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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03
JAPANESE WAR PIGEONS IN THE CAMPAIGN

sequent birds, so that the final pigeon
liberated would not only carry it's own,
but also a copy Of messages sent by
the birds first liberated. It must be
understood that the fight Of the pigeon
would be seriously impeded were it to
be burdened with any great weight,
and consequently dispatches are writ
ten on specialy-prepared slips Of rice
paper. These, contrary to the general
impression, are not tied round the
birds neck, but are rolled and placed
in celluloid holder. fastened Dy two
clips to the birds leg, and are thus
carried close under the tail of the bird
when it Is in flight. The total weight
of this carrier, which is manufactured
,by Belgian firm, is under four
grammes.
The speed Of the pigeon is another
point which may be easily misunder-
stood. Although it is true under GER
tain circumstances pigeon will fly
1900 yards per minute, or nearly
so miles per hour, yet this is only
accomplished under exceptionally ia
vorable conditions: 400 yards per
minute, or fifty miles per hour, being
a fairer average. This, however, must
not be taken to mean that the pigeon
normally flies the distance between
two places fifty miles apart in an
hour, as owing to it's not flying in an
absolutely straight line it would prob
ably take seventy-five minutes to ac-
complish the distance. For this reason
forty miles per hour Is the speed usual
~ credited to the birds. Distances up
to 300 miles it would cover at the
same rate, but above that the average
would often be much lower, owing to
the birds not being able to fly after
dark. Whenever possible they are
therefore liberated at such an hour
as enables them to regain their loft
upon the same day; the risk Of capture
and the dispatch falling into the enc
my's hands being then reduced to q
minimum.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03

been a we'll man since his laborious cam
paign in that year, when his tour of
seven weeks covered nearly every county
in the state. He was a member of the
committee on resolutions of the recent
Democratic convention at st. Louis, and
his health failed under the strain. He
remained in ST. Louis a few days after
the convention to rest, and, returning
home, resumed his business, dividing his
time between this city and New York.
There was some talk of nominating
Mr.. Pattison for the presidency.
Last Friday pneumonia developed and
heart complications aggravated Mr.. Fat
tison's illness. Yesterday his condition
was encouraging, but late last night he
collapsed. Saline injections were resorted
to, but the patient sank rapidly and died
shortly after 6 O'clock today.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03
COCAINE FIEND RUNS
AMUCK WITH A GUN.
Kills One, Wounds Two and Is Himself
Slain by Policeman at Ne
braska City

Nebraska City, Neb., Aug. 2-Jack
Carr, a carpenter, while crazed from the
effects Of cocaine, ran through the Ger
man hotel with a loaded revolver, firing
indiscriminately at every one who came
in sight.
Chris Hartman, hostler at the hotel,
was killed instantly
Paul Hempel received dangerous
wound in the head and cannot live
James Baker, who was passing on the
street, was shot in the knee by stray
bullet that came through a window.
Policeman Schoonover was the first to
attempt to stop Cars mad career. The
officer was shot in the hand, through and
through.
Carr then ran into the street, where he
encountered Policeman Ingram. In the
duel that followed Carr was himself NOR
tally wounded.
Carr came to Nebraska City about
three months ago. No one here knows
where he came from
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03
SERIOUS RI0TING TN
PORT AL PRINCE.

Port au Prince, Hayti, Aug. 2.-The
most serious disorders are anticipated
here. The population is very much ex-
cited by the continued rise in the prices
of all merchandise and a band of soldiers
today made an attempt to pillage the
central market and the shops in that vi
entity. Other troops and police immedi-
htely interviewed and re-established order.
All the stores in Port au Prince, how
ever, are now closed
Port au Prince, Hayti. Aug 1-At
public reception today President Nord
accused the foreign population of raising
the rate of exchange in order to oppose
the government He added some threat
ening words which have alarmed the
foreign colony. The rate of exchange is
600 per cent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03

