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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-24
WOMEN CLEAN
THE STREETS.
Thoroughfares Of Trinidad, Cuba,
In Fine Condition.
Men DO THE LAUNDRY WORK.
Governor General Wood Making a Tour Of
Inspection Of the Island.
PAID COMPLIMENT TO CAPT. BENHAM.
Gsn Wood MOI in fao' Of Supplying FeoSIs With
Oxen and farming TO,Is Believes in
GVGg Them Aoh.

Casllda. PIov'nce OF santa Clara,
Cuba. Jan. "a Gov Gen. Woyu, VIVA
Is making tour Of inspection OF tte
island, AID his party. arrived here on
board the dis9a1Lh boat ingalls, yester-
day. I.aier The general visited Trni
dad 2hl ms e"tCd the jail, hpsl .l.Is
ana othcr ruDiio buildings OF that
place. Accompanied by Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee, Gen. Chai!ee, Col. Clark, Col. Bur-
ton and other officers. he visited the
post OK company Is, second infantry,
under The command Oh Capt. Beuham,
whom Gen. Wood complimented upon
the manner i'm which the jail. hospf-
tails ana streets had peen kept clean.
n noticeable feature was mat the wo-
lnen DO all The street cleaning ana tue
men DO the laundry work.
But the most noticeable feature OF
the province was the lack OF public
work, which has retarded its prog oess.
Gen. Wood does not believe IN he ad-
visibility Of supplying the people with
oxen and farming implements, think
ing II better 10 supply them as much
AS possible with public works, and al
low tho men To save money and bay
the necessary implements and oxen,
which plan has been found TO work 30
successfully in the province of Santia-
so de cuba and Puerto Principe. ana
which - ips the country and helps the
people as we'll The general is i'm favor
OF making the people more self-relianS,
and he thinks this plan is the best way
10 do so.
Gen. Weed says the prison at Glen
fiegos was oVercrowded. otherwise il
was In good condition. AS the ma mos
or many OF the prisoners have been
sent in 10 headquarters with re ,om-
mendations FOR pardon. il is probable
u at "A number of them will be released
shortly. He is of the opinion that the
hospitals are dirty and that many i'm
provements could be made.
7ne city OF Trinidad has. nom,nalIy.
1900 inhabitants: but in reality there
are only about 5000 souls in the place.
4 majority OF them are very poor. al
though not i'm actual want There are
hardly any persons requTing assist
ance.
A road is being built between Casil-
"a and Trinidad. four miles but il
siVes employment 10 a few men only.
one sugar plantation and a few coffee
now keep the city I'm ex-
ia;ence, but with others starting ana
better shipping facilities. there is
of a great future TtTTt=
dad. The principal reason for Gen.
Woods visit is his belief I'm the future
development OF the country. and i'm or
der 10 assist .n the work col Black
took many notes for reference latch on.
Secretary OF Agriculture Rivera visit.
ad the MAYOR and all the local officials
and obtained genPal idea Of the
needs
The party left here ~ o'clcck yes
crday afternoon for Manzanllo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-24
UNFORTUNATE CHILDREN PLACED
IN CARE or S. p C. C. SOCIETY

Mary Goodwin, FIVE years old. who
was found In n neglected condition I'm
the attic OF the house No. 375 Rich
mond street. her father having desert
ed her and her mother being addicted
10 excessive drinking, was delivered in
10 the custody of the Society for the
Prevention OF Cruelty TO Children by
order of Judge Sphinx OF the municipal
court.
The children OF James Mcknight
who were abandoned by him-Ellen,
aged years; Sarah. aged :; Jane. aged
>. and Dexter. aged NearS-whosc
mother Is dead. were also given into
The custody OF the society The chill
dren ~ Thomas Rowan. who arc
John. aged 10 years Mary. aged s. ana
Joseph aged 8. have roamed the streets
alone, neglected and living on what the
neighbors can do for chem. Their moth.
or is dead aud while The father works
steadily no leaves his home early IN
the morning and does not return until
the evening. The children will now.
by order OF the munSpal court have
a home at the Rhode Island Catholic
Orphan asylum. The father. who is
willing 10 do what he can for them.
has promised - contribute s. a week
for their support
The last case was against Peter Lee.
husband OF Cora T. Lee and tho father
~ cora, aged g: Rho'o. aged Z: Ger
trude. aged >. and Henry. aged years
The father rs q drunkard. and mother
testified that for the last year s1re had
not received any help from her hus-
band. ana now her health rs broken
\ wr and she cannC Woik. Tho Httlo
ones were given into The custody of
the society and were sout TO the em.
poiBrv home
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-24
TEACHERS TO MOVE AGAINST
Tx D0DGING CORPORATIONS.

