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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15

Gale College at GaIesvlle will be
SOLD by the Pres
OyterianS.

Gaesviile, Wis, May Ill Special /
y marked change in the management of
Sale college, the Presbyterian school in
this city, is about to occur Before
many months the institution will pass
into the hands of the Norwegian Luther
an church and will become school of
the same class as the college at DEBORAH,
la. Representatives of the two denom-
nations are now arranging for the trans
fer, which will necessitate an act of the
Legislature to accomplish. 1t IS expect
cd that the school will open under the
new management this fall, although the
legal requirements of the transfer will
not be completed By that time.
Gale college is one Of the oldest educa-
tlonal institutions in the state. 1t was
founded nearly half century ago by the
late Judge Gale, who also dedicated to
the school large tract of land condi-
toned upon its being used for school pur
poses. In the beginning and for many
years after the college was controlled by
the Methodist denomina ton, during
which time men now standing high in
educational circles We're at the head of
it. Among these was Bishop Samuel
Fallows, now Of Chicago. Later on the
institution passed into the hands of the
Presbyterians and flcurished for time
both as college and military school.
About fifteen years ago the college build
Ing was destroyed by fire. and notWith
standing the enterprise and energy OF the
citizens Of Galesyille who rebuilt the col
lege building, it never hourishcd thereaf-
ter. The attendance at the college gradu-
ally diminished from 200 students to
twenty-five, but notwithstanding these
adverse circumstances the school was
still maintained as a college.
a few weeks ago men prominent in the
Lutheran church submitted a proposition
to the trustees Of the college which was
fayorably considered. and although the
transfer has not been sanctioned by the
preSbytery, the school will undoubtedly
be turned over to the Lutherans If this
be done Gale college will in short time
be transformed into Il live school with
an attendance of several hundred stu
dents.
Gale college and its lands are valued
at $4,000. There is an indebtedness of
something like $1,000. which will in all
proba bility be assumed by the Lutherans
if the transfer is made. This change will
be heartily received by the citizens of
Galesville and the people of this vicinity.
as the population is largely Scandinavian.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15

A kenosha Society Girl Surprises
Her Many Friends by Get
ting w rried.

Kenosha, Wis, May 10 Special. j
Sending wedding invitations By tele-
graph is a decided innovation in the ETH
Quette of wedding cards America is the
only country in the world where this
novel time saving system could ever be
invented, and an American girl is the
only type of woman on this globe who
could ever think of sending out rush
invitations to all her friends over the
telegraph wires asking them to come to
the marriage ceremony.
Last evening the telegraph operators in
this city were busy receiving invitations
to the wedding of Miss Leeta Crook,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James Crook
of this city, to Charles Leightner,
prominent commission merchant of st.
Louis. The marriage took place today at
high noon at the residence of the brides
aunt in Austin. H., where Miss Crook
has been visiting for some few days.
Messenger boys worked far into the
night delivering the messages. which ear
ried surprise to each one of Miss Crooks
dear friends in the city of KenoSha. She
had not communicated her intention to
wed to any of her friends. Miss Crook
has been leader of KenoSha society for
several years
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
A GIGANTIC FRAUD.
The United States Government will
Begin Prosecution Of AL
legged SWndlers.

Wausau, Wis, May 1O.-[Spccial. i
T. j. Parke of Wausau, special agent Of
the general land office at Washington,
has succeeded in securing the arrest OF a
man who has been operating in Wau-
shara, Adams and Marquette counties
and who, if the evidence secured by Mr..
Parke is supported at the trial. has been
working over the mast extensive frauds
against the government for many years.
He has secured in these counties at least
twenty fraudulent signatures to addi-
tional homestead papers upon which IS
issued what is known as soldiers addi
tional homestead scrip. This scrip is
purchased at 81 per acre and the market
price for the perfected scrip is from S.
an acre upwards. 1t is believed that
there are others engaged IN this business
and that Mr.. Parle has unearthed Il clue
which will lead to the suppression and
possible conviction of one Of the largest
organized gang of swindlers Ill the COM
tYy-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15

