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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
FIND WATERY GRAVES.
Goat of Party of Merrymakers Swept
Over Dam Near Philadelphia and
Seven Are Drowned

Philadelphia, Hay 31-A rowboat
containing merry party of eight
young persons was swept over Flat
ROCK dam in the Schuylkill river
thursday afternoon, and seven of
them-fve girls and two boys-were
drowned. The victims, all of whom
were Philadelphians, were: Row Rick
er, aged IS; Florence Densmore. 10.
Maize Kennedy, 18; Maud Rutter, 10:
Mamie Sullivan, 21; Florence Bond.
q; Bertram Osmond, 10. The young
man saved is John Moore, aged 21.
The party was composed of members
of the Elm Social club, one of the
numerous associa tions in this city or
gained for the promotion of picnics
and other social functions
Cleveland, O., May 31.-Three I'M
known young men were drowned in
Rocky river Thursday while fishing in
rowboat off Clifton Park pier. The
boat suddenly turned over in sight Of
several spectators on the shore, and
before help could be given the three
found watery graves. Two of the
boys fell out and the third, after
hanging on to the boat a moment,
followed his companions to the bot
tom of the lake. The renter of the
boat said the boys had not been out
over an hour. They were under FL
years of age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
TRADE REVIEW.
Business in Some Quarters Receives
a Slight Check Through I'm
seasOnabIe Weather.

New York, June 1.-R. G. Dun & Co. s
Weekly Review Of Trade says: "WhiIe
the weather in the east has hampered dis
tributive trade to a considerable extent
this week, rendering the season in some
lines rather unsatisfactory, the west and
south report unchanged conditions, with
operations we'll up to the recent average.
1t is the season when crop DANA ge .rumorS
are always heard, and they have come from
many quarters, but probably in large part
owe their origin to speculation. There IS
nothing as yet to cause any modification
of the general estima tes made recently and
founded upon the special returns from cor
respondents of r. G.. Dun & Co. The labor
situation is a little brighter. Many strikes
have been settled, and others are expected
to terminate shortly.
Iron and steel mills are working at
full capacity, and more new plants have
been put In operation. Quotations are we'll
maintained, without any effort to secure
advances. Farming machinery is feature
of the domestic business, and there is no
sign of decrease In the export movement
of these products, which have attained
enormous proportions. Rails are also go
ing out freely to Australia and South Amer
lea. Railways are unable to secure suf-
icient freight cars and other supplies,
while structural work proceeds briskly
with little interruption from labor con-
troversies
dIiuIeS loE the week NUMBERED 14S IN
the United States, against 100 last year,
and Il In Canada, against 20 last year.
Bradstreets says: Unreasonable wealth
er has been the key of the general situa-
ton this week, discouraging as it has been
to retail trade in the cities and country
districts alike, and retarding the growth
of most crops but particularly corn and
oats in the northern half of the country
and cotton at the south Withal, however,
there is a feeling prevalent that a few
weeks of warm, sunny weather, decided
lack of which has so far been noted this
spring, would do much to place matters
commercial and agricultural, in as good
or better condition than year ago. Apart
from the features, the week has been
without much change except that a ra ther
better spirit has been visible in the indus
trial situation and that some progress has
been made toward a settlement of existing
labor troubles"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
EXTRA SESSION LIKELY.
Gov. Bliss, of Michigan, Thinks Leg
isIature Should Act ON Some
Measures Shelved.

Lansing, Mich, June st is stated
here that Gov. Bliss is very likely to
call special session of the legisla-
ture. It is known that he is dissatis
fed with what the Legislature has
done, or rather with what it has not
done. The governor so expressed him
self pretty plainly. The following are
a few of the oils the governor wants
the legislature to pass during his
term of office: A bill reducing fares
on upper peninsula railroads, taxing
sleeping car companies, taxing tele-
graph companies, an inheritance tax
bill, an anti-cigarette bill, Dingley
joint resolution providing for a sep
aration Of state and county taxes and
a bill amending the general tax law
on lines laid down by the tax commits
sion. Those who have talked with
Mr.. Bliss look for special session.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
SHORT CROPS,
Reports Show Heavy Falling on I'm
Yield of Wheat and Oats in
Texas Grain Belt.

New Orleans, May 31.-A special
from Dallas, Tex, says: Reports from
164 countiesin Texas and approximate
ly all of Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tory received here show a falling off in
the oats and wheat crops of what is
known as the Texas grain belt of fully
Is per cent, as compared with the
yield of 1900 Harvesting is in full
progress over northern Texas and is
also beginning in the territories.
Enough of these grains will not be
raised for home consumption and
seeding. Large imports will have to
be made before next year. The
drought of the early part of the season
caused part of the damage; the green
bug, or Aphis. did the rest.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
WALDERSEE WITHDRAWS.
United States Expresses It's Satisfac-
ton at Action Takenby
Germany.