Chicago. Jan. Because their sal
aries have been reduced and tho APP
propriatigns for srhoo work cut
down. tcachcrs in The public schools
OF Chicago have determined Co institute
a ncvcment 20 compel alleged tax
lodging cotporau0ns 20 pay their
just proportion OF taxes. =
Tho Chicago teachers federation has
appointed two members 90 represent IL
and gu ianteed their salaries FOR a
year. They have secured leave OF ab-
sence from Superintendent Andre KS
and orcred an ffce Corporation cari.
tai stock schedules will De- closely fol-
lowed hy thc 'ropfeeont1tivcs ~ ihc
tea hers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-24

For the Eyebrows Rub on pure
grease rr little cocoanut OIL every
night The rubbing should be dofe I'M
The share of ln nrch from lhe nose to
thc outer CutHrf Of ihr .y.-. EyehroNs
that meet aIe tliy ugly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-24

A variognted lobster ie attracting
c1nsiderabl. attention 3t Portland Me.
N Is ahou the ordIur'. eiza. and per-
fect ln ryotv detail. hu, it- she'll in
strad ef- -N-4-+e deep r-rr7r- r. Beautiful
Is sporklod in an the ooi1rs ~ the rain
bow. Fren the claws ami long foelers
are spotted giving 20 the lobster q
queer appearance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-24

To Prevent the Face Looking Greasy
Add a few drops Of tincture Of benzoin
and rosewater to the water IN which
YOU wash your face. then lust lightly
with oatmeal and finish by rubbing the
face with a bit Of soft chamois leather
ANY druggist will mix the benzoin and
rosewater in the correct proportions
for you.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-24

Sunstroke.-A natieut suffering from
sunstroko sheuld bc carried into q cool
room. and cloths wrunE on, of cold or
ice water applied 10 the head. These
should be large enouEh 10 envelop the
whole n az aud changed often \ blad-
der Cor b1r of Oiled s'iy1 na-tiaiiv fiilc D.
with pounded iee and placed on the
head Is beneficial
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-24
Five inns During lis Course Was the
Score Tied and Thsn United
PIERCE SCORED THE GOAL THAT WON
JJsl Before The lmll Of The Final Period Was
Rs;ohsi-kanford and New Hasn he
Oh Winners Cub Standing.

The Providence Grays kept up their
good work last night by defeating New
Britain on the latter's surface 1t was
the seventh straight defeat for the Par
sol.s, and as Providence is the next
club In the race, IL makes the home
partisans fear that Providence viii
wrench second place from them. The
game was close and hard fought, al
though there were no fouls called on
either team. Five times the score was
tied. Providence scored the first gocl.
but New Britain Tied anu went onv n
the sood before the first period closed
IN the second Providence gied the lead
OF 0ingle goal, and then went one
ahead in less tban "a minute. Twice
more the score was tied in the seconi
period. and once again in the third The
game was close 10 the time limit. when
Pierce scored the goal that won. He
ana Cunningham played in great form
and managed TO get around Jeans and
Doherty by fine short passing plays.
Conway stuck TO Russell so closely that
the cover point could not score goal
I'm the game. Heffernans fine work In
the Providence goal circle surpassed
that of the idolized Burgess. who did
not show his usual form when up
against the tricky plays worked by
Pierce and Cunningham. Summary:
NEW BRITAIN. PROVIDENCE.
russell, McGilvray, r................
.,."........r., Cunningham. Pierce
Jeans, c......... sMurtaghi
Doherty, h. b..............h. n. b.. Conway
-, E.s 80. ...... 4.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-24

ore-Provdence s; New Britain 5.
Rushes-Russell 8: Pierce s: Cunning
ham /.
Stops Burgess 22; Heffernan 50.
Ref zee Loahy.
Timer CEeil
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-24

spinach ami dlndelior hav. lirocf
T'rt upon kidnas CONN sints.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-24
ROUGH RIDERS BEATEN.

Tn last nights game at New Haven
ih' Waterbury Rough Riders ha
Bcttomly playing in Hipsons place and
the result was their easy defeat The
home team played one ~ its fastest
Elmes Of the season. scoring as they
pleased and every player. Lations ex-
The visitors on the other hand had the
hardest kind " luck Starke Bartlett
1"d Roberts each receiving blows from
oriNen balls ar various stages of tn,
game. The final score was 10 70 3.
summary:
NOW HANEN WATERRI-RY
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-24
coTTER's MEN WIN.

