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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-11

Secretary of State Hay, in explanation OF
the violent happenings on the isthmus oil
Panama has produced a most unfortunate
and disastrous impression in political
and diplomatic circles here, by reason oil
tic contradictions and its lack of sincerity
and logical arguments.
1.-THE Bogota press has answered Secre-
tarv Hav's statement in the most con-
vincing manner. The central govern
ment is acting and will continue TO act
with dignity and honor, but it has de-
cided to combat the independence OF the
isthmus most determinedly and without
cessation. Americans here continue to
enjoy complete security despite the IN
dignat,on of the people
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-11
A Smithy Blown Up.
(By the Associated Press.)

Victor, Colo, Dec. 9.-The blacksmith
shop at SuLnyside Cemetery was blown
up and destroyed by unknown persons
this afternoon. In digging graves it is
necessary 20 blast the rock, and a black
smith shop for the sharpening of drills
is maintained. The cemetery is owned
by an assaying firm. The loss is small.
Proclamaations were issued today by the
military commander prohibiting gambling
and directing the closing of all saloons at
midnight and forbdding the sale of liquor
to soldiers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-11
Mrs. Mccormick Goes Free.
(By theAssociated Press.)

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 9.-Mrs. Lizzie
Mccormick, who was arrested here sew
eral months ago at the instigation OF
the Cincinnati police on a charge of hay
ing sent a bottle of poisoned whiskey
by express to woman in that city, was
discharged today at the request of the
prosecuting attorney, who announced that
he could not get witnesses to come here
from Ohio. j. B. Flicer, an express en-
ploye at Cincinnati, and other employees
OF that office were seriously poisoned by
drinking from a bottle of whiskey alleged
to have been sent by Mrs. Mccormick.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-11
Dinner of the Southern Society.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York Dec. 9.-The eighteenth an
nual dinner of the Southern Society was
held tonight at the Waldorf-Astoria.
The speakers of the evening were Rob
ert l.. Harrison, president of the society;
Dr. Woodrow Wilson, president of the
Princeton University; Dr. Hamilton w.
Mabie and Thomas Nelson Page, who
spoke@in the place of former United
States Senator Charles Towne, who was
unable to be present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-11
Noted Educator Dead.
CIV the Associated Press.

Lexington, KY, Dec. 9.-Prof. H. H.
White, aged 50. former resident of Ken
lucky Unive sity, and later Professor OF
Mathematics in the same college, died to-
day He was one of the most noted ed
ucators in the South.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-11
Archbishop of Valencia Dead.
(By the Associated Press.l

Madrid, Dec. cardinal Herrerro y
Espinsa, Archbishop of Valencia, is
dead He was 81 years old He was
created cardinal by the late Pope Leo
XII On June %. During the conclave,
which elected Pope Plus, Cardinal Her
rerro Espinosa became seriously ILL.,
His health became better, however, and
on August 9th Pope Plus X conferred
the red hat upon him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-11
Explosion in Mine.
(Bv the Associated Press

Greensburg, Pa, Dec. Am explosion
in the Euclid mine of the PittsbuTg Coal
Company, at Port Royal today, shortly
after Division Engineer w. A. Williams
and his assistants. Edward Oliver and
Milton McMillen had entered it, resulted
in the instant death of McMillen and the
serious burning of Williams and Oliver.
Seventeen miners at work in the mine
escaped without injury. 1t is supposed
one Of the engineers lighted match.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-11
Too Twisted for Colombia's 6ul.et
NV the Associated Press.)

Bogota. Dec. "a prominent and well
informed politician, who is close TO the
government, when questioned today by
the Associated Press correspondent. oe-
clined to give any expression OF opinion
concerning the ratification OF the canal
treaty by the government of the Republic
Of Panama. The following expression OF
the attitude of the Colombian government
however, is authorized, the strict censor
ship preventing fuller report
The statement issued by Ohi'eu States
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-11
Scott Denies Working for Hanna.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 9.-Senator Scott. OF
West Virginia, says that the story to the
effect that he is trying to secure dele
CATION from his State for Hanna for Pres
ident is untrue. Senator Hanna Is not
candidate for President he said
"These stories are circulated for the pur-
pose of creating ill-feeling. between Sell
ator Hanna and President Roosevelt arG
between the President and myself.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-11
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinue Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. e. w. Groves signature IL on
each box. 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-11

The handshaking American public
doesn't seem to know the difference be-
tween a president and pump.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-02-14
PENINSULA NEWS.
Items Of Interest Taken From
Our Exchanges and
Condensed.

