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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08
CHAPTER X.

The eighth day was characterized
by events which discouraged the pas
sengers, who were anxious to end
their long confinement to the ship.
A heavy fog had fallen during the
night and the vessel, with deafening
shrieks of the foghorn, was cropping
her way as slowly as a great raft. A
delay of not less than II hours might
be counted on, declared expert judges
of nautical matters.
Mrs. Goddard and Mrs Nolan were
as usual on deck sitting side by
side when the second officer passed.
He was hailed by an anxious voyager.
"How long is this going to last, real
ly?" asked the passenger.
"Oh, it's lifting rapidly was the
answer. You won't hear the fog
horn much longer. In fact, we are
running into quite a gale. 1t will
strike US about dark"
Mrs. Goddard nudged her compan-
ion, and when the speakers had
walked on, she said in a whisper:
Things are working beautifully
Beautifully" echoed Mrs. Nolan,
w AOSC ICo'y SOASC1SuC0 udu INTENSE
fed her natural dread of dangers at
sea.
Yes, bad weather is exactly what
I want And the plotting woman at
once set herself to the study Of storm
indications.
By eight o'clock that night the sea
was rocking, frothing, tossing in fury.
The two women shut themselves in
their room and held whispered con-
ference over their final movements.
During his rounds over the slippery,
spray washed deck the captain raped
at their door Mrs. Nolan went to it.
Passengers are forbidden to go on
deck he said. Every body below
will stay downstairs. The wind is
strong and the sea high. Keep your
door locked. How is Mrs Goddard %
Thank you, sir, she. seems little
excited, but l think she will soon be
asleep" and she closed the door as he
walked away.
That was splendid reply said
Mrs. Goddard approyingly. Every
thing is working we'll; the deck will
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS,
Held for Murder.

arrested in Kenosha charged with kill
ing Theodore Borkes, who was found
dead at the poorhouse. The arrest
was the result of the finding of the
coroner's jury, which returned yeY-
dict that Borkes came to his death as
a result Of blood poison from wound
inflicted by John Johnson on April II.
1t is said that Johnson has been in
sane for some time, and a petition has
been filed in the county court asking
for an examination into his mental
condition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08
Very Much Alive.

Joseph Keller, Racine soldier, re-
ported shot and killed while engaged
in a battle in the Philippines, and
whose body was expected to be shipped
to the United States, astonished and
made happy his relatives and friends
by walking in on them and asking for
the newspapers that contained his
obituary notices. Not until he reached
the states did he learn that his death
had been reported and that his friends
mourned him as dead and lie hurried
home
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08

dered this impracticable. In few min
utes the Cleopatra was forging ahead
as if nothing unusual had happened.
Mrs. Nolan refused to remain in her
stateroom. She escaped the sailor
when his back was turned and ran
along the deck wringing her hands and
wailing. A group of passengers had
ventured to the head of the stairs and
stood shivering in the wind and spray.
A woman in this group caught Mrs.
Nolan in her arms and tried to console
her.
Don't take on" she said. "You are
not to blame. She was crazy as a loon.
She told me to-day that the captain had
been hired by some enemy to put her
in irons. What did her folks mean by
sending her over with just you-such
frail woman?"
ooh, I don't know, don't ask mel"
cried Mrs. Nolan. "She's dead, oh, she's
dead!"
The captain was approaching and
Mrs. Nolan showed signs of Mysteries
again.
'Ill take her to her state-room," said
81 wish you would" said the captain,
with an oath. "She's as crazy as her
| nistress!"
The woman who had proffered her
kind offices accompanied Mrs. Nolan to
| the state-room.
"Now, try not to think of it," she
said. 81 know it is awful, but the poor
thing is better off as she is than to go
on having such strange notions. Of
course, I mean if there was no cure for
her. and there seldom is, you know"
Mrs. Nolan, now that she had such
easy credulity to play upon, saw the
expediency of getting rid of her visitor
so she Gained down wonderfully.
"When I once get to sleep I'll be all
right" she declared. 81 shall want the
door locked. I can't stand the idea of
her, poor woman"
''I'll ask the captain to let. me stay
with you if you like" and the speaker
looked round at the elegant appoint
ments of the comfortable room with a
covetous look in her eyes.
"No, thank you. I'd rather be by
myself. I was accustomed to being
alone till she and / left New York"
| ooh, just as you feel about it!' said
the woman, slightly disappointed.
swell, think I'd better be going. If
they know I'm here all the passengers
will want to flock round you"
She had hardly left when the cap
tain looked in. His face was deeply
| troubled.
ST shall want all the details about
Mrs. Goddard. so as to make out a
report to the ships company and the
authorities when we land--but to-
morrow will do"
81 shall have a better head then"
said Mrs. Nolan. 81 am awfully up
set.''
"You seem to be blaming yourself"
he said. in kind tone. 81 don't
think you need do this. I was very
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08
AMERICAN FINANCE.
The London "Statist'' Makes a Predic-
tion Regarding Future of the
United States.

