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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23

always protested that it was waste
of money to pay the minister so much
salary.
Il quite agree with YOU" responded
Mr.. Barnes. He was not a member of
the church, but attended because it
was a respectable thing to do-gave
you standing. eff these things must
come up every Sunday l shall attend
church elsewhere"
Notwithstanding this, it was gener-
ally agreed that it was shame, and
something must be done. But when
things had gone in a haphazard way
SO long it was no easy matter to face
right about. After several weeks of
deliberation, the necessary something
seemed as far from accomplishment
as ever.
at is too bad that they do not col
lect the pastors salary" remarked
Mrs. Hunter at the Ladies' Aid meet
ing. Who she meant by "they" was
not entirely clear, inasmuch as she was
one of the officers.
eff no one else will do anything, we
must" rejoined Mrs. Allen; the various
members nodded approval
1t was soon planned. The pastor
had received $51.75; they would pay
him $9S.25-make it even $15O-and
have enough left in the treasury for
incidental matters. On Thursday
evening of next week, which was
Thanksgiving, they would invite them
selves to the parsonage and have a
good time while making the pastor
happy. 1t would be easy to prepare
some thing extra while getting ready
for Thanksgiving. 1t was to be a
grand secret; not a soul but members
of the society should know a word of
it,
May l not tell John?' stammered
timid Mrs. Addie Day. She was but re-
Gently married and disliked to have
ever so little a secret from her hus-
band. Scornful chances from the more
mature matrons warned her that she
was about to lose caste in the society,
and she quickly subsidized.
At the close of the business meetinp
Of the Young Peoples league, the
president made close scrutiny to as
sure himself that all present were
members; he then proposed that, as
they would not do anything" the
league take up the matter.
81 understand that we have nearly
$50 in the treasury; we could pay the
pastor $4S.50-bring the salary up to
S1oo-and have enough left to pay all
bills and begin the, new year out of
debt. If we do this, suggest that we
observe the utmost secrecy and make
it complete surprise" All readily
agreed to the plan and pledged the
proper reticence in the matter.
Four of the most faithful met a fter
prayer meeting to discuss the situation,
and decided that they must at once
collect $24s.25. the balance necessary
to pay the six months salary due. This
they proceeded to do SO quietly that NO
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23


stand in battle array
Rings no louder command to the veterans
there
Than the trumpet Of peace does to-day
For 20 right and to left in grim poverty's
groove,
GODS sparrows to feed and Gods children
to soothe,
Wait in rags and embttered by hunger and
pain;
Give, give. and still give Yours alone is
the gain.
To the heart all in darkness with grief for
the dead
Give word from sweet charity's store;
To the heir of the slums as he Degs for his
bread
welcome and wide open door;
And say, as he stands there cast up by the
sea
That has brought better fortune to you
and to me,
Thrice welcome, take freely, look up and
be gay,
And share of His bounty, my brother, to-
day."
To the lone. stricken widow, the child at
her knee,
Who suffer In silence and tears,
Go. sister, and, as God has given to thee,
Give joyously, Danish their fears
And carry away from black poverty's tent
A blessing that bears to you peac{ and
content,
And a heart that with every beat seems to
say:
II have done one good deed, am happy
to-day
For to-day, of all days in the swift-passing
year,
Must we welcome the poor of the earth,
And kill with a handshake, a smile and a
tear
All barriers of fortune or birth
IT'S bread on the waters that comes by
and by
With a benson angels might seek from
on high;
Sweet whisper of conscience that cheers
on the way
Each true vicar of God In his giving to-day.
John r. Rathom in Chicago Herald
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23