Over 81, 900 has been collected in
Calumet for the famine sufferers in
Finland.
A Bessemcr coal dealer has receiv-
ed consignment of hard coal which
is being disposed of at $3.50 per ton.
Co. G, Houghton Light Infantry |
will not be mustered out. The 6nal
effort to put the company on its feet
will be successful.
The Marquette Wooden ware COM
pany is advertising for a million
feet OF hemlock and million feet of
maps..e logs, and 500 cords of maple
wood.
The Cleveland Cliffs brooktrout
hatchery, near Munising, is at length
completed, fully equipped and In
good working order. Several thou
sand trout fry have already been re.
ceived and more are on the way.
Charley Bradley has the honors so
far for hauling large loads of logs
into Iron River. Last week be
brought in three big loads, one of
which scaled 300 feet. The three
loads scaled 1O,190 feet, averaging
1897 feet to the load.
The homesteaders living in the
vicinity of Ontonagon are reaping a
harvest from cedar poles this winter.
Every day number of loads are de-
livered to the Q. H. Worcester com
pany's yards at Ontonagon and some
thing over 800 per day is being paid
out for these poles. Frequently a
single load brings *25 and it is said
that one load brought over $40. The
most of the poles are coming from the
lake shore road in the Fire Steel and
Flint Steel districts and taken all to-
gether they are fine lot of poles
straight, sound and OF good length.
Carl Olson died at the Tamarack
location near Calumet two months
ago, and recently circular came
from NewYork life insurance com
pany, addressed to him, and his widow
not quite understanding it, took
it to u friendwho informed her the let
ter referred to a policy held by
Olson in the company. The widow
knew nothing of the existence of the
policy. Proofs of the man. death
were forwarded and now the woman
is in receipt of 500, Olson having
discontinued payments about year
ago and taken life policy for that
amount. His original policy was
for $4,000.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-02-14
Houghton's Hockey Team.

The Portage Lake hockey team
now has an unbroken line of ten
clean victories to its credit, having
defeated the crack. Victoria's, Of
Pittsburg, in two games this week.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-02-14

Yeas-Bulger, Menge, Seifert,
Trudcau and Williams; nays-none.
On motion the bill of w. A. V.
Zellen, NJ. d., for twenty-eight days
professional services attending
Laura McKindles (small pox) at S25,
amounting to 500, was referred to
the committee on health
On motion the bill of Mason &
Vent for go railroad ties at zoe
each-$54 90 was referred to Trus.
tees Trudeau and Williams, and
Clerk Voetsch.
On motion Philip r. Mckernan,
Philip Voetsch and William I.
Menge were appointed election.com.
missioners for the next annual cleo.
ton to be held March 9th, A. d. 1903.
Yeas-Bulger, Menge, Seifert,
Trudeau and Williams; nays--nonc.
On motion Trustees Seifert, Jack
man and Clerk Voetsch were appoint.
ed board of registration for the
meeting to be held March 7th, 1903.
Yeas-Bulger, Menge, Seifert,
Trudeau and Williams. Nays none.
On motion President McKernan,
TrusteesWi lliams, Burger and Clerk
Voetsch were appointed a board of
election inspectors for the next an
nual election to be held March 9th,
A. ID. 1903.
Yeas--Bulger, Menge, Seifert,
Trudeau and Williams; nays-none.
On motion President McKernan,
Trustees Seifert, Williams and Clerk
Voetsch were appointed committee
o represent the village in matters
appurtaining to the establishment oil
manufacturing industries in the vii.
age.
On motion the council adjourned
until February 26th, at 8 o clock p. m.
MARTIN VOETsCH, Clerk.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-02-14
PRESIDENT SIGNS II.
Bill to Expedite Trust PrOsccu.
tions Becomes a Law.