AT Hartford last night the Meriden
team secured four goals 10 one for the
home team in the first period. Then
they went To pieces and Cotter's braves
won out by score OF IL To 8 The sum-
mary:
HARTFORD MERIDT
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-05
Ladies' Home Journal.

ssFashion Number is 3 ftting de-
signation of the September Ladies'
Home journal, which will gladden.
womankind with It's great showing of
fall and winter modes The ten fash
ion articles are by the highest au-
thorities on feminine attire, and the
text is effectively illustrated. But the
fashion writers and artists have by no
means monopolized the September
Journal. Rene Bache contributes ssOne
Hundred Years in the White House,
which in a moot interesting way re-
calls the notable occurrences in the
Executive Mansion during it's first
century. In the '.Romances Of Some
Southern Homes is reflected the
social life of the beaux and bellies of
Southland in the good old ,days-a
succession of interesting affairs of the
heart. A large share Of attention
will be given to The Anecdotal Side
of Phillips Brooks" because of the new
light it centres upon him as preacher
and man. In .Joshia and | Go a.
Visitin' 1.-THE second visit. Josiah
Aliens Wife" writes of their expert
ences in her irresistibly humorous
vein. Another fiction feature, 'sJoey's
Tobacer,n is well-told short story.
1.-The Church Engaged My Husband,
Not Me. y 1.-The Training of Wait
ress, "ssWhen You Entertain or VISIT
are a few of the many helpful, practical
articles. The pictorial features in
clude views of California gardens, of
the Yellowstone park, and a page
at the Railroad Station By the
Curtis Publishing company, Phila-
delphia. One dollar year, ten cents
COPY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-05
Civil Service Examination.

| The United States civil service COM
mission announces that on September
| 20, 1900, an examination will be held
in this city for the positions Of clerk
and carrier in the postoffice service.
The nature of the examination is a.
test of practical, general intelligence
and of adaptability in postoffice work.
The age limitations for this exami-
nation are: Clerk. not less than Is
years; carrier between 21 and 40 years.
Applicants for carrier must be at Least
5 feet inches in height and weigh
not less than 125 pounds.
This examination is open to ali
citizens of the United States who NAV
desire to enter the service, and who
may comply with the requirements.
All such persons are invited to apply,
but attention is invited to the fact
that from those certified the depart
ment usually selects for appointment
eligibles who are residents of the dis
trict in which the vacancies exist.
Applicants will be examined, graded
and certified with entire impartiality
and wholly without regard to any con-
sideration save their ability as shown
by the grade attained in the exami-
nation.
For application blank Gorm 101),
full instructions, specimen exami-
nation questions and information re-
lative to the duties and salaries Of the
different positions, and as to whether
there are any existing vacancies in
this Office, applications should be
made to the undersigned
Applications should be promptly
filed with the secretary of the local
board, and INJURY should be made of
him as to the date set for the receipt
of applications. A. G. KNAAK,
Secretary Postal Board,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-05
Republican Delegates.

Thursday evening the Repu blicans
Of the five Jefferson county wards held
caucuses for the purpose of choosing
delegates to attend the First Assembly
district convention called to meet at
Jefferson next Saturday and to attend
the county convention at jefferson the
same day. The delegates elected are
as follows:
First ward--Assembly, A. f. Need
ham, j. M. Gorney, DR.. 0. Wolfram,
j. Cruger. Robert Jones, Gustav Buch-
heit, William Nichols; county, j. F.
Prentiss, F. w. Lehman, G. w Nor
ris, H. j. Strauss, j. L. Moak, G. A.
Skinner, S. Meier.
Second ward--Assembl bly,, II. v ert.
heimer. Charles F. Kruger, w. G.
Pritzlatf; county. H. Wertheimer,
Charles F. Krueger W. g. Pritzlaff.
Third Assembly, b. w
Smith, Charles Lynch; county, John
Beynon, B. w Smith.
Fourth ward-Assem bly,, S. M. Eaton;
county. S. Nj. Eaton.
Seventh Hard-Assembly, Edward
Kehoe, H. A. Downing; county, Fl. A.
Downing. Edward Kehoe.
The town of Watertown elected the
following: Assembly, j. Meehan.
Paul Volkmann, r. NJ. Roberts, Fred
Lehman; county, j. Meehar. Paul
Nolkmenn, William hasten, Charles
ellis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-05
Some Big Land Deals.