one surmised a general canvass was
being made. Before Sunday the entire
amount was secured.
Friday, after school, the Junior
leaguers met and decided that mas
much S the grown-up folks would not
help in the matter, they would do wha t
they could; so they voted to pay over
every bit there was in the treasury.
Upon counting, $23.25 was found to be
! the correct amount.
"Oh, girls!" cried Lottie Newman. as
she made some figures in the treas
urer's book, sit will make just even SIS
and L hope we can get enough to make
it hundred"
After the choir had run over the Sun
day hymns, some one proposed that
they pay the proceeds of the last con-
cert on the salary. The sum was
$30.25; after referring to the margin
of his anthem book, the chorister re-
! ported that it would make $S2 all told.
On Thanksgiving evening they would
call at the parsonage and surprise the
pastor with check for this amount.
Perhaps it would somewhat tone for
the sin of whispering during the ser
mon.
Thanksgiving day was z trying time
for the Norwoods. The baby was sick
the night before and kept them awake;
when they did get to rest, they over
slept. What with rushing to get break
fast over and make ready for the serv-
ice at church, prayers were shortened
and the chapter omitted altogether.
Before the dishes were put away Rob
bic came in with torn clothes aHd con-
fessed to having been fighting. With
like Interruptions Mrs. Norwood and
| the children were unavoidably late to
church.
When they were seated at the din
ner table, it was almost with a re-
bellious heart that thanks were Of
fered for the scanty meal before
them. They had never thought to
keep the day with such meager fare
as this. Under the plea of pressing
work, Mr.. Norwood presently left the
table and repaired to his study, where
he worked all the afternoon on a
funeral sermon he was to preach the
next day. He had quit his own dim
ner that the children might not go
hungry. Between him and his SER
mon ioated visions of hungry mouths,
and eyes pleading stronger than in
words for food. The sermon would
not be made.
The wife succeeded no better with
her own work. Some one kept run
ming in all the afternoon until she de-
ciaIed positively that she would not
GO to the door for another caller,
which resolution she broke almost
Immediately. At last when the days
tasks were ended and the children,
tired and hungry, had been early sent
to bed, she came and laid her hands
in her husbands and looking into his
eyes said tearfully:
"Oh, Wesley, l am so tired. Every
thing has gone wrong to-day. The
children never were so naughty be-
fore. What will people say about
Robbie fighting? The four-barrel is
empty, the potatoes are all gone, and
we have not thing in the house for
breakfast, only bread and butter; and
the grocer sent us word yesterday
that we could not have another thing
until we paid him. What shall we
do?" After which lengthy and some
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Question of Eligibility.

inquiries have been received by the
state tax commission from various
parts of the state as to whether
member of the county board is eligi-
Die to the office of county supervisor
OF assessments, created by the last
legislature, and elections to which are
TO be had at the November sessions
of county boards. After careful con-
slderations of the subject the COM
mission has answered these inquiries
in a circular letter, stating in sub
stance that a member of a county
board, SO long as he remains a mem
Der, is not eligible for election as SUI
pervisor of assessments.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23
THE EAST

The directors of the Northern Sc
curities company elected directors in
New York for the 00,0OO,0 900 corpora
ton. James J. Hill was made presi-
dent.
At the leading clearing houses in
the United States the exchanges dur
ing the seven days ended on the 18th
aggregated $2,529, S67, 1853, against ST.
007, 3SS,158 the previous week. The in
crease compared with the correspond
ing week of last year was 90.
In the United States there were 221
business failures in the seven days
ended on the 18th, against GAG the
week previous and 217 the CORE
spending period of last year.
A review of trade says many in
dustries are suffering from lack of
transportation facilities. Business in
all lines is brisk.
In a test at Sandy Hook the Gath
mann dynamite gun proved failure,
but 12-inch army gun produced re-
suits that may revolutionize naval
warfare.
The officers of the Williamsburg On.
" savings bank accuse two old en-
ployes of taking 100000 and spending
it in stock gambling.
A rule adopted by eastern trunk
lines requires high officials of the
roads to pay fare hereafter.
The president has appointed SEN
ator Stranahan, of Oswego, N. Y, col
lector of the port of New York.
Citizens of Illinois presented a sill
yer service to the battleship Illinois at
Fortress Monroe.
In automobile races near New York
Henry Fourier made a new world
record of mile in 81 As seconds.
On the Eastbrook farm, in Sher-
burne, VT, rich mica deposit has
been discovered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23
CURE SICK HEADACHE.
FOREIGN ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Seven hundred and twenty-five
water bailiffs look after British
streams.
In 1000 gallons of ordinary Thames
water there are four pounds of clay
and soil in suspension.
The checks which pass through the
London clearing house in six weeks
are more than equal in amount to all
the coin in the world.
Wheat, rye, turnips and flax are
decreasing crops in Great Britain.
Barley, oats, potatoes and small
fruits are on the increase.
Out of 6,S31 earthquakes which had
been recorded in the world from the
earliest times up to 1850 the British
isles were responsible for no fewer
than 225.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23
D0INGS OF A WEEK
What Has Happened Throughout
the Civilized World.
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED
A Complete Review of the Happenings
Of the Past Seven Days in This
and ALI Foreign Lands.
GIVEN IN THE PRESS DISPATCHES
FROM WASHINGTON.