London, May 4.-The Statist, dis
GUESSING the recent developments Of
American finance, says:
practically therefore we shall have the
same group of financiers in control Of the
great industrial corporations in the United
States, of the great lines of railway from
the Atlantic to the Pacific, and OF the lines
of steamships crossing the Pacific to China,
India Australia, the lines crossing the At
lantic to Europe and Africa, and the lines
to the east and west coasts of South Amer
lea.
eff these vast plans for controlling the
production Of the United States and the
means of transport to the markets of the
world can be consummated and effectively
carried out the United States will become
the most powerful and most wealthy coun-
try in the world.
''The question is, are these plans too vast
to be carried out by any group of individ-
uaIs, however eminent and able?"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08
The News Condensed.

The first serious forest fire of the
season took place near Mellen and
100000 feet of hemlock logs were
burned.
Congressman Joseph W. Babcock
was married at White Plains, N. Y, to
Mrs. Kate King, of Chicago.
The Weirhauser syndicate in Mari
nette has acquired 10000 acres of yell
low pine land in Sabine and Vernon
counties, Louisiana, for about $650,00
The destruction of the Quincy re-
frigerator factory by fire in Fond du
Lac caused loss of nearly $15O,OOo.
Israel Raymond, who entered the
building after it was in flames, per-
ished in the fire.
Gov. La Toilette has appointed
Howard Teasdale, of Sparta. district
attorney of Monroe county, vice B.
H. Hackett, deceased.
Senator Thomas Fearne, aged So,
died at his home in Coloma after a
brief illness. Senator Fearns was a
farmer and was serving his first term
in the senate.
The body of Louis Knuteson, who
was drowned at Biron last October
while repairing a dam for tire Grand
Rapids Paper company, las been
found just above the waterworks.
Peter Baumgartner, Of Sagole, went
to SAicago to marry, but last his in
tended bride after the license had
been procured, together with $505 in
cash and $3.50 in checks which she car
ried away.
Charles Cummings, a trunk maker
in Oshkosh, has received word that
he has been bequeathed $1,000 by
the will of his foster father, Robert
F. Rosch, of Center Line, Mich.
The girl residents Of Emerson hall,
the swell dormitory connected with
Beloit college, entertained their sister
students at a function in which gar
ments of masculine type dominated.
The depot at Western Union juno
ton and on the main line of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul railroad
was burned, and tickets, books and
baggage were destroyed.
The new Carnegie library III Green
Bay will be built on a site presented
by Bishop Messmer.
Richard Nalty, aged Sc, an inhuen-
tial and well-to-do farmer of the town
of Cadiz, was killed in runaway.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08
DON'T WORRY,

o. all the needless, useless things
That we should quickly kill and bury,
As deadly as a scorpions Stings,
Is unremitting worry, worry.
Not work, however long or hard,
That kills, but ceaseless, endless worry;
Il eats the heart, breaks down the guard,
And fills the life witl moil and furry.
If we build up in mountains tall
Our tiny molecules of trouble,
What else but that our years shall al
Be lived beneath this snow-cappeo rupple!
How mean and small to waste our HVeS
Upon ourselves and selfish frett!ng,
While on lifes stormy sea there drives
Some one who's even hope forgetting.
Go. love thy neighbo as myself,
With helping hand and cheerful greeting;
It needs no store of worldly pelf
To set the hearts joy pulses beating.
Give to the winds all gloomy fears,
Thy anxious cares and broodingS bury;
Let in the sunshine and the cheer,
Have faith in God and do not worry.
William G. Haeselbarth, in Christian
Work
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08
A Close Call.

