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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
DAY OF WARS IS WANING.
Congressman Bartholdi Speaks Encourag
ingly of Peace Efforts.

Representative Richard Bartholdt of
Missouri delegates to the Interparliamen-
tary union, the members of which have
recently arrived in New York city
after a tour Of the country, said great
strides have been taken to decrease the
danger Of conflicts between nations.
Il hardly have words to express my
gratitude for what has happened" he
said. "a year ago I was the only men,
her of Congress in the Interparliamentary
union. Now there are 4 hundred mem
bers Of Congress in the union. The Unit
ed States recognizes the union by inviting
dt to hold its twelfth session in this coun-
try.
This very war in the Orient has Gre
lated desire for some way Of prevent
ing such a horrible catastrophe. The
Presidents call for this conference, fol
lowed by the ideas put forward there,
will result in making it plain how great
strides can be taken to decrease the dan
ger of such conflicts between nations.
They can be decreased only as violence
between states and between individuals
has been decreased, by political organiza-
tion, so as to substitute recognized prin-
ciples of law and judicial proceedings for
arbitrary judgment, followed by war"
William Randall Cremer Of England,
one of the originators of the union, said ::
f''This is an epoch-making event. Indi-
ividuals may further impede the move
ment but no man or combination Of men
can arrest it."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
SUES THE RAILROADS.
Attorney General on Behalf of the State
Brings Actions Against Roads
for Back Taxes.

Madison, Wis, Oct. 22.-[Spccial. J.
Two suits have been filed in the circuit
court of Dane county against railroads
for the alleged failure to pay a part of
their license fees for 1908.
Attorney General Sturdevant presented
the papers late yesterday afternoon. in
which the Chicago & North Western
Railway company and the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul Railway company
are made defendants respectively. The
complaints are Identical, and allege that
the companies secured licenses to oper-
ate in the state for the year 1903, and
that they neglected or refused to pay q
part of the license fee. Judgment in the
sum of $4,000 is demanded in each case.
case.
1t is claimed that formal demand has
been made on the companies for these
back taxes, but that there has been no
demand for the statutory penalties.
The attorney general says that suits
are being prepared along similar lines
against the Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapo-
lis & Omaha, the Wisconsin Central and
the st. Paul, Minneapolis & Sault Ste.
Marie roads. The suit against the Oma-
ha will be started at Elroy and that
against the Central at Waukesha. while
the action against the 500 road will be
brought at Prentice. 1t is asserted that
suits against the companies for forfeiture
of their charters will be started later.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
Six Doctors Failed.

South Bend, Ind, Oct. 24-(Special.)
After suffering from Kidney Dis
ease for three years; after taking treat
ment from six different doctors with
out getting relief, Mr.. J. o. Laudeman
of this place found not only relief but
a speedy and complete cure in Dodds
Kidney Pills. Speaking of his cure
Mr.. Laudeman says:
Yes, 1 suffered from Kidney Trou-
BILE for three years and tried six doc
tors to no good. Then 1 took just two
boxes Of Dodd's Kidney Pills and they
not only cured my kidneys, but gave
me better health in general. Of course
[ recommended Dodd's Kidney Pills to
others and [ know number now who
are using them with good results
Mr.. Laudeman's case is not an ex-
ception. Thousands give similar expe-
riences. For there never yet was a
case of Kidney Trouble from Backacne
to Brights Disease that Dodd's l. Id
ney Pills could not cure. They are the
only remedy that ever cured Bright's
Disease.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
SOPHOMORES RATIFY
SENIORS RESOLUTION.
University Second Year Men Agree to
Aid in Suppression of Freshmen
Officers Named.