During October imports of mer-
chandise amounted to $S1 ,S57 and
exports to $145, 60O,45S.
On account of age Brig. Gen. Robert
FL. Hall has been placed on the retired
list of the army.
The president announces that civil
service rules will govern his appoint
ments in the insular possessions.
The secretary of the navy in his
annual report recommends the con-
struction of % new vessels, includ-
ing three frst-class battleships.
The president explained to the
cabinet his plans for appointment in
the public service. Men with good
records will be retained in office
wherever possible.
President Roosevelt has appointed
Herbert III. D. Pierce, of Massachusetts,,
third assistant secretary of state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23

Andrew Carnegie still shows signs
of worry over his possible inability
to give away his entire fortune be-
fore his death. Some of Mr.. Car
negie's recent gifts have been appar-
emily the cause of misunderstanding
and friction, as in the case of his
1argess to the Scottish universities
Still, if the great iron master is de-
termined to give away his entire for
tune to willing recipients it is not
improbable that he can find such by
careful investigation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23
Who Fixed Thanksgiving Day:

According to the Boston Transcript,
it was a woman who was the means of
having a definite day in the year set
apart for the national observance of
Thanks giving. Mrs. Sarah Josepha
Hale, a Boston woman, and editor of
the first woman's magazine published
in this country, worked for 20 years
to accomplish this end. Time did not
daunt her courage, but rather in
creased her insistence. She wrote to
governors of states and to presidents
of the United States. At last Presi-
dent Lincoln adopted her suggestion
in 1864, when there was reason to re-
joice over the success of the north in
restoring the union.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

law office has been opened in Ma
Mia by Miss Floy Gilmore, formerly
of Elwood, Ind.
1t is said that all factions in Co.
lombia have united upon Gen. Reyes
for president in the hope of securing
peace.
England's war secretary says the
process of wearing down the Beers
will be continued.
Several American capitalists, headed
by Rockefeller, have secured control
of the street railway system in Paris.
The noted operate manager, Col. J.
II. Mapieson, died in London.
AS a result of gales on the British
coast the death list now reaches $50
and "a vessels were wrecked.
c. NJ. Dickinson, American diplo-
matte agent at Sofia, informed the
state department that Miss Stone is
alive and her place of captivity located.
At Erzeroum, Russia, % persons
were killed and many buildings de-
stroyed by an earthquake shock.
All timed food in the French army
oIOlCS DCNli OloSICd dCStl ON GU
because of the discovery of deterio-
rated American goods.
Gen. Kitchener reported two en-
counters with the Beers, in one of
which the British lost % men.
In England the peace party is grow
ing rapidly, and powerful interests are
bringing pressure to bear on the cab
met to end the Boer war.
In a storm off the Newfoundland
coast the steamship Ella was lost, it's
crew of 25 men perishing.
In Samar company A, of~the Ninth
infantry, attacked by a superior force
of bolomen, killed Is of their assail-
ants, one corporal and a scout on the
American side being slain.
Sarah G. f. Morse, widow of Prof.
Samuel F. B. Morse. inventor of the
telegraph, died in Berlin, Germany,
aged 70 years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23

The cattlemen out on the ranches
are trying to alarm the country, so
that congress will do something for
them, by declaring the number of
cattle is constantly declining, and
that in few years only the rich can
indulge in the luxury of beefsteak
The decrease of cattle during the past
five years they declare to have been
enormous, due to the contraction of
the public grazing lands and the in
crease in consumption. The remedy
as the esta blishment of small stock
farms and the giving of more atten.
ton to cattle-raising in the states.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23

While the Klondike gold fields are
far from being exhausted, many of
the adventurers who have gone north
are finding that, after all, the richest
pay dirt is to be found in this coun-
try. Mining at Dawson is hard work,
and numerous miners who do not like
hard work have found that it is far
easier and even more profitable to or
ganize mining companies and float
the stock among credulous persons
at home. Consul McCook, of Dawson,
sends word that the mining claims
represented by these new companies
are almost invariably Of little value.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23
WEST AND SOUTH.