A circus paid flying visit to small
northern town not long ago, and the
price Of admission was sixpence, chill
dren under ten years OF age half-price
1t was Edith's tenth birthday, and her
brother Tom, age 13, took her in the
afternoon to see the show. Arrived at
the door he put down ninepence and
is the little girl?" asked the money
taker, doubtfully. "Well," replied
Master Tom, this is her tenth birth
day, but she was not born until rath-
er late in the afternoon" The money
taker accepted the statement. and
handed him the tickets. But ii was &
close shave.-London Spare Moments
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08
CROSS CURRENTS.

France pays Great Britain 6 100000
a year for the use of submarine cables.
Press kilograms amount to $500, 900
words a week il the British Isles.
Henceforth electric vehicles cannot
be hired in Philadelphia for any
length of time less than one month
or for a less sum than $3.50.
In Canada the postal telegraph will
soon be an accomplished fact, the Do
minion authorities being engaged in
preparing to attach the entire tele-
graph system 20 sAe cost Office.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08
For Love and RELIGION.

Difference with young woman over
religion caused Jacob Biedermann, Jr.,
aged 80 years, to commit suicide by
jumping into the Fox river at Oshkosh.
His bicycle was found on the approach
to the bridge three weeks ago and his
body came to the surface several hun
dred feet from where the bicycle was
found. He quarreled with his sweet
heart, Miss Ida BEEN, over religious
matters.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08
Bears a Charmed Life.

John Slater, Of Oconto, employed on
the Pine river log drive, went over
Meyers falls with a big log jam and
came out of his terrible experience
alive. The fall consists of steep and
rocky gorge over 100 feet long,
through which the water rushes at a
terrific rate, and lu1nbermen who
know the falls find it impossible to &C
count for his escape.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08
CcOn Outlook.

The weekly crop report of the
Washington weather bureau says for
Wisconsin:
Week very favorable for farm work;
seeding about completed in southern and
central counties, and some early-sown oats
up and looking we'll; no rain during week,
soil becoming dry; pastures and meadows
starting slowly; winter wheat and rye in
excellent condition; apple trees loaded
with buds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08
A Two-Sided Affair

John A. Janney, of Columbus, o.,
who was secretary of the Ohio state
republican committee during Lincoln's
administration, called on the president
one day. In the course of their con.
versation the president said: You are
going to defeat Sammy out in your dis
trict this time. aren't you?" referring
to democratic candidate for congress
in Ohio. Mr.: Ramney told him he
thought so. Then the president con.
tinued: 81 understand that Sammy
is great friend of mine-just as warm
a friend as [ have. He reminds me of
a hog that cd Sam Brown had. It got
out and was gone for some time Sam
could see where it had been roofing
along the creek, and he said one morn
ing to one of his sons that the boy
was to go along one side of the creek
and Brown himself would GO along the
other, ss'for I think said he, that the
hog is on both sides of the creek. =
Little Chronicle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08
Swent bV Fire

The village of Wautoma was swept
by a disastrous fire which destroyed
the larger part of the business dis
trict and was only checked after
house in the path of the flames was
blown up with dynamite. There was
no regular fire department and the
fire gained such Roadway that 20
buildings were destroyed, involving
loss of fully 100000
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08
Death Results from Old Trick.

La Crosse, Wis, May 4.-In an at
tempt to change seats in crowded
skiff on the Mississippi river at the
foot of Pearl street Thursday night,
five men students at a business col
lege were precipitated into the water.
One Of the number, Peter Klauss, aged
30 years, living at Wabasha, Mimi, was
drowned. The remainder of the party
were rescued in an exhausted condi-
ton by river men.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08
Railroad Sued.

The Chicago & Northwestern Rail-
way company has been sued for $780,
900 damages by A claimants alleged to
have been in jured in the wreck at De-
pere on June "a of last year, on the
excursion train. All are
residents of Oshkosh, MenaslTa and
Fond du Lac.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08

before you ring for the stewardess.
If anybody should come to the door
while [ am asleep go to it and say
that you are not dressed and cannot
admit anyone. Have the stewardess
bring your breakfast and big pot of
coffee"
ITO Re Continua6.1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08

The business portion of Wautoma,
the county seat of Waushara county,
was totally destroyed by fire. Loss.
500, 900; insurance, $4,000. The Lin
coin hotel and the Argus are among
the buildings burned Several people
are rendered homeless.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08
POLITENESS AS A LIFE SAVER.
How Courtesy saved Mans Head
During the Reign of Terror
In France.

