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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
To Boom Wisconsin.

Representatives of the commercial
associations of Is cities formed state
organization in Milwaukee to represent
all the diversified Industrial and mer-
camille interests of Wisconsin. The or
ganization will be Known as the Wis
consln Industrial and Mercantile asso-
citation and its objects, as set forth in
the articles of Incorporation, are 'to
promote and advance the interests OF
the mercantile, manufacturing and like
associations of the villages and cities
OF Wisconsin,"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
A Witty Reformer.

One of the most interesting figures
in English political life is Sir Wilfrid
Lawson, Baronet, head of the United
Kingdom Alliance, the great temper
ance league. Sir Wilfrid entered Par
lament so long ago as 1859. He has
more than once suffered defeat, and
there have been intervals in his SER
vice in the house of commons. He
was returned once more, a few months
ago, after an absence from the house
that lasted nearly three years, says
Youths Companion.
The venerable reformer has a vir-
tue not usually found IN reformers
great wit and humcr. Disraeli once
spoke of "that gay wisdom which is
the honorable baronet's chief charac-
teristic."
There is no personal sting in his
speech, but his wit is pointed and eff
fective. Once he said, England is a
country governed by two gods, Mars
and Bacchus-the god of battles and
the god of bottles
File does not like the house of lords
and his ridicule of it is as keen as
that of w. S. Gilbert. would any
one be fool enough he said, Ito en-
ploy an hereditary boot,Aaker? Then
why an hereditary lawmuker?"
Abiding to his own title. he de-
scribed baronet as "a man who has
ceased to be a gentleman and has not
become a nobleman."
Once he said he did not believe an
angel could keep saloon without do
ing harm.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Land Under Water.

The heaviest rain storm Of many
years occurred in portions Of the state,
the rain coming down in torrents for
II hours. The farming regions were
flooded and extensive damage was done.
Thousands of acres of unstacked grain
were covered with water and much Of
it ruined. At Sparta the streets were
flooded and much damage was done to
bridges and country highways. Much
OF Eau Claire county was under water
and the damage on account of bridges
being swept away and of the bursting
OF dams will amount to $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
The New. condensed.

Charles Rice of the North side, La
Crosse, as a result of family troubles,
made three attempts to end his life the
other day; first by hanging, second by
drowning, and third by poisoning. Each
attempt was frustrated by the vigilance
of relatives
The real estate men in WashbuTn
have located great many new settlers
in Bayfield, county during the summer,
the greatest part of them coming from
Iowa and Nebraska.
c. P Foster, of Prairie du Chen,
found SIS in an empty tin fruit can on
the Waterville road.
The largest black bass ever caught in
Wisconsin was landed from Paddock
lake by A. E. Austin, of Chicago. The
fish measured 26 inches and weighed 71a
pounds
The fact that clam beds abound in
Lake Marinuka has just come to light,
and pearl hunters are out daily dragging
the bottom of the lake in quest of rich
finds. No pearls have yet been found.
1t is reported that the cranberry crop
will be an enormous yield this season,
owing to the wet summer, and the fruit
will be large and juicy.
The annual reunion of the grand
army of Racine and Kenosha counties
was held at Evergreen park, on the
county line, and more than 300 veterans
and their relatives attended.
DR.. Ernest Hantke, aged 40 years, pro-
fessor of chemistry ard conductor of a
brewers school in Milwaukee, died sud-
denly of pneumonia. He was we'll known
in German circles throughout the coun-
try.
The Observation-Disclosures Oil company,
with several hundred thousand dollars
capital, has been incorporated in Mil
waukee to operate crude oil wells in
Indiana
Insurance Commissioner Host, Of
Wisconsin, in his annual report
strongly defends the law providing for
surplus distribution, saying it is only
just to policy holders and does not
weaken insurance companies.
Thomas McAleary, of the town Of
Ellsworth, was killed by the accidental
discharge of gun, while he was hurry
ing to prevent his poultry barn being
robbed.
Louis Karney pleaded guilty to for
gerry in the circuit court at Racine and
was sent to Waupun for term of two
years. after saying that drink drove him
to the crime.
Henry C. Delano of Marshfield, Mass,
died of paresis at Madison while he was
visiting his granddaughter, Mrs. M.
w. Kelley For 80 years he was en-
ployed by Daniel Webster and was the
last to look on the great statesman's
face. closing the lid on the coffin
The smallest baby in the state was
born at the home Of Ernest Christek in
the town of Peshtigo. 1t is girl, t57o
and one-half pounds in weight, and 12
inches long.
The comptroller of currency has ap-
proved the application for the organiza-
ton of the First national bank of River
Falls, with capital Of $25 1000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
Coal Out of Clay.

