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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
BROKERS FAIL.
TWO wall Street Firms Caught for
Millions Of Dollars Through
Slump in Stocks.

New York, July 25.-The announce
ment on the stock exchange late Friday
| or the suspension of the firms of Talbot
j. Taylor & Co. and of w. L. Stow &
| GO. was the sequel to period Of excited
| selling of stocks and wide cuts in prices
| which has not been equaled before since
| the present movement to liquidate set
IN. There is nothing in either failure
that can be traced to business or indus
trial conditions outside the exchange,
the case lying close to a diagnosis of
speculative collapse. Both firms have
oeen largely concerned i'll speculative
stock market pools, formed for the pur-
pose OF taking on line of stocks, sus-
tanning their price by supporting orders,
real Or manipulative, and seeking to
realize profits by selling out to outsiders
at the high prices. Such operations
have suffered from Increasing difficulties
with the growth in the stringency of
money, sthe solicitude of bankers over
loans employeyed in such projects, and
the jaded appetite of the public for Sc
curities
The operations of the firm of w. L.
Stow & Co. were on large scale in Mex
lean Central, and the difficulties which
have accumulated upon them are under
stood by the price of II touched by Mex
lean Central under the forced selling
Friday and the high level at 311s last
year.
James R. Keene was like broken
man Friday night as he sat in the Wal
dorf-Astoria and talked of the failure
OF his son-in-law's firm. There was
just little of bitterness in his voice
and he showed plainly that his failure
hurt him more than any other incident
in his meteoric life
my own fortune and the fortune of
my family are not impaired" said Mr.
Keene. Il lost money to-day, for was
the largest unsecured creditor of the
firm of Talbot ]. Taylor, but as said,
my fortune is SAFE
L guess I'll lose about $1,000, 600
through the failure. had no connection
with the firm further than that Talbot
is my son-in-law and did business for
me. would have seen him through this
thing, but the market was so gloomy and
discouraging, with not bright outlook
anywhere, that | began to think about
myself and decided 1t would be best not
to put UP any more money for the firm,
They had large amount of investment
securities which they couldn't get rid
of and that was the direct cause of the
failure. 1t shows what market there is
when you hold investment securities
o all
No statement of Taylor & Co.'s assets
and liabilities has been made, but from
the president of a leading national bank
it is learned that the liabilities may be
well onto S6,000000 Estimates of Stow
& Co.'S liabilities range from 81 ,25O 900
to s2,500,000
Francis L. Hine, vice president of the
First national bank, said "The fail
ures were speculative episodes, and in
wise affect the business situation, which
believe to be thoroughly sound
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29

se1f-imnosed labor National Agora
while still in the vigor OF young man
hood, with fortune gained strenuously
in the pursuit of trade He was a sue
cessful merchant of Boston, with ideas
far beyond the usual mercantile mind,
and since he retired from business he
has given his life unreservedly to the
achievement of an idea.
He believes that Washington is des-
tined to be the most superb capital Of
the world, and he conceives that it's
architecture should be founded on the
highest of classic models. He would
turn the Potomac Flats, with all their
unsightliness, into rustic arbored ter
raced prOmenades, modelled after the
Nola Bella on Lake Maggiore, Italy.
He would demolish interior blocks of
wooden shacks and shanties, rotten and
ragged stables and fences and put in
their place structures of concrete and
embedded metal, overhung with Bos-
ton ivy. He would redeem all that Sec
ton south of the avenue between Penn
sylvania avenue and the Mall, and erect
and cOlOnnades He would turn an
other unsightly division of the city into
a great historic park devoted to histor-
ical, industrial and artistic institutions
and exhibitions, with national galleries
Of history and art He would erect a
granite shaft to Lincoln to balance that
already erected to the memory of Wash
ington.
Lastly, he would construct national
Agora, annihilating Is acres of slums
within few blocks of the white house.
with halls for the states, a grand assem-
bly, hall, a rostrum, mammoth tower
the century monument of the United
States.
Smith has spent a fortune building
models, securing the earth for antiques.
in order to bring his ideas home to con-
gress. His scheme would cost millions
OF dollars, 1t may never materialize. in
whole or even in great part; but the
educational work he is doing deserves
gratitude and reward
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
Ri. Inheritance Tax.

