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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10

Of the officers of the little ironclad
Monitor, which went into commission
January 80, 1862, and before March 10
had achieved her momentous victory
over the Merrimac, only one remains.
His name is Capt. Louis N. Stodder and
he is at present supervisor of anchor
ages at the port of New York and a
veteran of the United States revenue
service. Capt. Stodder was born in
Boston in 1888.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10
State Treasury.

The balances in the principal funds
in the treasury at the beginning of
business May 1 were as follows:
General fund, SSSO,241.59; common
school fund, $121, 75O.65; university
fund, $12,S12.95; agricultural college
fund, $17,OS2.61; normal school fund,
1922, 770.67.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10

which shows as great a
tendency to that lavish extravaganza
that is now so notable in gowns, and
coats and hats.
That one short paragraph might tell
all there is to tell of the story of lin
aerie. With that for foundation any
woman would know quite well what it
meant to replenish her wardrobe SO
far as the dainty undergarments are
concerned. She would know that it
meant heavy expenditure. But let us
go more into details.
Let us consider the embroideries
first. A great part of this is done by
hand on fine chiffon batiste, and of
course makes most irresistible dis
play for any woman to look at. But
who would blame them. Rather it is
to Their credit that they should be
pleased with dainty and delicate under
garments than that they should be
willing to put all their clothing allow
ance into outside garments merely
for the sake of show. 1t is not possible
to describe these embroideries, be-
cause they are so varied that whole
volumes might be written of them.
There is one variety that is esI ecial-
ly popular for the new form of chemise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10

Lord Kelvin says that communica-
ton with other planets by means OF
wireless biography is a possibility
and that he would not be surprised to
hear of such experiments becoming
successful. Evidently the future has
about as many wonders in store as the
past has had.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10
two burned To Death.

Perle Hill, living near Spring Val
ley, attempted to boil together some
kerosene and lard. The mixture ex-
ploded and Hills wife and one child
were burned to death. Hill had one
of his hands burned off and four
other children were seriously injured.
The house and contents were de-
Stroved
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10

A youth of 20 in New York had his
sweetheart, whom he intended to
marry in day or so, arrested because
she annoyed him by sending as many
as six love letters ina day to his place
of business. The girl is II. If this
boy can get too many love letters from
his sweetheart, he either does not love
her, or he is an old man already.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10

1t is but narrow hem of colored ba-
tiste joined to a white batiste with a
tiny beading, and both embroidered
in dainty pattern in white. For the
chemise it is used in scant frill. The
chemise on which this is used with such
good effect has but a small resem-
blance to the old article of like name
and of former days. As now worn it is
shaped to suit the fashionable outline
and has no extra fullness. You may
call it princess or empire in shape, but
it has no gathers at all.
1t is trimmed around the hem as well
as at the neck, and worn over the cor
set to combine the needs of corset
cover and under petticoat. Fit and
fneness are the first qualities to be
considered, the trimming being third
in Importance.
A real princess model in this gar
ment fits the figure closely, buttons
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10

Cecil Rhodes gift to American stu
dents provides for 100 pupils year
to take a three years course. When
fully in operation the bequest will make
a permanent total of 300 Americans at
Oxford contingent likely to cut a
considerable figure in the old univer-
Sity
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10

In the Eleventh school district of
New York city, where there are 10000
district a mile square, benevolent
person of an inquiring mind has made
the discovery that nine-tenths of those
children have never seen growing
flower. Is it any wonder that the lit
tie ones in these crowded tenement
districts develop into rough charac-
L.,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10

A strange case is that of Mrs. Mary
Elvira Gillespie, who at the age OF
81 has just been admitted to hos
pital in Denver. She is the mother
of 81 children, including Is sets OF
twins. but all have drifted away from
her and she knows not the address
of one of them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10
ELEGANT DINING CARS.
New Service InauGurated ON the Irol
Mountain Route.