At Cudahy, suburb of Milwaukee,
Homer F. A. Warkertien, of Chicago, is
said to have converted red clay into
smokeless coal. The experiment. it is
alleged, was witnessed by a number Of
professional men, all of whom united in
pronouncing the experiment an unqual-
flied success.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
| @Z{kkgi;S s. \ !! +; "a
Based on Experience,

my DEAR" asked Mrs. Wedderly,
whats the difference between idealism
and realism?"
'Idealism," replied the son-in-law OF
her mother, 'is loves young dream"
EYES," said the other half, "and real
ism?"
"Oh," answered the masculine end of
the sketch, that's what matrimony
bumps one up against. '-Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
Arrest Mob Leaders.

Warrants were issued in Kenosha for
the arrest of Jay Mcneil, Frank Rock
well, Bert Guest, Raymond Mcneil,
John Johnson, Earl Yates, Oscar Tay-
Tor, Howard Taylor, Peter Hanson, Jr.,
Peter Dawson and Edward Hayes, all
of Pleasant Prairie, charged with being
implicated in the recent tarring of John
Schmitz. Many others have left town
to avoid arrest.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
Not LanbIike.

Il understand that your husband was
one OF the lambs in Wall street, said the
woman who likes to talk things over.
Whoever said that doesn't know any
thing about Charley's disposition" said
young Mrs Torkins "He was more like
a raging lion than a lamb. ''-Washing-
ton Star
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
Rather EEOtisttcal.

- never argue with fools,'' sais
Crankleigh.
Because why?" asked the bartender.
Because when they don't agree with
me l feel sorry for them replied the
homegrown philosopher; "and when
they do agree with me l feel sorry for
myself. "-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
XIII. Wife and Mother.

George Brandt, living at Wyoming.
six miles south of Spring Green, killed
his divorced wife and her mother, Mrs.
Mary Murphy. His 12-year-old son wit
messed the double murder. Afterwards
Brandt tried to kill himself, but failed,
and is now in Jail.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
Health Note.

Employer-Mr. Redink, you got off
yesterday afternoon under the plea of
being i'll. saw you afterwards going to
the races and you didn't appear at all
unwell.
Clerk-You ought to have seen me
after the second race, sir; I was bad
enough then-Tit-Bits.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
A Slight Sarcasm.

rs your son going back to college?"
Eyes" answered Farmer Corntossel.
Doesn't he know enough?''
Eyes; he's got book learnin', but from
the way he's been helpin' around the
place this summer I reckon he needs a
few more athletics. WASHINGTON Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
Did He Keep On.

Madam asked the polite stranger,
'is the smell of smoke disagreeabLe to
you?"
81 don't know" Madam" replied mo
gentlemaE ever has smoked In my pres
euco"-N. Y. Times,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
Matter OF Business.

Stringem-There goes a man who
makes $25 day, on an average, yet he is
always looking down in the mouth.
Nibleton-Because why is that?
Stringem-Because that's what he gets
paid for. He's dentist-C Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
The AnglOmaniac.

/ ape the English fashion,
I ape the English walk;
It's ever been my passion
To ape the English talk;
And it's this great accession
This aping pow'r, I think
Has given the impression
That I'm the missing link.
Brooklyn Eagle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
Different Opinions.

$50 young Robinson wants to marry
you, Ell? Such impudence Gel"
why, papa! l think he shows very
good taste Chicago American
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
Esteem.

That Mary's lamb was dear to her
'Tis very safe to bet;
But when the meat trust sent it out
That lamb was dearer yet
Washington Star
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
On the Sabbath.

Tommy! stop that noise, and come
here to me-" said Mrs. Phamley DO
you know whose day this is?"
Yes, ma'am,' replied Tommy,
promptly
Whose is it?''
"Bridget's. Mary Ann was out last
Sunday. '-Philadelphia Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
Unjust.