Albany, n Y, July 24.-The state
will collect $137,700 from the heirs of
Ezra G. Benedict, the wealthy lumber
man of this city, according to the re-
port of Appraiser Charles B. Temple
ton, filed with Surrogate Fits. This is
the largest inheritance tax ever levied
in Albany county. ERE II. Stevens,
the largest legatee, alone pays S72,-
51551 This amount is more by half a
million dollars than the estimated value
put upon the millionaire's property at
the time of his death, and the heirs will
receive 20 per cent. more than they eA-
pected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
vESUvIuS In ACTION.
Eruption of the Famous Volcano
Furnishessa Magnificent Spec
taQ4e at Night.

Roma, July 25.-Mount Vesuvius,
which for some time has been moderate
ly eruptive, has grown more active dur
ing the last few days. Lava from the
crater has overfowed to the extent of $50
feet. but is confined to the upper part of
the mountain, as it cools and its move
ment grows slower as it flows down. 1t
leares the crater in one stream about $50
feet wide, and then divides into small riv-
uIets. At night the eruption presents a.
magnificent spectacle, as burning show
ers are emitted which rise to a great
height. The authorities say there is no
danger, and that the eruption is unim-
DOrtant
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
CASSIUS M. CLAY DEAD.
FAMOUS hentuckian and Former AM
bassadOr to Russia Passes
Away.

Lexington, KY, July 23.-Gen. Cas-
sius Marcellus Clay, ambassador to Rus
STA under President Lincoln, noted abo-
litionlst and author, died at his home.
Whitehall, in Madison county, at $40
o'clock Wednesday night. Death was
due to general exhaustion.
Gen. Clay was born October 10, 1910.
in Madison county. He led a stirring
life, which began to tell on him in late
years. He believed that a conspiracy to
assassinate him had been formed, and
some years ago fortified Ills home at
Whitehall and entered a life of seclu-
sion that ended only a few DAYS ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29


superior in years and rank, and so he
was chosen. Elliott was at Guantanamo
with the gallant little band of marines
which charged superior force of Span
fards and his superior officer commend
ed him in these terms:
Capt. EIliott's cool advance up a
rocky, steep mountain path under fire
FOR 90 minutes, without being able to
return it, and the gallantry and skill
displayed by him throughout this affair
were essential to the great success at
tanned by the expedition
Again in the Philippines Elliott
showed his fighting quality-at Novai-
eta and elsewhere, and he received the
of the officers of the
zrnr end of the secretary of the navy.
He YVES broken down by his service in
the Philippines, and he is still pretty
. badly shattered in health. But he has
4 -ac5gance to gain new distinctions as
'Syead Of his corps.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29

Middleburg, KY, July 24.-After kill
ing one man anf fatally wounding an
other, Robert Lee, minister at EN-
ME, in Casey county, said grace at che
jail table in Liberty Lee became in
and the latters son and the shooting
followed, in within the preacher proved
himself more than a match for both of
his opponents, for he succeeded in kill
ing Woods ard fatally wounded his san.
Lee was then ARRESTED and taken to- the
Jail at Liberty
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29

public for several years in all sorts OF
WAYS. His first venture was as youth
full asptrant for Office under the second
cleveland administration, when as a
newspaper reporter he had gained some
prominence in democratic politics in
Portland, Ore. Cleveland liked his as
.surance and asked him to become min
lister to Siam-not a place of any great
importance, but one which gave Barrett
an opportunity to acquire reputation
as a diplomat and an expert in Asiatic
affairs.
Just after his term Of service in Siam
came to an end, the war with Spain
broke out, the American flag was raised
over the Philippines and Barrett was
on the spot He wrote letters from Ma
4aila about expansion and American
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
SEEKS A PEN SION.
ThT Notorious Ex-Ma%0r AmRas, of
Minnea polls, Asks the Cow
ernment for Aid.