earns $3.50, 100000, and other profits on
shipping amount to SOS, 200,000-a total
annual earning from British shipping
Of S60S. 100000 a year, say in round
numbers S700.000,000.
1.-THE earning of her shipping, it will
be seen, nearly wipes cut Great Brit
aims adverse trade balance" continued
Mr.. Cramp, land her revenue from for
eign investments far more than exceeds
the difference.
'Of this colossal revenue" concluded
Mr.. Cramp, ''the United States contrib
utes little more than two-fifths direct
~; or, in other words, the producers
and consumers Of the United States
pay to British shipowners not less than
$2S0O00,00O year as the common car
riers Of American commerce 70 and
from all parts Of the world"
Congress is therefore confronted with
the necessity of relieving the American
people from the annual drain of $3.50
100000 now contributed by them for
the employment and permanent enrich
ment of Britons. It is conceded by all,
and the President and his Cabinet are
emphatic on the subject, that the only
way Of overcoming this adverse and
dangerous condition is for Congress to
speedily come to the aid Of American
shipping. The passage Of the shipping
bill, the provisions Of which are in per-
feet accord with the urgent official rec
concentrations Of the President and the
Secretary Of the Treasury, and which
bill has been favorably reported from
the committees to each branch of Con-
gress, will revive American shipping in
the foreign trade and lead to the even
tual retention at home of these vast
millions, the foreign outgo of which
drains us Of our gold or its equivalent
III our products.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
MANY ARE EXPOSED.
A Child Ill with the Scarlet Fever
Attends School at
Hayward.

Hayward, Wis, May 11.-[Special. J.
An epidemic of scarlet fever is prevail
ing here. A child of Patrick Doyle, a
laEorer living a mile outside of town. had
the disease first His parents did not
know the nature of the disease and al
lowed the child to continue in attend
ance at the city school The father
called on DR.. Grafton one night, said he
had a sick child, but it would not be nee
essary for the doctor to go out. as he
could describe the symptoms and the doc
tor could just give him some medicine
From the description the doctor imme-
diately concluded it was scarlet fever
and visited the child and found The skin
peeline. All the school children have
been exposed and several eases have de-
yelODed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
MR.. CRAMPS VIEWS.
SHiPBUiLOER SHOWS GREAT
BRlTAiN'S MAlNSTAY.
Earnings of Her Shipping Makes Good
Her Enormous Adverse Balance or
Trade-Of This the United States Con-
tributes a Large Amount.

-Four generations Of the Cramp fam
their present pre-eminenCe in Amerl-
can ship building. Their Philadelphia
ship yard now ranks in extent and out
put with the best IN Europe, it's prod
yet being always regarded as uneX-
celled in finish and efficiency. Mr..
Charles II. Cramp is the present head
of the family and its ship building
company. On this account, and the
weight of authority given to his utter
ances on the subject of ship building,
as we'll as the probable early passage
of the shipping bill. what he says is OF
timely value:
Great Britain's imports in 1897, ,.
said Mr. Cramp, when asked for brief
statement, exceeded her exports by
$3.50, 100000, which is the largest adj
verse balance Of trade in British his
tory How does she make it good?
Chiefly through her vast shipping. Let
me explain: At the last meeting Of the
directorate of the PeninSUlar and ORR
entail Steamship COmpany-the largest
III the world, by the way-its president
placed it's average earnings at 500 per
gross ton, and which, in view Of the
competition to which it is subjected.
may be regarded as the minimum per
ton earning of British steamships. In
formation from other authentic sources
indicates that the average earning Of
ing of 100000 tons, will not fall short
Of $70perton peryear. The British steam
Il ct, therefore, annually earns $780,
100000 a year. Her sea-going sailing
feet, consisting of 2,735,976 tons. earns
between $45 and $50 per ton per year,
or say in the aggregate S130,00O,o0O.
The annual profits of banking, commits
sions and insurance in connection With
this shipping are about il per cent. of
the traffic earnings. This shows: Steam
fleet earns $500,000,000 sailing fleet
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
WOMAN KILLS HERSELF.
Developments in Connection With
Death of Mrs. Robinson.
SHE WAS DESPONDENT
She Married Against Her Mothers
Wishes and They Never Spoke
After That,

La Crosse, Wis, May 1O.-[ Special. J.
Sensational developments came to light
this afternoon in connection with the
death of Mrs. Hannah Robinson (nee
Bush, former La Crosse woman who
died at Mankato, MINI. She was bur
led here today The death certificate
gives the cause Of death as heart failure,
but it is reported that the woman COM
mitted suicide in the woods near Man
kato, Mimi. taking q large dose of car
bolic acid. She was missed from home
and her body was not found until the
next day.
Every effort was made to keep the fact
of the suicide secret but the facts came
out. Dependency is given as the cause
She was married few years ago against
her mothers wishes They never spoke
to each other after that. The deceased
was 36 years old.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
TAXPAYERS TO ENJOIN CITY.