Faultfnding Customer-Those eggs
are a week old, to my certain knowledge,
and yet you've kept that sign Fresh
Eggs" sticking up in the basket all that
time.
Grocer's Clerk (righteously indighant)
You're mistaken, ma am. 1 change
that sign every morning. Trib-
une.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
The Triumph OF Reason.

"And you gave him your hearth
"Oh, mamma, how could withhold
it, after he had confessed himself utter
ly unworthy Of it ?"-Detroit Free Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
Entirely Proper Then.

Figg-You have seen Jones wife, what
is she like? Should you call her pretty {?
Fogg-I might if I were talking 10
Joaes.-Stray Stories.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
The Bargain Hunter.

He-Where are you going, dear?
She-I'm going shopping.
But you haven't got cent in your
pockets"
'"Then I'll have more room to hold the
samples. "-Yonkers Statesman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
Real Thing.

| NCNK Th1nXe :
do you know anything about the rule
of three?" asked the drummer.
well, guess yes" replied the grocer
with the weary facial expression. 1--WE
got wife, two-year-old daughter and
mother-in-law." Chicago Daily News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30

She-My brother tells me you have
been going in for little speculation
On the stock exchange, lately. Were
you a bull or bear?
He-Neither! I was an ass!!-Ally
SlOper
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
Two Sides

There are always two sides to
question:" said the broad-minded man.
That's true" answered Senator Sor-
ghum, "and the question must always
be carefully studied to ascertain which
side is going to pay the best. Wash
ington Star.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30

The Victim--I say, barber, that's the
best soap I've tasted yet.-Chicago
Daily News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
Success Assured.

Jaggles-The members of that explor-
ing party seem confident that they will
make wonderful scientific discoveries.
Have they good reasons for thinking
so?
Waggles-The best. They have taken
a press agent along.-N. Y. Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30

Gracious! What possible use can
such language be-"
why, lady, langwich like dis is de
only relief fer a bile on a feller's
neck" -Chicago American.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30

A Smile.
This world is like puzzle page
With problems ever new:
They seem so hard to solve and yet
So easy when you're through!
Washington Star
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
Accounted For.

Yes. she's a charming woman
That is, as charmers go;
And no one ever heard her
Dispensing tales of woe.
AS to her neighbors' doings,
She is discreetly mum
Perhaps the secret of it is
The lady's deaf and dumb.
Cincinnati ENQUIRER
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
No Judge

Young Artist-It's an outrage to have
such an ignoramus as Puffers on hang
ing committee.
Friend-No judge Of art, eh?
Young Artistic is a half-idiot
Why, sir, he thought my cows were
hOrses-N. Y Weekly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-30
At the SeashOre.

'HCan you swim 2" she asked.
mo-" he answered, "but I can hold
you up while you're trying to learn
'That is all that is necessary she
cried, joyously.
And so they went into the water
Brooklyn Eagle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-20
About washineton's Birthday.

Washington's birthday was made legal
holiday by vote of the Massachusetts
legislature the first one observed being
February 90, 1857. Prior to that time his
birthday was only observed by personal
friends. The birthday of the celebrated
Hostotter's Stomach BitterS was nifty
wears ago. and the fact that IL has re-
manned before the public continuously
since that time is positive proof that IT
is founded on true merit. There Is also
positive proof of it's value in the record
of cures of heartburn, indigestion
tiatulency, dizziness. dyspepsia, con-
supation, bilousness and malaria,
fever and acue that is back of 1t. also in
the hundreds of voluntary testimonials
received annually. Give it a fair trial 1t
will cure you even after ether remedies
have failed. Be sure to get the genuine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-20
MAINE G. A. R.
Elects Gen. J. |. Chamberlain
Department Commander.
Gallant Soldier Honored by Com
rades-He will Honor Position.
Close of Encampment With Reception
by Relief Corps.

Bangor, Me-, Feb. 19.-The principal
business before the annual encamp-
ment of the department of Maine, G. A.
r., today, was the election of officers,
which. resulted in Gen. Joshua l..
Chamberlain being chosen commander
over Col. Edward c. Milliken by vote
of 232 to 1913.
After the voting for Gen. Chamber
lain had ceased, Gen. Mattocks took
the platform and in behalf of Col MILL
ken moved that Gen. Chamberlain S
election be made unanimous, which was
done amid applause.
Then Col. Milliken took the floor and
in happy little speech pledged sup
port to Gen. Chamberlain and thanked
the friends for support that they had
given him in the contest in which he
was defeated
Following Col. Milliken's remarks,
the encamDment was adjourned to 2
o'clock in the afternoon.
The full list of officers chosen is as
follows:
Commander. Joshua L. Chamberlain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-20
FOUR ARE DEAD,
Two Will Die and Seven Hurt by Ex-
plosion at Fort Lafayette.