Russia has long esta biished military
lofts at her fortified towns in Man
churia, and has more recently accept
ed the offer of French colombophile
fanciers to organize a service Of these
birds in outlying districts. This last
move on her part has already borne
fruit, messages having been carried
out of beleagured Port Arthur by
these birds The Russians were en-
abled to accomplish this owing to their
having previously collected the pigeons
from outside lofts and stored them
within their stronghold, to be liberated
as occasion required. Birds from the
Port Arthur lofts were at the same
time taken out of the port, and thus
the besieged city will be kept in
formed of events happening outside.
With a far-seeing forethought, the
necessity of which is only now appar-
ent, the Japs some five years ago es-
tablished their military and naval
lofts, and by repeated experiments
since then they have organized a sys-
tenn calculated to bring forth the high
est qualities of the pigeons with which
their lofts were stocked.
With an army on the march the use
Of pigeons as messengers has so far
proved a failure, all experiments to
get these birds to return to a loft con-
tinually on the move having been void
Of success. Japan has, however, with
the tenacity Of purpose for which she
is famous, scored success with
travelling lofts, of which the illustra-
ton will give a general idea. Such
lofts are stocked with birds as soon as
they are old enough to leave the nest,
and the birds are kept confined with
in it until required for USE. The whole
loft is then transferred to the military
base, or temporary post near the scene
Of operations, and the birds, then sew
eral months old, are given their liberty
for the first time. Not having flown
to another locality, they quickly settle
down to their new surroundings, and
in few days are familiar with the
country for miles around. Every
opportunity is seized to give them
additional experience before being
actually used in the service, and to
keep open communications with an adj
vance column, or for scouting work,
these travelling lofts have proved in
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03

Bob Woods. the Detroit catcher with
Milwaukee last season. has gone home
with a bad arm. The elbow is disio-
Icated and several ligaments are torn. He
will be out of the game for several days.
Tom (Tacks) Parrott who has PLAYED
in many climates and many leagues, has
made another shift and possibly his last
of the present season. With his cOrnet,
Parrot has signed with the Monroe, La,
team in the Cotton States league, after
playing brief engagements this season
with Nashville. Little Rock and Atlanta
in the Southern league.
Umpire tombstone established new
record in baseball Saturday at Chicago
in the Chicago-Cincinnati game at the
west side ball park by sending four of
the Reds to the bench in squad for
wrangling over a decision at second.
Never before in the history of the great
American game have four men been or
at the same time. AS a result of the
kicking and loss of men the Reds lost
the game 2 to 0.
The Clevelands are the real baseball
giants when it comes to large men. La
joie made his Tooth hit of the season
on July 13 in the game with the invad-
erS.
Pitcher Howard Wilson, the Washing
ton deserter, will sue late Business Agent
Dwyer for back salary, he says.
Judge Hazen of the district court at
Topeka, Kan, has decided that Sunday
baseball can be played in Topeka. One
of the Missouri Valley league players had
been arrested on the charge of playing
Sunday ball. The court held that the
Kansas laws did not name baseball as Il
Sunday offense.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION SHUT-OUT
RECORD.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03
DEAD CASHIER WAS
ALSO A FORGER.
New Developments Disclose Dual Nature
of H. C. Spencer's Operations in
GrinneU, Ia, Bank.

Grinnell, Ia, Aug. 2.-Evidence that
H. c. Spencer, cashier of the defunct
First National bank of this city, who
met death with his son in a mysterious
double drowning two weeks ago, was
not merely defa utter but also a forger,
came to light in the discovery of nine
bogus notes purporting to be signed by
as many prominent farmers and bust
ness men of this section.
The notes aggregate S7479. The bank 5
receiver sent notices to men whose names
were attached, and they appeared and
declared the signatures spurious. In each
case there was a slight transposition of
letters in spelling of names.
How many more notes Of the same
character are eXtant is not yet known.
The bank receiver is not yet ready TO
make statement, the affairs of the in
stitutiCn being badly involved.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03