a Washington despatch of We'd
nesday says: The president this after
noon signed the bill to expedite the
hearing and determination OF suits
in equity pending and hereafter to
be brought under the Sherman IL
trust law, and the law regulating
commerce..
All members Of the postotlice and
postroads committee, except Mr..
Loud, called on the president and
suggested that Mr.. Loud be appoint
ed to represent The United States at
the international postal congress to
be held in Rome next year. The
president received the suggestion
favorably, and it is beloved he will
make the appointment.
A hearing was given Wednesday
by the house cnmmittee on printing
on resolution introduced by Re-
preventative Henry G. Smith, of Mich
igan, for an Investigation into the
matter of printing messages and
documents Of presidents by private
concern. No dec ision was reached.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-02-14
Common Council Proceedings.

L'Anse, Mich, Feb. 10, 1903.
An adjourned regular session of
the common council was called to
order by President McKernan.
Present-Trustces Bulger, Menge,
Seifert, TruJcau land Williams, and
CLERK, .Xsetseb. Absent--Trustce
Jackman.
The minutes of the meetings held
Dec. 4th and 18th, 1902, and Jan.
Sth, 1903, were read ard approved.
The president recommended the
appointment OF Samuel McKindles
to the Office of marshal to fill va
cancy caused by the resignation of
Octave Sicotte.
On motion the recommendation
was concurred in and Samuel Nc
Kindles was elected to the Office OF
marshal to fiji vacancy caused by
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-02-14

First-Class Standard Sleeping Car,
$14.O0 for double berth.
Tourist. (first.class in everything
but name), only 81. 90.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-02-14
"THE PACIFIC EXPRESS"
Leaves Chicago 9;35 a. m.
"OVERLAND ROUTE"
Leaves Chicago 6 pm.

1.-THE CALIFORNIA EXPRESS
Leaves Chicago 1925 D. IN.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
THE REASON WHY.

For reasons satisfactory to himself,
Mr.. R. C. McUmber, who since January
1st. last, under a lease with contract for
purchase, has had entire charge and
management of the Republican, has
left town, and the office falls back unex-
pectedly into the hands of the under
signed. Relying upon the contract and
repeated promise to purchase, we have
moved away from the city and engaged
in other business, and hence find it abso-
lutely impossible, without still further
loss, to give personal attention to the
paper, and therefore offer the entire
plant with subscription list and adver-
tising contracts for sale at reasonable
price to cash buyer. We are too old
now to hustle, and that is all that is
needed to make the paper a frst-class
paying Investment. Now. it the Repub-
licans of WatertOwn and vicinity really
want Republican paper here we hope
that they will interest themselves suffi-
GENTLY to try, at least, to induce some
competent man to come and take advan-
tage of our favorable proposition. We
hope our subscribers will, from our brief
statement, realize the true condition of
affairs SO far as we are personally con-
cerned, and generously pardon any fault
in the appearance of the paper and this
irregular issue, as we have had no eppor-
tunity to do better. We hope to be able
soon to be able to transfer the plant into
the hands and control of some more COM
petent and younger mau. Will our edi-
torial brethren of the press kindly make
a note of the above, and interest them
selves personally in our behalf.
G. A. PETTIBONE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
Railroad War ON Saloons.

The revolution which is being effect
ed in these respects is shown in the
new rule books which many of the
arrangements of the Chicago roads
have Just issued Without single
exception these books contained the
following or rules which are similarly
framed:
1.-The use Of intoxicants by employees
while on duty is prohibited. Their
habitual use, or the frequenting OF
places were they are sold, is sufficsent
cause for dismissal
1.-The use of tobacco by employees
when on duty in and about passenger
stations or on passenger cars is pro-
hibited."
While the rules are now practically
the same on all railroads, some are
more severe than others in their en-
forcement. Not all the railroads as
sumo to say whether an operating en-
ploye may drink when off duty, while
henceforth not few, the Rock Island,
for example, will discharge men for
frequenting saloons whether on or Off
duty,
In the old days of railroading the
engineer, fireman or trainman who
could carouse the most and report for
duty was considered by his fellows as
the best man on the line, and was not
frowned upon by his superiors, AS the
tt affic of the country grew amazingly,
however, and the public demand came
for faster time and better service, the
train crews which were seen most fre-
quently in saloous were credited with
the greatest number Of wrecks, and
general managers began to do some
thinking.
Intoxication was at first prohibited
by one or two railroads with i'll sue
cess, the men Insisting that their NOR
ais hao nothing to do with the railroad
service, and the rule against the use Of
liquor became dead letter. By con
concerted action through the General
Managers Association of Chicago the
lines have been drawn tighter until
the old rule practically has become a
new rule through its general and rig
i'd observance. ce.-Chicago Record Her
aid.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
Expects Religious Revival.

