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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
DIPLOMAS GIVEN CADETS.
President Shakes Hands with Each
New officer as He Receives
His Sheepskin.

West Point, n. Y, June 13.-The GEN.
tennial celebration of the West Point
military academy was ended Thurs
day with the presentation of diplomas
to the graduating class. The weather
was fine and the ceremony took place
out-of-doors on that part of the parade
grounds known as Cavalry Plain. .
An open tent over a platform had been
erected for the speakers and officials,
and standing at the front of the plat
form President Roosevelt presented
each new officer with his diploma.
II was expected the president would
make a few remarks, but he simply
shook hands with each cadet.
The speakers were Congressman
Dick, for the board of visitors; Secre-
tary Root, for the government, and
Gen Miles, for the army.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
RACE WAR CONTINUES.
Persecution of Negroes at EIdOradO,
III-GOv. Yates Asked for
Protection.

Carbonate, H., June 1.-THE race
war which has been in progress at Ell
dorado, H., since May %, when mob
attacked the colored normal and in
dustrial institute, school modelled
after the celebrated Tuskegee, Ala,
school, still continues. The homes of
colored citizens have been stoned,
warnings sent to the occupants to
leave the vicinity and shots fired into
their homes late at night. Many,
through fear, have left. Those who
, some instances their crops, are:
Charles Num-, w. j. Gibbons, Mrs.
Nary Oliver, a widow; William Glib
bons and Mrs. Nancy Allen. There re-
main only five families, and two of
them will leave at once. Sunday night
a mob visited Rev. Peter Green, pastor
of the African Methodist church, and
stoned his house. Some of the white
residents profess to fear that colored
labor will be used in the mines which
are being opened in that vicinity. JEFF
ferson D. Aston, president of the nor
NAL, has been chosen at the head of the
school for life, according to the incor-
poration on file at Springfield, and
against him an intense feeling exists.
The board of trustees, of whom DR..
Mitchell, white physician of Harris
burg, is president, will consider both
the removal of the school and the
choosing of a new president at the
coming meeting, June 81. Gov. Yates
has been appealed to for protection.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
TRADE REVIEW.
Leading Commercial Agencies Diner
as to Effect of Labor Controversies
ON Business Situation.

New York, June H-R G. Dun &c Co.'S
Weekly Review of Trade says: 1.-The OIL
minution in business is apparent from Ia
Dor controversies owing to the prosperous
condition of the agricultural sectlons ana
the bright outlook for this years crops.
Retail distribution of light weight wearing
apparel has felt the stimulus of higher
temperature. Railway earnings in May
were 81 per cent. larger than last year ana
BIT per cent. above those of l90O. Ihere
continues to be a wide discrepancy between
the amount of business offered and the
contracts closed in many branches of the
iron and steel industry owing to inablllty
of producers to assure delivery at specl-
fled time Contracts running we'll into
next year indicate that the end Of activity
is not near. Pressure is still most consp1c-
uous for railway and structural supplies
and agricultural implement works are
crowded with orders Grain markets have
shown the effect of conflicting crop esti-
mates and weather reports.
Failures for the week numbered 1872 in the
United States, against 179 last year, ana
20 in Canada, compared with % year ago.
Bradstreet's says: Labor troubles cloud
the immediate outlook but good crop pros
poets fairly we'll assure future trade. The
effects of the anthracite coal strike are no
longer localized. 1t affects distributive
trade in wider area and higher prices for
fuel reduce the profits of manufacturers
generally throughout the east. Crop pros
poets are not, of course, perfect, but are
little less than that. Confidence in fall trade
seems to be growing. Export business,
notably in manufactured goods, is certainly
improving. The rail traffic outlook is ap-
parently of the best. The cruder forms of
iron and steel are apparently in undimhish-
ed demand. Finished products, though
nothing quieting in influences of the sea-
son, are in quite active request Building
activity is unimpaired, except where labor
troubles interfere. Some lines of trade
heretofore oppressed, notably boots and
shoes and wooden goods, are displaying a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
1T TAKES TIME.

