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Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12

fine to leave their homes. One wo-
man who lived close to the river put
her three children in a washtub and
waded through the waters, which kept
increasing They escaped.
John Arnold, who escaped from
North Venice. brought the report that
g house containing Is occupants was
swept away and all were drowned.
River thieves are looting the various
houses.
The climax of the flood came by
the breaking of a levee near Granite
City. A wall of water six feet high
rushed down upon Madison. sweeping
houses from their foundations and
drowning Is refugees who were vainly
fleeing for their lives. The report was
current that Is workmen in the St
Louis car and foundry works had been
drowned but later it was found that,
while seven employees had lost their
lives. 13 others-men, women and chill
dren-had perished. Hundreds of per-
sons were forced to the roofs Of their
floating houses and an appeal was sent
TO ST. Louis for assistance.
For the balance Of the day and into
the night the work OF rescuing refu-
gees from floating houses. tree tops
and various high places proceeded,
and. there being no place to take them
nearer than st. Louis, they are pour
ing into the city by hundreds, wet,
hungry and dispirited.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
WcToR's GIFT TO ROOSEVELT
King of Italy Sends Him Books of

King of Italy Sends Him Books of
Rare Value and War Reports.
Washington, June 9. - King Victor
Emmanuel has sent to President Roose-
welt a gift of rare value which will be
presented to the president next Mon
day by Signor Mayor des Planches, the
Italian ambassador, who at his majes.
tvs request will be received in special
audience at the White House. The gift
is one Of books, and consists of war re-
ports of Prince Eugene of Savoy, the
illustrious Italian general, and of a
copy of Dantes Divine Comedia," ."
with a comment in Latin by Stefano
Talice da Ricaldine. The books are
elegantly bound in full red morocco and
bear the royal crest, with the kings
monogram in the four corners of each
volume The war reports are in 20
volumes and the "comedia" in one vol
ume.
The president is an enthusiastic ad-
mirer of Prince Eugene and has made
a careful study of his campaigns. In
some way the Italian ambassador
learneu of this fact, and as soon as the
king heard it preparations for sending
the gift were begun. The work is en-
titled Champagne del Principe Eu-
genio di Savoia." It was published for
private distribution by the late King
Humbert.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
BIG SOFT COAL STRIKE IMMINENT
Webster Company Violating Provisions
Of the Altoona Scale.


Altoona, Pa. June 9.-President Pat
rick Gilday, OF the Central Pennsylva-
MIA bituminous coal field, charges the
Webster Coal and Coke Company with
violating the provisions Of the Altoona
scale. and declares that the scale must
be fully complied with in 10 days or
every plant owned and operated by
that company will be ordered closed.
The Webster Company employs TO-
600 miners and is the largest concern
in Central Pennsylvania. Thomas Wat
kins, member of the anthracite arbitra-
tion commission, is vice president and
the dominant stockhOlder. President
Gilday says that at the big Ben Creek
properties the cutters are getting 30
cents a day below the scale; that the
company has widened the differenti2l
that at Gallitzin one-half cent a ton
and is not complying with the check-olf
clause. The company's representatives
refuse to meet the Miners Union Off
cials to adjust the differences.
National President John Mitchell has
been informed of the situation by
Presiuent Gilday nd has promised sup
port from the s1,0U0,000 treasury Of the
national bouy in case Of a str46e. How
ever ,D.s will not be needed until after
the 100000 defense fund Of the dis
trict is exhausted. The miners officials
fear the Webster people are ambitious
to overthrow the union. Iney say the
coH2any's attit2Ge endangers the joint
aere ement in tie Central Pennsylvania
terrirnrv-
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
CLERK SHORT $4,000
Employe In District Of Columbia Audit
ing Office Under Arrest.

A-Ati ilsAeg - ~ -Tis-i '~% ~
ing Office Under Arrest.
Washington, June 10.-James NJ.
Watson, Jr., a clerk in the Office Of the
auditor for the District OF Columbia
and the son-in-law of a wealthy re-
tired railroad contractor. has been ar
rested on a charge OF embezzlement Of
government funds. The amount is es-
timated at from 100000 to $4,000.
The warrant makes the specific charge
Of em6ezzlament of $4,000. which rep
resents only a portion Of the alleged
peculauons. Watson was not bonded,
ard in case he or his relatives, several
Of whom are said to be wealthy, fail to
make gcod the alleged losses Auditor
J. T. Petty will be held responsible for
the amount. The auditors bond is for
$4,000. The money alleged to have
been embezzled was part Of the funds
deposited in the Office of the auditor by
property owners who are willing TO pay
half or all costs Of improvements abut-
ting on their property. such as paving,
sidewalks. alleys and streets.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
New .Iersev Instlce.