Minneapolis, Mimi, July 25.-Dr A A.
Ames, former mayor of this city now I'M
der Indictment for bribsry, has naade ap-
plication for pension GA account of disa-
bnities incurred during the civil war.
Application was based on malady dat
ing back to the time when the doctor
was surgeon major of the Seventh Min
nesota infantry. In the So years that
have INTERVIEWED DIT Ames has made no
attempt to secure aid from the govern
ment He says he is in financial straits
and needs the money
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29

and foresight of
Franklin w. Smith.
who for 80 years
has devoted time
and life and for
tune to a project
which he believes
w i'll vastly en-
nance the beauty
and significance of
Washington.
Mr.. Smith Is an
old man now, but
he started in his
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
ProhiIaHou Removed.

Washington, July 24.-Secratary Will
son has issued an order removing the
prohibition against the exprtatiega of
cattle, sheep and other rumiramts. and
swine from the port of BoaIo1 ON ac-
count Of the existence of the foot and
mouth disease. Shipments will be re-
sumed as soon as the British govern
ment removes the embargo which it has
had in forca againe. New England
ports.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29

10 approve dOcu-
ments. The treas
urer of the Unit
ed States has few
duties except those
of the most routine
character. He has
no questions of adj
ministratiOn to de-
eide, and very lit
tie important work
OF any kind to do;
but he is kept busy
all the time at
taching his sigma
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29

destiny and developed into an ardent
republican and imperialist. He came
home and Mark Hanna put him on the
stump in 1900. He was in all sorts Of
places at oppOrtune moments, was
stopping at the same house in Vermont
with Roosevelt the day Mckinley was
shot, and thus gained the notice Of the
coming president, who offered him first
the Japanese mission and has now
given him the Argentine mission
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
Corn Csop Net Badly Injured.

Topeka, Kan, July 24-It is an
nounced That in spite of the hot winds
in central Kansas, corn lis not damaged
to any great extent. In same places the
cereal is fired, but not enough to inter-
fere materially with the yield Cooler
weather and rain, it is believed, enabled
the cora to overcome the effects of tine
heat
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
Novelist ReaM.

London, July 24.-B. L. Farjeon, the
novelist, died suddenly at his residence
at Hampstead Thursday morning. He
married, in 1877, Margaret, daughter
of Joseph Jefferson. the American actor.
Mr.. Farjeon died from the rupture OF
a blood vessel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29

1lVOu WILL DuCHaA
an until he died. and she was with him
first when he was secretary of state,
then as minister to England and finally
as president of the United States.
1t was a rare experience for an Amer
Ican girl in those days-or in any days
for that matter-and Harriet Lane
for that was her name-lived fully UP
to it. While her uncle was minister to
England she was fascinating figure in
London society. When Buchanan was
given the degree of LII D. at Oxford on
the same day with Alfred TennysO1,
the great demonstration of the day was
directed toward the beautiful niece of
the American minister.
During President Buchanan's resi-
dence in the white house, Albert Ed
ward, prince of Wales, was a guest
there for five days and in remembrance
OF those days Edward VII sent to Mrs.
johnson last year a special personal in
vitation to his coronation.
Harriet Lane was faithful to the fine
old gentleman whose official po-
SitiOn had given her these social oppor-
Sunities and she remained with him to
his death. Then, in 1868, she married
Henry Elliott Johnston, of Baltimore,
TO whom she had been engaged for a
long time. His death and the death of
her two sons after many years left her
alone in the world, and she has lived the
life of gentlewoman in a fine old man
sion in historic quarter of the ma
tional capital ever since. The old
mouse contained many interesting SOU
venlr sof her career and was quiet re-
treat for the declining years of wom-
an who in her day had played a bril-
hant part in the affairs of two nations.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29

grand came VINO
typified everything
that was gracious
and charming in
the w M a n. of
Washington be-
fore the war. She
was the niece of
James Buchanan,
and when a little
girl she was adopt
ed by her bachelor
uncle, having been
left an orphan with
ample fortune. She
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
Reuuisition Honored

Sacramento, Cal, July 24.-Gov. Par
dee has honored a requisition of the
governor of Illinois for the return to
that state of Harry Hill, wanted on
charge of grand larceny Hill was re-
leased from state prison on parole, but
violated it's conditions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
Tvo yoEtbs Hanrna