West Superior, Wis, May 11.-[Spe-
cial IA dozen prominent taxpayers here
have dubbed together for the purpose Of
getting out injunctions, in order to pre-
vent the drilling OF any more wells at the
city's expense. The council has just or
dered another we'll drilled and there are
several others which will be asked for
There is a sort Of combination among
aldermen from different wards where
wells are wanted. and it seems that there
are enough in the combination to get
through what wells are wanted. The
last we'll ordered is within u block OF two
hydrants and the wafer mains cross Oh
the corner where it would be located.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
BIG STORE BURNS
AT OCONOMOWOC.
Building and Store Owned by G. l..
Kellogg Dsstroyed-Loss
is $25, 900.

Oconomowoc, Wis, May 11.-[Spe
cial. Fire destroyed the entire building
and clothing stock owned by G. l.. Kel-
logg on Main street early this morning.
Fire was discovered about 3 o'clock and
in only very short time four streams
from the city hydrants were playing
upon it, but before it could be brought
under control it had made the stock and
fire originated on the second floor or
what is known as the tailoring depart
ment and is supposed to have been
started by Il spark from the charcoal
stove used by the tailors. The damage
and loss is variously estimated at be
tween $4,000 and $4,000, with only Il
small insurance
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
the total for the fiscal year 1895 was
1898, 675,55S; for 1897, 277,2S5, 391; and
for 1894 but S1S3 5Q5 TAP

CIO wal AOA IAAC LotttA .fCdI 1C.'' w
S33S, $685. for 1897, ST., 2S5, 391; and
for 1895 but 1888, 500, TAB.
This increase is found in almost ev-
cry important line Of manufactures
Scientific instruments show an increase
in the nine months in question of from
S3,071,758 to $4,750,474; fiber manufac-
lures increased from S1,901, 165 to
S3,O49,957; chemicals, from $3.50, 318
to $9,674, $50; paraffine, from 5000
573 to $6,S74, 653; agricultural imp,e-
ments, from S6,632, 53S to $o,6G3, 1877;
leather and manufactures of, from
S17.0OS, 1876 to $40, 723, 432; copper, from
S26,644,957 to $40, 59S, 800; and iron and
steel, from $67.212, sos to $96,912 j 5.
Thus iron and steel, despite the enor-
nous advance in price, and despite the
prediction made when the increase be-
gan that this advance in price would
reduce expectations, continue to head
the list Of manufactures exported. and
will surpass by more than twenty mill
ion dollars the enormous figures of last
year. They will show total consider
ably greater than 100 million dollars
for the years export trade in that sim
gle line of manufacture.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
MOTHER AND BABY
LOCKED IN CELL.
WON an Picked up at La Crosse
Looking for Food for Her
Child

La Crosse, Wis. May 1O-ISpeciall
"A woman and her young babe are oc-
cupying a cell at police headquarters
they are charged with vagrancy. They
were arrested last night and the woman
gave her name as Mrs. Fleem Porter
She said that she with her babe and
husband had Gummed their way from
Kansas City on freight train, riding in
empty box cars. IN the milwaukee,
yards her husband left her with the in
tentloa of looking around and finding
plank to build boat in which it was
their intention to float down the AIissis-
sippi to Missouri, where they have rela-
t1ves. The husband evidently deserted
her. When taken in charge the woman
was carrying her baby about trying to
md something to eat in the railroad
yards.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15

rection may be delayed A few thou
sand implacables may delay the dawn
Of perfect peace and rob ten millions of
people Of the blessings that peace will
bring them. But this nation will do it's
duty, and we do not believe any party
will venture to go to the country in the
Presidential campaign with demand
for the Sinking of all or any part of
the responsibilities which we incurred
when we ratified the peace treaty with
Spain.-Washington Post.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
ESCAPED CONVICT SEEN.
It ia Supposed that William Mclean
il Near Fond du Lac.