To force a man to see his errors
when he appears to be successful.
To convince a woman that shipper
ing ways rarely catch manly men.
To make the very young man realize
how small an atom he is in the world.
To convince a man of the nonsense
of thinking himself superior to his sta
ton.
To show the man of pretension that
merit brings the most substantial re-
ward.
To make an impression on woman
who lives in an atmosphere of self-es-
TEEN.
To get a woman to confess that she is
wrong in her deduction as to mans
Importance.
To make woman learn that an over
abundance of sentimentality is a heavy
load to carry.-Chicago Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
Some Postal Statistics.

Washington, June I'm the read
lustment of the salaries of postmas-
tiers at presidential post offices, just
completed, 5000 postmasters on July
1 next will receive increased salaries
aggregat ting $252,200. The numbeF of
increases this year are 259 in excess
of last year, and is the largest in the
history of tie postal service. There
will be PIG reductions, aggregating
So, 500. This number is larger than
for either 1899 or 1900, but is below
the average. The number Of offices
in each class at present are: First
class, 22o; second class, 1925; third
class, 3,495.
The average salary of postmasters
will be increased this year from 81, 742
to ST ,79O
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
DEWEY TO COMMAND.
VIII Take Charge of Caribbea
Maneuvers at the Urgent Re-
quest of the President

Washington, June 16.-At the ur-
gent request of President Roosevelt
and Secretary Moody, Admiral Dew
ey will command the fleet composed
Of the North and South Atlantic and
European squadrons which will en-
gage in extensive naval maneuvers in
the Caribbean next winter. President
Roosevelt and Secretary Moody are
both anxious to attend the maneu
vers. 1t is not yet decided whether
or not the president will go. but Sec
rotary Moody probably will. Both
the president and secretary will at.
tend the maneuvers on Long Island
Sound in August.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
The Grand Army.

At the annual encampment in Stew
ems Point of the Grand Army of the Re-
public the report of the assistant adju-
tant general, Col. e. B. Gray, showed
that the membership of the depart
ment is 6,447, net loss of 60. Three
posts have been added to the depart
ment, two new and one resuscitated,
making the total number 255. Chippe-
wa Falls was selected as the place for
holding the next encampment. James
H. Agen, of West Superior, was elected
department commander.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
A Destructive Storm,

ST. Paul, Mimi, June 16.-A report
is current in ST. Paul that the Min
nesota valley, one of the richest Sec
tions of southern Minnesota, was
visited by a destructive wind and
electrical storm Saturday night. The
telegraph companies have lost their
lying through this section, and it is
impossible to obtain any news what
ever. Local railroad officials report
that their trains are running on time
and that while the storm was severe
and did considerable damage to prop
erty, no lives have been lost.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
Corner Stone of University Laid.

Springfield, Ill, June 1.-THE cor
nerstone of the James Milliken uni
versity, which is to be in charge of
the Cumberland Presbyterian church.
was laid Friday afternoon at Oakland
park, Decatur, and the ceremonies
were attended by thousands of peo-
pie. The ceremonies were in charge
of the grand lodge of Illinois masons,
Gen. George NJ. Moulton, of Chicago.
grand master, presiding. Rev. w. III.
Penhallegon, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, Decatur, deliv-
cred the address of the occasion.
United States Revenue Collector I. r.
Mills presided.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
THE TAG END OF THINGS.

American -four is increasing in pop
ularity in Manchuria.
The mandarin duck is one of the
most beautiful of aquatic birds.
Japan has $50 varieties of rice, many
of which are adapted to American
soil.
The use Of Spanish is decreasing, but
it is still very important language in
commerce.
String beans may be obtained dur
ing the entire summer By planting once
a month for successive supplies.
North America is credited with &c
volcanoes, Central America with Is
and South America with 81. Many Oh
these are upon islands.
The number of pieces of separate.
ly assessed real estate in New York is
476,640 this year-106,SO in Manhat-
tan, 89,147 in Queens, 1905 in The
Bronx, 23,76s in Richmond and 2O4 s2s
in Brooklyn.
Under decision Of the appellate di-
vision, just published, the law stands
now in New York state that co
respondent who puts in a defense il
a suit for divorce is liable for all the
costs of the case, if he does not sue
coed in his defense.
The title of doctor" was invented
in the twentieth century and conferred
for the first time upon Inerius, of the
University of Bologna. The first "doc
tor of medicine" was Gulielmo Cor
denio, who received the honor from the
College of Aosti, also in Italy, il 1920
Metaphysical Magazine.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
Odd Fellows Elect Officers.