Madison, Wis, Oct 22.-[Special. i
The sophomore class held a meeting yes
terday afternoon in the auditorium of
Main hall, and among other things, rati-
fed the resolutions presented to them by
committee of seniors. These resolu-
tons forbid the freshmen from wearing
derby hats, smoking pipes on the street,
carrying canes and sitting on the gym
nasium fence. The juniors will ratify
the resolutions at an early meeting. The
freshmen have acquiesced in the restric-
tons which the upper classmen have put
upon them, and the expected freshman
senior rush will not come off.
The sophomores elected the following
officers:
President, A. II. Heyroth, Manitowoc; vice
president, Miss Margery Roberts, Mlwau-
kee; secretary, r. d. Coyner. Rockford,
ILL.,. treasurer, r. NJ Adams, Dunbar ser
geant- A. II. Lambeck, Milwaukee.
Prof. Joseph Jastrow spoke at convo-
cation on the Life of Helen Keller"
giving an interesting sketch Of this re-
markable girl, with whom he is personal
~ acquainted. Prof. Jastrow read sew
eral passages from Miss Kellers book
and said that all who are striving for
knowledge should draw an inspiration
from her life. Convocation will be ad-
dressed next Friday by Prof. Dowd of
the department of sociology on THE So
clal ASDect of Art
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
The Russian WoIfhound.

Beyond any question, the aristocrat Of
the canine family is the Russian wolf
hound, otherwise the borzoi or barzoi,
which is the Russian name for coursing
dog. There is refined elegance coupled
with the indication Of speed and strength
about the Russian wolfhound which no
other breed possesses.
In western Europe he is merely the
ornamental companion that he is in east
ern America. In the coyote section of
our continent he can be made as useful
as he is in Russia, and to assist in clear
ing off that scourge Of the cattle ranches.
When the borzoi was first brought to this
country he was hailed as natural born
wolf destroyer, and we started business
under the impression that all one had to
do was to let borzoi see a coyote and
the latters death warrant was as good
as executed. The result was natural
failure, because, like a bird dog, the
wolfhound must be trained to the work.
American purchasers have no occasion
to worry about that, however, for as the
dogs high courage is the result of educa
ton and encoura cement, without it they
are docile and obedient and fit compan-
ions for the ladies Of the house, role
which they are e-eminently fitted to fill
by reason of their handsome and unique
ppearance.-Country Life in America.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
RED GUM WOOD.
Long Neglected, It Is Now Being Made
of Use as Lumber.

Because it warps and stains in season.
ing red gum was long neglected, but now
60 per cent. Of the barrels and boxes
made IN the south are made of red gum.
The wood is also shipped to Europe,
where it is made into furniture, and it is
also used there in paving blocks. When
steamed it is easily bent, and it thus be-
comes available for carriage rims and
carriage wood stock
1t has been found that lumber from
logs that have been in water six weeks
stains very little, and steam kilning pre-
vents both Warplng and staining. The
timber is thoroughly soaked in live steam
for forty-eight to seventy-two hours, and
IS then dried by steam radiation. The
boards are then air-dried from two to
three months. This method enables Ium-
bermen to supply a good grade of red
gum, and this is why the use of the once
Idesplsed wood is extending
The bureau of forestry has q timber
testing laboratory at Lafayette, Ind. and
red gum has there been subjected to va
flous tests. 1t has there been demon
strated that red gum has high degree
of strength. 1t is almost wholly free
from knots, and a joist of red gum, it has
been ascertained, will carry as great
load as joist Of North Carolina pine.
AT present it's use is confined chiefly to
narrow boards, but if in larger sizes
warping and twisting can be prevented
the wood will come into general use, sup
planting in many cases hickory, oak and
ash.
The bureau Of forestry says that
swampy bottom lands should be kept
planted in red gum trees. The tree is a
rapid grower, is not subject to fire waste,
and it is probable that no crop on lands
subject to overflow will pay better, for it
is already well established that red gum
will soon become commercially valuable.
It will have TO serve to lengthen out our
stock of hardwoods. -Birmingham Age
Herald
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
BROTHERHOOD GIVES UP.
Rumor That Paper Makers at Appleton
Have Abandoned Their Organiza-
ton and Hold No Meetings.

Appleton, Wis, Oct. 24.-[Special. l.
There is a rumor that the local brother
hood of papermakers has gone out of ex-
istence, or has at least ceased to hold
meetings. While several of the officers
have left for other parts Of the country,
on account Of not being able to secure
work III Wisconsin since the strike was
declared off, there are other officials as
well as most of the members still here.
Several weeks ago they gave up the
quarters they were renting, under a pre-
tense that they were obliged to look for
cheaper quarters, but as they have failed
to move their charter or furniture, it is
believed that no meetings are being held.
1t is also thought that they will remain
unorganiZed for some time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
JUSTICE WINSL0W
FILES AN OPINION.
lie HOLDS THAT STATE CENTRAL
COMMITTEES DECISION
WAS FINAL.
.oncurs with TIE Majority of the Su-
preme Court in Political
Case.