Rev. John Watson Clan Maclaren)
in recent published book expr esses
the belief that the world is on the eve
of the greatest religious revival since
the days when all Rome succumhed to
the teachings of Christ in the first CEN
tury." He says 1.-The world is in want
of something, in want of a revivifying
force, 1t there ever was time when
the world needed this that time is
now."
Few will dispute that a revival CT
real christianity would do great work
in the removal of existing social, in
dustrial and political evils, Tho trusts
would work no harm if the men who
controlled them were really christians.
The trouble is that in these days re-
ligion is regarded too much as thing
apart from business and weekday
affairs but as sole for Sunday use.
Genuine honesty is ali that is needed
and if Dr. Watson's predicted religious
revival is to revive honesty it cannot
come too soon. Of the kind of religion
in which Rockefeller of the Standard
Oil trust takes comfort the world has
all that is ne ecessary.-Green Bay Gaz
cite
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
Madison & Green Bay Railroad.

A syndicate has been formed wi, b
capital of three millions dollars to
build steam road from Madison to
Green Bay. The road will connect
Madison and Green Bay, distance of
$50 miles, passing through Oshkosh,
Waupun Beaver Dam, Neeuah, Me-
nasha, Appleton and other points in
the Fox river vnlley,
II. S. McFall, of the firm OF II. S.
McFall & Co.: bankers and brokers OF
Cleveland, Ohio, has been in this city
all the week looking over the ground.
He state S that the necessary capital i;
back of the project. He also states
that the work OF the survey will be
pushed as rapidly as possible, and that
at the same time the rights of way
will be secured. The surveyors ar
rived in the city Wednesday evening
andwere engaged yesterday in exami-
ming maps, and work on the survey
will begin Immediately. Probably a
year and half will be required to get
the line in full operation. Beaver
Dam Argus. -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
Suicide Of Hugh J. Jones.
G. A. PETTIBONE.

The Columbus Republican of last
week says: Hugh j. Jones committed
suicide in this city on Thursday morn
ing. He had worked the farm OF w.
K. Taylor the past year, and moved
from the farm to his house on the Sec
tion line road in west Columbus on
Tuesday, where the family, consisting
OF his wife and four children, were es-
tabllshed for the winter. In previous
years Mr.. Jones had earned q liveli-
hood by doug whatever work he found
to do. At about $50 on Thursday
morning he left the house aud went TO
the barn on the premises. On account
OF being gone longer than she ex-
pected, at few minutes past z Mrs.
Jones went to the born to call him.
when she found him hanging dead.
She cut him down and then called her
nelghbors. Later Justice Grisim called
coroner's Inquest, Nothing further
than the facts of his death aud the
carse OF his death was brought out
Mr.. Jones was aged abont 45 years.
He feld life insurance policy on his
life for $4,000 in M. w. of A., and
$1,000 in the Foresters.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
Miss Mary Crangle visited with Chi
cagO friends over Sunday.