At the meeting of the grand lodge
Of odd fellows at La Crosse, Eau
Claire was selected as the place for
holding the next meeting. Officers
were elected as follows:
Grand master, H. III. Stewart, West SUI
perior; deputy grand master, N. R. Nelson,
La Crosse; grand warden, Ernest A. Kehr,
Milwaukee; grand secretary, Richard Hoe,
Milwaukee; grand treasurer, David Adler,
Milwaukee; grand chaplain, J. H. McNees,
Richland Center; grand representative to
sovereign grand lodge, A. F. Brandt, Spar
ia; trustees of Odd Fellows home at Green
Bay David Adler, Milwaukee; H E. Manu-
ell. Oshkosh; Jennie Howe, River Falls.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
CREW IS KILLED.
Freight Train Runs Into Washout
in Vermont and Five Men
Lose Their Lives.

Barre, VT, June I'm addition 10
property damage caused by a cloud
burst over this section five railroad
men lost their lives by freight train
on the Central Vermont railroad rum
ming into a washout at Middlesex.
The dead include the conductor, en-
gineer and fireman, and two brake
men.
of other damage. The railroad bridge
at Bolton was destroyed, and a saw
mill, together with the house adjoir-
ing, were demolished in the town Of
Middlesex. One hundred thousand
feet of LOGS were carried aWaY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
The News ClOndense ed.

The board of supervisors of La
Crosse county voted to build a new
courthouse which will cost when COM
pleted $4,000 An issuance of bonds
for that amount was provided.
The Rev. Gjermund Heyme, president
United Norwe gian Lutheran church of
America, died in Eau Claire. He was
one of the best known Lutheran minis
tiers in the United States.
David Whitman, motorman on the
Oshkosh-Neenah Interurban Electric
railway, was instantly killed by a
shock from live wire at Neenah.
An electric light wire had fallen across
the trolley wire and Whitman tried to
break the former off with a switch
iron.
Gen. Edward S. Bragg, United States
consul to Havana, will leave Fond du
Lac for Cuba on June 10. He has ap-
pointed Joseph A. Springer as vice
consul
John Gray, a resident of Waukesha
for 40 years and prominently identified
with the upbuilding of the city under
the old village charter, died at his resi-
dence, aged IS years.
James B. Orth, manager of the grain
commission firm of Karger Brothers,
OF Milwaukee, was arrested, charged
with embezzling $1,000.
Judge Herman L. Humphrey, aged u
years, died at Hudson. He was one OF
the pioneers of Wisconsin, locating in
1855. He had been circuit judge and q
member of congress.
August Barendts, prosperous farm
er of Boyina, committed suicide by
shooting himself. Dependency was
the cause.
Webster E. Brown has been renom-
mated for congress by the Tenth dis
trict republicans.
Morris Friedelson, aged four years.
son Of Martin Friedelson, fell into a
cistern in Sheboygan and drowned.
his hat blew in and he went in after 1t.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
Killed in n Collision.

Chattanooga, Tenn, June 13.-Three
men were killed and about Is injured,
two of them fatally, in collision be-
tween fast mail No. 1, from Nashville,
and the Jasper accommodation train
on the Nashville, Chattanooga & ST
Louis railway Thursday afternoon. be-
tween Hooker and Summit, small sta
The dead are: L. A. Rankin, fireman
of the accommodation train; James
Bernard, fireman of the fast mail;
Webb, express messenger of the fast
mail
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
farmers, Institutes.

Any farmer or publc-spirited bust
ness man in Wisconsin who wishes to
secure an institute for his locality
during the winter season of 19021903
should send to Superintendent
George McKerrow of the state board
of agriculture at Madison for a
blank petition and letter of informa-
ton. Any town, no matter how
small or far from the railroad, is
entitled to an institute, provided it
is located in a farming district and
has good hall in which meeting
can be held
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21

George L. Lohr, of Milwaukee, and
Miss Ada Hawley, of Madison, both
members of the graduating class of the
state university, were drowned while
boating in Lake Mendoza. When about
a mile from shore their boat capsized.
Miss Hawley was a daughter of Edward
W. Hawley, and would have graduated
from the general science course. She
was % years old. Mr.. Lohr's career in
the university was brilliant one. The
couple were engaged to be married.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
Take i'm Two Counties.