Madison, Wis, Oct. 24.-[ Special. j
Judge Winslow, of the state supreme
ourt, this morning filed his concurring
opinion in the political case. 1t makes
twenty-five pages of typewriter matter
ind while interesting shows no new light
N the controversy.
He holds that the party committee is
he authority to decide questions Of party
light and that It's decision is final under
The statutes, in that it is not expected 1t
Will be an unprecedented body, but that
The fact Of its existence, composed, as It
S, shows it to represent the majority Of
The party.
Further the Judge says: cit seems to
be demonstration that rights which are
charged to have been violated by the COM
plant, are neither common law nor con-
Ititutional rights. They are simply rights
that have been created by ballot laws
themselves and if so created are neces-
sarily governed by ballot laws. The
Legislature had a right to recognize a
party and its conventions and caucuses
and epdow them with rights just
30 far as it chose. 1t could
withhold recognition entirely or
.ould give such measure of partial recog-
hilton as it pleased. None could COM
plain of refusal of greater recognition or
,uller rights because the Legislature was
sole Judge. The right to nave names OIL
nominees placed on the official ballot, was
limited by provision requiring all contests
rs to right to be settled by former COM
nittee of party.
THE party and all who claim to be
is nominees must take the statute as
given them. If they assert rights under
me section of law, they must also accept
limitations and conditions attached to
these rights by another section"
On the question of the decision of the
national committee the judge holds tnat
the state organization being recognized
by law, its decisions have more weight
than the opinion of the national party,
which is mostly a voluntary organization,
nowhere governed by law.
''The law of the state must control and
[ can see no escape from the conclusion
that the decision of the committee was
final and conclusive" says the judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
GIVE US FOOD, NOT
FLOWERS" SAY BLIND.
Students at State School in GAINESVILLE
Are Not Satisfied with Report of
Commissioner Harvey Clark.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Oct. 24.-[Speciall i
'Give us food, not flowers" is the plea
of the students Of the Wisconsin state in
stitution for the blind here.
The state is expanding $4,000 for hot
house to grow table decorations for the
school, but the boys cared for there say
it would be better were the money used
to improve the fare served.
Ten days ago twenty-one Of the stu
dents signed petition to the state board
Of control, asking that the quality and
quantity of food served them be in
creased, as it was insufficient.
Harvey Clark, a member Of the state
board, visited the school and made a re-
port that the food was good except for
five days, when there was trouble In the
kitchen, but that it had been remedled.
The students say this is not true and that
they have to go downtown two miles to
get meals. Small boys are alleged to
have cried themselves to sleep from hun
ger.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
How Birds Drink at Sea.

"When [ was cabin boy" said an
elderly sailor, Il often used to wonder,
SEEM birds thousands of miles out of
sea, what they done for fresh water when
they got thirsty. One day a squall an
swered that question for me. It was
hot and blitterin' day in the tropics, and
in the clear sky overhead a black rain
cloud appeared all Of sudden. Then
out Of the empty space over hundred
sea birds came dartin' from every direc-
ton. They got under the rain cloud and
they waited there about ten minutes,
circlin' round and round, and when the
rain began to fall they drank their fill.
In the tropics, where the great sea birds
sail thousands of miles away from shore,
they get their drinkin' water in that
way. They smell out storm long
way off; they travel a hundred miles,
maybe, to get under it, and they swaller
enough raindrops to keep them goin' =
Portland Oregonian.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
KIMBALL PASSES AWAY.
Expires After Protracted Illness
Had Hell Many Offices.