Trenton, N. j., June 9.-The Su-
preme Court has sustained the indict-
ment in Essex county of Frank H.
Cornly and held the law to be that
attempted suicide constituted a mis-
demeanor under the states criminal
statutes. The court, in dismissing The
suit of Mrs. Alpine Hodge against
Lena Wetzler, held that a married wO-
man could not. under the laws of the
state, bring an action for the aliena-
tion Of a husbands affections. This
is the first decision of this Kind In
New Jersey.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Present For Archie Roosevelt.

Deadwcod. S. D.. juno 1O.-Captain
Seth Bullock, of Deadwood. has or
dered as a present for Archie ROose-
welt, third son OF President Roosevelt,
handsome pair of cowboy spurs,
made on special order. They are
handmade and represent the highest
skill in forging and finishing They are
Of the regulation cowboy pattern. with
drop shank. large rowels and locks,
with hand-stamped russet leather
straps and gold conches. The spurs
are silver mounted and chased with
an artistic design. The boy for whom
they are intended rode much with
Captain Bullock when the latter was
in Washington.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
War Department win Give Relief.

Washington, June s. - Absolutely
necessary relief in the way OF rations.
medicines. etc. will be giyen by the
war department to the sufferers by the
disastrous floods in South Carolina
An appeal TO Secretary Root from the
local authorities resulted in orders be-
ing given to General Chaffee. com
manding the department of the east,
to this effect He will authorize an
officer to proceed north from Atlanta
with sufficient supplies to relieve i'm
mediate Necessities. as was done in the
case OF tk-e sufferers by the Gaines
vile, Ca, catastrophe.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
Monument to lead Strike Leader.

TamaQua, Pa. May 19.-At a meet.
Ing of su5-district No l, United Mine
Workers. held at Coaldale. it was de-
cided to appropriate $1,000 to erect a
monument to the memory of Patrick
Sharp. the strike leader who was shot
and instantly killed by coal and iror
policemen at Nesquehoning on Augus
Is, 1902. The monument viii be erected
on the spot on which he fell, snd will
be unveiled on the first Anniversary nj
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
CLOUDBURST DROWNS5S
Flood That Followed Done &3, 500, 600
Damage in South Carolina.
MANY BUILDINGS DESTROYED
Sudden and Unprecedented Flood
Pours Down Upon Textile Village,
Carrying Away Factories, Dwellings
and Church.


Spartansburg. S. c.. June S.--A tor
rental rainstorm, followed by cloud
burst, visited this region. resulting in
a general destruction OF life and prop
erty. The greatest destruction oc-
CURED at the Pacolet and Clifton and
Glendale cotton mills. Fifty-eiSht per-
sons We're drowned and the financial
s. damage is estimated at S3.500.000
n Five hundred people are homeless
and 1900 are thrown out Of employ
ment
AT Clifton alone 100 operatives are
missing from the village and all are
believed to have been lost. Many deal
bodies were washed ashore here ami
there. and occasionally dismem-
bered limb would aoat to the banks.
At Converse 13 dead are reported
and Il at Clifton No. .. At Clifton
No. 2 26 homes were destroyed, 13 at
Clifton No. l and % at Clifton No. g
G-e loss at Cliftons three mills will
approximate 100000 At Pacolet the
loss is nearly $1.000,O00 The great
est want among the survivors is at
Clifton. where 500 are destitute.
At Converse mills, the newest of
Clifton's cluster, the walls were all
washed away and the looms left stand
ing. The engine bricks were carried
three miles down stream. demolishing
the operatives houses on the way.
There were many thrilling rescues
from trees and houses. B. S. Johnson
lost his wife ard all his children, as
did r. A. Finley and J. d. Owens.
Following is a summary Of the dam
age to the cotton mills: Pacolet Nos. 1
and 2, totally destroyed; Pacolet No. 3.
badly damanged; these mills operated
$4,000 spindles and 1900 looms; Cliff
ton No. mill, at Converse $1,000
spindles, totally destroyed; Dexter
mills. 10000 spindles. half destroyed;
Clifton mills, 27500 spindles half de-
stroyed; Glendale mills, badly dam
aged; Pacolet warehouse was totally
destroyed, and $500 bales Of cotton
and 1000 lales OF yarn were swept
down stream. At Pacolet a Presby-
terian church, hotel and a number of
mill cottages were entirely destroyed.
The food was due to a mighty cloud
burst along the headwaters OF the
Pacolet river in Polk. county, fhis
state. The crest of the food when it
reached Pacolet was 60 feet high The
mills We're located along the banks OF
the stream in a deep valley, hisI nils
rising on either side. and caught the
full force of the food, mills and houses
being swept away.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
orldn,t Know Il Va Loaded.o