The Iron Mountain Route has inaugurated
a new dining car service on its fast daily
trains from st. Louis, Memphis and inter
mediate points to Texas. These cars have
just been turned out Of the Pullman shops
and are models of skillful workmanship.
They are handsomely fitted up, thoroughly
equipped with the latest appliances and
lighted with electricity. They are also sup
piled with electric fans
Meals are served la carte from dainty
Haviland china, Libby cut glassware and
elegant silverware.
en Inns e. IS the only line running dining cars
souri,, Arkansas and Texas. 1t has triple
daily service between st. Louis and Texas
and a double daily service between Mem
phis and Texas of Pullman sleeping cars
with. electric lights, fans and all up-to-date
appliances
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10

Two columns standing side by side
in a Chicago morning paper tell re-
spectiyely of the proposed merger OF
two national banks, with capital of
$1,000 900, and the murder of a whole
family and the suicide of the father
because of poverty. 1t is not often
these extremes meet so closely.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10
Held for COunterfeitin

Before Commissioner Bloodgood in
Milwaukee witnesses testified that
they had seen William Harper and
John Budt making counterfeit money
at Menasha. Others swore that the
same men had passed bad money.
The prisoners were held for trial in
the United States court.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10

George Gray Ward, who is in San
Francisco arranging for the laying of
the Pacific cable, says fiat by next
Thanksgiving day the United States
will be doing business with Honolulu
and the Hawaiian islands by wire.
And perhaps sooner than that without
wires, if Narconi sees fit to turn his
attention in that direction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10
All About Spirit and Okoboji Lakes

A descriptive and illustrative booklet Of
Spirit and Okoboji Lakes in northwestern
Iowa, located along the line of the Burling-
ton, Cedar Rapids 4 Northern R'y, will Be
sent free on application to the undersigned.
This book also contains the game laws of
Minnesota and Iowa. There are a number
Of good boarding houses and hotels around
these lakes, and plenty of good cottages to
rent. Jno. G. Farmer, G. P. & T. A., B., C.
R. & n. R'y, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

No less than 1S5 species of butter
flies are found in Mexico and Central
America.
A few years ago nearly one-twenti-
eth of the Inhabitants of Gloucester,
England, had smallpox. Out of pop
ulation of $4,000, $4,000 were then
vaccinated, and the disease promptly
disappeared.
Minnesota has 3O7 mills and can
turn out about 10000 barrels a day.
The big mills of the city of Minneap-
polls produce over one-sixth of the
flour consumed by our entire popula-
ton
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10
A Kansas Obituary.

A Kansas editor wrote this obituary no
tice: HE was born May 3, 1875, and there
fore escaped this earth in time to celebra tie
his twenty-seventh birthday in the house
of his eternal abode beyond the arching
skies, leaving terrestrial land on Friday
March 10, 1902, at $50 p. m, central time"
Oklahoma State Capital
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10

The estimated British deficit for the
coming year is 1920, 100000, and as the
new taxes will not yield more than $780,
100000, the rest must be provided for
Dy a loan.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10
Fashions in HinQerie
That Hre Seasonab1e
Dainty Under9arnoents That Hrs in Keeping With
the Rule of the Summers Extravaganza.

that the laces are most in vogue
Cluny, Maltese, Valenciennes and
Bruges are the ones most greatly ia
vored, and of these the last is even
more popular than the others. In col
ors the fashionable champaign tint is
by far the leader.
The fear of laundry bills has in the
past been bar to the general popular
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10
Shrewd, But Polite.

Lady Con windy day)-This window
sticks so l can't get it up.
Gentleman (behind)-Mine works
easily, madam. Allow me to exchange
seats with you.-N. Y. Weekly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10

Out of 500 Chinese rebels who at
tackled Russian force but 80 remained
when the battle was over. The Russian
soldier leaves no wounded to bother
the surgeons. He simply butchers
every enemy within reach.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10
The Head o, the Family.

