein was near
y severed and Harding has several deep
cuts III the back. Both men are in a
serious condition. Sullivan was not ar
rested
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
Committed Wrong Woman.

Houghton, Mich, Dec. 29.-Mary Su-
reck of Calumet was brought here a
month ago and adjudged insane and
Sheriff Lean took her to the asylum at
Newberry. He was surprised to get Il
telephone message from Calumet
Wednesday to the effect that Mary Su-
reck was violently insane and should be
taken care of Immediately. The sheriff
quietly investigated and found that the
supposed crazy person at Newberry was
Il Finnish woman jailed on a minor
charge She spoke no English.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
BADEN-POWELL'S STATEMENT,
Informs Burghers that America Sides
with England.

London. Dec. 29.-The text of Col
Baden-Powelfs proclamation to the
burghers beseging Mafeking. the gist of
which has already been cabled, comes
from Lourenco Marques today. After
asserting that the republics cannot hope
for foreign Intervention and pretending
to relate the exact attitude of all the Eu-
ropean powers. including Emperor VIII
liam. who the colonel said: Fully sym
pathizes with England" Baden-powcll
makes the extraordinary statement that
the American government has warned
the others of her intention to side with
England should any Of them interfere
A war office dispatch from Col Baden
Powell. dated December y, after an
nouncng that Lady Sarah Wilson had
arrived safe and we'll at Mafeking. adds
that the bombardment and musketry fire
continue daily on all sides and that the
health and spirits of the garrison are very
satisfactory
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
REPAIRING FOR BATTLE.
Fortresses Of Immense Strength
Erected at Colenso.

London, Dec 29-The Daily Mails
correspondent at Pietermaritzburg, dat
ing his dispatch December %. declares
that the character of the campaign has
changed owing to European officers Join
ing the Beers The British, he says, are
no longer fighting a guerrilla foe, but
what is rapidly becoming a disciplined
army. The Beers have converted the
hills at Colenso into fortresses of i'm
mense strength Their trenches are ex-
are bomb-proof. Their main positions are
connected by underground passages.
Tramways have been laid, enabling the
guns to be shifted with astonishing ra-
pdity All this indica ties that discipline
has conquered the Beers dislike of man
ual labor Their ammunition has also
improved in quality. Their shells now
burst better.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
ON A SECRET MISSION.

Cruiser montgomery Looking for
Coa!ing Station on Liberian Coast.
New York. Dee. pa special to the
Herald from Washington says: 1t devel-
Gped today that the United States cruiser
Montgomery has been on a secret mis-
sion to Liberia. Africa, with d view to
displaying the American flag on Liberian
waters and the location of q site for an
American coaling station on the Liberian
coast
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02

Brokers' License Requirements Stops
Business at Chippewa Falls

Chippewa Falls, Wis. Dec. 23.-The
recent ruling that persons dealing in time
checks and other similar securities must
obtain Il brokers' license has struck q
heavy blow at business here. This city
has leng done a big business in cashing
time checks for the lumbermen who
came here in numbers from the logging
camps. The practice OF buying the
shecks at a small discount mast now be
discontinued
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
Humors of the Postal Department,

Occasionally a little bit Of grim humor
may be cleaned from the postoftice bulle-
tin. A day or two ago the bulletin an
nOunced the creation of q pOstoffice in
the Indian territory named Story, "Spe
cial from Beefsteak" That the United
States government has so lowered its
dignity as to name one of it's postof1iceS
after q beefsteak was something of a
shock. but a day later it was explained
that Story is really special from Beet
Creek.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
Buys an Old Villa in italy.

Empress Frederick Of Germany has
bought the Villa Brenzoni, at Lago di
Garda, and will live there most OF the
time.
The villa was built in 1850 by the ia
nous Venetian architect, San Michel. 1t
is dilapidated now, but it will be re-
stored by the Empress. 1t is one Of
the most beautiful spots in italy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
A Late Fad.

There is a great fad for the ruby cut
glass. The low, fat" as one woman
said, whisky jugs in this style of glass
are particularly handsome The shoppers
are put in in such manner that on close
examination it seems as if there was
another stopper inside. The ruby cut
glass comes in all decanters, but unless
the contents are to be red the effect is
spoiled.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
HUSBAND EXONERATED.
Mistook His Wife for a Burglar and
Shoots Her.

New York, Dee 29-Alfred Morrison,
a professor Of languages, mistook his
wife for burglar during the night and
shot her at their home in Mount Vernon,
n Y. She may die Mrs Morrison eX-
onerates her husband from all blame.
He is almost insane from grief
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
REAR-END COLLISION.
Train was in Two Sections and Sec
on6 Dashed Into the First.