Cosnocton. o., June 9. = James
Smith. aged IA, tried to scare his two
brothers, Eugene. aged IS. and Albert,
aged 10, who were teasing him, and
pointed a gun at them. The weapon
was discharged, instantly killing Al
bert and binding and fatally wouad-
ing Eugene. James says he didn't
know ii was loaded.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
10 and from Pran kiln city.
Going south read down North rend up.

JR HUTCHINSON, Gen, Manager
" GOD. Gen. Passenger Agent.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
IDaitv. sDaily except Sunday.

NEW CASTLE ACcOMMoDATIoN TRA1Ns.-
Leave wilmington 7.S, S.2S am, 9.O4, 400,
SIS PM week days. Leave New Castle gSi,
9.52, IL %, am, 2S2 b.4l p.nl. week days.
Express trains leaving Harrington $40 am.
and arriving at $40 p. m. week days run
through solid to ana from Baltimore win
pnriar nnd NaWark.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12
pi-actor MARIAN Resions.

Washington. June 9.-The president
has accepted the resignation of Direc-
tor OF the Census Merriam, to take Of
feet at once. Director North assumed
chaEe of the Office.
Milford chronicle., 1903-06-12

cENTREvILLE BRANCH.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-19

The fact that number ofP rOtestant
clergymen have fin their sermons paid
handsome tributestto Pope Leo XIII
indicates how greatly the attitude OF
members of different religious bodies
toward each other has changed within
the past half century. Fifty years ago
even in the United States the feeling
between Protestants and Catholics was
snch as to lead to violent acts toward
each other, and to mobs and rioting.
Not only was there very bitter feeling
between Protestants and Catholics, but
there was little fellowship between
many members of different Protestant
communions in the performance of re-
ligious work. The days of union serv-
ices and OF the gathering together OF
ministers and lay workers of different
denominations for any religious or
charitable object were then in the
future. The time when Protestant
ministers could pay tribute to the
personal worth and good works of a
pope of Rome or when Catholic priest
could extol those of a Protestant was
seemingly far distant. It is a happy
change that has come over the minds
Of all processing Christians that per-
nit them to see good in others and to
pay tribute to it, no matter how widely
they may differ from them in the de.
tails of church doctrine and discipline.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-19

1t is suspected that the employees OF
the government printing Office are be-
ginning to regret their action in. pre-
cipitating trouble over the re-instate-
ment of foreman Miller. One result of
the condition that now prevails is an
absolute Generalization of the three
thousand men and women employed in
the big establishment. They are at
sea SO far as knowing what arrange
ments to make for the immediate future.
Nearly an~of them fear congressional
investigation will be made and the re-
suit of that will be the modernization
of the plant. There. are no typeset-
ting machines in the Office. and the in
Production ofmodern methods would
be the means of reducing the force of
employees by several hundred.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-19

1t is a fact, as the Baltimore Sun
says, that the great reason why the
people desire the popular election OF
senators is that the United States
Senate is no longer amenable to public
sentiment. The senators represent
politicians rather than the people.
They are thus made independent of the
people and in9 it perfectly safe to defy
the public will. There is another OBJ
lection to the present method, and that
is that the sensational elections inter.
fere with the legitimate work of the
legislatures, consuming time which
should belong to law making 1t also
has bad effect upon the personnel OF
legislatures. Men are elected to the
general assembly frequently with re-
gard only to their vote for senator
and with regard only to their fitness as
Lawmakers, and it has almost come
to pass that the constitutional plan has
been reversed, namely, that the senator
appoints the legislature rather than
that the legislature appoints the sena-
tor
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-19