Sheboygan, Wis, May 1O.-[Special.l
1t is believed that William Mclean.
the escaped convict from Waupun is in
hiding not far from Fond du Lac and is
heading for his old home at Sheboygan.
He has been seen by but one man since
making his escape, and at that time was
still wearing his convict clothes. p c..
Towne saw him pass over his farm at
Oak Center, Friday. Three hours later
the prison officials arrived, having
tracked him that far. The country
around Oak Center is very hilly and
there are plenty OF excellent hiding places
in thp rayinpS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
"The Next SteD,0

The next step will be promptly
taken, but it will not be 'to free the
United States from the incubus Of its
Asiatic possessions" THE next step"
which the administration has had in
view from the outset must be the es-
adjustment of good order, of stable
government, throughout the archipel-
ago. To this duty the United States is
ireyocably pledged. To leave it upper
formed would be to court infamy. The
contamination Of the task of stamping
out the troublesome remains OF insur-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
WILL HAVE TO BE
MARRIED AGAIN.
Couple Married at Marinette For
got to Comply with the
True Law.

Marinette, Wis, May III Special. /
Last Tuesday evening Miss Edna Gilmet
was married TO Clarence W. Marks by
Rev. Father Caron, pastor of the French
Catholic church. The marriage ceremony
was performed three days after the Ii
Cense was issued. This is clearly Il yio-
lation Of the law and according to Pros
ccuting Attorney Quinlan they will have
to be married again to make the cere-
mony a legal one. Mr.. Marks is Il bar
Der Cor Joseph Mertz. The bride is a
daughter OF well-known residents of the
Second ward
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
ports of Manufa ctures.

For the nine months ending with
March, 1900, the exports of manufac-
lures were $313,27S, 1858, against S163,-
1S1 ,935 for the nine months ending
March, 1896, the total for the entire
period having thus nearly doubled n
that time. For the full fiscal year il
now seems probable that the total ex-
ably exceed 400 million dollars, while
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
Pacific Coast Trade.

Out Of 442 sailing vessels that left
San Francisco last year, no less than
1873 carried cargoes OF American prod
ucts and manufactures to the Ha-
waiian Islands. The value of those car
goes from this one port was 50, 1854, $50,
and it had almost doubled within two
years. Expansion is good policy for
Pacific coast trade.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
General Prosperity.

General Prosperity is too busy at the
factories to think Of following the i;ne
of march adopted by General Coxey.
And, come to think of it. General Pros
perity would have TO march alone. for
there are no idle laborers now to tramp
the country
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
FROST KILLS BERRIES.
Reported that the Great Crop West
of Pla:nfield Had Been
Destroyed.

Plainfeld, Wis. May 10.-ISpecial. i
The heavy frost last night completed the
destruction of the fruit and berry crop in
this vicinity. which had been party dam
aged by frost a week ago. The large
BURBERRY country west Of here, where
hundreds of bushels are gathered and
shipped each year. is reported to be en-
tirely killed by the frost.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
BELOIT COMPANY IN AGAIN.
Msj. Cam bier Musters Co. y Into the
First Regiment.

Beloit, Wis, May -lSpecial.l-
Maj. Gambler of the First regiment. w
n. e., last night mustered the reorgan-
lied local military company into the First
regiment. Fifty old members were pres
ent and there We're many more to join
the company. nj. Fl. Taylor was elected
captain; L. G.. Maltpress, first lieutenant
and Joseph Tobin. second lieutenant. Co
E is one of the Oldest companies of the
state. Recently it ,fas mustered out for
iuefficiency
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
SUMMER HOTEL BURNS.
The MettoWee on the Southern
Shore Of Lake DeiaVan De-
Stroyed by Fire.

DeIavan, Wis. May 10-[Special j
The Mettowee hotel, on the south shore
of Delavan lake. was destroyed by fire
at midnight. It's contents and Il few sur
rounding buildings were also burned. The
hotel was built ten years ago and was
valued at $4,000. 1t was owned by H.
w. Weed of this city. Only light insur-
ance was carried.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15

plattevile Wis. May 11-Jacob Oct
tiker, ST., celebrated his ninety ninth
birthday anniversary yesterday. He was
born in Switzerland When he was 81
years of age he came to America and
settled in Pittsburg. Pa. In 1880 he
married Mary Breitenstein. i'll that city,
who also was native of Switzerland.
In 1917 they came to Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
Greater Concentration is Necessary.