John Thauer, the real estate agent,
did Gland Office business this week.
As the agent of Judge Shoup, of Chica-
go, he sold to James F. Malone, of this
city. 1855 acres Of farm lands near
Menomonie, Dunn county, for a con-
sideration of $4,000 Eleven hun
dred acres of the land are under culti-
walton. He also negotiated deal
whereby Mr.. Malone sold to r. S. Din
sey, OF Chicago, his property in Mil
waukee on Twelfth and Cherry streets.
The property consists of business
places and flats and the amount paid
for it was $4,000. Mr.. Thauer sold
the Coler place on North street and
four acres of adjoining land to Miss
Florence Jones, of Hustisford, for
1900. The remainder of the fifteen
acres of the Coler farm was sold to
Theo. P. Hemmy for $4,000. juneau
Independent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-05
Opening Concert

The opening concert OF the Water
town School of Music will be given by
the faculty next Monday evening,
Sept. 10, at 8 o'clock, at Concordia
Opera house, and promises to be an
event of much excellence in the
music line. The prices have been
made very low, 20, 35 and so cents,
and all lovers Of music should show
their appreciation of the efforts on
the part of the management in main
tanning a school of music here, by at
tending this concert. A Steinway
grand piano will be used and the en-
tire faculty of the school will appear.
The complete program will be an
nounced later.
The school will open next Monday,
Sept. 10, on and after which date
pupils can be received.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-05
Harry Park is Dead.

Harry H. Park, who, it will be re-
membered, was injured while making
descent on toboggan slide at Grand
Rapids, Michigan, about two weeks
ago, died from the the effects o. his
injuries on Tuesday. It was said that
recovery was Impossible at the time
Of the accident, but as encouraging
reports have been received sew
eral times since, there was hope.
Mr.. Park was about 26 years of age,
and was the only son of Mr. and Mrs.
f. E. Park. of Lincoln, Nebraska.
formerly of this place. He grad
uated from our high school in 1894.
and had been engaged in the photo
graph business until about three years
ago, when he entered the Lee Broom
and buster company, and left Lincoln
about month ago to take charge of
a branch of the business recently estab-
ished at Grand Rapids.
The accident which caused Mr..
Parks death occurred at Manhattan
park, Reeds lake, where he went
for swim, and in making a descent
on the toboggan slide, jumped just
before reaching the bottom, landing
in shallow water striking his head on
the bottom, which caused all injury to
the spine. Ills death is a hard blow
to his parents. who have the heart
felt > llnpathy OF all friends here in
their bereavement. The funeral will
take place at Beloit this afternoon at
3 o'cloe!z. Lake Mills Leader.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-05
Railway Farm Lands for Sale

In Northern Wisconsin on the North
western line. Low rates ard easy
terms of payment. About 100000
acres of choice farm lands. Early
buyers will secure the advantage of
locations on the many beautiful streams
and lakes, which abound with fish and
furnish a never ending and most excel
lent water supply, both for family and
stock.
Land is generally well timbered, the
soil fertile and easy Of cultivation.
Chicago, Milwaukee, ST. Paul, Mime
apolis, Duluth, Superior, Ashland and
numerous other thriving cities furnish
good markets for farm produce.
For further particulars address Geo.
w. Belle, Land Commissioner. Hudson
Wis, or G. II. McRae, A. G.. P. A.,
ST. Paul, MINI.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-05
Endured Deaths AuGnies.

Only a roaring fire enabled j M.
Garrettson of San Antonio, Tex, to
lie down when attacked by asthma,
from which he suffered for years He
writes his misery was often SO great
that it seemed he endured the agonies
of death; but DR.. Kings Ne, Discov-
eE..s for Consumption wholly cured
him, This marvellous medicine is the
only known cure for asthma as well as
consumption coughs and colds, and
all throat, chest and lung troubles.
Price, soc and 81. Trial bottles free
at 4. II. Brennecke's drug store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-05
Social Notes.

Mesdames H. T. Eberle and Lila
l.. Parks chaperoned dancing party
at the Island pavilion Wednesday even
ing last, which was enjoyed ov about
seventy young people. The party
was arranged in honor of Miss Leta
Sherman, of Milwaukee.
a large company of young ladies
was pleasantly entertained by Miss
Elsa Schempf last Wednesday evening
at lawn party given at her home,
oO3 Clyman street. The lawn was
Illuminated with japanese lanterns.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-05
WONDERFUL CURE OF DIARRHoEA
A Prominent Virginia Editor Had AL
most Given Up, but Was Brought
Back to Perfect Health by Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy Read
His EditoriaI
T From The Times, Hillstiile. Va.