There is disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by
it-heart disease, pneumonia, heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result of kidney
disease. If kidney trouble is allowed to adj
vance the kidney poisoned blood will attack
the vital organs or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then the behaee ssl offtae, blood-the aibumen
leaks OUT and the sufferer has Bright's
Disease, the Wofsr form OF kidney trouble.
DR.. KiAnefts lSwag1psR cot the new die
coyery istha tEyes snecifiG f9rg. kidney, bladder
and urinary troubles: 1t has cured thousands
of apparently hopeless case, oafter all other
efforts have failed. ofAbdf ugsists in fifty-cent
and d0llar. sizes, "A sample bottle sent free
by mail. also boo5ik telling aibadjut Swamp
Root saHddts ewondedalsiol ires. bnAddress
pfsMlmefy& Ce~ PipgbamttQns Noey. and
bo5nS make aby PfR9ii 5 htn eedbb but p9mem
Der the name, Swamp Root TT b aKflmers
Swamp-Root, and the address, Bling
hampton, N. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-19

Cincinnati Enquirer: King Edward
has patted President Loubet on shout
der and has written amiable things to
President Roosevelt. This indicates a
very pretty friendship. for republics.
Still, when Great Britain sees one she
can smash, and thus gain little more
territory, or some gold mines or some
thing else of value, she will not hest
tate to proceed with her destructive
machinery. And no doubt she will
expect the aid and counsel of the
United States.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-19
I'm time of peace: prepare for war,

I'm time of peace prepare for war, y
applies to other things than a conflict
between armies. For years the Ques-
tionable element in politics has been
straining every nerve to maintain their
ascendencv in politics. This hap been
made possible by the fact that the bet
ter people, those of clean lives and
commendable morals, have remained
away from the polls in preference to
mingling with the thugs, thieves,
gamblers and gutter politicians who
swarm in such places. But this is all
wrong and should be remedied. Our
duty is to attend the primary and the
election and stamp out the element
that continually seeks to corrupt the
ballot box. By our presence and our
ballots only can this be done.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-19

The -Four Track News, with monthly
edition of $4,000 copies, has a steadily in
creaSlng subscription list, while it's sys-
tenn OF distribution is one of the best en-
Joyed by any magazine. In the United
States and Canada it is handled by thir-
ty-four news companies, while the Inter
national News Co. distributes it through
out Europe. Foreign offices for the re-
ceptlon OF subscriptions are maintained
at London, Southampton, Bremen, Paris,
Havre, Antwerp, Liverpool, Hamburg
and Geneva, and files are kept at the of
flee OF every United States consul and
consular agent in the world. Through
the express companies and tourists
agents it is also on sale at upwards of
500 places, embracing 21O cities in forty
five foreign countries. From Printers
Ink.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-19
Some of the newspapers are agail

Some of the newspapers are again
talking about the farmers of the west
holding their wheat till the price
reaches dollar a bushel. It would be
a great scheme for the farmers if il
would work, but there are too many
wheatraisers who would rather have
fifty cents spot than one dollar a long
way Off. Hence there is no reason to
believe that the wheat will be held.
A bird in hand is generally considered
to be worth two in the BUSH
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-19

Congressman Lands has new
remedy for lynching. He would have
every state legislature pass law max
ing the sheriff from whose custody a
prisoner is taken, lose his position
and become Ineligible to any other.
He would further make the county in
which the outrage is committed liable
to damages of from 81, 5000 to 800 to
be forfeited to the heirs of the lynched.
And the idea is not a bad one.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-19

Beginning Monday, Dec. 20, new line
OF through sleeping cars will be placed
in service between Chicago and "The
500" via the Chicago & North-W Western
and the NJ, St. P. & s. Ste. NJ. railways,
leaving Chicago daily, except Sunday, at
8 p. n; Milwaukee 1915 p. M, via
Oshkosh, Green Bay, Menominee and
Escanaba, arriving at Manistique about
Z a. H.. and Ste. St. Marie soon after 10
a. m. Dining car service. Sleeping car
sOuthbOund will leave the 500 at B. M,
daily except Sunday, arriving at Chi
cagO 7:3O a. M.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-19
CALIFORNIA.

Fully described and illustrated In an
artistically arranged and beautifully
printed book of sixty pages, just issued
by the Chicago & North-W estern R'y:
also pOrtraying the scenic beauties
commercial, Industrial and transpor-
tation, advantages of this wonderful
state; of particular interest to those
contemplating trip to the Pacific Coast
Copy forwarded to any address on receipt
of four cents in stamps by w. B. Kniskern
Passenger Traffic Manager, Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-19
An Original Idea.