New York, Feb. 19.-Three men were
killed outright, one man injured so that
he died later. two other men fatally
and at least seven seriously hurt in an
explosion in the workroom of the naval
storage magazine at Fort Lafayette
about o'clock this afternoon. All the
dead and injured were WOrkmen at the
fort.
The explosion could be heard for
miles around. Accounts as to how the
fatal blast was set off differ. One re-
port has it that the men We're filling a
13-inch she'll while another is that the
men were removing q powder charge
from a shell and undertook to unwind q
fuse connecting the powder chamber
with the percussion cap. This caused
a sufficient friction to set off the cap
and explode the shell.
Major Powell chief surgeon at Fort
Hamilton, was among the first to reach
the scene of the catastrophe and with
fort troops removed the dead and in
jured from the wrecked magazine. Am
balances and surgeons also We're sum-
moned from Brooklyn. The work of
identifying the dead and injured was
difficult because of the distorted feat
ures. blackened by powder burns.
Fort Lafayette is an old fort ON the
NarroWs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-20

Senior vice commander, Veranus l..
Coffin. Harrington.
Junior vice commander, Louis Sell
bling, Augusta.
Medical director, John P. McGregor,
Lincoln.
Chaplain. John w. Webster, New
port.
The new members of the council of
administration are patrick Hayes, TO-
gus; VIM. Fennelly. Bar Harbor, and
Elbridge T. Douglass. Dover
The encampment closed, this even
ing. with reception to be given
the Grand Army in City hall by the
Woman's Relief Corps.
The delegates to the national conven-
ton at San Francisco are as follows:
Delegate-at-large. A. NJ. McCausland,
Post 6: delegates, Moses A. Stafford,
Post %: A. NJ Warren, Post %; John +.
Foster, Post 165; H. A. Huse, Post A;
A. A. Barlow, Post 12S; w. F. Bradish
Post 40; Frank Pullen, Post 70; H. O..
Perry. Post 6lO; l. H. Danforth, Post %.
The Maine department, Womens Re-
lief Corps, met in Essenic hall, this af-
ternoon. the principal business of the
session being the election of new Of
ficers as follows:
President, Florence Wallace. China;
vice president, Frances Black, Win
DOM chaplain, Ella Day. Rockland !;
conductor, Ellen Strout. Belfast; guard,
Mary +; Robinson, Gray: secretary,
Mrs l. n. Sawyer: past president. Mrs.
Stevenson.
During the afternoon a silver cup,
deliberately ornamented, was presented
by Waterville Corps to it's inspecting
officer, Mrs. w. b Smith of Gardiner
At the annual business session of
the National Women's Relief Corps in
A. o. L. w hall, this afternoon, Of
ficers for the ensuing year We're elect
ed as follows:
President. Julia F. Libby. China;
senior vice president, Bertha A. Phil
| lips, oxford; junior vice president
Lottie ID. Flynn. Bangor; treasurer
| Maude NJ Merrick, Waterville: chap
executive board, Clara b. Leavitt
Skowhegan; Mary S. Inman, Cherry
| field; Margaret Shea, Berwick; Laura
Storms. Portland: and Addie Bridges
| Old Town.
Alice S. Gilman was appointed sec
rotary, Rufina b. Wood inspector, SUI
san G. Noyes, l. and l., Jennie Pierce
Whitney, p. l., Izetta A. Sewall, press
correspondent and Nancy j. Colby
counsellor.
Following the election, the new Of
ficers were installed by Mrs. Jennie L.
Day of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-20
THE SHAMROCK III.
Less Sail Area But Improvement in
Hull Is Hoped.