In the public square of Vendome l
stopped at a little shop to have pune
tured tire repaired, writes Vance
Thompson, in the Saturday Evening
Post.
Have you seen our new statue?"
said the man; ''yonder in the square
its very fne thing -Rochambeau."
The American who travels in France
takes his country with him. There is
hardly canton without it's American
souvenir-or countess. This statue to
the glory of the man who forced Corn
wallis to surrender at Yorktown was
presented to his birthplace by Ameri
cans and unveiled by the American am
bassador. Not all republics are un-
grateful. I don't remember very much
of Rochambeau's career. Yorktown is
enough.
But the little man of Vendome, as he
pumped up my wheel, told me an anec-
dote which proves that politeness, like
honesty, is the best policy. During the
reign of terror the convention had con-
demned the old hero to death. With a
crowd of unfortunates he was ordered
into the wagon that was to take them
to the guillotine. Cautiously the old
man stepped aside that Malesherbes
and his companions in death might get
in first. The wagon was full before his
turn came.
''Take him back" said the headsman;
she can go with tomorrow batch"
But when tomorrow came Robes
pierre had fallen and the reign of the
guillotine was over. 1t was a lesson in
politeness, and when the little shop
man and [ parted we took off our hats
to each other. One never knows what
may happen in this land of revolutions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-05-08
HE HAD FIGURED IT OUT.

ITO Be Continued
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-11
Tho Tide Of Emigration.

Naturally Quebec would Ike 10 turn
The tide OF French. Canadian emigration
back from New England. The province
needs men 10 develop uncultiya,cd lands.
n needs Participating accessions 10
balance the increase IN The British prov.
inces. II seek, AZ Minister Taue said
not long ago, 20 draw together the mem
hers Of the French race on this continent
iu order 90 make more clectual reefs.
'ancc against The pressure Of Anglo
SaxOuIom. a general return Of Tie
children Of Lower Canada would give
Quebec almost clear MAJORITY of the
seven provinces or ihe Dominion, for out
of less than six million inhabitau,s. two
million are credited 20 the province and
the French Ca adian element iu this
county b. said 20 number about mi.iu
persons. Of whom q Montreal cD'Duil
'iou agency estimates that 2Oo, ,oyp are in
Maine Sir WihiJ Lauficr, ihr Cana.
dian premier, D. supposed 10 favor the
pforect. but nowhere IN this generation
save in Russia and lapar, has any govern
mcnt been able 70 affect apprcciabIy the
dd0 Of colonization in its pOpu'a ion,
although both Germany and Italy have
shown an inclination 10 attempt il The
sons Of Canada are here becaufe our
industrial opportunities are greater than
those they len behind, and ihe present
condition Of thc New England mills e.
not such a. 10 impel them 10 go back.
Moreover, lhc AmeIioau common school
has been az work on them. will the result
that many bsv: lost, a. a writer IN the
Nineteenth lCentury observes. their
nationality and language and too often
their religion" They are Americans IN
the second generation and their lot IL cast
with ne for good Exchange.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-11
keith's New Theatre

Next weeks bill AT keith's will be
headed by that iavorite comedienne
Fanny Rice, who will present new
comcdieua entitled Nell Gwynne, -
based upon an incident In the career of
the frivolous tavorite Of Charles H. Mics
Rice and her little play have been received
with great favor In Philadelphia and
Boston, and are expected to prove equally
attractive here. The Strakosh opera com.
pany, including -four very capable opera
singer will offer scenes from "Il Trovp.
tore, which have elsewhere proved one
of the most delightful innovations in
vaudeyillchnd are certain to delight all
lovers OF music. James Thornton, the
most original and entertaining OF mono
loguists, will have a new budget of song
and story with which To entertain his
many local admirers and Genaro and
Baily, the originators ol the 4 rotctque
cake-walk dance. will be seen la novel
and most pleasing little sketch. Charlie
Case, one OF the funniest men In vaulc
Vile, will tell some entirely new stories
about his father" which are said 10 bc
the most amusing he has ever concocted
Sidney Grant and Miss Norton, a very
clever team Of eccentric comedians, will
offer a new sketch ol intensely amusing
nature; and John Donahue and Matte
Nichols will entertain with an eccentric
comedy and acrobatic skit that has been
very highly praised Lou Wells, the
musical comedian, has an act that e.
hrim full OF melody and fun; and Minnie
B. Olon. the English oontralto, will be
heard In variety Of selections calculated
TO display her remarkable voice to good
advantage. The new Biograph pictures
will include several that seem likely to
prove OF much more than ordinary inter.
est, while the stercoptcon will show a
variety of views pertaining to timely
topics.
For the. week OF January ~. Johnson
and Dean, the very popular colorcd
comedians and dancers; the Todd-Judge
family OF acrol ais, Stanley and Wilson In
musical comedy, the Bates Musical Trio,
the Davenport revolving globes aud other
high.class acts, are announced with sev.
eral important "headlncrs" yet To be
named.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-11
Trying Jackknlves on tho Floor
OF Congress-