Lexington, KY, July 25.-Earl Whit
ney, of Nashville, and Claude O'Brien,
of Memphis, each IL years old, were
hanged at sos a. N. Friday in the yard
Of the Fayette county Jail, for the
murder of A. B. Chinn, October -,
1902. The object Of the crime was rob-
berry
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29

lore the American
Argentine Repub-
lie, is a very good
example OF t h e
pushing you n 6
man w b C keeps
steadily in view
what he wants to
accomplish, a n d
who finally arrives.
Barrett is a good
deal under 40, but
he has managed to
keep himself pref
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
s.Bob" Fitxsimmons to Wed.

San Francisco, July 25.-Robert
Fltzsimmons, actor and pugilist, was
On Friday granted a license to marry
Julia May Clifford, the actress. The
CEREMONY will take place to-day at
Miss Chords hotel Fitzsimmons
gave his age as Al and that of the
prospective bride as 90
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29

as "CA W CO11l-
mand fighting men
is shown in their
appointment of
Col George F. Ell
Lott to be COM
EIRndant Of t h e
3 marine corps. Col.
Elliott is one of the
+ two real fighting
4heroes OF the ma
rine corps. The
other is Lieut.. Col.
H. w. T. Waller,
OF Chinese fame.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
Illinois Judge Dead.

Joliet, ILL.,, July 25.-Judge David
Willard. aged IS, is dead at his home
here. Willard was first elected coun-
ty judge in 1865, serving many years.
He held many positions. of public
trust.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29

when the court appointed a committee
to take charge of him and his effects.
He was found desperately i'll, and has
had every care. His children, long
estranged by reason of his eccentrici-
ties. were again able to be with him,
and were at the bedside when death en-
sued.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
IRELAND CHEERS KING.
Edward and Alexandra Are Given a
splendid Welcome ut
Dublin.

Kingstown, Ireland, July 22.-King
Edward and Queen Alexandra, accom-
panied by Princess Victoria and their
suites, arrived here at five minutes
past nine o'clock Tuesday morning, on
board the royal yacht Victoria and AL
bert.
Immediately after the yacht took its
position in the harbor, the royal salute
was fired by 13 vessels of the home
fleet
The entry of King Edward and
Queen Alexandra into Dublin was
made the occasion for a general holt
day. The decorations of the city, es-
pecialIy along the route of the pro-
cession to the vice regal lodge, in
Phoenix park, surpassed anything
hitherto attempted by Dublin, not eX-
cepting Queen Victorias last visit.
The grandstands erected at various
places were crowded while the people
were massed on the sidewalks. Their
majesties continuously bowed their &C
acknowledgements or the warm greetings,
especially at the College Green, which
was packed by multitude of people.
Dublin, July "a. = King Edward
Thursday reviewed $4,000 troops and
5000 men of the naval brigade in Phoe-
nix park 1t was the largest muster Of
troops ever seen at a review in Ireland.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
He KneW Her.

do you know her well enough to
talk to her?'
More. 1 know her we'll enough not
to talk to her. "-Pennsylvania Punch
Bowl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
Noted Surgeon Dead.

Detroit, Mich, July 25.-Dr. Donald
MacLean. one of the most noted sur
geons in the state, died Friday at his
home in this city from gastro-enteritis.
He had been in poor health FOR several
years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29

Demands Many Signatures.
The principal function of some gov
eminent officials is to sign their names
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
To Beautify Washington.

Some time in the uncynical future a
proper tribute will be paid to the genius
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
TRAGEDY I'M TENNESSEE.
Two Men Are Killed and Another Ea =
tally Wounded as Result of a
business Dispute.