Waul,esha, Wis, Oct. 24.-[Special.l j
Ira Kimball, a resident of this city for
over fifty years. died early yesterday
morning at his home on Mccall street.
Mr.. Kimball had been in failing health
for some time and confined to his bed for
two weeks. With his death the entire
family has passed away in less than two
years, Mrs. Kimball having died Febru-
airy s, 1903, and his only son, Frank S.
Kimball, February 49, 1904. Mr.. Kim
ball is survived by three brothers,
Charles T. Of this city; Rev. Z. p,
Waterloo, Ia, and James Of Santa Mon
lea, Cal, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry
Childs, Sparta, and Mrs. Moses Lang of
Bath, n. II. The funeral will be held
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock from
the residence, Rev. w. J. Lemon officiat-
ing. Internent will be at Prairie Home
cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
YOUNG BOY SHOT DEAD.
Was Assisting in a Charivari for
Newly Welded Couple.
SHOTS FIRED FROM HOUSE.
Bullet Takes Effect in Lads Body and
He Lives Only a Few Minutes
Hertel People Aroused

Shell Lake, Wis, Oct. 22.-[Special. ].
AS the result of an attempt to make a
bridegroom set up treats, by means Of Il
charivari the 10-year-od son of Mark
Dood, a neighbor, is dead Marcus Blood
of Hertel, Burnett county, postoftice
fifteen miles west of here, it is said, was
married last Saturday and returned to
his home with his wife on Thursday
That night the neighbors gathered with
tin pans, cow bells and other noise pro-
ducing Instruments and commenced a
loud serenade. In answer d shot was
fired through the roof of the cabin.
Later another shot came from the house
and took effect in the body of the Dood
boy. He lived but a few minutes. Men
were Immediately stationed to watch
Blood and the sheriff was telephoned for
Blood will be arrested at once
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
CLAIMS SELF-DEFENSE.
to Substantiate Statement-Sanity
Is Doubted by Some.

Manitowoc, Wis, Oct. 21.-[Special.1
Frank Birkle. who is charged with hav-
ing shot and killed Louis Bahrs at St.
Nazianz Wednesday night, and who is in
Jail awaiting trial. maintains that he act
ed in self-Gefense. His mother is here
and will use every effort to clear her
son. Insanity may be the plea, as it is
reported that Birkles father is not men
tally sound. The boy is 27 years Of age
and in support of the self-defense plea
bears the marks on his throat of an at
tempt to choke him. The coroner's jury
returned a verdict of death by shooting
from Birkle's hands.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
SHOOTS HIS SISTER.
seven Year-O,d at Brodhead
Causes Girls Death With
Hunting Rifle.
DIDN'T KNOW 1T WAS LOADED.
Lad Pointed Gun at Her and Pulled
the Trigger in Play-Fa-
tality Follows.

Brodhead, Wis, Oct pa oecial. i
While washing the supper wishes at the
home, about eight miles sc lthwest Of this
city on Saturday evening, Miss Effie
Loss, the 16-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Loss, was accidentally
shot by her 7-year-old brother, and killed:
The older brother had been hunting and
had left a ball in the rifle, intending to
remove it later Being told by his sister
to put the gun away the boy pointed it
at her back and fired. The bullet passed
through her body, piercing her right lung,
and death occurred nine hours later. The
funeral will take place Wednesday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
THE LATEST IN SHOES.
Result of Years of Experience in Shoe
Designing and Perfected Methods
of Manufacture


1 f'HonorbiIt" and western Lady" are
ehe names Of two new shoes which are
conceded to reach the height of perfection
IN shoe making.
{ The successful origin of these two lines
be perfect shoes is the T. Mayer Boot &
Shoe Co. of Milwaukee, Wis This name
kyill be sufficient to assure most of our
leaders Of the quality Of these goods. A
great many are already families with the
high standing and good wearing features
Of Mayer shoes, while thousands have
been impressed by the straightforward,
persistent advertising done by this firm
In all the principal publications through
out the country.
Mayer shoes have a high standing
among shoe dealers and are recommend
ed by them as giving the greatest salts
faction of any shoes in the market. The
new shoes will surpass i'll style, fit and
durability anything the Mayer Boot &
Shoe Co. has ever placed on the market.
[ In announcing these new lines, it is
hoped that every reader will take careful
note of the advertisements Of Honor
bilt' and Western Lady" shoes and
when next III need of shoes, make re-
quest upon the dealer for one of these
new brands.
The ''Honorbilt'' for men is that sub
stantial, nobby and Fashionable kind that
every man who is at all DESTROYS Of being
well dressed will search for Made in a
variety Of designs, for exclusive business
or dress wear, or as appropriate for all
uses, 1t has features that appeal to every
man.
The Western Lady for women will
quickly become recognized as the most
proper shoe for ladies, as it embodies all
that appeals to woman when she seeks
the ideal shoe for her use. The beautiful
design and graceful lines delight the fas-
tldlous taste of the fair sex. Made from
the softest, select upper feathers and the
most flexible and durable sole feathers,
they are endowed with wearing and COM
fort qualities that afford a world of salts
faction.
If your dealer does not happen to have
the "Honorbilt' or western Lady shoes
to show you, write to the T. Mayer Boot
& Shoe Co., Milwaukee, Wis, and they
will inform YOU where to GET them
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
A SERIES OF ACCIDENTS.
Four People Are Badly Hurt in Racine
Three Manned