Miss Mary Crangle visited with Chi
cagO friends over Sunday.
John Prendergast of Milwaukee was a
visitor in the city Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. I'll. A. Holdridge enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Langworthy Of
Edgerton over Sunday.
H. Wertheimer transacted business in
Chicago Friday.
DR.. A. j. Schlueter will be absent
Thursday and Friday on hunting ex-
pedition at Kingston, Wis. Dentists pa
irons who need any attention, will be at
tended to after his return.
Mr.. Gunther is at present enjoying a
visit at Oconomowoc.
Wallace Hopkins. an old resident Of
Randolph, Dodge Co., died Sunday night
aged 68. He leaves wife.
Mrs. r. JOliffe Of Palmyra died last
Saturday. Funeral yesterday.
Attorney Kading was in Milwaukee
Monday on professional business.
We respectfully ask the kind indul-
gence OF the Republican readers for it's
faults and fixtures. We are doing the
best we are able under the circum-
stances angels could do no mOre-but
perhaps they would do it better.
j. E. Leimer cashier of the Princeton
state bank is in Jail charged with $4,000
forgeries. The discovery Of these forg-
cries by State Bank Examiner Bergh,
has caused the closing Of the Princeton
Bank and also the state bank at MontellO.
WANTED D-Good hard goods nan, in
candy factory. Address The Pflugrandt
Co., 277 East Water ST., Milwaukee.
1t is estimated that there are 1000 per-
engaged III digging clam shells and fish
ing for pearls in the vicinity of Prairie
du Chen. Owing to constant high wa
ter during the past summer the business
has not paid as we'll as usual. The boss
find this season was pearl that sold for
$500.
1t is said that if Kalsomined walls be
washed with hot vinegar that wall paper
will stick as soon as the walls are dry.
1t is the opinion of lumber experts
that next summer will be a good time
to build. Present conditions seem fav-
orabe to fall in prices of lumber in
the near future.
News from all parts of the state show
about the same condition Of the potato
crop. Rot has been prevalent in every
section heard from, and scarcity and
high prices may well be expected.
Rev. William Fritzmeier has accepted
call to the pastorage Of the Congre-
grational church at Haywood. A finish
ed scholar an eloquent speaker and a
Christian gentleman, Watertown's loss
becomes HaywoOd's unmeasured gain.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
PIP ERVlLLE

MIR. |. LOunsberry spent last Tuesday
with his brothers Henry and Fremond
Lounsberry.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. H. Roberts spent last
Thursday evening with H. Humphrey
and family.
Miss Minnie Henning is spending
few weeks at Pennington.
Corn husking is the order of the day.
Mrs. Henry Schnitger visited her sister
Mrs. Will Kerberg last Monday.
Edward Altwis and Miss Pearl Moore
were seen on our streets on Sunday.
We all hear Clifford Adams don't be-
Iieve in single Blessedness any more.
He was married last Wednesday. His
many friends here extend hearty con-
gratnlations.
A number from here attended the Wa
tertoWn fair last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Humphrey visited his
brother William at IXonia last Monday
evening.
Miss Effie Lewis and friend from Mil
waukee were at WatertoWn last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Jones and son Grow
er we're at OcOnomOwoc last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Perry were at Ixonia
last Friday.
Mrs. ]. Keppler spent last Tuesday at
her parents hcme, Mr. and Mrs. F. Holl-
itz.
The date has been fixed for the ex-
ira session of November 9th. The
matter first coming up will be that Of
the Cuban treaty and efforts will be
made to confine the special session to
this topic if possible thing, 1t is
now determined the financial matters
will be ignored in this special session
as well as that Of the tariff, and If
members can be kept from butting in,
the party leaders will be thankful.
Speaker Cannon has it largely in his
hands, and if he goes ahead and ap-
points the regular committees, there
will be nc keeping the work confined
to Cuba If he does not appoint the
committees, only those necessary for
the special object, then the desired OBJ
iect may be attained.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
The Rand McNally company,

The Rand McNally company, Of
Chicago, are looking for a site at RAJ
cine with the view of purchasing and
erecting factory buildings there. 1t is
stated that the company is driven out
of Chicago, on account of the labor
trouble. This seems to he the general
tendency of factories in the larger
cities. The M. D. Wells Co. is strik-
ing illustration of this removal to in
land towns and cities where they are
building or renting branch factories
which will be less likely to be effected
by strikes and labor agitation. This
makes the closing of the Woodard-
Stone branch of the National Biscuit
factory here and the removal OF its
operating force all the move difficult
of reasonable explanation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-21
Approaching Marriage.

Among the fall weddings OF 1903
will be that of Mr. Charles Guenther,
of ST. Carlos, Ariz., to Miss Ottille
Denniger. of this city, which will take
place next month. Miss Deninger,
has for the past four years filled a
position as clerk at Chas. Fischer ard
Sons store, while the groom to be is a
son of Rev, and Mrs, f. Guepther OF
OconomowOc and has for number OF
years been a missionary worker in the
Ind ian reservations of Arizona.