Artillery experts are convinced that a
far greater concentration of ire has be
consequently proposed to organize
brigade with 4SO 3-inch mortar how
itzers, each gun capable of throwing
fourteen pounds of shrana8. three miles.
With this volume of hrsN is believed
that any position can be~ rendered un-
lery would be equal to 100000 men as
now handled -Indianapolis News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
DEDICATED BY ARCHBISHOP.
The $780, 900 Annex to ST. Clera's
Academy at Sinainawa.

Dubuque, Ia, May 10 Special. j
The 100000 annex to st. Clara's acad-
envy at Sinsinawa, Wis, was dedicated
this morning by Archbishop Katzer.
Solemn high mass was celebrated by Fa-
Their Iorrigan of Minneapolis Of the Do
minican priests. The exercises were pri-
vate There was a large attendance of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
MINSTREL MAN INJURED.
Drunken Negro Struck Him in Face
with Indian Club.

Rrowntown Wis, May 1O.-[ Special
Will Dunston. colored, was struck in
the face, fracturing his cheelbone. with
an Indian club in the hands of a partner
in the Lowery & Green's Nashville Stu
dents MINISTRIES. which were giving an
entertainment at this place. The man
had become intoxicated when he struck
Dunston in the dressing room of the the
alter. Dunston will be taken to his home
in Wells, MINI.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15

162.451,170 $235, 4O2. 1914
Total

An increase of S74,OOO,O0o in the
amount Of the Pacific State deposits
within five years, is remarka bic show
ing. The figures are from the reports
Of the Comptroller Of the Currency, and
include Washington, Oregon, Califor-
n:a, Idaho, Utah and Nevada. with
their population of 2,S30,O0O people
The deposits last year averaged nearly
300 per capita.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
. Market for Farmers,

While we are exporting half a million
dollars WORT, Of provisions every day
OF the month, the foreign market must
be Of some benefit to farmers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
Must FIGHT Sometime

The two Democratic platforms adopt
ed at Baltimore and Charleston i'll 1850
declared for the acquisition Of Cuba.
AS usual. the Democratic party is en-
gagged IL a controversy with lis past
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15

Madison, Wis, May 1O-[Special. Wv.
E. Haily of West Superior was appointed
municipal judge of Douglas county. Tho
report yesterday spet Mr.. Haily's name
Hoehle Mr.. Haily formerly spelt his
name in that way, but recently he
changed il TO Haily.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
NEW SCALE OF WAGES.
Masons Get Eight Hour Day and 40
Cents at Lacrosse.

La Crosse, Wis, May 10.-[Special.]
The new scale Of wages adopted by
the Stone and Brick Masons' union and
recently submitted to the bosses has
been accepted and went into effect today
There was no opposition on the part Of
the contractors. The new scale for eight
hours is 45 cents. The old scale was
nine at 40 cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
WANTED IN WISCONSIN.
An ALLEGED Forger is Arrested in
Seattle, Wash.

Wausau. Wis, May 10.-[Special. J.
An alleged forger, who some weeks ago,
it is charged, succeeded in passing sever
al thousand dollars worth Of forged
O'Day & Daley tune checks on business
men in various cities in northern Wiscon-
sim has at last been located and is now
under arrest a. Seattle, Wash. Sheriff
Rusch of Merrill departed for that city
last evening to bring the man back.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
LIABILITIES ARE S1s,535.57.
Son of Former Wealthy Citizen of La
Crosse is Bankrupt.

La Cr r WIS, INA May " e t[,
A. H. Davis, one of the pioneers Of La
Crosse. and for many years one Of its
wealthiest citizens, fled papers in bank
ruptcy proceedings this afternoon. He
swears to liabilities aggregating S13,-
535.51 and assets of 500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
Banks of the Pacific.

Pacific States have every reason to be
satisfied with their improved conditions
under the Republican administration
following exhibit Of their bank depos-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-05-15
ROBBED AT A FUNERAL.
Stranger Arrested at Grand Rapids
Accused of Picking Pockets

Grand Rapids, Wis, May 1O.-[Spe-
cial. IA stranger was arrested here this
morning while attempting to pick a
lady's pocket at funeral. He is sus-
pected of being the same party who stole
So from a woman at funeral one day
last week.