He-And row l suppose I'll have to
ask your fathers consent?
She-Not at all. Just ask mamma.
She'll take care of papa.-Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10

down the front and is trimmed with
lace insertion set in vertical lines all
around the bodice portion, which is
finished with a narrow lace edge. In
sertion and tucks with a lace-edged
frill trim the hem.
1t is as trimmings for the petticoats
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-05-10

MBROIDERIES and lace of
the finest qualities and in
great quantities are the
feature of the seasonable
lingerie, every garment of
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-06-06

different formations, colored some
of them with dyes, and over others
poured melted lead in spots and pound
ed small bits of copper into the cracks.
These, when finished, were specimens
of gold and silver ores" and found a
ready market.
All trains stopped just in front of tho
shanty where the two genuises held
forth to have the air brakes tested and
the wheels examined prior to the de-
scent of the mountain.
During these stops passengers were
wont to run over to the shanty to make
purchases of curios.
If there was ever time when the
wind did not blow gale at sherman
it was period previous to the advent
of man up there, and it was to his ever
lasting wind that oddly blew good to
the tramp shopkeepers.
One morning, when the overland
flyer drew up at the old red depot, an
aproned man stood at the door of tho
shanty on the opposite side of tho
track beating n gong with a vigor
which soon attracted the attention Of
the passengers.
Heads popped out of the windows.
and in moment people came tumbling
out of the cars and made grand rush
for the supposed luncheon counter.
The wind was whistling merry
tune over the summit, and in very few
seconds hats were rolling among the
rocks and down into the gloom of the
canyon OF course, the recovery of the
headgear was impossible.
When a lot of passengers had been
'uprooted" it was the signal for the
man with the gong to disappear, and in
his stead came another with a string
of cheap hats and caps, which were
easily disposed of to the unfortunates
at fabulous prices.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-06-06
WIPED OFF THE MAP.
The Once Famous Mount sherman
Station in the Rocky Noun
stains L. No More.


Since the great railroad tunnel
through Mount Sherman, Wyo., has
been completed and trains now run
under instead of over the giant
steep, there has passed forever what
has been for 35 years one of the
most peculiar railroad stations in
the world, reports the Chicago
American.
Mount Sherman station stood on
the very top of a mountain 5000
feet high, in possibly as desolate
spot as human eye has ever gazed
upon.
Nowhere is there ever visible any
vegetation beyond few scraggy
tufts of alkali wire grass.
Even this can hardly exist in that
region, where one may encounter al
most any day in the summer rain,
sleet, snow and hail, with a temper
ature that often varies from rs de-
grees to 40 and back again within
few moments; where the wind
never ceases to blow from IS to 20
miles an hour, and where the nerves
of many a tenderfoot have received
terrible shocks during the passing
of storms, with the clouds touching
the ground and here and there hurl-
ing angry lightning bolts into the
mineral rock.
Now the map no longer has a
Mount Sherman station. Nothing in
the way of habitation remains to de-
note the past existence of man on
that dizzy height, and it is very
probable that the wierd. rock-clad
spot will never again be visited.
If, however. in some future age
science or quest of adventure shall
lead some curious person over the
summit he will find standing silhou-
cited against the sky massive pyra-
mid-shaped pile of chiseled granite
65 feet high, erected three years ago
in honor of the Ames brothers, who
made it possible to complete the
Union Pacific railroad.
A feeling of senuimentalism will
doubtless now and then creep into
the minds of those who have often
passed this monument, as the
thought that it now stands so far
out of the path of commerce, so far
from the haunts of men, deserted,
to remain there almost as long as
time shall endure.
Several years ago two tramp tele-
graph operators devised a scheme
for making a few dollars without
much effort.
They erected a small shanty at
Sherman, gathered pieces Of rock OF
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-06-06