United States an effort is to be made
to secure pledges to abstain from the
use of cigarettes or tobacco in any
form until 81 years of age.
Gen.. Grenville M. Dodge, of New
York, was elected president at the an
nual meeting in indianapolis of the
Army of the Tennessee.
At Michigan City, Ind, Joseph D.
Keith was hanged for the murder of
Nora Kifer.
At Rock Creek, o., safeblowers Sc
cured $500 in bonds, $500 in cash and
5000 in stamps from the post office.
Four firemen were fatally injured in
a fire at Sturgeon Bay, Wis.
The brewers in northern Wisconsin
were forming a combine with Sc, 500, 900
capital.
One of Virginia's wealthiest and
most eminent lawyers, John w. Scott,
was killed by highwayman in Rich
mond.
In Utah earthquake shocks wrecked
buildings in many places, causing a
loss estimated at 100000.
Henry Bowman, aged 95 years, the
Oldest Methodist preacher in active
work in the pulpit in Illinois, died at
Bloomington.
In mine at Pocahontas, Va, an ex-
plosion killed five men.
At the opening meeting of the ma
tional convention of the W. c. 7. U. in
Fort Worth, Tex, 35 states were repre-
scented.
At Toledo, O., the Zoo was burned
and 40 monkeys and many birds and
other animals were cremated.
At Eau Claire, Wis, Oscar Israel
shot his wife and then killed himself
An earthquake shock at Buena
Vista, Col, and vicinity caused con-
siderable damage.
William Hamilton shot his wife and
himself at Rockton, H., after a quar-
rel.
Fire swept away the business por-
ton of West Branch, Mich.
Jim JeffrieS, of Los Angeles,
knocked out Gus Rubin, of Akron, O.,
in the fifth round in fight in San
Francisco for the championship of
the world.
Fire destroyed the Cudahy packing
plant at Kansas City. Loss, $15O,OOO
1t is said that the Salvation Army
in Chicago will expend $15O,OOO in
providing model farms for the worthy
poor.
In Chicago four men held up a
newspaper delivery office and secured
$500.
James Campbell and George Pea
cock, two young men, were drowned
while skating at Lowry, MINI.
Margaret Stringham, aged 104 years,
died of injuries received in an accident
at Sioux Falls, S. ID.
Hugh and John A. Montgomery, dep
uty United States marshals, were
killed by VIII Mathis, 1hoonshiner,
near Oxford, Miss.
1t is said that conspiracy to estab-
fish a republic in Northwest territory
has been discovered at Dawson, Alaska.
Near Escanaba, Mich. beds of live
asphalt, said to be equal in quality to
the Trinidad product, have been discov-
cred.
During fight with three bank rob-
bers at Greenville, Ia, John Sunbland,
a business man, and Mike Conlin, one
of the burglars, were killed, and the
Other two were captured.
Liiiuokalani, ex-queen of Hawaii, ar
rived in San Francisco.
In Chicago Judge Hanecy sentenced
A. NJ. Lawrence and II. S. Garfield, of
the American, to jail for contempt of
court, but they were setat liberty by a
writ of habeas corpus.
December ! South Carolina will open
her interstate and West Indian expo
sition in Charleston.
Striking miners and guards at Mad
isonville, KY, engaged in fierce fight
and two men were killed and several
wounded.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23
\ Misuse of the Day.