Knoxville, Tenn, July 25.-Jerry
Jarnagin, collector for the East Ten
nessee Brewery, of this city, was shot
and instantly killed at Lafolette, Tenn,
Friday afternoon by John L. Smith, who
was shot by Jarnagjn and is now dying.
Taylor Smith, son of John L. Smith.
was shot and killed by Deputy Sheriff
Peterson, who was trying to arrest him.
The trouble was caused by a misunder-
|stalIding in regard to- settlement be-
tween the East Tennessee Brewing
company and Smith, who was the agent
of the company at LafolIette. Jarnagin
Was sent out to effect a settlement. In
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
TALKED OF in
WASHINGTON
a Budget of Interesting Gossip from
the National Capital.
D@nth OF Harriet Lane Johnston Re-
calls the Buchanan Admfnistra-
tfon-WOuId Make the City the
Most Beautiful in the World.

Washington.-Harr Lane John
ston, who died few days ago, was a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29

Warsaw, Ind, July 23--The annual
summer session of the executive and
the lesson committees OF the Interna-
tional Sunday school convention, to-
gether with the International and state
ers of UNCONVENTIONAL Sunday school
work of the United States and Canada,
will convene att Winona Lake on August
g. The meeting will continae five days
and will mark the close of the Sunday
school department. of the NZinona as
Sembly for the season
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
A PuSher.

John Barrett, who has just been ap-
pointed United States minister to the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
To Command the Marines

oV11E11aHu the WarfCes,
mat President Roosevelt and Senator
MOODY believe in the selection of fight
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29

Smith, Depsseyg pnerin Peterson shot
and instantly killed him, although it is
said the young man had both hands up
when fired on.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29
DEATH COMES AT LAST.
End Of Pope Leo's Remarkable
Struggle for Life.
Aged POntiff Passes Away Surrounded
by Relatives and CardinaIs-
Oreglia Temporary Head
of the Church.

Rome, July 21.-Pope Leo XIII. is
dead. The last flicker of life expired at
four minutes past four o'clock Monday
afternoon, and the pontiff now lies at
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29

Pope LeO'S final moments were
marked by that same serenity and de-
votion, and when he was conscious,
that calm intelligence which is asso-
ciated with his Is years pontificate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-07-29

! d LOW w ulC
|nagia and .
| ing Smith :
ran to his
started on 9
| gone to the
den behin
Smiths ru
one was s
was shot
stantly. ]
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-01
Development of the Long-Leaf-Pine Re-
gion and Life in the Sand Hills.

during his first year his resort had an
equal number of visitors as Southern
Pines. Pine Bluff equally distant from
Southern Pines and Pinehurst, about six
miles from each, was next conceived and
already it's success has been accom-
plished by letting its light shine before
the men of the North and East. And
now a fourth, Niagara, situated nearly
two miles from Southern Pines, has been
laid out, its great park is being beauti-
fed, houses of the most approved cot
tage styles are fast rising, it's building
lots are in demand, and this success is
ALSO the result of letting the world
know that there is a good thing to be
had and where one has to go to get it.
Every man, woman and child in Moore
county has profted by the coming of
these people of the North into their
land, and it is shown by statistical re-
cords that the total amount of taxes
paid on the land thus occupied was at
one time 81 and now that these people
pay one-sixth of the entire taxes of the
county. This is a land which was but a
few years ago characterized as good only
for pea raising and the land was so
poor you could hear the peas grunt for
miles trying to sprout."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-01
The Pineshire Sanitarium.

One of the most attractive spots in
the region is the location of Dr. Louis
f. Highs sanitarium, the Pineshire
which also is due credit for relieving the
resorts of the reputation of ~being "for
consuptiyes." The Pineshire is exclu-
sively for cases of tuberculosis and each
patient is given careful attention and
separated from those with whom it
would be unwise for them to come in
close contact.
The building is of modern architecture
and pleasing in appearance. The inte-
rior of the first floor is handsomely fin
ished in natural pine and the lighting
and heating arrangements make it a de-
lightful and cheerful home for the sick.
Sun parlors and wide verandas afford
abundant opportunity for exposure to
sunshine in winter and protection from
same in summer. Public rooms consist
of large parlor and reception room
on the first floor, appropriately furnish
ed and heated by large, open hardwood
fires and radiation.
The long-leaf pine is noted for the
quality and quantity of ozone exhaled,
and those who have gone to Southern
Pines as invalids have in the great ma
jority of cases been restored to perfect
health and allowed to return to their
homes assured of longevity of life.