uninteresting Sunday afternoon, when
London presents deserted appear
ance. Very late Saturday night dis
patch was received from Lord Kitch-
ener, in which he said the Boer dele
gates were coming to Pretoria, that
they had accepted Great Britain's
terms and that they were prepared
to sign terms of surrender. Mr.
Brodrick, the war secretary, person
ally communicated this message 70
King Edward, who was at Bucking-
ham palace. But the government de-
clined to take any chances, and moth
ing concerning the receipt of this
message was allowed to leak out. At
about one o'clock Sunday afternoon
the war Office received the following
dispatch from Lord Kitchener:
"A document containing terms of sur
render was signed here this evening at
1880 o'clock by all the Boer representa-
tives, as well as by Lord Miner (the
British high commissioner in South AZ
rica) and myself"
The clerk ON duty at the war office
transmitted this message to Bucking
ham palace, where King Edward was
lunching. AT about five o'clock word
was received permitting the publi-
cation of the message, and the small
notice which was stuck up outside
the war office consisted of "a copy of
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-06-06
BOERS SIGN THE
PEACE TREATY.
Lord Kitchener Cables Announcement That
the Long War i'm South Africa is at
End---kng Edward Issues Con-
gratulatory Message.

Lord Kitchener's cablegram. A sim
liar notice was put outside of the
colonial office. Beyond these two
skimpy bits of paper London knew
nothing of the-great event. In the
clubs, the hotels and the newspaper
offices, which were almost deserted,
the momentous news was ticlsd out
on the tape.
At the Mansion House.
Then like wildfire, at about six
o'clock, London awakened to the fact
that the South African war was over.
The inhabitants of the East End
flocked to the mansion house, the
mecca of the boisterously patriotic,
just in time to see the lord mayor OF
London. Sir Joseph c. Dimsdale, come
to balcony and announce that terms
of surrender had been signed in
South Africa. Amid many cheers the
lord mayor made a short speech, in
which he expressed his hope that
London would show it's appreciation
of the good news by behaving itself
decently and in an orderly manner.
Let u.s." said the lord mayor, in con-
clusion, "now pray for long and
happy peace" At this statement the
assembled crowd yelled Justify, and,
at the instance of the lord mayor,
gave hearty cheers for King Edward,
followed by others for the men who
had died in South Africa since the
war commenced.
Great Rejoicing.
BY eight o'clock the news had be-
come generally known. A few belated
extra editions of newspapers were
peddled about the streets, but before
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-06-06
DIR. Barrows Dies.

Oberlin, June 4.-President Bar
rows, of Oberlin college, died Tues
day morning. He had been gradually
sinking for thre or four days. He
was almost 55 years of age. His
great title to respect lies in the fact
that he was president of the great
parliament of religions in 1898, one
of the most memorable events in the
history of the world. During the two
years following DR.. Barrows' return
to this country in 1897, he delivered
over $50 lectures on his experiences
in the orient. He was called to the
presidency of Oberlin college in 1898
and labored ceaselessly and with
great success for the larger endow-
ment and equipment of that institu-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-06-06
CREATED A SENSATION.
w. l.. white Tells About the Michigan
Military Clothing Frauds.