1t is said that a certain minister was
in the habit of selecting the texts of
his Thanksgiving day discourses from
the Book of Lamentations. The ele-
gies of the weeping prophet have their
place in the sacred volume. There is
time for everything, and there are
occasions in which the mournful dirge
and the fearful lament are fitting;
but the appropriate thing for Thanks
giving day is the glad carol and the
psalm of praise. There are other days
in the calendar on which to bewail evils
and to strike at social and political
wrongs. Let this one day at least be
set apart for Thanksgiving ptist
Union.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23

Poor's Manual gives the railroad
capitalization of the United States in
1870 as s954,3sO,431, and $3,41s, 700 671
in 1000, which is an increase of So.
464,410.24o in 80 years. This remark.
able expansion in the capitalization
of steam railroads has no comparison
to that of electric railways given b.
Anthony N. Brady in the current is
sue of the North American Review
In 1870 there was no electric line, but
in 1900 the capitalization of the cleo
trio roads is put at $3,75O,O0O, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23

One of the saddest things in New
England's experience is the annual
loss of life attending the Gloucester
fisheries. The reports for the pres
ent year show that during the sea-
son now drawing to a close nine YES
sells from that little Massachusetts,
town have gone down, carrying g.
fishermen to DEATH
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23

George Smith was shot and robbed
in his saloon at Tomahawk Lake. The
robbers, two in number, both wearing
masks, told Smith to throw up his
hands. Instead of obeying, Smith
struck one of the men with his fist,
knocking him down. The other then
shot the saloon keeper, the bullet
striking his right wrist, going
through and into his stomach. Smith
fell, and the men then looted the place,
securing $500. Smith may live.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23

To % of the old and faithful en-
ployes in the Carnegie Steel company
at the Edgar Thomson works have
been given blocks of stock of the
United States Steel corporation, av-
eraging $4,000 each, by the latter
company. This is in accordance with
the plans of Mr.. Carnegie, which he
could not carry out because of the
opposition of his partners, who op-
posed giving away stock. Evidently
the great steel combination does not
regard the transaction in that light,
holding that portion of the accumu-
lation property belongs to employees.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23

The Yaquis are giving Mexico almost
MS much trouble as the Beers are Civ.
ing England. These particular In.
dams are civilized, and fight with
modern weapons. Several times the
Yaquis have been reported to be com.
pletely pacified, but outbreaks are
frequent, and at the present time
they are active in several spots. In
the end the Yaquis will undoubtedly
be subdued, but the end may not
come for year or two. The section
of country in which they are operat-
ing at present is more favorable for
guerrilla warfare than South Africa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23
It appears from the report of tn

It appears from the report of the
commissioner of pensions that 25 per
cent. of the total enrolment of sol
diers during the Spanish-American
war have filed claims for pensions
In 1872, seven years after the civil
war, only six per cent. of the soldiers
engaged in it had asked for pensions
This unprecedented rush for pensions
the commissioner attributes to the
canvassing for such claims by class
of claim agents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23

There is a new prince of Wales,
King Edward having bestowed his
own former title on his son and royal
heir, the duke of Cornwall and York.
The young man having acquitted him
self well in his recent visit to the
outlying British dominions, he is now
fully qualified to take the rank usual
ly associated with the heir to the
throne
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23

The ST. Louis Globe-Democrat
states that the architects of the Lou
isiana Purchase worlds fair have sub
mitted the dimensions and probable
cost of each and all the buildings.
The buildings will cover 1868 acres
the agricultural building covering
32.14 acres-and the submitted cost
of all the buildings is $6,75O,0O0.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23
DrODped Dead.

To the happy golden wedding eel
ebration of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. H. Soyer-
hill, of GAINESVILLE. there came sad
ending Sunday. AS the guests were
departing William Sanford, the aged
brother, of Mrs. Soverhill, played
''Home, Sweet Home" on mis- violin,
and as the last strains of the melody
died away he dropped back in his
chair dead. He was 76 years of age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23
Marries Mt Are of Seventy.

Richard H. Garland, aged 70, father
of Hamlin Garland, and one of the
pioneers of La Crosse county, and
Mrs. Mary F. Bodies, widow of the
late West Salem merchant, aged 60,
were married at the home of the
bride in La Crosse. Rev Mr.. Brown, of
the Congregational church, per-
formed the ceremony. The wedding
was private, only witnesses being in
vited. A wedding supper was served
at the home of the groom. The
aged couple will reside upon the old
Garland homestead at West Salem.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-11-23

An old law has been dug up in Eng
land which prohibits the elevation to
the peerage of a naturaiiZed alien.
The discovery serves to rudely shat
ter the hopes of self-expatriated
Americans who have been led to be-
1ieve that titles could be obtained in
England if the price offered were big
enough. 1t is very sad.