The gathering of former sons and
daughters which frightened our city
last, Sunday was not only a plea sing
idea but an original one, as well. We
thiuk there has never been gather
of the same nature, on as large scale,
held in this state previous to this occa-
sion. 1t certainly is pleasing idea,
undoubtedly born of that Love which
more and more makes itself manifest
in the hearts of men in this age 1t
is one of the hopeful signs which
offset the counter balancing indications
of selfshness and brutality which are
manifested in so many sections of the
country.
This home coming day of Watertown's
old citizens will undoubtedly be imita-
ted by numerous other cities in the
future, and if it is, much good may
result in various ways. The coming
together of various people from various
places tends to create more of a one
ness of interest and to rub off the
harsh edges of selfshness and preiu-
dice and thus creates an interest in
others besides the Immediate personal
circle.
At least it is a beautiful idea and
tends to bring out the better qualities
in men and women and although the
effect may be but temporary in many
instances, the result will be a little
more OF the gladdening influence of
inpersonal love dropped into this
harsh life of ours, which although
small, is well worth the efforts such
occasions may call forth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-19
One Of the greatest safeguards OF

One OF the greatest safeguards of a
government is the primary for it
places in the hands of all the people
the initiative in the matter of nomin-
ations for Office. Many people do not
realize this and fail to take sufficient
interest in such matters to attend the
primaries and turn them. to. the popu-
lar good, We get government for the
people only when we get it of the
people by the people. We get this
when the people turn out at the priln-
aries and really choose their own agents
to deliberate, free of stress and pres
sure. chicanery Or sharp practice in
the choice of candidates.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-19
This Paper and The Weekly Wisconsin.

We have perfected clubbing arrange
ments whereby we can now offer both
this paper and The Weekly Wisconsin
for the low price Of $3.50 a year, in adj
vance. The Weekly Wisconsin is fam
lily newspaper unexcelled in reputation.
Particular attention is devoted to the
local news of the Northwest. It's wo-
mans page of matter every week is
worth the cost of the paper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-19
Popularity of 9tSeventy-Seven.0

The popularity of "Seventy-seven
DR.. Humphreys Famous Specific for
Grip and Colds, is due to:
The cures and the way they are made.
The quicknesS of the ure-breaking
up cold promptly.
The completeness of the cure-no ill
effects left behind.
The tonic effect-the energy is sus
tanned during and after the Cold.
The cOnvenience-a small bottle of
pleasant pellets that fits the vest pocket.
At all Druggists 25 cents, or mailed on
receipt of price. DOCTORS BOOK
MAILED FREE.
Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine
Co.. Corner William and John Streets,
New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-19
The Death Penalty.

A little thing sometimes results in
death. Thus mere scratch, insignifi-
cant cuts or puny boils have paid the
death penalty. 1t is wise to have paid
the death penalty. 1t is wise to have
Bucklen's Arnica Salye ever handy. It's
the best salve on earth and will prevent
fatality, when burns, sores, ulcers and
Piles threaten. Only 25c, at Brennecke
& Bergman, drug store.
The Republican Office Is thoroughly
equipped for all kinds of Job printing
We are here to do business and are pre-
pared to compete with any Office in the
county in prices or quality of work. You
will do we'll to see us before placing or
ders elsewhere.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-19
SHORT JAUNTs FOR BUSY PEOPLE,

SHORT JAUNTS FOR BUSY PEOPLE"
Is the title of handsomely illustrated
booklet issued by the Chicago & North
western Ry, briefly describing nearby
summer resorts, with information as to
summer hotels and boarding houses,
railroad and hotel rates, etc. Sent on
receipt of 2 cent stamp. Address w. B.
Kniskern, Passenger Traffic Manager,
Chicago. For rates, tickets, etc., apply
to agents Chicago & Northwestern R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-19
Special Excursion Rates to Colorado
Utah and Black Hills,

Via the Northwestern Line. Beginning
June 1st excursion tickets will be sold
to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo,
Salt Lake City, Hot Springs, Deadwood,
Lead and Custer, S. D., etc., good to re-
turn until October 81. "A SPLENDID OPP
portunity is offered for an enjoyable
vacation trip. Several fine trains via
the Northwestern Line daily. Apply to
agents Chicago & North-W estern R'y.