[ suffered with diarrhoea for long
time and thought / was past being
cured. had spent much time and money
and suffered so much misery that / had
almost decided to give up ali hopes of re-
covery and await the result, but noticing
the advertisement Of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cho4e4s. ',.... Da"hoea Remedy ansi ...so
some testimonies stating how some
wo.luert.i c'iros had been wrought hy
this remedy, titcided to try it. After
taking IA few uvae-5 | was entirely wall of
that trouble, and wish to say further to
my readers and fellow sufferers that l
49, a Aale aearty man to-day aud
feel as Wei as ever did in my lite-O.
r Moore. Sod by Chas. A. Gamm, drug
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-05
Excursion Tickets to the Dells.

For the benefit of those desiring to
visit the Dells of the Wisconsin river,
the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
railway will sell excursion tickets
every Friday and Saturday during the
season at $3.10 for the round trip.
This includes the steamer ride.
Return coupons good until tie fol-
lowing Monday. For parties often or
more going and returning together
tickets will be sold on any day al 81. A
for the round trip.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-05
HOnOrS at Paris.

Twenty awards have been granted
to Wisconsin exhibitors by the Paris
exposition. Among this number is
silver medal to the Edward j. Brandt
Dent company, of this city Cornish,
Curtis & Greene, the Fort Atkinson
dairy supplies concern, are also
granted a silver medal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-05
from ST. Johns church, the former
pastor, Rev. G. Strasen, officiating.

from St. Johns church, the former
pastor, Rev. C. Strasen, officiating.
The death of Albert Lietz occurred
Friday morning at the home of his
aunt, Mrs. Edward hasten, on the
Milford road. Deceased was 81 years
Of age and was born on a farm south
west of this city. His parents died a
few years ago and his only survivors
are a brother and sister. Consump-
tion was the cause of death. Mr..
Lietz was a member of Honest Labor
lodge, No. 11S, A. O. q. W., and of
the Plattdeutscher verein. The fun
eral was held Sunday afternoon from
ST. Johns Lutheran church.
Frederick G. Goetcke died Friday
morning at his home, 1915 Hustisford
street, aged IS years. He was an old
resident of the city and for a long time
had followed the trade of a carpet
weaver. His wife is his sole survivor.
The funeral took place from the Ger
man Baptist church Sunday afternoon
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-05

now see a chance to nominate their
own man and are biding their time as
patiently as the others. Jefferson
county is strong four Bechaud and no
break is looked for from that quarter,
no matter how long the deadlock con-
tinues. They feel they ar entitled to
the nomination this year and will
consider no compromise whatever.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-05
Home Seekers Cheap Excursion.

The Northwestern line will sell home
seekers excursion tickets AUGUST Z and 81
and the first and third Tuesdays of each
month during the year, with Favorable
return time limits, to numerous points
in the West and South, at exceptionally
low rates For tickets and full infor-
nation apply to agents Chicago 81 North
western railway.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-05
Cheap Rates to Milwaukee.

For the Industrial exposition at
Milwaukee September to October 13,
the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul
railway will sell excursion tickets at
one and onet third fare for the round
trip. sale Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays during the continuance Of
the exposition. Return limit Monday
foIloWlLg date Of sale.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-05

We 10 d money loaning, insur
ance and real estate business.
Prompt attention given to probating
estates, correcting titles and collect
ing accounts.
SKINNER Il THAUER,
Lawyers and No5aries Public.
Office In Wisconsin National Bank
building.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-05
JEFFERSON. Wis,

For time | was in very serious
condition from chronic rheumatism
and catarrh [ consulted many doc
tors and there was seemingly no help
for me. Three months ago I consult
ed DR.. Secrist and am happy to testify
that he has restored me to perfect
health. FRITZ KEMP.
Over 1900 testimonials on file in
DR.. Secrist's Offices. Consult him,
free, at the Commercial hotel, Water
town, on Thursday, September IS.
Cures guaranteed. Charges low.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-09-05
OTHER DEATHS.


John j. Sprenger died Friday morn
ing at his home, 819 Division street.
aged 53 years. Death resulted from
injuries which Mr. Sprenger received
the evening pi'asjons while in the
pursufr9f his dts = as i,tfor Of st.
Johns lutheran church and ~cl,1l.
Mr.. Sprenger was trimming trees in
front q the parsonage and fell from a
ladder on which he was standing, suf-
fering the fracture of two ribs. The
broken points punctured the lungs and
produced a hemorrhage, from which
death ensued. Deceased came to this
city eighteen years ago. His wife,
four sons and two daughters survive.
The funeral occurred Sunday afternoon