During Ihe present session ri Congress
'thiugs" come our of their ghosly pigeon
holes marked "rush' and "go'' The
Grout bin was galvanized and passed llc
House early O.. 'hc session. The dcba o.
had much oi tHe harmonious iD o., a
smooth, sIker. haired Scotchman, Con.
gres,man Lorimer Of Chicago, ied The
fight agaius, ne bill. pied ou his fe.k
aere samples o'fhe oIcomargarinr against
which the dairy people were Gyh,iuR.
The members came up tn time, dipping
tHci, Jack knives in ite frkins and sanp.
hog ihe butter 600 good old country store
fsshion. After ,ms,king of lips there
vas dubious shaking of heads over md
question ss % Which was which, or which
the butter So perfect BE- the imitation
that even "Cy' Iouay 70, Nee lIamp.
shire was puzzled. but there vas mo-
puzzling wien 'he vote was announced
fe6 ogz.-loe Mitchell Chapp'e in The
National Mag z'ne' fDr January
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-11
Rhode Island Press Club.

The Rhode Island Press club held It's
monthly meeting Saturday afternoon at
irs rooms, 4S We, ,bosset street, President
r. II Potter OF the Pascoag Herald In the
chair.
A. the conclusion OF routine business
an interesting address on the prepara
tions for the Pan-American exposition to
take place at Buffalo, n. Y, May to
November !, was given by George ~.
Kingsbury of the Rhode Island commits.
sion, who reported much interest on the
part Of Rhode Island manufacturers who
see IN the exposition promising possibili-
ties for extensive trade with Central
America and South American countries
1t was voted TO hold the annual meet
ing of the club February p, at the Hotel
Updike, East Greenwich and +. a Noycs
ID. Myron Greene ard Waldo Ca,pen-
Ter and A. w. Laughlin Of the Rhode
Island Pendulum were appointed a com.
Wittce OF arrangements.
Before adjournment there was a lively
discussion OF Advertising methods. the
principal speakers being T.. +. Siblcy of
the OlueyviIie Times, +. $ Hammond Of
Craustou City Times and w. + KcncGck
Of Providence Weekly Niauor-Proyi-
dence News
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-11

installed the following officers OF Manu-
facurer's Lodge on Tuesday evening
y g Harry u. Kenyon; V. 6 j. \.
Donkersley; X. : James y. Smith; +
= Henry b Arnold; Treasurer, Joseph
Cough, T. G.; Trustees, A. w. Smith,
p. G Thomas Waloh. G.. r. Parker, Z.
g.. Hall Committee. Will Carpenter
Warden-George Price; Conductor
John y Hawthorn; Inside Guardian
Thomas II Murray; Outside Guardian
Albert - b. Dunton; 4. :. y. G !.
VIII Carpenter l.. :. n. G.-llarry
Daw, r. 6 Il. ) V. G.-Ioseph Akin ;
l. >. V. 6 George w. Barton; Il. ). 5
John Taylor; l.. ) :, Thomas
Taylor; Past Grand lward +. Wi.
lord; Chaplain--E J. Shawcross, 4.
g., Finance Committee Edward ].
Shawcross, =. 6. John +. Bowen, T.. 6
George Price; Sick Commiuec-lohn a.
Hawthorn, Thomas Waloh. James a. Don
kers'ey, John Z. Bowen, =. g.; and
Thomas II. Murray Marshal Robert +.
Shawcross, p. 6.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-11
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speaking OF Chambcrlain's Cough Rem.
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