Racine, Wis, Oct. 21.-Charles Haef-
ner, aged II years. employed at the Ra-
cine Wooden mills, had his right arm
caught by the cones of a machine. Am
putation was necessary.
draw shave, let the tool drop. It struck
his right knee, cut the tendons and dis
located his knee cap.
Anton Jensen, employed by the Racine
Malleable Iron company, had his right
hand caught in machinery and amputa-
ton of fingers was necessary.
David Rowland, member of the board
of public works, while driving to his
offices, collided with a street car. The
buggy was demolished and Mr.. Rowland
was seriously injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
This Is About the Way They Read.

Hewitt-People don't want much now
adays.
ticement like this: ''Wanted-In an
office, a young man who can make him
self generally useful. Must understand
single and double entry bookkeeping,
stenography and type-writing, and be
able, when required, to sell coal. He
must own his own automobile, and be a
married man. He must also have 5000
to invest in the business. A permanent
position to the right party. Salary, $0
a week "-Woman's Home Companion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
INCOME TAX CAN
NOT BE VOTED ON.
Secretary of State Houser Blunders IN
Incorporating Proposed Amendment
in Election Notice.

Madison, Wis, Oct pa Special. j
1t is now stated that the proposed amend
ment to the state constitution, in regard
to a graduated income tax, can not be
submitted to the people for approval or
rejection at the coming election, because
it has passed only one Legislature. The
constitution provides that proposed
amendments must pass two Legislatures
before being submitted to the people.
Secretary of State Houser, it seems, has
blundered in incorporating the proposed
amendment IN the general election notice.
This may invalidate the whole notice.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

ny local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There Is only one
way to cure deafness, and that Is by constitu-
tlOnal remedies Deafness Is caused by an In
Fustachian Tube. When this tube is fnf1amed
you have -urnbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it Is entirely closed, Deafness is
taken out and this tube restored to Its normal
condition. hearing will be destroyed forever:
nine cases out OF ten are caused by Catarrh,
which Is nothing but an inhamed condition Of
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness lcaused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
f. J. CHENEY s. co. Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
DIED IN WANT
THOUGH WEALTHY.
Port Washington Woman Deprived Her
self of Every Comfort in Order to
Garry Out Charity Plan.

PORT Washington, Wis, Oct. 24.-[Spe-
cial. Miss Catherine Rickinger left
$4,000 to st. Mary's Catholic church
for the founding of a hospital. Until
eight years ago she lived with her broth
ers. Peter and Franz, bachelors. Each
had made will leaving their money to
the survivor, who in turn agreed to en-
dow hospital with it. Catherine was
the last of the three, and fulfilled the
agreement, although in order to do it
she spent her last days in extreme pow
erty
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-26
OPPOSES COOPER WILL.
Widow of Iroquois Victim at Kenosha
Declines Request and Seeks to
Gain Entire Estate.

Kenosha, Wis, Oct. pa Special i
Mrs. Anna Cooper, widow of Willis w
Cooper, who lost his life in the Iroquois
fire. has filed notice in the county court
refusing to accept the provisions of heI
husbands will. 1t provided that the bulk
of the estate, amounting to 100000
should revert to Lawrence university at
Appleton. That institution declined to
accept the trust imposed. The widow
and one daughter are now striving ia
have the entire estate turned over to
them