The Nebraska Indians have started on
a five weeks tour through Michigan.
They will meet nearly all the ball teams
in the state, being scheduled for game
every day.
Pitcher Joe Corbett is out of baseball
having secured his release from Presi-
dent Robson of the st. Louis club. Cor
bett has been victim of inf1ammatory
rheumatism.
Dan Patch left Minneapolis Monday
to begin his years work on the circuit
The king of the PAGERS will not be sent
into the Misunderstanding competitions of
the circuit, but will be reserved to shat
ter records; to place the mile mark so
low that trainers and breeders of coming
years will have something to work for.
Dan is record-breaker and before snow
flies NJ. w. Savage predicts that the
mark for PAGERS will be in the vicinity of
1 80. Dan will travel in special car.
Reports from various parts of Dakota
indicate that the prospect for a fine
prairie chicken shooting season COULD not
be brighter than at present. The season
has been exceptionally favorable for
Matching and the covies are large and
the birds unusually we'll developed. The
chickens are now about three-cuarters
grown. The shooting season does not
open until September /. Because of the
fact that the birds are so numerous and
large game wardens will have a strenu-
Gus time preventing wholesale shooting
prior to that date.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03
THEIR GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY.
Capt. and Mrs. E. G. Harlow of James
vile Married Fifty Years.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Harlow celebrated
The fftieth anniversary of their mar
rage yesterday by attending services In
Trinity church, the same church they
we're married in by Rev. Ruger, father of
Gen. Kruger, U. S. A., fifty years ago.
Mrs. Harlow was a Miss Howe of
Sacketts Harbor, n. Y, and was di-
rect descendant Of Lord Admiral Howe
Of the English nanny. Capt Harlow
served through the War Of the Rebellion
with the Twelfth Wisconsin battery and
has recently been retired ON full pay by
the Northwestern road after thirty
three years of active service with that
company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03
STANDING OLE THE cr[.E,Es:

The war Of words between Ban John
son, president Of the American league
and John j. McGraw, manager of the
New York Giants, continues undated
Ban has issued a statement a column
long in which he attacks the National
league and John J. McGraw. telling how
Mugsy tried to 'Sthrow the harpoon' into
the American league. and then accuses
the Chicago and New York clubs of try
ing to evade Il series of post-season
games by going on a tour around the
world. lie says the public demands Il
meeting between the two pennant Win
ners. The Giants seem to have the pen
nant we'll within their grasp, but the
New I DIRK Americans are not sure Win
ners by any means. Now watch for IL
rrilb-roasting reply from John L. Brush or
Mugsy McGraw!
While President Dreyfuss and the
friends of the Pittsburg baseball club
have been living in the hope that the Ill
luck of tke team would soon change. mis-
fortunes continue to multiply. Catcher
Harry Smith met with an accident Sat
urday while taking part in practice. He
threw his right arm out of place at the
shoulder He was taken in charge by
DIR. Berg, and the latter stated that while
the injury IS not a serious one it may
keep Smith out of the game for several
days Smith is well known here, having
caught for Milwaukee under Connie
Mack.
There have been some changes in the
batting standing in the association the
past week. Stone still tops the bunch,
Crowley has dropped below Schaefer
who has boosted his figures to a slight
degree. The mighty Jackson, the KEEL
leyite, is one notch below kim at the
1874 post. Billy Friel is still among the
top-hitters and is now pushing Jackson
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03

valuable. Should, however, the base
of operations be advanced. or a tenn
porary post abandoned, the birds are
at once discarded and new loft trans
ferred to the altered surroundings
Scouts, both mounted and no cycle,
bamboo cage, slung after the fashion
Of knapsack, and thus reports are
sent back without the necessity Of
their leaving the post of observation
For great distances two birds may be
flown with the same dispatch, but this
is seldom required. the usual custom
being to repeat each message on sub
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03
Hearts.

Slightly beat up the yolks Of eight
eggs, and stir in briskly one pound of
pounded almonds, half a pound Of sift-
ed sugar. two ounces of grated choco-
late, and a quarter Of an ounce of
grated or pounded cinnamon. When
well mixed work in the whites of two
eggs whipped to froth. Cut this
pastry with heart-shaped mods after
having rolled it out lightly Bake on
tins, and ice them or not when they
are taken out of the oven.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03
Green Tomatoes.