Columbus. O.. Dee. pa rear-end col
liSion on the Columbus. Sandusky q
Hooking "a Tread, cas- Of TIL city. today,
resulted in the death Of Brakeman
George Werner and the severe injury of
Engineer T. j. Schaefer, Brakeman Wal
ter NJ. Camp and Fireman Fred Trey
The train had been divided into sections
to 90 over heavy grade. The second
section dashed int the first while the
latter was standing On the main track
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02

A Gouldsboro (Ie.) man has 10000
Holsters in pound which he is holding un-
til next spring, when they will be shipped
to Boston. He erected his pound last
summer by building dam across the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
REMOVAL OF SHOPS.
Wisconsin Central will Take Posses
sion of Fond du Lac Soon

cial. l-Supt. Collins of the Wisconsin
Central stated positively today that the
division would be moved from Waukesha
to this city between January l and Janu-
oty :
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
SURRENDERED HIMSELF.
Assistant Cashier of Port Jervis Ma
tiOual Bank.

New York, Dec. 29.-Lewis e. Gold
smith. assistant cashier of the Port Jer-
Wis National bank of Port Jervis, \. Y,
who is alleged to have robbed that in
stitution of $54,O 900 on November IA last
and also to have falsifed the banks
books today surrendered himself. Gold
warrant was issued for his arrest He
waived examination and was held in
$40 600 hail
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02

Madison, Wis, Dee. 29-There will be
a joint convention of all Wisconsin Bee
keepers societies at the sixteenth annual
meeting of the State Beekeepers' associa-
ton. February and s, in the state
capitol.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02

The Japanese government decided
some time ago to increase the price of
railway tickets by one third. The result
was loss instead of a gain in receipts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
No Compulsion Necessary.

Cairo, Ill.,. Dec 29-William Martin
was hanged in the courthouse yard here
today for the murder of Joseph Landrum
last October On the scaffold Martin
talked briefly, expressing his willingness
to die
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
THE SYSTEMS SEWERAGE
Necessity of Keeping 1t in Per-
feet Working Order.
Constipation the Cause of Internal Sewer-Gas
Poisoning, Involving All the Vital
Organs-Don't Neglect the
First Symptoms.

When a sewer is clogged-
The sewage backs up, overfiows and poi
sons the whole neighbOrhOod.
If the sewage of the body is regularly re-
moved, it means health. It it is retained, it
means disease.
aaao; Sour utges'lon Is Dao, stonach fnlI or
nor violently eject it. Force is folly as long
as the liver can be made lively and things
set right in nice, gentle, quiet, positive,
Cathartic, the ideal laxative
Buy and try Cascarets to-day. Youth find
that it's what they do not what we say
they'll do that will please you. All drug
gists, Toe, 25c, or soc, or by mail for price
Send for booklet and free sample. Address
the Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago; Mon
tfeal Can. New York
This is the CASCARET tablet
IN Every tablet of the only genuine
MM III n CaScarets bears the magic letters
RSAA& Gee" Look at the tablet before
you buy, and beware of frauds,
p limitations and substitutes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02

Pacing horses are not looked upon
with favor in continental Europe
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
Special to State People.

Commencing November 20. the Hotel
Davidson Milwaukee, make a rate OF So
per day, American plan. This is to state
neODlp ONLY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02

Rheude's Business College and Me
chanical Drawing School, Milwaukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02

A London millionaire was poisoned
by striped bass at Frisco.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02

Ambrosia Chocolate or Cocoa pleases all!
Send your address for pretty Panel Picture
free to Ambrosia Co., Milwaukee,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02

Pure Food Products: NIB Flavors.
At all Grocers. Beware Of substitutes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
Pott the Whole Thing.

A correspondent Of the Standard at
IourenZo Marquee says: ,DelagOa bay
is the residence of Herr Pott, Hol-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02

Great Britain eats her entire wheat
crop in about thirteen weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02

Cincinnati will have an industrial ex-
position next year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-01-02
WEEKLY WISCONSIN

The WEEKLY WISCONSIN is so well
known as a family newspaper that any
tended comment on its high standing
continues to be the newspaper for the home
and is edited with the same care as in the
past.
FARM AND HOME is published semi
monthly thus giving you "a numbers year,
the whole making a volume of over SOC
pages, teeming with all the latest and most
reliable information that experience and
science can supply.
The EVENING WISCONSIN HANDY
DICTIONARY is a book of 24S pages, 31a
Ks inches in size, with red edges and round
corners. Two hundred pages are devoted to
the Dictionary, the balance of the book
containing the Homestead and Exemption
Laws Of all the States: the Postal Laws;
Spanish-American War Tax; French Words
in Common Use; Helps in Case of Acct
dents; Special PoisOns and Antidotes: Table
of Weights and Measures; Brief Cooking
Recipes and other useful information for
the family.