Washington, May 29.-The state de-
partment has replied to the an
noUncement of the German govern
ment that his majesty, the emperor,
considered that the time had come
for the recall from China of Field
Marshal Count Won Waldersee, ex-
pressing the satisfaction of the gov
eminent to the United States at this
announcement. This government al
ready having withdrawn it's troops
from China, with the exception of a
small guard intended solely for the
protection of it's legation in Picking,
has expressed it's view with regard
to the further military occupation of
China. In replying to the memoran-
dunn of the German government, oc-
casion was taken to express the high
esteem with which Field Marshal Won
Waldersee has been regarded by the
officers of the United States in China
and appreciation for all the personal
courtesies extended by him.
Peking, May 29-The Chinese pleni-
potentiaries have informed the minis
tiers of the powers that the court has
notified them of willingness to pay
indemnity to the amount of 100000
900 taels, but the court objects to
four per cent. interest.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
A SERIOUS CHARGE.
Discovery of Dead Body of a Kansas
Woman Leads to Arrest
of Her Husband

Kansas City, June 3.-W. III. Klens-
mire, whose wife was on Saturday
found murdered near their home at
Holton, Kan, buried in a shallow
trench, was arrested in Kansas City,
Kan, Sunday. Marks on the body,
which is believed to have been buried
since May 10, indicated that her skull
had been crushed with a club, and
suspicion was directed against the
hus band, who disappeared on that
date. When arrested Klensmire was
at the depot waiting to take a train,
as he said, for Holton. When told
that he was wanted on suspicion of
numbering his wife, he refused for a
time to talk. Then he declared that
his wife had committed suicide on
May II. On the following morning,
he said, when he found the body
hanging from the rafters in their
house, he took it to the trench and
buried it. Klensmire denied that he
had murdered his wife, and after
making this brief admission refused
to talk further. Klensmire was traced
to Kansas City, Kan, by a Topeka
detective, and said that he had ar
rived there May 80. He was taken to
TODeka
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
A REUNION PROMISED.
Reconciliation Between Gen. and
Darlington Booth Likely.
Steps Being Taken to Bring 1t About
in September Next-May Mean
Dissolution of the Amer
lean Volunteers.

Chicago, June 3.-After five years of
rivalry between the leaders Of the two
great religious movements the famous
breach between Gen. William Booth,
the founder and head of the Salvat ton
Army of the world, and his son, Bal
lington Booth, who is at the head of
the Volunteers of America, may soon
be healed. |. d. Hazard, of New York,
financial secretary of the colonization
and social settlement department of
the Salvation Army of America, who
is now in Cleveland, is authority for
the statement, according to dispa tches
from the Ohio city, that secret negotia-
lions are now being carried on with
the view to effect reconciliation be-
tween Gen. William Booth and his son.
He adds his belief that the negotia-
tons will be successful. Secretary
Hazard is also authority for the state
ment that Gen. Booth will arrive in
America September /, after which he
will make a tour of the country. The
reconcilia ton between Gen. Booth and
his son will doubtless be effected dur
ing the visit of the former to this coun-
try
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
PASSPORTS FOR FILIPINOS.
Tie 2equest of Two Natives Wishing
to Travel in Russia
Is Granted.

Washington, June BIN answer to
his application for instructions, Sec
rotary Hay has directed Ambassador
Choate, at London, to issue passports
to the two Filipinos who appeared
at the embassy Friday "as residents
of the Philippine islands, and as such
entitled to the protection of the
United States"
The decision upon this point is of
Importance, as having perhaps some
bearing upon the status of the peo-
pie of the Philippines. Porto Rico and
Guam. A year ago the decision was
reached to regard the Porto Ricans as
entitled to the protection conveyed
by an American passport, but for
NAL decision of the test case was
prevented through the withdrawal
of the application. The Foraker act
determined the right of the Porto
Ricans as ''citizens of Porto Rico"
to the protection of the United
States government. It is now held
that the Spooner law conveys the
same privilege to the inhabitants of
the Philippines.
The United States statutes prohibit
the issue of passport to any but
American citizens. But these later
acts, the Foraker act and the Spoon
er act, impose obligations in their
turn which may be regarded as quail
flying the original act, and may en-
able the government to avoid a deci-
sion upon the question of the Amer
lean citizenship of the islanders. At
any rate the circular instructions
now in formulation, which will be
sent out to all United States diplo-
matte and consular representatives,
will direct them to issue, not cerGif-
icates, but genuine American pass
ports to the islanders.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
THE CURTAIN FALLS.
James A. Herne, WeIl-KnOvvn Actor
and Playwright, Dies in
New York City.