Fried green tomatoes are a new ac-
compartment to steak, and are said
by those who have tried them to form
a particularly happy combination. They
are cut in rather thick slices, sailed
and peppered and fried slowly in hot
butter. They may be served on the
platter with the steak, or as a side
vegetable. Dreamed green tomatoes
are also commended. In this case they
are cut in slices, boiled in salted water
for about fifteen minutes, then served
with a rich cream sauce.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03
F1aky Soda Biscuit,

Mix together a quart of very dry
flour, a teaspoonful Of baking soda,
two Of cream Of tartar, and a salt
spoonful Of salt, pass through a sieve,
then chop in two ounces Of butter or
lard, then mix quickly with milk to
make very soft dough, -four the
board we'll, roll out, sprinkle with -four,
double it over and roll out again, cut
into biscuits half an inch thick. Bake
in a very hot oven about fifteen min
llteS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03
Short Suggestions,

To remove panes Of glass thickly
cover the putty with soft soap. This
will render the putty soft, when it can
be easily scraped off and the glass re-
moved.
When silver has been lying away
for some little time it is often difficult
to clean. Try the following plan: Dip
prepared chalk or whiting. Rub the
silver with this until the stains dis
appear, and then polish it with dry
whiting, giving final rub with clean
: chamoiS leather.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03
Chon Suey.

Scrape the meat from the bones Of
4 half-chicken and cut into strips one
and a half inches long and a half-inch
wide. Slice a large onion thin, soak
a handful of mushrooms ten minutes
IN water and cut off the stems. Cut a
stalk of celery into pieces one and
half inches long. Wash and slice six
Chinese potatoes. Put the chicken into
fat in frying pan and cook until
done, but not brown. Add the sliced
onions and cook a little. Add the
mushrooms and enough Chinese sauce
to cover the ingredients and make
them brown. Pour in a little water
and stew for few minutes, then put
@in the potatoes and celery. Now stir
(n a little Toured water and cook to a
gravy. Serve with boiled rice. The
Dotatoes, mushrooms and sauce may be
bought from any Chinese grocer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03

The Associated Press is informed ON high
authority that the report of the death of
Won Plehve's assassin is untrue.
ST. Petersburg, Aug. IN. Won
Plehve, minister of the interior, who was
killed by an assassin's hand last Thurs
day, was buried with the impressive cere-
monies of the Russian Orthodox church.
High mass was said in the stately
chapel adjoining the ministry of the in
terror. Emperor Nicholas and the
dowager Empress stood with the widow
and the children Of the minister at the
foot Of q great mound of flowers, on
which rested the casket. Among those
present were members Of the imperial
family, the foreign representatives, IN
Guiding Spencer Eddy, charge d'affaires
the empire, generals, admirals,- mobiles.
governors of distant provinces, like those
CT Astrakhan and Irkutsk-in fact, all
high officialdom, not even emitting
Genghis Khan, lineal descendant Of
the Napoleon Of Asia, who is now a
major general in the Russian service.
The Emperor was visibly moved and
upon the conclusion Of the mass he fol-
lowed the casket, which was taken up
on the shoulders of the ministers and
borne down the broad marble staircase
to the street. The body was inferred in
the dOJOIuluS CeueltIy, WucIe IcpOSc Tic
remains Of many of Russia's greatest
men, and at a point within a stones
throw of the grave of M. Sipiaguine,
who was NJ Won Plehve's predecessor,
and who also fell by the hand Of an as
sassin less than two years ago.
Murderer Removed to Jail.
The murderer Of NJ Won Plehve has
been removed from the hospital to the
Wyborgsky prison. The police know the
alias under which he travelled, but say
that they are not yet satisfied regarding
his identity and decline to reveal the
alias on the ground that it might defeat
the ends of justice.
Thee Is no longer any doubt that the
police for some time have had knowledge
of the existence Of a plot by a band Of in
ternational Anarchists in Paris and
Vienna. The leading conspirator, it is
said, was man whom the Russian gov
eminent tried to extradite last fall.
Some Of these conspirators arrived a
week ago, and police thought that all Of
them had been taken into custody.
It is said that 1000 persons have been
arrested in connection with the assassina-
ton of Won Plehve.
1t is imperative that the Emperor Sc
lect a successor to M. Won Plehve i'm
mediately, and it is considered certain
that he will do so this week
Finnish Professor Exiled.
Helsingfors, Finland. Aug. 1.-Prof.
Gummerus of the University of Finland
has been exiled to Russia being the
fourth professor from the institution to
be exiled since the murder of Cen Bo-
brikoff Nothing is known here of Leglo,
the alleged name of the assassin of Min
lister Won Plehve. though rumors are
afloat that he was here three weeks ago.
Mentioned as Plehve's Successor.
ST. Petersburg, Aug. las Won
Plehve's successor as minister Of the in
terror, NJ. Kristi, the governor Of Mos
cow, is now also prominently mentioned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03
EX-GOV. PATTISON DIES.
Former Chief Executive of Pennsylvania
Succumbs to Pneumonia and
Heart Disease.