Glasgow, Feb. 19.-Large gangs of
workbench are rapidly pushing the COM
pletion of Shamrock Ill. The challen-
ger is designed to carry less sail than
any other challenger since Nalkyrie Ill
All efforts have been turned toward
the production of yacht which will
drive easily in all weathers, especially
in turning to windward through Il head
sea, the lack of which quality proved
fatal to Shamrock ii. With this aim in
view il is said the challenger will be
more shallow. be fuller bodied with n
trifle more beam. wider aft and less
overhang forward.
All the hollow steel spars are practi-
cally finished. The riggers are prepar-
ing the running and standing gear and
finishing gangs are working on the
hull. The preparations for the launch
are well under way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-20
SUNK BY FOUR MASTER.
Crew Of Schooner r. and T. Hargraves
Taken Off by Steamer

New York. Feb. 19.-Capt. Google
gan of the steamer Goldsboro, which
arrived here. today, reports that at 8
A. NJ. today. while off Little Egg Har-
Dor. N. j.. he saw signals of distress
about three nils ahead. ran down to
them and found them to be displayed
by the schooner r. and T. Hargraves,
bound from Norfolk for Providence,
coal laden. The captain and crew,
eight all told, left the schooner in their
own boat and came on board the
GoldSboro.
Capt. Chatfield of the Hargraves,
reports that he was run into at 1.45
A. NJ, today, by q large unknown four
masted schooner which struck her on
the port side and then again at the
mizzen rigging. The second blow re-
suited in breaking her jibboom, which
Tell on the deck. The four-masted
schooner then proceeded south.
An examination of the Hargraves
showed that she was leaking badly
The steam pump was put to work and
the vessel was kept atloat until the
Goldsooro was sighted at $50, this
morning. The schooner was then fill
ing rapidly and gradually sinking.
Capt. Chatfield anchored the schooner
in seven fathoms of water to prevent
drifting and he and his crew then took
to their boat and rowed to the Colds
boro where they We're taken on board.
When last seen from the Goldsboro the
Hargraves' deck was awash.
The names of the rescued are: C.
W. Chatfield. captain; Oscar Nelson,
mate: Albert c. Knight, engineer, and
Charles A. Larsen, John Caldwell. j..
Petersen. n. Beckam and John Mon
ahan Seamen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-20
SMASHED TOGETHER.
Freight and Passenger Meet at Deer.
ine-No One Badly Hurt.

Portland, Me-, Feb. 19.-Engine 243 of
a Maine Central inbound freight train
collided with engine 123 of the Worces-
ter, Nashua and Portland division pas
senger train of the Boston & Maine
bound for Gorham at Deering Junction
at $50 this evening. The cowcatcher
of the Boston engine was smashed as
we'll as the front wheels. The Maine
Central engine was only slightly dam
aged.
Engineer Robert G. Smith and Bag
|gage1naster Thomas J. Feeney of the
Boston train We're bruised about one
leg and arm.
Wrecking trains were sent out from
this city and with the thermometer 10
degrees below zero a crew of railroad
men worked until late hour. lacking
the engines and replacing them on the
| track. The passengers on the Boston
train proceeded on the electric cars to
Gorham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-20
THE ELKS CLUB
of Lewiston Raided by Sheriff
Cummings Liquor Deputies.
Club Is Composed Of 300 Men from
All Over the State.
Alleged that 1t Has Been Running an
Open Bar.

Lewiston, Me-, Feb. 19.-Sherif
Cummings deputies, late this after
noon. raided the Elks Club rooms and
seized the entire stock of liquor which
comprised various kinds of hard stuff,
beer and ale. The raid has caused I'M
bounded comment: The Elk Club is
composed of prominent men in Lew
iston, Auburn, Brunswick, Bath. Port
nearly 800, representing nearly every
city in the State. The club is alleged
to have been running an open bar
since IAN |.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-20
SHORT AND SWEET.
A Quick Food Cure Quickly Told.

Some have the knack of telling long
story in q, few words. Such is the case
with Plymouth, Illinois, lady who
writes: Here are few lines about
myself and howl was cured by Grape-
Nuts food. ID
For over a year ! was almost pros
trated with what two of our best doc
tors called catarrh of the bowels. Ev-
erything | ate seemed to hurt me so
my husband, having heard of the pre-
digested food Grape Nuts, purchased
n package and had me try it.
Il can truthfuily say that one pack
age did me more good than anything
else l had tried. So | have continued
the use of it ever since.
Il quit medicine and used Grape
Nuts and it has made me sound and
we'll and l would gladly recommend
it to others.
You may use my name" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich.
There's reason.