About 400 guests were in Hudson
to participate in the annual gath
ering of the ST. CroiX county Old Set
lers' association. They were given
dinner and supper at Indiana hall.
Pierce and Polk counties were an
nexed to the society and the name
changed to the ST. Croix Valley Old
Settlers association 1t will meet at
River Falls next year, on the first
Thursday in June. All the old Off
GERS were reelected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21

After Is years in India among the
plague and famine-stricken natives
of that country, Miss Anna F. Mil
lard has returned to her home in
Milwaukee. She will take a rest of
IS months, visiting in the home of
her aunt, Mrs. E. D. Holton, 1908
Grand avenue. Miss Willard was
sent to Bombay, India, by the Amer
lean Board of Foreign Missions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
CrOD Outlook,

The weekly crop report of the Wash
ington weather bureau says for Wis
consin:
Heavy rains Tuesday and Friday; crops
on low land and clay soil suffering from ex-
cessive moisture; cultivation Of corn de-
layed by wet weather; fields becoming
weedy; oats and barley making rank
growth; clover in full bloom in southern
and central counties; meadows excellent;
heavy hay crop assured; fruit prospects
good
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
Dock RiII Passed

Washington, June 17.-After a dis
cussion extending over parts of several
days the senate on Monday passed
what is popularity known as the Lon
don dock charges bill. The opposition
to the measure practically collapsed
and it was passed without division.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
A Deadly Cyclone.

St. Joseph. Mich. June 16.-A terrific
rainstorm swept over the central part
of Michigan Friday night. 1t developed
into cyclone in the northeastern por-
ton Of the state, where it reaped har-
vest of six victims.
The loss of property in the storm
stricken section of the state will reach
So00 O0O
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
Bank of France Loses Heavily.

Paris, June 13.-An employee of the
Bank of France, who was entrusted
with the care of collateral securities.
distracted a number of these docu-
ments, and through the help of a
friend borrowed money on them from
the Bank of France itself. The papers
Thursday say that the sum lost by the
bank amounts to 100000 francs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
Kills Wife and Self.

Byron Shurtleff, an umbrella mend
er, fired with revolver at his wife
as she lay in bed at their home in
Eau Claire. He shot her four times,
Kidding her body with bullets. He
then shot himself. Jealousy caused the
crime
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21

MISS LAURA HOWARD, CHICAGO.
knew one day how I would feel the
next. I was nervous and had 10 ap.
petite, neither could I sleep soundly
nights. Lydia e.. Pinkham's Veg-
etable Compound, used in con-
junction with your Sanative Wash, did
more for me than all the medicines
and the skill of the doctors. For eight
months l have enjoyed perfect health.
I verify believe that most of the doc
tors are guessing and experimenting
when they try to cure a woman with
an assortment of complications, such as
mine but you do not guess. How
wish all suffering women could only
know of your remedy; there would be-
less suffering, I now."-LAURA How~
ARD, 113 Newberry Ave, Chicago, Ill.
$4,000 forfeit if above testimonial is not sss1ines
Mrs. Pinkham invites all wo-
men who are i'll to write her for
advice. Address Lynn, Mass.s
giving full particulars.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
A YOUNG MAN of high character, good

capabilities and absolute honesty, wanted
to manage branch Office for large New
York mercantile house. A man employed at
present clerk bi ambitious to get ahead
particulars, especially giving references of
men of standing in the community, with
whom we may confer. FINANCIAL, P. O.
Box 1873, New York P. O.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
Extreme Cold,

Cape Town, June 17.-EXtreme cold,
accompanied by storms of unprece-
denied severity, continues to prevail
in Cape Colony. Thousands of sheep
have persisted and the telegraph wires
are down and buried il the snow
drifts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
To Re, Rear Admiral

Washington, June 1.-THE president
sent the nomination to the senate of
Capt. Charles E. Clark, to be advanced
seven numbers in rank and to be a
rear admiral in the navy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
PaIma,s SALARY Fixod

Havana, June 1.-THE senate has ap-
proved the bill fixing President Pal
mas salary at $4,000 year and that
of Senior Estevez, the vice president, at
$4,000 year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
Americans senfenced at Paris.