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. Robert D..
Pattison, who was twice Democratic
governor of Pennsylvania and twice
comptroller of Philadelphia, died early to-
day at his home in Overlook, a suburb
of this city. Pneumonia, complicated
with a weakness of the heart, was the
cause of death He was 53 years old.
Mr.. Pattison was a candidate for gov
ernor on the Democratic ticket against
Gov Pennypacker in 1902 and had not
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03
Apple TaHy,

Boil together in a porcelain-lined
sauce pan a pound of granulated sugar
and gill Of cold water, without stir
ring, until you have strip that be-
zones brittle when dropped in cold
water. AS soon as this point is reach
set it in an outer vessel Of scalding
water. Have ready small apples,
through each Of which a slender skew
er has been run, and dip these one at a
time in the hot strip, turning them
around and around, that each may be-
come we'll coated. Lay on waxed pa
per to dry.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03
Strawberry Soume.

Take equal portions Of pulverized
4stra wberries and bananas and sugar
to taste, erring on the side Of over
sweetening to make allowance for the
juice Of the one large orange that goes
with each quart of berries Line the
inside Of a fruit dish with lady fingers
moistened with Maraschino, and beat
UP the fruit with an egg whip till it
foams. Then pour over the cake and
set in refrigerator to thoroughly cool.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03
PIGEONS IN THE WAR.
How Japanese and Russian Armies
Make Use of the Birds.

Such is the exigency Of war that
even the gentle dove of peace is
pressed into it's service The part
played by these birds and the yeoman-
~ service they rendered in the South
African war will still be fresh in many
memories; and Notwithstanding the ad-
vent and progress Of wireless telegra-
ply, 1.-The faithful messenger Is again
seeing active service, this time with
the Japanese and Russian forces.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03
PLAGUE IN PHILIPPINES.
Serious Epidemics Threaten American
Possessions

Washington, D. c., Aug. 2-The Phil.
ppines are threatened by inYasions of
he plague and cholera. At no time
Iince the American occupation have the
Stands been In such danger Of quaran>,
low.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03
STORM IN GOTHAM.
Lightning Skaters Flagstaff on New
York Federal Building-Build-
ings Are Flooded.

New York, Aug. 1-During a heavy
thunderstorm in this city this afternoon
lightning shattered the flagstaff on the
federal building. The rain was very
heavy. The Western Union and Postal
Telegraph Offices in the basement Of the
New York stock exchange building were
flooded to a depth of several inches.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03
Getting at the Real Facts.

Doctor" Queried the inquisitiye per
son, do you believe that the cigarette
habit causes weak minds?'
"Not necessarily" replied the M. D.
"As a rule it merely indicates Them y
Cincinnati Commercial-Tribu
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03
OHIVS SPEED FAILS SHORT.
It Is Expected That Battleship Will b
Able to Make Time.

Santa Barbara, Cal, Aug. 2.-The big
cattleship Ohio had her official trial trip
IN Santa Barbara channel yesterday
She fell short Of the government require
nent, which is 18 knots an hour for O.
period of four hours, by fraction Of a.
Knot. The record is calculated as sur
face time and 1t is expected that when,
tidal corrections shall have been madel
The Ohio will show a speed Of more,
.han Is knots. observation-disclosures ]
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-08-03
GIVES LIFE TO THE INDIANS.
Henry c. Haase of Ixonia Becomes Mis-
si0nary.

Ixonia, Wis, Aug. 2.-Henry G. Haase,
a graduate Of the Evangelical Lutheran
seminary at Wauwatosa, has received a
call from the committee Of the Lutheran
synod of Wisconsin, Minnesota and
Michigan as-missionary to the Indians at
Fort Apache, Ariz. Mr. Haase was a
at Watertown. The young man is the
son Of Rev. J. Haase of Ixonia, where
he often preached during vacation. He
was ordained in his fathers church on
July %.