New York, June 3.-James A. Herne,
the well-known actor and playwright,
died at his home in this city Sunday
afternoon of acute bronchitis and
pneumonia after an illness of eight
weeks. Mr.. Herne was taken i'll in
Chicago while playing in Sag Har-
bor," play of his own composition.
He came at once to his home, took to
his bed and never arose. 1t had been
supposed for some days that he was
improving, but Saturday night there
was a change for the worse which re-
suited fatally. At his bedside when
he passed away were Mrs. Herne, his
three daughters and his fve-year-old
son. Mr.. Herne was born in Troy, n.
Y, February 1, 1888. He had beau
tiful home in this city and was ac-
counted wealthy. The body will be
cremated. It has not yet been decided
when the funeral will be held.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
Meet at minneapolis.

Minneapolis, Mimi, May 3O.-The
National American Woman Suffrage
association opened its thirty-third an
nual convention in this city Wednes-
day, to continue with morning, after
noon and evening sessions until
Wednesday evening, June 5. The
meetings are being held in the First
Baptist church, with the exception of
the executive committee meetings,
which are held in the West hotel The
convention is dignifed by the pres
ence of Miss Susan B. Anthony, the
venerable honorary president of the
order, who has done probably more
than any other one woman for the
cause of suffrage.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05

Cincinnati, June IA frightful ira G.
edy took place at the home of Ottie
street, Covington, KY, Friday night,
and the bodies of an entire family now
lie at the morgue in that city. Mrs,
Kate Hester, aged 80 years, after a
quarrel with her husband, Ottie, aged
AZ years, at the supper table, shot and
killed him as we'll as their three-year-
old daughter, after which she put the
revolver to her own head and blew out
her brains. 1t is not known what was
the cause of the quarrel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
Negro Lynched.

Birmingham, Ala, May 31.-Frank
Reeves, negro, was hanged by a
mob between Georgfana and Dunham,
two small villages in Butler county.
The negro had assaulted Miss Ada Nc
Millin, and while attempting to drag
her from buggy was frightened away
by several men, who had responded
to the young woman's screams for
help. Reeves was captured and con-
fessed his crime. A mob took hiJa
to a bridge near by and after tiein g
a rope around his neck forced him
to jump off.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
Excludes Secret Society Members

Des Moines, Ia, May 29.-By vote
of 90 to SO the general assembly of
the United Presbyterian church Tues
day afternoon adopted the report of
the judiciary committee upon the
change of creed with regard to arti-
Gle IS. This action is interpreted to
mean that it forbids the admission
of members of secret societies to the
church and, according to some of the
delegates, expels those belonging to
the church who are now members of
secret orders.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05

The new country house which How
shore of Long Island, at Sand Point,
the accepted plans for which Abner
j. Hayden, the architect, is now COM
pleting, will be unique in the way of
country homes, and on the whole,
more elaborate than any place in
this vicinity. 1t will be somewhat
larger than the famous Biltmore, and
will be on the lines of the famous Kill
kenny Castle, although the interior
arrangements will be in every way
American.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05

being exhibited, made up of vacuum
tubes charged respectively with sam
pies of the various new gases which
scientists have succeeded in obtain
ing from our atmosphere. When the
electric spark is passed through the
tubes some very beautiful color eff
fects, remarkably rich and pure, are
obtained. Especially noticeable in cf-
fects is that obtained in passing the
spark through the gas neon, when
a magnificent crimson glow is yield
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05

Mrs. Bertha Gutmann, OF Durham.
South Africa, has just been paroled
by the British. Mrs. Gutmann was
head of the secret service of Pretoria
and johannesburg prior to the war
and up to the conspiracy for the death
of Lords Roberts and Kitchener. At
that time she was captured and con-
fined in prison at Johannesburg,
but. dressed as man, she made her
escape. Mrs. Gutmann has been a
member OF several South African
comrnandos, and has enjoyed perfect
health, while being constantly in the
saddle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
LOOmis Will Not Return.

ly admitted that Minister Ioomis will
not return to Venezuela. There ale
two reaso for this decision. In the
first place, Mr.. LOOMS has suffered
in health at his uncongenial post, and
in the second place the president is
not disposed to expose him again to
the merciless attacks he has suffered
in Venezuela as a result of the exc
cution of the orders of the state de-
Dartment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Probably Drowned

Ten miles northeast Of Milwaukee,
bottom up and waterlogged, lies the
three-masted schooner H Rand, of
Racine, wrecked by The recent gale
over Lake Michigan. Three men and
a woman who were On the boat are
supposed to be dead. They are: Capt.
Jefferson, of Racine; his daughter.
Daisy Jefferson, aged 81 years, cook
of the vessel; Harry Locus, Of Mil
waukee, and Frank Seabert, of She
bOygaM, sailors.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
Mice played an important part

Mice played an important part re-
Gently during serious IRE which
broke out in Pennsylvania coal
mine Several mice were lowered
down one of the shafts in order to dis
cover whether the air was sufficiently
pure to allow men to descend. The
mice were drawn up alive and miners
then went down and commenced to
build up the passages. Mice were al
so lowered into the second shaft, but
these were suffocated showing that
the pit was still in highly dangerous
condition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
Harrison Estate $36O,OOO.

indianapolis, Ind.,> May 80. = The
Union Trust company, as executor,
filed with Probate Commissioner
Walker the appraisement of the per
sonal property held by Gen. Benjamin
Harrison at the time of his death. The
report shows that his total personal
property is valued at S176,625.62, and
his indianapolis realty is appraised at
S1S4, 500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
Broke Her Neck.