Paris, June 16.-''Eddie" Guerin and
George Miller, of Chicago, were Sat
urday sentenced to life imprisonment
at penal servitude, and May Church
i'll, known as Chicago May" was
sentenced to five years imprisor-
raanf
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
| MISS LAURA HOWARD,
President South End LADIES'
Golf Club, Chicago, Cured by
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound After the Best Doc
tors Had Failed To Help Her,

DEAR Mrs. PNKHAM II can thanh
you for perfect health to-day. Life
looked SO dark to me a year or two
ago. I had constant pains, my limbs
swelled, had dizzy spells, and never
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-21
Groundlesss ApprehensiOns.

UfUHHUIeEss AUpreHeHsIUHs.
Some of our citizens oppose the low
ering of the tariff on Cuban products,
just as three years ago they opposed the
admission of the Hawaiian islands, lest
free trade with them might ruin certain
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-07
SLAUGHTER OF MOROS
NEWSPAPER ACCOUNTS OF THE
BLOODY BATTLE OF BAYAN.
Fort Charged by American Soldiers
Through a shower of Lead-46O
of the Enemy Slain.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-Copies of Ma
Mia newspapers received at the War De-
partment give interesting information con-
corning doings in the islands which have
not been fully covered by cable An ac-
count of the battle of Bayan, Mindanao.
states that after Colonel Baldwin had his
line drawn completely around the fort 1.-THE
intrepid Americans went up the hill, sweep
ing the Moro bolomen like chaff before
them. Through carnage unparalleled since
the Alamo the fort itself was at last
reached, and here our troops met an in
superable obstacle. The high walls were
insurmountable. and men dug their fingers
into the earth and jumped upon each
others shoulders IN their efforts TO get at
the foe within. who was pouring lead into
them. Those inside the fort at last re-
luctantly surrendered and afterward made
a break for liberty. About forty more were
killed. OF the 500 who defied American
authority about forty survived"
Details also are given OF the capture and
murder on May 30 of five men of Troop NJ,
Fifth Cavalry, by a party of ladrOnes. A
native prisoner made a full confession and
furnished a list of nine natives who as
sisted in the murder.
1t is stated that the Philippines will be
well represented at the St. Louis exposi-
ton, and the civil commission expects to
appropriate $25O,OO0 in gold for a Philippine
exhibit. The paper containing this an
ton will give the people of the mother
country opportunity to study local
needs and at the same time open a wider
market for our products.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-07
Remarkable Accident the Rio
Grande Railway and Narrow Es-
cape of Occupants of Cars.
COACHES HURLED INTO AIR
JUST AFTER THE PASSENGERS HAD
HURRIEDLY LEFT THEM.
Four Disastrous CIoudbursts Report
ed from Observation-Disclosures the
Worst Sufferers.

FLORENCE, Col, Aug. GA Rio Grande
special passenger train from the east en-
route TO California and carrying three hun
dred tourists was ditched just east of
Florence near Swallows. The wreck was
caused by the train being struck by wall
of water eight feet high coming down Peck
creek, caused by the heavy rains in the
mountains south of here yesterday after
noon. The brakeman saw the torrent when
it was only a short distance from the train.
He rushed through the eight coaches and
told the passengers on the two rear coaches
to hurry to the front of the train. Just as
the last tourist left the rear coach the
water struck the cars, and, breaking the
coupling pins, hurled them into the air and
landed them forty feet from the track. The
trucks were knocked off the day coach,
which after striking the ground went down
fifteen feet into the mud. The sleeper was
thrown against the farmhouse of ]. G..
Roberts, which was occupied by himself,
wife and three children. The coach formed
a wall and turned the water from the
house, thus saving the building from going
into the river and also the lives of its occu-
pants The engine was badly damaged by
the water, but managed to pull the cars
remaining on the track some distance
by the tourists and trainmen. A wrecking
train was ordered from Salida and the pas
sengerS were cared for we'll possible
under the conditions.