lansing, Mich, June 4.--William L.
White, eX-quartermaster general of
the Michigan national guard in his
testimony Tuesday before the SUI
preme court in the disbarment suit
against Attorney f. S. Roos, of Kala-
mazoo, told for the first time the
full story of the state military cloth
ing frauds, and declared that Col. Eli
r. Sutton, of Detroit, who was ac-
quilted of completely in them by
jury, was party to the fraud and
received his share of the profits. His
testimony created sensation, in view
of Sutton's Indictment and subse-
quent acquittal after long and Bit
terly fought trial. The disbarment
proceedings against Roos are based
on his alleged connection with the
frauds as a director of the Hender-
son-Ames Co., of Kalamazoo.
In 1899, a quantity of military cloth
ing that the state held under the
Spanish war fund act was sold to the
"Illinois Supply Co.." by the state
military board for $10,500 and then
the same clothing subsequently was
repurchased by the board for the
use of the national guard for more
than $4,000.
White testified yesterday that the
fictitious illinois Supply Co." was
composed of himself, Eli r. Sutton, of
Detroit; Gen. Arthur f. Marsh, of
Allegan, inspector general of the
Michigan national guard and MEM
ber of the military board, and the
Henderson-Ames Co., of Kalamazoo.
-ha - 80,
company was suggested, White said,
by an agent of the Henderson-Ames
| Co.
After the sale of the clothing to
the ''Illinois Supply Co.." it's shipment
to the Henderson-Ames factory at
Kalamazoo, where it was re-ticketed
and re-furbished, and then it's re-
| purchase by the state from the COM
| pany as new clothing, White testified
that the original investment in the
"Illinois Supply Co." and $4,000 in
profits was returned to him and he
divided it among Sutton, March and
/ himself.
While Attorney General Oren re-
fuses to discuss the matter, the inn
preston prevails that Gen. Whites
testimony will result in the arrest of
various parties for perjury.
Director Kakeffer. of the Hender-
son-Ames Co., testified that after the
grand jury had been called, Roos at
tended the directors meeting, when
the story told the Ingham county
grand jury was arranged and fund
of $4,000 was raised by contributions
from each director, including Roos.
This fund went to the purchase of the
certificate of deposit which was
shown the grand jury in substantial
tion of the story that the profits Of
the deal had never been divided, but
were still intact for payment to the
| state.
White and Marsh both pleaded gull
ty in the circuit court to the charges
brought against them as result of
the deal and were pardoned by the
/ LATE Gov piDur
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-06-06
The Latest Insurance.

1t is now possible to insure az
Lloyds against the risk of smallpox
breaking out in the house on either
side of you-the idea being, of course.
to protect the assured againsts ex-
pense incurred by temporary removal.
The rate is minimum of ten shillings
per cent. for the year, the risk, OF
course, extending over an indefinite
number of people. One broker, who
was in this business from the start,
has been doing hardly anything else
for the past ten days, and many who
at first laughed at the whole thing
are now coming into the market.-Lon-
don Financial Times.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-06-06
Postal Currency scheme.

Washington, June Am adminis-
tration bill for the establishment of
a postal currency has been drafted.
1t authorizes the postmaster general
to cause to be issued postal checks of
denominations not above one dollar,
in even multiples of five and ten cents.
These are to be payable at any money
order post office. A fee in addition
to the face value will be charged for
every check issued. These postal
checks will not be payable after the
expiration of three calendar months
from the last day of the months
which may be stamped thereon.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-06-06
Great Flood at Joliet.

Joliet, ILL.,, June 4.-Joliet is in the
grasp of the worst food in its his
tory. All the lower portion of the
city is under water. The police have
the names of Eddie McGovern, Liz
zie Mclean and little girl named
Kennedy drowned. Several families
had narrow escapes and the police
rescued many in boats. Scores Of
families have been driven from their
homes and several buildings were
swept away. All the principal streets
are under water and factories and
business places all over the city are
flooded. The damage to property is
estimated at 100000.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-06-06
READS PEACE TERMS.
Balfour Presents Agreement Signed
by the Beers.
with Exception of Actual Independ-
ence They Are Granted Prnc-
ticnlly what They Asked For
-Rejoicing I'm London.

London, June 3.-The demand for
accommodation in the house of COM
mons Monday afternoon, to hear the
statement of the first lord of the treas
ury and government leader, A. j. Bal
four, was unprecedented.
Mr. Balfour arose at 2:40 p. m. and
announced the terms of peace in South
Africa as follows:
"IIis excellency. Lord Miner, in behalf
of the British government; his excellency,
Mr.. Steyn, Gen. Bremner, Gen. c. r. De-
Wet, and Judge Hertzog, acting in behalf OF
the Orange Free State. and Gen. Schalk-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1902-06-06
Lightning Strike. Powder Magazine.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, June 4.-Fifteen
hundred kegs of powder blew up at
the Oliver powder works, located on
the mountain south of here, during
n thunder storm Tuesday. No one
was injured. Because of the miners
strike and the consequent lack of de-
mand for powder the works have
been closed and no one was about the
place except Superintendent William
Macdonald. The superintendent was
standing near the buildings when a
bolt of lightning struck the buildings
and both of them were wiped out of
existence. Loss $1,000.