Sioux City, Ia, June g. = While
STOPPING to tie her shoe, Mrs John
knowledge, widow living near Car
roll, Ia, was instantly killed Satur-
day evening. She was driving with
her little son, and while he held the
reins the horses became frightened
and she was thrown out, breaking her
neck
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05

Toronto, Ont, May 31.-The eNecu-
tive board of the international Ma
chinists' association has approved OF
the settlement of the strike on the " a.
bash railway system and the men will
return to work at once.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
Death of Hirnue Price

Washington, May 31.-Hiram Price,
who served many years in congress
as a republican representative from
Iowa, and who was commissioner of
Indian affairs from 1881 to the Begin
ming of the first Cleveland admins ira
ton, died here Thursday morning Of
heart trouble. Mr.. Price, who was 81
years of age, was president of the
State bank OF Iowa for many years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
Steal q Big Sum.

The First national bank at Mineral
Point wasbroken into by burglars, who
got away with $4,000 or more, mostly
in currency. The loss is fully covered
by insurance in the Fidelity and Cas-
ualty company Of New York. Entrance
was effected through the shingled roof
of the building. A reward of $1,000
has been offered by the bank for the
apprehension of the robbers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
Crop Outlook.

The weekly crop report of the
Washington weather bureau says for
Wisconsin:
Week cool, with heavy to killing frosts,
some damage to early planted corn, pota-
toes, garden vegetables and fruit; copious
raj n in all parts of the state, all crops bene-
flied: corn planting generally completed
this week. early paintings terminating
welt; rye heading, straw short; pastures
and meadows much improved.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
A Rich Gift.

A commission from the state went
to San Francisco with a $4,000 silver
banquet service and presented it to
the battleship Wisconsin. In addition
to the silver service there is also a
bronze badger four feet long, cast from
Spanish cannon captured during the
recent war.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
Marie Joanna Kersaho, VIII,

Marie Joanna Kersaho, whose
death on the island of Groix in
France at the age of 72 has been re-
ported, had the distinction of being
the only woman sea captain in the
world. She went to sea with her IA
Their when she was II years old, and
after his death she captained three
boats, and obtained several medals
and money rewards for heroism
on the water.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
In Good Condition.

Bank Examiner Kidd has filed with
the governor his annual report of the
condition of the 48 building and loan
covers the year 1900 and shows that
these associations have enjoyed pros
perity. The resources ard liabilities
in 1900 aggregated S3,58O,125 an in
crease of $69,655 over the year 1899.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
Hanged himself.

Goshen, Ind, May -ES-Mayor j.
B. Walk, of Goshen, was found hang
ing by the neck and dead in his office
here Wednesday afternoon. Business
reverses and i'll health are thought to
have caused him to take his life. When
found the body was hanging by rope
which was attached to a gas pipe less
than five feet from the floor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
No Dowie Indictments.

Chicago, June 3.-Dr. Dowie and
his followers have escaped indict-
ment. The grand jury, after careful
ly considering the matter, Saturday
decided that the evidence did not
warrant the holding of the overseer
or any of his followers for the death
of Mrs. Emma Judd, wife of Deacon
Worthy Judd, who died in dreadful
agony recently without meulcal at
tendance
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
Gordon Unanimously Reelected.

Memphis, Tenn, May 80. = Gen
John B. Gordon was unanimously re.
elected commander in chief by the
United Confederate Veterans at their
eleventh annual reunion held here.
After a tumultuous scene Dallas,
Tex, was selected for the reunion OF
1902. Louisville was the only other
candidate. The convention adjourned
sine die at $50 d. m.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05
Lightning Kills Many.

London, June 3.-For several days
intense heat has prevailed over the
continent, accompanied by heavy
storms of thunder and hail. In vari-
Gus sections the crops have been de-
stroyed and many deaths have been
caused by lightning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-05

Mirrors that one can see through
are new invention already coming
into use. They are of so-called 'plat-
inized glass; being backed with "a
compound made of 95 per cent silver
and per cent platinum, and, optical
.1y speaking, they are exceedingly GU
Irious and interesting. Looking into
a glass of this kind one finds first
rate reflection; it is a mirror and
nothing more. At the same time, a
person on the other side can see di-
rectly through it.